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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-24

lodge in South Carolina.
Miss Marie Henderson, of Durham, n.
c.. and Miss Hattie Gum, Of Danville,
va. are visiting the Misses Ferguson,
at No. AIS East Clay Street.
The Ladies Matinee Musicale will meet
next Friday afternoon at 1870 O'Clock a.
S19 Eloyd Avenue, when symphonies will
be treated under the direction Of Miss
Louise Williams.
The Board of Managers of the Retreat
for the Sick request a full genera!
meeting on Thursday next, 2Sth. when
an action taken at the annual meeting
will be reconsidered.
The Every Monday Club will meet on
Monday at the residence of Miss French
Shelton Virginias poet. James Barron
Hope will be discussed by Dr. j. A. G.
Chandler and Mrs. Chandler will give
selections from his national odes and
beautiful verse.
Rev. c. S. Williamson, Of Atlanta, is
visiting in the city
Mr.. Thomas Staples is in Scottsville,
the guest of Mr.. j. S. Davis.
Miss Edna Butler is visiting her aunt,
Mrs. Hawkins, in Norfolk.
Mrs. r. G.. Rennolds and Miss Addison
are ii New York.
Miss Empsie Wooding, of Danville, Va,
who has been the guest of Miss FRANCES
Crouch. of East Main Street, left Fri
day for her home.
Misses Lottie and Hortense Cosby, OF
Caroline county. are the guests of their
brother. Mr.. Frank E. Cosby, No. 612
East Grace Street.
MI J. A. Wright and Miss Sadie Provo
of Roxbury. were in the city Friday and
to witness the launching of the Korea
They will return to New Kent tomorrow
morning.
The Confederate Memorial Literary So
cietv will meet Wednesday, March 9TH
AT IL NJ. The Souvenir Committee, Mrs.
Vawter, chairman, will meet at IL a.
NJ, one hour before the regular meeting
Miss Mabel Luke, of Church Hill, who
has been spending d couple of weeks
with her friend, Miss ALA Harrison, OF
Burrowsville. will return Tuesday, hay
ing spent most enjoyable visit.
*s&
Mrs. Charles L. Steel and son, who are
spending the winter with her parents in
Baltimore, is visiting her sister, Mrs
Darby, in New York.
Miss NJ. e. Powell left yesterday at
noon for New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-24

Miss Marie Henderson, of Durham, n.
C.. and Miss Hattie Gum, of Danville,
Va. are visiting the Misses Ferguson,
at No. AS East Clay Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-24

Va, is the guest of Miss 3Rebeccah Dan
gerheld Gordon.
Mr.. S. T. Morgan and Miss Morgan
left Wednesday on Mr.. Walters private
car for Florida. Later they will join
a party of northern friends at a hunting
lodge in South Carolina.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-24

The Ladies' Matinee Musicale will meet
next Friday afternoon at 4:30 O'Clock a.
S19 Floyd Avenue, when symphonies Will
be treated under the direction OF MISS
T .o,IiSe Williams.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-24

The Board of Managers of the Retreat
for the Sick request TUT genera.
meeting on Thursday next, 18TH, When
an action taken at the annual meeting
will be reconsidered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-24

In the evening tide of Lent the shadows
Dee,n to deepen and society to simmer
down to be really quiet and calm. There
were few incidents indeed during the week
Just passed. "a musical, a lecture or TWO,
a small informal tea and meetings gal 9re.
The rchearssls for the Carnival of Musi-
cal Rornances make a bright spot in the
lcnten dullness. Every afternoon and
evening the meeting of those interested
in the event is very pleasant. and the 1e-
hearsals themselves are most Interesting
The feminine element has had busy
week OF it going from one opening to an
other. The millinery parlors have been
TIE rendezvous Of all the maidens fair.
and they have been buzzing like bees about
the pretty flowers with which the Easter
oonnets are laden.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-24

Miss Mary Johnston, the famous au-=
thoress, is spending short time in Viii
liamsburg. She will return to Richmond
before leaving for her home, in Birmins-
ham.
Miss katherine White, Of Abingdon,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-05-20
EiRTHS.

In Coventry, May Is, a son, Charles Edward
to Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Niles.
In West Derby, May 10, a daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. Dean Gochey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08
Lansburgh&Bro.,
42o to 426 Seventh street,
WASHINGTON, DC.
WASHINGTON. D. @.

u. s. CoURT.-Judge Edmund Wad-
dill presiding. -The petit jury was call
ed, and the grand jury was sworn and
sent to their rooms.
The grand jury returned the follow
ing indictments: w. Fl. Wise, OF Al
exsndria county, for violating the nen-
sion laws; w. E. Palmer, of Washing.
tor, Tor violating the pension lave;
VIM. Cain, for robbiDg the potoffice ct
Newman, Culpeper county; George
Washington, colored, of Alexandra,
for violating the pension laws, and j.
w. Garrett, OF Loudoun county, for VIC
lating the pension laws.
VIM. E. Palmer, of Washington. and
George Washington. colored, Of this
city, plead guilty OF violating the
D nsion laws and we're tried by the
court, which imposed fine OF $50 upon
Palmer, which he paid, and 81 ,0CO and
costs against Washington. The latter
failed to pay the foe and was ordered
to be confined In Jail In this city.
A. W. Sinclair was appointed assign
ee OF G. E. Tyler, Of Prince William
county, 10 bankruptcy proceedings.
Besides Judge Waddill there were
present at the session Of the court
Clerks Bowden and Fowler, District At
torney Allan and Marshall Treat. AS
sistant Attorney De Jarnette was not
present, his resignation, it is under
stood, having been asked for.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08
Woodward & LOthrOp,
10th, nth & F SITS, n. W.,
WASHINGTON. y c.
$500 a Pair.
For all styles.
Mr.

aad let side. Fears are expressed of serious
results
Col. Parry Lee Downs. who is SD ut com
pletiDg three years to IN in the Maryland
penitentisry for obtaining money under false
representations. has boon sued for divorce BY
his wife on the ground of abandonment. Col.
Downs was well-known in this city, where
he attended old ~. Johns Academy.
James 4. McDevitt, a we'll known private
detective Of Washington, was taken III last
Sunday at his home and is still confued to
his bed. He is suffering from a revere at
tack of grip. Last night he WAS till quite Ill
with high fever.
Alexsndris Council, Royal Aicinum, will
bold its annual meeting and installation of
officers tonight, after which their annual
banquet will take place. Several prominent
off ,isls of the order will be present.
The Knights CT the Maccsbees hold their
regular review 10 Odd Fellows Hall last
night Deputy Sir knight Willis installed
tho newly.elected oSicers and two members
were initiated.
Two Toys, one white and the other colored,
for Jumping on CARS and Ed. Davis, colored,
charged with stealing a watch frtm Lizzie
Shepperd, were arrested this evening.
w. II. Wise, of the:county wsssrrested yer.
ter lay for violating the.pension laws and was
today indeed by tho U. 8. gIsnv j1ry.
marriage license was issued in Washing.
ton yesterday t, Edward Beach and sarah
Burnett both of AID andris.
The barge Geo. B. Roberts, loaded with
stove coal for Mr.. Dew. Aitcheson, arrived to.
day from Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The foe weather continues and but
few citizens can remember 90 mild a
winter.
Capt. Sutton with his two bsrges left
here today for Mount Vernon 10 raise
the oyster schooner Maggie which was
sunk of that place yesterday.
The subscription books for shares OF
series No. 4, OF the Germsn Co-opers-
tive Building Association No. 8, weYs
opened yesterday and before noon to-.
dag the entire issue OF stock had been
subscribed for.
Mr.. Fritz Maucb, who as stated 10 the
Gsz tie on that day. was accidently
shot in the face on Saturday while sky.
larking with Mr.. w. F. Myers, is at the
Inirmary where be Is rapidly recover
Ing from his injuries.
hT. Gibson Terrett. we,l.known old resi-
dent OF ALEXANDRIA county. not far from
dler carlyn, was quite painfully hurt recent
ly by falling tree. Mr. Ttrrett was en-
gsged 10 clearrg piece of land and had cut
nearly through the tree when it stsrted to
fall. he ran, bat the bushy part of the tree
caught him, and painfully injured his back
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

COMMITTEE MEETING.-The Commit
tee on Poor met last night and exam
ined and approved bills for supplies
furnished the poor house and outdoor
poor during the month of December,
1900 Mr.. Smith, keeper of poor and
work house, 10 his monthly report
states that no prisoners are confined to
the work house, but he has twenty.
three inmates 10 The aims house. Over
seer of Poor Richards reports that dur
ing the month he gave orders for So
cords OF wood or 212 loads of quarter
cords, 100 to whites and So to colored;
during same period, December, he gave
out 217 orders for groceries. 100 to
whites and Ill to colored. With only
a few prisoners in Jail and none 10 the
work house is quite gratifying exhibit
for this city upon the advent Of the new
century.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

r. z LEE CAMP. The regular
monthly meeting CT r E Lee Camp,
Confederate Veterans, was held last
night, Commander Milburn presiding.
A Communication from the Grand Com
mander announcing the appointments
OF his staff for the coming year Wac
road. Communications fro m the Won
ar's Auxiliary aud Mary Cuslis Lee
Chap.er, u. D. O., were read and due
Acknowledgements made. Comrade
Juo. 8. Powell, M. d.. Of Prince Viii.
liam county, the present surgeon gem
eral OF the Grand Camp, was elected an
active member of the Camp. Comrades
Perry aud Ksmpsr OF the com mittees
on observance OF General Lees birth.
day, Jauuary 10, reported the work
done by their committees. AS hereto
fore stated the banquet viii be held 10
the Hotel Appich. Other business OF q
private Daiure was transacted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

BANK DIRECTORS. - The annual
meeting OF stockholders OF the Citizens'
National Bank was held today when
the folio wing directors were re elected :
B. Wheat, e l.. Dsingerield, F. L..
Smith, w. II. Lambert and Worth HUI
fish.
After the stockholders meeting the
directors met to elect officers: Mr.. Jas.
f. Muir, vice president, declined pro-
motion and Mr.. G. r. Hooff was uDani.
mously elected president and manager
of the bank. Mr.. Muir was then re.
elected vice president; Mr.. Thomas w.
White, who has been assistant cashier
for some years, Was elected ceshier, AID
Mr.. J. J. Green assistant cashier. The
election OF Mr.. Hoof as president OF
the bank ia regarded by bis host OF
friends 10 this city as graceful COM
pliment and Just reward for his long
and faithful services 10 the bank, where
he has spent alm ost his entire life.
The stockholders of thu First Ma.
tionsl Bank today 10 annual meeting
elected the following direo ors: J +.
MUir, M. B. Harlow, g. L. Boothe, C..
+. Hoofi and J. r. y zimmerman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

FELL FROM A TRAIN.-Just before
the Southern Railway train reached
this city last night from the South, Mr..
Q. H. Bsrnell, who bad gotten on the
train at Culpeper, stepped or jumped
from the car and was badly bruised
about his face and hspd'. The acct
dent occurred near the cemetery and be
was brought to the depot, where he was
attended by DR.. O'Briep, who dressed
his wounds. Dater he left for Wash.
ington. He said be thought the train
had arrived at the depot when he
stepped of.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

WEEK OF PRAYER.-The week OF
prayer which is being observed by
union services this week in the various
churches opened last night with ser.
vices in the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, which were conducted by Rev.
George L. Hunt, pastor of the First
Baptist Caurch. Toni ht services will
be held in the Baptist Church by Rev.
Dr.. Warfeld. The subject will be:
prayer COR a church which, through
faith 10 Christ. and by the indwelling
of the Holy Spirit, shall be wholly
Christian, doing Gods will end winning
the world to Christ"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

ROBBERY. "A robbery was commit.
ted Saturday morning at the old Grange
Camp Hotel near Dunn .Loring in Fair
lax county. Au entrance was forced
through second-storv window into the
room of Mr.. August Hennine, the only
occupant of the building Wearing sp-
parel OF every description, jewelry,
brio a-brsc, provisions and five 81 1000
United States bonds were carried of.
There is a meager clue, which is likely
to lead to the apprehension of the guilty
narties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

PERSONAL. MIR. Robert w. Whaley
sud bride, have returned from their
bridal trip.
Mr.. Woodey, who has bsen quite
sick at the Ipfrmary. is able to be out
sgaiD.
Rev. DR.. Cahsll, of Wilmington, Del,
who was recently brought to the H.
firmsry here for treatment, is rapidly
improving,
Mr.. james Ferguson, formerly nerchsrt
Of this ty, but now of New York, was in the
city today, the guest OF Mr.. w. P. Graves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

WEDDING.-M Lewis E. Smoot, of
Washington, eldest son of Mr.. w. A.
Smoot, OF this city, was married in
Charlottesville today. at noon, to Mrs.
Mary McNeale, of Charlottesville, by
the Rev. H. b Lee. His brother, Mr..
w. A. Smoot, jr., was his best man, and
among the attendants were Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Smoot, Mrs. w. A. Smoot.
jr., and Mrs. Robert w. Fuller, OF this
city. The bridal couple will take a trip
through the North, and will make their
future home at The Driscoll, 10 WASH.
iDgton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

OPERA Ridiculous and yet
perfectly natural situations, exquisi 9
costumes, bright and catchy music and
clever acting briefly describe "The Real
Widow Brown" Mr.. A. @. Scammon's
latest bid for popular favor along
theatrical lines. Al unqualified sue
cess wherever produced it is certain to
be greeted here by large audiences.
Nothing has been left undone 10 afford
an evening of legitimate mirth. the
company being one of the highest
merit. This company will appear at
the Opera House Thursday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

THE Y. M. S. 1.-The animal meeting
of tho Young Mems Sodslity Lyceum
will be held tonight, when the election
of officers for the ensuing year will take
place. AS last year, the married men
will be arrayed against the single men
for the different offices. Last year the
single men won. As the Lyceum has
the largest membership ofsny social or
eanizition in the city aud improves with
age, it has the prospect of being the
leading organization OF its kind in the
State
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of today:
James Roberts, charged with stealing
five dollars from Rose Moore, forfeited
S. collateral.
A white man. charged with being
drunk and disorderly, was fined $3.50.
L. d. Turnage, charged with being
drunk 10 the street, was dismissed.
Night Report. Last night was clear
and cool. Three prisoners and twelve
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

DEATH OF Mr.. DOLL.-Mr. George
w. Doll died at bis home, on Lee street,
between Wolfe and Wilkes, this morn.
log, aged about 60 years. He came
here from Martinsburg. W. Va, about
five years ago and during bis residence
here had been employed as Waterman
at the B. & o. Railroad depot, on south
Union street. His remains will be
taken to Msrtipsburg for interment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

A. L. 1.-The weekly meetings and
drills OF the Alexandra Light Infantry
were resumed last night after the holi.
days. A committee to make arrange
ments for holding fair during the
winter was appointed with Major VIM.
NJ. Smith chsirmsp. The resignation
of Lieut.. r. W. Payne, who is cow 10
business in Richmond, was received and
accepted,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

ANNUAL MBETINes.-A number Of
corporations with Virginia charters
held their annual meetings 10 this city
today and elected officers and directors,
among them being the McLachlen
Real Estate and Loan Company, the
iowa Apartment House Company and
Durham Machine Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

Persons who suffer from indigestion can
not expect to live long, b csuse the cannot
eat the food required TO noursh the body and
the products Of the undigested foods they do
eat poison the blood. 1t is important to cure
indigestion IS soon as possible, and the best
method of doing this is to use the prepars-
ton known as Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t
diges's what You eat and restores all the di.
gestive organs to perfect heslth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

CHANCE FOR BARGAINs.-As will be
seen by their advertisement, Messrs.
Isaac Echbere Il Son have purchased
the factory stock OF the Maryland Shirt
Company and have placed 1t on sale at
very reduced prices. This is rare
opportunity for those about to purchase
such articles. The stock embraces
shirts Of all colors and styles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

NNHE MEMBERS OF ALEXANDRIA
i COUNCIL, No. CAT, ROYAL ARCA-
NUN, are requested 10 sttend the anau,.i
meeting, for the installation OF officera THIS
(Tuesdsy) EVENING. January 9Th, Ct 1880
o'clock J. Is. ALEXANDER,
jAn7 ct Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

The moot soothing, hesling and sntiseptic
application ever devised is DeWiit's Witch
Hazel Save. 1t relieves at once and cures
piles. sores. eczema and skin diseases. Be-
ware of limitations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

OYSTER RoAsT.-An oyster roast will be
given at the Conco,dis tonight Fine salt
water oysters will DO served.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs For this sec
ton fair tonight and Wednesday, warmer to-
night; falling temperature wednesday ;
southeastcrly winds shifting to northwestern
ly, brisk on the COST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

The Best Prescription for Chills
and Fever is bottle Of GROVES TAsTGLEss
CHILL Tonic. 1t is simply iron and quinine
tasteless form. No cure--no pay. Soc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08
AIsxamaris 9assttf.
TUESDAY EVENING. JAN. g. 1901.
LOCAL MATTERS.

-un rises tomorrow ct 719 q. m. snd
sets at 4:54 p. m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08
The City Council meets tonight.
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLET
All druggists refund the money il II fsis 70
cure e ". GRoYgs's signature on each
box 25e.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

Standardization COrSetS,
Made Of Good Quality Coutil, 10 White OF
Drsb, SOC.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

About onc-half dozen Bl,ck Serge
Waists, all in good condition. Be-7Sr
duced each from Csc to............ NV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

Only two Ladies' Heivy-lined
Plaid ,., UG q, 20 It Reduced S1.10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

One small lot OF ll.wool Flannel Waists,
in black, green and blue. ReducedORr
each from 81 40 to....................~O wv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

Three Ladies' Blue Ribbed Knit Under
skirts, slightly faded. Reduced &c
each from 60c .....- ..."..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

Only ono, Ladies' Purple Mercerized
Waist, faded. Size 40. Peduced 4QC
from 81 SO to................... .."."..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

Three only, Ladies' Fancy Unders kirts,
slightly soiled or faded. Reduced hOr
each from 81 10 to -....... ....--
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

Corset bargains. We will close out one
line OF Corsets, manufactured by the 4. q
g. Corset Co, and sell regularly for zoe
and 81 90. Reduced to c'ose, per l1()C
pair, at ....... ........,..... .....-.ss'.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

Only one dark Outiog Flannel Wrap
per, sizs 36. Reduced from $500
t0. .... ..........
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

One pair of Applique Pillow sbsms,
slightly soiled. Reduced per pairOSC
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

Ono lot of Mems Heavy Floece-lined,
Ribbed and Scarlet Undersbirts and
ID awers Reduced eseh from Doc .3OC
and Toe to.........".-"""..s... ....''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

Alec one pair slightly soiled. Re- 4Qc
duced per pair from Toe to....r "". ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

Three pairs Scriven's Elastic Seam,
HEAVY Canton Flannel Drawers, for men.
Sizeo 81, "a, 3S. Reduced per pair S0f,
from S1.0O to............. ........ .CON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

Several dozen pairs Misses Fine Quality
Black Bibbed Hose, with white feet
Hermsdorf dye. Sizes IN, 8. Sh nc
Reduced per pair from 200 to.."..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

One lot of dark Table Oilcloth. best
quality. assorted colors. Our regu- S-
lar zoe grade. Reduced per I'D to-. "
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-20
FULL STORY OF THE CRIME.
The Negro Taken From the Guard House. Evil
dence of Violent Struggle

Especial to News and Observer.)
Lagrange, N c., June 19.-The town
was thrown into wild excitement yes
terday about an hour before noon by
the rumor that Mrs. Noah Waters. a
young married lady of a highly respect
able family had been criminally as
saulted by Dock B. Jones, a worthless
negro vagabond. The facts as develop
ed are about as follows: About eleven
o'clock yesterday morning Mrs. Wat
erS, who lives about two miles from
town was picking huckleberries near
her house when she was approached
by the negro who offered her a drink
from a bottle of whiskey. She refused
and attempted to escape from him
when he deferred her by forcible
means and continued to offer her whis-
key, making at the same time criminal
proposals to her. She was badly
frightened and made a violent at
tempt to escape from the negro when
fortunately her husband, who had been
to a neighbors house, approached ana
hearing her struggles with the brute
ran to her assistance, when the negro
fed
Mrs. Waters was prostrated from
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-20
Leads all North Carolina Daies i'm News and Circulation

chance to shoot. He shot at the
mems legs but just as he fired the
white man jumped into a deep ditch,
followed by the negro. This was the
cause of the bullet passing through
the mans head instead of through his
legs, as intended.
The negro kept on down the ditch,
through a culvert under the road bed
and escaped into the woods. The
guard could not pursue him and this
accounted for his escape. Officers were
soon on his trail and he was captured
an hour later. The white man was
serving a sentence of three vars for
forgery and the negro had five years
for manslaughter They had both been
on the roads thirteen months this
morning.
1t is the general opinion that the
white man was sentenced under an as
sumed name. He told the court that
his name was George Daniels, but il
has since been learned that his real
name was George Hicks and that his
home was in South Carolina. The ne
gro's name is Ed. Mcclure. He was
sentenced for killing Willard Sherron,
white man in a disreputable portion
of the city some two years ago.