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Evening journal., 1903-04-27
THREE JAILED
FOR ASSAULT
Sentenced to One Years I'm
prisonment and Fined for
Hitting Woman
.HOODOO DOCTORS CASE CONTINUED
Mary White, colored, Arraigned on a
Charge Of Running a Speak Easy,
Has Case Postponed Until Wednes-

Charge Of Running Speak Easy,
Has Case Postponed Until Wednes-
day--other Matters in City Court.
The case Of Norris Moncton, Samuel
Davis and Andrew Warner. three young
nem, who were arrested last Wednes-
day ON a charge of attempted felonious
assault, was heard before Judge. Edwin
R Cochran, Jr., in City Court this
morning. City Solicitor David J. Rein
hardt informed the court that he de-
sired to withdraw the charge of at
tempt at feloniOus assault and enter a
charge of common assault and battery.
The prisoners were Then arraigned on
the latter charge, and pleaded nor
guilty Warner was represented by
Howell S. England.
Annie Shep, the prisoner, gave de
tailed account OF the assault. which has
already been published, and her testi-
mony was corroborated by several wit
nesses. The prisoners each made a
statement in their behalf. Two wit
nesses for the defense said that Warner
did not touch the prosecuting witness at
all. Both attorneys made their pleas.
and then court imposed a sentence of
one years Imprisonment and $50 fine
in each case
Heodoo Doctor Arraiened.
Julia al Smith, colored, was arraign-
ed on a charge of obtaining money un-
dlar false pretense, hut upon her re-
quest the case was continued un.il
"Wednesday morning. Former Deputy
| Judge Sylvester ID. Townsend repre-
sents the defendant When asked If she
had any witnesses, the prisoner, raising
her right hand said that Jesus was hei
only witness
Mary A. Johnson, colOred, lis the
( prosecuting witness in the case, and ac
ccrding to her story she gave the de
fendant $40 for a hOOdOO charm anC
charmed balt, which were claimed t.
possess greet curative powers. Th'
charms did not do THE work for which
they were purchased, and the afres
, lof the alleged "hOodoo doctor followed
: Liquor Gases Continued.
Mary White, colored was aruaigne'
on a charge of selling liquor without
. license, and through her counsel, Mr.
. Townsend, asked for a continuance un
: iii Wednesday morning, which wa
grated. The defendant was arreste'
3 yesterday at No. POI West Eight
r street, by a squad OF police and a quan
tity of wet goods were captured.
John Afeiler, Of the Dewey House, a
= Klund and Pine streets, was arlaigne'
on charge of selling intoxicants o.
= Sunday, and his case was also contin
ued until Wednesday morning.
Number Of Minor Cases.
simon johnson, colored, and Joh
Kehoe were charged with being drum
and disorderly. The formsr was fine
b SO and costs, and a fine of S. was III
posed on Kehoe. 'iDeafey' Irons
deaf and dumb negro, was charge
with disordbrly conduct On account
/, his afflictiOn he was discharged.
a William Morris and James Adam
y both colored. were charged with hgh
(, ing on the street, and each was lined
j. and costs. John Roach, colored, We
q fined SO and costs for disorderly COZ
duct. and like penalty was imposed q
Iohn Tobin for committing an assau
and battery on Joseph Redden, coioae'
Evening journal., 1903-04-27
SIX NEW DWELLINGS
William p. Austin Will Build Two
Handsome Houses.

Building Inspector John ]. Cassidy
issued three permits this morning. two
to erect houses and one for alterations.
William B. Austin will construct two
$4,000 dwellings at Tenth and Broome
streets for Frederick Pyle. The
buildings will be two and ona-hali
stories high, and will be erected on an
elaborate plan.
Nicholas Fidance will build foul
dwellings and a store at Seventh and
Lincoln streets, at a cost of 3,40O, and
Stephen G. Blackwell was given pes-
building at No. S27 Spruce street, which
will cost $3.50
Evening journal., 1903-04-27
Alamo s. Raymond Dead.

AIonzo S. Raymond. aged 4s years son
oe tbe late colonel George Henry Ray
mond of Smyrna. recently died in Chicaso
of pneumonia.
Mr.. Raymond was born ana rahseo ii'
SMYRNA and when a young man weis
West. He lived in Anlwaukee a number oi
wears. He was buried In Milwaukee.
Evening journal., 1903-04-27
CAUGHT shaj In christiana.

William Wright a local fisherman,
caught a shad on a hook in the Christiana,
on Saturday afternoon. This is not only
tho first shad ever caught here on hook,
but is the first ever taken from the Chris
tiana in any way. The fish weighed five
pounds.
Evening journal., 1903-04-27
cauoht shad in christiana.

William Walls. of No. Ill Liberty street
declares that he is the champion fisherman
of the city, having caught $500 catfish
during the last week.
During ome day he occurred six dozen
with his hands, without the aid of hook
or line.
Evening journal., 1903-04-27
rurnlra oul MANI cars.

The Pullman Car Company this morning
shipped eieht Pullman cars to Jersey City
This is he largest consignment of cars
that ever left the local shops ait one time.
Evening journal., 1903-04-27
TO LAUNCH STEAMER
Ericsson Line Boat to Be Pushed
Cverbaard SATURDAY.

Ericsson line Doct ~
Overheard Saturday.
The Erickson line steamboat IN course
of construction at the Harlan and Hol-
lingsworth Company's yard VIII be
launched on next Saturday afternoon at
4 o'clock. The boat vii. be named either
the Penn City or the Monumental City
but it has not yet been decided which II
will be- The local firm has contract for
two boats ITO be given the above names
There will be several fhiladelphians at the
launching, including the officers Of the
Erickson line.
The yacht Vergemere being built for A.
c. Boswick, of the New York Yacht Clut
Is progressing rapidly, but will not b,
ready for launching tefore about the
middle Of June. The boat Will be an exact
counterpart of the Meteor the private
yacht Of the German Emperor.
Evening journal., 1903-04-27
st-anda on Iriah coast

Wexford, Ireland, April 27.-The British
steamer Manchester Market, bound from
Manchester, for Philadelphia, stranded on
Glpsy Rock on Tuskar, during a fog to-
day She is In a bad position. Her first ana
second holds are full o. water The crew
is repouted safe.
Evening journal., 1903-04-27
Union Rer usl.eans to Meet.

The Union Republican First District
Committee will h.ld a meeting this
evening, when Il is expected the propo-
sition Of the Republican First District
Committee for common primaries will
he acceptc p
Evening journal., 1903-04-27
Ma,.h nirnctors 10 Meet.

There will be a meeting Of the dlfec-
tors of THE Cherry Island Marsh Com
panythis afternoon. The matter OF
building the proposed canal will be dis
cussed.
Evening journal., 1903-04-27
remneranoe pay Celebrated.

Temperance Day was celebrated at 81
Paurs NJ. i. Church yesterday. The Rev
A. r. Gerheant Of ,he Central Pennsyd-
vania Conference preached On the morn
ng and the Rev. Alfred smith In the even
ing.
Evening journal., 1903-04-27

The lite folk love DIR. Woods Nor
way Pine Syrup. Pleasant to take;
perfectly harmless; positive cure for
coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma.
Evening journal., 1903-04-27
PUBLIC SWIMMING POND
May Be Opened fer Use on Decoration
OzV

II is likely that the public swimming
pool will be opened earlier this year
than usual Superintendent of Parl,
Leisen in speaking of the matter said
that II would probably be opened sew
eral days before Decoration Day, so
that those desiring to could have the
benefit Of using the pool on that holi-
day. The public swimming pool is be-
coming more popular every year. and
Superintendent Leisen expects many
patrons this season.
Evening journal., 1903-04-27
eaII T,ske.s at HoteI.

beginning today tickets for the ball
games ait South Side i'ark viii be on sale
at the IIotef wilmington.
Evening journal., 1903-04-27
VIII Give a shad Bake.

shad bake will be given at the
81 Side Ropublican Club next Thurs
Z night.
Evening journal., 1903-04-27
E.ks, soeial Session.


Wilmington Lodge OF Elks will have
a social session at its rooms in Market
street this evening.
Evening journal., 1903-04-27
MILK TOOK A DROP
Horse Ran Away and Demolished
Wagon Before Caught.

A horse attached TO a milk wagon
belonging TO j. L. Hubbard. OF Du-
Points Banks, became frightened at
Fifth and Monroe stAeets about z
O'Clock this morning. and dashing east
along the former thoroughfare. was not
captured until Il reached uhe Pennsyl-
vania railroad.
The wagon and its contents we're de-
molished.
Evening journal., 1903-04-27

Roof Paint and Wood Stains.
I cartmell's. Sixth and Madison Sis.
Evening journal., 1903-04-27
Fancy Crepe Paper.

All designs assorted. Held & Co.. 4os
Shipley street, Wilmington. Del
Evening journal., 1903-04-27
Our Creed

To publish all he news that
oughtto be published; to put
1t into attractive form; to
dis u s 5 fearlessly what
ought to be discussed. and
to disseminate wholesome
views of life.
Evening journal., 1903-04-27
The Weather

Today;-Falr. brisk north
winds. Tomorrow: Fair
and warmer. with variable
winds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-24
News and Fresh Gossip From the Cities Towns VIRGINIA.

bate. and were attended Ivy an apprecln-
tive audience. Music FOR the occasion
was furnished by the Virginia Military
Institute Orchestra Professor Herman
lNrn'isc, leader
The officers of the celebration were:
PRESIDENT, Harry Wilson Hamilton. Of
sieele's Tavern, Va; vice-president, nd
Word Campbell Miller, OF Abingdon. Va;
SECRETARY I. G. Meredith OF Massn chu-
sets; chief marshal, Albert Marshall Dun
can of Springfield, Ky Tho orators and
their subjects were: Stanley Scott. Of
northampton county Na--subject. Tho
Liberty Hall Volunteers" Robert Albert
Lnrsley,tof Greenville, Na.-subiect, "'rho
Man Behind the Guns" The question de-
hated was Resolved That There Should
be an Educational Qualification for Suf-
frage in the United States" THIS ques-
ton was debated in the affirmative by
] S. Henderson, OF Pensacola. Fla, and
Oscar Vance Armstrong. of Beverly. w.
Val in the negative by David Hopkins
Rplston, of Harrlsonburg. Va, and
4Nmericus Dawson Trlndle, OF Poolesvllle,
Md The addresses We're all ably deliv-
cred and well received.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-24
SEVERAL STUDENTS
MAY Be EXPELLED
This the Sequel Of the Dis.
tdrbanCe at Hampton
Sidney Last Friday.
Special to The Times-Dlspntch

FARMVILLE, VA, Feb. 23-Thc Ia !.
Guilty of lIampden-Sidney College was
In session this afternoon trying the stu
dents against whom there is made the
grave Charge of creating disturban CO
during the Intermediate exercises Friday
night Thirteen were UP before the fa-
Guilty, OF which number some are OF the
most prominent families Of this and 9th.
or States and among the best students
or the college. The unfortunate fusilade
or cannon crackers and fire works FRI
day night right at the door of the build
ing In which the exercises We're being
held created CONSERVATION throughout
tho large audience and greatly aroused
the president and his faculty, and Is the
reason for the SUNNI onseS and inYestlga-
lions of to-day. ssg5
The decision reached by the faculty
to-day is Withheld until Tomorrow morn
Ing chapel exercises, at which lime It Is
currently reported there will be mum
Der of explosions. At least, those found
to have been tho leaders In the un-
seemly conduct will BIO sent ia their
homes, while their followers. With Sc
were reprimand, Will be lucky lf retained
on probation This Is the first OCCUR
renee of this character which has been
known at,this ancient and honored m
stitutlon for many years, and has created
81 polounu ssei|SHtlolli % hpll 40 sSil-
cral regret not only at the college. but
throughout the entire State
It Is reported here tonight direct
from the college that n majority Of the
students are In sympathy With the tllil-
teen men who were to-day before the
faculty The investigation was thor,
ough, embracing every known breach Of
dents from the first day Of the present
session. Some Of tho men on The Wit
ness stand Were obdurate and intrac-
table, refusing to answer number OF
questions put to them. OF tina Thirteen
there arc said to be all grades, from tho
senior class down to that OF freshman
There seems absolutely no ground for
the report which has gone out that thers
Will be another outbreaks N case any Of
Tho accused students are expelled,
All is quiet about the campus and build
ings Tonight, and II is the orlnop Of
the more conservative that tafter 0the
faeultss decision to-rSorrow morning y he
remaining students W11l resume their fu,
ties with their GUS TO lafy ear n cstnessN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-24
FINGERS
CUT OFF
Had Lost Fingers on Other
Hand Two Years Ago.
---- --
WARRANT is WITHDRAWN
Rev.. 3. Hatcher Closes His Ministry
atNorfolk, Where He viii Be Fol.
lowed by Rev. Or. Blackwell,
of Wilmington, N. @.
Especial 10 The Times. Dispatch.

Special TO The Times. DIspatcl.)
NORFOLK, VA, February Richard
Sawyer, white boy, aged sixteen years,
while at work this morning at o'clock
at Ambrose Bros mill, In Berkeley, got
his right hand caught in saw and all
OF his fingers severed completely from
the hand. He was removed to ST. Wins
conts Hospital Norfolk. Sawyer, while
at work at the u. N. Barnes Company
about two years ago, had the misfortune
70 lose nearly all Of the fingers on his
left hand
The warrent sworn out Saturday by
Alberta Lee. colored. against Editor John
e. Dickerson. Jr-. of4'thc Norfolk News
and 9 Advertiser, was> withdrawn to-day
before the paper had been served. Wars
rant Officer Spedden said that Dicker-
son has agreed to print in the next Issue
OF ms paper u statement prepared by At
torney james H. Duncan, counsel for Al
berta Lee. in which ali that was said
about Alberta, is rctractcd by the editor.
who apologies for any wrong that might
have been done the complainant.
Rev. Il. y. Hatcher closed his 1ninis-
try here last night ds the pastor OF the
First Baptist Church. Mr.. Hatcher
leaves hese Tomorrow for Fluvanna
county. Va, to Join Qlis family, but VIII
pass through Norfolk In about ten days
on his way to Baltimore to take up his
work as Baptist mission secretary OF the
State OF Maryland. Rev. Mr.. Ba ckwell.
OF Wilmington, N. c., the new pastor
or the First Baptist Church here, will be-
gin his work. April LIST, and during tho
month OF March the pulpit will be sup
pjied BY various clergymen, on the first
Two Sundays by Rev. Dr. Richards. OF
White Hall. New, York State
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-24
BALL AT BELLE HAVEN
Enjoyable Society Event Given in the
Town Hall


Town Hall.
Especial to The Times Dlspatch.)
ONANCOCK, VA. February 23,-The
Town Hall at Belle Haven was beauti-
fully decorated Friday night for the
third grand ball held there during the
season. This one was a Martha Wash
ington ball. About seventy-fve CUES Is
were present. Professor Scelzi's orches-
ira. of Norfolk, furnished the music, and
DR.. l.. Fl. Mason was master of ceremo-
MES. Refreshments were served at u
clock.
Among those present were Misses Mary
Wilson, Minnie Johnson, Alice SHELL
Nellie Bailey, Dora Mc1Snown. Laura
Hopkins. sallie Johnson, Bessie Savage.
Mary Humphrey, Jennie Ames Lucy and
Mary kelam, Helen Mapp, Nina Young,
Rose Mears, Edith Kelam, Margaret
Smith, Sadie Bailey. Mrs. a. a. Mcars.
Mr., and Mrs. u. T.. Ames and Mr., and
Mrs j. IT, Nlcholson; Messrs. W S.
Wilson, Josey Johns on, George o. Mock,
Edward Mapp, ]. Wise Smith. Pursey
Walker, Fred erick c. Arapp, Allen Me-
Cabe, Burleigh n. Mears, Julius A,
Smith, 8. IT,, Mapp, w. G; Mapp, John
Gladstone, ]. G, Gladstone. llbley Rob-
ins, Claude White, a, J. Doughty, John
NVlse ISellnn,, Ernest Wescott Jennings
ISellam, Roy D., White, II, NJ, Scott,
Clarence Holland and Prof. a, L, Burger,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-24
and With horse or at, OK working for
themselves. White labor IS more utilized
on thc fnrtna thuu aynr I'D

and With horse or al, OK working. for
Themselves White labor is more utilized
on the farms than ever.
Mccklenbtlrg Ia d largo county. Itsnrea
is 417o0i acres. In tho year 1900 tho popu.
lntlon was iT0Os. In 1000 1t was 20, 657.
In tho last twenty years tho negro popu-
llation has decreased 1853, and tho white
Increased 1o3i. There has been an i'm.
migration OF whites and an exodus Of no.
groes In some localities. II this ratio
continues tho white population will be in
the majority In a few decades.
Mr.. Stephen p. Read is the only an
nounced candidate FOR the Houso Of Dele
gates at tho election to be held on tho
18th OF March. Mr.. Read has an eyperi-
enco OF four years IN the Virginia Sem
htc, ana Is noted for fidelity to his pub
lie duties, ana has ability to fill tho no.
sftion.
Great improvements are being made to
tho grounds Of the Mccklenburg Hotel
by Mr.. Holland. BY n novel and unique
ar arr Mt considerable expense. he
VIII convey tho waters in u constant sup.
ply from two wells TO a ntrnl build
Ing fixed for drinking and for bottlng
tho water from two separate conduts,
The wells are several hundred feet dis.
tant from each other but the waters arc
entirely distinct in their mgr edients.
southslde Council. No O.. Junior Order
80. 1A'D ASt.ii tsLechalllcs IS Il Hour.
ishing organization here and will to- day,
on the anniversary OF Washngton's
birthday, raise a United States flag over
tho new public school building ana pfe-
sent the school with Bible
Tobacco sales have been light hcrc this
month and 1t Is estimated that SO per
cent. OF the tobacco tributary to this mar
ket has been sold by the producers. But
good roads and weather often develop an
Unexpected quantity, which planters have
held back dn barns.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-24
WOMAN HOLDS AN
OFFICER AT BAY
Franklin DeputySheriff Finds
Will Irith's Mother Ready
With a Shotgun.
Especial to The Tlmes-Disnatch (,


ROCKY MOUNT, VA, February %
The $500 reward offered by the Governor
CT West Virginia for the arrest of Will
FIRTH, of this county, charged with killing
two white mon In Hunter w. Va, some
two weeks ago, particulars of which were
given in this correspondence on Satur-
day. has stimulated and Increased the
effort to arrest him. a party of G men, head
ed by Deputy Sheriff Beauregard Webb,
raided E'riths fathers home, six miles
south OF here, on Sunday morning last
about o'clock. The party surrounded
the house and Webb entered the home.
The old lady, the boys mother. drew a
double-barreled shotgun on the officer
ard threatened to kill him II he did not
leave the house. She had the drop on
hin. and the officer began to parley with
her and her husband and finally got the
drop on both OF them. He then searched
the house, but the bird had flown. The
bed he had recently left was warm. They
had evidently been on the waite. for the
officers
Both Firth Goc) and his son Will We're
in jail here eighteen months ago for cut
ting Richard Menefee, of this county AL
most fatally. al. Baldwin and ]. Rob
irette. OF l3nldwn's Detective Agency
were at Ferrum and Waidsboro Sunday
on the lookout for Firth. and were here
when the party which unsuccessrully
raided Frith's fathers home early Sun
clay morning returned. They returned to
llohnol1e Sunday afternoon. Nance An
derson also wanted for murder, well
known negro OF this place, is stlll ut
large. and the officers are unable to To-
cate him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-24
OLD NEGRO KILLED
IN WILLIAMSBURG.
His Wife Is Charged With
Having Caused His Death
and Burned Body.
fspecial to rne Time,.p,sno,e,


WILLIAMSBURG, VA. February %
James City mad murder mystery yes,er-
day afternoon. George Thornton, colored
aged sixty-,ive. was found dead In his
BED His clothing was burned Oft him.
but nothing else had caught anre. THIS
caused suspicion. coronee.s Jury wa g
empaneed and to-day brought In YER
dict that Thornton came to his death bv
foul play, a blow on the head and by are.
by a party or parties unknown to the
jury.
DIR. Stephenson made an examination OF
me dead man and found that he had been
struck a heavy blow with blunt instru-
ment on the head and another on the
face.
Suspicion pointed to Nancy Thornton.
the dead mans wife, and this evening n
warrant was sworn out BY Justice T. G.
Carlton and placed in the hands of Dep,,-
ty Sheriff Geddy, who will arrest the ac-
cused woman o-night.
Washingtons birthday was ofseryed
here to-day very quietly, the only out
ward signs OF a national holiday helm
the closing of the court and postot.tce and
public schools.
MI. George P. Coleman a former VIII
liamsburs boy, Is here from yyInora
Mimi, on a short visit He has MANY
friends here, who are glad to see him
again. Mrs Coleman is also in Virginia
Messrs. j. r. Zimmerman, OF Alexan-
dria: Carroll Taylor, OF Richmond; II. g.
Lightfoot, OF Newport News, and Dr. w.
P, Hoy of Petersburg. were here yester.
day to attend tho funeral of Miss More
cock.
Sheriff NJ. R. Harell left this morning
for Richmond,
A Shadow Social" will be given In the
hall of the Young Mems Christian As:so-
citation at William and Mary College
tomorrow night for the benefit Of the
organization.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-24
AT L.YNCHBURG
proposition to Start a Co educational
Christian College,
Especial 10 Tho Times ,Dlspatc,

Especial to Tho Times Dspatch.)
~ NGliBuRG, VA, February es-An
option was secured to-day on the properly
of Hotel Westover, handsome struo t,re
erected IN boom days by Professor A, Hon
wood, principal OF Milllgan College. az
1oAnson CITY, Tenn FIe proposes, If
Lynchburg will contribute fifteen hundred
dollars. % purchase the property ana use
y for the establishment Of a co.educa.
tlonal college, to be known as the Viz
glnia Christian College. The Industrial
Committee Of the I.ynehbprg Board Of
steps to collect the amount speelnea hv
Mr.. Hopwood, The new school will be
operated under the auspices OF tho Christ
Ian Church, md IT is claimed that Ii viii
have two hundred students to start with
most Of whom VIII be from Virginia ana
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-24
SKATING AT CHESTER
Only One Mistap and That Was No,
Serious in It's Results.
Special to The 1,imc,.p:spa,ch

Especial to The Times. Dsspatch)
CHESTER, VA, February 23-The
young people OF this community have had
another happy season skating on the
lake here. Up to Saturday night OF the
past week n party Of them could be seen
there day and night, and only one acci-
dent occurred when Miss Kate Ruhin
vcntured too far on Ice that had been
exposed to the melting rays OF tho sun
and plunged in about her depth in water.
She was rescued by the young men pres-
ent, who extended n pole to her, which
gcncy.
Miss Gertrude Sims. OF Norfolk, Is still
visiting relatives here
Miss Adelaide Snellings. OF AIecklen-
burg county, Is stopping With Miss Mabel
.RobertSon, OF this place
Miss Louise Potts, OF Richmond. has
also been stopping with Miss Robertson
for a few days.
Mrs. E. a. Swineford. of Drewry's
BLUM. was here to-day.
MIR. c. II. -. Stewart, OF Springfield,
Mass, was In the village to-day on bust-
ness with the Farmers Mutual Benefit
Association, He expects to return to
Springfield in a few days
The Chester Lumber Company Is con-
templatlng placing a saw mill In their
plant In connection with their planning
business. 1t Is said that one or more
new residences are in contemplation OF
construction here.
The Ladies Parsonage Society are
planning to have an oyster supper and
entertainment here soon for the benefit
Of tho Methodist parsonage.