Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-28
AKERS is CONVICTED.
BEDFORD COUNTY COURT FINDS
HIM GUILTY OF ASSAULT.
ONE YEAR IN The PRNlTENTIARY.
Republican Convention Nominntcs
Observation-Disclosures Matters of
in'erest-Fresh Mountain Drccxes-
The bicycling Craze.

cial)-A case that has excited considera-
BILE attention for some time past, and has
occupied most OF the time Of the court
this week, was en- Friday decided, the
jury bringing in a verdict of guilty. and
fixing the term of punishment at one year
in the penitentiary. William Akers, the
prisoner, was indicted for burglary and
assault. committed January 3D. Before
trial he made his escape TO West Virginia,
but returned home. and then fed TO North
Dakota. Requisition was made by the
Governor Of Virginia for his extradition,
and an officer sent to secure him, but he
escaped 90 Canada. Subsequently, he was
arrested and brought home.
The trial for burglary resulted In acquit-
tai. as the defendant proved an alibi In
the first trial for assault there was a
hung jury. The second was prosecuted
with much rigor and ability by Mr.. era
ham Clayton. the attorney for the Com
monwealth, and Mr.. j.. Hampton Hoge of
Roanoke. Mr.. Nelson Sale represented
the prisoner.
1t is probable that by reason Of pre-
vious term served i'm the penitentiary, five
years will be added 10 the term Of Akers,
though he claims 10 have been pardoned.
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
A convention of the Republicans Of the
county was held this week TO elect dele
gates to represent the party at the dis
trict convention. to be held in Lynchburg.
The meeting convened In the Opera
House, sub rosa, the general public not
being admitted. After considerable dis
cussion the Agnew faction, represented by
Messrs. Floyd Gray and w. II. Mosby,
and the Lamb contingent, whose sponsor
was Mr.. j. w. Bond, decided to unite. a
committee was appointed to make nomi-
nations for county chairman and dele
gates to the convention. They reported
the following names, all Of whom were
unanimously elected: For chairman, Mr..
Floyd Gray who has held the position be-
fore, but not recently; delegates to the
convention-Messrs w. II. Mosby, James
Majors, Floyd Gray. Peyton Galloway, >.
A. Majors. Frank Johnson, A. G. Wells,
Nathan Hulter W. W. Lower, w. H.
Davis. J. A. Wilson; alternates-G. w.
Davis, Anderson Scott, j. H. Musgrove'
Kiah Cor. Paul Terry. William sadie w.
A. billiard, T.. y. Dooley, S. l.. Witt I.
w. Plyneale, and Oscar Scruggs.
The delegates were instructed TO cast
their votes for the man who received the
largest majority Of votes at the hands OF
the convention. No action was taken 10
pass resolutions commendatory of Mckin-
ley or other party leaders.
A large proportion of the delegates are
colored men.
EDUCATIONAL MATTERS.
As the days of summer wano school
matters again come into prominence, and
the problem of a higher education, that
was last year such a veXed question, now
seems happily solved. by the opening Of
the Union COOPERATIVE School, which will
begin its career in September 18th in the
Jeter Institute building.
Mr.. William A. Parker the manager oil
the school. reports a large and gratifying
enrolment Of pupils. The principal AT
ID. W. Read, Master of Arts of the Uni
vcrsity of Virginia, possesses more
than local reputation as an accomplished
and successful educator.
Mrs. Mary Beaufort will be associate
principal. and comes 10 this place with
a large number Of hatteTing testimonials.
This school is for the purpose of edu-
eating both young ladies and gentlemen.
The latter win be provided with board
at Hotel Bedford. Randolph Macon
Academy also seems TO have another
prosperous session ahead Professor r.
$. Smith, the principal, reports large
number Of students already enrolled.
The Public Graded school, not 10 be dis
tanced. will begin its session with the
school building in a new dress of fresh
paint. and the board have reelected all
of the teachers of the past session. Mr..
j. r. Guy will again be principal.
FRESH MOUNTAIN OZONE.
The weather is now delightfully."- cool
with an almost constant breeze bringing
every moment fresh ozone from the
mountain tops Those who are summer
ing here are filled with sympathy for
their friends in the cities who are not
refreshed by such pure air and crystal
water MS Bedford inhabitants enjoy.
Bicycling is now becoming not only a
fine. but a useful art here, and despite
tho up and down Hill nature Of the roads,
IS the chief pastime.
Mr.. Taylor Elliott flashed along the
streets a few afternoons since, playing
a merry measure upon the banjo with
as much ease as though seated in par
Tor.
Willie Chase, young timer,
hastens TO his work upon his wheel car
rying the long ladder used for his work
suspended from his shoulder.
SUMMONED HOME.
Mr.. c. W. Russell. Of the Court Of
Claims. Washington. who was visiting
his summer home near town, has been
summoned by a telegram from the AttOr-
ney-Gcneral to return TO Washington TO
accompany the military commission To
Porto Rico as legal adviser. Mr. Russell
has held for a number of years his posi-
ton i'm the Court of Claims. and although
a staunch Democrat. so ValuaUe have
been his services that ne was retained
bv the present administration.
Miss Lizzie Meade Jones. of Richmond
who has been sojournins here, left Thurs
dav for visit to Petersburg, before
returning home.
Miss Margaret Cole, of Petersburg, who
has been the guest of Mrs. W. ". Berry
In left for home on Friday.
Dr. George VI. Preston, OF Lynchburg
made a professional visit here this week
Air. and Mrs. j. ~ Henser are visiting
relatives in Wythcville.
personal.
Mrs. w. l.. Abbott of Bellevue, and
Mrs Peter Minor, of Washington, were
guests of Mrs. ". NJ. Burwell on Tues
Miss Grace Steere. Of Petersburg. is
the guest of her brother, Mr.. f. L.
Steere.
Miss Iottie Poythress, Of Richmond,
is the guest OF Miss Madge Boiling.
Mrs. Charlotte Butts of petersburg, Is
yelling her sister. Mrs Roberta Hopkins.
80, Mamie and Huyler Edwards, OF