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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-09
SOCIAL CLUBS INDICTED.
THOSE IN NORFOLK CHARGED
WITH SELLING LIQUOR.
Many suits Brought Against the C"y'
Manager sommsrs Arranging Tor
Strong Team for Next Season.

NORFOLK, VA, Jan. s.--SpeeiaL-Ihe
grand jury is investigating very
thoroughly the social clubs where liquor
is sold. The Commonwealth's-Attorney
believes he will have little trouble III
establishing the fact that these CLUBS
have violated their charters. Against
some OF these clubs there are a hall
dozen indictments.
The Pickett-Buchanan Camp, Conied-
crate Veterans. have arranged to appro-
priately celebrate General Lees birth-
day. There will be banquet and much
speech making.
A letter from Mr.. scmmers. who is
now in Wheeling. W. Va, says he Is ar
ranging for a strong team Tor next year.
and VIII have games here carry IN ~, ~
spring, with National League CLUBS, lie
said he could have employed CaihnoHer
and Hodge this season If he SO desirt t
as both of these men were sSheu py
him and had received advance money
He does not desire TO keep them II they
could get better pay elsewhere, pro'iueu
he could secure as good men TO take
their places. This he claims 10 nave
done.
The First Baptist church here has
greatly prospered under the ministry or
Rev. A. j.. Hatcher. The congreSation
has decided that the house OF worship
Will have TO be enlarged.
sUus AGAINST TuE CITY.
There are docketed about n half dozen
suits against the city, and the NUMBER is
growing larger daily. The more lmpor-
tant are as follows: 49,.
Captain NJ. j. Vlllines, Tor slp,VVv lot
false imprisonment. arrested while cap
tain of police at the instance or the COM
missioners; Mary j. Parker, 10 recover
$500 for damages, on account OF IN
juries received by falling over a pile OF
lumber on Waverly street: Judson Pet
It's, eX-sanitary inspector, TO recover
salary and damages for improper re-
movai. 81 800; Officer Warren, OF Ports
mouth. $500, for false arrest and con
fnement In the station, charged win
being drunk
Recently a jury gave verdict for $500
against the city for a person VINO Ie!l
and broke a leg on Brambleton avenue.
i'm Brambieton. and another verdict 81
$500 10 lady whose buggy IN the
night time, ran into a pile OF brlck.
The civil Service examina tons, which
have heretofore taken place At the Nor
folk post-ofiice i'm February and August.
will hereafter be held in April ana De
cember.
DEATH of MRS. TUNsTALi.
The community was greatly distressed
last night TO learn of the death OF Mrs
DR. Alex. Tunstall. one OF the most pop
ular and prominent ladies in THIS CITY
The death occurred at the home OF Ut
Tmstall. on Freemason street. me DC
ceased was a daughter OF Captain I. +,
Mcintosh. Confederate States Navy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-09
Tale Breyitie,.

Nicholas. Weber & Co. alum leather
manufacturers, of Lynn. Mass. assigned
yesterday. Liabilities, 5000; assets NOT
stated.
CAPTAIN Albert $. Barker will succeed
Captain Francis ]. Higginson AK captain
of the Mare Island navy yard February
ilth. Captain Higginson taking command
of the Monterey. Captain Frank Wides
has received preliminary orders. assign
ing him 10 the command Of the lndepep-
deIce.
\ special from Ocala, Fla, says; Dan
Bryant will not be hanSSd to-day. the
Governor having respited him for ,.,irty
days. i'm order 10 consider an application
for a Communication Of the death sentence
William jackson, day engineer at the
Selma (AlaD water works. was instantly
killed yesterday by a steam valve blow
ing off His neck was broken and hs
skull crushed. The explosion was caused
bv turning too much pressure IN the cold
boiler. I'm which there was but a few
pounds of steam al the time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-09
WELDON MATTERS.
Regsigna.ion of uperintendent-of of. schoo i,
Travis-Capr. Kitchen After An Appeal

WELDON. n. C.. Jan. S.-Special.-The
county commissioners held an important
session yesterday. MIR. T.. l.. Trovis was
elected attorney to the board, vice W. Il.
Daniel resigned.
Captain w. r. Bond rendered his resig-
nation as county Superintendent OF Pub
lie Instruction. and Colonel Aaron Pres
colt was elected to MI the vacancy. The
board also revised the list Of disabled
Confederate pensioners and that OF the
county's poor.
CaLtain w. II. Kitchin went up TO Ra-
leigh to-day TO secure one OF the plums
10 be distributed by the Popullst Legs-
lature, which meets tomorrow The Cap
tain Is a candidate for Railroad Commits
sionsr A successor is TO be elected 10
Hon. r. ". Mason. whose term expires
this year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-09
THE NORFOLK PRESBYTkRT,
Session Mt Bell Haven Church-Mr. Law
son Received.

FXMORE. VA, Jan. ESPECIAL
Presbytcry Of Norfolk. in response to the
call OF the moderator, met at Belle Haven
Presbyterian church to-day at II O'clock,
having adjourned from of the Dreced-
ing evening. there being no quorum there
present Rev. =. l.. Wexford, OF New
port News. and Rev. William 5. Lacy, of
Norfolk together with Revs. W. &. Lind
sey and u. e. Clarke. OF Eastern Shore.
were present. and also Elder George W.
AbdeH of Belle Haven.
Rev X. T.. &. Lawson. OF the Presby-
terry of Orange, was, after satisfactory
examination, received under the care OF
Norfolk Presbytery, and Revs. Wexford
and Lacy appointed 10 install him pastor
OF Powellton, and Revs. Vance, Darnall
and Lacy With Rev. Allison Wexford aud
Lindsay as alternate. 10 install him pas
tor of Belle Haven. on January 18th.
Mr. Wexford preached to packed
house at Belle Haven last night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-09
JUDGE SHkFFEY'. FIRST COURT,
He Sat Yesterday at AbIpgdon-A We'd
ding To-Day.

MARION. VA. Jan. S.-Specal.-Rev.
:. ID. Lons, the brilliant young preacher
now pastor OF this station, NJ. T. Church,
South. is winning golden opinions from
our people by his genial manner and the
very able sermons preached by him Sab
bath after Sabbath.
Hen. John r. Sheffey. judge Of this
judicial district. opened his first court
at Abingdon to-day and Hon. John A.
Kelly, whom he succeeds. VIII probably
enter the practice OF law again, locating
here.
Cards are out for the marriage OF Miss
Bette Copenhaver. daughter OF John >.
Copenhaver. Esq. one OF our leading citi-
zens. TO MIR. Glenn, of Salfviile. Va, the
happy event to take place at the residence
OF the brides parents tomorrow at 4
NJ.
For some reason known best at depart
mental headquarters, no change has been
made In postmasters here, and the in
cumbsnt for the past Ave years has en-
tered upon the FIRST quarter OF 1884.
The friends OF Colonel w. G. Pendiston
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-09
Oxford Items

OXFORD, n. G., Jan. Special
Rev. f. Benedict. late rector OF St
stephens Episcopal church, OF ms
place, has accepted a call al some point
bear Washington city, and the Rev
Charles Fetter has been elected as his
successor The latter has preached sew
tral very fine diScOl rises here, Which are
spoken Of in highest terms Of praise.
oxford has the accession Of another
new minister In the person of Rev. q. b
Perry, Of the North Carolina Methodist
Coz fe~erce. who succeeds Rev +. H"r-
man. as pastor of Surral County church,
in the vicinity of oxford.
The contested case Of w. H. Crews
(colcredD vs.. \. 4. Lyon white, Dem)
for a seat in the House of Representa-
tives of North Carolina will soon DO
tried by that body, which assemble IN
Raleigh OH the 9Th instant.
One good indication that times are i'm
proving somewhat is evident by an IN
creased inquiry for the purchase OF
lands in this section.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-09
RAT. NIX. MAYO RESiGN'.
He Accepts n Csli in notwithstanding
Clubs Dinner.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, Jan. S.-Spe-
ciai.-The vestry OF St. Paurs Episcopal
church held a meeting last night and ac-
cepted the resignation o. Rev. {. j. >.
Mayo, who has accepted call to Hyatts-
vile. Md. Rev. Mr.. Mayo has been the
rector OF St Paurs church for the past
seven years, and is much beloved by the
congregation and Newport News people
generally. He expects 10 leave here for
HyattsvilIe on January oath. and Will
preach his final sermon to the congreSa-
ton Of 81. Paul's church on Sunday.
January 10Th. which will be six years from
the day and date on which the first ser
vice was conducted by him in the building
after It was completed. Under his Jealous
pastorate the church has had RAPID
growth during the past seven years.
The Newport News Cooking club gave
dinner tonight to the members and
their male friends at the Gloucester. The
dishes for. the occasion were prepared
by the members of the club, and the din
ner was very elaborate one. Covers
were spread for more than fifty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-09
rr,r r,mRs-RtCHMOND.v VA WEDNESDAY JANUARY 9 1895

here are disappointed that he was not re-
elected clerk Of the Court OF Appeals,
but all recognize the high character. com
potency and worthiness Of the clerk-elect,
Mr. w. G.. G.. Lowry. Of Abingdon.
At a meeting OF Hoiston Council, No.
1872. Royal Arcanum. on the ith instant
the following were installed officers for
the ensuing year: ID. c. Miller, regent;
]. III. Gallehen. vice-regent: Or. r. Wat
kins. orator: W. p. Francis, collector.
John w. Richardson, treasurer; A. T..
Lincoln, secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-09
PENN'S C4sE CONTIN UED.
An Absent Witnes - Dudiey & WarreI
Assign at Danvils

DANVlLLE. VA, Jan. s.--Special.-Gn
the Hastings Court to-day the case OF
Thomas j. Penn, indicted for criminal
assault, was continued to the FEBRUARY
term OF the court. the abscondng Wit
nesses being still out Of the way.
Dudley & Warren. dealers IN gentle
mems furnishings. hats. etc. made an
assignment to-day. Liabilities. s4,l8; as
sets consist of stock fixtures and ac-
counts. and are valued at sufficient to
nearly cover liabilities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-09

NORFOLK. VA. Jan. Sccsp'a or !" i've
mn of the wrecked schooner Richard ,:
soottord ' arrived here this morning from
New Berne. \. c. The, The s pn or m wrn,
asnoEe on sTth and Is now a total
rs " cantain Halves SAYS that although
, .nsy wepe Within speaking distance OF
t tse life saving. station they had 70 re-
ni ma. .,,rs affer she struck, during which
time tmU y they suffered terribly from r the
Harwick, Mass. was frozen 70 d nars
lie was buried rb IA s s was estimated
fo be worth $4,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-09
Palmyra Notes.

PALMYRA, VA. Jan. s.-Special.-Mr.
J. n. Seay who has been very sick. is
much better to-day.
Mr.. James A. Shepherd, who has been
sick for some time. is out again and was
In his Office this morning.
The Rev. Mr.. White, OF Richmond,
preached at Rivanna church Sunday to a
large congregation.
MIR. Claude Amos, who took a trip to
Washington short time ago and was
married. has returned to Columbia again
with his bride. TO live. He is telegraph
operator In the Office of the CHESAPEAKE
ami Ohio Railway Company here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-09
CONDUCTOR F4ULhNEK hUfT.
lie Receives Painful Wounds by Being
Thrown From Car scar.

CCLPEPEK. VA, Jan. S.-SpeciaI.-
Captain Ferdinand G. Faulkner. con-
ductor on through freight train No. ~
of the Southern Railroad. met with
painful. II not serious, accident tonight
at NoKesyihe, a small station about
thirty-nine miles from Washington. The
proper duty. causing the train TO stoS
instantly while going at a high-rate Of
speed. throwing Captain Faulkner heavi-
" across the cabOose car. In his fax
he struck the iron guard of his seat.
tie was brought to Culpeper. where
DR.. A. s. Rixey. railroad physician. rend-
cred the necessary medical attention.
No bones are broken, but the man may
be injured Internally.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-09
From Hamilton.

HAMILTON. y. c., Jan. Especial
Mr.. Frank Hitch. who for several months
has been moving his large saw-mill plant
from this place to a cite near Portsmouth,
Va. left with his family this evening on
the steamer Susie Hitch. His departure
from this place will cause the removal OF
twelve families Mr.. Hitch has been IN
this place for seven years, and MS alb
sence will be greatly missed, both So
clally and financially.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-09
INDICTMENTS ar ROANOKE.
Work of tho Grand Jsry-Niolating the
Federal Revenue Law.

ROANOkE. VA, Jan. S.-Special.-Ja-
cob Oppenhelm. a saloon keeper of Bed
ford City, was arrested yesterday by
United States Deputy Marshal Preas,
charged with having in his possession
whisky barrels OH which the stamps had
not been cancelled. He was brought TO
this city, and gave bond for 500 10 appear
for trial on January I'D.
The grand jury indicted the following
parties to-day Tor feiones: T. \. Snod-
grass. Ed. Wade, Ernest Hatcher, Joseph
Baker. Mary Brown. Ada Mack. Ada Hop
klns, TaZ. Chewing and Robert Bower.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-09
tPPOM4TTON M4sONs.
A Banquet ut Psmpliu City-Mr. Flood's
Address

PAMPLiN CITY. Jan. S.-Special.-At
the instance of Mr.. Robert W. Beale,
worshpful master of Southside Lodge
No. 191. a banquet was given at the Park
Hotel. this city, to the fraternity, ladies
and specially invited guests. The table
was replete with all the luxuries Of the
season. and heartily enjoyed by all. The
inner man being more than satisfied then
followed feast of reason and How OF
soul.
Brother II. y. Flood, the silver-tongued
orator OF AppomattoX county. was intro
duced BY The worshipful master and
made one Of the most finished and elo-
ouent Masonic addresses ever before lis
tened to by the craft in this jurisdiction.
The ladies' reception committee Mrs.
Robert ". Beale, Mrs. Samuel Franklin,
Mrs T.. H. Grigg and Miss Lee Ried, dis
charged their duties with grace and dig
nifty, and did honor TO the occasion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-09
How has A. l.. Will Get TO Birmingham.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA;, Jan; sIItts.-
dent Caldwell. Of the Elyton Land x yom-
pphnyr. he closed deal for the sale Of
T tns highland sh Avenue and Belt railroad
and sne the East BIRMINGHAM railroad SUI
burban lIpes to the or co Nr% York Eap ror
,sitoa.a IRE company viii secure the
$3.50 + 81 and West railroad. extend st from
Pell CITY TO Birmingham, thirty miles.
ard use the property purchssed mere ,p ~,
Ir Line will then come into birmingham
over the East and West ROAD.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-09
FIkE ~ HEN ca ROO.
The British Steamship Matadi Puts In
at Norfolk

NORFOLK. VA. Jan. s.-The British
steamship Matadi, Captain tiannay. which
arrived here last night. from Galveston
for Liverpool is now at Lamberts Point
with fire I'm her cargo.
on the first day out from Galveston
fire was discovered i'm hold No. >. and
steam was at once turned in 10 quench
the flames. To-day $he hatch was open
ed, but owing to the density OF the steam,
il was impossible TO ascertain the result
or extent of the fire. The steamer is cot
ton laden.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-09
A Eemala College Burned.

ATLANTA. GA. Jan. s.-A special
from Huntsville. Ala, says; the hunts.
VILE Female College, one 81 the iarSest
institutions of the kind in the South.
burned this afternoon. There were 100
boarders in the building. all OF whom IS
Lnp,,, Tbe managers OF the college
nave rented the Military Academy and
will open school tomorrow; The CIT
gems have taken the girls TO their
boUes Work will be commenced on
neu building Immediately.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-09

Policeman Griffin called the ambulance
yesterday morning 10 Ninth and Byrd, 10
take philin Kenney, a white man about
nifty years of age TO the almshouse. The
unfortunate man is sailor, and is
anxious 10 20 to the Marine Hospital, Ia
Baltimore. lie Is the victim Of "A compli-
cation of diseases.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-09
4 Small Town AGre

DALLAS, TEXAS Jan. S.-Telegrams
received this morning by Insurance con-
Germs of Dallas announce that the town
OF Decatur, the county seat of Wise coun-
~, is being destroyed by fire. Already the
county courthouse and half the business
buildings OF the town have been burned,
and the fire y still raging.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-09
OBITUARY.
RICHARD WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. s.-Pay-
Director Richard Washington, OF the
Navy, who resided with his wife at the
Portland Hotel. In this city. died sudden
ly to-day Of spoplexy.
He entered the service from Virginia
August a. lScf, and was appointed gen
eraI inspector OF the pay corps April 70.
1890.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-09
DOWN on HIN.
DR.. PARKER's DEATH.

News reaches here OF the death in Ashe-
willie yesterday afternoon Of Dr. }. b.
Parker from an overdose OF chloral
winch II is thought, he took Intentionally.
He had been living there about year
but was from Grand Rapids, Mich
Drewry Coffey was dealt blow by his
drunken brother. i'm North Nilkesboro
three days ago, from the effects OF which
he died yesterday.
It Is said that a large delegation viii
come from the West 10 aid In the senate
rial night IT will probably be several
days before q caucus on United states
senators will be held.
Sir. Josephus Daniels has arrived here,
and viii take charge Of the News and
Observer during the session of the Legis-
Ia.ure. but he says he has not resigned
his position In Washington city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-09
WALSER FOR SPEAKER.
HIS NONIgA TON WAS A Shbhi
SURPRISE TO LUSK MEN.
This Turn of Affairs May Hurt Mos'S
Chancss for Senstor-Riehnrd fe"''~"
on Hand ut Raleigh.

RALEIGH. y. c.. Jan. S.-Speciai'-
The nomination tonight, by joint cav
Gus OF the Republican and Populist MEM
bers of the Legislature, OF Zeb. vance
Walser. of Davidson. for Speaker Oh '"e
House, was a great surprise TO o''s'der''
II was conceded up TO 10 O'Clock tha'
$. V. Iusk. OF Ashey.lle, would receive
the nomination. The change came ABOUT
however. after the conference Oh mehioe's
this afternoon.
At that meeting it was thought mat
Lusk would certainly win the speaker
ship. The leading Republicans present
however. seemed to have determined that
tho Mace of presiding officer OF the lower
bouse should be bestowed upon Walser
frha vote i'm the caucus stood 80 for wal
car. M for Lusk and for George French
~ Wilmington, all Republicans. No Popu-
list was voted Tor.
The nomination of Walser Will. II IS I'M
derstoo.I. hurt Motifs chances OF becom-
ing senator. The attendance at the eau
Gus was small. being composed psinci-
paIIy of Republicans
PEARSON ON HAND.
.
issued. signed by twenty-seven Repub-
Ucan representatives, for straightout
Republican caucus to be held this after
noon at ? o'clock. No one will be ad-
nittad ia this caucus except those whose
names are signed TO the paper Inc pa
per is this morning still open lof SIGMA
lures The action of this caucus VIII IN
a great measure determine the pohcy Oh
the Republicans at this session OF the
Legislature.
Richmond Pearson called a meeting yes
+erdav afternoon or the friends or
pritchard. A senator informed the meet
ing that Butler and Prtchard were the
choice Of the POpulists, ana tnal tne
agreement made between them should
be carried out. Speeches were made by
the managers Of the meeting faVorlng "A
Joint senatorial caucus. Representative
campbell and Senator Moody protested
against taking active steps looking TO
premature endorsement of either Butler
or Pritchard. Both Campbell and Moody
are straightout Republicans. The Popu-
lists who were present insisted on taxing
a vote hut these two Republicans again
rose TO their feet and said II vote was
insisted upon they would leave the room.
Thus the plan 10 take vote on the uu-
qualified endorsement OF the Butler-
Pritchard combination was killed at that
| little private back-room meeting
DOWN on HIN.
| Republicans are down on Pearson for
| his ofhcious interference in the senatorial
souabble.
There are three candidates in the field
| for public printing-Mr Goshen editor Of
the Winston Republican; the Pi oppressive
| Farmer and Barnes Brothers. The eau
| casian is said to be secretly favorins
Barnes Brothers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-09

Charles Kane, Of Philadelphia, Pa, was
taken 10 Fluvanna county yesterday
where he Is wanted to answer the charge
Of store-breaking.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-09
LIBRARY COUPON.

T. Reveries OF Bachelor.
, Lass Of Ancient Rome
4 Tillyioss Scandal.
T. The ie' House Of the Seven Gables.
3. CRAWFORD.
g. The Coming Race.
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10 Noses from an Old Aanse.
IL. The Scarlet Letter.
"A Wear of + Wakeheid
H. Twice-Told Tales.
H. Paul and Virginia
~ story OF an African Farm
II. Lays OF the Scottish Cavaliers.
Is. Lucille
10 Dreams.
% Black Beauty.
n. one OF the Profession.
70 Sartor Resart1s.
e. The Idyls OF The King
"a. The Pleasures OF Life
q The Lady OF the Lake,
o. Mornings in Florence.
q. Rab and His Friends.
e e the r n''G Greatest Thing in the World.
20. iaiia Hookh.
n. Tongfelow's Poems.
81 In Memoriam.
81. The Princess.
q. Poeticai Selections.
q; past and Present.
81 81 thoughts from the. Emperor Marcus
81. Heroes and Hero worship
a. Tales from Shakespeare" Second
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Al Sesame and Lilies.
a. THE Premium Cook Book"
~ Min on the Floss"
Is. "Mlll on the Floss" (secona ssries).
Il. "Romoia."
as Poems
a. Essays"
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81. Ethics OF the Dust"
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81 Lorna Doone.
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s.. Light of Asia
S. Last Essays OF Ella.
ST. Vanity Fair.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-09
LEGISLATIVE CONTESTS.

There will be contests In the Legisla-
ture from the following counties: Pam
leo. Pender, Edgecombe. Halifax. Gran
vile. Greene, Mcdowell, Northampton,
Jcnes. Robson. Arson, Wayne and VII
son. The fusionists will contest the seats
of the Democratic senator's from the
Ninth district.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-09
A 0l.AWhG FORGERY.

The letter was nothing more nor less
than a glaring forgery. and purported to
be signed by Detective Haden, OF Roches-
ter, n. Y. Detective Norris discov ered
the plo. against him. and Immediately
proceeded to investigate the matter. He
conferred with Detective Haden, who
pronounced the letter. purporting to be
even wrote to Detective Norris stating
a. much.
This experiences put Detective Norris
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-09


A warrant has also been issued for
the arrest of Joseph Mclean, another
well-known sporting character OF Nor
folk, who was with Withers on Wednes-
day and Thursday nights. Ii is ex-
pected that Mclean will be arrested and
brought TO Richmond al an early date
Caps stated recently that he did not
know where Mclean was, but stated that
he saw him in Norfolk on Sunday night,
and supposed that he was still there
Said he, 81 would not have left Rich
mond had l known | was wanted in this
case
The following special from Plum Point
Was received by The Times yesterday:
THE man that presented the nugget
at Storms pawn-broker shop is at this
place. He came in on the York River
line on the evening of the 18th. l don't
think he could have been In the gold
brick swindle, but l know he has the
nugget and was told by himself that
the broker tested II. but would not lend
him anything on 1t. He was with gen.
ueman from Philadelphia, and had been
spending several days in Richmond
booming the town of Plum Point"