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The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
WILL FACE ALLEGED BIGAMlST.
woman Claiming tn BE Prof. Frawiey's
First Wife sends Photo and Affidavit.

SPECIAL 70 The Posi-.
Newport News, Va, April 23-Chief of
Police HarwOod this morning received a
sworn affidavit from the Cambridge,
Mass. woman, who claims to be the first
wife of Prof. II. J. FrawIey, the alleged
bigamist She says she will come to New
port News to testify.
Chief HarwOod recently wrote the Mas
sachusetts officials for a certified copy Of
the marriage certificate, an affidavit from
the woman, and picture of the man she
claims as her husband. This morning he
received from Chief Cloyes the papers
asked for. The photograph is the picture
of the professor, the woman says. when
he married her, ten years ago. The aifi-
davit is in due form. and recites the story
of the alleged marriage in 1880
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
COUNTER CHARGES OF FRAUD.
Hoboes said to Have Beea Voted for the
Wrong Candidates 10 Norfolk.
Special to The Post

Special 90 The Post.
Norfolk, Va, April 1s.-Counter charges
Of fraud and illegal voting are part of
the aftermath of Tuesdays hotly con-
tested primary. Policeman Thurston An
drus and Eward Mars an energetic ring
worker. are charged by Special Officer
Barron, Of the Norfolk and Western
Railway, with voting number Of tramps
in the Fifth Ward.
Mars declares that he has heard that
the hoboes were brought from Petersburg
on a coal train. and given tickets scratch
ed for the good government" candidates
He says the men came into his saloon
Y here he gave them ring" tickets in
place of those they had. He saw them
vote he says watched by Barron. The
matter will be investigated in court to-
morrow.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
Virginia Royal Arcanum Convention.

Newport News, Va, April 1.-THE
eighteenth annual session Of the Grand
Council, Royal ArcanUm, of Virginia.
opened at noon to-day in the local coun-
CHS hall. with about ninety delegates in
attendance. Among the prominent ar
rivals this morning were: Grand Regent
Solomon Rloomberg, Of the Virginia Grand
CounciI SCpreme Vice Regent Lang Pitt.
OF New Jersey; District Deputy Grand
Regent Lester, of Georgia, and District
Deputy Grand Regent Barry Kemp, Of
Richmond. This afternoon the delegates
went through the shipyard.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
FIRST TRAIN OVER r., p. &C.
James River Bridge Crossed Yesterday
Road To BE Finished soon.

SpeciAl 70 Ihe fEt
Richmond. Va. April 1e-The first train
to cross the James River bridge of the
Richmond, Petersburg and Carolina Rail-
road was run from Manchester this even
ing. The train consisted of regular
eight-wheel engine and three fat cars.
The load consisted of two heavy iron
girders, loo feet long and feet deep. each
weighing about forty tons. These girders
are to be used In the crossing of Shockoe
Greek.
The train was run 10 the Shockoe Creek
crossing, hack of the Warner Moore Mills.
located at the mouth OF the creek IL is
expected that the girders will be placed in
position by tonight. The contractors and
others In charge of the work on the new
railroad are greatly gratified.
Practically all track connections be-
tween Richmond and Petersburg have
been made. and a train will be run over
the line before long,
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
HOMECOMING SOLDIER KILLED.
Robert VI. Jackson, Of Norfolk, X nm Down
by Train i'm West Virginia.

Special TO The Post.
Wheeling, w. Va, April 20.-Robert Mil
ton jackson, of Norfolk, Va, was run
down and instantly killed by a Baltimore
and Ohio train at Glendale, GEAR Mounds
vile, this morning. 1t was evident. that
the unfortunate man had recently been
discharged from the army, as he wore a
pair OF army pants and carried package
made up of a shelter tent and other equip
ments for army life
In mis- bundle was found a Bible and a
hymn book. In the Bible was written.
Norfolk, Va-Presented to Robert Mil
ton Jackson" which was the only writ
ing that could be found about him for
identification. He was about thirty-five
years old. Word was sent TO Norfolk
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
DROWNED WHILE WIFE SLEPT.
Capt.. Weed, Of Barge Montreal, Lost Over
board i'm the Darkness.

Special TO The Post.
Newport News, Va, April D.-Capt. Il.
W. Weed, master of the large coal barge
City of Montreal. fell overheard last
night and was drowned. All search for
the body was fruitless. The Montreal has
been at anchor in the harDor for several
days. waiting for a cargo OF coal An
chored near the Montreal is the barge
Chalmette, Capt. Turner.
Last night about II o'clock Capt. Weed
left his cabin and went on deck. One of
the men on the Chalmette heard a cry
for help. and Capt. Turner put out in q
boat. instructing the sailor 10 direct him
If he heard another sound. No more was
heard. however, and Capt. Turner was
unable to find the unfortunate master.
Mrs. Weed was aboard the barge. but she
knew nothing Of her husbands fate until
o'clock this morning. when she missed
him AMI was informed of his tragic death.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
SHOT sWEETHEART,s MOTHER.
Siias Washington Fired at shadow on
the Window Blind.

"PeOtei W nc tOst' OIL
Norfolk, Va, April T.-Silas Washing
ton, of Berkley. shot and killed Minerva
Young early this morning. The dead wo-
man is the mother of Washington's
sweetheart. He quarreled with the
daughter on Sunday and threatened to
kill her, he waiting an opportunity to
carry out his threat. This morning, at
o'clock, while passing the girls house he
saw a shadow on the window curtain and
fired a shot through the window. The
shadow was not that of the girl, but of
her mother, who received the bullet in
her body. The officers began a search for
Washington. and found him at home, with
a pistol one chamber of which was
empty. Subsequent to WashingtOn's ar
raignment his victim died.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
TWO COUPLES OF TWINS.
Were Married in West Virginia and Will
Keep House Together.

NpeClaI 70 The POST
Parkersburg, w. Va, April 17.-Just
eighteen years ago to-day, at Harrisville,
w Va. Adrien Z. Dotson and Edna A.
Dotson were born. On the same day.
twenty-seven years ago, at Westerville.
Ohio. Guy Omer Crabbe and Roy Homer
Crabbe were born. To-day, at the house
of the brides in Harrisville, Guy was mar
ried to Adrien and Roy married Edna.
The two couples of twins have leased a
double house. and the two sides of the
house are furnished identically, even to
the smallest cooking utensil and orna-
ment. They are off on a wedding tour to-
cether
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
&. r. Harper Acquitted Of Murder.

Special 10 The Poxf
Norfolk. Va. April 20-CharIes F.. Har-
per was to-day acquitted of the murder or
David Ross, at Primers Point. The trial
occupied TWO days. This morning the
prisoner was put on the stand and told
straightforward story OF the shooting.
how Ross had abused. threatened, and
assaulted him, and he, believing his life
in danger, fred. He was followed by a
witness who had heard Ross threaten 10
Kill Harper. This evidence probably ac-
quilted him
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
COTTON GROWERS, PROSPECTS.
Over-planting Threatens Trouble, Unless
Present High Prices Are Sustained.

Special te The Post.
Raleigh, n. c., April 1S.-The increase
in the sales of commercial fertilizers in
this State, as shown by the agricultural
departments books, is enormous. Seven
years ago the sales were $4,000 tons This
year they will probably reach at least 250,-
600 tons. Already they amount to 1899
tons. The tonnage tax is 20 cents. and the
receipts aggregate s3s67s thus far.
The price of fertilizers is considerably
higher than it was last year There will
be far larger cotton crop planted, and
unless prices are well sustained next au-
tumn and winter, there will be trouble for
the growers.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
CARNIVAL WEEK LAUNCHING.
TOrpedo-boat Thornton to BE sent Over
board a. n Feature of the Fete.

Special 70 The Post.
Richmond. Va, April 23.-A committee
Of the Richmond Carnival Association,
headed by President Meyer, called this
afternoon on Mr.. William r. Trigg presi-
dent Of the Trigg Ship-bulding Company.
and requested him 10 launch dCring car
rival week one OF the government vessels
that are now being constructed at that
yard.
Mr. Trigg said he was willing to do ev-
erything IN his power TO add 10 the at
tractiveness of the Free Street Fair ard
the entertainment or the thousands of
visitors who will be in Richmond on that
occasion The question was discussed at
some length, and it was finally agreed
lnat the Thornton shall be launched on
Tuesday, May Il, at l O'clock
The Thornton is a counterpart of The
Shubrick, the first of the vessels that was
launched.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
Jersey Correspondence Trip.
sre--lL .. no Pcs,.

FVNT-
Richmond. Va. April 23.-The Legisla-
I've 'Hrr,Spondents' Club, OF Trenton, y.
j.. sr.t last night and to-day here, and
ir't this evening for Washington. where
Tomorrow merning Congressman Fowler.
ny NeW Jersey, will tender them break
I-r 40 the Arlington. Tomorrow at noon
Inv 90 20 Annapolis Md. where they
vi he guests at a banquet, and on Wed
Llday senator kean will give them a
diner. There are thirty OF more in the
PITY which was entertained at the EIks
Home here last night
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
Schooner Emily p. Wright Ashore.

NicCIaI % J ne I7OsI.
Norfolk, Va, April 2.-The schooner
Emily p. Wright. of Stonington, Conn,
ninety-twO tons net register, went ashore
one mile north OF Cape Henry, al O'Clock
this afternoon. She is light. bound from
Old Point Comfort 10 Cape Hatteras. The
Cape Henry life-savers are on the scene.
but the schOoner's crew is in no danger.
The crew of the schooner yainIv tried m
kedse her off the sands, but could not
move her until the tide turned. She was
then fiOated off. uninjured.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
Traffic Delayed by n Coal Wreck.

:
Petersburg Va, April 19-Ths morning
about 4 o'clock as an east-bound freight
train On the Norfolk and Western Rail-
road consisting of forty-two cars, was
pulling out from the station here the To-
comotive and two gondolas loaded with
coal were wrecked. The locomotive left
the track and was turned completely 10
one side. Ii ran several feet toward the
river before il was stopped Coal was
scattered in every direction The track
was torn up for some distance and all
trains were delayed.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
TWO FREIGHT WRECKS.
Fast Freight Crashes Into Local at Dry
Fark-spreading Rails Derail Train.

Special fDsI-
Danville. Va, April pa freight wreck
occurred near Dry Fork to-day, on the
Southern Railway. Five freight cars and
an engine were destroyed. A fast freight,
going north, ran into a local freight.
which was standing on the main track.
The engineer, fireman, and brakeman
on the fast train were slightly injured.
At Virgilina. on the Atlantic and Dan
willie division of the Southern Railway, an
engine and eight freight cars were derail-
ed and badly smashed Sunday Spreading
rails caused the smash up. No one was
injured
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
HOMELESS MANS SUICIDE.
John McMurrey Saw Only the PoorhOuse
and Preferred Death.

Special to The Post.
Newport News, Va, April 2o.-JOhn Me-
Murrey, one of the oldest residents Of
Newport News, who had been janitor at
the Union Gospel Mission for some
months. committed suicide last night by
asphyxiatiOn. The old man was home
less. without relatives. He was a con-
sumptive aid unable 10 work
The thought Of being thrown on his own
resources for a living the first of next
month, when the mission will give up its
hall, was too much for him, and he pre-
ferred death 10 the poorhouse He went
into a room and turned on the gas in
pipe intended for radiator This morning
he was found cold in death. He was
about sixty-five years old.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
Girl Masquerader 10 BE Tried Soon.

Special TO The Post.
Parkersburg, W. Va, April 19-Ellis Glenn.
the woman who is charged with commit
ting forgery and engaging in all sorts of
escapades and masculine employmen-s
while dressed in trousers, and who was
taken from jail to d hospital by Judge
JacksOn's order. suffering from typhoid
fever. is recovering She will be ready
for trial in few weeks.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
DAMAGE FROM RAIN FLOODS.
AppOmattOx Overf0ws mt Petersburg
Chesterfield Bridge swept Away.

Special 70 The Post.
Petersburg, Va. April 9.-The recent
heavy rains have caused a freshet in all
the streams. The Appomattox River here
IS over the wharves, and tonight the
water is still rising. Several millions of
feet of lumber is piled on the wharves
awaiting shipment to Baltimore and other
Northern ports.
A washout occurred last night at Swift
Creek, in Chesterfield County, short dis
tance from Petersburg. and the bridge
of the Richmond, Petersburg, and Caro-
lima Railroad at that point was carried
away by the high water.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
Norfolk Spring lace Cireuir May Is.

Special 20 The Post
Norfolk, Va. April 22.-The spring rae.
ing circuit. including Norfolk. Baltimore.
and Philadelphia. viii Be opened here MAJ
l.. Events are scheduled for four days.
and many fine horses Will be entered
Entries will close May S. Ssx strings OF
fast horses are now In training here from
Washington, Pennsylvania and this State
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
Conditional Pardens Granted.

Special 20 The Posi-.
Richmond, Va, April unconditional
rardons were granted in the following
cases; Thomas Denny. OF Lee County, con-
victed In 1894 Of murder IN second degree,
and sentenced to twelve years.
Fred POsey, Prince William, sentenced
In 1885 TO ten years for murder In the sec
end degree.
William Miles, from Charlotte. sem
fenced in 1893 to one year for malicious as
sault.
Pardon was refused TO Robert Smith.
who was convicted in Buchanan County
OF murder i'm second degree.
Attorney General j. {. Davies. Of New
York. was a visitor al Gov. Tyler's Office
this morning.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
Constitutional Convr..s.- GninIns.

special 70 The Post.
Richmond. Va. April 1.-THE city DEN,
ocratic committee tonight ordered waTG
meetings for next Tuesday night. 20 eject
delegates 10 the Norfolk convention. The
city is entitled TO thirty-nine delegate,
ana IL is believed the bulk OF them VIII
be IN favor OF the constitutional conven-
tiOn. The election to-day Of delegations
in Lynchburg and Essex County favora-
bic 10 a convention gives that side de-
cjded strength
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
speechmaking mt Winston.


Winston, y. C.. April 1.-THE State DEM
ocratic candidates were given an enthu-
siastic reception here to-day. The speak
ing opened at II O'Clock and closed al 220,
in the court room, which was packed. Hon.
W ID. Turner. Hon. G. II. Aycock. and
the other candidates spoke. The speeches
we're devoted principally 10 the proposed
amendment 70 the constitution. The part
left at 10 for Greensboro.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
Lynchburg Democratic DELEGATE.

SpeCIaI % IHe FVsIs
Lynchburg, Va. April IA mass-meet-
ing OF the Democratic voters of Lynch
burg was held tonight and elected eight
delegates TO the Norfolk convention, as
follows. At large: Carter Glass and
John w. CraddOck. v. c. Manson, jr, N
B. Handy. Upton ID. Jennings, c. v. Win
free. Judge John d. Horstey. and J. f.
Edmunds. Resolutions were adopted in
structing the delegates to vote for a con-
stitutional convention.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
Carolina Naval Com m nder Resigns.

Special % The Post.
Raleigh, \. c.. April 2.-Capt. George
l. Morton, OF Wilmington. has resigned
as the commanding efficer Of the North
Carolina naval militia brigade. He is
the Democratic nominee for the senate
from New Hanover and Brunswick coun-
ties Gov Russell has accepted the resiS-
nation
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
ROANOKE STRIKE SPREADING.
BoiIermalxers mt X Radfard, BIuefeld, Bris.
tol, and srewe Go Out.
Special to The Post.

SpecIaI 20 Inc fOst-
Roanoke. Va, April 19.-The boiler
makers at Radford. Bluefield. Bristol, and
Crewe all went out to-day. The demands
made upon the Norfolk and Western re-
quire that layers, Hangers. and fitters-up
shall be paid 35 cents per hour and all
others 80 cents.
The mschinists and employees of some
other departments OF the shops also have
grievances, and have given the officials
until Monday noon TO answer, when, II
the demands are not complied with. II is
stated that several hundred more of the
employees of the Roanoke machine works
will quit work.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
Boz Dragged to Death by a Cow.

'. ITO. 20 Irr Post
'ark-alrr. W. Va, April 22.-The sew
-t-rf-".l son Cf James Wiscman met
1"il. death this afternoon just south
.'r rN. He was leading a COW, and
'.- rope around his body. The cow
.-.A' manageable ana ran. killing
'"y almost instantly. Every bone in
"h uJay As- broken.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
Cracksmen Escape, but without Booty.

Moundsville, W. Va. April 25.-Cracks-
men forced an entrance to the Mounds
Vile Bank last night and at a. m. set
of a dynamite charge in the vault combi-
nation Several persons in the neighbor-
hood wer. awakened and an alarm was
given El001hounds from the State prison
wtra r-, oH the safe blowers track, and
They were traced to the Ohio River. where
i1'y crossed TO the Ohio side in a skiff.
AMI there the trail was lost. The vault
Lurr was smashed.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
Tazeweli CeHnry Democrats.

ol-FssI . EIr Ft1EIa
TazeweIl. Va. April l7.-DemOcra.s Of
Tazewell County met In convention to-
day and selected sixteen delegates 20 the
State convention. &c Be held al Norfolk,
Nay >. IL WAS resolved that the constitu-
ticnal convention should not be made a
party .ssue in Virginia
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
Hirginin PosfnI Matters.

A new Office has been established al
Peed's. WestmOreland County Carter A.
Mothershead has been placed in charge.
New Offices have also been established al
Fair. Putnam County, and Numan, Dodd-
ridge County. W Va. and Cade X King
and Morris y. Davis appointed masters,
respectiyeiy.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
Fatally shot BY Fort Monroe soldier.

Special 70 The POst-
Newport News. Va. april 1s-wflliam
Bell was perhaps fatally shot tonight in
Hampton by a soldier named Kimpton
from Fort Monroe. Bell was with a friend
when they met Kimpton. A row occurred
followed by the shooting. Kimpton was
arrested.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
50 ,o00, 600 Capital for Triss 10.

Hpecizi 70 TIE fo~f.
Richmond, Va, April B.-The Trigqg
ShipbUilding Company to-day secured an
amendment TO It's charter increasing the
capital stock 10 .2.0Do0O0. The company
will issue $1,000 Of preferred per cent.
stock. and practically rebuild the yards.
The DIans have been prepared. and the
plant will extend along the dock for ten
squares.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
Elected superintendent Of E.sex.

speelsi 10 Tne Fost-
Richmond. Va. April lS.-At the meeting
Of the State board Of education to-day
MT. Joseph Robert Bell was elected su-
perintendent of schools for Essex Coun-
". He had no opposition. II is possible
that the Newport News case will be taken
up Friday, when successor TO the late
Hon. T. T. Powell will be named.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
smallpox Case at Warsaw,

Special 10 The Post.
Warsaw, Va, April 17-Great excite
nent prevails in the neighborhood of Co
wart Northumberland County, over the
fact that Warren Hughes Of that neigh
borhood. has a well-develOped case of
smallpox. The board of health has a
strict quarantine. and has ordered vacci-
nation in the locality
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
Roanoke Boii,rmaker. strike.

Special 20 TIE Poat
Roanoke. Va. April ls.-Seariy 100 boi-
ier-makers in The Roanoke Machine
Works went on strike to-day for higher
wages. The company now pays the en-
ployes from . 20 % cents per hour. The
men demand a uniform rate OF - cents
II IL rumoreG that the n.aenlnists may go
out next week
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
Divorced, Remarried, Now a Suicide

Special 70 The Post.
Cairo, w Va, April 19.-AndIew John
son, forty years Old, manager of the
Clark Oil Company, shot himself over the
heart early this morning. He VIII die
Johnson's first wife secured a divorce for
cruelty a year ago. He quarreied with
his second wife last night and struck her
He then left home and slept at a hotel
where he shot himself this morning.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
400, 900 Peet Of Lumber Lost In RIssa.

51.%cI3I . Itf FnsI-
Parsons. W Va. April i8-Two thou
sand saw logs. which contained about
$1,000 feet of lumber. broke through the
boom Of the Glenn Lumber Company here
last night. and most OF them we're lost
The breaking OF the company's splash
dam above caused flood which broke the
r.Cofr
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
LEAPED As HOUSE CAvED IN.
SON Of sheriff Curtis Has a Narrow Escape
from Burning TO Death.
Special 10 The Post.


Newport News, Va, April 21-Edwin
Curtis. son Of Sheriff Curtis. of Elizabeth
City County. was awakened from a nap on
the upper floor of his home, nine miles
from Hampton, yesterday, to find the
room filled with smoke, while flames were
roaring through the halls.
He smashed a window with a chair and
leaped out, receiving painful injuries in
the fall. and the next instant the house
caved in. The building was completely de-
strOyed. Loss, 5000. Cause of fire un-
En0V1
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24

explosion at the Red Ash Mine, where so
many men lost their lives a few weeks
ago. was made public to-day. Pinckney
finds that a trap door had been left open
which checked the ventilation of ths
mine. kept out the pure air and allowed
the explosive gases 10 accumulate. The
blame for this oversight Is not placed.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
SELL OUT TO TOBACCO TRUST.
Four Of the Largest Petersburg MRnufac.
turers and Two in X Richmond In Deal.

s. 1cial TO The Post
Petersburg. Va. April 20-From a most
trustworthy source II is learned that four
of the largest tobacco manufacturers In
Petersburg have sold out to the American
Tobacco Company. and that the factories
will be transferred TO the Internatonal
Tobacco Company, which has recently
been orga 1iZed.
This new company will deal exclusively
In export tobacco. The largest of the four
manufacturers mere who are said 10 have
sold out Is reported 10 have received as
his price 10000. Besides the four to-
bacco manufacturers here there are said
TO be two large tobacco manufacturers
In Richmond who have sold out TO the
same company. The deal has been going
on for the past six weeks, and there is
said to be no doubt OF its contamination.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
Trial IN. .triusbsm DELAYED.

Norfolk. Va. April ls--The torpedo-boat
Stringham Is laid up In the drydock, at
the Norfolk Navy Yard. for repairs. On
her FIRST trial trip she broke her shaft. and
sustained other injuries. II was found i'm
possible 10 get her ready for a trial to-
day No date has been fixed by the board
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
Roanoke Machinists VIII Net strike.

Special 10 The Post
Roanoke. Va. April z.-The anticipated
strike OF the machinists OF the Norfolk
and Western shops VIII not materialize.
as the grievances Of the men have been
amicably adjusted. They were demand
ing a ffty-iye-hOur week instead OF
overtime work
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
Cadet. Home from we.tIndia.

elFILHI IEE
NerfoIK, Va, April ls-The United
States corvette Monongahela arrived In
Hampton Roads at noon to-day. She has
lust returned from the West Indian cruise.
upon which the naval recruits are taken
annually
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-24
saloon Keeper shot by Poker Players.

'i--a. FL. The Post.
NeW Martinsville. W Va. April %
Near Long Point tunnel. or the new
S.''. Line Railroad. to-day. in q quarrel
over a poker game in George Higgins
saloon William Perkins and Edward
SSa.rr both c0lored, shot at Higgins.
We tl.e. passed through Higgins boiy,
--.al.J ulHTHiup him