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place of Charles V and Ct Joh l
of Gaunt, and as the scene of
the pacification Of Client, Nov
ember s, 1879 and of several
'nsurrections. 1t j. associate |
with American history by the
treaty made there December "a,
1914, terminating the second war
between England and the
United States, known as the war
of 1912.
Amsterdam, in Holland, is
built on piles driven far below
the water into the earth. The
city is infersected by many
canals, which are spanned by
nearly three hundred bridges,
and resembles Venice in the
mingling of land and water,
though it is considerably larger
than that city. The canals di-
vide the city, which is about ten
miles in circumference, into
ninety islands.
The ,ity Of Venice is built on
eighty islets, which are con-
nected by nearly four hundred
bridges. Canals serve for
streets in Venice and boats,
called gondolas, for carriages.
The bridges are, as a rule, very
steep, rising considerable in the
middle, but have easy steps.
The circumference of the city is
about eight miles.
Sharp County record., 1899-01-06

Will Pervis was pardoned out
of the penitentiary Of Mississippi
by the governor of that state
Monday. His case probably has
no parallel in tho history Of the
eourtry, remarks the Fayette-
vile Democrat. Several years
ago he was tried for murder,
convicted and sentenced to hang.
The gallows was erected, the
day Of execution came and hun.
dreds OF people came to witness
his ignoble end. The usual pre-.
iiminaries were gone through
with, minister prayed, Pervis
made his farewell talk, the moose
"as adjusted and tho trap wNs
srrunP, pervis went down but
not TO death. As he fell many
people turned their fnoes from
the grresome sight. His body
rebouneed, the rope slipped and
DO fell to tho ground. A panic
nearly epsued. The sheriff
picked tho almost lifeless body
up, preparatory 10 another hang
ing but tho people would not
have ". Thoy threatened viol-
ance md carried their point.
pervis was rescued by his many
friends and sot Mt liberty. lie
afterwards surrendered and his
Sharp County record., 1899-01-06

An exchange says that alcohol
will remove grass stains from
summer clothing, and the Tex
arkanian agrees with it and says
that alcohol will also remove the
summer clothes, also the spring,
autumn and winter clothes, not
only from the one who drinks it,
but also from his wife and fam.
lily. II will remove the house,
hold furniture the eatables from
the pantry and happiness from
the home. As a remover Of
things alcohol has no equal.
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rb,-- bPen =. great sufferer FROM oons'ipsnc1
,c,o,erf,. ycs's. Eota,nH gave rne any selisf.
Nv feet aid lrls ami abdomen we're olos'ed 90
could NOS wear shoe. or pi7 feet snd oniy Ioose
d-.ss, ! saw Rlpans T.bI.7 aiYernsed N cur
d,,Iy Dsprs, bor=lt some g,.1 EooS them ss aleot
Ell. Have taken tas.a cou"s three weeks sha nero
4, ,urh a change / ianros coaS1!ps's1 way noi'
ars I owe Il al 20 RipaDs fatnles. lam thi:ty-
sayen wears old, have 70 occupation, only ny
household duties aad nursing my sick husoand.
He mas had the dropsy and am trying Ripsns
Tabules for him. He feels some better but 1t wiz
,.xs sone time, he has been s,ck 40 long. You
may use my letter and name as you hke.
Mrs, Macy GoRsAS CLARE1s.
have been suffering from headaches eTsa
s,uce war u little girl. could never roe ID g
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A New York woman tried to
reform her husband by drinking
when he did. She contracted
the habit and now he is insane
and she is the alcoholic ward
of the hospital. Her intentions
were no doubt good, but her
judgment was on par with
Thompson's colt.
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..,sy, r,,,t E.Y2a r.o@s27 VAN - r'acA y ''i'
.r, th.t vaa s,,.7... - gscoh'n hu -
80 zen troubled for aoout three ..as 80
-, 80 Vrs ta'! by dltrrent y js.etNi5
RAJ Va, clr-,d b. bud ;-ct. oi when / Nau
s.rsrs, 1 !.a the raC.h eEtrarted, bAi 1Ae d,
t,cs, con.Ina,d. hi seen &irefisrnants ,,,,s .,
S'ra,s T.Lnles in ali as papers but had no faitn
A. ,S.n, hut s,.nut six weeks since frienL In
auce,I me 70 try iaem Have taken but two oi 'ne
ANAL cent boxps Of tie Tabals' and nave nsu
no recurrence Il attacks. lave new, $50
sr,nnn, q, vo,t " =, believe has been done me
-. p,nsn, ebu,p. .,.,ices me 20 add mine to the
nAn, naw At. DEWITT.
Sharp County record., 1899-01-06
THREE QUEER CITIES.

The city OF Client in Belgium,
is built on twenty-six islands.
These islam Ia ore connected with
each other by eighty bridges.
The city has three hundred
streets and thirty public squares.
IT Is noted for being tho birth
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senten Q wa, commuted to life
Imprisonment. He has served
four or five years in the peniten.
tiary and now the governor has
granted a full pardon and re-
stored him his liberty and his
citizenship.
Sharp County record., 1899-01-06

rather begin to look too shdu~y
he buys new ones and gives the
discarded clothing to tramp
that he meets along the road.
Sharp County record., 1899-01-06

Gal VI " hhsSs
place without getting a
headache and sick at M
stomach. Iheard abou:
Ripans Tabules from an
aunt OF mine who was
taking them for catarrh
OF the stomach. She had
found such relief from
their use she advised me-
to taku them too, and l
have been coi;' -, since
last October, - WIZ
say they have ccmpie. :.
ly cured my headaches.
1 nm twenty nine years
old. You are welcome
~ use this testimonial
Mrs. J. BRooKMYRR.
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Sharp County record., 1899-01-06
A TRAMP FROM CHOiCL.

WOiIu ou lOOg lOT tlllGty'lOur
years.
He tells some stories of his
prolonged tour that put to shame
the adventures of Marco Polo,
Gullivar and Munchauson.
There is not a country on the
globe that this blue e-blooded
tramp has not visited. His
walks have included even the
arctic regions. He has gone 50
far as 67.02 degrees north lati-
tude and has pierced the frozen
Businesses of the south pole.
Ee has trodden the sands OF the
African desert. He has invaded
the Australian bush.
He has an income of S2,400
a year.
The object of his travels is to
compile a volume on the lives
and customs of the people Of the
world, such as no one has ever
written. He tells wonderfully
interesting stories of his adven-
lures.
In Peru he assisted three other
men to burn a chinese slave
aliye. In that same country he
killed a noted highwayman on
whose head the authorities had
placed $4,000. The reward was
given to him. He killed a brig
end in Italy. He was attacked
by tramps in Austrelia and al
most lost his life. They cut his
throat and robbed him of 5000.
He will have the scar on his
neck photographed into his book.
FTe has thrashed policemen and
cut men with swords just to 60
to Jail.
On one occasion, in order to
learn the inside workings of a
madhouse in Sydney. Australia,
he hung himself with his sus-
psnders, was adjudged insane
insane and spent three weeks
madmsn and declares that du-
ring that time he saw the guards
beat one of the patients to
death,
He has spent altogether about
two years and @ half in jails.
His connection with the burning
of the Chinese slave in Peru in
1880, he declares, was instru.
mental in abolishing slavery in
that cohntry. He exposed the
whole workings of the sugar
planters treatment of their
slaves to the president of Peru,
and the anti slave movement
was started.
Dianovitch has explored the
Yukon river. He has oeen in
the diamond fields of Africa
and has served in the navies OF
the United States, England,
Brazil, Peru and Chill. He
speaks French, Spanish, Gre *,
Slavish, English, Italian, Rus
sian, Hindoostanee, Portuguese
and q little Chinese and Japan
csc.
In 1874 he served as inter-
prefer seven months with Sam
pson, who was then a first heu-
tenant in the navy, on board the
Congress, at the time OF the
Ten Years in Cuba, Anxious
for the experience OF being se'
verely punished on board ship
he cut . man deliberately on the
head with his sword. He was
bound hand and foot, placed in
chains and locked up in a coop
80 small that be could not
stretch himself, and kept there
for twenty.four days on bread
and water.
Dianovitch, when only thirteen
years old, ran awry from his
home in Lassa, Austria, and has
never been there since, although
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Nv sevea>yeaY-old boy

Ny seveayeaY-old boy
suffered with pains In
his head. constipation
and complained OF his
.tcrla1h. He could not
eat like chilcreA " hia
ago do and wn5t he
did eat did noi agree
with him. He r. as thin
Sharp County record., 1899-01-06

Tsln,les regularly. shehseps sfev cartons Ripans
fabules IN the house and says she vii! not oe with
out them. The heartburn and slespiessne.s nave
Si,appesrcd with the indigestion whirh wo'
formerly 30 great burden for her. Our whole
fauaiy tske tie Tabuss regularly especisily ai'ef
4 hearty meal. Ny mother ia f'ty years OF Ego
And ia enjoying the best OF health and atso
eats hearty meals, an imposs'biilty before she
took Ripans Tsbules ANTON d. n-AoA-''
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IN HAVANA U. S. A.

/ pOiiiS Hu'S oii eii0ii h0Nho' oO
the carts are really pushed and
not pulled.
Pepper is served on the tables
of the hotels unground. 1t is in
small mills and each guest turns
the crank and grinds out the
amount he wants.
At most of the theaters there
are three perfc fcrmances every
night, the audience going oul
after each performance. Those
wishing to return buy more
tickets.
For two great American
staples the Spaniah have no
words in their language, and
are compelled to borrow from
the English. They are beef
steak and whisky.
The shopkeepers in Havana
will MT take American silver al
the gold value. The demand
Spanish money, which is easily
obtained by Americans at any
one of the hundred houses OF
exchange.
The price of Spanish silver
money changes every day,
just as wheat does on the Chicago
market. A five dollar gold
piece may he worth $3.50 in
silver in the morning and So in
the afternoon.
The people of Cuba never call
aloud to each other or to SER
wants to attract attention: they
hiss. They have grown used to
the custom, but the sound does
rot fall pleasantly on the ears CT
americans.
All sorts Of gambling games
are licensed by the government,
and the proprietors seek to at
trac. attention by throwing the
doors wide open and providing
music on he inside.
Spaniards are suspicious cfI
their own silver on account of
the counterfeits that have been
made, and the clerk usually
tries to bite a piece out of a
peseta before dropping it in the
nccty drawer,
The milk in Havana is of a
very poor quality on account of
the pasturage on which the COWS
feed. 1t is mixed with the con-
denscd article and then literally
dosed with salt to prevent it
turning solr.
The tive principal hotels have
elevators, but none of them are
in running order and guests
have to climb the stairs. A
solemn assurance is given every
that the elevator will be running
tomorrow"
NlnArat Park is provided with
hundreds If iron chairs. During
the day these are free, but after
nightfall ten cents is charged
for the privilege of sitting down.
Military bands dispense music
each Thursday and Saturday
evening.
1t is in good form to smoke
anywhere. The men smoke in
the balconies OF theaters, in the
dining room Of hotels or private
residences during meals, in the
palors, and even in tho churches
while services are being held.
Many Of the women smoke, but
those Of the poorer classes pnr"
sue the habit on the streets.
There II great deal Of igno-
rance as to the psaceful settle
ment OF tho wer. One Spanish
officer remarked to another the
other day that 1t would not be
very long before the Spanish
army would DO returned TO
Gn... anl that .ta .aIa.. ,,,nnIl
Sharp County record., 1899-01-06

Reac,nu some Of tho testimonials In favor OF
klpaus Tabules, tried them. Ripans faorles not
only relieved but actually cured my younsster,
the headaches have disappeared. bowels are IT
good condition and he never complains OF hiA
stomach, he "a now red. chubby faced boy. This
wonderful change attribute to Ripans Tabules.
am satisnsd that they will benent any one ttroil
the cradle to old ase) II taken sesoraina g ore
tons.
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want to inform you.
In words Ct highest
praise. Of the beneat
/ have derived from
Ripans Taoulcs. l an .
professional nurse and
in this profession q clear
head is always needed.
Ripans Tabules does II.
After one Of my cases !
found myself completely
run down. Acting on the
advice of Ir Geo. Bow.
er, Ph. o., S8 Newark
Ave-, Jersey CITY, TOOK
Ripans Tabules with
grand results.
Mss BEcSIE WiYplAx.
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Eosher was troubled
with heartburn aud
sleeplsssness, caused by
Indigestion, for a good
many years. Cae day
size saw q testimonial
In the paper indorsins
Rtpsns Tabules. She
determined to give them
Q trial, ives greatly
relieved BY their use
= = l.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-23
HARVEY ACQUITTED,
Not Guilty the Verdict in Campbell
County Shooting Case.

LYNCHBURG, VA, June 22.-(Special)
Charles w. Harvey, the man who, on the
night of the Sd of June, shot and killed
a. b. Mayo, of this city, near Concord,
was this morning acquitted by a jury.
1t will be remembered that Harvey, who
is the owner of the Spring Mills, in
Campbell county, came here on Saturday
morning, June Sd, to get Mayo to so
there to do some work for him. They left
here in the afternoon in a buggy, and
that night when a few miles past Con-
cord. they had a dispute. during which
Harvey shot and killed Mayo. Harvey
then gave himself up, waived preliminary
examination. and was taken TO Rustburg.
The trial began Tuesday morning. A
plea of self-defence was entered, his
counsel claiming that the shooting was
justifable. The case was given TO the
jury at o'clock last night. but it was
s o'clock this morning before they came
into court with a verdict of not guilty.
The case excited much interest, and the
court was crowded with the best people
Of Campbell county. Harvey was de-
Tended by Messrs. Lee and Howard, Of
this city. Commemorative Attorney
Murrell prosecuted.
The Lynchburg Tennis Club has an
nounced its fifth tennis tournament, which
will be for the championship of Virginia.
TO be held in this city, July 4th and 9TH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-23

leadership Of Ffnal-Ball President Lieu
tenant G.. Percy Craigblll, OF Lynchburg,
Va. and Miss Bessie Reeves. of Ashe-
vile. n. c. There were over eighty
couples engaged in the dance.
The Board OF Visitors, on the retire
ment of Colonel John Mercer Brooke,
adopted the following resolution, which
was read during the exercises to-day:
In retiring Colonel Brooke from The
burden of active work, the board desires
TO put upon record the expression OF their
estimate OF his exalted character, emil
nent ability, and faithful service. His
distinguished service as an officer OF the
United States navy and subsequently, OK
the Confederate States navy, all antece-
dent 10 his connection with the Virginia
Military Institute; the incalcplable value
OF his scientific work in the construction
Of ordnance. in devising such a method
of deep-sea sounding as TO render practi-
cable the laying Of ocean cables. and in so
constructing armor-clad ships Of war
as to revolutionize naval warfare and the
building OF navies, have reflected great
credit upon his native State and this in
stitution, and made the civilized world
his debtor"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-23
$. NJ. wITHERs DEAD.
Treasurer OF Washington County for
Twelve Years

ABINGDON, VA, June 22.-(SpeeiaI)--
Salmon NJ. Wthers, Treasurer Of Wash
ington county died at his home at Ablng-
don this morning. lie had been I'm de-
clining health for some months. but the
end came as a shock 10 his wide circle
Of friends throughout Southwest Viz
ginia. Mr.. Withers was born and reared
In Washington county, was IS years OF
age, and leaves a wife and ssyen chill
dren. lie was man OF unusually high
character and Of splendid attalnrnenfs.
lie was also man OF fine business ability.
and early won, and held 20 the end OF
his life, the confidence OF his native
county. For twelve years he had been
Treasurer OF Washington county, and
had just been reelected. although at the
time Frustrated with illness unto death.
His death is viewed here as a public
calamity. and no brief telegram can do
justice TO his memory. He was for a
long time resident correspondent OF the
Dispatch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-23
ROADMAsTER HURT.
Fears That n Suffolk Boy Has Been
Drowned.

SUFFOLK, VA, June 22.-(Special)-
Mr.. j. Henry NuTney. of Suffolk, road
master OF the Norfolk and Carolina rail-
way, was quite painfully injured about Il
O'Clock to-day at Primers Point, the east
ern terminus of the road. Mr. Nurney
was riding on a hand-car, which jumped
the track. throwing him under the wheels
when passed over one leg and arm, put
did not break any bones. A physician
from Portsmouth attended MIR. Nurney,
who was sent home on a private car at
tached 10 the regular train due here at
600 =. NJ. The injured gentleman is rest
ing easily tonight at his residence, on
Kilby street
Mr.. George ~ Newells's son, aged ABOUT
II years, disappeared from his home near
sufY0k this afternoon. and II is feared ne
Is drowned as he had been wading In
Smith creek. which is deep and DANGER
Gus near the point he was wading. The
lad was being searched for tonight put
ND TO 10 O'Clock nothing definite had been
learned. Mr.. Newells left here this morn
ing for Washington city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-23
A REVENUE RAID
A BIG HAUL MADE IN LUNENDURG
COUNTY.
TWO STILLS WERE CAPTURED.
4 Letter from Judge 4. vi. Kelley
Water Mains of Bygone Days I'm
earthed-Other News from the
COckade City.
Cocknde City,

PETERSBURG. VA, June 22.-(Special)
Deputy Internal Revenue Collectors
Charles Gee and c. J. Newcomb returned
tom Luncnburg county this morning.
where they had been in search of Illicit
Hs. They report having made a CAP
tire Of a large establishment in fun op-
cation. which they destroyed. This en-
laced two copper stills of 10 and 100
s4,ons' capacity, respectively. In con-
lection herewith they also found, and
l.stroyed. 80 fermentors, 5000 gallons Of
nash. 3 barrels Of m0lasses, and about
10 gallons of corn Whlskey. This is one
of the largest captures of the kind ever
made ia this revenue district.
Rev Father OFarren pastor Of st.
JOsephs church. received a letter this
week from Hon. Anthony NJ. Kelley.
Judge OF the International Court at
cairo. Egypt, a life position to which he
was appointed by President Cleveland.
Judge Kelley is a native of Petersburg,
and received his early education in -.
J1sephs School here. He Is known to,
and admired by all our people, as man
n profound and brilliant attachments lie
writes. however, that he is getting ad-
tanced In years. and has little eXpecta-
non Of ever returning to his old home
aeain. lie has only been here once since
l. went 10 cairo.
ID cxcavating in the lower portion OF
tac city for the street railway the Work
men have unearthed some wooden water
mains which were laid great many
Years ago by the Petersburg Aqueduct
Company These logs were MADE lon5
before the iron-pipes came into use, ana
orc stiu found 10 be nicely joined and IN
good condition.
Last njght at the parsonage OF the
shington-Street Methodist Episcopal
church the Rev. George w. Wray oi1-
eating. Miss Lottie Sheffield and Mr..
John Lee were married. The bride was
aeeompanied by her sister. Miss Frances
Held as maid Of honor ana MI IheO'
Edwards acted as best man
The EpwOrth lcagucrs OF PetersDurg'
EttrIck and Matoaca had a rally TO-
night in the last named place. A large
number Of people went out TO at'ehu
ile meeting from this city, ana the DC
Ion was made an interesting one
The indications are that the Common
Council. on the 1st OF jay, will make the
necessary appropriation 70 secure ne"
police station. which Is 50 badly needea'
BIOS nave been asked for and plans have
Dcu prepared.
Tho several Masonic lodges Of this city
w.li appropriately observe 81. John's-Day,
June 2th, and install their newly-eleeted
officers
Sister Malatia. OF ST. Joseph's Academy.
Yesterday had the misfortune 10 painfully
sprdin one OF her ankles by misstep.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-23

Stevens; Department of Natural Science,
8. W. Selden. instructors In Model
School. ]. 4. Thompson, A. III. Foreman.
II. a. Hurst.
over President Lyon @. Tyler gave a
delightful reception at his home, on the
campus, TO Mr.. ingalls, and his party.
There were present a number of invited
guests from the visitors and our citi-
zens, among whom were many ladies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-23
DLACKSBURG.
Last Day of the ". r. 4. Commence
ment Exercises.

BLAcKsBURG, VA, June 22--(speciaD
The closing exercises of the Virginia
Polytechnic Institute took place yester-
day. In the college auditorium. Promptly
at 945 o'clock the procession marched into
the hall. headed by Governor j. Hoge
Tyler and President J. NJ McBryde. Fol-
lowing were the Board of Visitors. the
faculty. the graduates, with corps or
cadets, and band After the invocation
BY the Rev. j. II. Edwards, ID. D., DIR.
McBryde read the announcements for
session 1852 and conferred the degrees.
A-Iist OF the recipients has been published
In the Dispatch.
After the degrees had been conferred.
the annual address before the graduating
class was made by Professor Francis III.
Smith, La d.. OF the University OF Vir-
ginia. Professor Smiths address was
able and eloquent, being directed more
especially 10 the graduates In the de-
partment OF engineering which Is largely
represented in the class OF 1859. He closed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-23

as follows: Young men. honor the call
ing which this institution stands for and
trains for Lift high its banner. Do
nothing to lower its tone. but everything
TO advance its loftiest traditions. SO
shall the sons OF BlacksDurg honor their
Alma Mater and bless the world"
The college Will have published Pro-
fessor Smiths address in full for the
benefit of its students.
Just after DR.. McBryde's address 10
the graduating class, Governor J. Hoge
Tyler made few appropriate and grace
full remarks, which were heartily APP
plauded
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-23
DEATHS.

CARLSON.-Died. June rs, 1882 ED
WARD THEODORE. eldest son OF Robert
Il. and Hilda Carlson.
The funeral will take place from the
fathers residence. No. 500 Randolph
street, THIS p'riday) MORNING at 10
o'clock
? CHAPLIN. Died. at $50 r. ~. at the
residence OF his son, No. SIG east Gary
street. AUGUSTUS CHAPLIN. IN. The SDtn
year OF his age.
He leaves two chiidren--Augustus
Chaplin, Jr.. OF FarmvIlle. and Charles II.
Chaplin. OF this city.
Funeral notice later.
HARRISON-Died. June 22d. at 10
o'clock a. NJ. at his home near Halls
boro'. Chesterfield county. Va. ISAAC
A. HARRISON; aged 80 years.
Funeral from residence OF his father-iu-
law. George w. Wiidt. Twenty-ninth ana
Nj streets. AT 4 o'clock T.. NJ. TO-DAv
(Friday). June Esd. Friends and aequaint-
ances invited to attend. Interment AZ
Jewish Cemetery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-23

years. committed. 1t is charged, criminal
assault on Viola NJ Davis, who is nothing
but a child 1t occurred near East Lexing-
ton and about two miles distant from
the child's home. She is the adopted
daughter Of a farmer named Edward Will
liams Sheriff Sterritt and a posse are in
search of Taylor. who went up the rail
road in the direction Of Staunton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-23
GIVEN EIGHTEEN YEARS.
Nine of the Jury for Hanging ni
First.

AMHERST DEPOT, VA, June e.
Especial )-WaIter Davis, the colored
youth who was arrested some weeks ago
for attempted criminal assault on the
little daughter OF Mr.. Il. r.. Dameron.
who resides In this county, near Pedlar
MilIs. was tried here to-day for the Of
fence and the verdict was eighteen
years In the penltentiary. II was learn
ed the jury stood at first nine to three
for hanging. The negro, VINO appears
TO be OF a weak mind, has been confined
In the Lynchburg Jail since his arrest.
and Immediately after the trial he was
taken hack there