Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-15
TIE COCKADE CITY.
ASSAULTED WITH A DECANTEh
FULL OF GIN.
Cleveland and Party Pass Through
A Curious Cnpturc-Farmcr Rob-
tnry-PersonnI and General.

PETERSBURG. VA, December H.
SPECIALIZATION. Charles Gee was assault
Cd at the Appomattox Hotel this evening
by Peter and Dorsey Crowder. two young
white men. and brothers. The weapon
used was a decanter, which was filed
with gin. which they obtained from the
saloon adjoining the hotel Mr.. Gee
sustained severe cut on the head.
President Cleveland and party passed
through the city on the south-bound train
at 8 o'clock last night. About one hur-
dred persons were nj the lower depot
when the train arrived, but they were all
disappointed in their hope Of getting a
view Of the Chief Executive OF the ma
ton. The doors OF the car were closed.
the windows down. and the curtains
drawn. 1t is said that. after the train
left Richmond. the distinguished party sat
down TO an elegant supper. which. It IS
probable. they were still enjoying when
they reached Petersburg The patty
could have had superb sport in duck
shooting on the James river, a few miles
below city Point.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL NEWS.
Mr.. William L. Morrison. Port Warden
/ Of this city and an old and respected
citizen. Is critically an AT his residence.
on Marshall street. with no hopes Of re-
covery His health has been feeble for
many months
4 policeman made a curious capture on
Bank street about l o'clock on Sunday
! morning. The prisoner proved 20 be a
| terrapin OF unusual size. weighing about
B ten pounds. The officer heard the noise
made by tho terrapin En- is efforts to
/ scramble along the sidewalk. some dis
B lance away. I'm the stiffness OF the night.
/ How fl got on the street is mystery.
II Is still held a prisoner at the station
house.
A fire occurred to-day in the Virginia
| Bag-Tactory. on Sycamore street. but
was. fortunately. eXtinglished before
much damage had been done.
FARMER ROBBED.
Mr.. T. r. Friend. farmer Of Ches-
/ terrified county. was robbed Sunday morn
/ ing OF all Of his clothing. except what
( he had on his person. He left his house
10 feed his stock and when he returned
he found that nearly all OF his moveaole
effects had been stolen. The fact was
I reported 10 the police Of this city
this city-the Grays Captain Morgan an,
the A. =. Hill Rifles Captain Jackson
attended divine service at Grace Episco
pal church last night. marching there II
n body and I'm fun uniform. The church
was crowded. and the sermon deliverel
on the occasion By the rector-I}ev. Johr
Ridout-was one Of special significance
and ability.
The Sunday afternoon services at tbs
Young Mems Christian Association
Home yesterday were Of great interest
and were enjoyed by a large assembling
Of people An eloquent address was De
llvered on the subject Of 'Self-Mastery.'
by Rev. DR.. H. W. Battle. and the sing
ing was very fine. Several beautiful air
were sung by Captain i. W. Cunning
ham. Of Richmond
At n meeting Of the Ministers Assoca
ton. held to-day. it was decided 20 oh
serve the first week I'm the new year n
a week Of PRAYER: and Rev. II. NJ. Hone
Rev. DR.. J. W. Roscbro, and Rev J. w
stiff were appointed q committee 10 ar
range the programme for these services
The funeral of Mrs. Alice Wilson tool
place to-day from 81. PauFs church
Relatives and friends from Richmond
wore u-ogort.