Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-29
A TEST CASE.
THE QUICK DISPOSAL OF A LARGE
AUDIENCE.
Warfaring FcmaIcs-Colored Democrats
to Celebrate the Inaugurai-Ihc Pilot
Law Distressing Accident
Death of a Merchant, Etc.
Correspondence Of ;he EIchnona DIspa;oh.l

Death Of Merchant, Etc.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispsichl
PETERSBURG, Va, December y. 1So9;
An interesting test was made % the
Academy Of Music last night, tho object
being to show how easily and quickly. ~
the event of an emergency. crowd could
retire from the building. ~ well as 10
establish the advantages OF tho exits from
the house. There were fully twelve hun
bred people in the building. the occasion
being one OF the entertainments gwen I'M
der the auspices Of tho Petersburg Musical
Association. and the larger portion of the
assemblaee consisted OF iadio-. The test
was given by reason Of the fact that re
Gently some Apprehension had been cx-
pressed ~ 10 tho safety of the building
from FIRE. and tho necessity for at proper
precautions and the provision Of ample
modes Of egrc-s. The audience were re-
Questcd TO keep Their seats after the enter
tainmcnt and only 20 retire AZ gwen sig-
nal. This signal was given after an expla-
nation. and m exactly three minutes time
the large building was cleared. There was
no confusion in the retiring OF the all
dience. no crOwdinC through the exits. no
tramp!ing upon dresses OF upon each
others heels. and the fact was satisfactorily
established tina; even IN the event OF dire
emergency there would bc no occasion for
los OF life or oven accident If the people
could be prevented from panic.
wARFAEING SISTERS.
Shortly before midnight last night the
attention of the police was attracted bv
cucs Of distress on Old street. Proceeding
10 the locality the officers found "A colJrcd
woman named Ella WoodsOn living In the
street bleeding prolu-ely. Her nose had
been slit with a razor, and there was also
an ugly cash across the face. There had
been fight between the woman and her
sister, with the re- alt rs described. IL Will
he some days before the wounded party
will be able TO appear IN court and give
testimony.
TO CELEBRATE THE INAUGuRAIoN,
The colored Democrats of this city are
making preparations 10 celebrate on Janu-
ary lst the Inauguration Of Governor Nc
Kinney, Iiouicuaut-GOycTnOr Tyler, and
A.torncy-Gcncral Scott They VIII have a
line dinner with all necessary conc pmiants,
and addresses VIII be delivered by several
speakers.
IHE PILoI-LAw.
The Chamber Of Commerce Of This city
last evening rcscipded its action OF two
years ago endorsing the moyemen, to re-
ped tho compulsory piot-law. Repre-
Scntatvcs from Richmond, headed by
Mayor Ellyson and Alr. John Curtis, were
present and addressed the Chamber IA OPP
position 10 the proposition - roscind tnls
action. The Hon. L. c. Marshall, OF
Portsmouth. spoke in behalf OF the VII
gina Pilots Association.
QUESTION or JURISDICTION.
The two negrocs, Henry Washington
and Joseph Croker, who were arrested
Just outside of tho corporation on Christ
mn.-day on the charge Of ri3t0us conduct
and resistance 10 officers. were before the
Mayor this morning. The question of
jurisdiction WAS raised. the offence with
which they werr charged has ug been COM
mitt,d out'do of the city. and j was sus-
taiucd hv ihe Court, vino directed that the
parties should Dee turned over 10 the
Prince George authorities.
lost A. AG,I.
Mr.. Roper DAVIS, popular youug Nor
chant oi this city, met wita sai decltout
ia Sussex county yesterday as hewa, about
starting ON hunting expedition. lie had
gotten INTO "a " jumper with "a friend and
in drawing his gun i'm with him accident
ally struck the hammer 49, caused tue
discharge Of the piece. Tho entire load 81
shot entered his left arm between the cl-
bow and -hOuider. almost completely tear
| ing tie hosh away. MIR. Davis was brought
D
summoned TO examine the wound decided
that amputatiOn was necce Jry. Mr.. D4-
Wis is one of the finest young men IN tlo
community and his misfortune Is greatly
regretted.
j. IT IA Grnrr?
II Is said that There are number Of Mill
c9se. Of influenza among tn, pcopl" % ths
city. At least many people who are suffer-
ing from cold, and Who arc -ueeZln@ ta' I'r
frequently are of the opinion tn4t they
have genuine cases off the epidemic ~iicl
seems 10 be spreading over tho c1uu ry.
| The diagnosis OF tine disease as public bed
i'm the Dispute, of this morning seemed %
confirm some persons in their Impressions.
DEATH or YOUNG NrEcHA>T.
Mr.. d. y. 1u~l,c~. % wcn-krovn young
merchant Of Halifax street, died tins morn
ing OF consumption after lingering lll-
ness. lie WIS member Of the Order OF
Red Men and OF other societies. ~" leaves
widow and many borrowing friends.
SINGULAR cAsH.
\ colorcd woman named Margaret
Smith reported at the police station to-day
that one OF her children died early on
Thursday morning aud that the body was
still lying in her house. She was too poor
20 bury il. and her efforts 90 raise funds
among her friends had proved abortiyc.
She had. therefore. 10 appeal 10 the city
authorities 10 perform this act OF charity.
MISCELLANEOUS.
A brilliant german was given in the con-
servatorv Of the Academy of Music Inst
night. which was attended bv the vouth
and beauty Of tie city III full dress. Alter
the german the COMPANY Was elegantly en-
tertained at the residence of one OF our
most prominent citizens. 4 number a
visiting ladies and gentlemen present.
EO8IN ADAM.
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