Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22
MARY REID BEFORE A JURY.
Gatewood W.. The City-Coid-StoraSe
Co Chnrtercd-Cify-H Courts.


The case of Mary Reid. the fortune
teller" occupied the attention Of Judge
and Jury in the Hastings Court throughout
the entire day yesterday. The prisoner
was indicted by the grand jury, and Is
charged with obtaining considerable
sum of money from c. r. Priddy, lot
which she undertook TO cure him OF dys-
pepsia.
Much interest was manifested IN tho
case and the courtroom was crowded 70
the door. Many witnesses were examined,
and the trial was marked by many humor-
Gus incidents and statements. Hon. u. =.
Richardson appears for the common
wealth. and Hon. George ID. wise IS con-
Quoting the defence. The case has not yet
been completed. and will be continued at
II O'Clock this morning.
In tho Law and Equity Court the suit
of l.. r. Gatewood against the city or
X hmond occupied the entire day. The
plaintihi claims damages for an accident
which happened TO himself and wife about
TWO Years ago while driving in ChlmDo-
razo PARK The buggy in which they were
riding came in contact with post erect
ed to keep conveyanccs from driving on
the grass 1t is claimed by plaintff
counsel that the post was in the roadway,
and contended that Ii ought not 10 nav
heen nlaced there. About a year ago MIS-.
GateWood sued the crty on the same
grounds and a verdict was rendered ior
the defendant. Mr.. Charles Meredith ap-
pears for the city, and Judge Naddlll TOT
the plaintiff ia voc 3D.
iourned until 10 o'clock this morning
In the same court judgment was render
ed i'm the case of LOwerberg. princes q
Co VS.. c. q II. Kaufman for Sb59O.
In the City Circuit Court charter was
granted to the Richmond Dry Cold
Storage Company" formed with the OBJ
iect of erecting dry cOld-storage plants IN
Richmond and elsewhere In the state. ana
providing and furnishing all necessary ap-
naritus and appliances for the proper care
and preservation of meats, fruits, Hour,
vegetables and other goods. The capital
stock is TO be not less than SlV,oo nor
more than $4,000, and Is 10 be divided INTO
shares OF 500. The real estate Is not 10
exceed ten acres. The principal Office ana
chief business Is TO be transacted in
Richmond. The following are the of1cers
for the first year; President, X. a. Ian
caster Jr: Secretary and Treasurer. j Ohm
A Lancaster; Attorney. John Hunter. Jr.
Directors. the above and H. w Rountree
r. Sitterding, A. Eichel, and William ii.
Lucke.
The following motions for judgment
were entered in this court:
i. h. Winston VS.. II. w. Cooper ana
others for $3.50
Planters National Bank VS.. Charles r..
Smith and Stella Hagan Smith for $500.
In the 0ntHCciY 0Ouil waiter " Nf"A
qualified as administrator of the estate of
Emily Gill McCance. and gave bond, with
the United states Fidelity and Guaranty
Company az security.
VIII OF Adelaide l.. Lucke was proved.
No qualification.
Elicit * Son VS.. King and ais. Decree
paying costs of suit and taxes
Raffo VS. Granite State Proyident Asso-
citation. Decree directing deed 10 be made
by Special Commissioner Leigh II. Page.
Jeff, c. Powers VS.. Annie |. Powers. &c.
Decree approving investment.
Williams & Hutcheson. &c. Decree APP