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Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-14
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= DAYS DEVELOPMENTS
= IN THE LETTEN CASE.

= New Orleans, September 13.- Z
= A fresh sensation in the now I
2 notorious Letten case was fur Z
= nished this morning with the at. I
= tempt of Virginia Reed, the par :
= amour Of the defaulting clerk, I
= to destroy herself in the New I
= Canal. She was fished out of I
= the water and resuscitated after Z
= much difficulty. Z
= Letten spent restful night in Z
= prison. Up to noon he had OBJ Z
= tanned no lawyer. He said he I
= was uncertain as to whether or, I
= not he would plead guilty. Z
= In the tax collectors office the I
= experts are catching up the ends =
= of their examination. While no I
= formal statement has been e sen I
= out, It is understood that tK a. Z
= vestigation is practically com I
= pleted and that the total defa1ca-o 4
= tion is shade over $l18. 900. 4
= WI. Bosworth, prominont ID I
= lodge and business circles and d /
= resident Of the Third Ward. has I
= been appointed by Capt sFttspat- I
= rick as Letten's successor. I
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-14

descend his impromptu ladder is a
mystery the authorities he not been
able to solve.
Up to this hour Sheriff Hyland and
deputies have not obtained clue to
the whereabouts Of the prisoner. Stall
cut had some money on his person,
and it is probable that he has sue
ceeded in getting out Of town on a
freight train.
Stallcut was arrested several
months ago by Deputy United States
Marshal Edgar 8. Wilson, Jr, on the
charge Of raising 81 bills to the $40
denomination, which he performed
very cleverly by first erasing the 81
figure and then pasting $40 slip over
the spot designating The denomina-
tion of the bill. On arraignment he
was unable to furnish the required
bond Of $1,000 and was committed to
jail to await the next Federal court
session.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-14
Associated Press.

vicksburg, September 13.--District
Attorney J. d. Thames today secured
an injunction from Chancefy Judge
Hicks restraining the Gulf Compress
Company from doing business in Mis-
sissippi, or from leasing or in any 9th
er way disposing of it's property. The
application. which was granted
promptly and with little argument,
sets forth the fact that the Gulf Com
press Company has violated the anti
trust laws of the state and of the Fed
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-14
Judge Cochran to
Haze Opposition

Daily News Special.
Jackson, Miss, September 1871
>. T. Buckley. a prominent a
of Enterprise, Clark County.
ally announced as an aspiran .5{
circuit 1udsship OF the Tenth Judicial
District to succeed Judge Robert
Cochran, whose term expires on Au-
gust 8, next year.
Mr.. Buckley is a warm personal
friend of Governor-elect Noel, and
was one of his most ardent support
ers during the recent primaries. He
is being literally endorsed by the bar
in several counties of the district, and
!. spirited contest is expected, Judge
bran being an applicant for re-
.-tment, and will make a deter
fight to retain the ermine.
N ,y1+rnor Vardaman has only one
circuit judgship appointment to make
before retiring from Office, the term
of Judge ]. B. Boothe expiring few
weeks henctA and it is understood
that the place will be rendered to Hon.
w. A. Roane, of Oxford
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-14
thames gets INJUNCTION
AGAINST GULF COMPRESS

eral government, and that it has thus
surrendered its franchise.
Following the granting of the in
junction, application was made for a
receiver for the Gulf Compress plants
in the various towns and cities of the
State and Judge Hicks announced that
this petition would be heard next
Wednesday.
II the managers of the local plants
of the Gulf Compress Company at
tempt to operate before action on the
receivership they will be arrested.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-14
PROMINENT DELlN
FINED And sem

man had disregarded(
that he had caused won
coed with the laying of b
the driving of spikes across
Of the Yazoo and Mississippi
road. Castleman claimed than
ties we're already laid when the Cd
granted the injunction and that th(
spikes were being driven merely to
hold the rails in place SO that they
could not be stolen, but the court
thought otherwise and ordered the
fine and imprisonment as above
stated.
The affair has GRATED a profound
sensation here, owing to the prom
inence of Mr.. Castleman and the fact
that 1t is the first case of its kind
to go on record in the courts of Mis-
sissippi.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-14
WOMAN KILLED
Her ASSAILANT
AT WOODVILLE
Associated Press.

woodSiiie, Miss, September 1S--
Mrs. Amanda Humphreys yesterday
shot and INSTABILITY killed Nicholas
Messenger. She used revolver. The
Humphreys and Messenger families
had been on good terms and no motive
has been assigned for the killing,
though Mrs. Humphreys Immediately
surrendered to the officers and it is
understood that she will plead justi-
fication under the unwritten law.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-14
IN TAXES;
GEORGIA GETS GAY
Associated Press.

q Atlanta, September 13.-The board
of arbitration today fixed the value
of the property of the Seaboard Air
Line Railroad in Georgia at s12,6OO,-
900. The total increase in taxation
over the previous year as fixed by the
board is given at s65,o00,0O0, OF this
sum of s25,OoO,0oO comes under the
head of increases in the assessment
of property owned by corporations.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-14
LOCAL CONCERN
LANDS CONTRACT
FOR LUMBER TO BE USED IN BIG
CHICAGO STRUCTURE.
Lindsey Lumber Company VI the
Fortunate Bidder, and ths chlesso
Concern Now Has Representatives
in the City

Whenever there's anything doing
in the humber business and a man
from Hattiesburg happens to be
sfound and wants a portion or all OF
IL. be generally comes pretty near
getting what he wants.
For that reason when the Lindsley
Lumber Company wanted to supply
some of the lumber for the immense
Dundas building which the Grey Con.
struction Company is going to build
in Chicago, they just went after the
contract and got it.
The Dundas Is to be eighteen stories
, in height and will require an immense
amount of lumber for various pur
poses during the process of building
and the Lindsey Lumber Company
has just closed contract to supply
about IT'S or. 200 car loads OF special
stun and the shipments will be made
from Hattiesburg.
Mr.. F. r. Beckwith, Of st. Louis
who is purchasing agent for the Grey
Construction Company Is in the city
for . few days stay after having
closed the contract mentioned above
and Is the guest Of the Lindsey Lum
Der Company rs Is also Mr.. w. r
Hancock. Jr., who Is the northern
| representative Of the Lindsey irter
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-14
PLANS ARRIVING
FOR new BRIDGES

Portions Of the plans for the steel
bridges have been received in the
office of the city engineer and they
have been approved and the contrac-
tors SO notified.
City Engineer Putnam says that
some Of the cross-section plans for the
bridges have been received and found
acceptable and the Converse Bridge
Company, which has the contract, was
so notified.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-14
THE DEAL CLOSED.

McComb City, Miss. September 1s.
The government has accepted the
proposition of Johnson & Catlin for
the rent Of their building for postofiice
purposes and the postoffice will be
moved from the Quinn building as
soon IS the new quarters can be Prop.
erly equipped Tor the use Of the oirice
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-14
PETTIBONE STRICKEN
PROSECUTION STOPS
Associated Press.

Boise. Idaho, September 49,
George A. Pettibone, under indict-
ment for completely with Haywood
and Meyer in the murder of Governor
Steunenberg, was today taken to the
hospital in critical condition. due to
his long confinement. An operation
will probably be necessary to save
his life. There, will be no further
prosecution in the Pettibone case for
the present.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-14
AMALGAMATED COPPER
WILL NOT SUSPEND
Associated Press.

Butte, Mont, September 1S.-The
mines OF the Amalgamated Copper
Company will not be closed as an.
nounced in yesterdays dispatches
On account of the slump in the copper
market, 1t is announced, however
that Sunday work will be suspended
and that the production will be cur
tailed to 100000 tons per month
The production is now estimated al
100000.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-14
|LUSITANIA FAILED
10 BREAK RECORD
Associated Press.

New York. September 1s. The Lus-
citania made the trip from Queens
town to New York in flve days and
fifty-four minutes. thus distancing all
records Of the Cunard Line, but falling
slightly short Of the time of the
Kaiser wilhelm ard the Deutchland
in crossing the At&Slhc,
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-14
union DEPOT
IS DEMANDED |
Hatiesburg City Council Adopts
the Resolutions Of the Mayor
and Commercial Club.
RAILROAD COMMISSION IS
ASKED TO ISSUE ORDER
Copies Of the Resolutions Forwarded
to tho Heads Of the Four Railroads
Entering the cIty-RepIies Are
Awaited with Interest.

In accordance with instructions of
the Commercial Club, the secretary,
Mr.. G. F. Larson, yesterday presented
to Mayor Donald the resolutions
passed by that body at its last meet
ing.
Mr.. Larson called on the mayor yes
terday morning in his official capacity
and rendered him the resolutions and
the mayor at once called q special ses-
sion Of the city council for 8 o'clock
in the afternoon at which time the ac-l
tion Of the Commercial Club was Of
ficially announced.
A full board was present with the
; exception Of Councilmen Hightower
and Gillespie. After the resolution
was read and accepted, It was dis
cussed to some extent.
The text Of the resolution is as fol-
lows:
Hattiesburg, Miss, Sept. II, 1907.
To the Honorable Mayor and Board of
Aldermen, Hattiesburg, Miss.
At meeting Of the Hattiesburg
Commercial Club, September II, 1907,
the following resolutions were
adopted: 70
Whereas, The matter of passenger
depot facilities to properly accommo-
date the ever-increasing travel into
and through the city of Hattiesburg, is
now before your honorable board for
action, and
Whereas, Two Of the railroads now
entering the city have no passenger
depots and one road being inadequate
ly provided, and the said line now con-
sidering the erection Of a new passen-
ger station. and
Whereas, Two passenger stations
are made to serve the use and conven-
ience of the four roads, and
Whereas. The city OF Hattiesburg
is destined to become city Of $4,000
inhabitants within short time, and
will require adequate and comfortable
accommodations for the travelling pub
lie coming into the city. therefore
be 1t
Resolved, That it Is the sense Of the
officers and directors of the CONNER
ciG> 1of Hattiesburg that this city
requires 4 union passenger station, in
Laeninp with the dipnifv of IT'D nresent
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-14
HON. JOHN SHARP WILLIAMS
i'll AT HIS YAzOOCII4 HOME

Daily News Special.
Yazoo City, Miss, September 13.--
Congressman John Sharp Williams
has been quite Ill for several days.
While his condition is not critical.
and no apprehension is felt by friends
or physicians, his condition is such
that he has been compelled to cancel
several engagements, among them be-
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-14

ing the contemplated visit to the Noel
celebration at Lexington yesterday.
Since the recent campaign Mr.. Will
liams has been immersed with per-
sonal and official business matters
which were necessarily neglected dur
ing his tour Of the state. and his pres
ent condition is due principally to
overwork.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-14

.ne ooutn VINO lave been at the
i'ol nave take1 very kindly to it.
Chanler's father came from a nos,~
distinguished Southern family. He
MARRIED Jthe daughter of John Jacob
Asstor, and made his home in New
York, where he won fame as law.
yer.
In this sense the Southerners loo,
upon Chanler as one of their own 3.
They feel that this is not tba t;rna
70 ask the democratic convention ~
name q man who lives in the South
Tor president, SO in rallying to the SIM
port of Chanler they are doing the
next best thing.
Chanler will not disanpoint ~.
Southern audiences. He has 4 D,aas.I
ing personality, stands over six feet:
and is a fiery orator when he eetsS
a-going. Ell Z.
chanIer Good Mixer.
Chanler is a good mixer. He Is
chivalrous as Bayard, and while
will keep his eye open for anytff
that lis doing" politically, he can
relied upon to measure up to the
quirements demanded of South
gentleman.
It is predicted here that when
ernor Chanler gets through with
South he will have the delegate
every state that goes to make ~
Solid South with him.
The candidacy Of Chanler has
the democrats waking up. II
brought all the fighting men
party to the front and they no
hopefully Of winning. OF cour
fact that Chanler is a millionai
have something to do with thai
ticians are known to be mu
eager for battle when they
shadow Of the 'long green
the distance Be this Is It
Ter is force in the demoo
and viii continue to grow
on.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-14
Baseball Results

At Birmingham Birmingham 8,
Shreveport ;. Came called on account
Of darkness.
At Nashville Nashville 8, New Or.
leans s.
At Monteomefy Montgomery 8,
Memphis 1.
Manager Babh. Of the Memphis
team, conesdes TIE pennant to At
lanta.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-14
Associated Pres!

Washington, September 1Sl
is great deal of interest mani
here among republican politiciaIis
to the character of speeches the pre-
ident will make on his Southern tour!
He is scheduled to make fivd wv
and it is known that he put
deal of his time in on them al
Bay this summer. Whet|
speeches will be academic.
might be called political,
good many people, with w
connections, would like to
yet, no one. not even the
Loeb has an inkling as I'd
president has on his mind.
The politicians who hal
posing Taft have just
the fact that the prea
intends to force his,
the party. There will
in the next repuh1
vention, and 40
nominate. The
of these delegat
federal office-holl
from the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
Mr.. Carlin in the County.

A mass meeting of the voters OF Alex
andria county was held last night IN the
courthouse, when Mr.. Charles G. Csrlin,
of this city, delivered an address In
support OF his candidacy for Congress.
The meeting was called to order by
MIR. Curtis B. Graham, chairman Of
the democratic county committee, and
Mr.. Richard O. l.. Moncure was chosen
chairman. He introduced Mr.. Carlin,
who, 1t he outset of his speech, was
handed a beautiful bouquet of white
roses, attached to which was card in
scribed: "From the citizens OF Alex
audria county" The presentation was
made by little Miss Gertrude Collins.
Mr.. Oarlin in his speech referred to
a number of matters of particular inter
est He declared in favor of the con-
struction of the memorial bridge and H.
sorsed the eight-hour law. He favored
the repeal of the "dipneP' law in so far
rs it interferes with the citizens of Alex
RDdia county catching fish with dip
nets in the Potomac for family use.
The audience showed marked enthusi-
asm, repeatedly applauding the speaker.
II was expected that Mr.. John F.
RYAN, of Loudoun, would deliver an
address at the meeting in the interest Of
his candidacy, but he sent word ths'
previous engagement prevented his at
tendance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
Funeral.

The funeral of William, the six-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael
Creegau, who died from injuries received
by being run over by an electric car on
south Royal street last Sunday after
noon, took place from St. Mary's Church
this morning. There was large al
tendance of friends and relatives of the
family. The services were conducted by
Rev. Father Kelly, during which he
spoke pathetically of the sad circum-
stances in connection with the death OF
the little boy. The psllbearers were
members of the parochial school
Masters John T. Hill, Russell Travers,
Bertrsm Richards, Lee Donnelly, Joseph
Lash and Francis Lash. The floral
offerings we're pretty and profuse. Oae
piece, The Gates Ajar," was sent by
employees of the Electric Railway Com
pany. All the pupils of the schools
conducted uud2r the auspices of st.
Mary's Church attended the services,
and had the weather permitted would
have formed part of the cortege to the
cemetery. A. the close of the services
each of the scholars placed carnstion
upon the casket. The singing at the
funeral was conducted by pupils of st.
Msry's Academy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
u. A. r.

The ladies' of Mt. Vernon Chapter,
D. A. r., held their monthly meeting
last night at the residence OF Mrs. W.
]. Morton and were chsrmingly enter
tanned by their hostess. The meeting
was largely attended, and the most
important business transacted was the
election of officers which resulted as fol-
lows: Mrs. w. A. Smoot, regent; Mrs
W. j. Morton, vice regent; Mrs. Dabney
Herndon, recording secretary; Miss
Carrie Wise, corresponding secretary
Mrs. John Leadbeater, treasurer; Mrs.
Howard, register; Mrs. Stewart Jameson,
historian. The ladies have about seven
five valuable relics to send to jamestown
in few days to be placed on exhibition
there. Thess we're kindly loaned by
Alexandria people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
Pansy Blossoms Baby Party.

The performance of "Pansy Blossoms
Baby Party" to be given BY the Sunday
School choir and other local talent at
Christ Church parish hall next Thursday
evening, May 30, promises to be most
interesting event. Rehesrsals have been
In progress for several weeks past and
an excellent entertainment is assured.
A number of bright songs and choruses
will be sung, while the "March OF the
Toys" is particularly amusing, as every
one walks through it with the stiti move
ments of a mechanical doll. Among
those who will sing solos are Miss janet
Rowen, Miss Gertrude Pickiu, Miss 81
len Nigel, Messrs. Wilbur Maddux,
Martin Green and Warren Grimes.
Tickets may be bsd at Gibson's, Aliens
and Taylor's drug stores.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
American Cotton Manufacturers.

Philadelphis, Pc, May 49, Presi'
dent W. w. Finley, of the Southern
Railway Company, delivered one Of the
principal addresses at the meeting Of the
eleventh annual convention OF the
American Cotton Manufacturers Asso-
citation here today.
Taking up the suit ct Of adverse rail
road legislation Mr.. Finley said; Gun
fortunately, the legislation enacted in
some of the States and proposed in
others is tending to make it difficult for
the roads to sell their bonds to provide
funds for new construction, This con-
dition of affairs is iDjuriDg not only the
railroads, but every business iutere''
in the country"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
The Condemned Men.

The news that writ of error bad been
granted by Judge Keith OF the Court Of
Appeals in the case of George Midgets,
colored, sentenced TO hang in this city
next Friday week, was received here
yesterday with little regret. There has al
WAYS been doubt entertained by num-
Der of citizens as to the guilt of the man
and while all say if he really committed
murder be should hang yet they want
his guilt clearly proven. Midgets is
still in the Fredericksburg Jail
where he will probably remain till the
Court of Appeals acts further in his case
This will not be done for some time.
Joseph Wright, colored, who was SEN
fenced to be hanged in the county Jail on
the 31st of May, on the charge of crimi-
nal assault is growing very nervous.
The Court of Appeals has refused him a
new trial and the only thing that can
save him is executive interference. The
report published recently to the efiecl
that Judge Keith had stated thai
Wright's case was orein which the Gov
ernor should act is denied by Judge
X eth
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
Property Sales.

Following is partial list of sales made
through the Office of NJ. B. Harlow q
Co., Iuc., real estate agents
Two houses and lots on Queen street,
between Pitt and Royal, to E. @. Cot
trell.
Two houses and lots on Alfred street,
between Gibbon and franklin 10 +. A.
Bsyliss ct ais.
Two houses and six lots at New Alex
andria to Ira l.. Park.
Cottage and three acres OF land in
West Eud to J. w. Gaines.
House and lot on Franklin street be-
tween St. Assph and Washington, to
VIM. ArGett.
Lot on Gibbon street, between Fair
fax and Royal, to Edw. Dixon.
Lot on GibbOn street, between Fair
fax and Royal, TO A. Coleman.
Four lots at Del Ray to f. Mumford'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
Investigation to be Made.

Yesterday evening an employee at
one of the cemeteries adjoining this city
had occasion to 90 10 remote section
of the enclosure where he found man
with little girl. The employee, who
made the discovery, ascertsined the
name of the man, but he was
unable to find any one who could iden-
tify the child. They were afterwards
seen TO enter a house in the northern
section Of the city. All the information
that could be obtained has been given
to the police and an investigation will
follou
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
Donation to the Children's Home

Donation to the Children's Home
The Lady Board of Managers OF the
ChiIdreu's Home wish 10 thank the
following citizens who have donated
toward the support of the Home dnring
the month OF April.
Cash: Dr. Ontcalt, Mr. James Graham
J. M. Petit, it,, Mrs. I. Q. Howard
Can't. Smithers, Mrs. Matthews, MIS-
Fanny Cook, Mrs. VIM. Ogden, Mr..
F. Pollard, Mrs. Rsiues, Mrs. b. Wat
kins. Mr.. II. X. Field, Mr.. W. M.
Peake, Mr.. W. Il. Yeatman, Mrs. Lee.
Provisions; Miss May Green, Parke
Aenew, Rev. Mr.. Phillips. DR.. and Mrs.
Jameson, Mrs. R. Graham, Mrs. r. Mar
shall, Rev. J. r. Sewer, Mrs. Elliot, Mrs.
Force, Mrs. Astryke. Mrs. Matthews,
Mrs. John Nails, Mrs. Mansfield, Miss
DaVaughu, Mrs. Nails. Mrs. Wash
ington, Mrs. Cobb, Mrs. Fair, Mrs.
Hunter, Mrs. Frank Harper, Mrs. Gary,
Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. John Buckley, Mrs.
w. II. Harper, Gardner L. Booth
Mrs. Annie Agnew, Mrs. Jorg, Hrs.
Chauucey, Mrs. F. NJ. CLARK, Miss Lila
Barrett, Rev. w. F. Fisher, Mrs. Padgeit,
nearly all of those in market, Wen
Bros. COrby's Bakery, Fruit dealers,
Miss Minnie Phillips, L. ohuman and
Son., Frank Harper, 81. Kirk, Jr., N:
Lindsey, Mr.. J. @. Milburn, Mrs. Levi
Huffman, Mrs. Mansel, Mrs. +.
Mathews, Mr.. Petit, A. Bowie.
Clothing; Mrs. Dainger6eld, Mrs. Pet
tit. Mrs. Rosenfeld, Messrs. Bendhelm,
Mrs. John Nails, Mrs. Chsuncey, Mrs
holland, Mrs. Uhler, Mrs. Risheill, Mrr.
Thomae, Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. F. M.
Clark, Mrs. Howard and the Kings
Daughters OF Hinton, w. Va.
Fuel; w. A. Smoot.
Sundries; Mr.. r. P. W. Garnet, Mrs
Amy G. Weech, and Mr.. Barnett.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Lady Board of Managers will be held in
the parlors of the home 400 Duke street,
Thursday afternoon at three O'Clock.
The will be glad to have any friends OF
the home attend this meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
New Law Firm,

Mr.. John 8. Barbour, Of Oulpeper,
has Joined the law firm at Fairfax Of
Moore aud Keith, to which Nessrs.
R. Walton Moore and Thomas Z.
Keith low belong, and the new firm
will be Moore, Barbour g. Keith. Mr..
Barbour, who will at once take up bis
residence at Fairfax, is a son OF the
late Hon. James Barbour and a nephew
of the late Senator John s. Barbour.
He has been for years leading member
of the Culpeper bar and represented
that county in the constitutional con-
ventiop.