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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-19
OFFICER COOMES
WAS DISMISSED
Removed for Signing the Letter
to Governor Asking the Par.
don Of Young Doyle.
fsnec,al pispatc to The Times.>

iSpeCldl EOlSpdtcu 4lmeS.j
LYNCHBURG. VA, April 1s.-The
Board of Police Commissioners met this
afternoon and investigated the charge
against Officer J. r. Coomes, that he was
g.,ilty of conduct, unbecoming an officer,
receiving monetary consideration for his
Governor Montague. asking him to pardon
e. J. Doyle, the young man who was
t!1ed and convicted for assault and bat
terry on his (CoomesO daughter. After
hearing the evidence, the board sustained
the charges and dismissed Mr.. Coomes
from the force.
The first witness examined was N1r. III.
E. Doyle, father Of E. J. Doyle, who told
OF the efforts made by his friends to in
duce Officer Coomes to sign the letter. He
stated that he had handed to Mr.. *. u.
Urquhart the sum of $500, which was to
be paid to Mr.. Coomes just as soon as
the signatures were secured, and that he
had received receipt for the same. MIR.
John Z. Lee, of. counsel for Mr.. Doyle,
produced three letters, which had been
written by him, one to the Governor, that
was signed by the Coomes' family, one
from the eDoyles to Mr.. and Mrs. Coomes,
thanking them for their kindness in cons
senting to sign the letter, and the third
tc Mr.. James I. Lee directing him to pay
ever the $500 to Mr.. Coomes when he
should give his signature. Mr.. Lee said
that Mr.. Doyle had handed the money
70 Mr.. Urquhart in his presence, and that
E1r. Urquhart had broughtTto him the
letter containing the Comes signatures.
Mr.. James 7. Lee testified in behalf of
Mr. Coomes. stating that he had advised
the Coomes' family to accept the $500 and
argued with them to show that there
would be nothing wrong, in doing so, as
il would be a simple compensation for
The trouble and expense to which they
had been subjected. Mr.. Lee declared
that Officer Coomes did not want to sign
The letter, and did so only in compliance
with the earnest request of the gentle
man who represented Mr.. Doyle.
officer Coomes' wife stated that she had
read the paper when she signed it, and
thought that it was simply a request that
the Governor relieve young Doyle Of SER
vice on the chain-gang. Had she known
that it was a petition for uardon, she
would never have signed it.
II acting as they had done, they had
followed the advice of Mr.. James I. Lee,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-19
THREAT TO KILL
NOT A CRIME
Man Who Bears False Witness
is Just as Much at Fault,
REsuLT-PoLITlcAL FRICTION
A Cloud of Witnesses, Nearly All Of
Whom Are Candidates for Office
of Some Degree-Do Not Want
the Australian Ballot.
REsULT-PoLlTicAL FRICTION
especial pIspatch to The Times

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
NORFOLK, VA, April 1S.-Police JUS
ticc Taylor to-day dismissed the charge
Of Mr. z. T. Thomas against Mr.. w. D.
Southall, who. the former charges, threat
cned to kill him. The Justice held that
a man who circulates false reports about
another is just as amenable to a peace
bond as is the man who resents the cir
culation of the report.
POLITICAL TROUBLE.
The trouble arose from politics, Mr..
Southall being member Of the Bramble-
tor Good Government Association and
candidate for the Council, while Mr..
Thomas is an Independent candidate for
Tie Council from that ward.
Certain statements made by Mr.. Thomas
We're resented by Mr.. Southall, who
called upon Mr.. Thomas, pronounced the
statements false. and threatened to break
Mr.. Thomas neck if he repeated them.
MANY CANDIDATES..
A crowd Of Witnesses came from Bram-
bleton to the trial. 1t was said that hard
ly one of these but Is a candidate for
Office erI one is a candidate for two
csSssscs HAT this is absolutely true has
not been proven. but that it was pretty
accurate is admitted by those who should
know. The municipal primary. is sched-
uled for next Tuesday, April ed, and
candidates cluster here as thick as bees
outside the hive in springtimc.
AUSTRALIAN BALLOT.
James +. Duncan, candidate for Com
1I.oiiwealth's Attorney; Abe Moses. candi-
date for clerk Of the market, and other
candidates to-day We're securing signers
to petition requesting the Electoral
Board to adopt another system for the
coming primary than the Australian ball
lot system. which they claim is not a
proper one. il fair election is to be
held.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-19
GAMBLING ORDINANCE,
a Drag Net That VIII Catch All Sorts o
Games of Chance.
Especial Dispatcn to The Times

NORFOLK. VA, April 1s.-Edward
CUTLER was fined 500 to-day by Police
Justice Taylor. He was charged with
keeping gambling device. known as a
sweat CLOTH in his saloon. but this
charge was dismissed and he was fined
under section two Of the Goodridge ordi-
nance. which provides that one who per-
,nits gambling of any sort in place
licensed TO sell liquor may be fined SOD.
Police Justice Taylor said to-day that
he will fine under this ordinance any
person permitting craps to be played
in his place who shall be convicted
thereof
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-19
NOT MILLER'S BODY.
Shad Selling Lower Than Ever Known
Before,
(special Dispatch to The Time

Especial Dispatch to The Iimes)
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, April 1s.-If
the body found at Scottsville is that of
Henry Miller, formerly of Lynchburg, hi.
wife and daughter, Mrs. D. NJ. Kirby.
both living here now, have received nc
advices to that effect They don't credit,
the story that the body, has been iden-
titled.
Rev. R. c. Hubbard, of Client, Ken
lucky, has accepted a call to the Second
Baptist Church, of this city.
Shad in these waters are selling lowe
than at any time in the past ten years
$40 hundred being the best price thai
can be obtained on the wholesale mar
kef
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-19
TO TEXAS FOR A BRIDE.
Mr.. John Martin Perry to Wed Miss
Bette w. McCue.
fsncc,al pispatch TO The Timcs.

Especial Dispatch TO Tho Times.)
STAUNToN. VA. April lS.-Mr. John
Martin Perry. prominent young lawyer
of stanton. left this evening for Beau
,ncnt. Texas. where on April o3d he will
marry Miss Bette W. McCue. the accom-
pi.shed daughter OF Mrs. John II. Mccue.
OF staunton. Miss McCue has for some
time been visiting her sisters in Beau
mont. Texas.
7udge John II. Mccue. who was well
known in Virginia. s.,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-19

"a near relative and 8 man inE whom they
lao the utmost confidence. Mr.. Coones,
In his own behalf. stated that when he
;wentsto Mr. Lees Office to sign the let
ter, he had left his glasses at home and
believing that the letter was intended
simply to save young Doyle from the
chain-gang, he had consented to sign It
# He had not dreamed doing anything
wrong. and had trusted IN Mr.. Lees OPP
sinlon that it would not be wrong to take
the $500 as a}slight compensation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-19
NO STRIKE AT BLUEFIELD.
An AmicabIe Arrangement Reached
Though Terms Not Given.
(By Associated Press

ROANOKE. Y "A. April ls.-Thc differ
ences between the machinists OF the Blue
field. NJ. Va. Norfolk and Western shops
and the officials OF that road have been
a1nicabiy settled. It is not. known lust
what concessions were made on either
side but it has been given out that there
viii be no strike. Tho committee which
came here yesterday to co-fer Wit 3. hel
NWfoik and Western o11c!als having.
reached that concIusio on.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-19
Educational NJ Getting at LaGranxe,

tSpecial UIspatch to The Times.
5SkINSTON, NJ c.. april Governor
sAycock delivered an educational address
at LAGRANGE yesterday to a large crowd
Governor Aycock is doing a great work:
for tho educational caused the State.
After Governor Aycock's ma iticent:
talk
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-19
DEMOCRATICSTlCKET
Mayor and Town Council Nominated
at West Point.
Especial Dispatch to The TImes.)

WEST POINT, VA, April 1s.-The
Democrats Of the town met at the
Mayors Office last night and nominated
the following ticket: Mayor, A. w. East
wood: Councilmen, DR.. George Richard
son, r. H. Edwards, Ned Bland, J. L.
Bland, James O'Connor, A +. smither
and w. r. Broaddus.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-19
Bay line
80 BaItf more
Via C. & 0. Railway and
Old Point.
u. S. MAIL ROUTE.

,,ve Richmond via Chesapeake and
!. Mo Raiiway daily. except Sunday. at 1 r.
ii. Connecting at Old Point With the
i ;,,re at 7:15 p. NJ, arriving Baltimore $50
"A M. In timea TO make connection with all
rams North, East and West Short ran
,idaAand all night on one OF the finest
100 vners in Southern waters. Returning.
arriye Richmond 10 "A NJ daily. excepS
Monday. .-., :. zzss5
~, a : General offices Chesapeake and Ohio
psfiway Richmond Transfer Company
and 11OS East Main Street &
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-19
PHONE LINE7TO .EMPO RIA.8
Large Amount of Real Estate Bough
Under a Misrepresentation.

Especial Dispatch tosThe Tfmes.)
EM1PORIA, va, April 18-The Amert-
can Telephone Company. which is con-
structing its long distance line between
Petersburg and Weldon. have reached
Emporia- With this line from Peters
burg to Weldon, completes the connection
between the South and Northern cities.
Through misapprehension Of the law
Mr.. e. Baker bought, at the sale-of
his brothers property on court-day, about
$4,000 worth Of real estate. Being guar
dian for some Of Mr.. Charles Bakers
children, under the advice Of counsel
he will not take the property, fearing
that his title would be defective. and the
property will be resold
The April term Of the Circuit Court
will convene Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-19
RAPPAHANNocK GoNVocAT'N
Strong Appeal for Diocesan Mission ir
Behalf of the Colored Work.

Behalf of the Colored Work.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, VA, April 1S-
The spring session Of the Rappahannock
Valley Convocation. held at st. Peters
Church. Por: Royal. Caroline county.
was well attended, and increased inter-
est shown. The opening sermon was
preached by Rev. W. D. Smith, of this
city.
Rev. DR.. John Moncure, of Richmond,
made a strong appeal for diocesan mis-
sions, and in behalf of the colored work
Reports from the various parishes We're
highly encouraging.
Old historic Aqua Church, in Stafford
county. was selected as the next place
of meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-19
JAMES F. posi-, Secretary.

Richmond. Va, April u. 1902
A GENER1AA MEETING OF THE
stockholders of the Richmond and
Petersburg Electric galway Company
will be held at the office OF the COM
pany, No. 800 West Seventh Street,
Manchester, Va, at 10 O. clock A. NJ. on
THURSDAY, May#1, 1902, for the pur-
pose Of electing officers and directors
OF said company and considering and
&C lg upon such other matters or bus
ine as may be brought before the
meeting
8 RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG
ELECTRIC RAILWAY by J l..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-19
PdlIuziia
b Itself

InwhatS.t is and what it'd on
tanning the best blood -purif ying,
Alternative and tonic substances and
efecting the most radical and per
manent cures Of all humors and all
erupsions, relieving weak, tired.
languid feelings, and building up
the whole SYSTEMS true only Of
Hoods JdrSapdrilL0
No other medicine acts like it:
no other medicine has done sc
much real. substantial good, NJ
other medicine has restored healtl
and strength at so little cost.
was troubled with scrofula and cam
near losing my cyesiEht. For four months
could not see to do anything. After takin
two bottles Of Hoods Sarsaparilia could 81
to walk. and when had taken eight bottles
could see as well as ever" SUSIE a. HAIR:
Tox. Withers. n. c.
Hoods Sarsaparllla promises
cure and keeps the pron1ise.s
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-19

Mutual Assurance Society Of Virginia,
Richmond, Va. March 26, 1902.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
members Of this SOCIETY will be held
at the office Of the society MONDAY,
April 21st, att o'clock P. NJ
EDWIN "A. PALMER, :
Principal Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-19
MEETINGS..
Southern Railway Company

Richmond, Va, March q. 1902.
msHtiRg Of The q
tors, and will be held at the principal Of
fee of the company In the city OF R1c en-,
day OF April, 1902, at 10 o'clock in the fore
noon, for the purpose Of
~ Increasing the number Of directors
to be elected at the next annual meeting
to twelve; and
e. Classifying the directors then to be
elected into three clas ses Of four directors
each, the term of office Of the directors
Of the first class to expire In ,l9oS. OF the
directors of the second class IN 1904, and
Of the directors OF the third class In 1905;
and also
to take such action as from time to
time 1t may deem expedient to- erect
consolidation of the Asheville and Spar
tansburg Railroad Company. the South
the South Carolina and Georgia Extension
Railroad, and the Carolina Midland Rail-
way Company, and the lease OF the con
way Company.
may be brought before the meeting.
BY order of the Board of Directors.
RID. 5LANKFORD, Secretary.
NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN THAT A
ATLANTIC COAST LINE RAILROAD
co. has been called by the Board Of
Directors Of said Company, and will be
field at the office of the Company in the
city of Richmond. Va. at II O'Clock A.
NJ, on MONDAY. the 18th day of May,
A. D. 1902. The object of the stockhold-
ers' meeting, as stated in the said reso-
luton. is to have the stockholders con-
slider and act upon the consolidation and
merger OF. the Savannah, Florida and
Western Railway Company; corpora
ton organized under the laws Of the
States Of South Carolina; Georgia. Flori-
tai stock, properties and franchises, with
the Atlantic; Coast Line .Railroad Com
and franchises; and to consider and act
upon the agreement for such consolida-
ton and merger entered into by the
directors of said two companies which
is to be submitted to such meeting, and
further to consider and act upon such
other matters as may be presented at
the meeting in connection with such
consolidation and merger.
Dated April 10, 1902
ATLANTIC COAST LINE
RAILROAD COMPANY,
T3v
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-19
Richmond & Petersburg q 1Iss-
trio Railway.
BEGINNING April LIST, 1870

cars leave corner OF Perry and seventh
Streets Manchester. every hour ION the
borrl from 6 a.. NJ to 10 p L- ~
cars leave Petersburg. LOT sycamore
street, every hour from $50 a.. y. to-
1890 P. II.
Transfers may be obtained to or from
Richmond and Petersburg cars from or
Ia any point IN Richmond On lines 90
richmond Passenger and Powcr .um-
Similar transfers may be Obtained toe
from all lines IN Petersburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Richmond. Va, April Is. 1902
ALL PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE
construction Of eleven houses for George
Arents, corner Grove Avenue and Lom-
hardy Street, in material furnished or
work done. are hereby requested to meet
panys office, corner Tenth and Main
Streets, on next TUESDAY, at 10 A. NJ .
BY order Of the Arbitrators
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-19

Arrive a. +. Nraip-street Station
Q p M. daily from Washington and
thu, North: 1929 P NJ. daily from Wash
fngton and the North: siaa M ara
5 P. NJ, from points South; 5:4o M.s|
from Petersburg and local points
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-19
.PoTOnIAC RAIEROAD

Southern Railway-Leava 1920 a. y
daily for Durham. etc, connecting
Burkeyille for Farmville: e:a, r. ID. No
g, limited train daily Tor Jacksonville an
all Florida points. Havana. Nausau, et<
Connects at MoseleY with Farmyille m
Powhatan and at Charlotte for New Of
leans: 1880 p. NJ, daily. for Atlanta 90
points south: p NJ. except Sunday. 1o
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-19

All street-car lines in Richmond lead to
the new C.. & o. NIain-S Street Station
Where all G. e O. Railway trains may
be taken, passing over the new steel vfa-5
duct en- route to Lynchburg, Old Point,
Norfolk and Portsmouth. etc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-19

WANTED TO EXCHANGE ENGINF,
and BOILER for wheat THRESHER or
something Of equal value Address c..
h, 2113-15 Hull Street, Manchester.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-19
FOR EXCHANGE

WANTED TO EXCHANGE 2-HORSE
farm WAGON for FEED or anything
Of equal value. Address WEST-END
WOOD YARD, @2113 Hull Street, Man
chester, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-19

FOR SALE, CHEAP-A NEW QUAKER
hot air and vapor bath CABINET, COM
plete, and a light folding BED. No ~
East Main Street, top floor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-19

AGENTS WANTED-LIFE OF REV. T..
Dewitt Talmage; official memorial eii-
3 ton: large book, so per cent. discount to
agents; outfit free. Address THE
= WHOLESALE CO., 3S5 Wabash Avenue,
Chicago, Ill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-19

AGENTS wANTED-LIFE OF TAI
mage; largest book: best author; fully
Illustrated. $3.50; freight paid; credit
given. Free Observation-Disclosures.
watches, genuine diamond rings, ETC.;
also 500 cash prize. Terms better than
% per cent; outfit free. Act! MONARCH
BOOK CO., Philadelphia, Pa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-19

WANTED. FOR THE u. S. ARMY: Able
bodied, unmarried men, between ages Of
q and IS, citizens Of United States, Of
good character and temperate habits, who
information apply to RECRUITING OF
F1CER. ITO East.Broad, Richmond. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-19

Chesapeake and Ohio Railway:--Leays
NIain-Street Station: a. NJ, local to OLD
Point. Norfolk and Portsmonth: 1910 A.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-01
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1. 1902

the chamber, pointing to the Republi-
can side, "who did not know that the
statements in that dispatch were true"
Instantly half dozen Republican Sen
ators including Mr. Lodge Mr.. Hawley,
and Mr.. Platt. of Connecticut, sprang to
their feet, uttering protests against the
Colorado Senator'S statement. Mr.. Lodge,
whose seat is in the center OF the Repub-
lican side, hurriedly passed among the
desks to the main aisle and confronted
Mr.. Teller, calling him to order in a loud
tone, and demanding that he should
withdraw the statement. That is not
true. and will not permit it to go un-
challenged" declared Mr. Lodge, and he
was white to the lips ~ he uttered the
words.
"Then, will change it, said Mr.. Tel
Ter, land say that there is not Senator
on that side who ought not to have
known that the statements in that dis
patch were true. But" he added, as he
watched Senator Lodge closely, 81 want
to say that ! can take care oimyself. here
or anywhere, and am not to be bullied
or bullyragged by anybody"
Mr. Lodge seemed satisfied with Mr..
Teller's modification, and did not pay
any attention to the latter part OF the
Colorado Senator's retort, except that
when he sat down, he was plainly agi-
tatpd
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-01
Iho 1ats Bon. .. 5 philllps.

The funeral of Eugene s. Phillips took
place at his late home Fox Hunters
Hill, Richmond county, Friday, Jan. "a,
Rev Mr.. Edwards conducting the
services, the interment being made in
Jerusalem Baptist church yard. The
church was crowded with sorrowing
relatives and friends Of the deceased.
The pail bearers were his old comrades,
members OF the famous Ninth Va, Cav
airy and it was pathetic to witness tn.
grief OF these old comrades at the grave
Of their loved friend. Mr.. Phillips was
formerly member OF the House of Dele
gates and later was mail agent on
Weems Line Of steamers. He was well
and popularIy known throughout the
whole of the Northern Neck Of Va.
He leaves FIVE brothers, Stonewall LOT
Texas, A. Phillips, Of Gloucester, Va, K.
E. Lee, K. P. and J. W. Phillips, Of Balti-
more.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-01
CAROLINE.
No ss Personals. Etc.

Correspondence of The FREE LANCEl.
Bowling Green, Va, Jan. 20, 1902.
The hunting season for birds, deer.
turkey and hares will close on Friday,
3lst. There has been great deal Of
hunting done around here, but the bad
weather Of this week has been the means
OF saving many birds.
Miss Susie Gresham, who has been the
guest OF her sister, Mrs. +. L. Butler, has
returned to her home in Washington.
DIR. Carter. OF Washington, and Dr.
Henry Carter, OF Ashland, are here on a
hunting trip and are the guests at 'Mul-
berry Place" the home Of Mrs. Lucy
Voolfolk.
Misses Anne and Jeanie boswell have
returned from Charlottesville and are at
the Seminary again.
Miss Blanche Coghill left on Saturday
for Richmond, where she is visiting rela-
tiVes.
Rev. J. II. Amiss spent several days OF
last week in our midst, he left on Friday
for the Northern Neck.
Mrs. Mamie Voolfolk has been spend
ing some time with the family OF Mr..
Lawrence Jordan, she left on Saturday
o her home In Richmond.
The Misses Broaddus entertained the
+. N. club at their home on Main street.
All present spent delightful evening.
Mr.. W. C. Boyd spent Saturday with
the family of Mr. r. D. CoghiIl, he re-
turned that night to Richmond.
Mr.. Reubin Broaddus has resumed his
studies at Richmond College, after spend
Ling week at bis home here.
Mrs. R. l.. flrtse and daughter Miss
Matte are the guests of relatives at
Manassas Junction.
Mrs. Ernest Smoot and daughter will
leave on Friday for MiddIesex. where they
will spend some time with the formers
father.
Miss Matte Collins has returned home
from short visit to your city.
Judge Z. C. Moneure was in Richmond
Tuesday, on business.
The two little children Of Mr.. j. 2.
Davis, who have been quite sick, are
both much improved.
Mr.. Peter Jessee, who has been the
gueet Of Mr. c. l.. Collins, is now spend
ing some time with his mother in the
county.
Mr. r. G.. Moncure is again out, after
bis recent relapse.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Wright Of New York,
have moved on their farm recently pur-
chased from Mr.. 6. II. Throm.
Mr.. C. l.. Collins has moved his saw
mill to the Sparta neighborhood.
u
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-01
SPOTSYLYANIA.
Apron Party Personal And other Notes.

Correspondents OF The FREE LANCE.)
Spotsylvania, Va, Jan. %, 1902.
! There. .aresIsip .P,tNw wild turkeys left
Mr. W. W. Morton killed fine o1ree Fri
day near here.
Mr.. Lee J. Graves has returned from a
business trip to Clarkesvllle, Tenn.
Miss Mary Byrd Gayle gave an apron
party at the home of her father Mr.. ]. p.
Gayle, Friday night. The young gentle
men had to hem aprons by hand for the
young ladies. Mr. John Alrich, who hem
med Miss Berta Durrett's apron received
the prize for the best work. Mr. Beale
Garner, who hemmed Miss Delde Dur
rett's apron received a box of matches
for the poorest work. Refreshments
were served and the young people, with
the older visitors, enjoyed the occasion.
Mr.. A. W. Massey, thecounty surveyor
OF Post Oak, is critically i'll with the
grip.
Mr.. +. W. Coleman has been visiting
his parents in Caroline county.
Miss Nellie Rawlings, who has been
visiting the family OF Mr.. L. A. Solan, Of
fredericksburg, returned home Satur-
day.
Owing to the rain Rev. ]. W. Heck
man did not fill his appointments Sun
day, at Tabernacle and Beach Grove.
Wm. Harrison, of the Lewiston neigh
borhood, charged with stealing money
from Mr.. James Carter. was tried and
sent to jail for 30 days.
Carrie Smith, colored, the wife Of Field
Smith, died near here Friday morning.
I. A. Harris, Jr., put in a telephone
yesterday at the home OF Mr.. W. W..
Morton.
Messrs Wm. Waite, j. 4. billiard, p. D..
Lewis. John H. and Robt Lee Hicks
were at the Clerks office here yesterday
giving in testimony in the suit of j. A..
billiard and Others against John H..
Hicks in the division of the real estate Of
the late j. T. Hicks.
The personal property Of VIM. A. Seay,
deceased, was sold last Saturday at
public auction.
Mr. Chas Hudson, who has been very
much indisposed OF late, is gradually
recovering.