Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-08
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Richmond. Va, Dec. News reached
here to-day from Fredericksburg that
former State Senator William a. Little
had been indicted for the embezzlement
of $780, 1t was added that a bench war
rant had been issued for his arrest but
that he had left Fredericksburg, and
his present location was not known.
Mr. Little was trustee In certain
case and the sum mentioned was paid
over to him. He failed to account for
II. though several times approached on
the subject. William a. Little was at
one time prominent in the counsels of
the Democratic party, but in 1896 he
affiliated with the gold wing and was
their attorney in his section. lie has
recently had severe attack and his
friends claim that he is not responsible
for his aticons. Not very long ago he
was married to n beautiful young girl
Mr.. Little has been commemorative
attorney for his county and was recoG-
nized as very able lawyer
THE RECENT BIG FIRE.
The loss by the big fire in Miller &
Millers factory last night will aggre-
gate $4,000. but there is considerable
insurance. The most serious feature of
the fire Is the fact that $50 men were
thrown out of employment. Nearly
every one of them has a family. This
means, therefore. that probably 500 per-
sons will be In destitute circumstances
just as severe weather is expected. The
people of Richmond will endeavor to
see that they do not suffer.
GILLIGAN DISAPPOINTED
a. S. Gilligan. 1t is said, Is much dis
appointed at the refusal OF the SUI
preme Court to allow his removal to
isle of Wight Jail pending the decis-
Ion Of the court on his request for
new trial. He is tired OF making
shoes.
Hon. Thomas n. Jones. member of
the House of Delegates from Isle OF
Wight, was In the city last night.
When asked for the sentiment OF his
people on the question of the Court OF
Appeals granting Gilligan a new trial.
Mr.. Jones said as far as he could learn
IT was about evenly divided, some ia
voring and others being opposed TO
such a course. In discussing the prob
able work of the extra session of the
Legislature MIR. Jones said he thought
the convention apportlonment would
provide for 100 members. and that the
Legislature would take up other work
after disposinG of the convention mat
ter.
Mr.. Jones said ex-Congressman
Wright. formerly a member of the
House from his county were being
mentioned as probable delegates to the
constitutional convention.
C. & o. RUMORS.
There are many rumors regarding
contemplated changes in the offices and
personnel of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Some OF the rumorS have the ear-marks
of authenticity, despite the fact that
those who should know declare there
is nothing in it,
one of these 'rumors'' is to the effect
that the Chesapeake and Ohio will he
modelled after the PENNSYLVANIA Sys-
tenn and with the promotion OF Gene
raj Superintendent Doyle to the posi-
ton OF general manager, the Office OF
general superintendent will be abol-
ishcd.
J. NJ. Gill. at present general super
intendent of the western division, will
be promoted. but his title Will be
changed To general superintendent of
transportation.
1t has been Il matter talked Of that
If Mr.. Gill is made general superinten-
dent of transportation the offices of
that official Will be at Clifton Forge.
but this is hardly deemed proba BILE, as
IL has been the object of the present
management of the road to have all the
general offices located in this city This
Will. however, leave the division Offices
at Clifton Force.
There is also n well-defined rumor
'tlht therc VIII be other changes in re-
gard TO the location of some of the
freight Offices.
HURT IN A FIGHT
William Wright. a well-drcssed and
rather good looking middle-agcd white
man. came near bleeding to death he
tween ) and O'Clock this morning from
wounds received while indulging i'm y
fight with three white men unknown
10 him. Wrishts left hand was almost
severed Mt the wrist and he had lost n
great quantity of blood before medical
aid arrived. The ambulance was sent
for and DR.. ellis responded. He scwed
together the flesh and bandaged tho
wound. and at last accounts Wright
was resting comfortably.
Wright says he was sitting before the
fire in the parlor of No. II MAYO strcet
about O'Clock this morning. when