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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-02
COLD BLOODED MURDER
OF YOUNG NEGRO BUTLER.
Killed Mother and One Daughter and Mortaly Wounded
Another Child of Seven-Was Fearful Of
Arrest for Theft

! the house. He told her that her mother
wanted her on the third floor and with
out the slightest suspicion of the tragedy
that was to be enacted and that she was
going to her death, Madeline climbed the
stairs. She went into a room adjoining
that in which her mother lay dead. Lane
followed her and as she cheerily called
her mother. the negro shot her through
the heart, killing her instantly.
WAS INTERRUPTED.
Lane, in his confession, says he then
proceeded to rob the house. He quickly
found s130, two watches and Il pocket
book, and while he was searching for
the jewelry he was interrupted by the
arrival of two special policemen, who
nad warrant for his arrest on the charge
of larceny. They asked to see Mrs Fur
Ut sh, and Lane showed them to the sit
ng-room on the second floor, and said
he would call his mistress.
Recognizing one of the men as an Off
er, Lane hastily donned his overcoat and
vas quiet in the house. and the police
lien hearing a moan started an investi-
CATION, and on tho third floor hallway
eund little Eloise. To the policemen she
aid:
William shot my mother and my sis
cr and tried to kill me- She was inn
nediatey sent to hospital. Lane was
.aced to the Pennsylvania Railway sta
on at Camden, where he was recog-
lied by one of the policemen he hac
Continued on Third Page.)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-02
(By Associated rress.)

PHILADELPHIA la PA. April IL ring
that he would DC arrested 1or theft,
William H. Lane, {; colored butler, sho.
and instantly killed his employer, Mrs.
ella J. Furbush, her twelve-year-olo
daughter, Madeline, and probably mortal
ly wounded another daughter -Elolse, aged
seven years, at their home, No. 6o2 North
Fifteenth Street, shortly before noon to-
day.
Lane, who is twenty-five years old. cs-
capped from the house, and four hours
later was captured by Philadelphia de-
teCtives while waiting in Camden, n. j.
to board a train for Bridgeton, n. j. He
was Immediately brought to this city,
was identified by little Eloise, and con-
tossed his crime. The murder was on
of the most cold-blooded that has beer
committed in this city for some time. Mrs.
F'urbush lived with her two daughters iE
a fine four-story house Lane had been
her butler since Christmas. and besides
him she had another colored servant.
woman named Agnes. Recently Mrs
Furbush had been missing small amount
of money and finally she informed the
police, who began an Investigation which
was still in progress when to-day's tras
edy was enacted.
PLANNED MURDER.
Supicion fell on Lane and A warrant
sworn out Tor MS arrest ACCORDING TO
Lanes confession he saw Mrs. Furbusil
on Monday night counting large roll OF
bills knowing where she kept the money
he bded his time, and at All opportunt
moment late IN the evening he stole $40
This morning Mrs. Turbush missed the
money and questioned the colored man.
but he denied all knowledge of having
seen it. Expecting that the theft would be
placed on him and that Mrs. Furbush
would have him arrested, Lane planned
to murder the. mother and her children.
rob the house and disappear. AT IL
o'clock he vent to the third floor and
found Mrs. Furbush in one of the middle
rooms. He instantly shot her twice. once
in the breast and then through the heart.
She died instantly. Eloise. who was III
another room hearing the noise. enter
ed and Lane shot her in the abdomen.
She fell and he thought he had also killed
her Without even attracting the atten-
ton of the other servant. who was IRON
in, in the out-kitchen Lane went to the
front door and called in Madeline who
was skating On roller skates in front Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-02

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1t was stated that these gentlemen lett
for home this afternoon. Bishop ran
dolph appeared greatly distressed oyer
the affair asd very averse to speaking
Of 1t at present.
Asked whether Rector Roberts would
be retained at Williamsburg. the Bishop
answered that he did not know. He SAID
Rector Roberts was not with the com
n.ittee. During the evening, althoush
the episcopal residence has been besieged
by newspaper men. Bishop Randolph has
displomatically foiled every attempt 70
secure from him statement OF what
his course in the matter may be.
He appears to be exceedingly anxious TO
see a peaceable settlement of the un-
fortunate controversy, and is evidently
exerting every effort TO that end, but
just what is being done he will not say.
What he did say was that he had aoso-
lLtely nothing to give ovt for publication.
The committee left here this afternoon
for Williamsburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-02
WILL PAY TRIBUTE OF LOVE
TO COLONEL WILLIAM E. PETERS.
His Retirement from Chair of Latin at the University to
Be Made Occasion of Presentation by
the Old Pupils.

ard continuous service, will retire from
,, the DrofessorshD of Latin at the Uni
versity of Virginia with the close OF the
present session. During all these years he
has been one of the great forces III the
educational system of our Alma Mater.
He has labored long ard we'll, always with
conspicuous ability, with untlagginS zeal.
All his pupils will recall the contasion oe
his enthusiasm as scholar and student;
they will ever remember with gratitude
the unwearied patience of his personal in
terest as teacher; tbey can never forget
how he made them not only learn, but
also intelligently understand, THE Latin. -
They cannot fail to regret his decision
to retire. but they WILL one and all.
recognize that he deserves a well-earned
rest. His retirement from active labor
should not go by unnoticed. 1t is pur-
posed, then, to make Wednesday morn
ing. the 18th of June next a memorial
occasion, on which as many of his former
pupils and friends as may be able to at
tend shall come b ok to Alma Mater, and,
with affectionate greeting and good
wishes, present to Colonel Peters some
fitting testimonial of their esteem and
admiration of him as man and teacher.
The undersigned committee has under
taken this labor of love with no other
thought, than. by their united and con-
centrated effort. to enlist the sympathy
and secure the support OF all the former
pupils of our Distinguished friend and
teacher. and thereby make the occasion
one ever to be remembered by him and by
U.S. To ii>scre the purchase OF a suitable
testimonial, you are asked to contribute
the sum of three dollars. Any suggestion
as to the kind of testimonial you may
deem proper will be gladly received
Please send your contributions (prefer-
ably by money order) to II. c. Ford, sec
retary treasurer, Lexington, Va. and at
the same time signify to him whether you
will be able to be present or not at the
reception to be held at the University,
June 18th. a prompt reply is solicited.
Very truly yours,
GEORGE H. DENNY,
President Washington and Lee Univer
sity;
HUNTER PENDLETON,
Professor of Chemistry, Virginia Military
Institute:
H C. FORD. Treasurer.
Adjunct Professor of English and Latin,
Virginia Military Institute.
Committee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-02
BIC SHIPYARDS
FOR NORFOLK.
Bill to Be Passed To-Day for The
Second One to Engage in
Building Ocean Liners,

Probably the only measure that will be
considered BY the Senate at its session
this evening viii be a bill incorporatin
Norfolk shipyard company.
This will be the second meauce of this
character to come before this Legisla-
ture. Three weeks ago a bill was passed
by both branches chartering a S10,O0o,OOU
shioyard company, backed by Ex-Governor
Atkinson, of West Virginia and other
West Virginia capitalists. This enterprise
purposes to locate on the east side of the
Elizabeth River, between Lambert's Point
and Sewelis Point. The water front prop
critics. upon which it has secured options,
have the finest deep water frontage, and
are said to be well located for an enter
prise Of this character
The shipyard company. whose bill vi
be considered to-day, is backed by the
Watson syndicate It proposes to locate
on the Portsmouth side of the river in
the vicinity of Pinners Point The rep
resentatives of the enterprise give all as
.surances that it is backed by capitalists
whose resources render possible the pro-
lection of a ship building plant upon the
largest scale
The friends of both OF these schemes
argue that with the completion of the
sIsthmian Canal. Atlantic coast shipyards
will be in position to compete for the con-
struct:ons Of vessels for the rapidly grow
ing. Pacific trade. which hitherto has been
to some extent impractfcable. It IS also
contended that. apart from American At
lantic business, the recent notable indus
trial victories Of Northern shipyards on
bids for European contracts over the
home builders and the increasing prom
inence of Hampton Roads In the n1aG'-
time world lead to the hc1t.c - : h4t
10 nuite@within reason to anticipate that
within few years shipyards ON e
Chesapeake will be building vessels for
war and commerce that will float Euro
600
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-02
TWO ARRESTS
IN foul Il: L. MURDER. 4 R
The Mystery Of Lou WysorI's yI
Death May .' Be Cleared. Al
THE JARMANS ARE. in JAIL
John and His Wife Charged With
Young Woman's Death.
WAS ABOUT TO MOVE AWAY
WAS ABOUT TO MOVE AWAY
Two Men Saw the Girl Go in the Direc-
ton of the Murder, but Never Saw
Her Again-Her Body Found
After Several Weeks, the Ap-
pearance Showing a Des-
perate Struggle.
Especial Dispatch to The Times }

NSpeCld1 Dispatch 10 LIE
DELEPLANE, VA, April John Jar
man and his wife have been lodged in
Jail for the supposed murder of Lony
.Tharman, who was Miss Lou Wysor.
The woman in question was seen by two
men near Markham on certain day in
December, inquiring the way to John Jar
mans house. On that same day John
Jarman and his brother, Jim, were shuck-
ing corn in the neighborhood Of lden's
Crossing, very near the scene of the
tragedy. and it is supposed. met the woma 1,
near there. The supposition is they either
decoyed the woman by false representa-
ton into the woods and murdered her
there or murdered her first and carried
her body there afterwards.
DECOYED TO HER DEATH.
It is not presumable that the woman
would have wandered into the woods,
should she have been returning to Or
lean, fr the road she came, or the rail-
road, would have afforded her a level
walk and seemed direct, whereas the road
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-02

Colonel VIM l.. Peters, for thirty
seven wears professor of Latin at the
University of Virginia, will at the cnd
of the present session retire from ina I
l,onorable and responsible position, anu
l,;r former nupils. who are scattered AL
over the United States. are preparing 10
1,resent him with some handsome ana
fitting testimonial of their esteem anu
admiration. -, -
..Old Pete as he is fondly called py
lis former and present pupllS. IS ma
tive of Nelson county, Va, ana IS oiiS
O.. the abest and most distinguishes
educators in the South. After long years
Of successful teaching he will retire 70
s>end his latter days in the quiet OF ms
home. loved honored and admired by an
who know him, and with the hearty Eooo
wishes of his pupils and countess o'liei
friends. The movement to present some
fitting token OF esteem TO Coloirei ,'. 80 -
was inaugurated by President Denny, OF
the Washington and Lee University, ana
some other Of Colonel Peters former
PUPILS in Lexington. and the can upon
their associates on the subject mas met
with enthusiastic cooperation all aloiiS
the lines. -,
t, presented at the University Of Virginia
on .June 18th. when it is urged that all
of Colonel Peters former pupils shall at
tend and take part in the happy exer-
cises.
The following circular letter, which
fully explains itself, has been sent out
by President Denny, and is being widely
and fayorably replied to by former stu
dents under Colonel Peters in mary sec
tions of the country:
~ Lexington. Va, Feb. 15 1902.
Dear Sir-Colonel William L. Peters
after thirty-seven pears of distinguished
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-02
MANGANESE MINING.
Property in Frederick and Shenandoah
Counties to Be Developed.
Especial Dispatch to The Tincs.)

WOODSTOCK. VA. April 1.-The pro-
moters of the Cedar Creek Manganese
Mining Company. who own oyer 2,o0o
acres of fine mining property, lying in
Cedar Creek Valley. in Shenandoah and
Frederick counties. recently held a meet
ing at Geary's Hotel here for the purpose
of organizing and placing the best OBJ
tainable machinery on the land to begin @
the development of their properties. The
party was composed of Vice-President
John I!cisberger. of Frederick. Nd. J.
Clayton. Baltimore, Md, and several
others.
It is the intention of the company to
make Mr.. Galloway general manager and
treasurer, and rush the development Of
their property as rapidly as possible.
The chemical analysis shows the man
ganese so far produced to be of fine quail
ity,. especially adapted for steel manu-
featuring purposes.
DR.. Samuel T. Hefner. Of Frederick,
Md, is president and DR.. Fallrney,. of
the same city. secretary. The principal
Baltimore Md.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-02
CHARGED WITH FORGERY.
MIR. r. NJ. Lamb Arrested and Held at
Second Station Last Night.

r. NJ. Lamb, manager of the Elite Press
ing Club, clothes-cleaning establish
ment at No. 213 North Sixth Street, is
held at the Second Police Station under
three separate warrants charging him
with the forgery of notes and checks
amounting to something over $50. The
name Of the firm involved is that of A
Marchetti & Bro, confectioners, al NO.
617 East Broad Street.
Lamb held a long conference with Mr..
II. M. Smith, Jr., whom he has retained
as counsel. He would not discuss the al
legged forgeries further than to say he
would come out all right and show that
his transactions had been perfectly fair
and honest He said he had been doing
business with 4. Marchetti & Bro, and
that the firm was in debt to him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-02
ARRESTED WHILE PRAYING.
Likened His Arrest to the Persecution
of the Apostles Of Old.

---- '~"t'IH1 t7ISpitcn TO IHe IIIneS.J
SUFFOLK, VA, April Ia. A Keen
er, of York. Pa, an itinerant preacher.
was arrested here this afternoon while on
his knees praying. Rev. keener con-
tinued his prayers, while being taken to
the station-house. and after being locked
up Soon he was released and made a
strong talk near the Jail door, which was
heard by large crowd. Rev. keener
compared his persecution to that suffered
by the apostles of old He is a man of
some ability F[e would not as for COZ
tributions, but after the sermon. which
he closed with tears. people flocked to him
with dimes and quarters.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-02
Refuse Anv Guarantees.

SAN DOMINGO, REPUBLIC OF SAN
TCz DOMINGO, April 1.-The rebels in the
Barahona District, on the south coast,
are already seeking assurances that they
will not be severely dealt with if they
surrender, but the Government officials
have refused to make any guarantees.
The rebellion is limited to I5arahona. and
its vicinity. where many important az
rests have been made.
Confidence in the power Of the Govern
ment to crush the rebellion is re-estab-
liShed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-02
NEGRO FIEND HANGED BY MOB
IN PRINCIPAL STREET OF ROME, CA.

Jail keys, the Jail door was forced open
with sledge hammers and the stee! cage
Of Aliens cell broken in The negro was
carried a square and 4 half away and
allowed to make a statement. Allen de-
clared THAI he was innocent and prayed
that the guilty party would be found. All
the men who took part in the hanging
were unmasked.
Miss Adamson belongs to one of the
most prominent families in Rome.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-02
THREE THOUSAND FOR SHAVE
President of American Tobacco Com

President Of American Tobacco Com
pany Gave Barber His Check.
Especial Dispatch to The Times
DURHAM, N. c., April III. B. Duke,
president of the American Tobacco Com
spany, arrived here Saturday from New
York on visit to his father, Washington
Duke. Yesterday morning he sent for a
5colored barber to come up and shave him.
The barber IS a prominent member in ST.
.Tosepll s scolored methodist Church, which
had an Indebtedness of some sS, COO. Dur
ing the shaving process the facts were
made known to Mr.. Duke, who. when the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-02
BOYCOTT NOT LIFTED.
Street Railway Employees Union Debate
the Matter but Lay it Over.

tIte VtdetC' Oe11 "a ] y = q > 2
Especial Dispatch to. The Times.)
Fl NORFOLK, VA, April 1.-The Central
Labor Union did not, as it was antici-
pated it might at the. meeting tonight.
raise the boycott recently placed upon the
Norfolk Railway and Light Company S
street cars because the railway en-
ployes were out on strike
~ motion to lift the boycott was de-
bated but was finally laid over until the
next meeting of the union.
No Action Taken.
Especial Dispatch to The !Times.)
NORFOLK,,S:VA., April There was a
special meeting of the Central Labor
Union tonight, called for the especial
purpose of considering the request Of the
street car employees that the boycott be
raised After a long session the union
adjourned without action. gs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-02
STUDENTS ORGANIZE.
Ten Thousand Invited to Attend Rev
oIutionary Demonstration.
(By Associated Press

BERLIN, April IA dispatch to the
Tageblatt from st. Petersburg. dated Mon
dav March 31st, says the students are
organizing 4 fresh revolutionary move
ment, and have succeeded in mailing
10000 circulars, mostly addressed to per-
sons belonging to the educational classes.
irnploring them to attend armed, if possi-
rle a. revolutionary demonstration in
front of the Cazan Cathedral.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-02
BISHOP RANDOLPH TROUBLED
He Refrained from Discussing tn,
Question at Issue.
,ec,sI D,spa,cn TO The Time

NORFOLK. VA. April 1.-Regarding
The trouble at Brnton Parish Right Rev.
Bishop A. NJ Randolph this evening cour-
icousl,r declined to make any statement
for publication. He had been very busy
to-day. being closeted with tho commit
tees from WILLIAMSBURG. and to the col.
respondent who called at the episcopal
residence tonight the names OF the six
gentleman here to-day were not diYulsed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-02
TO THE EXPOSITION.


Blacksburg Cadets Southwark Bound
on a Special Train.
The cadct.corp from the Virginia Poly
tecllnc Institute, at BlackSburG, passed
through Petersburg Ell route for, Charles
ton and the Exposition shortly after mid
night this morning. They Travelled on a
special train of nine cars. The Atlantic
Coast Line officials had arranged for a
rapid run over that line TO Charleston
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-02

operation was over, rendered mis- check
to cover the Indebtedness.
John Myrick says it is the largest price
he ever received for a single shave
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-02
Southern Dialect
In Sunday Times.

One of the most interesting of the many
attractive features of the next issue of the
Sunday Times will be the fir of a series
of articles on Southern Dialect, written by
prominent Virginlan. who has given close
and careful study to the subject.
The South has a dialect decidedly and
, peculiarly her own and it is of this that
our correspondent writes. The first paper
will discuss some OF the express; ;ons N gen.
eral use among tie common people of the
South and til: sources from which they
have come. Everybody will read it and
enjoy it.
And they will find much else to entertain
and instruct, as vel! as the news Of the
world in the
J POPULAR SUNDAY TIMES.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-02
WRECK IN TRANSVAAL.
Thirty-nine British Soldiers Killed and
Forty-five Injured.
iBy Associated prpss.l

tBy Associated PrpsS.l
PRETORIA, April 1.-Thirty-nine Brit
ish soldiers were killed and forty-five
were injured in a railroad wreck March
3Oth, near Barberton, Transvaal Colony.
LONDON, April 1.-The War Office in
reporting the railroad wreck at Barberton,
Iransvaal Colony, merely says that it
was accidental. TIE victims nearly all
belonged to the Hampshire Regiment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-02
STRICKEN SUDDENLY.
Mr.. Crawford Went to Sunday Sch ool
and Dies Before Reaching Home.
Especial Dispatch to The Timcs.)

:
IIIySVlLLE. VA, March 31.-Mr. Ton;
Crawford, who lives a. few miles frort
Keysville went to Sunday-school as usual
Sunday with his family at MorseS school,
house While there he was stricken with
apoplexy and died before he could be re-
moved to his home.
Mr.. Crawford was an ex-Confederate
soldier. having enlisted during inc Hrst
year: of the war. when lad Of sixteen,
and fought gallantly until It's close. lie
leaves a wife and four children.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-02
FITZ MAY GO BACK.
President Thinking Of Making Him
Consul-General in Cuba.
(Br Associated prcs7 J

(BE Associated prcs1l
NEW 1l.n1>. April Ia Sun
Washington special says: 1T is 1ot un-
likely that the President may send Ge1-
eral FitzhuSi Lee back to the post in
which lie rendered such conspicuous SER
vice as Consul-Gcneraliin the trying days
before the declaration OF war with SPAIN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-02

The thcrmomcter ranged as follows at
Tho Times office yesterday: A. NJ. 80;
1e M. 81: 3 p. NJ. IS: 6 r. NJ. 81: 9 r. NJ.
50: 13 midnight u.s. Average. 81 5-6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-25
PROBATE COURT.
Wills Proved, Approved and Allowed
Administration Granted.

In the probate court, Monday, the
following wills were proved, approved
and allowed: OF Elbridge Traitor, late
of Gardiner, Joann Trafton of Gar
diner, appointed cXecutrix; Erastus
Bartlett, late of Oakland, Calf, Rich
ard d. Aver of said Oakland and Dam
iel Schuyler of San Diego, Calf, ex-
ecutors; Mary Vigue, late of Water
vile. David Vigue of Waterville, eXecu-
tor; Nellie M. Stevens, late of Augusta,
Lendal Titcomb of Augusta, executor;
Samuel W.. Davis, late of Sidney,
Charles A. Lovejoy of Sidney. admins
traitor with the will annexed; Peter
Pierce, late of Waterville, Ella S.
Pierce of Waterville, executor.
Administration was granted on the
following estates: OF Joseph Il. Sher-
burne. late of Readfield, George A.
Sherburne of Readfield appointed ad-
ministratriX; Carleton Blair, late of
Farmingdale. Charles A. Blair of Hal
lowell. administrator; Nathaniel Clark.
late of Oakland, Medara c. Small of
Oakland, ADMINISTRATIVE: Eveline M.
LongfelIow, late of Winthrop. Alice II.
l.. Waugh of Winthrop, administrative;
Greenlief Hilton, late of Manchester,
]. L. Brainerd of Winthrop, admins
traitor; oliver NJ. Blanchard, late of
Gardiner, Sophronia M. Blanchard of
Gardiner, Administrative.
Alexander TroofS Of Gardiner was
appointed administrator de-bonis-non
with the will anne4cl of the estate OF
Robert Nj. Clark late of Pittston: Lor-
ing S. c. FAIR of Manchester. trustee
under a voluntary trust, of Theodore
r. Averill of Manchester.
Marie Rochon of sWaterville, was APP
pointed guardian M Georgfanna and
Lorenzo Rochon of Waterville, Henry
Barney of WatervIte. of Rosie Barney
of Waterville, E, Burton Clifford OF
Winthropao Zarhue Geyikian of Win
throp, Leslie 6. Cornish of Augusta
of Clara Goodwin of Augusta, Richard
f. Knowles OF MANCHESTER. of Ruth M
and Sadie NJ. Cottte, both of Man
chester George Tardilr of Watervllic
of Maria A., Honoria and Charlie:
Tardin, all of Watcrvillc, r. w. Geralt
of Clinton, of Alphcus Basicy of Gin.
ton, james TcbbetS Of Belgrade, o
| Elizabeth S. Trask of Belgrade, Georg'
| II. Pope of Vasalhoro, of Arthur "
PODe of VaSsalboro.