Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-15
ON THE APP0MATT0X
DEATH OF a WELL-KNOWN Pc
TERsBURG LADY.
Political InteIIigence-Ilrynn
CIubs-The Chicago Ticket TaktS
The Farmer Call Team.

PETERSBURG. VA, July 1i.-(SpeciaD
Mrs. A. z. Shields. wife of Mr.. David +.
Shields, a well-known contractor and
builder Of this city. died this morning be-
tween and 10 o'clock at the Home FOR
the Sick, where for a few days past she
mad been under special medical treatment
Mrs. Shields was greatly beloved In this
community, where she was so generally
known. There are also many friends and
relatives in Richmond who will grieve to
hear Of her death. Deceased was In the
G9th year OF her age, and leaves two sons
by her first marriage-L. M. Farley,
member of the police corps Of Richmond
and Mr.. Andrew ID. Farley. Of New York
POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE.
The organization of the Bryan and
SewaI Democratic Campaign Club In
Fourth Ward last night will be followed
quickly by similar organizations in the
other wards Of the city. The Fourth Is the
banner Democratic Ward OF the city, ana
it's Democratic voters were not SLOW III
forming the first club.
Senator McIlwaine. who addressed the
club on the issues involved in this cam
paign, spoke ably and eloquently In be
half OF free silver and of the candidates
nominated by the Chicago convention.
Senator McIlwaine IS one Of the state
electors and will do valiant service for
the Democratic ticket.
As far as your correspondent can learn.
the feeling Of the Democrats in the ada
cent counties is one Of cordial and earnest
endorsement Of the Chicago nominees.
Should Mr. Bryan speak in Richmond
great crowd of enthusiastic silverites Will
20 from this city and section to hear him.
Personal AND GENERAL NEWS.
A meteor Of unusual size and brilllancy
shot across the heavens from southwest
TO northeast last night about ii o'clock.
Those who were fortunate enough 10 Wit
ness the spectacle are enthusiastic in their
description Of the brilliance OF the meteor.
which was in sight for fully minute. 1t
left a long train. emitting sparks Ike
skyrocket, and disappeared in burst Of
great brilliance.
The bicycle-races tomorrow afternoon
at the New Market tracks, In Prince
George county, will attract large crowd
Of interested spectators. The number OF
entrees for the several races is large,
and the prizes for the successful riders
are numerous and handsome.
In the Mayors Court this morning Po-
Hce-Ohicer George Wingfield was fined 80
for firing his pistol in the public street on
Thursday night last. The officer us
claimed any-intention Of violating the law.
He had been called to the Washington
street depot TO arrest n supposed thief
locked up in a railroad-car. When the car
was opened the supposed theft jumped out
and ran, and in the excitement the officer
fired his pistol.
The standing OF the Petersburg Base
Ball Club. as published in the Richmond
papers this morning. is apparently an er-
ror The club began the second series OF
games yesterday under an entirely new
management and with several new play
ers. II was understood that the decision
Of the State League was that the club
should commence the second series with
yesterdays game, which it having won,
places the team az the head of the score.
Letters were written TO Richmond to-day
to this effect
w. H. Manley. who died yesterday at
the Soldiers Home, in Richmond. was a
native and longtime resident of Peters
burg, where he leaves many friends and
relatives.
The Police Commissioners held theiI
third meeting since July LIST this evening,
to elect sergeant. At the two former
meetings the vote stood lie between Ser
geant Crichton. the incumbent. and officer
James Vaughn. After balloting for some
time this evening the commissioners found
that the vote could not be changed, and
they decided to carry the election Of a
sergeant before the Council at its meeting
in August.