Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-29

turc. The attacks upon Port Hudson
have hitherto always been unsuccessful.
as a mysterious agency outside. which
the Federals are unable TO trace 10 its
source. is supplying the besieged with
accurate information of all the enemy's
plans and movements. Latlmer is in
the habit OF making stolen visits from
the fort to his sweetheart, though she
begs him to avoid the risk. At the open
ing OF the play they are stroling In the
woods. when they are captured by a
squad OF Duryee Zouaves. under Major
Duval and Captain Hall. Uncle Ben, a
faithful old servitor. has been previous
~ captured. and Duval, suspecting the
Identity OF Latimor but anxious to make
sure OF it, tries 10 terrfy the old negro
into identifying him. Latimer. at this,
surrenders. and IL led Off TO headquar-
tiers under guard. while Alice despite
her refusals OF favor. is taken home with
an escort.
on the way TO headquarters Latimer
escapes. Finding himself in danger OF
recapture. he seeks the Bartheley plan
tation, where he is welcomed with Joy,
soon turned TO CONSERVATION at the an
nouncement OF the visit OF Hall and Du-
val 10 the ladies. 1t being too late to
escape, the women take advantage of
the delay OF Duval In entering TO pass
Off Latimer upon Hall as war corre-
spondent Hall is suspicious, and while
apparently receiving the explanation. con-
trives that he shall prevent Latimer
from leaving the house. The rest Of the
act is devoted to the efforts of the wo-
men TO prevent the recapture OF Latimer.
A carrior-dove. trained by Alice and
Latimer TO carry on their comnunica-
lions, flies into the room, is captured.
by Hall, and such discriminating dis
patches TO Alice found upon 1t that she
is arrested as the mysterious spy.
A court-martial is convened TO try the
prisoner. Duval who has fallen in
love with the prisoner. volunteers to
defend her. and makes an eloquent and
beautiful plea in her behalf. The pris-
oner declines at first to accept Duval
as her attorney, but finally yields.
When, however, she finds him taking
advantage Of technicalties and senti-
ment in her behalf. she revolts, as
serts her pride I'm the fact that she gave
the Confederates in the fort inforua-
ton. and taunts the Court with the sue
cess of her Efforts. Her Spirited re-
cital leaves the Court no alternative, and
she is found guilty Of being q spy, and Is
sentenced to be shot the next morning
in the presence OF the troops.
During the night storm arises. In
which Latimer seeks the camp in wild
hope OF saving her or dying with her He
meets Duval. who has assumed guard
duty secretly to perfect scheme he has
for her flight, and the two men have a
struggle before Latimer is convinced OF
Duvars sincerity. The troops are drawn
up and all the mournful ceremony Of
military execution is ready. The officer
OF the day reads the sentence. Alice
| IS placed in position before the firing
party, and at the last moment, as their
| guns are levelled at her breast par
| don comes. and she is restored 10 her
I lover.
The play had quite a successful run
| in Baltimore, and II is expected that It
will be literally patronized here.
| CHRISTIAN ENDEAVORERS.
The prospects of a large and success
| full gathering of the International Chris
| tian-Endeavor societies here July Sth to
| 18th next, grow brighter as the time ap-
| proaches. and the enthusiasm regarding II
| IS already at a very high point The
programme IS not definitely settled upon,
| but 1t is safe TO say that all the fea-
lures which have In former conventions
| proved so helpful will be retained, and
many new and interesting ones added.
An immense crowd is expected, as the
railroads have made most liberal rates.
The Trunk-Iine Association has named
| for the convention a rate OF one fare
| for the round trip; tickets TO be sold from
| points within their territory, which in
| cludes the New England and Middle
| States, July 9th, 7th and Sth; good TO
return. leaving Washington as late as
| July Slst If deposited with the joint agent
| at Washington on or before July 18th.
and good to return until July 18th without
| deposit. The one-fare rate viii, In all
! probability, prevail throughout the United
| States and Canada, and. if so, tickets viii
! be sold from all points outside OF Trunk
Line territory in sufficient time 10 permit
the holders to enter said territory within
| the dates named above.
Mr. Robert Leckey, Jr.. Main street
| Richmond, Va, is designated as the State
excursion manager for Richmond.
PERSONAL AND POSTAL.
| Senator Hale introduced a resolution
\ IN the Senate designating Theodore r..
| Shuey. formerly Of Augusta county, Va,
| to succeed the late Dennis Murphy. in
charge Of the stenographic staff Of the
/ Senate. Mr. Shuey has been for years
| one OF the most competent stenographers
| I'm the Senate chamber. The resolution
went over, but will be passed.
Mr.. Terrence McCrackin, of Fredericks-
| burg. is in the city. stopping at the How
| ard House.
Mr.. William T. Christian, the CORE
! spondent Of the Raleigh News and OBJ
! server. has taken permanent quarters at
/ the Metropolitan, which is headquarters
| for Virginians and Carolinians.
Archie b. Parker has been commission
| ed postmaster at Parkersburg, y. {.
The site OF the office Of which Samuel
| NJ Stanley Is postmaster, at Rorrer, Car
roll county, Va. has moved three quar-
| tiers Of a mile northwestward.
| Mail messenger service has been changed
| in Virginia as follows: Strasburgh. Shen-
| andoah county, from Baltimore and Ohio
railroad. Route 1lG00l, half mile, often as
/ required. State distance, rs miles and omit
! transfer service.
| Star-service change has been made in
! North Carolina as follows: st. Louis TO
| Elm City. From April J. 1896, increase
| service TO six times a week. Change sche-
| dule to daily, except Sunday, hours as at
present.
Changes IN star schedules have been
| made In Virginia as follows:
Mitchell Station TO Crookedrun-Leave
Mitchell Station daily except Sunday at
| 70 NJ: arrive Crookedrun by $3.50 L. NJ.
/ Leave Crookedrun daily except Sunday at
8 A. NJ, arrive Mitchell Station by 1890
A NJ.
Mauck TO Marksville-Leave Mauck dali
| ~ except Sunday at a. NJ arrive
| Marksyille by 10 A. NJ. Leave Marksville
| daily except Sunday at y NJ. arrive
Mauck by 2. NJ.
| West Point 10 Gloucester-Ieave West
Point daily except Sunday on arrival OF
| mail from Richmond, but not later than
Q A. NJ, arrive Shackelfords in one hour.
Leave Shacklefords daily except Sunday
! at $50 A. NJ, arrive West Point by a.
| NJ Innva Shacklefords daily except sun