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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10
THE BEEF MEN TALK.
Messrs. wilder and Swift Appear Be-
fore the Commission.

WASHINGTON. January 9.-Fred. F.
Wilder superintendent for Swift & Co,
Of Chicago, appeared before the War-In-
vestigating Commission to-day. The wit
ness said that he had general charge Of
all the packing canning. and Strengthening
of cattle for the Chicago plant, and gave
a general account Of the working OF the
meat business. He said that all the cattle
were examined both before and after kill
ing. and a number were condemned each
week The condemnation was mostly due
to tuberculosis.
The condemned animals are killed by
the inspectors and their carcasses go to
the refuse tank. where the only use made
of them is to take the grease for lubri-
eating purposes and the remainder for
fertilizer purposes The good meat is
stamped on the shoulder and certified TO
the market.
GREAT CARE TAKEN.
Meat is cooled for forty-eight hours be-
fore shipping. the temperature being run
down gradually from IS to IS degrees The
shipping cars are washed and aired be
tween each shipment and are cooled by
ice and salt The temperature In the
cars is from 50 TO &c. The export beef
is enclosed in cheese-cloth bag TO keep
it clean and prevent its chatting There
are icing stations every thirty-four hours
on each line, and the cars are supplied
that often
Referring to the meat described as
bearded" Mr.. Wilder said that large
wholesale dealers who supply the best
hotels in Chicago all hold their beef before
selling, and get an advance price ON II
after 1t accumulates the beard"
As 10 complaints regarding the army
contract beef, he said there had been
only one shipment condemnation Sep
TENDER 18th. Witness denied that any
chemicals were used in preserving any
of the meat sold by his firm and said
that in addition to other objections il
would be a detriment 10 the beef and an
extra expense The beef for export was
not the best beef. but a fair quality.
MR.. SWIFT TESTIFIEs.
Several other witnesses testified along
the same line G. f. Swift, the head OF
the firm Of Swift & Co., ohChicago. was
also examined Mr.. Swift at the request
of the commission, went into a general
description Of the beef business from the
time the cattle reached the stock-yards
TIL they landed in. the retail butcher
shops. This testimony had been largely
anticipated by the recital OF his superin-
tendent Mr.. Wilder. earlier in the day.
AS TO the export business OF his com
pany. Mr.. swift said they killed approxi-
mately million and quarter head an
nually. and of this over s.90o0oO pounds
we're exported to London and Liverpool,
amounting in value to se,e65.144 The quail
Ivy OF beef sent to Cuba and Porto Rico,
ne SAID was just about the quality de-
manded by the New York trade Re-
garding chemicals Mr.. Swift said most
positively he had never used them I'm al
his forty years experience as a butcher
and he knew Of no chemical that could be
used with advantage TO either the seller
OF consumer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10
Mrs. Lucy II. CatIe,t Dead.

Mrs. Lucy Brooke Catlett, wife of Mr..
George w. ,-atlett, who for twenty years
was book. keeper for the Old Dominion
Iron and Nail-Works, but is now deputy
clerk of tbs Hastings Court, died yester-
day morning at $3.50 o'clock at her resi-
dence, No. 2i3 east Cary street
Deceased had been i'll for many months.
but bore her suffering with Christian for
tltude, She was the daughter Of Mr. VIII
liam III. Brooke of Brookes Bank, Essex
county, and was about 40 years Of age.
She was a first cousin OF Mrs. Josiah
Ryland. one OF her sisters married Lieu
tenant Perry, now on the United States
cattleship oregon.
Mrs. Catlett was known in her youth as
a remarkably beautiful girl of charming
manners and lovely disposition. AS a wife
and mother she was fond and affection
ate, and although a great sufferer for sew
eral years she was always bright and
hopeful. She leaves two children-a son
and a daughter She was a member Of
Grace Episcopal church. and much beloved
by the membership there. The funeral
will take place from tina. church this af-
ternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
The pali-bearers will be Messrs. Julien
Binford. Sr Walter Christian. Cazneau
Mcleod. Benjamin r, Barrett. Thomas NJ.
Binford. Josiah Ryland. w b. Lightfoot.
and A. Randolph Tatum. The interment
will be made In Hollywood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10
News from the city Courts.

Suit was entered in the Circuit Court
yesterday morning by Catherine Cree
against Philip Metz. This is an action OF
detinue for property value at $3.50
In the Law and Equity Court suit for
divorce was entered by Docena Tysinger
against r. J. Tysnger. The bill has not
yet been filed.
Judgment was rendered in favor Of j. NJ.
Fourqurean and Ed. d. Price Company
assignees Of the Fourqurean-Price
Company, against Thomas r. Marshall
for s1l066
In the Chancery Court yesterday Mary
Helena Breard qualified as executrix OF
the estate OF Jacob -. Breard. The estate
is valued at 5000.
J. G. Whitlock qualified as administra-
tor, C. t. a.. of the estate Of Joel Cook,
valued at 1870
The case OF Mitchell Bourne, charged
with assaultlng Victoria Jackson. set for
trial in the Hastings Court yesterday, was
postponed, on motion Of Commonwealth
Attorney.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10
NO CAUSE FOR ALARM.
The SMALLPOX In Norfolk Being
Well Managed.

NORFOLK, VA, January 9.-Dr. Pettus.
Of the Marine Hospital Service. was Or
dered to this city January Sd to make an
exhaustive investigation Of the truth OF
the. alarming reports which certain press
correspondents have from time to time
wired their papers After going over the
ground several times and famiiarizing
himself with the Board OF Health's modus
operandi in handling smallpox, he re-
ported to the surgeon-general OF the Ma
rine Hospital Service at Washington that
he was unable to discover any cause for
alarm; that the Norfolk Health Board
We're completely masters OF the situation,
and there was no probability that the
disease would become epidemic
DIR. Pettus found business proceeding
here as usual no excitement. the disease
In very mild form, many OF the patients
not sick enough 10 be confined to their
beds. and that the reports sent out were
largely exaggerated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10
FRANCE IN BAD HANDS.
Orchards and Anti-Drefuards--Th
Latest scandal.

LONDON. January l0.-The Paris cor
respondent OF the Daily Mail says: To-
days revelations OF various kind tend TO
show that the members OF the Court or
Cessation are themselves divided into two
directly opposed camps of Orchards and
Anti-Drefuards. NJ Quesnay de Beure-
paire's explanation Of his resignation Will
probably lead TO the fall OF the Cabinet,
as he complains bitterly of the way NJ.
Lebet conducted the interview with him.
The Paris correspondent Of the Times
says: "Of all the scandals produced by
the Dreyfus affair this Of the resignation
OF NJ. Quesnay de Beurepaire is certainly
the greatest. What is beyond doubt Is
that the Nationalist, who have not had
a single man whose name was imposing or
whose ability dangerous. now appear to
have found a chief, although his aim is
still far from clear With VI. Quesnay de
Beurepaire leading the Nationalist and
Anti-Semites, Paul de Roule leading the
League OF Patriots. and Godefroy Ca
vaignac at the head Of the Patrie Fran
csise the republic, If it escapes, will have
a hard time"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10

ing 10 tho toast OF his health, Maso salo
he ,usts d ia see the American fsg waving
soon from every house In Cuba. lie then
paid a glowing tribute to the magnificent
work done by General Leonard WOOD IN
this province. His remarks were loudly
cheered.
Senior Maso said he was not In sympa-
thy with the men who were continually
obiecting to everything done in the island
bv Americans. 1t was only necessary 10
see>santiago, he continued. TO witness the
magnificent results OF American rule, ana
he trusted provincial and civil autonomy
would be granted to the Cubans uhder d
nominal military head at Haoana'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10
AN AGED LADY BURNED.
Miss Mary Brooks the Victim oi
FInmes-Wns Alone at Home.

Miss Mary Brooks. Of No. llo9 floyd
avenue, was quite seriously burned at her
residence Sunday morning her dress ig-
hitting from a spark from the fire in her
room.
Miss Brooks is more than 10 years OF
age, and lives alone. She was seated IN
her room before a crate fire about IL
O'clock and a spark catching In her dress,
she was enveloped In flames ere she rea-
lied what had happened.
She ran screaming from the room ana
down the steps to the lower hail. Her
screams, however attracted the attention
of Mr.. A. c. Moore. a steporother Ct
Mayor Taylor, who happened TO be pass
ing. and he seeing the flames through the
glass transom. kicked the door open and
tore the burning clothing from the lady,
though In so doing he ruined his own
clothing and sustained some painful burns
about the hands and arms.
Miss Brooks was able to walk TO her
room, while Mr.. Moore rushed out for
medical assistance. lie secured Drs. T..
]. Moseley, Jr.. and j. a. Hillsman, and
they worked on her for some time. DR..
Moseley Is Miss Brookss physician. and
he said yesterday that while her injuries
were not necessarily fatal, her condition
was precarious, owing to hey advanced
age. A trained nurse Is now with her,
and her lady friends have MADE her as
comfortable as circumstances will admit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10
NEGRO MAN BADLY CUT.
Array Of n Serious Nature occurs u"
broad street Near Midnight.

serious cutting ARRAY occurred on
Broad street between Sixth ana seV seven,
streets last night just before IL eioon,
involving two young negro men, HanieU
Berkeley Taylor and John Taylor. -
Berkeley cut John across the Dach iour
inches, across the right breast 70 the iulis'
seven inches, over the left eye TWO ana a
half inches. and in several other piaces'
more or less severely.
DIR. Gwathmey. of the hospital corps,
was called and treated Taylor and TOOK
him to his home. No. west Marshall
street. Berkeley will doubtless get WELL
but will probably lose his eye. John Is
still at large. being the apple Of the eyes
of the police.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10
RAN UP TIE STARS AND STRIPES.
Sergeant Kosher. an Ex-HOwitxer,
UnfurIs Them at Matanxas.

Captain Il. J. Bosher, of this city has
received a letter from his son. Sergeant
+. w Bosher who is in the Third Vol
unteer Engineers. giving the details Of
the raising Of the Stars and Stripes over
Fort Meimo on New-Year' SHAY.
The detail which ran up the American
flag and fired salute of twenty-one
guns consisted OF Sergeants Bosher,
Fairbanks. Wakeham, and Ballentne.
There is only the first battalion Of the
Third Engineers stationed at Matanzas.
and this includes all the American troops
at that place On New-Year' s-Day there
were 20,o0o Spanish troops in the city.
Fort Meimo is next in size to MORO and
commands the harbor OF Matanzas.
Sergeant BOsher was member Of the
Howitzers when he volunteered for the
SpanishAmerican war. He was one OF
the best drilled men in the battery, and
is now acting ordnance-sergeant at the
fort. He his been promoted until he can
20 no higher unless he be given a commits
sion. He IS FOND Of the service, but he
expects the regiment 10 be soon muster
ed out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10
Poll. NIiIIer,s New Lecture.

"I,ow the World Ways" is to be the
burden OF Mr.. Polk Miller's story and
song at the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation Hall next Friday night. Marx
Twain once said Of Mr.. Miller that the
stories he had heard him tell were the
best ne had ever heard. In this entertain
ment Mr.. Miller designs TO tell the
Richmond public. moi Of the old planta-
ton negro but of Mark Twain, Bill Nye
Chauncey Depew and the host OF oele-
brated people, and the people that are
not celebrated, that he has met with in
the course of his three-years' travel as a
star Of the first magnitude on the lyceum
stage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10
WHY DE BEAUREPAIRE RESIGNED.
Charges a Conspiracy to Exonerate
Dreyfuse

PARIS, January 10.-The Echo de Paris
this morning publishes a statement by NJ.
Quesnay de Beaurepaire. OF the reason for
his resignation OF the presidency OF the
civil section OF the Court Of Cessation. In
a long document he virtually protests
against what he suggests Is conspiracy
on the part OF the Court OF Cessation 70
exonerate Dreyfus. But he practically adj
mits his Partially by declaring that his
resignation was intended 10 avenge the
army and its generals for the sufferings
they have had 10 endure in silence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10
The Redpath Concert Company.

The fifth Star Course entertainment OF
the Young Mems Christian Association
was given at the association hall last
= ght by the Redpath Grand Concert Com
pany. and was in the main very good.
nearly every appearance Of the artists
calling forth an encore. The personnel OF
the company was as follows: Helen Buck
ley. soprano; Mary Louise Clary, con-
tralto: William II. Rieger, tenor; Arthur
Beresford, bass; Adolph Rosenbecker,
vi0inist; Hugo, Frey, accompanist;
Charles Beach. director.
Several Of these artists had been heard
here before, and these were given most
cordial receptions. There was a splendid
audience, and nearly all the members
were given hearty applause.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10
PASTOR FOR THE FIRST LUTHERAN
A Call VIII Probably he Extended
Rev. j. IL. Harmes.

The Mission Board Of the Lutheran
church has nominated Rev. j. ii. Harness
of Chambersburg, Pa. to the pastorate
of the First English Lutheran church, OF
this city.
Rev. Mr.. Harness will preach at the
First church morning and night next
Sunday, and on the following Sunday
congregational meeting will be held for
the purpose Of deciding whether a call
will be extended him.
Mr.. Harness is quite young man, and
Is a native Of Savannah, Ga. He Is now
pastor Of a church in Chambersburg. He
is said TO be an able preacher.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10

The Notorious Georgia Murderer Re-
garded rs Insane.

ATLANTA, GA, January 9.-Judge
Gambler. in the Dekalb County Court, con-
tinued indefinitely the case of Edwin c.
Flanagan, the double murderer, who was
brought up to-day for the fourth trial
This action was taken because Of the
testimony during the day Of DR.. j.. l.
Mcdaniel, county physician, who sta ed
that he believed the prisoners mental
and physical condition was such as 10
unfit him for trial. Three times DR.. Nc
Daniel had sworn that he believed Flana-
gan sane and was felgning and In all
three Of the former trials Or. Mcdaniel
has been one Of the strongest witnesses
for the State
TO INVESTIGATE HIS MENTAL con-
DITION.
Judge Gambler, on hearing the evidence.
Immediately appointed a committee OF
three doctors 10 investigate the prisoners
condition. and adjourned court awaiting
the verdict. The physicians reported this
evening that they were unable to contra
dict Or. McDaniel's testimony, and con-
sidered the Doctor more competent to
Judge than they were. This affirmation
had its effect on the court. and Judge
Gambler issued an order indefinitely con-
tinuing the case. 1t is not believed that
Flanagan will ever be tried again, but
will be sent 10 the insane asylum at Mil
ledgeville
A TERRIBLE RECORD.
The case which is believed TO have been
closed by to-day's order is the most ia
nous ever before the Georgia courts.
Flanagan. who came here from Kentucky
four years ago. murdered aged Mrs. Allen
and a visitor. Ruth stack and wounded
George ~ ln
man. on New-Year' s-Eve 1896 at Poplar
Springs. few miles from Atlanta. Flana-
gan lived with the Aliens. and had formed
an attachment for the 1O-year-old daugh-
ter Of the head Of the family. He con-
Tended that the father was trying 10
separate them. The case has been in all
the Georgia courts and before the famous
insanity experts of the world, who tes-
tilted at different times during the trials.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10
More Bones Found on Fifth street.

The announcement that number OF
human bones were dug up in the excava'
lions FOR the new sewer on Fifth street
attracted a good many people 10 the spot
Yesterday The bones were found twelve
feet below the surface Of the roadway, in
a spot formerly used as potters' field,
and used to bury negroes In, as well as
strangers and paupers. Years ago, 1t Will
be remembered. when excavations were
made for building the Fifth-street yiaduct.
a great quantity Of bones were unearthed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10
Answer to strans's Suit.

An answer will be filed very shortly to
the suit instituted in the United states
Circuit Court by Mr. Strang Of New York,
against the Richmond, Petersburg and
Carolina railroad.
Copies Of the bill filed by Mr.. Strangs
lawyers have been made by Mr.. William
Writ Henry, representing the interests OF
the Williams syndicate, and by Mr. Nc
Kenney. Of Petersburg. attorney for the
railroad company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10
she Would Not Prosecute.

For some time past the office of the
United States Marshal has been invaded
by "a woman who complained that letters
addressed 70 her We're being tempered
with. post-office inspector was detailed
on the case. and Che cuptit was found 10
be man whom the woman regarded with
feelings akin 10 affection. Yesterday she
broke down in the Marshars office and
refused 10 sign the papers for the mans
arrest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10

broke out in che laboratory of the Vir-
ginia-Carolna Chemical company IN the
Crenshaw Warehouse, on Shockoe Slip.
The damage was trlfiing.
Just before midnight fire occurred at
90 west Duval street In small store
occupied by colored people. The damage
is estimated at S25.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10

The revival services being conducted at
No 512 north Seventeenth street by Mr..
Adam Diacont and laymen from Union
Station church are growing in interest.
There have been about dozen CONVEX
sions. and the attendance has been good.
There will be services every night this
week
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10

this remedy and its virtues have been q.
monstrated in my own family for %, r.e
proves it worthy of highest recommend.
ton. Nervous debility, Insomnia, hd,.
gestion and rheumatic pains have yieH,s
10 its benign influence. / have known
many others who have been benefited B,
its use. Men who have lost their he.b
in the army, or in any other way wilf,i
it beneficial. especially so in building b,
strength after fever, malaria, etc. m.
fact that DR.. Greene's Neryua Is %.
prescription of noted physician l,-a
additional confidence in its use
Capt. Pattee is right. DR.. Grcsa
Nervura is the remedy above all others
restore health and strength TO those y,
have lost it. DIR. Greene, IS West Ben
ST., New York City, can be consuna
free, either ii you call or write abos
your case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10
Richmond Man III in Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, MD, January 9.-(Spe-
cial)-Thomas Christian, Of Richmond,
Va. employed on the extension OF the
Western Maryland railroad at Waynes-
boro. Pa. was brought here to-day, hav-
ing been taken i'll while at work.
He was sent to the Maryland General
Hospital, in this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10
HE is AT LEAST SATISFIED.
Former Cuban President Talks
Nicely About Us.

SANTIAGO. January "a luncheon was
given to-day to Bartolomie Maso. the
former president of the Cuban Revolu-
tionary Government. prior to his depart
ure for hts home. at Mansanillo. Reply
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10
johnson Admitted TO nniI.

Deputy Marshal Bendit returned 10 the
city Yesterday with w. IL. johnson, who Is
charged With violation OF the internal
revenue laws. Johnson was admitted 10
Dali by United States Commissioner Hud-
nall IN the sum Of $3.50. lie will be tried
on the 80 day OF April
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10

The human machine starts but once and
stops but once. You can keep II going
longest and most regularly by using De
Wits Little Early Risers. the famous
little pills for constipation and all stomach
and liver troubles. They don't grippe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10
Council Meetings To-Day.

The Council Committee on Police will
meet at Ii o'clock this morning. the Board
OF Public Interest Will meet at ) o'clock
the Committee on Water at $50, and the
Board Of Aldermen at 5.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10
The shnrkey-Mccoy Fight Tonight.

The story of the Sharkey-McCoy fight
will be told by wire at Sanger Hall to-
night. The coming mill is attracting
much attention, and the crowd will pro-
badly be large as the admission is only
fifty cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10
An EmbepEIer Extradited.

ALBANY. n. Y. January 9.-Governor
Roosevelt to-day granted the requisition
OF the Governor OF Georgia for the sur
render Of c. +. Johnson, who is wanted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10
WHAT CAPY. rATIEE SAYS
He Gives Most Valuable AMI
Important Evidence.
People Read These Words a
Capt. Pattee with Interest.
And They should Lose No Time in Ac,
ing Upon His Advice.

Capt. w. a. Pattee, captain Of CO. II
Ist Reg't W. Vol, Montpelier, W, SAYS,
1T is with pleasure that embrace m,
opportunity 20 add my endorsemeu, 10
the many who have already spoken |,
favor of DIR. Greene's Neryura blood ana
nerve remedy. I have long known aboa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10

In Georgia for rnisappropriation OF seven
81 oeo bonds of the State of Georgia pc
longing TO the estate Of John a. Mccau-
Ley Of Atlanta.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10

DONALD MACDONALD. President
JOS. RENsHAW. A. }. VI AtDoNAlD,
Nice-President. secretarf
HENRY IMMENHOnI,
Manager River Department.
GEORGE ". sANDEL.
Manager Chicngo Branch.
l.. &. SMITH,
Manager Eastern branch.
Neave Building, fisher huiiding,
Cincinnati. Chicago
Chamber Of Commerce
Richmond. Va.
DOMESTIC sPLINT. STEAM. AND Gas
GOALS.
in ia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10
Two small Fires.

small fire, which, however, created
intense though short-lived excitement
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-10

Book and job Printing neatly executed
1t the Dispatch Printing House.