The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18
ARNOLD DISCHARGED.
TO REDUCE THE RoURs oFLABoR
A Court Martial 60 Inquire Into the
Charges Preferred Against osptaan Il. r.
ysstr,an- Decision Not Announced.

NoRrorK. Va. August Special. 1.-The
oase Of tho Commonwealth against William
Arnold charged with the murder OF Fred
Knox. camo up in the police court this
morning. Captain J. W. Happier repre-
eented the prosecution and Judge John
Neely the defense The evidence was sifted
thoroughly. The Justice said that he did
not believe the man guilty Of murder. and
accordingly would discharge the prisoner.
The iron workers have movement on
foot looking 10 a reduction OF the number
OF hours to constitute a days work. A
committee Of Ave representing the different
shops OF the city has been appointed TO
wait upon the employers and lay before
them q proposition that the hours be re-
duced 20 eight in winter and nine in sum
mer. beginning October lst and April LIST,
respectively. Il is thought that the request
will be granted.
Colonel z. n. Henry has qualified before
Judge Brooke as the commissioner 70 dis
tribute the direct tax. amounting 70
Sl3. 1926 Colonel Kenny gave bond or
81. 600
A oourt-martial was held last night to in
quire into the charges preferred against
Captain Z. L. Yeatnen, OF the Lee Rifles,
by Colonel G. A. Nash, of the Fourth Viz
ginia regiment. because Of the failure OF
Captain ieatman 20 bring out his company
g. participate in the parade in Portsmouth
last Memorial day. The examination lasted
three hours. Colonel Nash, Major George
W. Taylor and Lieutenants Higgins and
Taylor of the Rifles. were examined as Wit
nssses and their testimony. together with
the decision of the board, will be sent TO
Richmond
Mr. Harry Dozior, Of this city. who has
been stopping at Dir. Reds farm at Bay
Side was drowned while in bathing at
Lynnhaven Yesterday. The deceased was
between twenty-five and thirty years Of age
and unmarried.
Mr.. John II. Lambert died to-day at
O'Clock at his reedence on Lamberts Point
in the eightv-third year Of his age
Judge Bond, of the United States Court.
has appointed a receiver of the Chamber
lain Hotel in process Of construction at
Old Point IL was upon application OF
Messrs Cook, Homer d Co. IL 10 said 10
he friendly proceeding, looking to such
reorganization Of the company as will re-
suit in speedy completion of the hotel.
s. w. Simmons. Jr., Of Mecklenburg
county. Va. charged with violation of the
liquor law, was discharged by United States
Commissioner Aokiss to-day, the evidence
not sustaining the charge
Mr.. james @. Williams q weli-known citi- |
zen Of this city, died to-day at his residence, !
Cottage place.
At $3.50 o'clock this afternoon the resi-
dence Of hrs. Marian Balm. on Middle |
street, was thronged with relatives and !
friends to witness the marriage of Miss 1
India. youngest daughter OF the hostess and |
the late Captain Thomas A. Balm. 20 Mr.. /
Ambrose II. Lindsay, DR.. son of Postmas-
ter A. II. Lindsay. Of Portsmouth. Rev.
DR.. w. +. Edwards performed the cere-
mony. which WAS followed by a reception.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lindsay left on a Northern
tour.
Victor D. L. Nudge, who had such a
short but brilliant career in this city. has
again been heard from. On account of a
Swindle he came from Florida TO Norfolk
He swindled City Attorney Duncan, his
partner here, and went TO Chicago He
robbed his law partner in Chicago end fed
10 Philadelphia. In the Quaker City he Sc
cured a position with w. II. IL John Horn,
embezzled $40, 00O stole the dia-
nonds of the young lady he had been visit
ing. and sailed for South America Detec-
tiyes were ut upon his track but too late.
He was one of the brightest young lawyers
that ever practiced at the Norfolk bar. and
The most consummate crook that ever con-
socted a scheme.