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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31
Open Executive Sessions.
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Senator Sherman's remark that a GER
tain debate would be sure TO be well,
fully. and accurately reported. because II
took place in executive session, Is one OF
the old Jokes Of Congress that lives be-
cause IL has solid truth in il. We saw
IL last week i'm the report Of the discus
sion over the SampsOn-Schley case. Sena-
tor Berry made the matter the subject or
a lecture to the senators for permitting
the secrets" TO become public. He went
So far as TO declare that there must be
dishOnorable men i'm the Senate, or the
proceedings would never be permitted TO
reach the newspapers. II is the same Old
cry. Of course. illustrating the same old
point.
The truth Of the whole business is that
the secret sessions are mainly fraud.
Being wholly against the right policy OF
"a free government. and against the pub
lie interest. the senators themselves have
such little respect for them that the most
OF them DO not hesitate to give 10 the
press the facts Of what takes place be-
hind the closed doors. But 40 the same
time the senators are great sticNers for
precedent and II is this which keeps
them from agreeing 10 change the rule
which has prevailed for so many years.
Then. too. the more candid and progress
sive members have p kind of sacred re-
gard for the old men of The Senate, and
au the old fogies are against change.
The executive sessions VIII be opened
some day. but il may be several years
before the Senate can De induced 70 80
that far
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31
MIR. ROBERT II. BAKER DEAD.
A Gallant Soldier of the Confederhcy
Passed Away sunday Morning.

Robert II. Baker. son Of the late VIII
| liam A. and Sarah Llghtfoot Baker OF
Hanover county. died at the Retreat for
the Sick Sunday morning at $50 O'clock
in the 10Th year Of his age. The remains
were taken TO the residence OF his sister,
Mrs. Annie !. Whitlock. Sl6 north Twenty
fourth street.
He entered the Confederate army In
1851. as a member OF the Pamunkey Ar
tillery. Captain Elicit commanding. and
served through the war. He was wound
ed lust after the evacuation Of Richmond
and was captured. remaining prisoner
until the close Of hostilites The funeral
will take place from st. Johns Episcopal
church this morning at II o'clock.
DIR. L. Z. HUMESTON.
Dr. L. +. Humeston died at an early
hour Yesterday morning at his residence,
in Highland Springs He had been in
feeble health for several years, but grew
worse quite rapidly recently. DR.. Hume
ston was n years old. He was In the
Union army during the war and was sur
geon in the division hospital For the
past ten years he had not practiced his
profession by reason Of weak health. lie
was born I'm Massachusetts,. and came 10
Centralia Va. ten years ago with his
wife for their health. He had been living
at Highland Springs for two years His
wife died about two years ago. leaving
no children. He was a member Of the
PRESBYTERIAN church, and a man OF high
character.
The funeral will take place at noon to-
day II Centralia.
MISS FANNIE CARY POWERS.
Miss Fanny Cary Powers. daughter or
the late Rev. Pike Powers. u. D., died
Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.
Miss Powers had for some months been
suffering from nervous prostratlon. ana
was ordered by her physician 10 clifton
Springs in the hope that the bracing air
and skilled medical attention when she
would have there might result In COM
plete restoration to health. The strength
she sought, however she did not find, and
she passed away al the hour named. MISS
Powers was entirely devoted 10 good
work. and did much 10 make or ~. An
drew's parish the centre Of activity That
IL is She was especially interested In the
Young Ladies' Guild and the Summer
Rest. Her funeral will take place at J
O'clock this afternoon from -. Andrews
church.
died at his old homestead near Ashland
on Friday I'm his cd year. were brought
10 Richmond Sunday morning and In
tered In lakewood. The deceased leaves
his wife and one child. lie was an old
resident Of Henrico county, and lived for
some time I'm Richmond.
Mrs Sarah G. Ballaun died Sunday
morning at the residence Of her sister.
Mrs H. X. Breedon. No 40 west Grace
street The deceased was I'm the 66th year
Of her age. and was the widow OF Mr..
Frederick l.. Baulaun. The funeral will
take place from the residence al y O'Clock
to-day.
Mr.. William Robbins Faulkner. late. 81
Amelia county. and formerly Of Rago-
turn County Mayo. Ireland. died at his
home. I'm East Richmond. Sunday. He
was IS years Of age The funeral will
take place from the residence at o'clock
this afternoon
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31
waldrop. being for lot fronting q l 20, iee'

waldrop, being for lot fronting q LIZ iee'
on Eighth street, being house NO. o.i.
Application No. IB-Returned denh.
auent in the name OF Emma j. l.igh'ioo.
and Victory Queensbury, being assessor
on the last commissioners book AZ the
date OF filing OF the application IN the
name OF Thomas RI. McNamee, Deing ior
lot fronting 16 feet on y street, between
Thlrtieth and Thirty-hrst streets. oruer
OF publication 10 be made for delinquent
Application No. 152-Returned deiih,
quent in the name Of Isaac Bray anu
being assessed on the last commissioner
book I'm the name Of f. l.. Davidson' pc
ing for lot fronting % feet on the south
side OF Cedar street. between Seventeenth
and Buchanan streets
Application No. 175-Returned ueilh-
quent and assessed on the last coihiiiis,
sioner's books in the name or Nlchael
Brooks. being for lot fronting AZ feet Oh
st. Paul street. 81,
Application No. 1S2.-Returned DEM
quent and assessed on the last cominis-
sioner's book I'm the name OF frederlch
Stevens. being for lot fronting 30 rect OH
the east line OF Twenty-ninth street. De-
tween y and O streets
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31
DE JARNETTE Is THE MAN.
His Commission VIII Issue in the
Next Few Days.

Next Few Days.
The announcement made exclusively IN
the Dispatch last Sunday that Mr.. J. r.
c. De Jaruettc had been chosen Assistant
District Attorney for this judicial dis
trict, Will be confirmed very shortly by
the announcement of his appointment.
Officials in this city have been notified
that Mr.. De Jarnette is TO So ree9 Mr..
Rand. Wexford at once. and the commits
sion viii be issued without delay. 10 is
understood that the appointment Of De
Jarnette is not made Tor political rea-
sons. and is I'm 10 sense a move against
the Republican State organization, which
endorsed Mr. William NJ. Flanagan. IL
has been made from personal considera-
lions alone. and the present Attorney
General is merely fulfilling the pledges
of his predecessor. Justice Mckenna,
who has just been raised to the Supreme
Court bench, was formerly Attorney
General, and during his term of office
he promised Mr. DE Jarnctte that he
would appoint him Assistant District At
torney. Justice McKenna has been life
long friend Of the De Jarnette family,
and was very much attached 10 Mr.. De
Jamcttc's father, who died just before
Christmas.
This being the case, and I'm view Of the
pledge given. the strong representations
made by Distrct-AttOrney Allan and
other prominent Republicans in favor Of
Mr., Flanagan weighed not at all.
That the appointment is an unpopular
one cannot be denied and no efforts have
been made to conceal this fact from Mr..
De Janette himself. Mr.. Flanagan was
greatly surprised when he was shown
the announcement of the appointment i'm
Sundays Dispatch He had taken it for
granted, he said, that such a result was
not within the possibilities. especially
when Mr. De Jarnette had been fully no.
uGed that his appointment was exceed
ingly Objectionable 10 the District Attor-
ney. and when he Glanagam had what
was regarded as quite a universal en-
dOrsement
He added: "This IS certain. II my can
didacy were Objectionable 10 Mr.. Allan il
would end my career as a candidate. and
/ could not be induced 10 accept q posi-
ton under him. Ny relations with Mr.
Allan have always been Of the most in
innate nature, and he has an exalted
opinion Of my abilities much higher than
1 deserve. and ! supposed that these in
huences would undoubtedly control the
appointment as l think they should The
wrong upon me is comparatively slight.
Upon others, especially Mr.. Allan, it is
great"
Mr. NJ. A Coles. who was referred TO
I'm Sundays Dispatch as one Of the four
other candidates IN the field. IN stating
his position yesterday said that he was
originally slated and endorsed by the en-
tire state organization for the position.
but about July LIST last. when the proba-
bilities for change in the position APP
pcarel so remote, he accepted the offer
Of his present position as Deputy Mar
shall and that since that time had not
been candidate for the place. and with
drew his papers from the Department Of
Justice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31
SHOT FOUR TIMES.
rupEv LIGHTED CIGAR DOWN
HIS FRIENDS BACK.
The LATTER USED HIS PISTOL.
BerIsIey Idea Of n Practical Joke
Return of Negro Troops-PropOsed
smithGeId-Company Organized.

NORFOLK, VA, January 3O.-(Special)
Because he threw a lighted cigar down
the back Of his friend Lemuel Smithson'
in Berkeley last evening, William Nc
Guiey was shot five times by the object
Of his practical joke. -Four OF the shots
took effective in either hand. another
in the arm, and still another perforated
both cheeks, passing through the mouth
and nose. After the shooting Smithson
escaped, and while the constables were
looking for the victim Of his ready pistol
with a warrant charging the offence
smthson had committed, the real culprit
made good his flight. and has not yet
been apprehended
The two Norfolk companies which
formed part Of the mutinous Sixth Col
ored Volunteer Regiment have returned
home. The train bringing them was
greeted i'm the suburbs Of Portsmouth by
their enthusiastic friends. They were
without arms all government properly
having been returned by them upon be-
ing mustered out at Macon None or
their white officers returned with them,
the lieutenants being in command. The
men disclaim any connection with the
mutinOus conduct of the regiment be-
cause of the appointment of white Off
GERS.
The Portsmouth and Smithfeld Rail
way Company has been organized Its
object is the construction of a thirty
mile line Of railroad through the richest
trucking section Of Eastern Virginia, and
it will push the scheme through as rapid
ly as possible. Paid stock 10 the amount
of $4,000 was subscribed at the first meet
ing. Smthfeld. where the biggest peanut
factories in the world outside Of Norfolk
are located. now has only steamer con
nection with the outside world.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31
MIR. Walker 10 Take Charge To-Mor-

Mr. Francis r. Walker viii be here to-
morrow 10 take charge Of the office of the
Kanawha Dispatch in this city. The fol-
lowing circular has been issued from Gin
ciunati:
The following appointments and changes
will be made, effective February l. 1899:
Mr. Francis r. Walker. appointed gene
raj agent. with headquarters at Rich
Tond. Va. succeeding Mr.. Henry l.. Wat
kins. resigned TO take service with the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway.
Mr.. G. c. Divine. appointed agent at
Toledo o.. headquarters No. 800 Madison
street. succeeding Mr.. Joseph y. Odell. re-
signed 10 take service with the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railway.
THORNTON LEWIS. Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31
DELINQUENT PROPERTY IN PERL
Applications Filed by the Roanoke
Syndicate Mature shortly.

The following six applications will be
matured in q few days by orders Of pub
licaton II not redeemed. They are in
the name OF Joseph r Glenn:
Application, no. ios-Returned delin-
quent in the name of T.. Paulina Lyme
man and assessed on the last commits
sioner's book In the same name being for
lot fronting l6 l-2 feet on the east side OF
Eighteenth street, between Clay and Mar
shall streets
Application No. i30-Returned dolin-
Quent and assessed on the last commits
sioners book in the name of Ellen ID.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31
Death of n Minister.

BERRYVILLE, VA, January 30-(Spe-
cialD-The news Of the death Of Rev. \.
O. Armstrong which occurred at Rock
Vile. Md, Sunday morning. from heart
failure. was received here with profound
sorrow by every one. The deceased was
in his 18th year. and was pastor Of the
Methodist Episcopal church. South at
this place from 1893 10 1897. Mr.. Arm
strong was born I'm Highland county Va,
where his mother now resides.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31
Presbyterian Assembly To Meet

At the Presbyterian ministers meeting,
held IN the lecture-rocm Of the Second
church yesterday, a resolution was adopt
ed looking TO the appointment OF a gene
raj committee Of all the Presbyterian
pastors and elders to arrange for the
meeting Of the Presbyterian General AS
sembly. which Will convene ar DR.. Kerr's
church on the 18th Of May The commit
tee will begin active work in few days
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31
The Coming Odd-FeTow Celebration.

Last evening the District Deputy Of
Richmond, Mr.. ". A. Clark, Jr., visited
Richmond Lodge. and was enthusiastical-
ly received. He was commissioned to
visit the other lodges and convey the
Greetings Of the Anniversary Committee
The Grand Sire OF the world is expected
on the anniversary celebration. and he is
described as a most eloquent speaker.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31
BANK CASE AT AsHEvILLE.
Richmond Men VIII Figure as De-
PENDANTS and Witness

The Clerk Of the United states District
Court at Asheville. n. c.. has subpoenaed
Mr.. a. J. Wray. Of 32S south Cherry
street, this city, to appear in that court
on the 18th Of February as witness in
the case Of the United States against
Messrs William f. Breesee and W. III.
Penland. OF this CITY. The suit was insu-
tuted by the government bank examiner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31
The taller alton Sale ss3a
STILL CONT NUES 4 Il YSSts

S07 EAST BROAD STREET.
Your taste in high-grade goods can be
suited here In either staple or fancy goods
from my choice stock OF Millinery which
is being slaughtered at this sale. A large
stock Of Mourning Hats, Bonnets. and
Wells still left. 90 be sold regardless of
cost. Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats.
sailors, Walking Hats. Children's Hats.
Bridal, and Travelling Hats. ali go az
special bargains. Mrs. b. W. COSBY.
Ja -l-ZL VI east RrOal street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31
PAN PREsBYTERIAN COMMISSION.
This BODY Of Eminent Ministers VIII
Meet Here I'm AnrII.

The Pan Presbyterian Executive COM
mission will meet April 18th next at Or.
tee is composed of about fifty OF the most
influential and prominent Presbyterian
ministers Of the United States and Cam
ada. and will meet here for the first time
This body is charged with the business
Of the Pan American Congress during the
recess OF that body. and the meeting here
will be for the purpose Of arranging for
the triennial meeting Of the congress in
Washington next September. This con-
gress represents all the Presbyterian
churches I'm The world with a total popu-
latiOn of about S5.OCOO00
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31
Do You Want
q Piano?

OUR PRICES are extremely low. and
are based on cost Of production, not
fictitious reputation, which adds to the
cost but not to the merit of the in
strument.
OCR TERMS are cash. or easy month
~ payments to suit each customer.
WE TAKE IN EXCHANGE second
hand Square or Upright Pianos; also
Organs. allowing full value for them.
BARGAINS IN SLIGHTLY-USED
PIANOS always on hand; those taken
in exchange are put in perfect order and
sold at cost.
WE RENT PIANOS by the night, week,
month, or year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31

J. c. Parker. Of Franklin; George J. \.
Fox OF Newport News; John Clement. of
Danvile: W y Edmonds. O., y. Ed
monds. Of Warrenton, are at New Ford's
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31
THE VALENTINE MUSEUM

ELEVENTH AND CLAY STREETS.
open daily from 10 A. NJ. TO =. M.
Admission, % cents. Free on Saturdays.
de bly,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31
Citizens Relief Association.

At the regular meeting Of the Citizens
Relief Association. held yesterday after
noon at the Security Bank, the following
APPROXIMATIONS were made:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31
GRAND BALL,
IOyETTos BOSTON STARS,

Y. NJ Q. \ HAIL,
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY ?, 1889.
Violinist. Vocal Sol0ist, Reader, and sing
ing Humorist. Reserved Seats now on
sale. ia 18th Su, Tu&Th4t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31

INNuII5 UUW LOdW NoaOIINIIOU,
Richmond, Va, January IL, 1899.
THE NINTH ANNUAL MEETING OF
the stockholders of the OLD DOMINION
BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
will bee held In the hall of the Chamber
of Commerce, Richmond. Va. on TUES
DAY. January 81. 1880. at 10 o'clock A. NJ
ia 15-td T.. A BARBER Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31
Richmond. Va. January 10. 1893.

orders for printing sent % the Dis
patch Company Will be given prompt at
'entiOn, and the style Of work ana uricss
Will be sure to please you
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31
hEETIn Gs.

Richmond Va, January 81, 1859.
THE SIXTEENTH ANNUAL MEET
ing of the stockholders of the CAPITOL
BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
will be held at the Office OF the ass0cia-
ton. 1903 east Main street, TUESDAY,
February 18th, at 1880 T. NJ
JOHN b. WELSH,
ia 3l-Tu3t Secretary and Treasurer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31
COURT OHDEES s.

~
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
I'd day Of January, 1899, Mayer & Co.
hled their libel IN the District Court of
the United states for the East. District
OF Va. against the Floating ScOw. with
engines. etc. her boats, tackle apparel
ana furniture, in a cause OF contract,
civil and maritime. And whereas. by viz
tue OF process in due form of law, to me
directed. Teturnable on the 3lst day of
January, 1852 l have seized and taken
the said scOW, etc, and have her IN my
custody. Notice Is hereby given that a
District Court will be held in the United
States courtroom, in the city Of Rich
mond, Va, on the 10th day Of February,
1899, for the trial of said premises, and
the owner or owners, and all persons VINO
may have or claim any interest are
hereby cited TO be and appear at me
time and place aforesaid. 10 show cause,
II any they have, why final decree
''''"'u ''0' P''' a. MORGAN TREAT.
United States Marshal Eastern District
~ Virginia. Ja z2-dlEelOl-
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
UNITED STATES FOR THE EASTERN
DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA.
Buck. who sues &c.
Piedmont and Arlington Life-Insurance
Company ct ais.
1t being suggested 10 the court that
there Is a fund remaining under the con
troll Of the court ia this cause, which
ought to be finally disposed OF, Il Is there
fore ordered that THOMAS :. ATKINS.
who Is hereby appointed special com
missioner for the purpose. do inquire and
report TO the court the present status OF
said fund, the parties interested therein,
and what disposition ought 10 be made
thereof that he also inquire and report
whether there are any uncollected assets
Ia the cause, II so. what. ana what ought
10 be done in order 10 NAL decree IN
the cause.
The said special commissioner. before
proceeding TO execute this order shall
give four weeks notice by publication in
the daily Richmond Dispatch a news
paper published IN this city warning ali
persons inter rsted in the matter 10 ap-
pear before him al "a certain time and
place. 10 be specified In said notice, and
do what is necessary 20 protect their IN,
terests. EDMUND WADDIIL. Jr..
Judge.
Richmond. Va. January l6 1899.
In pursuance % the foregoing order all
persons interested in the matter are
hereby notified that al n o'clock A. NJ
on the 10Th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1889,
al my ONCE, No. 10. In the custom house.
IN the city OF Richmond Va. | will pro
coed 90 execute the said order
Given under my hand this 18th DAY OF
January. 1879. THOMAS S. ATKINS.
~ iHdfv Special Commissioner.
orders for printing sent 20 the Dis
.'atch Company will be given prompt at
'ention, and the style Of work and urieas
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ONCE OF the Metropolitan Bundn

and Loan Association,
Richmond. Va, January -. 1889
THE ANNUAL MEETING or STOCK
holders Of this association Will be held
az the Office OF the association. 30. Il0}
east Main street. on MONDAY, Febru-
airy 9, 1899 at o'clock =. NJ.
T. A. WELLER.
ia 22-tFe6 Secretary and Treasurer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31

DIR. Bulls Cough syrup saves many
doctors bills by curing Group promptly.
- cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31

The subcommittee Of the Committee
on Streets met yesterday afternoon TO
consider the claim Of the Grassett sisters
for damages caused to their property by
reason OF the recent overflow OF the
Fourtb-stroet sewer. The committee
heard evidence. and postponed a decision
until the property had been visited and
the damages assessed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31

VS..
Piedmont and Arlington Ilfe-lnsurance
Company CT ais.
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tVtt1I fssffff - - . - - vt
The recent severe weather caused much
suffering, which the association has help
ed to relieve.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
UNITED STATES FOR THE EASTERN
DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31
It. Johns Burying-Ground.

The Board of Aldermen will meet to-
night 20 consider the resolutions adopted
by the Common Council providing for
vaccination and the purchase
Of an emergency hospital.
The Committee on Police will meet at
II o'clock this morning.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1899-10-14
MIsRULE OF REPUBLICANS.
Public Money Wasted and Human
Lives Sacrificed to Greed
for Gold

With the advent of Mr.. Mckinley to
power the republican orgies began.
with the enactment of tariff framed
in the interest of the monopoIies and
trusts, designed for the payment OF
campaign debts and to lay the favored
Rections, classes and interests under
fresh obligations to the present ad-
ministration as the dispenser of wealth.
This was followed by the declaration
OF war against Spain, under the false
pretense of assisting the people OF
Cuba to achieve their independence,
without any ulterior thought of ter
ritorial greed or aggression on our own
part. When the enormous outflow of
patronage and fayoritism caused by
the Spanish war was checked by the
premature termination of hostilities
with Spain, Mr.. Mckinley paid $40, ,ooo,-
600 for the privilege of starting another
war in another quarter of the globe
against an unoffending people, whose
only crime was that they, too, like the
Cubans, desired to be free.
And the republican Saturanila goes
on. The public money continues to be
wasted like water and the blood of
Americans and FiGpinos is mingled in
one stream to be coined into dollars
by the favored few who have influence
or pull and can be expected to work
for Mr. McKinley's reelection.-Balti
more S1in