The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-01
BILL OF EXCEPTIONS.
THE POINTS MADEBY COUNSEL IN
M'CANCE.BAILEfs SUIT
Conversions Laying Mt Crewe-Grsnd DC
casion for the American Mechanics
Work of Burglars.

PETERSBURG, VA. July 3i.-special.-
Messrs Hamilton & Mann and w. b. Nc
IIwalne to-day filed and Judge Mullen
certified their three bills OF exceptions IN
the case OF McCance VS.. Baiiey' ih''
cover three grounds.
First. Because the verdict was contrary
to the law and evidence
Second. Because the damages are eN-
cessiye. -
Third Because OF the misdrection by
the Court OF the jury.
In expounding the instructions gwen
the Judge granted counsel for Mr.. Sally f,y.
ninety days TO enable them 10 Apply ''
an appeal. l,o,,,,.
Whether an appeal will be granted re-
mains TO be seen, but N an appear -
granted then the final decision VIII depehu
upon the Court of Appeals. IN.
The Times correspondent had some taln
to-day with Mr.. w. II. Mckenney. couh-
sci for Captain McCance, in regard 70
the case, and was told by MN lnat ne
had no fears about the Verdlct, Dul ma
even II the decision should pc reNelseu,
he was satisfied that he could make an
ever stronger case next time, and felt
sure he would be given Il larger verdict.
The suit against William Ellis has not
yet been brought. but II Is understood
that il will be instituted some time next
week This will involve the reopening OF
the whole matter, though II VIII IN noWlse
affect the verdict against Mr. Bailey.
CORNERSTONE LAYING.
The cornerstone OF the new and hand
some public school house at Crewe Will
be laid on the oath instant with interest
ing Masonic ceremonies. In the afternoon
there is TO be a parade, participated in by
all the organizations of CreWe, following
which Minningham Council, No. -, Jr.
O. u. A. NJ, will present the School Board
with a handsome flag, which VIII be al
once unfurled on the building.
The day will probably be a reunion for
the Juniors, as there will be an excursion
from this city and others are expected
from Richmond and Norfolk. Large dele
cations of Juniors will also attend from
Roanoke and Farmville. There Will be
an address by State Councillor Boohm, OF
Roanoke.
The ice-house Of Captain p. c. Hoy.
on Lombard street was entered by
thieves last night. but nothing Of value
was carried off.
Captain John S. worthlngton left for
the Blue Ridge Springs this morning.
BURGLARS AT WORK.
Burglars entered the building occupied
by the Standard Oil Company, in Poca-
hontas. lust across the river from Peters
burg, about o'clock this morning and
made an effort TO break into the iron
safe.
They were frightened off before ac-
cOmplishing their object. There was nc
money I'm the safe.
About three hundred excursionsts ar
rived here this morning from Weldon
n. g., and intermediate points.
The Middle District Baptist Association
will meet next Tuesday at Salem church.
Chesterfield county near Centralla.
The reduction OF 10 per cent, which has
been made I'm the salaries Of all the coun-
IS officers Of Prince George, will be a
saving OF about three hundred dollars pei
annum 10 the county.
During the past month the clerk OF
the court Of Petersburg issued marriage
licenses 10 sixteen coupies-six white. and
10 cOlOrcd.