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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-08
ouAY,s BIG LEGAL FIGHT.
A Charge of Political Preju"'ce
Openly Made.

PHILADELPHIA. January L-Argu-
ment was heard in the State Supreme
Court to-day on the petition OF ohi'eo
States Senator Quay. Richard X. quay
and Former State Treasurer HAYWOOD on
the petition for a writ of certiorari 70
move TO the higher court. from the quar-
ter Sessions Court OF Philadelphia inc
case pending against them, charging eo"-
spiracy.
The defendants are charged with con-
sn,racv with John s. Hopkins. former
cashier of the defunct Peoples Bank
(now deceaseD, in the alleged misuse OF
state funds on deposit In that BANK. IN
the petition the defendants aver the pc
lief that they could not obtain fair ana
impartial trial in the Philadelphia county
Court. claiming that the dismissai Oh
their demurrers and other adverse decisf
ions I'm the preliminary proceedings hao
demonstrated that there was prejudice
against them on the part OF the trlai
Judge Finletter). They also charged an
other Judge of the county bench Gordom
with aiding in bringing the prosecution,
and that the latter was influenced Dy
political enmity. and was unduly hasten
ing the trial of the case. with the object
of poisoning the minds of members OF the
Legislature and thus defeating the re-
election OF United States Senator Quay.
ELOQUENT argument was made to-day IN
support of the petition by Attorneys
David T. Watson, of Pittsburg. and Rufus
f. Shapley. of Philadelphia, and in oppo-
sition to the motion by ex-Distrlct-Attor-
ney Graham.
over three hours were occupied In the
delivery of the argument of these three
eminent lawyeds, The Court then took
the matter under adyisement and ad-
iourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-08
SPONSOR FOR VIRGINIA.
Miss Nina Randolph Appointed; MISS
McGiU Maid OF Honor. a.

Miss Nina Randolph, of this city, VIII
be virginia's sponsor at the next Con-
federate reunion to be held at Charles
ton. s. c., in May.
Her maid of honor will be Miss Annie
Stewart McGfn. another charming Vir-
ginia girl.
These appointments have been made
bv General Thomas A. Brander' Com
mander OF the Virginia Division OF tAe
United Confederate Veterans. Both OF
ths young ladies have accepted ana VIII
ottend the Charleston reunion. at which
the state will only have two lady repre-
sentatives -,
Miss Randolph is the daughter OF Mt.
and Mrs Norman V Randolph or thls
citv. and Is an accomplished young lady:
Miss McGill is the attractive daughter OF
Captain James McGill, commander OF
lanes Brethed Camp. She is niece OF
the brave soldier whose name the camp
bears. and a grandniece of General J. r.
u Stuart.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-08
THE G. a o. FUEL COMPANY.
Mr.. T.. G. smith, Manager of the East-
ern Branch, Locates In Richmond.

The Chesapeake and Ohio Fuel Com
psny. representing the kanawha opera
tors. has established eastern headquar-
ters in this city. and Mr.. l.. G. Smith. who
has, been appointed manager OF the east
ern branch has taken charge Mr.. smith
Is an old staunton boy and has had wide
experience in the coal business. and he
comes 20 Richmond thoroughly equipped
for the duties deyolying on him In his new
office. He has established himself In
Rooms IS ard IS in the Chamber OF Com
merce building, and has lifted his quar-
ters up in elegant style.
AS manager OF the eastern branch hs
will have entire charge OF the vast busi-
ness OF his company in Virginia and the
carolinas. and will supply the trade In
these thseo States with coal direct from
the Kanawha mines. Probably no sphnt
or gas coal which is mined In this country
Is more widely used nor gives more gene
raj satisfaction, than that taken from the
Kanawha mines. and though the COM
many now Goes an extensive business In
this section. IL Is with a view 60 increasing
their trade hereabouts that they have es-
tablished their branch here. and Mr..
smith will make personal calls upon all
the dealers. lie expects 10 increase the
volume OF business in this territory TO
considerable extent. and VIII give the
Richmond public the very best coal that
|. can be procured for domestic, gas, ans
steam purposes AZ the lowest figure con-
slstent with tho excellence OF the mate
ria..
The Chesapeake and Ohio Fuel COM
papy has its headquarters In cincinnati.
and Nr. Donald Mcdonald. probably tho
best known coal man IN the Wes; and
Northwest. Is president. II controls the
output Of the celebrated Kanawha nines
in West Virginia. and Is known througs-
| out the length AID breadth Of the country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-08
FARMVILLE.
Death of Popular Young Mnn-A
Small Fire.

FARMvILLE. VA, January h-tSpe-
cial)-The numerous friends of Mr.. ]. l..
Hooper were shocked tonight by tho
receipt OF a telegram here from Wash
ingtop announcing his death. Although
II was known that Mr.. Hooper was quite
III from pneumonia, yet his death was
entirely unexpected. He was Farmyille
man and a son Of the late Major Henry
r. Hooper. He was about "a years OF
age. and a more popular young man never
lived For n number OF years ne
was an employee In the auditors once OF
the Norfolk and Western railroad az
Roanoke. At the time or MS death ne
was n valued clerk in the general oinces
of the Southern railway, al Nasnins-
ton. His mother was al MS peus'ue, nav
ing been called to Washington Only vi
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-08
TO BE MUSTERED OUT.
The Virginia and North Carolina
Negro neglments.

MACON, GA, January I-(Special)-
Orders were received at corps headquar-
ters yesterday afternoon ordering he i'm
mediate muster out Of the two negro regi-
ments here-the Sixth Virginia and tho
Third North Carolina.
1t has always been the case that even
where white regiments were mustered out
there was more or less hllarlty, which
often resulted in trouble, and the people or
Macon, as rule, are afraid 10 have
these darkies turned loose here at once.
The mustering-out officer who has been
detailed for the purpose OF mastering ths
negroes out is Captain Fredrick, OF the
Seventh Infantry Captain Fredrick was
the musterng-out officer for the First and
Second Georgia regiments. The work OF
preparing the papers for the mastering
out has been about finished, and as soon
as the paymaster gets around 10 these
regiments they will be handed their dis
charges and their pay. Each OF the MEM
bers OF these regiments will receive about
Sl0
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-08
MEET AT HOT SPRINGS.
The virginia State BAR Association
IN Gather There Next summer.

The Executive Committee Of the VIZ
einia State Bar Association held a meet
ing at the Westmoreland Club last nish'
n make arrangements for the next an
nual meeting.
r,ora we're present Mr.. Jackson Guy,
ot,trrnan. Captain John 4. Coke, secre-
tary. Hon. William p. McIlwaine. OF Pc
tersburg: Mr. Eppa Hunton, Jr., Of war
so,,,oa and Mr. James X. Cation, of Alex
andria. also. Mr. Eugene c. Massie the
secretorv and treasurer of the associa-
ion and Judge George l. Christian an
ex-member OF the committee.
inc an",is a. ~ a PROSPEROUS condition.
Action was taken for the selection OF an
annual orator. and for the members OF
the association TO read papers, and the
Virginia Hot Springs was chosen as the
place OF the meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-08

Yesterday. He was n nephew OF the late
ex-Congressman Benjamin s. Hooper. his
remains will be brought to Farmviiie for
interment =.
A fire broke out at little after noon ''n
the store OF j. +. Walton, and after
stubborn fight the flames were Drough.
under control. Owing to the ne2fness OF
the building to the Baptist chmch, con-
siderable excitement prevailed. Ihe loss
is not heavy. the principal damage ps'hs
The destruction OF quantity OF hay.
rho condition of Mr. ID. T. Elan. one
q, E.armville's most useful and prominent
cItizens. is reported tonight as nttie
Improved. He has been extremely Ill ior
several weeks. with complication Oh
diseases. and little hope has been enter
tanned for his recovery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-08
ALLEGED Train Robbers Arrested.

MANSFIELD, MO-, January, 7.1Deputy
Tinted States Marshal Joseph Hoffman
and four assistants to-day went to the
home of Lon. Nye. south OF Macomo' ana
arrested Nye and a son, Ben. Nye, with
William Jennings and Joe Shepperd, who
claim 10 be from Barton county. Later
the officers arrested oscar Nye. All the
prisoners are supposed TO be connected
tbe Kansas city. Fort Scott and Memphis
railroad at Macomb. Mo. on the night OF
January Sd. The alleged robbers were
brought TO Mansfield on special train.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-08
ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR HABANA'
1t VIII Acquire Street Railways In
the Cuban Capital.

TRENTON, n. j., January 7.-Articles
OF incorporation of the Habana Electric
Railway Company were filed with the
Secretary of State to-day. The company
is capitalized at 100000.
The corporators are w. p. s. Melvin,
East Orange, and G.. *. y. Wade ana
Herbert A. Howell. of New York. The
objects Of the company as set out IN the
articles are to manufacture, produce, and
sell electric gas and fuel; 10 operate rail-
ways, telephone lines, gas and electric
light plants, etc.
1t is understood that the company Is
formed for the specific purpose OF ac
ouiring the street railways OF the city ol
Habana.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-08
SENATOR MORRILL's SUCCESSOR.
Beujamin +. FiHeId, a Lawyer, APP
pointed by Governor Smith.

ST. ALBANS, VTS January 7-Gover-
nor Smith to-day appointed Benjamin f.
Fiaeld. of Montpelier, a successor TO the
senator, Justin Morrill,, Of this state. Mr'
Fifeld's position at the bar is leading
one. In 1888 he was elected president OF
the State Bar Association. His principal
work has been OH railroad and corporation
cases. and as counsel for the Central
Vermont railroad. Since 1865 he has been
engaged with distinction in some Of the
most important of the corporation htiga-
tion i'm New England.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-08
MRS. BOTKIN QUITE SICK.
She Was Too Ill Yesterday to Appear
for Sentence.

SAN FRANCISCO. January 7-Mrs'
CordeUa Botkin, convicted of the murder
Of Mrs. John Dunning, who was 10 nave
appeared for sentence to-day, did not DO
so. her attorneys giving as the reason
the sickness of their client. who they al
legged, had been i'll since the jury relurheu
their verdict. The attorneys asked for
two weeks 10 prepare batch of excep-
tions. but on the protest of the District
Attc-ney Judge Cook granted stay Of
proceedings for only one week
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-08
AIwnys I'm the Forefront.
lctanntnn SnectatorO

The Richmond Dispatch OF last Sunday
uas n great newspaper. II was made up
OF twenty pages. all OF which were fIled
with interesting reading matter and at
tract,ve advertisements Particularly In
teresting was this edition, as II was nlled
with facts concerning the progress OK
Richmond and vicinity, the State, ard the
cn,,ntrv The Dispatch has always been
tn the forefront OF the newspaper neld OF
,h. south. and II gives US pleasure to COM
mend II TO the Virginia public. 1t can al
ways be found with the people ana tne
great Democratic party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-08
War I'm the Congo Free state.

BRUSSELS. January 1-Ofhclal news
that a column OF 200 Of the State troops,
Commanded by Lieutenant stevens: was
defeated on November 18th by the insur,
gent tribe OF Batelas which captured
Kalambari on November l4th. TWO bh-
GERS one sergeant. and 300 native troops
were killed. one officer and TWO serseahlS
we're wounded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-08
Many Members Of The Legislature
on the Ground.
CANDIDATE SCOTT ARRIVES.
The Chances of Deadlock-Tns
Claims of the Democratic Mana
gers-Dark Horses Talked Of On
All Sides.
All Sides.

CHARLESTON, w. VA, January -
(Special.)-The arrival Of a large number
of the members of the West Virginia
Legislature, three days In advance OF the
convening OF that body, Is an indication
Of the unusual interest manifested In thia
session. The hotel lobbies and the State
House presented lively scene to-day, and
it is safe to predict that there will bs
more talk of politics here on Sunday than
about the sermons at the churches.
United States Commissioner Of Inter.
nal Revenue n. b. Scott left his office. in
Washington, in charge of a subordinate
and arrived to-day to press his claimf
for the United States senatorship Ht
has large suite of rooms at the Ruffner
Hotel. with well-groomed attendants in
charge. The Commissioners will probably
be away from his office long time. if
he remains in Charleston until he Is
elected United States Senator II bids
fair to be a long-drawn-out contest. and
there are strong indications that there
will be a deadlock.
Congressman c. Z. Dorr. Republican
congressman from this Third) district, Is
a new factor in the fight. He Is on the
ground, and announced. with positive as.
surance, that he has votes enough in his
control to hold the joint assembly In the
tightest kind Of deadlock. IL this be true,
Senator Elkins's favorite candidate. Conn
missioner Scott, will not be the one TO
climb Capitol Hin from West Virginia.
The chances OF the Republicans TO elect
a senator are not stronger than they were
a mouth ago.
The Democratic managers stlll claim the
majority on joint ballot, and VIII contend
for their rights in the seating of certain
members, whom the Republicans declare
shall not enter the legislative halls. Hon.
John T. McGraw has little, If any. opposi-
tion. as the candidate Of the Democrats.
Senator Faulkner and his friends are said
to oppose Mr.. McGraw's candidacy.
The contest between the Republican
| candidates is exciting d great deal of in
| terest because of the bitterness that II
/ develops and the prominence OF ths
parties. Governor Atkinson is holding on
tenaciously. although Senator Elkins and
the other party leaders have tried to
shake him off. Dark horses are talked
of on all sides, and it is said by knowing
ones that no Republican candidate SO
far mentioned will win the support Of all
of his party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-08

WASHINGTON, ID. c., January l.
The Post-Office Department has issued
an order providing for the carrying OK
the United States mails on the steamers
of the Florida East Coast Line from
Miami. Fla. TO Habana, Cuba, beginning
to-morrOw. with two round trips week.
This. with service already in operation
on the plant Line from Port Tampa, VIII
make at least five trips a week to Ha-
hama
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-08
They Commended Mckinley.

WASHINGTON, January I-Captain
ranes Graybill. q member of the Confede-
rate Veteran Camp Of New York city, ac-
companied by General Joe Wheeler, an
honorary member of the camp, called NJ
The White House to-day and presented 10
tbe president an address highly COM
mending the sentiments expressed by him
~ his recent Atlanta speech, fay0ring gov
eminent care OF the national Confederate
cemeteries.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-08

fessional beggary, the guards patrollnS
the streets are to take notice OF caaeS
of illness and destitution, with the iocah ,
ty of the street and the NUMBER, anu
emergency rations will be issued III
cases of illness. special food will be sup
piled by the doctors
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-08
mr.. wise Has IA Poor Chance.

"r do not think there is the least iikeli-
hood Of DIR. Wise being successful IN MS
contest for the seat in Congress TO WhiciS
Mr. Young was elected by the people OF
the Second District" said DR. ,Ss =. r; Ias ast
nni,i NH, % ..2gv~robody expected him TO con,
st' test IL is a tact that Mr. Young lacked ,.eies
only about 800 votes Of getting as ,,hii n,ahy
as Wise and Holland. the. two fepupii-
can candidates. combined"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-08
. c.u,t Commits Suicide.

LONDON. January 1.-THE Globe this
evening announces that Count franzs
Carrolyn, the attache OF tne Ausstian, ,,,.aS
ii,tciGa hv shooting himself. Beside the
Sodv was n lady's portrait. The deceased
was "a years OF age.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-08
UNION GENERALS HONORED.
Several Transports 10 he Named
After Them.

after Ihems
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. January THE
War Department issued an order to-day
that three transports now being prepared
for the Philippines shall be named as fol-
lows: The Mohawk shall be known as
Grant, in honor of the late General U. s.
Grant: the Mobile to be known as the
Sherman, in honor Of the late General
William T. Sherman, and the Massachu-
setts as Sheridan. in honor of the late
General F. II. Sheridan.
In addition, it has been directed to
name two other transports yet TO be Sc
lected the Thomas and the Logan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-08
cnuts.n Mccabe's Injuries.

captaIn w. Gordon McCabe. who was
nftired by q fall in New York. Is reported
as being sufficiently recovered to return
home. Captain Mccabe's Injuries are.
however. quite serious. lie was walking
on the street when he slipped on tne
ice and fell. and both ankles we're trac-
tured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-08

WASHINGTON. d. c., January, u
Tho Secretary OF War to-day ordered
,hs mnster out of the First West Viz
cir,a Secord Ohio. and First Territorial
reglments-all volunteers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-08

Democratic party will not return TO the
DAYS OF uncertainty and evasion. When
tne opponents OF 16 TO 1 agree upon am
other ratio II will be time enough 10 COM
merits OF the old ratio. But they will not
oe permitted TO suspend the party In mid
ar, out OF the reach of l6 TO and out OF
sight OF anything else. To surrender the
final.
THE Chicago platform was good when
II was adopted: II grows better with age.
1t was strong In 1885, 1t is stronger now.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-08
SPINNERS' PRICE LIST.
Schedule Issued by Secretary Hiss
of the Association.

Charlotte. N c., Oct 7.-Mr. George
p. Hiss, secretary of the Southern Spin
ners' Association, has issued the follow
ing:
AT meeting composed OF a large num-
Der of the members of the Southern Asso-
citation, held in this city to-day, the fol-
lowing advanced schedule of prices was
unanimously adopted after thoroughly
considering the present situation and con-
sulting with members Of Philadelphia and
New York yarn commission houses: Forty,
2-warps, % to "a; SO, 2-warps, % to 22la
80, 2-warps, 1919; 26, 2-skein II to 171a; "A,
2-warps. II to 17l9; a. 2-skein, 1872; 90 2
warps, 1612; 16, 2-warps, Is; 16 2-skein
(hard), 14la; IA, 2-skein IA TO 14l2; u, 2-skein
il; TO- 2-skein, 1872 s, 2 and s. 3-skeln, 1919
20 1924; s. . and 8, Swaps, 10.
Single warps, one cent less than two
ply warps. Single skein. lac less than
two-ply warps. Tubes and cones, one cent
above two-ply warps.
The foregoing formation and sched-
ule of prices is sent in order that you may
be in close touch with the condition of
the yarn markets. Orders for yarns are
being placed at prices named herein"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-08
CONVICTED IN CHARLESTON.
blackwell Was Sent 10 PenitentiHry
hv judge BrayleY.


Charleston. S. c., Oct. 7.-Investgation
here develops the fact that f. A. Black
well or Blackwood, now under arrest in
Augusta for forgery and attempted swind-
ling. was tried here before Judge Brawley
in the United States Court about three
years ago, and convicted of using the mails
40 defraud. Blackwell was sentenced TO
serve one year and one month in the peni-
tertiary at Columbus. o., and to pay a
fine of $500.
Blackwelrs scheme at that time was
against the Southern Express Company.
He wrote 10 the American Bank Note
Company and endeavored by subterfuge
10 secure supply of blank Southern tx
press money orders He also attempted to
secure Southern Express letter heads with
the name of General Auditor c. l.. Hoop
upon them His efforts in this direction nat
uraTly led to suspicion, and the investiga-
ton which followed resulted in his arrest
and conviction upon the charge of using
the mails to defraud.
Blackwell is now charged with attempt
ing to cash forged drafts, one of which was
upon John Flannery & Co., of Savannah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-08
THE DISPENSARY SCANDALS.
BOARD OF CONTROL ACTED on SEW
ERAL MATTERS.

Chief BOOkkeeper Outsee's suspen-
sion Made Permanent-Board Re
fused to Rescfnd the order Closing
Tn the Beer Privilege Houses.
DOuthit Remains in ONCE. Hut His
salary Ceases-Latimer Pays Up.
AtIantaians in Columbia.
Columbia, 5. G., oct THE Board of
Control met to-day, having done no bust
ness since Thursday on account of the
illness Of one of the members, Mr.. VIII
Tams.
il was decided to take action on pending
matters. Williams voting by proxy.
The FIRST important stop was 20 make
permanent the suspension Of Chief Book
keeper \. @. Outsee who was mixed up
in selling contraband liquor from the dis
pcnsary
The question as to continuing the sell
ing of beer privileges was taken up by
the chairman While Il is believed several
members, probably a majority favored
resembling the order for these establish
ments TO close, when the question was
nut no one would take the responsibility
OF asking "A reconsideration, so the old
order to close the beer privilege houses
stands.
Commissioner Douthit remains in his
office. but the board published an order
that an business be done through clerk
IN the dispensry. Douthits salary ceases
lie will hold on til removed by legal
process. His successor was not chosen,
as the man 10 whom the place had been
offered had not signihed his acceptance
Congressman 4. G. Iatimer who received
a rocking chair from Col. Neal. when the
latter was superintendent Of the penteu-
tiarv to-day sent his check in an official
business" free envelope to the Attorney
General for $l2. The chair had already
been paid for by Meals boudsmen.
Mai s. w Wilkes and Assistan Adju-
tsut Byrd of Georgia spent the day In Co
hmbia They came to extend an invita-
ton TO Gov. insolvency and staff to at
tend the Georgia State Fair. The Gov
crnor is absent from Columbia and his re-
ply could not be obtained but he will
probably accept.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-08
THE FIRST VENIsoN.

l viii have on exhibition. if weather
permits. tomorrow two bucks weighing
$50 pounds. Teal ducks, rice birds doves
and all kinds of game. l can fill any or
der. large or small at any hour of the
day during the week.
Phone 107. JAS. j. JOYCE
p San extraordinary lot of Kalama-
zoo Celery just received.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-08
NINE. DEsBOUILLONs

will have Tuesday, Oct. 10, her usual Fall
and Winter Opening of Fine and Exclusive
Styles in Pattern Hats and Bonnets, and
the latest additions In French Millinery.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-08
JACKSON DID THE WATCHING.
Negro Who Was Implicated in IA
Robbery Arrested.

Lyons, Ga, Oct. Edible Jackson was
arrested here last night and was released
this morning on the ground that there was
no warrant for him, but a warrant was
sworn out by Newton & Co., and he was
rearrested and carried to Reidsville.
The charge against him is that while two
negroes were rObbing the commissary he
was on guard on the outside and shot
Turner, who had discovered them and
was on his way in there.
jackson, who was working at Lang
MIL left the next week. One of the ne
eroes was arrested on suspicion, and con-
fessed his part, and implicated Jackson
and the other negro.