The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-02
FOUL MURDER IN
SUSSEX COUNNY.
A Man and Woman Killed and
Burned.
ANTHONY MAYFIELD SUSPECTED.
The Supposed Murderer Had a Grudge
and He Has Fled Young Spots
wood Reported Somewhat I'm
proved-Property Valuation.

PETERSBURG, VA. July Special
The details OF a horrible murder which
occurred near Smith Saw Mil, IN Sus-
sex county, a short distance from Stony
Creek. last Wednesday night, were re-
ceived here this morning. The victims
OF the tragedy were Robert Harris, col
ored. and a negro woman whose name
could not be learned. The two we're the
occupants OF the same house. 1t seems
that Harris had warranted Anthony
Mayfield, colored. and the case was tried
Wednesday by a justice OF the peace.
That night the murder occurred. The
bodies OF the victims were dragged about
two hundred yards from Harris house.
the scene Of the murder, and burned.
It is said that Mayfield who is sus-
pected as being the murderer has left
home leaving behind him four children.
His whereabouts are unknown.
The roof OF a kitchen on the premises
Of Mr. William Plum on Fleets street
took fire to-day. but the flames were eX-
tinguished before much damage was
done.
4 STRAY CARRIER.
A carrier pigeon came into the store OF
Mr.. j. A. Lanier on Sycamore street, a
day or so ago. on one OF its legs was
band on which was * 4ll6l." This
morning the bird was liberated and few
due north.
Appomattox Commandery knights
Templar will have a public installation Of
officers on next Tuesday night. Ladies
will be present, and refreshments will be
served.
Captain J. A. Nichols. of the Petersburg
Grays, arrived here this morning from
Camp Alger. He says the members OF his
company are all we'll He has no idea
as 10 where his regiment will be sent.
Rev Dr. Battle will leave for Buffalo.
y. Y. on the 18th. or 18th, and after adj
dressing the international Convention OF
Young People on Sunday, the 18th. by
special invitation, will go to Canada for
his annual vacation.
THE CONFEDERATE VETERANS.
The reunion of Confederate veterans
to be held at Atlanta, Ga. the latter part
Of this month. Will be attended by a
large delegation from 4. p Hill Camp Of
Confederate Veterans Of Petersburg. Elk
actly how many members Of the camp
will go will be known on Monday next.
On Tuesday a coach viii be chartered
for the use OF the veterans. II is the
present purpose of the camp TO take with
them to Atlanta their fine drum CORPS.
A telegram was received here this morn
ing which stated, that, the condition OF
Private Joe Spotswood Of the A. =.
Hin Rifles. who has been critically I'll
at Camp Cuba Lihre, Jacksonville. Fla.
with typhoid fever, was somewhat i'm
proved
At meeting OF the Tobacco Associa-
ton held to-day, the resignation Of Mr.
John NJ. Bannister. as secretary and
treasurer of the Association was received
and accepted. Mr. Bannster resigns on
account Of i'll health. Mr.. j. Colin Neal
was elected Mr.. Bannister's successor
Mr. Neal is a former resident OF Rich
mond. where for some years he was en-
gagged I'm the tobacco business.
PROPERTY VALUATION.
The valuation OF personal property In
Petersburg for the year 1898 IS as fol-
lows: whites. 50. l59. 200; colored. s66.275
Head tax 5000. A net increase Of head
tax for 1898 Of 1856. Valuation Of real
estate: whites s. $1,000: colored. Nl6.2Nj.
Grand total. So. 2S6. 3O5, a net increase over
1897 Of $4,000.
The sales Of War Revenue Stamps at
the Office Of Collector Of Internal Reve-
nue. in this city to-day amounted to 81
OS0
The National Educational Association
which meets IN Washington on July 9TH
will offer an excursion 10 Petersburg.
reaching here Thursday night July 18th.
The party will consist Of about one hun
dred ladies' and gentlemen, who will
spend Friday the 18th. visiting the battle
fields I'm front OF Petersburg.
The report OF the chief OF polio shows
that during the month Of May the police
made So arrests.
Mr.. r. II. Robinson who retired from
the police corps. to-day. has been po-
llceman IN Petersburg continuously for
ten years.
All Of the city officers elected at tho
MAY election. entered upon the discharge
Of their duties to-day.
This has been one Of the hottest days
OF the summer.
A large party OF prominent officials Of
the Norfolk and Western Railway Com
pany passed through here to-day on
special train en- route west. Among
those I'm the party were L. r. johnson.
general superintendent and ]. NJ. Barr,
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