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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-09
1T WAS |NCEND|ARY.
New York Fire Of Friday Msrn-
ing So Appears
SOME THREATENING LETTERS
The Awful Result Due 10 NoliYss
Of Revenge.
ANDREWS nuTLER UNDER WATCH.
Dead Maid-scrvant Seems to Have
Becn Central Figure In Plot Among
Servants. and Main object of La
cendiary's Hate.
nuTLER UNDER WATCH.

NEW YORK. April s.-DespIte retIcsnce
on the part Of the police. facts became
public to-day which make II appear that
the fire which yesterday destroyed thlr-
teen persons was OF incendiarv origin.
1t transpired that few hours before
the flames were seen policeman was
sent for from the Andrews house and
was mysteriousy dismissed by sertant.
who said he was not wanted. Letters
threatening the lives OF the Andrews
family and the children of Mrs. st. John
were found. Ii Is believed that the mo-
tive for incendiarism was revenge. and
that the affair arose out OF quarrel be.
tween the servants.
BUTLER UNDER SURVEILLANCE.
Foley, the butler In tho Andrews fams
lily, is under surveillance, and the police
are hard at work investigating the clues.
which chiefly rest upon anonymous let
ters Mary Flanagan. the dead maid
servant, seems to have been central
figure I'm this alleged plot. and the chief
object OF the perpetrators hate. Tho
police to-day gave out three scurrilous.
threatening. anonymous letters, which
had been sent TO the members OF tho
Andrews household. one was addressed
TO the servant. Mary Flanagan Tho
letters made charges against Mary Flan'
nagan and the butler In a letter adj
dressed to Mrs. ST. John. the writer said:
ONE OF THE LETTERS.
II hope you and Mrs. Andrews dont
think for one moment that | am recon.
clled or pacifled with Mary Flanagan.
for. indeed am not. and what is further.
/ will not be until l get my revenge l
feel that have given warning enough.
and / am going to fix her for life, and be-
cause you and Mrs. andrews did not givo
heed to warning. am going to fix you. too.
I'm going to make some one throw some-
thing I'm your nurses and childrens faces
that will disfigure them. and eat all the
flesh Off the bones. This | Will do for
spite. because you did not let Mary so,
as | told you to do. You had just as
well let her go first as last You VIII
have no girl alive when L get through
with her"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-09
THE DREYFUS CASE.
MORE OF THE EVIDENCE BEFORE
COURT OF CESSATION.
MANAGERS OF The FIGARO FINED
Revelations Made by the Paper
brought Before the Correctional
TribuuaI-Testimon as to the
Hydraulic Brake.

PARIS. April s-The Fisato to-day
continued its publication of evidence
given before the Court of Cassation in
the Dreyfus case. and gave the deposit
ton Of Major Hartmann. of the Twenty
second Artillery, who was called as a
witness for the defence. In addition to
the facts already oabled, Major Hart
mann deposed that he knew about the
hydraulic brake, No. 1881; gave full de-
tails of its manufacture, and cited the
case Of VI. Boutelene, an employee of the
War Department. who was sentenced in
1890 for giving an attache secret docu-
ments
TIE Major also handed the court the
text Of a lecture delivered at the Military
School of st. Cyr. in 1892, describing the
brake. and said he did not believe the
documents in the "bordereau" came from
an officer attached TO the War Office, as
the brake had been tested at the Artillery
School in 1894.
DREYFUS AND THE DOCUMENTS.
He further stated that he had been
connected for eight years with the tech
meal section, ana never hItN DitS 4uS ~
ask 10 see documents.
The Major also testified that foreign
artillery officer could easily obtain any
information about the cannon of 100 cali
bre.
Regarding the frontier troops Major
Hartmann cited articles from the mill
tary journals, giving full information on
the subject months anterior TO the date
of the "bordereau."
Replying to the president Of the Court
Of Cessation the witness said that the
Libraries Of the military clubs of Paris
and Versailles had copies of the lectures
delivered before the military schools but
so far as he knew none Of them was
missing.
ANOTHER INNESTIGAT1ON
The Echo de Paris says It learns the
Court OF Cessation is about to order
supplemental investigation Of the points
raised by the evidence OF General Roget
and Examining Magistrate Bertule. who
will be confronted. Lieutenant-rolonel
Picquart will also be examined, accord
ing 10 the statement made.
The revelations made by the Figaro. In
the testimony furnished 10 the
Court Of Cessation I'm the Dreyfus case.
came before the Correctional Court this
afternoon, when the two managers Of the
Rodez and B0rel-were SEN
fenced, in default. TO 500 francs fine and
costs, for publishing the testimony.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-09
RALEIGHS BUDGET.
The Corporation Commission ana
Its Povers-Other Mention.

RALEIGH. y. c., April S.-(Special)-
Many persons have thought that the Cor
poration Commission succeeded TO all the
powers of the Railway Commission. but
it seems that this is an error. The Cor
poration Commission decides that it has
no Jurisdiction as TO any Of the suits
brought by the Railway COmmission-that
IS suits commenced before the old board.
This will cover two important cases-one
10 effect a reduction OF the rate on ten
word messages over Western Union telc-
graph wires for p cents TO - cents; the
other to reduce telephone rentals about
o. per cent. Both these are in the Federal
courts.
The Corporation Commission to-day dis
cussed passenger and freight rates. and
at its meeting, beginning April 18th. will
take up this matter. Two Of the com
missioners remarked that most Of the
rates seemed TO be satisfactory.
Petitions are filed with the commission
for a reduction of the minimum carload
of commercial fertilizers from fifteen tons
10 ten tons.
The regular sessions of the commission
are ordered held on the first "Wednesday
in each month. The session which be-
gins on the 24th will, however, be con-
sidered regular session.
There has been heavy rainfall since
the lst Of last July. The deficiency up
to that time had been great, and springs
and wells never before dry had become
useless The rain is now a serious mat
ter. The downpour yesterday was great.
All farm work is stopped. The Sheriff
of this county says the farmers are de-
pressed at the prospect.
The state to-day granted charters TO
the Piedmont Park Company. OF Winston,
which will conduct fairs and races. and
win build a track. u. III. Hanes. j. q.
Marruder G. T.. Webb, and p. II. Ly-
brook are the stockholders. A charter
was also granted the Bala Cotton Mil.
I'm Cabarrus county, with ID. +. Cannon.
r. c. Barnhardt, and j. w. Cannon stock
holders.
The state Superintendent Of Public In
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-09

II was the night for the regular meet
| ing OF the Town Council. but tne III
| terest In politics was so great ,nat IN,
| Council. Immediately after being caiieo
] to order. adjourned until Monday night.
| The only contests for county omces are
for Sheriff and for Commissioners Oh tne
Revenue for District No. /. There are
two candidates for the former and tnree
for the latter position. all OF whom were
present at the meeting. watching the pro-
ceedings with great interest and enoea-
yoring to forecast the preferences Of the
delegates.
During the meeting the Democratic
Executive Committee Of Suffolk reported
a plan which the committee had adopted
for a primary election to nominate
Mayor for Suffolk and nine counciimen.
The primary will be held on Monday.
April 18th. There are already four cam
dldates for the nomination for Mayor,
and II Is not likely that there will be any
more Mayor X. l.. Brewer, Jr., who mas
held the office for about seven years, IL
opposed by Councilman ]. Walter Hosier'
ex-Counciman Junius II. Parker. and Col
onel r. S. Boykin. formerly Deputy IN
ternal Revenue Collector.
Arrangements are being made 10 give
Companies + and c. OF the Fourth Vir-
ginia Reception. royal reception upon
their return. The Tom Smith Camp OF
Confederate Veterans. the Phoenix Brass
Band. the Mayor, and councilmen, ana
the discharged soldiers will constitute
special escort to meet the returning SOL
diers at the train. There will .be pa
rade, followed by regular old-time Nir-
ginia banquet.
The Suffolk Literary Club. composed
exclusively of ladies' held it's annual re-
ception on Thursday night last at the
residence Of Mrs. l., L. Harper. Each
member was privileged to invite two
friends. and the assemblage numbered
about sixty. Tho literary exercises, which
were very interesting. were supplemented
by choice refreshments, in the prepara-
ton of which the ladies eXemplified the
fact that In their search for knowledge
they did not neglect to perfect themselves
in the gastronomic art.
The ladies of Suffolk are preparing to
hold a bazaar to raise funds to assist in
defraying the expenses of the members
OF Tom Smith Camp. Confederate Nete-
rams, TO the reunion to be held at Charles
ton i'm May Tho committees are COM
posed of our most successful lady work.
ers, and the success of the undertaking
Is assured.
Miss Virginia Jordan, very promising
young vocalist, went to Baltimore this
week to take a musical course at the
Peabody Institute.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-09

improvements will probably be completed
by the first OF next year or early In 1900.
THE CONTRACT Is SIGNED
Ihe contract for the construction Of the
Richmond. Petersburg and Carolina rail-
road was finally concluded yesterday
AS Mr.. John Skeiton Williams. president
OF the Seaboard system, OF which the
Richmond, Petersburg and Carolina IS
part expressed IT. the contract yester-
day received It's finishing touches"
Mr.. Williams stated that under the
terms Of the con,Fac, the road IS to be in
condition to have cars running over 1t
by the lst Of January 1902 This Includes
the construction Of q bridge across the
James at this city. and another across
the Appomattox. at Petersburg.
The work IS to begin at once. 1t IS the
intention Of the contractor to put forces
OF men at work along the entire line so
as TO have all the work under way at
once The result will be that the Work
will be not only greatly FASTENED but tha'
when the track is completed at one point
It will be ready for the cars the entire
length.
The road will run from Richmond to
Ridgeway. y. c., "a distance OF I-V h'i'eS'
At Ridgeway it will connect with the
Seaboard Airline. Tho track has Deeh
completed for twenty miles south irom
| Petersburg.
,rb. richmond. Petersburg and Carolina
IS the corporate name OF what is only one
oc the roads composing the seaboard All
Line system The system is composed or
numerous lines Of greater or less length
The road from Richmond to Ridgeway
will De. in effect, the northern division oil
fbe Seaboard AIRLINE system.
The name Of the contractor for the
construction OF the Richmond. Petersburg.
and Carolina IS not made public 1t was
stated however. that 1t was one Of the
best known firms of railroad builders in
tho country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-09
Louisa Notes.

LOUISA, VA. April S.-(Special) There
IS not case OF smallpox in the county.
The cases I'm the southern part OF county
near Bethany church were very mild, and
are now well.
The residence OF Mr.. Buck Swift, near
Long Creek post-office, was burned We'd
nesday. April 9Th, but the most Of the
furniture was saved. No insurance.
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Levy have returned
from Baltimore TO reside permanently on
the Hudson farm, adjoining this town.
Rev. l.. L. Bransford, the revivalist
closed most successful meeting here
last week; there being over sixteen ad-
ditions 10 the different churches
The Louisa Telephone Company has
Just put i'm here a switchboard, thus
greatly popularizing the service.
The numerous county candidates are
seeing q hard time trying mot" TO treat
the boys every time they ask it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-09
New Georgia Granite Company.

ATLANTA. GA. April S.-Judge Lump
kin has granted charter 10 the South
westerly Granite Company. The corpo-
rators are Charles II. Moore, OF Montpe.
lier. VT: George g. and William Preston.
OF Kingston. y. Y. and Hamilton Nc
Worter and Frank ID. Smith. OF the county
OF Oglethorpe Ga. The capital stock Is
$4,000. with the privilege OF increasing IL
10 10000.
The company Will have its principal
offices in Atlanta, and will operate In the
counties OF Sutton. Clark. Ebert, Ogle-
thorpe and Madison. l. proposes 10
quarry stone and prepare II for the
market, to buy lands, TO develop water
power, and 10 make electricity and fur
nish Il to any one desiring II I'm order 10
manufacture cotton, wool. iron, and other
materials
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-09
southampton Nominations.

FRANKLIN. VA, April S.--(special)-
4 heavy vote was pOlled I'm the Demo-
cratic primary in this southampton
county to-day. Returns from all pre-
cincts except one show the nomination
Of Williams, incumbent for Sheriff. by
l25 majority. and l.. \. Gay. incumbent
for Circuit Court Clerk, by over ~" ma
iorlty. These were the only positions Tor
which there were contests. except Com
missioner OF Revenue for District NO. 2.
for which there were hgs candidates. ana
the result as 10 this cannot be deter
mined until the vote is canvasse9, Ihe
other officers nominated are H. r. NC
IemOre. Clerk OF County court =" j.
Seabren commemorative Attorney 'o,-
onel l.. X. Edwards, Treasurer ana y. :.
cobb. Commissioner Of Revenue pis'rio'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-09

Magnificent scvres Vases for tho
White House.

WASHINGTON. April ga notable
ceremony occurred I'm the Blue Room or
the Executive Mansion at IL o'clock to-
day. when the French Ambassador. NJ.
Cambon, presented TO the government
and the American people, as represented
by President Mckinley. two magnificent
Sevres vases from the French national
pottery at Sevres.
The gift was from the late President or
the French republic Felix Faurc, and
commemOrated the opening Of the new
Franco-American cable on August lIth
last, when President Mckinley and Pres
dent Faure exchanged the first message
over the new line between the White
House and the palace OF the Eiysee. Tho
vases and pedestals stand or s feet high,
and are OF the dcep-blue Characteristic OF
the finest Sevres ware as wei as In
happy accord with the prevailing colors
OF the Blue Room.
INTERNATIONAL AMENITIES.
The presentation was made the occa-
sion for a happy exchange or interna-
tional greetings NJ. Cambon making an
address and the President responding.
The vases had already been placed In po-
sition. one on either side or the large
window looking toward the Potomac.
They far exceed in elegance anything In
the way Of porcelain hitherto brought TO
the White House.
The vases will now remain n permanent
possession OF the White House, along
with several other notable decorations
given by foreign governments. III they
had been given personally 10 President
Mckinley il would have required an act
Of Congress for their acceptance. but az
n gift 10 the American Government and
people. no special act is required.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-09
THE VALLEY CITY.
Death of u Young Lady-Democrntic
Primary.

sTAUNTON, VA. april S.-(spcciaL)-
Miss Sallie Grattan. third daughter oi
Judge Charles Grattan. of the Hastings
Court OF this city. died unexpectedly to-
day. after only four days Illness. She was
educated at the Mary Baldwin seminary
and had taught for ten years In the pup
lie schools. She was q young woman OF
beautiful character. and was greatly be-
loved.
The Democratic primary In the city OF
StauntOn and county OF Augusta for Local
officers was held to-day. Joseph y. Wood
ward. circuit Clerk, William \. Burnett,
County Clerk. and j. y. Mcfarland, Conn-
~ Treasurer. were renominated without
opposition. y. c. Watts Sheriff, is prob
ably renominated over Thomas \. Brown,
ana Richard $ Kerr is probably nomi-
mated over j. Lewis Bumgardner for COM
Attorney.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-09
SCOTTSkILLE.
sheep Killed, Also Dogs-Personni
Mention.

SCOTTSV1LLE, VA, April S.-(Spe
cial)-A good number Of sheep have beer
killed around this vicinity recently, and
about ten or twelve dogs were slain IN
consequence of their fondness for fresh
mutton.
Rev. Junius wilkins, Of Richmond, Is
holding a meeting here this week, at the
Disciples church. lie is an eloquent
speaker and a fine singer and his congre-
cations are large. He has just returned
from 4 preaching tour through the state
OF Georgia. The meeting Will close to-
morrow Sunday night.
Mr.. u. c. Moons new dwelling-house,
lust across the river on the "Snowden'
farm. is nearing completion, and is an
ornament TO that side of the river
The condition Of Mrs. George W. Dillard
is still critical Her advanced age (over
SOD is much against her.
Messrs. George Omohundro and John L.
Martin. from Carter's Bridge, are here
to-day.
Mr.. ]. Taylor Morris, of Warren, and
Z. p. Turner Of Esmont, are in town.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-09
WILLIAMSBURG.
The Easter Gcrman-some OF th'
Dancers.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, April S-(Spe-
cial)-The long -talked-of Easter german
came of last night. and was, without
doubt. a great success and the crownins
social event of the season. The BALL
room was beautifully and elaborately de-
corated for the occasion. The german
was gracefully led by Colonel James I.
! Christian.
The attendance was very large IN
Guiding many persons from a distance
and all seemed to enjoy themselves
hugely.
The festivities began at o'clock with
AT least twenty-five couples on the floor.
The music was by Professor Persons Or
chestra. and was finely rendered. The
chaperones were Mrs. Mary Il. Neale,
Mrs. Dr. Van +. Garrett Mrs. II. ,. Bra
Mrs. J. Leslie Hall, and Mrs. Lyon q.
Tyler Among the dancers were MISS
Annie Wise Mayo, of Richmond, with
Mr.. Munford Coles. of Chatham; Miss
Kate c. Bidgood. of Richmond, with Mr.
J. n Hornbaker, Of Mansassas; Miss
Lannls Wilson, of Norfolk, with Colonel
James T. Christian; Miss Jessie McEnery,
Of Nottoway. with Mr.. II. T. Hasklns'
Of King and queen county; Miss virginia
Travis Armistead with Nh I. ). StuDDs'
Jr.. MISS Martina tlollOn, cl W dSHiHe '"i'
with Mr. r. j. Smith. of Culpeper; Miss
May Cannon of Norfolk. with Mr.. A. ).
Anderson. of Loudoun Miss Emily Chris
tian with Mr.. J. Gail Anderton, of Tap
pahannock; Miss Lavinia Peek, Of Hamp-
ton. with Mr.. X. NJ. Hughes. OF Norfolk;
Miss Massie with Mr.. l.. w. White. OF
Charlotte; Miss Ellis beth Morecoek with
Mr. PAM &. Palmer. of Lancaster; Miss
Edith Jones. of Richmond, with Mr. j.
b. Pollard. Of King and queen; Miss Lula
Wilson. of Norfolk. with Mr.. c. Q. Bar
ron. of Norfolk: Miss Margie knowles, OF
Richmond. with Mr. Blair Spencer; Miss
Mary Trovillian with Mr.. J. T. Garrow'
of Warwick; Miss Agnes Morecock with
Mr.. William o. Topham; Miss Barnes
of Hampton, with Mr.. J. B. Parrish,
Grove; Miss Rose Emory with Mr.. G.
Wyatt; Miss Jennie Wise with Dr.N II.
L.. Stephenson, Of TOanO; Miss Julia Ar
instead with Mr.. ". Il. Corbett, of Sus-
sex: Miss Henrietta Booth, of Carter's
Grove. with Mr.. n. n. Page, of Giouces-
ter; Miss McCready, of Norfolk, with Mr..
c. Y. Sprauey. of Surry; Miss Fannie
Booth. of Carter's Grove, with Mr. }. y.
Moore. of Charlottesville.
Among the stays were Messrs. Hundley,
Lewis. Douning Bird Newcomb, Dade
McCandlish. Williams. Wheate, Powell
of New York T. G. Peachy, and Carl
Jones: =. b. Jones. William J.. Bibb, Spen-
Ger Lane, and Percy Lash. Norfolk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-09
Governor Appoints Town Officers.

ATLANTA, GA, April ST-Governor
Gambler has appointed a new Mayor and a
new general Council for the little town
OF St. Mary's, in Camden county. This
custom OF appointment has been going on
since 1875. IL was the result of legisa-
tive enactment passed when the town Of
St. Mary's was Incorporated. ST. Mary's
has a population composed largely OF
colored people. and 10 keep the village
i'm the hands OF It's white citizens, the
Legislature was asked TO make the pro-
vision regarding the Mayor and Council
when the charter was granted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-09
MANASSAS.
A Great surprise-secret Well kept
nriefs.

MANASSAS, VA, April S.-(special)-
The greatest surprise our people have had
for some time came yesterday, when 1t
was announced officially that Mr.. Murry
G.. Metz and Miss Fannie b. Osbourn
were married in Philadelphia last August.
The bride IS principal of the Massas In
situte. and Mr.. Metz, former pupil
there. is uow 4 u resident Of Brightwood,
d. c.
Judge William j.. Lipscomb and wife,
and Rev. ID. l.. BlakemOre and others, Of
this place, are attending the Southern
Methodist Conference, in Washington.
Cards are out announcing the approach
ing marriage of Miss May Belle Pridmore,
the beautiful daughter OF Mr. b. J.. Prid-
more, TO Mr.. Il. y. Merchant Of this
place. The wedding takes place at the
Episcopal church. April -. 1899.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-09
Possible But They Would Not
Beif Senator We're Elected by the People

struction says he has so far during the
scholastic year received $500 from the
Peabody fund.
The water question here is attracting
much attention. There IS a demand for
the removal of a dam on the supply
stream and a threat TO revoke the fran
chise I'm case the nuisance IS not abated.
The attempted murder Of Chief-of-Police
Flowers at Fayetteville by NJ. W. Cooper,
n Croatan Indian, whose home was at
Darlington, s. c.. was only prevented by
Police-Oficer Benton, who shot Cooper
dead as the latter, pursuing Flowers, was
about 10 plunge his knife into his back.
Flowers had shot him two or three times
and struck him with fist and revolver. III
is believed Cooper was crazy. \ man or
his family two years ago became insane
and killed several women and children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-09
Montgomery Presbytery.

LYNCHBURG, VA. April S.-(Speciall-
The Presbytery of Montgomery Will meet
In this city April llth Rev. p. H. Price
will preach the opening sermon. This
presbytery consists of twenty-nine min
listers and ffty-eght churches, and has
under its care two licentiates and ten
candidates for the ministry. In these
churches there are, in round numbers,
100 elders and deacOns and 5000 commune
cants. The territory occupied lies in the
counties Of Campbell. Bedford. Rock
bridge, Botetourt. Allegheny. Craig. Roa-
noke Floyd. Franklin. Montgomery, Giles,
ana Mercer, in West Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-09
THE ORIOLES FLY HOMEWARD.
They Are in Fine Trim-Will Reach
baltimore To-Norro,y.

mores left to-day for home, after two
weeks in Savannah and Augusta. The
games scheduled here with Brooklyn We're
called off, on account of the failure of the
railroad TO comply with its contract to
bring the Brooklyns here. The Baltimores
timore Monday on. the steamship Alle-
gheny.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-09
Schooner McNuugliton stranded.

CAPE HENRY. VA. April S.-The
schooner J. c. McNaughton. from New
Berne. n. c.. for Atlantic City, with lum-
ber stranded. at ? o'clock this morning.
on Hatteras beach. The crew OF five were
saved by Captain Burrows, of Durants
Life-Saving Station, by means OF the
breeches buoy. The vessel lies high up on
the beach, and will probably be total
loss. The cargo of lumber Will probably
be saved. Tho crew is being cared for at
Durant's Life-Saving station.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-09

WINCHESTER, VA, April S.-(Special)
At 10 o'clock tonight the jury in the case
OF James y. Castleman. charged with
criminal assault. brought in a verdict OF
guilty and sentenced him 10 ten years in
the penitentiary. \ strenuous effort was
made By Castleman's counsel to-day To
prove him insane, but II failed. When the
verdict was announced the COURTROOM
was crowded with country people who
endorsed il.