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The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-08-08
WORK ON NEW RAILROAD.
Trains VIII BE Running on Part of T., L.
and &. by December.


Petersburg. Va, Aug. 5-The annual
meeting OF the stockholders Of the Rich
mond, Petersburg and Carolina Railroad
ComDeny was held at the offices Of the
company IN this city today. All Of the
stock was represented Various details OF
the work done on the road were given by
the contractor. The affairs OF tbs rad
were found TO be IN good condition.
After the meeting Of the stockholders
there was meeting Of the Board OF Di-
rectors Of the company. The stockholders
meeting was adjourned to october y. lsS9.
Gen. j. 5. Negley. OF New York, Vice
President and General Manager OF the
company, said that the forces tina. nave
been at work on the southern end Of the
line, which is now completed, arc moving
Their camps between Petersburg and
Richmond, and viii begin work next
week In Chesterfield County, a shO-t els
lance from this city, on the Richmond
end of the line. The road viii cross the
Atlantic and Danville Railroad al La
cross. In Mecklenburg County: the Nor
FOLK and Western Road overhead iE
Petersburg. the Atlantic Coast Line at
DuniOp's Station, on the Richmond and
Petersburg Railroad. and the Farmyiile
and Powhatsn Road at Chester, a station
on the Richmond and Petersburg Rail-
road. The Southern end viii cross the
Chesapeake and Ohio Roads al Richmond.
Gen. Negley says that by the middle Of
December next trains Will be running over
the road 10 NottOway River. south Of
Dewitt. lie also says that It is expected
TO have the entire line from Ridgew3y, n.
c., 10 Richmond completed and in opera
ton b. the LIST of January next
Mr.. William r. Mckinney OF this city,
sold to-day to X. Lee Cobb, Of Dinwiddie
County, the standing timber. aggregating
about twelve millions of feet on eight
tracts OF land in Dinwiddle, near Dewitt
on the Richmond, Petersburg and Carolina
Railroad Mr.. AcKenney also sold to-day
to +. II. Balm, another sawmiL man Of
Dinwiddie. the standing timber. about
eight millions OF feet. on six other tracts
IN Dinwiddie, along the line Of the Rich
mOnd, Petersburg and Carolina Railroad
This has been one of the hottest days Of
the summer. The thermometer registered
from 100 degrees to IS degrees in the shade.
Two Of the men employed in the con-
structiOn OF the street electric railway
here were overcome by the heat. In con-
sequence Of the excessive heat. the paw
ers who are paving between the tracks
Of the street railway, were forced to quit
work
Miss Nellie Cooke, daughter of Mr.. John
]. Cooke, Commonwealth Attorney Of
Prince George County, who was so seri-
OusIy injured in runaway accident last
Tuesday, has almost fully regained con-
scIOUsness, and her condition tonight is
much improved.
Lieut.. Chandler. of the police force Of
this city, arrived tonight from Boston
with John Carter. a negro, who is wanted
here on a charge Of feloniously assaulting
James Otis Thurman, of Baltimore, with
a beer bottle. The assault was commit
ted last May Carter was out on bail,
and left Petersburg the day before he
was 10 have been tried. He was arrested
in Boston a few DAYS ago
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-08-08
The Ohfcial ReuOrts,

All reports received by Surgeon General
Wyman, of the Marine Hospital Service,
yesterday indicate that the yellow fever
situation at the Soldiers Home and the
conditions in the localities thereabout
continue satisfactory. The measures
adopted by the government to prevent the
spread of the disease are working admir-
ably. There were no new cases and no
death at the Home yesterday, according
TO a dispatch from Gov. WoodEn.
Surgeon White, who is in charge of the
Marine Hospital Service al Hampton City,
reports that ne interviewed all the doctors
there Saturday night, and no suspicious
cases were reported; also. that a house
toulouse inspection at PhOebUs, which
Immediately joins the Soldiers Home,
shows no new suspects. A steam launch,
with ten men sen, by Admiral Farquhar,
is an addition 10 the patrol feet. Two
disinfectors, Messrs. Hope and Massie,
have left New Orleans for Hampton TO
engage in similar work there. There are
eighteen persons at the detention camp at
CTaney Island, five OF whom were receiv-
Ci SATURDAY.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-08-08
WOMAN BURNED TO DEATH.
Yrs. Lecouteur's Clothing Took Fire as
She v as Lighting a Lamp.
Special to The Post.

Special to The Post.
Fredericksburg, Va, Aug. 7-Yesterday
afternoon while Mrs. William Jecouteur.
Of Stafford County, was lighting a lamp.
her clothing took fire and she was So
badly burned that death resulted In a few
hours. Mrs. Lecouteur was alone at the
time. When found she was lying in the
yard, her clothes having been burned
from her body. She was running toward
a nearby stream when she was over
come. She was forty-eight years old.
Rev. Mr.. Pendleton, of Fairfax County,
has declined the call to the Episcopal
Churches of King George County.
Rev. Cephas Shelburne has resigned
the pastorate of the Christian Church
here. and has accepted call TO Roanoke,
where he will enter upon his new pas
torate duties the first Sunday in Sep
tember
The large barn on the "Snowden" farm
in Stafford County was set on fire by
lightning, and, with a large lot of oats.
corn. and other farming property be-
longing to Mr.. W. S. Hansford, was de-
stIcyed. No Insurance.
DR.. A. c. Doggett Messrs. W. c. Os-
wald, William Embrey, W. ]. Jacobs. and
a colOred driver narrowly escaped drown
ing yesterday while crossing White Oak
Run, in Stafford County, which was much
sw ollen from the storm. The horses were
saved by being cut loose from the vehicle.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-08-08
SECURED SIX RECRUITS.
Office at Frcdericksbur Closed. Accord
ing TO Orders.

Special 10 The Post.
Fredericksburg. Va. Aug. 2-Lieut.
Robert S. Knox closed his recruiting Of
flee here to-day, in obedience to orders
from Lieut.. Col. W. T. HartZ, recruiting
officer 81 Richmond, Va. Six recruits left
here to-day for Camp Meade, Pa.
Mr.. George Whitfield Tanner, a promi-
nent citizen of Spottsylvania. was badly
hurt a few weeks ago by being thrown
from his buggy in a runaway accident.
4 few days ago he was attacked by pneu-
nOnia and this morning he died at his
home, near Wilderness store He was a
brave soldier in the civil war, in Com
pany /, Sixth Virginia Regiment. He
leaves q widow and six children.
After a long illness Mr. William Thorn
as Jones died yesterday at his home in
Stafford, aged seVeIty-five years He
leaves a widow and four children, one of
whom is Air. j. T. Jones, of this CITY,
Miss Fannie Halsey died at her home in
orange County yesterday Of typhoid fe-
Yer. She was a popular young lady and
daughter of Mr.. Ogden Halsey
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-08-08
BLAZE IN POST-OFFICE.
Virginia Young Pe"pI- G." tn HaserstOwn
and Are Married.

Special 10 The foSt-
Luray, Va. Aug. 2.-Information has
just reached here of the burning Uf Mr..
G. L. Gibbs storehouse and dwelling at
Glory, in Madison County. The post-of-
flee was kept in the building and about
So in stamps, besides the post-oItice eff
fects. were destroyed. The loss is about
81, 300 with no insurance.
Eluding parental opposition, Mr.. Joseph
Pond. Of this county. and Miss Sallie
Richard, daughter of Mr. John 4. Rick
ard. living near Luray boarded the north
bound Norfolk and Western train Mon
day evening and went 10 HasersJ"wn
where they were married. They returned
to-day, and are now at the home of the
brides father, who is critically i'll.
An Ohio syndicate has purchased 1000
acres of timber land on the Rapidln
River. in Madison County, and now have
a number OF saw mills on the tract.
The tanneTy Of +. Z. Cover * Sons. at
BTOWntoWn. Warren County, which has
been in operation for the last w enty
years, Will close down in a few months
because the bark supply in that region
has been practically exhausted. The tan
merry belonging To SmOOt & Co, II Alex
andria. At Sperryvills, Raphannock Coun-
", about fourteen miles from Luray.
which has been idle for several months,
will resume operations in a short while.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-08-08
MARTIN STRONGLY INDORsED.
Candidates for House of Delegates Nomi-
mated at Petersburg.
Special to The Post.

special 10 lie F0St.
Petersburg. Va, Aug 4-The Demo-
cratic City Convention. held here tonight
10 nominate two candidates for the House
Of Delegates of virginia from Peters
burg. nominated Hen. W. p. McRae ana
Thomas B. Iyey, both Of whom appeared
before the convention and accepted the
nomination in brief speeches.
The convention adopted resolutions TO
the effect that. assured that its nominees
for the House Of Delegates are in hearty
accord with the unanimous wish OF the
convention. they need no instructions. a
memorial Of the appreciation Of the pub
lie services of the Hon. Thomas 5. Mar
tin. Of Albemarle County. was placed on
record. reviewing with pleasure and ap-
prevail his conduct in the term OF office
about 10 expire. and commencing him TO
the people OF the state for further service
in the same high office, believing that his
retirement will be a public loss"
Mr. McRae is a prominent young law
yer and Mr.. Ivey is a printer. Both have
served terms in the Legislature.
Newport News. Va, Aug 4.-Newport
News tonight elected thirteen delegates
TO the Senatorial ard Delegate cOnven-
items which Will meet at Williamsburg
on August 81 The delegation is solid for
c. W. Robinson. of this city, for the Sen
ate. w. T Moss, of this city, gets two
of the delegates for the House, and Dr.
J. H. CTafford, of Warwick County, the
rest.
Fredericksburg. Va, Aug 4.-The con-
yentiOn to nominate a Democratic candi-
date for the State Senate in the district
composed Of the counties Of Caroline and
Hanover will be held at Bowling Gre N.
Primary meetings to select delegates VIII
ho hold IN low
There will be no opposition to the pres
ent Senator, Hon. II. T. Wickham.
On August ~ an election will be held in
Greene County on the question Of issuing
bonds to the amount of $1,000 to aid in
building a railroad through that county.
A lively campaign is in progress in Cul-
pepper County for the Democratic nomina-
ton for the Legislature between y X
McCIanahan, present incumbent. of the
Jeffries faction. and 5. NJ. Newhouse. of
the Rixey faction.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-08-08
PROF. A. L. PURINTON DEAD.
Filled Chair of Chemistry in University
of Nashville.

Special 70 The POSf-
Morgantown, W. Va, August THE re-
mains Of Prof. A. J.. PUrintOn were
brought here to-day and buried in Oak
Hill Cemetery. He died Saturday night,
fifteen miles from here, At Smithaeld, Pa,
where he was spending his summer vaca-
ton he was one OF three brothers. all
OF whom attained distinction. Dr. d. g.
PurintOn, the oldest brother, Is President
of Denison University, at Granville. Ohio
d.. G.. ID. Purinton, the youngest brother,
was 2 distinguished physician Of 81. LOUIS
He died about two years ago. Prof. Pur-
inton graduated from West Virginia Uni
versity in 1873. Prof. Purinton took Up
the profession Of teaching and was elected
Superintendent OF Schools OF Parker ID 1rg
which position ne held until he accepted
a professOrship in Wake-FOrest College
North Carolina. From there ne went 70
the University O. Nashville. where he
filed the chair Ct chemistry until his
death.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-08-08
MURDERED FOR SIX DOLLARS,
Charles Wyatt Was Struck Down in the
Darkness.

Special 70 The Post.
Norfolk. Va, Aug. 3.-For the sake of
a cheap ring and IS in currency Charles
Wyatt a well-knOwn resident of Glasgow
street extended, was murdered by a col
OTed burglar.
The Wyatts live above their store, near
the east end of SCOTS Creek Bridge. Mrs.
Wyatt says that her husband was taken
sick during the night and at o'clock
this morning dressed himself and went
downstairs. She supposed that ne mad
gone down to make himself tOddy Dur
ing his absence Mrs. Wyatt heard d
scufIle and then some one fell.
She ran down in time TO see a negro run
out of the store, but in the ha light she
failed to recognize him. Mrs. Wyatt
found the senseless form Of nar husband
lying on the floor. Wyatt had been dealt
TWO terrific blows with a large br.0ge
bolt, one across the mouth, the other on
the back of the head at the base OF the
brain The latter blow proved fdsal. Sus-
picion rests on a negro VINO nal heen
employed by the murdered man. but who
has not been seen to-day ONLY 4 cheap
ring and s. was missing from the mans
eliot hes
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-08-08
MAI. j. A. JOHNSTON DEAD.
War Veteran and for Fourteen Years
sheriff of Petersburg.

Special 10 The Post.
Petersburg, aug. S.-A,aj. ]. Arthur
Johnston, one Of Petersburg's best-known
citizens, who has been in feeble health
for the past three years, died very sud
denly this morning at his home in this
city. Death resulted from heart failure
The deceased was a native of Petersburg,
and was seveIty-oue years of age At
the breaking out Of the civil war he was
Post QUartermaster in the Confederate
states army at Norfolk. When Norfolk
was evacuated, he was placed in charge
Of the Quartermaster Department of Ma
homes brigade. He was subsequently,
made Quartermaster of Anderson's divi-
sion, which place he held up to the close
Of the war He was for fourteen con-
secutive years Sheriff of Petersburg. He
was Republican, and took an active
part in politics. He was at one time a
director in the Atlantic, Mississippi and
Ohio Railroad Company, now the Norfolk
end Western. In 1850 he was a member
of the City Council. His second wife
survives him. with four daughters and
one son. The latter is Mr.. J. A Johns
ton, mailing clerk at the post-offiee here.
The condition of Miss Nellie Cooke,
daughter Of Mr. John ]. Cooke, attorney
for the Commonwealth Of Prince George
County, who was SO seriously injured in
runaway last Tuesday afternoon. Is
very critical. She has never regained
consciousness since the accident.
Mr.. David Dunlop, jr, has sent his
yacht, POcahontas, TO Baltimore for re-
pairs. The Pocahontas will enter for
the thirty-mile race in Chesapeake Bay,
which takes place next September, under
the auspices of the Baltimore Yacht Club
The trains from Norfolk were crowded
to-day with people fleeing from yellow
fever. The train which ieft here last
night at $3.50 o'clock for Norfolk did not
reach that city until o'clock this morn
ing. The delay was due TO the train hav-
ing been stopped G. fuckers, twelve miles
west OF Norfolk, where the passengers
were examined by the quarantine officer.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-08-08
DEATH OF PATRICK CONNER.
Owner of Historic Cannon Ball House at
Winchester, Va.

Special 10 Inc FOst.
Winchester, Va, Aug. 4.-Patrick Con-
neT, one of the Oldest citizens of Win
chester died here to-day, after an illness
OF two days. He vas eighty years Old
and was born in Ireland. He came to
this country when six years old, and af-
ter serving an apprenticeship in the
United States Navy, moved to this city,
where he has since resided. He was the
oW ner Of the historic Cannon Ball House
This house was shot entirely through
10y a tWentyfOuT-DOund ball from Mil
Toy's Fort, on the western heights of
the city. Mr.. Conner and his children
had just left their beds when the bal.
came crashing through the house. splin-
tering the beds into fragments The shot
was afterward recovered and was pacei
in the aperture where it went through.
Mr.. Conner is survived by four daughters,
Mrs. J. Edward Carroll, Mrs. George A.
Mccormick, Misses Roberta and Emma
Conner. al of this city, and two sons,
Theodore NJ. Conner. of Harpers Ferry.
w. Va, and a. p. Conner, of Hagers-
town Md
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-08-08
BOUGHT HIS APPOINTMENT.
Moral and Municipal Reform Movement
Inaugurated in Parkefsburg.

Special 10 me fOst-
Charleston. w. Va. Aug. e-parkers-
burg mas Instituted a municipal and moral
reform movement Various places OF ILL
repute have recently been raided. and
radical measures are being discussed and
introduced to reduce the expense Of city
government. 1t has just been discovered
that q certain policeman recently appolnt-
ed received his place by paving one of
the Council so When the Mayor found
out tRe. secret Of the officers appointment
he vas dismissed
II is stated that the Baltimore and Chic
Railroad cOntemplates the extension Of
It's lane 10 this city, in order 10 more CON-
pleiely control the business of the north
ern section Of the State, and that /; Fay
enter the rich new oil and coal ields I'M
dergoing development. The first step
toward the extension is said TO have
been the acquisition Of the West Virginia
ard pittsbUTg Road.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-08-08
SHOT WOMAN sAFE-CRACKER.
Her Leg Broken by PolIceman's Bullet
She Ran.

Special 70 The Post.
Newport News, Aug. IA. B. Reese and
his bartender, Charles Hankey. were ar
rested to-day. charged with selling liGGor
without a license. Reese was recently
convicted Of Ile same OI-Ise DsICre 4
Justice in Elizabeth City County He ap-
pealed however, and was released on bail
Jane Hudson. colored, was arrested for
trying 10 crack E p Lookins' safe j, 8
O'Clock this morning The policemen saw
the woman in the saloon, trying = break
the c0mbinaLo with q heavy hammer
She tried 10 escape, and while sac was
running away Officer Shorter shot 10
scare her, but the bail took effect IN he
woman's leg. breaking 1t. At the jail the
woman confessed. Sne Implicated John
Bradt, also colored, VINO was later ar
rested.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-08-08
ONE DROWNED, ONE BURNED.
Accidents Result Fatally To Two Children
Near Norfolk.

Special TO The Post
Norfolk, Va. Aug. IA rine-year-old
boy named Bland was drowned in Little
Bay this morning. Accompanied by two
companions, one of whom was his broth
er, the lad pat out in a sailbOat from
Nilloughby Beach. but becoming fright
eIed he jumped overheard and was
drowned.
The tweive-year-old daughter of Susan
Edwards. a colored nurse. was fatally
burned by the explosion of a can of
kerosene oil which she left on a stove
in which fire had been kindled.
A large rubber company composed of
New York and New Jersey capitalists
was chartered under the laws OF Viz
ginia to-day ty Judge Hanckel, of the
Corporation Court. The concern is
known as the Monroe Rubber Company,
and its purposes are TO buy and sell,
export and import crude rubber and
other products of Brazil. The maximum
capital is $1,000; minimum, $4,000.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-08-08
REUNION OF VETERANS.
Gov. Tyler Among Those Who Made
Speeches at Fishers HiiI.

SPECIAL 10 The FOSI.
Woodstock, Va, Aug. 5.-FuHy $500 peo-
pie attended the reunion of Confederate
veterans at historic Fishers Hill to-day.
Gcy. Tyler, Hon. ". D. Cornwall, OF Rom
ney, w. Va; Rev. A. c. Hopkins, OF
Char:estOwn, W. Va, and Judge Giles
Cock, of Front Royal, delivered address,
IS. Shortly after noon a heavy rain fell.
Gov. Tyler expressed himself as hignip
pleased with the result of his visit to the
valley, and confidently expects to win in
/ is night for the Senate. He left this
evening for Winchester, where he will
sIend Sunday. On Monday he goes 10
Harrisonburg, where he will appear be-
fore the county executive committee In
an endeavor 10 have The county conyen-
ton of Rockingham deferred several
weeks.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-08-08

70 the train this afternoon. had her peck
et-took. containing nearly hundred dol
lars, stolen from her carriage
Thomas E Porter and Miss SAKE N
Clayton were married at the home OF the
bride this afternoon. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. DR.. ". c Campbell,
OF the First Presbyterian Church.
William SptIIau as overcome by the
heat to-day in the erecting department OF
the Roanoke Machine Works His con-
dition Is serious.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-08-08
JOHNSON MOVED AGAIN.
Child's Asssilant Returned to Hagerstown
4" Avoid Legal Tangle-

SpecIlI 70 7 Ne FOsL.
HagerstOwn, Nd, Aug. ITO clear up
teehniealities and TO avoid the case going
TO the Court Of Appeals on preliminaries
Judge Stake to-day had Sheriff Seibert
bring to Hagerstown. from Baltimore,
Samuel Johnson, the negro assailant Of
little Annie Kerfoot. white. Johnson per-
sOnally pleaded to have his case removed
to Garrett County, and the court Will So
direct. The State contended the previous
order for removal was Illegal, because
made in the absence of the negro.
a perceptible earthquake was felt about
10 O'Clock this morning in the vicinity OF
Pen Mar, Rouzerville. RinggOld. and
WaynesborO. The shock was accompa-
MED by a noise resembling distant thun-
der At Waterloo buildings rocked and
glassware was upset
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-08-08

.F...| 10 TIE Post
Woodstock. Va, Aug. 3-The mass
meeting called by the Town Council met
]. OBJ. Court House on Tuesday night 20
consider the question Of a system Of water
'Hr The town Mayor ROdeiIer presided.
Ia. matter was referred 20 q committee
.Hiasei ~ ten prominent business men.
who w.H report To an adjourned meeting.
There Us opposition 10 the town issuing
bonds 20 raise funds 10 inaUgurate the
proposed system.
.Hs-r, Irwin f'1ed Russell Stout. OF Pow
cts Fort Valley. SIS and costs here to-
day for disturbing a Sunday-schlol picnic
Or Seven Fountains An appeal Was
granted.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-08-08
PAYERS WANT HIGHER PAY.
Strike Of New York Worknen Engaged on
Petersburg Road


Petersburg. Va. Aug. THE PAYERS
who were brought here from New York
to DO the paving for the street electric
railway struck to-day for higher wages.
They were receiving 81 per day. and de-
manded $40. Their demand was not COM
piled with, and they stopped work. Their
places VIII be filed By PAYERS from Rich
mond, Norfolk, and this city.
Health Officer DR. c. =. Robinson IS
having the city put In as thorough san
itary condition as possible. lie says that
II would be advisable for all Petersburg
people who are al the scash0re 70 return
home IS IL j. his intention 20 quarantine
against Norfolk IL yellow fever should
break out there.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-08-08
Wall Carrier shoots Himself

I'"IlI . 7 . ? UaI-
Monterey, Va, Aug. News Of the sui
eide % John Atkins. mail carrier from
Mountain Grove 10 Meadow Dale, has
reached here. on Sunday he went 20 a
bush-moeting. and being threatened with
arrest for misconduct. he started TO leave,
but suddenly took q 32-cai:ber revolver
from his pocket and blew his brains out
Atkins was middle-aged and unmarried
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-08-08

viii not make any appointment for the
district, owing 10 the large number OF
applications
The joint commission appointed by the
recent County Court 20 select the place
Tor the proposed cable foot bridge near
Mount Jackson, has met and decided 20
report that there should be two bridges.
and will 50 recommend 10 the court next
week
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-08-08
Two Deaths in Roanoke.



Roanoke Va, Aug. 5.-Miss Dora l..
White. ar cstimablc lady Of this city died
to-day from Coucuszi0n OF the brain,
cause! by an accidental fall YESTERDAY
The remains We're inferred late this aft
efnoon ia the city cemetery 5Irs. r. Z.
Weeden died suddenly tonight at her
home ga Campbell avenue after a short
Illness. Mrs Weeden leaves i husband
and one small hid.