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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15
COMMANDMENT OF KIMBERLEY.
one Cooking Pot Injured-sheilinp
Of Lndysmitb Continues.


HOPETOWN, November lO-Friday Af
ternoon.-An undated dispatch, received
from Kimberley, says:
THE Beers ceased Smelling November
7th about /. NJ. having fired at inter
walls an day long some seventy shells
majority OF them falling IN debris heaps
and open spaces. The average range was
S,16o yards. One cooking-pot was injured
There was n brisk market Tor fragments
choice specimens fetching - NO The
Beers, apparently. were Smelling az the
extreme range of their guns. Yesterday
attempt was regarded as iudicr1us. The
weaver IS spleUd.d. The b0mtardmeH-
was continued brsky all morning Noe
vember Sth. one shell narrowly missed
the Dutch church. There were no casl-
altes. The shells are OF O very inferior
quality, and seemingly fred by amateur.
one almost intact was picked up Dr.
weighs IA pounds. The Beers have been
firing from three positions. So far the
Boer activity causes little ALARM
BOMBARDMENT OF LADYSMlIH.
ELECTROMAGNETIC Friday. No
vember lO-Morning.-It Is official
stated that tho long range bombardmew
OF Ladysmith, with heavy guns, CONTINUES
daily, but without serious damage.
BLOODY BOER THREAT
LONDON. November IA special dls-
patch from Cape Town, dated Friday
November 10th, says that State Secretary
Reltz has demanded that General White
Immediately release the supposed sp},
Nathan Marks, who IS confined 40 Lady
smith, coupling his demand with a threat
20 execute six British officers.
General Butler replied, according 20 tho
special dispatch. that he was entitled %
retain the man until be should render
satisfactory account OF himself
BRITISH REINFORCEMENTS ARRTV-
mo.
LONDON, November lit was official
~ announced this evening that the troop
ship Britannia has arrived at Cape Town.
and that tho troopships Lsmore Castle
and Yorkshire have arrived at Durham.
IL was also officially announced that tre
tfoopship Oriental, which left London DC
tober 20th had sailed from Cape Town
for Durham, and the Donald Currio Limo
steamer Carisbrook Castle, which sailed
from London october 9th. with cavalry
and naval endorsements on board, had
arrived az Cape Town.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15
up p1cuuoND D1spArCH-wEDNEsDAY. NOVEMBER TO- 1889:

man. Mr.. Paul T. Cohoon. The bride anu
bridegroom met at tho chancel In froht
OF Rev. W. Il. Green. who In graceiui
and impressive manner conducted ths
ceremony which united the happy youns
couple. During tho ceremony MISS cas-
Ter played I'm low. sweet tones SchuDer,
"serenade" The ceremony concludeo' ,he
Marty retired from the church 10 une
trains of Mendessohn's wedding marc,i'
Tho bride was gowned In taior-niau
going-away dress of castor colored ciot','
trimmed with castor colored velvet am
White broadcloth. She wore nat anu
gloves TO match, and carried a bouquet
NJ brides roses. The maid OF honor "oro
nIum-colored cloth suit ana large
black velvet hat, trimmed with featners'
THE bridegroom Is the only son OF tue
late r.. Seth Eley. who in his day was one
OF Suffolk's most prominent business
men. and is manager Of J. ii. stewart
drug and bookstore. The bride Is the
Oldest daughter Of Mr.. J. G. F'reeney, ana
n a vivacious and accomplished young
lady. being leading soprano OF the cholr
OF the Maln-street Methodist church. MY
and Mrs. Eley left on the o'clock train
over the Southern railway, and VIII VISIT
baltimore. New York. and Washington.
returning homo tho latter part or next
week
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15
MoLIxEUx AGAIN ON TRIAL.
His Alleged Crime-Not IA Jurymnn
40 Enr Obtained.

NEW YORK, November lL-Roiand b.
Molneux was put on trial FOR his lllo
to-day in the Court OF General Sessions
before Recorder Gon, charged with tle
death Of Mrs. Katherine J. Adams u
December %, 1898.
Mrs. Adams died after swallowins what
was believed TO be a headache p0Wdef
tnat mad been sent through the mail IN
a silver match-h0ldcr as Chr. 'ma5
present 70 Harry Cornish. physical dlre.-
tor of the knickerbockcr Athletic Club.
ana by him administered 20 Mrs. adams.
with whom he boarded. A clfml ll
analysis developed the fact that the pow
der contained "A deadly combination u
cyanide OF mercury.
The Investigation which followed RESULT
ed IN developing that Henry Barnett ln-
Olher prominent member OF the knIcAcf-
booker Athletic Club. who had recently
died, had received a similar powder, ana
that 10 contained cyanide OF mercury ais.
MOlineuX was among the witnesses pl-
on the stand 40 the cOrOner's inquest b
which the testimony went 20 show tl4t
MOlineuX bore cnmity toward both Corr
nish and Barnett He was arrested af'
considerable delay. and has been Ia f.'
TOmbs ever since. Three grand Jur
considered his case and the third brOug
ln the present indictment against h.n.
Both sides have fought bitterly ever sine.
MolinouX's arrest. and to-day. after ettO-
raj hours had been occupied in an altemN-
TO select a jury. not one man had been
found suitable 90 occupy a chair ln tIs
jury-box. The case viii be continued ,o-
morrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15
TO TELL sULTAN's SECRETS.
Young Turk 10 Publish state Docu-
ments i'm England.

The Arabic journal Al Ayam, Of New
York, recently contained a dispatch from
Paris, OF which the following is a transla-
tion:
"Ali Bike, the son Of the late Midhat
Pasha, who has been an exile at Azmeer
for fifteen years, or ever since the murder
OF his father I'm the castle at FL Tauf
lately escaped from prison, going first TO
Athens ana then 10 London, where ne has
just arrived. This escape was due 10 the
assistance rendered hun by the reyOlu-
tiOnary party, known as Young turkey
which bribed the guards, and rescued him
from eternal punishment aud captivity IN
u Turkish prison.
great refOrmer, VINO was well known az
the time of the amounting OF ABDUL Ia
mid, the present sultan OF turkey, had III
his possession documents relating 10 Sc
cret tIGusactlJns which took place De
tween himself and the present Sultan IN
1876 and 1871, during the RUSSIAN wal
Upon Midhat Pasha's return TO COnstau-
tinOple, after the war, he was unJustly
condemned 10 exile IN the castle OF II
Tauf and knowing that his life was in
danger, no disclosed 10 his son, All Bike,
the fact Of the existence or these dOcu-
ments and told him where they were 70
be- found concealed la London. He or
dered his son TO publish these papers, that
The civilized world and all Europe might
know. after his death, his relations with
.,soon after this Midhat was murdered
strangled. il was said, 8 the order of the
Sultan-and the Turkish Government,
fearing that the dead mans son, Ali,
would escape 20 Europe, publish the Sc
cret papers, and demand justice for his
fathers murder, thus drawing down upon
Turkey the wrath OF all Europe, seized
him and sent him into exile at AZmeer
where he was closely confined and guard
ed night and day lie had been In that
prison for fifteen years but justice,
aroused at last, has helped him 20 escape.
All Bike h. uOW I'm London, and has
found the secret documents or his father.
IL Is expected that he Will publish these
papers in a Turkish paper 20 tnat the
Turkish paper may know the truth re-
garding his fathers death. and In the
IOnson Times, so that the English
speaking world may also learn this same
truth These secret documents are OF the
highest importance They contain proofs
OF the following facts:
II. That the Sultan Abdul Ela2iz was
murdered in 1876 by a sword thrust but
not through a pan planned by Midhat
Pasha, as the present Sultan has claimed.
Hamid-is the one who paid Hasin ri
Shirksie 10 secretly kill the ministers vino
met In council at the house Of the Nizier.
Midhat Pasha, In order TO bring about the
downfall OF Murad ". then Sultan, SO
that himself might succeed 10 the throne.
- That the present Sultan--A buui
Hamid-had promised Midhat Pasha in
a written document. that IN the event OF
his coming 10 the throne through Mid
hats aid. he would institute a reform
Council, and encourage the reforms that
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15
TO IMPROVE HIGHWAYS
In Alexandria COunty-AleNnndrin
City Notes.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, November IA
(Special.)-The supervisors have ordered
a bond bill for $4,000 TO be draft
ed in the interest Of better county
thoroughfares. Before this becomes ope-
rative. however, it will have to be sub
mitted TO the vote Of the people. The
board has requested the representatives
Of Alexandria county IN the State Legis-
lature to oppose the chartering OF any
town within the cOunE that would in
terfere with the reguIir revenue. This
action, It is said, is directed against a
revival OF the movement to charter Ross
lyn
A movement is on foot among the mem
bers Of the Business-Men's League to or
ganize a committee to give reception
10 President Mckinley when he passes
through this city en- route for Mount
Vernon TO attend the Masonic celebration,
which VIII be held there the 18th of next
month.
Fire this morning did considerable
damage to the residence Of Mr.. l.. J..
Padgett, No. 9O2 and 9Of King street. After
much difficulty the flames were subdued.
A defective fiue is said to be responsible
for the fire.
Thomas jefferson. aged Sc years, died
at the Alexandria Infirmary this morning.
The deceased was born in China, and
brought to this country when quite young
by Captain Wood. He was Familiarity
known as John, the Chinaman." He
did not mingle with his own race. but
resided by himself on the outskirts of
the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15
THE VIRGINIA METHODIsTs.
The Assembling of Their Annual
Conference To-Day.

PETERSBURG, VA. November IA
Special -Me.hodist preachers and lay
men came in by every train to-day. To-
night a large majority of the conference
was in town. They are quartered for the
most part in private homes, but the no.
tells are crowded.
The conference will be called to order
at 9:30 o'clock tomorrow morning by
Bishop Wilson. After organization the
sacrament Of the Lords Supper will be
administered, and then the routine bust
ness will be taken up.
The body has no legislative authority.
It's chief business IS 70 inquire into the
personal and official lives of the preach
ers and station them for the ensuing year
Matters that relate TO the work in Nir-
ginia will be considered. The promise is
Of a peaceful session. The past year has
been one of prosperity. The reports will
show great gains In all directions for
Virginia MethOdsm.
The body will be handsomely entertain
ed. All denominations are uniting in
giving IL gracious welcome.
The session viii probably continue for
seven or eight days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15
SAD ACCIDENT.
A hoy KILLED at Manteo station by
Train.

MANTEo. NELSON COUNTY, VA
November n.-(special.)-A sad accident
happened at this place on Friday last De-
tween and o'clock to Travis Flanagan
the Oldest son of Mr.. Collie j. Flanagan
agent for the Chesapeake and ONO Kan
way Company at this station. Travis hau
lust boarded tho Chesapeake ana ONO
east bound local freight that was stand
ing on the main line, and while ne was
on an empty fiat near the rear end the
tr-.n started TO pull into the siding. ms
caused a jerk, and threw him BACKWARDS
between two fat-cars upon the track.
Two wheels ran over his body, causing
his death almost instantly He was
pulled from under the car by one OF the
trainmen who was standing near, and
this prevented his body from being badly
mutiated.
Travis was a bright, promising youth
Of IS, and a nephew Of the late State-Seh-
ator William NJ. Flanagan, OF Pownatah'
The interment was at Cedar Plains, the
old homestead in Cumberland county,
Sunday morning at 1899 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15
FOUND HIS MOTHER
Through a Letter i'm the Dispatch
Indicted for Murder.

FINCAST---, November A-(Special)-
Several months ago it was reported in
the columns Of the Dispatch that old
Mrs Bibb (who reached the age Of lOi
years on the 7th day Of September, did
not know that any Of her children were
living. except the two daughters then
with her. one day last week three men
appeared at the old lady's home, and in
trOduced themselves-One as the son, and
the other two as grandsons Of the aged
mother The son was over 50 years OF
age and the grandsons over co.
When the con approached his mother
he took her by the hand and asked her
If she knew HIM. She said: you are all
strangers to me-" He then replied:
Mother, don't you remember your son
Joshua?" Eyes" she answered. but
he has been dead for a number of years"
mo, he is not dead" he said, and am
your son joshua"
The old lady soon recognized him, and
there was a joyful reunion between mo-
Their and son. Each had believed the
other to be dead, and the son never knew
any better until his eye fell upon the
notice in the Dispatch, giving an account
| Of Mrs. Bibb's age, which led him to be-
| Ueve that It might be his own mother,
whom he had mourned as dead. He made
/ preparation at once 20 go In search OF her
and the living daughters.
Joshua --.ob has ten Children, forty
| grandchildren, and several great-grand-
| children He says he has enough Of this
worlds goods TO keep his mother and
| sisters. and wants his mother TO go 10
| his own home. where she can be well
cared for the rest Of her days. The old
| lady may probably go, If able TO make
! the trip.
Mrs. - Briant, who is charged with
causing the death OF her stepsOn by ad-
ministering poison, and who was arrested
| i'm Indiana and brought here month ago,
was before the grand jury yesterday and
was indicted for murder. The trial was
set for the second day Of December court.
Mrs. Briant was living in this county,
on Jennings creek, when the alleged
crime was committed. Her leaving, and
other suspicious circumstances led to a
post-mortem examination and the discov-
ery of poison in the boys stomach.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15
THE KENTUCKY CONTESTS.
They Involve over 1000 Votes In
SeNen COunties.

LOUISVILLE, KY, November 1.-THE
progress Of the contests in various coun-
ties of the state is the point on which in
terest in the fight for the governorship Is
conferred. The determination Of these dis
putes may swing in either direction the
result on the face OF the returns as they
will be made TO the State Board OF Elec-
ton Commissioners. These contests In
voye over 4,eo0 votes in seven counties,
as follows:
Christian county, IS votes; Taylor's plu-
rality IN one precinct, at Hopknsyllle,
which was to-day thrown out by the
county election officers.
Johnson county, where the SIS plurality
FOR Taylor is being disputed by the Dem
ocrats on the ground Of alleged irregu-
larities.
Knox county, 1856 plurality for Taylor
IN contest. Under a mandatory order
from Judge Brown, at Barbouryille, these
returns have been certified by the county
election officers, but the contest Will un-
doubleday ba renewed before the State
board.
Mercer county 2G0 plurality for Tay-
lor The Democratic chairman Of the
Election Board has filed notice of contest
in three large Republican precincts, al
leging various irregularities. II these
precincts should be thrown out Goebel
will have a safe plurality IN the county.
The County Election Board has adjourn
ed but the contest will come before the
State Board.
In Nelson county, 1l9S votes are con-
tested by the Democrats, on the ground
that they were certified for w. 7. Tay-
lor instead of W. :. Taylor. The Repub-
leans to-day filed suit at Bardstown
against the County Election Commission
ers, and the election officers in the thir-
teen precincts involved, seeking 10 OBJ
tain mandatory injunction TO compel
the election officers 10 certify these LIS
votes for w :. Taylor. The matter will
also come before the State Board.
Pulaski county, 800 votes I'm contest.
Taylor's plurality was l.5lG including the
800, which came from five precincts, where
contests have been instituted.
Harrison county, l35 votes In contest.
The state Board OF Election Commits
sioners VIII meet at Frankfort December
ID. Before il the points involved I'm these
disputed ballots will be argued by the
leading counsel for the State.
The official count IN Jefferson county Is
progressing satisfactorily, with little
change in the unofficial figures. Five
wards have been completed.
Thirty-fye cases of alleged violation Of
the election laws came Up before Judge
Toney to-day Each of the prisoners was
held in 500 bail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15
ELEY-FREENEY.
A Beautiful Church Wedding In
suffolk.

SUFFOLK, VA, November li.-(Spe-
cial)-At $3.50 o'clock this afternoon Mr..
Henry Seth Eley and Miss Marion Es-
telio Freeney were united in marriage.
the nuptials being celebrated at the Main
Street Methodist church. The chancel
was prettily decorated with evergreen.
while candles in candelabra lighted the
scene. The spacious edifice was crowded
with relatives and friends OF the con-
tracing parties. who are well known and
popular Just before the bridal party en-
tered tho church Miss Florence Harvey,
leader OF the Christian church choir, sang
Dearest Heart OF My Heart" Miss
Mary easier presided at the organ. and
as she played the bridal chorus from
Lohengrin the bridal party entered In
the following order: BY the centre aisle
Messrs. l. II. Turner, j.. w. Williams,
II. j. Bowen and w. r. Kilby. ushers.
Then came the bride and the maid OF
honor. her sister Miss Louellen Kerr
Freeney The bridegroom entered by the
south aisle, accompanied by his best
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15
IN THE SOUTHWEST.
HIDDEN BRANDY CLAIMED u"
HAVE BEEN FOUND
BY DEPUTY REVENUE COLLECTORS.
A Constable shoots n Negro In the
Leg-A Marriage In the ""s''
City-GoId Discoveries In Floyd
Death.
Death.

| ROANOKE. VA, November H-(spe-
ciaI)-Wayne Ferguson and j. w. Will
son. deputy collectors OF internal reve'
nue.. visited the brandy distillery of Ro-
bert Iovelace, in Franklin county, yes
torday for tho purpose Of searching the
premises. They found. they claim, five
half barrels Of brandy or about no gall
Ions buried in the cellar and the barn.
Lovelace is under bond. and the brandy
was placed in his storeroom and re-
ceipt taken. The matter has been report
ed TO Park Agncw, Collector of Internal
Revenue for the Western District Of Vir-
ginia.
Constable Miller, of Norwich. shot Sam.
Jones. a negro, in the right leg last night
near tho residence Of Charles Stevens, al
tho consolidated mines. Miller was pass
ing the house and saw the negro near the
barn with some sacks, and when ne car
ed out Jones took to his heels, with the
constable in pursuit. Jones was capturs
and lodged in the jail at Salem yestef-
day. MI, CT.
mons. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Orlanoo
Simmons. of Botetourt county, was mar
Brugh left directly after the ceremony
for Washington. Mr.. Brugh Is Deputy
Sheriff OF Botetourt county.
The discovery OF gold recently, made
in Floyd county by DR.. /. L. HUFF and j.
II. Kenneth, promises TO prove more val
liable. both as TO quality and quantity,
than was at first expected. The deposit
has been favorably reported upon by ex-
perts representing northern and western
capitalists. IL is probable that matters
Will soon shape themselves so as TO rem
der possible an early working Of the
claim. The area Of the gold bearing
quartz covers many acres. The leads are
broad and continuous, with no indication
whatever of being "pocketing." There Is
little doubt that Floyd county IS rich in
minerals. and there are good reasons for
believing that gold is especially plenu-
full. DR.. Huffs find may only prove n be
the beginning Of a series of discoveries.
Miss Annie Whitehurst private
school teacher, died at her home to-day,
aged 90 years, from pneumonia. The in
terment will take place tomorrow in
Richardson's Cemetery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15
Why Low vitality is Dangerous.

Low vitality. bad blood, and shattered
nerves are the causes Of majority OF
diseases that afiect mankind Nervous
exhaustion. in both men and women. j.
the evil of the age. and tax the skin or
the greatest medical specialists. Ordi-
nary practitioners make no serious pre-
tence TO the successful treatment Of such
cases. Or. Greene. Discoverer OF Or.
Greane's Nervura blood and nerve reme-
dy, and the leading specialist in curing
nervous and chronic diseases, invites free
consultation in all cases OF chronic and
lingering complaints. Dr. Greene Is es-
pecially DESTROYS OF being consulted In
cases that others have failed TO cure.
His Office Is 81 west Fourteenth street.
New York city. and he makes no charge
for consultation and advice. IL II Is not
convenient 10 call. write Or. Greene a
letter describing your symptoms, and you
will receive a prompt and satisfactory
reply.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
Professor Dabney 10 Marry-Degree
Conferred.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, November
Special)-Invitations TO the marriage
of Professor Richard Heath Dabney, OF
the University Of Virginia, and Miss Lily
Heth Davis have been issued. The event
occurs at o'clock November 18th in the
University chapel. Professor Dabney nils
the Chair Of Historical and Economical
Science I'm the University Of Virginia, and
is well known as a writer ana lecturer.
He is q son of the late Mr.. Nirginius
Dabney. Miss Davis is a daughter Of the
late Mr.. James Davis. and granddaughter
of the late Captain Eugene Davis.
Grand High-Priest 7. T.. Schwartz; Mr..
Ed. : Conrad. member Of the Grand
Chapter; Mr.. John Yancey, Of Harrison
burg, Va, and Mr. r. a. Van Pelt, Of
Luray, attended the meeting Of the Ma
sons last evening, and assisted in confer
ring a degree upon Professor W.. j. Per-
kins. These gentlemen We're on their way
10 the meeting Of the Grand Chapter.
which begins tonight in Richmond. Mr..
c. G. Maphis represents Keystone Chap
ter. Of this city.
The drummer evangelist, r. =. Fife,
will begin a revival here next Sunday.
The meetings will be held in the Armory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15
4 Christmas SIN.
Cincinnati Commercial Gaa,

Cincinnati Commercial Gazette)
The election Is past and Christmas Is
coming; we pass from one extreme TO the
other. Soon We viii be in the midst OF
the holidays. We VIII buy presents that
we do not want FOR people for whom We
do not care; we will all be rushed and
annoyed. and Will be lucky IL we get
enough happiness In any way 20 repay us.
In the midst OF II all some Of us all will
commit "a great sin-the sin Of diffusion
ing children.
Now. II this were a world In which
everybody got his just deserts, there are
many men who would be hanged before
night 10 the nearest telegraph pole. Many
others, II not hanged. would be at leas.
roundiy nogged and sent about their bust
ness. with orders on their, peril. 20 sin
no more. Those who are guilty OF the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15
Cotton Crop Smaller.

ATLANTA, GA, November 1.-THE
Constitution, which has all the season
been advocating higher pflces for cotton,
will publish tomorrow estimates OF the
crop from prominent men I'm the cotton
growing States.
Arkansas and Alabama place the crop
al 100000 bales; Tennessee makes figures
$4,000 Mississippi makes IL $4,000,
while Texas and South Carolina give their
estimates as 100000 each. North Caro-
linG and Louisiana do not give any figures.
tu; say the crop Will be very much re-
0ucel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15
The Venezuelan War.

WASHINGTON. November l4-The
Navy Department to-day received the fol-
lowing cablegram from Commander
Hemphill, dated al La Guayra, the 18th:
THE Detroit arrived to-day. Land fight
ing was very severe. Venezuelan gun
vessels bOmbarded forts with Hotchliss
o-pounder, rapid-hre guns. unloaded
shells, without result The foreign men
of-war lay off the harbor during the en-
gagement. On return. rendered assistance
TO the wounded. The Detroit's hosnital
corps rendered important service Being
no prospect or further trouble al Puerto
the Dolphin. Va
(Slgned "HEMPHII."