The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-04

SUDDEN DEATH OF NORTHERN DRUMMER-A
SAD CAsE-PREMONITIONS OF DEATH-sTAB-
BED BY HIS wIFE-REPUBLICAN BARBECUE
IN SURRY-A BIG CROWD PRESENT.
correspondence OF the Richmond DsDatch.1
SEPTEMBER 3, 1888.
Mr.. Charles II. Whitbech, a citizen Of
Rochester. n. Y, and drummer for the
house OF G.. Il. DIN IL Co., Of Perry, y. Y,
died very suddenly last night about IL
O'Clock a. the BOllingbrOok Hotel, in this
city, Of heaTt-diSease. He arrived in Pc
tcrsburg on Friday afternoon, and was
found sick in the lower portion Of the city.
Under medical treatment he was much re-
lieved, but was taken suddenly worse last
night and died before a physician could
reach HIM. He made known the fact du
ring his sickness that he was an Odd-Fcl-
low, though not a member in good stand
ing. lie was nevertheless shown every at
tention by the lodges in this city, and his
every want was supplied. kilograms about
his condition were sent to his friends in
Rochester.
The deceased was apparently in destitute
condition, as he had no money about his
person. An atlectonate letter from MS
wife was found in his pocket, wishing him
IN early and safe return home, and hoping
his heart had not been troubling him. In
a notebook found upon his person was
written certificate. i'm which he says: A" Be-
lieving that life is short, and feeling that
while may be well to-day yet may be dead
tomorrow, and as ! feel sometimes that |
may be taken off suddenly, certify that
my name is Charles II. Wbitbech. My resi-
dence is with my brother. George Whit
bech, No. 1872 Reynolds street. Rochester,
y. y" The paper further states that be
has wife and daughter in Rochester. n
telegram was received this afternoon
from one Of the brothers stating that he
would reach here tomorrow FOR the body.
Martha Walters (colorcd) got into fight
with her husband on Saturday night and
stabbed him in the hip with 4 knife, in
flicting q serious wound. she has been
arrested and is held for trial.
The StraightOut Republican barbecue at
Spring Grove, in Surry county, on Satur-
day, was attended by from 1000 to 1000
persons, and all present seemed to enjoy
themselves to the full. Unfortunately
neither General Wickham nor Mr.. Dozen.
dorf was present, the former being unable
to attend, and the latter being kept away
by accident. Mr. DcZendorf telegraphed
j. j. Smallwood on Friday evening as fol-
lows: 81 missed the train this afternoon
nj Washington, and have made every effort
to get a special train, but without success.
/ am terribly annoyed, and know you will
be greatly disappointed. am heart and
soul with the Republicans Of Surry, and re-
gret the delay which caused me to miss the
train" In the absence OF these two speak
ers, the position of orator-in-chief for the
occasion devOlyed upon j. j. Smallwood, a
prominent young colored man, who did
himself credit, and discussed the issues OF
the campaign with intelligence.
L. ID. Bland (colored), OF Prince George.
represented the R,iidiusters, but bis speech
did not create anything like the enthusiasm
that Smallwood's did.
Major Mann Page, OF Prince George.
spoke in behalf OF the Democracy, and
made a telling speech. ROBIN ADAIR.