Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-18
Tie ENDED HIS LIFE.
MR. RICHARD WALLACE, OF MAN
CHESTER. COMMITS SUICIDE.
! WARRANT FOR DEBT THE CAUSE.
The Unwilling of tho Monument to
the PowhAtRn Troop Association
VIII lie Largely Attended-Items
ofInterest from Across the River.

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ofInterest from Across the River.
Because warrant was served on him
Tor the collection OF So house rent. Mr..
Richard Allen Wallace sunday morning
committed suicide by swallowing the con-
Tents Of a vial hall filled with laudanum.
Saturday night Mr. Wallace. while
under ghe influence Of liquor, endeayorcd
10 procure the deadly drug with which
he ended his life from several drug
stores in the city, but no one would sell
him the poison. Wallace then won't 10
his residence. on Nineteenth street be-
tween Hull and Decatur He told his
wife that he was IN trouble, bat that she
should never know the cause. He also
declared that ne was going 10 take
laudanum. but to this his wife paid no
attention. as he had made the threat
often before From o'clock in the
morning until 5. AIRS. Wallace noticed
that her husband was resting unusually
quietly. She did not suspect that this
was due TO any unusual cause. however,
until she discovered an empty laudanum
vial, which she inew had been half filled
with the drug.
PAST ALL AID.
Then she realized what had happened,
and Immediately summoned several
physicians. They worked upon their
patient for some time. but he was past
medical aid. and at 11I5 O'Clock was pro-
nounced dead. Coroner BroadnaX was
summoned. but deemed an inquest I'M
necessary.
Mr. Wallace was a brickayer by trade.
ana had been a resident Of this CITY about
six years. lie waS born IN Lunenourg
county. The deceased leaves a wife ana
two children.
The funeral occurred yesterday after
noon at o'clock. the interment being
made IN Maury Cemetery.
BIG CROWD EXPECTED.
The ceremonies attendant upon the I'M
yelling Of the monument Of the Powha-
tan Troop Association. which will take
place at Powhatan Courthouse Thursday,
will no doubt be largely attended, and
il is expected that quite number o.
military will be present.
Mr. Augustine Royal, chairman Of the
dwelling Committee. yesterday received
letter from AdJutant h. A. Shepherd,
of the First Virginia Regiment, acknow-
Lodging on behalf of Colonel Jones en-
invitation 10 attend the exercises. and
stating that the following letter had
been sent 10 the commanding officers Of
the various companies
Richmond Va. August a. 1896
The Commanding Officer Company, First
Regiment Infantry. Virginia Volunteers.
Sir,-Ihis regiment Is in receipt OF an
Invitation 10 be present at the unwilling
OF the monument erected BY the sur
vlvors Of Company Z, Fourth Virginia
Cavalry. Confederate States army
10 the memeory Of their fallen comrades
al Powhatan Courthouse. on August 20
1S5S. The train will leave the Southern
depot al S O'Clock A. NJ. Fare for the
Tound-trip. including dinner, NS5. You
are authorized to parade your company
or such part as you deem proper, for the
occasion.
Core pondence with Mr.. Augustine
Royal chairman dwelling Committee,
Manchester. win elicit such further in
formation as YOU may desire.
BY order o. Colonel Jones
(SigneO F. A. SHEPHERD.
Captain and Adjutant.
NEWS OF THE COURTS.
Squire T. T. owen presided over the
Police Court again yesterday morning IN
the absence of Mayor II. 4. Maurice.
The case Of William Mosby (colored)
charged with stealing $3.50 from Eddie
Thornton. was called and continued until
this morning I'm order TO have an i'm
portant witness present.
The Squire next asked Lizzie Xix (ool-
ored) what she was doing at court. She
said she was going down the street Satur-
day night when a white gentleman ran
against her. and she cursed him, and by
that time Policeman Wright had ais nip
pers on her. she was told 10 pay the
clerk g.
Messrs. Sam. Henry. Luther Taylor,
David Mahoney. and Richard Wilmington
were again before Squire Jones, OF Swans
boro'. Yesterday morning charged with
assaulting and beating Jack Jones. Jones
was able 10 appear, and made a state
ment about the dliiculty essentially tie
same as already published. Counsel fer
the accused waived examination Ia the
case OF Henry MahOuey and Arlington,
but asked bail for Taylor. The Justice
denied bail. however. and all the men
were recommltted until the case comes up
IN the County Court.
PERSONAL NOTES.
A party Of gentlemen from this city
went down 10 Failing creek last Friday
night and spent the day Saturday pic
nicking They returned Saturday night
and expressed themselves as much
pleased with the trip. To show what an
gNCDl4euf COOK lAtg LAA one VI VIC tNiANi~
men brought Mr.. Lee Latham bucket Of
their brunswick stew.
MT. +. " Weisigor. who has been quite
sick. IS Improving.
Miss Reda Weifiger returned to the city
yesterday after visit 70 her aunt, MRS
7. NJ. Miller. az Powhatan Courthouse.
Mr. Ernest II. Wells left yesterday toT
Virginia Beach.
Mrs. Charles y. Van Houten Is reported
improving rapidly, and IS expected to soon
be out again.
A hay-rlde was given b. a number or
ladies and gentlemen Of this city 10
Moore's school-house last night.
A very enjoyable blrtnaay party was
given several nights ago by Miss Emma
Huband at her home. on Perry street.
A number OF young ladies and gentle
men left this city Saturday for the Peaks
OF Otter. where they will spend several
days.
Miss Betty Guy, OF Petersburg, Is visit
ing friends in the city.
Hon. II. A. Maurice Is visiting friends IN
Buckingham county
Mrs John Utz has returned after an ao-
sence OF several weeks from the city.
Mrs. Joseph ". BrOnaugh, Jr., left yes
terday for a visit 20 friends in Aibemarie
county.
Miss Crowder OF Washington, d. c.. Is
visiting the Misses O'Brien, on Cowardin
avenue.
The Misses shotwell have returned from
n delightful visit Of three weeks in Cor
louisville.