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MANCHESTER AND CHESTERFICLD-1 CHANGESTOBEMADE. C.VTTAXS UrSCOMH JI.W IIAVB AS SJST.OT AXD MOKE roLICE. ARGUMENT FOR A MEW TRIAL \i Will Ho Minlr Tlilm Morning n> ni:t'on!« ("rtimscl — Dcntli of 31r«. )t. C. AVnUhnll - Cnmmlttce A]> p.iJnlod To llrnfi Jlcmorl.il To Ho r*rc!s«-nic«l to Con noil — Otlior SouiH- Artrr.nunt will be heard by Judge John j:. ir.gra.Tn. in the Corporation Court, this j: t .::.::. In behalf of a now trial for Sid i y MlHcn. ihc nogro who was convicted of the. charge" of -bcJng an accessory to lbs murder of John Henry Stokes last August, • ' ■ . Mr. GJ ?. .^'ing will file a bill of •execp tiorss-in case Ju'igc Ingrnm refuses the p: *■ • r-.'-r a t:cw trial, and the case will 1, tdircn io the Court of: Appeals^ It !s pcrseralJy believed that Hilton will :>.;■ eirnpcMod to serve, out his sentence :..',t eighteen years in the. penitentiary. In •5156 lint on Is refused anew trial he will ~,r feiitcnccd by Judge liigram. may; >:ot commute sentence. Messrs. J. H. Willrerson ami William Fr»se v Tir^ keepincr the death watch over Enie c t Davis, who has been seu'enced to ,c:~.:h for killing John Henry Stokes. Owing to ihe reprieve jrranted by Gover r,-.r Moningve Davis will not be hanged v.r.iU Jar.vary Sth. The prisoner was al ■ v.rd a roppltc until th:U time in order ■•■ ... pive the Gcvomor time enough to < -, rr-i^i-.r t lie "petition presented ' him by r- •■■{r?soi Maurice and Mr. M. A. Canip b> '■• " — " ■■- ■■■'■ ■ ■" ■ : " rriff? thrre ip stro"g Inilncnee brought :< 0 lies? on Governor Montague It is v- ;■.:;•• prob.-ibly that he will commute the seirtfnce. ' Another petition is be'ng gotten up to v . pr<?s<-nted to the Governor, which claims thPt tne prime mover, of the plot to l:i-l S'olTft's wpjs conrocte-d by one of , -,.... •-r-i v.-ho lirts been "punished.; The f'r Sends of the condemned man contend ■J-t if or.c of the slayers of Stokes is cr: to the p»nsterit.iary all should be crrt there. Prominent lawyers say thnt k,i..t,;j-a two persons c?rnpp dcaih or the p<\n!tfntfs»ry Is no rcEf=on why those, who R rp found '.to be the most guilty should ■'cscripe the punishment that should be ■riven them. . MAT BE MANY CHANGES. It is rumorefl tbat there will be many .h^? in the city government next <■-,>. and that th° joint meeting for tho jpetien" of c'ty offir^rs next month will -.<• the most 'inlere-s'.ing h<^l<3 in recent: '•rnrs. One fact srem? to have : ; beT) r?r cj'-'ht of by firm, members of both irsncVs of ♦he C'tv Council. :and;lhat f' thai fiiain eifiictrs have "filled thnt -f. iMrin for years witliout bPing r<v «:-cte-«1 nnnnally as required under the ;liy orflfnanc<». ■ Tho cavse of such a ---oiiieti of aiTairs. bowr-v^r. is due to the fact thnt it was' not. thought ne-ec-? r-ar?.- tn ro to the trouble- of ,re-el»ctlng t)i-" dTfic^rs J»s they were repard«d a- c i' \\;]p and pfllcipnt mfn fully capable of 'roniinvirg to direhnrge .the duties in 4 Vrh r ft r.t;'':'.-UPon lhfr m . Even Janitor Pri'.dy has r«>tajn<»d Ins -position for years i-viihmit iTnplcstatSori or being re-c!ecte.l. f"!-j»-'f-ef-Prli<' > 'H Jam* 1 ? A. Lipscomb and cMr» faithful ci+v ofncinls. having no op p -tjon. Cfe w*re allowecl to- continue: to dis c .-, r i,r,- their duties- without being re- C:A CAPT.v rN T.7PSCOMIVS POSITION. A,njbri«r"'th* rha^fs .will be the incre-nse c f mVti in the Police Department and ad c'lticral^men for street improvement Captain Lipsrrmb. who is overcrowde-d v.iih v.-ork. mny be piv»n an assistant. i'rt o-der that he may give more of his — tiTTie to 'h<? work of improving the Pir^ts and b^avMfyJtig the city. cr* Cap'ain LJpscomb wil nsk for the as- P^i^-nt or not is a matter of conjecture, but it Is be-lievod- thni he could do more for the pooi of the city if he could be- ''.f Fom<-- nf his office work by s man who could be gotten for a nomi rrl sum. ■ . ■ t, 5S5 S b«»li«*yca that Messrs. Edward Michael Mbcre. nnd James Nur.r.r.lly .l will he .elected po:icemen if prov::-!ori is made for the employment of few -.additional men; in the department r.ext year. Anent the contemplated changes, there !- much discussion dyer having bettor ii-Ms ard streets, and it is strongly in timaierl by s^m a .members of the City / f«mb!y, thnt the Passenger.- -and Power Co-Tipn-ny will bn comp^lle-d to furnish •better lights a!org the streets of the city. The fact that the new encased lights have not b<*en forthcoming, has caused Eo-n'-i members to disregard the pro mise-'of.-Course! A. B. Gi.!igon, and assort that they would ask that the company MiT.ply Mier li"h'>- for the city. ' WILL ACCEPT POSITIONS. "T-. Walter Mallory rias gone to Wash • T ,;. Pn . where he 'will accept a lucrative position; ' Through the influence of United States Marshal Morgan Treat, of West Point, r.lr. E. A. Moses, who has been a. con ductor on the Hull-Street line., of the Passenger ard Power Company, for some. time, has obtained a position in the agricultural department in Wash ington;' Mr. Moses is now visiting friends and relatives in Burkeville and Lunenburg county. i ■■■■ ■ in ■ . _ ■ w ™ Wfcl ■ ' I I m A\educad^mas prices /';.;■ : '; u;:; \ rrd-^Pd Xrnns Prices vrill tilk ifM . VJaKneS. > hore this Week • and talk 'cloquei tiy I iklM - ... . ■ T»:«m«r»flsi - lH\ Best ouality, gold-filled, guaranteed Our ads in paj..TS. offer- ■ . fgl ... bolitnirc Diamonds, || £«" formerly $18.00, In? Tcrieatlv reduced prices on Mil jp,,,^. M $10.20. Watcher DiMmonds. .Diamond Jew- t§ Diamonds and Peails, j| S2S^U"^. UP I Diamonds ,na Sapphire, I ' "! £Sg ££&&.:■ \- HiT«-M.re fi;>i!)e more suggestions f,\ - ■ _ , *"'■,' 11 "/.'.:' „ , m , • for ciftß at prices rid need: Vfl Diamon-s and Opals. || tmusden's Special Gent's Thin ' _ \v,|\ Jtf . M del. 14k Gold Case Watch. Move-. jgrOQChSS. \l|\ Signet Mf u.enr guaranteed. $40.00. Formerly $3.c0, \\%\ • Iml Silver Haridied'Uiubrellas,' Formerly $12.00, S '«>.>'<►. . \P?\ <*• JH/ ToPet Ware. Formsriy $30.00, $^r.«>ih \?M /s,,7ICfS. . M 0,/ en evenings until 7 o'clock. • ! Formerly $:0.C0,5'1'..«»«». V\V /fly ■ --'.'- ■■'■' • " ''" • | Formerly $50.00, J7-.OU. vV "/--, j^^ •'" ' ■ ' <^Umsaen r . , r ?sr Main Street A large crowd attended the : dance which was given in the Leader Hall last night. The music was exceptionally good and the couples seemed *to enjoy themselves to the fullest extent. Messrs. Clinton Waymack. Leroy Lathan, and James Panlero. arc arrang ing for n. grand New-Year's dance, when a stringed orchestra will furnish music. Admission will be by Invitation. Sever al other dances are n be given in Man chester during the holidays. COMMITTEE APPOINTED. The following committee has been ,ap pointed to prcpire a memorial, to; be pre sented to the City Council of Manches ter: Messrs. Hunter V. Baldwin, A. J. DaiTrcn, M. A. Campbell, and President David L. Pulliam, of the Business Men's Association. The memorial will be for the purpose of getting the members of both the ' City Assembly and the Board of Aldermen to do all they can towards improving and beautifying tho city and urging manu facturers to locate here. Tho very best ot feeling exists between the Council and the business Men's As sociation, and they are to work in con junction with each other in bringing about a better; condition of affalrpMn Manches ter. One thing that is to come, and that is an outlay of a large sum for better strc-etp. The property owners, according fo the Business Men's? Association, will pay two thirds and the city will furnish the balance. The importance of having better streets will be brought to.bear upon the members of the Council in the resolution which is to be presented at its next meeting. SAD FUNERAL OF A CHILD. Laden with beautiful llowers. the little casket bearing the- form of Cora Wright, the 7-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wright, was borne to a grave yesterday afternoon. The funeral, which was exceedingly sad. tcok place from 407 -- Bainbridge street, at 3 o'clock. The Rev. Asa Driscoll con ducted the services. The .sweet sing ing of Mr. William J. Morrissett. was tieard just before the casket was borne from the home. Mr. Morrissett sang a solo entitled "Go. Bury Thy Sorrow.". The pall-bearers were selected from among the little girl's boy-friends. The body was laid to rest in Maury cemetery. DEATH OK MRS. WALTHALL. . Mrs. Annie May Walthall. wife of C. R. Walthall, and daughter "of Mr. and Mrs. J. 11. Laffoon, died at her nome, lUo Hull sueetv.-.: ; early >esie;uay morning. Sh& had been ill for some tirus. ' . : . Mrs. Walthall was twenty-two . years t old, having been born in Chesterfield ; county. She is survived by her mother! and father and one brother— Perci l RIJ Laffcon. Tiie funeral will take place at 4 o'clock this aiternoon l'rom tne Stockton- . street Baptist church. The Rev. Mr.! Kinchlpe will conduct the service, lie will be assisted by the Rev. Asa Driscoll. FUNERAL. OK MH3. SMiM. ; Mrs. Parthenia Smith died at her home In Manchester uedmsuay nignt. She was the mother-in-law of Mr. P. L. ; Clary, of Manchester. 6he was sixty jcars ok! and had lived in Manchester several i years. She was born in Hennco county, i The funeral took place from thY home J yesterday. and the burial was in ivisiiry cemetery. The Rev. R.'M.._Chand ler cor.ducted the service. FUNERAx. OF MR. FORD. The funeral of Mr. John M. Ford will take place at 11 o'clock this morning j from the Stockton-Street Baptist church. The Rev. Mr. Kinchioe will conduct the I service. j Mr. Ford was 5& years old. and is sur- j vived by a widow and four children j one sister. His children are Misses Pearl ;md Carrie Ford, and his sons, Messrs. John .md Ambrose Ford, all of Manchcs- J ter. Mrs. Hall, his sister lives in Rich mend. NUMEROUS ROBBERIES. Messrs. Thomas .'and Lacy Fendley have been robbed ot twu yalu'abls over coats by thieves who entered their home near Fourteenth i.r>d Porter streets Wed nesday evening. Two negroes have been robbed of a lot of money, and several homes have been entered by culprits, '/ho have managed to elude the police. The home of "Boney" Howard (colored) was enteied at an early hour yesterday morning. The th'.ef ransacked everything in the house, and took Sio from Howard s pockets. Howard lives J.t 224 e3St Seventeenth street, and is the treasurer of -a colored social club in Manchester. . J William Midciioton, another colored man. has been robbed of §14. He was :<p proached'by another I ..negro who told nim that he could gat him a position in tne post-oiSlce, but §11 would be required in getting the uniform. Middleton paid the strange negro tho money, "but has rot seen him tince. POLICE ON TRAIL. The police are en trail of the thieves, and it is likely ;tl>at several arrests will be made within the next few days. Fo. iceman Wright, is at work on the robbery committed at Mr. Fendk-y's home. He may i-.rrest the guilty persons to-day. Policeman R. P. Smith is looking for the person who robbed "Boney". Howard. The repeated robberies in Manchester during the. last few weeks have served to create the belief that many of them were committed by small boys. In fact, suspicion is strongly against the youths. Then, too. the police have noticed sev eral suspicious-looking , negroes: in; Man chester, who are believed to have come over fior.i Richmond for the purpose of looting the homes of citizens of this city. Yijti detectives in Richmond have been notified of the robberies in Manchester, and will look for some of the clothes that have been stolen here. Mr. W. J. Morrissett. secretary of Lib erty Council. Jr. O. U. A. M.. of Man chester, lias delivered to Mrs. W. B. Smithers a check for ?:ooVn account of the death of her husband. The check was endorsed by George H. Harris, presi dent of the order in America. Mrs. Smithers was also paid SIOO by thk ijiuttiiOiNiJ mftsi'ATUii- ; 'JfisH>ATi' ijisuJSMJBJCK ii>. xytri AN UNUSUALLY STRONG For Christmas Shoppers. Equipments for the holiday season have engaged the attention of our supply centre for some time.v Freight.and express have brpught^lnpir.ent upon shipment of .the -Best, the-New est, the Most Exclusive, and Most Practical in Wearing Apparel for Man or Boy. The most favorable condition of Under- Value Price concessions at which' they reach the Burk stores are clearly demonstrated in the remarkable low price^at which they are offered. Men's Fashionable , Suits and Overcoats, made in the very latest style, of strictly pure wool fabrics — garments .|& ..™3F tf% that usually command.:. y I O|J $10 everywhere, 0n1y. .-. . \-~. . ". » $*S W6% Compare them only with iff Oil eigh teen-dollar charges at other places ; positively no lower-priced line will begin to compare with the quality of fabrics, tailoring, or trimmings. Children 's; Department Boys' Suits, nearly ail sizes to 16. of heavy weight, dark Blue Twilled Chex-iot— superbly made, trimmed and finished. Pants with taped .seams and riveted buttons— positively worth 52.C0. Special <t» -g Afj Boys* Suite, made from pure wool and fancy Cheviots— excellent wear ing fabrics— strongly lined and made throughout to withstand hard ser v __iri ce i stylish double ' breasted shapes; ■ "$3.00 values (T» ■* Q Special only *P I »VO Boys' Suits. In Norfolk and Double Breasted Styles, made from pure wool Cheviots and Cassimeres In newest fancy patterns and plain Blues, liberal assortment in all ages 3 to 16. Actual $3.50 values. £'} AfT Special, only *PJ*»^O BIi 'SACRIFICE IN Smoking Jackets and House Coats, This is surely the store at which to make your selection. Our entire line from day to day will go at worse than slaughter prices. Choice of Coats that sold for $5.00, $6.00, .'57.50, $8.50, $10.00 and $12.50, at ■ $2.48, $3.48, $4.48 and $5.48. Think of it! Nothing is more sensible or appropriate. SIX BIG STORES. 1003 EAST fflllN. Liberty Council as soon as her husband died. , ROYAL TRIBE OF JOSEPH. Manchester Lodge, No. 3, Royal Tribe of Joseph" will have a called meeting this evening in its hall at 7:30 o'clock. Every member is requested to be present, as arrangements will be made for the banquet to be given in the Masonic Tem ple the second week in January. BOTH WERE FINED. Many spectators were in Mayor Mau rice's court this morning to witness the trial of Jefferson Mann and Annie Broad- M " fcrf 9tm ' . •*• " ■ " **7 ' '..-■ J - ''■■■' -■-■.-- Perfect-fitting- Suits and Overcoats, of .fine quality Worsteds, Cheviots, 'Tweeds. -.in solid Black and newest effects fj& "f| fV £1 O of fancy patterns, correctly jk-| |J 1111 made and finished,-0niy... .... i3?--".M..^ $"1 ff° Fine Hand-Tailored Suits I !r| I 111 and Overcoats, the kind &%&*%&%& that have established Burk leadership in Men's. Apparel since 1543, and have spread the fame from Maryland to Tex as — kinds that, make., running to the high charging.' tailors a crime'against judicious economy; — only $15.00. Boys' Excellent Dress Suits in wide range of fancy patterns and solid colors— made from superb quality Cheviots, Worsteds. Cassimeres. and Tweeds— fashioned into smartest style Norfolk. Doublerßreasted-, Blouse Norfolk, and Three Garment Vest Suits— unparalleled bargains and actual 55.00 values, fc'2 "A HZ Special, only .%p«)«TiC/ Boys* Fine Dross Suits. Double- Breasted. Norfolk. Blouse, Three- Piece, and Blouse Norfolk In endless variety of elegant Blue Serge; choice Cassimeres. and nobby effect Cheviots cut in faultless fashion and superbly tailored throughout; prices $5.00 and 55.00 .. anywhere, (T ■"> f\ P" only $O,VD Children's Natty Russian Style Overcoats, sizes 3 to S. made from choice Oxford Frieze and Blue Che viots- — -cut in the swellest fashion, with round velvet collars and neatly ornarnented with chevron on sleeve regular 55.00 values. £~* Ir~ Special, only %PO<»'T"^ : ;; Neckwear, SUSPENDERS, GLOVES, BATH ROBES, LOUNGING ROBES, .DRESS-SUIT Cx\SES, GRIPS, UMBRELLAS, WHITE VESTS, -HOSIERY, UNDERWEAR. / In short, almost everything that is desira ble for gift-making. nax. The woman was charged with cow hiding. Mr. Mann, whom she alleged had insulted her. Mr. \V. B. Cox appeared as counsel for Mr. Mann. A large number of witnesses were heard, after which Mayor Maurice fined both Mr. Mann and the woman $5 each. The whip with which the woman thrashed Mr. Mann was exhibited in court and attracted much attention. FIRE IN OFFICES. Superintendent Euehanan, of the i>ian chester lines of the Passenger and Power Company, extinguished a fire in the offices of the company at Seventh and Perry streets Wednesday, and thereby prevented" groat damage. Mr. Buchanan" poured a bucket of water on the flames. ' PERSONAL MENTION. Mr. William J. Morrissett will assist in the singing at the reopening of the Bainbridge-Street Baptist church next Sunday. . ■ .--'--■ Mr. Willie Crutchfield, of Chesterfield county, was in Manchester yesterday. Mr. . William A. West, a prominent farmer, of Chesterfield county," who" has been ill with typhoid fever, was well enough ' to visit Manchester yesterday. Mr. John Peat Taylor, of Chesterfield Courthouse, was in the city yesterday. Miss Ada Gallyon will leave Sunday to spend the holidays in Chase City .v:-. Mr. P. D. Mahoney, of Manchester, fell on the street Wednesday, and suf fered an abrasion of the scalp. /He' was treated by Dr. J. Garland Loving. " Mr. J. J. Ryan, who has been indis posed for some time, is able to be out again. Mr. Elizah Roach, of Marx Addition, killed four fine hogs yesterday morning, the four : weighing SOO pounds. - Mr. John Baughan. who has been on a hunting trip to Campbell county,; nas returned to the city. Members of- the Republican City Com mittee of Manchester have received, their credentials from the State chairman, each one being handsomely prepared. , Mr. Charles Clark, brother of /Messrs. Waller and B. M. Clark,, has arrived, in the city, from Newport News. ■ ■ : Mrs. Mary Francis Tucker, of Blue field. W. Va., arrived in the city Wednes day, and will spend some time with her oldest daughter. Mrs. M, F. Smith, :of 1721 Bainbricige street. NOT CREDITED IN RADFORD; Report About Young Miles Canses ;A»toni»liment There. "*' - RA.D'FORD. VA.; ■ December,:, 18.«-^Spfl» cisl V-The report that' Vincent -.Miles. eWe'st son of • Colonel > George ryi. . ftiUw, Boys* Long Overcoats of dressy and excellent wearing Oxford Gray Freize cut in newest box styles with slash ed pockets and black velvet collars, a positive SI.OO value. {£'"5 • /"fc/Y Special ..................... *P*s iVU Boys' Elegant Fashion . Long Overcoat; cut and patterned- like the Men's; made from excellent quality Freizes and Cheviots in Black. Ox ford, and Navy Blue. Extraordinary Overcoat offerings and well worth $7.00. Special. (J* C? f\f\ only .%Pp.lfU Boys' Excellent" Knee Pants, made from double-milled pure wool Che viots ar.d Cassimeres in limitless variety of Navy Blue and fancy pat terns, doubly sewn and finished and particularly designed for rough and ready wear, the 75c. kind of most stores. • Spe- a q cial. only .....tOC Boys' Knee Pants of heavy weight neat stripe twilled Cheviot, superbly made with taped seams, riveted but tons, patent bands and hip pockets, unequalled anywhere /■> — under half dollar; 0n1y.... ZOC has left the University is not credited here. Colonel Miles is -in St. Louis at'd Mrs. Miles in Springfield. Neither could be communicated with, but in a 'phone in terview with Mrs. Morgan, grandmother of. young Miles at Marion, the temporary home of the Miles family at present, the Dispatch correspondent learned that he was. still at school. Neither his relatives in Rad ford ■ nor Marion knew aught of the report: or give it credence. Mr. Winslow P. Randolph, associate headmaster at St. Albans. also expressed surprise at the report, and said: "J feel sure there is nothing in it. Hs has pro bably finished his examinations and sim ply left for the holidays." Vincent Miles is a remarkably bright young fellow. 17 years of age. He finished the course/at St. Albans in June, being en'rolled--6h the legion of honor, and. en tered the University in October. VINCENT MILES LEAVES THE UNIVERSITY. Considerable UncertaJiity ; As To the ■\Vlierciibqnts of the Well Known . . Educator's Son. ." : -. CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA.. December IS.— Special.)— Last Friday' "night Mr. Vin cent M." Miles left the University of Vir ginia without.notice to the chairman or any one • connected with that institution, and it was supposed that he had gone to his home, at 'Radford. He is a son of Co:onel George: W. Miles., of that place. But instead of returning to his home, it seems that he went ■ West, and was In St. Louis when last heard from. '-..' His mother and sis'.er are visiting in Illinois, and it is supposed that^he is making his way to them. However this may be, he went from. here to St. Louis. It is learned here thit young' Miles has been wanting to -withdraw from the Uni versity ever since the presidency ques tion, and his -father's connection with-it has been under discussion. -At -present there Ja no' apparent {interest, in. that' Is sue, as far as the surface shows, but the -students were : warmly- opposed to Colonel Miles, and = unanimously • adopted resolutions praying-the- Board of .Visi tors not to elect, him." Everything; possi ble was done by those who were acquainted with young Miles' to'let^him 'understand that; it was not a matter per sonal to him in any sense, and. altogether he :wss^ treated with , the ..more, considera tion, because it was felt that.'h!s position was necessarily ~ uncomfortable. The yourg gentleman 'stood ;his!- ground *; when the .issue ; was exciting.;, and. with " : manly and- commendable: bearing .throughout. .'so that'much surprise results from -jh'ls leav ing now.' when", the? mat'terMs" riot -under discussion. Jt Is understood- thst- his ; pa rents •■ refused * to ! consent * to' his % leaving tha -University.:- ; t- • >■•,:,:.-. CDLDHEL B. B. CRECE¥ The Oldest Editor in North Carolina is Eighty-Nine To-Day. WASHINGTON. N. C.. December IS.— (Special.)— The oldest active editor, in the United States celebrates his birthday to morrow.- Col. R. B. Creecy, editor of the North Carolina Press, is a wonderful: man. In the dark days of ; reconstruction in Carolina, there was no pen that depicted the horrors more truly; that pointed out a remedy for them more wisely, or that in .stilled a stronger expectation of better days to come, than his. riis editorials were essentially righting utterances and appealed to the manhood in one's physical body. -. ... . -AVheh the constitutional amendment fight was up a few years ago, the pen ot\the venerable editor did valiant' ser vice, and in many ways aided in the Dem ocratic victory in North Carolina. Colonel Creecy is an interesting man. He knows every one in the state to whose. name the adjective "'prominent" has ever been at tached in the past two decades. He also knows the history of most of the State, and every incident with a historical savor about his own section of the Tarheel domain is carefully preserved in his brain. The men who have left North Carolina and gone into other States, or, countries, are all remembered by him.' and sundry articles appear from his' pen to show the absent ones that there Is one old man in the far "down home" who still remembers them. Many little historical skits with a sem blance of the storiette have been written by the venerable editor. Most of these have been embodied in his volume of talks to younger people under the title of "Grandfather's Tales." Time has. of course, shown it 3 marks on Col. Creecy and f has begun to wrinkle his face a little. The white hair was a forerunner of these. But with increasing age, none of the narrowness that some of the more- modern assert; is the attribute of the older generation.- has crept Into the mind of this veteran editor. Few men have absorbed or imbibed modern ideas more readily than he. In fact. Col. Creecy is a remarkable man, who has grown up with a likewise remarkable country. lie is rather stouter now than in former years as he moves about, but his heart is that of a young man. I had a chat with him a few weeks ago. He talked about his book.. That' is. his hebby. He asserts that it Is his living, and when you talk of it to him a smllo lights up his features. As a matter of fact, Col. Creecy. or "Father Creecy," as he is lovingly called by homo folks, need never work again. There is a son. rela tives and many friends who are ready to i say:- "You have fought a good fight. You have kept the faith.' Come home and rest with us." HIT THE OLD SOLDIER WITH A BEER 'BOTTLE. Calvin Wendt, a Union Veteran, aiortally Wounded in Phoebus, By Auuie Webster, a Xegro Woman. HAMPTON. VA.. Dec. IS.— (Special. >— Calvin Wendt. an aged . inmate of the National Soldiers' Home, was mortally wounded with a beer bottle by Annie Webster. ■ a negro woman, at an early hour this morning, in Phoebus. The veteran was removed to th<> Home Hospital am] his death is said to be a question of only a few hours. The woman, it seems, had lived with.. Wendt in Webster street. She went .to a cake walk last night. When she returned about 4 o'clock this morning. Wendt gave her a severe chastisement for staying out all night. He also slapped her. over a chair. - This enraged the woman, who took a beer bottle and used it with telling effect or- Wendt's head. Hi* skull was crushed and a blood vessel was broken, which caused him to lose a great amount of b^ood. He Is seventy-one years old. The woman is now in the Hampton jail. BANK" AT MULLINS ROBBED. Supposed Professional Visit Marlon County, Xorlh Carolina. COLOMBIA. S. C. December IS.—f?pe cial.)—The Bark of ■ ■ MulMns. Marion county, was robbed early this morning by aKetrfd professionals. The- r"bbery is s=uppo?ed to haw bT^n acef mpllsbfcl be- I ~~~ ■;.. ; My dangliter suffered fear- > ful pimples and was - cured by Eipaus Tabules, :; > <> ■--,;■-■■ . . ;. > •-■'":•■•:■ •" ; ■ : f- ; ; % $' •■'- \ At Druggists. 3? The five-cent package: is enough- for, nn } H ? C ordinary, occasion. The family c ,.] S -? Co cents, contains a supply for a year, j J £i ' ;':; ' : - ": ' "■■ : <■ ' - ■ . ' ■■'■■ '- : : Xi: :''":. r^' ; ',. ' ;■-'..: '■■:'■ \ Helpy in ~ • Winning $3,000. ('' Bank Clearings of Rich*? mond first week in December, $4,773,702.17, Second'week in pecernterg The Bank Gearings of one day, December 15th, \5805;578M -_•.: On the day of December 1 6th, the Clearings were . $695,279.90. I On the day' of December 17th/ the Clearings were $844,408.67. The Clearings from De cember Ist to December 1 5th, inclusive, were $10,407,614.54.1 The Bank Clearings of Richmond * for the eleven months of 1902, ending with November, were $193,969,064.60. The Clearings for Novem ber were $16493,298.76. What will the clearings for December be? Let's say . ' $17,633,551.33. NOW THEN, ;; What will "the total for the whole 12 months •be ? We reckon . $211,602^615.93! What do, you say? .It's a thing to figure *on and there's $3,000 in it. .^ ? Read the : big advertisement. If you are a.subscriber send in a future subscription and it will begin when your pres ent payment expires. If you are not a, subscriber, now is the bright particular time to become one. : This opportu nity lasts but a little 'while longer. tween 2 o'clock and daylight. Entrance to the building v.as i,^.ucu b> u~.'...£ through a door and lifting a bar behind it. , -. ; The bank is fully protected by burglak Insurance and.>'jil rf?ume'bu«be«s fo» morrow. . Valuable t papers In the vault, which was dynamic .v. were scat.vrec everywhere. A considerable amount ol money— silver— was also strewn overtht floor." The cash on hand in the. bank .war smaller than it had been befoiv In r lont time owing to heavy drafts for cottot ard tobacco on the day preview. Bloodhounds have betn telegraphed for. - .' ' .; .. '.