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The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
ROBBERY AT NEWPORT NEWS.
shipyard Empleye Held Up by Armed
Negroes and His Money Taken.

special o lie POST
Newport News, Va, Oct. 30.-The arrest
OF a negro Lamed Frank Harris has
brought 10 light a daring highway rob-
berry which occurred Saturday afternoon,
on Washington avenue, in broad daylight
Of which James Futrell was the victim.
After Futrell was paid off at the ship
yard Saturday Afternoon, he left the yard
and started down Washington avenue. A
short distance below the gate two col
ored men Joined him, and commenced to
ask him questions about the shipyard.
Suddenly, one of the men asked him how
much money he had with him. and be-
fore Futreu could make reply, the high
Waymel thrust the barrel of large re-
volver in his face The man with the
gun kept Futrell covered while his ac-
complete rolled" the victim. securing all
o. his cash, amounting TO S15. The man
with the pistol backed off, keeping him
covered until his companion got at
safe distance. and then both men broke
into run, one going in the direction OF
the river and the other toward the rail-
road.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
EXPERIMENTAL SILK MILL.
New Industry in Fayetteville with Only
Negro Operatives.
SuecialtO The Post

Raleigh, n. c., Oct. ga very interest
ing experiment atFayetteville is a silk mill
with only NEGRO operatives. Hon. George
NJ Rose, of Fayetteville, says the owner
OF the mill. who is from Paterson, n. j.,
expresses entire satisfaction at the result
SO far of his experiment. About go ne
groes are employed in the mill. All are
of the most intelligent class.
The mill owner has placed in the mill
as instructors five young white women
from Paterson. These say the negroes are
quick TO learn. Business people are watch
irg the experiment with interest, and
think it may solve some of the problems
OF the time, as the complaint has been and
Is that large percentage of educated ne
grces viii not do manual labor
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
TELLS A TALE OF MURDER.
Seven Tramps Arrested on Suspicion Of
Having Killed Companion.
Special to The Post.

Spec!ai 10 The Post.
Fredericksburg. Va, Oct 29 - Several
tramOs arrived here last night, and to-
day Frenchman giving the name of Ma
guel. who had walked from Quantico,
lodged a charge of murder against them.
He says Friday night he and ten other
men left Washington in a box car Be
tween Alexandria and Quantico one Of the
tramps seized another by the throat. and
after choking him to death the others
jumped on the dead body and stamped it
with their feet
After riting the pockets of 25 cents they
threw the body into the river. When the
Frenchman was discovered by the tramps
thew made determined effort to kill him
also. He defended himself with razor
ana jumped from the car. Seven of them
were arrested this evening and il is
thought the officers will arrest the Others
before morning.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
CHECK FROM BOOK FIRM.
Charges Made Against school Superintend.
ent GHnn, of Radford.

Special 10 The Post.
Richmond, Va, Oct 2l.-The school
board of Radford has filed with the State
board of education charges against w. p.
Gum, superintendent of schools of that
town, which the latter body will investi-
gate, unless they are Withdrawn. The
charges are rather indirect, but allege that
Mr. Gum, while superintendent, received
sums of money from the b. F. Johnson
Company and other publishing houses.
The implication is that Mr.. Gums influ-
ence was to be used in behalf of these
publishers.
The Johnson Company explain that their
check Of $50 was to meet the legitimate
expenses of Mr.. Gum In coming to Rich
mOnd 10 appear before the State board in
Endorsement of their books. Mr.. Gum is
now in Alabama, and Judge Vaughan has
been appointed 10 act in his stead. Mr..
Gum, who stands high as an educator,
had some trouble with the board last
summer as result of his failure to Ii
cense for reappOintment teacher who he
thought ought not 10 be retained in the
schools.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
Revenue Officers ConfIscate Brandy.

SprTial 10 The Post.
CUlpeper, Va, Oct. N.-Rcvenue Officers
Idtins, Hansbrough, and Bolyn have just
returned 10 this city from a "trip through
Madison County. They seized the still
Of j. $ YoWell Of Criglersville. cOnfisCat-
"a all the apple brandy he mad III his
WaTer0Om. and in a search OF the prem
i-cS found several packages Of Illicit
brandy. They also entered the premises
of J. B. Nicholson, near NeJhers, and
found there two packages Of the queer.
which were also cOniiscated. The officers
secured teams, and loading up the still
and brandy, brought them here for safe
keeping
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
YIN. c. A. Crusade Against Roberts.

Special to The Post
Newport News, Va, Oct 29.-The Young
Mems Christian Association of Newport
News. as well as the other cities in this
section, have taken up the crusade against
Representative-elect Brigham H. Roberts,
and petition is being circulated in this
Congressional district. This action is
taken along the lines suggested by the
League of Social Service, which he's takeI,
the matter up, circulated a million anti
Mormon pamphlets, and hundreds of re-
titions in different sections Of the coun-
try. Only legal voters Will sign the De-
titions, which will be sent to Congress.
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DIED IN INSANE ASYLUM.
Demise at staunten Of X. p. Castlcman, a
Veteran Confederate Soldier.

sP-c-aI 20 Ihe Fost
Berryville. Va. Oct. 30-A dispatch was
received here yesterday announcing the
death OF r. p. CastIeman, Of this county.
which occurred early Sunday morning. ar
the Western State Hospital, at Staunton.
where Mr.. Castleman had been confined
for the past two months. His death, which
was unexpected. was caused by apoplexy.
The deceased was about sixty-five years
OF age, and was native of Clark County.
Mr.. Castle.nan was a gallant Confederate
soldier, ani served with conspicuous brav-
cry as the color bearer of the Sixth Vir-
ginia Cavalry, of the Army of Northern
Virginia. During the last days Of the Con-
feaeracy, he was elected by comrades-at-
arms as member of the Virginia house
of delegates from Clark County.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
BOY ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
Was Tired of Living Because His Mother
ReprOved Him.

opecIaI 70 The Post.
Norfolk, Va, Oct. 25-Charles O'Brien,
aged hfteen years, an adopted son of Mrs
Butler, Second street Portsmouth, at.
tempted to take his life this morning be-
cause he was reprOved by his mother.
The young man used an ordinary table
knife, drawing the blade across his left
wrist, from which a great quantity of
blood flowed, but fortunately the veins
were not severed.
OBrien spoke very calmly 10 the mayor
when arrested, telling him that he was
tired of living, and expressed no regret
at having made the attempt on his life
ne seemed sorry that the attempt had
not been successful. 1t is said he has
been drinking heavily
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
senator Eikins Visits Huntington.

fr..l. 60 The Post.
Huntington, W. Va. Oct 27.-SenatOr
an Mrs Eikins arrived here this after
."n from Charleston The party visited
'ar Home foT Ing.rables, after which the
senate: was c!osetrd with his political
ends Ee gave a public reception at
-. A-".rhi Hotel this evening. He said
L' simply wanted 10 get acquainted with
huntington people, both Democrats and
ia.-.aNs The Senator's party will
,...r lo-mOHow afternoon for Parkers-
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A Pioneer Of Grafton Dead.

Special 10 The Pest
Grafton. w Va, Oct 2i-John Carr.
one of the pioneer settlers of Grafton,
died late last night of paralysis He was
a machinist and assisted in building the
Baltimore and Ohio shops at this place
during the years of 1858 and 1854, having
come here with his family from Balti-
more. He was the chief mover in building
the Grafton foundry and machine shops,
and afterward was sole proprietor. He
had accumulated a fortune The funeral
will take place Wednesday afternoon
from the residence. in charge of the l. O.
o. F., of which he was a member for
forty years.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
Fatally Mangled by Locomotive.


Petersburg, Va, Oct. 30-Alexander Da-
Wis, colOred, aged seventeen years, was
struck by a shifting locomotive on the
City Point Branch OF the Norfolk and
Western Railroad, near Young's stock
yard in this city, this evening, and fatal
ly injured. He had just returned from
work in tobacco factory here and was
riding on coal train. In jumping off he
fell in front of an approaching shifter,
and was struck by il. His back bone was
broken, several ribs over the heart were
fractured. and left arm was crushed above
the elbow. He died in few minutes
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
Death of John j. LyelI,

Special TO The Post.
Haymarket, Va, Oct. 2s.-Mr John ].
Lyell, a resident Of this county. died AT
his beautiful home. "SanOma," at $50
o'clock yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Lyell had
been sufferer from Bright's disease for
many years. and had been practically be-
yond all hopes of recovery TOR the last
few months. His remains will be carried
tomorrow 10 Richmond, Va. wherC
funeral services will be held Mr. I.V.ll
had been a resident of this locality only
about four years, he having moved here
from Richmond
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
yirginia's Id. Of G.. i'm Session.

Special TO The Posi-
Norfolk, Va, Oct 25.-The fifth annual
convention of Virginia Division, Daugh-
ters of the Confederacy, met this morn
ing in Confederate Hall. 1t is the first
time the State convention has met in Tide
water, Virginia, and the ladies of Ports
mouth Chapter, under whose auspices it
is held. are somewhat disappointed at the
small number of delegates present Their
failure to attend is attributed to the near
ness of date of the national convention
in Richmond which takes place in Novem-
her
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
Death of Virginia Woman.

Culpeper, Va, Oct. 26-Miss Ellen D.
Parish. for many years a resident of this
county, but of late a resident of Rich
mond, died at the residence of her nephew
William r. Robertson. near this city, this
morning, in the seventy seventh year of
her age. She was a sister of the late John
Parish, of New York city; Mrs. Wilson
Somerville. of Culpeper: Thomas Robert
son. of New Orleans. and James Parish
of Culpeper. Interment Will be in the
family burying grounds at MitchelPs to-
morrow morning
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Died Before Aid Could BE Given.

= Ir'al 20 lht Post.
Woodstock. Va. Oct. 2s-Early this
morning Mrs. Jane SWeeny, wife Of John
W. Sweeny a well-knOwn farmer living
on the Shenandoah River, four miles
south Of Woodstock, died Mr.. Sweeny
Was aroused by her movements, and call
Cd for assistance, but she expired before
al could De given. Mrs. Sweeny had been
lg good health. and il thought that her
sudden death was the result of heart
failure. She was fifty-two years old, AMI
is survived by a husband and several
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
SUCCESSOR TO GEN. WALKER.
Differences i'm Republican State Committee
Proven; u Choice BEING Made.


Richmond, Va, Oct. N.-The RepubH-
can State committee has been in session
for two days considering the question OF
the appointment of a deputy collector in
Gen. Walkers district.
There is considerable difference in the
ranks of the Republicans in that sec
ton, one of the factions being opposed
TO Gen. Walkers prominence in the party
and the other being friendly to him.
The executive committee held several
sessions, but they were unable TO agree
on the matter fCr which they were called.
and as a consequence The dispute is as
far from settlement as ever.
This deputy colleciorship will cut an
important figure IN the next Congress
siondl campaign, and there is no room to
doubt that Gen. Walker will have more
and stronger opposition than ever before
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
EX-Sherin Gerling Dead,

Special 10 The Post
Martinshurg, w. Va, Oct 25.-L c.
Gerling, ex-sheriff of this county, died on
his way here from Baltimore last night.
OF consumption. He was accompanied by
his wife and family physician, DR.. S. n.
Myers. The deceased started In the hard
ware business when very young, and was
successful. He was a member of the city
council Il number of times and was elect
ed sheriff on the Republican ticket in
1882. serving four years. He was nomi-
Lated for the legislature a year ago, but
declined to run. He was a director in the
Peoples National Bank, and identified
with numerous enterprises. He was
Ihirty-nine years old, and leaves q wife
and four children
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
nv explain that their
WINSTON FAIR CLOSES.
An Old-time Tournament VIII BE Held This
Aftern0en-Resultso Of Races.

Special TO The Post.
Winston. N. c., Oct 27.-The Piedmont
horse show and carnival will close TO-
morrow afternoon with an old-lime tour
namcnt. The county fair closed this af-
ternoon. and great many of the exhibits
were donated to the City Hospital.
The last of the races were Witnessed
by large crowd. Miss Walton won the
2.SC trot and pace with ease.
Summarizes:
Miss Walton, ch. m HaminD first Little Stoke
b, z. (Steele) second; Queen Bess TO. m. (Cannonl
third; Skyland Girl b. m. Dyer. fourth. Time.
2:24 IA. 2:231-2 224l-2
Purse. $50; iye-eighths Of mile heats; running
WarsOng, b. z. (HoustonD. lrst Grandma gr. m.
Jones' second; Jack Davis, third; Young Griffin
NeaD. fourth. Time. los. 1:05 1-2
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
Fires Rage i'm Dismal swamp.

Norfolk, Va, Oct 2i.-Forest fires In the
Dismal Swamp are said TO be sweeping
everything before them. The drought has
been very severe, and this Is the cause
Of the fires, which, 1t is reported, are
driving hundreds of animals ahead of
them. As a sequence corn and other
crops are devastated the famished ami
mails devouring these without reserve
The people in the vicinity OF Deep Creek
bears every night play havoc with their
poultry.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
lightning Rod Man Takes Morphine.


Newport News, Va, Oct. 24.-Mr. Thorn
as b. Bobhitt, aged twenty-six, nearly
killed himself at his room in the New
Barnes Hotel. Hampton, to-day, by tax
ing an overdose of morphine. Mr.. Bob
bitt has been in Hampton for some time
as the local representative of the North
American Lightning Rod Company, of
Norfolk When discovered he was in a
critical condition. Physicians were sum-
nioned and his life was saved
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
Drowned while Painting a Barge.

Special 70 Inc Post.
Norfolk, Va, Oct. 24.-John Bernard
Olsen, member of the crew of the barge
Hamilton Fish, was drowned about s
o'clock this morning at Lamberts Point
Olsen, whose home is in Norway, was
twenty-five years old and unmarried. He
was on a float alongside the barge, which
lay in the stream, and was painting the
went to his assistance, but, as he could
rot swim, he sank before they reached
him
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
Government Buys n school Site.

Special 70 The POST.
Newport News. Va. Oct. 26-Edgar Al
Ian, United States district attorney for
the Eastern District OF Virginia. arrived
here to-day, and turned over to the agents
OF the Old Dominion Land Company
cneck for $27.O00 in payment for the pub
lie building site in this city. The deed was
recorded in the clerks office. and the
transfer of the property made from the
Old Dominion Land Company 10 the Unit
ed States
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
Sister Plunges 10 Death.

Special % The Post
Wheeling. W. Va, Oct 25.-Sister STAN
islaus. superior in St Joseph's Academy,
known to the world as Mary Holman.
fifty-eight years old. last night stepped
from a doorway il the third stcry OF
the academy. TO new addition being
erected. and fell 10 the basement, forty
feet. Her dead body was not found TIL
this morning.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
Miss Newman Weds Mr. staxx,

Special 70 The Post
Suffolk, Va, Oct. A-Miss Lille Urqu-
hart Newman was married to-day in Isle
Of Wight County TO Leon W. Stagg OF
Norfolk. The ceremony was performed at
the home Of the brides father. John New
man. her brother. Rev " G. Newman. Of
Franklin. officiating The bride Is a sis
ter OF DR.. John L. Newman. chairman Of
the faculty Of Elon College ". c.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
Timber burning in Dismal swamp.

81 10 no IT"tL-
Norfolk Va. Oct 27.-Forest fires are
raging throughout the Great Dismal
Swamp. Millions of feet Of standing tim
Deer win Do consumed unless heavy rain
rltiu-Ilsles The FIRE Near Tucker, on
u" Norfolk and Western Railway. the
flames are threatening the outhOuses of
farmers. Game and cattle of every de-
srr'on ;Ee being driven before the fire,
&Ha black hears are invading the farms
,J-tE .Uus 10 the swamp.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
Aid for Mrs. "stonewaIl" jackson.


Raleigh, y. c.. Oct 25.-By request of
the Confederate Veterans Association.
the Daughters of the Confederacy are
actively at work raising funds to aid
Mrs. "Stonewall' Jackson, who is said
TO be nearly blind and also suffering
from an incurable disease at her home at
Charlotte. One chapter Of the Daughters
of the Confederacy has already raised
500 for her. The fund is to be known as
the Mrs. jackson love and sympathy fund.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
Four Years for MansIauxhter,

SPECIAL % Tie Fost-
Luray. Va, Oct. 26.-Byrd Rickard.
charged with the murder of Bud"
Nichols September II, was convicted of
voluntary manslaughter this morning and
sentenced TO the penitentiary for four
years. The prisoner was visibly affected,
much of the time being in tears. The
prisoners aged mother occupied u seat
beside him during the trial
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
negro Takes His Life.

3. .... '. ID. Post
"a5..rian, W. Va, Oct. 26.-Spencer
" "...ams eol9rei, committed suicide this
'...i."1H al his home by shooting him
,.. through the heart with an old mus
a. Die "as alone in the house at the
ii. was graduate OF Howard
...'i.'s and Was OF little account
---saal FOR negro to commit sui
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
Death of q Relative of LiucoIu.

speclaI - Tie Fost
Lucay. Va, Oct. 3o.-Mrs. Josephine Al
rond. widow OF the late T. N Almond,
was buried In Green Hill Cemetery, Luray.
yesterday. Mrs. Almond was a Miss Lin-
coin. a relative OF President Abraham
Lincoln. Mrs Almond is survived by a
number OF children, among whom IS Mrs
T. A T. Judd. OF Washington. The de
ceased was about s!xty-hye years OF age
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
Verdict Of $500 for a Blow.

Special to The Post.
Newport News. Va, Oct. A-The Jury
in the ReynoIds-Bristow suit this after
noon returned a verdict of 500 for the
plaintiff The amount sued for was $500.
Counsel for the defendant at once moved
to set aside the verdict The suit grew
out of a personal encounter, In which
Reynolds struck Bristow a blow that
knocked him senseless.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
Roanoke Won from 81. Albans.

S,ecial 70 The Post
Salem, Va, Oct PA game Of football
was played here Saturday between Roa-
noke College and ST. Albans. In the first
half Roanoke scored one goal kick and a
touchdown. In the second half Roanoke
scored three touchdowns and two goal
kicks. St Adams did not score, making
the score Roanoke College q. st. Adams
nothing. On Saturday next Roanoke Col
lege will play Washington and Lee Uni
yersity in Roanoke City.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
Economizing i'm Wheeling,

sIIttIaI % IHt FOsI-
Grafton, W. Va, Oct 25-The county
court to-day ordered the discontinuance
Of the use Of gas in the court house, cut
off all telephones, discharged the janitor.
ordered the pavement hose plug taken
out, all in the interest of economy. Coun-
ty officers must keep the place clean.
light their own Offices il used at night.
and pay for their own telephones.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
JURORS COULD NOT AGREE.
Retrial Ordered for DIR. .Andersou-Re ellen ..
ed ON S12 800 Bail.
Special 10 Tie Post.

Special 20 Tie Post
DanvilIe, Va, Oct. 30.-At II O'Clock to-
day the jury in the case Of DR.. John G.
Anderson, on trial at Chatham for the at
tempted murder Of Miss Missia Watson.
reported their inability TO agree The
jury had been out since o'clock Satur-
day afternoon. Late Saturday they re-
ported, through their foreman. that they
were unable 20 agree. and Judge Tredway
kept them until this morning.
Upon reporting this morning that 1t
was impossible to agree. the judge dis
charged the jury and set the case for re-
trial at the November term nf the court.
DR.. Anderson was admitted to bail in
the sum of sl2.S0. The jury stood eight
for conviction and four for acquittaL.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
Sk nnrr's Trial for Robbery.

Special TO The Tost.
Norfolk, Va, Oct. 2i.-John Skinner,
who, with Thomas Baker, is accused of
assaulting F.s NJ. Morgan last April, and
OF robbing that gentleman and infiicting
injuries thought to be fatal, has been on
trial in the County Court to-day, charged
with highway robbery, the penalty for
which is death. Skinner made a confess
sion TO Deputy Sheriff Carmine. it is
claimed, and said Baker was with him
at the time of the robbery, but to-day he
refused to testify against Baker, and a
nolle pros. was entered in that case
Counsel for Skinner are trying to have
the confession thrown out.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
Five Years for shooting a Woman.

Special TO The Post
Newport News, Va, Oct. 26.-In the
Warwick County Court. the case of
George Edwards colored, charged with
foloniOusly shooting Mary George. a ne
gro woman, in August last, was found
guilty, and his punishment fixed at five
years in the State penitentiary. The wo-
man testified that Edwards shot her be-
cause she refused 10 marry him.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
Unusual Demand for Laborer..

Special 70 The Pest
Norfolk, Va, Oct. A-The great demand
for laborers in the mountains OF Virginia
is taking out OF this section not only
every idle man. but many who have been
at work for small wages. The mountains
around Roanoke are filled with prospec-
tors. looking into the merits Of various
iron mines and searching for richer mine.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
kidnnpped Iii. Own ChiId.

T :" n" -"--
Woodstock, Va. Oct 2S-Joseph Rich
'.-. formerly OF Oranda. this county,
".. was divorced from his wife eight
....- ago. since when he has lived in
'..'-... appeared al his old home to-day
o.. -alUrt his son. a boy or ten years.
as i.r CHILD was missed the alarm
gwen. and this evening he was ar
''5.'- dl Llsuburg with the child,
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
Negroes 10 f,e Hanged for Assault.

Columbia. s. c., oct 26.-To-day at Oar
lingt0n Ed Luckey and Tom Mitchell
were convicted Of assault upon a respect
able white woman at Lamar two weeks
ago. They will hang November "a Their
victim was left insensible in the woods,
and her condition Is now critical Four
other negroes witnessed the crime
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
Weddings nj Annapolis.

Special 70 he Posi-.
Annapolis, Nd. Oct. 2-Two weddings
took place al Annapolis to-day. In the
afternoon Mr.. John j. Levi and Miss Bes-
sic Wells were married al the residence
of the bride. and this evening Mr. John
Richard Arnold and Miss Mabel Brown
Hanlon were welded al the home OF the
brides pareuts.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
Government Dredge RebniIt.

Newport News, Va, Oct. 24.-The gov
ernment dredge Charleston, which has
been at the shipyard for the past four or
fve months being rebuilt, left this morn
ine about 10 o'clock for Charleston. S. c..
where she will again be used TO keep the
harbor there at proper depth and to
dredge places needing the attention of the
Engineer Department The Charleston is
practically new vessel The work of re-
building her cost the government about
xsl OQ1
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-31
Addition 10 Norfolk Naval station.

Special 70 Ibs FSstr
Norfolk, Va, oct. 3o.-The examination
Of boundaries o. the Cedar Grove prop
erty. opposite the naval STATEN, and re-
Gently condemned By the government for
ar addition thereto. was begun here to-
day Rear Admiral Endicott. chef o. the
bureau of yards and docks; chief Engi-
neer As=erson. OF the New York Navy
Yard. and Chief Engineer HaxsOn. Of the
Boston yard. were witnesses for the gov
fFumeut