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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
PRESIDENTS TREATY MESSAGE.
IL Is without n Word of Recommen-
dalton or Suggestion.

WASHINGTON, D. c., January A.
When the Senate went into executive ses-
sion to-day the peace treaty, which had
just been received from the President,
was laid before the Senate by Senator
Frye. who occupied the chair in the
absence Of the Vice-President. The
treaty was not read, but the Presidents
message accompanying It was. This was
a simple letter of transmttal, without
any word Of recommendation or sug-
gcstion and was only a few lines in
length. On motion Of Senator Davis, the
treaty was referred TO the Committee on
Foreign Relations. and ordered printed
for the use Of the Senate.
Senator Davis entered motion to-day
TO make the treaty and the proceedings
of the commission public, but upon the
suggestion of Senator Allison tie with
drew that motion for the purpose OF al
lowing the committee to act upon il. \
meeting OF the Committee on Foreign
Relations has been called for Friday,
and il is probable that the committee Will
then bring in a resolution for the pub
lication of both the treaty and the pro-
ceediugg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
DEFENCE OF THE CANNED MEA1
Also Of the Refrigerated Becf-Fresh
Meat Caused sickness.

WASHINGTON, January t-Major Hop
kins. military aide to the Secretary of
War. testified before the War Investigat-
ing Commission to-day regarding sanitary
conditions at the camps at Tampa, Camp
Thomas. and Camp Alger. IL was the
old question Of sinks, drainage, and camp
police, and the testimony Of the witness
was little different from that of preceding
witnesses.
Major Harrison. Ninth Volunteer In
fantry. whose regiment was raised near
New orleans and Is now In service at
Santiago, was next called.
Concerning commissary stores, he said
those in the United states were the best
that could be bought in the open market.
The refrigerator beef sent from this coun-
try, he said. was excellent. He had had
much experience with refrigerated meat,
and he said that while there was some
disposition on the part Of the regiment
cooks to cavil at the appearance Of the
meat IL was In reality quite good. He
explained that the sudden change of tenn
perature on removing the meat from the
refrigerator ships produced what is known
as a beard" a greenish growth that had
to be scraped off. When this was re-
moved the meat was perfectly good. II
was served to the men with excellent re-
suits, and benefited the sick materially
WHERE TROUBLE CAME IN.
The chief trouble came when the change
was made to hOof cattle, sent from Porto
Rico. This beef Major Harrison killed
himself, and he personally superintendent
its dressing and cooling. But 1t would
not cool I'm that climate" he said. very
emphatically. THE meat never lost its
animal heat, and with its use our sickness
increased 10 per cent. In q country where
in the case OF the dead modification sets
in I'm six hours. you will easily understand
that meat killed and exposed to atmos-
pherc changes, with the coagulated blood
and the attacks of flies. will spoil much
sooner. Our board OF survey had no work
20 do except condemnlng and burying this
locally-killed beef"
Of the canned meat Major Harrison
spoke with equal emphasis saying that
it was fully as good as the refrigerated
beef. was well received by the men, and
none Of 1t had TO be condemned.
Witness said he was thoroughly familiar
with the processes of ~afrigeratlng and
butchering meat, and was willing 10 state
positively that there were no chemicals
used in any Of the American beef that
passed under his observation. He regarded
II as highly improbable that anything OF
the sort had been attempted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
ORDERED TO THE PHILIPPINES.
Captain shnnlSs VIII Sail from New
York January 18th.

Captain David shanks received orders
from the War Department yesterday "a
leave New York January 18th TO Join his
regiment at Manila. He will 20 by way
OF the Suez canal.
Captain Shanks IS attached to the Eff
teenth Infantry. He was Tor nearly foui
years commandant at the Virginia Poly
technic Institute. at Blacksburg. but was
ordered here last spring TO muster in the
Virginia troops. He was made a major
in the Second Regiment by Governor
Tyler, but was kept here SO busily en-.
gagged I'm mastering in the negro troop,
and transacting other duties that he wat
not with his command during It's term OF
service. When the Second and Third regi.
ments were brought here for muster out
he was detailed as quartermaster for
them. and has just completed the dis
charge of his duties in that capacity.
Mrs Shanks and her two little children
will reside az her parents home. IN Sa-
lem. Captain Shanks does not expect to
return home for several years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
D.NNILLE DOTS.
An OIeomnrgarinc Cnse-Charged
With Robbery.

DANVILLE. VA. January 4.--(Special)
The Maryland Creamery Company, in
Danville has been reported to the
United States Treasury Department,
charged with a violation Of the regula-
tions for the sale of oleomargarins. \
number Of boxes labelled oleomargarine,
and bearing the name Of a Chicago firm,
were seized by the revenue officials to-
day. The Maryland Creamery Company
has been in operation here since last
summer, and It's sales have been very
large. Retail dealers. I'm whose hands the
oleomargarine was found. profess igno-
rance Of the nature Of the article when
it was bought
A man giving his name as James Ball.
and claiming Richmond as his home. was
arrested here yesterday. and to-day was
taken to High Point y. c., to stand
trial on the charge Of entering dentists
Office Sunday night and stealing $50
worth Of dentist supplies and instru-
ments. Ball was formerly i'm the employ
Of the dentist who was robbed lie is
about 81 years of age
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
STANTON.
Personal Mcntion-The Reservoir
Empty-Entertainm

STAUNTON. VA. January 4.-(Special0
Nr. Robert ~ Blackford and his bride
mee Mccoy have returned from their
wedding journey to Washington aud
IVnchburg.
The Rev. Robert c. Jett, rector Of
Emanuel Episcopal church. continues
quite sick with grip. lie is attended by
a trained nurse.
Mr.. Thomas w. Atkinson and Miss +. /.
Atkinson left last night to visit friends
in Kentucky. Miss Atkinson will spend
a month in Louisville as the guest Of
Colonel and Mrs. John d. Young.
Misses Eliza Braxton and Mary z.
Miller went 10 Richmond to-day. They
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
l.. Valentine.
Messrs. John r. Hartman and i. Mes
sersmith have purchased Mr.. Thomas
Burkes livery-horses, harness, and We
hicles at $3.50 cash-and viii continue
the business. consolidating it with Mes
sersmith's livery.
The city ordinance was amended last
night so as to prohibit the sale of liquors
before A. NJ. on Mondays. Heretofore,
il was contended that sales could be made
when Monday began
owing TO leakage in the pipes. the city
reservoir is empty. and the city is supplied
directly from the pump-house.
Mr. A. w. Burke coal inspector at
Quinnlmont W. Va, is i'm town, at the
home of his father, eN-Postmaster VII
liam A. Burke
These cadets. Of the Virginia Polytech-
mic Institute. left this morning TO resume
their work after'the holidays: Licuten-
ants George W. Hutchinson and William
+. Bell. Sergeant Waddel, and w. a.
Montgomery, Frank r. Webb Waddell
Kinney. J.. Bayless, and J. \. Tanner
Mr.. Lucius G. Smith has been made
eastern agent of the Chesapeake and Ohio
coal distributing department. and left for
Richmond yesterday, where he Will have
his offices.
At her home, on south Church street,
Yesterday afternoon, Miss Maude Kinney
entertained the Tuesday Whist Club Miss
Eunice Niche. Of Charlottesville, took
the prize. There were present Miss Annie
Child. Miss Anne Cochran, Miss Annabel
Undertake. Miss Matte b. Wayt. Miss
Rebecca Young, Miss Florence Elder Miss
Kate Eichelberger Miss Eva Tyree, Miss
Charlotte Ransom. Miss Carrie CrOwle,
Miss Margaret Mccoy, Miss Matte Chris
tian. Miss Daisy YarbrOugh Of Richmond,
Miss Rosa Johnston Tucker of Lexington,
and Mrs. Carter BraXton, Mrs. McHenry
Holiday, Mrs. William StaTke Burke. and
Mrs. X. Kennon Clack, of Baltimore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
HEARD A CONTEMPT CASE.
ConstitutionnIity of New LAW
Argued I'm supreme Court.

The Supreme Court Of Appeals convened
yesterday, with all five judges on the
bench.
The case Of Carte VS. Commonwealth.
from Lynchburg, was argued by Hon.
+. w. Saunders, of Franklin, for the
plaintiff in error, and by Attorney-Gene-
raj Montague for the Commonwealth.
Mr.. Saunders will make a brief argu-
ment this morning after which the case
will probably be submitted, though Mr..
Montague may reply.
This case involves the constitutionality
Of the law passed by the last Legisla-
ture. which provides that certain offences
committed out Of the presence Of the
court, and alleged TO be in contempt OF
court, may be tried by jury.
Several months ago a man named Car
ter. a foreman OF a factory at Black
stone, dsregarded a summons to appear
at the trial OF a suit he had pending in
tho Lynchburg Circuit Court. Circuit
Judge Whittle issued a rule against Car
ter requiring him to show cause why
he should not be fined for contempt. Car
ter's counsel demanded a jury trial
under the act passed by the last General
Assembly, but Judge Whittle refused to
grant it. He held that the act was I'M,
CONSTITUTIONAL in that II abridged the
power Of the Court to punish contempt.
Carter's counsel had the case brought
up TO the Supreme Court on a writ OF
error.
Hon. T. w Saunders, Of Franklin. who
introduced the bill in the House of Dele
gates, was employed as Carriers counsel.
The argument yesterday was very able
on both sides, and received the very
earnest attention OF the court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
CON GRESS AGAIN.
HOUSE CONSIDERS BILL TO PUNISH
CRIME IN ALASKA.
The PEACE TREATY PRESENTED.
sennte Promptly Refers IL to the
Committee on Foreign Relations
Adjournment In Respect to Memory
of Mr. Morrill,.
of Mr.. Morrill,.

WASHINGTON, January 4-The House
spent to-day considering the bill TO de-
fine and punish crimes in Alaska, and
provide a code OF criminal procedure
for the Territory. The bill was prepared
by the commission appointed TO codlty
the laws OF the United States, and Is, a
voluminous measure of 232 pages. sixty
seven pages were completed to-day, ana
the bill was made a continuing order until
disposed of. not, however, to interfere
with appropriation bills or other special
orders The only section of the bill which
promises to cause a contest is that pro-
vding for the sale Of liquor in Alaska.
Upon this question considerable difference
Of opinion developed. The House ad-
journed out of respect TO the memory Of
the late Senator Morrill,.
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
The first session Of the Senate after
the holiday recess occupied only fourteen
minutes. although In that brief time two
open sessions and an executive session
were held
Before the presiding officers gayel fell
on to-day's session, the senatorial mem
bers OF the Peace Commission appeared
on the floor and were given hearty
greeting by their colleagues.
In the absence of the Vice-Presdent,
MIR. Frye, of Maine, the president pro
TEN. called the Senate TO order. The chap
lain. I'm his invocation, made a touching
referen to the death Of Senator Nor
rill
Scarcely had the Clerk begun to read
-, III
Davis moved that the further reading be
dispensed with. The motion prevailed.
Mr.. Frye who was in the chair, imme-
diately recognized Major Pruden, assistant
secretary to the President. who presented
a message from the President Of the
United States. The message contained
the treaty of Paris.
DEATH OF MR.. MORRILL,.
on motion Of Mr. Davis, the Senate
went into executive session In order that
the treaty might be sent TO the Committee
on Foreign Relations. In a few minutes
the Senate reconvened in open session,
and Mr.. Allison announced the death of
Senator Morrill,. In the course Of his
brief remarks Mr.. Allison said that Mr..
Morrill, had come 10 the Senate at the
opening of the session I'm December, and
had taken part in the proceedings until
the day Of the holiday recess. Although
he was enfeebled IN body, Mr.. Allison
said, his brain was active and his mental
vision undimmed. The fact that his ac-
tivity was undiminished led his colleagues
to believe that he was 10 remain with
them yet a long time, but an inscrutable
Providence ordained otherwise, and he
was called away suddenly. Mr.. Allison
alluded briefly to the funeral arrange
tod out ND
then presented the usual resolution eX
pressive OF the sorrow OF the Senate. The
resolution was adopted. Then Mr.. ALI
son presented another resolution, provd
ing as a further mark Of respect that the
Senate adjourn. This. too, was adopted,
and the Senate at 1915 adjourned until to-
morrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
Action of school Board-Acquitted-
Won "a Prize.

CHARL VA January
4-(Special)-Th January meeting OF the
School Board was held last evening at
Midway. The following trustees were
present: J. 3. Wood, G. G Maphis, Il. W.
Leterman, J. f. Harlan, II. NJ Gleason,
Walter Dinwiddie, and John 5. Patton.
Routine business was transacted, after
which Mr. c. ID. Fishburne was chosen
as chairman TO succeed the late Mr.. Kauf-
man. and Mr.. Gleason was reelected as
vice-chairman. Miss Hattie Wlngneld,
daughter Of Mr.. Alonzo Wingheld, was
elected a teacher 10 fill the vacancy oc-
casioned by the resignation of Miss f1tz-
hugh. Miss Wingfield has been teaching
Miss Fitzhugh's classes for about two
months very acceptably. The board VIII
meet the teachers for conference ana
mutual understanding tomorrow eve
ming at Midway. III.
Prank Hargrove (colored), charged with
,nurderously assaulting young farmer
named Vanosdoll some time ago. was
tried before jury I'm the County Court
mis- morning, and was acquitted
MIR. Charles G.. Maphis, OF this city, has
hren awarded q prize by the American
Druegist for an essay In competition for
The semi-monthly prizes on a practical
subiect relating 10 the drug business. This
IS his second success.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05

has been in her family for several gene
ratiOns. Mrs Powers leaves several chill
dren and a number Of grandchildren.
The Executive Committee OF the East
ern State Hospital Board has been notified
TO meet at the institution on Wednesday
next. the 18th. At this meeting the time
will be fixed for the regular quarterly
meeting Of the full board. when sue
cessor to the late Or. James ID. Moncure
will be elected. There are now about ten
applicants for the position. DR. John w.
Nash. first assistant, has charge OF the
institution until a Superintendent Is
elected.
COmmonwealth's- Attorney J. f. Hub
bard. Of York. was here to-day TO Join a
large party OF fox hunters, who went out
in York They have 100 dogs on the hunt.
Many Of the dogs were brought from
James City and Smithheld.
Miss Jeanne Mercer left this evening for
Richmond, where she will remain until
spring.
Mrs william c. Mayo, after a visit to
her daughter, Mrs. DR.. Oppenheimer in
Richmond, returned home last evening
A colored child on "Skipwith's,' the
farm OF Squire Henry y. Armi tead, was
so badly burned yesterday evenils by fall
ing In the fire that it'died this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
CRUSHED MEATH 4 CAR.
Death the Result Of His Own Care
IgssnPss.

FARMVILLE. VA, January 4.-(Spe-
cial)-Albert Coles. one of the Oldest and
best known colored men in Farmville,
was run over this afternoon by a Nor
folk and Western freight train and in
stantly killed. There were only two eye
witnesses 70 the tragedy, and from their
testimony before the Coroner il appears
that it was through the careless act OF
Albert himself. in attempting TO crawl
beneath a car. that he met his death.
1t seems that he was on his way home
with bundle of hay in his arms, and
wearing a long heavy oyercOat The
freight train was standing IN his way.
and instead OF waiting for IL TO move OFF
he started across the track beneath one
of the cars. He had nearly reached the
opposite side Of the track, when the train
gave jerk and started off. one Of the
wheels caught his trailing oyercoat and
held him fast until IL passed over his
body HIS NE was instantly crushed out.
After hearing all the testimony in the
case the CorOner's jury rendered n YER
dict generating the attaches Of the
Norfolk and Western railway employed
on the train from all blame. None of the
train men knew anything Of the unfortu-
nate occurrence until told about il by
those who had witnessed il. The remains
were turned over TO the relatives Of the
deceased.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
DEATHS.

BOLTON.-Dled January 3, 1899. at his
residence. on north Seventh street. after
a long and painful illness, JOHN Boil
TON.
He leaves five sisters and two brothers
TO mourn their loss.
Funeral took place Wednesday, the ith
instant, at 3 =. NJ. Interment at Shockoe-.
Hill.
Martinsyille. Va, papers please copy.
HARRELSON.-DIed, January 4th, at
1850 p. NJ, at the residence OF her
parents, lll3 east Clay street, MARY
ELIZABETH, daughter OF T. A. and
Alice J.. HARRISON; aged 3 years.
Funeral notice later.
JOHNSON Died. at 1 o'clock a. NJ
January 3, 1899. ABRAHAM JOHNSON
Funeral will take place from Leigh
Street Methodist Episcopal church (col-
oreD THIS Thursday AFTERNOON at
2 o'clock.
MEYER.-Died, at his residence. 1913
west Leigh street, January 3, 1893, at $40
Z. M, Mr.. GEORGE MEYER, in the 7ith
year OF his age.
Peaceful lay him down 20 rest,
Spread the turf kindly over hts breast;
Sweet Is the slumber beneath the sod.
While his soul Is resting with God.
Peacefully sleep, beloved father.
Rest from thy toil-thy labor Is done;
Sleep til the trumpet from the opening
skies
Bids thee from dust to glory arise.
Funeral viii take place from the Ger
man Lutheran church THURSDAY AZ
TERNOON, January 9Th, at o'clock.
Friends and acquaintances are respect-
fully invited 20 attend.
WRIGHT.-Died, January 4, 1899, az toe
residence Of A. c. Logon, li02 IL Beverly
street, HENRY 4. WRIGHT; aged IL
years.
at rest"
Funeral from Laurel-Street Methodist
Episcopal church THURSDAY. January
9Th. at F. NJ. Friends and relatives Ie-
uuested TO attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
CADETS ESCAPADE.
WILL THE FIRST CLASS BE REIN
STATEDf
PARENTS BEGIN TO ARRIVE
The Board of Visitors Called to
Meet on the 18th of THIS Month
Lexington Opinion As To the Al
fair.

LEXINGTON, VA. January 4-(Spe-
cial) 1.-The situation In regard to the first
class, which was dismissed from the Viz
ginia Military Institute yesterday, re-
mains the same, so far as the Authorities
are concerned. Parents are beginning to
arrive on the scene, but nothing Will be
done until the special meeting Of the
Board Of Visitors, who have been called
TO assemble at the institute on January
18th. Then the dismissed cadets VIII in
all probability apply for reinstatement
Several of the dismissed cadets left to-
dav for their homes. and will there await
tbe decision OF the Bo0rd Of Visitors. 1t
is notable that those from a great as
lance were the ones TO leave. The hrst
class now consists OF one cadet, FIRST
Captain G. A. Derbyshire. who is from
Richmond. Military duties, which were
performed by the frst-class officers, who
had charge Of the various companies
now. devolve on the second-class officers,
who are known as non-commissioned Of
hcers. Speculation Is rife as TO whethei
the expelled cadets will be reinstated 10y
the BOdIu OF NiS'lOIS' WI ~ -
is regarded by some as grave breach
Of discipline, especially after the boys
had been warned TO desist by means or
a suecial order published before the corps.
Others regard the whole affair as an over
flow Of eXuberance on the part or the
bows and a good joke on the officers VINO
were not able 10 stop the performance
after it was started, for the trap-door
leading to the top of the cadet barracks
had been fastened so that the professors
could not reach the offenders. one cadet
said that this was done because an OH
Ger had said that be would nip in the
bud any attempt within three minutes
after IL started.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05

terfeld. who has been visiting the Misses
Walker, on Thirteenth street. has return
ed TO her home.
Miss Sadie Lanicr and Miss Florence
Harvell, OF Petersburg, are visiting
friends and relatives I'm Manchester and
Richmond.
Mr.. Burnley Anderson mail clerk on tina
Atlantc-Coast Line. Is confined 10 his
room, at his residence, No. 1919 Twelfth
street. with the grip.
Mayor Maurice and family have return
ed to the city from buckingham county,
where they spent the Christmas, very
enjoyably," his Honor says.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
GRAND ARMY OFFICERS INSTALLED
Richmond branches Of the OrGani-
yotion Hold ImpOrtant Meetings.


The newly-elected officers OF PHI Kear-
rv Post. Grand Army Of the Republic,
r11ar Allan Camp. Sons OF Veterans, and
us Women's Relief Corps, were duly in
stalled yesterday.
OBJ. installation OF the officers Of the
Relief Corps took place at 4 o'clock i'm
,ha afternoon Contrary 20 the usual GUS
um there was no campfire at the install
lton n the officers Of the post and camp,
which occurred at night.
Captain b. c. Cook installed the oih-
c.rs No the post as follows: Commander
John O. Fowler; Senior Vice-Command-
.- n a. Cook: Junior Nice-COmmander
D. ID smith; chaplain, Natley Morgan;
QHrtemaster. John b. Newell; officer
t he Day. w. j.. Eldridge; Adjutant,
p s. Morton; Surgeon. Lewis G. Drew;
Officer NJ the Guard, G. l.. Mitchell;
D.ll George W. Glenn.
Nr John B. Newell installed the Off
..r ~ Che Sons of Veterans. as follows:
Captain Paul T. Newell; First Leute-
rH- William Mitchell; Second Leute-
i''' Charles j. Gregory; First Sergeant.
" D. Yardlcy; COlOr-Sergeant,
'ar.,s j. Newell; Quartermaster-Ser-
F. Edgar Allan. Jr.; Camp Council
''.r. Il. Yardlcy and Charles J. Gre
After the ceremonies a large silk
donated by the late Mr.. Burgess.
and ule ty his daughter, Miss Bertha
was presented TO the camp by
ST. ' A Morton, and accepted by Mr..
-Ir Allan and ex-Captain Yardley.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
Death OF Major Mercer Otey, of Call
fornia.

The friends and relatives Of Major w
NEWTON MERCER OTEY have been
deeply grieyed by hearing OF bis unexpecT-
ed decease, in the early part Of Deem
Der, at his residence. In Oakland, near
San Francisco He was the youngest
child Of the Right Rev. James III. Otey.
Episcopal Bishop OF Tennessee He en-
tered the military service OF the Southern
Confederacy whilst he was a pay cadet OF
the Virginia Military Institute. and per-
formed with distinction stan duties IN the
corps OF General Leonldas Polk, OF Lou
isiana. He married Miss pattie Compton.
OF Lexington. Va. She with her iirst-born
was laid IN an early grave.
After several years in business in Mem
phis. Tenn. ne removed TO San francisco.
where he became extensively engaged In
the great work OF life insurance. There
he married Misc Geraldine eager. who.
with five children. survives him. Here
In Richmond he has a sister. brother
in-iaw. and three nieces stiil living. lie
was very pleasant and genial gerIle-
man. beloved and highly esteemed by all
who knew him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
COST OF THE ARMY.
Present Figure, s2i,3f3.13f-Amount
Uoder uuiI UiII. $50 ,O33 .663.

WASHINGTON, January 4.-The cost OF
the proposed military establishment un-
der the Hull bill reported to the House,
as compared with the present regular
military establishment, not counting the
volunteer forces, incident to the war, is
shown I'm letters sent by Adjutant-Gene-
raj Corbin to Chairman Hun, Of the Mill
tary Committee.
They give the present cost Of the regu-