Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-24
4 FATAL ACCIDENT.
NH PrObatcd-Generni Mahone's
SuccessOr-Otber Petersburg Notes.

PETERSBURG, VA. october 23.-(Spe-
cjal1-Mr. John G. Ward, of Crewe. son
of Mr.. J. c. Ward, well-known engineer
on the Atlantic Coast-Line railroad, was
killed in this city to-day. Mr.. Ward had
been working for some time past IN the
machine-shops at CreWe. ms morning
he started for Petersburg. jumping on one
of the cars of freight train No. 16i, as
il left Crewe. The car on which he rode
was fiat, loaded with cross-ties one
Of these ties it seems. projected from the
car TO such an extent that as the train
was passinC a side-track, near the Fleet
street crossing, in the western part OF
this city, IL struck against a box-car
standing thereon, and was thrown vio-
lentIy out OF its position. IT struck MI
Ward on the head. knocking him sense
less. and causing injuries which resulted
I'm death in a very short while. AS soon
as possible the unfortunate man was
placed in vehicle TO be taken TO the
Home for the Sick for care and treat
ment. but he died on the way TO that
institution.
is MAT he was engaged to be married.
The Young lady resides in Chesterfield
county.
Tx
Pev Father Leonard, Of Emmettsburg,
Md. spiritual director of the Sisters OF
charity in the United States. paid an
oficial visit TO the Sisters in this city yes
terday. ,
The Will Of the late Mrs. Catherine
Guinan was admitted to probate in the
Hastings Court to-day. The estate Is
valued at 5000 and is TO be equally dl-
yiied between Messrs. James Gulnan'
lanes Hennessey and j. J. Hanvahan.
The train from Richmond this afternoon
brought 10 Petersburg the bodies OF two
former beloved citizens, who had died IN
Rlchmonl-that of Mr.. NlrgMus Johh-
son and that of Mrs DIR. Harrison. Many
Of the relatives and friends OF Doth were
AT the depot to take charge or the re-
mains The funeral services over Mr..
Johnson having taken place in Richmond'
tho body was taken directly from the
denot TO Blandford Cemetery. The fu-
neral OF Mrs. Harrison took place al
o'clock from ST. Paufs church. Many
friends of each came over from Rich
mond.
General Stith Boiling, one of the late
General Mahone's staunchest personal
and political friends and advisors, In an
interview to-day stated That ne would,
under no circumstances. accept the chair
mdESnlp OF the INtptbiANuh Poi'y VI
einia. nor fill the vacancy on the Ma
tional Committee, as the successor OF
General Malone. General Bolling's name
has been very prominently mentioned in
connection with both of these positions.
and he has received many letters asking
him TO consent to fill one or both OF
them. but has positively declined. He is
NOW acting State chairman OF the party.
and for good reasons declines to state
his preferences fof the man for General
Uahone's successor. The State Commit
loo will be called to meet early In No
1,e,nber when State chairman VIII be
elected and recommendation made for
national committeeman from Virginia.
In All probability Colonel William Lamb.
of Norfolk. will be the man 10 lead the
Virginia Republicans and 10 take the
,,acapt nlace on the National Committee.
The anniversary exercises OF the Color
IA National Orphan and Educational AS
.oclation of this city. which Is doing good
work. will be held at the Tabernacle
church. on Halifax street. October 18th
and 18th. The president, Rev c. Il. w.
Gordon. OF this city, has prepared an
Elaborate programme for the occasion.
,rbe announcement is made OF the mar
r,ase 10 take place In Washington on the
,,s, instant. OF Miss Nellie Duncan
pntcher. daughter Of Mr.. William f.
Rntcher. formerly OF this city, and Mr.
William S. Bronson, of that city The
prospective bride has host OF friends
in Petersburg.