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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-09
Third Battery Of Maryland Artillery, {. ;. A.


Since the establishment Of National
Military Park at Chattanooga, Tenn, by
the Government OF the United States fire.
quent mention has been made OF the
MARYLAND commands which took part
in the battles Of Chickamauga, Lookout
Mountain, and Missionary Ridge. y mis-
apprehension seems % prevail In the
mind Of every person who writes upon
the subject as regards the commanders or
the Third Battery of Maryland Artillery'
G. >. A. and the part that battery took
In the late war.
/ would like to give. through the mo
dunn Of your paper a correct version OF
the matter in few words.
The Third Maryland Battery was mus
tered into the Confederate states service
January Il. 1862 at Richmond. Va. and
was ordered to Knoxville East Tennes-
see. February 1. 1852. Under General r..
Kirby Smith it went into Kentucky Au-
gust 1862 After the return Of General
Smith 10 Tennessee the battery was sent
10 Vicksburg, Miss. arriving there Janu-
ary 3, 1863 Shortly afterward one gun
was sent 20 General Ferguson on Deer
Creek. Miss. and two guns 10 Fort De
Russa. on Red river. which were put
aboard the Queen OF the West after the
capture of that vessel. Three guns. with
the main body Of the battery, Were I'm the
siege OF Nicksburg. and at the capltula-
ton, July (, 1853, were surrendered.
The battery was reorganized at Deca-
tur. Ga. in October. 1853. and ordered 10
Sweet Water Tenn. afterwards TO Look
out Mountain. near Chattanooga. Was In
the battle Of Missionary Ridge and IN
the retreat to Dalton. Ga, November 1863
Served under Generals Johnston and
Hood in the Georgia campaign OF lsti
Was with General Hood in his march TO
Nashville. Tenn, and his disastrous re-
treat to Columbus. Miss. February, ls65
ordered to Mobile, Ala, and afterwards
TO Meridian, Miss. where, under General
r. Taylor May 4, 1865. the battery was
surrendered and the men paroled
The commanders during the war Were;
Captain Henry b. Latrobe, left service
March /. 1853; Captain Fred. o. Claiborne,
killed at Vicksburg. June q, 1868; Captain
John Il. Rowan. killed at Nashville, De-
cemher l6, 1864; Captain William l.. Rit-
ter. WILLIAM l.. RITTER,
Surviving Captain Third Maryland Ar
tillery. afterwards Stephens's Light Ar
tillery.
Baltimore. October 6, 1894.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-09
Or. HOLMES NO MORE.
The "Autocrat of the Breakfast Table "
Passe. Away.

Oliver Wendell Holmes famous as poet
and author died at his residence, on
Beacon street. Boston. at 12lj p. NJ.
Sunday from a complication OF diseases.
He had been in feeble health for a long
time. and although an iron constitution
had long banled disease, it was AT last
shattered The Doctors last hours wee
passed quietly with his family by his
bedside.
Or. Holmes returned from BeverlJ
Farms about ten days ago, and the r.
moval greatly fatigued him, and ii IL
thought FASTENED his end. The family
residence WAS darkened and apparently
deserted Sunday. and few knew that Dr.
Holmes was in Boston. The news OF his
death was kept quiet until late hour
Sunday night
on his last birthday the Doctor APP
peared TO be blithc and hearty for An
octogenaran, ami seemed 10 have fully
recovered from his illness Of last winter,
when the grip laid hold OF him. His
many friends remembered him in their
usual manner. and the Doctor seem ii
settled down for mellow lapse or years
that might reach the century mark. But
later on he began To fail sOmeWhat anu
now the end has come.
When asked about his health last Au-
gust he said: since my recent Illness
| have been as well, perhaps, as at any
time during the last ten or more years.
/ make IL a practice each day-when the
weather is falr-tO take 4 good walk along
The shore yonder II the weather ~
stormy | 30 over The same road IN Il
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-09
ANDREW C. CURTIN DEAD.
The War Governor of Pennsylvania No
More-iIis Career.

Andrew G. Curtin. the war Governor OF
Pennsylvania, died at his home, in BELLE
fonte Pa at o'clock Sunday morning.
Those who were with him at the end were
his wife, Catherine Wilson Curtin, and
his children, Mrs. George +. Harris, Mrs.
Marcy Breeze. Mrs. NJ. ID. Burnett, ana
William w. Curtin.
His death was expected. There were no
scenes narrowing in any sense attending
his death. Or. George +. Harris. ms SON
in-law, was with him to the end. The de-
ceased had been aging rapidly for seve-
raj years ard though attacks Of sickness
would come upon him now and then. his
wonderful constitution brought nm
speedy recovery, but since The time OF MS
fall on the ice last winter he has never
been himself. His nervous system re-
ceived a shock that resulted in Fastening
the end that might soon have been eN-
pected any way, by reason OF the tact
that he had nearly reached the age OF
four-score.
The funeral will be held tomorrow at
. o'clock. Governor Beaver VIII take
charge Of the ceremonies. At Governor
Pattison's urgent request there will be q
military escort Of one troop OF cavalry
one battery of artillery, and Que regi-
rnent of infantry in charge OF a brigade
commander The Grand Army of the Re
public Will conduct the ceremonies.
Andrew Gregg Curtin was born In
Bei!egonte. Center coun'y, Pa, April p
1875. He studied law in Dickinson col
lege Law School. ard was admitted 10
the bar in 1899 He early entered politics
as a Whig. laborng for Harr1son's cleo
ton I'm 1870. and making j successful
canvass OF the State for Clay in 1871. He
was a presidential elector In lSiS and a
candidate for elector on the Whlg ticket
in lsJ2 In 1851 Governor Pollock APP
pointed him Secretary OF the Common
wealth and ox-OficiO superintendent OF
the common schools. In 1870 h" was Tn"
Republican candidate f0r Governor and
was elected by a majority OF 32.VJo HIS
health began 10 fail in 1853, and he siGnl-
fed his intention OF accepting foreign
mission that had been offered him as
soon as his term should expire. but IN
the mean time h. he'd been ronominated
and reelected by 1900 majority. In
Novem Der, 1855. he went 10 Cuba for his
health. and in that year declined another
offer Of 4 foreign mission. In lSG9 Grant
appointed him Minister To Russia, and
in 1888 and 1872 he was prominently men
toned as candidate for Nice-President.
lie returned home I'm August, 1872. sup
ported Horace Greeley for the presidency
ard subsequently joined the Democratic
party. by which he was elected 10 con-
gress for three successive terms serving
from 1881 till 1851
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-09
THREE CENTS PER COPY.
words have curious Significance, as
diving no certainly passed away before

words have curious Significance. as
dying. he certainly passed away before
he had outiived his usefulness.
Oliver Wendell Holmes was born In
Cambridge. Mass. August 20. 1909. and
was the third OF five children. Among his
echoolmates were Alfred Lee, after
wards Bishop OF Delaware. and Richard
Henry Dana, Jr He was prepared for
college at Phillips Andover Academy. and
graduated from Harvard In 1879. He was
a contributor 10 college periodical, and
was first brought into prominent notice
By his now familiar poem. at the time 1t
was proposed 10 break up the old frigate
Constitution. beginning
- "Ay, tear her tattered ensign down.
which saved the ship. He studied law
for year. and at the same time wrote
some of his best known humorous pieces.
Leaving the law he studied medicine and
spent three years studying abroad. chiefly
in Paris. receiving his degree in 1896. in
which year he published his first volume
of poems. the most familiar Of which was
THE Last Leaf
In 1899 he was chosen Professor or
Anatomy and Physiology at Dartmouth
College. In 1870 he married Amelia Lee
and soon afterwards resigned his pro-
fessorship. and began to practice in Bos-
ton. In 1877 he became Professor OF
Anatomy and Physiology in Harvard
Medical School. He published about
dozen medical works, and has I'm all pub
Iished five volumes Of poems When the
Atlantic Monthly was established in
1857 Or. Holmes became one Of its first
contributors.
His first series OF articles was entitled
"The Autocrat Of the Breakfast-Tahle,
by which work he Is better known than
any other. Afterwards followed The Pro-
fessor at the Breakfast-Table." and The
Poet at the Breakfast-Table" He pub
lished also three novels-"Elsie Nenner.'
The Guardian Angel" and "A Mortal
Antipathy" He published several volumes
Of essays. and also memoirs Of John 10th
rop Motley and Ralph Waldo Emerson.
HIS last work was entitled. "One Hundred
Days In Europe" being n charming de-
scription Of "A visit to Europe In 1851
No American author has been more
popular.
p His poems, while not always showing
the highest genius. have always "A beauu-
ful sentiment: many of them are exceed
ngly humorous. and his prose writings
have a charm not possessed by those
OF any other English writer. Among his
most famous poems are. The Chamberei
Nautilus" and The One-Horse Shay
His collection of class-poems read at the
meetings Of his ella members at Harvard
are delightful compositions, and have
given him great fame. or late years. DR..
Holmes had led a retired life owing To
advanced age, but he had been in fair
health. and, until very recently, had been
quite active, and had always preserved hi,
Intellectual vlgOr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-09
THE CUP NEW Y0RK'S
Baltimore Loses the Fourth Consecutive
Game.
TIE ORIOLES OUTPLAYED.
Their Defeat Is Witnessed by Many
Thousands-Van ITaltren Presented
With silver Bat.

NEW YORK, October S.--The series OF
tional-League champions and the New
Yorks. who finished second in the league
race. for the Temple Cup. was concluded
to-day The New Yorks defeated the
Orioles for the fourth Consecutive time.
thus winning the cup and 60 per cent.
OF the net receipts Of the four games.
The net receipts amount to about $g2 900.
and each Of the players will. therefore,
receive a very snug sum for his great
work in the series just closed. The New
Norks have outplayed the Baltimores al
all points in the series. and have well
deserved their victory and the spolls
which go with IT,
The champion Baltimores were never in
the game at the Polo-Grounds this after
noon and were badly thrashed. Eleven
thousand persons were present. and went
Wild with delight. Meekin pitched
magnificent game, and but for errors by
Fuller and Davis the champions would
have been shut out.
Hawke began pitching for Baltimore
but after four innings. in which he was
p"-i4NrH H. H' s"'N "I' >,
son. who was very easy TO ma. IN an
Wards men rolled up twenty saie hlts.
Doyle. Van Haltren. Fuller, ana farreh
leading In the slaughter.
Ia the sixth inning Van Haltren and
Jennings colided at second base; vans
nose was badly bruised. and Jennings
was cut over the left eye. They had to
give way 10 Murphy and Bonner respec-
lively. while physicians dressed their
wounds
The Baltimores scored two runs in the
FIST inning on Kelleys base on balls,
Fuller's tumble Of keeler's grounder,
Brouthers's out, and McGraw's single.
Burke scored q run for New York on
his base on balls. Hawkes. error. and
wild pitch In the third the visitors got
another run on Daviss two errors.
Brodies out, and Reitzs single. The
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-09
TRAIN WRECKED AND BURNED.
Washington and Chattanooga Ncstibule
ON the Southern Hallway Deraiiad.


\ Bristol CTena) special to the World
says: The following persons were injured
in a wreck on the southern railway. thre
miles south Of here on Sunday:
COLEMAN, JOHN. Of Ireland injured
on the head, chest. legs. and arms.
COLEMAN. MICHAEL, of Ireland, in
jured on the head. thighs. and chest
HOLMES. WILLIAM, fireman, head cut
and badly scalded
MARKWOOD. G. y. Of Bristol. postal
clerk, badly hurt in arms, legs, back, and
head.
MDERMOTT THOMAS. Of Ireland. in
jured on the head. legs chest. and arms
ROGERS. w. w, express messenger,
arm broll Il and head injured.
SIMPSON, W. H.. Of Mosby Creek. bag
gage-master, arm broken and internal in
juriea.
SMITH. SAMUEL. engineer. leg broken.
scalded; will probably die.
TUCKER, -. postal clerk, cut I'm head
and back.
The wrecked train was the Washington
and Chattanooga vestihule. south-bound
1t was rounding sharp curve when the
engine flew the track, followed by the
mall. express. and dining-cars. three
passenger coaches. and one sleeper, ali
of which, save the sleeper. took fire and
were consumed IN a short time.
one or two Of the persons who wer
injured may die.
The wreck was the work Of a miscrc-
ant. \ bolt-head had been placed on the
track. which threw the engine. \ search
is being made for the perpetrator.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-09
ANOTHER DlsPENsARY DECISION.
Tie Law Declared Constitutional-Wa ar
Now on the Elind Tigers.

Now on the Elind Tigers.
COLUMBIA. :. g.. october s-The de-
cis1n Of the Supreme Court in the dis
peusary cases was filed tonight Justic
Pope. and Gary declare the law constitu-
tionai. while Chief-Justice Mclver dis
SCENTS This was not unexpected. Justice
Cary argues generally that the regulation
cf the manufacture and sale Of intoNi-
eating liquors comes within the police
power Of the state. and that the dispen-
sarv is such a regulation Of the trdilc;
that there is no inherent right In any one
% sell liquor. and that being the case.
the STATE has right to prohibit the sale
altogether or 70 control it as it deems
best for the gen raj welfare Justice
Popc assants to this finding, which is
4 long LEGAL dissertation on the const-
tutiouality Of the act.
Chief-.msiice McIVcr. in dissenting. re-
iterates generally the position taken by
him when the law WAS declared unconst-
tutiona last spring
The eject OF the decision will be that
the Governor will now begin an active
warfar. against blind tigers. which have
been nourishIng without much molestd-
tiOn since the act was declared unconst-
tutional What The saloon-men viii DO is
problcmatical They have never had any
concert Of action In fighting the law in
the courts. but il is more than likely that
some kind Of case viii hc gotten up which
Will finally land the question in the Su-
prcme Court Of the United States.
TROUBLE ALREADY.
CHARLESTON. :. c., october S-Tele-
grams from, Constable Workman To Gov
crnor Tilman indicate that they had
somewhat lively time of il near Green
willie to-day During the morning Gov
cruor Tillman received a telegram from
the Constable saying that he had stopped
ana seized q trunk which contained some
EXPORT beer. The trunk, he stated, came
from the residence Of Mr.. H. c. Marks
and believing that there was other liquor
in the house Of Mr.. Marks, Constable
Workman had sworn out a search war
rant before "a local tral justice ana
given it 10 the sheriff to execute. Consta-
ble Workman teleeraphed that the Sherin
had declined 10 make tho search. Upon
this information Governor T1llman tele-
crauhed to the Sheriff that he should
make the search. and that If he did not
bee would 70 port the case TO The L-slsld-
ture and have him removed.
II Is said that Mr.. Marks's house Is
suspected Of being a kind Of repository
Tor Hquor for his sOn-in-law, Mr Edel.
Whether tins is true Or not the investiga-
tl0n Wiil SHOW
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-09

Carriage. | have always made 1t rule
to spend as much OF my time as possible
out OF doors in the open az. summer
and winter, and attribr my length OF
years in great measure 10 this prac-
tice. faithfully adhered to"
You really bid fair Doctor was theh
observed, ITO be a centenarian"
Said the Autocrat, with that humorous
twinkle in his eye so familiar TO his
friends. Eyes: that's what have thought
for. lcng time Perhaps | ought TO
congratulate myself over the fact that
| have lived so long. outliving my friend
Whittier by several years. as also Bry-
ant both of whom were regarded as very
old men when they died. Gladstone ana
| were born in the same year. as also
Tennyson. Still. l don't know. after all,
that one is SO much better or for living
so long. I'm inclined 10 think that Bry-
ant, Whittier. Tennyson. and the rest OF
the octogeraria are greatly the gamers
in passing over when they did. l imag-
inc they escaped a good deal In going
then. II does very well to live as Ions
a. one can. provided he does not wholly
outlive his usefulness
The genial Autocrat's mind was 80 evil
dsntly In those eAugust days looking for
ward 70 Z pleasant lease Of life thar his
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-09
WRECK ON THE 800"
Engineer of n Passenger Train Seriously
Injured-Tireman Killed.

RHINELANDER, WIS. October S.-No
thing but unaccountabe good Iuck pre-
vented the worst passenger wreck OF the
year on III, 500 Line last night. The
Minneapolis limited west, which
leaves here at 40. went through a trestle
between Heaford Junction and Bradley.
The stringer and piles had been sawed
after the east-bound limited passed the
place. an hour and forty minutes before.
The rails were left with no support. and
the engine crashed through, They were
going thirty-five miles an hour, and in
stead Of dropping into the opening the
engine struck the solid track beyond and
turned clean over down the embankment.
The engineer. James Dutch, of MinneapO.
lis. was thrown 20 feet ahead. He sus>
tained broken leg. bad cuts on the
head, and a badly-bruised body. He will
recover. He was taken to his home.
Charles Comerhill. the fireman. was
caught under the heavy engine. which was
terribly sms shed. lie was instantly kill
ed lie leaves a wife and two children AT
Minneapolis. The bagsage-car and sleeper
left the track. but none Of the occupants
We're badly hurt. The trestle Is some ~
feet high.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-09
A Sure Thing.

We wish to Impress upon the public
that the sale Of Clothing at No Gil Broad
street is a bona-fide sale from the great
manufacturing firm OF Strouse. Loeb &
CO.. Philadelphia, and by selling the
goods for less than tho actual cost OF
the material Ct is hoped TO sell the entire
stock out within thirty Gays. They are
selling Boys Knee Pants and Long
Pants Suits all the way from 800. TO ss.9s
that we know would cost double II
bought in the regular way; also Young
Mems Suits and Fall Overcoats and Men 3
Suits and a particularly big assortment
Of Boys Cape Overc0ats and listers at
Sl99. s2p. $685. 1888. and S.9a. While
It is very early to buy these Overcoats
they are so much less than you will be
able TO buy them after this sale closes
that IL will more than pay you 70 buy
them now at Gil Broad street. between
sixth and Seventh. Sale Is open every
day from 4. ~ until +. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-09

Azote. !, !. !; Dan Cupid. 3. ., .; Trevilyan.
>. :. (; Alar. Aunt Delilah. Dandy jim,
Heir-at-Law, Alimito. and Ralph wilkes.
In the order named. Time 2.0s 3-4. 2:CJ Ii,
249 IL.
225 class trotting-purse 500 (unilnish-
ed)-prnce Edsall. 1. 1,3. Josie Allen. 5. 3.
!; Ollie X. {. .. 2. Julia Coulter, Ella Bel
month. Coinlet. Penelope. Katie McGrogor.
Dick Richmond. Dan Mack. and Orma.
IN tho order named. Time, 22l 2IS1-i,
o-l1 L.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-09
Infernality ut Milan.

MILAN. October S-There has been
renewal OF Anarchistic activity here. An
infernalmachine with lighted fuse has
been found upon the window-sill OF the
police barracks. The fuse was extin-
guished before an explosion occurred
Several arrests have been made as
result OF police inquiry into the outrage.
According TO the Chisciotte. the police
have discovered an Anarchist plot extend
ing over the whole of Italy. and or
ganized BY Albani. the notorious An
archist
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-09
j Dtala sss'
NEW YORK


Summary: Earned runs-New York, I
First basa on errOrs-I}altimore, !. befi
on bascs-BaltimOre. s; New York; Flrs'
base on balls-On Hawke, l. OF Gleason
4: of Meekin. 3. Struck out-By Meekln
s. Two-base hits-Davis. Doyle, ana van
Haltren. Stolen baseS-Fuller % farrell
McGraw. ReitZ. Burke (9, Davis. and
bowl. a. Double plays-Keeler and
Reitz. Hrodie and Brouthers: Ward and
DOYLE. Hit by pitcher-McGraw. Wild
pltches-Hawke. /: Gleason, /; Meekin, l.
Passed balls-Robinson. 2; Farrell. ].
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-09
Advice to Visitors.

We expect a great many strangers TO
visit our city during the Exposition. and
feel ii our duty to assist them all We
can. We know there will be a large
number who will want pictures OF them
selves. of family groups made, so we
advise all such who want strictly fine
work AZ moderate prices to call upon
Campbell q Co. the oldest and leading
photographers Of our city. They employ
only hrst-class workmen In each partlcu-
lar department OF their business. and you
may rely upon them fulfilling every con-
tract they may make
CAMPBELL X co.
40 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-09
Last of tho Art Works.

We herewith make our last offer OF
the celebrated art works We have been
running this summer. We will furnish
to our customers any Of the FAMOUS
PAINTINGS OF THE WORLD. save
Nos. /. ,. I. 5. 6. s. and 10; SIGHTS
AND SCENES Or THE WORLD, except
Nos I, ,. ?. I. :. y, H. Is. Il, IS. 10. and 81;
GLIMPSES OF AMERICA. with the cx-
ception of Nos. /. 3 u, 10. and II. for five
cents n number. or six for twenty-five
cents. delivered at our counter. This
offer is made for a limited time. as we
intend 10 close on, this feature.
THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-09
on GERMANY.

NEW YORK. October S.-(Special)-
Among the passengers on the steamer
Maasdam. OF the Royal Netherlands Line.
leaving on Sunday. was Mr.. j. Morton
Orr Townsend a grandson OF Mrs. James
NJ. Orr, Of lOl Marshall street, Petersburg
Va.
Mr. Townsend. who has been for some
years at Colonel McCabe's University
School. Petersburg. goes TO continue MS
studies in S;uttgard. Germany. \ num-
Der OF southern friends accompanied MIN
TO the steamer to wish him pleasant
voyage and happy return next summer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-09
Invest

your idle money In pald-up stock OF thu
United Banking and Building Company.
II costs you only so per share, on which
a cash dividend of . per cent. per annum
is paid, and at maturity you can draw sle0
2er share. For further information apply
1t the office OF the company. 81 east Main
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-09

The sale advertised By j. B. Elam &c
co. of the residence at the southeast
corner of Marshall and Twenty-fourth
streets was postponed on account Of tho
rain yesterday until Wednesday 0o-mor-
row at 8 o'clock Il. NJ. This Is one OF the
most attractive and desirable residences
in that convenient and pleasant locality.
and should command the attention Of
those in quest Of a good home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-09
N plG CUP

New Yorks also made a rU" IN y
Meekin, Tiernan. and Doyle.
After the champions had been thanked in
the fourth Ward 5 men rolled Up three runs
and took the lead Van Haltrcu. Fuller,
Farrell, and Meekin made singles; Burke
sent long fly to Brodie, and Fuller
and Farrell worked in double steal.
GAME CLINCHED.
Gleason took Hawkes. place in the
fifth inning. and the New Norks clinched
the game. Davis got "A base on balls,
ana took second on wild pitch. He
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-09
senator John w. Daniel

In his speech at the Richmond Theatre
Saturday night exhibited samples of
goods he had obtained at Meyers. cor
per sixth and Broad streets. and told
how much lower in price they were now
than last year az an evidence Of the
benefits to be derived from the Wilson
tariff bill. 1T Is fact" he said. "1f
YOU do not believe In the benefits %
this bill we passed. go to Meyers and
they will convince you OF the saving
to YOU in dry goods alone"