Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-10
BAPTIST SCHOOL UNION.
Total Av'ge Money
Fires IN TIE COUNTRY.

FIRES IN THE COUNTRY.
The large dwelling and clearinghouse
in Swift-Creek village. in Chesterfield
county. occupied by Mrs. Mary George,
accidentally caught fire on the roof from
sparks from the chimney on Sunday, but
by the prompt and active efforts OF the
citizens the flames were extinguished be-
fore much damage had been done. The
house is the largest building in the vii
lage. and it was feared at one time That
il would be destroyed.
Some mischevious boys yesterday after
noon during the prevalence Of a nigh
wind set fire to the stumble in one OF the
large fields on the Ellerlie farm, i'm Ches-
terrified county. The men on the farm
turned out, and successfully fought the
flames. while the owner gave pursuit
on horseback to the boys. He overlook
and Identified them, and will, II is under
stood, swear out warrants for their ar
rest
\ very bright light was seen last night
east of this city. evidently caused 10y
the burning of woods or of dwelling
i'm Prince George county. 1t is known
that for several days forest fires have
been spreading in different parts Of that
county
GENERAL NEWS.
Judge b. 4. Hancock opened a special
term Of Circuit Court here to-day, ana
then adjourned court until tomorrow.
1t is understood that some vacation cases
are TO be heard at this special term.
II Is reported that the fine brick resi-
dence on south Sycamore. belonging 10
the estate OF the late II. NJ. Dobie, and
adjoining the Petersburg club, has been
purchased by Mr.. Preston l.. Roper Tor
s. 500
4 frelcht-car IN the yard Of the Rich
mond and Petersburg Railroad Company
was broke into on Sunday by two negro
youths. but the only property stolen was
"a big bunch OF tempting looking bananas
The thieves We're subsequently arrested
and this morning were sent on 10 the
IJustings Court TO answer the charge OF
felony.
fl IS not thought probable that the
Swift-Creek Cotton-FactOry building,
which was lately destroyed 10y fire, VIII
ever he rebuilt. At least there are no
indications at present of that desirable
end
The passenger train from Norfolk was
delayed In It's arrival here this morning
for several hours by reason 1t Is SAID
Of an accident to freight tralh soi'ie-
where on the road.
PERSONAL NOTES.
II has not yet been decided whether or
not the Democratic nominees iOi t'S
several municipal offices TO be filled AT the
Nav election shall be chosen by con-
veution or by a primary. Should there
he much competition for the offices, here
will OF course. be a primary. Should
there be little or no opposition 10 the
incumhents. who are understood TO be
candidates for reelection, there may be
a convention in order TO save expense.
Mr.. Matt. Cary. Of the firm or T. ,;
Reckwith & Co, was taken suddenly III
to-day ut his home. but II Is gratifying
10 state that he was relieved by MS phy-
sicians. =, ~.
Mr.. w. y. Jones and Mr.. r. NJ. Ely
two well-known deaf mutes Of this CITY,
are candidates for positions at the Staun-
ton asylum under the reorganizauon,th
former for the place of manager ana IN
structor in the shoe-nanufacturing de-
nartment, and tie latter as monitor