Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-05
THE PISTOL LOADED.
A FATAL But NOT UNCOMMON ACCI-
DENT IN PETERSBURG.
a Thrce-Year-OId Child Killed
Death of n Venerable Lndy-Con-
firmation services-Personal and
GeneraI-singuIar Coincidence.

re ElsODOINh, "a, may f.-N'PN-
cial There was the old story of an IN
loaded pistol and death from its care
less handling in this city this morning,
the accident-for 1t was purely an acct
dent-occurring on Shore street. Mary
McKenney, aged 3 years, and other small
children, were playing together at the
home of Maggie Webb. aged IL years.
The latter, it seems, found an old pistol
at her home which she brought into the
play. She had no thought about its be-
ing loaded or dangerous. But 1t was dis
charged, and the bullet entered the stom-
ach of little Mary Mckinney, inhicting a
wound from which the latter died in a
very short while The parties are all
colored.
DEATH OF A VENERABLE MATRON
Mrs. Ann T. Thrift, for twenty years or
more the respected and beloved matron
of the Methodist Female Orphan Asylum.
in this city, died on Sunday, at the adj
vanced age Of 81 years. She was a most
loyable Christian woman. respected by
all who knew her. and scores Of orphan
children, reared and educated under her
care, would gladly testify their love for
her.
A REMARKABLE COINCIDENCE.
Mr.. II. 9. Lashley, the former proprie-
tor Of the Southern now ImperiaD no
tel IN this city, died suddenly at his
home in Hancock Nd, on Sunday Three
weeks ago yesterday, after dsposing OF
the property to the present proprietor,
he left with his family for his home i'm
NTgr utnA -
property from Colonel Snodgrass, OF
Pennsylvania, who was for some time the
proprietor. When Colonel Snodgrass sold
out he returned 10 his home, and exact
ly three weeks to a day from his depar-
ture from this city he died suddenly.
CONFIRMATION SERVICES.
Rt Rev. A. NJ. Randolph. Episcopal
Bishop OF this diocese, confirmed twenty
one persons at Grace church Sunday
morning. AT night he confirmed eleven
persons at st. Paul's church. In the
morning the Bishop preached on the OBJ
seryance OF the Sabbath-day. and at
night on prayer. a crowded congrega-
ton was present on each occasion.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
The Petersburg Grays have accepted an
invitation 10 visit Norfolk and partici-
pate in the Confederate memorial ex-
ercises in that city on the 10Th instant.
Mr. c. A. Clark, well-known citi-
zen, was to-day presented by Mr.. J. w.
Enrich, proprietor Of the Imperial Hotel,
with a handsome solid-silver badge, bear
ing the inscription: Battlefield Guide"
Mr. Clarke has for years acted as guide
to the battle-felds around Petersburg tor
all tourists, and has, moreover, induced
many northern visitors TO buy property
and settle IN this section. lie is doing
a good work.
Colonel James d. Brady is sick at his
home in this city.
Some fifteen or twenty colored con-
verts were baptized in the canal basin
Sunday afternoon in the presence Of a
great crowd
AL Smith, OF Columbus, o., whose bat
ting average in the Eastern League last
year was .373. has been signed by the
Petersburg club TO play centre-fleld. He
is said 10 be a fast fielder and a hard
batter. He will join the club in Roanoke
on Thursday.
Miss Bette Jones, OF Blackstone, who
has been visiting friends in this city.
returned home to-day.
The committee Of the Chamber OF Com
merce, recently appointed TO consider the
matter of popular excursions TO this city,
after the example of those TO Richmond,
have as yet taken no action. Indeed, as
ii is learned, the committee has had no
meeting. Business has improved so much
in our city during the past few weeks
that it is probable the committee do
not deem excursions for the increase OF
trade necessary.
A REPORTED COMPROMISE.
1t is reported that a compromise has
been effected between counsel represent
ing both parties in the suit OF John G..
Watts VS.. General Mahone's estate, the
taking OF dispositions in which caused so
much time and writing before "A notary
public in this city. The terms Of the COM
promise are not stated, but It is believed
that material concessions were made on
each side The suit brought by Colonel
Watts was 10 secure from General Ma
hone a considerable amount of money.