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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21
THE CARTER CASE,
Question as to When a Decision
May Be Expected
Mr.. GR|GGS'S POSITION.
He is Making Careful Inquiry and Will
Not Be Hurried.
THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.
Statement That 1t VIII Apply, N No
Action is Taken by Next Month a
Mistnke-Three Strings Holding the
Accused
THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.
Accused

WASHINGTON, d. c., June 2O.-At-
torney-General Grisgs was asked by
Post reporter to-day when some decisions
might be expected in the case Of Captain
Carter, convicted by court-martial OF
frauds in connection with the Savannah
harbor project.
1T would be impossible to answer that
question categorically," was the reply.
The case involves an immense amount
Of testimony and argument, and ever
since the adjournment of Congress 1 have
been giving it every moment of my spare
time. L have taken the papers with me
to my home, and even on the railroad
cars at night, when l ought to have been
asleep, l have been engaged upon them.
The President has given me the very
responsible task of determining whether
or not Captain Carter has been justly
or unjustly dealt with, and L propose TO
make thorough inquiry. L can there
fore only report progress. although this
does not seem to satisfy the newspapers
that are clamoring for an immediate de-
csion. The Supreme Court frequently
takes months, not to say years. in de-
Gliding 4 question, and no criticism is made
OF its delay"
STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.
But it is said that in this case the
statute of limitations Will apply. il no
action is taken by next month"
THAT is not true" was the answer.
THE conspiracy to defraud the govern
ment, if there was conspiracy began in
July, August, or September, 1896. Under
the law, however, each continuing act is
a part of conspiracy and overt acts oc-
Cured up to August or September 1891.
Consequently, another year must elapse
before the statute OF limitations can be
successfully pleaded. 1 am frank to say,
though, that even If the statute did be-
come operative at this time, L would not
give a Judgment on the case until l had
thoroughly convinced myself that the
Judgment was an honest and accurate
one, no matter how long it might take to
arrive at a decision.
There is one thing in this matter that
has been overlooked concluded the At
torney-General. THE contractors have
filed suit in the Court of Claims for GER
tain money alleged to be due. The gov
eminent has merely to file a counterclaim
for money alleged to have been Illegally
paid, and the whole case can be opened.
| have three strings by which we can hold
these people, II guilt is established-iirst,
the sentencing Of Captain Carter; second
the statute of limitations is still oIen.
and. third, n counter-suit can be entered
i'm the Court Of Claims
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21

redeemed from failure through an agree
ment on an arbitration project that will
satisfy the apparently general demand
on that point, but which, at the same
time. by carefully framed safeguards,
VIII so narrow the field OF matters that
may or must go before the arbitration
tribunal az to make IL little more than
an arbitration tribunal In name only. The
attitude OF Germany Is said to be only a
little In advance OF that Of some Of the
other Powers after all. in opposition to
the plans submitted, and the dlsaffectIon
Is more general than appears on the sur
face. AS for the other projects that were
specially desired by the Americans, such
as protection OF individual property from
seizure at sea. they have all been ire
deemably lost, according to this report.
PROTECTION OF NEUTRALs.
THE HAGUE. June 2O.-The Brussels
conference Subcommittee of the Interna-
tional Peace Conference convened to-day,
Professor de Martens. of the Russian del
egation, presiding. The Drafting Com
mttee's report was amended In regard to
awarding greater protection TO neutral
States, defining the rights OF civil popu-
lations TO organize for resistance, and
the rights OF armies as toward armed
civilians. Ten clauses OF the report were
adopted. The report Of the sub-commit-
tee will now be presented to the con-
ference, and IT is believed that nearly all
the Powers will adopt the new articles
as basis Of instructions for armies when
entering the field.
FIRST DEFINITE RESULT.
The Geneva Convention Committee held
plenary session to-day, to consider the
report of its subcommittee. The plenary
conference met To adopt these additional
articles, and appoint a committee to draw
up a general act embodyng the report
of the Geneva convention section. This
is the first definite result of the confe-
renee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21
WORSE THAN EVER,
Condition Of Agriculture ii
the South,
HARM THE NEGRO DOES.
His Presence RetardS Development Of
This Section.
LOCAL MERCHANTS AND FARMERS
The Relations between Them, and
How Present Conditions Operate ia
Disadvantage OF Both-Cities Being
Built Up at Expense of Country.
LOCAL MERCHANTS AND FARMERS.

WASHINGTON, d. c., June s-The
Industrial Commission to-day continued
its investigation of the agricultural con-
ditiOns of the South.
Mr. j. Polk Brown. president OF Tie Az
ricultural Society of Georgia, was tho
first witness. He agreed with :dr. Bar
rett, who testified yesterday, THAI Inc
condition of agriculture I'm the South was
more depressed than 1t had ever been
More people were poughins barefooted
and barebacked than ever before la
agreed with the late Henry w. Grady
that the fault was not with the sctl. or
the climate. nor, as many had claimed.
was it entirely with the tariff. One Of
the most prolific causes Of the trouble
was the fact that cotton was pr. ,tically
the only crop.
Education, he considered, was not SUI.
lciently practical. II should teach peo-
pie to do manual labor, So far as the
colored race was concerned, there was no
opening for them in trade o. the profess
sions..
PRESENCE OF THE NEGRO.
Mr.. Brown dwelt on the presence Of tho
negro as the special cause OF the want
of development in the South. lie re-
garded him as retardins the industrial.
moral, religious. social. and agricultural
development Of the section, and nc felt
that II they were absent a better class
Of labor would take their place. Tho
more The negro was paid the less efi-
cient he was as a laborer. Mr. Brown
wanted the race separated from the
whites and colonized, either in this coun-
Southern States.
The great obstacle In the way Of manu-
featuring development was the want OF
money.
Mr. Brown advocated diversified crops.
recommending that each community
should raise sufficient OF everything to
meet its own demands.
MERCHANTS AND FARMERS.
At the afternoon session the commis-
sion listened TO a statement By Mr. y. Ii.
Lovejoy, a merchant and planter OF Haw-
linsyille Ca. lie spoke especially Of tho
relations Of the local merchants and tho
farmers. The merchants themselves had
not been prosperous FOR several years.
They were compelled 10 make the major
fly Of their sales on credit, and lad ID
take mortgages upon the land OF the
farmers, IL they had any, or on their
crops. If they had no land. Many u them
were not able 10 give collateral OF any
value. and to such men sales were made
on large margins OF profit.
1--WE size the man up" he said. IF he
is good, we sell to him on a small morsin.
II he IS a hard case, we take what he has
and quit"
FREIGHT RATES.
lie said that freight rates from Georgia
TO New York were about twice what they
are from New York to Georgia. The large
cities were evidently being built up at the
expense of the country Even the water
melon crop was unfavorable.
I'VE have found that In shipping melons.
we pay the freight" he said. "lhe rail-
roads cut us out OF profit In that busi@
ness"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21

vahles by their father. II. w. Nahie,
wild-animal dealer OF Wehrstadt- halper,
stadt Germany. The beast was Captured
on the Island OF Borneo, and there came
with II a story 20 the effect that before II
was sent to Germany IL had killed over a
score OF natives. The bear was not III
the possession OF Mr.. Vahie week be-
fore 1t crushed one OF It's Keepers !"
death and horribly mangfed two others.
Mr.. Nahle determined to get rid OK the
bear. and shipped II to his two sons, VINO
keep a bird and wild-animal store. On the
voyage over the bear fractured sailor
skull. 1t was chained to ring IN tne
floor of q strong room in the rear of the
Vahle house, only after desperate struS-
gla
For several days past the bear has
been unusually savage, and its keepers
were at loss 70 account for It's bad tenn
per. While both Vahles were busy IN
the store this morning the bear broke the
chain that bound It to the floor. The AMI.
NAL then climbed TO window anu
scrambled down the side OF the building
to an alley that leads 10 Market street,
The storekeepers were so busy with their
customers that they did not notice the
bears escape. Utterlng a dull growI, the
animal bounded down the alley. In less
time than IL takes to tell was out in Mar
ket street. Twelve o'clock has just been
sounded by whistles and bell when the
bear made its exit from the alley, ana
the street was crowded with men, wo-
men. boys, and girls.
Hearing the commotion outside, the
Vahles looked out through their front
window. and at once realized that their
bear had escaped. Both men, VINO are
powerfully built FASTENED to the police
mems aid. and then began the battle.
over and over the men struggled, ana the
fight might have been decided IN FAVOR
of the beast but for the Timely aid OF an
old man. who afterward said that he had
assisted In the capture of bears In the
wiIds of the far West. The old man rusn-
ed from the crowd, and selling the piece
of chain that dangled around the ami
mails neck wrapped II several times
around the animals front legs just as ne
had disengaged himself from embracing
the officers to strike them terrific blows
with his paws one of the bears blows
hurled William Vahle a distance or 10
feet landing him up against the curo
with crushing force. With the chain
around its front legs the bear was parity
helpless. and, Selling 1t hy IT'S nina less,
the four men dragged the animal to its
former home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21
BIG POsT-OFFICE ROBBERY.
Also One of the nOldcst on
Record.

CHICAGO, June 2O.-What IS regarded
by ost-ofiice-Inspector James Stuart as
one of the largest and bodest mail-rob-
berries In the history of the Chicago post
office was detected to-day, and the ar
rest of Walter Porter and John Newman,
drivers of mail-wagons, followed. Porter
made a full confession, duplicating New
man.
\ large number of letters, money-orders,
and packages taken by the men was
found in their lodgng-house, on south
Halstead street. In the pile were letters,
money-orders, and checks directed 10 all
parts of this country and Europe. one
check found in the pile was for $4,000,
while another, for a large amount, was
sent from Marcus Days bank, at Ana
conda.
The fact that the robbers had been In
the employ of the Chicago post-oiiice
since June LIST. and that all the thefts
had been committed since that time, while
the prisoners were driving their wagons,
makes the scheme one OF the boldest in
the recollection Of the post-ofiice inspec-
tors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21
THE RETURN OF DREYFUs.
Hotels ut Rennes Besieged by Appii-
cnnts for Rooms.

PARIS. June 20.-The approaching ar
rival Of Dreyfus at Rennes IS causing an
influx of foreigners there. The hotels are
beseiged with applications for rooms.
which command immense prices. The ar
rangements for the conveyance OF the
prisoner from Brest have been made with
the greatest care, and 1t is believed there
Is no danger of demonstrations.
Dreyfus is expected TO reach Brest early
in the morning, and precautions have
been taken TO prevent anybody from see
ing him. either at Brest or at Rennes.
The Figaro to-day says It understands
Dreyfus will arrive at Rennes on June
Goth. and that he will be landed elsewhere
than at Brest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21
BOURGEOIS Will tiny HIS HAND.
Asked by President Loubet to Form
Cabinet.

PARIS, June 2O.-It is definitely an
nounced that President Loubet has asked
NJ. Bourgeois. who Is at the head of the
French delegation at the Hague Peace
Conference, TO form n Cabinet.
In response TO the request of President
Ioubet's. NJ. Bourgeois has telegraphed
that he Will arrive In this city from the
Hague tomorrow morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21
MORE HODGsON EXPLANATION.
Correction by Navy Department Oh
Chndwick's Letter.

WASHINGTON, June 2o-The Navy
Department to-day gave out the following
correction in Captain Chadwick's letter.
anent the Hodgson statement;
1.-THE typewriter copy of the statement
90 cantain Chadwick and Lieutenant
Commander Hodgson. given to the press
..--.oraoy was I'm error in the following
points:
about one third from the beginning"
where published statements reaos' !
intended him TO understand there was
danger of running into the Texas. he
soid GAN right" or words TO that effect;
| cannot repeat verbatim. 1t should nave
read. Il intended him TO understand
,hore was danger of running into she
Texas. He said all right; the Texas must
look out for that or words to that effect.
/ cannot repeat verbatim
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21
PETER MtHER WINS.
Apparently No Fight i'm Morrisey, of
Tippcrary.

NEW YORK, June 0.-Peter Maher,
the Irish heavyweight pugilst. scored
a quick victory over his fellow-country-
man, Mike Morrisey. of Tipperary, before
the LenOx Athletic Club tonight. Nor
risey had been heralded as an inyincible
Irish champion.
Maher sized his man up quickly. ard
went for him straight away. There was
apparently no fight In the newcomer.
Maher went right to his man with a
light left lead, which landed lightly on
the chest, and sent his right over to the
Jaw. Morrisey fell in a neutral corner
and lay there resting on his right elbow
while Maher strutted about the ring until
the referee county off 10 seconds. Maher
then walked to his corner, and the mas
ter of ceremonies announced that Maher
had won, and that the time Of the bout
was 81 seconds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21
RATTLE WITH BRUIN IN STREET.
II Takes Five Big Men to Conquer
His Hearship.

PHILADELPHIA, June N.-Two six
foot policemen and two equally stalwart
civilians engaged in a life-and-death
struggle with a huge East Indian bear
I'm Market street az noon Yesterday; Inc
policemen were Oliver Cromwell Black
burn and Wesley Merritt Powell. and the
two civilians. William and T.. G. Nahle.
owners OF the bear.
A year ago the bear was sent to the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21
SOUTHERN BIBLICAL ASSEMBLY.
Opening Session of Ten Days
Convention.

CHARLOTTE, n. c., June 2o.-The
Southern Biblical Assembly held the first
session of a ten-days' convention in Second
Presbyterian church this evening. Rev.
Or. j. T.. Gilbert the national secretary,
presiding. in the absence Of the national
president, General John Eaton, detained
by illness.
Hon. Armistead Burwell, OF the local
bar, welcomed the assembly, and his ad-
dress was responded 10 by Rev George
II. Kirby. president OF Weayervlle Col
lege. after which Rev. Or. Alexander
Sprunt delivered an address on the motto
of the assembly, More and Better Bible
Study" Many prominent ministers OF
various denominations are here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21
Australia Voting on Federation.

SYDNEY, n. S. w, June 20, II 80 p. NJ
The Australian colonies are voting to
day on the Federation question. The
struggle is most acute In New South
Wales. Incomplete returns In this colony
up 10 the present show lOlOi5 votes IN
favor of Federation and 1879 against II.
LONDON. June 20.-The Secretary OF
State for the Colonies. Mr.. Joseph Cham
berlain. in the House OF Commons TO-
day. announced, amid cheers, that New
South Wales had voted In favor OF Fede-
ration by a large majority.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21
THE DISPATCH AND DEWEY.
A Magnificent Portrait Of the Man OF
the Hour for Our Subscribers.

BY July Attn the Dispatch Company will!
have ready for delivery TO It's subscribers
an artistic portrait OF Admiral Dewey.
The picture has been gotten up at great
expense in ten colors, size iix2i inches.
II will prove an ornament 70 any parlor.
1t will be especially priced at this time.
when the hero OF Manila is returning.
To secure this Ilcturc, cut out ONE
Dewey coupon from the Dispatch, and
mail or bring TO the Dispatch Office,
Richmond, Va. with 10 cents, and you
will receive the picture Remember, this
Is 10 ordinary lithograDh.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21
REGIMENTS READY FOR KIMBERLY
Dutchmen Preparing to Assist the
Beers.

CAPE TOWN, June 2O.-The activity Of
the War Office local authorities has been
suspended in the matter Of contracts for
certain military requisites. on the ground
that the regiments are now ready to leave
Cape Town for Kimberly at short notice.
An engine-driver on the Cape railway
declares that he has seen men, armed and
mounted. engaged in drilling AT Hout-
Kraal near Deaar. and POnttonten, not
far from Kimberly. He was informed
that they were Dutchmen preparing TO as
sist the Beers in the event Of hostilities. ,
VOLUNTEERS ORDERED TO BIZ
READY.
LONDON, June 2L-The Cape Town cor
respondent of the Daily Mail says: The
Cape Town volunteers have been officially
notified to hold themselves in readiness
for active service.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21
STANDARD OIL co. TO QUIT OHIO.
Its Headquarters VIII he Moved to
New York City.

CLEVELAND o.. June 2O.-The Stand
ard oil Company is preparing TO get out
of Ohio. It's headquarters will be re-
moved from this city to New York and
on the LIST of July it's Ohio charter will
be given up. II was suggested that the
action of the company was prompted by
n desire TO avoid further litigation such
az was Instituted by Attorney-General
Monett. but the officer who gave the in
formation denied that such was the case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21
The Noder1 Beauty

thrives on good food and sunshine, with
nIentv OF exercise in the open air. Her
forn CLOVIS with health and her face
blooms with its beauty. If her system
needs the cleansing action OF Laxative
remedy. she uses the gentle and pleasant
syrup of Figs. made by the California
Fig Syrup Company only.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21
scu,Uy HAS NOTHING TO SAY.
Merely a Dispute Between '"hi"r
History Tells the Rest

RAITMORE, June W.-Kear-AumIIdI
schley, who is visiting Heherai feiiN
Aenus. at the home of the latter near
this city. declined to-day to comment
rror or discuss in any manner the state
ments of I.ieutenant-Commander Hodssoh
nr lieutenant Commander Heilner
General Agnus said: Admiral Schiey
has nothing to say. rms IS mercy d
dispute between junior officers h's'or!
telIs the rest"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21

be sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup.
for children teethng. IL soothes the
child, softens the gums, aiays all pain.
cures wind collie. and is the best remedy
for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents bottle
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21
TIE ARBITRATION PROJECT.
Hague Conference VIII Probably
Not Fail Absolutely.

WASHINGTON, June 2O.-Private ad-
vices received here from high authority
are TO the effect that the COME
renee at the Hague will propaply DC
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21

There is a time for al things. The time
"a take DeWitt's Little Early Risers is
when YOU are suffering from constipation.
cher stomach or liver troubles. They
never gripe. Bpdeker Brothers, T. A.
Miller.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21
The Mea ther.

-, WASHINGTON. June 2D.--f'ore-
1rfi0 cast for Wednesday:
For Vlrgnia-Fair Weather
wednesday and Thursday; not 80
warm wednesday night; variable winds.
For North and South Carolina-Fair
weather Wednesday ana Thursday; con
tinued high temperature; light, south
westerly winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21
Mountains, Seaside,

or country? Before going. supply your
self with suitable reading matter and
writing material at Hunter & co.'s.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21

Y. VI. c. A. Moonlight tomorrow night
A jolly crowds going.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21
General Heth Much weaker.

WASHINGTON, June @.-CSpecial)--
General Heth is much weaker. but is in
no immediate danger.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21

Virginia Glee Ciuo will go on the v.
M. C. AS Moonlight tomorrow night.
Members must get tickets for moonlight
to-day. -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21
The Celebrated Fitx Lee Cook stoves

VIII bake quicker,
VIII bake better,
win last longer
Will cost you less money.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21
Convicted of Numbering a Negress.

MEMPHIS. TENNa june as-tIreen-
berry Redditt white farmer OF con-
siderable wealth and influence, was con-
victed to-day by jury for numbering
negress. Redditt shot Maggie Hobbs.
Who he claimed ,riai TO KIN him with
n brick. The jury which was composed
entirely Of white citizens. returned yer,
degree. and ReCditt was given ten years
in the penitentiary.
Y. NJ. c. A. Moonlight tomorrow night.
Tickets at building.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21
New Hooks.

CAN for list. nUNTERE &C
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21
q, g. SUPREME COURT TO DECIDE.

history of the Litigation in the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21
CLASH OF THE COURTS
Acute Phase in Conflict Between
State and Federal Tribunals
lQUESTION OF JURISDICTION
GOVERNOR Tyler Nay Be Appealed To 10
Sustain Judge Hundlty.
e. SUPREME COURT TO DECIDE.
history of the Litigation in the
parker Divorce Suit-Decrecs En-
,crcd in the Circuit Court of Cum
bcrIand County.

bcrIand County,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-04

While waiting few minutes for nv
Grain, regreit!ng thu, could not give
day to Salem. but must resrr.e il for
later pilgrimage. says correspond
ant Of the Chicago Post. talked 10 O
troll. pessirnislic eXpressman Stumbling
ny the tunnel which PUSHES UP from the
center cf the street. In This ve rs
shadow Of venerable grayrpss lIp rec.
commended the Marine museum us the
feature Of the place. lie said Witch
till was nothing bui rocks and ten.
enicnt houses.
u lawthorne's house'is lived in by Pat
Wight and II u shabby front. with IT..
Tie paint left upon II The tenant will
not let tourists in. declaring that he
would be torme nted to death " he did
lie turned away c5 college People in II
body. II must have core Pat soul
good TO shut out so much learning.
THE very last lot that he did let in
explained the eXpressnan. told hin,
be had no business TO eat In ;;p same
room that Hawthorne nte in"
wow, TINT settles It, said Pat.
Not another mothers son sets fut in
my door 10 tell rue where to eat"
Eyes. sir" continued the express
man, you can see the house where the
witches were tried, and you can see
the house OF the seven gables, but
there's not much to 1t except the seven
gables"