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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
HAS FOUND HER FATHER.


After 4 Twenty Years Search Kat
rina aIattmansDurger is Made Happy
NEW YORK, December z6.-(Special)-
Her twenty years search for her father
is at an end. Katrina Hattmans burger
left to-day 70 join Philip Hattmansourger.
OF No. 6i5 west Harrison street. Chicago.
convinced that he is her long-lost parent.
Mr.. I1attmansburger IS as sure IS Kat
rina that there is no mistake, and he
is waiting eagerly to weIcone his daugh-
ter. The girl has lived with her aunt,
Mrs. Herman Neukrantz. since she came
to New York last July from Bavaria.
where she was born. Before her birth her
father came to America, leaving his family
in the old country.
Hattmansburger sent for his family
after he began to prosper here but his
wife came alone. leaving the daughter
with her grandma tter. Mrs. Hattmans-
burger died and the father and the
daughter never saw each other. The girl
grew up in Bavaria, and last July came
70 America, determined to seek her ia
Their. She and her aunt inserted adver-
tisenlents in German and Bavarian news
papers. in the principal cities. and finally
received an answer from Philip HIATT
mansbUrger. in Chicago.
His letters convinced the daughter and
the slster-ln-law by his references 10
family history that he was the missing
man.
Katrina to-day determined to wait no
longer. and started for Chicago.
She will reach there early tomorrow,
and there will be Christmas and New
Year reunion in the west Harrison street
home
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
hitler Rh0ads:
GOT FIVE DOLLARS APIECE.
Hearts of Roanoke street-Car Men
Made Huppy-Christmas Banquets.

ROANOKE. VA, December. 26-fSpe-
claD-The Roanoke Street Railway ard
Electric Company notified their 100 esse
ployees. including conductors. nlotornlen.
trackmen. and all others TO appear at
headquarters at certain hour to-day,
The men were at q great loss 60 know
the reason for the order. They were
greatly surprised when superintendent
Fishburne told them that the significance
OF the order was the presentation of 50
gold piece to each of the 100 employees.
Tonight NJ H. Clartor owner of the
Roanoke Daily Times and the Evening
News bandueted the entire force OF news
boys of the city at Catogni's. There were
nearly a hundred plates spread, and the
occasion was one of great enjoyment &c
the embryo news artists OF Southwest
Virginia Mayor Cutchin was a guest oS
honor and delivered an address to tho
boys.
Tonight Roanoke Castle, No. |. An
Gent Order OF the Knights OF the Mystic
Chain. held their annual Christmas en-
tertannent and gave a Chris tnlas tres
to the children OF the Mystic Chalmers.
This was the second occasion of the kind
ever held here and was attended by
nearly a thousand people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
LAURA BIGGAR'S FUTURE.
The Recent Prisoner VIII Probably
Star on the Vaudeville Stage.

star on the vaudeville Stage.
NEW YORK. December 2e.-tSpecial.)-
Hardly had Laura Blggar. who lays
claim 10 the title of Mrs. Bennett, de-
posted her hand bags in her fat this at
Interview thea trical managers. After q
quick change OF costume, Mrs. Bennett
went to the Rialto. and called at the
offices OF three Of four managers. When
seen later. these managers said that it
was doubtful that Mrs. Bennett would
ever be seer ON the stage unless she
modified her salary demands.
Lawrence Weber said Mrs. Bigear had
been TO see him, but ne thought that the
ture into vaudeville. He gathered from
whit he said that she would decide on
part with some musical comedy.
kirke La Shelle denied he had made
an offer TO the former actress.
Nelson ROBBERS said his chat with Mrs
Bennett was not productive Of anything
definite. Mr.. Roberts was doubtful wheIh-
er or not the public would see the Laura
Bigsar OF old unless her demands be-
come less ambitious.
70 avoid publicity Mrs. Bennett went to
the house Of friend, SO that callers at
The Eishty-third street fiat might be
told ruthfully that she was not at home
Messages have been coming from all
parts OF the country, the senders for the
most part being actresses and actors
Flowers were from friends in New York
city.
Mrs Bennett, it is reported. has re-
ceired a number of hatlering offers from
theatrical managers.
One IS from a vaudeville combination.
which is said to have offered $1,000 per
weak for the season Of fifteen weeks.
It is thought she will accept
On tAa staaa I ana Laura Birsar. In
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
TIE WARD CASE DECIDED.
Judge NicoI Renders a Decision in
tic Famous SUI.

WINCHESTER. VA. December PC
tspecial.)-One OF the most important
decisions to the city Of Winchester in
many yeas was received here to-day.
when the decision Of Judge c. z. Nico,.
OF the Eleventh Judicial Circuit was
MADE public in the Joint suit Of former
City Solicitor r. NJ. Ward against the
city Of Winchester and tie board OF
Handley trustees, claiming attorneys
fees in the sum OF sl2.5oO When the de-
murrer to Mr.. Wards bill of complaint
was argued here on November 26th last,
x-Soicitor-General Holmes Conrad and
Mr.. John NJ. Stock appeared for Winclles-
ter; Hon. r. E. Byrd and Hon. a. Moore.
Jr., for the Handley board, and ex-Sen-
ator Charles ] Faulkner. OF West Vir
gina. Hon. Marshall Mccormick, and Hon.
Conrad kownslar, of BerTyville, for the
plaintiff.
The Ward suit is one Of the most in
teresting cases that has ever been in the
Winchester courts, and is participated
in by n eminent array OF attorneys. In
lis opinion, Judge Ncol holds that the
plaintiff is entitled to compensation for
his services rendered the city in con
nection with the litigation over the es-
tate Of the late Judge John Handley. Of
Scranton, Pa. Of which the suit is the
outcome. But the bill is held to be de-
iective for the reason that the plaintiff
did not endeavor, to bring about a set
Element Of his claim With the City Coun-
Gil Of Winchester, and if the suit is
brought TO trial it will have to come
up on an amended bill. Among the law
yers here, Judge Nicors opinion is gen
orally regarded as bling Favorable to Nj.
Ward. Great interest IS manifested in
the case and the prominence OF the at
torneys engaged promises one Of the most
notable legal fights in the history Of
Winchester
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

nature. drew a revolver and attempted
to shoot. The pistol at first failed to
fire, and Dr. Temple retreated through
the hall AS he did SO, Mr.. Riddick, who
was pursuing closely, fred lie first shot,
which lodged in the wall within few
inches OF the back door through which
DR.. Temple was passing. DIR. Temple
ran out into the yard, and there Riddlcl1
fred four shots, all Of which struck his
victim
After the third shot Temple fell and
Mr. Riddick started off, but on seeing the
latter endeavCrinS to arise he returned
and fired the fourth shot either while DR..
Temple was down leaning upon his arms,
or while he was lettering to the house.
1t is thought that this was the fatal shot.
the dead mans shirt mutely testified
RlG6;ck's fierce determination. After the
shooting as it is now believed, all thf:
balls were out OF the pistol, Mr.. Riddick,
it is said declared to the servant who
endeavored to interpose, that he had
.'killed one rascal" and that if lie ser
want interfered he would kill him also,
He then mounted his horse and rode
away rapidly.
THE TRIAL.
Riddick's trial began april %, and con-
tinued to June 9, when the case was given
to the jury. "A decision could not be
reached, and the case went over to the
next day, when he was found guilty and
sentenced to three years in the peniten-
tiary.
For many days there was talk of trying
to obtain a pardon, but finally all blew
over and Riddick was consigned TO his
cell in the State penitentiary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
SPYING OUT THE LAND!
TWO rnnsn rRospEcToRs GO
OYER THE T.. "a r. LINES.
ENGINEER WHITLEY PILOTS
Repeated Inspections of Lines by
strangers Indicate That Ncsotin-
zion. ts Not ..pca1,, i. on-sur-
prise of Visitors nj Inferior Cars
and Their ncfriseratcd Condition.
,nstea In.ncctian. OF Dimes by

Where there IS q great deal OF smoke
q is l,rovefpial that there must be some
FIRE and If q deal is not actually on
for the transfer OF the Richmond Pas-
seMser and Power properties, the ire
cucat inspections Of the lines by various
apparently interested strangers seem to
Indicate that the hunt is growing warm.
VI least
The two New Workers who were here
last week. and We're reported as going
over The lines with 3 view to reporting
.heir possibilities 10 financial principals
cl New York gave up their luxurious
quarters at The Jefferson and departed
several days ago. only 70 be succeeded
~ two more New Workers. who yester-
say repeated the movements OF their pre-
>7ecessors, evidently with q similar pur-
pose IN view.
SPENT COOP PORTION OF DAY.
Chief Engineer Calvin Whitley. Of
NE Passenger and Power Company,
fpent 8 good portion of the day pIolEg
these gentlemen over the various lines
~ track. and showing them the property
md equipments.
II was Impossible 10 penetrate the re-
ssrye or overcome the "eticcnce of tho
officials however as whatever deal"
not reached a stage al which they were
COMPLIMENTS OF SfIlNERERS-
Meantime many complaints are heard
principally from visiting strangers-as
the resident Richmonders seem to have
reached the stage of grin and bear it
concerning the poor service Of the sys-
tenn in several respects.
And more especially are these com
plants made in regard 10 the icy atinos-
phc-e which prevails in the great major
ity Of the cars pending the existing cold
snap"
a gentleman from Charleston. S. c.
yesterday expressed great surprise that
E. place which afforded the splendid and
unceasing travel which he Observed on
The Richmond street-cars should furnish
not only such inferior cars, but that
these, as far as ne had observed were
9sithout heat OF heating appliances.
Why said he. Sin Charleston, where
they have few main lines. compared with
Richmond. and where the travel is much
more scattering and unreliable, We have
comfortably warmed and beautifully
equipped cars, and the company in pos
session Of the franchise are considered
is having a good thing and are making
good money out il, too.
Some people think Charleston slow.
but Richmond VIII have to wake up and
get hustle on her in this particular
before she can begin to compare favora-
bly, with the secession city. or MANY 9TH
ors ] have visited. in her street>car ser
vice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
CHASE WAS EXCITING.
Deep Run Deer Jumped Into Lake
side Pond rs q Final Resort.

A more exciting and thrilling chase is
seldom seen than the stag hunt given by
the Deep Run Hunt Club Christmas Day.
For six miles the stag gave horses and
dogs chase long 70 be remembered
and finally took refuge in the lake at
Lakeside Park. and for a Whine held the
eager hounds at bay.
IN spite Of Indictment weather the mem
bers of the club with many invited
guests, met at noon for the chase
Of the stag. At 11:3o o'clock me
deer was released and at twelve the
hounds were hard upon the track of the
swift-footed animal
The pack of dogs were found by the
party in a large field about one mile north
OF Dumbarton. and the stag gave the
hounds and horses q merry chase
The animal headed for Lakeside Park
and finally took refuge near the city in
Lakeside Park.
The hounds followed and had nearly
pulled him under the water. when lack
Talley, who happened TO be in the neign-
borhood, jumped into the las, clothes
and all, and rescued the exhausted stag.
The riders were very grateful to the
man for his services and made the
hero a substantial Christmas present.
The stag still lives to fight for his life
another day.
AT the clubhouse an inviting luncheon
was served. Inc DulldlnS was handsome
~ decorated in evergreens. and G most
enjoyable afternoon was spent All of
those who rode and drove were present
to drink a cup of Christmas cheer and
wish the Deep Run Hunt Club much
success for the coming new year.
The master OF the race was H. G.
Beattie and the whips were Anderson
and Davis. Among the riders were Miss
Gertrude Shelton and Messrs. Beattie.
Forbes. Sanders, Anderson, ]. r. Ander~
son. Nearly and Cease.
The following drove in carriages: Will
liam Allen Potts. with a four in-hand
break. having Miss Donnan and Miss
Milow; Mr.. Gilbert and Archie Battle, of
New York; Mr.. and Mrs. Davy Cren-
shaw: Mrs. Esbert Leigh and Mr. Boil
ing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
RlDDICK'S TIME UP.
Brunswick Preacher Prisoner to Be
Ge;eaScd Next Month.

The Rev. ). z. Riddick. who was con-
victed in the county court OF Brunswick
for the murder Of DR.. William
Temple will be released from the State
penitentiary Jan. 20
sunday morning. March Il, the Rev. J.
Z. r. Riddick went to the home Of Dr..
William H. Temple about sunrise ar
irving there before DR.. Temple had
arisen. Dr.. Temples servant announced
Riddicl,s arrival and before the doctor
had finished dressing he hurried to the
door to invite RidGick in. thinking he had
come to tell him that Mrs. Rlddick need
ed his professional services.
When he opened the door. however. and
extended his hand to MIR. Riddick. the
latter. with some words of a threatening
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
H., Doyid Stanley Dead.

Mr.. David Stanley, OF this city. recently
admitted to Lee Camp Soldiers hoHit,
died at that institution at $50 Clock
last night after an illness of two months
or more He was 81 years OF age. MIR
Stanley had resided in this city for many
years. his family still living at 1910 east
Franklin street About two months ago
Mr.. Stanley sustained a stroke OF pa
raysis. and soon afterward was taken to
the home. where he died He leaves a
wife and several children.
Notice Of the funeral will be given later.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
SANTA AT THE HOME.
Children OF the Masonic Crphannse
Celebrate Christmas.

The spirit of Christmas is everywhere
found and in a large measure IN ths
Sunday schools and orphanases IN ara
near Richmond. Several entertainments
have already been held. and many more
will take place before the close OF l%oz
An enjoyable occasion Yesterday after
noon was participated in by the children
Virginia. Rev: Henry p Atkins. OF the
West-End Christian church; offered
prayer. after the singing Of JOY to the
World" end an address was delivered
by Rev. Russell Cecil, D. D., pastor OF
the Second Presbyterian church.
The children Of the home, assisted by
Kris kringle. rendered the cantata
Good Time with Santa Claus. TO the
delight Of the Ladies Auxiliary and visit
ing friends.
For several weeks the children have
been rehearsing for this entertainment
and it was a COMPLETE success. Ih"s'.
taking prominent part were MISS MINNIE
King. Miss Edna Barbour. Louise Os-
borne, George Terrell and Alan McCabe
at the State Reform school on Christ
Massive tke boys observed Christmas
and had a visit from Santa Claus, who
amusing things to say to the boys. and
even gave recitation. The boys. in
turn, recited for Santa. and after an in
teresting programme gifts and candies
Were distributed.
Among other entertainments yet 10 be
held are: Methodist Orpl1anage- Mon
day the 18th at o'clock P. NJ; ST.
the 18th. at SP. NJ; Male Orphan Asylum
Tuesday. the 30th. at o clock F. NJ;
Broad Street Methodist Sunday school.
Tuesday the GOTH at ?. N.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
Drought Back from WASHINGTON.

Frank Swain. the young man who was
arrested in WASHINGTON at the request OF
the Police Department here ON the
charge Of getting several thousand mile
tickets from Ticket Agent c. ". Morris.
ar Murptlv's Hotel several days ago. was
brought hack hare Thursday night. .,y
Captain To'nliT.scn he had endeavored
10 dispose of the tickets in Washington.
Captain Tomlinson does not thing the
young man is a professional crock.
The case will be heard in the Ponce
Court next Tuesday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
HIS ORDERS TO MOVE
REVENUE AGENT INGRAM TRANS
FERRED TO LOUISVILLE.
FERRED TO LOUISVILLE.
BUT WANTS TO REMAIN HERE.
Has Never Lived In a Place He Lilz-
ed Better, nnd is Trying to Have
the Order Of Removal Revoked by
the Authorities at Washington.

Colonel Charles II. Ingram. the univer-
sally popular revenue agent for Virginia,
has marching orders" and there is
gloom resting over the Custom House in
this city in consequence.
The news makes us feel awful bad"
said one OF the deputies yesterday voic-
ing the general sentiment. Colonel In
gram" he added, rs one of those Yam
kee soldiers who fought us like blazes
during the war, and stopped fighting as
soon as it was over
Colonel Ingram, when seen, said that
while the report that he had received or
ders transferring him to Louisville. Ky.
was correct, that it was not certain that
he would 60. 1t rests, he said, with the
Commissioner OF Internal Revenue. with
whom he was making every possible and
permissible effort to revoke his decree.
IN the service we are like soldiers on
duty. and must obey orders. l am pre-
pared to go. and on the night of the 3lst
OF DecemGer unless a countermand comes,
l shall leave for Louisville. It goes
against me, however,
He LIKES RICHMOND.
II have made many moves N my time,
but 7 have never seen any place like
better than Richmond We have never
been anywhere, my family and myself,
where we received more kindness and con-
mond:
when We laid out on the Chickahominy
in 1857, within sight of the spires of Rich
mond-out about where the Chesapeake
and Ohio, then the Old Virginia Central,
crosses the Chickahominy-I did not
know il was such pleasant place to live.
| dad not get in then, though we tried
hard, but l afterwards came in so easy,
ana we have found such warm friends
since we have been here that | don't
want to 60 if l can possibly help it,
However, if l do have to go, my wife
ana three daughters will remain here
for some tinle-unti! the nine months still
to run on the lease OF our present resi-
dence, at sos west Grace street, have eS-
pired. at least, and by that time l may
be ordered back with a wistful smile
that came near rejecting shade Of sad
ness on the Colonel's sunny and rudy
cOunteHaHce.
A PENNSYLyANIAN.
Colonel Ingram is a native Of Pennsyl-
vania, and an old Federal soldier. He
went into the war in May, 1861, when be-
tween Is and 10 years old. with the Penn
svlvania Reserves, Army OF the Potomac,
and he followed the fortunes of that army
for three years and two months In 1861
he entered the revenue service, and has
followed the business ever since. He came
70 Richmond about one year and eight
months ago, and has made troops OF
friends by his genial manners. large heart
and sterling qualities, who will deeply re-
eret the necessity for his leaving Rich
nond. if this proves TO be inevitable.
The present plan is for Colonel Ingram
10 change places with Mr.. r. J.. Thrasher,
the present agent at Louisville, ky.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
American Economic Association
Iofnt observation-disclosures

PHILADELPHIA, PA. December %
The American Historical Society and the
American Economic Association, each or
which will be in session In this city until
Tuesday, formally opened their annual
session tonight by holding Joint meet
ing in the DreXel Institute. Beginning
Tomorrow, the organizations will hold
separate sessions. There is a large at
tendance of professors from many OF the
etiuca tional institutions OF the country.
Dr. Joseph Wharton. Of the School OF
Finance, University OF Pennsylvania,
welcomed both organizations, after which
the president OF each society delivered
his annual address. Captain a. 7. Ma
han. United States Navy. retired, presi-
dent Of the Historical Society. spoke on
Standardization in Historical Treat
rnent." and e. p. a. Selignlan, professor
OF Economics in Columbia University,
president Of the Economic Association.
had for his subject Economic and Social
Progress
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
uc;d on Forgery Charge.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. December %
Especial )-Ex-J aier J. W. Crump vas
arrested this evening on complaint OF j.
Reyner, charged with forgins the name
of City-Serseant E W. Milstead to seve-
raj checks. Police-Justice Brown made
preliminary examination OF the case and
remanded Crump to Jail for trial to-mor-
row morning
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
Mail Lost in Wreck.

WASHINGTON, December 20. - The
Postoffice Department to-day announced
that in e railroad wreck at Spartanburg.
S. Co. Wednesday last. a part OF the mail
was lost or damaged 1t is believed THAI
The lost portion consisted of q pouch filed
With letters from New York and points
beyond TO New Orleans. and about ten
&c clss OF other mail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
ASSAULT ON COURT OFFICER.
Case Involving Question Whether
Punishment for Contempt Can Be
inflicted Therefor.

WASHINGTON. December ga case
was filed in the United States Supreme
Court to-day which involves the ques~.on
whether q. court may punish for con-
tempt to assault upon one OF the officers.
The case is that Of w. c. O'Neal. of Pen
sacola Fla. who is charged with havin%
assaulted a. Greenhut, Of the same place,
q trustee in bankruptcy proceedings
against Scarritt Moreno. O'Neal is pres,-
dent of bank which is involved in the
proceedings. and he fell into an alterca-
ton with Greenhut last October. and cut
him with a knife He was summoned be-
fore the judge of the United States Is
trict Court for the northern district I
Florida. and sentence. to sixty days M
prisonrent. The CO Sc he's been BROUGHT
in the Supreme Court on the ground that
the judge exceeded his jurisdiction, {
that O'Neal's offence was not one punlo..-
able by contempt proceedings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
NECK AND NECK.
t.Gcneral Prosperity and Santa
Claus Gave Each Other Lively

The merchants of Richmond generally
are smiling with satisfaction a the sadly
Christmas stocks in view Of the fact that
the dilapidation presented is more than
Offset by balances in the banks. for whicl,
the goods We're exchanged. It was not
so much more fierce than in former years.
but II began warbler and continued more
steadily and longer. Under the benelcent
rule Of General Prosperity the people
were mere widely equipped with the
wherewithal and they were not parsi-s
monious In letting it 20. especially in
view of the useful and intrinsically valu-
able lines OF articles on which the great
est runs were made this year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
WOMAN BURNED TO DEATH.
szan Killed by Explosion on Ohio
EiNcr Eonac-HoIt.

sTECBENvILLE O., December %
Al Austrian woman was burned to death
an5 man killed by g powder explosion
in house-boat on the Ohio river here to-
dar. I he woman had started fire with
gasoline. An explosion followed. and she
was burned to death. Her husband and
hoaTders escaPed from the boat, but Were
unable to secure her body.
Ore of the boarders, an Austrian, went
back after money he had hidden. ana was
killed by an explosion of powder that he
had stored in the boat.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
WANTED, A TEACHER.
3 Successor to MT. George FitzEer-
aid at the High School

The School Board Will. at its next meet
trg. probably December 18th. eNct q sue
t.ass;r II Mr tfco~ce No. ~rn'I =
teacher of Latin at the High School. MI
15itzgcra. d has resigned the position TO
accept the head masrershin of Miss
Elts it's School. Applications for the
vacancy in the High School are now in
order
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
cop.tv Has the Fest Chance.

ROME. Dec. 26.-Bshop Conary. rector
OF the Catholic University at Washing
ton. appears to have the best chance OF
appointment to the bishopric OF Los
Angeles. Cal. When the congregation of
the Propaganda meets Jan Is. after the
holidays. the filling OF this vacancy Will
IS among the earliest business transact
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