Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11

PETERSBURG. VA. December 10
ESPECIAL -"Arrest Arthur L. Bishop for
murder" were the words of {, startling
telegram from Charlotte. n. C., received
by Chicf-of-Po Ragland this morning:
The charge against Bishop Is UNDERSTOOD
to be the Killing of Mr. Thomas wilson
a prominent citizen of Charlotte "hile
the latter.was attempting TO eJect i!lii
from his house for Objectionable behavior.
Bishop. it is said, was drinking wine with
some ladies in Mr. Wilson's house, one
of them Mrs Wilson's daughter-aSalnst
which, when discovered, protest was
made and Bishop was ordered from the
house. On his refusal to obey. Mr.. WI
sin caught him by the coat lapel and at
tempted to lead him from the mousse.
Thereupon Bishop drew pistol and,
shooting Mr Wilson in the breast, KILL
ed him. and fed.
SKETCHsOF THE. ACCUSED.
Petersburg is Arthur Bishops home lie
was born and reared here and IS "ldely
known. His parents, his wife ana Child
his two brothers and three sisters, al re-
side in this town. and the Whoie lai,'lls
are thrown IN deepest grief by his crime.
Mr.. Bishop has been q travelling sales
man for several years-representlng at
different times large Eastern shoe houses.
At present he represents the mousse OF l.
III. Hoyt & Co. of Manchester, ~ II. fie
is said TO have been a first-ciass sales
man. BY those who know him well, &c
is reported to have been somewhat wiz
in his habits but nothing else has ever
been brought against his character Some
times. it is alleged, While travelling, he
has passed himself off us a single man.
The accused man is a son Of Mr.. Jack
son Bishop. now and for many years a
letter carrier in this city, a worthy ana
respected citizen, and one of the most
trusted employees of the postofilce depart
ment Great sympathy is expressed for
him in this unexpected. trouble. Bishop is
about 80 years old, and friends never
knew him to carry a pistol. No nforma-
ton has been received yet as to his ar
rest.
A BIG PAY ROLL.
It is said that the pay roll of the Amerl-
can Cigar Compary;s factory in this city.
amounts to between 500 and $4,000
week When the big new factory build
ing. now being erected. is completed, en-
poyment will be given to largely IN
creased number of hands.
Dredging the Appoma ttoN river from the
harbor down to deep water is progressing
under the contract awarded by the gov
eminent. The channel is TO be dredgcd to
d uniform depth of twelve feet, which VIII
give good navigable stream.
BIG SALE, OF PEANUTS.
The stock OF peanuts in Petersburg is
said to pc much smaller than in pre-
vous years at this season. This fact is
due to the unusually heavy sales Of stock
on arrival ard consequently a less storage
for a better market. The movements in
peanuts this season have been Tery heavy.
State taxes to the amount of nearly
$4,000 have hecn paid i'll this city, con-
sttuting the larger part of such taxes
payable in Petersburg. The prompt pay
ment saved the penalties and interest.
The second half of the city taxes have
been rolling in during the past few days.
The police station has been the scene
of two marriages within the past week
and the police have honored the occasion
by their presence and good Offices. But
the congratulations and wedding gifts
We're few. 49,
On account of the number of appica-
tons for membership, Petersburg Lodge
Of Elks held special session tonight
for work in the degrees. This has been
the case several times before. The lodge
has now over $50 members, and appica-
tons are received rT7rv meeting night.