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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-21
SOBER REQUEST,
Magistrate Was Convinced, However
That He Was Drunk.

The policeman had given his testimony,
which was unquaitiedly to the fac OF
the old gentleman's intoNication. Then
the old servant was called to the witness
box There was a mingled expression
of Indignation and determination on his
countenance. He testified 1latly, to the
surprise of the court. that the old man
was sober when he came home The
Magistrate proceeded TO question the
Witness:
You say that Mr.. - was sober when
he came home?"
Yes, sir.
Did he get to bed alone?"
NO, sir
Did you put him to bed?"
Yes. sir
And he was perfectly sober?"
Yes, sir
What did he say when you put him
to bed?"
He said. Good night -
Anything else?"
Yes. SIR
What was ii? Tell us exactly what
he said every word
HE said as how I was to wakn him
and call him early. for he was to be
the queen of the May
The old man was fined.-The King.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-21
Asa ThieCCatchcr

The telephone in Sheriff Curtis Office
al the jail has been out OF working order
Tor several days. as the result of when the
notice have been considerably handica pred
in their work of capturing people who
commit crimes and hllrriedly leave town.
The phone is used perhaps more than any
,phone in this city a night and should by
all means be put in working order at
once-Newp5rt News Telegram.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-21

that has not complied with Article VIII,
section /. of "by-laws, rules, and resuil-
lions. is called to that article II reiaS
as follows: Each of the camps coIIipoS-
Ing the Grand Camp shall be assessed ana
nay ten cents per member annually 10
fafray the expenses OF the Grand Camp,
and no camp shall be entitled TO represen-
ration, at auv meeting Of the Grand Camp
unless its assessment has been PAID 70
the ouartertnaster-gen or other proper
officer, prior 10 or at said meeting. The
DELINQUENT camps will remit the unpaid
dues at once to OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
washington TAYLOR. Norfolk, Va.
VII Special notice is hereby gwen OIL
the action of the Grand Camp at its last
annual meeting in adding TO Article Will,
section 2 as follows: when any camp
shall be in arrears OF dues for two years
the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. shall nGtty si'ht
camp, sending a copy OF this article ana
if the dues of said camp be not rild at or
before the next meeting Of the Grand
Camp. the Cuartermaster-general shall re
mort such camp and the camp Shall be
dropped from the roster. Any camp SO
dropped may be reinstate3 upon appilcs-
ton to the Grand Camp in session. or TO
the Grand Commander in the interval
between sessions. upon payment of last
assessment.
BY order of
RICHARD L. MAuRI.
r,hor,as T,lIa+t Grand Commander
Adiutant General.
To the Commanders of Camps c. V. De-
partment of Virginia. General Orders
No .:
AT the thirteenth annual meeting OF the
Grand Camp Confederate Veterans, De-
rurtment of Virginia held at Stanton.
Va. on the 18th day of October, 1900 the
following officers were elected for the en-
suing year:
Grand Commander, Richard l. Maury,
Richmond, Va.
First-Lieutenant Grand Commander,
Thomas w Smith. Suffolk. Va.
Second-Lieutenaat Grand Commander,
James NIacgill, Pulaski. Va.
Third-Iieutenant Grand Commander,
Thomas D. Ransom Stanton, Va
Quartermaster General. Washington
Taylor, Norfolk, Va.
nspector-General. Thomas C. Morton,
Stanton. Va.
chaplain-General, Rev. John P Hyde.
Winchester, Va.
surgeon-Genera1, DR.. John S. Powell.
Occoquan, Va.
Appointments by the Grand Commander:
Adjutant- General. Thomas Elicit, Rich
mond, Va
Atde-de-Camp. William ". Bentley, Pu-
ia.5ki. Va.
Ade-de-Camp, L. NJ BIackford, Alexnn-
dria, Va.
BY order Of
RICHARD L. NIAURY.
Grand Commander.
Thomas Elicit, Acknowledgement.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-21

papers relating 10 street railway matters
on file in the Engineers office. Coionel
Cutshaw readily gave his permission 1or
the copies to be made.
Conversation between the three sehtie-
men drifted upon the street-car sltua,iu o.
here. and Mr.. futile remarked that, Whiie
it seemed to be yexing and complicated
he was satisfied the affairs of the PAS
senger and Power Company would be put
in an agreeable shape.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-21
No MONEY FOR
RICHMOND HARBOR
The Project Cut Out by Committee
on Ground Of Economy.
PROPOSED MEMORIAL BRIDGE,
r. rho House Takes No Action on the
Matter 1t Is TO BE offered as
Rider 10 Suf,dry Civil
Eli in the Senate.
1snor,al nisnatch to The Times,

WASHINGTON, ID. C.. Dec N.-Ihe
Rivers and Har5ors Committee OF the
oyoase has finally decided not 10 make an
appropriation for the channel inside Rsch-
saond haroor from The city limits to the
docks. Tho provision in The old rivers and
1,ar,ors 2ll regarding the James River
improvements will not be interfered with,
a,u, not a dollar wiIl be authorized for the
Improvement Of thc haroor.
This decision was not reached until it
BECAME apparent that the bill as formu-
dated Cured too much money. As
shaped arp on Tuesday night it CARED
eighty millions. Then word was sent
down the line 10 cut appropriations,
subcommittee OF FIVE was appointed by
171e Rivers H1ld 1arpors Committee lop
of twenty millions, and when reported
the bill VIII carry ABOUT sixty million dol
lars al told Under this sweeping appIi-
cation Of the pruning knife Rch'nond'
harbor was one of the first projects DIS
carded.
MEMORIAL BRIDGE
The Virginia delegation to-day held a
conference in Tegard TO i'll, prospective
action on the memorial bridge across iIle
Potomac. Tho conference was attended
by Frank Hume, OF Alexandria. 1t was
decided that If the House takes no acton
on the subject at this session the pro-
iect is 10 be offered rs a rider on the
slirl<iry civil Bill in the Senate, which Will
send it into conference.
Judge i. T W. Duke. Of Charlotte.s-
Vile Va was IN town to-day.
Senator Daniel OF Virginia. mas pre-
pared an amendment which he VIII offer
to the military reorganization bill, au-
shoriz lls the President to select from the
iI-igadier generals of volunteers two vol
einieer officers. without regard TO age.
and appoint them brigadier generals in
the United States army for the purpose
of placing them on the retired list. 1t is
generally understood th1lt this is in the
interest OF General Fitzhugh Lee
SAW THE PRESIDENT
Judge Bartlett Trip, of Yankton, S. ID,
is IN the city to-day and called the
President this morning. He is mentioned
IN connection with the vacant ambassador
ship to Vienna, where he represented this
country under Cleveland. de turned Re
publican in 1886 and was appointed Anlcri-
can commissioner to settle the Samoan
dispute.
Representative Mercer, chairman OF the
Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds notified Representative Otey TO-
day that Congress would not be justified
IN considering the erection of a public
building at Salem. Tn., in view OF the
widespread demand for public buildings
ir cities larger than Salem, including sew
erai in Virginia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-21
THE BLUES ELECT.
James S. Hazen Promoted and Fred
WiIbon Made lIIcuIcnani

y fItIk'Fi II st'it '1'tII''1i'Ilf'
At the meeting of Company y, of the
Blues Battalion. held last night, an cleo
ton for first lieutenant to fill the va
cancy occasioned by the resignation of
in The Times, Second Lieutenant James
S Hazen was promoted and First Ser
Seant Field Wilbon was made second
lieutenant defeating iFifth Sergeant
George II. Lumsden.
The Blues Association held a meeting,
presided over by Captain Jarvis. Ser
geant c. c. Cousins was secretary
The elections by the company were
ratified.
Captain Cheatwood drilled the company
The next drill will be a full dress bat
talon drill on the second Thursday night
in January.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-21
FOB Paid Twice !, Month,

A called meeting of the Board of Fire
Commissioners was held at the City Hall
last night at o'clock with a fun at
tendance. Upon a petition from the ma
jority OF the members of the department.,
the board directed that after February LIST
next, the department be paid off twice
a, month. After transacting much routine
business the board adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-21
CHIEF KIPLEYS VISIT.
Head Of Chicaso's Police Not Much of
a"aiiXcr."

Chief-of-Police Joseph Ripley, OF Chica-
go, who is a gliest at Murphy Hotel
spent yesterday in a quiet way lie Kept
close to his room most OF the day, Out
in the afternoon visited some OF the
points of interest in the city. He de-
ciined to be interviewed concerning the
vice-crusade'being waged in Chicago ana
did not call on any OF the local city OH
GERS.
Major Kip.ey will probably leave for
Washington this evening. lie intends
reaching home by Christmas Day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-21

At $50 O'Clock last evening an alarm
was received from Box 50. caused by a
small fire in Edward Hills bar-room on
West Broad Street near the Exposition
building. The rear Of the premises was
completely wiped out. and the front of
the building was quite bndly damaged by
smoke and water. The damage is thought
to be about 5000 and is covered by insur-
ance. The origin is not known.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-21
Mr.. FUTILE RETURNS HOME.
Left Last Night After Another Con-
ference as to Strret.C Car Sjtu,rion


Mr.. z. A. Tuttle, of New York, who has
been in this city attending the confer
ence.s of the Richmond Passenger and
Power Company, and voting a majority
of the securities on all questions that
have arisen, left last night for the North.
Mr.. George e. Fisher still occupies his
apartments at the jefferson.
There was another meeting of those
largely interested in the stock and bonds
Of the Passenger and Power Company
yesterday afternoon, but none of those
present would discuss the matter
Mr. Tuttle called on the City En-
gineer, Colonel ". Z. Cutshsw, at
1850 O'Clock yesterday afternoon. He
was accompanied by Mr.. George A.
.s,sr,slie. one OF the attorneys .of the
Passenger and Power Company These
gentlemen explained to Colonel Cutshaw
that they wished to have copied certain
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-21
The Sign of Signs.

Crawford-Would you call them rich
people?
Crabshaw-Why. man, they're so rich
they buy their Christmas presents at such
expensive places that they can send them
to their friends without removing the.
price tags.-Smart Set.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-21
a Desperate Case,

II men had to wear as many clothes
as women do, and keep lot or them on
with nins. the insane asylums all over
1he world would soon have to be en-
,a-red. News Item
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-21
WHY Tell Her OcIt?

Askit-'I suppose Henpeck was glad
when his salary was raised. was he not?'
TeMit-"Not much. He said his wife
would take advantage of that to in
crease their expenses by twice as much
as the raise. Baltimore American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-21

near Rapidan, the Rev. Mr.. Cross OIL
ciating.
Immediately after the ceremony a re-
cep1ion was rendered the bridal parry at
Rose HILL" the magnificent fesiueie-H
M smart Bresee. the brother-in-law
of the bride.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-21
when He Gets Home at Night.

"Whatever You do, don't you look in
my top drawer, Harry.
Harriet, hu.5oand should know all:
are you hiding Christmas presents or
polls Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-21
NO QUORUM.

There was no quorum of the Councli
Committee, recently appointed TO CONFER
with a committee from Ctie business Men
Association upon the changes OF the city
charter, present at the joint meeting TO
have been held last night. The Assocla-
ton Committee was present in fuli, and
though there was much talk. no ACTON
was taken. Mr. CampbeIi was eleceeo
chairman ana MIR. CharleS Burkert treas
urer The committee is in earnest ana
will end5avor TO have another meeting al
ark l,...
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-21
ORlTt AIRY.
Robert NIcC:,Iidlish.

Mr.. Robert NcCandlish. one or the most
w:dely-known and prominent lawyers IN
TGdewater Virginia, died "Wednesday n.gnt
at his home at Saluda.
Mr. McCandl.sh had been in i'll health
for SC me time, and his end was not I'M
expected.
He was born in Williamsburg about
fifty-six years ago, and was a son Of the
late Robert McCandhsh. of that place,
who Was one of the ablest lawyers of his
section.
He married Miss Mamie Montague,
daughter of colonel Z. 3. Montague, OF
King and Queen. who, with several
children. survives him
He never held a political office. though
he was an active Democrat and could
have had many lie placed the name OF
Congressman Jones before every conven-
ton by which he was nominated save
the last and was q speaker of great force
and ability
Mrs Ross. Garrett.
Mrs Rosa Garrett died at her home
in Newport News December 18TH she
was the wife of Samuel NJ. Garrett. and
twenty-eight years of ase. She leaves
a husband and infant. three brothers and
five sisters, as follows: Nessrs Is. a.
Barghan, of Diego, w. VA; II. {.
Baughan. OF IaEdley. w Va: G j.
J. l.. DogSett. of Fort Lee, Va; Mrs
George w Long, of Caroline county; Mrs.
], S. Carter, Mrs II. c. Miller, and Mrs.
J. T Wood. of Richmond.
Mrs Garrett Was q member OF the
Nerable-Stree- Baptist church. of this
city. and was a faithful attendant in the
Sunday-school and church: also. the
Seventeenth-Str mission until the time
OF her marriage, about two Years ago,
when she Went to make her home in
Newport News. but still retained her
membership at the Eenable-Strcet church.
Mrs. LIZA ash, J.
Mrs Eliza Dash:ell. aged lo2 years, died
at Old Point Comfort Tuesday. Had she
lived q few days longer she would have
lived in three centuries.
The funeral occurred yesterday after
noon from the Central Methodist Pro-
testant Church. Twelfth and NJ Streets.
Mrs Dashieil was a native of Baltimore.
She was a daughter of John Hopkins. OF
an cid Colonial family on the Eastern
Shore Of Maryland. Three daughters and
a son survive her. They are Mrs. Black
iston. Mrs. ]. H. Hopkins, Mrs George
IF. Raub all of Washington, and Mr. Geo.
Dashie}l. Of Salisbury. Md a number OF
grandchildren also survive her.
!: is,nLi ,,v.
Mr.. Edward NJ Bradley. fifty-two years
of age. died OF heart trouble at his home.
No 2elo East Leigh Street. early yesterday
morning. He had only bcsn a resident OF
Rlchmomd a few months. bat was born
and spent practically his entire life in
Henrico county. he was farmer.
The funeral will take place this
afternoon. and the interment will be made
In lakewood Cemetery.
,Jumes y. Charlton
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-21
W aik..,'-Ht...t.

. iiARLoTTEsEl11Lis VA, Dec. 90
PROT. G c. Walker. or Woodberry. Forest
Academy. and Miss Haryie Hurst, of
i@e'tiistpi.e. NY, were married this even
ing At O'Clock, IN E,nanual C.h,rcb
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-21
HUNTING ACCIDENT.

1t was reported in Manchester last night
that Mr. Dabney Gi!ls, of Dispatch, Pow
Ilatan county, while hunting yesterday al
ternoon had his foot badly shot. Acct
dentalIy his gun was discharged While
climbing over fence Mr. ellis is a
young man about twenty years OF ase
and is weu-known in the county.
Mr. w ,. Goode, commissioner of reVe-
nue. Of Powhatan county, is visiting IN
the city.
Lessee CARRIER was arrested yesterday
afternoon, by Officers Lipscomo and
Wright on the charge of drunkenness.
LITTLE NEGROES ARRESTED.
Warrants were sworn out Yesterday
morning before Squire Cheatham for the
arrest of Charles, Austin, James Clarence
and ISAIAH Patram, all colored, charged,
with assault upon James Miner tcoioreO.
The trouble occurred at a colored Baptist
church IN Chesterfield county, near
Branch's Church.
The BOYS are all young and claim they
We're l,racticing in the church for q
Christmas entertainment when they We're
interrupted by Miller.
The case will come up before Squire
Chcatham this morning.
HOUSE ROBBED.
The home Of Captain j. ". Lowell,
No 1927 Porter Street, Manchester, was en-
Tered Thursday night by thieves who sue
ceeded in getting ;!w,t,1 With about $50
worth of property, including a silver
pitcher, knives, forks, china and two
overcoats They gained an entrance
through a rear window.
PERSONAL AND BRIEF.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Stump arrived yes
terday morning from Washington, where
they were married Wednesday morning.
They will make their future home on up
per Hull Street.
Lily Council, Daughters of Liberty. will
hold its regular meeting Saturday night
instead of Tuesday (Christmos} night. All
members are requested to be present
Mr.. ". J. Propst and wife, of Columbia.
S C., arrived in the city Thursday night
and will send the holidays visiting Mr.. D.
l.. Toney.
Miss Ida Flournoy, the organist Of
Stockton-Street Baptist church. had the
misfortune Thursday night to lose her gold
watch. She lost it On Seventh Street,
between the church and Hull Street, and,
fortunately. after diligent search. it was
found later in the night by her brother.
Liberty Council, No. 13, Jr. O. L. a. NJ,
of Swansboro, viii dispense with their
meeting December 25Jh, Christmas night,
and will receive dues on January i 1900,
as if paid on December 18th.
Progressive Council. No. u. D. of L..
OF Swansboro. Will dispense with their
meeting Christmas-Eve night.
Mr. s. NJ Clarke. OF Swansboro. has
so much improved after his recent illness
that he is now attending to his duties.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-21
EXTRA POLICE
in MANCHESTER
The Force Will be Increased During
the Holidays.
SHOT WHILE HUNTING e.
Meeting Of the Street Committee.
Charter Changes Discussed.
News, Personal and
Brief.
Manchester Bureau, Richmond Times,
No. 11O2 Hull Street. }

Manchester Bureau, Richmond Times
No. 11U2 Hull Street.
At the meeting of the Board of Ponce
Commissioners held last night 1t was
decided to put on four extra officers DUR
ing the holidays. These will be selected
by Captain Lipscomb to-day, and VIII pc
sworn in for service Saturday afternoon
at O'Clock. They will remain on duty
until Sunday the Both.
STREET COMMITTEE.
Tho Street Committee met last evening
in the City Engineers office. There ap-
peared before the committee representa-
tives of the Se4board Air Line, asking lor
permission to construct q connection track
between their line and the Southern Kali
way The committee looked IaVoraplS
upon the request and passed resolution
which viii be presented to the Coulcll,
recommending that permission De granted
the company to construct the connection
across Maury, Stewart, Everett and STOCK
ton Streets. Considerable routine business
was disposed OF.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-21
SILK Waists

All this seasons newest styles. tuck
ed and fancy trimmed with jewel
buttons; the $50. $500, $3.50 and $500
Ladies French Waists, made I'D in
the latest style. all nicely trimmed
with lock stitching and buttons; the
$500 and $3.50 ones reduced to. -S3.9S.
from $3.50 to. .....SS.J 80.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-21
Kcunon Jones

CHAIR. OTTESVILLE, VA. Dec %
Major Horace w. Jones', principal of the
University Preparatory School received
n telegram this morning announcing the
death OF his son, Mr.. kennon Jones,
which occurred in Baltimore last night
The deceased has for years held q position
of trust in a large steam packing ccm-
pany in Baltimore. lie is survived by Il
wife and one child.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-21
ILL. tho Work Done.
70 you through your Christmas shol

pms. Mrs. Tbos?"
eyes, but haven't begun changing
thing, yet"-Cnicago Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-21

his home near here at O'Clock this after
noon from b!ood-pois0ning, resulting from
a calouncle on his neck He was about
.jfty wears of age and leaves four grown
children. all of whom are married. lie
was a supervisor until a year ago, and
was a very careful, painstaking officer.
and had the confidence and esteem oil
the entire county, both as a man and as
an official.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-21

TO CURE A CoLDIN ONE DAY
take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money il it fails 70
cure. E. w. Groves signature Is on each
box. &c
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-21
Ju1nes =. Charlton.
Especial Dispatch to Tho Time,)

(SpecluI DIspdtcn 70 Ine 1Imes.J
CHRISTIANSBURG. VA. Dec. eo-Jas.
P. Charlton. one Of the most prominent
citizens OF Montgomery county, disd at
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-21
.PE |NBEER ON'S
3O9 East Broad Street.

Those you with your Christmas shopping must
the best these few fleeing Well help all we can
Holiday Goods the best and this week the store
We will be evenings during the holidays
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-21

Ladies' & Chi|dren's Jackets.
$500 Ladies Tan Jackets reduced
to.-.... ...........-.. .......:--.oo.
$3.50 Ladies Tan Jackets reduced
to.......... ......... ..---...... - 10y.
$1,000 Ladies Tan Jackets, reduced
tO........... ...... ......SlJ.W.
$3.50 Ladies Tan Jackets reduced
lo....- ....-...... Fi'oo.
to. .......S G9S
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-03-14

Which took place at Lancaster and Kershaw on Jan-2
uary 1st 19oo is an interesting event TO the people
Our friends have deluged us with good wishes. All 4
not so much because goods are 5rresjI,.
er than "old Stocks, but because Afle
are to find it out fo~>=>~~S[ - 81 81 FvSS
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-03-14
mira hunters from Indiana.

MesTs. James and Roy McCor-
mick, father and son, of Bluffton,
Indiana, have been in our town
since last Thursday. They are
located at the Cunningham Home
hotefand spend their time in day
light in the fields in quest of the
Ceathery tribe. These gentlemen
are engaged in the oil business
when at home.
The young man is accompanied
by Mrs. Mccormick. They vel
be here sometime yet if the
weather is propitious.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-03-14
Died in the Field.


Coroner Young was called Mon.
day afternoon to hold an inquest
over the body of Mr.. George T.
Canthen whoidied suddenly that
evening in the field where he was
at work in the Elgin section. He
was attacked about an hour by
sun and died in few minutes
One of his sons who was nearby
heard his father groan and went
to him, but he could do nothing
to relieve him. He complained of
a pain in his chest and asked his
son to rub him, but. it did no good,
and in a few minutes he breathed
his last. The verdict of the cor
oner's jury was that he came
to his death from heart disease.
Mr.. Cauthen was about 55 years
of age, and leaves several chill
dren, most OF whom are grown.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-03-14
To be Wefted TO-ffdU,

Miss Leila Bruce of Heath
Spring will be married at 1890
O'Clock this Wednesday, morn
ing, at the home of her mother
Mrs. Sallie Bruce, to Mr.. Edward
Truesdell of Camden. The oc
casion will be quiet home mar
riage with only a few of the in
innate friends of the contracting
parties present. The ceremony
over, the happy couple will board
the down train for Garden where
they will make their home.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-03-14
Com nlitted Suicide.

William Foster who lived Just
across the river from York coun
ty, committed suicide last Sat
urday by shooting himself in
the heart with a shot gun, using
a foIked stick to pull the trigger.
He was about 26 years of age
When found, soon after the shot
was fired, he was dead and his
clothing nearly burned up. We
are indebted to editor Love OF
Hickory Grove for these details.