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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
MRS. SUE POWELL DEAD.
She Passed Away I'm ChnrIcston W.
Na.-Other Deaths.

A telegram received here yesterday
announced the death in Charleston. w.
Va, OF Mrs. sue Powell, wife of Mr. t..
W. Powell. Tor many years a wen-known
merchant of this city. Mrs. Powell was a
nauve OF this city. and was about ~
years OF age She was Miss Wharton,
ana marued Mir. Powell about forty yea IS
"So. she removed from TINS city aoJut
sax weeks usO. after the ueatn anu puma.
oi her son, the iate MIR. fNcnaru Powell.
she rs survived 10y a brOtnV. ana slstei
ana TWO Chhoren-- Mrs. Jonn l.. IhOrn-
mii ana Miss Liian Powell. both o.
Charleston, ". Va.
Mr. c. G.. Petit. proprietor OF the ST.
Clare Hotel, returned yesterday from
Columbia, fluvanna county. where he
went 20 attend the funeral of his mother
Mis-. Lucy Brown Petit Mrs. Potul
died tuesday, after "a BRIEF Illness with
the grip. She was 20 years OF age ano
was me wldow OF Mr.. samuel 5. Petit.
The funeral of Mrs. Jane r. Woodward
VIII take place this afternoon at
O'Clock. The interment viii be Ia the old
family burying-ground In Henrico. The
service will be held at the grave.
Tho funeral OF Mr. W. o. Evans took
place from Laurel-Stroot Methodist Epis-
copal church yesterday afternoon at
O CLOCK. That Of Mr.. Achllla Faviol
took place at the same hour from ST
Iatrck s church. The interment was al
Nj Calvary Cemetery.
The remains of Mr.. f. H. Finke were
lad TO rest yesterday. The funeral took
place from St. Johns German Evangeli.
cal church at O'clock
The funeral OF Mrs. Mary Blount
Irltchard took place at $3.50 o'clock from
the ST. Pauls Home.
The funeral Of Mr.. Thomas Jackson
took place in the morning from the resi-
dence OF his son. No. 10 south Second
street.
tain r.. +. De Priest. died yesterday al
the residence of Mrs Il. y. Tompkins
No; Il south Pine street. He had been il
failing health for some time. but haC
been IN only about ten days His funera
| Will take place from the residence this
afternoon at O'Clock. The service viii
be conducted by Rev DR.. Il. L. Kerr, anC
the interment will be in Hollywood
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
THE RUSSELL FIGHT.
News Notes Gathered In the North
sfate CAPITAL.

RALEIGH. n. c., January 2g.-CSpeclal)
The matter between Governor Russell and
ex-Chairrnan James w Wilson. OF the
Railway Commission. has reached an
acute stage. Last night the Senate cham
Der was packed with people eager 10 hear
he evidence but none wac presented
rhe Governors bill OF charges was again
ad and Wilson'S attorneys pressed Tor
a hearing az once. one OF them. ev-Judge
Tohn GRAY Bynum declared that Cow
srnor RusselTs attack on Major WI son
~as "a hellish purpose Captain BIZ
.,ov ~ counse' f9r he Governor. de-
nounced the statement as an improper
erection upon 90 ordinate branch OF
he government Then eX-Judge Bynum
heated his words. The taking or depo-
,ttions Of witnesses Is 70 begin. Mao"
r,tso~ seoirs roins'a tement as an act or
Justice. His six-year term expires In
D.
~ho suoerintendent OF the Confederate
soldiers Home here asked Tor S-o,'D an
nal arproDr alton for ". The state Nete-
rs, AseooiatiOn asks f'r orlv SIS W
me succcss OF the Confederate bazaar
eyan greater than the most sanguine
. ats promoters hO"ed for. To-day was
hiIdren's day Sousa's Rand was ar the
lar last night after the Sousa concert
No iess than 600 conv'cts are now pick
,ng cotton on two OF The penitenJiary
arms on the Roono'e -'"e~
FOLLOWING along the line Of the anti
orDora,i0ns a hiil was introduced In
IA legislature to-day 70 prevent dealing
in futures i'm North Carolina
THE Senate unseated White (PopulisO.
-0m the Fourteenth District. and seated
oroYn DemOoraD onlv one senator
voting nay. Despite the fght against the
soensary another bill passed creating
re bill was introduced giving the two
~ailwav commissioners who we've Quoted
~ Governor Russell leave 10 bring quo
warranto proceedings TO try the title OF
their SUCCESSORS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
PRESIDENT BLAMED.
HIS FAILURE TO SEND SENATE
DOCUMENTS ASKED ron.
ANNEXATION OF lH1 PHILIPPINES.


WASHINGTON. January 26.-To-day's
executive session OF the Senate was con-
sumed In the discussion of the failure OF
the President 50 far to send TO the Sen
ate the documents IN his possession and
on file IN the state Department bearing
upon the Paris Peace Conference
Senator German raised the point as
soon as the doors were closed that the
resolution had been adopted several days
since. and addressed the Senate at some
length on the failure Of the President to
respond TO the Senate's request for In
formation.
The attack Of the Maryland Senator'S
was followed by similar speeches from
Senators Vest and Hoar. and they were
replied TO by Senators Spooner and Plat
Of Connecticut
a RUNNING DEBATE.
The FIVE senators engaged in a running
debate. the opponents of the treaty con-
tending that the Senate was entitled as
Il part Of the treaty making power 10 al
the facts bearing upon the case ana the
supporters Of the document holding that
the President could withhold any papers
Wnlcn ne ulN not tbilSihti " ei4N bN''N'N'
welfare to be given out.
Senator Spooner cited precedents 10
show that the President could withhold
information Of this character at his pea
| sure. and that such a course frequently
had been followed in cases where the
| President deemed It unwise 10 commuhi-
cate facts bearing upon international
! complications when TO do so might pre-
/ iudice the country's best interests ana
promote the very evils Which II Was
| sought to ameliorate.
The point was also made that the Presi-
/ dent might feel more free to communicate
u!th .he Senate If he could be sure oil
privacy in doing 50.
No one professod to speak by authority
/ and all the senators who were heaid IN
support of the Presidents course eN-
/ pressed confidence that the President
/ action. whatever it might be- would be
| for the best interests Of the public ser
/ vice.
HOAR FOR MORE LIGHT.
Replvlng to this point, Senator Hoai
| said that no one could excel him In al
niration for the personal qualities of the
/ President At the same time. ne con
tended for his original proposition ina
the Senate was entitled 20 the President
! FUN confidence I'm passing upon question
/ OF so much importance as the annexation
Of territory thousands of miles from ou
own shores and with millions Of people
totally unlike our own population h'
! thought there must be some reason iol
putting the Philippines on footing 50
| different from the footing on which Cubi
had been placed in the treaty.
The opinion is general that the time
allowed for debate on the treaty In exc
cutive session will not be, by any means
consumed. as very few senators on elthel
eide desire to make speeches behind cioseC
| doors.
TALK OF NEGATIVE RESOLUTION.
The friends Of the treaty profess in
creasing confidence I'm ratification, bu
there IS some talk of adopting negative
resolution, TO the effect that the treaty
does not bind the United states to th'
adoption OF a colonial policy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
sudden Death from Heart Trouble

Mr.. Thomas j. Hatcher died very sud
denlv AZ about II oc'oct last night at
his home. No. SO north Thirtieth street.
Tfe cane home from hard DAYS work AT
the cooperage of II Mezear's sons where
he had been employed for thrty-three
,,core and after eating a hearty supper
retired He had not been long in his bed
when death came. II resulted from heart
trouble. ~
Mr. Hatcher was IS years Of age. He
leaves wife and two daughters. both
married. Mr.. Hatcher was worthy
man and a good citizen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
WAIkER-RiiEA CASE.
Testimony Decidedly to Discomhtur'
OF Contestant

ASKING ~. o.. january %.
,pecial The taking OF testimony In IN
alker-Rhea election contest. from N
nth District. in this city, closed yesteI
evening, the result being decided
favor OF Congressman-elect Rhe
ige Rhea has been here the great
irtion OF the week and his answer
alker's notice OF contest was served
NJ latter. The first dispositions wei
Ken here Tuesday by Walker. He eN
lined negroes exclusively. and W
presented by negro lawyer named
f Kicks. the dispositions being taken :
.cks's Office Hon. Connally +. Trigi
reared as counsel for Judge Rhea.
n was the intention Of Walker 10 Il
fasten the candidacy Of negroes 70
,neress in the Virginia districts durin
ne last campaign on the Democrat
ampaign Committee by the evidence
me of the candidates and other negroes
1ere.
A DISMAL FAILURE.
He made a dismal failure, however, ano
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
r.,,, Accident on the New York

NT,VV YORK January WhIC 0Iea"-
ing a boiler i'm the cruiser New YORK 10
day. six men were injured by escaping
steam. one OF them-J. +. Shea-a coai-
asser. viii die. Three others were scald-
ed slightly. -. NOS
Northumberland McAlpin, who was
detailed to make formal statement salu
that Boiler D. In which the accident %,
Cured. was empty, and that wheh ,ne
eton-valve vas removed from the pipe
which poured the steam IN upon me hnp-
less men. there was no steam IL rollei
f. His theory is that the steam Ia - O.
-. .ha man who unscrewed the valve
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
A TEN-CLUB CIRCUIT.
That Seems 10 BE the Baseball
Outlook.

Herald viii say tomorrow: The National
Baseball League magnates have practi-
caily come TO an agreement for next
season All hope has been abandoned
of pairing the circuit down to eight clubs,
and the schedule which will be proposed
"a the meeting in New York February Sth
Will provide for ten clubs.
The programme Includes the abandon
ment Of Cleveland and Baltimore. The
Spiders will so to ST. Louis. and the
Western League club. OF Columbus, Will
be transferred TO Cleveland
It is asserted on good authority, that
MI Robinson will probably be in posses
sion Of the st. Louis franchise within a
week or ten days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
LEO WHEATs RECITAL.
IL Was Success. and Was Enjoyed
by Large Audience.


Mr. Leo Wheats recital at the Young
Mems Christian Association last night
was a great success. The audience was
large appreciauve, and at times quite
demonstrative. Mt Wheat was given a
very warm reception. and was heard to
great advantage. Not only can he com
pass the most marvellous tours de force
but ne can direct his flexible fingers TO
the production Of the most exquisite
pianissimO effects that can be imagined.
and his runs are so fine and delicate that
hey seem as though called Out 10y the
passing Of p zephyr over the keyboard.
Mr.. Wheat was admirably assisted by
Miss Bette Burwell Booker. who sang
DELIGHTFULLY."-. and wa always encored' and
by Miss Nancy Brooks. who was warmly
received II was the Richmond debut of
the latter artist. and she created an eN-
cellent impression. She gave THE Relief
Of Lucknow" and the Casting Of the
Iamentable Comedy" from "A Midsum-
mer Nights Dream"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
ALLEGED PosT-OFFICE RoBBER
Sent on To the United states Grand
Jury.

Sent on To the United states Grand
Jury.
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, January o.
Especial -Albert 4. owens alias william
Smith who was arrested in Mathews
county, in this State, ana taken to Old
Point by United States Marshal Morgan
Treat, on the charge Of robbing the post
Office at that place, was given a hearing
before United States Commissioner j. G.
Tucker to-day and sent on 10 await the
action of the Federal court. which con-
venes in May at Norfolk. The govern
ment charges that Owens entered a post
Office IN Mathews county, where he had
reason TO believe another person expected
a letter containing a check, personated
the addressee Of the letter, and secured
il and the check IL contained. Ii Is fur
Their charged that he then went TO Cape
Charles, and after being measured by a
tailor for pair OF trousers, rendered The
SOS check endorsed i'm payment The fraud
was discovered, and Owens's arrest fol
lowed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
Was willing To Return.

LYNCHBURG. VA. January 2j.-(Spc
cial.)-J. 4. Turner of Huntington. w
Va. was arrested here to-day on tele
gram from the Chief of Police of tina
place. on the charge OF obtaining good
under false pretences. He had just reach
ed here on the Chesapeake aa' Ohc
train. accompanied by his
stated 10 the police that he h1. only
made an assignment at Huntington. ant
EXPRESSED a Willingness % return ther
w Without requisition and answer IN
charges against him. lie viii be he
until the arrival Of the Huntington OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
sno,ch-Thfef Robs n Lady.

PETERSBURG, VA January 25.-lspe
ciaiD Mrs. Dr. W. l.. Devaney OF Wax
field. was robbed Of her purse by a snatc
thief about dusk this evening. Mrs. De
yaney was walking along Sycamore stree
and when she was Oppost T. co lege az
nue. a negro boy ran out u the aven
seized her by the arm. and twisted b
muse ont of her hand and before 81
could give an alarm the boy jumped owe
a fence and dlso prearcd. The purse co
tanned about $40 in money and some
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
Denth In Highland.

MONTERREY. VA, January B.-lS.
cial) -Samuel Jones, popular ana W
i,no1n Young man OF Eastern Highian
died al his home on Tuesday Of doub
pneumonia and grip. He was The secor
Son of Or. II H. Jones. OF Hiehland. az
"a brother Of DR.. 4. e. Jones lemons
tor Of Anatomy at the University or VIZ
einia Mir. Jones was an exceptions
6rieht Young mn I'd p years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27

NEW YOkG January 25.-The New
York representative OF the Plant system
has received notice that the steamship
service OF that system from Tampa a.
Habana will be Increased next week from
three 20 Ave trips weekly. 10 meet 'hs
government requirement for increased
mail facilities between the United States
and Cuba.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
THE JOHN w. DANIEL CLUB.
A Regular Business-Meeting Held
Last Night.

last NIEht.
The John W Daniel Democratic Club
held its regular business meeting last
night.
President Samuel Stern presided, and
made an extended address. devoting him
self chiefly to State and municipal poll
lies Mr. Steru's speech Indicated that ne
is not in any sense an admirer OF lne
iasr LEGISLATURE. and that he is far from
pleased with the administration of city
affairs only routine business was trans
acted. ..
There were several visitors present
o,d eeveral new members We're enrolled.
The club is in a fOurishing condition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
u,cbmonders in New York.

g. y q q Williams J. s Williams Mrs
a. y Young. Miss young waldOr; ;,s j.. A.
Weleh. sturtevant; NJ. Carey Mar loo
rough: G. l.. Duval, Gilsey; T. H. FER
euson Hoffman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27

singing How Firm a Foundation" in an
inspiring manner. and receiving the ben
edtcuOn at the hands OF Rev. Gayle
a rising vote Of thanks was extended
the trinity ladies for their excellent sup
per.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27

SAN FRANCISCO, January 26-Tl
transports Scandal and Morgan City sa
ed for Manila this evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
nr,h.rx charges Unfounded.

CARSON. NEV.. January 26.-The
vestieatfng committee which has bee
considering the bribery charges again
Assemblyman Leedy reported to-day d
claring the charge to b. without founGa
ton
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
Ex-Governor Holiday Not SICK

WINCHESTER. VA. January zoo's sIe
cial) 1.-THE report sent out IRON neil V,h el,,
Ex-Governor Holiday Is III - w''"0u
foundation. lie is as wen as usual
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
BADGER SAILS.
lambert Point siik-Miii-Norio'h
mise I'm Cotton.

NORFOLK. VA, January 26-Cspeclal)
rho aIxiIiery cruiser Badger sailed from
the Norfolk navy-yard this afternoon Tor
Manila. She is laden with ammunition
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
DEATHS.

HATCHER.-Die az n o'clock last
night. THOMAS j. HATCHER. az mis- res
idence. No $40 north Thirtieth street:
aged 50 years.
Funeral notice later.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
OLD PAPERS FOR SALE

at
l5c. PER HUNDRED
at the
DISPATCH OFFICE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
THE SENATORIAL BALLorINGs.
California. II Is Predicted. VIII
Make No Choice.


SACRAMENTO. CAL January 26.-To-
DAYS vote for senator resulted similarly
TO that OF yesterday. Ii Is predicted that
no senator will be elected this session.
The Investigation Committee is now pre-
pairing its report.
RESULT IN WASHINGTON.
OLYMPIA. WASH. January 26-One
ballot was taken today FOR senator, with
following result: Foster. %; Wilson. %;
Humes, %; Ankenly. 9; Lewis &C. Bridges,
/.
GAIN FOR MCUNE.
SALT LAKE. UTAH. January 25.-Four
ballots for senator were taken to-day The
result Of to-days ballotng was gain
q Eve for MoCuno and loss Of five for
King. both Democrats. McCune IS but
six votes short.
HAYWARD LOSES FURTHER.
LINCOLN, NEB.. January 26.- Hayward
lost two more votes to-day, which went
u Field There was no election
PLAN To DEFEAT QUARLES.
MADISON. WIS. January 26.-F'ive more
Ballots were taken in the Republican
senatorial caucus tonight, without a re-
suit. 1t is believed q break I'm the dead
lock Is imminent. 4 secret conference
was held tonight. AT which IL was rumor-
ed that the managers Of Stephenson. Bah
cock. Cook and Welsh proposed a plan
20 defeat Ouarles by consolidating their
strength. Who the fortunate one Of the
four will be il is impossible 10 predict.
DELAWARE DEADLOCK CONTINUES
DOVER DEL January 2G-Several
ballots were taken for senator to-day.
but the deadlock continues.
BRIBERY CHARGER UNSEATED.
HELENA. MONT, January 26.-The
foint session of the Legislature took 4
ballot for senator to-day. but no cleo
! ton resulted Senator Whiteslde. who
made charges bribery which the grand
! Jury failed 10 sustain, was unseated this
rfternoOn. on a contest. and his Repub-
lean opponent give he seat.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-24

JOHN O'NEILL
Brought Back to Serve Sentence at Hard
Labor

John O'Neill is again in jail and will
have to serve one year at hard labor. Sew
eral years ago O'Neill was convicted of
manslaughter in the second degree. having
been tried fcg. murder. and after being SEN
fenced to year al hard labor, appealed his
case to the supreme court and shortly af-
forwards made a bond of $500 for his APP
pearance. The supreme court sustained the
verdict of the lower court and ordered
O'Neill to serve his sentence.
When this decision was made ONeill
failed to show up and his bondsmen were
notified that they would have to make good
the $500 or produce the person of John
O'Neill. His bondsmen were reluctant in
parting with the amount of the bond and
set about a search for the fugitive.
O'NeiH was traced through Texas, Tennes-
see, Arkansas. Missouri. Georgia, Alabama.
the Carolinas and finally. a few days ago,
captured in Atlanta. Yesterday he was
brought back and lodged in Jail and will
probably in a few days be taken to Coalburg
to spend twelve months digging black
diamonds.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-24
DESPERATE DEED
OF JEALOUS NEGRO
Choked His Wife to Death and
Then Killed HIMSELF
WOMAN WAS DlSOBEDlENT
Tragedy Occurred Early Sunday Morn
ing at Pinkney, Small Mining
Town Near Blossburg-Cor-
oner Held Investigation

a double tragedy occurred at Pinkney, a
small mining town on the Southern rail-
way eighteen miles west of this city, early
Sunday morning, in which the principal
actor John Franklin, a negro miner, after
choking his wife to death, ended his own
existence by sending bullet from forty
four calibre revolver through his heart
The deed is unusual, in that negro suicides
are of rare occurrence.
The tragedy appears to have been the re-
suit of an insane jealousy on the part OF
the husband. who acted with cool delibera-
ton.
He became angered with his wife Satur-
day afternoon for going to Brookshe in
disobedience to his wishes, and on her re-
turn he chastised her severely, charging
her with unfaithfulness. The quarrel was
kept up all night, and early in the morning,
as the couple lay in bed, the frenzled man
sprang upon the woman, and grasping her
neck in a vise-like grip, choked her until
life became extinct.
Realizing what he had done. Franklin
then procured his revolver, and walking
into the woods about 100 yards from has
home, he sent bullet into his breast, pro-
ducing instant death.
The body of the woman was discovered
by a small girl who came ito the house to
assist In the work. and a short time after
the body of the man was found with the
pistol still grasped in his hand.
Six children, who slept in the room where
the woman was killed, knew nothing OF tine
tragedy until Sunday morning.
Coroner Dallas was notified. and lett I'M
mediately for the scene of the tragedy. lie
at once empaneled jury, and although no
witness to the affair could be found
sufficient evidence was discovered on winch
ito base a verdict of murder and suicide
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-24
CHASTITY DISCOVERY
ON A LOCOMOTIVE
Human Gore Found on the Pilot of South
ern Train-A Mystery to the
Oniciais.

Sunday morning when Southern passenger
train No. IS ran into the Union passenger
station, blood was discovered on the pilot
of the engine, and upon more careful exam
ination parts of a human body were found
lodged up next the drawhead.
Just where this unsightiy relic came from,
or who it belonged to was something that
none of the curiosity seekers could tell. 1t
was certain, however, that 1T was once the
property of a human being, but how it came
there one knew.
The theory youched, however was that
this train, which makes a night run from
Greenville, had killed a person during the
night at some point between here and Co
lumbus without the knowledge of the
gineer.
AS yet there has been no report of any
accident made at the superintendenent's Of
flee, and the mystery is still unsolved.
VIII Run Tiirou. IN
Beginning today the Louisville and Nash
Vile railroad will run its Prattville branch
passenger train through to Montgomery in
order to accommodate the increased travel
on account of the street fair in the capital
city.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-24
FEDERAL COURT
Adjourned September Term Will Con.
vene November g. Other Departments

The adjourned September term of the
United States circuit and district courts of
the southern division of the Northern dis
trict of Alabama will convene in this city
on Monday, November g.
A docket of the law and equity cases has
been issued for the convenience of attor-
neys and litigants and can be obtained at
the office of the clerk of the court.
In the criminal court yesterday morning
the misdemeanor docket was again taken
up and the following cases tried:
Felix Cantelou, petit larceny; guilty.
Alex Randall, carrying concealed pistol;
twenty days.
Alex Houston. shooting across public
road; SO.
Bud Oliver, violating revenue law; $50.
Thomas Higginbottom, shooting across
public road: five days in Jail.
Isaac F. Moore VS.. Southern Railway COM
pany; on trial.
Perry Burns VS.. Kansas City, Memphis
and Birmingham railroad; mistrial.