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Goodloe's Case Sent On
Charles Goodloe, charged with the theft of money from letters at Station A, on west Broad street, was before United States Commissioner McLain Pleasants yesterday morning, and waiving examination his case was certified to the grand jury which will convene in Norfolk June 4th. He was bailed in the sum of $2,000 for his appearance at that time, and his counsel, Colonel W. E. Bibb, of Louisa, and Mr. W. G. Cosby, of Barton Heights, became his bondsmen. It was the purpose of Commissioner Pleasants to set the case for trial during the, June term of court, and Assistant District Attorney DeJarnette presented a letter from District Attorney Edgar Allan asking that the case be certified for trial to Norfolk at that term. Colonel Bibb stated that he had just been engaged in a murder case in Louisa, and had not had: an opportunity to go over the case with his client, and that it would not be possible for him to get ready for a trial at this term of court In Norfolk. Commissioner Pleasants held that the time was limited, and that he would present the case to the Norfolk grand jury, but set the trial for October. The letters found on Goodloe's person when arrested were examined in court, the owners being present. The letters were addressed as follows: “Miss Jennie Peyton, No. 714 Scott street, Richmond, Va.”; “Miss Grace Fleming, No. 500 Reservoir street, Richmond, Va.”; “Mr. J. P. McCabe, Richmond College”; Ms. J. W. Burnley, No. 23 West Jackson street, Richmond, Va.”; “William McClair No. 610 west Kinney street, Richmond, Va.” The last two letters were opened, when found in Goodloe's pocket and a $2 silver certificate, No. 170,083, check letter A series of 1899, taken from the McClair letter, was found in his pocket-book. Of the other letters only one, that addressed to Miss Fleming, when opened, revealed money. It contained a $1 silver certificate and some stamps.
Definition Of Delivery
An interesting point was presented in the case of Thomas H. Smith, a colored man, indicted for embezzlement of a letter. It appears that the letter in question was left on the first-floor of a residence whereas the person to whom it was. addressed lived in the third flat. Attorney for the accused insisted that his client had not embezzled the letter from the United States. The question hinges on whether the carrier's leaving the letter on the first floor for a person on the third floor constitutes delivery. If it does, then the theft, it is contended, was from the person to whom the letter was addressed, and not from the United- States. The Court took until to-day to consider what instruction he will give on the point. Court will reassemble at 11 o'clock this morning.
Minor Offender Tried
The Husings Court was occupied yesterday with several criminal cases of secondary importance. Henry Bates, charged with the theft of a set of harness, was sentenced to sixty days in jail.
Book Cribbers
A number of rare and costly law books, forming a part of one of the most valuable collections of the Congressional Library, recently have been stolen, and the Washington authorities are now trying to discover the thief. Two of the volumes smuggled away were worth $27 apiece while others of less value are also missing. It is said that since the Library of Congress in its new building of hundreds of dollars’ worth of books have been taken away, and that, too, despite the greatest vigilance on the part of the officials. Ordinarily, the system in vogue there suffices to prevent losses, but despite the caution heretofore observed a few cunning individuals have been able to outwit those in charge. Henceforth a sharp eye will be kept to prevent a reoccurrence of the evil, and every effort will be put forth to capture the person guilty of the more recent offenses. The experience of the Washington librarians is by means no different from that of librarians from other cities. Wherever an effort is made to conduct a public library a liberal discount must be made for losses occurring by theft, spoliation, and failure of borrowers to return books.
Filed His Petition
United States Deputy Marshal Bendit left for Halifax county to serve subpoenas on Messrs. John E. Redd. H. O. Kerns, and S. C. Wood, of Sutherland's, for their attendance upon the Federal Court at Baltimore in the case of the United States against Charles R. French, of Halifax, who is charged with the theft of stamps and the burning of the post-office at Houston, several weeks ago.
Charged With Theft of a Large Sum
Lucy Smith, a colored woman, is under arrest at the Second Police Station, charged with the theft of $130 from Frank B. Williams. Officers Bailey and Wiltshire arrested the woman about midnight last night. None of the money was wound on her person when she was searched.
Captain Larkin's Money
Captain Charles Larkin of the schooner I Don't-Know had the misfortune to have $45 stolen- from him early yesterday morning. The suspicion of Captain Larkin falls on a little man whom he employed Thursday as a deck hand as the fellow who may now be spending his hard earned money. Captain Larkin" says he had the money in an inside pocket of his coat, which hung on a peg in the cabin. He wanted something from the cabin yesterday morning and sent the man for it. The employee, according to Captain Larkin, went but didn’t return. When the captain missed him he went to the cabin. The money was in his mind; he felt in his coat pocket, when lo and behold, he learned that it was in his mind alone certainly not in his pocket. The money was put up in bills of $5 each. The man whom Captain Larkin remembered mostly yesterday was put up 5 feet and 4 inches of flesh and bones he has black curly hair at one end and two small, much-worn shoes at the other. The theft has been reported to the police of the First District, and Detective Wren is at work on the case.
Taken to Washington
Guy M. Dickerson, alias C. P. Dickerson, who has just completed a two-year term in the city jail, was taken in charge by the United States authorities yesterday, and must stand trial in Washington for alleged theft of a watch. The young man was arrested upon a bench warrant for his removal to the District of Columbia, issued by the Washington authorities, charging him with the larceny of a gold watch valued at $20 the property of Benjamin T. Rattray, of Washington. Dickerson completed a two-year term in the city jail several days ago. His offences here were board-beating, and larceny from fellow-boarders. His two years were divided into four sentences of six months each. Upon, the completion of his term he was held United States Commissioner in the sum of $200 bail which the prisoner could not give. United States Marshal Bendit left last night for Washington, taking Dickerson with him. The prisoners about 26 years of age, and would impress one very favorably.
Alleged Marriage Here
The Baltimore Sun prints a dispatch from Harrisburg, Pa., under date of Monday, stating that Francis Williams alias Albert Simms, had pleaded guilty to burglary and theft of $500 Worth of Jewelry and wearing apparel, and been sentenced to four years in the penitentiary. The Sun special further stated “Simms said a confederate (Johnson) had induced him to do the job, and that Johnson entered the house. Mrs. Simms, to whom Simms was married seven weeks ago in Richmond Va, also took the stand and pleaded for mercy. Justin' Carter, counsel for Simms, requested that the prisoner be given a light sentence in the county jail stating that his client was from Arkansas, and had previously borne a good reputation." Examination of the marriage register in the office of the' Clerk of the Hustings Court failed to disclose, the marriage of any such persons as those named in the telegram, if the man was married here, it was under some other name.
Caught by Decoy Letter
United States Post-Office Inspectors D. C. Owings and J. H. Irving, of Washington, have just made two of the cleverest arrests for robbing the mails ever reported in this State. This morning they trapped George E. Evans, stamp clerk in the city post-office, with a decoy letter and he now stands charged with intercepting letters mailed here and taking money from them. The inspectors came here from Berkley Va., near Norfolk where they yesterday arrested Allen B. Norman, mail messenger between that city and Norfolk against whom a similar charge is lodged. A decoy letter was also used there. The work here was done so quickly and cleverly the even Postmaster Fred Read and his staff of nearly a score of men were aware that an investigation was on until the inspectors announced their presence in the city this morning. Evans is the son of Edward Evans, of 2664 Richmond street, Philadelphia, a wealthy jeweler and optician. He is well known and popular in societies, and clubs, and has a wife and two children. He has been employed in the post-office for a year and has had the confidence of the postmaster and his brother employees. He has well- known family connections in the State. For the past six or seven months Postmaster Read has been receiving complaints frequently that letters containing money and mailed here had never reached their destinations. He investigated and decided that the fault was elsewhere. Complaints continued to come in and several days ago he went to Washington and asked Chief Inspector W. B. Smith to put his men on the case. Prior to this he had written a number of letters to Washington expressing confidence that the tampering had been done outside of his office. Nothing more was heard of the matter until this morning, when the inspectors appeared. They came here yesterday afternoon and without making their presence known, mailed a decoy-letter containing $1 addressed to the National Tribune, at Washington. One of them followed the mail messenger to the depot, boarded the train, examined the Washington sack, and found the letter. Last night another letter addressed to a lady in Staunton, was deposited in the post office. It contained five $1 notes This morning Inspector Irving again followed the messenger to the depot and boarded the outgoing train with the sacks he found this letter to be missing and wired inspector Owings from Williamsburg Owings went to the post office accompanied by Deputy United States Marshall West, learned who the last man was in the office last night and had Evans searched, and found five $1 bills in his possession the ones he had mailed the night before. Evans admitted having burned the envelopes, he also admits that he intercepted other letters. He was given a hearing before Commissioner Garrett and sent on to the May term of the Federal Court. He is now held on $2,500 bail. The inspectors say Evans's thefts may run up to $500, but the post-office attaches believe they will not exceed $10.
Tazewell Tips
Tazewell VA. February 17.—(Special.)— The regular February term of the County Court- opens next Tuesday, the 20th instant, Judge J.H. Stuart presiding. There are sixteen prisoners now con fined in the jail at this place, one being a United States prisoner. This is about the usual number of boarders at that resort. Fourteen of the number are serving terms for small thefts, and two are in on charges of murder.
Emanuel Church Robbed
Emanuel Episcopal church, of Henrico has not escaped the desecration of churches that has become so common of late. This robbery seems to have been committed last week. The articles taken were furnishings, and are valued at about $40. Rev. B. M. Randolph, the rector, discovered the theft, and has reported it to the county police. They are inclined to believe that McArthur and Delacy, who are now charged with having robbed Christ and Monumental churches, in this city, know something about the theft in this district, too.
City Won Its Case
In the same court suit for false imprisonment was instituted by Edward Carter against Philip C. Woodson, a merchant. The plaintiff’s declaration recites that on January 20th 1900, he was arrested on a warrant sworn out by Woodson, charging him with theft of certain articles of value.
A Dastardly Deed
“Davy's" sole ambition was to be a soldier and fight the Yankees— to seek— "The bubble reputation," "Even in the cannon's mouth," and at the same time avenge the theft of his raiment. He had picked up, somewhere, an old, rusty, army musket, and he would muster all the boys and "pickaninnies" in the town and drill them by the hour.
MORE WATCHES STOLEN.
A negro man raided the jewelry store of Mr. J. W. Craze, No. 1300 Hull street, yesterday morning. The man went in the store, and seeing no one, went behind the counter and picked out four of the best-looking timepieces. He made some noise in shutting the showcase. This attracted the attention of Mrs. Craze. She thought it was a customer, and came to the front. The man got to the middle of the store, and appeared to be anxious to make a purchase. He priced a number of articles, and then left, saying he would call in the evening. Mrs. Craze then noticed that the showcase was much disordered, and further examination disclosed the fact that four watches were gone. The theft was reported to the police.
"For He is an Englishman"
Veteran John Cunningham, an Englishman, who served in the Confederate navy, testified to having seen Veteran Foster remove about 214 or 215 pounds of sugar from the home in two months, witness reported the theft, and Colonel Bigger changed the quarters of the accused that being the only punishment meted out to the man.
Stealing by Servants
Concerning the charge that the provisions in the home were being spirited away witness was cross-questioned by Chairman Opie and he asserted that theft was being committed by servants employed. at the home. Witness referred to an investigation held, at the home. He was unable to recall the names of this committee and was assisted by Major Randolph. The witness objected to any assistance from the -president of the board saying ''You will have your opportunity to attack me; I object to your interruptions now."
Petersburg, Horse Stolen and Recovered, but Thief Escaped - Notes
PETERSBURG, VA., January 13.—(Special.)—A line horse was stolen at an early hour this morning, from the stable of Mr. W. T. Smith, just outside of this city, in Prince George county. The loss was discovered soon after the theft, and persons started in pursuit. The horse was subsequently recovered, but the negro who was riding him, when he found he was pursued, took to the woods. He is known, and will doubtless be captured.
Detective Tomlinson Concludes a Hot Trail at Newport News
Mary Lizzie Noris and Emma Johnson, colored women, are under arrest, charged with the theft of a large sum of money from Mr. Arthur Hankins, of this city, on the night on January 6th. It is believed that Lizzie Norris, who was a servant in the house, extracted the money, which amounted to between $400 and $500 from under the pillow of Mr. Hankins’s bed. He placed it there before retiring, and missed it the next morning. Suspicion naturally pointed to the Norris woman. The facts were reported to the police, and Detective Tomlinson took charge of the case personally. He found that Lizzie and Emma, her companion, had been spending money freely, after the ??? Wednesday morning the women, to avoid the detective, whom they learned was on their trail, went to Newport News. They were arrested their shortly after they alighted on a description furnished by Detective Tomlinson, who went down yesterday morning and returned in the afternoon with the prisoners. It is believed that sufficient evidence has been obtained to secure a conviction.
Death From Lockjaw
An extraordinary theft was that with which Joe Neal, an employee of the Norfolk County Health Board, is charged. Neal did not fear infection, for he is alleged to have stolen a trunk of infected clothing from the house of detention. His accuser is under treatment there.
Petersburg
A considerable portion of property, consisting of dry-goods, clothing, &e., seized by the police yesterday at the house of Wyatt Mason and John Mason (colored) in Chesterfield county has been identified by different parties here. These parties seemed to have had a hand in a pretty extensive system of thefts, and their arrest may lead to further interesting developments.
Busy Burgalers
Thieves were unusually active on Saturday night and Sunday morning in breaking into stores, but their thefts were rather a paltry nature. About 2 o’clock Sunday morning the front window of Mr. Thomas Streat’s cigar store, on Ninth Street was broken into and five hundred cigars were taken there from. Policeman brooks who was turning out lamps on his beat at the time encountered two negroes running at full speed up Main street. He captured one of them just in front of Christian and White’s; but as he could discover nothing wrong about him (his “pal” having evidently borne off the bounty) he finally released him. The robbing raving been subsequently reported, the enterprising young man who said “they were only running for exercise” was hunted up an arrested yesterday evening. His name is Randolph Turner. He will have a hearing before the police court this morning. Mr. J. S. Morre’s store, corner of Eighteenth and Main streets, was also entered, and four boxes of manufactured tobacco were stolen therefrom. Messrs. Charles Carley & Co. were also losers in a small way. Their store, 1411 Cary street. was entered, and $1.25 was all that rewarded the thieves.
The Chained Child
“You are charged with having hidden a pocket book and money in the dress of Annie’s doll,” “They charge you also with incendiarism.”
A Wicked Servant
Charles. E. Crawford, a clerk, with his wife and daughter, thirteen years-old, reside at the corner of One-Hundred-and-Sixty-First Street at Morris Avenue. On the first of September last Mary Dooley, aged twenty, with good references, was employed as a house servant. A month afterward various articles of small valuables began to disappear. Jewelry and money were next missed. Search was made, and $1.50 was found wrapped up in some of the doll-clothes of Mr. Crawford’d daughter. Other articles were found in her doll’s trunk. She was accused of the theft, but denies it, and was severely punished by her parents. They desired her to confess what she had done, and to this end severely chastised her. To avoid further punishment, she had acknowledged that she had stolen all that was missed. Property continued to disappear, and the child was again accused. She again denied, but through fear of punishment again confessed. She said she had destroyed them. Her parents began to think she was of unsound mind. A physician was called, who called it kleptomania. The girl was watched, but property continued to disappear. On January 1st the bedclothing in the chamber of Ms. Crawford was set on fire, and nearly one hundred dollars’ worth of property was destroyed. The daughter was also accused of doing this, it being set down to insanity. To avoid punishment she confessed it. After this her hands were strapped to her sides. Still the robberies continued. On January 18th a fire broke out in the laundry of the house, which came near destroying the entire structure. After it was extinguished it was discovered that it had originated in a basket containing laundried clothes, part of which had been saturated with kerosene oil. This also was attributed to the insanity of the little girl. Her father feared that she would do injury to herself. He had made a belt for her and procuring a long chain, chained her to a staple in the wall of the living room during the day time, and at night to the post of her bed. Mary Dooley slept with her, to prevent her doing herself injury during the night. Early in February a lady called on Ms. Crawford. She laid aside her wraps, which consisted of a valuable fur-lined mantle, muff, and bonnet. When she looked for them they were gone. Search was made for them in vain. A detective was called in, and at length the cloak, muff, and bonnet were found concealed in the garret. That day the little girl was unchained, but went about the house with her arms bound to her sides. Upon being threatened with punishment, she confessed having placed them there. Shortly before this a case of razors had been stolen from Mr. Crawford’s drawer. The idea then struck Mr. Crawford to watch the servant girl. Detective Wilkins was consulted, and in due time a large quantity of clothing was found which was thought to have been burned during the fire in the laundry. Other stolen articles were there. Last night the servant was accused of the thefts, and setting the house on fire on the two mentioned occasions. She confessed, and said the greater part of the jewelry and valuables were at her home, where they were found by detectives. To-day Mary was arraigned in the Harlem Police Court, where only the charge of incendiarism was preferred against her. She was committed in default of $3,000 bail to await the action of the grand jury.
A Comptroller General Resigns
Comptroller General James C. Colt to-day sent in his resignation to the governor. His successor will be elected by the Legislature in a few days. Prior to the last State election General Colt held the office of special commissioner to Investigate the validity of the bills of the Bank of the State. Some months ago Alexander Laughlin, an expert employed by him stole about twenty thousand dollars in bills of the Bank of the State, worth about nine thousand dollars. While in jail awaiting his trial Laughlin died. A joint resolution exonerating Colt from the blame in connection with the theft was introduced into the Legislature a few days ago and passed by a large vote. The resolution, however, produced a heated debate in which Colt was harshly used by some of his opponents. Though vindicated by the action of the Legislature, he deemed it best to resign, because he rightly imagined that a cloud must hang over him during his term of office as Comptroller-General. Coil's action was entirely unexpected, and has created a flutter of excitement in political circles.
A Shoe Thief to be Caught
In August last Mr. James. A. Grigg, whose store is on the northwest corner of Main and Tenth streets, had stolen from him seven pains of ladies' handsome shoes. He soon found out how the adroit thief managed to get off with the shoes, and made such changes in his store as would probably prevent similar thefts in the future. Last evening, however. Mr. Grigg scarcely put down two pairs of ladies’ shoes, which he had Just sold to two ladies, when he had found they had been stolen. Mr. Grigg offers a handsome reward for the arrest of the thief, and no doubt some officer or member of our excellent police force will be enabled to secure it.
Swift Justice
Yesterday morning a cowskin was stolen from Mr. C. E. Brauer, at the first market, and offered for sale to another party. Information of the theft was left with Sargeant Whitlock, who with the information at hand arrested Moses Dickerson and John Johnston and carried them before Police Justice. There was no evidence against Johnston, and he was discharged; but Dickerson was convicted, sent to jail for thirty days, and punished with ten stripes. The whole affair, including arrest and conviction, occupied about two hours.
Et Caetera
The absence of pickpockets and sneak thieves from the Fair this year is a notable fact. None have been arrested, or, as far as is known in police circles have committed theft. The police are always on the watch for these thieves.
A Singular Criminal Case
Philadelphia, October 10. In the case of Robert Parrish, the lawyer charged with concealing an infernal machine in his office draw with the Intention of putting an end to petty thefts, and by which a small boy was badly injured, the jury to-day rendered a verdict of guilty. A motion was made for a new trial, and pending the argument Mr. Parrish was released on bail.
Personating a Bank Teller
Montreal, September 20. This afternoon J. O. Padden, paying teller of the Bank of Montreal, left his desk for about three minutes and during his absence a man, similarly dressed, coolly walked around the counter, picked up a package containing $7,000, and quietly passed out of the building. The assistant paying teller saw him in Padden's box and thought it was Paddon. The theft was immediately discovered, but up to this hour the thief is at large.
Robbery in Henrico
Robbery in Henrico. On Saturday night Mr. Louis Raabe, a butcher in the Old Market, was robbed at his residence, on the Nine-Mile road near Harding's shop. The thieves, having effected in entrance, visited, the room where Mr. Raabe slept, and, without awakening him or anyone in the house, stole from the pockets of his pants, which were hanging near the bed, $75 or $80. He had some silver in another pocket, which they did not touch. Mr. Rabbe discovered his loss only when he awoke in the morning, and found that he had also been robbed of a pair of fine boots. As of yet there is no clue to the perpetrators of the theft.
Another Card from General Rogers, late Second Auditor
Let me go back to the beginning. This gentleman goes down to his home in Suffolk, where there is a readjuster paper published, and where, under his own eye and inspiration, a foul slander is published with the heading, before described, of “Thieves and Robbers – Another Twenty-Thousand-Dollar Found in the Funders Ranks – The Second Auditor’s Office a Hotbed of Corruption,” and that the “committee has found many glaring frauds.” When Mr. Lovenstein and the clerks in the office denied any knowledge of these things, Mr. Cross, in the next issue of the Examiner, modifies his charge by saying “if these was error in the article, it was only in regard to the amount of coupons said to have been twice used,” and that the facts in the case will fully confirm the fullness and force of the editorial.
Executive Clemency Refused
The Governor has refused to pardon John W. Filcher, who was convicted of house-breaking and theft, and sentenced to be whipped.
8/18/1880
T. J. Griffin, furniture-dealer of Philadelphia, got drunk in Alexandria Saturday, and was robbed of $1,200. Several parties have been arrested, charged with the theft.
A Merited Sentence
In the course of his eloquent remarks at Ashland last Wednesday, after the nomination of Captain George D. Wise, Mr. E. C. Moncure, of Caroline, said that “he had a serious charge to make against Captain Wise; that as Commonwealth's attorney of Caroline he should have him indicted, should oppose a change of venue, and have him tried. The charge was that Captain Wise was guilty of theft in having stolen the hearts of the people of the Third congressional district and of his own county of Caroline in particular. After conviction, which was sure to follow, he intended to have him sent to Washington for two years as a punishment for the great offence."
Serious Charge Against a Minister's Son
The New York Tribune publishes the following dispatch from Long Beach Charles Wallace, aged twenty-two, a son of the Rev. Dr. A. Wallace, editor of the Ocean Grove Record, came to the Branch on Saturday evening and took a room at the Arcade Hotel. He rose late Monday morning, and after breakfast strolled down to the beach. Returning at about 10 o'clock, he ascended to his room, on the second floor, and shortly after went out again. He had not been gone long when the house keeper of the Arcade, Mrs. M. C. Lloyd, missed her watch and chain which she had left in her room. They were valued at $1150. Suspicion rested at once upon young Wallace, and the police were requested to arrest him. Search was made for him and continued until evening, but without success. A few minutes before the evening boat left the pier John Milan, an employee of the Arcade, went on board and discovered Wallace. He charged him with stealing the watch. “Let go of me,” said Wallace, “I know nothing of your watch.” At that moment the chain of the watch dropped from his trousers leg upon the deck. Officer Fuller, stooping down, took hold of the chain, and from the young man’s gaiter he drew the watch attached to it. When taken before Justice Lane, at the police court, he admitted the theft, and said he had nothing to plead in extenuation of his conduct. His highly-respectable connections make the case of unusual Interest, and much sympathy is felt for the parents of the wayward youth. Wallace was committed to the county jail.
Personal Brief Items
A white man, John McLane, formerly of Richmond, has been arrested in Washington, charged with the theft of a vest and a gold watch and a chain, valued at $370, From Mr. S. Omobnndro, agent of the New York and Norfolk line of steamers.
Louisa
Circuit Court has been in session here since Monday, and has been mostly occupied with criminal matters. The Commonwealth's attorney entered a nolle prosequi in the case of Eliza Jackson (colored), charged with being an accomplice in the Walton murder. His Honor. Judge Barton, upon discharging the prisoner told her that while the evidence indicated her guilt of a series of petty thefts (referring to the articles found in her house which came from the store of the deceased) that he did not believe her guilty of the crime wherewith she was charged.
Crimes and Casualties
Charlston, S.C., March 2.-On Saturday last a one-armed negro named Louis Kinder commuted an outrageous assault on a white woman named Byrd, residing near George's station, Colberton county, about fifty miles from this city. A hunt was organized, and the villain captured Sunday morning by a white and black posse. He was taken to the scene of the outrage and identified by his victim. A vote of the posse was taken, and it was decided not to lynch him, but to allow the law to take its course. Kinder was then taken to George's station and placed in the guard-house under a strong guard. Monday morning he was sent to Walterboro', still strongly guarded. On their way to Walterboro' the guard was overpowered by an armed force, consisting, it is said, largely of the relatives of the outraged lady and the prisoner was conveyed to a selceted spot in the woods, where he was kept until night. About 9 o'clock last night he was again confronted by the lady whom he had outraged, and again identified. He was again taken to the woods, where preparations were made to hang him. At the last moment he confessed his crime, and also confessed to a similar outrage upon a colored woman in Newberry six years ago. He further acknowledged the killing of a colored girl near Kingstree last April, and Confessed to four burglaries and innumerable thefts. At 10:30 o'clock he was hanged, and, after firing a volley of pistol shots into the body, the crowd quietly dispersed. Kinder was a dangerous outlaw, who for over a year had been the terror of the neighborhood on which he preyed, and the action of the vigilantes is heartly endorsed by both the white and colored residents of the vicinity.
Personal News Items
Public-Printer Defrees to-day asked Congress to make good his loss of $9,000 Government funds lost some time since. He sent with his petition the indictment of Horace Hogan, Charged with theft.