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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
KN0CK-D0WN FIGHT.
sTAUNToNS "WETS" AND "ORYS
HAVE A REGULAR DoNNYBRoCK
Fists and sticks Raining Blows and Friends
Went Down as Well -
Foes.

sTAUNTON, VA. January 13.-CSpeciaD
The bitterness OF feeling between our
citizens. engendered by the agitation or
the local-option liquor-license question:
eliminated this evening I'm a Lnock-do"n'
drag-out fight. and that too, in the court
house In the presence Of the Judge. The
Hastings Court was engaged all the after
noon In the hearing Of a petition TOT
wet or dry election. The "Drys
were Represented by Messrs. James Ste
phenson. of Harrisonburg. and J. A. Alex
ander and r. j.. Kennedy. Of this Guy
while the opposition had as counsel ron
a. c. Gordon and ex-United States DIS
trict Attorney William f.. Grain. A SINH
lar petition having been Withdrawn by
the 'Drys" at the December term the
opposition insisted under the lOcal-opuon
act that the "Drys' were estopped Tor a
period OF two years thereafter from pray
ing an election, and the plea Of res-adJu-
dicata was entertained by the court. On
the argument of this plea, In when the
"Drys" have the opening and the con-
clusion, Mr.. Gordon. IN the course OF
his remarks, said that there were those
among the movers OF the petition VINO
were IN it for revenue only ana addel'
Il do not except Fred. Di.lard." John a.
Noon, who IS prominent In local kepubil-
can and Prohibition circles. shouted i
pronounce that lie In open court Slr'
Gordon broke towards Noon. but trlehus
Of all parties Intervening. failed To reach
his man. and. apologizing 10 the court
resumed his argument.
FISTS AND STICKS.
This concluded. the court Immediately
adjourned, and Gordon and Noon, bOth
behind the bar with fists up, began to
spar. Down stairs the courtroom was
packed with "Wets" and prs while
the galleries were thronged with negroes.
the set-to between Gordon and Noon
I'm an instant was taken UP all over the
ROOM Fists struck out with CorOett-llke
quicIness. and I'm the twinkling OF an eye
sticks were whacking heads, blood was
spouting from bruised faces and men IN
the mad scramble were piled four decI
on the floor in the frenZiei fight. In the
wild. blind confusion prevailing, blow In
tended foe Zoe frequently struck friend
and as the result there are a score OF
black ewes and swollen faces here To-
pirht. While the melee was at It's height
a chair was hurled from the negro-packeo
gallery 70 the floor, cutting Mr.. william
r. McCue on the head. The Sheriff and
city Sergeant strove 20 quell the fight
but It was an impossbili,y 10 down h'
forty fighters. Fortunately no pistols were
drawn. and nobody * seriously injured
Tho case will be further argued mex
week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
TOBACCO BARN BURNED.
Revival of Business In the Southside-
Flourisling Banks.

FIourisIing Banks.
CHASE CITY. VA, January i3.-(Spe-
cial)-Last night Mr. r. j. Morgan, living
near here. had destroyed by fire large
prize barn, containing nearly his entire
crop OF bright tobacco Loss about 2VOO.
No insurance. Origin Of the IRE unknown
but supposed to have started from hre
left in the barn when the days work was
completed. Mr.. Morgan had not very long
removed here from North Carolina, ana
! Is n successful farmer and good citizen.
on the tobacco destroyed by ire or
r Il. Morgans there was an insurance
Tor 500 in the Virginia Ere ana Mallhe'
Of Richmond.
Business IL revivng here, and the sales
Of leaf tobacco yesterday at the different
warehouses were unusually large FOR the
! season. Prices seem to be satisfactory
20 farmers.
This week the drummers have Gocked
70 the town They come from every di-
reCtlon, and are Offering 70 sell every
! juaeiuabe kind OF goods. Who would
! suppose a man could make expenses ira
yelling TO sell nothing but suspendtTs'
and another only buggy-whips? Yet sucn
commercial travellers are seen occasion
ally.
The people are wei pleased with the
new Supreme Court, and especially graft
nad G!at Major John W. Rely. OF Han
fax. VAS selected as one Of the members.
no DESIRE.
There is no desire in this county for a
change in the election-laws or the az
Iolntncnt OF judges OF election unless
such a change could be made that would
cTectually be- a deliverance Of the people
Of the county from Republican DONNA
tion.
There will be made preparations this
wear for "a large crop OF tobacco. The
acreage viii Poe reduced and more thor
oughly enriched, and a better quality pro
duced. It s. the only money crop for TINS
county. Corn and wheat are TOO low TO
bear tran sportat,On.
Where does the money come from? IS
| a question frequently asked with refer
| ence TO the apparent prosperous condition
Of the FIVE banks In the county The
Bank OF Mecklenburg. with its offices at
| Chase City and Boydt0n, shows in It's
report OF last week resources OF S5"-
~ S-a decided increase in two months.
There is lie in the old land yet.
NEEDS ATTENTION.
Our publc-road system here needs the
attention of the Legislature more than
our elcction-laws. Two wel-graded ana
drained roads trdvcrsing tne county from
east 20 west ana Horh 10 S''pl' an
secting ut the county seat. about the cen
ire Of the county. with lateral ordinary
roads leading 10 the main lines, would
| be a blessing to the people, would cost but
| little. and would greatly expedite ana
facilitate travel
| The firm Of Broocks. Berry Hardy
carving on large general store here
has dissolved, J. +. Berry retiring from
the business and succeeded by J. VI.
| sloan. formerly Postmaster here. who
bought him out
II Is proposed to publish here Demo-
cratic newspaper at an early day. The
county ia sadly in need of paper pro-
claiming Democratic doctrines and in ac-
| cord with the party. and one here VIII De
doubtless well sustained.
| Weather splendid. and outdoor work
progresses without interruption.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14

Jones g r. Daghy. and John r. sauniers.
The bride. leaning on the arm OF Miss
Irene Tipfelt, az Baltimore. entered on
the left aisle, and on the right came the
groom and best man, John T. Woodward.
OF baltimore. At the chancel. beneath an
arch of evergTecns, they met, when Rev.
". Y. Younger. assisted by Rev. John
W. Ryland. performed the ceremony The
bride was becomingly attlred In n dark
green noyel,y-cloth dress. prettily trim
med aith changcabIe silk and velvet.
From the church the bridal party ac-
companied by few friends and relatives
OF the family, repaired to the residence
Of the brides father, Mr.. u. T. Purkins.
whore an elegant collation. was served.
Al 3 O'Clock the newiy-wtdded couple left
bv tho Rappahannsck steamer for a
northern trip.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
THS PEDWlNf CASE.
Sensational Statement Made by Captain
Harry Jackson.

ATLANTA. GA, January ia very
sensational statement has been given out
hy Captain Harry jackson I'm regard TO
the Eclwine case. II Is in the nature OF
review Of the case. and is pathetic
defence n his dead son, Tom Cobb Jack
CON. Who suicl1ej. He says OF his son:
"Txcitcd. drinking. reckless, II IS true
but always talking ard acting in man
ncr entirely inconsistent with the marvel
lous story told by Redwine. SO constant
were his dcnunciauons IN the bank that
the Pre- idont came 10 my house ana
earnestly requested that ] get him home.
IL was in my effort 20 carry out this re-
Quest that be terminated his life. Had
90 not nreI the fatal shot no one would
have usl THE slightest attention 10 the
creations q the diyordered brain Of Rcd
vinc-crc1tioue which followed the death
o. the man who had attempted 10 de-
f.rd him. Upon the Redwine trial I did
not make q single objection 10 testimony
Nv which 10 was sought TO implicatc my
SON. Nucl Of it was Illegal, but / felt
that 4. could do no harm 70 the case on
trial. so let 81 all come in. Thank God.
n amounted only % the disordercd rawlings
az an unfortunate, self-convicted man.
let Justice be done t. tho dead and the
living. though the heavens fall
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14

about the usual size Of n 2-year-oid boys:
Hugh Is very attentive TO the trains ana
drives fairly good business begging
nennie@. when asked his age he invari-
ably answers by saying: give me cent
and I'll tell YOU" IN TINS way nc Hesp'
hts nockets well-nlled with copper coins.
THE boy IS in good health. but mas rot
grown any since no was years OLD. ne
poses as a fighter. and says, he can lick
any boy Of his weight In Virginia;
The smallpox scare has subsided' ana
travel on the Norfolk and Western rail-
rod. which was very much curtaied' IS
fairly good again. H..
Frank Haines and his BRIDE nave Just
returned from n tour North.
+ ~. Weaver. n prominent young law
yer OF this town. is quite sick with the
grin He was recently married 10 Miss
Nendenhall, one OF the most beautiful Ia
dies OF the town.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
Who VIII Succeed Captain Bird

ROANOKE. VA. January u. -(Special)
rIrst-L Lieutenant W. j. Moss. IN COM
rnand OF the Roanoke Light lniantry' r.
csivod to-day through Colonel j. G.
Baker. Of the Second Regiment OF Nir--
rinia volunteers. from Adiutant-General
Charles J. Anderson an order or Cover
nor O'Ferralrs accepting the resignation
Of Captain John Bird OF the h,aI,oNe
Tjobt Infantry. and ordering an election
bv the company TO III the vacancy. me
rssignation Of Captain Bird IS accepted
with regret. and n high compliment Is
paid TO his gallantry and chcien1y III
The order In accordance with these III
sfructlons. Lieutenant Moss has issued an
order for the company to hold an election
70 m the vacancy next Monday night
The prominent candidates for the cap
taincy OF the company are Adlutant -
q Cushman, OF the Second Regiment
and Sergeant II. J.. Warner. Lieutenant
Moss declines to be candidate for The
position.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
uhLIennhthn Old Gun.

YORKTOWN. VA, January B.-tspe-
ciaI1-Eddie. the 1G-year-old son OF -i.
Charles Wright. OF "Crab Neck" TINS
county. met with quite severe acclleht
Yesterday He picked up an Oh FHi,
,,hlch had been living around the yard
FOR wear. and ascertalning that II was
loaded proceeded to fire It in the ordinary
manner. Failing in this he procured a
coal OF fire and dropped II into the barrel
So explosion following. he foolishly look
Cd into the muzzle just in time 20 re-
celye the full charge between the eyes
Luckily the gun contained no shot as IN
that case he would have been Instantly
Killed. His wounds. while serious, are
no, necessarily fatal lie will in all pro-
liability lose his eyeslght
cards are out for the marriage Of MISS
Amelia s AGREE to Mr.. w. II. {. Ran
some. OF Norfolk. at Providence church
18th instant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
corera,uill Steadily Improving.

ecOTTSVILLE, VA, January l3-(Spe-
cial)-General J. G. Hi. since his return
70 his home here three days ago. has
boon steadily improving in health. and
viii. no doubt be in good health In a
short time. His neighbors and friends
are reioiced at his recovery, as they were
ut one time quite uneasy about his condi-
tor.
senator Martin returned TO his home
here to-day.
Miss sue Staples returned home from
nm extended visit to Richmond friends
Mr.. Edward Moon. who has be n on 4
several-days visit 10 his family IN Lynch
burg. returned to Snowden farm, near
here. YESTERDAY
Mr.. q. W. Gilmer, near Howardsvilla.
q short time since had three valuable
colts killed and another crippled BY a
freight engine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
Ncus Grnins from Green Ear.

GREEN BAY, VA, January 13.-tSpe-
ciaL)-Lunenburg County Court has been
IN session all the week.
+. r. Ashworth. who shot Tom WI
liams, was sent To the penitentiary for
three years.
Mrs. Cattle Jeffress and her two accom-
plished daughters. Misses Willie and Ma
bel, have moved 70 Richmond 10 spend
the winter. They were recently LETT q
legacy Of $4,000 by a relative in Missis-
sippL
Miss Myrtle Liheow. who has been Wis
itng Miss Lizzie Jones, has returned 10
Manchester.
Mrs. J. j. owen Is visiting her mother
Mrs. \. V. Daniel at South Boston.
Miss Sarah Hardy, Of Lunenburg. IS
visiting Miss Maude Meredith, OK Prince
IlMnrl.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
DUBLtC SALE
DUBLIC SALE
OFA
VALUABLE ESTATE
on SrAUNTON RIVER.
Of srAUNToN RIVER.

In Pursuance OF the d9c,ee oi To Virr1f
Court 'ot uaitax - GBty. Va. entered At Us NJ.
yemoer term, 1909. IA $40 ,hnncefy ctn-e OK
Neuatlo frn-tee. &C.,. ~. t7ftln slon. ot' mo
uudo-si.Upd VIII 4sI by uupic auction, 90 M
PREMISES. u the hiRhss- bidder. on
SATURDAY. MATCH >. 1894,
that VERY VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND on
>tlunIol river. ~ is iiiN county, b., nhNh
VA tpa rcsidrure oi tho ate sea lr tn1rie' -.
tsfr.nr,on and .u)Nn A. "iulruiA' IL -
s.lu1f.i near Co.t. berry snd couIDins by To-
c.nt survey l.GT cl-fu' ACRES
I.c~o i- On the tfl-' no body ~ lo"sf'H %
en- Sfauatou river grd q lnrge area e., otitln l
Forest ol Cna aui hickory siHi'e- Tho Dr. .iI -
ur9durtlye and we'll ad91'ei % mo g'4Nth ~
tobacco and ai firds eft grlin. 900.
the improvement consists ~ LARGE ANU
COMNODlOi> DWhlLiNG AMI All ofu-r b.i.' %
,ncs necessary {, the cowtlr' a. larEe it'ni
mo The on tiy0ii3n ~ .nis lfw' Dc y q 'aa i'
4 o. also sisrcat DE 10 beng easily Invaded int1
,eyrral conVrntsnf -. tl,mcnis.
Terms: cash s11-ienl o. to.rly IN" e1lens''
of DO sale and - pr tie rlm q Hth" =
with interest ON 5000, part ilef'u. i'ou tle
49, Gny oi Apr'. 1899, ana TIA resiji' on A
ctodi. 10 uo made known on ~" DAY o. $50.
john ". RlcLl,
il 30.6Ot trustee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
LIQUOR LICENSE REFUSED.
Boydton's People Opposed 10 the Sale OF
spirits-Week OF Prayer.

BOYDTON, VA. January i3.-(Special)
Mr.. w. II. Gooch. OF Clarksville, made
application to the Town Council yesterday
for license to sell liquor. This was re-
fused by unanimous vote. In fact, for
the city fathers to have done otherwise
would have been a direct violation Of
the issue upon which they we're elected.
The people representing the Intelligence,
the wealth, and the respectability of our
town are opposed to the sale OF ardent
spirits In our midst.
The week of prayer was successfully
observed in town. The resident ministers
OF the different denominations took part
I'm the exercises, which were held In the
Methodist church.
There has been no change for the better
In DR.. Herbert l.. Atkins condition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
NJ! : NsrtoIkaSsstsrnD.n.

ExazHxuzcNEzD
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT NOV. ID. 1898.
LEAVE RICHMOND. BYRD-STREEr
STATION.
900 A.. n. Daily-nicnmoad and Norfolk
VESTIBULE LIMlTED-Ar-
rive AOr1olk n:Z A. Nj.
Stops only at petersburg.
WaYerly, and Suffolk. Sec
ond-class tickets not accept
ed for passage on this train.
800 A. NJ. Daily THE CHICAGO EN-
Roanoke. BiGefield, Pocahoh;
tas, Kenoya, Columbus, and
Chicago. Pullman Buifet
sleeper Roanoke 20 Columbus
without change; also for
Radford. Bristol, Knoxville.
Chattanooga, and interme-
date points. Pullman Sleeper
Rad6ord 20 Chattanooga.
eco L. NJ. Daily for Norfolk. Suffolk, and
intermediate stations. Arrive
Norfolk $50 Il. NJ.
ff:5O p. NJ Daily for Roanoke. Radfcrd.
Pulaski. and Bristol. Con-
meets at Roanoke 7ie A NJ
with Washington and Chat
tanooga Limited. Pullman
sleeper5 Roanoke 10 Mem
phis and New orleans. Din
ing-car attached; Also for
Blueneld and Pocahantas;
also for Rocky Mount and
al stations Winston-Salem
tween RICHMOND and LYNcHBURq
ready for occupancy at p. NJ; also Pull
man sleeper Petersburg TO Roanoke.
Trains arrive Richmond from Lynch
burg and the West daily $40 A. n. and
ZOO r. NJ From Norfolk and the East.
10 80 A. NJ. and Vestibuled Limited 100 y.
r. w. COURTNEY.
District Passenger Agent
W. II. BEVIisl4
GenHrai Passenger Agent,
g General officA, Hsspeka Va aQtJ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14

sALUDA. MIDDLEsEX COUNTY. VA.
Ranuary lS.-(Speolal. lone OF the most
brilliant social events OF the season took
place az Forest Chapel Methodist Episco-
- church on Thursday. when Mr. *. ~.
r. oodward and Miss Fannie G. Purkins
|fefe married. Both are residents OF this
bounty. The groom is a popular young
tnan. and the bride is a universal favorite
teEr
4 The church which was filled 20 It's Ut
osl capacity, was also preTtily decorated.
the appointed hour the bridal party
nifred, while the organ pealed forth The
trains or Mendsissohn's wedding march.
he bridal party was prseeded by tho
shsss. MessTs. L. IL. Marston, AshDy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
Canehtln a Cave-In.

DANVILLE, VA, January l3.-(Spe-
cial This morning while several colored
men were AT work on the foundation for
the new houring-mill In North Danylle
the earth suddenly gave way burying
benjamin Williamson. one OF the work
men lie was struck on the head by a
falling rock, cutting cash In his fore
head which extended down to the eye.
lie was dug out as quickly rs possible
and taken To his home, where he received
medical attention. His left side IS par
TALLY paralyZed, and IL Is thought his COLI
lar-bone is broken, and that lie may be
hurt internally.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
Diamonds, Watches mt Auction


Many OF the richest and most choice
goods still remain unsold, ana Will be
offered during the present week, and the
sale will positively close on Saturday eve
ming.
The handsome store fixtures viii be
offered for sale on Saturday at 10 A. M.
Goods must be sold regardness or cost,
and without limit or reserve.
s. l.. BLOoMBERG, Trustee,
III. NJ. Moses a. Co..
so Main. street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14

TOANO, VA. January l5.-tSpecial.)-
Mrs. Sarah widow OF Mr.. j.. 4. Martin.
died this morning, after an illness of
some weeks She was attacked by the
grip, which was followed by pneumonia.
She was - years Old. and leaves many
children and grandchildren. scattered from
New York 10 Texas Her last moments
were cheered by the presence OF her
daughter, Mrs. Barrett. OF Mobile Ala.
Her house was for many years head
quarters OF Christian workers OF all
nominations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14

~ X. ELLIS, AUCTIONEER,
Il east Br0ai street, sells

IL X. ELLIS, AUCTIONEER, 81
Il east Broad street, sells
TOMORROW (Nondayl MORNING.
at 1890 o'clock. for whom Il may concern. the
largest assOrtmen OF GOODS ever offered, at
Fret and Broad streets
CHAMBER SUITS, 3 PARLOR SUl1Si
3 WARDROBRS, 4 EXTENSION-TABLES:
2kITCuEN-TABLES. IL BUREAUS;
20 >PRlNG-BEDS, % MATTRESSES
4 SHOWCASES. % BEDsfBADo;
90 CANE aud W00D-SEAT CHAIRS;
u WAsHSrANDS. 2 BUFfETS;
= WALNUT WRITING-DESKS;
8 BED-LOUNGES. . PIANOS
8 SEWING MACHINES, 4 CARPETS;
IL RUGS, o hs ndsomo EIGHr-DAY CLOCKS:
IL handsome LAMPS
20 dozen TABLE-kSIYES and FORKS;
dozen AUG ER-BiTS, several thousand BOLTS,
and many other articles in the hardware
line;
Also. drst-class DOUBLE-BARREL BREECH-
LOADING SHOTGUN;
CIGARS, LINEN GOODS. NOTIONS, and many
other goods.
This is a regular clearing sale. and the coun-
try trade will do well 10 attend this sale, a.
every article offered will be sold At your own
price. Seats fer ladies. An. POLLARD,
"a IL Proprietor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14

EMPORIA, VA, January l3.-(Special)
Widows Son Lodge. No. $50. 4. +. and
a. NJ. held an interesting communication
last evening. one OF our most prominent
young merchants was raised 10 the
sublime degree OF Master Mason. Among
the visiting brethren present was Past
Master d. \. Marks. OF Wakefield Lodge
No. 1873
Our people are gratiied at the re-
election OF Hon. B. y. Hancock as Judge
OF this circuit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
Madison's Delegation Divided.

MADISON COURTHOUSE. VA, Janu-
arv l3.-(SDecial )-Primaries were held in
this county to-day TO elect delegates 10
tho Harrisonburg Convention. Roberts
District elected seven for Gordon. Locust
dale District elected eight for Turner.
Rapidan five for Woods and two for
Turner. Senator James Hay is one of
tina datpgateg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14

MEHERRIN, VA, January B.-tspe-
cial. mir. Shedrick Hines, a widely
known and good citizen Of Prince Edward
county, died near here yesterday at II
o'clock, in the 10Th year OF his age.
Property transfers: Meherrin-John D.
Davis to D. J. HALEY. 100 acres. $50.
Prince Edward county-Mrs. Harriet s.
Van Ness to Philip Davis. IS acres lying
three miles west Of Meherrln, 5000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
Mr.. MUsHBAcH'S MAD PUG.
4 Small Boy Bitten by the Animnl-A
Circuit Judgcship.

NtrCuit JuuSeshlp'
ALEXANDRIA. VA, January lS.-(Spe-
cial3-On Tuesday last, while little son
of Mr.. \. ". Armstrong. OF the Alexan-
drla bar. was playing with pet pug dog,
the property OF State Senator George a.
Mushbach. It bit the boy just above the
left eye. Since that time the dog has
developed what has been PRONOUNCED q
violent case of rabies, and It died in con-
WILSON'S this evening. Under the advice
OF his physicians, Mr.. Armstrong left at
once for New York to place the boy in
the Pasteur Institute in New York for
treatment
The postponement OF the election OF a
successor to Judge James Keith on the
bench Of the Eleventh Judicial
Circuit has given new hope 10
the friends OF Judge Keith Nor
ton in this city. They had almost given
up all hopes OF his election. and it is now
understood will again 90 into the fight
and make another effort to win. They
think the Judge now has fighting chance
for the Office.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
MRS. GAGE MAY SUE FOR DIVORCE.
Her Grounds Alleged Crueity-The I'm
urovements at jamestown Island.

prONrInFHIt NJ "'II''H'""1I '''''
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, January b
Ccpeclal)-It is understood that Mrs.
Lena Gage, who charged her husband
with an assault upon her. with intent TO
XIII, and upon which charge her husband
Captain George Gage was arrested and
indicted. and who had to remain three
months I'm the York county jail VIII m
Stit,,te suit for divorce on the ground
Of cruelty. 49,,
The bridge connecting jamestown Island
with the mainland Neck Of Land farm "a
being repaired by Mr.. Barney's mana
ger. Mr.. Bedell.
The plle-driving for the new wharf at
Kings Mil, on the James river, is nearly
crtuulofa.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
SIX sNEAK-THlEVEs CAPTURED.
Robberics and Incendlarism Broken Up
POrismouth's New Depot.

PORTSMOUTH New Dfppls
NORFOLK, Va January 13.-(Spocial)
The capture OF gang OF six notorious
sneak-thieyes Of Norfolk county has
doubtless broken up the robOeries that
seem 10 have been Of nightly occurrence
in the suburbs OF Portsmouth, rs the dep
relations have totally cuieted down sine"
the arrests. The attempts az firing houses
and terrOrZns the people in the same
section apparently have subsidized. eYidenc-
ing that the right parties are in the
clutches of the Authorities. The whole
gang viii lie given a good term in the
DCn!tentiary AT the Circuit Court con-
yeniHg next week.
Naval Constructor Samuel ". Arms-
tead. Of the navy-yari, left for New
,.-nion to-day for duty on Che board
appointed on the final trial Of the new
cruiser Marblehead.
Rev II. y. Quiaenberry. OF the Baptist
church In Berkley, who has been dan
gcrously IN, IS able u be out.
WILL BE- GIVEN OUT.
The contract for the erection OF the
Union Depot in Port3m Outh, at The foot
o. High street. will be- given out next
! month. II is thought. The second story
OF the building VIII be occupied as the
general offices Of the company.
Il IL said that the SeabOrd AIRLINE
anu Norfolk and Western are endeayoring
10 purchase the Seaboard compress
wharves and warehouses IN Portsmouth
The valuable property OF the Seaboarl
Airline I'm Norfolk at the foot Of Main
street. Is oeing extensively improved