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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
WESTMORELAND COUNTY
rho Question Settled in Regard TO
Moving the County Seat

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HAGUE, VA. April 2f-Special,-The
Board Of Supervisors of this county de-
ciaad some time ago to rebuild the court
house and clerks office, making the lat
ter fire-proof. For this purpose $4,000 was
borrowed. county bonds being given as
security.
The citizens living at or near Mount
Holly thought this a favorable 0puertu-
nifty for moving the size of the county
seat from Monross 10 Mount IIci!y,
claiming for the latter that II is much
more accessible situated on Nomini
Creek, with constant connection with the
upper end of the county by steamboats,.
Montross, on the other hand, is six or
seven miles from its nearest wharf. and
in winter is almost cut off from the upper
district of the county by bad roads, many
xtreferring to come by steamboat to Mount
Holly and then hire a conveyance than
to drive directly from their homes.
They further claimed that the increase
in the value OF taxable property around
Mount Holly produced by The movement
of the courthouse would prevent any
additional tax for interest on the bonds.
Petitions were widely circulated and
largely signed, but unfortunately Cor the
movement it WAS started too late to be
gotten before the recent Legislature, and
hence the whole question went TO the
Board Of Supervisors.
Those gentlemen, very conservatively,
at least, decided that the place where
the courthouse has been for the past
hundred years is the place where it shall
be for the next hundred years and ac-
cepted bids for work 10 begin as soon as
possible. Backed by such a weighty ar
gument the decision was very grace
fully accepted, though it is most pro-
bable. TO say the least, that if the ques-
ton had been put to a vote, the change
would have been made.
A lnan with smallpox was landed by
a vessel from Washington two weeks
ago on a point Just below Nonini Wharf
and left there for two days. when the
authorities compelled The captain to take
him again on board and carry him back
to Washington, the authorities there being
notified.
A raft of about one thousand pine logs,
sixty feet or more in length will be
shipped to New York about the 1st Of
May by timber cutters who have been
at work here for a month or two.
terday were A1essrs. Thomas B. Murphy,
PANEL Griffith. c. c. Baker and G. ].
Gouldman. They We're instructed by a
large majority for the constitutional con-
vention.
Farm work of all kinds has been very
much delayed throughout this county BY
the recent heavy rains. Owing to the
failure III the tomato crop last year and
the low prices offered by the Gamers this
year that crop will be less than any for
years. and the area in corn will be pro
portionately larger. Wheat and clover
are looking we'll.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
THE MURDER In
llECKLENBURGG
Prompt Action Alone Saved Stephen
Baptist's Neck.
KNOWN AS A BAD NEGRO.
He Was an Enemy to the White Race.
Doubtful if 1t WillB safe Ever to
Return Hirn to The County.
Another Case Kecailed.

BOYDTON, VA, April 26-special.-
Mr.. Peter Jones, who was murdered on
SUNDAY last III the western part OF Neck
4ettourg, OF whom Stephen baptist stanus
charged as the perpetrator, was klnaly
and inoifeusive old farmer, VINO mas
yassed his three score and ten, ana ne
and his elderly maiden sister lived IN
their secluded country home, contented
and happy. AS an evidence OF his KIND
ness il is said that the morning OF the
tragedy his sister was sick and he pre-
pared breakfast, and TOLD her after eating
that he was going over to a nelghpof $,
but would be back in time to get dinner.
The lives Of these two old persons,
living BY themselves out on a farm. ana
the strong affection existing between them,
was truly pathetic. Little did he think
on that fatal Sunday when he left the
house telling her he would be BACK IN
time to get dinner, that he was seeing
her for the last time and that when she
saw him again he would be cold in death:
Miss Polly Jones, the sister, was. ana
had been for some time, an invalid
BAD FAMILY.
Stephen Baptist, who is charged with
the murder, is a negro of bad character,
and comes of family who are SAID
to be enemies of the white race lie
was regarded in the neighborhood as an
insolent and disagreeable fellow with a
conduct, so full of levity at the burial OF
MI Jones, showed his brutal nature.
The people of the neighborhocd IN which
the crime was committed We're greatly
enrased when they found out that the
negro had been taken away to Peters
burg and was beyond their reach 1t IS
hard to tell what course Judge Homes will
pursue in bringing, this desperate to
trial, for the feeling for some time to
come viii be very strong and bitter
against the prisoner in the county, and 1t
would be unsafe to attempt to try him
at this time by the civil law, and be-
sides, there is no way of finding out
what a lynching party is going to do
about it, and when it would be prudent
or safe to undertake the trial. as the
acts of a mob are always mysterious
and uncertain.
THE OVERBEY MURDER.
In the case of the murder of Captain
r. C. Overbey, prominent citizen, by
a negro in the immediate neigl1borhood
of Mr. Peter Jones' some ten years ago,
it Will be remembered that the indigna-
ton of the people was so great that he
had to be run off to Petersburg for safe
keeping, and when the trial came off,
several months afterwar1 the prisoner
had to be brought to Mecklenburg under
tie military escort of the Petersburg
tGraysa commanded 10y Captain f. +.
Lassiter, and remained a the trial as a
guard, and then they escorted the pris-
oner back to Petersburg after the SEN
tence of death was passed upon him.
1t was thought by so-n1 that the
lynchers might come here under the i'm
preston that the prisoner was in the
Mecklenburg Jail. but as they did not
nation that Baptist had been sent to
Petnrsb1lrc
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Rev. j. 10. II. Riaifck's Trial.

PETERSBURG. VA, April 2G-speeill.-
It is said that the tr;1i OF Rev. j. E. r:
Rfddiclz, charged with the murder Of DR.
w H Temple. viii hardly take place
at the April term Of the court. The
trial is set for the Sd OF May, but there
is such strong feeling against the prisoner
that it is doubtful If jury can be secured
in Brunswick county to try him If a
Jury is summoned from another county,
or = change of venue is granted. the
case will then probably be continued till
the May term Of the court, which will
begin on the 2Sth Of next month.
The Confederate Pension Board was in
session again to-day. Fully a hundred
new applications have been received.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
PROPOSED HOTEL.

The Young Mems Business Assccia ton
will hold a meeting tomorrow night to
hear a proposition from Mr. C. w. Clay
ton. who contemplate the building of a
100000 hotel in Petersburg.
The drawings and specifications have.
already been made for the building. which
it is proposed to erect at the corner OF
Union and Tabb Streets. The proposed
site is now occupied by the High School
building and a residence of Ms. Nichols.
Apollo Johnston and Henry Hines (both
cooretD, two members Of Sergeant Ruiz
fms chain gang. who are daily employed
in ca ring for the cemetery, got away from
the Sergeant this afternoon. When they
began to run the Sergeant began to fire.
but the effort of the negroes was the most
successful, and tonight their wanderings
are unknown.
They carried with them the balls and
chains, property Of the Jail. It is be-
lieved that the officer fred blank car
ridges. # t1eysswere loaded, the aim was
then deficient
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
BALTlMORE PAPERS WIN
Suit against Them FOR Breach of Con-
tract Dismissed With Costs.

ttac1 ptSinISSti " I'M tOStS.
NEW YORK, April 26-The action at
law begun by the assignee of the United
Press, Of New York, against the morning
papers of Baltimore-viz.. the Baltimore
American, the Sun, the Baltimore Herald
the Baltimore Correspondent-for dam
ages for alleged breach of contract. Which
has been on trial before Judge O'Gorman
and q jury in the Supreme Court in this
city for several days, was terminated to-
day after the evidence for the plaintiff
had been submitted, the court instructing
the jury TO bring in q verdict for the
defendants, and also ordering the plain
tiff to pay q special allowance Of S1,5Cc
to the defendants attorneys.
1t was developed at the trial that the
Baltimore papers had held contracts with
the New York Associated Press, and the
plaintiff had been assigned to it when
the New York Associated Press ceased
business in 1898.
The defendant papers in 1885 Joined the
Associated Press, and the present action
was begun for damages for the alleged
breach of contract
The testimony given at the trial showed
that the plaintiff company had never is
sued any contracts to the Baltimore pa
pers, and that the only contracts issued
by the United Press were issued by an
Illinois corporation of the same name.
The court held, therefore, that the United
Press, of New York, had no standing in
court. and dismissed the suit with costs.
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Petersburg Delegates.

PETERSBURG, VA, April 26.-spec-
ial-The City Democratic Convention for
the purpose of electing delegates to the
Norfolk convention, met at the court
house tonight. Captain n. T. Patterson
was elected chairman and c. 8. Gill
secretary.
TIE delegates elected from the six
wards We're: Jno ID Brady, Jno. D. Wat
llins. w p. McRae, w. II. Stewart. James
Brockwell and j. D. Br'ster, Delegates
at large. George Mason and T. r. Las
sister. The delegates are uninstructed.
The question of instructions did not come
up a the meeting. It is believed, however,
that the sentiment of the convention is
against a constitutional convention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
Funeral Services.

The funeral of Judge Thomas S. Atkins.
was conducted from his late residence.
No. l05 East Cary Street yesterday after
noon at 4 o'clock. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. w. \. Barr.
The following gentlemen acted as pail
Acttve-Messrs. G. Y. Bargantn. II. L.
Valentine, Walter Christian. Joseph
Brady. A. c. Ives. Fl. I. MeIoney. Keith
Taylor. c. C. Bridges.
Honorary-Afajor Robert Stiles. Judges
L. l.. Lewis, George l. Christian. s. B.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
MARION PUBLIC SCHOOLS
losing Excrcsscs-Dr. southa,! Makes

Closing Excrc!scs-Esr. Southa,! Makes
an address.
MARION, VA. April 25.-soecia1.-The
ing exercises of the Marion Public Schools,
which came off last night after most
successful session OF eight months.
The boys and girls each acted well
their parts in the very appropriate pro-
gramme, at the conclusion of which certi-
ticates were awarded, showing that Misses
Clara Hull and Maggie White had finished
the High School course.
The special feature OF the evening was
the presence and address OF DR.. Southan,
superintendent of Public Instruction. The
people We're. glad to see him and hear from
him encouraging words as to the efficiency
of the State Schools. Of course only
synopsis of his speech would be an in
justice to him and SO will not be at
tempted, but being replete with the good
counsel to the school officers and parents
and of encouragement TO the school child
rem, it is safe 10 say it VIII be long re-
membered by many.
His advice to do away with many OF the
small and poorly attended schools and
have fewer and better ones all over the
State, and the suggestion that the property
owners of each district be allowed 10 tax
themselves if they choose to do so. so that
better salaries be paid to better teachers,
is the true solution of the school question
as it confronts US in Virginia.
The public schools are here, and here
to stay, and it is a question of how best
to make them worth most TO those peo-
pie who have no other alternative than to
patronize them, for in many parts Of Viz
ginia they are often the only schools in a
county, and having superseded private
schools, the School Trustees must make
them worthy of patronage and equal to
the emergency Of preparing our boys for
college and our girls for high schools.
The general concensus of opinion as
expressed last night, in short talks by
several of the leading citizens, was that
the Marion Public School was meeting
noblv the requirements and expectations
of our people
Col. John w. Richardson. OF the Land
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
WILL PLAY GLADLY BYR0Nn
Miss Mary Thurston Leaves to Join the
Couipnuy

Miss Mary Thurston. of this city, leaves
to-day for Lebanon, Pa, to join the
James Young Company. which IS now
touring through Pennsylvania and New
York. Miss Thurston VIII play Lady
Byron, the role she created IN Miss
Jofnson.s new play at the beginning OF
the season, and she will also take one of
the leading parts in David Garrick-
which is included in Mr. Young's roper
toire for this springs season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
A,iin Favor Of Bryan.

ALEX ANEDRrA, VA, April 26-Special.
At the ward meetings held here this even
ing the following delegates We're elected
to attend the Democratic State Conven-
ton: J. Marriott Hill, I. Alton Moore,
John II. Strider. Leonard Marbury. Chas.
3Bendhei1n, Gardner Il. Boothe, John T..
Harrison. Francis IL. Smith and C. r..
Davis.
The delegates will so uninstructsd, sut
all are in favor of Bryan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
Portrait Presentation.

At the regular meeting Of Lee Camp
this evening portrait of Major
General Bryan Grymes, a distinguished
Soldier Of North Carolina, will be
presented to the camp. This is the first
presentation of portrait OF North
Carolina to the camp.
The speakers will be Captain Henry A
London, of North Carolina, and Or. j.
Allison Hodges. a native of North
Carolina. both gentlemen Of well-known
reputation and ability.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
Ne,rnorr News Delegates.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. April 26.-spec-
ial.-Newport News Democrats Tonight
elected delegates to the State Convention
in Norfolk Instructed for Bryan, but
not instructed as 10 the constitutional
convention.
The delegates are: W. c. Kelly. D. G,
Smith, T. NJ Watson and l.. 2. Stearnes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
WILLIAMSBURG PRIMARY
List OF Cantiidatcs 30 Be Voted for
Next HEoTGay

INtAt- IFEV9'EaN.
WILLIAMsBURG, VA, April 26.-spe-
ctal.-These are the candidates TO be voted
for in the Democratic primary next Mon
day: For MAYOR, John L. Mercer; for
Sergeant. F. NJ. Lee and W. T. Cowles;
for Commissioner of Revenue, I. D. Saun-
ders, ]. T. Binns and john ID. Wilkins:
for Councilmen, a. Probasco, II. ID. Cole,
n. Il. Henley, w r. Binns, Van z. Gar
rett. j. V. Morris, c. B. Trevillian, II. S.
Bird and B. T. Wolfe.
The list closed today at u O'Clock. and
no other candidates can run according to
the decision of the Executive Committee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
cow RATES NORTH AND WEST

Before you travel North or West call
upon or address the undersigned for low
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street. or Arthur G. Lewis, Southern
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folk Va.
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Elizabeth City Democrats.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, April %
special-Elizabeth City county Democrats
to-day selected three delegates 70 the
Norfolk Convention. One favors making
the constitutional convention a party is
sue; the other two are opposed to the
proposition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
Confederate Reunion.

PENSACOLA, FLA, April 26-The
eighth annual encampment of the Florida
Division of the United Confederate Nete-
rams is being held here to-day. Many
Confederate organizations and Confede-
rate soldiers and sailors of nearly every
army and department are present
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27

wit. Is. &. Munford, " f. Peasants.
James NJ Matthews, Dr.. j. y Hodges
r.. A. Roper. !.
The funeral of Mrs Anastasia A. Wood,
who died yesterday, Will take place from
ST. Peters Cathedral this morn
Mrs. Wood was born in Baltimore Au-
gust s. ISL. and WAS the youngest daush-
ter Of the late Henry Jenkins, of the
,weil-fnown Maryland family. and came
to this city sixty years ago. She was the
widow OF Charles E. Wood. and is sur
vlved by two daughters-8Irs. NJ. j. Lind
sey and Mrs A. y. Hungerford.
The funeral of Mrs Mary F'itzpat-
rick took place at . O'Clock yesterday
morning from Sacred Heart Church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
i,cOdd-Eei,o,ys.

ROANOKE, VA. April 2s.-Speeial.-
The Roanoke Odd-Feilows lodges Jointly
celebrated the nnety-second anniversary
of the order tonight al the Academy of
Music. A varied and interesting pro-
granme included several addresses.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
~, se,,y,tcuor in Hanover.

ASHLAND, VA, April 26.-specIal--
Henry District, Hanover county, went for
licensing the sale of intoxicating liquors
bv a majority <of forty-eisht in the cleo
ton yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27

The southern Bell Telephone and Tele-
gram Company announces that te!e-
phonic communication can be had over
its lines with LyncnbuTs. Va; Danvtlle,
Y. Roanoke, Va; Wakefield. Va; APP
,omattox. Va; Farmville, Va; Crewe,
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For further particulars enquire at the
Public Pay Stations and at Managers
office. 1914 East Main Street.
SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND
TEL EGRAPH COMPANY.
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r. II. MANN, JR.

Judge Mullen has appointed Mr. r. II.
Mann. Jr. commemorative Attorney.
Mr.. Mann was nominated for this office
at the recent primary election in this
city The nomination is equivalent to
election The term of office begins July
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27

Office. was in the audience last night, be-
ing mere on a visit to his family
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
A SMALL ROBBErR.

Scion Cox, nfne-year-old white boy.
was arrested to-day charged with robbfns
the person of a farmer at Moore's Ware
house last night.
The little fellow was in a row boat
on Appomattox River when Sergeant
ponahue arrested him He carried the
officer over to the Chesterfield side of the
river and showed him where he had hid
den a pocl<et-b0ok containing $40.
The boy has been taken to jail. on
account OF his tender years he may be
sent to the Laurel Reformatory.
The Independent Order of Odd-Fellows
held their anniversary celebration to-
night. In addition to the usual pro-
gram1le, the inittartory ceremony was
performed by g we'll selected team from
the three lodges in this city. Appropriate
addresses were delivered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27

contents at Tnano Monday night, the
,ropartv letunging to Mr.. r. H. Slater.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
GILLIAN SUED FOR
Ten THOUSAND
VIII Not Affect the Criminal Action
Against Him.
HIS FIR M DISSOLVED.
Gillian Invited the Father of the Girl
to xiii Him-The Trial Of DR.. Mon
teiro Comes Up To-Day-A Boy
Charged with Robbery.
HIS FIRM DIs.s0LV

PETERSBURG, VA, April 26.-Spec1al.
Davis &. Davis, counsel for NJ. W. sterne,
instituted a suit in the Circuit Court this
afternoon against Thomas NJ. Gillian for
$1,000 for the alleged ruin OF Nannle .
sterne by the defendant.
The suit win be tried at the next term
of the court, which begins June 9tfl- al
tachrnents have been issued against an
the estate of the defendant. The counsel
for MIR. sterne says this suit wall IN no
way affect the criminal case before the
Hastings Court The criminal case viii
probably be tried at the May term Of the
court.
NO BAIL.
Counsel for Thomas NJ. Gillian nave
not yet applied for bail, and it is not
believed that they will do So
The firm of Gillian & Harrison, OF
which Thomas NJ Gillian was the leading
mariner. has been dissolved. The business
will be continued by H. z. Harrison.
The trial of Dr. a. Montero, OF RIch-
mond, charged with malpractice, IN the
ease Of Thomas NJ Gillian. who is now
in iail on the charge of running Miss
Mamie S. Sterne, VIII take place to-lhoi
row morning before Mayor Pleasants-
The warrant charges DR.. Monteiro with
the use of drugs and instruments on the
person of Miss sterne. On account Of the
publicity given to the details of the crime
with which Gillian is charged. it is
doubtful that his trial will take place in
this city The first intimation the father
of the girl had that the crime had been
committed was when Gillian went to
him and told him of it. After confessins
his guilt Gillian said:
'syou can kill me if you wish
The father told him that he would not
90 that, but would consider what action
he should take.
When Captain Rag1and arrested Gil
liam, the prisoner said he had no idea
that such proceedings would be taken
That he wished he was dead, and if ne
had known he would be arrested he
would not then be alive.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
Mems New Fashion Suits,
S., So. so, $40.

Every suit fits faultlessly. for only the
best union laboring is employed Every
suit will wear ard hold symmetry and
grace, for only fabrics from standard
native and foreign mills are made up by
The Globe.
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MEMORIAL DAY.
Ashland Honors Memory of Coincide
rate Dead.

rate Dead.
ASHLAND, VA, May 26.-Special.-Me-
mortal exercises were conducted this az
ternoon at Woodland Cemetery In the
presence OF quite a large gathering OF
citizens of Ashland and vicinity. Inc
exercises were begun with invocation by
Rev. I. L. CHESTNUT. of the Shristlan
Church, after which My Country us
of Thee was sung.
CAPTAIN Irby who conducted the e1er-
cises. then announced that through mis-
understanding the speaker OF the day was
unable to fill his appointment. Captain
Irby. however made a short. but feenn@
speech, in which he referred 10 tie many
deeds OF vaIor Of the eX-Confedarate SOL
der, and charged those present to ever
cherish the memory of those VINO defendea
the dear Southland. Captain Ir5y.s
speech received hearty applause. \ choir
of children, led by Mrs DR.. A c. Wight
man. next sang arho Bonnie Blue Flag
One of the features of the evenings
exercises was a defamation entitled. Il
Am Dreaming" by student of Ran
dolph-Macon. Mr. L. G. Crutcnfeld of
Richmond The defamation was puntuat-
ed with applause. \ quartette composed
of MIS-. DR.. Wishtrnan and college
students. sang quite beautifully Memo
rial Day" after which the exercises con-
cluded with the singing of Nearer. My
God, to Thee" and benediction by Rev.
]. ". Ware. OF the Episcopal Church
The ladies of the Memorial Association
covered the graves with beautiful flowers.
Mrs. c. C. Bridges will leave Monday
to attend the Confederate Reunion at
Louisville
Miss Condo Bridges, who has been visit
ing relatives in Richmond for some time,
has returned to her home here.