Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25
THENORTHERN NECK
CONCERNING COLONIAL BELcA
The Pretty Potomac Watering Pises Dee
tined to Become Thriving TOWN.
Congressman Jones Injurcds

Correspondence OF the Dispatch)
CONFORM, KING GEORGE COUNTY,
VA, November 2L-Seyeral weeks ago.
Mr.. Ben Lee. OF stafford county, was
romplng with little sister. when he feii
backwards against a stove, and fractured
his skull quite badly. Three physicians
attended him, and for some time. his
life was despaired OF. for the Injuries
were considered complicated and be-
yond the reach OF human skill. But II IL
now thought that the young man may
recover. The case has attracted wide
attention, and Is being watched with both
anxiety and curiosity.
Rev. Thomas z. Baker. rector Of tho
Episcopal church at Wet Point Va.
has Just informed his parents here OF his
resignation OF the West Point charge. Mr.
Baker is a native OF this county. lie
goes now to Charleston. $. c., to serys
one OF the largest Episcopal memberships
In the South.
Sheriff W. j. Rogers. OF this county,
was this week notified OF the death OF hf
brothsr-in-law. Mr.. e. A. Arundale, Of
Washington, ID. c., which occurred Oh
Sunday last
A FLYING GHOST.
The equilibrium Of quiet section ot
this county was some evenings ago
greatly disturbed by what at first seemed
a "sure enough ghost" flying about Ia
the air. The unceasing jlngiins OF chains.
etc. overhead broke the silence OF ths
frosty atmosphere from nightfaii till the
wee sma' hours, and tho bravest men
II, uf A
dared not keep late hours or ventura
alone from their fresides after dusk. Tho
flying mystery was Oh every tongue. AMI
no one could doubt the truth OF ths
ghost-story. for the ever-present rattiina
OF chains verified all accounts AMI
bafiied all attempts 10 locate the alarming
thing The CONSERVATION IL caused and
the numberless theories advanced need
not be- described here. But, happily foi
the inhabitants OF that neighborhood. the
mystery has been revealed. \ buzzard
stepped into a steel-trap. and IN struggling
10 be free broke away the trap. chains
and all. carrying the whole outht suS
pended from one foot. Sailing about aftei
dark. finding IL impossible to 'roost' as
usual. the harmless old birds steel ap'
pendages made a peculiar noise, and rem
dered twilight hldeous wherever II went
one well-known gentleman ran himself
well-nigh TO death I'm fleeing from "tht
ghost In the air" and Mysteries waf
developed In a number of homes.
IMPROVEMENTS.
General Thomas j. Brady. now residing
I'm Westmorel0nd county, has given oGl
some interesting facts concerning Colonial
Beach, the popular wa'ering-place on tlis
Potomac, not far below the King George
and Westmoreland line. Extensive eKea'
vatlons will soon be made near the I'M
mense hotel. in order to straighten and
beautify the street in front. Also, IN
front OF this beautiful hotel. n picturesque
lawn will be lnid on-suiiiciently large
10 admit OF a handsome circle. ON tina
lawn and in the centre OF the circle.
marble statue Of George Washington VIII
be erected. Many improvements az this
pretty little town have been made this
season, and many others, besides those
just mentioned. are In embryo. Among
some OF those just complt tei il "A bou.~-
vard extending nearly one mile outside
OF the town. This was an arduous task,
costing good deal OF money ard labor
In widening the old road 10 make this
boulevard. the lots Of several cottaSerB
were cncroachcd upon. and many orna-
mental trees, flowers. sc. had % be tou
away
70 the surprise OF al. IL now seems ccr-
"A town OF no incOnslderable significance.
It's growth for two or three years past
has been steady and constant. and many
handsome and costly cottages now stand
where two years ago wild weeds grew and
cattle browsed over waste and noxlouS
marsh-lanl. Already many mechanics
1nd lucrative employment there all tho
year round. and the farmers adjacent
md there. too. market for all kinds ot
vegetables, fruits, meat. beef. butter. egTs.
&c. and this local demand for farm pro-
ducts has made trucking profitable whCro
before it was entirely unprontable In
widening the borders the corporate limits
now include IA number OF old historic
plantations, which add peculiar interest
10 the place.
IN EVERY SCHOOL
Some Of the district public schools or
th's county are being provided with -
large, handsomely bound volume Of Web
ster's international dictionary un-
abrldged-at a cost Of si5 per volume. Tho
Superintend mt OF the Schools here recom-
mends that one volume be placed in
every school in the county. provided thers
are sufficient funds 10 Justify the outlay.
Notwithstanding the Free Lance's
denial. on the authority OF several per-
sons. etc. It is unquestlonably true that
large numbers or raboit5 have died IN
this county this fall. as II by an epidemic
disease. Your correspondent did not re-
port the death OF rabbits 20 the Dispatch
some weeks ago simply on the strength oc
flying rumor. but went himself and saw
dead rabbits lying In their beds.
PLENTY OF FISH.
At some points on the Potomac river
fish are being caught In such large num-
bers that the markets have become
eomewhat gluttcd. and prices are ex-
trcmely low. Some OF the fishermen say
that they have never before seen such
immense quantities OF fine fish at this
season OF the year.
Mr. Daingerhed Pitts, one OF the Oldest
inmates OF the King George almshouse.
died last week. after a long period oc
great suffering.
Congressman william A. Jones, OF War
saw, was painfully hurt last week while
out horseback-ri1ing. The horse fell on
Mr. Jones's leg and caused quite severe
sprain. The popular Congressman Is SIN
in bed but the latest news from warsaw
indicates that he Is doing well and Will
soon be out again.
The country merchants complain or
slack business In their line this fall. 50
far tho November sales IN the country
are the smallest for years. Yet. tho fner-
camille houses have laid in large stocks.
and still hope that as winter advances
trade win improve.