Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-10

pgrxRssUHe AND VICINITY.
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fcorrcsnoudeucc Of the Richmond Dispasch.I
PrrERsBuRa, Decem Der Q, 1884.
An accident occurred at an carly hour
this morning on the Norfolk and West
crn railroad rear Burkevills, by which one
lie was Lost and two trains were
considerably damaged. -Four freight
trains left this CITY last night bound
Tor Lynchburg. The schedule OF
the road provides that the eastern.bound
freight trains shall meet the western trains
at Bmkeville. The engineer OF the eastern
train waited this morning until three
freely ht trains bad passed, and then stean
off from Burkeville. About two miles
from that station, In a small curve. ne
came into collision with the fourth rtin
from this city. Both engines were badly
wrecked and number OF ears dam
aged, A negro named Nat. Lee,
brakeman on one OF the trains, was so
badly II iured that he died shortly after the
Incident occurred. Special Trains were
cent from this city and from Lynchburg
10 clear the track and 10 render all neces-
sary assistance. The telegraph lines at thit
point were broken by the-sccident, but the
break was repaired as soon as possible by
force sent up from this city. Prominent
officials OF the road here are OF the opinion
that the blame OF the accident lies upon the
eastern train. whose officers were careless
OF the signals displayed. The EASTERN
bound train was loaded with coal from the
pocahontss mines. Tine system IN vogue
on The Norfolk and Western railroad Is so
perfect that an accident seldom occurs.
ri .lt al
stockholders OF the Petersburg and Wei
don railroad will be held IN this city on the
10th OF December, at which 1t Is probable
some matters OF interest may be consid-
cred.
Fittz's large livery-stable, OH Bank street,
narrowly escaped serious damage by fire
last night. A kerosene lamp accidentally
exploded IN the hands OF Moses Green.
colored empioye. in the Office OF the estab.
lishmcDt. The burning oil was scattered
upon the floor, as we'll as upon the person
o, the unfortunate negro. The negro ran
out into the street with his hair and Shout
ders IN full blaze, and sought the nearest
water, where, fortunately, the flames were
extinguished by friend. He was pain
fully burned. however. The stable-build.
ing was saved from damage by persons who
ran In from the streets with buckets OF
water.
Mr.. John Newman. OF Dinwiddie county.
met with a serious loss SUNDAY evening IN
the destruction by fire OF his two-story
residence, kitchen, and out-buldings, and
nearly all Of his furniture. His loss is be.
tween $4,000 and $1,000. He lost fine
barn by fire some time ago.
The Young Mems Christian Association
Of .6is city was to-day the recipient OF
handsome and valuable PRESENT. in tue shape
OF about five hundred volumes, made by
the family OF the late Judge William I.
Joynes, comprising a part OF that gentle
mans library. The books consist mainly
Of historical, biographical. and mlscella-
neous literary works. which will make
valuable addition TO the already large
library Of the Association.
The Sergeant OF this city to-day sum-
moned a number OF gentlemen Of this city
u testify as witnesses In The SUIT OF Lynch
Us. Cbafiin, to be heard In Richmond on the
10Th instant.
1t Is stated that Joseph p. Evans Is still
determined to contest Colonel James ID.
Brady's election In this district, and 1t Is
presumed all necessary papers will be
served and dispositions taken in due time.
Rumor hss II that there are now seven or
eight applicants for the Office OF postmaster
in this city. 1t is hard as yet to tell who
has the inside track, as all OF the gentlemen
are SAID to have strong hackers and friends.
The holiday trade has opened briskly, and
the prospects are favorable to busy season
from now until Christmas. Tue country
people are rushing in their produce IN large
quantities. and buying largely IN return.
Information has been received OF the
burning OF the large granary belonging to
the estate OF the late j. b Ramey, near
Surry Courthouse, day or two ago. Tle
loss was about $1,000; insurance, $1,000.
said to be in the Petersburg Savings Com
pany. ROBIN ADAIR.