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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-04

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pear-and these We have
Odds and ends OF
ladies' fine Percale
Waists, hardly any two
alike. choice of stripes.
checks and novelty
effects-and also plain
white India L;non
Waists, with tucked
fronts. Worth GO 3QC
and T5c, for. ~
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
EPIDEMIC OF MURDER RAGING.
Sensational Killings Are Reported from
FarisHs Parts of south CareIisa.


Columbia, $. G.. Dec. 22-TheFe has
been an epidemic Of murder In South Car
Olina during the past tweEty-four hours.
The most sensational case reported is the
killing OF Agnew Fielder, at Pregnalls last
night. Fielder. who was eighteen years OF
age. went by train with a party OF seven
from st. Georges to a dance at Pregnalls.
IL Is alleged that the visitors did not con-
duct themselves properly. The members
OF the party were on their way TO the
depot 10 take a midnight train home and
were firing pistols. When opposite the
house OF ]. p. Langford shots were fired
from the dwelling. Fielder was missed.
and on search being made he was found
on the ground. dead shot through the
neck. He was a member of an old
OTangeburg County family.
Near WinnsbOrO last night :. p Martin,
farmer. was assassinated. Hearing the
dogs barking he went TO the door ana as
he opened 1t received a load OF slugs in
his body
At Rockhill in the presence Of William
Cowan, owner of a plantation. a negro
boy. aged sixteen years, walked up 10 Ed
ward Tidewell, also colOred. and putting
a shotgun 10 his head. blew his brains
out. The boy then ran TO Cowan and beg
ged him to cut his throat. barring his
neck. No reason is given for the murder.
In COlletOn County James Barnwell was
found to-day with his neck broken Evil
Gtssce showed he had been killed without
the use or weapon. William Drayton,
cOiored. has been arrested on suspicion.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
OLD DOMINION WEDDINGS.

Mr. Thomas Edwin Moore and Miss Lena Mary
Sampson, both Of Northumberland County, we're
married Wednesday at the brides home in North
umberland, BY Rev. G. W. Beale
Mr. oliver Lee Fallin and Miss Hannah Elizabe,b
Moore. both Of Northumberland County, were mar
ried Wednesday at the Baptist parsonage in
Heathville. Northumberland County, by Rev. George
W. Beale.
Mr.. Ernest G. smoot, OF Washington. n. c
and Miss Eva Nelson. daughter Of Capt ana Mrs
D. NJ. Nelson. Of Urbsnna, Middlssex County. were
married at Hotel Nelson, at Urbsnns, Wednesday
morning.
Mr. E. T. Adams. Of Leesburg. and Miss Jessie
Arthur, daughter Of Mr.. s A. Arthur OF PURCELL
VILE. were married in Washington Thursday even
ing by Rev. Richard P. Williams at the rectory OF
Trinity Episcopal Church.
H. ]. and w. T. Dyke. brothers, residing in
IrVingtOn. Lancaster County were married las,
week 10 Misses Ida and Addie Tate. respectively
sisters, residing near Dunnsyille Essex County
The ceremony was performed hy Rev Mr. Lewis
Mr.. Charles Winston Payne and Miss Mary Eliza
beth Williams were married in Washington last
week by Rev J. J. MauFy. snd have returned 10
the home Of the brides brother. Mr. H. L. VIII
iams, in ChesterhelG, where a reception was ten
dered them Friday night. Mr.. and Mrs. Pavus
will remain in Virginia for ten days ana then 20
to Pee Dee, S. c.. where they viii make their
home.
Mr.. Richard Hopkins and Miss Alice Wiley.
cauehJer Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. Wiley bstb a
Irsington' Lancaster County, were married iu the
IFyington Methodist Church. a. Iryington. on wed
nesdsy evening. O'Clock. by the Rev. c. r.
James Mr.. Tom willing and Miss Lillian Rob
srts acted as ushers. and Miss Georgia MeekiAs
and Mr.. Msrbray Hopkins maid Of hoaor aad
best man. respectively.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
EXTRA SESSION WILL BE BUSY.
Member. Say 4, VIII Re ImpessIsIe TO
Restrict it- Work.

Special 10 The Washington Pest
Richmond, Va. Dec. Ex-senator Barks-
dale and other members Of the legisla-
ture in this city this week are of he opin.
Ion that It will be practically Impossible
10 prevent the general assembly. when II
meets In extra session 20 prepare for the
constitutional convention, from taking 10
general legislation. Mr.. Barks iale IL in
favor OF adtourring as soon as the con-
stitutionai convention work Is disposed
%, but Is opposed to the legislature tying
It's hands in tie beginning 3y adopting
any pledge.
II has been discovered in connection
with the fight for judgeshlp OF the su-
preme Court 10 succeed the late Judge
John ". Rely. that whatever may be
the result OF the contest, Judge Phlegar,
who was appointed to MI the vacancy by
Gov. Tyler until his successor should be
chosen by the legislature. win have al
least another year on the bench, and vii
serve until January /, 1902.
Upon examination OF the law on the
subject, IL has been found to provide that
where a vacancy on the supreme bench
caused by death or resignation Is filed
by appointment OF the governor. the ap
pointee should serve until his succs 1901
shall have been elected and snail have
qualified. but the said successor shall not
qualify until the LIST day OF January fol
lowing such election.
This provision makes IL certain thai
Judge Phlegar will serve year longer
whereas had the legislature been called In
/ November, Judge Riely's successor would
have qualified on the first day Of next
month
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
LEGAL CONTEST OVER CHILD.
story ef Old Lady's Victory Ven with a
Pistol TO BE Ret0ld.

Special 10 The Washington Post.
Winchester, Va, Dec. lS-A case involv-
ing the custody Of child and In which an
attempt al kidnapping was thwarted by a
plucky old lady will come up before Judge
T. ". Harrison, Of this city, in the Cir
cult Court of Warren County shortly.
About two years ago Thomas S Wheel
right prominent manufactures OF High
land Park. near Chicago. and his wife
separated. The husband took their little
girl, now five years OF age. and. coming
East, left her in the charge of his sister,
Mrs. Catherine Jacobs, near N!nevah,
Warren County, Va.
In her affidavit Mrs. Jacobs says that
Mrs. Wheelright called at her home. ac-
companied by a stranger, and demanded
her child. She refused 10 give the child
up, when the stranger, forcing his way By
her, sought 10 obtain forcible possession
Of the little girl Mrs. Jacobs, although
quite aged and infirm, followed him into
an inner room, produced a revolver, and
drove him from the premises. Failing to
obtain her child Mrs. Wheelright returned
10 Front Royal, Va, where she sought le-
gal advice and instituted a suit TO obtain
the custody of her daughter. All the prin-
cipals in the case are members of the most
prominent families in Warren County.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
DEATH sTALKED INsTHE MILL
Youth Fatally Burned Where Two of His
Brothers Were Killed.

special 10 The Washington Post.
Winchester, Va, Dec. H.-News of the
death by burning Of the seventeen-year-
old son Of Mr.. Samuel Lonas, we'll
known miller. living near Mount Jackson,
Va, reached here to-day. Young Lonas
slept in his fathers mill, which was some
distance from the house, but last Tues
day night he said he would pass the night
with a neighbor Early Wednesday morn
ing the boys mother was awakened by
the crackle Of flames in the mill. and
when the son failed to return that day
a search Of the ruins was made.
His charred remains were found In a
room adjoining his sleeping apartment.
The circumstances surrounding the affair
are shrouded in mystery. The young
mans bed was near a window and he
could easily have escaped that way, yet
his body was found in another portion Of
the building. His announced intention of
passing the night at a neighbor's was
unusual, and why he should have changed
his mind cannot be explained. Four
years ago several of young Lonas' BROTH.
ers were at play in the mill when the
boiler exploded and instantly killed two
OF the children.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
CONFEDERATE CAMP OFFICERS.
Capt. Themss EiieIt Appointed Adjutaut
! GeneraI-Other Appointments.

Special 20 Tne Nas1iLEt1 Post
Richmond. Va. Dec 0-CoI r. l..
Maury. who was recently elected grand
commander OF the Grand Camp Of Con-
federate Veterans. has just issued orders
giving the names OF the new grand on
GERS and announcing the following ap-
pointments by the grand commander:
Capt. Thomas Elicit, of r. +. Lee
Camp. Confederate Veterans. No /. Ricn-
mond. adjutant general: Maj. William W.
Bentley. Twenty-fourth Virginia Infantry
OF James Breathed Camp. Confederate
Veterans. No. S.. Pulaski. and Lieut.. L.
II Blackford. Tv1nty-fourth Virginia In
fantry, Of r. f. Lee Camp, No. 2. Con-
feGerate Veterans. No. s. Alexandria,
aides-de-eamp 10 the grand commander.
The following appointments are an
nOunced to fill vacancies on the regular
committees: On history committee. Capt
Charles NJ. Blaekford. Of Garland -Rodes
Camp. Confederate Veterans. No. g.
Lynchburg vice DR. Hunter Mcclure.
died; on committee on resolutions, Gen
Sith Boiling, of A. p. Hill Camp. Nc. 1,
Confederate Veterans. No. 6. Petersburg
vice Col r. l.. Maury. promoted: COM
mittee to prepare plan for more effective
cooperation between the camps OF vet
tIdiS anu OoIS VI NtltfdUSs 1dHks
Thomas D. Ransom. of StonewalI jackson
Camp, Confederate Veterans, No. 25
Staunton. Va. vice Col r. L. Maury.
promoted. Judge George L. Christian, of
r. E. Lee Camp. Confederate Veterans.
No. l, Richmond. Va. is designated chair
man Of the history committee, vice DR..
Hunter Mcclure. deceased.
Inspector General T. c. Morton has ap-
pointed the following assistant inspectors
general for the ensuing year: First Con-
sressional district. Judge John C. Ewell,
Millenbeck post-office; Second Congress
sional district. Capt. William B. Browne,
Norfolk: Third Congressional district
Capt. John Lamb, Richmond; Fourth Con-
gresSiOnal district, Capt. Carter X. Bishop.
Petersburg; Fifth Congressional district,
Capt. Harry Wooding Danyille; Sixth Con-
gressional district Capt. c. c. Taliaferro,
Roanoke; Seventh Congressional district,
Capt R. d. FunkhOuser. Maurertown;
Eighth Congressional district. Capt. W. A.
Hill, Locust Dale; Ninth Congressional
district, Capt j. Rush Miller. Pulaski:
Tenth Congressional district, Capt. j.
Scott Moore, Lexington.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
TEACHERS OF SOUTH To MEET.
Three Days Session Of southern Eduea-
tioBaI Association In Riebmend.

Special to The Washington Post.
Richmond, Va, Dec Z7-The Southern
Educational Association viii hold its
tenth annual meeting in Richmond on De-
eember q, q, and - To this the most
important educational assemblage ever
neld in the State every white teacher IN
the South has been invited. Teachers OF
public and private schools. from city and
country, teachers and professors from
colleges, institutes, academies, and uni
versities, and all others interested in the
great educational questions which con-
front the Southland will receive right
royal welcome on their arrival here next
Wednesday.
The local committees, OF which Mr.. J.
l.. Hill Is general chairman. have made
elaborate preparations for the entertain
ment OF the convention. The business
sessions will be held IN the Convention
Hall of the Jefferson Hotel. Addresses on
all phases of education from the kinder
garten 10 the university will be discussed
by prominent educators from all over the
United States. At the Davis Building will
be held an exhibition of school supplies
of all kinds, representing the highest art
attained by the leading manufacturers OF
the country. Here also will be general
headquarters for the association.
The entertainment committee has ar
ranged for a reception TO the visitors at
the executive mansion by the governor:
reception by the Memorial Literary SOcie-
ty, at the Confederate Museum (Jhe White
House Of the C0nfederaey): a reception by
the Richmond Educational Association 10
the Southern Educational Association;
~ nf pnik MiIlarfe
tainments at the Jefferson Roof Garden.
and an excursion to the celebrated Nor
NAL School at Hampton. At the first gen.
eral session Of the association Thursday
morning addresses Of welcome will be de-
livered by Gov. Tyler, Mayor Taylor,
State Superintendent SOuthall, and City
Superintendent of Schools Fox. Responses
will be made by DR.. Jordon, OF the Uni
versity of Arkansas: Prof. Jones of the
Memphis Institute, and Supt J. c. Woot-
en-, of Paris, Tex. They will be followed
by the address of the president, ChanceI-
lor r. B. Fulton, of the University of
Mississippi
Among the features of the meeting will
be the address of DR.. William T. Harris.
United States Commissioner Of Education.
and DR.. Nicholas Murray Butler. of CO.
iumbia University. n. Y. The discussion
of ''The Education OF the Negro in the
South, led by DR.. p. B. Barringer, of the
University of Virginia, will attract much
attention.; some of the very finest speak
ers, as well as deepest students of this
great question in the South will take part
IN the discussion. On the department
programme, which embraces superintend
ence, higher education, secondary eduea-
ton, elementary education. normal
schools. industrial education, and the kim
dergarten. are Supt Glass, of Lynchburg;
Prof. Wlghtman. of Randolph-Macon;
Chancellor Kirkland, OF Vanderbilt; Frof.
Tuttle, Of University OF Virginia; DR..
Downing, of the New York Training
School. President Dabney, of the Uniyer
sity of Tennessee. and Miss Harriet c.
Neil. of Washington.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
BAR ATE TAME TURKEY.
Judicial Decision Establishing Status Of
Chief Feature Of Lawyers supper.

Special TO The Washington Post.
Winchester, Va, Dec. ia novel case
has just been decided here in which Pros
ecuting Attorney r. E. Byrd, of the coun-
ty, posed on the witness-stand as an cpl
cure with regard to the flavor of a turkey
gobbler. About Thanksgiving Day Mr..
Byrd bought from a countTyman what he
thought was a thirty-pound wild turkey.
The bird formed leading feature of the
menu. at supper which Mr.. Byrd tender
ed to the Winchester bar and judiciary.
II seems that Walter Johnson, of the
county, shot the turkey, but 1t was later
claimed by Samuel Braithwaite as the
prize gobbler of his tame flock. Johnson
turned the turkey over to Braithwaite,
and it was given to the cOuntryman, who
sold it to Mr.. Byrd for a wild turkey.
After the bird had been served TO Mr..
Byrd's guests, Johnson, still believing
that it was a wild turkey. brought suit
against Braithwaite to recover the price
Of his bird. All the lawyers and judges
in Winchester were about to be summoned
to testify whether, in their opinion, they
had eaten a wild turkey or a tame COB
bier, when Prosecuting Attorney Byrd
volunteered his testimony that the bird
had distinctly game flavor. Judge AL
BIN, however, decided the case in favor
of the defendant, Braithwaite.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
OLD DOMINION NOTES.

Rev J. r. Harrison, pastor of Emmanuel
Baptist Church, Richmond rendered his
resignation yesterday, 10 take effect Janu-
Iaryl !.
The Henry McSkane Company. OF Baiti-
more. has been awarded the contract for
furnishing the bell for the new ST Paurg
Catholic Church at Portsmouth The bell
Will weigh 500 pounds. and will be the
largest in Eastern Virginia. Its cost will
be 81. go.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Alsop Of SpOttsyi-
vania County. celebrated their golden we'd
ding recently. having been married nifty
years. Nearly all Of their nine children
and nineteen grandchildren were present
on the occasion. Both Mr. and Mrs. Alsop
are well and hearty.
Norfolk Navy Yard mechanics will. be-
ginning January l. receive increased pay.
The advance II from S30 10 8 Zs per day,
and applies to wOodcarVrs. iron hnishers
ship iOiners machinists. tool lhands, ali
around men. floor and wise hands. The
increase applies only TO mechanics Of the
frat class.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
IDENTIFIED WRONG NEGRO.
YsunE Woman Pointed Oat rs Her Assaii-
ant Man Who Was safe In jail.

Special 10 The Washington Pos.
Bristol. Va, Dec. IA striking case o.
mistaken identity. which embraces
warning to lynchers. came 10 light in
Bristol this week. Wiley Sproles' sixteen
year-old daughter was attacked by ne
gro about ten days ago. The officers had
two or three negroes under arrest as sus-
poets. Miss Sproles was summoned 10 the
police station 10 ascertain whether she
could identify her assailant. Three ne
groes were brought out and Miss Sproles
eyed them critically, finally pointing TO
one OF the number and expressing the be-
lief that he was the guilty party.
After the officers had caused the negro
TO turn about In two or three different po-
sitions Miss Sproles was quite sure he
was the guilty party. Tie officers. how
ever. told Miss Sproles that she was mis-
taken. The man she singled out had been
in prison for a month on the charge OF
highway robbery. and was in Jail fifteen
miles away on the night Miss Sproles had
a fierce battle with negro brute. The
negro who was singled out was very un-
easy for fear the girls testimony against
him might cause him to be lynched, not
withstanding the officers knew he was
not guilty.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
ROBERT M,CANDLssH DEAD.
Was One of the Most WideIy-known Law
yers In Tidewater yirginia.

Special to The Washington Post.
Richmond, Va, Dec. 20.-Intelligence
was received her to-day of the death last
night at Saluda, In Middlesex County, of
Robert McCandlish, one of the most wide
ly known lawyers in Tidewater Virginia.
He has been i'll for some time. Mr.. McCand-
lish was born in Williamsburg about fifty
six years old, and was son of the late
Robert McCandlish of that place. who was
one of the ablest lawyers of his section.
Mr. McCandlish entered the Confederate
army at the age of sixteen, and served in
the old Howitzers. After the war he
graduated In law from the University of
Virginia in one session and entered into a
o-partnership at Saluda with the late
r. L. Montague, known throughout Vir-
ginia as THE Red Fox" Mr.. McCandlish
married Miss Mamie Montague, daughter
of Col. E. b. Montague. of King and
Queen. who. with several children survive
him.
He never held a political office, though
he was an active Democrat and could have
had many. He placed the name of Con-
gresham Jones before every convention
by which he was nominated save the last.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
An o,ereea,le.. niIIlsaaIrs.

From sss Y0sk Letter 70 Kanass CITY Journal.
One Of the sad sights is Millionaire
Adrian Iselin, jr.. walking up Broadway
en = cold. windy. dusty afternoon without
an 0yercoat. Such an afternoon was that
OF Thursday. BOreas shisiled. aogied.
cut, stung, raised clouds OF street fifth.
lifted hats. filled ears. eyes. nOAtrils. and
open mouths with smut, smudge. and
ran. thstandlng his millions. iselin
never wore an OyeEcoat His physique Is
something to be proud OF. His eutawsy
coat fits Ike the paPsr on the wall. set
ing OF his splendid broad shoulders. He
always wears a silk hat In the blasts OF
Thursday u was IN dimculties a. tne mis-
li0naIre struggled homeward. lie looked
80 cold that people % compassion. turn
lne for a second or third glance. remark
"a. 'sfyhat a nice man % be without an
Overcoal" Thls u Issllzs Only eccsn-
uselgy,
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
NO PARDON FOR MISS WYATT.
Gov. Tyler reeides liz His Duty TO Refuse
Despite Heavy PRESSURE,
Special to The washington Post.


Richmond, Va, Dec. D.-Miss Annie
Wyatt, the young saleswoman sent to Jail
for ninety days for shOplifting, will not be
pardOned by Gov. Tyler unless she shall
produce stronger reasons for the exercise
of clemency than those already presented
This decision, which practically disposes
of the case, was reached this afternoon,
and the young womans friends were so
advised.
Gov. Tyler has never had before him a
case that puzzled him so greatly. Much
pressure has been brought to bear upon
him to grant pardon on the ground that
the young woman, who has always enjoy
ed a good name and who is of a good fam
ily, was not mentally responsible. The
exhibit made, however. that nearly 100
worth of goods, nearly all of which she
admitted having taken, was found in her
room, convinced the governor that IL was
his duty to refuse the pardon. although
he knew he would be severely criticised
as have been the former employers of
Miss Wyatt.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
Investigatisg the Loss Of Life.

Special TO The Washington Posi-.
Norfolk Va, Dec p Supt. Kimball, Of
the Life Saving Service, has ordered an
investigation Of the circumstances sur
rounding the loss Of Capt. Lamson and
two of the crew OF the schooner Jennie
Hall, which was wrecked in yesterdays
awful storm at Dam Neck, on the Viz
ginia coast. Lieut. Johnson. Of the Reye-
nue. Cutter Service, arrived in the city to-
day and proceeded TO Dam Neck and be-
gan an investigation This investigation
was not ordered on account Of a suspicion
OF cowardice or inefheiency on the part
of the life savers. but il is a fixed rule
of the Life Saving Service that whenever
a life is lost where life savers are engag-
ed at wreck the drowning must be in
vestigated, so that the report can be
printed In the annual records.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
WRONG MAN PLACED ON TRIAL.
All Negroes Looked Alike TO n Richmond
Court and Policemen.

Special to The Washington Post
Richmond, Va. Dec. 19.-An amusing in
cident occurred in the Hastings Court this
afternoon in the trial of the three negroes
indicted for breaking into TignOrs gun
store. John Holland, the first man tried.
was found guilty and given two years in
the penitentiary. Then the case Of John
Hudson was called. Instead OF Hudson.
the third man, John Robinson, was placed
at the bar, and the indictment against
Hudson was read. Robinson pleaded not
guilty, and the trial was gone into. Wit
nesses, including several policemen, iden-
titled Robinson as the man under indict-
ment, and he was give twelve months In
jail. Then Ii was discovered that the
man at the bar was not Hudson, but Rob
insoh, ana the court set the verdict aside
Hudson was then tried, and all three were
given two years.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
BURGLARS CALL AGAIN.
Four Stores in keyser Visited by Robbers,
with Improbable Results.

Special TO The Washington Post
Keyser, w. Va, Dec. lS.-Burglars again
visited Keyser last night, robbing a black
smith and wagon shop and four of the
largest stores on Main street Safe blow
ings and burglaries have been so frequent
in this section lately that merchants leave
little or no money about their stores. A.
p. Ritzelrs wagon shop was visited first,
and the necessary tools for accomplishing
the work taken.
The general stores of James A. Sharp
less & Co.. David Long q Son. and Mrs
+. c. Hughes, and j. II. MarkwOod's fu--
niture and undertaking establishment
were visited, the safes opened, and every
money drawer rifled. Only a small amount
in cash was secured. Three thousand dol
lars worth of notes were taken from
Longs store. but the box which contained
them was found at the freight depot this
morning, with all of the contents in good
shape.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
CONFESSED GREATER CRIME.
Negro Arrested for Purse.sBatching
Proves to Be a Highwayman.

Special TO The Washington Post.
Suffolk, Va, Dec. 1O-John Young and
Frank Johnson, negroes. at a prelim-
mary hearing to-day, before Mayor Day
and Justice Jordan in Smithfield, Were
held on a charge of highway robbery.
They are accused OF assaulting and rob
bing d. Frank Garner, in Isle of Wight
County, last Friday night.
The discovery of the highwaymen's
identity is a result of arrests in Smith
field last night Young and Walter Blunt
were arrested for ,snatching Caroline
Chapmans pocket-bOOk in " w. Joyner's
store. Young confessed that Frank john
son and himself had waylaid Garner. and
Johnson was put under arrest at Battery
Park. For lack of room in the Smithfield
statiOn-hOuse, the three men were last
night chained together and guarded till
morning by officers. Young and Blunt
were given six months each for snatching
the purse.