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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-22
HUS1lNGS COUlRT
OF PETERSBURG
Argument Commenced in The Gillian
Case.
NEGROES WITH STOLEN JEWELRY
John Moore, the Principal Witness Before the
Grand Jury in the Westmoreland Muir.
der Case, Has Died-Made No
Ante.Mortem Statement.
fspee,a, D..p.tcn 10 Tho Times,

PETERSBURG, VA, March illus
t,nes Court began to-day. The criminal
docket has been continued until next
Thursday on account of the absence OF
r. II. Mann, Jr.. Commemorative At
iorney, who is in Prince George assist
ing in the prosecution of Gillian ArSu-
ment began in the case this afternoon.
Two negroes. giving the names OF John
and Drewry Johnson. of Petersburg, are
pcing held in Waverly as suspicious
Characters They had considerable
jewelry, several watches. clothes and
bicycle when arrested
CHIEF WITNESS DEAD.
John Moore died at his home at O'Clock
this morning. Young Moore was the
witness before the grand jury Which
recently indicted John Warrenton. VII
liam Cooley and Charles Beasley for the
murder of William WeStmoreiand, and
on his testimony mainly the indictment
was found. His evidence was that
Beasley, while intoxicated, told him that
avarrenton killed Westmoreland and
Cooley was present at the. shooting.
Moore was a consumptive, but his
health last week was such that he was
attending to his duties. He grew Ill
rather suddenly. and his death was a
surprise. 1t was ruInored that a post
eNanllnuOn "oulu -bStllic1o, ia 1
his mother, when seen this morning, Salu
none would be. Moore died without
having made any ante-mortem declara-
ton. and all OF his evidence was given
verbally before tie grand jury What
effect his death Will have on the trial
of the young men now in Jail here can
not be said.
1t would seem that all the evidence
against the men is now sealed.
MRS. M'ILWAINE DEAD.
Mrs. Lucy A. McIlwaine. the venerable
widow of the late Robert =. McIlwaine,
died at her home; in Petersburg, this
morning: aged seventy-two years.
Mrs. McIlwaine was consistent mem
Der of the Second Presbyterian Church
and woman Of deep Christian charac-
ter Three sons and three daughters sur
vive her They are w 3. Mc1lwaine and
D. r. McIlwaine. of Petersburg. and
Archie McIlwaine, of New York city;
Mrs A. K. Davis and Mrs. J. W. Friend,
of Petersburg. and Mrs. D. B. II. Chaffe.
of New Orleans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-22
BOUGHT HUNTING GROUNDS.
King William Property Acquired by
CAPITALISTS,

1t is understood that a company, chiefly
OF Richmond capitalists, has acquired a
fine property in King and William county
to be used as shooting preserves.
A fine clubhouse is located on the prop
erty. The extensive marshes are said to
be haunted by thousands of duck and
sora in season. There is also fine par
fridge shooting on the property.
It is said that the negotiations for the
purchase OF. the Ford's Hotel property
are now all off. Although the agent for the
sale OF the property refuses to diyulge
the use to which the wculd-be purchasers
proposed to put it, it is said they have
made a change in plans. The offices of
the Richmond Traction Company and the
Virginia Electrical Hallway and Develop
ment Company are soon to be removed
TO the Hablston building at Seventh and
Main. There is a rumor to the effect that
these companies were negotiating for the
purchase of the property.
Richmond parties are interested in the
erection of a new hoted at Ashland. The
new property will be owned by a stock
company, and a charter will be applied
for within the next few days. The name
of the corporation will be the Henry
Clay Inn Company. The following gentle
men will compose the company: Mr.. s.
J. boswell, Mr. T. E. Cox. Mr.. I. n.
Vaughan and E. L. c. Scott.
The Richmond Locomotive and Machine
Works, it is understood, will make ex-
tensive improvements to the foundry
floor space. The pressure OF business has
made increases. space a necessity
The splendid estate Of the late DR.
Richard Q. Morris, in the Green Springs
section cf Louisa county,, was sold at
public auction yesterday to Mr.. George A.
Brown, OF Pittsburg. The price paid was
$500. This property was sold to John A.
Chanler, h..Sband of Amelie Rives, for
s25 coo, and the sale now is under decree
of court. CIr. Chanler never paid the full
amount Of the purchase price.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-22
CARNIVAL FUND.
Soliciting Committee Are Hard at Work After
Subscriptions.

The soliciting committees for the Car Car,
niyal Association are hard at'-Wors-, and
hope to reach the desired s15, 600 guara ntee
.f,,nd before the next meeting OF the Board
of directors The gentlemen on thesco1n-.
1I,;ttees hone the citize1.s whom, tlsy me ct
will receive them in a cordial manner ana
extend them all proper court esies. Inc
s,rnn to be subscribed will not pc Scotiecteo
until June.
,et tbem from ia1r, I. Held. i'll Treasurer
hillips Office
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-22

month, and there is no indication that the
increase, if any, durir,y the next thirty
DAYS will be any greater The market IS
in a strong and healthy condition and the
Richmond representatives Of the western
houses do not anticipate any spasmodle
change. Much of the pork that may oe
affected is that used by the army and
navy and foreign countries. The export
trade is steadily increasing.
The consensus of opinion is that the
price of pork here will not be Increased
to any extent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-22
Remnant Sale.
or C. r. Loudon.
mr.. ]. Winston Read is president OF
the club, and Mr.. J. Roberts secretary.
STRIKE STILL ON.
Journeymen Refuse TO Accept Master Bakers

@J0urneymen Ke1use 70 accept Masltf bdKefs@
Proposition.
The time limit of the master bakers to
reinstate their striking employees expired
last night at 9 clock. So far as is known
none Of the strilS ers have accepted the
offer, and the strike is still on, The bak7-s
ers are filing their orders ali right. and
Mr. Gill said thatfin a day orstwoS every
thing would be running smoothly The
strikers are receiving the sympathy of the
other unicns in the city, who refuse to
use bread without the label.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-22
Music Festival.

The "Wednesday Club is working dill
gently upon its music for the Music fes-
tivaleto be held on April 18th and ssosb.s
The last rehearsal was most encourage
ing as the work undertaken was sung
SDlenUid W.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-22

company her husband and will give one
or two readings during the evening
Those who attend this lecture Will be
s;.fforded an evening OF rare enjoyment.
The public Is cordially invited 90 attend
by the Old Dominion Literary and Scien-5
tiac Circle, under whose auspices it y
given.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-22
.ELKS' GRAND LODGE.

Ways and Means Committee to Hold an I'm
portalt Meeting To-N ixht.
There will be IN important meeting OF
sthos ways and Means Committee OF Rch-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-22

The Richmond Locomotive and Machine
Works. it is understood, will make ex-.
tensive improvements to the foundry
floor space. The pressure OF business has
made increase. space a necessity
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-22

; Household Linens
: 9n Fridays Remnant Jale
: Pure Linen Bleached Damask. so 5
: inches wide, the SOC. 97Io~}
( kind. Os 7SO
Colored Bordered Fringed OK
} Napkins, the sc. kind, 6O
{ Bordered Damask -Hemmed f0~}
s Huci Towels, the 15c. Kind, 40
: Turkish Bath Towels, IA yards
{ long. very heavy quality, 81 T1~}
{ 4 dozen Singly, each. 6VO )
) .All-Linen Colored Border E0~}
J ed Damasll Doyiies, the Coz. W.
Turkey Red Table Dam
: ask. full width. the l9c. Eo Loo
5 kind, 11IS0 (
{ 10 yard pieces of 24-inch 50
{ Birds Eye, the yard, DC
( All-Iinen Fast Sewage Napkins, (
s LIZ inches square, full grass
5 bleached, usually $1.39 a doz., pE\
) now QS
{ Turkey Red Scotch Dou-
: bic Damask, absolutely fast En-(
5 colors. SSG
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-22
Hosiery
On Friday's Remnant Sale

/ 5
Just 50 pairs Of Ladies' Woollen
Hose. with double .soles. the o.
tic. kind. OC
Justs1OS pairs Of Children's Fast
Black Ribbed Hose, with rein Pr
forced knees, OF
About 20 dozen Of Ladies' 25 and
29c. .Lisle Lace and Drop No.
stitch Hose, JOG
Just 9S pairs OF Ladies'
Lace-Striped and Dropstitch rn1
Hose, SVV
Ladies' IIigE-Grade Lace en-
Lisle Hose, the SOC. kind, OSC
Ladies Fust-Black Seamless
Hose, double soles, 12ia to lie. ~
values. OI
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-05

The Engineer Commissioner in passing
upon the resolution of the Board of Edu-
cation, recommended to his associates
that the Inspector of Plumbing, Charles
J. Ball, and Prof. ]. A. Chamberlain, Di-
rector of the Manual Training Schools,
be authorized to visit Boston and such
intermediate points as may be necessary
for the purpose of examining schools
erected at these points, in order to as
certain the best means to secure plumb
ing for mechanical laboratories that have
been adopted in those cities, the cost of
the trip to be chargeable to the appro-
training schools.
II is understood that the Commission
ers will approve these recommendations.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-05
Railway Companies Sued.

Frederic b. Nichols, through his attorneys,
Davis & Tucker, yesterday filed suit against the
Southern Railway Company and the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company to recover $4,000,
claimed damages for personal injuries. It is
explained that the plaintiff was passenger aboard
one of the Defendants cars on October last
and was injured in a collision which took place
between cars Of the companies near Waterloo, Va.
Nichols declares that his injuries are permanent.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-05

A. J. silvera Is of the opinion that he would
not be doing right by his family if he did not
keep bottle of Chamberain's Cough Remedy in
the house II never feel alarmed when | hear
my little boy cough" he ays ''since ! discover
ed what a wonderful meditne it is for the cure
of coughs, colds. and group in children | have
used it frequently myself too and it never fails
to cure" Mr.. SilYera il a weli-Suown citizen
Of Buff Bay. Jamaica, Wet India Islands This
remedy is for sale by HEM Evans, wholesale and
retail and all druggists.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-05
Ma,cbes Set curtains on Fire

While playing with matches last night. chill
dren set fire to a lace curtain al the home of Mrs
Mary Meade $40 First Street northwest. and q
loss estimated at $40 had resulted before the fire
was put out by Policeman Vermilion of the
Sixth precinct station. The house is owned by
Mrs. L. V. Q'Brien and is insured. Policeman
Vermillion happened to be passing at the time Of
the fire, and ran into the house, followed by a
citizen. Together they extinguished the blaze.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-05

An ovcrheated stove in the frame storage shed
owned by Thomas Bowling, at Twenty-eishth
Street and Rock Creek, caused fire last night
which resulted in damage estimated at $500 to
building and contents. The shed has been used
by Elmer E. INLAY for storage purposes, and a
quantity OF building material damaged A
citizen discovered the fire about S O'Clock and
turned in an alarm from box II, calling sew
eral engines to the scene.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-05
Sons and Daughters of Maine.

The regular monthly meeting of the Sons and
Daughters of Maine will be held this evening at
their rooms, 419 Tenth Street northwest, upon
which occasion Mr.. John P. Cum will give his
illustrated lecture Cape Nome and the Frozen
North" 1t is expected that a large attendance
of Maine people will be present.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-05
The sixteenth streer appraisers.

In connection with the matter OF the extension
of Sixteenth Street the following named per-
sons qualified as appraisers of damages and
benefits: \. \. Wilson, F. l.. Moore. E. f. Riggs
John A. Hamilton. George W. Moss, jesse Is.
Wilson, and John s Larner.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-05

By the terms OF the will Of Katherine Pfeil,
dated June TO- 1895, her estate is left 20 her hus
band Daniel Pfeil, for life. Upon his death the
property is TO be divided among the children and
grandchildren of the testatrix
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-05
An Insurance Comany suea.

George W. Robinson yesterday filed suit at law
against the Washington Insurance Company of
this city for the recovery of an alleged total loss
OF $50 upon a policy OF insurance on the stock
and fixtures located in the building of the rear
OF sl2-I4-l6 Third Street southwest.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-05
Mrs. stcLeau,s Will probotea

Justice Cole, sitting in Orphans Court yester-
day, signed an order admitting the will OF Mary
L. Mclean to probate. Letters testamentary were
issued to John r. Mclean. and his bond to ad-
minister the affairs of the estate was fixed at
S225, 600
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-05

The Commissioners have received sew
eral requests from George a Warren. of
Takoma Park. that be be permitted to
string telephone wires across certain
streets for the purpose of installing Dri-
vate telephones. The plan is to make
connection with the drug store of DR..
A. b. Burrows for a cooperative tele-
phone line which Is to be supported by
several citizens OF Takoma Park, and the
only hitch in the proceedings is that it
is proposed TO carry this line across Oak
Avenue and thence under the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad to private property
Walter c. Allen, the Electrical En-
gineer, in reporting upon the applica-
zion, states to the Commissioners that
In his opinion there is no authority in
law for the stringing of telephone wires
over the public streets or roads for pri-
vate purposes without express authority
from Congress. He states that the legis-
lation upon the subject of telephone wires
outside of the city limits relates to ex-
listing lines, to which connections can be
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-05

Columbia Tlieatre-'The Battle of the strong, "
afternoon and evening.
New National Theatre-"The Pride OF Jennico, -
afternoon and evening.
Lafayette Square Opera House-"A Gilded
Fool afternoon and evening.
Chase's New Grand-Po!ite Vaudeville after.
noon and evening.
Academy of Music-"sporting Life afternoon
and evening.
Herman Lyceum Theatre-sam Devere's Com.
pany, afternoon and evening.
The New Bijou-''The Victoria Burlesquers, -
atternoon and evening.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-05
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
A Marriage License Issued.


A marriage license was issued yesterday to VIII
liam ~ Belseld and Sue A. Lyell.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-05
AFFAIRS OF THE DISTRICT
The Commissioners Urge Appro
priations by Congress.

Members of the Board Before n
House Sub-COmnittee-Mr. Macfar-
land Makes n Strong Plea for the
Municipal Government-Thc Needs
of the Departments Set Forth.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-05
Have You Sinking Jacket.
DO RIGHT AND FEAR NOT.

Rare chance to buy fire one cheap, al Joseph
Auerbach's G23 Pa. ave. 3 ones. 500.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-05

LOW tde- ........-.....-.2:liA AN. and 2:21 P.A
High tide. 10 An. and $40 p
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-05

| the District for an opinion.
| The Commissioners have approved the
opinion of the Electrical Engineer.
Rear Admiral Silas W. Terry u S. N,
commandant of the Washington Navy
| Yard, recently wrote to the Commission
| ers relative to the settling of the north
| wall of the building known as Quarters
H. in the navy yard. The matter was in
vestigated by Assistant Engineer o. l.. In
gals, Of the sewer division, whose report
was yesterday forwarded to Commandant
| Terry by the Commissioners.
Settlements have occurred along the
north wall Of Quarters H. and l would
state" reads the report OF Mr.. Ingalls,.
that the same is without doubt due to
the settlements along the sewer trench
which was recently excavated by Mr..
Jacoby along NJ Street The character of
the material met in the excavation and
the depth of the sewer was such that in
spite of the greatest care in bracing the
trench, slight settlements did occur, and
to which the cracks can be attributed.
Work upon the east side intercepting
sewer was suspended about November l
and the trench filled over the completed
work.
1T is the intention If the contractor,
whenever work is again resumed in this
locality, to construct The sewer in tunnel
ll5LtdA Vi open cut iOI llIe tHlitt us
lance from the present end eastward to
Twelfth Street In case this plan is exc
cuted It is believed additional injury to
the buildings in the navy yard will be OBJ
waited Further settlements of Quarters
H are not likely to occur. The cracks
which have already appeared form an
opening of about three eighths of an inch.
and somewhat disGgUre the paper and
plastering OF three rooms
The Commissioners recently received
from the Secretary OF the Board of Edu-
cation the copy of a resolution adopted
by the board TO the effect that the Com
missioners make an allotment from the
proper appropriation of a sum sufficient
to enable the Director of Manual Train
ing and the Superintendent of Plumbing
to investigate certain conditions in man
ual training institutions in other cities
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-05

made Mr.. Allen recommends that this
questionybe referred to the Attorney for
the District for an opinion.
The Commissioners have approved the
opinion of the Electrical Engineer.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-05

For n Geld I'm the Hend
Laxative Bromo-Q Tablets.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-05

sun rose....7:19 AN. sun sets...4:5I PN
Moon rises. $50 PM Moon sets.............t..
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-05

Lamps lit today. p
Lamps out tomorrow ............ A.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-05

Fair; continued cold Saturday; winds genera
northwestery, brisk on the coast. Sunday fair
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-05

Highest temperature, . p. m................3 SO
Lowest temperature, a. Observation-Disclosures 6
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-05

Dhoua 1IEl Il quart bottles OF the wash
1 HUN @'oI ington Brewing Co.'s Famous
For Beer. GSdsg Hop PEER for g. De
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-05

SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 1901.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-19
Lovers Sacrifice.

II shall have to give you up" 1t was
in the year 1855, and as he spoke the
youthful scion of once noble house
buried his face in his hands and groaned
aloud. YES" he said my darling.
much as l love you, cannot subject you
to all the privatiOns that marriage in my
present circumstances would entail on
my wife. Three weeks ago l was rich
md prosperous, the head of large syn
d.cate that my father had bequeathed
to lie, and on the most intimate terms
with the emperor. Nothing, it seemed
stood in the way of my continued sue
cess. Suddenly, however, another syn
dictate doomed above me, and 1 was
quickly cvershadowed. And now after
ha. ing been Obliged to sell out, find
that all my earthly possessions amount
Oily to the paitry sum of eight millions
and half"
the girl at his side never wavered, but
firm and resolute, her voice betraying
the great love and determination that
animated her in spite of this terrible blow
she rushed to her disconso;ate lover and
threw Nor arms rcur.: his neck.
my own dearest she cried, passion
ately, Why, 1 would marry you if you
were worth no mere than a million!'-
C'om Mason in January Smart Set.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-19
WANT ANOTHER ADMINISTRATOR
Kimball Estate and Other Matters Be-
fore Court.

A petition for the appointment Of an
other administrator of the estate OF
John c. Kimball, the restaurant man who
shot his wife and himself on the street
last August, killing himself and wound
ing her, was filed in Judge McClernans
court this morning.
]. p. Collins, public administrator
asked to be appointed this time, Mrs,
Kimball filing a written request that the
appointment be made. The last admins
traitor failed to qualify by filing bond.
The estate consists of an interest in a
restaurant at 62 East Park street, valued
at 5000, and book accounts valued at $50.
The heirs are Mrs. Kimball and her child,
Rosie Kimball, aged 6 years.
In the estate of Martin Mitchell, de-
ceased, Judge McClernan this morning
set January 6, 1902, as the date for the
hearing of an order to show cause why
certain property in the estate should
not be sold. The property is half inter-
est in a lot in VAUDEVILLE.
In the estate of John Haslin, deceased.
Judge McClernan this morning made an
order of distribution.
The money in the estate to be dis
tributed amounted to $994.63. One-third
of this was distributed to each of the
deceased's brothers, John H., Michael and
Andrew j.. Hoslin.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-19
H. II. LEYSON g. Mor s,; Ms s S Se; on ess


after the other until The year was taken
up. He is now recovering, and his father,
Joseph Is. Conway, IL police Pan belong
ing to the mounted squad, has promised
. to carry him home in timc 20 have
Santa Claus find him in his own haS.
With his nurses Vincent has been "A
favor;te In all his pain he has never
complained. When aole to move about
he ras had TIE run of all the wards of
the hospital.
At the time Of his accident ne conld
barely recite his letters. In the hos
pital he has put in his time studying,
care being taken to direct his mind in
right paths. Ee seems to understand
tigu es by intuition. Sums do them
sees wi'hc,-t effort Oh .i:, par. He
can row edd, subtract, multiply and
divide, and in fact is as far advanced
lin arithmetic as most children of 10
years.
With reading it is the same way.
May national'ties are represented
among the nurses in the hospital, and
oil! nave taken part in advancing Vim
cents education. The res alt is that he
can carry on a simple converse ton in
French or Italian. From enc of the
patients he has picked up a bit of the
true Irish tongue. He has smatter-
irg of Latin. enough at leest to permit
him 20 roc:te his "I.ai: .:arys" in the
language Of the church - New York
Herald.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-19
"Lcugh and Grow Fat"

Life is s;.,h serious business to the
aycrape rlCrta' tat an opportunity for
a hearty laugh Is nio:e than welcome to
most people. "A merry heart doeth
good like medicine" and so do the
humorous features of that great metro
politan daily, The Chicago Recard-Her-
aid, TIE trst hing mat gfeets YOU on
the first page Of every issue is the hui
mcrous cartocr that frequently tells
more at } glance thai: ctu.i be conveyed
in a column Of res ding matter. Every
issue contaias also 4 humorous small
story or the sd':oria! page as we'll as
"Out Of the Ginger jar" noted .cr its
srapp. qUaiirles. end the alternating
Currer+s'' co 'lcn writer by S. f. K.ser.
sae of t.. rons' popcls- '.IToi lists ii. the
country. In sdd:"'nn to all these the
crrd,y issLa Away ino,ldes d comic
section guaranteed. to praduce laughter
from the most lug .brious D; MORALS.
Then TIE iniuitabie Bob" Rurdet;e
one Of the most rOted CT American hu-
mU.is,s, is a regular contributor to The