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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-11
STORY OF THE STAMPEDE.
HOW the Boy Orator Finally Won in
the Battle of the Ballots.

Chicago, July 1O-The third ballot was
then begun at 1870 O'Clock.
New York on the third ballot as on the
second, remained mute when the name OF
the state was called and the clerk repeat
ed the call in his loudest tone, but with
out result. The result Of the third ballot
was announced at 1:5O o'clock as follows;
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-11

Other votes cast on the first ballot were
as follows California. Campbell. /: Colo
RADIO, Teller. s; Connecticut, Russell. 2;
Massachusetts, Hill, /. and Stevenson. 3;
Minnesota, Stevenson. 2; oregon. Pen
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-11

Other votes were cast on the fifth bal
lot as follows: Massachusetts, Stevenson
2, and Hill, 1; Minnesota, Stevenson. q;
North Dakota, Stevenson, 2; West Vir-
ginia, Turpie, l, and Stevenson, 2.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-11

II like the old-fashioned songs" re-
marked the man with bored look and an
ungenial squint. why is THAR" NO
body sings them. Washington Star.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02
Color,d 'scursion.

written for Polk Mlller.)
Oars a 'ecursion in town dis day,
DaI's a 'scurslon In town dis day,
Ears u 'scurssOn IN town
From all de towns aroun,
An de nlggers is hayin' Nv Their way.
Deg &c bin peerin' on de streets ev'ry
Dey'ss bin perrin on de streets ev'ry
Dey'se bin 'peerin' on de streets.
An IN de stores so neat,
An byin' NV de things what they wars.
Dey'se bin 'joyIn' NV deyseiyes. you kin
pey'se bin 'joyin' Nv deyselyes, you kin
DEVISE bin 'joyin' NV deyseiyes,
In pickin' thro de shelves.
An laudin Of Ole Abe what sot UNI free.
Dar.. de father an de muther an lie chile.
Dar,S de father am de muther an de chile,
Dar's de father an de muther,
An many a dozen other
A loiterin' on do cornder fur awhile.
nav ,s studyin' how de care goes aleng.
Dey A. studyln' how de cars goes along,
pey Is studyin' how dc ears,
wild 10 mules or OK In pars.
Ia a movin' an Is mnnfesly strong.
Dey is treasurin' Nv de sights dey has
Dey Is Is i iiiieasurin' Nv do sights dsy has
Dew r. treasursn' NV de sights,
An, trlmblln al de rights,
pat De country nisser has when no Is
s''s'1 GEORGE ross. u. D.
Richmond. Va. July y. is9d'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02

motorman was unable to stop bis car
and the collision was unavoidable. Jus,
before the collision Ellen Barls jumped
from the vehicle ano escaped With few
bruises, but Mary Hobson was not 80 for
tunate. She remained in the vehicle,
which was badly smashed. and received
a 8-lnch cut IN tho forehead and injuries
In tlse right hip and shoulder. besides nu-
merous bruises. The ambulance, with DR.
Labenberg IN charge. was summoned ana
responded promptly. The women. ootn
of whom are employed at Mr. Herman
Myers's. No. 4os north eighth street. were
taken to the aimshouse, where they re-
ceived the proper treatment. one OF tne
women Is employed as nurse, ana the
other as cook.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02
Snunboxes.
CThe Art Amateur)


The snuffboxes in which French minIa-
tJres especially, ar5 so oft IN mounted
are collected for their own sake, ard not
without reason. The fashion OF setting
miniatures In their covers was only ia
continuance OF tho earlier fashion Of so
using them for the decoration OF bon
bonnierss. These boxes for bonbons,
anoiently called "drageoirs" are men
toned as early as 1923, and in the six
teenth century we're made OF crystal
gold, silver, and enamel. Snuff and
snuffboxes came into use about 1860; but
Louis XIV hated tobacco In every form,
and would not allow the use Of snuff IN
h.S court.
The boxes Of the period. In which min
iatures are set. are too shallow, as
rule, 10 have really served as snuffboxes.
They are round, oval, or rectangular, OF
dark tortoiseshell, lined with gold. and
bearing the enamel miniature either on
the outside or the inside. set In a chased
gold frame, with a blue enamel line out
side the chasing Later, from 1915 TO l7l4.
when Pierre do Montarsy vas the Kings
jeweller, the boxes ('boites a portrait),
became moro elaborate. Portraits or the
King set In them we're kept n stock FOR
presents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02

Business established in 1856, and has
been steadily increasing ever since Four
years ago the store vas very much en-
larged TO meet the growth OF business.
and In tho last few days they have again
Increased the size OF the store, which Is
now twice as large as any retail grocery
In the city. They carry the largest and
best assortment OF groceries, wines.
and liquors Of any house South OF New
York. Buying. as they do, everything
from first hands and in large quantities.
enables them to Sell goods rs per
cent cheaper than any house In the
trade. They run seven oelivery-wagons,
which are TO be seen delivering goods in
every section Of the city. and In the
remote corners OF Manchester. and the
extreme suburban parts around Richmond.
All goods delivered free end with prompt
ness. 8. ULLMAN'S SON,
1870 and 1870 east Main street, Phone S16;
and uptown store, 56 east Marshall.
Phone 81
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02
How the Pioneer. Went to "A Ball.

cleveland (Ohio) LeaderD
''Mr. Samuel Huntington came to Cieve-
land in the year 1901 and built a hewed
loghouse near the banks OF the Cuyahoga
river, about fifteen rods southeast Of the
old surveyors cabin. 1 Gilman Bryant
attended the Fourth u July ball, and
waited on Miss Doan. who had just ar
rived at the corners, four miles east of
town / Was tnen II years OF age. and
Miss Doan was about II. I was dressed
N the then style, gingham suit my
hair queued with one and a half yards
Of black ribbon. about as long and as
thick as corncob. with little tuft at
the lower end, and for want OF a poma-
tum, ] had q piece Of candle rubbed In
my hair, and then az much -four sprinkled
on as could stay without falling off.
had a pair OF brogans that would help
TO play Fishers Hornpipe,' when I
danced. When / went for Miss Doan
took en- cd horse. When she was
ready, I rode W 70 a stump near the
cabin, she mounted the stump and
spread her under petticoat on Old Tlo
behind NE. secured her calico dress 10
keep it clean, an1 then mounted on be-
hind me-"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02
The Lord Chancellor.
(Chambers's Journal)


The "titbit' OF the administration from
the financial point OF view Is the Lord
Chancellorship. The salary attached to
the office Is f10.0Oo-f40O0 as Speaker Of
the House of Lords, and 1900 as Lord
Chancellor. In point Of precedence. it Is
also the highest Office in the government.
Tho Lord High Chancellor OF Great Bril-
tain takes precedence OF every other sub
ject Of the Queen, except the Royal
Dukes and the Archbishop OF Canter-
bury. The first Lord Of the Treasury
who IL usually the hsad OF the govern
ment-so far from being In point OF pre-
cedence the first in the Cabinet is nearly
half way down. So that al a ceremonial
function, Mr.. Gladstone when Premier
would have had TO walk behind FIVE or
six men whom he had appointed to cabi-
net Offices, and whom he could, In effect.
dismiss.
Lord Rosebery was first Lord Of the
Treasury, in the late liberal Administra-
ton. but held also the Office OF Lord
President OF the Council. which gave him
formal precedence before all his col
leagues except the Lord Chancellor The
latter office is also the oldest IN the gov
eminent. It dates back 10 the time Of
Edward the Confessor. TIE Lord Chan
cellor is besides as head Of the Chan
Gerry Division Of the Supreme Court Of
Judicature, the highest judicial officer in
the land. As Speaker OF the House OF
Lords, he presides over that house when
1t Is sitting, either as a judicial or as a
legislative body. 1t is his duty 10 appoint
all justices OF The peace. and he is sup
posed 10 exercise a general guardianship
over infants, lunatics, and idiots. He has
at his disposal an immense amount Of
church patronage and legal patronage,
and, finally, he Is Lord Keeper OF the
Great Seal" and member OF the Cabi-
net.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02

Mr. Herbert g. McCaliister. foreman ior
the nasker g. Marouse Manufacturing
co,apany. corner Twenty-fourth and
yenab'e streets. met with a very patnfnl
accident about o'clock yestel oy morn
ing. IN some way Mr.. McCallisisr was
caught In the betting. and besides being
knocked senseiess. the foreman received
wound just over the left eye ABOUT three
quarters OF an inch in length. At nrst II
was thought that Mr. Mccallister would
lose his eyesight, but Drs. Garcin and
Shield made a close examination last eve
ming, and they are inclined to believe that
the sight WI not be lost. Mr.. McCallis-
ter, who resides at the corner OF Twenty
fourth and Clay streets. was resting quiet
~ last night. and the physicians VIII De
able TO say more with regard to the ma
ture Of the cut to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02

ton ". c., where they Viii be tho guests
OF Captain 8. ID. Dunavnnt.
Miss Gift f. Bioxton, who has been
visiting her cousin. Mrs. Frank A. Chris
tan. slO5 east Broad street. returned TO-
her home, In York county. this morning.
Mr.. A. N. Routt, OF the Southern Asso-
ciated Press has returned 70 the city
after a business trip OF two weeks to
Charleston. ). c., and Jacksonville, Fla
Miss Mamie q. Smith. No. 1102 west
CLAY street. will leave the city Monday
morning TO visit relatives and friends
In Washington. Baltimore, and Norfolk.
Mrs. ID. r. Crouch, who lives on Eigh-
teenth street near Marshall was quite
painfully hurt Friday evening by being
thrown from an electrician near her
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Atkins have Is
sued invitations to the marriage Of their
daughter. Miss Nellie. to Mr.. Henry Ben
dix, Tuesday morning, at their residence,
No. 20 south jefferson street.
Rev. Sparks w. Melton. Of Baltimore.
will preach at the Second Baptist
church to-day. Mr.. Melton IS one OF
Virginia's Sons OF whom she may well
feel proud. He Is fine preacher.
Hon. George d. Wise, OF counsel FOR
Mary Alternately. thinks there Is now
no doubt that his client will be acquit-
ted since the death Of Mr.. Pollard, who
was one Of the Commonwealth's chief
witnesses.
The Virginia Pharmaceutical Associa-
ton, at its recent meeting IN Hampton,
selected the following persons for nlllng
vacancies on the Board OF Pharmacy
which may occur during the year-viz.:
T. A. Miller, Richmond; w. r. Martin.
Norfolk; Edgar Wariield. Alexandria;
Paul Masse, Roanoke; Frank Baker.
Winchester.
At the meeting Of Lee Camp Friday
night, Commander Brsnder moved that
"a committee be appointed Tor the pur-
pose of obtaining roster OF all the dead
Confederates buried in Virginia Com
rado George Libbey detailed a recent
trip 10 Boston, where he met a Con-
federate soldier, and OF his visit in New
York TO Mr. Charles Broadway Rouss.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02
WILL NoT GUARANTEE IT.
The rInnnce Committee Refuses the
Exposition socicty's Request

The rInnnce Committee Refuses the
Exposition society's Request
The Finance Committee OF the city
Council held g special meeting yesterday
and finally disposed Of the appeal Of the
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical So
cIety. refusing TO recommend TO the Coun-
c.i that the interest on 10000 worth 81
.1lde TO be issued by the society be guar
anteed. The meeting. which had been
adjourned over from Friday. was held IN
tie dno ,tors' room Of TIE state Bank. All
-he members Of the body were present,
and Chairman Hardwicke presided When
t vote was taken on the question there
W.s only ola dissenting voice.
Tho officers " the society for the pres
.nt have nothing to say beyond that an
Snort VIII be made 20 avoid further ap-
peal 20 the Council and the getting OF g
guarantee OF uie iaterest from other
Quarters. win this end in view. and fQr
iao purpose Of holding a general discus
SION oi what 10 best 10 be done under the
circumstances. a meeting OF the Executive
Committee Of the society has been called
tor Wednesday night next az Aiurphys
f.C.el
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02
UNIQUE and Attractlye E.eursion.

What promises TO be a most attractive
excursion and outing IL offered 10 the
Richmond people. and billed for August
18th. 1t Is an excursion and outing TO the
mountains OF Virginia, and its many and
varied features OF amusement, as set
forth in another column OF tho Dispatch,
should be sufficient to draw large crowd.
even though the cost OF the trip were not
so remarkably low as is advertised. This
Is claimed to be only a sufficient amount
20 cover cost Of transportation A weeks
board at Hotel Bedford is thrown In. the
prime object being to more thoroughly ad-
vertise the beauties, advantages. and COM
forts OF Hotel Bedford and Bedford City
as a summer resort. The entire cost OF
the outing will be fl5. and this will include
a trip TO the Peaks Of otter and various
amusements. Ladies' VIII be especially
provided for and looked after by chape-
rons, and the entire party will be under
the supervision OF a committee of we'll
known gentleman. Only limited number
Of tickets will be sold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02
A TALK ON TOBACCO.
Some seasonabIe Suggestions on
Curing II.


TO the Tobacco Farmers OF Virginia:
We have had so much tobacco talk with
YOU through our OLD. trusted. and mC-
lual friend, the Dlspatch, first. because
we only take such liberties with those
we love: second, because the Dispatch -
the great farmers organ or Virginia, and
reaches perhaps more Of you than any
other paper; and, lastly, became our in
terest is a mutual one. We have sug-
gested to you nov much tobacco 10 plant,
what kinds, how 10 grow, worm. succor,
and top IL; and as we approach the home
stretch. Tor it IS August, when much Will
have to be cut--we say, please do not
cut before 1t IS ripe This you can plain
ly tell by its gradual change ~ color.
When Il begins to grain II Will then
ahange 20 a yellow cast. and the leaves
become brittle Before cutting see that
III the suckers are pulled off, In order 70
rive tie leaves all the substance from
the stalk to feed II during the curing
process. etc. When cut. look well TO It's
NO being bruised or broken. TO this
end ist IL be put on the sticks on the
aeld. Now comes the rub: How 70 cure
it, We speak from our, own standpoint,
with an experience OF fifty years (half
a century,. We advise sun-cure or IRE.
II win not otherwise cure up uniformly.
For manufactures. shippers, or stemmers,
We prefer dark red or brown. which 10
MS rs the same color. IL gives us plea
sure 70 say from all reports the outlook
Is a fairly good one for the future OF fine
tobacco. common grades being ssill a
drug on the markets.
L. T. VAUGHAN a co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02

The funeral OF Mr.. M. c. Lawson, whose
death was reported in yesterdays DIS
patch. will take place from Clay-Street
Methodist church this afternoon at $40
o'clock The following members Of Rich
mond Typographical Union, No. %, or
which deceased had long been popular
member, have been detailed TO attend the
funeral. and Will meet at Mcponough's,
on Eighth street between Main ana
Franklin, at 40 o'clock: Messrs. W. II.
Mullen, W. T. Booth, NJ. r. Pace, j. 7.
Slaughter. Aug Meyer, n II. McKenney,
r. ID. Walton. and c. ]. Hug hes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02
The Yirainia Here Again.

The steamer Virginia, Of the Baltimore
Steam Packet Complny's James-river
route, which was run upon the rocks
below Dutch Gap on her maiden trip from
this point arrived here yesterday morninc
AZ s.45 o'clock, or fifteen minutes ahead OF
time. having aboard 100 passengers and
a good cargo Of freight
TIE run was pronounced a most de-
Hgh full one by ala aboard, and the route
seems destined to become q very popular
one for passengers.
Among those who made the trip were
General Manager j. =. Sherwood and
Traffic Manager r. W.Thompson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02
CITIZEN.

Something novel in the line Of building
material Is produced al O mill In Chris
tiana. Norway This mill. says the Manu-
facturers Gazette, Boston. began opera
lions about two years ago making roof
ing tiles. and 10 now shipping to different
parts OF the globe an article which Is OF
Acknowledged super GRITTY in the way OF
States" Norway tiles. as they. are term
Ell. ere made from wood pulp, which,
under very high pressure, Is formed into
thin cakos Of sizes like the ordinary roof
ing slates. After q chemical treatment,
which IS the inventors secret. the tiles
become hard like brick, and acquire a
deep black appearance. which gives a soft
tone 70 houses with prominent roofs anc
gables il IS claimed for these tiles that
they possess every advantage OF the best
states now in use their composition makes
them light durable, and not so liable TO
bfeakage ~ the ordinary states; they are
not subject 70 any expansion or contrac-
ton. and, when a roof Is once covered
With this material, II win serve for
good mary years without any repairs
whatever. The price. also. Of these tiles
IS very low, admitting OF saving o.
some q per cent, as compared with the
nasf al cthar rooda2- -.------.4---.-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02

ne funeral OF Mr.. Claiborne Banks
cafe, Jra took place from Grace Episcopal
church yesterday afternoon. and among
NOSE attending were a delegation from
zee Camp and the resident survivors OF
MS company, several OF the latter being
pNl-bearers. Mr.. Barksdale was a mem
Der OF Company q. Third Regiment,
Troops for Local Defence. lie vas a
mere led while in the Confederate ser
vice, his command being one composed
OF boys. but he did his full duty as a
F2iiier 10 the end. lie was thoroughly
courageous, generous 20 fault. and as a
mend loyal 20 the hearts core. Most
OF MS business life had been spent IA the
tobacco trade.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02
Niagara Falls Excursions via IT., II.
& II. and Pennsylvania II. IL.

Niagara Falls Tours will leave WASH
ington, d. c., In special trains via the
Pennsylvania railroad at 7:20 a. NJ, July
23d, August 9Th and 10th, September 9th
and 18th. The Richmond. Fredericksburg
and Potomac railroad VIII sell round-trip
tickets from Richmond for these tours at
sl4.
For full information apply to Rich
mond Transfer Company, 800 east Main
street; Jefferson Hotel Branch, Byrd
Street Station, or c. A. TAYLOR,
Traffic Manannr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02
Property Transfers.

Richmond: Edgar Beveildge to Mary
A Beveridge. 20 feet on west side Of
Twenty-third street near Leigh, 50.
salue Glasgow to John A. Funn, 30 "a
feet on rorth side OF Goddin street near
Roane. and 80 1-6 feet on west side OF
Roane street near Cabell, 500.
g. y. Coodwin's trustee to Security
Bank, OF Richmond 1i5 feet on Clarke
street near Beverly 500.
Fannie NJ. Grifin's trustee 10 Ella W..
wife Of c. r Thackes 1912 feet on south
side Of Washington street near Buchanan
500
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02

on and after Saturday, August list, tho
elegant steamer Virginia will resume
her tri-weekly trips from Richmond to
Baltimore, leaving Richmond every
Tuesday Thursday, and Saturday about
p. NJ, arriving Baltimore next morning
about $50 Fare, 81 to Baltimore; state
rooms from 20 cents up. and meals on
the European plan.
Correspond.ngly low rates to Washing
ton, Philadelphia, Wilmington, and New
York. For further information apply TO
II. NJ. BOYKIN, General Agent,
SEC east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02
The Chautnuqua of the Mountains,
at Goshcn-Hotcl "Allcghany"
Open.

A series OF attractive entertainments
Of special interest by the most noted men
Of the day are being given at the Chau-
tauqua OF the Mountains. at Goshen. Va.
The Hotel Allegheny" f. now open for
summer boarders, as well as for those
who wish to attend the Chautauqua, at
very much reduced rates-yiz, IS 10 sl2
per week; $50 to $40 per month. according
to location OF rooms. The Allegheny is
one OF the best furnished hotels In the
mountains. and the table well-served
Summer excursion rates via Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway. good till October 31st
and special round-trip tickets for certain
days can be obtained at Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway Ticket-Ofices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02
rhe canltoi-sauare waII.s.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
II the State Of Virginia would make It's
walkways In the Capitol Square ways OF
greater pleasantness for the feet II would
deserve and would receive still more the
gratitude and reverence to which 10 is en-
titled. The alleged gravel that is put on
me walks referred 10 is generally not
gravel al all. but the sharpest and limit
est OF broken rock. IT Is distressing TO
tenderfoot and Yete,an tramp alike, anc
CITIZEN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02
Orange and Red.

The membership contest between the
Orange and Red teams OF the Young
Mems Christian Association is becoming
worry exciting. Saturday morning the
Oranges were In the lead, but the score
closed last night % to 10 in favor OF the
Reds. This friendly contest will accom-
pnsh much good; besides adding many
new members, II win increase the interest
Of the young men IN this great institution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02
REMEMnrR THE ON pOysl

GRAND EXCURSION via Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomac rs'rcad "a
WASHINGTON. SUNDAY LyA.SlN9,
August .. 1896. $3.50 Found trip. Train
leaves head OF Broad street (f.lUa station
ton on the 10th al 1890 T.. ~ Tickets VII
be sold at the train. Go.l accomfn0dation
for white people. All Information given
az the Union Depot. Don't fan u take
IL IN an l-.sa& EHtf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02
Ell from fhc Porch.

Ruth Graham, a 2-year-old child, fell
from the front porch OF her parents resi-
dence, No. I'LL north Twenty-third street.
yesterday morning and fractured her col
larbone. The distance was about II feei,
and the little girl was badlv bruised. DR..
Beasley was called in to attend her and
set the fractured bone.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02
seashore Excursion Via PennsyIva-
MIA Hailroad.

on Fridays and Saturdays during June.
July, and August the Pennsylvania Rail.
road Company VIII sell excursion tickets
for 10 and IL A. NJ. trains from Washing
ton 10 Atlantic City, Cape May, and Sea
Isle City at rate OF IS for the round trip;
tickets good TO re.:zn until the following
Tuesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02
Take Steamer Pocnhontns

SATURDAY NIGHT. AUGUST g. 1896.
BE-. Round trip to Norfolk.
Be-. Round trip to Newport News. .75c.
s0c Round trip 10 Ocean View. 90c.
5Oc -. Round trip TO Norfolk or New
port News for ladies' and children
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02

collision between Car No. II. Rich
noad Traction Company, and surrey
o2ntaining a man ana two women occur
"a az iomDardy ana Broad streets short
" before II o'clock last night.
The surrey was owned and driven by a
negro man. who escaped all injury II
seems tina; the three had beer taking a
erlve' and crossing the track aid not So
tHs snnroachinE car until too late. The
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02
Cheap Rates

VIA THE STEAMER POcAHONTAs
on Fridays during the months OF July
and August round-trip tickets 0init five
days) will be sold on steamer Pocahon-
tas from Richmond 10 Norfolk, Old
Point, or Newport News, one fare FOR
the round-trip-Sl.50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02
DR.. Lnpdrun,. Son Dying.

A special 20 the Dispatch from Lexlng-
ton. KY, received late last night, SAYS;
Herbert, the infant son OF Rev, DR.,
W. w. Iandrum, Of Richmond, Va, is
dying at the residence OF Mr.. s. L. Van
Meter near this city Dr. Landrum has
been hero since Tuesday last"