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The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
ONLY ONE OF FOUR ESCAPED.
Father, Mother, and Daughter Burned 10
Death-Son's Wild Ride.

Special to The Post.
Richmond, Va, March 5.-Mr John
Westervelt. his wife and their siX-year-
old daughter were burned 10 a crisp in
their home at Drewry's Bluff this morn
ing. The house was destroyed.
The only account of abe disaster is
given by a twelve-year-old son, who. clad
only in his night clothes, mounted a
horse which he led out of the stable and
rode to a neighbours 10 tell his sad story.
He was awakened by the sound of his
mothers voice, who was calling to his
father saying that the house was on fire
and asking what must be done. The nus
band replied: Save everything
Upon hearing this the lad jumped out Of
bed, and running to the barn, led the
horses to a place of safety. Upon return
ing he found the house a heap of ruins.
He called loudly for MS parents, but no
one answered. Then he mounted one of
the horses and rode to the house of a
neighbOr. Mr.. West. The latter hurried
to the scene only to find the Smouldering
embers of what had been the home Of his
neighbor The charred remains of the
three bodies were taken from the ruins.
Mr.. Westervelt WAS originally from
New Jersey, where his father and broth
er now live He had only been here about
five years. He was farmer and enjoyed
a good reputation in the community.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

Congress to use thelr influence in favor
OF the passage OF the bill to provide for
the employment Of women nurses in the
military hospitals Of the army.
Convict Labor ON shoes.
The report OF the special joint commit
tee that Investigated the contrac: be
tween TIE Commonwealth and the Davis
Boot and sSsaoe Company presented its
report, which was ordered to be printed
After reviewing the facts, the committee
says.
Year committee would state that IL IL Is the
policy Of the state % permit the couyicts 10 be
employed in any branch o. manufacturing. and II
II is evident that such policy is permitted By the
provisions Of section ara the manufacture OF boots
and shoes as nov conducted. appears 70 interfere
less With free labor ia the State than any other
branch OF industry which can be successfully IN
troduCed and your committee would recommend
that II said policy o. employing eonylcts in manu-
featuring Is continued Law be passed requiring
tSe hiring Of said couvicts BY the superintendent
Of the peniteltiar- with due notice and recurring
ydhiicty ts given TO the fact that neE contracts
are to be made. IL conclusion. YOUR committee
beg leave to say that thev q the opinion that
the States officials who had charge Of this contract
acted as they thought best FOR the states interest
and therefore taese officials should not be sub
isctsd TO any adverse criticism account Of their
connection with TIE contract.
The senate during the afternoon session
IA Sse6 the thee election bills from the
nogse. There was a good deal n discus
sion over the election law and methods In
the State The senate also passed the
hou~. bill providing for the appointment
of cr@nty commissioners OF valuation OF
personai property.
The vote by which the bill extending
the terms uf school superintendent 10 1917
H. e h.
was Indefinitely passed by. 1t had bccI
foJpd II be InconsI .tuional
Land JmCr Commended.
re C0mu ittee apro!lted to examine the
s.Elcc o. n" EagIst.. % Land Office re-
,ar 10 = 60 re ords therein had been
90. - Z and general good order
...''F- .nTcating that much care is
., ,hem pres, walton. The report
.......,srIed that the register establish
r.s- o. ncu-s. Senators Watkins
e. ana . "ato signed the report.
.7-.}nr laid before the house the
Or M Bryan Joint committee.
as e. he Effect that the commit
t. r. Vt the balance Of money
isI - bards in publishing the full
nrnres1.-. 0: The meeting in pamphlet
FORM, which you'd be ready for distribu-
tlV'i u 'Al- !ii'-lhbtIS VI INC al as
semSly on Monday next.
The house committee on finance or
dered favorable report on Senate bills
appropriating S2,OOO to the Prison Reform
Association of Virginia and sl9oo to the
COlOred Reformatary.
The House COMMITTEES on Agriculture
ordered favorable report on bin pro-
viding for the reforming OF the Agricul-
tural Commission Of the State.
The General Laws Committee o. the
House considered a bill in relation to har-
Dor commissioners for the port of Nor
folk. After hearing discussion on both
sides, the matter was indefinitely post
poned.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
NEW SUMNER RESORT PLANNED.
Hotel Proposed on the Beach Between
Hampton and Newport News.

Special % The Post.
Hampton, Va, March 3.-Among several
Important enterprises which will probably
be inauSurated n this section before the
close OF the present year is one 10 estab-
llsh new summer resort on the Atlantic
coast The scheme contemplates the cree
ton Of large hotel on the shore Of
Hampton Roads at a point midway be-
tween this city and Newport News.
The parties concerned in the matter are
said to be associated with certain vaIua-
bic railway privileges on the peninsula.
and II is reported that the splendid beach
will soon be skirted by an up-to-date
electric line. The place said TO have been
chosen for the enterprise affords a mag
nlhcent view Of the Roads. from Newport
News to Old Point and is but short dis
lance from the scene of the famous naval
battle in which the Cumberland and Con-
sress were destroyed by the Confederate
ram Merrimac
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
OLD DOMINION WEDDINGS.

Mr. Harry Hopkins ard Mas RoEenz ssfler. bofh
Of IrvinEon. EeTs married b. Rev. v. Mcdowell
IL Baltimore Nondzy lsSt-
NJ Alpha L. walker. q Rsinsvosl so~,kVmbsr-
IsnE County. al Miss Hsna AsAburn. q weszzE
Lancaster CCgHty. SsFs marfisd e. LzAezztsr court
hCuss By Rev. J. o. Bsbooek frs csYs sxo.
The marriage q CAPT Tsozss EsEzn and XifE
Rtaa stsa=er. bo.A . sk-asBsosh City FsEs
County. j. announced Capt EsEzn hss ionk ben
fosdmssfsr fss TIE soufasrs elsislsa q re Nor
fek AID Western Esilfosf His br.fs "a The
dsusatsr q NJ Yrisbes sias=,r formerly Of
FIsEsrF,oSa SO,
NJ. 4 D. s2Atsss sad Hiss Marie p. aoGin-
lsEs bsts q Eie1noad Coznif. ssfs AsrFiss last
TussdzY b. Rsr. a. y. Bsynoics. The atteni.
suts Nsfs r. l.. Baidsrsoa snd aiu Hattie Fan
serG. r J Ffznee ahe Miss Daily PGlseraoa. T.
y. NeGtnnsss and Miss Lola NeCsrtY. Ia. II. l.
EeEzE End Mia Oc;2vlS HeCis1sAs
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
Transport McPher.On Refitted.

Special to The Post.
Newport News, Va, March 5-The
United States transport Mcpherson will
go out Of the dry dock at the shippard
tomorrow, and the British steamer Ia
bascO will go in. The Mcpherson has
received a new propeller shaft in place
of the one which was broken at sea. and
will proceed TO New York, her original
destination. The Tabasco was in col
lision in the Chesapeake, near Cape Hen
~, with the tug Portsmouth. Her pro-
peller was lOOsened and several plates
were stove in. The TabascO carries d
general cargo from Baltimore TO Rot
teTdam.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
A. &. GILLiGAN MURDER TRIAL.
Alleged Assassin of G. Beverly Turner to
Face a Jury Next Week,

special 10 The Post.
Suffolk, Va, March 5-The trial Of A. C.
Gllhgan, who lies in jail at Petersburg
charged with assassinating c. Beverly
Turner, father Of Miss Isabelle Turner
whose sutton ne was, will begin i.ext Mon
day AT Isle of Wight Court House n
special grand jury mas been ordered for
that time. After the indictment there
will be an effort to 80 into the case at
once.
Judge Druary A. Hinton, of Petersburg.
and Samuel II. Edwards, of Isle of Wight.
nave been retained to defend GilIigan.
and William 5. Holland, of Windsor. has
been engaged TO assist Col. r. r. Boykin
states attorney, in the prosecution
Ihere Is intense local interest in the case
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
MAY REACH NEWPORT NEWS.
SeabOard Line 10 Washington Believed TO
Mean New Il. & q. ROute.
Snecial 10 The Post

Special 70 The Post.
Newport News, Va, March SIT is be-
heved in railway circles here that the ex-
tension of the Seah-ard Air Line to WASH
ington will mean an extension Of the Bal
timore and Ohio to Newport News. BY its
direct line between Washington and Rich-
mond the SeabOard will form a junction
with the Baltimore and Ohio at Washing
ton, thus giving the latter road an entry
over its tracks into Richmond.
1t will Their be only seventy-five milyb
from NeWpyrt News. whereas, had a line
been starred from Harr sburg, Va, to
deep water here, line of track 200 miles
long would have been required. The Bal
timOre and Ohio, it is said, wants a ter
minus here, and the rumors that have
been current for some time may now take
shape.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
ESCAPED BURGLAR CAUGHT.
harvey Williams. Who Walked Our Of n
Police Station. RecapIured in DanyiIIe,

Special 10 The Post.
Newport News, Va, March 5.-Harvey
Williams charged with burglary, who
walked out of the statiOn-hOuse about
Two months ago. and for whom the police
nave since searched high and low without
success, mas been arrested in Danville
ana Is detained TO await the local au-
thOTities
" lhams was arrested here as he was
ieaVlhS the book store OF J. r Morton.
a young man saw him sneak king in the
bdck way and when he tried to escape
the Other gave chase and finally struck
MN 10 the ground, holding him until the
arrival OF the police. Williams confessed
10 Chiel HARDWOOD that he has been TO
tAe Penltentlary, and if sent there again
I'VE years will be added to his penalty. =
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
PhOebus Republicans Not Pleased.

Special to The Post.
Hampton, Va, March 3.-There is some
dissatisfaction among the Republicans Of
Phoebus over the appointment of Mr..
Charles f. Welsh as postmaster. Soon
after the inauguration Of President Nc
Kinley the office was given TO Mr.. Thomas
B. Miller. Mr.. Welsh was Mr.. Miller's
principal opponent. Not long ago the
office was placed in the Presidential class,
and Mr.. Welsh was appointed. While he
is an esteemed citizen and a sterling Re
publican, many Republicans think that
MIR. Miller should have been permitted to
serve out his term.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
Faster Time for Southern Trains.

SpecIaI % Inc Post
Woodstock, Va, March S.-The Southern
Railway is seeking authority from the
Woodstock council to close a crossing
near the local station, build a county
road parallel with the railway for a
square, and inclose the track with a high
fence. The crossing is known as the Fair
Grounds crossing, and Is a very danger
Gus one. 1t will be depressed to permit
the railway &c pass over IL. The railway
is anxious to do the work in order TO Sc
cure the right To run its trains through
the corporation at high speed, and enable
trains 10 make faster time
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
WOMAN ATTACKED BY BURGLAR.
Another Murderous Assault i'm suburbs Of
NorfoIk-yictim Badly Hurt.
Special to The Post.

Norfolk. Va. March 5.-Miss Alice Con-
nelly, of Fenchurch street, near Charlotte,
last night vent down stairs at her home
and started to enter the kitchen. While in
the entry an unknown man struck her
twice with a stick, knocking her down.
One blow made a bad scalp wound, while
the other shockingly bruised the side Of
her face. The supposed burglar left ker
lying unconscious, and for some reason
placed a lamp at her feet.
Miss Connolly was considerably injured.
and has been unable TO make a statement
to the police as yet There is no Clew.
Several negroes have been arrested on
suspicion.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
CONVENTION WEEK ATROANOKE.
Virginia knights of Honor and state sun.
day-schOOI Association 10 Meet.

Special to The Post.
Roanoke. Va. March 5.-Roanoke will
entertain two conventions this week. Tie
knights Of Honor of Virginia will meet
here tomorrow, the convention to last
two days. 1t will be the twenty-third an
nual meeting.
The tenth annual convention of the
State Sunday-school Association will open
in Green Memorial Church Wednesday
night The address OF welcome viii be
delivered by Rev. DR.. w. c. Campbell, on
behalf Of the Roanoke churches. and the
Sunday-schools viii be represented by
Rev. T. r. FishbuTn. This convention will
be in session two days.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
wINCHEsTER's NEW CITY HALL.
Contract for the Rouss Building Awarded
Old Cerner-rt0ne's Contents.

Special % Inc FOst
Winchester. Va, March sc H. Miller,
of Harrisburg, Pa, was awarded the con-
tract this afternoon for the erection OF
the new ROus5 City Hall His bid was
HS, 252.lS. The building is 10 be completed
by January l, 1901. There were thirty
seven bidders. ranging up TO So, 90.
The cornerstone of the old market
house was discovered Oy workmen to-day
while tearing down the building To make
room for the new public building 1t was
laid by the Masons in 1909. and contained
many interesting documents Of the
Masons here 100 years ago. All of these.
besides a Bible and several solid silver
Masonic emblems. were inClOsed In lead
case and were well preserved
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

Hon. Sydney p. Epes. representing the
Fourth Virginia District in Congress, died
al Garfield Memorial Hospital at ten min
utes past u o'clock last night. Mr.. Epes
had been in good health until Wednesday
last, when he was taken III at the House
early in the afternoon. He returned 10
Wizards Hotel. where he was staying
with his wife. but did not take 10 his bed
until Thursday. thinking his ailment was
only slight. a physician was summoned.
and after an examination observed sym0-
toms of appendicitis, and IL was deemed
best to remove Mr.. Epes 10 a hospital,
where an operation might be performed.
At 10 o'clock yesterday morning Mr..
Epes underwent the operation. DR.. J.
Ford Thompson, DR.. ]. Tabor Johnson.
and DR.. John Z. Burwell being the sur
geons. He rallied somewhat afterward,
but early in the afternoon began to sink.
and soon all hope was abandoned by the
physicians. as we'll as by the patients
wife and his brother Horace, who had re-
manned at his bedside all day Mr.. Epes'
mother and other relatives were tele-
graphed for, but they cannot reach here
until this morning. Funeral arrangements
have not yet been made, but the body will
probably be taken to Mr.. EDes' old home.
at Blackstone. Va. after services have
been conducted in this city.
sketch of His Career.
Mr.. Epes was a comparatively young
man. He was born on August 20. 1850, at
Sunnyside, Nottoway County. Va. He
came of an hOnored family. He was edu-
Gated in Kentucky, and there early in
If took up newspaper work.
II returned to Virginia in 1854 and en-
gsgeu in journalism. editing and publish
ing Democratic paper. the Blackstone
Courier, for ID number OF years. He was
for some years chairman OF the Demo-
cratic committee Of hfs county, and was
largely instrumental in wrestling the coun-
ty from Republican control He was
recognized as a fine party leader and o.
ganizer, and was made district chairman.
He was elected TO the general assembly
in 1891, and in 1895 was appointed by the
governor as register OF the land office TO
fill an unexpired term. The general as
sembly elected him unanimously. Before
the expiration of the term he was nomi-
mated for Congress- and, according to the
face of the returns. was elected. The
House, however, unseated him and gave
the seat to his Republican opponent. r.
T. ThOrp. He was nominated again last
year and elected.
Mr.. Epes was quite a figure In Virginia
politics. and by his aggressive, upright
tactics won the respect of all with whom
he came in contact. Since first entering
politics he had always stood among the
leaders of his party. and his counsel was
sought on all occasions He had little op-
portunity, however, during his short term
of service in the House to bring himself
into national prominence.
Special to The Post.
Richmond. Va, March 1.-The news of
/. the death in Washington tonight of Con-
gresham Sidney +. Epes of the Fourth
Virginia district was a great shock to his
friends Few men In public life were
more popular than Mr.. Epes.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
New Po-tmasters Named.

The Post-office Department announces
the following appointments, commissions
dated March /: Robert L. Blanton, Balty,
Va. Jane FInzel, Fiuzel. Nd; John J.
Wilson. Corners Rock, Va, and J. Frank
lin Martin. Broomheld, ". Va.
A new Office has been established at Or
chard. Monroe County, W Va, and An
drew p. Miller placed in charge.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
EXONERATED OF WIFE MURDER.
Js Garland, Accused Of Thrusfing a
Needle Through Wife's Heart, set Free.

Special to The Post.
Hampton. Va, March 3.-William ]. Gar
land, charged with the murder of his wife
at Phoebus on the morning of February
IA, was acquitted this afternoon at the
close OF the preliminary hearing, after
detention of two weeks in Jail. The wo-
mans death was attributed to a wound
in the heart, alleged to have been in
fiicted with a small instrument, Tesemb-
Ling a knitting needle.
1t was charged that Garland had previ-
Ously experimental on fowls and ami
mails. His wife was seventy years old.
He is forty-fve The police theories fell
through, and no one appeared against the
prisoner.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
Oyster Crew Rescued Just I'm Time.

opecIaI 70 he Post
Norfolk, Va, March 3--Duriug the gale
Of last Thursday sl0op. owned By An
drew Grey, Of Norfolk. with a crew q
three men and loaded with oysters. went
70 the bottom OF the Pig Point shore. The
men climbed the mast and held on for an
hour or more, when their perllous eondl-
ton was seen from shore by ~. II. Kern.
who sent boat 70 their rescue. The men
were so exhausted that a few minutes
longer would have ended all. They were
taken ashore 20 Mr. Kern's farm and
reached here to-day
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
Insurance Branch withdraw.

s. aclaI % inc PosL
Charlotte, y. G., March Sat meeting
Of the Mecklenburg branch Of the Farm
ers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company this
morning, It was resolved that the branch
withdraw from the State association. one
Of the main reasons was that no statement
had been made since 1896. and that COM
missions had been paid State agents far
in advance Of the work done.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
Electric Competition in Norfolk.

Special TO The Post
Norfolk Va. March 5-The Baltimore
Richmond syndicate, which controls the
electrical power and light franchises Of
this city. is to have opposition. Vice Pres
ident W. ID. Pender to-day filed with City
Treasurer Herman the acceptance of the
franchise granted by the city to the Nor
folk Heat and Power Company. and also
the bonds requiring the construction of
the COmpany's plant, 10 begin within four
months The bond is for $1,000 with the
Fidelity and Deposit Company, Of Mary
Ia nd as SurftN.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
Home for INDECENT CoIored Children.

Special 20 The Post.
Central City, w. Va, March 5.-The
Wolcott Homestead has been leased by
the State 10 be used as an industrial
school for INDECENT cOlored children. EX
teasiye improvements are 20 b. made 10
the buildings. One hundred acres of
ground Is included in the lease. DR.. Chris.
Paync. the colored politician OF Fayette
County. will be president of the insIitu-
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
Drowned sailors Buried.

Suffolk, Va, March 5.-Failing to get
word from relatives, whose whereabouts
could not be learned, the county authori-
ties to-day buried John Finegan and
William Brown, two Of the sailors who
were drowned yesterday at Battery Park
The bodies were inferred near the scene
OF their death. There we're religious ser
vices at the church, where the three bod
les were kept last night. The remains Of
Calvin Nettles were shipped 10 his former
home in Matthews County, Va There was
no inquest, IL being clear that the fafal!-
ties were the result Of recklesgnesg
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
. Fatally Cuts Wife and Her Companion.

Special 70 The Pos.
Hampton. Va, March 5.-In a fit of
rage, caused by the belief that his wife
had been unfaithful. Samuel Robinson, a
West Indian, last night attacked the wo-
man, whom he found on the street &C
companied by man named Davis, and
inflicted wounds from which il Is thought
she will die Robinson then fell upon Da-
Wis and slashed him on the head and
face He was taken 10 Dixie Hospital,
where he lies in a critical condition. Rob
inSOn escaped.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
Girls AssaiIanI Frightened Away.

Special 20 The fost
Woodstock. Va. March Hugh Shelf
fer. white. OF Ediuburg, was lodged In tail
here to-day. charged with attempting 10
commit felOuioUs assault on Miss Lillian
Saeer on the outskirts Of Edinburg Saiur-
day morning. The young lady was within
a few PAGES Of her home when attacked,
and she frightened her assailant away ey
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
Prefer Marriage TO Terms In Jail,

spfcIal . Tie TOT.
Falls Church. March 5.-During the past
week a still hunt was inaugurated among
the COiOred population for couples living
together who had not been bound b. the
customary process OF Wedlock. and MAYOR
Hawxhurst has been busy hearing trials.
brought Up By Town Sergeant Jacobs. In
all cases the several parties selected the
approval OF church and state rather than
a six months sOjOurn in the county fan
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
New Evidence in Fleming Case.

Norfolk. Va. March 5.-The second trial
Of Oscar |. Fleming was called in the Prin-
cess Anne court to-day, and on motion Of
defense continued until Friday. The pros
ecuIion asked. in view OF the discovery OF
new evidence, that he be committed with
out bail and II was so ordered The de-
tense was allowed to withdraw its motion
for continuance and the case was set
for Friday Of this week Fleming is con-
fined in a steel cell, and is its first oCcu-
pant.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
Smallpox Precautions Enforced.

Special 70 The Post
Clifton Forge. Va, March 5.-Two more
smallpox patients were taken 10 the pest
house Saturday. Compulsory vaccination
is now being enforced, and every precau-
ton taken to prevent the spread OF the
disease. Mrs. Harvey. who died Friday,
and whose death was reported 10 be due
10 smallpox, is now said TO have died from
pneumOnid.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

to thirteen years. Before leaving the
premises the dog also bit a calf. Just
afterwa- DIS Ii was killed. The calf has
just developed hydrophobia, and Mr. Dan
lei. who did not suppose the dog was mad.
has taken his five children 20 Baltimore
for treatment
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

Pour, in, and Twenty-Five
Tar. Take the 4 Unprecedented Course
,gPeuriouins the Executive 4" U"d' Their
n, DeleEarcs Favor the Bill, and The
e.,sruor -ign- 10 Ensb'e Its Repeal
o,bsr Legislative Matters.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

calling Justify for help. This morning Ehe
went before Justice Evans and had a war
rant issued. Shelter was captured IN the
woods near Edinburz. given a preliminary
nearing and committed 20 Jail. Miss Sager
Identified him.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
search for HeIpIe.. steamer.

Special % Tie Post
Norfolk. Va. March 5.-The revenue cut
ter OnOndagO Is making preparations 70
20 out on another search for the Spanish
steamship Minerva. now helplessly sdrift
a sea without fuel