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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-21
TRIAL OF WRENN
Believed That it Viii Be Concluded To-


Day.
If the same persstency of yesterday and
last night is shown again to-day, Henry
a. Wrenn the Young man charged with
the murder of Frank Bagent. will know
his fate a the laaA5 Of . Henrico jury be-
fore the day is closed.
After a COCO t:e7l % troubls in secur-
ing jury the eviaencts Vas Fcls into at
4 o'clock yesterday afteclIoecs and it was
late in the night before the judge was
allowed TO leave the bench. All the wit
nesses for the prosecution We're put on
the stand. and part of those for the
defense.
The prisoner has not yet testified, and
it is not known whether he will go on or
not. Messrs. George Wise and II. NJ.
Smith are representing him. and Mr.
Sands is looking cut for for the Common
wealth.
The young man is holding up well
through the strain and does not show
any sign of nervousness or excitement.
He is of good appearance and has n real
open. frank face The case will be gona
into again this morning at II o'clock. and
is. expected to close before the day is
over.
The charge against the young man.
who does not appear to be over twenty
one is tflat#of shooting and killing Frank
Eagert. 1t is alleged that the Shooting
occurred in 'front.' of the bar-room OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-21
IiI()LIk[ljl TRIAL
AGAIN UNDER Way
The Jury is Complete d and tn
First of the Witnesses for
the Stase is Called.
(By Associated Prcss.)


NEW YORK, Oct. i2O-rhe jury for the
trial of Roland B MolineuX, charged
with the murder of Mrs. katherine j.
Adams. was completed to-day. Assistant
D!strict-Attorney Osborne this afternoon
made his opening address for the state
after which the taking of evidence COM
-nenced The Assistant District Attorney,
after explaining the nature OF different
poisons. was advancing a. theory as 10
legged poisoner when the court interrupts
led him.
You can tell the jury" Justice Lamber
said. what You will prove and not the
deductions you want them to draw
81 expect TO prove these facts, our
Honor Mr.. Osborne replied.
Very we'll ruled the court: prove
them and let the jury draw their own de-
auctions.
At tho conclusion of his address. which
had occupied an hour and {. half. Nh
Osborne asked for, an adjournment unit
tomorrow morning. which was denied
lie then called DE-. Edward F. Hitch
cock, the first physician to see Mrs
Adams after she was taken ILL The doc
tor said he saw a suspicious appear
auce''Sin the throat of the dying woman
and administered rwhiskey. hut without
effect He put about one-siNth OF sralT
of the stuff from the brono settler bot
tie to his tongue and detected HYDRO
cyanic acid. Traces OF mecurial poison
ing were on Mrs. Adams lips.
DR.. Hitchcock identified q piece Of pa
per as the one that Cornish gave him
as the wrapper that enclosed the bottle
and holder when it reached him at the
knickerbocker Athletic Club.
It was admitted in evidence.
The botrle-ho!der and the bottle We're
also admitted after the witness said he
saw them on the dining table in Mrs
Adams fiat Tho witness said he was
sure one OF the cyanides caused the
death of Mrs. Adams.
DR.. Hitchcock said he gave Cornish no
antidote for the poison. but nitrate OF
bisnuth to relieve the stomach irrita-
ton complained Of. Cornish was sick
until he reached the street, the air re-
viving him.
Harry r. Cornish told of the receipt of
the poisoned package at the clubhouse
on December 9th 1890. It was put on
his desk by one of the clerks. He tore
off the wrapper and threw it away.
Later. at some ones suggestion he clicked
the paper up and wrapped it around the
package gain. Then he told of speaking
Of the anonymous gift at dinner that
evening, and said Mrs. Rogers suggested
that he bring it home and give her the
holder, the description OF WHICH seemed
II match the silver on her toilet table.
The trial was adjourned until tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-21
law AND ORDER
LEAGUE ORGANIZED
CONTINUED from First PageD
cou'd easily be placed on the rolls IN
the ..ext thirty days. AR. Catlin, from the.
ciln!i. spoke eaynesly along the same

cousd easily be placed on the rolls III
the ..ext thirty days. AR. Catlin, from the
ci.n!i. spoke ea,snesly along the same
line.
NlI. John Freeman spoke earnestly on
the line OF the objects OF the lcasao, ana
SAID he believed it was time FOR all good.
citizens 10 stand together and for the
right. Mr.. lIill Montague made a short
talk, and urged all 10 work incessantiY
Tor the success Of the ends set forth in.
tie constitution of the Body. Mr.. Mon
+ asl e was cheered when ne declared thai
lie favored d law compelling the shades.
in front of bar-roon1s To so UP at j
o'clock on Saturday night.
Cs:ds were passed around, and large
number OF those present signed lie con-
situation. Perhaps ono hundred members
were enrolled.
WlaoN.. INVESTIGATION
Hlr. j. G. Pollard offered the following.
Resolution:
Whereas. the report Of a recent grand
jury charges members OF the City Coin
ell with corrupt conduct. Which. though
it may not be strictly and technically
punishable by law. is 3et reprehensil1le.
in the extreme: and
Whereas the Board of aldermen has
unanimously passed i resolution direct
ing an Investigation Of said charges; and
Whereas, ii is stated in the public
press that an effort is being made To de-
1cat such resolution in the Common Conn
Gil. therefore, be it
Resolved, l. That the good name of our
city requires a prompt and thorough in
tesugation OF said charges, and
Resolved, 2. That it is due the cii-.
gems of Richmond for their future guild
srice at the polls that they should be I'M
formed as to which, If any, OF their pup-.
lie servants have been guilty. OF beEay-
3ng the trust coliided in them.
CURTIS AND UPSHUR.
NI.ssrs Lancaster and Freeman spoke
enarestly for the resolution, and it was
opposed by Captain Jofln A. Curtis. He.
favored good government, but he opposed
doing anything which would be reireac-
& tive in its operation. He did not think
the League ought TO dahble in politics.
Jlon. Isaac Disgs advocated the adop-
zion of the resolution III a strong speech.
DR.. ]. n. TpshGr spoke with pert vigor
Tor the resolution. He said The League
was not going to .'dabble" IN politics, bat
that nit was going right into il with
gloves off. z He knew of no middle ground
Between virtue and vice, and tle5resolH-
ton should by eli means he adopted.
There should be good capable men put
Into Office. and not those chosen by pot
house politicians and ward heelers.'
Captain Curtis spoke again. and urged
that tho resolution be not adopted
SPIRITED GOf4ls0QlFY.
CAPTAIN Curtis and Dir. Ipshur became
involved in quite a spirited coAaauy, the
latter contcn6ing that he must have hit
somebody when he talked about people
being run by ward heelors. The speech
OF DR.. upshur was loudly cheered. aud
at times it created great deal OF merit
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-21
Sunday Weddings.
{snecial Dispatch to The Times0

Special Dispatch to The Timeso
-1IapIoTrESVILLE.s VA, Oct. 20
Miss Lille Preston Ballard and Mr.. ".
yancey5 Powell. both of this county,
mere married at ESQ o'clock YESTERDAY
4 afternoon at the residence of the bride 5
mother. Mrs. E. r. Ballard, Of Mechums
Riyer. the Rev Mr.. Saunders officiating.
Mr. Emmett P. Dudley, of this city. ana
Miss Ada NJ. Bethel, Of I'luvanna coun-
X. were married last evening at the
parsonage of the First Baptist Church
in this city, the Rev. DR.. J. b. Turpih
officiating.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-21
Tabloid MIX to Be
Pit on the sNarket
Especial Dispatch to The TINS. J

lSpecIaI DfSpatcn 20 LIE Ii.nHS J
CHICAGO. October 20.-Tabloid milk.
the latest product OF the condensing art.
is the result Of e process OF reducing
SKINNED milk to a Kind of paste or -four
1t IS expected to be usee by bakers as q
cheap substitute for fresh milk. and has
already been furnished In small quanti-
ties to the United States Government for
use by soldiers on march when fresh
supplies are not available.
Z. e. ingalls,. local capitalist. Is al
theS head of a corporation with capi-
taxation OF SIS, oo.60o which will put ;ae
new product on the market. Expert.
mer,ts with the new milk iiour are said
to have been successful ard there 10 -
Iieysd 70 be good demand
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-21
a Cure Announced
For Consumption

Especial Dispatch to The Times.1
NEW YORK, October 2o.-A formula
for curing consumption has been given
to the world by a Brooklyn physician.
The only medicine used is comprised OF
the three kresols, para, meta and ortho,
made into one compound. and known as
Trlkresola. Added to the kresols is one
of the stronger disinfectants known to
science, ethlendiemine- These. made
into one liquid, form what is known to
the medical world as kresamin.
Used in a per cent solution, kresamin
is placed in yaporizer, operated at a
very high pessure. and forced into the
lungs OF the patien.. seated In an air
tight steel cabinet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-21

photographs to Be
Sent BY Telegraph
1snacia1 pispatch to The Tines.l \

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
NEW YORK. October 2o.-Photograph s
VIII ba sent by telegraph for the first
time in New York to-day.
The electrosraph. a newly invented
machine. which transmits half tones
from photographs. will have It's initial
New York test in tho offices OF Arthur
Leslie. NO. 1oa Fulton Street, Manhattan.
tomorrow morning. Crude outline draw
ings have been mechanically transmitted
nv wire before. but the electrograph is to
fash reproductions OF half tone photo
lengravings over 1,0c0-mile circuit. pre-
serving in the finished resultant picture
every Photographic detail
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-21
THE IRISH QUESTION
The Nationalist Are Much in Evidence
in Parliament,
nv Associated PreSs.)
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON. Oct. e0.-The Irish Nation
alists were much in evidence at ques-
ton time in the House Of Commons to-
day They bombarded the Irish Score
tary, Mr. Wyndham, with all kinds Of
queries, Interruptions and contradictions
Of his statements, anent the imprison-
ment of Irish members. Mr.. Wyndham's
replies. though given IN a colclliatory-
tone. evoked storms Of derislye cries.
mingled with Kisses. and the Speaker was
kept busy SURPRISING demonstrations,
which threatened to develop into dis
orderliness.
The Liberal leader. Sir Henry Camp
bell-Bannerman cordially joined the
Irish members in supporting their de-
mands that the government fix day
to discuss the state Of Ireland. but he
declined to make the Liberal opposition
responsible for the demand. which he
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-21
Interstate Commerce Hearings.
BY Assoe:ated Press

(Ry Asso c:ased Press)
WASHINGTON. D c., Oct 20.-The
Interstate Commerce Commission has
scheduled the following hearings of cases
involving alleged violations of the inter-
state commerce law:
The Chamber Of Commerce of Chatta-
ncoga against the Southern Railway
Company in this city tomorrow; S.
Martin against the Louisville and Nash
vile Railway Company in this city Octo-
Der ed: The New York and Texas Steam
ship Company in New York city. Novem-
Der 1st.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-21
Registration in CuIpeper.
fSnecial Dispatch to The Times.l

cTLFEPER VA. October 2o.-The
new registration from the two remain
ing precincts in this county-Stevens-
burg and Jeaersonton-havc just been
sent. to the clerk. and are as follows.
Steyensburg-white, S59; negroes. Oh
ielfersonton-wlite c6l: negroes. ..
These. with the new registration OF as
tricfs already reported in The Times,
foot IN a total vote in CuIpeper Of:
whites .4ss: negroes 153 The old vote
stood as follows: Whites, 2,153; negroes.
1,n15
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-21
OfFor Norfolk

Representatives from each local council
of Junior Order OF United Amer1cszn NJ
chanics in Richmond and Manchester will
so to Norfolk to-day to attsIsI the State.
Council. The body of men will leave here
at o'clock in special cars rendered 70
them by the railroad company. There is
much interest aInono- the various councils
over this melting of the State Council. as
the question OF establishing an orphan
home for the children of the deceased
members is TO be argued and some detI-
mite SrapS taken
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-21
,nent in which Captain Curtis Joined

,nent, In which Captain Curtis Joined
heartily.
a motion was made TO invite the at
tention of the Executive Committee 10
the high license resolution now before
the Council, and it was adopted.
,,. C,atlin from tho chair. made an
earnest speech for the cooperation OF
all good citizens in the line of accomplish
ing better system OF municipal govern
ment When Mr.. Catlin had concluded
there was meeting Of the Executive
Committee behind closed doors. the
League having adjourned subject TO the
call of the former body.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-21
Abducted a Youth.

Harold Burnett. youth about sixteen
years of al sc. called upon Chief-of-Police
Howard yesterday morning and related a
strange tale about having been forcihly
abducted from Lynchburg. where he
claims TO live, by n man named George
Ramsey, also of Lynchburg. He claims
that he was coaxed upon a freight train
which Was about to leave Lynchpurg and
held until after no was we'll or his way
towards Richmond. Major Howard has
communicated with The Ly44ciss'.re atf-
thorities and the lad will r.rouab.y IL
sent back home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-21
nn0nen Meeting.

ne ~ iSJa-assetia ar open meeting ae
i sInitns l1 Hail last evening it being on7
+ the q a as 2rsT d nsr
some ,ht r,ar thf, able speaker. who
bantis5 his subject well and won tremen-
IL annIatlse from ali parts OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-21
. PETERSBURG MAN ROBBED
He. However, Had the Big Luck of Get
ting His Va'usbias Back.
lc,eI5,l3 7Disnatch to Tho Times. !

tsnecial Dispatch TO The Times.j
NEW YORK. October 2o.-Among the
victims who lost money and valuables by
the abscanding clerk of the New AM
sttrdam Hotel. II. G.. SicklAn. was ". A.
Goodwin. of aPeterstrlrg, Va.
All the money. yaluables and 1ewelry
were restored this morning by messenger
from Philadelphia. III the identical pack
ago and shape in which it was taken.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-21
ROMANTIC ELOPEMENT
Charles II. Consc,so and Miss Blanche
Hecht Married in North Carolina.
1sn.ciaI pispatch 10 Tie Times.

- tsi'.cfdi -
NORFOLK, VA, October, Gina fisl res
II. Consoivo and Miss Bianche fecht
80 married al South Mills. n c.. to-
dav. Miss Hecht is an amateur singer
e,,.ra of cree, i reputation. AIr. ConsoTo Is
q business man Of excellent connections
and L. the yice-president Of the select
At the residence of Jacob 1Iecht no
statement viii be made, but 1t Is ad-
mitted the marriage occurred AZ. On ~,
solvo is a Gentle and Miss liecht IS . .,i
,lg,,rhter ot one Of the trustees OF me
synagogue here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-21
Daughters Of Liberty.

c.,.a Treasurer r. J. Carason. of tho
ra,-,-itarss of Liberty of America IS In
ne, citv securing names for a new council
OF the order IN Richmond. ALREADY tns s
~ 1SIancHester Is rsckonet to be about
e r 81. and the sEowth of the past two
Years is an indication chat It VIII De 1870
within the next two years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-21
Prince Edward Court.

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
FARAIVILLE, VA. October 20.-The
October tern. Of Prince Edward County
Court convened this morning. Judge
Crute presiding. The cases were small
and disposed OF rapidly.
The viii of Mr.. Richard S. Paulett was
admitted to probate, Mr.. Richard
Paulett. his son, being named as admin
iserator. furnishing nond OF 100000
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-21
COMING TO UNWILLING
Mrs. J. a. Vandergrift, of Philadelphia
on the Yacht Marjorie a. Old Point

Especial Dispatch to The Fimes.s
E NEWPORT. NEWS, VA, October 20
Mrs ia Vandergrift and party. of
Philadelphia. are at Old Point on the Van
,ticfgcift yacht, Marjorie On "Wednesday
hey will go to Richmond TO assist IN the
i.nveiling OF the monument in Hollywood
erected by the Dabney Maury Camp,
Daughters of the Confederacy, of Phil
adalphia in memory of the Confederate
dead of Virginia. South Carolina and AL
abs:na.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-21
An Attempt at Hoid-Up.

An unsuccessful attempt wa made to hold
up and rob Mr.. Edgar Holt. an empioye
Of the Burke ClothingN Company last Sat
urdly night while he was en- route TO ms
home near Amelia Courthouse. AS a re-
suit Of the attempt q negro was Shot III
the side and is now confined in jail
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-21
Fatal CYLINDER Explosion.
by Associated Press.)

by --SsoC1dteu FFsssI
AUGUSTA, G41-, October 20-An ex-
p1osiGn of cylinder at the Sibley Mill
early to-day killed one man and injured
three others. The cylinder was a large
one but only ordinarily carried ten
pounds Of steam. and what caused the
explosion is a mystery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-21
Market Committee.

The Council Commute on Markets met
Yesterday afternoon for The purpose of
considering bids for the grading and pave
n1cnt OF tlle Second Market. Several bids
were opened after which the contract was
given TO w. D. Sutherland
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-21
said vvas, MADE by the constitutional re-

said was made by the constitutional re-
rresen ia lives OF Ireiard and in regard 70
& purely irish question.
Premier Ralfour retorte1 that Sir Hen
rvs doctrine seemed wholly separatist
He would admit that the government
Of Ireland was 4 purely Irish question.
and until the ambiguous attitude OF the
Liberal leader was cleared up he de-
clined to say if the government would
grant a day for the discussion of the
state Of Ireland.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-21
Inquest Unnecessary.

pe,a+ivas took charge OF the body %
rrs CID II fr;I1iaus. the negro driver found
g h1st stocsoa Creek near the Sea board Air
y tne sunday morning. Coroner Taylos
sxamined the remains and deemed an in-
5uuest unnecessary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-21
ri the Hoteis.



-.turphySW. II Taylor. Baltimore: ].
E, Johnson, Mefiden, Conn; S. =. Nc
Carey, Boston: II. E. PasNe. Baltimore;
A J. Battle. Jr., New York and .Ieho-
Moyler, New YORK.
Jefferson-w. a Whitner. Indiana; S.
w Thackec. Brookiine. Mass: F. w.
Fowlkes, Boston; j. n. CALDWELL. wife and
child, Lewisburg. w. Va; j W. Thaxton,
North Carolina: W. T.. Diggs. Philadel-
Harrison and Mrs. William NJ. Harrison.
Virginia
New Fords-L. F. Leafeld. Virginia
sheriff Of Henrico county and jury, and
Mrs. a J.. May, Tazewell.
Lexington-c. P. BOYD. Baltimore; Thos.
Barber. Jersey City; Edmund Rhett, Mo
c.; j. E.sLeibrick, EIlkton; B. j. &Bererson,
Boston and F. l. Dixon, Fly, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-21
POLITICAL TALK
AND POLITICIANS
Dull Campaign for Congress Nov
Going on in Virginia.

The congressional campaign in Virginia
is dra gging along at the same old gait.
with little prospect OF any heavy scrap
uing' on the stump. There was public
speaking yesterday. a many OF tha caunts'
courthodseS. but tneTa was; no excitement
anywhere 6ir. Ellison however and his
party associates are pleased With the out
Z look. ar5G. are c9nfila..t!S- ting DEM
oGratic success ali along the line. 1t
seems nat tire Republicans do rot ex-
ssct re carry any district in the STATE.
but they are putting up their best fights
Maynard and Rhea. however will almost
certainly win. as they have their affairs
in fms, shane.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-21
Married in Washington.

A marriage license was issued in Wash
inrton. D. c. yesterday TO Mr.. q. Fea1i-
ster Finks. of Hot Springs, Va. and Miss
Mary Wright, of Lexington Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-21
Sons Of Veterans.

a delightful evening was enjoyed last
night a Lee Camp Halt by. the Sons Of
Confederate Veterans and many of their
friends. It was the evening of their reg
uIar monthly public entertainment Cap
tain James K. Werth denvered an. inter
esting address on The White Flag Sew
eral charming musical selections were
rendered by Miss Doza Mitchell and Mr..
e. c. Crump. Short talks We're made by
Commander P. P. Winston. of Pickett
Camp. and Commander Gervas Storrs. of
Lee Camp.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-21

Mr.. Bell Stern will attend the golden
wedding celebration OF Mr.. and Mrs.
S. Leterman Monday evening next In
Charlottesville.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-21

Messrs. Lanier and Walsh of the lladi-
son Ward Board of Registrars, sat yes
terdays afternoon ard evening at the Pow
hatan Club for the further registration
Of voters in the ward The resT,ltwas the
registration of twerty-one whites and one
colored voter. The board viii st again
to-day and to-rlorrow at the same pIace.
The oasis., 1902-12-20

gales fair daughters. They will be married on the 18th inst, and will return immediately to La Cananea where they will make their future home. We join their many friends in sending congratulations and wish them long and happy mar ried life.
 The Douglas International states that the rich property at Pilares de Teras, for which MT. w. c. Greene has been negotiating, has been pur- chased by Philadelphia syndicate consisting of John M. Wiley, Fran cis M. Laws, H. M. Smith IT,, J. E. Wise. and Charles NJ. Stoever. The deal with MT. Greene was for some reason declared off and his money drawn down. The other parties immediately took the properties at an advanced price. They will or ganize company and prosecute operations upon an extensive scale.
The oasis., 1902-12-20

Douglas International: A rich strike has been made in the Pavo Rico claim, owned by the Atlas Exploration & Mining Company. It is two-inch streak of ore, lying against one wall, that assays 3032 ounces in silver and 224 per cent copper. The company has a notice in their office that their stock will be withdrawn from the market December 10th.
 Bisbee Miner: One of the trains of the Yaqui River X Pacific rail- road came very near being wrecked yesterday twenty-nine kilometers from Naco. The train stopped at a water tank to take water, and when it started up the rear coach left the track. The rails had not been spiked down by the section crew, and had the train not stopped for water something serious might have happened. The passengers accept ed Mexican hospitality at so much per.
 Cananea Herald: G. Vindiola, proprietor of the La Zona Libre, left Friday morning for Nogales. The object of his visit to the border city is to contract matrimony with Miss Antonio Gonzalez, one of No
The oasis., 1902-12-20
SONORA SETTINGS.
A Collection of Happenings in the
 State Over the Line.

Two thousand fanegas (100 pounds) is the estimated extent of the corn crop on the lower Yaqui river this year.
 The travelling public will find in the U. 5. Hotel at Ures, Louis Kill Teen, proprietor, ample acomoda- tions. In connection with the house is spacious corral for keep ing teams and riding animals of travellers.
 El Noticioso of Guaymas. states that people recently coming from Cananea report that winter wea- ther has set in so severely over there that many are leaving the