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Evening journal., 1896-07-13
WILMINGTON CLUE RACES.
Two State Records Broken at Saturday
Afternoons Meet.

Two STATE Records Broken at Saturday
Afternoons Meet.
Over 2, 800 people saw the Wilmington
Bicycle Club races at RivervIew on Sat
urdAy. Frank Turner on trial broke
the etate record Of ] 06 1-5 for half
mile, pocsd, from q flying start held by
Robert Wier He made the distance In
J. GA. Wler broke the state record by q
mile, 2 20, held by Turner. He made
the mile in 16.
G Msixwell, of Philadelphia. could
not get down to L O Jobnson's half
mile unpaced record for the track Of /. 0s
Meixwells time was ! 0935
Nicholas Green and Albert Mcdaniel
two very clever boy trick riders gave an
exhibition before the last race.
There were a number OF falls, Frank
McCauseland. Robert Wier, Frank Boyle,
Clarence Elliott and @. s. Aller being
among those TO go down, but none were
hurt badly.
The results Of the races wore:
0ne-mile novice-Firat heat. G. H.
Lipplncott; secoad, L. @. Schwendsrman.
Second heat-W. d. Kelley; second,
William Priest. Final one-milo novice
Won by w. D. Kelley; second, George
NJ Marshall
One-mile club handicap First heat
won BY W. d Hollett; second, +. Nj
Boyle; third, r. o. Goodlsy; Fourth,
Frank McCausland; 6fth; j A. Burton
Secord hest-Won by B F Mcdaniel: !:
second, E. g. Churchmsn; third, Robert
Wler; fourth, w. ID. Kelley; fifth, Cliff
ford Greenman Final won by F. B. Nc
Daniel; second, j. A. Burton. Time,
216 9 8.
Oae mile open-Firat heat, George H
Wallen. Philadelphia, first; William s.
Ray. Chester, second; Joshua Llndley.
third Second heat, Frank Turner, first !;
Frank M- Boyle, second; Charles Bate
man, third Thiid heat. Walter M
Trott. Philadelphia, first; w. R Cooley.
second; Albert Bstemsn, Philadelphia,
third Fourth heat. Howard Sheck. Phil
adelphin. first; ]. II Shomo. Philadel
phiA second Final, Waiter M. Trott,
first; Frank Turner, second; W. s Ray,
third. Time so
Two-mle hRndicRp-These men were
In the fnal Robert Wier, W. M Trott,
George YssRer. w. S. RAy,J. A. Thomas,
w. K Goudley, George Wallen, a. o.
Goodley, @. A. Elliott Albert BAtemsn
and Houston Harlan. w. r Goodley
won; w IA. Pratt second; E @. Good
ley. Third; George Yeager, fourth. Time,
1875
These men we're entered IN the final
one-mile professional handicap: @ A..
Church, Ben Peck, e. r. Bartholomew,
William A Warzl. + N. Dampman,
Clarence Bowers, J. T. Clark, Q S Aker,
@. + Willoughby. It WAS won by II e.
Bartholomew, Of Philadelphia; O. A.
Church. seoond Clarence Bowers, third.
Time, IS
Five mile professional hGndioRp -Clar
ence Bowers. first O. A. Church. second
W. A. Wenzel, third; Ben Peck. fourth
Time IL II 2-5.
One mile invitation Frank Turner,
won; w. K. Cooley, second; Robert
Wler, third. Time 23 o.
Evening journal., 1896-07-13
SHOUTING BRYAN'S PRAISES.

A Month Ago 1hsre Were Few Silver
Democrats in Cecil, Hut Now All shout
For Bryan.
ELKToN, Md July ia month ago
there were but few silver Democrats in
Cecil county, but the Democrats are now
shouting the praises of Bryan for the
next President. There are some Demo
Gratis who favor the gold standard and
who will not say just how they will vote.
The local Democratic papers will turn In
for the ticket and give 1t their support.
Many Democrats Gre disappointed on
account OF the convention not indorsing
the administration Of President Cleve
land
Senator Charles o. Crothers, who wss
elected delegate st large on the Demo.
cratic ticket to the Chicago Convention,
pledges his support TO Bryan He says
that Of all the silver candidates Mr..
Bryan was his choice. Albert Constable
Is also strong silver man and an ad-
mirer Of Mr. Bryan. States Attorney
W. n Evans says the ticket will sweep
the country. William d Bratton, OF
the Cecil County News, says the ticket is
all right. George r. Aah, editor Of the
Democrat, says the nomination is an ex-
cellant one and he will support the
ticket. John s. Writ, ex-state senator
from Cecil. refused to commit himself at
this time. There are many Democrats
who dislike the platform and the speech
Of Tlllman, but who say 1t will be i'm
possible for them to support Mckinley.
Evening journal., 1896-07-13
nInD.

ERAIM--On the sth instant, Alberta. wife
of r. Frank Fraim.
KELLEY-At Atlantic City. N. j., July s,
1876, Ellen, wife Of the late Francis Kelley.
KILLGORE-At Newport. Del, July IL, 1896,
Margaret killRore, in her s6th year.
Relatives and friends are invited TO attend
the funeral without further notice from her
late home, Newport, Del. on Tuesday after
noon. July IA. Services In Newport M. E.
Church at o'clock. Interment In the M. Il.
Cemetery.
NEUTZE--In this city. on July II, 1896 Mary
Neutze, in her 5fth year.
SMITH-On July O. 1898, Charles Smith. In
his 25th year.
-sH1rH-On JulS 9. 1895. elias Smith, aged
25 years.
SHIELDS On July IL, 1896. Harry +. Shields.
STENENSON-On July 8. 1896, William
Stevenson, aged "a years.
ToWNsLEy-AlbenH II. Townsley, aged 4a
years.
Y YATES-In this CITY, on the 10th instant
Ellen Floyd, infant daughter of Eugene and
Fannie Yates, aged months and weeks.
Evening journal., 1896-07-13
sportIng Newa Nols.-

Frank P. SlAvin and Joe Batter will
light SIX rounds in Philadelphia to night.
A number Of Wilmington sports were
present at the fight between "Rlly''
. Brien OF Newark, n j.. and Jack"
haney Of Philadelphia, In a barn at
Baltimore, Saturday night. O'Bvien put
HaneY out for twenty seconds in
the third round
Oser 700 horses are stabbed around
Iron Hill and E.kton, ready 10 enter the
Iron Hill races.
KID" Lavigns will box six rounds
with Charly McKeever at Madison Square
Garden next Monday.
Evening journal., 1896-07-13
New Atlantic League soheduIs.

This Is the new schedule which wss
adopted by the Atlantic Lsague managers
on Saturday In consequences OF the
Met" expulsion: At home-Hartford.
July 30. 81. %; August 30 q. %. 80;
Lancaster, July %. "a, 25. 26 September.
IL, 10; Paterson, July 27, %, 30; August
~, Is l9; Newark. August ~. 2S' 80,
Athletics August 6. rs, "a 25 26
Abroad Philadelphia, July 10 IA Is,
September Q, 10; Paterson July Is, II,
IS; August 2. 30 81; September /, 2,
Newark Jnly 10. August 8 A, s. Isl
September 6; Hartford, July 80, 81,
August, l. 1S IA, t5; September z; Ian
easter, August 10, II. 70; September 3
Evening journal., 1896-07-13
sIgnsa AtIanlle Lsagae contrAel..

LANCASTER, Pa, July 10 The mem
bsrs Of the Lancaster Baseball Club last
evening aligned Atlantic League contracts
and to morrow will open here with New
ark All are determined that Lancaster
shall make good record, and the people
here are delighted over their pets en-
trance into one Of the big leagues, lnsur
Ing baseball throughout the season. The
indications are that the games here will
draw larger crowds than ever. Another
first class pitcher viii be secured.
Evening journal., 1896-07-13

must pay the 5000 imposed on him to
day or he will be expelled from the
league, an action which will result In
big fight In the courts.
The games that were to have been
played at Wilmington this week have
been cancelled on account of the changes
In the league Lancaster will play at
Wilmington on July 23.
Evening journal., 1896-07-13
Preached at Hls,oId Home

Rev. S B. Meeser. Of Worcester Mass
formerly pastor OF Second Baptist
Church, one OF the most popular preach
ers OF Wilmington, preached two SER
mons IA his former church yesterday.
DE had been attending the Christian
Endeasor convention st Washington and
took the opportunity to visit old trlends
in Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1896-07-13
Atlantic League standings
national League Standing.
VICE rhey PIAy To-day.

Wilmington st Philadelphia.
Newark at Lancaster.
Philadelphia at Chicago.
New York at Cleveland.
Boston at Pittsburg.
Baltimore at Louisville.
Brooklyn at Cinninnati.
Washington at 81. Louis.
Evening journal., 1896-07-13
No Cricket Game SATURDAY.

There was no cricket game az Elsmere
on Saturday Captain d. l. TAtnall, of
the Delaware Field Club eleven, having
cancelled the match with Bslfeld. Most
Of the games scheduled for the season by
the Field Club have been cancelled.
Evening journal., 1896-07-13
sie5 for the Round Trip to Rohoboth or
Ocean City.

One day excursions Wis Philadelphia.
Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad. July
TO and 30 Special train leaves Wi
mington st 625 a n. Children hair
price
Evening journal., 1896-07-13
Base Ball Notes.

Henry Long, the Hagerstown, Md,
pitcher. who had his right arm cut of by
freight train on Friday, died yesterday.
Captain Oliver Tebeu Of Cleveland,
Evening journal., 1896-07-13
ITEMS oE lNTEREsr.

Merit wins and that Is why Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla holds the abiding confidence of the pub;
lie. Hoods Sarsaparilla is known by the cure
1t has made. 1t is the One True Blood Purifier.
Hoods Pills cure liver Ills, cOnstiuation,
Evening journal., 1896-07-13
Ssv s.isotr.o L,xhr r,s,,

The new electric light plant which will
furnish the lights for kennett square
stIests has beou put III operation.
Evening journal., 1896-07-13

Make pharmaceutical aud other light
machinery. Sharpen, repair and clean
lawn mowers at No. 511 Orange street.
Fair prices and satisfaction.
Evening journal., 1896-07-13
BASEBALL AND BICYCLE
Great Racing at Rlverview
on Saturday Afternoon.
WILMINGTON LOST YEsTERDAY

Paterson Made Seven Hits on doe"
Amoie in the Seventh Inning and
Scored Seven Runs-when the Score
Was 1 to O-Other Sports.
Wilmington made but two hits off
Gray In the game at Paterson yesterday,
The lefders had 1t all their own way
throughout the game. Wilmington not
making a rur until the ninth inning.
Amole fell down Ia the seventh
ianing and gave the visitors
seven hits on which they scored six rnus.
Until that time the score had stood to
0 In favor Of Paterson, they having
made but three hits fl Doe"
The score;
RHE
Paterson .....1 0 0 0 o 6 / 0-el1 .
Wilmington. o 0 . 0 III a
Batteries Gray and Elton; Amole and
Is nsella. Umpires-Iroy and Jones.
Evening journal., 1896-07-13
Newark won Two.

At Nswark-rhe last games Of theNen
Haven Club as a member OF the Atlantic
Leagus we're played here yesterday. Tbs
home club won both games handily. The
acores
First game RHR.
Newark,.....1 sb4 2 0 l-22 20
New Haven IL 0 2 O 0 % 0 O-3 8
BatteIies-Setley and hothfuss; Frye ana
Hodge.
Second game. RHE
New Haven. q 0 3 o. II &
Batteries -Sefley and Rothfuss; Mills aud
O'HogAn. Umpire-Lloyd. Attendance Q, 800
Evening journal., 1896-07-13
Saturday Baseball.

At tNewark-Psterso defeated NewArk
by score of 9 TO 2 Rank decisions by
Johnny" Troy 30 incensed the 2 800
spectators that small riot was pre-
clpitstod Troy was surrounded by the
angry mob and some one struck him.
He hit hia assailsnt with his mask The
players protected the umpire ana the
game WAS resumed under protest by
Newark. The score
R.HK
Newark. ........0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-a 8
Paterson ......,1 l 0 o. l N-6l2 1
Batteries-H ughes and RothfusA; Cogan
and Elton. Umpire-Troy.
At Hsrtford.-Hartford won game
from New Haven that was fought hard
until the ninth Inning:
RHE.
Hartford IL o o 81 o 2-6
New Haven. 0 y 0 0 o U-3 II 8
Batteries Vickery and Smith; Mackey and
Hodge.
Az Paterson-It Is seid that Whining
ton claimed a game hero 81 Saturday and
has bebn allowed Ii By forfeit. Score o
to o
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-07

the Sth day Of November. 1883, ana MS
wife produced the license and marriage
certificate. He also said that his Whe
did not know why he travelled under an
assumed name
The ,wo women appeared very greatiul
for their discharge.
VISIT OF INSPECTORS.
Mr. William G. Johnson. Inspector OF
Huils. and Mr.. James b. Nicholson, IN
spcctoT Of Boilers for the Eastern Dis
tict Of Virginia, arrived IN the city TO-
day from Norfolk 10 inspect the new
steam tug Louise. built and owned by
Mr. Charlie Marshall.
\ NIGHT THUNDER STORM.
There was a sharp thunderstorm here
late last night-thc first of the season
The brilliancy OF the lightning and the
peals OF thunder were sufficient to arouse
most Of our people from their slumberH.
LEGISLATIVE VISIT.
The legislative committee of the Senate
and House OF Delegates. accompanied by
the Executive Committee Of the board
visited and inspected the Central state
tcolored) Hospital to-day. a thorough in
speciion OF the large building and Of the
condition Of the inmates-some so or more
In number-was made by the committee,
and everything found 70 be In good order.
PERSONAL NOTES.
Mr.. James r. Ashby, popular clerk in
the post-oflice. has been seriously III for
SONS days
Mr.. John Booth, a venerable citizen,
whose Illness was noted several days ago,
Is still very sick.
The season being favorable for handling
the weed. large quantities Of tobacco are
being brought into market, and good
prices are realized.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-07

started OF down the street I'm the d.
rs,on OF his home and Harris again
iorv MS last epithet TO Mallory. NAL
back 'nd. You are another and started
IN his Yards Harris. with his hand
"",-hip pocket
"HarrIs SOW TAKE IT
ing for IL, no.. ssid You have been look
flash OF a pisto, .ake It,. and | saw the
five shots I'm saannh there were four or
Nat'orv v,bon h''n succesaIon s.,y
.,ros, ana ETC., ''ssgered out int ,ha
- A. tss-t-sN against a wage,
TEL IN fisener door. - over ana
said. Dick, don't shoot any sn oser end
went TO where Mallory was lying nn.,
raised his head up and asked him several
questions, but received no answer. lie
had hsmorrhage. and died In a few
moments
Judge Mullen then turned the witness
over TO the Commonwealth 10 be exam
ined. Commonwealth Attorney Jones ex-
amined the witness at length I'm regard
10 certain statements IL was said he had
made. These statements we're read to
the witness and he decled having made
them.
After the defence had examined Davis
he wound up his testimony by saying
that he had told the truth as Ne saw il
and heard II. and that II was the truth
before his God
The jury at this point were taken out
Of court and argument was heard as 20
Maher. Judge Mullen after hearing the
argument rendered his decision. declining
to call Maher as a Commonwealth wit
ness.
The defence will start with their wit
ness in the morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-07
THE STEAMER VEAsEY.
The Norfolk Collector OF Castoms
Finds Nothing Suspicious.

NORFOLK, VA. February 6.-(speclal)
The fishing steamer Neasey. recently sold
here to New York people. and which has
been connected by rumor with Cuban
fi.ibustering expedition, is still in this
mort. with nothing about her, so far as
Coliector-of- Customs Shields, after inves-
;isation, can find, that would indicate
that the rumor had any foundation IN
fact He said today that as far as h
could ascertain she was bought by repu-
table people I'm New York. and he knows
that her papers are all right: that this
being true, he could not stop her. If she
desired TO leave port. unless she actually
gave some evidence OF intended violation
OF the neutrality-laws OF the United
States
Spanish Vlce-Consul HUMPHREYS has felt
some rneasinsss about the Veasey. and
collector Shields has done everything
practicable In the premises The latter
has had no orders from Washington on
the subject Of this particular vessel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-07
BON AIR NOTES.
A Good Deal OF Rain-star Course of
Lectures.

BON AIR, VA, February 6.-(speclaL)-
We have had q good deal OF rain. Since
the lst of the month more than three
inches have fallen. More than two inches
of the amount fell last night and to-day
The Indications now are for a plentiful
supply. This will bring all the UNDER
ground currents up TO their normal con-
ditlon. and for the present at least,
sufficient quantity Of water for wells and
springs. Judging from the weather in
dications as published in the Dispatch.
the fall of rain is not yet over. and the
outlook bears out the forecast.
The "Chautauqua Literary and Scientific
Circle" recently determined TO have a
course OF "star" lectures. the results TO
20 10 the mission cause. The first OF
these will be on Monday night and will
be delivered by Rev. Krikor Hagop Bas-
maiian. the native Armenian minister.
VINO has recently held several meetings
in Richmond.
Farmers are all getting ready for the
work which lies before them in the way
of pitching crops and the numberless
things which crowd upon them at the
opening Of spring.
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OCCASIONALLY.
4 Pretty Wedding at Blackstone
The Attendants.

BLACKSTONE, VA. February 6.-(Spe-
cial. )-During the past few months there
have been several pretty weddings in
Blackstone. and another was added to
the list on yesterday, when Miss Eleanor
Campbell Connally became the bride OF
Mr. William T. Jones. The marriage was
solemnlzed in the Methodist church. the
Rev. Il. Z. Epes. assisted by Rev. j. NJ
Anderson. officiating At half-past 3
o'clock the bridal party entered the
church. The ushers were Messrs Robert
Epes and f. Ii. Hardaway The brides
maids, Misses Isle Epes. Bessie Jones,
Lucy Connally. and Lizzie Jones-moved
up the right aisle ahead of the groom and
his brother, Mr. Robert Jones. The
accommodations Robert Spencer. Will
son II. Cralle. u. r. Epes, and F. ID.
Jones-preceded up the left aisle the bride,
who was leaning upon the arm OF her
sister. Miss Lizzie Connally. and was
beautifully attired In white silk, wore the
legendary veil, and carried a large bou-
quet OF brides roses ana maidenhair ferns
The maid OF honor wore pink, and brides
maids white organdie. and all carried
bouquets Of carnations and ferns. Pro-
fessor a. ID. Watkins. OF HOge Academy.
presided az the organ, and beautifully
rendered the well-knOwn bridal marches
from Midsummer Nights Dream" and
Lohengrin.
The presents for the young couple. who
are deservedly popular in Blackstone,
were numerous and handsome. Mr.. and
Mrs. Jones left on the evening train for
Washington and other points.
Mrs. 5. w. Pauette, Of Farmvile, at
tended the marriage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-07

Committed to Answer the Charge OF
ForGery-iIrtefs.

PETERSBURG. VA. February 6.--(spe-
cial)-In the Mayors Court this morn
ing the two men and two women re-
Gently arrested In Fredericksburg on the
charges Of felony and misdemeanor, COM
mittod in this city. We're up for examina-
lion. The Two men were committed 10
iaii TO answer the charge Of forgery.
and the two women who travelled with
lhem were discharged. The charge
against the men was that OF passing a
forged check upon MIR. Homer Akin
son in payment Of board for the whole
party.
The two men were asked If they had
anything TO say. Thompson responded
hat his name was G. Thompson. and
mat he married his wife July Il. 1883:
that he had assumed several names FOR
The reason that after becoming dishonored
with the company h represented
he had TO do 90 lie said his wife and
me wife OF the other man were perfectly
innocent OF any wrong doing and he
hoped they would be discharged.
The other man. who had given his
name as =. L. Sullivan alias Evans. said
h'H real name was John r. Long: thar he
assumed The names given for the reason
gwen by Thompson. lie said he married
Ms wife IN the State Of New York. on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-07
WILLIAMSBURG.
Hospital Matters-Earms soId-tn-
other Cramps HumOr.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. February g.
Special -Captain McCracken, Colonel
Walter II. Taylor. and DR.. Paulus Irving,
the Executive Committee Of Hospital
Directors. were here yesterday. The
committee inspected the grounds and
buildings OF the institution, which were
found in fine condition.
Indian Field, large and valuable tract
of land. about three miles above York
town. and fronting on York river, was
sold yesterday by James c. RUSSELL of
New York. to Henry H. Recap, of Phila-
delphia. The price paid Is about 5000.
Indian Field controls a good oyster front,
and is contiguous to the famous Sandy
Point and Green Point oyster-rocks.
ENCOURAGING ENQUIRIES.
r.. II. Richardson, OF Hampton. sold
his farm. near York river, to-day TO
Lemuel Mcintosh, Of Harrison county,
Ia, for 81 800. The farm contained 200
acres. The deed was drawn and part OF
the cash paid this morning. Judge Hen
ley, who drew the papers, informs the
writer that several other sales viii be
consummated during the week, and that
there is growing demand for our lands
from parties in the West and North
west.
ANOTHER CRAMPS RUMOR.
Judge Sydney Smith, from Yorktown,
was here yesterday, and states that the
reason assigned for the recent purchases
around Yorktown by Philadelphia parties
was that they had IL from reliable sources
that the Cramps intend locating their
ship-yard at or near that point A short
time before this purchase representatives
Of the Cramps did visit Yorktown, and
spent some time looking over the river
front. possibly with view Of ascertain
ing the suitability O. the place for the
location OF their great plant
Miss Bessie Wisht. of Richmond, is here,
visiting the family Of Or. James u. Mon
cure.
Mr. G. p. Armistead. steward and
cashier at the Eastern State Hospital.
has been confined 10 his house for several
days by an attack OF grip.
Rev. w. +. Davis left this morning for
Albemarle to attend the funeral OF his
brother-In-law. who died yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-07
Three Negro Conventions.

RALEIGH, y. c.. February 6.-Last
night the Southern Negro Woman's Con-
gress met here. Sixty delegates were
present, and there was an audience of
several hundred Several papers were
read. The object of the congress is to
improve the condition Of women. and to
elevate the race generally.
This morning the North Carolina Color
ed Press Association met here Twenty
papers were representative greatest
number in any State.
The state Emancipation Convention
was also held here to-day. r. II. W.
leake presided. Its purpose is the de-
velopment OF the negro and the advance
ment Of the race in all directions.
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A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.
: Young Man Run Over and Killed
at Danyiilc.

DANVILLE, VA, February 6.-(spe-
cial)-One Of the most horrible accidents
that have occurred in this city for some
time took place this evening at the Crag-
hcad-street crossing Of the Southern rail-
way. On the southeastern side Of the
track is a restaurant In front Of which
is platform. and this latter reaches al
most TO side track. Ellis w. Rangely,
a young white mar about 10 years Of
age In company with companion had
been I'm the restaurant and taken sup
per, and on coming out went 10 the end
Of the platform. As he stepped on the
track he was struck by o shifting engine
He was knocked down and dragged nearly
q hundred feet. One leg. one arm. and
tho top of his head were cut off. and the
other leg badly crushed. The body was
50 badly mangled as to be unacceptable.
The unfortunate young man was the son
Of Mr.. J. Il. Rangely. a commission mer-
chant of this city. Rangely's companion
suffered no injury beyond mashed hand.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-07
More Work of the Thieves.

Cases continue TO accumulate against
the house-thieves arrested few DAYS ago
IL was found yesterday that they had
robbed Mrs. Lacy, Fourth and Canal. Of
lot OF wearing apparel, which has been
identified.
One OF the pawn-tickets found on the
negroes when arrested was for hand
some blue overcoat. check lined. that was
found at a downtown pawnbroker's. The
oyercoat is at the Second Police-Station.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-07

Billy Ward. the well-known minstrel,
who is in Ill health and needy circum-
stances. at his home in this city, was
voted snug little sum at the meeting
of the Richmond Lodge of Elks Wednes-
day night.
Mr.. Juan Pizzni was elected esteemed
lecturing knight. to succeed Colonel
James r. Branch. who has peen compelled
20 resign through press Of business and
absence from the city.