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Boy Instantly Killed.

DUNNIGAN, July 4.-The youngest son
of NJ. L. Emmert, a prominent farmer
living six miles north of Dunnigan, was
instantly killed to-day. He was run
over by a grain wagon loaded with
twenty-five sacks of wheat. He was
playing on the lawn by the residence.
The wagon came along and he tried to get
on the tongue of the back action, but
slipped and fell, both wheels passing
over his head. His parents were sitting
on the lawn when the accident happened.
His age was years.
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Los ANGELES wHEELNtEN.
sixty Riders Race a Distance of Efgh-
taau MiIea.

sixty Riders Race Distance of Efgh-
teen Miles.
Los ANGELES, July 4.-The third an
nual bicycle race of the Los Angeles
Wheelmen was run to-day, the course
being from this city to Santa Monica,
distance of eighteen miles. There were
sixty riders entered for the event, H. f.
McCrea of Riverside winning. Time,
58:42. William Jenkins covered the dis
tance in exactly So minutes, but he was
allowed a handicap of one and one-half
minutes. The time is thought to be un-
usually good, considering the poor condi-
ton of the roads, which we're rough and
dusty.
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FATAL EXPLOSION.

A Steamer Boiler Bursts, Killing
Twenty-Six Passengers.
ST. PETERSBURG, July 4.-The steamer
Alofons, boat employed in the river
trade on the Volga, was to-day approach
ing Romanow, when the boiler exploded,
killing twenty-six of the passengers.
Among the dead are General Petrou-
shewski. The explosion tore the upper
part of the steamer to pieces. Burning
Goals were blown from the furnaces and
set fire to the wreck. The boat was
burned to the waters edge. and then
sank
The record-union., 1893-07-05
Lively Fourth at Cbicaeo.

CHICAGO, July Aside from the cele-
bration at the fair grounds, this was the
liveliest Fourth Chicago has seen in re-
cent years. Forty-one people were in
jured, and three are supposed to be fatally
hurt. The fire department was on the
run all day, there having been lis alarms
up to midnight. The aggregate loss will
amount to 100000. In addition to the
casualties there were two murders, Mrs.
Findano being stabbed by her son-in-
law and Albert Lyon being shot through
the head
The record-union., 1893-07-05
Bicycle Record Lowered.

HARTFORD Conn.,, July 4-The third
annual tournament of the Columbia BIZ
cycle Club and midsummer meet of the
Connecticut division was attended by
over 1000 people this afternoon at Char
ter Oak Park. The track was fast. but
somewhat dusty. In the mile handicap
Sanger won in 2:142, beating the worlds
record of 2:15 2-5 made by George F. Tay-
lor in Springfield. He rode a quarter
mile in 80 2-5 seconds, beating the worlds
record made by Taylor in this city a year
ago by two seconds.
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FRIGHTFUL DISASTER.
Over Humid red Lives Lost by an Ex-
plosion in Mine.

LONDON, July AT ThornhilI, York
shire, an explosion occurred to-day. One
hundred ana thirty miners were en-
tombed, and the loss of life will be heavy.
Many bodies have already been brought
out. Pitiful scenes of distress and anx-
iety prevail about the mine. The day
SHIFT went to work as usual this morn
ing. All went well until noon, when the
workers at the pit of the mouth were
startled by mutfied explosion and
clouds of dense smoke rolling up the
main shaft. The pit managers organized
party and descended slowly through
the smoke. They were driven back re-
peatedly, and eventually gave up the
purpose of penetrating to the workings
before the foul gas should clear away.
Alter taking up the bodies found at the
The record-union., 1893-07-05
INDEPENDENCE DAY.
Fourth Of July Celebrated at the
Worlds Fair Grounds.
LARGEST ATTENDANCE SINCE THE
EXPOSITION OPENED.

Million People-The Commemora-
tive Exercises are Opened With a
Chorus of Two Thousand Voices
Vice-PresIdent Stevenson Orator of
the Day-Unfurling of the Historic
Flag Which Floated at the Mast of
the Cruiser Bon Homme Richard
The New Liberty Bell Rung.
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an Ex-ConvIct Shot and KiIIed.

CARSON New, July Adam Dixon,
an ex-convict, was killed by Fred. Grey
IN Genoa to-day. 1t is reported that
Dixon made insulting remarks about
Grey. Grey approached Dixon from be-
hind, shooting him in the left side of the
head. Dixon met his death in the same
saloon where he shot one Campbell some
years ago, and for which he served ten
years in the Nevada State Prison.
The record-union., 1893-07-05
Fire Raging at sausalIto.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 5.-A dispatch
from Sausalito at an early hour this
"wednesday morning announces that a
fire is raging in the water front there.
The wharf has been destroyed and the
railroad depot is expected to go. The
flames could be seen from this city.
There has been no telegraph communi-
cation with the place since midnight.
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STABBING AFFRAY.
An Early Morning Fight Which May
Result Fatally.

Result Fatally.
SAN Francisco, July About
o'clock this morning a young man named
Edward Carter was walking along
Kearny street when he came in contact
with party consisting Of Thomas Flynn,
Edward Stanton and Joseph Smith, one
of whom he jostled. He was challenged
to fight, and upon accepting the challenge
Flynn drew knife and stabbed him in
the abdomen. Carter was conveyed to
the City Receiving Hospital, where his
wound was pronounced very serious. if
not fatal. Flynn has been arrested. Car
ter is mechanic and resides in Oakland.
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SANK TO THE BOTTOM.
Four Men Lose Their Lives While
Sailing on Lake Tahoe.
ROUGH WEATHER CAUSES THEIR
BOAT TO CAPSIzB.

1 Ditoh-Tender Found Dead In His
Cabin in Yuba County. Having Been
Shot Through the Body-Robbery
Supposed to Have Been the Motive
of the Murder-Au Ex-Convict Shot
and Killed at Genoa, Nevada.
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a DITCH-TENDER MURDERED,
Robbery Supposed to be the Motive OF
the Crime.

the Crime.
NORTH SAN JUAN, July 4-Yesterday
noon the dead body of ditch-tender was
found in his cabin, across the Yuba
River, in Yuba County. He had been
shot through the body, the ball entering
the left side, and he must have been dead
for two days. The supposition is that the
murderer knew his victim to have
money, and thinking the money was IN the
cabin, went there, committed the murder
and searched the cabin. He got nothing,
as the dltch-tender had some time before
deposited his money in bank in Marys-
vile,
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Clan Gordon Picnic,

Clan Gordon, No. 107, Order of Scottish
Clans, celebrated the Fourth with their
semi-annual gathering and games at
East Park. There was quite large
crowd, and the afternoon and evening
was spent in very enjoyable manner.
The record-union., 1893-07-05
Country Residence Burned.

LODI, July 4.-The residence of Noah
Coblentz, about three miles from town,
was destroyed by fire this evening while
the family was away. The loss is about
81, 500. 1t is supposed to have caught
from a firecracker.
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CALIFORNIA FRUITS.
Prices Realized at Yesterdays Sales in
the East.

CHICAGO, July 4. The Porter
Brothers Company sold to-day at
auction nine cars of California fruit at the
following prices: Tragedy prunes, So 81
to "a 05; Peach plums, 81 80; Cherry
plums, 81 35; Clyman plums, 81 As to
81 10; KONG Claude plums, 81 to 81 60;
Bartlett pears, So 30; Alexander peaches,
zoe to 81 20; Royal apricots, 6Oc to 81 25;
Royal Ann cherries, Csc to 81 20; Repub-
lican cherries, 81 10; Tartarian cherries,
Csc TO 90c.
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Twautv-Two Rms

Twenty-Five Business Houses Burned.
PETRoLIA pa, July A fire this
morning burned the Kilroy block, and
spreading, destroyed twenty-five BUSH
ness houses and several residences. Loss,
500. 900: half insured.
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THE SILVER QUESTION.
Call For a Convention of the
American Bimetallic League.
TO BE HELD AT CHICAGO ON THE
FIRST OF AUGUST.

Friends of the White Metal Gain Re-
newed Confidence in the Belief that
the Sherman Silver Purchase Act
Cannot be Rep. cd witrs5ut Giving
the SiIverIte SoT athing Equally
Good or } ,rrel Demonstration
Discussed b Member of the
Monetary CO renee.
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A San Diego Bank 10 Reopen.

SAN DIEGO, July 4.-The First Ma
tional Bank will reopen tomorrow on
from Comptroller EckeIs-
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WELFARE OF GERMANY.
Emperor William Personally Opens
the New Reichstag.
HE PLEADS WITH MEMBERS TO SUP
PORT THE ARMY BILL

One Hundred and Ten Persons Sup
posed to Have Been Killed by an
Explosion in a Mine In Yorkshire,
England-The Boiler of a Steamer
on the River Volga, in Russia, Ex-
plodes, Killing Tweuty-SIx Passen-
uerS
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AN old Pioneer Dies at Vallejo.

VALLEJO, July A. Captain Henry
Siege, an old pioneer, died this afternoon
at $3.50 o'clock, at the age of "a years.
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RENO CELEBRATES.

RENO New, July 4.-Since last even
ing Reno's population has increased
from five to over ten thousand, almost
the entire population of the surrounding
town. together with veteran guards and
the Presidio Band Of San Francisco, hav-
ing crowded the principal streets and
buildings along the route of the finest
procession ever witnessed in Nevada.
The weather was exceptionally fine, and
everything passed Off smoothly, in ac-
cordance with large and well-arranged
programme. The first of the three-days'
celebration was concluded with dis
play of fireworks, followed by ball, for
which, considering the crowd, which was
the largest that ever gathered in one
place in the State, it had been deemed
necessary to furnish,the two largest floors
in town.
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AT WASHINGTON.

WAsHINGToN, July 4.-The celebration
of the Fourth of July at the National
Capital opened with religious services at
Epiphany Church in the presence of the
Sons oil the Revolution and Daughters of
the Revolution. Thence the societies
proceeded to the grounds of the Wash
ington Monument. where, after reading
the Declaration of Independence, two
speeches were made. The day was gen.
orally observed in a formal manner.
Business was suspended and all Govern
ment departments closed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
In n Healthy Couditiop.
lBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.l

JACKSONVILLE. FLA, August 6.-The
Jacksonville Clearing Association, which
represents four national and two State
banks, has been in existence about year
and has proved pronounced success.
During the past week (six days ending
August 5th) its exchanges amounted 70
business transacted, 1926. 70l.53. For year
ending July 81, 1898. total exchanges were
81, O5S. IA. 690-total balance, 1915, sS7 .9J9.
Average monthly exchanges, Sl.7l5,s23 /:
average weekly exchanges, S359.9l3. Total
business transacted during the year, $24.-
946, 1856. For city of 10000 inhabitants 1t
is believed that this aggregate is not ex-
eel ed In the South. and it shows healthy
condition of trade.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
An Angry Governor.
rpu toInnrnnh 10 the nianafrh.

New YORK, August 5.-A special to the
Sun from Columbia, s. c., says the rough
treatment accorded Governor Illlman's
dispensary spies in Sumpter and Charles
ton has made the Governor angry. 10
day he announced that he was going TO
arm constables and intended so give
them instructions to shoot anybody who
lnterfered with them.
Pm going to issue orders for the first
one of the men to shoot when lie is struck.
Pm not going to allow State constables TO
be made dogs of by bar-keepers and their
folloWerso
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
The House Doorkeepershfp.

wAsHISGroN, August 5.--The New York
delegation attempted for two hours this
morning, but IN vain, to come TO
some conclusion regarding their atti-
tude on the doorkeepership. The caucus
was called 10 order at 11:3O at Chamber;
lain's. Before the conference assembled
General Catchings, of Mississippi. who IS
one of Hurts supporters for the door
kespership as against lceman turner
OF New York, the present occupant. saw
number OF the delegauonr and the latter
said he rather expected the New York
members would eventually endorse Hurt.
II was said at o'clock that there was lit
tie chance for Turner, and that Tom Coax
ley might be put forward, with the ulti-
mate purpose of breaking TO Hurt when
the vote of New York should be needed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
coNeasssMsn IN CAUCUS.
ME- Csisp Beneminated for Speaker
Other House osaoers Chosen.
fn. ..,.x-. - A., a.. ,,..-.,

Carrot. WASHINGTON. d. O.. August S.
The hall OF the House OF Representatives
was well niled with Democratic mem bers
tonight. when. at $50 o'clock. Mar. Hoi-
man. chairman OF the caucus, called II 70
order. IT was known before this hour,
however. that Mr.. Csisp's nomination as
Speaker was assured and that there would
b no contest over tho doorkeepership.
NE Turner. Of New York. after the cotton
a tbs New York caucus declaring that he
Was not \ candidate. and bar. smith. Of
Texas. seeing the land slide IN Mr.. Hurts
Affection. withdrew from the race.
After short speech by Mr. Holman.
Mr. 1urner. Of Georgia. nominated Mir.
Crisp tor rs-sleclion IN brief bat we'll
fluod speech. This nomination wss se-
6fIodod 10 short. pithy speeches b. Mcssrs
1}Semt6 a. hee York. Hatch Of Missouri.
"a Wi|eop q West Virginia. altar which
y iGo ~ pcplnst4d by acolsmetion
6~cA Assssh Gps'nsus nAtshs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
No Indications of Cholera.
fRv telegranh 10 the Dispa.ch.l

QUARANTINE, S. l.. August 5.-All re.
ported well on board Karamania this
morning. DIR. Tallmadge made an inspec-
tiou at 8 O'Clock. When he came ashore
he said there was no sickness on board
and no indications of cholera among the
passengers or crew. Health-Oficer Jen-
kins said that Tallmadge's report was lust
what he expected, yet he would 20 on
with all precautions and measures, he has
laid out. The steamer will be detained
and passengers viii ret good bath and
scrubbing down while their clothing and
baggage are being dislnfected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
A MERE MATTER OF FORM
Republican CoDgressmen Hold a Caucus
and Nominate Officers.
BY telegraph to the Dispatch.


iBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l
WASHINGTON, August 5.-The room of the
Committee on Judiciary was none too
large to hold the Republican members of
Congress who gathered there tonight to
nominate their candidates for officers os
the Fifty-thlrd Congress. Mr.. Henderson.
of Illinois, presided, aud MIR. Hooker, Of
New York, acted as secretary, and each
was subsequently reelected in the same
position in the caucas for the ensuing
Congress.
When 1t came to nominating the ticket
that Is to be defeated Monday General
Henderson nominated ex-Speaker Reed.
saving that be would name man whose
record and whose hold on the popular
heart would make more eloquent appeal
than anything he might be able to say.
REEDS WILD RANT.
The nomination was made by acclama-
ton, and after prolonged applause MIR.
Reed responded in one of his character
istic speeches, his sarcastic drawl having
lost none Of its pungency during the sum-
mer recess. -Four months ago. be said.
they had left Congress and returned to
their homes. with the country in a pros
porous condition. All the mills were run
ming, the spindles PLAYING, furnaces roar
ing, labor employed everywhere, and the
people nuppy. NOW. ne COutiuuoti, VIC uic
called back to find an extraordinary bust
ness depression. distrust IN all circles. and
O general decentralization of the finances
of the couptry--a condition, of course, he
said, precipitated by Democratic failure
TO legislate. In this emergency the Demo-
Gratis call upon the Republicans to lay
aside oil craftsmanship, forget anything
that has been done IN the pass. and Join
with the Democrats to help them out oil
their present trouble.
There was no attempt on the part of Mr..
Reed to outline party policy, and he
concluded by saying the Republican party
would be found discharging It's duty IN a
way to fit III with the broad measure of its
past record when il was in tho majority,
aud If il did this it could be asked TO dc
no more.
The remainder of the ticket nominated
was as follows:
Clerk, MIR. Ed. Mcpherson. of Pennsyl.
vania; Sergeant-at-Arms, MIR. A. J,
Holmes. OF Iowa; Doorkeeper, Mr.. J. L.
Hathaway, of Montana. Chaplain, Rev.
Horace Green, of New York, these being,
with the exception OF the Chaplain. the
officers of the Fifty-irst Congress.
A recommendation was also made to the
| Democratic caucus to retain upon the roll:
| Captain Currier. of Iowa; Mr.. George
Jennlson. of New York. and MIR. S. II
Decker. of Ohio. Republican messengers
MIR. Albert Kennedy. of Michigan, chiei
OF Pages, and Mr.. John Chancey. of tht
District of Columbia, the Republican
whip" oil OF whom served IN the las
Congress.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
MONETARY MATTERS.
The Governments Silver Bullisn on
Hand aud Its Value.

fBy telegraph to tSo lnspatchI
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. August 5.--Inquiry
nj tho Treasury Department elicits in.
formation that the government has nov
on hand about 1870, 100000 ounces fine sil.
yer, costing Slls.0OO.O0j. The coming
value of the bullion on hand is about
3l67, e0O, OoO II this were coined the gov.
eminent would realize a profit of about
S4s, O00, 10000 against which silver, certif-
Gates could be issued. 1t would take, bow
ever, it is stated, with present coinage ca.
pacity of the United States mints, about
FIVE years to convert this bullion into Sill
yer dollars. Silver certificates by law
could only be issued on profits as coined.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH sUNDAY, AUGUST 8, 1893.

vessels Of the white squadron constructed.
T1uring the month OF July only six yes-
sels entered Norfolk from foreign ports,
while for tho same period twsnty-eight
vessels cleared from Norfolk for foreign
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
The Alleged whiskey Trust.

IbJ VSVb I7IF W SIe '717l''f'11'''
CHICAGO. August 5.-Judge Tuley this
morning overruled the demurrer filed by
the whiskey trust. The issue was whether
the court should allow the proceedings
brought in the hame of the people by At:
tornsy-General MaIoney, of Illinois, and
intended TO dissolve the alleged trust, 10
be continued. BY overriding the demur'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
The Missing Cashier.

DENVER, COL. August 5.-The police au-
thorltles state that they know nothing OF
the missing cashier, A. j. Keeting.. or Mil
waukee. nor have they had any instruc-
tons to mako his arrest. Milwaukee to the
contrary Notwithstanding. The police
may be endeavoring TO keep the matter
quiet, but the indications are that he Is
not in this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
MILLS Shut Down.
TBy telegraph TO the Dispatch

LAWRENCE, MASS. August 5.-The Paci.-
fc. Washington, Atlantic, Arlington. and
Pemberton Mills have now announced
shut-downs for from two to four weeks.
The Pacific employs 5000 persons, and the
enforced vacation means a loss to them of
$4,000
LEWISTON. Mg.. August 5.-Lewiston
Mills shut down to-day at noon Tor four
Xeeks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06

LOWELL, Mass. August BIT Is au-
nounced the Lawrence Mills will run on
half time. beginning Monday. The Faulk-
ners Mills shut down for an indefinite PEE
Rod. rho Lowell Company's ingram de-
partment has laid l.00o hands OF for o
month
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
Found an Old Cannon.

lBy Telegraph 10 tne Dlspatcn'i
GRERNvILLE, o.. August Slight miles
north of this city to-day John Neff found
a cannon. captured from ct. Chairs SOL
diers by the Indians during the retreat
froia Fort Recovery to Greenviile IN 1871.
A derrick was used to extricato it from a
hole eleven feet deep. IL IL brass, six feet
long, and shoots 6-pound balls.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
Timber Camp Burned.

BRApFoRD. Pa. August 5.-A fire at the
Keshuqua lumber camp last night burned
itself out before the Bradford tiremen ar-
rived. Two million feet of lumber were
DESTROYED. The loss will reach S250, 900.
II is well insured. The plant was owned
by Elisha Kane, OF Kane. Pa.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
Gene to the Wall.

EAST LIVERPOOL. o.. August 5.-The
Pioneer Pottery Company, at Wellsvllle,
one of the leading industrial establish
ments of the city, has gone to the wall, an
assignment having been made at a late
hour yesterday. The assets will exceed
5000, with the liabilities somewhat less.
About 400 men are thrown out OF employ
ment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
THE PRESIDENT AT HOME.
An Incident Occurs on His Way TO the
White House.

Wntto mouse.
fBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch.I
WASHINGTON, ID. O.. August 5.-presi-
dent Cleveland. accompanied by Secre-
taries Carlisle and Lamont and Attorney
General Olney, arrived in Washington at
la this afternoon over the Pennsylvania
railway. They were all met by their re-
spective private secretaries. The Presi-
dent was driven directly to the White
House.
just as the party reached the railway
station at Sixth street the fre-engines
from all parts OF the city were on their
way to fire which had broken out IN the
Mt. Vernon Hotel. Ksmall hotel on
PENNSYLVANIA avenue near the depot. The
engine horses were going at full spesd aud
the Presidents carriage was compelled to
stop until they had passed. There was some
momentary danger OF the rush and danger
of the swif.ly-passing fire-engines. causing
stampede of the teams attached TO the
carriages of the President and his Cabinet
advisers. Mr.. Carlisle opened the door OF
his carriage to be ready for emergencies.
bur remained calm. as also did the Presi-
dent. Fortunately no accident happened.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06

WANTED, TO REM WITH
w BOARD. TWO LARGE, sRIGBr.
PRETTY-PAPERED ROOMS on sec,d foor.
Also, HALL ROOM. Apply TO 900 ev Clay.
Best reference. au;-1t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
New York Money Market.

New YORK, August 5.--Money on call
nominaiiy per cent. Prime mercantile
paper, sal2 per cent. Sterling exchange
dull posted rates. 4sl1SaiS5; commercial
bills, s7sa4s3.
Government bonds firm. State bonds
dull. Railroad bonds irregular.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
To Reside In America.
fRx fafegr a nh 10 The Disnasch.l

NEW YonK, August b.--The steamship
New York arrived hero from Southampton
late last plight. She has among her pas
eergers Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartoris, Gene
raj nrant'S daughter. II u said Mrs. Bar
tors vdl make her home N this country
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-06
Drowned In Cherrystone Creek.

DAsvnIE. Va, August GA negro boy
named Hurt was drowned IL Cherrystone
creek, in this county. yesterday. He fell
of the walking-log, and the water was
high. His body was recovered to-day.