Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
LOOKS LIKE MURDER.
CORPSE OF A MAN FOUND IN JAMES
CITY COUNTY.
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WILLIAMSBURG, VA, February s.
Special 1.-The ice on the neighboring
ponds Is several inches in thickness and
crowds Of skaters and others have spent
their time with great enjoyment. Large
numbers have been practicing the "out-
side edge" and other fancy tricks on
the frozen waters until late at night for
several days during the early part Of the
week. Ice Of good quality was harvested.
The officers OF the Adyenturer were
here during the week and reported heavy
weather during their last cruise, but
their staunch craft stood 1t all right.
They expect soon to start on quite an
extended trip and may not return until
the spring. The only incident worthy Of
note on the trip was, Chief-Mate Jones
was knocked overheard by the boom du-
ring the recent heavy gale, but was soon
rescued and is now in good shape.
IS 1T MURDER?
County-Treasurer Thomas G. Wynne,
who resides In the neighborhood of the
Grove Station, was here to-day and
that there is strong suspicion OF foul
play in the death of the man found
lately about one hundred yards from the
railroad track in a thicket OF pines, near
his house. There was a bullet-hole
through the head and under the left ear.
The man was stretched full length on his
back, with both arms extended, a pistol
in his left hand, and one chamber dis
charged. The body was found by party
OF boys while out hunting, and the Coro-
ner, Or. J. w. Crafford, was notified.
The jury, after examining the body and
securing what evidence they could. agreed
upon the following verdict: 1--WE, the
jury, find that the deceased came TO his
death at the hands of parties unknown
TO the jury
Among the large number OF arrivals
at the Hotel Felix last evening TO at
tend the grand hop by the Social Club,
were Misses May Hill. Estelle Edwards,
and Annie Edwards, King William;
Misses Matt Lee Worsham. Bessie Ely
son, Bessie. Lille and Rosa Hockaday,
Richmond.
The public-school rooms occupied by
the principals were to-day furnished with
desks Of a different pattern from those
in use there for some time, the other
departments having new furniture com
plete. 1t is the intention Of the board as
soon as funds can be secured to furnish
all the rooms with wall maps.
ABOUT THE PEOPLE.
Mr.. Sidney Binns, from Charles City.
arrived last evening to take a position In
the store Of his brother. Mr. w. T. Bnns,
who left for Richmond this morning.
Clty-Collector r. A. Hutchins, OF
Portsmouth, was here yesterday, COM
binig business with pleocure. The City
Collector was shown around by City-Ser-
geant William Spencer
Mr.. Thomas Ewers. well known In COM
mercial circles OF the capital city, was
here to-day. Mr.. Ewers has travelled
extensively lately, but can't say that he
finds any decided Improvement in bust
ness.
d.. Superintendent-of- Robert T.
Armistead, returned last evening from
Hampton, TO visit his sister, Miss Julia
Arunistead. who has been sick for some
time. Mr.. Armistead found her much
better than he expected, but still quite
unwell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henri Mouquln, Of New
York, who own a country residence near
here. are looked for in the next few days
TO visit his place.
Owens. from Manchester, and Miss Meta
helms. from Petersburg, who have been
making a delightful visit TO Captain and
Mrs. ]. H. Topham, viii return home
"Wednesday. mucn to the regret OF their
many friends here.
Colonel John A. Henley, who has been
on an extended visit 20 relatives in Rich
mond. arrived here last evening, and is
stopping with his brother, DR.. Leonard
Henley.
Deputv-Sherlf w. Walker Ware, from
lanes City. was here to-day, and had
with him several fair visitors from King
william, who were being shown around
by him.