Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1910-07-08
GENERAL NEWS.

Richmond, Va, July 2.-After q
brief illness almost devoid Of suffer
ing, George Washington Thomas, about
100 or more years old, probably the
best known magistrate in Virginia,
died yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock at
the home of Ihis son, Charles W.
Thomas. 800 Mosby street, Fairmont.
Lansing, Mich. July 1.-The Rev. S.
8. Chaplin, one of tina oldest Episco-
palian ministers, died at his home in
St. Johns, aged 80 years. In his early
life he was a member of the firm
which founded the publication known
as ''The Churchman
Baton Rouge, July 2.-Kidnappirg
is to be made capital offense in
Louisiana, both principals and accom-
plices being held culpable. A measure
to this effect was passed almost unani
mously in the house here yesterday,
and it was stated today that no real
opposition will develop against the
bill in the senate.
New. York, July 2.-Confiicting re-
ports as to the identity of the man
who yesterday. at Saugerties, N. Y,
while apparently demented, shot and
slightly wounded Michael Martin, u
saloon proprietor, were cleared up to-
day when it was learned that Martins
assailant was Ewing Watterson, eld-
eet son of Colonel Henry Watterson, of
Louisville, KY.
Watterson is under arrest at SAUCER
ties. Colonel Watterson, who is in
this city, was appraised of his sons
outbreak and plans to 60 to Sanger
ties late today or tomorrow to look
after the young mans interest.
Lynchburg, Va, July 2. -Specila. -
The Craddock, Terry Company Of this
city. proprietors of large shoe Factory
here. today gave to the local Y. M. G..
A. thirty acre island. costing Sc, 600
for outdoor sports The property is
ideal for the purpose and is within
fifteen minutes of the heart of the
city.
LynchDurg, Va. July Especial
The corporation court convened here
today and the docket was without
criminal case when term adjourned,
no court will be in session here again
until Sept.
Kansas, City, July 5.-Dr. B. G.
Hyde, convicted of having poisoned
Colonel Thomas H Swope, million
aire philanthropist, was sentenced tt
life Imprisonment at hard labor by
Judge Ralph S. Latshaw in the Grim
inal court this monring.
Waynesboro lost two Of her popular
pastors yesterday Rev. L. S. Keller
of the Lutheran church and his family
left for their future home in Dakots
City, Neb., G. R. Stribling and fam.
lily for Petersburg.
Washington, D. c., July 9Th.
pressed with the scenes on the sJreets
of the District last night following
the receipt of the returns from the
fight at Reno, District officials today
seriously consider barring exhibitions
of pictures taken at the ringside.
The cotton market scored further
moderate advance today ON bette,
Liverpool Cables, and reports Of toe
much vet weather in the Gulf sec.
tions, and too little moisture in Texas
and Oklahoma. Business was rather
dull, spot sales five Thousand bales at
10 points advance over Friday.
Norfolk, July 5.-Following the an.
nouncement here last night of the de.
feat of Jeffries by Johnson, many as
saults were committed on negroes in
various parts of the city by the lower
elements Of whites, and the police had
their hands full in quelling the riotous
outbreaks.
Roanoke, July Six negroes with
broken heads, six white men locked
up, and one white man, Joseph Chock-
ley, with bullet through his skull
and probably fatally wounded is the
net result OF clashes here last night
following the announcement that Jack
Johnson had defeated James J. jeff
ries.
New York, July 5.-Five persons
were killed July 4, 1909, and but one
death was due to fireworks in the city
yesterday 1915 were hurt by fireworks.
cannon and pistols last year and only
eighty-nine yesterday; there were 116
fires year ago; yesterday there were
but thirtyeight, all Insignificant.
Harrisonburg, July 6.-Yesterday
was a big day in the police court, as a
result of the Fourth Of July celebra-
tion. There were % men fined in all,
and total of ninety odd dollars was
collected in fines and costs. The great
est sufferer at the hands of the law
was Saylor Hawse, of Edom, charged
with being ringleader in the mob
which attempted to overawe Jailer
Oarickhoff, after the murderer had been
jailed Monday. Hawse was fined $40
and costs, making total Of $22. 80.
The man had been arrested on the spot
by Policeman Dovel, when his talk
and actions had been seen to be pro,
ducing a bad effect on the crOW1.
Harrisonbuig wa July 6--Pink
Barber, the negro who shot
and killed James Lee on Monday and
who came near being .lynched by an
angry mob, became aroused from his
drunken stupor late Monday night and
yesterday morning talked with the
Jail authorities He declares that he
was SO full of beer that he did not
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