Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
Virginia News.

Mrs. NJ. E. Porterfield died at otaun-
ton yesterday of paralysis, aged % years.
A new $50. 900 theatre is to be built
in Norfolk for the Belasco-Shubert COM
binatiOn.
Mr.. John L. Roper, the millionaire
lumberman of Norfolk, has retired from
business.
John H. Rose, formerly well-known
business man of Richmond, died yester-
day, aged 70.
State Chairman Ellyson yesterday an
nounced the chances for democratic
victory could not be better.
The Grand Commandery, Knights
Templar, in Virginia, will meet in Rich
mond in annual conclaye on the exenlng
of October Goth.
Rev. Charles J. Smith, formerly OF
Strasburg, was installed as pastor OF the
Lutheran Church of the Advent, at
Lancaster, last evening.
Mrs. Mary Moore Robins, aged 80
years, widow of John w. Robins, OF
Middlesex county, died recently at the
home of her son, Mr.. u. J. Robins.
The republican campaign committee
have made an appointment for Secretary
of the Treasury Shaw, who will speak
with Judge Lewis in Richmond Octo-
Der 3.
Jefferson Shockey, a retired hotel
proprietor of Winchester, died of dropsy
Monday at Morgantown, w. Va, where
he was residing temporarily with his
daughter.
L. w. L. Jennings, of Virginia, who
recently passed the examination for as
sistant paymaster in the navy, was yes
terday ordered for duty at League Island
navy yard, at Philadelphia.
A delightful reception was given Mon
day evening at TngIeside," the home
of Col. R. E. Withers, at Wytheyille, in
celebration of his eighty-fourth anniver-
sary. The ceremonies consisted Of a
dinner to relatives and few intimate
friends, with general reception later.
Seven hundred and ninety dollars in
bank notes was cut from the pocket OF
George T. Harrison on an electric car
in Petersburg late Monday night by
Adrain Bourbon, and recovered by the
police in a short time, the thief confess
ing to Chief of Police Ragland soon after
his arrest.
Messrs. Davis & Davis, Washington
patent attorneys, report the grant this
week to citizens of this State. of the fol-
lowing patents: Ernest r. Argenbright,
of 5taunton. bracket or support fer scat
folding. Also the following trademarks;
Byrd Il Son, of Glade Hill, liniment;
H. G.. Williams & Co., of Norfolk,
whisky; Hessberg Bottling Co., of Rich
moud, whisky; Kingan q Co., OF Rich
mond, hams and bacon.
Rumors that George w. Perkins is to
retire from the banking firm of j. P.
Morgan & Co., as we'll as from the vice
presidency of the New York Life Insur-
ance Company, are current in Wall
street. 1t is said that Morgan was great
" displeased with the character of Per-
kins' testimony before the Legislative
Committee, and that, after Perkins re-
turned to the Office, AN exciting inter
view took place between the senior and
junior partners.
Ia a special term of the Circuit Court
Jndpe Thomas NJ. Harrison, of Win
chester, presiding, the following were
convicted and fined yesterday for the IL
legal sale OF whisky in Front Royal.
Oris NJ. Roy, fined 5000 Will Kenney,
5000 Clarence Wood, $3.50, and James
Wood, $500. Kenny forfeited his bail.
Up to about two months ago he was
constable of Warren county. -Four more
cases of the same character will come up
before Judge Harrison during his term
of court.
Austin johnson, eolored, who, with
out executive action, would have been
hanged next Monday for criminally as
saulting little Ruth Pinchbeck, has been
respited by decision of the Supreme
Court, in session at Staunton. The re-
spite is in the nature of delay of exc
cution to admit of argument before The
Supreme Court for new trial, and will
prolong the negro's life at least until
January. The telegram announcing the
respite was received while the condemn
ed man and his religious advisers were
on their knees at prayer. The negro,
who was looking forward TO his coming
death, shouted his thanks to the Lord.
Frank Mills, aged 45 years, was killed
by being run over by street car of the
Newport News and Old Point Comfort
line in Newport News Monday night.
He stepped from the motor and started
across the street in front of the trailer
behind the motor. He was knocked
down and the front truck of the trailer
passed over his body, breaking both legs
in several places and horribly mangling
his body. He died about two hours after
the accident. Mills had lived on the
Virginia peninsula for 20 years and was
a pioneer conductor of the Newport News
and Old Point line, aud had been en-
ployed at the shipyard for a number OF
years.
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