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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-02
Attempt to Swim Channel.

Dover. Eng. Sept. 1.-Montague HoI- bein left Dover today on 7. tug for South FcTeland, where he started on his third attempt ito swim the English Channel. He entered the waiter on his cross-chan- nel swim at $50 D. m.. starting on the top of a flood tide with a quiet sea and no wind. Should these favorable condl- tions last. Holbein expects to reach the hours. He was accompanied at close distance by the tug and several small boats. from which nourishment will be administered to him
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-02
Chicago Retains Gun

Chicago, Sept. 1.-The Chicago Yacht Club will retain possession of the Sir the special race today between La Rita and Sprite. which was necessary to de eide the winner. the series having ended place, La Rita won by three minutes. Todays race was sailed over triangular course, six miles in length, two miles to the leg. La Rita won tbe cup last permanent possession of the trophy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-02
New Decatur, II; Columbia, 5.

Decatur. Sept. 1.-(Special. .)-Columbia lost an Interesting game today full of pitcher was wild in the fifth and was bat ted all over the field, Sorber making a hit over left-fleld fence bringing in three by Fisher of the home team, McCallis's three-bagger and a double play by Co., lumbia and home run hit by Nolley. Score: R IT E NeW DeCdtuT .OOO 020 5N-11 F 1 Coiumoia .............. .010 030 010-- 5 2 and Weaver
 King Bailey of the Southern League will pitch for Columbia tomorrow.
 UHSire, Bell; attendance 700.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-02
...THR0NG fFTFyW EgE Syyy z Yx

Hon. John H. Wallace of Huntsville. a Yorm- CT representative in the Legislature from Madison County. is in the city. As already announced, he has taken a very decided stand in favor of the nomination of Mir. Cleveland as the Democratic candidate for President and grows quite eloquent in giving the reasons for his faith. He says he finds a very warm feeling for Mir. Cleveland wherever he goes. in the State and believes that he is the choice of a majority of Alabama Demo- crats
 Alabama was represented at the annual meet ing of the American Bar Association at Vir- ginia Hot Springs last week by Messrs Fred s. Ball of Montgomery. S. D. weakley of Birmingham and Lawrence Cooper and Oscar R. Hundley of Huntsville MT. Cooper was elected vice president. MT. Hundley, a mem Der of the General Council, and Mir Weak ley and Mir. Ball the local council for Ala bama of that association. The next meet ing will be held Sept 26. 1904, at St. Louis terday fin Montgomery He took a prominent part in having the railroad legislation passed before recess and does not think any attempt will be made to change 1t now. Hon H, s. D. Mallory. a prominent citizen of Selma, was in Montgomery last night on his way home from Bellevue where he spent the past week with Mrs. Mallory Hon. O. c. Wiley of Troy is visiting Mont gomery. He is the president of the largest fertilizer factory in Alabama and one of the most successful of Alabamians pr. John W. Abercrombie, President of the State University. and pr. E. A Smith. Pro lessor of Geology of that institution, were in Montgomery yesterday.
 Hon. Robert P. McDavid of Birmingham, formerly Secretary of State is in the city during the meeting of the Legislature Mir. Oscar Jones of Tuskegee, Clerk of the United States Senate Committee on Isthmian Canals, is with friends in the city. Col Henry B. Gray of Birmingham is in the city and his numerous friends are glad to sec him fin such good health again Mir. John C. Forney. a prominent and popular citizen of Birmingham is with his Mont gomery friends.
 Among those who came to Montgomery yes terday is Col w c. Tunstall of Greensboro MT William A. Davis a prominent citizen of Anniston' is at the Exchange Hotel. Hon. Frank s. Moody of Tuscaloosa is regis tered at the Exchange Hon. F. D. Smith, City Attorney of B,rminp- ham. Is in the city
 Mir. ". K. Atkinson of Boston is registered at the New Windsor.
 Hon. Erie Pettus of Athens arrived In Mont gomery yesterday.
 Mir. Allen J. Roulhac of Sheffield is o ,,,.,,a- to Montgomery.
 MT. J. L. Dean of Opelika is a visitor to tba city.
 Mir. Emile Hannon has gone to Blount Spr,nss Mir. Eugene Jones of Selma is in the city. "So they'll only sell liquor in your for snake bites? I guess the drug stores are pretty progressiVe?"
 Should say so! Why. one of them EaaI. Snakn fn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-02
WOMAN IS NOT DEAD.
Henry Ball Who Shot Annie Williams
 Escaped.

The report that Aimee Williams. negroes who was shot Mon lay night near Highland Park. had died Monday night was incorrect She is still alive. but 1t is thought the wound in her cad will be fatal.
 Henry Ball. who is alleged to have shot the woman. has succeeded in escaping arrest and his present habitat Is unknown to the police.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-02
Parks Out on Bond.
No. 4M Dexter Ave-

New York, Sept. 1-Recorder Con hav- ing refused to accept ball today for Sam Parks on the ground that 1t would be discourteous to Justice Sewell of the Supreme Court. who granted the certifi- cate of reasonable doubt, Parks was taken before Justice Amend in the Supreme Court and released in $1O.OOO bail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-02
Shreveport, a-a; Atlanta, 1-e.

Atlanta, Sept 1.-Inability of the home team to bunch hits and opportune bat ting by Shreveport brought the latter were keen, close contests. Score: Atlanta .. ............. OOO GOO 1ON-1 1 3 Shreveport ::........02 02O OOo 1OO-3 5 ey and Graffius.
 Second game: R. H. E. Atlanta .. ..............O01 600 1OO-2 2 Shreveport . ........OOO O21 O0"-3 8 l
 Batteries-Wilson and Matthews; Swann and Graffius
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-02

SuIImaTy-KUnS tdTneU, MtTpHIS, 5, Delehenty. 3; Dangan. 2. Three-base hits. Delehenty. l. Bases on balls by Stockdale, 4; French, 5. Double plays. Delehenty to Werden. 1: Delehenty to Atz to Werden. 1. Stolen bases, Burnett, 1; A. Miller 1. Struck out by Stockdale. 5; French, 5. Umpire. Leidy.
 Yesterday was the last ladies day of the 1908 season in Montgomery. and the ladies took advantage of it, the crowd be- ing large.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-02
New York, 5-1; Philadelphia. IL

Philadelphia. Sept. 1.-New York and Philadelphia played a double header to- day. the visitors winning the first and the second being called at the end of the ninth inning with the score tied
 First game RHE New York. e. .. . POP 600 o10-5 II Philadelphia. :. ..... 900 600 1O0-1 8 1
 Batteries-Griffith and McCauley. Plank and Powers
 Second game R.H.E New York . . GOO GOO OO1-1 a Philadelphia. .. .. ...000 100 OOO-1 3 1
 BatteriesIHowell and McCauley; Ben- der and Schreck
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-02
Little Rock, 8; Birmingham, 9.

Birmingham Sept. Little Rock by winning todays game after a hard fight. In the ninth inning Birmingham had three men on bases. but Milierick struck out. Attendance 22OO. Score:
 R. H. E. Birmingham .. ....... .oOl GOO O1O-2 3 Little Rock ...........llO OlO OOO-3 8 Batteries-Crabell and Milerick; Watt and Lynch.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-02
VISITORS HIT sTocKDALE WHEN
 PLEASED.
LAague Standing.
Games Yesterday.

At ntgomery-Memphis, Il; Mont gomery, g..
 At Birmingham--Little Rock, 3; Bir- mingham, 2.
 At Atlanta-First game. Shreveport, B: Atlanta, 1. Second game, Shreveport, SS Atlanta, 2.
 At Nashville-New Orleans, &; Nash- vile 2
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-02
KEEPS UP HER WORK
LOU DILLON BREAKS ANOTHER
 RECORD.
Driven to Wagon, She Goes . Mile in 2:04 1-2-The Monk Wins
 Gold Challenge Cup
 ~ Race.

Cleveland. O., Sept. 1.-The Cleveland challenge gold cup race at the inter-city matinee was won by The Monk, owned and driven by c. K. G. Billings of the Cleveland Club. Although there were essary to decide the event. Aside from this race, interest in the exhibition of Lou Dillon. the champion trotter. in an attempt to lower the 'driven to wagon" trotting record of 2:o4 S.4 held by her self. Driven bNlEMr. Billings. her owner. she clipped ope-quarter of a second of her previous record.
 In the class events at the matinee. Co., lumbus horses were successful in two, Memphis in two and Cleveland in one. About 10000 persons were present. We'd nesday an effort will be made by MT. to pole to beat the worlds trotting record for teams.
 2:17 trot:
 Acolite. b. m... by Acolytte. H. M. :. Jurash. b. g., (C. A. Otis. Jr.. Cieve- High wynne b. g.. G. J. : Grant. New
 Iorh.. .. ...... .....................o z hhl.tle L.;;, .. .. ......."........'."...4 ,
 Time. s:17 i-2: 2:i5 i.4. '''''''''''''''
 2:l3 trot, first division:
 Rainforth. blk. g.. by Paymaster e.. Alberta D., oh. g.. ic. A. Otis, jrj....a Italia, b. m.. (W. H. Murray)........t ?
 Time. 2:ii 1-i; 2:12.
 Cleveland Gold Challenge Cup. trot: The Monk. br. g., by Chimes. Dolly Dillon b. m., by Sidney
 Dillon. (Callery).. .. :. .......2 2 1 3 Waubun. g. g., by Pilot Medium.
 Time. s::ii 1-i; PIP; 2:iii i-4; 2:iis IA. :
 PIP pace:
 Baron Grafton. b. g.. by Grafton Dutch Mowery. b. g. (Otis). 2 Home Circle. b. m. (Billings).......... 3 Natnahen .... .......................3 Carrie Williams .........................5 { buu Stout ............s....ssssss...6
 Time. 2:11 1-4: 2:11 1-4.
 2:13 trot, second division: Joymaker, b.h., by Nocatur (Jones) i 1 Eula Mac. blk. m. by Mckinney Cash Jr., br g. Gattimer). .........4 2 1
 Time. 2:1s; 2:15: 2:1s.
 2:H trot:
 Billy Foster, b. g. (Westwater).. i Point Dexter. blk. 2. (Ray)....... { Denver, br. g. (Gehrung). ).............. ? pen .ss......s.s.............. Ddn ..... .......................s... LeoHoTd '' .sss ss...ss.....s.s's.sssss... ( { nussla Boy .....................s..... ar Miss Primity .. .................., dr
 Time. 2:16; 2:16 1-2.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-02
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Cleveland, 4; St. Louis. o.

St. Louis, Sepy. 1.-Killian. who pitched Tor Cleveland. was both effective and lucky. and shut out St. Louis. Attend ance 2.1Oo. RHE
 St. Louis.. .. .. .... 900 GOO 0O0-O ' 2 Cleveland ........ .101 010 100-4 9 0
 Batteries-Pelty and Sugden; Killian
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-02
Boston, 9; Washington. 1

Washington, Sept. 1.-Both pitchers were in good form but Boston did the better work and received excellent sup port and held the home team safe at all stages. RHE Washington. .. .. .... .OO0 001 00O-1 4 , Boston,. .. .. .. ....... .O11 900 O00-2 8
 Batteries-Orth and Drill; Hughey and Criger
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-02

Nell-May has beau, hasn't she Relieves; she calls him April Show CTS"
 Nell-What's the idea in that?
 Belle-He brings May flowers. .-Philaael. phia Telegraph.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-02
New Orleans, 8; Nashville. Q.

Nashville, Sept. l.-New Orleans batted at will in the third inning today while Hashyile eoS5d S dS nothing with Brown New Orleans ..........ON 900 O1OS IS 3 Nashville ..........0OO O0l 1O0-2 5 1
 Batteries-Brown and Hurley; Herman and Roth
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-02
Huntsville, IS; Pulaski. 9.

Huntsville, Sept. 1.-(Special. .)-Pulaski was again defeated by Huntsville today The Pulaskians were unable to hit at op- perfume times. Score:
 Huntsville...... .. .. .. 200 530 300-13 Pulaski. w . , w 900 OOO 2O0- 9
 Batteries-Norwood and Saliard: Aber- nathy, Sawyer SchWenk and Barnes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-02

The forests of Australia generally have a monotonous appearance. This is caused by the presence everywhere of the eucalyptus
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-02
Free !! Free.

The erroneous ideas of some people notwithstanding, that Gas Companies arc extortionate, our policy has al. ways been and always will be one of Iiberality to our patrons. and we again demonstrate this by offering to new customers. who purchase a Gas Stove from this company, free of charge set of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-02
Games Today,

At Montgomery-Memphis and Mont gomery.
 At Birmingham-Little Rock and Blr- mingham.
 At tAtlanta-Shreveport and Atlanta. At Nashville-New Orleans and Nash vile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-02
At Buffalo.

Buffalo Sept. 1.-The first hurdle race Of the season was run today on track very heavy and covered with pools of water The race resulted in the first sensational episode of the meeting, the Stewards not being satisfied with the half length victory of Gibson Light, heavily backed over Gould. After the trainers and boys had been examined ruling was handed down ordering J. Fox. trainer of Gould. to remove his horses from the grounds, all his entries being refused and his case referred to the National Steeplechase and Hunt Asso- citation with the recommendation that the ruling be made permanent. Jockey Hlg- gins was suspended and it was recom- mended that he be ruled off. Weather cloudy; track heavy.
 First race, mile and half over six hurdes-Gihson Light. to s. won; Gould. even, second; Captain Connover, to l, third. Time. 3:06 1-5.
 Second race mile and sixteenth-Mrs. Frank Foster, to 1, won; Ink, to 1, 1:5S 2-5.
 Third race five and one-half furlongs- Sailor Knot, to 1. won; Soufriere, to 5. second: Rusk, 5 to 2, third. Time. 1:13 3-5.
 Fourth race. five furlongs-Glad Tid- ings. , to 1, won; Aggie Lewis, to 1, second; La Greque. F to 1, third. Time. los 1-5
 Fifth race, mile and sxteenth-Knight Iemplar handicap-Graviana, to ?. won; Pluck, to l. second: Flora Willoughby by, to l, third Time, 1:5S.
 Sixth race, mile and quarter, selling Benckart to 5, won: Artist, to 1, POT 2-5.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-02
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Cincinnati. 8: Chicarn. O

Chicago. Sept. l.-Cincinnai shut the locals out to-day and won the season se- ries. eleven games to nine. Both pitch
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-02
New York, 2; Philadelphia, 3.
Brooklyn. s-b; Boston. 80.

Brooklyn, Sept. 1.-In the double header here today Brooklyn came out victorious, winning both contests rather easily. Only two safe hits were made off Schmidts delivery in the second game. Attendance. 2,5O0.
 First game R.HE. Boston,. e. .. .. ....... 200 O0f O00-3 4 Brooklyn. .. .. ..... .102 OO8 O2s-S F ?
 Batteries-Willis and Moran; Garvin and Jacklitsch.
 Second game R.HE Boston. .. .. ....... .000 600 OOO-0 ? 1 Brooklyn. .. .. ...... .003 0O2 00s-5 9 2
 Batteries-Carney and Moran; Schmidt and Ritter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-02

CTS worked in grand form. Attendance 5000. RHE Chicago. .. .. ........ 900 600 000-0 3 Cincinnati, .. :. w 900 001 002-3 O Batteries-Lundgren and Kling; Phil lips and Peitz.
 New York, 2; Philadelphia, 3. of the series here today the local team scored another win from Philadelphia. It was we'll played game. but there were times when 1t was absolutely dull.
 R.H.E. New York. .. .. ...... 200 BIO 1O.-7 12 i Philadelphia. .. .. ..OOO OOl O02-3 12 2 Batteries-Cronin and Warner; Sparks and Roth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-02
Fri pie Saucepa

consisting of three separabIe, high priced, first-cIass enameIled steel Cooking Utensils, formed in such shape as to allow cooking of three different articles over one burner at the same time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-02

"So they'll only sell liquor in your country for snake bites? guess the drug stores are pretty progressive?'
 Should say sol Why one of them keeps a trained snake to bite you any time you need a drink"'-Philadelphia Record.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-02
At Harlem.

|. Chicago, Sept. 1.-Fonsoluca won the mile handicap at Harlem today in a com. lengths. with Star Cotton. heavily backed outsider, third Bessie Mccarthy. favorite at to 5, was beaten off all the way.
 The bookmakers lost fortune in the victory of Pirateer in the fourth race, which was backed from 20 to down to 13 to ?. He won easily by two lengths third. Weather fine; track improved.
 First race, four and half furlongs- Dunbar. 1O5 CW. Knapp, ' to 5. won; Mary Hill, no lR. Watson). 30 to. 1, sec Time. O:59. Miss Coughlan, saur Kraut, Our Chap Away Right ran
 Second race. steeplechase short course Senator Matt 14S, (McAullffe), 6 to 5, 1, third. Time. 3:37 4-5. Eva Moore, Mo randa. Limelight ran. John E. Owens
 Third race, mile-Fonsoluca 100 Hof- fer), Il to 5. won; Bragg, l06 (W. Knapp, to l. second; Star Cotton, SS (Robbins), to 1. third. Time. 1:4S 2-5. Bessie Mo Pirateer 1os (otis5. 1s So to 2 won; Sn1:eh@ Lord Melbourne. 99 (Wilsen). to l, second; Hme Hayden m 100 %, PO5lan sdH sS to l. third seLe. Moor. Kilmorie. Lodestar ran.
 Fifth race, mile and sixteenth-Wing Dance, 101 (Otis). B to ?, won: Campass, 102 (WilsOn), to 1, second: Gracious 96 (H Phillips). 13 to 1. third. Time. 1 :55 Pat Morrisey. Sea Lion, Dode S., Bar ney Burk and Hudson ran.
 Sixth race. mile and a sixteenth-Give All. 101 (nKapp) 12 to 1. won: Max Ben dix. 96 (Spencer) 10 to 1. second; Somer- sault. 96. (Wilson). 8 to 1. third. Time, l;S6 Learoyd False Lead. pr. .Guerney. Silver Fizz Pompey. Will Shelly. Chi
 Entries for Today.
 First race. six furlongs-Goody Two Shoes. Fair Lady Anna. Jet, Little Mis- :. sion, 114; kinford. IF; Nestoria, l12; Lady Charlotte. Zepho, Catherine Chinn. Rose water. 1O9; Duchess Hanna, Reckoner, Flyer. Sir Faust, 106; Small Talk, 1O1: Florestan i101.
 Second race. five furlongs-J. P. May berry, Blumenthal. Major Pelham. flo; Arnold K, Salto Martins. Atlantico, 1O2: My Gem. Liberty Bell, Sandarac, Miss Mollie, St. Paula. 99.
 e Third race, mile and fifty yards-Dr. stephens, 102; Talpa, Gregor K. 99; Floyd, Sidney c. Love. 97; Ancke, 94;. The Don, 92: Lady Jocelyn. S9.
 Fourth race, six furlongs: handicap Beau Ormonde. Ill: Schwalbe, 1O9; Sylvia Talbot, 1ol; Delagoa. Golden Rule. 107; Skilfuil. Brulare. 1O5: Gensonyurst, 95; Mocorito, Ss.
 Fifth race. six furlongs-King Els worth, Allista, 103; Clisten. Soldier of Fortune, 97; Trapsetter, Darro, Pond, s5: Louise Meining. 92
 Sixth race. one and one-eighth miles, Lode Star. ll0; Frank Nc, 1O5; Spring stead' lo2; Fading Light, By Ways 99.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-02

Mir, Emile Hannon has gone to Blount Springs Mir. Eugene Jones of Selma is in the city
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-20
DIR. DOWIE ABUSES
AND PEOPLE LEAVE
(Bv Associated Press

NEW YORK. Oct. l9-When DR..
Dowie opened his night meeting in Mad
ison Square Garden. he faced an i'm
mense throng when he closed it, his
audience had dwindled to only n few
hundred persons besides the Host he
brought with him from the West. He
fretted fumed, threatened, cajoled and
finally resorted to the use OF ep!thets
his hearers meanwhile leaving the meet
ing several hundred together. drowning
the sound of his voice.
He had announced that tonight ne
would tell how it was revealed to him
that he was Elijah and also that he
would have something to say to the
newspapers and their representatives.
His talk, which was interspersed with
several hymns, at times when the tramp
of those leaving the hall was more than
his voice could overcome. WAS devoted
chiefly TO denunciation Of tobacco smok-
ers. liquor drinkers and newspaper men.
Twelve companies of the Zion Hosts,
numbering seventy persons each, engaged
In the house 10 house canvass Of the
city. To-day they visited Manhat-
tan only. DR. Dowie. accompanied
by Mrs. Dowe his son and Dea-
con W. p. kindle: called on Mayor
Low at the City Hall and told the Mayor
that his people had respect for New
York and admired the Mayor for what
he had done. lie thanked the Mayor for
of the Mayors pleasure. departed with
the Zion salute Peace be unto thee
brother TO which the Mayor responded
THANK you. sir"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-20
DINWIDDIE CANDIDATES
AFree Fight and Asp'ran1s for Every
Offic,
cyoeclai to The Tlmes-Dis patch.)

rpeclal to The Times-Dispatcho
DINtFlDDlE, VA, Oct 1.-THE tol-
lowing are the candidates for the Offices
10 be voted for in the coming election TO
be held Novemb Der 3D.:
Treasures. Y. Gillian (present incum-
bcnt). John Y. Harris.
Commonwealth Attorney-A. T. Powell
present incumbenD. B. J. Epes.
Sheriff.. w. Galusha and l.. L. Mere
dith.
Commissioner Of the Revenue. lower
benU. r. b. Boothe and Arthur Bowen.
Commissioner Of the Revenue. ,n Upper
benU, John Rivcs and G. f.. Alternately.
For the LeEislature-T. e. Clarke. Pres
ton Boisscau, C. N. Rush and j. =.
Dung. ID
There are also candidates for constable
and Justices of the peace.
The Democratic Committee having dc
cided not to have primary left 1t
flee fight for all.
The different candidates have been busy
visiting and shaking hands With the
voters.
One citizen remarked that he had n
bulldog, and that he had bitten as many
as six candidates In one day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-20
DIR. JAY TELLS OF
AWFUL MURDER
Killed His Three Children
While They Cried
to Him.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)

ASHEVILLE, n. c.. Oct. 19.-Dr. ]. V.
Jay, who murdered his three children.
aged six, four and two years Saturday
morning. told the story of how he COM
mtted the horrible deed.
When asked by Sheriff Reed II he did
not know that he was killing his own
children, the man said that he realized
what he had been doing and told the
sheriff how he killed each one. taking
the eldest first, then the little four-year-
old and the baby last.
He said that the children were crying
while ne was killing them, but upon
this subject he did not like to talk.
When the party left the Burleson
place, where Deputies Morgan and Hens
ley had taken the man, after he had been
overpowered Jay told the people, several
hundred who had gathered around the
place. goodbye and quietly got in the
buggy between the two officers. Upon
reaching Democrat. another large crowd
OF men had gathered and to these Jay
also said goodbye. Jay said that he
had enough money to keep his wife from
suffering and that she would be fixed
all right he said that he and his wife
just a few weeks ago were discussing
the children and how proud they were
of them, and Jay remarked how fortunate
they had been in raising the children,
that not one had died and they were all
strong and healthy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-20
THREE YEARS FOR ARSON
Conviction Of Rebecca Rudd in lunen
burg County.
Especial to Tho Times Dispatch.)

Especial to Tho Times Diapatch.)
LUNENBURG, VA. October l9.-Mr. G..
Wilkins Hawthorne. one OF the largest
farmers In this county. had his beautiful
dwelling, near Whites Mills, burned TO
the ground about noon. Sunday, May 2fth.
while he and his family were at church.
The motive was doubtless robbery. as he
had quite a sum of money In one OF his
trunks, that he had gotten from bank
the day before to pay the men employed
in making a large addition to his dwell
Ing. detective Of the Richmond Ma
tional Detective Agency. Of which Mr.. y.
NJ. Brownel is general manager, caused
the arrest on July 9th OF Rebecca Rudd
aud her daughter. Lucy Jordan. colored
women that lived on the properly OF
Mr.. Hawthorne.
At the Angus. term of the County Court
they were inoIcted. as was also Henry
Jordan, n-inlaw Of Rebecca Rudd. ana
husband OF Lucy Jordan. as an accessory.
Rebccca Rudd was tried last "Wednesday
and Thursday. her trial consuming two
full days. She was ably defended by Mr..
Charles Kicks. of Mecklenburg, and Mr.
William Niblctt, of this county. the Com
monwealth being represented by w. II.
Perry, Commemorative Attorney, as
sisted by MIR. Landon Bell.
Rebecca Rudd was given three years
in the pententiary. and the case Of Lucy
Jordan was continued to the November
term,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-20
Arrest TO be Made.
Especial to The Times-Dispa te

Especial to The Times-D ispatch)
BIG STONE GAP, VA, Oct. t9.-"The
disappearance OF the millionaire. F.. L..
Wentz, in Wise county, remains a
mystery. Rewards offered by his brother,
D. Il. Wcntz of $4,000 for the discovery OF
the missing man, alive, and 5000 for the
recovery OF his body, have kept fully LOCO
men in the mountains almost constantly
since Friday.
In connection with the case an arrest
will be made tomorrow. DR.. and Mrs j.
s. Wentz, Of Philadelphia, parents OF the
missing man, accompanied by ONES OF the
younger boys of tho family, arrived here
this evening on special train, They are
at the home OF Mr.. D. B. Wentz.