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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02
Lee Canp.

There will be a special meeting OF Lee
Camp tonight at s o'clock. II is probable
that move will be made for the enlarge
ment OF the number Of trustees elected at
the last meeting, and some change in the
organization OF the Board Is talked about.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02
SfaneunII Jackson Cnmp.

At regular meeting Of the Camp held
last Monday evening Colonel w. G. Car
ring was elected, by acclamation, as COM
mander. Colonel Darlington with the aid
OF the Adiutant, Captain f. II. Chamber
layne, Jr.. and the cooperation OF each
member OF the Camp, will make it one OF
the hest in the country
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02

When you need pure, reliable liquors OF
any kind 20 or send 10 an old-estabished
concern like w. ID. BLIAR II Co.'s.
100 east Main street, Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02
noon,,rht Postponed.

Tie moonlight excursion OF Union-Sta-
tiOn Sunday school, which was advertised
for tonight, has been postponed on ac-
count Of the rainy weather. IL twill be given
during the latter part Of the present
month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02

A fiteen-dolar check has been received
for Lee-Camp Fair, through Beckwith Il
Parham. from n. e. Ryder, formerly a cltl-
zen Of Richmond, now OF Dubuque, Iowa.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02
A FIGHT ABOUTA YOUNG WOMAN. |
Her Father and Her Lover Empty ReyOlyers
at Each Other.

1T AhNu OlhfEs
A Baltimore special OF Monday says:
Frn Bouchert. a young clerk, lives in
Pierce street near Myrtle avenue, and for
some time past has been paying attentions
To Miss Ada SmcZingcr, a German girl OF
sixteen, who lives with John SmeIzinger
in Pierce street opposite Bouchcrts resi-
dence. For reasons best known 10 himself
John SmclZingcr took u violent dislike 10
Bouchcrt. and refused him admittancc To- the
house. The young peoplemct clandestinely,
and were in the habit of taking long noon
Eight walls. This was continued for
long time before Smelzinger found
IL out; but by some means he heard
Of II Tor the first time last night, ard he was
30 cnragcd tha;, Selling pistol, he rushed
from the house, swearing that he would
Kill Bouchcrt. He found the latter sitting
on his steps half asleep, and without any
warning pounced upon him and beat
him ,ayagcly over the head with the butt
Of the pistol, knocking him on the steps.
He was Knocked scnsclcs, for time, but
finally managed 10 retreat into the house.
Fearing renewal Of hostillties this
morning. Bouchcn bought u revolver.
and while returning home met Smell
Finger. Both men drew their weapons
simultaneously and bhlcd away across the
street ut each other, when the frightened
pedestrians 1cd in aIl directions. Ten
shots were exchanged and neither CON-
bataut was injured. The houses In the
neighborhood suffered considerably from
flying bullets. Bouchcrt's revolver being
cmlticd he hurried into his house, and
locking himself In reloaded the weapon.
Golrg to the third story he opened fire on
The old man from that elevation. The po-
hcc by this time had secured Smelzingcr,
but they had to break several 'blrricaded
doors before BouChert surrendered. The
two men were released on bail.
The daughter now creates another sensa-
tion by declaring that she will do away with
herself II she l. not allowed To marry
B0uchert. The two men VOW vengeance
on each other.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02

q daughter Of DR.. W. W. Parker. Of this
city, aud Just published by Ncssrs. Ditson
& Co., Of Philadelphia. II Is quite origi-
nal. pleasing. and decldedlyI creditabIe for
position.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02
A SINGLE FACT
Is WORTH A SHIP-LOAD or
ARGUMENT.
SINGLE FACT
CARTERsvILLE, Ga.

tARTERSNlLLE, Ga.
This win certify that two members OF my i'm
mediate family, after having suffered for many
years from menstrual irregularity, and having
been treated without benefit by various medical
doctors were at length completely cured by one
bottle Of Dr.J. Bradded's Female Regulator. Its
effect on such cases Is truly wonderful, and well
may the remedy be called "WOman's Best
Friend"
Yours respectfully,
JAMES W. STRANGE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02

The moonlight excursion to be given by
the young ladies of the "Floral Mission"
OF the Retreat Is postponed until further
nofipa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02

lady Of Ronham, Texas. writes: "a have
htcn using your female Regulator for several
weeks and with gc,t hcneht. My case Is Of long
standing, and hs hained many physicians. have
tried every medicine could hear OF, but the Reg
u'ator Is ihe only one that has ever relieved my
distressing iuncrngs"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02

DIR. J. Davis, Of Mltown, Ala. writes: "ilave
used Bradneld's Regulator extensively In nv Drac-
tice with entire success. If II Is Eot specific, II
is in 10y opinion. the best known remedy for the
diseases for which IL is rccommendcd.n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02
EDUCATIONAL.
COLLEGE,


yITANTED, A LADY BOOK-kEEPER.
w one With experience. preferred. Perma-
men, posiiion TO suitable party Aai~SSn Aaafss "n$
sa.a, o,s care OF the Dtspdtca.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02
Board Of Aldermen.

The Board met at o'clock. Present the
following members: MesSrs. Adam7,
Barksdalc, Burwcil, Cabcll, Challin, Cren-
shaw, CrUmp, Dickerson, Glasgow, Gum,
Page, Powers, Randolph, Robinson, Tay-
lOr, Williams. and Bass.
Clerk Howard raped the Board to or
der.
Mr.. Iarksdale nominated Mr.. Williams
rs temporary chairman.
Mr.. Williams announced that the purpose
Of the meeting was the election Of presi-
dent, and that, according 10 the rules, the
session would be secret; but that II was
competent to declare the session IN open
one.
Mr.. Burwcll made this motion, and II
was adopted.
Mr.. Williams then announced that noml-
nations for president were In order
Mr.. Burwcll nominated in few compli-
mcntary remarks Mr.. l.. l.. Bass, the old
incumbent; aud he was elected by accla-
nation.
Mr.. Williams welcomed the president to
the chair. and Mr.. Bass appropriately re-
piled and thanked the Board for the honor
conferred.
The action of the Common Council in re-
card 10 amending the rules Of order ~ ~
10 strike ont the section which forbade
the members Of the Finance Committee
from serving,on other joint standing COM
miticcs was debated and concurred in; ~
was also the resolution Of the Council cali
ing for q Joint session Of the Council thi-
afternoon at & O'Clock.
MIR. Il. =. August was elected temporary
sergeant-at-arms, and Mr.. T.. G. Howard
was elected clerk OF the BoIrd-both by
acclamation.
Joint resolution was adopted naming the
second Monday In July as the time for
holding called joint session for the pur-
pose Of electlng a police commissioner
from jackson Ward.
The following was offered by Mr.. Robin
son, and was adopted:
ReSOiued, That committee OF five men,
bers Of this body be appointed, whose duty
il shall he TO determine who OF the members
elected from jackson Ward were elected
for the long term and who for the short
term, with such recommendations in the
premises as they may deem Just.
The Chair appointed Messrs. Burwell,
Page, Crump, Barksdale, and Dickerson as
the committee.
Adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02

HEALING SPRINGS, BATH COUN-
~ TN, NA,,wili DC open for The reception of
NlsltOrl on She IsT DAY OF 81 NE. This water
's h,uctcial for ECZEMA, dyspepsia, throat nlirc-
lions. insomnia, rnd ali nervous diseases.
IOI-, COLD. PLUNGE, and SHOWER
UA1li~.
send postal for pamphlets.
II. CARTER ECBANk,
a T.Nf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02
Hs,Iis,s l,rea.n.

The above Is the title given 10 very
pretty piece OF instrumental music lately
composed by Miss Nellie A. Parker,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02
Mnsonic appointment. A

Worshipful Junius \. Cosby has been APP
pointed Grand Pursuivant OF the Grand
Lodge OF Virginia, 10 ill the vacancy occa-
stoned by the death OF James 4. Riddick.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02

DARROTT'S FARiSH HOTEL, CHAR
4 IOTTESNILLE, VA, in the centre Of Ia"
city, on osite the pubic square. Rates. ~ % $3.50
per day, Largest ana bcst-dTrdnged Notcl In
Charlottesville Large airy rooms. Excellent ta-
bCs. with every ,urance Of giving satisfaction,
solicit the travelling public 10 give Us call.
Special rates for bOarders. Omnibus attends all
trains. W. i. PhRROTT.
ieA-eod3m Owner aud Proprietor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02
ROOTh. NH0ES. De.
EOR TOURISTS.
n

V
ALLIGATOR. SEAL, and GRANDFATHER
CLUB SACKS;
SHOULDER and GRIP-sACKs;
TRANscOETISEgTAL, STEAMER, and
sTATE-RooM TRUNKS, and all o.her styled
Of Trunks;
sATchELs, yALisEs, BAGS, STRAPS, &C.
foii and complete lines Of LADIES'. MISSES,
cHLDREs'ss GEsTLEmEN's, and BOYS
SUMMER BOOTS, SHOES, TIES, sLIPPERs,
andfUhPs. IA GRIG6,
tl-sn Pace Block.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02
ENTIRE AND ApsoI UTE SUCCESS.

ENTIRE AND ADSoIUIE SUCCtSS.
Major John g. Wmtner. of Atlanta, well and
fayorably known all over the United states rs
Scnersl Insurance Agent. says: " | used this
remedy before the war on a large plantation in n
great number of cases, diie0yS toih absolute sue
cess"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02

ire rather long, and are drawn under the
sleeve. There are also sometimes In use
doves OF heavy Kid. embroidered on the
outside like mems gloves, but these are
not rs much liked as the undressed kids.
Stockings are in so many shades and en-
hroidered in such numberless fancy de-
,igns that It is impossible to attempt to de-
.cribe them. They may. il desired. match
he suit, but 1t is only necessary that they
.hould harmonic in color with the TRIM
nings on the dress or with the flowers on
The head-dress or on the bonnet. The CO.
ors most worn in silk stockings are beige,
lavy-blue. garnet-red, and,sky-blue.
busters. which are so useful for travel
ing purposes. are OF ecru, gray. or black
ouard, or OF light alpaca. light cloth, or
English waterproof fabrics. The shape
II these garments does not change mate
tally. Some have visite sleeves and other.
ire without sleeves. The Maciarane coll
ar Is generally used on these busters.
Very elegant lace parasols are now car
ried by Partisan fashonables. 4. Madri-
ene parasol, OF black plated lace, is very
snowy. 1t Is without lining, and around
The border i a lace ruffie. On the top Is a
bunch OF black feathers, fastened down
under a bright led velvet bow. Some OF
these parasols are OF tulle and lace, and
some OF silk and plated Grape. The latter
are generally light blue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02
TORACCO. CIGARS. &c.

VOU CAN FIND THE "DIANORA.v
Il "SABITANA," TWIN gROTUFgs.-
"DlLL'S BEST" and other brands OF CHEW
JNh-IOBACCo, together with the finest brands
Of CIGARS and SMOh ING-TOBACCO, at
Je2s 627 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02
PERSONAL.

NOTICE.-HA QUALIFIED AS
~ EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF NAN
NIF V. LIGHTFOOT, DECEASED, all persons
having claims against said estate will prosen, them
10 me. properly proved, for payment. and all per-
sons Indebted 70 said estate viii make payment 70
me at once. u. A. tAh1'
Executor OF Mamie V. Lishtfoot, deceased.
corner Tenth and Bank streets,
,e eoe-lw Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02
BOARD FOR HORSES.

HORSES TAKEN TO BOARD ~
IA AT WHITLEY, where they will re- [cs3N
cciYe the same care aud attention as of old lrom
Mr.. JOSEPH w. PARKINSON, who san has
Charge OF tile farm. Terms moderate.
jy g 2eodst
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02
OFFICE OF THOMAS ID. NEAL. JR.,
No.. a.nA-ta " .Imnn nA- GAl-
FINANCIAL.

COLUMBIA, S. c., July l, 1884.
rI,HE COUPONS OF BONDS OF THE
COLUMBIA AND GREENVILLE RAIL,
moan COMPANY DUE JULY lsT will be paid
~ he National Park bank, New York city, and at
the Central NatiopAi Bank, Columbia, :; @,
WV ). G. B. SMITH,
,vo2t Treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02
LAWN PARTY.
FfbA UpING.

NEW YORK. 10S EAST TWENTY
~ THIRD STREET. With excellent BOARD
and accommodations, large ana well-ventilltcd
rooms, en- suite or singlc; central location: best
Of references given. MRS. NJ. a. BENAN.
ic 7-Sa&W4w
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02
NOTAsrLGA, Ala.

NOrAslLGA, ALA.
Dr. j. BraJncld's Female Regulator has been
thoroughly t0lco by me In a grou variety of
cu.Cs, and I am fully convinced that 1t Is unti-
vailed Tor nat class of diseases winch It claims 10
curc. j. G. lIuSS, -.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02
PROFESSIONAL.

WILLIAM II. SANDS. dkohoE BRYAN
SANDS a. BRYAN,
- ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
GODDiN HALL,
corner Eleventh and Bank streets.
[je 22-eOdlml
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02

,,',sraGHTTI' :, ,,'sSoHT 0F rHE c6SDITiyN OF z
SSs Ests5Ess Sssisass sSss q:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02

Treatise ON the Health and Happiness Of Woman
mailed free to applicants.
TnE UEADFIELD REGULATOR COMPANY,
IioV 9s, Atlanta, Ca.
tly l.dlw&wltl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02
foBD's ISLAND, VA.
.,,r Only SEASIDE UTsoRT IN VIRGINIA.

HOTEL WARWICK,
HI NEMPORT'S NEWS. VA
Located on Hampton Roads eight miles above
Old Point Comfort.
THE TEST SUMNER RESORT IN THE OLD
DOMINION.
cool SEA EREKZES-RtLiEY PROM HAY-FEvER.
substantial brick structure, having oil modern
conVcniencss 4: situated ON n bluf overlooking TIE
sea. Elegantly furnished. Table aud service mn
surpassed. Apply 20 c. B. ORCUTr, iSo Broad
j. X. swISERToN, Msnsger.
Hotel Warwick.
90 IQ-3m NeMp0rt's News Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02
HOTELS.

GUNNER BOARDING.
EXCHANGE HOTEL,
GORDONSVlLLE.
Rooms large and airy. Large grassy yard, with
plenty shade. For particulars. address
W. NJ. DUNN, Proprietor.
Gordonsville Orange co ntY, Va
~ 3-2wRfy l-lM
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02
SIMMER RESoRrs.

GUNNER BOARD IN ALBEMARLE
~ COUNTY: aort wsK from depot on h,en-
mond ana Alcshany railroad. For im2sm1 ,,s, on
2-lt care D5epd,ch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02

WANTED, BoARDERs IN TIE
w NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. HouSn, ~, ~, ,Srr, MT,
JIINF 10. 1Se4 ms piScc presents many az
fractions Tor invaitds ana pleasure, ~, ~
mAte dclighifai and cScecdi 1gIy hesnu,, hs $500
,is,.Vre In Gshlns. Battle field of Ncuoseli ~.
most 10 seht ~ the hotel hnc Sssysee ~.
s,ytn. ccnxenicnt, whose waters IN hWnN 'Nne-
tltsi 10 N,vaiidS. Daily mail. ACCOMMODATION
e.od. Satisfaction guarantees. Terms; ~ ~
,rcet, s2S pcr month Of twcnty-eight dsys' rof
iu''u'' '"'si' J. u. RRAwSHAW,
owner aud Proprietor,
.oo -. McDOwell. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-02
STRAW HATS FoRcouNrRY WEAR.

with suits OF percale, batiste. or lampas,
are trimmed with light draperies TO match.
The draperes are washed like the dresses,
and by this means the dresses may always
have hat 10 correspond. The "Pierrot"
hat, Of cololed straw, Is very fashionable
for young ladies'. The crown Is always
high aud conical, but the brim varies In
many ways. II may be fiat. or raised and
cut up In the back. The trimming best
suited to such hat Is large bow OF linen
or ottoman ribbon, with fancy pins run
through It. There Is great choice OF
these pins. The prettiest among them are
like those used by naturalists for impaling
butterflies. They are gilded, and from SIX to
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-03-19
TRUTHS FOR WIVES.


In domestic happiness the wife s
influence is much greater than her
husbands; for the one, the first
cause-mutual love and confidence
being granted, the whole comfort
of the household depends upon tri-
fies more Immediately under her
jurisdiction. By her management
of small sums her husbands res
pectability and credit are erected or
destroyed No fortune can stand
the constant leakage of extravaganza
and mismanagement and more
is spent in trifles than women
would easily believe. The one great
expense, whatever it may be, is
turned over and carefully reflected
on before incurred; the income is
prepared to meet it; it is pennies
imperceptible sliding away which
do mischief, and this the wife alone
can stop, for it does not come with
in a mans province. There is often
an unexpected trife to be saved in
every household. 1t is not in econ
omy alone that a wife's attention is
so necessary, but in those matters
which make well regulated house.
An unfinished cruet-stand, a miss
ing key, a buttonless shirt, a soiled
table cloth, mustard-pot with its
old contents sticking about it, are
really nothing; bnt each can raise
an angry word or cause discomfort.
Depend upon it, there is a great
deal of domestic happiness in we'll
dressed mutton-chop, or tidy
breakfast-table Men grow full of.
beauty, tired of music, are often too
wearied for conversation, however
intellectual, but they can always
well-swept hearth and
smiling comfort. A woman may
love her husband devotedly-may
sacrifice fortune, friends, family, and
country fer him-she may have the
genius of a Sappho, the enchanted
beauties of an Armida; but-melan
choly faet-if with these she fails to
make her home comfortable, his
heart will inevitably escape her.
And women live so entirely in the
affections that without love their
existence is a void Better submit,
then, to household tasks, however
they may be to your
tastes, than doom yourselfto love-.
less home Women of a higher
order of mind will not run this risk;
they knew that their feminine, their
are their first duties
Domestic Monthly.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-03-19

clean meat, worth in Souakim two
and d-a-half dollars, could be bought
there for half a dollar
| could see the rebels were not
short of spears. They had alss
some swords of their own, and per-
haps less than 10 per cent. of them
bad Remington rifles, which in my
opinion they could not properly use.
| asked them why they were not
practising. They told me they were
short of ammunition. | asked them
what was the good of going to Sou
akin at night, firing shots in the
air, and then running away. They
told nett was to disturb the sleep
of the soldiers. They assured me
that they had found it a good pre-
caution against being hurt by the
rifle bullets to lie down fiat on the
ground when fired at. heard on
the thirteenth day of my imprison-
ment that the Arabs had done some
scouting on the plain of Etbai, in
habited by the Arabs Of Mahmoud
Ali, who was friendly with the Gov
ernment, and had brought with
them twenty one men as prisoners,
Of whom one escaped the first night.
l at once conceived the idea of es-
Gaping myself My last night there,
at midnight, when all was quiet, |
crept from the hut, in front of which
the men were asleep, and l took
care not to awaken them. By
crawling l got clear of them, and in
half an hour was free of the camp.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-03-19
HIS OBITUARY.

1t was a very sad woman that
came into our sanctum the other
day Not too fine a point upon it.,
she wept. "I am Mrs. Briggs" she
murmured, sadly. The sub editor
said he was glad to know it, and in
quired after Mr.. Briggs "You don't
seem to keep the run of our emi-
nent citizens much" she said, with
some asperlty; "for you know he
died last Friday" The sub stammer-
ed out that he had indeed overlook
ed it. "That's just it, said the
grief-stricken one. II want an obi
tuary rit on to him; something strong
you know" ""Ahl precisely" said the
Sub-editor; 81 will just take down
the points. He was public-spirited,
of course?" "Certainly," sighed the
widow. Respected, influential
high-toned?" Way up" sobbed the
relict. "Fine feelings, self-made
rich?" "Well, no. said the mourn
er; "he would have been rich. His
partner was just elected supervisor,
but he didn't wait for the first day
even.s He faded away, faded away
"All right, madam, we will getup a
netiee that will make all the other
bereaved families in your part of
the town howl with envy" 'sOn the
front page, mind, she sighed. "Just
so ma'am. at will be eight dollars"
Eight dollars for an obituary, with
sugar at thirteen eentsl "But re-
fleet, madam, that you will have an
article that will make Andrew John
son and Henry Wilson turn over
their graves" "Eight dollarsl and
shoes will be four dollars,
and Jene's pull blackwell, mister,
| guess the old man will have to
slide through his merits. The regu-
lar four-bit send off will about do,
/ guessl" and depssiting that coin
on the desk, she sobbed herself
down stairs.-lSdn Francisco NescS-
Letter.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-03-19
A STOLEN LOCOMOTIVE.
Given Away by a Nashville
Friend-The Suicide of
Warren Davis.

A Hendersonville, n c., special
to yesterdays Cincinnati Enquirer,
says: A few days since a brief tele
gram appeared from San Antonio.
Texas, announcing the suicide OF
Warren Dawkins, alias J. w. Wal
ker, in a Vaudeville Theater of that
city. 1t transpires that the suicide
was Warren Davis, recently postal
clerk in the Office of this town and
son of one of the most prominent
citizens of this section. In Decem-
ber last locomotive was stolen
from the depot of the A. and S.
railroad at this place. The event,
when discovered, caused great ex-
citement, and a posse of citizens,
with detective, commenced pur-
suit. At Saluda, ten miles form
Hendersonville, it was ascertained
that the thief had stopped at tank
to fill the boiler, but on the approach
of an employe of the road had sud
denly turned on steam and plunged
down steep grade, perhaps the
steepest in the United States, being
367 feet in three miles. The veloci-
ty at which the engine rushed down
the grade was appalling, residents
along the line being aroused from
sleep by the noise of the locomotive
as is passed over the dangerous tres
tie, sounding like detonations of
heavy artillery.
By miracle he reached the bot
tom of the grade in safety, and at
once abandon the engine and coolly
proceeded to return to Henderson
vile, stepped for breakfast en- route,
and washed the dirt from his hands
and face. Here he remained until
a reward of $500 was offered by
the railroad for the apprehension of
the party who took the engine.
Fearing arrest and having cause to
believe he was suspected by detect
ives here, he left town and passed
through Atlanta, went to Nashville,
Tenn. Here he met ysung man
by the name Of Reynolds, of whom
he foolishly made a confident, Civ
ing details of the theft of the engine,
the reward offered and the detective
who he feared had spotted him.
Reynolds and Davis afterward went
to San Antonio, Texas, and from
here treacherous Reynolds wrote to
Detective Bryson in Hendersonville,
offering to surrender Davis if he
would insure him the reward there
for. Bryson at once telegraphed
the San Antonio Chief of Police to
see Reynolds and secure Davis.
During an entertainment at the
Vaudeville Theater young Davis
saw the Chief of Police enter the |
with Reynolds. Satisfied |
that he was betrayed, and deter
mined to die before being carried
back TO North Carolina, he coolly
drew his pistol and blew his brains
out. His act caused great excite
ment in the theater Young Davis
was a bright, handsome lad, eigh-
teen years Of age, and much liked |
here. His mother, who idolized
bim-for he was an only son-was
terribly shocked, and is in critical
condition. 1t is impossible to as
sign a cause for the freak. but it is
that whisky is at the bot
tom of If