Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06
BLACKSBURG POINTS.
FARMER TERRIBLY BITTEN BIZ A
DOG.
Sent Him TO the Pasteur Institute
A Very Sad Case-College Notes
students Coming in-Personal and
General Mention
General Mention.

currence In the southern portion OF the
very poor, but worthy and respected man.
owns very large and powerful dog. On
hearing fight going on in his yard he
went out to see what was the matter.
He found that his dog had another one
down and was Furnishing him severely.
When he finally succeeded in getting the
larger dog off the other was apparently
dead. He stoop over to pat him, when
suddenly the brute sprang at him, biting
him in several places and decorating his
arm fearfully. Neighbors recognized the
dog as one that had already bitten seve-
raj cows and two children, and believing
him 10 be mad, Mr.. Akers was advised
10 leave at once for New York and Sc
cure the benefit Of the Pasteur treat
ment But as be was very poor he could
not secure the necessary money for his
expenses. Kind, generous people in
Chrlstiansburg and Auburn made up
purse and sent him on. A telegram re-
ceived later announced his arrival at the
institute.
He is man Of family. whose support
depends on his daily labor and it is indeed
very sad that this afaiction should come
upon him. I doubt not though. that kind
friends VIII look after his loved ones,
actuated by the same spirit that prompted
them TO send him 10 New York.
Mr.. Bolton McBryde chemist OF the
Experimental Station at the University OF
Tennessee, Knoxville. Is spending his
annual vacation with his father ard
mother at their home in Blacksburg.
Miss Mary Field, one Of Petersburg's
most charming young ladies. who has
been spending the summer with friends
I'm Blacksburg, returned home on Thurs
day last
Cadets Travis II. Epps. George Basker-
vile. and J. Hoge Woolwine, who have
been studying at the institute during the
summer. left for their homes on Wednes-
day.
STUDENTS COMING IN.
On the other hand, students for the
next session are already arriving. Col
lege opens on the 2lst OF this month,
but each day brings in one or more.
Instructor ". Z. Dodd. who has spent
the summer In North Carolina. Is back
in seemingly fine health and spirits.
Professor and Mrs. Robert c. Price are
stlll absent, visiting friends in Charlottes-
vile, but are expected 10 return now In
a few days
Professor Randolph has returned from
Buffalo, y. Y. where he attended the
sessions Of the Society FOR the Promotion
Of the Sciences, and participated in their
discussions.
Mayor Pock Is proving himself most
efficient officer. insisting on the rigid en-
o.. r.s.~ # 10 FrsffF .
looking after the improvement OF It's
streets.
Mr. a. II. Apperson. who has charge Of
the electri-hght department Of the insti-
tute is on the streets again and rapidly
recovering from the effects OF the recent
painful surgical operation TO which he
was subjected.
Mr. John Linkons has purchased from
Mr. y. r. Sanger a building lot near
the college campus. and will at once
build on II a residence and move his
family 10 town.
Two OF the recent graduates OF the
institute are applicants for the position
Of assistant TO State Chemist Gaines.
Having enjoyed a careful training under
Professor Price in the State assaying-
work, either OF these gentlemen viii fill
this position with credit 10 themselves.
I
Quite a number Of our people have BEEN
In attendance on the sessions OF Mont
gomery Presbytery during the week.
Rev. Mr. Holiday. pastor Of the Pres
byterian church in Blacksburg. secured
the services OF Revs. Mr.. Sydnor and
McFadden. who preached fine sermons 10
good audiences here on Wednesday and
Thursday evenings.
Mrs. Martin and daughter. OF Dan
vile, the widow and daughter Of Profess
sor Charles Martin. LIZ D.. who was
at one time Professor Of English in the
institute. are boarding in the family OF
Mr.. George Walker.
Mr.. r. Page Whittle, OF Norfolk, who
graduated from the institute in June,
1894, has been appointed 10 the position
OF mining engineer. with headquarters
at Denver, Col. The position is a re-
sponsible one, and carries with 1t a fine
salary.
Mr.. Clyde Sheltman, Of Christiansburg.
has been taken under the care Of Mont
gomery Presbytery as a candidate for the
minis,s.
Miss Baker OF Norfolk. who is spend
ing the summer at Crocketts Springs,
came over on Thursday and entered her
nephew for next session.
The drill and athletic grounds Of the
Virginia Polytechnic Institute are now
in fine condition, good sod Of bluegrass
and other grasses covering well the whole
field \ very popular pasttime now Is
the shooting OF bats. For the past few
evenings great numbers OF them have
been flying and every one who beg or bor-
row a gun is out.
The Montgomery Stock and Fair Asso-
citation he's just issued complete
premium list. The fair will take place
near Radford from the 18th TO the 18th,
Inclusive, OF this month. General
Wharton, Major Cowan, and Captain
Heth are among the vice-presidents.
while Lieutenant Governor Tyler Is chair
man Of the Executive Committee.
Messrs. Burruss, Watts, ard Johns as
the committee OF the Young Mems Chris
tian have published a very neat hand
book Of the Virginia Polytechnic lnsti-
tute. This little volume contains all In
formation necessary to students entering
college. and Is distributed gratis, a copy
being mailed TO all students who are
reported as appointed.
Judge Waller r. Staples. who has spent
the summer at Saratoga, y. Y, Nara
gansett Pier. and other places arrived at
his home in Christia nsburg on the I'd. He
spent few days this week as the guest
of Professor and Ms. Campbell.
Five state appointments OF cadets were
received on Thursday last. a noticeable
feature OF the appointments for the next
session is that large number are from
the extreme western counties.
LEXINGTON LOCALS.