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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
SEEKING NEW FIELDS.
Oklahoma as the Land of Promise for the
fBy telegraph to the Dlspstcn.i

rBy telegraph TO the Dispstcn.I
ST.. LOUIS. January 17.--Letters received
by w. l.. Eagleson. business manager of
the Oklahoma Immigration Society in Kan
sas, from points in North Carolina say that
a large number OF negroes Of that State
are going through in wagons this winter to
the new Territory. EaglesOn says that
there are now about %, 900 negroes in Okla
homa, and that by spring there will be At
least 80 600. He claims that they ought 10
have that country, and says that President
Lincoln and the Republican party pro-
missed to give il TO them. He adds;
I'VE are determined to take il any how.
and we will make il one of the grandest in
the Union. 1 favor Colonel Morgan's
scheme 10 purchase the Cherokee Strip and
other lands in Indian Territory exclu-
sively for a negro settlement. Give us the
Blair bill, Indian Territory, and Senator
Buffers million, and We will be content:
Oklahoma, in my opinion, is the land Of
promise for the race and the migration pa
nacea for every Ill now affecting the negroes
of the SOUTH
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18

Early yesterday morning the mercury
registered y degrees. the lowest with two
exceptions this season.
The other cold days were November 90th,
% degrees. and December lst. q degrees.
At the Dispo'ch Office yesterday the ther-
mometer marked 81 degrees at A. III. and
the same at minight. The mercury fell 10
degrees between 8 p. ". and midnight,
with every prospect of colder weather to-
1ov
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
Died OF Pne umonia.
rBy telegraph to ,ls Disparcn.l

10Y toIcsI aVu " ~" -7F'F
COLUMBUS, January T.-State-Senat
Ashburn. of Clermont district. died tnis
morning Of pneumonia. Senator Brown,
who Is seriously i'll, will be removed 10 MS
home to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
Waiting for Her Intended.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. January Miss Mamie
b. Williams. a pretty girl of nineteen,
daughter Of prominent Richmond family,
is here waiting for her lover to come and
be married. When she was sixteen she fell
IN love with James II. Allen, and although
her parents strongly objected 70 him, he
proposed and was accepted. Two years
ago Allen went to New Orleans. The lovers
kept up a correspondence, and when bliss
Williams became OF age they agreed TO
meet here and marry. January l4th was
the date fixed upon, and tho girl arrived on
time. Allen has not appeared nor has he
senf any exnlanatiOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
Called 70 New York by Death.

Mr.. Alfred Henderson, of New York,
who had been in Richmond for more than
two months under medical treatment, was
called homo yesterday by a telegram an
nouncing the sudden death from pneumo-
MIA of his father. Peter Henderson. Esq.
The telegram was received in the fore,
noon by Mr.. John Morton, and Mr. and
Mrs. Henderson, accompanied by Mr.. ana
Mrs. Morton. left for New York on the al
ternoon train.
Mrs. Morton is Q sister Of Mrs. Hsnder-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
To BE Brou:ht Back for Trial.

Governor Mckinney yesterday issued a
requisition on the Governor OF Maryland
for T. j. Savage. who is wanted in Norfolk
70 answer to the charge of embezZlement.
lie ls now in Jail in Baltimore.
The Governor signed the rendition papers
for the return to Kent county, Del. of
George ). Gill. charged with assault and
battery, with intent to kill. He is in prison
at ROCKY Mount. franklin county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18

son. The death was unexpected. Ihe
telegram announcing il was the hr,t mt
nation the Richmond friends OF the ue-
ceased had of his illness. MIR. Henderson
had visited Richmond and at one time had "a.
large business connections in this city. ne
was a native Of Scotland and was one on
the largest nurserymen and florists IN tne
cnnnirr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
Defaultcr and Fugitive.

LOUISVILLE. January T.-George Penley.
book-keeper of the Kentucky Lumber Com
pany. which does heavy business with a
large capital. headquarters at Burnside,
Ky.. is a defauIter and fugitive. he left
Burnside Saturday ostensibly for Cincin-
nati. but to- day 4. n. Archer received, a
letter from him in Canada stating that he
was a defaulter and had fled. He left nu::
merous creditors. His wife, relative OF
Congressman Finley. had been kept IN ig-
norance and is prostrated. The amount oi
the defalcation is not known. Penley Is
an Englishman, but has lived in Kentucky
from boyhood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18

The Chesapeake and Ohio has established
n daily Limited" train between Rich
mond and Norfolk in both directions. The
Limited" leaves Richmond at s:l5 A. NJ.
arriving at Norfolk at 1875 A. NJ. The
~ limited" leaves Norfolk ut 500 L. NJ,
arriving at Richmond at p. ~ BY these
train, YOU can take breakfast and supper
in Richmond and spend over four hours in
NorfOlk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
The CITY Railway Service.

Under the latest schedule put into effect
onthe CITY Railway Line forty-twO minutes
IS the time allowed for q round trip to and
from Hollywood station ria the loop. Ihis
inclndes five minutes wait at the station.
From Hollywood to Twenty-eighth street
the time is thrty-cight minutes, with
four minutes additional at that, point (;
from Twenty eighth street to HOLLYWOOD
fortv-thrcc minutes, "a this is an uphill
trip. with five minutes wait at Hollywood:
This makes the round trip from Hollywood
TO Twcnty-cighth street and back ninety
minutes.
The first car leaves Hollywood at 6 A.
VI. and the last at about 1915 p. VI. The
first car leaves Twon;y-eichth and Main
streets at A. u. and the last one at il:22
i. NJ.
On the Nain-Street Line the first cars
leave each end Of the line at A. NJ. The
last one leaves Lombardy street at l0:48 z.
VI. going 10 Fulton. ana leaves Main and
Twenty-eighth streets at ll:45 L. u.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
THE LEGISLATURE.
Majority and Minority Reports on the Gu
bernatOriaI Contest.

bernatOrial Contest
lBy telegraph to tho Displtch.l
CHARLESTON, W. Va, January 1.-The
Legislature met again to-day and went into
ioint session to hear the report from the
Joint committee on the gubernatorlal con-
test. Chairman Kec presented the majority
report, consisting of l54 octave pages. In
the afternoon Senator Morris (Republlcan)
presented a minority report. which has not
vet been printed, hut which filled lsO pages
of closely-written legal cap. The majority
report was not read but was distributed IN
paInphlet-form and ordered TO be printed
in the journal. Alr. Morris read the MI
nority report. or greater part OF 1t. before
the Joint assembly. After the presentation
of the report a joint committee was ap-
pointed to prepare the mode OF procedure,
and the Joint session adjourned until Mon
day next. The majority report bears eyl-
dence of much study and labor. The re-
port shows that 12i of the votes cast for
Fleming were cast out: a. cast for Con
were cast ont. Three were added TO t!em-
ings vote aud to GofI's. This gives llem-
ing a plurality of 26 votes.
The minority report presents larger ar
gument of the case. makes the statement
that the election was IA fair and legal one,
states the point OF difference between the
members of the committee, and states that
Goa was elected by majority Of no.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
Mr.. Cleveland and the Colonial Bah.

=" Mr., Cleveland has received no formal
invitation to attend the Colonial ball; Of
course. therefore. he has neither accepted
nor declined" is the answer the New
York correspondent Of the Dispatch yester-
day gave to an inquiry from this office re-
garding the current rumor that Mr.. and
Mrs. Cleveland would attend the great So
ciety event here of january 29th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18

Families who use oil should keep In mind that
the hight and dangerous products Of petroleum
will .ften give clear and brilliant light: they
should also remember that better light Is fur
nisned by PEArr's ASTRAL OIL 81 rifiing al
ditional cost with tho advantage Of absolute
aafsfy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18

4per cent. bonds held by the Government
to secure deposits, and will cease TO act as
depositary of the United States. The 4per
cent bonds now sell for 20 per cent. pre-
MUM. and the realization Of profit OF
Szb.ooO viii incur TO the bank by reason OF
this action of its directors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
The Exposition-Grounds.

Oh. City Fathers, are YOU going to allow
our ExpositiOn-Grounds TO be sold? |
think we can. 10y holding an exposition at
the unveilng Of the Lee statue, almost
make enough to pay OF the debt.
/ Look well into this or you will regret 1t
/ TO vour last days. One Coop CITIZEN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
sixteen Omcers Sick.

In the daily report os the Chief Of Po-
lice 70 the Mayor Major Poe yesterday
stated that sixteen of his men were not
well enough 10 be on duty. They are ap-
portioned as follows according 10 dis
tricts: -Four policemen in the First dis
trict; Sergeant Seal and four policemen in
the Second district. and Sergeant Epps and
six policemen IN the Third district.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
Uenrico Affairs.

George Watkins (colored), charged with
riotous conduct on Beverley street beyond
the city limits, has been tried in the Coun-
ty Court and fined IS and sent to jail for
twenty days.
The County Court will be in session again
to-day. and the Board of Supervisors will
also meet az noon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
COURT PROCEEDINGS,
Outline of the business Occupying the At
,cntion of Our Tribunals of Justice.

tcntion of Our Tribunals of Justice.
In the Supreme Court Of Appeals yester-
dav Meem against Dulaney was turther
argued hy Major Holmes Conrad tor appel
liant and submitted.
Stinson against Bailey. Argued by MAJOR
Holmes Conrad for appellant and ,. Fer
guson Beach, Esq, FOR appellee and sub
mitted. =, .,, o.,
Richmond and Danville Railroad Com
peny against Payne. and same against An
drews. Argued by George Perkins; Esq,
for defendant in error and submitted.
Brown against The Commonweaith;
Mood against The Commonwealth. writ
of error aud s,tperSedeGs awarded TO a JudS-
ment of the County Court OF franklu
county, rendered at the December term'
1889. r,,u 81
Carter aud others against EDWARDS ah,'
Others. Writ of error and SitPerscdeaS award
ed to a Judgment of the Circuit Court ol
Wise county, rendered on the 22d d"y ot
April, 1883.
POLICE COURT.
The docket IN this court yesterday
morning was short one, made up chleny
Of trif;ng cases. The largest fine was : ~
for Violating city ordinance. me ciVll
docket. as is always the case on tridsy'
was a long one and engaged the attention
of the court for some time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
THEY AGREE.
The City and the Car Companies Come 70
an Understanding.

The bill introduced in the House autno,-
rizinq the consolidation of the street rail-
ways and clectric-power and llght-plantS
in this city has caused 10 little stir, espe-
ciallv among the city fathers. all OF whoi1
think the rights OF the municipality shouil
he carefully guarded. Special meetings OF
both branches of the CITY Council were
held Wednesday night, when a committee
was ppointed-consisting of Presldeh,
Dickerson and Mr.. Wilkerson. Of the Board
of Aldermen, and President Campbell anu
mon Council-to see that the city's inte-
restsare properly protected.
The bill as introduced gives the city the
same authority and supervision over the
roads as in the past.
The right to consolidate is already vested
in the Union Passenger Company by an ACT
of Legislature QsSs).
THEY CONFER.
At half-past 2 o'clock yesterday con-
ference in regard TO the matter was held III
City-Attorney Mered this Office. Those
present were President Campbell. OF the
Common Council: City-Eneineer Cutshaw,
the CITY Attorney. Mr.. +. W. Christian,
counsel for the proposed corporations;
Nr. Putzel. of New York, secretary OF the
CITY Railway Company; and Mr.. Nynd-
nam r. Meredith. of the Union Passenger
Railway Company.
TIE ISSUE.
The main question in dispute was the
electric-light and power franchises. AT
about ; O'Clock n satisfactory conclusion
was reached and it was agreed that an
amendment should be drafted by the City
Attorney covering the disputed point
AT THE CrrY's WILL.
Last night Mcssrs. Campbell, Putzel,
Christian. and G. Y. Meredith met at Dir.
Meredith's residence, on east Grace street.
when an amendment, virtually as follows,
was drawn up
Should tho city of Richmond at any
time in the future determine TO establish
an elecric-pla1t Of her OVID, then the right
of this company TO furnish light and power
to others than themselves shall cease"
TO BE CONSIDERED TODAY.
This amendment will be presented TO the
House Committee on Roads at its meeting
to-day. when doubtless the passage OF
the bill as amended will be recommended.
MOTIVE.
The idea of the city in proposing this
amendment 10 the bill is the protection Of
her light interest-that is TO say, should
the city at any time see fit TO supplement-
her decreasing gas revenues by m .intain-
ing her own electric-plant, then this com
pany shall only have the right t. furnish
power and light TO itself.
no FUTUrrs.
One Of the provisions Of the new COM
pany's charter is that il shall be authorized
To- purchase only such roads as are at pres
ent in existence. and not any that may be
constructed IN the future.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
The Northumberland.

The public is cordially invited 20 attend
the meeting OF the Association for the Pre-
seryaiion of Virginia Antiquities tonight
at the hall OF the Young Mons Christian
Association at O'Clock. Addresses will be
delivered by the Governor. DR.. Curry, and
Aiessre. Thomas Nelson Page anu Joseph
Rrttap
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

Leg GALIsEY Msin and Tenth streets
Bos, Pictures. card Photographs, 50c. for sir;
Cabinet Pictures, $3.50 for twelve. Lovely Pic
turos. all sizes Large collection OF Photographs
OF Confederate Oficers. Noted scones, rsli-
gious, &C.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
Baptist Church Erteusion society

This organization held a meeting last
night at the Second church-the president,
Robert W. Powers, in the chair.
Bylaws and rules were adopted and q
quantity OF business cut out for future ac-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.
,ii,tnt shoes.

We have on hand 200 pair Of shoes
which were made to order by us from best
material and handmade, the usual prices
Of which range from $3.50 to $40 per pair.
Your choice now. 10 close ont the lot, at
- per pair. W. l.. DREW,
400 Main street, corner Eighth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18

CouGHs AND IiokRsESEss.-The irritation
which induces coughing Immediately relieved
by use Of" Bxowss BRONCHIAL TnocHEs." Sold
only in boxes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18

EI.MIRA, n. Y. January 1.-TWO nun
dred and seventy five out OF the thou
sand inmates OF the Elmira reformatory
are down with the infnenza.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18

Fairly in the forenoon yesterday. the city
ambulance was summoned 70, No. east
Duvsl street 10 attend colored boy
named Walter Harris, who wss shot IN the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
Phillips Digestibie Cocoa

makes very delicious and noarishi1e drink. II
is particularly adapted Tor persons OF weak d.
gestion, differing therein from ell other cocoss
In the market Kept By all druggists and
grOcers-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18

II you suffer from looseness of the bowels An
GosTuEA BIrrERs will surely cure you Beware
Of counterfeits and AK for tho genuine article.
prepared by Dr. J. G. b. Stegert b soma
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

REMARKABIE YET TEUE.- A. b. c. altera-
tive has cured blood diseases after physi-
clans failed to relieve.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
Premium Va. De,o.,t.

Tue directors of the Planters National
Bank have decided to realize the handsome
premium now 10 De had on United States
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18

The-hver and kidneys must be kept IN
food condition. Hoods Sarsspsrilla Is
great remedy for regulating these organs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18

GOVERNORS OFFICE, 7
RICHMOND, January IS, 1890.
Dear Sir,-As president of the Lee
Monument Association beg leave to ask
your active efforts toward raising the
81 900 needed to complete the monument
The citizens If Richmond have already
contributed LARGELY 10 the funds heretofore
cxpended, and we expect and are receiving
further help from their generous sense or
public duty. but every city and town IN
fhe Commonwealth should be represented
in this patriotic offering.
therefore earnestly request that yon
will al once take up, i'll conjunction with
leadiue citizens, whom you will select, n
collection IN your community tor the Lee
Monument Fund" and remit the proceeds
TO our treasurer, Major A. W. Harman, Dr.,
RichnonC, VI.
1t Is des rabo to have the monument
completed in time to he unveiled on the
18th of Nav next, with imposing ceremo-
mes. in which the largest number of south
crn people ever congrcgated Will partlcl-
pate. but unless the money Is promptly
raised 10 pay the balance due on the statue
this Will be impossible and these ceremo-
MES must bo indefinitely postponed. =,
have the honor TO be, very respectfully,
Your obcdient servant.
Z. ". MCKINNEY, Governor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18

The lecture by DR.. J. J. Laherty at Clay
Street Baptist church has been postponed
from the 21st Of January TO Friday the oath
on \ y NJ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

Vegetable and harmless, yet a monster.
destroyer to any blood taint-A. IL. C.
Alternative. Try il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
TYp0THETE DINNER.
THE pLoYlNG PRINTERS HAVE A
REUNION AND a JOLLY TIME.
speeches from Dr. T. y. Page, DIR. Curry.
Colonel Ecirnc, y. Z. johnson, Esq,
and sIr. Whittet.

Beniamin Franklin's birthday was celc-
braicd last night by the Typothotm of
Richmond.
Authors, editors. publishers, and print
ers sat down 10 banquet AZ pizzin's.
Tho following il a list of those who were
r-cscni: Hon. ]. l. NJ Curry, Mayor Ely
aon. Dr. Thomas Nelson Page. Mcssrs.
r. +. Johnoon. Richard r. Beirne, A. Ii.
Christian. IT., J.. II. Andrews. T.. T. Mar
.srss ). H. O'Bannon. C. L. Williams.
far.ck Keenan,. II. l.. Pelouze, Ro-
he-' Whttet, Juan A. PiZnni, J. J..
u1. Everett Waddey. n. NJ. Smith, j..
William Elis Jones. James A. Gentry. Il.
"a. wilson. ". Y. Simons. T.. l.. Ftzwilson,
l. Lewis. George W. Shcpporson, tho
ifc- r.. Ferguson. and Rev. Dir. Richard
THE DIS.TR.
President william Ellis Jones sat at the
head II the table.
Rev. Dr. Richardson. editor Of the Cen
tr Presbyterian, invoked the favor OF the
Almighty.
q be m0D was as follows
Ivnnhsveu Bay Oysters on Half shclL
solps-Cousomme koyhl, Mors Turtle
Topaz sherry
Boast Turkey, with Cranberry Sauce, Ten
sl..D.r of lcsf. with Mushrooms.
Iu.rce. tscailopcd oysters. chicken Psie,
O. .rgou ca luciios q In Node.
Duo do M0nteheiio Champagne.
Eeiishct- GLORY. Ollv-~, Pickles.
to.I-N rgln,a liam, Smoked Tongue, Turkey
ea a b. Potato ~aiat.
I.ss- orange ICES. Vanilla Croam, Chocolate
Cream. Fancy Cakes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18

When Bsty was sick. We gave her Castor1s.
When she was Chi,d, she cried for Castoria
When she became Miss. she chung to Castorfa
When she had Children, she gave them castoriA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
AUCTION SALES TO-DAY.

RICHMOND BAZAAR, 10 4 n, hosssA mails.
wsecss. b.; IA NJ ~. colt basgisA snd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
Px xsOSAL
pHAEroSs. sreeIEs. WAGONS. =.

T HAVE on HAND A NUM-sEx
i BER OF PANEL BusiS Ess ek1s4..
WAGONS. RoAD-cARTs, NkW AND SvC0xp
HAND PuARToss, BuG0Iks. end WAGONS
y plch win sell ss very loo prccs 70 Close then
ont A good Roaa-Cart a. tit. Fine Pencil
~ s~oas flO0 and Si2A s4copd-hAnd fhActonS
an 10 ga An excellent BkkWSTkR BUGGY
heS'' W. G. SMITH.
"A &fm ait NORTH FfSh sassss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18

Doctors complain that when pr. buirs
Cough Syrup is used they oont ses
chance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18

Fora DIsoRDERED LIVER try BEEcHAas
Pills
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
THE GOVERNORS LETTER.
His Appeal on Behalf of the Lee-Monu-
ment Association.
COMMONWEALTH VIRGINIA, !

The following is a copy of the letter sent
bv the Governor TO the mayors of tho cities
Of the Commonwealth:
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-29
WORLDS NEWS.
A FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO.
BASE BALL SCORES YESTERDAY.
The Wages of Il. and o. Wen. A West
Virginia Tragedy. a Black Eye for
Prohibition. The Work orCon.rcss
and Senate Yesterday.

STANTON, VA, April 2s.-This
morning at-3 o'clock, while an express
train on the Chesapeake and Ohio,
bound for Washington. was descend
ing heavy grade one mile west of
this city, the brake rod on the engine
fell and the air brake was rendered
useless.
The grade was steep and the wild
train rushed into Stanton at the
rate Of eighty miles an hour. When
it reached the depot it left the track,
tearing away the roof of the building.
The Pullman sleeper was thrown from
the track on its side 1t contained
fifteen members Of the Pearl Of Pekin
company. Miss Myrtle Knott, Of the
troupe, was fatally injured and died
almost instantly. Her last words were:
"Thank Sod and then she expired.
Miss Edith Miller, another member of
the troupe, had her Lex broken, and
other persons Wore cut and bruised.
The car took fire but the blaze was
quickly extinguisled.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-29
A Female Desperate.

Rachael Chambers, well-known
Bunker Hill character, had on her
fighting clothes yesterday, and those
who had any regard for personal
safety, kept at a respectable distance.
pedlar who called on Rachael in the
hope Of making SALE Her ladyship
didn't want any of the Italians wares
and told him so, but before the vendor
OF matches and pencils could get out of
the house she struck him over the
head with almost the force of a pile
driver, and the next moment he was
lying on his back in the middle of the
street wondering why the stars were
shining at o'clock.
After assuring himself that no bones
were broken, and having collected
what remained of his broken stock in
trade, the pedlar came down town in
search of policeman. Officer Till
man went up ION the hill" and after
seeing who the woman was, came
back and procured warrant for her
arrest. While the officer was down
town after the warrant the negress
found another victim in the person OF
Mary Hlgginbottham, gypsy, and
she proceeded to dpmolish her, and
but for the timely appearance OF the
officer, the reporters would have had ii
murder to write up. When the war
rant was read to her she declared that
she would not be arrested and stood
with large axe in the door threaten
ing the lite of any one who should at
tempt it. She was taken, however,
by Officer Tillman and lodged in jail.