The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-28
THECITY OFPETERSBURG.
A SINGULAR CASE OF DROWNING
THAT NAY BE SUICIDE.
william Cuykendaii Gives Another Man
His Money and Plunges INTO the River
Superseded by the l.. A. w.

PET ERSBURG, VA, July 2.-Special.-
Mr.. William Cuykenkall. a carpenter OF
this city. was drowned in the AppomattoN
river yesterday afternoon about O'Clock
under rather peculiar circumstances. he
with some companions. were sitting on
the river bank near Keyan's old Hour
mill. a shcrt distance below the silk fac
tory OF John y. Stearns q Co.. when
Cuykendall remarked to his friends that
the river was nothing more than creek,
and that he could easily swim across 1t
aud back again.
He then took some money from HIS
pocket and gave 1T to Mr.. Lyons. telling
him 10 keep IT. that o (CuykendaiD would
have no further need for IL. lie then
divested himself OF his hat. shoes. coat
and vest and plunged into the water. lie
swan across the river and then started
back again, and when a short distance
from shore he sank. HIS body was re-
covered by Mr.. John Chandler. In the
absence OF the coroner, DR.. II. Or. Leigh,
who is out OF the city. Justice OF the
Peace G. G.. Peasants was notified OF
the drowning and went TO the scene OF
the occurrence. and, as acting coroner.
viewed the remains. After hearing the
statements OF those who were witnesses
10 the drowning, the acting coroner deem
ed II unnecessary 10 hold an inquest. lie
signed the certificate of death TO the
effect that the deceased came TO his
death from accidental drowning. The
body was then sent 10 Mr.. Cuykendalls
late home, on Old street.
WAS 1T SUICIDE?
IL was generally reported that Mr..
Cuvkendall's death was case Of suicide.
and color TO this rumor was given by the
fact that Mr. Cuykendall. before he jump
ed into the river, gave his money TO MIR.
Lyons, telling him he would have no fur
Their need for It.
1t IS learned that on two occasions
Mr.. Cuykendall Jumped into the river
with suicidal intent-once off Campbells
bridge and at another time from one Of
the large rocks near the bridge, but
was rescued each time The deceased
had twice married but at the time OF his
death was a widower. He leaves three
children-Mrs. Alex. Thompson. Miss
Helen Cuykendall. and Mr.. Benjamin Guy
kendall. all Of this city.
MIR. Cuykendall was native OF New York
and about 81 years OF age. He came to
Petersburg when quite a lad and had re-
sided hereever since. lie has a brother.
Mr. Henry Cuykendall, a contractor who
resides in Richmond.
DISTRICT CONFERENCE.
The Richmond District NJ. r. Church
conference will convene al Chester, on the
Richmond and Petersburg railroad. next
| week. Reports from the various churches
in the district will be submitted and
there will be discussions on church lit
orature, church education. etc. Some OF
the Methodist ministers Of Petersburg
will attend.
The Second Baptist church has granted
Iafr Do b.,
month OF August for a vacation. Mr..
Frstoe. however. will supply his pulpit
each Sunday morning during the month.
| Tere will be no services at night
Rev. VIM. T.. Edwards. pastor OF Wash
| ingtOn-Street NJ. T.. church. has also been
given vacation by his church. which he
will spend in Prince Edward county. Rev
| Mr. Pell. OF Richmond editor OF the Bible
Reader, will preach for Or. Edwards two
| Sabbaths during his absence. Rev. John
| Carroll pastor - Wesley NJ. p. church.
has been given holiday by the churc.
Mr.. Carroll will spend most OF his vaca-
| tioi. I'm Appomattox county.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Baptist Association or Petersburg and
Tttrick was held at the Ettrick church
| yesterday afternoon. Reports from the
various schools were read. An interest
ing address was made by Rev. John a.
BARKER pastor OF West-End Baptist
| church.
The pay car OF the Atlantic Coast
| Line arrived in this city this morn
ing when the employees OF the company
here were paid on.
NIX. GEES CANDIDACY.
Hon Charles Gee. one OF the Repulli-
can candidates for Congress from the
Fourth district. was in the city to-day
ana was interviewed by your correspon-
| dent as 10 his candidacy lie said that
he was I'm the field 20 stay. and that ne
was perfectly willing 10 submit to the
decision or the National Committee.
| whether or not he IS the regular nOmi-
| nee OF the party. lie believed be would he
sustained by the committee. Mr.. Gee said
| that the new Republican State Commit
| tee would meet as soon as elected by
| the various congressional conventions.
and that this committee would have charge
OF the campaign I'm the state OF VIZ
| ginia. General Stith Boiling chairman Of
the committee. appointed from the Cnam-
| Der or Commerce, 10 wait on the Cover
| nor. 10 request him TO muster the \. =.
Hili Kines. Captain NJ. 9. Jackson. into
the service OF the State. left here this ar
ternoon FOR Richmond. accompanied by
Captain Jackson. These two gentlemen
go 10 Richmond 10 fix up the necessary
papers. As stated in this correspondence
Saturday the Governor has consented TO
muster the company into service.
PERSONAL.
Hon. Is. II. Hooper. OF Farmville. IS In
the city.
Miss Susie Gee. daughter OF Hon. Chas.
zee, OF Prince George county, who has
been quite III with fever. is improving.
Mrs. Neddell is 20 have Il residence
erected on the vacant lot near the corner
OF Washington and Pine streets. 1t Will
cost about Sl,5oO.
Nothing has yet been heard from the
Governor as to what action he proposes
taking In the case OF DOC. Jones'" the
negro VINO is s.Stenced 10 be hanged
here next Friday. All preparations have
been made for the execution. The scat
fold has been built. the rope procured.
the knot tied and the requisite permits
10 witness the execution issued
A daughter OF Mr.. William T.. GILL or
Chesterfield county. fell from a swing
yesterday and fractured fer leg in pain
ful manner.
The members OF the Cockadc City 'Cy-
Gle club. who took part in the bicycle
races few weeks since. have been notr-
fed Cf their suspension by tho League
OF American Wheelmen.