Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-09
(speclal to Vlrglnlan.Pllotl


Richmond Va, June S.-Governor
fyier to-day issued an order to the
effect that in the formation OF new mil
itary companies the work would first
begin in those sections watch were fur
iherest from points where there are
now Organizations.
The recent lynching troubles have
stirred the Governor upon the subject
OF the military. anu he is now anxious
TO see the state have n fully equipped
lot OF companies in every portion ready
to deal with any emergency which may
arise.
Prior TO the Emporla affair the Gov
erior was regarded as unfrien dly to
military organizations OF careless as TO
their welfare. The fact was, however,
that he knew but little about the sub
jeci. Since then he has taken occasion
10 thoroughly inform himself.
VALLEY FORGE CELEBRATION.
Governor Tyler has received an invl-
tation to be present at Valley Forge on
the 10th OF this month, at which time
al least 100000 people expected to as
senaoie TO commemorate the valor OF
Wash!ugtons army. Invitations have
been sent the Governor of the thirteen
Il.
ACTS in GREAT DEMAND.
The acts of the recent Legislature are
being turned out as rapidly as possible
by the 'binder and are being seat to
those entitled to them. There is n de-
mAnd for the book, which it is found
impossible 10 supply at once.
y MIRACULOUS ESCAPE
Bessie Marlborough, the little daughter
OF a prominent citizen of Richmond, had
n i'm tIfp f,.,r >, 4,
morning. While playing at Il second
story window. she lost her balance and
fell twenty feet to the ground below.
The strange part of the occurrence Is
that she was. apparently. not at all in
jured, and soon after began playing
about the house again.
DIR. MCGUIRE RECOVERING.
The ease OF DR.. Hunter Mcclure. the
eminent surgeon, is most remarkable
one. Some time ago he was palAlyzsd.
He is now ablc to walk about his
country home, but has not articuiated
Il word since his stroke, and Will. most
likely. never be able TO speak again.
SEABoARD's NEW OUTLET.
The Seaboard Air Line Railway will
soon have n splendid water outlet at
Claremont, Va. The Inc for n railroad
from Petersburg to Claremont is now
being surveyed. and the road is TO bs
built presumably by western and local
capitalists.
Ii is now understood that Mr.. Hofr
Ii looking after the construction OF this
road, and thar as soon as il is COM
pletcd. will be purchased by the Sea-
board Air Line Company. which IS real
ly building the road at this TING
| through agents.
Claremont is situated as to furnish
a magnificent harbor and tho adjoining
country would be greatly benefited by
the development, anu Petersburg woul1
also share in the fieneilt.
VIM WOODSON'S CASE.
The case OF William Woodson, ths
convict who killed hts cell-ntate at the
penitentgary on the 10Th of last month,
VIII be called for trial In the Circuit
Court OF ths city tomorrow morning.
The homicide occurred in tho shoe shop
at the peniteniary and the cause that
actuated the prisoner in taking the life
! of Ambrose Ferebree. the deceased, Is
not known, although 1t is known that
! a difficulty occurrd in the cell the night
before 1t is thought that the trial will
! only consume one day. Commonwealth
Attorney Richardson Will prosecute thu
case, and Mr.. Roy Lewis has been re-
tanned by the prisoners family and
friends bo appear for the accused. Tt
Is not known what defence will be SET
up. although quite number of wit
nesses have been summoned The trial
Will be presided over by judge Well
ford.
| In the event the prisoner is convicted
OF murder, ne will be hanged sit the
Virginia penitentiary under direction
| OF Major Helms, and. should this occur,
1t will be the first tine an execution has
taken place at that institution.