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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-17

disastrous keenan,. the Lllliputian twirl.
er, realised that . great deal depended
on him. He gIrded his loins Q ntus
tighter. and delivered the ball bneenan
struck at II. but missed IT, Again did ne
twtri. "One ball" cried the umpire. Inc
crowd moaned. Two strikes ne next
called out. and some drew their BREATH
Another ball. and then the third strike
Foster caught the ball. and the side was
out Every one among the Ricnmond
rooters stretched himself. and the NOR
folk dog licked his chops. and yawned'
The Crows were now in fighting humor.
their opponents were too close for COM
fort. They were unable to do anytnins'
however. and Cleve. Foster. ana keenan,
were knocked down before Kissenger ike
sheep.
McCreary went out on fly to McGann.
and Messenger was retired at hrst by
Phillips, who threw to Tate, In the iast
half OF the eighth.
Hodge then picked up the stick, ana
with blood In his eyes, took his position
In front OF keenan,. The hrst pan de
livered was caught squarely en- the emu
OF his bat, and away 1t went over lett
field fence.
Hodge trotted gaily around the bases.
while the NorfoIkians yelled themselves
hoarse. The score was now tied. and ex-
citement was at fever-heat. Corcoran
made base-hlt, and was coursing on
10 third. when Thornton batted a ny
which Kain squeezed" and retired the
, side.
IL was now Richmond's last chance Tor
n vctlry. The men came In from the
field with a determination TO WIN or uie'
written on their faces. kain flrst wieiu,
ed the ash. He lined out safe hit, ana
was applauded. Phillips hunted the pail
| and reached first. while Kahn went To
third. The umpire decided that 1t was
| a foul, though everybody on the Held
| knew differently, and Baby" had to
come back to the bat, and kain to nrst
The audience loudly hissed Mr.. Clarke
! for this decision, and Tate kicked IKE
! steer. Clarke remained firm. however
| Baby" again bunted. and Kain reached
| second. Thornton picked the ball up aho
started for first. He became e1ci.eu
| however, dropped the sphere, and baoy
was safe. Then a mighty cheer wen
! heavenwards. The crowd stood up ana nss'
| were wildly thrown into the ar Nie
/ Gam was the next man up. lie aiso 30,
| his base on Thornton's error. IhE p,acev
n man on each OF the three bags. Pop
Tate came 10 the bat, and on wild
throw OF Hodges to third Kain scored
This created renewed enthusiasm, and
when. shortly afterwards, Tate DATED
safe hit and scored Phillips the CROW.
went into paroxysms OF delight whici
were rejuvenating to gaze on. Tate never
reached first. however; he was called ou'
for leaving the prescribed path. Getteh
ger then got to base on balls, ana "as
| left there. Gilman retiring the side OF
q fly to Hauptman. 1
The Norfolks tried 10 overcome the iehe
of two runs in their half Of the ninth. ou,
failed. Collifiower Burus, and Haupth'"i
being retired in one, two. three oroer'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-17
DEATH OF MRS. MAMIE c. MEADE.
Obstructing Railroad Track-Progress
of the Belt Line-An lnfielder.

PETERSBURG, VA, August l6.-(Spe-
cial)-Mrs Mamie c. Meade, wire OF
Mr.. Il. B. Meade. died last night AT
Sutherland's, in Dinwiddie county, aftet
a protracted Illness She was most
estimable lady, and was generally known
and greatly respected throughout thls sec
ton. She was the daughter OF Coionei
William Allen Parham, the brave ana
beloved commander Of the Forty-first
Virginia Infantry. She was teacher IN
the public schools for twenty years or
more Mrs Meade leaves three sons and
one daughter.
MALICIOUS CONDUCT.
II was reported on the streets to-day
that some malicious person or persons
had once or twice recently placed OBJ
structions on the track of the Petersburg
and Asylum railway. with the view or
wrecking the train. 1t Is said the obstruc-
tions. in the nature of railroad ties or
timbers, were placed on the track at a
point near the Central Asylum, but III
each case were discovered by the engineer
i'm time to prevent accident. The asylum
railway is very largely patronized by our
citizens. who ride for pleasure, and the
ride is one of genuine pleasure for oid
and Young. and an accident caused by
such malicious means would almost ul
any time lie one OF serious cHdihNUi.
The Belt Zine road of the Atlantic-Coast
Line around this city has been completed
to the south side of tn, Appomattox river.
A considerable portion of the line ls
trestle-work. at some points 40 feet in
height. all Of which will be filled in with
dirt The road while being rapidly
huilt. Is constructed in the most solid
| and substantial manner and Is being
! built for lasting use. The bridge over
! the Appomattox river will be Of iron. ~
| feet above water. On the Chesterfield
| side of the river the work has equally
progressed. The Belt Line Will, OF course.
| be used only for freight purposes.
The body Of Miss Emma V. Hawthorne.
who committed suicide yesterday morn
| ing at Williamsburg, reached here this
| morning, and was sent to Dinwiddie
| county for interment.
Lieutenant Sheffield the new Lieutenant
| of Police, is wearing a very handsome.
| solid-gold badge, the presentation OF
| friends. This is one of the oostiiest and
| handsomest of the kind worn in any police
corps Of the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Walter Brunei. of
| Richmond, who have been visiting friends
| I'm Prince George county, returned to
| their home this morning.
Hon. w. B. McIlwaine has gone 10
| New York on a visit of pleasure.
| The Petersburg club last evening signed
with a new player-Pender-late of the
! Southern League MIR. Pender is an in
| fielder of fine record. He comes from
| Mobile. and to-day left to join the club
at Roanoke.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-17
Ch,,, Rate. 10 E.stern cities.

The Southern Railway Company Is sell.
ing excursion-tickets via the York-River
Line, from Richmond TO Baltimore and
return. at rate OF 81. limit five days; td
Philadelphia and return, IS. limit ten
days; to New York and return. S2 limit
ten days.
A fast train leaves Richmond at f9
p. NJ, daily. except Sunday. making Gloss
connection with York-River Line steamers
at West Point, arriving at Baltimore AZ
s o'clock next morning. where close con-
nection is made for Philadelphia amt
New York.
The York-Rlver steamers are beautifully
appointed. lighted with incandescent.
lights, and the table abounds with All
the luxuries OF the Chesapeake bay.
Staterooms can be reserved at passen-
ger-oiilce, go east Main street.
JOHN NJ. BEAI.L.
Travelling Passenger Agent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-17
ACCIDENT AT MOUNTAIN TOP.
A New Orleans Party Injured In Kuna-
way-Two Probably Fatally.

BASIC CITY, VA, August 16.-(SpeciaD
Mr.. Robert Goodloe, of the Alton House,
four miles east of this place, started for
Rasic City this morning, with Mrs Mary
Manning, Mrs Joseph Manning, and child,
about years old: Miss Ella Reilley, and
Miss Virgie Reilley, all guests or the
Alton House. and residents of New Or
leans Just above Mountain Top Hotel
the horses which were conveying the
party I'm a spring wagon became frlghten-
ed. and dashed madly down the hill by
the hotel, distance Of about 200 yards.
The wagon struck against a tree, making
It a complete wreck. and throwing the
entire party out. All of them were In
jured as follows:
THE INJURED.
Mrs. Mary Manning. an elderly lady;
fracture OF the skull. badly bruised, and
shocked: Mrs. Joseph Manning, severe
cut on the knee and abrasion or the
shoulder: Miss Ella Reilley, severe scalp
wound and otherwise terribly cut ana
bruised: Miss Virgie Rellley, sprained
wrist and otherwise uninjured, as was the
child which was saved by the very great
presence of mind OF its mother; Mr.
Robert Goodloe, n painful cut on lhe
chin and several teeth knocked out. Mrs.
Mary Manning at this writing IS appa-
rentiy in a serious condition, and owing
fatal Miss Ella Reilley is also seriously,
though 1t is hoped not fatally Injured.
The injured persons were at once taken
10 the Mountain Top Hotel by Its guests
and made as comfortable by the proprie-
tor as possible. DR.. Fielding Taylor. or
New York, who is guest or the hotei,
with DR.. 4. c. Fox. OF aynesboro,. are
now i'm attendance upon the suffering
party, and everything possible Tor their
comfort is being done.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-17
FLOYD Delegates for SWANSON.

FLOYD. VA. August l6.-(Special)-A
large mass-meeting OF Democrats was
held on Tuesday and the following dele.
gates were appointed 10 the congressionli
convention, which assemblies at Stuart
on the I'D: p. +. Shelton. J. G, Barnud,
r. c. Lester, ~. O. Howard, Josep
Howell. G. A. Willis. J. l.: Kenley, James
d,desa,es wcrS not instructed. but arc
all believed to favor the nomination OF
T. b. Sewers, for several years courrty
chairman. resigned, and =. +. shelton
was elected TO fiIl the vacancy. Mr.. shel.
ton accepted tho position in an enthusi-
aatfs suaacb
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-17
o,,,n, via &. & o. Sunday, August 10Th

Rich 'ond TO Norfolk and return, VI.
Richl ond TO Old Point and return. 81
To Norfolk and return via Old Point
sl.25.
To Norfolk, the Capes, and return via
Old Point. $3.50.
connection made at Norfolk for Vir-
einia Beach and Ocean View.
A superb vestibuled train, making no
local stops. viii leave Richmond Sunday.
August 10Th. at 9 A. NJ. returning. leave
Norfolk for the Capes and Old Point at
sP NJ Leave Norfolk via Old Point 6lo
y NJ. Leave Norfolk via Newport News
at7P.M. Leave Old Point Tor Richmond
al sP. NJ. and arrive Richmond 10 r. M:
49,. rbesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
many and are being patronized by our
host citizens.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-17
Virginia News Items.

Mr.. 2. n. Mitchell. an old and respected
citizen OF Gravel Hill. buckingham coun-
~ died suddenly at his home yesterday
morning al O'Clock.
J.. H. Colbert. dry goods merchant at
fredericksburg, made a deed Of assign
ment on Wednesday to secure his credi-
tors Liabilities, about $500; assets, un-
known.
Tbe Washington, Alexandria and
Mount Vernon Railroad Company will
noslpone it's Royal-street extension in
Alexandria for a few weeks, as 1t Is now
impracticable TO obtain rails suita<oe
for tho work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-17
SUFFOLK'S FINEST BALL GAME.
Home Team Defeats Newport News With
Some DECK Hands.

SUFFOLK. VA. August l6.-(SpeciaL)-
The finest game Of baseball ever played
at West-End Park took place between the
Newport News club and the Suffolks. the
visitors having three members OF the
hyphenated Staunton Newport News
Hampton club playing with them. Inc
playing was magnificent on both sides,
not an error being committed. After a
hard-fought contest the game was won
by the Suffolks. the score being = TO g.
The boys are being feted tonight by
Captain l.. B. Britt. who Is enthusiastic
over the splendid victory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-17
THE FkST.FAlLINC FARMERS.
Even the Big Lickers Defeat Them by
score of II TO s.

ROANOKE. VA, August l6.-tSpecial)-
Roanoke won an unlnteresting game from
petersburg to-day. In the second and
third innings they touched up Smith foI
eight hits. including two home runs and
a double. This. combined with errors by
Brodie and Keefer and base on Daiis'
netted eleven runs and settled the game.
Smith pitched great ball after that' anu
did not allow another Roanoke man to
cross the Mate The feature OF the game
was Cavanaughs batting he having Two
home runs ana double to his crsdit.
McLaughlin's umpiring was something
awful and the home team suffered every
time. Following is the score:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-17
THE PLATFORM.

permanent chairman. Mr.. Lewis thsnkeA
the convention for the honor. and Demon
strated himself to be q good speaker "a
well a. Q forceful writer.
THE PLATFORM.
The platform was very brteG It re-
affirmed the principles Of tho national
Republican platform adopted at Minne-
apoIis, and insists that It's declarations
shall be carried out aggressiyeiy and pro-
gressively. It also demands protection for
American silver. II denounces In vigorous
terms the Walton election-iaw.
The large attendance. and the spirit Of
the convention shows that the party is
making preparations for an earnest can
vass.
THE NOMINEE.
Tho following named gentlemen wero
placed in nomination.: Robert J. Walker,
Of Shenandoah county: J. Snowdsa Woods.
OF Albemarle; Carter III. Louthan. Of
Madison. and G. J. Clevingcr, OF Frede-
rick.
Mr.. Walker received the nomination on
the first ballot. He was brought be-
fore the convention. and accepted the
Nomination In a spirited address. The
convention adjourned sine die at a lata
hour In the afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-17
SEVENTH DISTRICT REPUBLICANS.
Mr., Robert J. Walker. Of Shenandoah
Nominated for Congress.

LURAY, VA. August lS.-(Special.)-
The Republican convention TO nominate a
candidate for Congress from the Seventh
District was called to order here to-day
at 1 o'clock p. NJ. by Judge J. q. New
man, OF this place. chairman of the Dis
trict Committee. Judge Newman made a
brief speech. arraignIng the Democratic
party. charging them with being RESPONSE
bic for the present business depressioh'
and denouncing Cleveiand's AdministrA-
ton. He was followed by Mr. Andrew
Rroaddus. OF Luray. In q short speech
The convention was permanently Or
eanized by the election Of ID. shelly Lewis,
editor Of the spirit Of the Valley. ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-17
Mr,. rhomas BolIIn.'s Accident.

LIVINGSTON. VA. August 16.-(Spe-
cial)-Mrs. Thomas Boiling. OF Richmond,
was badly hurt at Wingina, where she Is
visiting Sslatives, a few days ago. she
was driving through gate. when her
parasol fell on the horse and frightened
was overturned, throwing Mrs. Boiling
out. and she was picked up in an uneon-
scious condition, with her face badly
cut.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-17
To Cleanse tho System.

efoctuaNy, yet gently, when costivo or
bilious or when tho biood Is impure or
sluggish. to permanently cure habltual
constipation, TO awaken the kidneys ana
liver TO a healthy activity without irrl-
tating or weakening them. to dispel head
aches, colds, or feyers use Syrup OF FtsA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-17
SCORE BY INNINGS.
123456 9-Total.

Summary: Earned runs-Roanoke. 4; Pc
tersburg, l. Bases on balls-Of Boyd. l;
off Smith, g. Struck out-By Boyd. D; by
Smith, T. Two-base hits-Daniels, Cava-
naugh, and FitZmorris. Home runs-Cav-
anaugh " and Brodie. Double plays-El-
lis and Crockett. Passed balls-McGetu-
gan. 3. Wild pitches-Smith. l. Hit by
pitched balls-Sanford, Honeycutt. and
Boyd. Stolen bases-McHoverter and Kee'
fer. Umpire-McLau4hlin. Time OF game
/ hour and 60 minutes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-17
n...x Give Satisfaction

An who nave seen them are delighted
e. The "Famous Paintings of the
Wor,d." which are now being offered to
heir subscribers by the Dispatch Com.
uanv ,m, Cali and see them. Each number
csn pan' he had BY bringing or sending three
eam ea,,ron. and 10 cents to the Dispatch OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-17

7 have the pleasure to acknowledge re-
cc,pt OF your publication. "Glimpses OF
America" and l have spent most OF the
afternoon looking II over, and must say
that IL Ear exceeds my expectation, and
IS without doubt, the best one that has
vet appeared illustrating American
scpnerY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-17
Rl-OnlY-S1a

Round trip to Norfolk and Newport
News Saturday, August 18th, at Il. d..
on the steamer Ariel. Tickets also good
to return the following Tuesday on the
steamer Pocahontas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-17
PianO-Tuning.

The very best work that can be done
g., p,cbmond we guarantee. We have two
fine tuners; they are paid salaries only.
and are. therefore. Responsible 70 "s. snu
we overlook their Work. les leave o,aers
o"'' ~ MANLY =. RAMOS + GO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-17
Go Win Ua.

BY request. we will repeat our excursion
next Sunday, August 18th. to Norfolk.
Virginia Beach. and Ocean View. vtt
Norfolk and Western railroad. maxim <
close connection at Norfolk with bo ir
routes. Fare for the round trip. Rlc H.
mond TO Norfolk. 81; Richmond TO Nir-
ginla Beach. $50; Richmond to oc' an
View, sl.30.
Train leaves Byrd-Street station AZ s:@
A. M. sharp: returning leaves Norfolk az
700 +. NJ. No charge OF cars between
Richmond and Norfolk. Special cars foe
ladies' and their escorts Stop only AZ
SUFFOLK. Tickets for saae at tho train.
CAPTAIN J. X. NICHE and X. L.
ADAMS. Managers.
Ice-shavers, Nilk-shskent and all hsns
Water Supplies sl
OWENS NIsos DKro CoHrAxy'%
Get a bottle Of ASGosruRA Brrrsss 70 rs'os
YOUR Soda ana Lemonade. and keep your diss~
tive organs In order.
Crutches, Trussss. and Braces at
OWNS a MNes DKud CoxrASrS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-17

II IA reported at Shanghai that France
and Russia have an understanding favor
aSie 10 Japan. and England aud Ger
many one favorable 70 China
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-17

A. po.t,o. r. II. II.
batteries: staiey and Tenny; Menefee
and Mack.
A. ph,,ade,pbia. n. II. r.
Phiiadeiphia .....s2o1ei2oEa Is 9
Louisville Il 900!
Batteries: Weyhing ana buckley Nico'
and Grim.
At Baltimore: y ~, -.
Cincinnati ........2 O001o0o-6
Batteries: Hawke and Robinson; Par
rott and Murphy.
Washington ......of020102&6 i5 |?
Cleveland 1000 1 000 l.
Batteries: Maui and Mcclure; Young
md ZirnInqr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-17
sCorcoran called out for running ou'

Summary: Earned runs.Rlchmond, Il
Norfolk 6. Home runs-Kissenger and
Hodge. Two-base Initiate. First base on on
errors-Rlchmond. 2. Bases on balls-Oif
Kisssnger' .. Left on bases-Richmond.
&, Norfolk, 5. Struck out-By keenan, 8;
bv Messenger, 2 Base from being hit
Tate. Double plays-Corcoran. McSreary'
and Thornton 2). Wild pitches-kissen-
cer / Time OF game-l hour and 10
minutes. Umpires-Clarke and McDer-
tuQtt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-17
Diamond Dust.

Tho Crows have now won eight straight
games. and the probabilities are tha
they will continue on their successtu
career for some days to come.
Neyins will twirl the sphere to-day.
A fund is being raised among the crank
60 pay Tothron's expenses home. He Wa:
released several days since.
Duke will be rested for day or SO, ane
will go in the box next week. -,
Roussey Is still too sore to play. IL
expects to go in the game tomorrow;
The management OF West-hnu @ rarf
should proyide larger means of egres'
from the park than they now have. .Ih'
crowd found great difficulty In gettlns
out after the game yesterday, so grea
was the crush.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-17

Crutches, Trussss. and Braces as
OWNS a Mxes Dkud CoxrASrA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-17

Then ensued excitement. McCreary
made a base-hit Kissenger did likewise.
and sent McCreary to second Hodge
then made a two-bagger. and While Nc
Creary crossed the saucer. Messenger went
TO third. Corcoran followed with single,
which scored both Kissenger and Hodge.
Thornton then reached first on safe
hit and Corcoran went to second. Colli-
flower was caught out on a hot fy to
Mccain, who handled 1t beautifully.
Burus made base-hit, and filied the
three bags. Hauptman flew out to Cleve.
excitement now ran high among the
rcoters. The score stood to In favor
of the locals with three OF thet oppo-
neuu on bsxsA Along hit would prove
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-17

G. The Court further instructs the jury
that If they shall believe from the evil
dcnce that the prisoner, under the CIR
cumstances stated In the fifth instruction
killed H. &. Parsons under an honest
and reasonable apprehension that his own
life was In imminent and immediate dam
ger. or that he was In imminent ana I'M
mediate danger of serious bodily injury,
he was justified in so doing. though such
danger was not real; the question for
the Jury In this case is not whether the
taking OF the life of the deceased might
have been safely avoided, but whether the
defendant. under the circumstances In
which he was placed. might reasonably
have believed IL necessary to use the
defensive action which resulted in the
death of the deceased. either to save his
own life or 10 avoid serious bodily harm
10 himself Provided. the necessity. real
or aDparent, relied on TO justify the
killing must not have arisen out OF the
prisoner's own misconduct: unless th'
flry further believe from the evidence
that although the necessity did thus arise
ont of the prisoners own misconduct. the
accused, before firing the fatal shot oil
shots. fairly declined an encounter De
tween himself and the said Parsons. by
retreating as far as he could, ana then
firing In self-defence.
T. IL the jury believe from the evidence
that the prisoner. provoked by previous
insult or charge contained In an unsigned
letter. took copy Of said letter 10 IL.
q Parsons, and asked him IL he was the
author OF said letter. and that n he was
its author he would retract the charge or
charges contained therein, without an
Intention TO commit felony by killing
him or by inn.cting serious bodily injury
upon him: and n they further believe
from the evidence that the prisoner. from
the demonstrations or conduct OF sald
Parsons. Immediately before and at the
time the shots were fired. reasonably and
honestly believed that he was In imminent
and Immediate danger Of losing his own
life or suffering serious bodiiy INJURY
from said Parsons, they are instructed
that this state OF facts did not take from
the prisoner the right TO defend himself
Provided. the necessity. real or apparent.
relied on 70 justify the killing mus1 mol
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-10-25
PERSON ALLY SPEAKING.

\ Line or Two About the People n-
They Pass.
II. |. Leonard of Now Work. ,s at H.,
Swannanol.
Georgc H.r5e.. =, -o.,,r,,d :, ,.h,
vile vrst,rd," ''"'''N' - ''''''
hotel fran a 'i,i,,.' 'i,;.n ''' '"' H''''' '''
VI, - ",, '''''
". / Sn'uer Sn'uer flturned ve'tcrd ~ tom
stay o' several weeks III Salisbury
Henry a, Smith of the l. & n. road, is
autographed today at the Berkeley.
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-10-25
4 T THE GRAND.

Alabama" the beautiful Southern
play that is to be produced at the Grand
opera house this evening, is now in the
tourthyear of its great success. 1t is new
to the majority of Asheville thcatc
goers, but its reputation has preceded it,
and the announcement of the fact of its
coming should be sufficient to attract a
large audience. The company produc,
ing the piece is said BY the critics to be
a very strong one. Frank c. Bangs,
the celebrated actor who will be seen as
Colonel Preston. was for several years a
Joint star with Booth and Barrett Mr..
Bangs has created manv parts, among
them Jim, the Penman." The Silver
King" etc, but LIKES Colonel Preston
better than any OF them. Miss Helen
Corlette, who plays the part of Mrs,
Page, was for three wears leading lady
for the great comedian, w. |. Florence
Clement Bainbridge, the handsome Cap,
tain Davenport, was prominent mcn,-
Der OF AuSustin Daly'S famous company
for several years. The other members OF
the cast are people well known i'll the
profession.
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-10-25
SHOT Ar \ DANCE.

William Blackwell Called From "A
House and Fired Upon.
There was shooting at colored
dance on Depot street Tuesday night.
The story as CLEANED by Constable Poor,
who is at work on the case, is that vii.
liam blackwell was called from the OK.
cltement of the mazy uhirl. When he
emerged he was knocked down by man
named Knox, while Ioe Murphy shot
him, the pistol ball taking effect in Black.
wells right leg, lust above the knee and
ranging upward. Murphy and Black
well 1t is said, had some words before
the trouble. BlacSwcl's wound is not
DANGEROUS No arrests have yet been
made,