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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09
STATEMENT FROM MOLINEUy.
lie Asks That Public Reserve Judg-
ment I'm His Case.

NEW YORK, July &-Messrs. Weeks,
Battle. ard Marshall, counsel for Roland
T. Molineux, tonight gave out state
ment made by AIr. MoIineux.
After referring TO his refusal hereto
fore to make statement IN his own be-
half and alleging that he has been
placed i'm a false position by the pubic
prosecutor, Mr. MOlincuX says:
During all this time l placed myself.
by the advice OF my counsel and pur-
suant to my own wishes, under the d.
rection Of the police. allowed myself TO
be weighed and measured, and permitted
my rooms and laboratory TO be Inspected
by the police OF this county. IL every
way possible assisted the police In their
investigation Of the supposed crime.
"The attitude Of the District Attorney
toward the prosecution OF the case
against me was shown by his attack
upon the character OF my wife, In his
address "a the jury before the Coroner.
This attack was wholly unjustifed and
without any foundation whatsoever.
cannot comment upon this action OF the
District Attorneys. No words can OK
press my feelings in regard 10 II. IL Will
be remembered that i was married on
the 18th day OF November, 1896, and that
the alleged crime with which am
charged was committed on the 18th day
of December OF that year. The District
Attorney has seen 1T TO charge me with
this alleged crime. and TO make asper-
slons upon the character OF my wife, IL
cannot be believed that within one month
after a happy marriage such a nendish
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09
Kaiser winning the French.

Special Berlin Gable Letter. Copyright
ed. 1899, by the Associated Press)
BERLIN. July S.-Emperor William
visit to the French training-ship lphige-
ME. at Bergen. Thursday, and his cordial
exchange of kilograms with President
I,oubet. were not only received with great
satisfaction here but throughout Europe.
AS one paper puts it, ii promises TO De
turning-point in the worlds history.
At the opening of the Kiel canal his
Majesty went on board one Of the French
ships. but in the present instance, II IS
maintained the Emperor set foot on the
deck Of a French vessel, which Is equiva-
lent TO French soil, by the express IN
vitation Of her commander. who was act
ing upon instructions from his govern
ment.
II IS. therefore believed here tnat
the many graceful courteous at
tentions which during the past
seven or eight years. the En-
peror has been in the habit or
having TO the French Government nave
horne fruit The Emperor's act has been
alphabetically received in France
though some see in it only a desire 10
visit the Paris Exposition in 1900.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09
GREAT REVIEW IN LONDON.
Centennial of George HIS Metro
poIitnn Volunteers.

LONDON. July S.-The centennial re-
lew and inspection of the Metropolitan
|olunteers. who were organized i'm Hyde
lark by George III. to oppose the appre-
lended invasion Of England by the troops
IF Napoleon, occurred on the Horse
Guards parade this afternoon About 3d.
900 London volunteers took part in the
review. and the beautiful weather made
the event the great spectacle of the sea-
SON ST. James Park and the nelghboring
streets We're crowded with about 10000
people.
The reviewing officers consisted Of the
Prince of Wales. the Duke Of York, the
Grand Duke Michael. OF Russia; Field
Marshal lord WOlseley. the commander
in-chief: the Duke Of Cambridge the
headquarters staff. and the American and
Continental attaches.
A large number OF Americans paid high
prices for favorable spots from which TO
view the parade.
The troops displayed a splendid martial
bearing, especially the London, Scottish,
and Royal Irish regiments, at the head
Of the last-named of which rode the Duke
of COnnaught.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09
design would have entered my MIND Or
could have been carried out by me.

could have been carried out by me.
Furthermore. the District Attorney mas
Intimated that l am responsible TOT tnS
death of another person. one. OF my pese
and most devoted friends. There ~ BOT y
shadow of testimony TO connect me WIN
the death OF this person, nor with tnat
of Mrs Adams, nor with any other crime.
The evidence which has been adouceu per
fore the Coroner and before TWO Branu
turies only goes TO show that as an otn-
Ger Of the Knickerbocker Athletic SiuD
I disagreed with Mr.. Cornish as 70 ms
method of conducting the athletic AFFAIRS
OF the club. There is not word OF eVl-
dence nor can there be such evidence
that at any time the feeling between M.
Barnet and myself was not that OF the
warmest friendship" a.,
In conclusion, MIR. Mollneux says: II
have absolute confidence that these
charges will be ultimately dismissed, Dut
| do not desire that the public shail re-
main in the dark as TO the eVidence
against me. and | wish TO shew py TINS
statement that l have been, Tor Some
reason unknown to me, bitterly persS-
cuted my business ruined, my FANNY
rendered Ill, and the cnarae'e5 VI ne
wife. which is dearer 20 me thah i re-
aspersed. | only ask for fair play ana lor
an impartial disposition OK tue charges
against me. 49, ,,rd-
.aTo this end ! have stood the naru
ships of IMPRISONMENT since FEBRUARY y,
this year have made no statement dnu
have submitted without protest 10 tne
charges against me and my VIE. ny, NV
ask that the public reserve tneir Juus-
ment upon me until a careful examlha
ton can be made of Che evidence ana
until IL can appear upon what fiimsy tes-
timony | have been subjected 10 this hu-
initiation"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09

PRETORIA. July S.-After an all-day
secret session. the Volksraad to-day APP
pointed committee of FIVE 20 draft a
franchise reform bill The government
proposals comprise a revision of the regis
tration act, and provide for the Uitlanders..
obtaining the franchise by nine years
residence. or five years after the law
takes force. if they have been seven years
i'm the republic. They are 10 be allowed
10 exercise the right Immediately.
The States Attorney said that persons
who We're in the country in 1880 VIII get
The franchise Immediately, those who
came here in 1891 will have 10 wait year.
those arriving in 1892. two years, etc
The indica tons are that the law VIII
mass unanimously.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09
THE NEW RECRUITING.
IL is 90 he Proceeded With at
Once.


WASHINGTON, July 8.-The details
for the recruiting of the volunteer regi-
ments are being arranged by the colo
ne.s of the regiments and officers OF the
War Department. The recruiting VIII De
conducted so that the new men may De
organized into companies and made into
soldiers very soon. Each colonel is chief
recruiting officer for his regiment. lie
will first send a non-commissloned oIIlcer
IA the different towns in his district
where recruiting stations are 70 De eslap-
lished, TO post notices ana adNerlse Wv
date OF the coming OF the recruiting
marty. There viii be several OF tnese hoii-
commissioned officers and several recruit,
ing parties, so that the entire dlstrlct WIN
be covered. As soon as squad - ehHo.-
ed at any one pace il Will De sem ~
once 10 the regimental headquarters,
where drilling will begin ana company
formation be proceeded with MOST Oh the
officers for the different regiments' pro-
badly. will be commissioned ana fea9y
for service before the. enlisted men Oesih
Ia arrive. -. a.. ,ooi-
The authorities believe that the resi-
ments will soon be raised, ana lhat the.e
are about enough men already raised 10
fin al quotas I'm the regular army a,u
that the quotas will be complete Wheh tne
recruiting for the new regiments Deslhs
next week IT., varties
In addition TO the recruiting parties
which will be sent out BY the reslHlelitta.
commanders. the stations where recruits
arc enlisted for the regular army VIII
receive men for the new egiments.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09
CHARGE OF POLYGAMY.
warrant for the Arrest of n Pro"'-
nent Mormon.

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. July s.-A
warrant. based upon a complaint sworn
to by the representative of New YORK
newspaper, was issued to-day from Couh-
ty-Attorney Putnam's office for the ar
rest of Angus McCannon. prominent IN
the Mormon Church. charging MN Win
polygamy, in violation Of the state laws;
nesses i'm support OF the above charge
Including f. S. Bascom. senator a. IA. ).
Cannon, Martha A. Hughes Cannon wile
of Angus NJ Cannon; Lorenzo snow,
president OF the Church or Jesus InrisI
Wells. George O. Cannon, counsel for the
first presidency; Joseph #. smith, Heber
]. Grant John Henry Smith, John ,,
Winder: Aquila Neber president or the
State Senate and j. I. Hammond, sec
retarv of State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09
GENERAL WALKER ACQUITTED.
The Jury Out About Forty-r''e
Minutes.

BRISTOL VA. July S.-(Speciai)-lhe
trial of General James a. Walker ior
shooting Lawyer Hamilton ended to-
NIGHT when the Jury returned their YER
dict as follows: I'VE, the jury md 'he
accused not guilty, as charged In the IN
dictment." The entire day was con-
sumed in argument Of the case ana
some very able speeches were rlade on
both sides
The argument was concluded at T.
NJ. and court adjourned to F. NJ inc
Jury were sent to their rooms promptly
at s. and at about SA5 they agreed OH
the verdict. Some Of the friends OF CEN
eral Walker applauded the VERDICT anu
were fined by the Court $40 each
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09

when she administered II TO her baby.
Discussing this feature OF the case yes
srday, Mr.. l.. o. Wendenburg. senior
counsel for the young woman, called at
tention To the fact that after her trunk
mad arrived at the tail she drew from Il
letter which she had written, and
which was addressed 10 her mother. In
this she wrote her mother that she was
going 10 XIII herself and her child, and
said that when the letter was opened she
would be dead. Mr.. Michael Marion. ore
Of the deputies at the Jail, was making
a search OF the trunk when this letter
was produced, and Mrs. Ellis opened it
and let him read II, after which she tore
II up. Mr.. Marion will testify to this at
the trial next Thursday and Mr. Wen
denburg thinks the evidence will be a
strong point I'm favor Of the woman go
Ing TO show that she really INTENDED 20
end her life at the same time that she
took that OF her child.
MAY NOT GET A JURY.
There seems TO be some doubt among
the officials OF the Hastings Court VI the
trial will be gone into next Thursday.
Judge witt said TO Dispatch man yes
terday that he had grave doubts as TO
whether he would be able 20 secure
iry I'm this city. He does not want to
put the state TO the expense Of import
ing jury. but says he fears he will be
forced TO do SO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS MEETING.
Resolutions Demanding Cessation
of HostiIities.

CINCINNATI. o., July S.-A meeting to
protest against the war in the Philip
pines was held here tonight. The princi-
pal address was made by Professor j.
Lawrence Laughlin. of the Chicago Uni
versity other speakers were Professor
V. n. Myers. Of the Cincinnati University;
Rev. Herbert Bgelow. Rev. Hugo ~
Fisenlohr. who spoke i'm German, and Ed
win Burritt Smith, OF Chicago. Letters
appriving the meetings object were read
from Judge Rufus b. Smith Rabbi Is.
Phillipson. Bishop Boyd Vincent; LOUIS
Pot. editor of the Chicago independent
Resolutions were adopted denouncing
the war as unholy and demanding its dis
continuance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09
Famine and Fever I'm jamaica.

KINGSTON. JAMAICA. July S.-The'
severe. protracted drought in Southern
Jamaica is causing widespread distress
and alarm The falling water-supply OF
Kingston necessitates curtailment OF
The service TO eighteen hours daily. The
coffee. orange and corn crops are almost
DESTROYED. and the destruction OF the
natives provision crops is causing fam
inc. The rural population Is reeing from
the homesteads seeking relief In the town
centres. The trouble Is augmented by IN
outbreak OF malarial-fever, through using
mIfrid wafer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09

John Weatherford, son OF the murdered
man. The trail was followed into young
Weatherfords sleeping apartment. The
When taken into custody revolver, with
one exploded shell. was found on his per-
son He stoutly denied having committed
the crime and asked the officers TO pro-
;ect him. Public sentiment Is strongly
against the accused
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09
White Woman Shot by a Negro.

AUGUSTA, GA, July "a few min
utes after midnight Nancy Williams
(whtel was shot In the breast by Toll
bert Daniels (colored). Daniels lived In an
Clubhouse in the rear Of Miss Williams's
home. Miss Williams had occasion TO 70
into the yard. Returning. she, by mis-
take entered Danielss house. Daniels,
MISLEADING her for burglar. fired upon
her She will recover. Daniels surren-
dered 10 the police.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09
.ssAssrxATED ny HIS OWN sONs
This Seems 60 Have Been the rare Ok
Enuineer weatherford.

TUsCUMBIA. ALA, July Sc. W.
Weatherford, an engineer on the South
ern railroad, was assass:nated whlle
asleep In a passenger coach here carry
This morning. The shooting was done
through the coach window from the top
OF n stock car on a side track. bloou
hounds traced the scent 10 the NOME W
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09
ELABORATION or orr PLAN.
Mediation and Arbitration at the
Peace Conference.

WASHINGTON, July S.--The State De-
partment is relying upon the press reports
up 10 this moment for the details OF the
Hague conference. Consequently, IL is not
in possession, as yet, Of an official state
ment of the mediation and arbitration
plan. which IS the prominent measure
now before the conference. Accepting the
press reports as accurate. ii may be
stated that the project is eminently sat
isfactOry 10 our government, for. 1t IS
pointed out. the arbitration scheme -
nothing more than an elaboration Of the
simple American proposition with which
our delegates were charged before they
left the United States. II IS true that the
pending proposition is credited to SIR
Julian Pauncefote, but that Is because ne
sllilfuIlv and with great ability elaborated
the details Of the American principle 10
meet the nice objections expected 10 be
interposed by the European delegates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09
FOUGHT LIKE A TIGREss.
The Kidnapper of Gerald Lapi"er
Scratched and Bit When Sentenced.

CHICAGO, July Sam Elizabeth IN
eersou. when sentenced 10 the peniteh-
tiary to-day for the kidnapping OF Geraiu
Ianiner fought like a maddened tigress IN
he court-room. scratched and bit az her
custodians. and struggled franucaly an
me way back to her cell In jan, accom-
panying her blows and bites VII. VIII 70 her
@ aaI1 after having severely bruised several
ma siarSs' John Collins. who, was SEN
fenced at the same time, made no scene
poth were given indeterminate sentences
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09
w. ID. nloodgood Divorced.

ST. PAUL. July ga Fargo, n. u sps-
God the son OF a well-known New York
broker. has secured a decree Of divorce
from Katherine Bloodgood on the ground
or cruelty. Mrs. Bloodgood Is noted
cOntralto, and was a member OF CalVe's
company at one time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09
cpnVERA NOT REALLY ACQUITTED
onI, Moreu and Parede' however
10 lie Prosecuted.

MADRID. July SIT is now said the
conrt-martial did not actually acquit AZ,
miral Cervera and The other o,cers f si tSe
sh vVn ieet oft Santiago de Cuba July
., i Sdn,,ysI Sampson. but postponed judg-
ment and released them, which rs res oriy
ed as equivalent 20 az. an 1 rristobai Colon.
e@6 General Parede. who was on poaru
tbe cr,stobal Colon, will be prosecuted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09
Victim of Negro Desperate.

AUGUSTA. GA. July s.-Grorge Lynes.
OF Fairfax. S. c., who was shot By sam
Bennett (colored) at Fairfax Friday while
attempting 20 arrest Bennett for rob-
1ery and disorder died in the City Hos
1ital here, where he was brought for
.reatment. at ] 30 o'clock to-day.
IL Is stated I'm Augusta that there is
great excitement at Fairfax over the
news OF the death of Lynes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09
THE TEXAS FLOODS.
Forty-Five Thousand People De-
pendent on Public Charity.

AUSTIN. TEN. July S.-Governor Say
ers stated tonight that there are about
5000 people in the flooded district, the
majority of whom are negroes, depend
ent upon public charity. He estimates
the loss OF life at not over fifty.
Up 10 tonight he has received $4,000 In
money contributions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09
RECRUITING HIGGINS TOMORROW.
Instructions to Such Eject Issued by
Wire.

WASHINGTON, July s.-The Adjutant-
General OF the army tonight gave out
the following:
1.-THE Secretary Of War to-day gave
instructions by telegraph, confirming the
instructions previously given by mail to
recruiting officers throughout the country,
to begin recruiting for the volunteers on
Monday. As fast as enlisted, the men
will be sent, under instructions already
published, to the rendezvous designated
signed"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09
Animal. for Exhibition Purposes.

WASHINGTON, July S.-Assistnat Sec
retary Spauldng has decided that AMI
mails imported in bond for exhibition pur-
poses. under the act of 1897, may be sx-
ported at a port other than that or I'M
narration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09
p,,eraI of Bishop Newman.

SARATOGA, July S.--The funeral OF
RIshop John T. Newman. of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, took place here to-day,
and the remains were conveyed TO Me-
Gainesville. Saratoga county. for inter-
ment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09
Our New Islands Not U. S. Territory.

WASHINGTON, July s.-The Insular
Commission has prepared an exhaustive
opinion. In which they hold that the Is
lands In possession Of the United States
as result OF the war with Spain are
Technically not part OF the territory OK
the United States.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09
Germany Not to Annex Bear Island.

WASHINGTON. July S.-Actng Minis
ter jackson reports 20 the State Depart
ment that the North German Gazette mas
made a semi-official denial OF the press
report that the German Government IN
tends TO annex Bear Island, near Spite
bergen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09
Peace Conference to Ajourn the ai.t'

LONDON, July IA telegram rom co ~.
Petersburg asserts that the Hague con
ference will adjourn at the emu Oh Hu' n
~ snrine and that during the intervai,
Emperor Nicholas Will visit the principal
European courts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09
Mrs, Ellis Says She Fears Going
to The PeOitGntiaTy,
DOUBTS HAVING MARRIED,
SAYS She Does Not Believe a Legal
Ceremony Was Performed.
WAS ELLIS AT ROANOKE RAPIDss

al. Whereabouts ut the Time APP
parcutly Not known 10 His Fam
uv what His Friends Claim on
His Behalf.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09

WASHINGTON. July s.-The President
has appointed l.. I. Smith postmaster at
Admission, Ala.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09
The Me ather.

- WASHINGTON. July Store
lSllp cast for Sunday:
For Virginia--Fair weather.
with moderate temperature Sun
day Monday, and Tuesday; fresh. north
westerly winds.
Fer North and South Carolina-Falr
weather Sunday, with showers. and
cooler in southeast portions; fair Mon
day and Tuesday; variable winds. be-
coming northwesterly.
THE WEATHER IN RICHnVND YES
TERDAY was oppressively hot with
thunderstorm and heavy showers In the
afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09
THE WEATHER IN RICH IND YEs

( thermometer:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-09

Mean temperature -.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-06-16
stcport From General Otis,

WASHINGTON, June 14.-The follow
ing has been received from General Otis:
MANILA, June 13.-Adjutant General,
Washington: Lawton's troops had Sc
we're engagement today with enemy in
strong lntz"nchments at crossing Of
Zapote river, near Bacoor, Cavite prov.
irce. Has driven enemy with heavy
loss; our casualties some thirty. Insur.
gents in this southern section not mo-
Tested until they threatened an attack
in strong force on Manila. They are
now scattered and in retreat. Doubtful
if they make further stand. Otis.
The news IF the heavy fighting al
most in sight Of Manila and adjacent to
the navy yard at Cavite, where Admiral
Dewey landed his forces more than a
year ago, was received with intense in
terest hepe. Il is evident to the officials
that the insurgents ape either tar
stronger than has been realized or that
they have come to the end of their re.
SOURCES and are making this last strug.
gle in sheer desperation. Otherwise j,
is hard to understand why they should
come down to the shore Of the bay and
fight the Warships,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-06-16
Eight Deaths From Picnic.

DEs MONIES, June 14.-The funeral
OF Mrs. Maggie Neal, from the home of
her father. J. d. Davis in Capital Park,
adds another victim to the roll of fatali-
ties of those who recently partook of
wood alcohol at a picnic near Mingo, JAS
per county. Mrs. Neal with her husband
lived in Mingo and is understood to haye
been one Of a party who attended the
picnic some time since in the vicinity of
the town. It is said that eight of the
crowd in attendance upon that occasion
are now dead, while four are very low
and may not recoyey. one Of them being
the husband of Mrs. Neil. Itisreported
that the cause of death in each case was
the poisonous effect of wood alcohol,
which the parties drank.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-06-16
Denver Smelters Shut Down.

DENVER, June 14.-The Omaha &
Grant smelter and the Globe in Denver
and the smelters in the trust at Pueblo
and Leadville will probably be blown
out by tonight at 10 o'clock, on account
Of the Inauguration Of the eight-hour
law in Colorado and the failure of tho
trust managers to agree with the en-
ployes in the matter of hours and wages.
The managers yesterday ordered the
superintendents to elbow out" the fur
naces. By the closing Of the Grant and
Globe smelters i'll this city about LOO
men will be out Of employment. Mel
ther the management nor the men an
ticipate that the closing will be long
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-06-16
Open Fire on Ore Haudlers.

BUFFALO, June IA gang Of 40
freight handlers climbed aboard the
whaleback Samuel L. Myers, lying at
the Minnesota Iron Ore docks, and
opened fire on gang Of about so ore
handlers, who were working in the
hold Of the vessel. Between ,l5o and
200 shots were fred. John Malyk was
shot in the back and is not expected to
recover. Joseph Marick was shot in
the shoulder and Mike Smith received
a bullet in the right shoulder, Sixteen
Of the attacking party were arrested.
The trouble was caused by the orc
handlers referring to The freight hand
lers aS tsscabs. !"