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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-10
PRISONERS IN QUARANTINE.
Time Spent In Jail to Be Deducted,

Time Spent In Jail to Be Deducted.
Says Governor.
Governor Montague has ordered that
the time spent In county jails by prison
ers. who are prevented from going to the
penitentiary on account OF the smallpox
quarantine, shall be deducted from their
regular sentence. A number OF condi-
tional pardons will be granted by the
Governor to-day
Governor Montague went down to Nor
folk yesterday afternoon to deliver an
address before the convention of Red Men
assembled in that city. He will return
to the city to-day.
Monday Governor Montague attended
an educational conference at Bowling
Green in the interests of better. schools
for Caroline county The conference was
well attended by the teachers Of the coun-
.ty and others interested In education.
Congressman w. "A. Jones. Of the Second
District, and DR.. Robert Frazer, Of War
renton. addressed the conference.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-10
MAKsLAYER ARRESTED.
George Riley, Who Killed His
Father-in-Iaw Near Luray.

= Ia o.
LURAY, VA. September 9.-(SpeciaI.)-
George Riley, who shot and killed Noah
Fox yesterday afternoon, was arrested
last night about II O'Clock, by Sheriff
Rosser, of this county. at house near
the scene of the tragedy, and was lodged
in jail here this morning about o'clock.
Riley made no effort to esctpe-
Evidence offered at the coroner's inquest
held last night, was to the effect that
Fox was advancing on Riley when shot.
and was warned by Riley to stop, and
that the former had also threatened to
kill Riley.
This was the second conflict of the day
between the two. and 1t was after the
first that Riley got his gun and followed
up Fox. The testimony Of the PHYSICIANS
showed that about forty-five shot took
effect. and that death was instanta neous.
Domestic differences are supposed to have
been the cause Of the trouble.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-10
Fever on Church Hill.

In the square on Twenty-seventh street
between N and o streets there exists no
less than seven cases of typhoid fever.
Most Of the patients are very i'll, and
fears are entertained for the recovery
of some of them. 8 s
It is not known what is the local cause
Of the trouble, but many of the residents
IN the vicinity declare that it is nothing
other than, the 2unsanitary condition of
the alleys in the rear of the houses in the
square.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-10
FAMILY UNDER ARREST.
Charged With Assnu1tinE Samuel
Lebarwitch-AIl Were BniIcd.

A family. tailors by trade, and respec
lively named p, D., B., and Mrs. David
Lopcznika, had trouble with Samuel
Lebarwitch yesterday, and fell upon him,
beating and kicking him until he APP
pealed tc The law for protection and
had them all arrested.
The cause of the trouble has never
been learned. Many attempts were made
TO gain this information, without sue
cess, and finally the matter was given UP
IN desperation, and the solution OF the
problem left to Justice John
The family was bailed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-10
WOMAN LOST AN EYE.
serious Result of a Negro Row Nea

LecsburE.
LEESBURG. VA, September 9.-(Spe-
cial. )-There was serious ARRAY here
late Saturday night. A negro man
named Peyton Mason became engaged in
an alteration with a negro woman
matilda IiInbers) and negro man
whose name is unknown.
.. There had been bad feeling throughput
the day. In the evening slight pro-
vocation incenseo Mason, and picking
up brick bat, he threw it and struck
the woman in the eye, bursting the eye
ball and completely destroying the sight
The woman was hurriedly taken to the
Emergency Hospital in Washington
FAY.
L Mason was arrested by Sergeant Ed
wards about midnight and lodged in
Jail. He will be held to await trial for
his falonious assault.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-10
MARRIED IN PROVIDENCE
The Bride n Sister of Bessie Tyree,
the Actress.

me bf1ue n sister OF Bessie Tyree,
the Actress.
PROVIDENCE, R. l., September o.
(Special.)-Mrs. Emma Tyree Banigan.
the millionaire widow of the late William
B. Banigan and sister of Bessie Tyree.
the actress, was welded very quietly
this afternoon in the cathedral rectory to
Timothy L. O'Connor, popular florist.
Mr.. O'Connor's first, wife was the daugh-
ter of James Hanley Il. Brewer who died
several years ago. Commodore Bangan's
death occurred February 18th, Of last
year and his fortune went to his widow;
and his young daughter. There was only
a quiet wedding reception followed
the ceremony to-day. At 10 o'clock to-
night the couple left for their hon eymoon.=
They Will reside at the brides beautiful.
ginians. Their father died two weeks
ago. 55:.sss.755
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-10
NEWPORT NEWS AFFAIRS.

Thomas Clark Indicted-To Build a
Road-Guarding Against SMALLPOX.
NEWPORT NEWS. VA. September a.
Especial )-Thomas Clark was to-day in
dicted on four counts for house breaking.
The Warwick county supervisors will
be petitioned to issue $4,000 bonds for
rnacadamized road from Newport News
to Morrison.
The supervisors of Warwick county have
ordered wholesale vaccination in Blood
field, as precautionary measure.
DR.. II. P. Taylor is engaged in vac
cinating the negroes, and is backed by
the police.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-10

It is hoped that the Educational Board
can find some way to reverse this ruling
The Powhatan Courthouse school will
have its annual picnic at Powhatan Court
house on Friday, September 18th
The Powhatan Troop Association will
meet here on Thursday, September 18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-10
CHESAPEAKE AND WESTERN
CORPS is CALLED OFF.
Engineers and Surveyors Complete
Their Work in Pocahontas County.
Monterey Happenings.

MONTEREY, VA, September 9.-(Spe-
cial)-A message from over the State
line is to the effect that the engineering
corps Of the Chesapeake Western, under
Mr.. ii. II. Jackman has been called
off. their work in PocahontaS county hav-
ing been completed. This was the only
corps on duty west of Shenandoah, and
the last work done by them was to run
and locate line from the main line of
the Chesapeake Western at Frost to
connection with the Coal and Iron road
at Durbin. The corps has been instructed,
so it is said, to remain at Marlinton for
further orders, and the men comprising
it, of whom several are Highlanders are
now in camp at that point.
NEW HOTEL AT FRANKLIN.
The public-spirited citizens of the grow
ing village of Franklin twenty-five miles
from Monterey, have organized a stock
company with a view to erecting a new
hotel. Ten thousand dollars has been
subscribed. The structure is to be mod
ern in every detail, designed especially for
the entertainment of summer visitors. The
site selected is on the Anderson property.
Two brothers. MeSsrS. Z. F. and w. M.
Kershaw, Of Cleveland. O., came to Mon
terey week ago looking for camp
ground in some section of the county
where game is abundant. They were di-
rected TO Mr. Henry MullmaX's, in Ale
ghany. The visitors are now in camp
quarters there and are well satisfied with
the prospects for game and fish. Their
last seasons outing was in Canada.
Mr.. J. NJ Colaw and wife, Miss Kate
Gibson, and Mr. Forest Kyle are spending
fortnight at Bolar Spring.
Mr.. j. Talman Waters. his wife and
daughter. Miss Francis of Charleston, w.
Va. are the guests of Mrs S. B. Sieg, on
Main street.
Miss Lucy K. Arbogast, after a three
weeks vacation at her old home has re-
turned to Berryville, Va.
Mrs. Fannie .. Flaherty, who has been
visiting her daughter. Mrs. ]. c. Matheny,
has returned to her home in Botetourt.
Mr.. ]. c. Boggs, after resting up for a
few weeks at Monterey. returned on Mon
day to his place of business. Palmer, w.
Va.
mice rar, cni+Iar ~ c+,,nt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-10
Observation-Disclosures,

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. September.
Especial Miss Eva May Andrews
and Mr.. Ernest Lee LighttDot were mar
sr1ed tonight by Rev. j. w Porter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-10

There was considerable trading this
morning. Most of the buyers were pres
ent and some sales are reported Mr.. Cal
laher, the well-known member of the
house of Gallaher & Co.. large tobacco
manufacturers at Belfast, ireland, was
personally on the market and bought some
priminSs from L.. B. Vaughan & Co., and
from George A. Haynes & Co.. through his
representative here, w. A. Smith Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-10

The crime of Loma1 was made the
more tragic by the fact that his victim
was accidentally burned to death in her
avn house before the trial On two oc-
PASSIONS troops were sent by the Governor
to save him from lynching. He was
convicted on circumstantial evidence, and
On the statements Of the girl made to
her friends before her death. His confess
yion establishes the fact that his con-
riction was just and removes any linger-
Ing doubt that may have existed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-10
THE ROPE WAS roo LONG.
FAN Contention of the Accused Re-

MoNTRoss. VA. Sent. e.-(speciaL)-
n, sbe nresence of only few persons.
John Lomax. the negro assailans Oh MISS Mss,
Susie Costenbader, whose Uassc oe Sa,A
Following the assault on her, aroused the
entire county of Westnaoreland. eNpiated
h,s crime on the galiows at noon
large crowd began assembling at
Montross early this morning and at the
time of the hanging, probably I'VE huii-
dred people were on the court green,
! among them being the father OF the oeao
girl. Robert Costenbader, and brother
OF the man about to be hung. Sherii.
Sandy with five deputies arrived AZ
Mcntross after an uneventful trip GOWN,
the river from Alexandra and Loii'aA
was at once placed in Jail where splrie-
nal consolation was administered ps W.
colored ministers. one countr! iiiah'
.ha other from Alexandria
The prisoner seemed somewhat affected.
and before the time for hanging arrived
confessed his guilt to his spiritual ao-
sisers. a short time before noon ne was
told to prepare for death. and did so IN d
calm manner. saying that he was not
afraid to ole since his sin had been re-
pented of and he believed forgiven.
At ten minutes Of y the march to the
scaffold which had been erected and en-
closed in the rear Of the jai! began Ar
irving there, the prisoner shuddered as
he gazed upon the rope, but mounted the
steps leading to the scaffold in hrm
manner, showing no other signs OF fear
The black cap was quickly adjusted,
and. at word from the sheriff. Deputy
Sheriff Sandy sprang the drop. 1t had
been made little too long. and LomaX's
feet touched the ground slightly, but this
was remedied in a second. and In ten
minutes the negro was dead.
His body was cut down and turned over
to his brother. The hanging OF IomaX
marks the end Of one Of the faddest cases
ever known in Westrnoreland county, and
also demonstrates that the law is not
How in dealing with such crimes as his.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-10
BUTLER-BOSHER COMPANY
DOES NOT PROPOSE. TO SELL.
No Idea of Disposing OF, Their
Property.

An article in one Of the papers yes,
terday, implying that there was little
doubt as to the sale. of the Butler-Bosher
Company to the Imperial Tobacco Com
pany, was most positively denied by Mr..
Bosher, of the former firm, last night
Mr. Bosher said his company not cnly
had not sold out, but had never even con-
sidered the matter. He had had no talk
with the Imperial people, in fact, he did
not even know the officials.
The Butler-Bosher Company has no
idea Of selling out, and wishes the fact
positively known.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-10
Summer Complaints Il
Dy.sntsry. Dia .!
CHOLERA nO )'

Taking the Railways Ready Relief. IN We
ter viii in few moments cure Cramps
Spasms, Sour Stomach, Nausea, Heartburn,
Malarial Fercrs, Sick Headache, Collie, FIAT
ulancy and all internal pains.
Externally for Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sci
atica; sprains. Bruises, Mosquito Bites,
stings of Insects, sunburns, Burns, Tooth
ache. Headache, Pains In the Back, the appli-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-10

Miss Lena Splitter. OF Staunton, and Miss
Parish. Of Baltimore, were this week the
guests of Miss Phebe Jones.
MIR. L. A. Carichof is on visit to
Eikton, Va. where he will be Joined by.
his son, Mr.. Eugene Carichoff, Of New
York city. IS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-10
Funeral notice.

Funeral of Miss AMANDA c. RIBBLE
from Sacred Heart church WEDNESDAY.
September 10, 1902, at 10 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-10

The glass-bottle blowers announced that
victory had been gained over a firm
who have been using bottles made by
children to hold backing manufactured
by them, as the firm has signed an agree
ment to use only union-made bottles in
the future
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-10

The funeral OF the late Colonel vii.
liam II. Fry will take place from this
Ryrd-Street Station at 8 o'clock. WE'D
NEsDAY MORNING. Intsrment al
Hollywood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-10

Ordering allegations to be heard for
| number Of paving and street improve
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-07-03
Ear.
correspondencs OF The Argus

Melvin Cupp aud John Fikc OF Jockey
Hollow. Pa, were visiting friends here
Saturday and Sunday.
Geo. u. Spiker aud D. a. franlsbouseg
were NJ Kingwood last Friday an business.
Miss Rose Guthrie, who has had poor
health for some time has been worse the
past week.
John II Deal. wife aud little son were
visiting Charley Deals at Somerhcld. Pa.
saturday and Sunday.
Gar Schnopp went down TO Guard. Pa.
on business last Friday.
Ed. Wolfe took his daughter. Mrs. Bessie
Scese to Somcrfed. Pa. last Friday and
Dawson. Pa.
Miss Lena Guthrie Of Terra Alta. came
In TO attend the funeral of her sister. Mrs
J. n. Kelly OF Cuzzar, and has been stay.
ing with her mother and sister the past
week.
James Smith went to Friendsylllc last
Friday after load of goods for T. /.
Kelly
Geo. T.. Spikcr did some carpenter work
for Mrs. S. A. Kelly Wednesday and
Thursday Of last week.
Billy Francis is working Tor the Krumm
Lumber Co.
]. ]. Kelly and Spencer Guthrie drove 10
kingwood last Monday and came back
Monday evening
Ora Maust Is home on vacation from
k2mney where lie has been going 10
school
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-07-03
HAYDEN.

Correspondence OF The Argus
Wheat is good.
Oats and corn look we'll.
The hay crop will bc light.
The ice cream supper at Lemon last Sat
urday evening was fine affair.
The people of Hayden arc very busy
sowing buckwhcat and preparing to harvest.
Miss Mary Hayden Of Homestead, Pa =,
Is visiting her brother. J. W. Hayden a, this
wriIiag.
We noticed w. G.. Brown, Thomas A..
DAvise and two Other gentlemen in the coal
fields las, week.
Horse buyers are plenty and good horses
are pretty scarce. Still we have some left.
Frank Ringer sold his horse Tor sfso and
the same price was offered, the writer is
told. for six OF seven oihe's within orc mile
Of Hayden
Harrison Ringer IS building fine house
Chas. w Freelaud and Howard Peaslee arc
doiog The carpenter work. They have their
planning mill 10 operation right with them.
People wishing to build would do well 10
get Freeland & Peaslee. as they take their
planef along and they are good workmen.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-07-03
Mr.. Patrick Dunn Passes Peacefully
Away.

Ii is with sadness that record the death
OF this good old man. whom God in His
unerring wisdom. has seen it to remove
from his devoted and sorrowing family
Mr.. Dunn's death was the result Of a
stroke Of paralysis some weeks ago. but
from which lie rallied. and his faithful
children hoped he might be spared to them
n while longer. but the aged pilgrim heard
the voice OF Jesus saying, Come unto me
and rest aud with scarcely a struggle tue
tired frame relaxed. and II s spirit entered
into the promised rest. All. what must
the sun light OF Heaven be TO this weary
old man. alter all the storms and sorrows
Of seventy.four long years!
He did not 20 into eternity empty
handed. for his good works went witt, him
TO plead IN his behalf and we are assured
that the plea will not have been made
in vain.
MIR. Dunn was in the continuous service
OF the u. & o.. for ffiy.four years, and
was ever conscientious and faithful in the
discharge of duty. lie was devoted
parent, kind nighbor and a consistent
christian. Always cheerful and OF happy
temperament. Mr. Dunn had many friends
who learned OF his death with genuine
sorrow. May he rest 10 peace
Rowlesburg, w. Va. June 90. 1904
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-07-03
The White Reunion and Picnic.

Reported for The Argus
This picnic WAS held AZ Pleasant Dale
June al. 1904 az ioa IN The time for be
ginning the exercises found few persons
present Adam Ridcnour and wife. lanes
{. White and family and Clark White and
family were the FIRST on the ground arriving
some time before the appointed time
About eleven O'Clock the rain ceased and
soon after the gloom gave way To sunshine
aud the people came in fast
The meeting was called to order by Geo
w. White and a short time was devoted to
vocal music by the home choir before
dinner. The dinner hour was greatly en-.
joycd by all.ospccially by one. Mr. Cassidy.
who. having too weak stomach to eat the
the cooking Of others. built FIRE short
distance from the church aud enjoyed a
feast OF his own preparation consisting OF q
bounteous supply OF corn ponc roast beef
aud coffee. II was impossible to break OF
dinner and the social chat in the one and a
half hours set apart for that purpose. so
the meeting was not again called to order
till ais p. M
The Beech Run Drum Corps had been
employed 10 furnish music. bat failed to
come because Of the very wet morning. As
Is usual tie liar had TO get in his work and
disappoint the people who we're expecting
and anxiousiy waiting for Rev Howard
and Prof Holden Of Kingwood. We do
not mean TO accuse these gentlemen but
the ono who told them when they we're
ready q come that the picnic was
postponed
The exercises Of the afternoon consisted
OF vocal music and short addresses from
some Of those present Although all were
disappo ntcd by thc failure of the band
and tbc gentlemen from Kingwood. all pro-
nounccd Il a pleasure to be there and
everybody went away well6ilcd and happy.
We feel sure from the number who refused
the very generous invitation Of Mr.. Cassidy
to dine with him. that no one went away
hungry and enough was left OF the frag.
mcnts to feed many more.
on motion Of John s. White. the family.
friends, ncighbors and people in general
will hold a reunion and picnic at Mnlcrs.
port on the second Saturday Of August.
1000
on motion Of James {. White. the meet
log adjourned by singing. God be with
You I'LL We Meet Again
We hope bad weather and bail games
viii not Interfere next time.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-07-03
X. or n. Officers

The following list comprise the officers
for Brown Lodge No. 81 Knights Of Pylhias
of This place, elected for The ensuing term,
beginning July first;
Chancellor Commander Morgan Dale
Marin.
Vice bancelIor-Thnrman W. Trow-
bridge.
Preiate--f. Ray Spencer
Master Of Work--Walter A. Stone
Master at Arms Bruce Floyd Carroll.
Innef Gnard--Vernon Forlney
Cater Guard---IIoy -. Jackson.
Irusiee--John v. Ford.
Representative To- Grand I.odge--Charles
NJ. Jackson.
Auditing Committee John 49, Ford. r
X. Spencer and George 4. Herring.
The Lodge here is in good condition aud
has about sIsoo Of assets. real estate aud
money. aud owes nothing.
The next session OF Grand Lodge will be
held ~ Grafton in October and our boys
will attend in full force.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-07-03
Nemhnrr News.

. ~'WHOsk NtW<s
costespondence ol TIE Argus
Viii iioslen ~ re'sa Alta, ~as in town
Saturday.
Miss Belle rlammer was in Grafton Mon.
day, shopping.
Guy Waltz OF iowesville. was in town
SATURDAY and Sunday.
w u. corbn was in Randolph county
last week ON business
Mr.. Courtney was in town few days
last week on business
Clarence T. Ellis has been on the sick
list the past two weeks.
John Henry OF Kiugwood. Us the new
Supt OF the shat, here
Oval c. Frazier of Philadelphia. spcn,
Sunday a, his home here
Miss Stella Moore was visiting friends in
Austen several days las, week.
Mrs. Girls wei,man was visiting her sister
In Rowlcsborg one day last week
MIR aud Mrs Dick wolver,on of Wilson.
bnrg, are visiting relatives in town
Ray Sun ot has returned from an extended
visit to relatives in Webster county.
Misses Mollie aud Bessie Chides,er wcnt
to keyser Sunday ON the excursion.
Miss Mary Fleming and father are visit.
Ing friends in Rowlesburg this week.
Mrs. Nora Kerns of Webster, is the guest
OF her mother, Mrs. George wolverton.
Rev. G. II. Meredith was a, Oakland
las, week attending the Epwor,h conven-
ton.
Miss Ouie Deck and sister Gladys were
visiting friends in runnelton a few days las,
week
Mr. and Mis-. John Pcll and daughter,
Irene. OF Grafton, were visiting friends in
town. Wednesday.
MIS-. VIM. Cox and daughter, Ida, If
near Baltimore, ate the guests OF Mr. aud
Mrs X s. Fromhan.
Mrs. Will Mccormick III Cumberland. Is
the guest of her parents, MIR. and MIS-.
August Iiorchler on the hill.
Mr. x Mrs. w 4. yalncll were called
To Cumberland Friday by the death Of Mrs.
VS. brother. They returned Monday.
Mr. iiar'linr. the sewing machine agent
OF Grafton, MAS here Wednesday. lie has
placed several machines IN town aud all s,e
giving satisfaction.
Earl smith was in Cumberland few
days last week on business. lie has about
recovered from the accident, and is thinking
of going To work in the shops a, Cumber-
land.
Edward J.. Shailcrman aud Miss Agnes
liorchler we're married Wednesday evening
at her home on the hill by Rev Hopkins of
Grafton. The wedding was followed by a
supper To which the friends and relatives of
both parties were invited. Mr. ShaHerman
has bought the Jackson property here aud
they will 90 10 housekeeping at once
We wish ihemhappiness and prosperity.
Whose turn is IL next 2 TRIx.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-07-03
Drug Store Talk.

Buying goods by mail from us
gives you SIS, 900 90 stock Of
Drugs and Sundries to draw from
all at WHOLESALE PRcEs
z5c. Tooth Brushes for y cents.
zsc. Ladies' Combs for " cents.
roc Toils, Soap for cents
age foilc, Soap Tor ~ cents
2sc. Menneu's ialcum Powder for 20 cents.
soc. Breast pamps for q Gems
6oc. Family Syringe fof 80 cents.
One ihou~Ti other Drugs and
Druggists Sundries at Cur PRrcEs.
Orderto day enclosing remittance
GRAFTON DRUG & CHEMICAL Co.,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists,
Grafton, w. Va.
Owe are after your Mail Orders.