Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-24
his peril. and boosted to his captors
that he had killed twenty-five white
WILL WITHDRAW TROOPS.

Richmond. Va. March 23-After hav-
Ing called on the Governor for addl-
tionai troops. the officials and citizens
or Emporia reached an agreement to-
| night whereby the soldiers will be at
once Withdrawn. Major Cutchins. In
charge of the troops, telegraphed the
Governor. ut the request of Judge Good
wynn and Sheriff Lee. to send another
company. Later conference was held
at Judge Goodwyn'S house and repre-
sentative citizens pledged themselves
10 preserve order. 1t was agreed to
swear in Twenty-Five citizens guards
and Major Cutchins agreed TO with
draw his soldiers as soon as requested
py Snerlit Lee to do so. Lee stated he
would give this order as soon as the
guards were sworn in.
JUDGE GOODWIN THREATENED
1t was the opinion of newspaper cor
respondents on the ground that the Gift
zens are putting up /, ruse on Judre
GOODWIN and the Governor. and that
the prisoners will be lynched as soon
as the troops are withdrawn. They
WI! not be removed until after mid
nisnt. 1t Is stated that there was plot
tto-nlght to blow uD Judge Goodwyns
traced TO reliable source. but the
people were SO angry with Judge Good
wynn Tor calling for military that many
threats were made against him.
TROOPS WITHDRAWN.
richmond. Va. March 24-12:26 n. M
Major Cutchins received n written
oroer from Sheriff Lee at midnight, en-
dorsed by Judge Goodwin. and with
drew the troops into the Courthouse for
nights rest, and the citizens guard
went on duty
Everybody expects trouble before
morning.
n LYNCHING EXPECTED.
Richmond, Va. 23-At 11:o5 tho iail
was in charge of the local guards. and
the military were quartered in the
courl-house. 1t was reported however
mat IL mob was approaching from
Pleasant Hill and another from along
the Atlantic and Danville Railway.
Despite the assurances Of the sheriff.
~ is feared there will be a lynching be-
fore morning.
MILITARY AGAIN CALLED.
Richmond, Va, March Ella a. M
The military have again been called
upon to take charge of the jail, it being
reported that II lynch mob is forming
on the edge OF the town. Major Cut
chins has wired the Governor for an
other company.
WILL PROTECT PRISONER.
Richmond, Va, March 24.-2:4O n. M
"A special from Empcria, sent ut .Oj
a. NJ, says Major Cutchins has notified
the leaders of the mob that he will pro-
tect the prisoners as long as he has a
man standing, and means to shoot to
XIII. RMS has had the effect of DAMN
eninS the zeal of the would ne lynch
ers' and it is thought law will prevail.
BROOKS RAMSEY'S PLUMBER.
Through a chance overhcaring of n
4
of Brooks Ramsey, shot in Norfolk for
numerous crimes. Deputy II. L. Nor
| leet has been instrumental in recover
| ing several articles stolen from Nor
| iolk citizens. \ communication with
the Norfolk police brought Detective
lieDpel to Suffolk this morning.
Deputy Norfieet, Sergeant Ames and
Detective Heppel recovered a fine
sacque which Ramsey had given his
mother; n suit of clothes presented to
his father. and a double case lady's
gold watch given to a sister. who live,
in the country. 1t was claimed that
the father had been given a sum of
money. None was recovered. however.
The relatives will not be prosecuted
they were probably innocent in ac-
cepting the gifts.
POUNDED.
Rev. w w. Gaines, a colored Bap
fist preacher. and his wife were pound
ed last night by members OF the
preachers congregations and other well
wishers. The gifts included n carpet,
furniture, and lots of things TO eat
RECEPTION.
a musical reception was tonight
given by Hon. and Mrs. John b. Pin
ner to Hon. and Mrs. C. w. Tanner. of
Richmond. 1t was a pleasant occasion.