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The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
WILL NAME A CANDIDATE.
Meeting Called of King George aud STAFF
ford Republicans.

Special 70 The Post
Fredericksburg, Va, Sept l2-Notvith-
standing the recent address from the Re
publican State committee, advising
against making nominations for the leg
islature in Virginia this fall, Chairman
p. T. Wolf, of the Republican party of
King George, has called a meeting to be
held at the county court house next
Friday 10 consider the question Of nomi-
mating a candidate for the legislature
for Stafford and King George Counties.
The Democratic committee of Caroline
county have decided to have precinct
meetings on the 23d instant to choose
two delegates from each precinct who
shall meet In Bowling Green the following
Monday and nominate a candidate for the
legislature. The aspirantS are d. J
Waller. r. G. MOncure, and D.sB. Pow
crS, jr.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
SUSPECTED OF MURDER.
Borrowed Rifle Returned After the Deed
Was Committed.

Norfolk, Va, Sept. 1S-The night be-
fore James Bellamy, eolored. was found
on the streets of Smithfield with a bullet
hole Of the same caliber as an army
Springfield rifle. such a weapon was Dor
rowed from member of the Old Domin-
ion Guard, of Smithfield. by jefferson
Hester, a returned Cuban soldier. The
day afterward Hester could not be found.
and on the strength of this evidence the
cOroner's jury laid the murder at the
door OF the soldier
To-day the borrowed rifle was returned
by express from a distant North Carolina
point. Accompanying the rife was a note
Of thanks for the use of the weapon. II
IS alleged that Hester became enraged at
Be!lany remonstrances against Hester's
visits TO his wife.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
ELIAS HATFIELD GUILTY.
Convicted of Killing II. L. EIIis-LikeIy 10
Get a Long Term in Prisor.

SpecIlI % The Post
Williamson, WA, Sept. I7.-Elias Hat
field, who on July murdered Fl. f. Ell
lis, has been found guilty Of murder in
the second degree. The jury reached the
verdict after celebrating more than
twelve hours. The special grand jury has
returned indictments against a number
Of the Hatfield clan, two Of which were
for completely in the murder OF II. T.
Ellis They will be given a speedy trial
here. and If acquitted will oe turned over
To Kentucky authorities 10 answer Tor
murders committed in the past. Elias Hat
field VIII likely be sentenced by Judge
DOolittle tomorrow. Ii will not be less
than five nor more than twenty years I'M
prisOnment
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
WILL NAME NO CANDIDATES.
fairfaI County Republicans Act Upon
Advice of State Committee.
pecial 10 The Pest.

special 10 Inc Post.
Fairfax Court House. Va. Sept. ls-The
Republicans of Fairfax County met in
convention here to-day, every district but
Mount Vernon being represented. Hon.
j. NJ. ThOrne, of Falls Church, presided.
and Sam Fitzhugh, of Burke's Station,
was elected secretary.
The advisability of placing a candidate
in the field for the State legislature was
discussed at length, and by vote of
q % to 1-3 ii was decided not to do so.
thus accepting the recommenda ton of the
State committee. A resolution was also
adopted advising all Republicans of the
county to remain away from the polls on
election day and not vote for the Demo-
cratic nominees. as by so doing they en-
phasized their disapproval of the Walton
election law.
A resolution of respect to the memory
Of the late George F. Albaugh, of Hern-
don, prominent Republican of the coun-
ty. was adopted by rising vote.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
MARTIN MEN CONTROLLED.
Lancaster Democrats Assemble in Mass
meetiag-Lewis' Followers Withdraw.

sIe..si 70 4aF Iu6ts
Warsaw Va, Sept. 1s-Fully 500 Dem
ocrlts Of Lancaster County assembled in
mass-meeting at the court house to-day,
DE object Of the meeting being TO TeoT-
Esnize the party. The meeting was called
20 order by W. Mcdonald Lee, the county
chairman, and Warner Ball was chosen
permanent presiding officer by the county
committee. \ motion by Mr.. Lee that the
committeeman Of the several magisterial
esiTicts be elected in maSs-meeting was
carried by vote Of "a to $50.
LT, 5. W. Lewis and his followers op-
POSED this motion, and withdrew from the
Meeting. as they were in favor OF the
PRECINCTS retiring and electing their re
siee,lyr members OF the committee. The
Lr~ faction ratified the nomination of
thomas Pinkard, Martin man, as their
candidate Tor the house Of delegates from
u" counties of Lancaster and Richmond.
-t-y also passed resolutions indOrsing the
,,---llacy OF Hon. Thomas Martin for
DLI.l states Senator. Mr.. Lee was unan-
.1oasty reelected county chairman by
Us faction, while the Lewis faction elect
90 A. \ MoOry for the same position. The
HrrtHE viii long he remembered as the
"@imvst of its kind ever held at LanCas-
.r Court House. The opposing factions
A-s1, bitterly and several alterations
ht.t narrowly aEpTted
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
WHISKY LED TO AFFRAY
Young Man Almost Disemboweled in a
Fight at Oak Hill.

Luray, Va, Sept ia serious and
probably fatal cutting ARRAY occurred ar
the home OF Joseph RunIon, near Oak
Hill, this county, Thursday night. The
participants in the affair were Byrd Rick
ard and Bud" Nichols. Nichols was cut
In the stomach in horrible manner and
almost disembowelled.
Immediately after the affair Rickard
made his escape in the direction OF the
Blue Ridge mountains. and though Sheriff
Rosser and posse have secured the ooun-
try, he has thus far elLded arrest The
two men had met al the home of Runion.
where an apple-butter boiling was IN
progress. Whisky is said 10 have Daen
the cause OF The trouble. Both of the rnel
are unmarried, neither being more than
twenty-One years of age
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
MURDERED IN COLD BLOOD.
Prominent Citizen of Mcdowell County
notwithstanding Held.


WEIGH, W. Va, Sept. 16-Another muir
der was committed in Mcdowell County
last night. One Of the best-known clti-
gems Of the county, DR.. William H. Har-
ris. Was assassinated while sitting in a
chair at his home. Harris was smoking
when some one thrust a rife through a
window and fired bullet into his heart.
Anthony Manns, the father-in-law of
Harris. was seen in that immediate Vicln-
ity with d gun shortly before the shooting.
and he has been arrested charged with the
crime Mains has teen bitter enemy OF
Harris since the latter married which g
nearly a year ego. MAINS protests his ia-
nocence, but feeling Is against MIN.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
WERE NOT INSTRUCTED.
Rockbridge County Democrats Give Nom
inees Free Rein.

Special 10 The Tost.
Lexington. Va, Sept 1.-THE Rock
bridge County Democratic convention as
sembled here and nominated +. II. Bar
clay. editor Of the Lexington Gazette. on
the second ballot, and w. Bolivar
Leech,. Of Buffalo district, on the fourth
ballot, In one of the finest trading and
wire-working county conventions ever held
here. The nominees were not instructed
as to choice of Tyler or Martin for Sena-
tor The defeated candidates were J. Sid
ney Craig, who has served two terms, and
DR.. a. n Johnston.
Good feeling prevailed throughout the
six hours Of the convention, and every
body departed satisfied with the result. A
resolution was adopted pledging the con-
vention to use its best efforts to secure
Judge s. II. Letcher's reelection as cir
cult judge of the thirteenth Virginia cir
cult. Both nominees addressed the con-
Venti0n.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
WARRENTON HORSE SHOW.
Arranging for Fall Exhibit of FLOODED
Stock.
Special to The Post.

special 10 The Post.
Warrenton, Va, Sept. 1.-THE Warren
ton Horse Show Association has elected
officers for the coming year and made ar
ransemertS for its first annual exhibit
which is 10 be held here October Is and
-. The officers are: President, w. Golden
Davis; first vice president, f. Astley-Coop
er; second vice president, Albert Fletcher;
third vice president, Scott Nesbit: secre-
tary, h. X. W. Barker; treasurer and
manager, c. ". Smith.
There Will be twenty-five classes to be
contested, consisting of thoroughbred,
standard bred, heavy draft, half-bred
colts and nllieS. park hacks, ladies' sad
die horses, ponies. harness horses, and
hunters. There will also be six jumuing
classes, enc OF which will be for iadv
riders The prize list will be ready for
distrib Ition in a few days
The Horse Show Association is a sepa-
rate organization from the WarrentOn
Hunt Club, although many prominent
members of the latter are connected with
the aESOCia ton.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
DIR. WORTHINGTON BURIED.
Old Physician Was Borne to tho Grave nv
Eight Nephews,

@
Laurel. Nd, Sept 1S.-The funeral Of the
late DR.. Thomas Charles Worthington.
who died at his residence here on Friday.
took place to-day at noon. Services at the
house were conducted by the Rev. DIR.
Walter A. Mitchell, rector of st. Johns
Episcopal Church at Beltsville. and long
an intimate friend of Dr. Worthington.
The remains were taken to Baltimore.
Interment was made in Loudon Park
Cemetery.
The pall-bearers. all nephews OF the de-
ceased. were Messrs. Charles S. Worthing-
ton, Bradley Worthington. Brice Worth
ington, Thomas Worthington, A. Dorsey
Worthington, Hall Worthington, Thomas
Ridgely and Brice Ridgely.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
SANE ENOUGH TO GET AWAY.
Alleged Demented Prisoner Takes French
Leave from Asylum.

SptcI n 70 Inc FUSI
Petersburg, Va. Sept. lS.-Hy Steele, a
convict, who was adjudged insane and
sent from the penitentiary TO the Cen
trail State Hospital, in Dinwiddie County,
a few days ago. made his escape from
that institution yesterday. As Steele had
not shown any real symptoms OF insanity
since his admission 10 the HOSPITAL, the
authorities expected to return him to the
penitentiary this week.
Steele was s3rVing a long sentence in
the penitentiary for killing woman IN
Tazewell County. II is thought he tas
gone 10 North Carolina.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
TYLER MAN NOMINATED.
had No Opposition In Convention of West
morsiand and northumberland.

social 70 The Pest.
Warsaw. Va, Sept 1.-THE conven-
ton for nomination Of a candidate for the
mouse OF delegates from the Counties OF
NestmOreland and Northumberland was
held to-day at Village. In the latter ooun-
". But one name was presented 10 the
convention. that OF c. ]. goldman. OF
Westmoreland, who was nominated by
reclamation.
The resolutions adopted declared for the
election OF Senators By the people and for
Senatorial primaries until the Constitu-
ton is so amended as TO permit of the
direct vote. They also indorsed the course
OF the Hon. w A. Jones in Congress and
commended him for his patriotic fight
for popular rights
The nominee was not instructed as To
the Senatorship. but he carried both coiIn-
ties solidly on that issue. and was nomi-
mated as an avowed Tyler man. The
meeting was largely attended. and as
there was only one Tyler candidate and
no Martin delegates in the convention il
was characterized by harmony and en-
thusiasm.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
VIRGINIA APPEALS COURT
Frank Lyons, Of ThI. City, Admitted TO
Practice.

Special % The Pest.
Stanton. Va, Sept B-The proceed
ings in the Supreme Court OF Appeals to-
day were as follows:
Shacklett VS.. Roller. from Rockingham
Circuit Court; argued in full and sub
mitted.
Bridgewater Roller Mills Company vs.
Stroush, from Circuit Court Of Rocking
ham; continued until next term.
Frank Lyons, OF Washington, qualified
TO practice
The case OF Engieman VS.. Engleman.
from Rockbridge Circuit Court, will be
called tomorrow morning
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
Thought to Be work Of legendary.

Charlottesville. Va, Sept, l2-The hams
and stables % DR.. Thomas NJ Parish. on
the Daniel farm, one and half nils :
from Warren, this county. were burned
last night. 4 tobacco rar1, some lis
lance from the house, the stables and
erauary near the dwelling mouse, one
horse. agricultural implements. haT1es :,
&c, were destroyed, The property, valued
az over s20JQ, was partially INSURED IT,
Parish Is convinced that thC IRE must
have been OF incendiary origin
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
BRIDE ii, GROOM SIS.
Old Man and Child Welded, with Her
Parents Consent, at Cum bel land.

Cumberland. Nd, Sept. 1s.-Isaac Mel
son, of Kantner, Somerset County, Pa.
few miles north of here, and Miss Berket,
Of Boone Post-office, In the same county,
were married here last Saturday. Mr..
Nelson was a widower. and Is eighty-five
years of age. while the bride Is only
fourteen years old. Her parents gave
their written consent 10 the marriage.
The strangely mated couple were given
reception upon their return to Boone
They will reside with the brides parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Berket. Mr. Nelson
IS Well-to-do.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
ON HIS KNEES IN DEATH.
Robert Grimes Died at the Side of His
Sleeping Companions.
Special 10 The Post.

Specldl 10 Inc fOSl.
Winchester, Va, Sept. 1Z-Crouched in
an attitude Of prayer, with his head up
lifted, Robert W. Grimes, d citizen of
this county, living near here, was found
dead in a Matchbox Sunday on the Nor
folk and Western Railroad at Old Chapel,
Clark County by several passers-by. Ly-
Ing by his side and unconscious that their
companion was dead were Isaac Cubbage.
the bridge night-Watchman of the rail
road, ana John Peyton.
A partly-fillcG gallon jug OF whisky told
the story of death from alcoholism.
Crimes had been drinking heavily the
evening before and went to the watch
box with a gallon jug of whisky. most of
which he drank, and died some time dur
ing the night. he was fifty years of
age and leaves a large family
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
LYLE LACKS BUT ONE VOTE.
Delegates to Salem Convention Nominated
and Instructed.
Special 10 The Post

Roanoke, Va, Sept. 1s-The county
inass-meetinS to-day TO elect delegates to
the Salem convention September q. was
largely attended. Salem elected five dele
gates favorable to Stearns for senator
and Bowles for the house of deitsates-
the former, a Tyler man and the latter
Tor Martin. Cave Spring instructed two
and one-half delegates for Tyler for Sena-
tor Dupuy and Woodruff sO- the houzc.
Catawaba's one-half vote was uninstruct
ed and Big Lick sent four Tyler dele
gates. but gave no instructions for the
house of delegates.
Lyle has twenty-eight votes, lacking
one OF having enough to Nominate MIN.
with five to draw from Craig county.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
JUMPED FROM A TRAIN.
Maryland Man Thought He Had Passed
His Station.
SDeriai tn Tho Pos.

Special % Tie Post
Elkton. Sept B.-Henry Ford. of Prin-
cipia Furnace, this county, was returning
TO his home from PerryYille on the WASH
ington and Philadelphia accommodation
train last night. While the train was
speeding along at the rate of thirty miles
an hour. thinking that he had passed his
station, Mr.. Ford ran to the rear car and
jumped of near Principal Station.
He seemed 10 have suffered no injury
at the time from his flying leap. as he got
up and walked 10 his home II was con-
sidered advisable TO summon a physician,
who found that Ford was hurt Internally
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
PRIMARIES IN FAIRFAX.
delegates 10 BE Elected to Republican
Counts Convention September

special 70 Tie Sost.
Falls Church, Va, Sept. 12-Hon. J.
NJ Thorne, chairman Of the Fairfax
County Republican committee. has issued
a cali for holding district primaries
10 elect delegates to a county convention.
{" be held at Fairfax Court House on
September Is. Those IN a position TO
know state that the recommendation Of
the State committee against placing can
didaies In the field for the legislature will
be carried out
Messrs. ". NJ. Ellison, DR.. J. B. Gould,
and }. y. Gibson were appointed com
mittee TO draft an ordinance licensing
intinerant merchants. This step was TAX
On TO protect local merchants from WASH
ington and Alexandria firms, which send
wagons 10 Falls Church several days in
the week
Mr.. Z. !. Ogg died here last night Of
typhoid fever. He was an employe in
the railway mail service, and had but
recently brought his bride to town.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
HANGED WITH HICKORY BARK.
Attempted Suicide Because lie Was Not
Invited to "A Dance.

Special 70 he lCsl-
Elklns. w. Va. Sept l7.-Frank Marsh.
residing near Elkins. W. Va, piqued re
cause he had not been invited To dance.
attempted suicide Friday by hanging. He
peeled some hickory bark. threw one ond
over a limb, and standing on a stump, tied
the other end around his neck.
Marsh then jumped from the stump and
Mas found dangling by Elan Lutz who
cut him down. After much effort ne was
restored 10 CONSEQUENCES. His condition
IS not alarming.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
dVVut NWv Nttho IIIIBtI.
Stanton, Va, Sept. I3.-The
Court of Appeals met here to.
heard the following cases:
Norfolk and Western Railway
pole. argument completed and {
mitted.
Wife Bea.er dubbed by Minister.

NpcclAl 70 Ine IOat
Norfolk, Va, Sept 13-Joseph Wood
and Rev. Frank Redd. colored. were ar
raigned an the Police Court to-day. II
appears that Wood stabbed Redd twice
because he protested against Wood beat
ing his wife. ThereupOn the preacher
fractured Woods skull and nearly scaIpei
him. Wood was fined so for wife beat
ing and IS for assauiting his pastor.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
WEDDING AT WINCHESTER
Miss Nancy Allen Mesmer and Mr.. Roger
Otis Clapp Married.
Special TO Tho Post.

Special % Tho Post.
winchester, Va, Sept. ia pretty
noon wedding was solemnized here TO-
day at the home of Mr. r. NJ. Barr, wnen
Miss Nancy Allen Mesmer, the pretty
daughter of Mrs. Nancy Mesmer, and Mr..
were married. The maid of honor was
Miss Edith kremer, and the best man
Mr.. William II. Clapp, of Indianapolis
Rev. w. l.. SeabroOk, of Grace Luther
an Church, performed the ceremony. The
through the West
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19

SreciG- 70 The Post
Lexington, Va, Sept. 1.-THE Town
Council OF Lexington has been petitioned
by a number of residents 10 pass an or
dlnance requiring the liquor saloons To
close al 10 O'Clock every night. The only
limit at present is that al barrooms are
required 10 close Saturday nights az -
O clock The matter was discussed nv
the council. and the question was referred
10 the towns attorney, r. NJ PendIe,on
for an opinion as 10 the legality OF the
change
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
Boys la Glass Mil strike.

Special 20 Tie Post
Cuberland. Nd, Sept. fs,-About fifty
"knoek-ofr and carrier boys at the Cum
berland glass works went on a strike this
morning for an increase OF wages They
had been receiving 81 cents. but demanded
- cents per day. They have been offered
50 cents. and nothing was said about a
full dav
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
Mexican War veteran Coming Here.

sse-l4l . Its EO1t-
Norfolk. Va. Sept i8.-Crorge Watson
a Mexican var veteran. who came 20 Nor
folk yesterday from Wilmington. y. C.,
was sent 70 Washington this evening By
Chief Of Police Kizer. The~old veteran
f. homeless and frendleEs AZ eighty and
hopes 20 be admitted 10 the National s0l-
diers' Home In Washington
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
Williams Sentence May BE COMMITTED.

Newport News, Va, Sept. is.-The scat
fold upon which Richard Williams viii
hang September g was begun to-day.
Gov. Tyler will be asked 10 commute the
sentence to life imprisonment. and this he
may do. as there is a strong sentiment
favoring such action, and a petition to
that effect will probably carry the indorse-
ment OF the judge, jury, commemorative
attorney, and other court officers.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
Newport News Needs More Schools.

special 70 The Post
Newport News, Va. Sept. 1.-THE three
new schools built last year have proven
inadequate 10 the increased demands. and
a special meeting Of the school board will
be held Thursday 10 devise some way OF
taking care Of the hundreds OF pupils who
have been turned away
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
charlo,tesvlIIe railroad Ma, d..

Charlottesville. Va. Sept. Is.-Mr. James
H. Harris, who had been III for a long
time. died here yesterday. in the sixty
fourth year Of his age He WAS buried
this afternoon with Masonic cerefnonles
Sir. Harris was q native Of Louisa Conn.
~ He came 20 CharloffesyiIle abou.
fourteen years ago. and had Oeyusied IT,
position 81 car Inspector for the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway slace.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
bobbtn saw SIiI DESTROYED.

I. ... Il=f
al. .-. IS Va, Sept. 1.-THE saw mill
r.'. .... 'a tae West Virginia Central
...t we destroyed By fire to-day.
..... Dr. about $1DvJJ The mill was
.... Hlfmer Lane a Co. of Phna-
.H l" min was partly burned
t... "' weeks ago, and had just been
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19

Syecial 70 Ire foot
Fairfax Court House. Va. Sept ia
telephone message was received here TO
night stating That The store and dwelling
Of L. f. Oliver. al Kenmore, about ten
miles from here. are burning and likely 10
be totally destroyed The property is
worth about t2.t1o besides store and house
hold goods The Kenmore post-office *
master.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19

Minnie and Mr. Flynn will be welded at
the home OF the rrooms father. in that
city. Miss Jones Is the accomplished
young daughter of Mr.. Jesse p. Jones. Of
this city. and was art teacher in Abe
marie College. Mr. Flynn Is the superin-
tendent Of the Soapsione Company's
works at Alberene
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
Ground to Piece. by Train.
Special 10 The Post

Parsons. W. Va. Sept. l4-Whila stem
ping from one Baltimore and Ohio track
10 another. 10 avoid an approaching train
at ROwleshurg. last evening. Joseph yike
vas run over by a train approaching from
the other direction and ground TO pieces
lie was q well-knoWn citizen OF Eglan.
Preston CoVaty.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
shot Him for q Squirrel.

Special 70 The Post.
Suffolk. Va. Sept. lS.-Charlie Rix. while
out hunting in Southampton County Sat
urday afternoon. was taken for a squirrel
by Hezzie Smith. and shot in the head
He was wearing coon-skin cap, with
two squirrel tails for ornaments. Twelve
shots were picked from his head and
neck, but he will probably recover.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
Scared the Bear by Screaming.

Special % The Posi-.
Lexington. Va. Sept. IA bear was
seen by Mrs. Suthers and Mrs. Clark near
Clark's mill, on Irish Creek. to-day. As
they were crossing the Blue Ridge Noun
tains. AS the bear approached them the
ladies gave a scream. and Bruin retreated
hastily. This section Is noted for bears.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
Almonds Trial Postponed.

The trial Of Thomas B. Almond has
again been postponed in the Corporation
Court on account of the absence of a ma
terial witness, who is beyond the jurisdic-
ton of the court. Almond is under indict-
ment for obtaining money from A. A.
Robinson under false pretenses in a stock
transaction He was formerly a promi-
nent real estate and stock broker
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-09-19
Married In l,lrhmnn,l.

sy.sisi 10 Tss Pet
Richmond. Va. sept; iS-Mlss Eva J.
Mcmahon. aged seventeen years. and Mr.
William Robinson. a middie-aEed man.
haiiing from Michigan. were married here
yesterday b. Rev r. ]. LOuthan. The
love AFFAIR was quite romantic aad the
happy couple Will so Nerth 10 I've