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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-06
HAMPTON.
ALBERT PRITLow's MURDERER
SENTENCED TO DEATH.

ALBERT PRITLOW'S MURDERER
SENTENCED TO DEATH.
Hampton, Oct. 5.-"We. the jury, find
the prisoner guilty as charged in the
indictment of murder in the first de-
gree, and fix his punishment at death"
This was the verdict in the murder
trial of Monroe Lewis for the killing
OF Albert Pritlow on the night of July
14th, in a saloon owned by the prisoner
situated at the lower end of Lincoln
and Back River road.
Attorney Fay S. Collier. for the de-
fence, moved to set aside the verdict
on the ground that it was contrary to
the law and evidence, and the argu-
ments for a new trial will be heard
Saturday.
HISTORY OF THE CRIME.
On the night of August 14th, Albert
Pritlow, the deceased went in the
prisoners place about o'clock and
was informed by John Moore that
Lewis had turned over a crap game
that he (Pritlow) had been conducting
in the place to him. Pritlow said he
would not agree to give up the bones
(dice) until Lewis told him to do So.
Lewis. upon his return. told Prtlow
that he had turned over the game to
Moore. Pritlow said: "If 1 don't run
the game 1 will have the house pulled
tonight"
Pritlow left the place and returned
several times between that time and
the hour of the murder, each time re-
newing the argument.
Lewis sent out for an officer; none
came, and about IL o'clock Pritlow
again returned and renewed the argu-
ment. This time Lewis threw q soda
water bottle at him and then got his
pistol and fired the fatal shot after
several attempts to get at the deceased
who was trying to shield himself be-
hind George Davis.
This verdict of the jury was some
what a SURPRISE
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-06
MARRIAGE.
RANDOLPH MACON.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION
APPOINTED TO TEACH.


Especial to Virginian- Pilot.)
Ashland. Va. Oct. 5.-The annaul con-
vention of the Hanover County Sunday
School Association was held in the COL
lege chapel this morning at 10 o'clock
service. followed by scriptare reading
and prayer. Prof. r. e. Blackwell,
superintendent of Duncan Memorial
Sunday school. Ashland. made the adj
dress of welcome to which the president
OF the association. Mr. George p. Haw,
of the county were heard. which indi-
Gated that the work was in a prosper
GUS condition. At 1880 Prof. j. a.
Sprenkel. field secretary of the State
Sunday School Association. delivered
an address on How TO Extend the
Benefits of the Sunday School to Every
Neighborhood in the County" This adj
dress was followed by n discussion.
THE Greatest Need of the Sunday
School," by the superintendent. Re-
cess.
The convention reconvened at PAS
this afternoon and. after song service.
scripture reading and prayer, Prof.
Sprenkel spoke on the subject. What
Benefits TO the Individual Sunday
School Come from the State and Coun-
ty Organization?
Rev. w. L. Hatcher d. D.. was then
introduced, and made a timely address
on THE influence of the Sunday School
in the Home" An open discussion on
the general subject of Sunday schools
followed. in which several participated,
each person being limited to five min
utes. The afternoon session closed with
miscellaneous business.
Thursday night two addresses were
made. The Model Sunday School," by
Rev. c. NJ Chumbley. and Some Adj
vance Steps in Our Sunday School
Work." by Prof. Sprenksl.
Prof. Sprenkel is an admirable field
secretary, and is doing the cause of
Sunday schools in Virginia much good
by holding these county associations,
and by his indefatigable efforts in con-
nection Herewith.
BRIEF MENTION.
Rev. ". Fl. Atwill leaves for South
Brunswick Circuit this week to aid in
the Twentieth Century Thank Offering
| canvass. DR.. w. e. Edwards will have
charge of the pulpit of the Duncan Me-
mortal Church during Mr.. Atwill's alb
sence.
Rev. Fl. II. Kennedy. of Charlestown
West Virginia, Baltimore Conference
is visiting his son, who is a student In
college.
and popular young man. has been ap-
pointed to teach the Introductory class
In Greek. Mr. Smith is In his senior
Ayear at the college now.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-06
PERSONAL MENTION.

The remains of William a. Johnson.
who died yesterday near Petersburg
were brought to Suffolk this afternoon
and were tonight shipped to Carrsville
Mrs. B. a. Parker and Mrs. Sarah l..
Jenkins, of Winton. n. c., are visiting
the latter's aunt. Mrs. Mary V. Briggs,
on Holiday street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-06
NEWPORT NEWS.
DROWNED-A SKELETON FOUND
EVENING MARRIAGE.

DROWNED-A SKELETON FOUND
EVENING MARRIAGE.
Newport News. Va, Oct. 5.-While
engaged at his work on Finch's pier
late yesterday afternoon James
Knuckles. q carpenter, suddenly threw
up his hands and fell into the river.
Five minutes later his lifeless body
was recovered.
A SKELETON FOUND.
Last night negro employed by the
paving contractors on Twenty-flfth
street reported at the police station the
finding of the body Of an infant on
Marshall avenue. between Twenty
fourth and Twenty fifth streets.
Sergeant Crafford and Herald re-
porter investigated the matter, and
after trampins through large field OF
high weeds wet with the recent rains
found the skeleton of a monkey sewed
up in n grass bag. The skeleton had
been placed in a wooden box and look
ed like 1t had been buried. 1t is prob
able that 1t was dug up In the eXcava
lions now being made on Twenty-fifth
street.
MARRIAGE.
Mr.. w. II. Johnson and Mrs. Ella
Mayes were united in the holy bonds of
wcdlock last night at the home Of the
brides brother. Mr.. John e. Ransone.
1893 Twenty eighth street. Rev. Chas.
G. Mcdaniel, pastor of the Second Bap-
fist Church, performed the ceremony.
The walters we've Miss Mamie Wood:
ley and Mr.. Charles Deitz. hey will
reside in East End.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-29
ENGINES CAME TOGETHER.
Fireman Killed and Engineers In
jured fin the Collision.

Norfolk Va, June 2s-This afternoon,
as the 5:25 o'clock train on the Virginia
Beach division of the Norfolk and South
ern Railway was on its way to Norfolk,
while turning a curve about a mile from
the Norfolk depot. IL met an engine and
tender. The engineers and one fireman
jumped from their engines. Mr.. Sulli-
van, engineer of the outgoing engine, sus-
tanned painful injuries. Engineer Pur-
cell of the passenger train had one hand
broken. but was not otherwise hurt. Fire
man Bishop of the passenger engine re-
manned at his post and escaped uninjur-
ed. Fireman Sawyer fell under the
wheels. One leg was cut off below the
knee, and the other was left hanging by
a few shreds. Both his legs were am
putated at the knee. but he died at p.
m.
One OF the engines backed at a speed
OF seventy miles an hour into the Nor
folk depot, going wild. At the depot it
crashed along the main track into a pas
senger coach, which it wrecked, and then
came 10 a standstill. 1t is thought the
accident was caused by misunderstanding
of orders.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-29
WANTS REFRIGERATION.
Stone Does Not See why PIatform
Should BE ReDeated

Should BE Repeated.
st. Louis, June 2S.-Ex-Gov. William ].
Stone, national committeeman from Mis-
souri,, and vice chairman of the Demo-
cratic National Committee. in an inter-
view to-day, said:
II have not discussed the platform or
any of its provisions with prominent lead
ers of the party, and do not know their
views. but so far as the silver question
is concerned, I do not think it is import
ant whether the platform contains a gen.
eral reaffirmation of the Chicago plat
FORM or whether it contains a repetition
of that platform.
THE free coinage of silver has been
fixed as a Democratic principle. 1t was
so established by the fight which culmi-
mated al Chicago In 1896. II was a real
issue then, and it won and became a
cardinal Democratic doctrine. Now
see no reason why we should specifically
repeat the free coinage plank of the Chi
cago platform, in order to prove to the
country that we still adhere to 1t.
Three planks in the Chicago platform
were specially criticised by our enemies.
They are the free silver, income tax and
government by Injunction declarations.
OF these. of course, the silver plank was
the most important. Now suppose the
party at Kansas City adopted resolution
to this effect We indorse and reaffirm
in whole and in part the platform Of our
party adopted at Chicago in 1885, "
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-29
NARROWLY ESCAPED DEATH.
An Engine Crashed Into N Wagon
Near Anguish.

Augusta Ga, June 2s.-An engine of
the Georgia Railroad which was being
sent to Camak ran into a wagon and
four passengers at a crossing four miles
out from Augusta This afternoon. There
Is a curve IN the road just before David
sons Crossing is reached, and a field of
high corn bordering the road serves fur
Their 10 obstruct the view.
one-horse wagon, containing a negro
drive, John Moore, Miss Ellen Carter and
two children, Maggie and Richard Hes
lin, was just crossing the track as the
engine rushed past. The front wheels OF
the wagon had got across. and the horse
ana negro driver escaped unhurt. The
other three passengers were in the back
Of the wagon, and when the engine crash
ed into 1t they were dashed n consldera-
be distance, but fortunately outside of
the railroad tracks Miss Carter fell on
her face in pile Of gravel. and her fore
head was badly cut. Several stitches had
to be taken The boy and girl also suf-
fer~d painful bruises but nobody had any
bones broken. uni SIS in ernal Injuries de-
velop 1t was miraculous escape.
IN the first OF a series OF three games
between Macon and the Augusta Y. M.
c. A., the latter won this af ernoon by
score of to 0.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-29
DISCUSSED EDUCATION.
Conference at Cnpon Springs Con-
tinued Its Work.


Capon Springs. w. Va, June 2s.-The
sessions of the Southern Education Con-
ference continue with undated interest.
Among the points emphasized by its
members are the following:
Cooperation in educational matters be-
tween the people of the North and South:
the promotion of industrial training for
both Southern whites and Southern me-
groes; the endowment by Northern capital
of Southern higher institutions.
1t also is felt that the aid of the public
should be solicited for primary schools
in remote country districts of the South.
A paper on the Practical Value of the
Higher Education of the Negro" was read
by President Bumstead of Atlanta Uni
versity at this mornings session, and pro-
voked considerable discussion. The ac-
count of the Miller Industrial School for
poor white boys, by its principal. Col.
c. E. Vawter, created the greatest en-
thusiasm.
Other papers announced are: THE Edu-
cation of the Southern White Woman" by
President McIver of Greensboro N. c.,
and Education During and After School,"
by President Draper of Roanoke.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-29
AGAINST THE SOCIAL EVIL.
Judge Gambler Says the Grand Jury
should Do Its Duty.

Atlanta, Ga, June 2S.--In passing sem
of a notorious resort, Judge John 5.
Gambler took occasion to comment on the
failure of the grand jury to adopt his
suggestion 10 inaugurate a war upon the
wants evidence, 1 think it can be had
without sending out many subpoenas.
think ii is their sworn duty to investigate
these open and notorious violators of the
law. The Legislature of this state long
years ago made the acts in question
penal made the keeping of houses for such
purposes penal, and did not except At
lanta from the operation of the law, and
neither the Grand Jury nor can decline
to enforce the laws without neglect,ng our
duty, 10 use the mildest term / can now
think of. and this whether we agree
with the wisdom of the law or not We
do not make the laws, but we swear TO
enforce them.
when juries in determining cases I'M
dertake TO pass upon the wisdom of The
laws upon the statute books, they are a.
rogating to themselves a most dangerous
power. If grand juries can do Il, travers
juries can do il with equal propriety.
Such jur.es might determine that other
crimes should not be punished, and in
civil cases might undertake TO reader ver-
diets, not upon the law as given them in
charge and evidence adluced, but because
for some other reason they might think a
certain verdict should be rendered. II
this doctrine is TO prevail, then the courts
had best suspend business"
Judge Gambler imposed fine Of $50 an
cost upon Minnie Cole.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-29
GAVE UP A PRISONER.
Judge speer HOnOred an Indict-
mcnt From I<entucEy.

Macon. June Pa striking incident oc-
Cured In the United States Court here
to-day which would seem TO indicate that
the recent holding of Judge Addison
Brown that the indictment of a federal
grand jury counts for little is judicially
repudiated in this state.
C. Fl. Wright was arrested on a capias
issued from the District Court of Ken
lucky on an indictment charging him with
the use of the mails with intent 10 de-
fraud. certified copy of the indictment
was produced and proof of the identifica-
ton of the prisoner made before the DOM
missioner. The prisoner was then carried
before Judge Speer, who at once bound
the accused over for trial in Kentucky.
Judge Speer, in taking this action, said:
ut will be observed that the court does
not require proof that the grand jury in
Kentucky had probable cause for its ac-
ton. Ii is presumed TO have done its duty
and the accused will be bailed or removed
for trial. Should l hold otherwise
the district attorney of Kentucky
must come here with his witnesses to
prove that his grand jury did true pre-
sentiment make" Let this be made es-
sential or a port of the Federal procedure
and il will occasion utter paralysis of the
criminal prosecutions in the United States
the accused is enabled to cross state
line.
ITO illustrate the enormous injury
have but to call attention to the fact that
the district attorney of this district is
now In New York with many Witnesses
seeking 10 satisfy a judicial officer there
that a grand jury of this district was not
without justification in finding an indict-
ment charging certain defendants with
conspiracy to embezzle public money in
this district. His presence there is made
obligatory. AS a result the criminal dock
ct here cannot be disposed of.
perhaps a hundred men charged with
crime can go hence. or remain away with
out trial. and all because the evidence
heard by a grand jury of this district
must be reviewed by a United States
Commissioner. or judge in New York. Let
this practice be established in every Fed
eral judicial district, and Congress may
legislate all it pleases against the evils
OF the day. yet powerful men who violate
laws made for the safety of the republic
can snap their fingers at the officers of the
law The laws themselves will be mock
cries. Disorganiza ton and confusion Will
supplant the pure and impartial admins
tration of justice which has characterized
the national courts from their organiza-
ton 40 the present time"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-29
HIS TEN SOUND MEASURES.
The Policy Van Wyck Commends 20
the Democratic Party

st. Louis, June 2s.-Judge Augustus
Van Wyck of New York, late Democratic
candidate for Governor of that state and
now delegate-at-large to the National
Convention, reached here to-day en- route
to Kansas City. In an interview Judge
Van Wyck said:
believe that Delaware, MARYLAND.
west Virginia and Kentucky will return
TO the dear old homestead of Democracy.
and the New York delegation will earnest
~ urge the National Democratic party. by
their course in the convention. to aid fha
organized Democracy Of New York to get
PACK Within the fold those who left us in
1886 'e4' 10 l"
10 make Democracy triumphant we
nave only TO convince the people that q
will give: ' IL
FIRST. Honesty and economy In the sd-
miIistration of the government, national
and state. ''"''o''a'
second. Taxation for the payment of
iesl'imate expenses and liabilities of the
government and not for gratuity.
4hifd. Repeal the laws lending the tax
lus power 10 monopolies, giving them spe-
ciai privileges to the exclusion of the
many. VI e"7
"Fout,A Enactment of equitable tarlr
laws. '"''i'
=, flfth. That quasi-publc corporations
ike railroads, gas and electric companies
IN consideration of the rights acquired
under the right of eminent domain. mus,
ne made to impartially subserve the in
terests of the public.
Sixth. The general business of the CONN
'ry must be protected against the dan
serous influences of monopolies fostered
by unjust laws.
Seventh. That such sure protection shall
De extended to the property rights of all
as VIII invite and deserve the confidence
OF the general business interests of the
country.
Eighth. The equitable restraint of such
mammoth trusts which destroy competi-
ton. restricting the fields of employment
and individual effort-making this a nation
OF servants
Ninth. That American citizens shall
be treated justly and fairly in every part
OF American territory
Tenth. That our country shall keep
clear OF entangling alliances with all ma
tons, TO the end that we may live in
peace with all and shah not be involved
In their controversies, in many cases the
result Of race prejudices of centuries"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-29
HOW GEoRelANS VIEW 1T.
GUESSING THE STATE HOUSE Of
FICIALS INDULGE IN.

aiany of Them Favor David u. Hill
as vice President-Phil Cook Likes
Carter Observation-Disclosures Clay
and bacon Are for HiII-The Gov
ernor Says He Believes the Demo-
Gratis VIII Win the Coming Elec-
tion.
Atlanta, Ca, June 2S.--The coming con-
vention at Kansas City was the topic OF
discussion with many of the politicians
at the capitol to-day. The probable NOM
inee for Vice President was dwelt upon
considerably There were many who
favored David B. Hill of New York, while
others were for German of Maryland. and
some for Carter Harrison of Illinois.
sulzer and Mcclellan were scarcely mem
toned. The general opinion seems to be
that David 3. Hill will be the nominee of
the party, and that the platform of 1896
will be reaffirmed with few, if any,
changes. Secretary of State Phil Cook
is a strong admirer of Carter Harrison of
Chicago, for Vice President. He says ne
is the best man for the place, and be-
lieves the Democrats could win with Har-
rieon as a running mate with Bryan.
The Georgia delegation will begin to ar
rive in the city day after tomorrow.
Until then 1t cannot be told just who the
Georgians will favor. but at present 1t
looks like Hill will be the man. The New
yorlo delegation will probably play an
important part, however, in selecting the
nominee, and IL may be that the Geor-
gisns will abide by the decision of the
New Workers.
Congressman Livingston is for Hill. He
gave out an interview in Washington sew
eral days ago, in which he stated he
thought Hill to be the best man in the
party to run with Bryan. Senator CLAY,
IL Is said is inclined the same way, and
80 is Senator Bacon. While Hill did not
support the silver plank in the platform
of 1896, 1t is believed he will stand by the
platform now.
Gov. Gambler says he believes the DEM
ocratic party will win the coming cleo
tlor. He has a great deal more hope
now than he had when Cleveland was
FIRST elected. Gov. Gambler and Senator
Clay discussed the situation fully on
Monday. The conclusion arrived at was,
that the partys chance of success is
greater than I'm 1895, when everything
looked so hopeful for Democratic vic
tory. s'S&t
Col. Usher Thomson of Madison, when
esked about his favorite man for Vice
President said: IT have no favorite;
anybody who can beat Roosevelt. l think
Hin OF New York is strong man." Tom
Eason of the Prison Commission, is also
In favor of Hill, whom he regards as
one OF the strongest men in the party.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-29
ALABAMA REPUBLICANS.
Nominate the Ticket They VIII Put
In the Field.

Nominate the Ticket They VIII Put
In the Field.
Birmingham, Ala, June 2S-The State
Republican Committee met here to-day and
nominated full state ticket to be voted
for in the August election. The following
are the nominees:
For Governor-John A. Steele of Colbert.
For Secretary of State-John Porter of
Goose.
For Attorney General-Charles B. Alex
ander of Etowah.
For Treasurer-Pope NJ. Long OF
Walker.
For Auditor-J. c. Swan of Randolph.
For Superintendent of Education-J. J.
Abercrombie of Lawrence.
For Commissioner Of Agriculture-John
B. Shields of Walker.
This ticket represents the Vaughan fac
ton, which was recognized by the ma
tional convention last week as the regular
Republican party of Alabama, and of
which District Attorney William Vaughan
is chairman. The ticket put out by the
Bingham faction some time ago Will
withdraw from the race.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-29
WAS A FALSE ALARM.
Call Upon the Adjutant General for
Information Explained.


Washington, June 2S.-The statute pro-
vidins for the arming and equipping OF
the militia of the United States was
amended at the last session of Congress
90 as to provide for an annual appropria-
ton of 81. 900, coo for the purpose "of pro-
viding arms, ordnance stores, quartermas-
Ter stores and camp equipage for issue
10 the militia
In order to guide the Secretary of War
in making allotment of this fund. the Ad-
3utant General has called upon the adju-
tants general of the various states for
statement giving the number of compa-
mics, troops, batteries and regiments reg
ularly organized and uniformed in the SER
vices of the states at this time.
Informa ton also is desired by the war
department as to the number of troops for
each organization in actual attendance at
drills and parades during the year. This
10 the only significance that attaches to
the call upon the Adjutant General OF the
Tennessee National Guard for a report as
20 the number and equipment of the troops
Of that state
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-29
TEN DAYS TO LEAVE.
Intruders Must Get on the Coded
Indian Lands.

Washington, June 2s-As a result of .
conference between The Secretary OF the
Interior. the Commissioner Of Indian af-
fsirs ard Col. Randlett, agent for the
Kiowa, Comanche and Apache Indians
orders have been issued that the lntrud-
ers upon he lands recently cede1 by the
Indians to the United States shall be noti-
fled by prcclar alton that they must leave
the lands ment oned. The intruders win
be given ten days in which to DEPART. at
ter which time United States troops will
be called upon to enf-rce the secrstary's
orders.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-29
ARRESTED FOR BLACKMAIL.
President of Company Makes
Charges Against His Associates.


New York. June 2s.-Involved relations
existing between different officers and
stockholders of the Eisenhuth Horseless
Vehicle Company, with offices In this
city, resulted in che arraignment of three
of the interested parties In the Police
Court, on a charge of blackmaii preferred
against them by John w. Elsenhuth,
president OF the concern.
The prisoners were Daniel r. Hendricks.
secretary OF the company, who Is a broker;
Edward c. Talcott and James Wilson.
The last named are stockholders. A war
rant is also out for the vice president Of
the company, Stuart Chisholm, who Is
also a vice president OF the American Steel
and Wire Company, with offices in Cleve-
land. He was not IN courI. Hearing in
the case was continued untD July 8, the
defendants being held in $1,000 bail each
Eisenhuih alleges that they had tried
10 obtain money from him on the ground
that they would cause his arrest for OBJ
tanning money on false pres ntation"
IL he did not ray them 1000 in cash and
deliver to them three-quarters OF the stock
OF the company.