Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-14
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PETERSBURG. VA, Dec. -, 1890.
Thomas McCarty, who is suspected by
the police Of having fraudulent checks
in his possession, was brought before
the Mayor this morning and recommIt-
ted to jail until definite information
can be obtained from Richmond. The
prisoner is about fifty years of age and
still protests that the checks ale genu-
inc and good.
CONSTRUCTION OF A Will.
The Circuit Court was engaged to day
in hearing evidence and argument in q
case removed from Dinwiddie county,
involving the construction OF the will OF
the late John C. Hardy, who died in 1872
or 1873. At the death of the widow OF
the deceased about 81, 300 in gold, sill
yer, bank notes, and bonds were found
in her possession, Of which no mention
bad been made in the will, and the ques-
ton brought before tho Court to decide
was whether this money belonged to the
estate Of the husband or TO that OF
the widow. The case was some time ago
argued, but comes up airesh on excep-
ton by counsel for the defendants to the
report made by the commissioner, who
decided that the money was the pro-
perty OF Mrs. Hardy. Counsel for the
plaintiffs are Judge b. J. Epes. OF Din
widdie, and George S. Bernard. Of this
city for the defendant, Robert Turn
bull. Of Brunswick, and /. p. Bell, of
Lunenburg county. The Court took the
case under Amusement and will render
its decision at some future day.
PETERSBURG The PLACE.
A well-known young gentleman OF this
city has Just returned home from a trip
through the Valley and Southwest Nir-
glnia. He visited all Of the booming
towns and places, with view to settling
down in the one that offered the best adj
vantages for young man, crossing
from Hagerstovn, Nd, to Roanoke, and
going thence to Bristol. He finally re-
turned home fully impressed with the
opinion that no place gives such hope
and promise Of substantial Advancement
as old Petersburg. Others have had the
same experience after making tourS OF
observation elsewhere and have come
back determined to remain ut home.
THE TREAsUBERsH1P.
While four gentlemen have formally
announced themselves as candidates for
city treasurer, the only Office to be SLED
at the municipal election TO be held next
Nav. tho canvassing thus far has been
very quiet. Towards the early spring 1t
will become more brisk and the interest
OF the sovereigns will be aroused.
1t is reported that the registration
books Of the Sixth Ward have never
been restored 10 the proper custodians
since the United States marshals IN the
interest OF John NJ. Langston took pos
session OF them last fall to make copies.
This fact may give rise to interesting
questions of law in the future.
Langston has not kept himself so
prominently before the public during
the past few weeks Indeed he has been
here very little OF late and nothing has
been heard from him. 1t is not posi-
lively known whether he will make a
contest or not.
GENERAL NEWS.
The Prince George Cavalry ut their
annual reunion at Disputanta on the
Goth of December expect 10 have the
Surry Cavalry with them, and should
such be the case there Will be q sham
cavalry battle az we'll as a drill. The
occasion promises to be one of great en-
joyment.
1t is said that the production OF apple
brandy in this section has been larger
this year than for some time past.
1t is stated that the business over the
Norfolk aud Western railroad has been
heavier this season than for many years.
The shipments of peanuts this week
were upwards of 1900 bags. The Vir-
GINA crop is estimated at over 2,00O,0 600
bushels.
DR.. G. Jones, of Brunswick county,
was sick in one of tho rooms OF the Cen
trial Hotel when the fire occurred yester-
day, and tho excitement Of the occasion
has made him very III.
The anniversary OF St John the
Evangelist will be celebrated by the Ma
sonic lodges Of this city on the 9th in
start by a banquet.
The sales Of loose tobacco this week
exceeded 300, 600.
ANGRY BURNT-CORR MEN.
A difficulty occurred this morning be-
tween Mr.. George Wilson, OF Wilson's
minstrels, and a member OF the troupe,
caused, it is said, by the conduct OF the
latter. Blows were prevented by the
prompt interference OF persons standing
near. RosIN ADAIR.