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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-02
CAMP FOR RETURNING SOLDIERS.
site Near Old Fort Fisher Chosen ms
Suitable.

WILMINGTON. N. C.. April Ia spe-
ciai dispatch 10 the Star from Southport
says: Government officials are making
inquiry here as TO a site for a camp for
returning soldiers from Cuba. while their
baggage is undergoing fumigation by the
quarantine authorities. Grounds near old
Fort Fisher have been decided upon as
most suitable for this purpose.
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THE KENTUCKY FCTrRiTY.
Number of Nominations for 1892
Race, 1858.

LEXINGTON, KY, April l.-Secretary
Wilson. Of the Kentucky Trotting-Horse
Breeders Association. to-day announced
that the total number Of nominations for
tho Kentucky Futurity OF 1862. which
closed March 18th, is Lose.
This Is the second largest number in
the history OF the association, and next
10 the phenomenal entry OF Lis mares
I'm the Futurty Of 1885,
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CHICAGO, April l.-Studebaker Hall
was filed tonight. the occasion being the
quarterly conyocation exercises or the
University OF Chicago. The address Of
the evening was delivered by Rev Henry
yanDyke, ID. d., OF New York. his subject
being Democracy and Culture" The
eloouent divine made most favorable
Immersion upon his audience, and was
frequently interrupted by outbrusts OF
aoDlaiIsa.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-02

SAVANNAH, GA. April 1.-The trans
port Dixie. with the Fourth Tennessee
Volunteers. arrived at quarantine to-day
The regiment will go into detention camp.
under the national quarantine rules. which
went into effect to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-02

thanks to the beneficent influence OF
homeward trip.
Private J. w. Billings, OF Company y,
while improving rapidly, was rot abe 70
accompany his regiment over, AMI 80 re-
mains at the Division Hospital, at Camp
Columbia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-02
The Weather.

- WASHINGTON, April Fore
FAIR / cast for sunday:
For Virginia--Fair weather sun
! day: increasing cloudiness and
warmer Monday; fresh. northwestcfly
Winds. becoming variable.
For North Carolina, and South carolina--
Fair Sunday; cloudy and warmer Monday;
variable winds.
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND YES
TERDAY was clear and pleasant. With
falling temperature at night.
state OF thermometer: ~
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WOULD HAVE BEEN 100 MAY IND.
Rev. james Needbam, OF North Caro-
lima, Passes Away.

CHARLOTTE. ". C., April LA special
10 the Observer says: Rev. James Need
ham died az HIS home. near Pilot Noun
tain. this morning. lie would have been
100 years old on May % next. lie was .
Methodist minister. active and energetic
up to the end. his last sermon having
been preached in Winston last November
at the session Of The Western North Caro-
lima Conference.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-02

WASHINGTON. April 1.-Senores Villa
lon and Hevia. the representatives, OF the
Cuban Assembly who came here in an ef-
fort 10 secure more funds 10 be distr-
buted TO the Cuban army when disbanded,
left Washington to-day for the South,
presumably en- route for Habana. They
EXPIRE ssed themselves as disappointed
with the result OF their visit, and stated
that having cabled to Habana the fiat
refusal OF the administration TO increase
the sum intended for the army. they
would not be surprised at the early dis
solution of the Assembly and the dis
banding OF the Cuban army.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-02

L.ERLIN, April 1.-The correspondent
Wire OF the Associated Press learns au-
thorltatlvely that after the Acting Min
lister OF Foreign Affairs. Baron Won
Kichthoffen. had been closeted with the
Emperor to-day. the United States AM
hasSadOr Mr.. Andrew ID. White. passed
an hour al the Foreign Office.
u Is generally believed that an under
standing has been reached which is like
y 10 bring about an amicablc and salts
Factory solution OF the whole Samoan
clflculty. 1t is understood that while The
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
THE REINA MERCEDES
VIII Arrive NJ Norfolk soon-COm-
missioncd Rcnr-AdmiraI.

NORFOLK, VA. April lS-(S pecial.)-
The former Spanish cruiser Reina MERGE
des, which was sunk by the Spanish
at the entrance of Santiago harbor, to
prevent the American fleets coming IN,
will arrive al the Norfolk navy-yard flying
the American flag on Monday. the LIST
prOXimo. The cruiser was raised by the
Merritt-Chapman Derrick and Wrecking
Company. and towed to Habana, whence
she will shortly sail for Norfolk. y very
powerful convoy viii be sent with her TO
prevent. If possible. a recurrence of the
Infanta Maria Teresa accident. The
prize ship will probably receive a magni-
hcent welcome when she arrives here.
The Merritts expect TO have no trouble
bringing her up the coast.
Commodore Norman II. FarQuhar COM
mandant of the Norfolk navy-yard. re-
ceiyed at noon to-day mis- commission as
rear admiral. The ceremonies attending
his assumption Of the new rank were
extremely simple. The COmmodOre's flag,
which has foated over the receivng-ship
Franklin ever since he assumed COM
mand of the yard, was saluted with eleven
guns as II came down and as the twin
stars OF the rear admrals pennant open
ed TO the breeze salute OF thirteen guns
was fired.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
PISTOL IN AMHERST.
sTREET DUEL BETWEEN SHERIFF
OF COUNTY AND A MERCHANT.
A. NUMBER OF SHOTS FIRED.
10th Wounded--One I'm the Right
Lung nnd the Leg, nnd the
other I'm the Head md the Left
Side.

AMHERST, VA, April lS.-(special)-A
very serious shooting affray occurred here
to-day about O'Clock between Mr.. John
F. Beard, Sheriff Of the county and MI
John II. Parr, a prominent citizen and
merchant Of Atwood. The men had had
a personal encounter earlier in the day,
in which. however. no weapons were used.
About the hour named Mr. Parr was seat
ed on the Central Hotel porch, and see
ing Mr. Beard passing along the street,
advanced on him, so it is stated, and,
drawing a pistol. commenced firing. Mr..
Beard was taken unawares at first, but
soon recognizing the situation, drew his
pistol and returned the fire. Mr.. PAR
fred four or five times and Mr.. Beard
twice, the men approaching each other as
they fred. and finally using the butts OF
their pistols. Mr.. Parr was shot through
the right lung and i'm the leg, and his inju-
ries are OF a very grave nature. Mr.. Beard
received two slight wounds-One on the
head and the other in the left side-both
bullets having apparently glanced. Both
are prominent and influential men In the
county. and the affair is mup regretted.
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rlalism as brought out under the light OF
the unvarnishcd truth about our human
fly mission" in the Philippines.
LAWYERS PRIVILEGES.

An interestins question as 10 the adj
instability OF certain evidence has arisen
IN the case OF Mrs. Anna T.. George. who
is now on trial in Canton, o., for the
murder Of George saxton, n brother OF
| Mrs. McKinley's.
This case, which Is attracting WIDE
spread attention i'm some OF our sister
| States. reveals a lamentabe state oil AZ
fairs. which reflects 10 credit upon 'he
deceased. II is quite evident from tne
| evidence heard so far that the prisoner
| deliberately planned the homicide. IN
deed. the prosecution recently brought
out the fact that she consulted her iaW-
yer some days before the homicide. ana
asked his opinion about the murder she
then contemplated. She questioned him
| as to whether II would be good pan 10
/ leave a revolver near the body OF her VIC
| Tim. so that it would appear that he hah
| been shot by his assassin in self-defence'
| The attorney admitted that, If she were
determined to commit the crime TINS
would be q good scheme, but he told her
quite plainly that he did not ADVISE such
stem. whether he then realized That
the woman was really bent on murder
does not appear, but there seems 10 De
no evidence TO show that he warned sax
ton of his danger
At any rate. the prosecution sought to
oyomine the lawyer about this interview
with his client. The defence claimed that
communications between lawyer and ell
ent are privileged, and cannot be used as
evidence, without the consent OF all COLI
cerned. 1t is needless TO say That they
adduced scores of authorities TO substan-
tate their claim. for the doctrine is al
most rs old as the law of evidence ITSELF
The trial judge gave the most careiui
attention to the arguments on TINS ques-
ton. but finally decided that the evidence
was admissible. He held that II was III
the interest Of public policy that theie
sbould be no confidential relations where
the contemplation Of a crime was under
consideration; that an attorney coulu not
he retained for such service ana WITHOUT
professional engagement there couiu DC
no nrofassional conferences. SO much OF
Tho conference as related TO MIS-
coo,oe,e business affairs was EXCLUDED
:, accordance with the doctrine mehuoh-
ed but the court would 90 no farther
While this decision may, perhaps pace
the matter of privileged communications
in q new light. it will strike the puohc
as ominentIy just. The protection AFFORD
Cd LAWYERS and their clients Is not de-
signed as a special courtesy to the legal
,,rofossion hut as n matter of public pol
lev. with reasonable limitations ana re-
strictions.
In Mrs. Georges case the evidence thus
extorted from her attorney was OF most
damaging nature, and will, dououess'
have telling effect with the jury.
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May. meeting the better they Ike the
rthene. some wild theories have been
advanced against II. but these have now
been disposed OF. IL is now everywhere
known that the conference never contem-
plated "legislatIng" for the party; aiso'
that II will not make nomination
In short. the address IN which the can
was made, and which was publisheo'
March 2Gth. states its purpose precisely
Yes: the May movement Is rapidly grow
fngin popular favor. Already II mas been
educational IN a high degree. the MS
tory Of the adoption OF the Federal Con-
sthution is now being studied as never
before Of late years and many are taking
the position that he who is in favor OF the
election OF senators by the people cannot
consistently oppose the nomination OF
candidates by primaries OF white Demo-
cratsi
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
THE KILLING OF SHAW.
Verdict Of the Coroner's Jury-Chiid
Marriage Annuiied.

NORFOLK, VA, April 8.-tSpecial.)-
At the Coroners inquest held to-day TO
determine the responsibility for the kill
ing Of r. j. Shaw by James G.. Hutchins,
near Portsmouth, Sunday evening last
further details Of the Staying were ad-
duced The wife Of Hutchins was pres
ent. but upon being informed that she
could not be compelled to testify, she de-
clined to do so, and instantly left the
room. She showed plainly the terrible
mental anguish she has suffered. Shaw
family physician testified that the wound
inflicted by Hutchins's pistol was the
sole cause Of death. Several eye-witnesses
TO the tragedy also testified. one
Of them Mary Jones. testified to Mrs.
Hutchinss going in haste 10 the wounded
mans side. excaiming. Love, love, my
darling what can / DO for you" This
testimony was ruled out, as counsel for
both sides agreed that II would prejudice
the public mind. The witness then went
on TO tell how Mrs. Hutchins's husband
appeared upon the scene at that moment
and ordered his wife home Immediately.
threatening to kill her if she did not obey
him. She went away promptly, and
Hutchins, then turned TO those who were
ministering 10 the wounded man, saying:
Let him die"
A number of other persons were eX-
amned. but the two most important Wit
nesses were absent The jury decided
simply that SHAW came to his death at
the hands of Hutchins." The prisoner will
have hearing before Justice AinswOrth.
to whom he first surrendered, tomorrow
afternoon.
A child marriage was aunulled by Judge
Martin in the Court of Law and Chan
Gerry to-day. Mary NJ Dunford NEE Nc
Donald, who was married when but IL
years old, by a Justice Of the Peace, OF
Gate county, y. c.. in April, 1893, to VII
liam Dunford, aged %, was granted an
absolute divorce. The couple eloped from
Norfolk, the union being against the
wishes of their parents. Four months
after the ceremony, Dunford deserted his
youthful wife.
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CORPSE HAD TURNED TO STONE.
BODY Had Turned Brown. But Fe"-
TIRES Were Unchanged.

NIAGARA FALLS, April 1S-Upon the
removal Of the body Of Mrs. Stephen Col
Inns from St. Mary's Cemetery, in this
city. to Fairview Cemetery. Niagara Falls
ont. it was found that the body was
petrided so perfectly that the features
were easily recognized by friends Of the
dead woman.
Mrs. Collins, the wife Of well-to-do
Irishman. committed suicide In March.
1883. she cut her throat with razor
inhictlng a horrible wound. Burial in
consecrated ground was refused, and
Mrs. Collins. was inferred In a remote
corner of ST. Mary's churchyard
Several years ago the fence between 81.
Mary's Cemetery and the Jewish Gene
terry was broken down, and a dispute
arose whether the wOmans remains rest
ed i'm Catholic or Jewish ground. This
preyed upon the mind Of her husband,
stephen Collins. so much that when DE
died. six weeks ago he made the DEATH
bed request that the body be disinterred
and buried an Fairyiew Cemetery. on the
other side Of the Niagara. His son,
stephen Collins. undertook TO do TINS,
with the assistance OF number Of
friends. The work was nearly completed
yesterday, when Collins found that the
coffin was resting in water.
In their efforts to remove it the coffin
fell apart. and. 10 the horror and aston
ishment of young Collins ard his friends,
the body Of his mother, except for It's
color and the clothes upon IL. exactly as
she looked the day She died. lay upon the
ground. The clothes and even the shoes
had been destroyed, but the body appear
ed as though II had been carved from a
blackish-brown marble. An attempt was
made 10 lift IT, and, to the establishment
of the men. IL could not be budsed. IL
had turned to stone.
Many persons were attracted by the
news to the scene, ana they looked upon
the petrified body OF Mrs. Collins and rec
ogniZed the features OF the woman they
had known. The wound she had cut in
her throat was exactly as Or. Grey had
left IT, the stitches being plainly evident.
Her hair remained firm on her head II
is estimated that the body weighed over
six hundred pounds. II was taken In
charge By Finn & Walsh. undertakers
and placed in an extra heavy wagon and
buried across the river. The left foot
was broken on in fitting OF the coffin.
The break was clean and even, as IL the
foot had belonged TO statue.
Physicians are II a loss To explain the
marvel. The stone throughout this region
is Niagara limestone. and water passing
over IL contains "A large amount OF cal
careous matter. II is thought the petri-
faction was due to the water. The case
will be reported 10 the medical depart.
ment OF the University OF Buffalo and the
body may be again disinterred, this time
In the interests of science.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
ENTRIES FOR THE RACES.
Large Fields md Good sport Pro-
missed for Next saturday.

! The entries for the fifth spring meeting
Of the Deep Rua Hunt Club. which occurs
next Saturday afternoon, closed yester-
day morning, and promise large field and
excellent sport.
The races will be held under the rules
OF the National Steeplechase and Hunt
Association. which provide that the COM
mttee shall have the right 70 bar any
rider or refuse any entry. -Four bona
fide starters I'm all races. three Of them 70
be property of different owners. II the
stewards OF the meeting are convinced
that any starter is not bOna-tide start
er the horse and rider will be suspended
Overweight will be allowed In all races.
Any horse schooling over the regular stee-
pechsse course after the flags are up will
be disqualified
THE LIST OF ENTRIES.
There are no entries for the first race,
as it will be open TO farmers under GER
tain conditions. For the rest the entries
are as follows:
Second race-hacks' and hunters five
furlongs fiat race-for hacks and hunters
owned by members of any recognized
hunt club. Gentlemen riders. Mr.. +. w.
Scotts Dandelion: Mr. W. h. lowering s
baltimore Passport; Mr.. w. Hayes's
Wheatly. L. H. Virginia Dare; Mr.. II. -.
Beattie's Miss casey; Mr.. w. c. Schmidts
Herman the Great.
Third race-steeplechase-o to all
horses. About two and one-half miles.
Weight. y. s. and II. Association rules.
Gentlemen riders. Mr. l. y. Megargee's
PhiladephiO NonOtuck. late Wild West;
Mr.. T.. c. Merryman's baltimore Decl-
pod: Mr.. W. Hayess WheaUy. l.. - Viz
ginia Dare: Mr.. ". Hayes's CWheatly. l.
H. Trillion; Mr.. n c. Beatte's ST. Victor.
Fourth race-haif-mile fiat race-for ?
year-Oids and upwards. Not open 10
horses that ever won on "A regular race
course. Miss Mimi Borcher's Mimi b.;
Mr. /. y. Megargee's philadelphia rs
clio: Mrs. r. y. Carriers Modena; Mr. W.
r. Woods's Moderator H.; Mr. w. X.
Levering's baltimore Kid Fox; Mr.. y.
NJ. Younss Mehlady; Mr. H. G. Beattie's
Chalybeate.
Fifth race-Deep Run Hunt Club "Chal-
lenge Cup" Steeplechase-open only 10
hunters owned by members Of the club.
and hunted regularly and fairly with the
Deep Run hounds previous 10 March ],
1899. About two and one-half miles. Cen
tlemen riders Mrs. r. y. Carriers Mo-
dena; Dr. Il. L. Tritton's Deep Run; Mr.
+. W. Christians Ajax; Mrs. \. II. Chris
tian's. Jr.. Elsket: Mrs. \. II. Christians
Jr., AIodoc; Mr. W. II. Washingtons
Fearless; Mr.. r. H. Gainess Freedom
r. NJ. Worthams Pat.
Sixth race-two-mile hurdle race-open
to all horses. Gentler.en riders. Weight
y. S. and H. Assoc. .ton rules. Mr. W.
Haves's Virginia Dare, Mr.. W. Hayes 8
Trillion. Mr. II. G. Beattle's 81. Victor;
Mr. Fl. G. Beattie's Miss Casey; Mr. X.
NJ Beattie's Buckeye.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
AN ELECTRIC CHARTER GRANTED.
The ToYer-Binford Company incor-
porateil-Seyys of the city Courts.

A charter was granted yesterday by
Judge Wexford in the city Circuit Court
10 the "Tower-Bn Electric and Man
ufacuring Company" This corporation,
composed OF Richmond men, proposes to
manufacture certain articles necessary
in the construction Of plants 20 equip
the same. to wire buildings and TO fur
nish all electrical supplies to the trade.
The capital stock will be not less than
$50 COO nor more than 100000, divided in
shares OF 800 each.
The officers for the first year are: Pres
ident r. H. Mayo; Yice-President George
\. Tower, Secretary. Julien Binford. Jr
Treasurer, George VI. Reid; Directors
the above. and william :. Z. Mayo.
It Is proposed soon 10 have a thoroughly
equipped factory for the manufacture and
repair or an kinds OF electrical apparatus,
such as fans. generators. motors, rheos-
tats switches, telephones, etc.
OTHER COURT NEWS.
In the Law and Equity Court motion
was filed by Armour & co. against Gates
& Brown for Sj3i92
Anne Noryel iled a bin asking for a
divorce from Leroy Noryen. Desertion
and non-suppOrt Is alleged.
The jury In the case OK r. Ferrandlnl
against w b. Hamilton was unable TO
agree. and was discharged.
In the case Of James H. Botto admins
traitor. against the Metropolitan Life In
surance Company, the jury rendered a
verdict for the plaintiff for $3.50. subject
TO the opinion OF the court on the demur-
rer 10 the evidence.
In the City Circuit Court judgment for
S2c6.67 was rendered IN the case OF :. J.
Bates against G. \. and V. &. Robertson.
The jury in the Hastings Court WAS add
tOurned, and all the cases were adjourned
over until Monday morning, Common
wealth's-Attorney Richardson hlving been
called 10 New Kent by the illness Of a
relative.
\ marriage license was issued TO Spencer
Allen Perdue and Ruth Martin daughter
OF Mr. John ;. Martin.
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THE RICHMOND DISPATCH.
BY THE DISPATCH COMPANY.

The DAILY DISPATCH IL delivered
20 subscribers Mt FIFTY CENTS per
month. payable TO the carrier weekly OF
monthly. Mailed at $ per annum. paya-
bic I'm advance: 50 for six months; si,'o
for three months: 30 cents for one month
Price per copy, 3 cents.
The WEEKLY DISPATCH issued anu
mailed in two parts at 81 per annuin.
The SUNDAY DISPATCH as VIZ per
annum. or 70 cents for six months.
subscriptions in all cases payao'e -
advance. and no paper continued after
the expiration of the time paid for senu
post-ofice money order. check. or regis,
tered letter. Currency sent by man wnl
be at the risk OF the sender. Subscribers 'r.
wishing their post-ofiice changed mus
give their old as well as their he" '
rfice. Sample copies free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
FIRE PRINCE EDWARD.
4 store Robbed In Fnrm'iiie-ihe
Price Trial.

FARMVILLE. VA, April S-(speciaL)
At o'clock this morning the store with
contents. OF Messrs. Hubbard & weaver
NJ Rice Depot. in this county, was totally
DESTROYED by fire. There was an insurance
amounting TO only $3.50 on mouse anu
stock. and the loss to the concern Is con-
siderable. Il is thought by the proprietor
that the fire was started by rats gnawihs
matches. - -
The storehouse Of w. f. Holman IN
this place. was broken into last night anu
robbed. The loss is not known The burg
lars gained entrance by tearing away
brick from beneath a back window NO
arrests have been made.
rrbe sheriff of Prince Edward county
returned from I.ynchburg this afternoon
with a venire of twenty-one men from
which twelve will be selected tomorrow
morning To try the case Of the Common,
,,.ooItr against Thomas w Price. charged
with murder. The trial Will propapiy HUI
last longer than Friday or Saturday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19

A Washington special to the Detroit
Journal, a paper which is recognized as
having the entire confidence of Alger, has
this to say anent the revived report that
Alger must go:
"If Secretary Alger retires from the
Cabinet before March, 1901, there will be
no subterfuge or makeshift about it. He
will not retire to go to Paris, will not re-
tire on account Of i'll health, or for per"
sonaI political reasons. Should he retire.
it would only be after the President makes
a direct and unqualified request"
That means that Alger will not retire
at all. seeing that the President is In no
position to ask him to go.