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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-04
APPALLING ARFLICTEON.
a Richmond Lady Loses Her Hus-
band aud seven children.


In tho Johnstown catastrophe among those
who lost their lives were Mr.. Fem and seven
children.
Mrs Foun is a daughter Of Mr. stephen Sulll-
van. formerly OF Oregon HILL this city, who died
IL 1873. and who in tho latter years OF his life
was q daryman.
Mr. Patrick II. sullivan, an employee Of the
Treiegar Works. is son OF uec'ased and
brother OF Mrs. Fem. The Mayor yesterday a.
sisted Mr. sullivan 10 get railroad tickets for
himself (~ullyanl and sistor, As he intended TO
leave forth with for John5town 10 bring Mrs. Fem
back 20 Richmond.
PATHETIC STORY.
Mrs. Fenn's story. "a told in the kilograms Of
the DisDp'ch yesterday, Is one Of powerful pa
thos aud is well worthy 70 be republisled and
90 Do carefully road by all Who did not closely
pcrllac Il yesterday.
IL iS Es follows
"Duriag tuis solemn sunday JohnstOwn has
been drencned win tho tears o. stricken NOR
tals and tho air Is filod with s9bs and sighs that
came from breaking hearts There aro scenes
enacted here every Rour and every minute mas
affect all beholders profoundly.
AN utterly wretched woman named Mrs.
Fenn stood by a muddy pool OF water trying TO
fad some trace Os q once happy home. Sne was
hail ,rlzed with grief and Lor eyes were red
and swolle'.
"As the writer stepped 10 her side she raised
her paie and haggari igce aud remarked ::
They are all gone. On! God. be mer'liul to
them.
My husband and my seven dear llttle chill
dren nave cen swept down by the food and I
am letc alone. Ne We're driven by the raging
flood into tie garroi, but the waters followed US
there.
"Inch by inch It kept rising until our heads
were crushed against the roof.
"It was death tO remain
$50 raised tho window and one by one placed
my darlings on some driit-wood, trusting 10 the
Great Creator
AS / liberated the last one, my sweet little
boy. he looked st mo anu said:
80 Mamma. YOU always told me that the LORD
would care for me-: will lie look after mo now
." saw him drift away with his loving face
turned toward me. and with prayer on my lips
for his delgerRncc he passed from sight for
ever.
"1ho next moment the roof crashed In. and |
fOatel outside 70 ne rescued httaon hours later
from tho root Of a house in hernyillo.
III ! could only IND ono OF my darings |
could bow 10 the will Of God, but they are all
gone.
." nevo lost everything on earth now but my
life. and VIII return TO my Old Virginia home.
aud lay mo down FOR my last great Sleep
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-04
Children Cry for Pitchers castoria.
Have You Seen Rim

Dick Cash. the little colored boy who
wears dress suit trimmed with silver but.
tonsg lie has tile on his hesd with asilyer
shield on the front bearing the address of
Thomas II. Hill. merchant tailor, ll0T Bank
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-04
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

Mr. RUsssLL MYRIcK, Of the nrin Of Nyrick a
Henderson, Fort Smith. Ara. says he wishes TO
add his testimony TO the thousands which have
already been given ss 10 swiits Specific lie
says he derived the most sgnal bonent from is
use % cure paiaful boils and sores resulting
from impure blood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-04
Attachment suit.

suit OF attachment was Instituted In the
Chancery Court yesterday by d. II. Hull through
his counsel. Messrs. Sheffey and Richardson,
latter being executor OF tho will Of Mira
Josephine Stanard. Tho suit Is 20 recover the
suIa OF 3s02 alleged 10 bo due en- two notes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-04
Firemen TO Leave To-Day.

Richmond Council, No. 3. Of the State Fire
mems Association, held meeting In the rooms
OF tie headquarters OF the Fire Department last
night aud ARRANGEMENTS we're perfected for the
trip 70 tho Norfolk convention. About twenty
delegates and visitors from here will leave TIA
the Chesapeake and Ohio road this afternoon.
Governor Lee will be In Norfolk Thursday and
Is expected 10 address the nremens meeting
that night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-04

The Executive COMMITTEES of this company
mot yesterday aud decided 70 give another e1hl-
pitioa OF mo heater. 70 which both ladies an1
gentlemen are invited, on Friday from Sto 10
T.. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-04
a Great Sale Of Lofs IN SOuth Hos


On Friday Dext At O'Clock p. VI. there will 10
great sale OF Lots % me raphly-groglnR ioNn
oil South BOs 90, ~ whl'h "a uue chance is 81 'u
tor Investments Among ihe Lots o. De- soll aie
ten on Main street 20 ihe very heart Of tie citg.
For further Information apply 90 Chewing a
Rose, No. NORTH Tentb street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-04

The steamer Arlsl. Of tho Virginia steamh0a.
Company. will arrive nore from NorfoiS tl's
afternoon aud leave here tomorrow morning -
oclOrk ON regular schedule. Passenger, f0r
Baltimore. Philadelphia. NeB iors. g.. cal
mako sure connections bg tie Ariel vita several
routes from Ola FONT and Norfolk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-04

The Dean Farm. quarter Of "A milo from tho
city, will be soit this eycning Al O'Clock. Dont
tail ~ come see auction sale for part -ular%
FRANK u. hILL & Co, Auctioneefa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-04
Prince Edmnrd.

FArMyHfE. VA, June 3-1he recent rain
played sad havoc with growing crops throughout
this section and the loss, Whi ,h az present Is IN
calculabe, is heavy blow 10 our farmers. who
were lust recovering from tho damages Of the
"a ns q the spring ana early lal Oi last season.
Crops ON the banks of the AppomaitOx river aud
creeks Throughout the. country we're literally
ruined aud ara t0 he again planted.
Rev. Mr. KawlioFs. Oftho University of Virginia,
has received a unanimous call from tho Pre'by-
torian church a. this place 10 become its pastor
Willie Cunningham. ore q The negroes who re-
comfy effected their escape from the jail here,
has been captured in Ly1cADusg and brought
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-04
DE-. Rnrr,s Lecfurs re-Night.

Rev. n. r. Kerr. ID. D., will deliver lecture on
"Rome" at the Third Presbyterian church at
Sis OclocF ,-alght for the Denelt OF the Mo-
mems Aid Society. All who attend will DO well
repaid for their time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-04

Before having your Spring Clothing reno,
ya,ed DO not forget 10 visit the Richmond
steam Dyeing, Securing. aud Carpet Cleaning
Works. Mrs. A. J. PYLE,
3l5 north Fifth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-04
Nfzafinc Postponed.

By reason OF the tact that all Of the houses IN
THAI region have been 50 recently submerged
the WemAns Christian Temperance Union have
determined 20 postpone their usual weekly Cos
pei temperance meoLng advertised for tonight.
The same appointments for speakers viii hold
good for ne II yeek.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-04

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoris
When she was Chid. she sried for Castoria
When sho became Miss, she chung 10 Castoria
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-04

Nr. Thea Phsup. who lives ~ the farm OF Dr,
sale near Halisb0ro'. IN Chesterfield. lost two
valuable bOrses Friday. He wBs attempting 70
cross Sklnquartef creek near Skinquarter
churca, when tho current swept the team on
down. The horses were drowned and Mr.. fhaup
tlso came near losing his life 10 trying 70 save
lie animals.
The dam al the fsh-poud Of the Manchester
A-,ciauOn 10 Chesterfield, two miles beyond
ihe Belle Isie sss-ulill. broke Saturday. Inc as
% .lailon has speDt several thousand dollars on
tins property and 10 stocking the pond win hsn'
Euc b. a great loss 10 them. Tho dam a. Greg
ory's pond was likewise ewopt away.
Persons living ia the flooded district IN man
chester wore busy yesterday cleaning out the
lover apartments OF their houses aud reinslallng
themselves ia the eu1rtsrs from which they were
driven The machinery In the mills ana lac
tories on The water-line was bclng washed on,
cleaned. aud oiled yesterday. IL VIII DO several
cAys b. fOro operations eau be resumed large
force y hanos we're engaged all day removing
ths driftwood that had piled under ana assinst
ihe upper e1d Of the canal bridge Inc iosef
end Of hull street Was bGdly washed.
THK GAS sUPPIT.
Private houses we're furnished With gas last
nirtL though the light from II was not alto'
fsiher as bright as usual.
lbe streets we're In darkness except whers
tlsclreity uss used.
baoorRtondep Adams hopes 70 DO able 70 mr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-04

Beautiful Photogrsphs-lowest prices Les
GALLERY, Tenth and Main streets. sir card Pho
tographs. Soc: one dozen e4blDets si.5A
Copies from old pictures beaa.fully tAksA
and al low prices. Agents wanted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-04

The twenty -dve West-End Lots viii be sol;
this evening at $40 by Messr-. J. Thompson
BrOwn ~ CO, anciione9rs. 10 better cnance to
make money than here. SEQ advertisement ani
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-04
Governor Lee.

Governor and Mrs Les win 90 70 Norfolk To-
morrow afternoon 10 attend the Confederate me-
mortal services
Tney will be absent until Friday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-04
THE COCHADE CITY.
The AppOmattex FaIIiDg-Deiaiis OF
the Damage, &c.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l

Especial Telegram 70 the Dispatchl
PETERSBURG. VA. June 3 The freshet in the
Appomattox river In rapidly receding and to-
day the water has fallen fully four or Ave ieet
The streets In the lower part OF the city are
gradually clearing OF water. and people whose
property has been submerged are able % form
some estimate Of the damage sustained. For
the nrst time since Saturday uIght an approach
could to-day be made 70 the vicinity OF Camp
bolps bridge. where such sad havoc was played
by the mad waters, and the scene presented 10
the eve is truly one Of devastation and destruc-
ton some Of the old Landmarks on the Chester
neld side are clear gone. and others on both
sides OF the river look as though they had barely
escaped destruction. Campbell's bridge WAS an
iron structure. resting on ootd natural granite
abutIRent. and built 80 high mat the water never
before touched H.
DETAIL.
Seward 4 MunVs large grlst-mill. Just across
the fridge, was injured by the overflow 70 the ex-
tent OF fully 5000. Campbell q Co.'s snuif-fac-
tory 10 tho lower part of the city. was seriously
damaged and much of the stock ruined Ac-
counts from the Soutbside counties to-day
are Of the most gloomy character. Farmers
ropoft that tho crops have been aimos. totally
riined and their lands badly washed. Lees ~
county Is destroyed. The Nne-mile bridge on
me Jerusaiem road "a wrecked. rs Is also Bur
eess bridge In DinHiddie. The furious iresaet
n kottoNay river carried away nearly every
county bridge over that stream. Hsrpers, Ken
nedy,s Jones Dor0', Derbrles, and Cross bridges
are swept 20 destruction. and great inconse-
niencs and loss are caused thereby.
THE MAILS.
s.rtous incsnyenience 10 caused by tho iE.or-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-04
THREE CENTS PER COPY.

at oncs win tho heater. and IN tass them Worth
and West on exhibition. Tho power VIII Do
Furnished from the locomotive and from fne
axles Of the car. The company Will beat aud
Light the car by tho same current.
Mr. NJ. r. Leonard. superintendent OF te's-
graph OF the Chesapeake aud Ohio railway ana
u mem ber OF tbs American Institute of Electri-
eel Engineers has hled an application for ~ inn
prosomsnt Ia the eloctrical-heatinz spparstua
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-04

All the Now York Papers anl Magazines and
Fashion and illustrated Papers which have been
delayed by the Hoods csn be hal to-day az y.
LeOusrd's, 9JS east Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-04
Cne.x Tournament.
Rfennaoo,s Co,iere

Captain Mckenzie did not come 10 Richmond
Yesterday on account Of tho Interruption 10
travel, but Is expected TO DO here to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-04

Don't forget 20 attend the sale of Pot Plants ~
j. j. Harvoy's. No. east Broad. this morning a,
l0-D o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-04

The all-ran line - Norfolk, Lynchbure. South.
and SoILhNest olnn Tor travel rfl Peter irS
and the Norfolk guf N estoln railroad. lIAii-i
leave Richmond nk 3.W a. N. and T. h.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-04
KILLED by r,s SteD.oa

lBy telegraph 20 the Dispet.h.l
CHARLESTON, :. G.. June S.-Dr. o. :. oven, OF
Anderson, was killed yesterday by his stcpson.
Owen was beating his wife.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-04
Not as BAD a. Reported.
rgy telegraph TO the D!spat,h.l

! WINCHESTER, VA, juno 3--The only injury By
the storm in The Valley was 20 growing crops,
and &c Il not 80 bad as was al first reported. Win
chester escaped with but little damage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-04
IN. Rnr.an Healer

Tho defamation contest for tho Woods medal
will take pace this evening IN the college chapel
stgf1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-04
TIE loss iu Rockingham.


HARRIsOyBCRG. Va, Juno 3-The damage IN
this colu.y byt tho nooGs in aud ruined. bridges
| and fences washed awsy, and crops destroyed
win eNreed s5l0.O.0.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. A. ". Davis left last even
ing for Omaha. Mr.. Davis goes on bus
mess for the Wichita Cracker company.
Mr.. Henry Adams and wife leave next
Monday for trip of several weeks to
points in Colorado, Utah, Nevada and
Washington territory.
DR.. Cook of eastern Ohio, whose home is
opposite Wheeling and who has been
spending some days in Wichita accom-
panied by his wife, left for home last even
ing
REAL ESTATE.
The following are the transfers of real
estate filed in the recorders Office yester-
dav:
E Sherer to NJ NJ knight, 81 IS 65
81 Lincoln street, Garfield End
w b Lowe to C Floyd, Il 10 81 23
Fannie ave, Brewster's add ..... $50
l. Kaeser to G ID Rombold, l 3 5 z,
Estella ave, Fosters sub div. 1 500
J S Garrison to H L Smithson, 5,
Douglas ave. Smithson's add. ..... $50
-. 25 RI west. =. - COO
H 6 Mueller to S Wichman, AZ A,
Pattie ave- Hyde's add .... l $50
g w Moore to Z J Moore, 81, Chicago
ave, west Wichita .... 900
j Hadson to l. S Ratchbon. w Sc
4 q of w 4. 12274 w......... 500
w Mathewson to j j Hennessy % 81
Ohio ave- Mathewson's Srd add. :. a 600
II NJ Ware to l. B Ware. % acres off
north side of a l6 * d.. $50
l. j Van Londingham to J Campbell
part of blk 5 College Hill add. 900
r Briggs to + Briggs. As, Washing
ton ave, Mccormick add. 49,. $50
r Briggs to E Briggs, SO IS 81 IL, To-
peka ave, Hays & Goldstein's add 300
R Briggs to Z Briggs 80 lots in Pal
ack add ! S25
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-23

last resort I made the horses follow me in q
circle around the clump Of pines. This kept
us from freezing, and 30 1t was kept up the
remainder Of the night
When daylight at last appeared there was
no part of my coach in sight except the end
of the whip protruding above the snow. To
this tied my red muller as signal Of dis
tress, which was seen by man on the hills
above me, who came to my assistance, and
piloted me and the horses, in single file, to
his barn, some two miles distant. Here we
staid four days, the wind still blowing a
gale, blowing the snow SO that it was useless
trying to dig out the roads, as they filed
Immediately again with snow. Ny eyes were
SO cut BY the sleet that I could hardly see
anything for three days, but on the fourth
day was SO much better that decided to
make move. SO l mounted one of the
horses and reported myself at Chatham stage
quarters. The sixth day the coach was dug
out and drove it up to Chatham postoflce
and delivered my mail and express. Tho
snow was sixteen feet deep in some of the
cuts.-Boston Globe.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-23
THE woMAN's COUNCIL

The members of the council will please
meet at the hall at $3.50 o'clock D. M.
Thursday, the 24Jh inst. Our special work
is just at that stage where it demands the
immediate and earnest attention of our
women. Let nothing prevent full at
tendance. FANNY BLAIR MILLER
president
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-23
PERSON

James Z. Mead, of kingman, was in the
city yesterday calling on friends.
f. {. Temple, OF hlngman, arrived last
night and will be in the city today.
C. Ferguson, of Winfield. is in the city
attending TO some business matters.
Lane Fisher, Jos. Warrall and Fred
Mitchell got in from Oklahoma yesterday.
Mr.. H. II. Foetz of Springfield. Mo. is
in the city attending to some business
matters.
W. Savage, of Wellington, who has
many friends in the city spent yesterday
In Wichita.
p. l. Cone, of Bucklin. Kan, is in the
city calling on friends and attending to
business matters.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
ATTENTION SIR KNIGHTS.

ATTENTION SIR KNIGHTS.
Wichita Division No. 2 meets at 7:30 to-
night in Odd Fellows hall, to confer ranks
All Sir Knights are requested to be
present. By order
+. S. HoTCHKIN,
NJ. W. HALLOwEIL. S. IL. c.
Rec
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-23

The Woman's Mission circle of the First
Baptist church will meet at the church at
Boclock today. Subject for study. mis-
sion work in the south. Tea served by
Secretary c. from to S O'Clock. Every
one welcome.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-23

The regular business meeting of the
Suffrage society will be held at No. POS
South Water street today at p. m. Full
attendance is desired for consideration of
important matters.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-23

The ladies of St. Johns Guild will give
their regular monthly tea at Mrs NJ. c.
Campbell's, 1927 North Emporia avenue.
Mrs. MURRAY MYERS. Sec.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-23

Ladies of the Baptist Mission circle will
serve tea at the Baptist church Wednes-
day evening the 23rd from 5 TO o'clock.
Mrs. j. T. FIGG, Chairman,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-23

The ladies Benevolent society will meet
in the parlors of the First Presbyterian
church this, Wednesday, afternoon at 2
o'clock. We hope to see a large attend
dance. Mrs. ROwLEY. Secretary
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-23

There viii be meeting Of the executive
committee of the Relief Corps at Mrs. c.
NJ. Conklin's. S,5 South Emporia avenue
A full attendance is desired as business OF
Importance is TO be transacted
Ry order Of the chairman.
Mrs. c. NJ. CoNKLTN
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-23

society will take place tomorrow evening,
First act of Cymbeline. Tonight the
Shakespear students will see Richard the
Third at the Crawford
Evening journal., 1889-07-17
penslon nnd Pernnnnl Notna


Special correspondence EvEsINo JOURNAL.
MILFORD, July 17.-Mrs. Mary A.
Gillespie of this place received from the
pension Office last week 81, 457 10 as back
pay and in the future she will receive
&l2 month. She is poor and needy
woman and has been so ever since her
husband died. On Saturday she bought a
small truck farm with part of her money,
paying 81, $50 forsit. The farm is located
about one mile from town and Is consid-
cred a good investment
Miss Kate Boyer of Philadelphia is
visiting Miss Bessie Collins.
Miss Emerson OF Philadelphia is visit
ing Mrs General Torbert.'
Miss Amanda Richards Of Dover is
visiting Miss Bessie Humes.
Peter Atkinds of Philadelphia is here
showing the citizens how his voice has
improved since last summer.
Mrs. s. B. Hayward Of New Jersey is
at the residence Of her son. Samuel, near
town.
Miss Annie wooters Of Hobbs, Md, is
the guest Of Miss Mary Smith.
Miss Annie Lank Of Philadelphia il
passing her vacation with her parents OF
South Front street.
Misses Ida Dunn and Kate Fehlig Of
Philadelphia are summering with Bert
Honser on South Walnut street.
Alven Jones and wife of Ridley Parl
are the guests Of his father.in-law, DR.
William Marshall
s. w. Darcy & Co., are having loade'
at our whRrfs four large canal barge
wit h pine piling for Spreckels suga
refinery in Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1889-07-17
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain have
at Highbury a very comfortable house OF
modern English architecture. The house
is not beautiful externally, but is most
comfortable and furnished with great lux
ury and taste.
WHEN Wanamaker put up his money
for the Republican party, success fol.
lowed; but when he publicly prayed for
the Prohibitionists they went into the
soup. Which shows that money is more
powerful than prayer in politics-Albany
Argus.
A cOLoRED man and white woman
walking together and each smoking 9
cigar attracted no little attention on oul
streets last night. They are said to be
husband and wife, who had come up from
Georgia to visit friends hereabouts.-
West Chester News.
A NEW fashion is said to be holding
sway this summer among the fair bath
ers at the seashore. Light chamois skin
masks are worn, entirely concealing th'
features. This is not done for modesty s
sake, but to preserve the complexion. =
Philadelphia Times.
Evening journal., 1889-07-17
cITY NEMs IN eRIEF.

Thomas and Michael Donahue have
been granted letters Of administration,
c. t. a., on the estate of John Donahue
The Young Men Beneficial Society
(colored) went on the Wilmington and
Northern road last evening, to Birming
ham Park.
Temple Lodge. No 141 of the Order OF
Tonti, will hold its regular semi monthly
meeting this evening, July II, in tn,
Morrow building, No. 2l1 Market street
Michael Whynn, employed on the P.
w. & B. railroad at West Yard, had on,
of his feet mashed between two cars
Detective Jones attended to his injuries
A boy named James Jones had his left
hand crushed by machinery while work
ing in the works Of the Diamond State
Iron Company yesterday afternoon. Drs
Pierce and Pyle amputated the hand.
In the case Of Charles Richardson VS.
Ephraim I. Walton and Francis N. Bucf
in the United States Court the books arr
being examined The hearing of testi
mony has been adjourned until next Fri
day.
William Schoolmaster, fifteen-year
/ old BOY, Wnlle wrestling WIFI poy
the Eighth Street Park, last night. ha'
his ankle sprained. He was taken to hi
home on Ninth street. DR.. Pyle wa
called and dressed the ankle. The spraii
is a serious one.
At the request Of President Joseph L
Carpenter, Jr., Of the Street and Sewe
Department, the p, W. & B. r. r. Com
/ pany has decided to fence in its track
beyond the Eleventh street bridge, alonI
Railroad avenue opposite the Pullma
Palace Car Company's works.
The Board Of Water Commissioner
have decided to erect new engine hous
at the Cool Spring Park for the ne'
pumping engine now being built by til
r emington Machine Company. The ne'
building will face on Tenth street with
neat front. On the corner nearest til
reservoir look out tower will be placed
A lecture on ''The Nobility of Service
will be delivered by Rev. James H. Scot
this evening, before w. @. 7. u, No.
at Haven's Chapel The free readin
room at Sixth and Penn streets, col
Quoted by this union, will be open durin
the summer on Tuesday, Thursday an
Saturday evenings from to 9 o'clock.