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purchased the candy, but she denied hay ing made such statement, as she was not sure of the identity
 You don't recognize her. Have you any doubt?'' asked MT. Knight in feigned surprise.
 II believe she is the woman" replied Miss Heney
 "Is she the party?" persisted MT. Knight.
 'I believe she is,' said Miss Heney.
 Mir. Knight put the same question again with the same result. He dropped the matter and the witness said she could not name any other customer on whom she waited during the afternoon She remem- bered the sale to Mrs. Botkin because of the incidents surrounding it. She first told her story to Chief Lees at her home. Some days later she went to his office and made statement which was taken down by stenographer. She first went to identify Mrs. Botkin when the latter was being taken to court She thought she looked "awfully like the woman to whom she had sold the candy
 The witness answered a question Tn which Mr. Hosmer wished to object, and MT. Knight turned to him and said :. That's the time I got the best of yoII '' The spectators laughed and Judge Cook said:
 ms laughter must cease. This is the trial Of a case, where the defendant is on trial for her life for murder. It is un- seemly to act in this manner and I will not permit it. The people are here purely through courtesy and in such numbers as to interfere with the officers of this court If this occurs again 1 will at once order the room cleared of all persons who can not find seats"
 MT Knight tried in vain to get the wit ness to state why she was in the City Prison and in the court room with Mrs Botkin one day, but she affirmed that she did not know that it was for the p,lrpose
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CUBAN EDITORS SEEK
 EACH OTHERS BLOOD
General Wood Prevents a Duel at Santiago de Cuba by --rrest-
 ing the Principals.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA. Dec. 14.- General Wood, Military Governor of the Department of Santiago. stopped a duel to-day that had been arranged be- tween Senor Trujillo, editor of Fl Por- venir and Senor Colono, editor of Cuba Libre. An article recently appeared in the Independencia abusing Senor Trujillo, charging him with being a swindler and accusing him of numer- ous crimes. Senor Trujillo attributed it's authorship to Senor Colono and sent the latter challenge. Under the conditions agreed upon the duel was to have been fought this afternoon on San Juan hill The contestants were to use six-shooters, beginning at twen- tv paces and walking toward each other. firing at will If neither should be injured by the others six shots the antagonists were to reload and start again.
 Chief of Gendarmerie Valient report ed the matter to General Wood. who promptly arrested both men and con- fined them in their own houses under guard.
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center of the box and on top of the fancy knot"
 Do you always give fancy box with candy?" asked MT. Hosmer.
 NO. Not unless requested. The regu- lar box has Haas name on 1t, and that Is the kind usually sold unless a request is made for one without it."
 The witness identified the candy, the box, the seal, and even the brown paper wrapper which covered the fatal box that carried death to two women in Deia- ware. She then told of the regular price of the candy purchased by the woman as being 50 cents, but as she did not receive a full pound she was charged 40 cents for the candy and 25 cents ad- ditional for the fancy box. It was the price paid for the candy that helped to fix the various circumstances in her mind, as 1t was an unusual occurrence for a person to call for an odd amount. The purchaser seemed impatient and nervous, asking her to hurry up several times. She was in the store some ten minutes.
 Attorney Knight then took the witness through a most rigid cross-examination, but try as he would he could not shake her story He first asked how many writ ten statements she had made for Chief Lees. The witness thought not more than two, although her questioner named four MT Haas was the first person to whom she had spoken about the candy, telling him about the circumstance of selling the fancy box.
 Didn't Kitty Dittner tell you you sold the candy?" asked Mir Knight.
 NO, sir! You are mistaken" witness replied.
 She knew Chief Lees had been at the store, but had not seen him there. She said that she identified the candy box as the one sold by her the moment she saw it. A question was framed that implied that she knew 1t was Mrs. Botkin who
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Chief Lees took the stand and testified to having gone to Grey some time since and purchased a package of arsenic sim liar to the one sold Mrs. Botkin.
 MT. Grey was recalled and testified to having put up a package for Chief Lees in September of this year. It was taken from the same bundle as that sold Mrs. Botkin, but was not necessarily from the same bulk.
 To the Judge: "It was the same grade and class of arsenic as that sold Mrs. Botkin.''
 Miss Sylvia Heney, "sales lady, in the candy store of George Haas 6 Son, was the next witness. She has been employed by MT. Haas two years, and on Sunday July 31, sold chocolate candy to a lady. The latter was not very tall and was in clined to be stout.
 Did you sell any candy to Mrs. Bot kin?" asked MT. Hosmer.
 1T can't say she is the party"
 Do you believe her to be the woman?"
 'I believe she is.
 "She came between 4 and 5. I was standing on the east side of the store where the candies are kept, the east side of the store. tShe wanted to see some fancy boxes, and I took her to where we kept them and showed them to her. She selected a box and then asked for choc- olate candy, with which I then com menced to fill the box. The chocolates were mixed as took them from different trays Some were hard and others soft but all were of the chocolate variety. The woman said she did not want the box filled to the top, as she wanted to put something else in it. I then wrapped up the box. first with tissue paper and then with brown wrapping paper. Kittie Dittner brought the tissue paper for me-
 'I cannot say whether I placed a seal on or not, but think I did. This seal is mounted on paper with mucilage on the back, and I think I placed 1t about the
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Restrictions May Be Removed.

BERLIN, Dec. H.-There seems to be a prospect of the removal in the near fu- ture of the restrictions placed upon Amer lean insurance companies in Prussia. Upon the request of one of the largest companies the Minister of the Interior had decided to send two representatives to New York to investigate whether the Americans are able to comply with the conditions of the Prussian authorities.
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terfered with the rates, but it Is claimed they have the right to regulate them, as the water is diverted from Kings river, a public watercourse. The petition was signed by number of citizens. The hear ing of the petition was set for January 19. It is supposed the canal company will oppose interference by the board.
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Rescued by the Rickmers.

BALTIMORE, Dec 14.-The overdue North German Lloyd steamship liner Maria Rickmers, from Bremen, passed in Cape Henry at o'clock this morning and signaled that she had aboard eight sur vivors of the British steamship Londonian of Hull, which foundered at sea. The Brit ish steamship Vedamore rescued forty-dve
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-15
Ask for Lower Water Rates.

FRESNO, Dec. 1.-The Board of Su- pervisors was yesterday asked to regu- late the rates for water charged by the Fresno Canal and Irrigation Company
 Heretofore the Supervisors have not in-
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Solano,s School Fund.

SUISUN, Dec 14.-From the payment of the first installment of taxes in So- Iano County the funds set aside for the schools amounted to about s25, 600, which was apportioned in the usual manner.
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of the crew, which she landed here last week. She lost the wreck on the night G of November 27 with eight men still on board. It now appears that they were rescued by the Rickmers next day.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-13
PRETTY MARRIAGE AT FAIRFIELD
Mr.. Charles Putxc md Miss Kate
Edwards United on Wednesday,.

A very pretty marriage, indeed. took
place at Fairfield Presbyterian church on
Wednesday evening last at Q o'clock, when
Mr. Charles Putze and Miss Kate Ed
wards were united in the bonds Of holy
wedlock. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. David r. Walthal. gracefully and
impressively.
The chancel was beautifully decorated
with palms and chrysanthemums. and
lighted with pink-shaded lamps. The pic
ture was q fairy-like and beautiful one.
which will not be forgotten soon by the
many friends OF the young people present.
While Miss Watt played Mendelssohn's
wedding march, the bridal party enter
ing, proceeded to the altar in the following
order: Ushers, Mr.. Carroll and Mr.. +.
Rose; bridesmaids and groomsmen--Miss
Rosye Putze and Mr.. Robbie Rose. Miss
Mollic Putze and Mr.. G.. Gouldin-the
maid of honor, Miss Laura Putze, with
the best man, r. p. Johnson, and finally
the bride and groom so soon to be.
Rev. Mr.. Walthal already awaited them
at the altar. The bride was attired IN a
handsome blue cloth gown. with white
satin trimmings. She carried a bouquet
of brides roses. The maid of honor wore
a tailor-made gown Of blue cloth, also.
anu CdiIltu Nulle CARNATIONS, Wnie the
bridesmaids wore exquisite gowns Of
white, with satin ribbons, carrying nose
gays of white chrysanthemums.
After the ceremony the bridal party re-
paired 70 the home Of the groom, where
reception was rendered them.
Miss TrOtter WEEDS Mr.. Clay.
On Tuesday at noon the parlors, No
II IL north Fourth street, were crowded
with friends to witness the marriage Of
Miss Annie NJ. Trotter the accomplished
and attractive daughter of Thomas r.
Trotter ana Mary l.. Trotter, OF Bruins
wick county, Va, to Mr.. William L. Clay
formerly OF Lynchburg, Va, now Of Wyo-
ming, a successful stock-raiser
The bride had only one attendant. her
sister, Miss Ida Trotter, who wore a
gown of tan and green. The bride was
attired in blue cloth. velvet to match
The corsage. trimmed with revers OF cloth
and sable, the drapery of antique satin,
and yoke of lace over cream satin.
The ceremony was performed by Dr.
George Cooper. Mr. and Mrs. Clay left
on the 215 train for Wyoming, their fu.
ture home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-13
you CANNOT CURE PILES
BY Internal Remedies.

The only way to cure piles In every form
Is to use remedy like the Pyramid Pile
Cure, which Is applied directly to the
parts anected. and It's wonderful healing
eHects are felt on the first application
because the medical properties are rapid
ly absorbed BY the sensitive membranes
OF the rectum. and the cure Is speedily
made, and almost before the patient Is
aware OF it every trace OF piles has left
him.
This Is one reason why the Pyramid
Pile Cure has been so successful. III il
applied directly where IL Is needed and
where 1t Will do the most good Not by
the roundabout way OF the stomach nor
by the harsh, barbarous methods OF "a
rious surgical operations and so.calied
systems
Its advantages over all other pile cures
are these: II cures without pain, the cure
Is lasting, Il contains no poison. and is
the quickest and cheapest cure yet found.
1t Is made by the Pyramid Drug Com
pany, OF Marshall Mich, and sold by all
druggists Al 81 per package.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-13
WEEK OF WEDDINGS
THESE WE'VE T"h
,,cuaosD's SOCIAL LIFE
Mss REDroBD GIVES 4 RECTAL
The Talented Young S'""'''
for New York I"
mn. Wednesday CiaJs
cbudrcn's Chorus

,so.r The mellow wedding behs'
Golden Oells'
co.l5 Of happiness the!: harmony
- me balny air OF night.
-, ,bey rig on. their dehght
Trom The molten golden no'eS'
al IN tune.
IT. week ias; closed was distinctly
- If weJd!ags. Indeed, these were
,,o f,ature OF Richmond's social life,
,,s,le brilliant balls and germans are
,ooted forward 20 as Interesting events
,.,,o MANNED FOR December and January.
No,sble among the weddings Of the week
we've those Of slr. ST. George Anderson
and Miss weddel Mr. James n. William
son Jr. and Kiss Saunders. Mr.. Albert
sidney Briggs and Miss crenshaw, Mr..
Warren Hin Mercer and Miss Parrish.
Thu marriage Of Miss Elizabeth Peter
kin. IN PaflSersbuTg. w. Va, TO the Rev.
cary Gamble. IS of great interest to
virginia people Miss PeterlIin is the
dauehter Of Bishop Peicrkin, and grand
daughter OF Rev. Joshua Peterkln, both
OF whom were so generally beloved in
Richmond Her mother was Miss Con-
stance Lee. a near relative OF General
Robert +. Lee.
The literary features Of the week were
Mr.. Wattersons lecture on Abraham Liu-
coin: Miss Blair's class. on Tuesday
which was carried on in its usual delight
full style, and Miss Augusta Daniels MIS-
tory classes. which are well attended
. 4olly o. n,
Woman's Club was both deeply interest
ing and instructive.
Miss Myrtle S. BEDFORD, who by her
artistic performance on the piano, has
won a multitude Of admirers in Rich
mond. Newport News. and other places
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-13
iuC-peers.

1.-TWO hearts that beat as one" were
made one by the Rev. J. j. Muir, of
Washington. on Friday. the 4th instant.
Miss Marietta King being the charming
little bride, and Mr. William f. Peers.
of Fluvanna county, the happy groom.
Mr.. Peers Is a trusted employee of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company,
and his bride is the second daughter O.
Mr.. and Mrs. William King, Of Church
Hill, and is held in high esteem by a
large circle of friends, especially by those
connected with Leigh-Street Baptist
church, of which she is a consistent mem
Der and bright teacher in its Sunday
school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peers are now on a bridal
tour in the western cities, and will return
about Thanksgiving-Day TO Clifton Forge,
which will be their future home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-13
Mum Dies mt His Work.

stepney Carter. a colored man employ
ed at the p. II. Mayo & Brother tobacco
factory. died suddenly while at MS work
about y o'clock yesterday. He was taken
violently sick first, and the ambulance
was called. When DR.. Gwathmey reached
the place. however, the man had dice.
Coroner Taylor was then summoned, and,
viewing The remains. decided thar death
resulted from heart-disease. Carter has
been d sufferer from that malady 81 me
time. DR.. Taylor DID not consider an in
quest necessary, and turned the body over
to friends for burial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-13
Activity OF XeSuyius.

Much anxiety has been caused in Naples
by the renewed activity OF Mount Nesu-
vius. An overwhelming danger Of this
description produces universal terror. As
a matter of fact. there is little likelihood
that Mount Vesuvius will do any serious
damage On the other hand thousands
fie daily from stomach and digestive dis
orders, who might have survived had they
resOrted 10 Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
IT IS the greatest OF known tonics for
stomach and digestive organs. IT cures
Kidney, liver and blood disorders.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-13
Or, Allen mt Broad-street.

Dr. Young ]. Allen. missionary TO China,
will speak on his mission work at the
Broad Street Methodist church this af-
ternoon at $50 o'clock. The meeting will
be neld under the auspices OF the Ep-
worth League OF the church.
Mr.. J. J.. Mitchell will have charge OF
the singing, and Mr.. Haddon 5. Watkins
has place on the programme. Dr. Al
len spoke at Union-Station on Friday ove-
ming and delighted a large audience.
On account Of this service the meeting
OF ,the Methodist Sunday-School Society
has been postponed until Sunday, Novem-
Der 10Th when 1t will be held at Asbury
Methodist church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-13
Happy Family RoiniOp.

There was happy family reunion on
Thursday night at the residence of Mr. A.
j. Randlett No. $3.50 east Broad sti eet.
Mr.. Randlett was a brave soldier, cad is
worthy citizen. All eight OF his chill.
dren and all fifteen OF MS grandchildren
were present, and the occasion was
most delightful one In every respect.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-13

Orders FOR printing sent 20 the Dispatch
Company viii - Giyea prompt attention
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-13
COURT ORDERS,

vIRGINIA-IN THE CHANCERY
COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
THE 9Th DAY OF NOVEMBER, ISIS.
A. L. Crouch's Administrator
VS..
r. G. Crouch and ais.
Extract from Decree.
and'it appearing to the court that NOR,
than one year has elapsed since the 6.
tate of A. l.. Crouch was committed %
the hands OF his administrator e.. a
and that the accounts OF said admins
traitor have been duly settled, and The
plaintiff having moved the court 10 have
the balance of the estate of A. l.. Crouch,
after the payment OF the debts and al
proper costs, distributed among the par
ties entitled thereto. according 10 their
respective interests. without requiring De-
funding bonds, the court doth adludge
order. and decree that the creditors o.,
the said A. l.. Crouch, IL any there BE-
show cause, II any they can, al ihs
courtroom Of the Chancery Court Of ihs
city OF Richmond, at 10 o'clock A. r..
on MONDAY, the % day OF January,
1899, against the delivery OF the estate
of q. l.. Crouch, deceased. 10 his legatets
and devisees. without requiring reiunilns
bonds of them.
And ii is further ordered that a COPY
of this decree be published for once a
week for four successive weeks IN ne
Richmond Dispatch, a newspaper plo-
lished in the city Of Richmond and a
copy thereof posted at the front door o
the City Hall Of the city OF Richmond, as
required by law.
An Extract-Teste:
CHARLES O. sAVILLE. Clerk
John A Lamb Attorney. no G-SunN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-13


RAISED MUCH MONEY.
The report from st. James church win
show thirty-hve additions durius the
year, and will set forth that in spiritual
ity the congregation has made rapid
strides. All assessments have been paIo
I'm full. and the assessment for mission
AIRY purposes has been oyerpaid. The
church felicitates itself upon having du-
ring the year secured a parsonage. and
altogether. the report viii how that S,-
900 has been raised by the congregation.
All assessments have been paid at Den.
ny-Sireet church, in Fulton. and Rev. s.
c. Hatcher, the popular pastor. has cen
Quoted services throughout the year 10
the delight and entire satisfaction OF his
| flock. All assessments have been paid In
full some have been oyerpaid. an the
spiritual condition OF the church Will be
reported as greatly bettered
Trinity church, Rev. j. T. Mastin, pas
tor. has paid all of its assessments. and
win send a good report to conference Sc T.
ting forth the excellent conditions that
prevail IN the congregation, both spiritual
and financial.
Rev r., finlay Gayle, the esteemed pas
tor OF Laurel-Street church. has been
confined 10 his bed for the past ten days
and hence has been unable TO formulate
his report. He expects, however, TO be
well enough by "Wednesday to attend con-
ference. and he win. In the mean time.
endeayog 10 prepare has report. The
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-13

church Is In excellent condition. The
membership has increased during the
year, and all assessments have been PAID
in full. The report VIII UNDOUBTEDLY De
fattering to the congregation.
LOSS IN MEMBERSHIP.
.clay-Street church will make most cx-
ceIlent report to conference. II VIII snow
n slight loss in membership but this is
due to the fact that the rolls have been
carefully gone over this year. and the
names OF all members who haze moved
away from the city and been lost sight OF
havs been sxpungcd therefron. But for
this the repor; would show large in
crease for there have been many addl-
lions 10 the church. From a financial
standpoint the report will be most salts
factory All assessments vii! have BEEN
paid ere conference assemblies. and some
OF them have already been overpail. The
pastor Rev. T.. II. Rawlings, Is exceeding
ly popular with his flock.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-06-24
NORTH SCITUATE.

Miss Mary Edwards has returned from
two weeks outing.
The school at the Academy will close
on Fri day of next week.
Mrs. John Bennett made a short visit
with friends in Providence.
The Baptist people will have clam
bake at the Lake on the 4th.
The W. c. T. U. will meet with Mrs.
Hopkins on Friday of next week.
Miss Sadie Owen Of Providence was the
guest of Mrs. Edwin Moore, this week.
Mrs. Roger Williams Of Meadow View
Farm, was in the place calling on friends
one day this week.
Rhode Island strawberries are coming
in quite plenty now; some very fine ones,
four boxes for IS cents. No perceptible
decrease in the potato bugs.
Do you know that you can buy watch
cheaper at ]. A. Angell's than at any place
in this city? You will ask, why? Well
he moves into his new store July Ist, and
to reduce stock, he will give ten per cent.
off on wat ches, until that date.
Mrs. E. A. Saunders, an aged resident
OF this place, died at the home of her'son,
Robert Saunders. in Pontiac, on June 20.
Funeral was solemnized from the Baptist
church in this place on Thursday. Mrs.
Saunders resided i'll this place over thirty
years, and made many warm personal
friends by whom she will be sadly missed.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-06-24
CENTERDALE.

Bargains in furniture at R. Richard
sons, Manton.
H. R. Fenner is now keeping histeams
at the Hotel stable.
Daniel Cook is erecting a house on
Highland Park plat.
Lester Blake is the happy owner OF a
new Dayton road racer.
Another house is under way on River
View plat. Centerdale is surely growing
Mrs. Sarah L. Angel ,has nearly re-
covered from severe attack of the grippe.
Fred Barnes and John Larkin, mem
mers of battery A, visited friends here
recently.
Several friends of Landlord Mathewson
recently presented him with handsome
flag and staff.
Six pupils will graduate at the Center
dale school this year. The graduating
exercises take place on Uune goth.
St. Margaret'a Guild, connected with
st. Adams Mission, met with Mrs. C. S.
Mathewson on Wednesday afternoon.
The Centerdale Gun Club will hold an
all day shoot on July 4th. Some Of the
crack shots Of the State will be present.
II. 2. Wood, Joseph Collins and Walter
Sweet went to Greenville on a fishing
trip on Wednesday, and caught several
colds.
A lawn party for the benefit OF St.
Adams Mission, will be held on Wednes-
day evening Of next week on the chapel
grounds. A fine time is expected.
Who wants to save a dollar on every
ten? Here is the chance. Angel, the
Jeweler, moves. July Ist, to his new store
next to Talbot & Co.. and until that date
he will give you discount of ten per
cent. on watches, clocks and siIverware
so if you take advantage OF this sale you
are sure to save dollars,