The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-08
BOB RIDLEY ARRESTED.
TIE NEGRO NAN WHO KILLED NIX.
WILLIAMS IN SUSSEX.
he Was Found In Nottoway-Didn'tk Know
He Hsd Killed His Victim-Covenant
Made for the New Year.

PETERS BURG. VA, Jan. Especial
The negro Robert Ridley, who shot and
killed Mr.. Williams, near Hil.la. In Sus-
sex county. several days ago. and VINO
had been at large ever since, was ar
rested in Nottoway last night by Sheriff
j. S. Powell, OF that county. and TINS
morning he was brought to Petersburg
by that officer and committed to jail.
Ridley was nearly scared out of his wits.
quite a large number Of persons went
into the Jail this morning 10 get a look
at the prisoner. who is about thlrty-hve
years of age gingerbread color, ana
would probably tip the scales AT To-
pounds. He acknowledges that ne shot
Mr. Williams but claims that ii was ac-
cidentaL ,
he says that Mr.. Williams attacked
him with a pitch folk and then he lever
led his gun at him, when IL was dcci-
dentally discharged.
WHAT THE PRISONER SAYS.
Ridley says that without knowing
whether or not he had killed Mr.. VII
Hams he ran into the woods ana nlaue
his escape. He went up TO ms FORMER
home, In Brunswick county, where ne
spent "A few days. and then ne went over
into Nottoway county. where on last
Saturday he hired himself to SherliL
Powell and was to have gone 10 work
his name. Sheriff Powell. having learned
that Ridley was the man who was
wanted for killing Williams, arrested
him. as stated. Saturday night.
The feeling against the murderer In
Sussex county is very bitter, and II ap-
pears TO be the impression that If he is
taken TO the Jail of that county ne Will
certainly be lynched.
MINISTERS MEETING.
The Minister'S Association held meet
ing to-day at the rooms of the Young
Mems Christian Association and elected
term: President Rev. II. ". Battle, ID.
D.; First Nice-President, Rev. j. w.
Carroll; Second Vice-President, Revv.
Thomas Spencer; Secretary. Rev. III. NJ;
Hope. Revs. w. G.. Starr. ID. D., and
Thomas Spencer were appointed com
mittee to select the topics and speakers
for the union meetings TO be held at the
different churches this week. The first
of these meetings was held at Washing
tOn-Street Methodist Episcopal church
tonight
There were no services at the First
Baptist church last night. as the pastor.
Rev. II. W. Battle, was suffering from an
attack of la grippe
The Young Peoples Union of the First
Baptist church have elected officers for
the ensuing term
EXCITING RUNAWAY.
There was an exciting runaway on
a lady and gentleman came very near
being run over. The horse was attached
to q spring wagon, which was quite
badly demolished.
NEW YEARS COVENANT.
Covenant services" were held last
night at Washingtop-Street Methodist
Episcopal church. \ copy of the cove
nant was given each member of the
church. aid was read aloud by the whole
congregation. The following is a copy OF
the covenant:
ION this first Sabbath of the New
Year in the presence of my God and
with due knowledge of the solemnity of
this act, | now and hereafter enter cove
nant with him. and promise that during
this year Of grace. Will, first. try to
read my Bible every day; second, / will
not fail 10 offer to God my morning and
evening prayer, and third, ! will, as /
have opportunity, speak "A word OF reason
TO help some comrade on TO Heaven.
Into this covenant-agreement l now
enter. and may God help me to keep the
pledge / now make so that / may be
found ready 10 depart should | be called
into the presence of my Lord before
the end of the year.