The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-08
MURDERED FOR MONEY.
INDICATIONS THAT GEOR6E NAT
TOI WAS FOULLT DEALT WITH.
Tho Petersburg Alliance EIchange--Good
Crops OF Tobacco-0fHer Cocksdoi
City Newt.

PETERSBURG. VA. Sept. 7th.-Special
"A telegram was received here to-day
by Captain f. a. GOODWIN, train dis
hatcher Of the Norfolk and Western rail-
road company in this city, from one Of
the railroad officials at Wakefield, stat
ing that George Mattox had been found
lying on the side Of the track OF the
surry and Sussex lumber company's
narrow gauge railway, about quarter
OF a mile from Wakefield in an uncon-
scious condition. with his skull crushed.
Mattox, being unconscious, was OF course
unable to tell how he had been injured,
but near where he was lying there were
evidences OF a struggle and coupling
pin, with which It is supposed he was
struck Mattox died about an hour after
being found. It is supposed that he was
murdered by some one who thought he
had money on his person. In his pock-
cts was found a receipt for q pair OF
shoes. which he had purchased from a
shoe dealer Of this city. and also bot
tie OF whiskey. 4 relative OF the muir
dered man, who resides here In Peters
burg. stated to-day that he had never
known Matt0x 10 take drink OF any
intoxicating beverage. Mattox is cou-
sin Of Mr.. o. W. Mattox. who keeps liv-
cry stable here and he has brother. Mr..
f. NJ. Mattox. who resides IN Richmond.
The unfortunate man resided on the Je-
rusalem plank road. on the edge OF the
line of the counties Of Prince George
and Sussex, and he was In Petersburg
on yesterday. Mattox had for some
years carried on the saw mill business
in Prince George county. and was In
comfortable circumstances. He leaves
a widow and three children.
The Board OF Directors Of the Peters
burg Alliance Exchange here examined
the affairs Of the company and FOUND
everything in good condition. The re-
vival Of the peanut trade is only neces-
sarv TO put the house here In perfectly
easy condition. Mr.. j. c. Smith, OF Dln-
widdie county is the agent Of the ALL
ance here in Petersburg.
private letters received here to-day are
70 the effect that the farmers in the UPPER
counties ore busy cutting and securing
their tobacco crop, which is said 10 be
very good one.
A gentleman just from Brunswick says
that the crop Of corn and tobacco in
that country is the best that mas Deen
known for some years.
A big dance was given tonight at
Church Road, in Dinwiddie county which
was largely attended. Quite a number Of
persons from Petersburg were in atten-
dance.
on the Sth Of July last an examination
was held by the civil service board OF eX-
aniners at the post office In this city
for clerks There were two candidates.
To-day papers were received from the
authorities at Washington, stating that
Wesley Watts. one Of the candidates,
passed a satisfactory examination.
The Forest Hill Base Ball club VIII
come over TO Petersburg tomorrow 10
cross bats with the Petersburgs. The
Petersburgs will play the Virginias here
on Saturday next
Mr.. J. W Phillips. who has been con-
fined 10 the house from sickness, is now
able 70 be out.
Miss Jessie Bosseau. who has been on
n visit TO friends In Richmond has re-
turned home.
Rev ]. W. Rosebro. d. D., pastor OF
Tabb-Street Presbyterian church, who
has been spending the past two or three
weeks In the North, is expected TO ar
rive home tomorrow.
Mr.. Freeman ". Jones who is an APP
plicant for the postmastership here. re-
turned home yesterday afternoon from
Washington.
Mr.. A. d. Browder, of Danville, Is here
on visit
Messrs. A. d. Hamilton. s. ]. Hurt. Jr.,
Leroy Roper, AID Ross and Gill Henton,
left yesterday afternoon for the Virginia
Military Institute.