davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10
PETERSBURG.
MURDERER STEPHEN BAPTIST IS
READY TOBEHANGED.

MURDERER STEPHEN BAPTIST IS
READY TOBEHANGED.
Petersburg, Va, July 9.-Stephen
in the County Court OF Mecklenburg
on the oath of May last of the murder
OF Peter Jones, and sentenced to be
hanged on the 10th of July, will he ex-
ecuted at Boydton tomorrow. Short
ly after the commission OF the crime
Baptist MAS brought to Petersburg by
Constable Talley and q guard TO pre-
vent lynching. On his way to Peters,
burg the constable was met at Buafflo
junction by Il mob of armed men, who
demanded the prisoner. Coritable
Tallcy and his deputy drew their pis-
tolls and told The mob that they would
defend their prisoner at their own risk.
BAPTIST WAS finally. after much diff
Guilty. gotten to the Petersburg Jail.
He was carried to Boydton for trial
under guard of n detachment from one
of the Richmond military companies.
which kept guard over the prisoner all
during his trial. After his conviction
he was brought back to Petersburg by
the military. and has been in the dun
geon OF the Jail here ever since. Bap-
list shortly after his conviction made
fun confession of his guilt TO the
officers of the jail. He stated that he
killed Jones by striking him with n
heavy hickory stick. and not with an
iron coupling pin. as had been stated.
Baptist declares that he struck his VIC
tim three times, and that he commit
ted the murder to get what money
Jones had on his person. which was
only $3.50
Judge J. NJ. Mullen. of the Hastings
Court. to-day rendered his decision in
the suit of w. l.. Davis & Co. vs.. VIM.
wi 1a
fore him some days ago. This was Il
suit on a contract Judge Mullen dis
missed the bill. with costs against the
plaintiffs
Some days ago party of Syrians
who had been selling fancy articles
about the streets OF the city. We're
robbed Of money and icwelry to the
amount OF about $500 90. which was
stolen from their rooms on Rolling
brook street Yesterday n Syrian
named James Abraham Mimi was ar
rested in Richmond on the charge of
being tho party who committed the
inert. Alvin was brought to Peters
burg yesterday and committed to Jail
until this morning. when he had an cx-
animation before the mayor. by whom
he was sent on to the next term of
the Hastings Court for trial
Petersburg was visited yesterday
afternoon about 3 O'Clock by severe
wind storm. which was accompanied
by some little rain. a few trees We're
blown down. The gospel tent on Hall
fax street was blown down. but no one
was injured. The wind was equally
as severe in the neighboring counties
as 1t was here. and corn was blown
down and very badly so.
woodland fire has been burning in
Dinwiddie county snce last Friday.
and up to yesterday 1t had not been
extinguished. The fire is in the vicinity
OF the county court house. and extends
over large area. The fire has de-
timber.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10
TERSELY TOLD.

The new town OF Holland has new
ordinance protecting sidewalk pedes-
TRANS from "scorchers."
There are billed three excursions for
this week and one for early next week.
the last. on the nth, being the outing
OF the Baptist Sunday school. The
Christian Sunday school will have their
annual trip to Ocean View July II.
Mr. NJ. y. Cross, of, Lynchburg. was
in Suffolk to-day. He will spend q
week with relatives in Sunsbury, n. c..
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10
HAMPTON
Hon. Harry Libbey Will Conclude
to Run for Congress.
Republicans Believe He Can Rounite the
Many Factions of Their Party In the
Second District Indy Goes to Norfolk
for Medical Treatment.
Especial to virginian-Pilot.,

Hampton. Va, July 9.-"It now
looks as if Hon. Harry Libbey will be
the Republican candidate for Congress
In the second Virginia district this fall
and that the bitter fractional fight
which has been waged between the
followers of Bowden and Wise will
cease by the unanimous uniting of the
opposing factions on MIR. Libbey."
Thus spoke one of the most promi-
nent Republicans of Hampton yester-
day, who has followed the fight close
~ since the beginning and whose opin-
ion is considered wofthy of notice
Mr.. Libbey is very popular with
both wings of the party" he contin-
ued, and it is generally believed Mr.
Wise will yield to him in case the ex-
Congressman could be persuaded to al
low his name to go before the conven-
ton of BowdeniteS which meets in
Norfolk in August. At the meeting in
Norfolk several days ago this matter
was discussed, and it was the opinion
oil the gentlemen who were present at
that meeting that the differences
which have so materially handicapped
the party could be adjusted If Mr.
Wise would consent to relinqush the
nomination in favor of Mr.. Libbey.
who has been one or his most ardent
supporters.
The object of the leaders in bringing
about a settlement of the differences
is TO have Hon. Richard Wise with
draw from the fight and then nominate
MIR. Libbey when the Norfolk conven-
ton assemblies. by so doing, it is
claimed, neither faction will have to
give IN as Mr.. Libbey, while afiliat
ing himself with the Wise faction, has
not been antagonistic to the Interests
of the Bowdenites. Mr.. Libbey has for
some time been endeavoring to reunite
the party in the district and the lead
erS readily recognize the fact thnt he
would be the best man to accomplish
this. In him they believe only can
the two factions come together and to
this end the party leaders in both fac
tions are accelerating their plans and
with the proper manipulation expect to
be successful.
Mr.. Libbey has served two terms I'm
Congress and his candidacy would, 1t
is generally believed. strengthen the
Republican chances for success in the
November election. and at the same
time bring about harmony in the party
Whether Mr.. Libbey will consent to
the change suggested is. of course.
not known but in speaking of the mat
ter yesterday the gentleman said he
f1rmly believed Mr. Libbey would do SO
with the consent OF DR.. Wise
In case this plan is dropped the Bow
denites Will nominate n candidate Mt
the Norfolk convention and the Re
publicans will again have two candi-
dateSbefore the people in the contest
next November.
GONE TO NORFOLK.
Mrs. Frank Phoebus. who has been
critically i'll at the residence of her
father, Captain w. r. Dougherty, in
the West END, has been taken to ST.
Nincents Hospital, Norfolk, where
she will undergo special treatment.
Mrs. Phoebus is suffering from heart
trouble ana her physicians deemed the
change eXpedient.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10
SUFFOLK ADVERTISEMENTS

v OST-LADY'S DOUBLE CASE GOLD
IL Watch this afternoon between Pin
photo in tho back. Suitable reward Tor
return TO w. j. ALMOND. Suffolk. Va II
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
Norfolk Academy
APrivate School for Boys
FOUNDED IN
1904 -----,4,4

Constant review work charactcrizes
the entire course. For two years
after taking up the subjects of Algc-
bra and Geometry, weekly reviews
are given in Arithmetic. Throughout
the entire course weekly exercises
in English composition are insisted
upon and especial attention Is paid
to LABORATORY work in Chemis-
try in the V and VI Forms.
One college. president In Virginia
has stated that the best prepared
students that enter his college come
from the Norfolk Academy.
From 10 IL. m. 10 1890 p. m: daily
the Principal will be found in the
school building on Bank street.
where application for admission can
be made and all inquiries concern
ing the school answered.
JOHN F. BLACKWELL, A. NJ,
jc26-su. tn. th.-1m PRINCIPAL.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10
Ninety In the shade now seems pleas
ant in comparison with last week.
THO FACTORIES RUILDING.

IHeTc Is great I0caI preparation TOT
this seasons peanut crop. Three fac
tories are now In process Of erection
one by the Suffolk Peanut Company,
one by the Balm people. of Wakefield.
and another by Lummis Company. Of
Philadelpbio
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-16

homes to the Auxiliary and their friends
and also those who furnished musl9,
assisted in serving refreshments, or acted as
guides and condu ,tors, had TO small share
in the cause of the success and doubtless
would be mentioned and thanked indlvidu-
ally If the CONN lite should be consulted in
the matter.
After the guests had nearly all dispersed
from the home port, Washington, to their
individual homes, the rulers themselves,
with their retinues, and the notables from
all the lands visited each other, and the
most successful and novel evenings pro-
gram OF fun ever undertaken by the
Auxiliary, began to rapidly approach an
end. The ladies cleared nearly seventy
dollars, which will be applied to furthering
the work of the Young Mems Christian
Association.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-16

and live. Day and night were both alike to
memo sleep that did me any good and NO
rest at any time. used to have such terrible
that it seemed as though my head
would burst at any Moment my appetite was
very poor and was rundown and exhausted
in body and mind. Before / had taken one
bottle of the Neryine could go to bed and
sleep soundly all night, and in the morning 1
would awake feeling SO rested and refreshed.
DR.. Miles Nervine did me world of good !,
and am never tired of singing its praises"
MRS. D. d. OWEN,
20 Utica St, Ithaca, N. Y.
'Tntemperate living and close confinement
in my store resulted in collapse of my
whole nervous system and I was total
wreck. was so weak that at times was
unable to stand on my feet and would fall to
the floor wherever happened to be. My
legs would become numb and without any
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-16

Sheriff Thomas j. Dunn and Senator
Timothy d.. Sullivan happened to he
spending a few days of leisure at
Lakewood In the golf season. One day
they spled n group of men and boys
around n small red flag. When Dunn
and Sullivan were within fifty feet OF
the flag one of the boys yelled:
BLAST, blast: look out for the blastv'
Dunn and Sullivan took to their heels
and did not stop running until they
reached the other side of stone wall.
The two New York politicians are
well-known practical jokers, but they
were angry when they discovered they
had been made the victims of joke.
The red flag was a golf flag.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-16
Rope Walking at Niagara.

The man who wanted to walk across Nj
agara Falls on.a rope was wisely restrained
by the authorities. Probably he is thank.
tul that such was the case. Death comes
soon enough. Take the inroads of disease
for example. Common ailments like CON
stipatiOn, dyspepsia, biliousness. malaria
and nervousness, do much to shorten life.
There is medicine that will cure these, II
taken faithfully, and that Is Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. Set the stomach right
and good health Is sure to follow. This
peerless remedy has record of over fifty
years OF cures to back 1t up. When In need
of medicine of this kind, get the old re
liable Hostetter's Stomach Btters. with a
Private Revenue Stamp over the neck of
bottle
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-16

Nothing has ever equalled DR..
Miles Nervine in power to restore
lost energy and build up wasted
nerve strength and vitality. 1t gives
relief where other remedies fail, be-
cause it does not drive the irritated
nerves, but ceaxes and feeds them,
giving them new life and power be-
fere calling on them for renewed
effort. If your nerves are getting
weak; If you are tired, worn-out and
cannot rest or sleep; II your strength
is failing and you feel that you are
losing ground, begin at once with DR..
Miles Nervine, and you will be sur
prised how soon you will begin to
feel better and stronger.
~When I commenced taking DR.. Miles
Nervine Twas as nervous as anyone could be
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-16

Some Believe the Movement II n Part of
Roberts scheme.

Some Believe the Movement IL a Part OF
Roberts scheme.
London, Feb. 1.-THE retirement of
the British from their advanced posi-
tons about Rensberg owing to the ag-
gressiveness OF the Beers Is the most
engrossing topic of war news and
causes considerable discussion. Some
profess TO see in the success of the
Beers at Rensberg menace to Gen.
eral Lord Roberts line of communica-
tion between Modder river and De
Aar, his base of supplies. Military
experts, however, believe that the re-
tirement Of the British at Rensberg Is
part of General Roberts scheme to
throw his entire weight against the
Beers at Modder river on the theory
that the enemy is not able to success
fully assume the offensive at more
than one place.
1t is certain from the press accounts
Of the fighting about Rensberg the last
few days that General French is no
longer in that vicinity, and it is pre-
sumed he has either Joined General
Roberts column at Modder river or Is
operating with General Kelley -Kenny's
infantry along the railroad line from
Naauwpoort to De Aar. Naauwpoort
Is at the junction Of the railroad line
running north through Rensberg to
Bloomfontein and the line running
west to De Aar and thence north to
Kimberley. The withdrawal Of French
from the Rensberg district tends to
corroborate the military opinion that
Roberts has weakened the Rensberg
forces with purpose. According to
reliable accounts, the Beers opposing
the British at Rensberg outnumber
them. five. to one,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-16
TWO BOYS DEAD IN A CLOSET.
Disappeared i'm August and Are just
Fountl.in New Building.

Disappeared in August and Are just
Fountl.in New Building.
New York Feb. 14.-Pluml ers work
ing in an uroccupied house on Edge
combe avenue found in closet the
decomposed bodies of two boys. identi-
fed by parents as Martin Loefer, aged
o, and Charles Byrnes, aged II. They
had been missing since Aug. 3 last
The building in which the bodies were
found is fiathOUse. and has never
been occupied. The bodies were found
in closet built into the wall. Tie
door has spring lock and no knob
inside, so that q person entering and
closing the door would be unable to get
out. 1t is supposed the boys were
playing hide-and-seek, went into the
closet, and closed the door. The
whole city was searched for the boys
last August. and the river was DRAGGED.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-16
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls Caiarrh Cure.
z. j. CHENEY & CO., Pops, Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. }
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable In any business
transactions and financially able to AIRY
out any obligations m sde by their frm.
WEST q TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo WALDINe, KINNAN Il MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. o.
Halls Cstarrh Cure Is taken intern ally,
acting directly upon the, blood ann " ucou'
surfaces of the system. Price Use er bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-16

sense of feeling. / had dizzy spells when my
head would swim so could scarcely see. ]
had tried nearly every remedy recommended
for nervous troubles without obtaining relief
and finally becsne so discouraged that did
not care whether lived or died. -Four years
ago commenced using DIR. Miles Nervine
and was greatly benefited by the first bottle.
This gave me new hope and continued the
medicine for several months, gaining strength
all the time. am now as strong and well as
/ ever was and can work sixteen hours day
when it is necessary without feeling any bad
effects. cannot speak too highly of d..
Miles Nervine for I think it was the only
thing that saved my life"
w. G. WHITE, McGregor, Tex.
DR.. Miles Nervine is sold at all druggists
on positive guarantee. Write for free
advice and booklet to
DIR. MILES MEDICAL Co. EIkhart, Ind.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-16
Reward.

We the undersigned druggists, offer re
ward of so cents to any person who pur'
chases of us, two q cent boxes of Baxter's
Mandrake Btters Tablets, If it fails to cure
constipation, biiousness, sick. headache,
jaundice, loss of appetite, sour stomach,
dyspepsia, liver complaint, or any of the
diseases for which 1t is recommended.
Price rs cents for either tablets or liquid.
We will also refund the money on one pack
axe of eli her il it fails to give satisfaction.
Sprague q Co., ii. A. Blackmar, j. s.
Haggart, j. G. johnson, Parkill & Son,
Collins & Co.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-16
capital Stock InCreaseu.

Detroit, Feb. 13.-The Michigan
BelD Telephone company, which re-
Gently absorbed various Independent
companies in this state, voted yester-
day to increase its capital stock from
$250O,000 to $10,000,000. More than
two-thirds Of the stock was represented
at the meeting. The vote to increase
the stock was unanimous. Michigan
company stock will be exchanged,
where desired, for New State company
shares at par, and for Detroit Tele-
phone stock at 80 cents ON the dollar.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-16
Heavy Rifle Fire.

Continuing, the Cheveley dispatch
says: "Dundonald with 200 mounted
men, field battery and the First Roy
al Welsh fusiliers, Feb. -, reconnoit-
cred the high ground which the enemy
has been in the habit of visiting. The
enemy evacuated it with the loss of
two men after slight resistance. When
the force retired on the completion of
the reconnaissance the enemy returned
in considerable numbers and kept up
q heavy rifle fire, wounding slightly
Lieutenant G.. Churchill of the south
African light horse. Five men are
missing"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-16
Grain.Ol 0rain.OI

Remember that meme when you want
delicious, appetizing, nourishing food drink
to take The place of coffee. Sold by all
grocers and liked by all who have used II.
Grain-O 1, made OF pure grain, 1t aids d.
gestion and strengthens the nerves Il il
not stimulant but health builder and the
children a. well as the adults can drink IL
with great benefit. Costs about u as
much as coffee. 15c ard CSC per package
Ask your grocer for Gran-O.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-16
GA montgomery NIIIed.

San Francisco, Feb. 13.-Montgom-
cry, the old Splinter, who won scores
Of races all over the country, broke
down in the third race ut Tanforan
and was shot. The game old horse
will be buried at the track. He was
the favorite in the race which was a
six-furlong affair, but had hardly gone
n quarter of a mile when he went
wrong.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-16
There is a Class of People

Who are injured by the cause of coffee
Recently there has been placed in all the
grocery stores new preparation called
GRAIN-O, made of pure grains, that takes
the place of coffee. The most delicate
stomach receives it without distress, and
but few can tell 1t from coffee. 1t does not
cost over 4 as much. Children may drink
it with great benefit. Is cts. and 25 cts per
package. Try 1t. Ask for GRAND.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-16
Secure CarterviIIe Jurors.

Vienna, Ills, Feb. 13.-After $50
talesmen hQd been examined jurors to
try the twelve Carterville miners
charged with numbering five negroes
on the streets Of Carterville Sept. IL
last were secured. All are farmers.
+. M. Youngblood will state the case
on the part of the people and w. w.
Duncan will speak on behalf Of the de-
Tense
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-16
Administrators Sale of Real Estate.

state OF Michigan, County OF Shiawassee ss--
Bilhimer, deceased.
Notice Is hereby given, that in pursuance ard
Dy virtue OF an order granted to the under
signed, as administrator OF the estate of said
deceased, by the Hon. Matthew Bush, Judge OF
probate In and for said county, on the sth day
public vendue to the highest bidder at the
premises. TO be sole In the township of Gale.
donna. In said county. on Monday the 26tb day
OF February, A. ID. 1900, at 10 o'clock in the fore
noon Of said day all the right, title, and int rest
OF said estate In and TO the folio wing described
lands and premises, situated In the township Of
Caledonia, county OF Shiawassee, state OF Miehi.
gan TO wit: The southeast quarter of the
southwest quarter OF section thirty one (except
six acres on OF the west sideD: also two ac res
Ia the southwest corner OF the southeast
quarter OF said section thirty.one
ELI w. BILHIMER
Administrator OF the Estate OF said Deceased.
Dated, January sth, A. ID. 1900.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-16
VIII Report Cable Bill.

Washington. Feb. 13.-The house
committee on Interstate and foreign
commerce decided by vote of 8 to D
to report Pacific cable bill along the
lines of the Sherman bill, defeating by
5 to the Corliss proposition for gov
eminent ownership.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-16
No Word from Roberts.

From Field Marshal Lord Roberts,
at the Modder river, where all eyes are
turned, there is no word. A dispatch
from Mafeking says the garrison there
can hold out until June. General
Buffers dispatch from Chieveley, dated
Monday, Feb. II, says:
"The commanding officer at Spring
field reports this morning that squad
ron of the First dragons moving to
the outpost line covering the right
flank of the camp met party of Beers
near Fustenberg. The Beers reaching
the crest of hill first, opened Il
heavy fire on the squadron, which re-
tired. He sent out supports and the
Beers retired" The dispatch then gives
the casualties as already cabled.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-16

London, Feb. 14.-An official dis
patch from General Butler at Chieve-
ley announces reconnaissance at
Springfield, resulting in no gain of
ground on either side. Captain Ham
llton Russell, Lieutenant G. Churchill
and ten men were wounded and Lieu
tenant Pilkington and six men were
captured by the Beers. The dispatch
contains detailed accounts of what APP
pear to be unimportant operations.
They only tend to throw light on the
situation by proving that the Beers
are actively following General Buffers
every move.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-16

Energy all gone? Headache? Stomach
out of order? Simply case of torpid liver.
Burdock Blood Bitters will make a new
man or woman of you.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-16

Hundreds of lives saved every year by
having DR.. Thomas Eclectric OIL in the
house Just when 1t Is needed. Cures Group,
heals burns, cuts, wounds of every sort.