The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-07-03

in the bowling-alley some one shouted for
surgeon, saying that he was still breath
ing. In a moment the physicians were at
work with every manner Of restorative. but
all in vain-the spirit Of James Il. Branch
had fed. .g Is s. sJir5fsa n
Policeman Kirkham had evidently been
instantly killed. His head had been caught
between two large falling timbers, and his
skull had been literally crushed. His nose
was broken, and many Of the bones of his
face. - r.; azI
! Robert w. Ashby was on tho bridge
little in front Of Colonel Branch, and had
his skull severely fractured. He was brought
out of the water in great agony. The ply
sicians, finding that his skull had been frac-
tured, cut through the scalp, and discovered
the nature Of the wounds, which proved
fatal last evening after he had been carried
| home.
Robert Lotsey had his thumb cut off in
the attempt to eXtricate him from the
debris. He had the external table Of his
| skull fractured in the rear part Of his head.
| He was otherwise bruised, but. his injuries
will hardly prove fatal, as he was carried
home apparently doing well. E
Peter Campbell (colored) had the right
side OF his skull slightly fractured, and was
paralyZed in the right side.
John Morris, who lives on Eighteenth
I" y
painful manner. .g "
S. Fl. Sheppard was struck on the left hip
and slightly injured.
Winchester ,Belvin had his leg and side
/ considerably bruised. He was taken i'm
mediately to his fathers residence.
John Clarke (colore0 was stunned and
badly bruised.
Policeman Henry Charter jumped over
board, and was bruised. Even after this he
4 ftr1l in tn
| Colonel Branch.
The wounded men were mostly carried
from the ground as soon as it was possible
to obtain conyeyances.
THE BODIES.
Colonel Branch's body was dressed and
laid in neat metallic burial case, as was
also that of Policeman Kirkham. They We're
both conveyed to their respective homes
under large escorts Of citizens.
INcID ENTs.
Foremost among those who rushed on the
bridge when Colonel Branch ordered the
crowd to be admitted were Mr.. Richard f.
Walker and Mr.. Andrew Rutherglen. They
| had proceeded but q few steps when they
felt the shaking Of the bridge, and n moment
after it gave way. Mr.. Walker jumped
across the gap, but Mr. Rutherglen, not so
fortunate, fell through, and his death by
! drowning seemed imminent. Mr.. Walker,
however, with remarkable presence oil
mind, held on to the chain with one hand,
while with the other he managed to haul
his companion out of the water He was
badly bruised, but by no means seriously ;
and both of these gentlemen were soon
brought safely ashore.
Abram Hall, worthy Conservative CO.
lored man of Henrico county, had his arm
broken in an effort to rescue the wounded
men.
When Colonel Branch was first seen his
head, though bleeding, was above water,
and he threw up his hand, at the same time
calling for assistance. Several men rushed
over to help him. Their weight sank the
debris, and with it the unfortunate mar
went under. When he was eXtricated life
was extinct.
/ The conduct of the Chief of Police an(
the men under him was highly creditable
They exerted themselves without stint ir
the endeavor to save life and relieve suffer
ing. In this connection we might also men
ton Squire Allen, Jack Finn, William Peas
lev, William Jones, Mr.. Brown, and other
whose names we cannot remember.
The medical fraternity of Richmond alst
! deserve praise for the prompt and etfcien
manner in which they rendered the neces
sary surgical aid to the sufferers.
SKETCHES OF THE DEAD.
Colonel James T.. Branch was one of on
best known and most popular citizens. Ill
was about forty-one years of age, and left
wife and six children. He was born in Pc
tersburg, and first entered business with hi
father (Thomas Branch, Esq..) as banke
and commission merchant. When the wa
commenced he raised battery of artillery
which had the reputation of being one o
the finest in the department Of North Caro-
lima. He was promoted during the war to
Internationally, and served with dis
tinction. AS q man Of business he wa
highly successful, and he was one of til,
most public-spirited men Of Richmond. 4
more fitting tribute to his character is pait
elsewhere.
Thomas Kirkham was an Englishman b.
birth, aged thirty-two, and unmarried
though he was expecting to be married Il
no distant period from the time of his death
:. He served in the United States army, ant
was recommended by General Schofeld to
, position on the police force. He received
an appointment Immediately after his dis
charge from the army. He was a man 0
excellent character, and one Of the best po
= licemen on our force.
! Robert w. Ashby was aged about thirt,
years, and left wife and two children. IL
lived on Oregon Hill, and was timer b.
\ UTaQe. f1e scTleu Ill Iuc WAL III, tuc Il IL .
, Virginia regiment, and was most excellen
, soldier. He was young man mucl
esteemed by all who knew him rs homes
| and industrious. .., .Ezs.r rs
THE LAST TRIBUTE OF RESPECT. D.
The funeral of Colonel Branch will TAX
, place from St. PauPs church on Tomorrow
Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock. His re
mains will be followed to the grave by on
of the largest funeral professions ever see
J in Richmond, for our citizens general
will esteem it a sud but pleasing duty to pa