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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-16
Crushed out His Babes Life.

Scarcely hal John flasslcr. German i'm
migrant, landed at Castle Garden yesterday
afternoon before he killed his pewly.born
child. He was arrested and arralgned before
Coroner Eidman. An hour afterward be
was discharged, eXonerated, but heavy
hearted, with his weeping wife, haihrlno, at
his side.
The Hasslers are thrifty young people
from Gross SOnrentag, Ilolstein. They are
farming people, and on their way 10 join
JohM Hassler, Sr., The father Of the husband,
who lives in san Francisco. Young llaSs-
Ter is a sun-brOwned, pOwerfully-buil man,
with kindly fsce, and his wife is iair.skin-
ned, with a wealth OF golden hair. On April
9th the laSsleTs lett Hamburg on the
steamer Sorrento for New York. With them
came their three Henry, a bright
two.year-old; smiling year-old girl baby,
and Nicholas John, their latest born, an in
faut IN arms. The Sorrento arrived on sun
day, but her passengers were not landed
until yesterday.
Mr. Hasser gathered hls family together
rs soon as he landed ana entered tne Office OF
the Southern Pacific Company, at No. l Bat
lery Place. TO procure his railroad tickets,
intending 10 proceed at once on his journey.
Nicholas John was wrapped in a heavy horse
blanket in his mothers arms. Upon arriving
at the Office she pliced the bundle upon a
setee and sat down by it. Her husband,
who was also iltgued, joined her, and seat
ed himself on the banket-rOll by her side.
There was a scream Of terror from the
woman as he did 30, and Hassler sprang to
bis feet. The mother irantcally tore open
tue bundle he had been sitting on, but the
fathers weight had crushed the life out Of
the babes little body.
Policeman Peter }. Tucker, OF the Church
Street stotiou, placed IIassler under arrest
aud conveyed him, with his heart-brokcn
vile, 10 the cOrOnef's Office.
Hassler, who appeared dazed with grief,
said he mistook the blanket parcel for one
OF many that belonged 10 him and that the
babes death was a most unfortunate accident.
His wife corrOborated him. Her husband
had always been kind 10 her, she sand. They
were married three years ago last Easter.
The Jury acquitted Kassler without leaving
their seats. Tue child's body was sent to
the Morgue, as the Hassiers were unable to
bury Il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-16
Iarnel'E PentecOst.


Israers PentecOst commenced last eve
ming and ends this evening. It commomo-
rates the delivery OF the Ten Command
ments on Mt. Sinai.
The Ten Commandments were, IN the es-
timatiOn Of the Israelite, the hOliest gift
conferred on man; their idea being as the
sun begins ITS race at the uttermost east TO
carry light and life to the furthermore west,
so from Snaps holy height the sun Of truth
arose to awaken men from spiritual sleep,
TO Danish error and superstition, TO pour a
food OF light over mankind. "The Eternal
came forth on Sinai, In His right hand the
law OF truth" and Israel the people carried
on the eagles wings Of Gods favor. The
people. lifted up to the higher regions OF
Gods truth, received the lofty mission a
the bearers OF the rays OF Gods light to all
the kingdoms Of the earth.
The same Almighty God who stirs up the
waves OF the sea that it, blllows roar said
to Israel on Sinai: /" have appointed thee
a proclaimer Of My truth among the peo-
pies"
Isracrs religious truth IS plain and simple.
Guided by reason and love it taught that
charity and love are the essentials OF faith
that these virtues must be exercised towards
all men without distinction. 1t taught re-
spect for the religious opinions Of others and
for the sanctity Of conscience. II grants sal.
walton, through the mercy and loving kind
ness Of the Universal Father, TO all men.
Us moral character is well described In the
sublime precept born Of the I,raelite: Chou
shalt love thy neIghbor as thyseli." II
teaches man to regard himself as a link in
the chain OF mankind. lie must live among
and for mankind. He must further its true
interests. This he must recognize as his
MISSION. Judaism sees the salvation OF the
future in the march towards perfection OF
the whole. It sees It in their all worshippng
one God OF mankind and being united in
peace and love. IL calls this the Messeanic
nn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-16
STATE BAR ASSOCIATION.
Convention for Hts Formation TO be
Held at Virginia Beach In July.

At the meeting Of the Richmond Bar Asso.
ciailon held Monday evening the Executive
Committee. to " hOm letters from the assOcia-
tiop Of the District OF Columbia with regard
10 forming a national committee were re-
ferred, submitted a report recommending
that three delegates and five aternates be
elected to the National Convention for the
formation OF said sssociatian. which meets IN
Washington next Tuesday the odd instant.
When the delegates make their report this
association will decide about Joining the Nl-
tional Association. The report was adopted,
and james Lyons, James Caskie, +. w.
Christian, james Peasants. and {. V. Mere
dith were elected TO represent this associa-
ton in that convention.
Messrs. W. w. Henry and +. II. Mcclure
were chosen delegates TO the next annual
meeting OF the American Bar Association.
The Committee OF Admissions recon-
menAed the following gentlemen as men,
bers OF the ASSOCIATION, and they were elected :
William Allen. ;. j. boswell, =. B. Shield,
and B. b. Muniord.
The special committee TO whom was re-
feried the question Of forming State asso-
citation submitted a lengthy but interesting
report. recommending that such an associa-
ton be formed. The report was adopted
and the committee-F. II. Mcclure, Ed
ward III. Fitzhugh, Wyndham r. Meredith,
and James {. LamO-were directed to issue
the call and make all necessary and proper
arrangements for the proposed convention
10 carry out this idea. The convention will
be held at Virginia Beach early In July.
The annual address Of the president Will
be delivered at the next meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-16
THE CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO.
Several Petitions Filed In this Case
Yesterday.

In the suit Of c. p. Huntington against
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company,
the object Of which is to foreclose the
mortgage, which is now pending In the
lIenrico Circuit Court, several petitions were
rendered yesterday aud the case was then
continued.
hdolphus Whitcomb, holder Of million
and a half Of bonds " b." rendered his petition
70 be made party defendant 10 the proceed
ings. Tne object Of this party Is to resis,
the foreclosure.
Julius NJ. c. Noyes, holder OF about 10000
OBJ bonds, also rendered his petition for
The same purpose. aud Charles Guidlet, a
holder Of currency bonds, did likewise.
The Court fixed on the 29th day Of May to
hear the petitioners upon their petitions as
to whether they should be allowed to file
them.
Among those present were MeSsrs. c. p.
Huntington; vi. L. ingalls,, president OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway; c. II. Coster,
chairman OF the Committee on RcOrganlza-
ton; A. II. Jolinc, OF Butler, Stillmer *
Hubbard, one OF the most prominent legal
firms in New York, attorney for the Central
Trust COMPANY: and Messrs. Bullitt
and Dale, OF Philadelphia, representing the
Committee on Reorganization. Edgar 81.
johnson. OF Hoady, Lord back & Johnson,
and Howard e. Bayue OF New York, Robert
stiles, and William Ellyson represented Pcil-
toner WhltcOmb, and Johnston, Williams &
Boulwarc, Of this city, represented the other
petitioners. Judge Robertson. OF CharlCttes-
vile, and Henry Wicbbam were present as
counsel for the receiver. X. II. Cardwell,
Thomas y. Page, and George Z. Haw repre-
sent the different trustees.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-16
MANCITEsTER' CONTRIBUTION.
ANumber of Interesting Items from
Our SISTER GIfY.

Rev. William A. PearmGn will preach al
the Banbndge-Street Baptist church to-
night.
Mrs. d. D. Beattie has returned home aitoI
a visit OF several days to Washington.
The Chesterfield County Court has been
engaged since Monday in the Trial Of civil
cases.
The May term Of the Hastings Court
commences next Monday. There are no im'
portant cases to be tried at this term.
Miss Cora Lee Brown, Of Albemarle. who
has been the guest Of Miss Leila c. Ballowe
for several weeks, left for home Yesterday.
Work on the public school buildings is
progressing well. The walls OF the base
men. story OF the building FOR white scholars
have been completed and the sills for the
first floor placed in position.
The Pythiau Visiting Committee. VI.
FoSselt, past-chanccllOr, chairman-wil visit
Friendship Lodge, knights OF Pythlas,
Thursday night and will meet with q warm
reception.
The meeting of the General Committee ol
the Elliott Grays Association announced 10 be
held at the Chesterfield House tonight has
been postponed until Tuesday night the
22d instant.
Liberty Council, Junior Order United
American Mechanics, gave concert aud ball
last night at Morrisett's Hall, IN Swansboro'
The attendance was quite large. The con-
cert was over by 10 O'Clock, but dancing was
kept up until after midnight.
Rev. j. c. Hall has accepted the call eX-
tended him 10 the pastoral charge OF the
Presbyterian church in this city. lie will
preach regularly hereafter, but will not take
pastoral charge OF the field until he has
completed his studies at the seminary at
Hampden-Sidney College. He is ine
preacher. and it is thought will suit this held
admirably well.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-16
KILLED BY A CAVE-IN.
ACCIDENTAL DEATH YESTERDAY IN A
GRAVEL-PIT.
Mr.. Beverley Thompson the victim-Two
coloTed Men Considerably
Injured.

Mr.. Beverley Thompson, a resident OF
Rockets, vas killed at 1880 O'Clock tester-
day morning by a gravel bank near the Ma
tionaI cemetery caying IN upon him.
The deceased with two cOlored men WIS
getting ont gravel to place on the walks in
the cemetery, aud was probably in a stoop-
ing posture when the blnk-about eight feet
high-iumbed down upon him, bury.
ing him completely and covering the colored
men up TO their nccks. No other person was
present at the time, but a stranger passing
along the road stopped and endeayored to
help the sufferers. Mr.. Batcheler, the con-
tractor for the construction OF the road to the
National cemetery, had a force OF hands At
work at no great distance of, and going that
way, he too, saw the situation OF the c0l0red
men. One OF them piteously begged Mr..
Batcheler to dig them out, but he was
empty.handed, and before he could
afford help had to return to his
workmen. This he did very quickly, and
he hurried forward three men with shovels.
These were soon able TO release the colOTed
men aud uncover the body OF Mr.. Thomp-
son. who was no doubt instantly killed. as bis
skull was crushed and his neck thought to
be broken. The cOlored men received M
dangerous Injuries.
A county magistrate viewed the dead body,
and after hearing all the statements decided
that it was useless TO hold an inquest,
as IL was clear that death was the result OF an
accident
The fall Of the embankment was due to
the fact that il bad been undermined to some
extent and the earth was loOsened by the
heavy rains Of last week.
The body OF MIR. Thompson was turned
over 10 his relatives and friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-16
Personals and Briefs.

CAPTAIN p. b. Lewis and lady. Of Lewes,
Del, are In the city, the guests OF Mr. Jones
Otey.
DR.. W. 3. Turner, who has been visiting
the city, will leave Friday for bis home, in
Arkansas.
Mr.. Leonard Cox, statistician OF the West
crn Union Company, OF New York, was in
the city yesterday.
Mrs. b. l.. Gildersleeye, OF Baltimore. and
her daughter are the guests OF Mrs. Raleigh
Colston, 100 east Franklin street.
Miss c. b. Tucker, OF Powhatan county,
aud Miss Eastman, Of SpOtsylyania county,
are visiting Professor J. c. Pettus.
NIessrs. j. N. Curtis, treasurer OF War
wick, and j. j. Blackstone, treasurer OF
Accomack, were at the Capitol yesterday.
The Building Committee and officers OF
Pine-street Baptist church have decided TO
have the opening exercises in the audience.
room on sunday the 27th instant.
Thomas Johnston, Esq, left yesterday
afternoon for Staunton as a delegate from
Emmanuel church, Henrico county, to the
Episcopal Council that assemblies there to-
day.
The passenger train on the Danville road
due here at 3:45 p. NJ. was about two hours
late yesterday. The delay was due to an acci-
dent 10 freight tram near South Boston, re-
ported in cur teiegraphic columns.
Mr. N. w. Bowe, real estate auctioneer,
offered for sale at public auction yesterday
at Z. NJ. the property at the southeast cor
ner OF Cary and TeHth streets, but the high
est bid was so low that the property was
withdrawn.
Mr. Henry L. Wickham, counsel for the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company, gave
an elegant lunch IN the private dlning.room
os the Ballard and Exchange yesterday from
l TO 2:30 O'Clock, his guests being President
ingalls, and other railroad magustes and capt.
talists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-16
CLEAR THE TRACK.
People Who Failed to DO It and were
Hurt by Eireet.Cars.

Mr.. Augustine, of Augustine & Glover,
was still in bed yesterday from the injuries
he received from an electric ear on Monday
morning. His escape from death was very
narrow. He was in his phaeton driving
across the track on upper Seventeenth
Street. when his horse showed restiye-
mess at the approach OF the car, and
Mr.. Augustine motioned the motor
man to stop. The latter not seeing or not
understanding the signal failed to do so In
time to prevent the phaet0n being run into
and smashed. When Mr.. Augustine was
picked up his head was within few inches
OF the car wheels. His injuries consist OF
bruises and cuts, and are not at all dangerous,
though they are painful.
DR.. c. w. II. Brooks buggy was badly
damaged by one OF the electric cars on
Seventh street near Grace sunday. He was
in the buggy al the time, but was not injured.
Yesterday morning fo1r-year-old daugh-
ter Of Mr. Thomas Willis, who lives on
Catherine street, was painfully cut By an
electric car on Clay street near Henry. She,
with her mother, who carried babe In her
arms, were waiting 10 take the car at the
corner, but were on the wrong side
Of the street, according to the lnstruc-
tions given the conductors about
stopping. The molor-man moti0ned her
10 the other side Of the street, and cut off
his current preparatory t. stopping. The
mother started across, the little girl follow
ing. but IN some way the latter did not get
entirely out Of the way OF the car, and II
knocked her down after the front Of 10 had
passed, and The 1eshy part OF one Cf her legs
was badly laceraied by the wheels, but no
bones were broken. She was taken TO the
Retreat for the SICK, where under the clrc-
full attendance OF the nurses Of that iuSil-
tuition she will soon get well.
While this is not such a case. yet It viii
not be irrelevant to call the attention oi pa
rents to prsctice which has seriously inter-
iorcd with the work OF the electric line ever
since It started; and that practice is in
duleed I'm by their boys, who 90 out aad
stand on the track until the car nearly
reaches them aud then run Of. They seem
10 try TO see how near they can get to the
car without getting struck. They even play
"tag" on the track. using the car as the tag
point. "lt fairly makes my heart jump up
IN nv throat sometimes 10 see the boys on
the track in danger OF being killed II their
feet should slip, or II they should fall in rum
ming oil the track" said superintendent
Burt Yesterday afternoon, "and yet we have
no power whatever TO keep them off,"
The ncwncss Of the system and the ex-
traordnary number OF passengers carried
considered, accidents on the electric line
have Deen very few. None Oi them have
been serious, and none to persons have been
due to the electric power. Their cOndnc-
tors and mOtor-men are well trained and
very careful, and seem TO well know that in
crowded streets eternal vigilance is their
duty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-16
SHE SECRETED THE CHILD
And Was sent On for It-Other Grand
Jury Cases.

The Police Court docket yesterday morn
ing, while not one OF unusual length, EN-
braced several cases OF importance, and
Justice Richardson's duties on the bench
were not concluded until alter O'Clock.
One OF the first and most important cases
heard was that Of Mary Atkins, Bette Tny.
lor, and Marshall Taylor (all coloredl charged
with ieloniously seizlng, taking away, aud
secreting from Celena Anderson one Charles,
the son OF said Celena Anderson, size having
the lawful custody aud charge OF said child.
TIE evidence was almost as much mixed as
il was Volumnous.
Itappeared from what seemed 10 be the
straightest story that on Friday last Celen9s
two children. one five and the other hardly
two years old, went 10 the house OF Mary
Atkins, and she sent the larger one back 10
his mothers 10 borrow some clOthes-plns'
When he returned the little one had disap.
peared, and Mary said she knew nothing oil
Its whereabouts. The story is long one,
but the gist OF Il Is that Sunday morning De-
tween and O'Clock the chlld was found at
Bette Taylor's, where 1t was taken by Mar
shall Taylor, who said that Mary Atkins told
him to take the child and carry II TO his
mother.
Sergeant Cousins testified that the prisoner
when first questioned claimed that she was
the mother Of the child, but dually admitted
that she had sent II TO Bette Taylor TO Keep
for her.
Mary Atkins was sent on 10 the grand
jury; the other two were discharged.
The new Code fixes the punishment foi
secreting a child from iis lawful custodian ~
not exceeding twelve months Imprisonment
In Jail or hue OF not more than $1,000.
ATTEMPTED JAN. DELIVERY.
John Anderson and Charles Dean, two
colored inmates Of the city jail, were charged
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-16
PrnnerfY Tranafers.

Richmond: Ii. G.. Cannon, special COM
missioner, to Louisa Meekins, 80 feet on
Thirteenth street between Clay and Leigh,
slO2; W. w. Cosby and H. Il. Pace and
ihelr wives to Joseph W. Bhley, 0j3 feet on
Main street corner Short, $4,000; John H..
Nuckols aud wife to Adam Dlacont, 20 feet
on Venable street between Twenty-slxth aud
Twenty-seyenth, $1,000; Hiram W. Tyler
executors TO Richard W. Batterby, 80 feet on
Nicholson street near Hopkins, $lS3.75.
Henrico: John ii. Dinneen and wife to
RI. Vandeventer, so feet on Thomas street,
500: John II. Dinneen and wife to Ii. W..
Dupv, 80 feet on Thomas street, 500; John
II. Dipneen and wife TO David Diamond, 40
feet on Brookland street corner Dinneen,
s190: John IL. Dinneen and wife to c. +.
Tyler's trustee, 22l feet on Henrico street,
$40; Abraham Goldback and wife TO X. A.
Patterson. SO feet on Oak street and 266 feet
an Oak street, $2.Si6; 4. j. Smitber and
wife 10 James c. Mitchell, 100 feet on Car.
rington street corner Scott, S2O7.Sl.
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Rasc-BaII Yesterday.


Philadelphia:
Banlmores. 1000 o. 3
Athletics ...........4 0 3 o. 00i O--l2
Base.hits- Baltimores, 3; Athletics, -.
Errors Blltimores, ; Athlctica, &. Bat
tcrlcs-KIlroy and Fulmer; Wehing and
Robinson.
ST. Louis:
ST. Louis-Kansas City game postponed.
Wet grounds.
CiDcinnati-Last SIX innings played In rain :
Cincinnatis s..........0 > 0 | l 0 2-S
L0uisviles ........l o q | ] o o o.
Bise-hits-Cinciunatis II; LOulsyilles, Il.
Errors -Cincinnatis, /; Louisville, ..
Pitsburgh-E Eleven innings and q tie:
PlttsburglB. ......3 0 90 0 90 0 o.
New Yorks.....0 100000 o Ga
Base-hits s-Pittsburghs, d; New TOrk., II.
Errors P.tsburghs, 4, New Norks, 4.
Battories--Galvn and Fields; Keefe and
Ewing.
Cleveland:
Cleyelands.... ......0 0 . 100 -
Brooklyns. % > 0 0 0 0-3
Base. .hits-Cleyellnds 10; BrooklyDs. q;
Errors -Clevelands, 8 BrooklyRs, &. Bat.
tcrles-Bakeley and thinner Foulz and
Busheng.
Detroit:
Detroits ............1 20 80 90 III
WashlngtOns .......0 3 . 90 I o. Z
Blse-hts -Detrots, l3; Washugtons, IL.
Errors Deiroits, ,; Washingtons, 8. Bat
teries-Baldwn aud Gansell; Daily aud
Murray.
Chicago-Sl innings:
ChIcagos. s..................2 j. .
B0StOnS. S...............,..D O-1U
Base hits ChicagOs, 10; BOstOns, 81. ET-
rors- ChIcagos, s 4; Bostons, 3. Batteries
Van HaItern aud Darling; CllrksoD and
Kelly
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ring. There nre distinct traddlcs Tor tho ieet
tint nay be- used in case the boiler becomes ex-
haustcf or TIE machinery from aoy cause does
uci work.
while this new "crclo" may, and probably
vii. become worry popular, thore is ono feature
oi So that strikes us as tife inconvenicnt 70 say
the least We refer 70 TIE boiler being placed
directly boncath the riders seat, whero In case
al explosion DO would probably DO him some con-
siderable domage.
peculiar fact hat may strike many OF
our readers and hat is tnat she human body "a
locomotive apparatus is not altogether unlike
the new steam tricycle., for tho greatest danger
% life lies iu the very part of the mschine tna'
furnishes The propellipg power our muscles
are our means OF motion, but hey recoNe thelr
impetus or impulses from tho brain and nerves.
and should this coutrc ot motion become disSr-
ranged or suddenly 70 % piecoS tho whole ins-
chino comes % a stancstiu
& crcRking. iarring wheel OF piston tells mo
engineer that something is wrong; an aching
bend. sloeDless nights. pain about the heart pal
ri,aiion, and Tho Ike should tell you that some
ming "a your machinery is wrong and danger at
hand. whatever It is take Il in hand carly and
restore your brain and nerves, and thus your
whole sysicrn. 70 hoalth and vigor BY the use OF
lSrofch Oa's Essencs
livery bottle Of scotch Oats Essence manutSo-
tured oy mo company Will uow have on its paste
board wrapper a $1,000 forfeit guarantee that it
does not contain a particle Of opium, morphine.
chlOral. or any other narcotic
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-16

with breaking out Of the Jail for the purpose
OF making their escape. Their CASES were
certified 10 the Hastings Court.
Monday night about II O'Clock Watchtnan
kerse, hearing a noise IN the colored depart.
nent OF the prison, went to the gate and
turned up the gas, and after waiting quietly
Tor few minutes saw a man run across tbt
yard, who upon being oyerpOwered proved
TO be Charles Dean, notorious thief who Is
serving term Of six months for stealing
suit OF clothes from II. Florsheim.
An examination showed that Dean had
made an opening by cutting out the bricks
over the door. They had made a rope by
tearing up their blankets. and in few
minutes Sergeant Smith would have had two
less boarders.
BAR-KEEPER FINED $50.
J. =. Scheme, who keeps n bar-room and
restaurant on Franklin street between Seven
teenth and Eighteenth, was charged with
keeping his saloon open on Sunday, May
18th. There were several witnesses, and
the evidence was conclusive. A fine oil 800
was imposed aud promptly paid.
OTHER CASES.
Harrison Reid. colored waiter at Mur-
phys Hotel, was sent on TO the grand jury
for breaking into the wlne-room with intent
10 commit larceny. Prisoner said when ar
rested that he was chasing cat and acci-
denially stumbled and fell against the door,
breaking II open. The Justice, however,
was Of opinion that Reid had his mind bent
on a bucket OF good liquor.
Robert Brown (colored) was sent on to
the grand jury for exhibiting game called
"Policy."
Lee Faudree was sent to Jail for three
months for stealing pitchiork, the property
OF Cary ID. Wood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-16
RnndaY Exenraions.

Sunday excursions on the Chesapeake aud
Ohio railway will begin May 20th to New
port News. Old Point, and local stations on
Newport News division Ut low rates between
all stations.
The excursion train will leave Richmond
every sunday at S:lj A. VI. and return at
G:1O p. VI.
The steamer John Romer will make spc-
cial excursions on Sundays between New
port News and Norfolk, connecting with
the Sundly excursion trains OF the Chesa-
Deake and OhiO