Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-30
A STIR In QUANTIC0.
CREATED ny ARRIVAL OF PREsI-
DENTS SHOOTING PARTY.
Ducks Somewhat Scattered, But the
Sport Good-Fredcricksbu News.
shfps-important Action OF Council.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, January
29.-(Special)-A special from Quantieo
says: The presence OF the presidential
ducking-party here, where they came
at an early hour this morning to shoot
ducks i'm the historic waters OF Choppa-
wamsic creek, has created quite an ex-
element Ia this usually-quiet hamlet.
The party came unannounced, and the
first knowledge Of their presence was
when the yacht having on board the dis
tinguishcd huntsman steamed into the
harbor. Birds have been quite plentiful
for some time. but the warm weather
yesterday and to-day has caused them 10
lake wider range. The party have,
however, had some sport, and succeeded
In getting quite a number of ducks. 1t is
said they viii not return 10 Washington
until tomorrow. Representatives OF sew
eral papers are here on toe watch for
items OF interest. President Harrison
made several trips TO, and had good
sport. at this place during his stay in
Washington
FUNERAL or MRS. BELL.
The funeral OF Mrs. Bell. whose death
was announced in the Dispatch. took
place this afternoon from the Baptist
church, which was crowded by relatives
and friends OF the beloved lady. Rev. T..
:. Dunaway ohiciated. She was laid 10
rest IN the city cemetery.
Mrs. ". W. Ashby, OF Washington,
has been called to 'lle bedside OF her
daughter. Miss Annie, who Is attending
school here.
Miss Annie Bullock. Of Caroline, who
has been visiting Mrs. John 7. Leaveli,
returned home to-day
Mrs. VI. +. and Miss Mamie Rollins,
Mr.. J. B. Rollins, and Mr.. l.. X. Embrey,
OF Washington. are here to-day
70 attend the funeral OF their
relative, Mrs. Mslvina Bell
Mr.. j. Campbell Barton and family,
who have been the guests Of his father,
Judge Barton. for some weeks. will leave
tomorrow for their home, at Por1-huron,
Mich. Mr. r. j. Barton, a grandson OF
the Judge will accompany them, ana
reside there In the future.
John r. Decatur. aged 20 years, the
eldest son Of Wilson Decatur, Esq, died
az his home. in Stafford county, ye5ter-
day.
Large quantities OF wild-ducks have
made their appearance on the feeding
grounds they annually visit, near here.
Many OF the properties ere leased to
or owned by northern parties, who MAIN
tain extensive establishments, where they
spend considerable time when the shoot
ing Is good.
SCHOLARSHIPS.
The ten scholarships to be given by the
Presbyterian Collegiate Institute, In re-
turn for the $1,000 donation voted II
by the Council last night will, after a
competitive examination, be awarded the
most meritorious scholars of the public
SCHOOLS.
The Council. last night, on the motion
of John T. knight, Esq, after recitns
the fact that many northern manufac-
turing enterprises were moving south,
passed a resolution empowering the
Mayor TO appoint a committee to call
attention TO Fredercksburg's advantages.
Active competition is going on be-
tween the members Of the Washington
Guards in practice-shooting at the tar
get The first Of the series Of contests
for the Sener Memorial Cup will take
place on Nashirg t0n's-B Birthday and the
good shots all seem anxious 10 win it.