Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-29
IN THE SOUTHWEST.
INTERESTING NOTES FROM THE
VIRGINIA INSTITUTE.
An Interesting Trial I'm Montaom-
cry County-General Wharton the
democratic yominee for the House
of Delegates--Republ ican Politics.

BLAcKsBURG. VA. August 2s-Cspe-
cial.)-The past week has been character
ICED by very severe hail and rain-storms
Little damage was done here, though IN
some portions of the county the Damage
TO crops has been considerable
With us they have served only TO beau
tify the college grounds and campus and
to improve the prospects for corn and
the second crop Of hay.
President McBryde has remained here
during the whole summer. and Is kept
very busy In answering his voiusinous
correspondence. in receiving and ming
applications for entrance. and arranging
all the details of another busy session.
The new l00-horse-power boiler for the
electric-light plant has arrived, and Is
now being put in place,
Professor Campbell and family have
returned, after weeks absence spent
in visiting friends.
Mr.. Walter III. Beale. OF the Chemical
Branch of the Agricultural Department
at Washington. was here on Friday, be-
ing sent by the department to inspect
the Agricultural Experimental Station.
He found everything in capital condi-
ton, and will make favorable report
to the authorities. He is an alumnus
of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute,
having received his degree in 1887 His
marked success in his chosen line of
work is a source OF much qualification
to his former friends and acquaintances
here, while the large growth and extern
sion in usefulness and reputation OF his
Alma Mater are q matter OF sincere pride
to him.
TRIBUTE TO JUDGE STAPLES
The death of Judge Waller II. Staples
was learned at the institute with un-
feigned grief His interest in our school
had been deep and unchanging. The es-
adjustment of the institution In this
county is largely due TO his zeal and
influence. He was afterwards for a
number Of years the rector of the board,
and his face was a familiar ono with us,
since he rarely failed to attend the an
nuai commencement exercises He has
ever given most generously and freely
OF his time and talents 20 every step
which had for its object the good Of the
institute. For this reason, as well as
for his warm, genial, and generous ma
ture and charming personality. he will
always hold a very warm place in the
affections OF all friends of the school,
The Dispatch's Roanoke correspondent
was slightly in error in placing Judge
Staples's estate at $4,000. IL amounts
to something between $4,000 and $4,000
GENERAL WHARTON.
General Gabriel C. Wharton, recently
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candidate for the Legislature, is we'll
known over the State.
In his youth he located, as civil engi-
neer. many Of our State railways. lie
served with distinction throughout the
civil war, and endeared himself to pri-
vate and officer alike by his bravery and
devotion to duty. In 1876, and again IN
ISL, he represented this county in the
Legislature. Mr.. Cleveland. in his first
term. appointed him Inspector OF Gov
eminent Lands and Reservations In the
West a position which he filled with
ability.
Since resigning from this Office he has
lived quietly at his home in Radford,
while he has also given his personal SUI
pervision 10 a farm which he owns near
there.
The County Republican Convention
Radford. There are / learn, four aspi-
rants for the nomination to the House
Mr.. 4. b. Einstein. who represented the
county two years ago. and Mr.. Gill, both
Of Radford; DR. Il. w. Hines. and Mr.
Charles Einstein, of the county, are
also willing TO serve their country.
THE PRICE TRIAL.
County Court has been in session du-
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more than usual interest, owing to the
circumstances surrounding il, was tried
An old man named Anderson sold
during the boom small farm near New
River for 5000. He deposited this
money in bank without letting his rela-
tives know its location. He had an only
daughter, who had several children. liz
Is believed that they. being anxious to
secure the money. as he had made no
will. attempted his life once by poison
ing. and again by drowning. At any
rate, in February last, as the old man
was lying In his bed. some one poked a
gun through hole in the wall and shot
him. His life was saved by the thick
ness OF the bed clothing.
His grandson, James w. Price was ar
rested. tried. and sent on. Judge Pierce
admitted him TO bail I'm a large sum.
urday, the 2lst of this month, having
written a viii, conveying his property
one half to niece in Franklin, and the !
other TO a Mrs. Barnett. who was no
kinswOman, but who had shown hin
kindness.
Price was put on trial on Tuesday, and
the trial continued until late Thursday
afternoon. Captain John II. johnson and |
Mr. Allen Harass defended him, while |
Commonwealth Moore con-
Quoted the prosecution.
After able speeches on both sides, IN
which the evidence. which was only cir |
elmstantial. was handled with great |
astuteness, the case was given TO the |
jury at 5:S5 Thursday afternoon. After |
out but short while the |
jury rendered a verdict OF aequittal
The viii OF Mrs. Rebecca Amiss. VINO |
was recently buried In Blacksburg. was |
TO probate. She leaves all her /
property 70 Mr.. Alexander Black. and |
names him as executor.