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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-14
THE MOLINEUX CASE.

Recent developments in the case Of
Roland Il MoineuX have renewed public
interest in il in a wonderful degree. Moli-
neux. who is a sporty society man Of
New York. is in jail upon the charge Of
sending TO Harry G. Cornish a bottle Of
poisoned bromo-seltZer. out of which Cor
nish innocently gave a dose TO Mrs.
Adams. killing her very speedily
In the first place, the indictment found
against MolineuN has been dismissed by
the Judge The transcript Of the pro-
coedings Of the grand jury, which the
Judge ordered TO be produced. showed
that certain letters were illegally placed
before the grand jury. Now n new in
dictment will have TO be found. Bat we
suppose this will work no hardship to the
State. inasmuch as it is stated that very
important new evidence recently has come
into the hands of the prosecution. This
is said TO be in the form Of a letter which
was written, supposedly by Molineux, to
a wholesale drug firm. The paper upon
which it is written bears the enclosing
OF the three crescents, which have mystic
riousiy figured in the case a good deal
already.
But more sensational still was the at
tempt TO get out of the state a witness
whose testimony is vital TO the prosccu-
ton. This witness is Hickman, the man
from whom Molineux rented a private
letter-box, to which he had certain of his
mail addressed to a feigned name.
Recently there appeared in New York
an agent Of the state of Tennessee, who
demanded the delivery OF Hickman as a
fugitive from justice in that State. II
was alleged that the fugitive's real name
was Raymond, and that he was under
sentence OF two years term in the State
penitentiary.
II has transpirod that this scheme was
worked up by a Tennessee lawyer named
Colyar. He conceived the idea, he says,
that Hickman and the fugitive were the
same person. whereupon he opened cor
respondence with Mr.. Barlow S. Weeks.
of prisoners counsel. Weeks furnished
Colyar with Heckmanns photograph
This picture COlyar showed 10 various
persons who made affidavit that in their
opinion. Hickman and Raymond were
one and the same. Then steps were taken
10 eXtradite Hickman. Meanwhile COL
var had come on 10 New York and seen
Hickman and identified" him. But later
on Mr.. Weeks began 10 be suspicious, and
he now says that at 4 o'clock In the
morning he went TO the police and told
them of his misgivings. and asked them
TO keep watch upon Colyar, which they
did. Subsequently. the judge of the court
I'm which Raymond was tried and con-
victed went on TO New York and looked
at Hickman. and said that ne was not
Raymond. Indeed. it was thoroughly
proved that Hickman never had been
Ia Tennessee in all his life.
Mr.. Weeks has published o card regret
ting that he was misled, and apologizing
to Hickman. 1t seems 10 the Dispatch
that Nh. Weeks bundered badly, but that
he Is not liable 10 any graver charge.
With lawyers. the wonder is that Mr..
Weeks preferred to have a witness rail
roaded' out OF the Jurisdiction of the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-14
The Weekly Press.
lClarke ConrierO


The Richmond Dispatch is entitled to
the thanks OF the weekly press for doing
the agreeable" in the tribute it pays then
which article will be found i'm another
column. The Dispatch is an observing
and cOnseryatiyely edited newspaper, and
when il asserts thing IT believes it has
the foundation for saying so, and hence
the weekly press editors may Tip their
hats" I'm Acknowledgement of the Dis
pGtchs kindness.
The weekly papers deserve more en-
cOuragement than they receive from the
community in which they are issued.
Were they 90 drop out of the life of that
community their disappearance would be
missed more than many persons imagine.
And yet there are people who take a
weekly paper and seem TO think they are
not in duty bound to pay for il. and act
as If the publisher can afford 10 work for
nothing. The labOrs of country editors
are far from being easy, and their strug-
giles TO get along difficult. All the type
and material they use and labor employed
have to be paid for. No one would think
OF asking a farmer, year after year. 10
furnish him with barrel of corn without
paying for it, and yet some persons think a
publisher can live by ignoring such a plain
business principle Weekly papers may
sometimes seem poorly conducted but those
disposed TO crticise them for such failures
ought 20 ask themselves whether they
have encouraged the editor 10 put forth
his best efforts by paying for the paper
they receive and by giving him the job
work they can. because of the many acts
of kindness he has extended TO them in
his columns
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-14
The Change Ought tn Come.

wilmington tN. 60 Messenger)
1t is gratifying to see in Virginia such
a general movement favorable 10 a change
in the manner OF electing United States
senator's Nearly all Of the more infiu-
entail newspapers are out in behalf or the
change and asking for a direct vote by
the people instead of by the old way cf
the Legislature. Recent events In North
ern States i'm the corruptons revealed IN
the election Of senators but confirm the
previous conviction that change in
method is positively essential tor fairness
and purity. In the disgraceful at
tempts to choose senator by the Penn
svlvania Legislature bride as great as
4 600 has been offered for one vote for
: nator Quay. Republican. The
Virginia papers are strong and urgent for
the change. and il is 10 be hoped that n
will not be deferred much longer. It
ought to come.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-14
READY TO puy LIGGETT & MYERS.
Tobacco Company Stockholders vote
Approval of Engngcmcnt.
Now York HeraId-l3th.)

fNcW 1OTk iltIdlb-loNhD
Further confirmation was given yester-
day to the report circulated on Tuesday
that the Continental Tobacco Company
had obtained control of the Liggett a.
Myers Tobacco Company. OF st. Louis.
on the strength OF which Continental
stock made a gain of 8 SIS points over
the closing price on Monday
The regular meeting of the Continental
Tobacco Company was held yesterday
afternoon. in Newark, when more than
90 per cent. Of the stock was represented.
The principal business was the acquisi-
ton OF the great plug tobacco concern OF
St. Louis and those present listened with
interest TO the report made by the COM
mittee charged with the negotiations for
the purchase. At the close OF the read
ing of the report a unanimous vote was
given to approve the action of the Board
of Directors in entering into an engage
ment to acquire the st. Louis property.
While this would seem TO settle the
question one OF the stockholders who
was present at the meeting told me it
should not be understood that the pur-
chase Of the Liggett q Myers Company
had been concluded. as all that had been
done was 10 approve the action Of the
directors in entering into an agreement
to make the purchase. This explanation
may give color 70 the rumor that while
Mr. Liggett was entirely willing 10 sell
out to the trust, his partner, Mr.. Myers,
had resolutely refused to give his sanction
to the transaction.
It is said the Liggett & Myers Tobacco
Company manufactures 10 per cent of
the plug tobacco made IN the United
States. and hitherto has been the most
formidable competitor of the trust.
At the meeting Of the Continental Com
pany the old board OF fifteen directors
was unanimously reelected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-14
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH.
BY THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
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Price per copy. ccnts
The WEEKLY DISPATCH Issued ana
mailed In two parts at 81 per annurn'
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annum. or Is cents for six months.
Subscriptions in all cases payaoio :"
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wishing their post-ofice changed must
Give their old as well as their new post
Office. Sample cones free
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-14

court. when II would have been so easy
for him TO have waited TIL the man came
upon the witness-stand. when he could
have confronted him with witnesses TO
prove him an escaped convict.
However. In the interests OF Justice, 1t
is no doubt well that the extradltlon pro-
ceeding. were taken when they were.
Henceforth the defence Will have TO be
very cautious In attacking the Witnesses
for tho State. We doubt II any case can
be made out against Colyar. and the wo-
man and the private detective VINO are
said to have been his confederates' Col
var says Weeks paid him no money ex-
cept for travelling expenses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-14
The Board Of Aldermen Lacked n
Quorum.

The Board of Aldermen was called 10
meet last night for the purpose of con-
curing in a number OF resolutions for
street improvements previously adopted
by the Common Council. There was no
quorum present, however. and the meet
ing was adjourned over until next Thurs
day night. 1t takes twelve members 10
constitute n quorum, and there were
eleven present. Just after adjournment,
Alderman Bahen reached the city Hall.
and was followed by Mr. King. but they
came too late for the meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-14
THE T. B. TAYLOR COMPANYS
TWO STORES,
No. 1911 east Main and
No. 9 east Brood street.

We have just received
several hundred TOILET
SETS Of over fifty distinct
decorations, showing all the
new spring shapes and CO..
ors, both in the cheapest
and finest sets. We have
marked prices very low on
the same, and invite an in
spection.
We have also just opened
an attractive line of new
colorinqs in METAL B. x
H. ROYAL ART VASES,
URNS, etc.
We have about thirty
BANQUET LAMPS, as
sorted kinds, which we Of
fer at less than cost to close
out. NH 2e-sun.rusp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-14

The b. f. Johnson Publishing Company
have in press a volume by a well-known
lady Of Richmond. who writes under the
nom de plume Of Kate Cairnes." We are
assured that excellent critics who have
examined the manuscript Of her book
Robbie" pronounce it of high literary
merit, and we have no doubt that the
mechanical makeup Of the book will be
in keeping with the general excellence Of
the subject matter The book will be
illustrated handsomely and will be given
TO the reading public in few weeks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-14
when Travelling,

whether on pleasure bent or business.
take on every trip a bottle II Syrup of
Figs. as it acts most pleasantly and ef-
fectually on the kidneys, liver, and bow
els. preventing fevers. headaches, and
other forms OF sickness. For sale in
Decent bottles by all leading druggists
Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Company only.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-14

Sargent, the portrait painter. is an
of seeing themselves as others paint them
Reviews of his career, I'm connection with
an announcement Of his death, appeared
in many Of the afternoon papers Of yes
ter1ay
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-14

In noticing the movement IN this State
in the interest Of electing United States
senators by the popular vote. the SPRING
field (Mass) Republican says.
THE present system of election is fast
breaking down. This continued Pennsyl-
vania deadlock Is one Of the many indica-
tions to this effect"
Right you are.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-14

Cur war interests. it may be observed,
are fast spreading over the globe. thanks
TO the expanding procllvities OF our Re
publican administration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-14
ADVERTISING RATES.
HALF INCH OR LESS.

vance C5 words or less)......'..''' -
Above rates are for every day OF au-
yertlsements running consecutively.
Reading notices in reading matter type
five lines or less, 81: in nonpariel. lead
ed. five lines or less. IS cents
Card of rates for more space furnished
on application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-14
Love ana Trust.

Detroit Free Press)
With the advent OF the writing paper
trust, the labors of the postal clerks will
be materially lessened.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-14

Resolutions Of respect 70 deceased
members passed by societies, corpora
lions, associations. or other organ'za-
tions. will be charged for as advertising
matter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-14

The last Rose of Samoa seems TO be also
a flower that blooms in the spring.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-14

All letters and kilograms must be al
dressed TO THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications Will not be re-
turned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-14

All letters recommending candidates FOR
Office must be paid for TO insure their
publication. This is long-standing rule
OF ours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-14

The party back or the administration
is again in Washing ton-ihat is, Hanna.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-14

UPTOWN OFFICE. BROAD-sTREEr
PHARMACY. SO EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1908 HULL
STREET
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-14

The true state of the case is that Spain
has peace, while We are still lighting for
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-14

The quinine in Groves Quinlnc Liver
Pills makes them better than other liver
pills. That is all Price, 10 and p cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-14

1t is natural, we suppose, that spring
should have come this year with a jump.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-14

determined 10 close out these lots, and,
as the time is limited TO Friday only we
shall put some taking prices on them for
example:
81 00-Ladies' Tan Laced Shoes. soft stock.
100 dark shade. sizes well assorted
N.D PIP 20 o: former price SL'h
Il .OD-Mcn's Plain Toe Congress ana
81 90 Lace. AN solid. sizes good, former
81 90 price $50. remnant price N.pl
Il 00-Tadies' Laced and Button. COM
81 90 mon-Sense. Plain Dongola. $50
81 90 value. guaranteed, sizes.
81 .2I-Tadies'. sizes II. 3. 3 ~. - sharp
81 q toe. patent tip; s. shoe.
Il ladies. g. &. 3. Oh. O.. lace and but
N2J ton. stock: $50 shoe
5Oc.-Iadies' White opera, sizes and
zoe. 4l-2. ! pair each.
Tan. Black, and Red Turk
soc. ish slippers. all sizes; reduced
50c.-Oid ladies' side-Seam Oxfords. 81
soc value. Jc.
25c. -Children's White Slips, sizes Sic. 6.
2Jc. q. -. .: pair each
3c.-Tan. Ox-Blood. and Brown Paste and
Be- Polish, each Be-.
3c.-I.adies' Jet Black Shoe Dressing; the
&c. l0c. kind.
Be-. lie. Backing Daubers, 3c.-to-
&C.. day only.
5c.-75 pairs Infants Y l-2c. Silk Toe and
&c. Heel Stockings.
l5c.-Size only. Infants Regular 2jc.
5. 6o-Choice Of 6 Iron-Bottom Trunks.
3. 90 brass locks good hinges. and tray;
81. sizes =. 80, -. g. one 10 Il customer
s. 90 only. Canvas covered. Delivered
s. 40 free.
THE GREEN TICKET with every pur-
chase Of 81 or over.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-14
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. II, 1899.

Arc You afraid 10 trust the peopic'
If not. come 10 the Democratic con-
ference at Richmond, May ION (not
J1th), and take your stand.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-14

The war with Spain is over and gone,
but the stamp tax is still with us.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-14

1t IS said the resignation of Alger has
not Yet been sent 10 him
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-14
MEYER SYCLE,
1903 east Broad street,
Next Corner First.
SHOE ODDS TO-DAY

Every Friday, commencing this day
we will display on counters the remnant
pairs from the weeks selling. We have
determined TO close ont these lots, and,
as the time is limited to Friday only we
shall put some taking prices on them for
example:
The times., 1899-08-29
Brigndfer Dato Mundi.

Our news from the magnificent Phiiip
pine Island of Mindanao Is encouraging. if
looked at in one way, and Conducive TO dis
view, 1t is delightful to learn that we
have at length found a native ally who Is
willing 10 take pot luck with the Stars
and Stripes and fight for them, or do aDy
thing usefuIler. than eating rations and
stealing ammunition. Our experience at
the opposite end of the world had made us
a little incredulous about the value of mill
tary assistance from islanders. But Gen
eral Bates new discovery appears TO be a
gem of the ocean, with an early the
week name that marks him directly as an
up-to-date man and brigadier
We refer, of course. to the distinguished
Sulu commander, General Dato Mundi
who has been pleasantly reported to the
War authorities as having asked and re-
ceived permission to clean out the Tagals
who, under the command of a Spaniard
have been holding the town of Zamboango
Mindanao. against our sovereignty in such
case made and provided. Brigadier Dato
Mundi. IT appears, fell upon the Atkinson
aldo rebels per agreement, bagged thirty
of them and captured their position His
command consisted entirely Of loyal Sulus,
who are ready 10 make any sacrifice rather
than run the risk Of having the Philip
pines pass into European hands. or under
the dominion of the cruel and tyrannieal
Tagal oligarchy
All this is excellent refreshing and OK
hilaratingl The single drawback to 1t is
that nobody in this country knows Briga-
der Dato Mundi, Tha; would not so much
matter If we only knew who his paternaI
parent is or was. aid. il living. how much
he could be expected 10 put UP for the Ohio
campaign when HaIna comes marching
home. The sudden appearance OF victo-
The times., 1899-08-29

rious officers not supposed to have favorite
fathers or political pulls is alarming IL
tends to create bitter feeling among
country judges. lawyers. and coroners out
of jobs, and the offspring of Senators with
votes. who feel that the first-class volun-
teer commissions and all the chances for
glory belong of right to them.
It is to be feared that they Will nave
to pine on the STEM Dato Mundi has in
serted his activities in advance Of any
question about his appointment, or even
examination by DENLY and Worcester. We
shall expect him TO be made sirdar of our
Mindanaon native auxiliary forces. Then,
perhaps, he may have commissions 10 ped
die. and be open to the same influences
that have been blessed in giving this coun-
try the splendid services of young Blaine,
young Logan, young Alger and other young
persons too numerous to mention.
The times., 1899-08-29

numbers TO retain its standing among
States, but it will not be able to do SO
on the basis of its present worn-out and
degenerate inhabitants The chances are,
therefore. that it is entering upon long
period, of decadence, unless. fortutousiy. a
civil war should happen, of sufficient pro-
portions and destructiveness to wipe out all
the generals, colonels. absinthine editors,
and agitators, Anarchists, monarchists, and
Bonapartists, and about half the remainder
of the people, and thus create vacuum
to be filled by the activities of the ''fittest"
who might survive, aided by fresh i'm
portations from other lands.
The times., 1899-08-29
xnnde.ine MT Rennes.

Bertillon, whose relations TO science are
much like those of the measuring worm
TO nature, had the extinguisher put on him
at Rennes yesterday One after another,
the expert witnesses exposed the tricks
and idiocy of his system as applied to
the handwriting of the bordereau, and the
poor inventor was driven wild with rage
and modification. For the first time in
the history Of the trial. the president.
Jouaust displayed some respect for de-
cency and justice and suppressed the geo
metrical rhythm" of the chirographic
mountebank.
There is little to say in review of the
acknowledged his error, but the time was
convinced of the guilt of Dreyfus in 1894
acknowledged his error, but the day was
mostly occupied in listening to the hand
writing experts. who demolished the ghost
fabrications of Bertillon. The net result
of the day was decidedly in favor of the
prisoner, and it was evident. at the close
of the proceedings, that Maitres Labori
and Demange were highly pleased with
their work.
The times., 1899-08-29
A Fairly Good pnrmnster

(from the ST Louis Globe Democrat)
1t is well to bear in mind that the United
States IS not quite 50 niggardly in the payment
OF most of its public servants some of
the other countries. There officials, of course
who get higher salaries abroad than any do in
this country. The President n France gets
than twice much pay as the President
OF the United States. The civil list of the Queen
of England. the Emperor of Germany. and the
heads OF most of the other great nations is vastly
higher than the contributions which our Govern
ment makes to its Executive. The diplomats
too. of some Of the great nations have higher
salaries than the corresponding officials in this
country. In general, however the public officers
under our Government are paid better than are
the like officials in the other countries. On the
whole. and considering the immense number Of
personages on his rolls, Uncle Sam is pretty
liberal paymaster.
The times., 1899-08-29
should a Shot BE Fired.

tFrom the Indianapolis News-)
The Transvaal Government must under
stand that England is determined that the
cause of grievance Of the, Outlanders shall
be removed yet so far from. trying to re-
move them the Voiksraad has, by a vote of
Is to 9, adopted the report of the majority
of the dynamite committee, thus eontinu-
ing the monopoly. Perhaps war between
Great Britain and the Transvaaf is no more
imminent now than it was month ago.
and the elaborate preparations made by
both sides may, happily. be for naught
but it cannot be denied that if war is
averted, it will not be because of any
strenuous effort of the Transvaal Govern
ment.
1t is of course, impossible to predict the
outcome of the war, If war comes, but no
one doubts that it will be bloody and
bitter struggle. Probably 1t will mark the
end of the Boer Government. And the pity
of Il Is that the whole trouble could be
Immediately abated If the Beers would
awake from their lethargy and see that
the wisest motto TO adopt for their Re-
public would be Honesty is the best
policy" One, cannot help admiring the
pluck and grim determination OF the Boer.
but it seems plain that If he will not bend
a little. he mist be broken.