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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-06
LOT OF TROUBLE FOR A FALSE ALARM
COLLISION OF FIRE APPARATUS. RUMoRs OF
CARNAGE. POLICE RESERVES OFT TO DIS
PERsE CURIOUS CROwDs-NoBODY
Hurt HOWEVER

COLLISION OF FIRE APPARATUS. RUMORS OF
CARNAGE. POLICE RESERVES OFT TO DIS
PERsE CURIOUS CROwDs-NOBODY
HURT HOWEVER.
Great excitement was caused at Eighth-ave and
Twenty-fourth ST. last night by collision between
a hook and ladder truck and fire patrol Two
thousand people gathered. and the from
the West Twentieth-st. station were called out to
dispense the crowd and permit the resumption Of
traffic. which temporarily suspended by the
blockade. A false alarm turned in from the box at
Tenth-ave. and Twenty fourth-st, responsible
for the trouble. Hook and Ladder Company No.
r. with headquarters in West Twentieth-st
between Seventh and Eighth ayes. and Fire Patrol
No g. from West Thrtieth-st. near Eighth-ave.,
were their way TO the supposed fire At full
speed they approached Twenty-fourth-st. from
Zach direction, north and south.
Both tried TO turn into nty-fourth-st. at the
same time. and the two vehicles swung in semi
circle and together with a crash. Eight fire
patrolmen ard the driver were on the patrol. and
six hremen were on the hook and ladder truck
They were thrown in different directions. some land
nate less bruised The pole OF the
hook and ladder truck was broken in two places
and the three powerful horses reared and plunged
in their fright. Tom" Sheridan. the driver. was
not much injured. and he took hold of the rens and
after struggle got his team under control again.
Frank Lewis. the driver Of the patrol, also had
vent a runaway Policeman Mclaughlin. OF the
West Twentieth-st station. witnessed the collision
from across the street IL seemed 10 him that
eral OF the men must be badly hurt. and perhaps
some killed, and without waiting find out ne
turned in a call for ambulance. In a little
while one arrived from the New-York Hospital. but
none Of the men would admit having received
Fully two thousand people gathered. and a report
gained ready circulation that three policemen and
a nremen had been killed. The crowd would not
disperse until the reserves from the West TWEEN
tieth-st police station were summoned
When the men learned that they mad almost lost
their lives or at least escaped serious injury in
responding 10 a false alarm. they were not in
uleasant frame Of mind.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-06
:. j. ASTOR AND LOWELL'S HONE.

IL was said yesterday that John Jacob Astor had
contributed the sum OF $4,000 to purchase James
Russell Lowells Cambridge home, Elmwood. for
memorial park Mr.. Astor. so II is said, learned of
the effor, TO purchase Elmwood while cruising in
New-England waters. and. having always been an
nd,nIrer of Lowell at once offered 10 buy the place
anc ~ nlwood will accordingly be thrown open to
The public OF Boston. Mr. Astor was not in the
civ Yesterday and al his ONCE II was said that he
never tod of his philanthropic works there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-06
HONE NEWS.

PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS
ALBEMARLE-Maycr Samuel Russell OF MID
dletown, Conn. ASTOR-Mayor George r. Green
of Binghamton. BUCKINGHAM-Sir Bosdine ..
Leach and Lady Leach. of Manchester. England.
FIFTH AVENUE-Coonel II. II. Prettyman, OF
London, Ohio MANHATTAN-Sir James Connac'
of London; Judge S. T.. Burrows. OF New-Haven'
and Congressman J. j. Belden. of Syracuse. MI X
RAY HILI1-General Amasa j. Parker, or Albany.
PARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Commander w. r.
Potter L. s. n. WALDORF-Edwin Gould
WINDSOR-General G. NJ. Sorrel, Of Savannah.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-06
MAMARONECK.

AT the annual school election, held here on
Wednesday, Stanley Bryant was elected trustee
for three years and $14909 was voted for expenses
and $500 for grading the school grounds In Boston
Post Road In the Rye Neck district william sam
Johnston and Daniel b. Taylor elected trus-
tees for three years and Alexander Nreeland and
f. L. Gcdney for one year each. The appropriation
this year will be $3.50. ,,-.
The ,age Trustees met "Wednesday night
but declined make public the business transact
ed owing to an acrimonious contest when TOOK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-06
KATONAH.

The only daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Isaac p
Jaycox OF this village. Miss Maud Jaycox died at
her home yesterday afternoon. Miss Jaycox was
twenty years Old and had been in iil-hea!th
many years.
While driving in Mount Kisco on Thursday after
noon Miss IOttie Bedell and her sister Miss Jennie
Bedell daughters of Mr.. and Mrs Abram Bedel
of Cherry-st. thrown from their carriage at
Main-st. and Ksco-aVe They were not severely
hurt, but narrowly escaped serious accident.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-06
CHIEF CONLIN AT HIS DESK AGAIN.

Chief of Police Conlin was at his desk at Head
quarters yesterday. having returned on Wednesday
from his vacation In the Adirondacks. He re-
nsated his denial made at his home on Wednes
day night OF the rumors OF his intention TO retire.
He said he was greatly improved in health. and
felt physically able to cope with the duties OF his
Office,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-06
IRNINGTON.

The annual meeting Of the voters OF this school
district was held in the Irvington High School
Tuesday evening. Robert G. Abercrombie was
chosen president and A. T.. Phelps clerk The an
nual report of the Board OF Education was read
and accepted The election for Trustees resulted In
favor of the Republican candidates. Charles Ed
olson elected to serve for three years and Will
lam A. Burnham reelected for two years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-06
WHAT IS GOING ON TO-DAY.

Nicaraguan Canal Commission. Army Building
IL a.
International TERMS tournament ST. Georges
Cricket Grounds HOboken.
Police Board meeting
Joseph Richardson will case. before Surrogate
Fitzgerald.
Music in Battery Park by 18th Regiment Band
y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-06
SPECIAL MENTION.

Advertisements admitted into these col.
umns recommended to the readers Of
THE TRIBUNE as thoroughly reliable. and
business be done by mail with tho I'D.
vertisers with perfect safety.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-06
Announcements.

Henry A. Daniels NJ. D.,
~ West S9th ST.
Imparments Of the Nervous system ana an m
$1,000 - -
y r. v Pocantico, Nakodas. F. & W.
- Roth new effects In high banded collars
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-06

Prince and Broadway.
Warren and BroadwaJ.
T'hirty-second and Broadway
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-06
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
MINIATURE ALMANAC.

.,.o :. a, Sunset 10 Moon II ~ Moons age
HIGH WATER TO-DAY.
=, S.,,y Hook O5S Gov. Island O4 Hell Gate 2:oi
- " sandy Hook "A Gov. Island lo9 Hell Gate J'J-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-06
Mr.. SCHATZLE WANTS TO KNOW.

The directors Of the Ontario Silver Mining Col
pany have passed July dividend
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-22
YOUNG BUSINESSMEN MEET.
The Association Holds an Interest,"
tnr Srssiou-COttOn-MiI

\ special meeting of the Young Men
Business Association was held in the
Chamber of Commerce Hall last Night
opening at s:15 o'clock. II was well at
tended. and much business was transact
ed. President b. s. Hume presided. ,no
Mr. c. II. watkins, chairman OF the
Manufacturing Committee, reported thdt
his committee had not made thorough
Investigation of the subject of securing
A cotton-mill for Richmond. ana would
make a detailed report at the next meet
ing. ,,.,.,., of
Committee on Statistics and lnforfnatioi',
reported that his committee had lOoheI'
into the subject of getting out manu-
some prospectus. showing the business
interests. manufacturing au psnnn,o,'
water-pOWer coal-neius, ~C'' VI h'iN'''
and Virginia. .,..
This committee was empowered 20 haE
3 90 copies of this prospectus publsned;
AIR EicheiDerger, as chairman OF the
special committee appointed 10 recon-
mend some one for the position OF per,
nauent secretary. reported that they idu
| recommended Mr.. w. {. Bromne, anu
| that he had been elected by the Board OF
Directors. ~, o.
NJ Eichelberger, chairman o. the Con
vention Committee. reported that TINS
committee was trying TO get the chris
| tan EndeavOr Society to mold us neN'
meeting in Richmond.
resolution was adopted lnstructine
| the Committee on Advertisement 10 looA
| into the best method of notifying the pup
| lie of a resolution adopted at a previous
| meeting in regard to requesting CITIZENS
| TO purchase their supplies from the Her
p, chants OF Richmond.
! The session was then ADJOURNED.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-22
PLEASANT DAY At THE sEasHORE.
Mrs. Gill Carries II Large, Delighted
Crowd "a Ocean View.

Mrs. Joseph r. Gil. the untring and en-
ergetie superintendent OF the Male Orphan
ASYLUM ran to Old Point and ocean view
Yesterday the first of a series of eXcur-
sions that she proposes TO give TO the
seashore this SUMMER for the beneht OF
the splendid institution OF which she Is
the worthy head. .s-, :.
The outing was a most delightful one III
ali resuectS and the four hundred OF
more ladies. gentlemen, and children VINO
took the trip returned last night enthu-
siastic over the days pleasures. The Wea-
Their was all that could be desired, the
details for the excursion had been care
fully arranged and were carried out
without a hitch. There was perfect order
and the eight coaches that accommo-
dated the excursionists Were well nlled,
but not crowded TO discomfort
Mrs Gill had an efficient corps OF as
sistants and her guests received every
attention. DR.. w. W. Parker, president
of the Orphan Asylum Board, was one
of the most active of the young people
who contributed to the pleasure or the
frjp Mr. c. Eyensen was among the lcr-
mer Richmonders 10 welcome the vlsltorS
from this city at Ocean View. lie mas
inst severed his connection with the res
taurant at the resort, and VIII soon begin
business i'm Norfolk.
Mrs. Gill proposes 70 give several more
excursions TO the seashore during the
summer. the first of them about three
weeks hence, when, by reason or the
heat the sea breezes and fine surf batn-
ing. they will be even more refreshing
than now.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-22
Literary and Musical Enjoyment.

Last nights meeting of the Smithdeal
College Literary and Musical Society was
the last one for the heated term. The
society met in the college rooms, ana
was greeted by large audience, who
heartily enjoyed the excellent programme:
I'm spite of its scarcely two years OF
existence, this society has became eX-
ceedingly popular and has done much In
developing the oratorcal and musical
abilities Of its members.
Last nights programme was entertain
ing throughout. The society was opened
with prayer duet, sweet Bunch OF
Daisies" sweetly sung by Miss Julia
Henning and Mr.. Thomas McCaul, was
followed by a defamation, The Maniac,
given by Mr.. Bowman in his usual splen-
did style Miss Ellen Taylor appeared
before the society in a solo with guitar
aocompaniment. THE Last Kiss ana
afterward in a recitation, rs III ANY
body's Business?" both of which were
warmly encOred. Mr.. j. Morton Binford
acclaimed Bryant's "Thanatopsis' in ex-
cellent style. and Messrs. Wagner ana
Harfon furnished inspiring instrumental
rnusic for the occasion. pictures From
Lies Other Side" was expressiveiy sung
NV Mr.. Thomas McCaul The programme
closed with two musical numbers, sung as
solo and chorus, by Miss Henning ana
Messrs McCaul, Angle. Anderson, ana
Robertson Professor Marks, the re-
firing president of the society. made a
short farewell address.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-22
sTEsu-FITTING CONTRACTED FOR.
business Session of Poor Commit
tee mt AImshOuse Last Night.

A regular meeting OF the Council Com
mittee on Relief OF the Poor was heiu
at the City Almsnouse last night. SUI
perntendent Davis's monthly report
showed the number of persons received
during the month of May to have been
So while 50 were discharged, and il dled,
leaving in the almshouse, May 5ist, ~
decrease of 49, as compared 10 last yer.
The subcommittee on steam flttins
and Plumbing reported that plans anu
specifications for the work OF steam ~
ting had been properly drawn, ana mat
proposals in accordance with the same
had been duly advertised for: The SUD
committee presented the following DIGS
for the work of steam fitting: smith
Courtney Company. G7299; John Shanhs'
S29950: West K Branch. $685. Il. j. Wat
kins a Son. S265; Daniel O'Donnell, szD;
]. f. Rose & Co.. $ll.G0; W. NJ. Leathiey
on motion of Mr.. Brock. the contract
was awarded TO T.. j. Watkins q Son,
they being the lowest bidders.
on motion of Nlr. Gunst, the contractor
was required to give bond IN the sum vi
Si75. with good security for faithful per-
Torrance of the work.
on motion of Mr. Smith. 1t was decided
to advertise for proposals for the re,
building OF The wall dividing me JeWisn
Cemetery and the almshouse, the city 90
bear one half of the expense. rms wV ha
is TO be done upon the request or the
Hebrew Cemetery Association, VINO ue-
sire TO remove the present wall to a
point where the property recently pur-
chased of the city on Hospital street TER
Pay-rols of almshouse (s7l75W, and poor
of CITY $3.50 and bills amounting 10
H177.41 ordered to be PAID.
a subcommittee. consisting OF MessIs y
urock Snead and Miller. were appointed
TO inspect the new ambulance contracted
FOR with authority TO accept same II the
conditions of plans for same nave peen
complied with. $780,. ,,..o ho,d =
lengthy session last night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-22
SONS OF VETERANS AGREE.
Governor and MIR. Smith Elected
Honorary Members.

The r.. e. Lee Camp. Sons. Of Veterans,
met last night, and unanimously elected
Governor OFerrall and Mr.. Harry NJ.
Smith. Jr., honorary members OF their
organization. The only objection inter-
posed upon this occasion was that the
Two gentlemen were already members OF
the camp by virtue OF the action of the
Entertainment Committees recommenda-
ZION i'm June last which had been adopted
AT a subsequent meeting. The commander.
however. ruled that the election had not
taken place as the names of the gentle
men did not appear In the minutes OF mat
date.
a letter was read from Captain Hart.
of the State Sovereignty Camp, Sons or
Confederate Veterans, notifying the camp
of the date of the reunion OF Louisa
Camp az Louisa Courthouse next August,
and inviting the Sons to attend.
Rev. DR.. =. c. Gordon. who was born
and educated in Richmond. and is now
DISTINGUISHED minister of Missouri, was
present. and made very happy address.
A committee on Roster and Cemeteries
reported that the matters in their charge
were progressing rapidly and fayorabiy;
A vast amount OF routine was dis
posed of.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-22
CARED FOR ny THE POLICE.
A Small Child brought From Nor
folk by Mistake.

A child years of age, who, with CULVER
ing voice, told that his name was John
ME Golden" was brought to the city by
mistake from Newport News last night
or train with negto excursionists. He
was in some way placed on the car IN
the crowd. and before he realized where
mond When this city was reached he
was taken to the First Police station.
Food was given him and large blankets
made a hard belich in the Sergeants office
soft. and there the, little traveller slept
charge OF the conductor OF the $50 o'clock
train this morning and sent back home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-22
LAST SUNDAYS wIND-sTORM.
1t Does Much Damage to Crop" ana
Trees-TravelIers' Experiences.

The violent wind-storm that passed over
Richmond on Sunday evening did much
damage to trees, and found many weak
spots In old buildings. For some iIine IL
blew half a gale. and the wind was ac-
companied by hail, which did much dam
age TO crops In the surrounding country. :,
The hailstones were so large, ana lei,
with such force that nearly one nundreo
panes Of glass were broken In the tram
No. G. on the Chesapeake and ONO raiio
way, which Is due in Richmond ABOUT o
o'clock y M. The passengers We're great
w alarmed, and many took refuge pc
meath the coaches. as the train was
standing in Baskerville Station at the
time. IT.,
some of the excursionists who visited
the seaside were caught I'm the gaze on
board the Chesapeake and Ohio steamer
between Willoughby Spit and Ola Ioin.,
and Though no one was hurt and there
was at no time any real danger, the pas
sengers were crafty alarmed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-22
ANOTHER SEMINARY BUILDING.
Contract Awarded to Ancarrow Tor
the First DOrmitOry.

The contract was on yesterday awarded
for the erection of the first dormitory
building for the Union Theological SEMI
nary. The structure is to be massive
and large brick house. three stories high'
facing on Brook avenue, and wiil pro-
vide accommodations for about thirty SUI
dents Its cost will be trife less thah
so. 900. the maximum limit placed upon
the cost of the dormitory by the BUILDING
Committee OF the seminary.
The Building Committee Of which MT.
s. IA. Halves is chairman, met az noon
Yesterday. in the offices OF Mr.; Charles
II. Read. the architect. ana the plus Wy
opened IL was the closest contest OF the
kind. probably. that ever took place III
this city. Proposals were submitted a
follows: Messrs. n. Z. Ancarrow, $3.50;
William Gibson. Jr., s20.lS6; A. c. Hous-
ton. Sl9,96S. The average bid was Sss'5,
or 81 less than the sum determined upon
as the cost of the structure.
ON motion. the contract was awarded
10 Mr.. Ancarrow as the lowest bidder
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-22

Professor Boatwr.ght. Of Richmond Col
Iege. received a cablegram from Professor
Mitchell yesterday morning. conveying
he tidings of the safe arrival of the
narty of students who set out from the
college to spend several week on the
European continent. The cablegram was
in The tourists cipher. and the rather
pruesome combination Of words ''Ablu!ion
sbhoring' informed Pressor Boatwright
of the facts that the party had arrived
saselv after q splendid voyage, and that
s sn ,,sora in endowment OF perfect health.
Professor Mitchell and the eight students
viii be in London for the jubilee festiVi-
Ties which take place there to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-22
Entertainment at Masonic Home To-
Night.

The Ladies' Auxiliary Association OF
the Masonic Home will hold their yearly
celebration at the home tonight AT olo
o'clock. Captain Cunningnam's quar-
tette. a prominent lady vocalist, Messrs.
CARRIER and Holt. Mr.. Herbert Dalton, the,
No-Name Quartette. and the Trimmers
Orchestra will each give great deal OF
pleasure 10 those who attend. Relresh-
mpents will be served at city prices. There
will be no extra charge for dancing, and
only a modest admission fee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-22
Renomlnate the Fsremen.

The Board of Fire Commissioners hela
a three hours' session last night anu
nominated for reelection nearly All ,he
EMPLOYEES OF the department. Al the
meetIng held last week all the officers OF
the brigade were renominated. and last
night the same course was taken as 10
the engineers, tillermen. drivers, hostiers'
sfation-men, call-men, and substitutes
save in the cases OF about hiteeh men,
whose applications for reelection will be
considered later The election OF ,oinccrs
and employees of the force VIII take
mace on the evening of July LIST.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-22
BRYAN IN STAUNTON.
HE IS GIVEN A MOST CORDIAL RE-
CEPTION.
Four Thousand Persons Hear Him
Speak-His Remarks Along the
Line of His Campaign AddresseS-
Compliment to Daniel.

STAUNTON. VA, June H.-(Speciai)-
Hon. William J. Bryan arrived here this
afternoon. and was greeted by large
and enthusiastic crowd at the station
Cheer after cheer rent the air as he en-
tered q carriage with eN-Congr
Tucker. Democratic City-Chairman w. d.
McChesney, and County-Chairman Ed
ward Echols. and the people followed
the carriage as It drove to Mr.. fuckers
home where Mr.. Bryan was guest
The Stonewall Brigade band led the pro-
cession. Tonight the transportation
facilities to Knighty Fields, the place
OF speaking. proved inadequate TO carry
the immense crowd, and well-nlgh
| ceaseless procession of carriages ana
| pedestrians led the way TO the meeting.
FOUR THOUSAND PEOPLE.
For three hours crowd OF 1850 peo-
| pie stood In the chill mountain air TO
| hear the speaker. They stood entranced
with the simple eloquence OF the apostle
| Of silyersm. Mr. Bryan had been sick.
| and upon being introduced by ID.
| Tucker. begged to be permitted to speak
| sitting In his chair. lie spoke with so
much force ana vim that no one could
\ have que ssed his indispostion HIS
speech was a mastery presentation or
| the cause of free silver.
HE WARNED UP.
After speaking short while no
! warmed up to the work and arose TO a
| standing position and held the deep at
| tention Of his hearers.
| Mr.. Bryan spoke along the lines OF his
campaign speeches of last year, discuss
! ing in detail the various parts OF the
currency question. Nowhere did no
| touch on State issues. Returning his
| thanks to Virginia for her activity and
zeal In the cause, dis shown I'm last years
| election returns. he declared II an ret
| OF supererogation for him 10 speak In this
| State. where Is the tuneful tongue or
that young apostle of bimetallism. John
! w. Daniel.
| Mr.. Bryan shook the hand Of hundreds
! of people, and the ladies loaded him with
! bouquets. He leaves In the morning TOT
| Cincinnati.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-22

and practically the moving spirit In, the
Nasdalen Home. ,o.oa fr,end
Mrs Sarah Nj. Price. a devoted 1risnu
OF Mrs. Hopkins, pays her the loho"i"s
AFTER months of suffering, borne Win
sweetest patience. she has entered INTO
rest She was for many years a resluen, :,
OF this city, and this announcement VIII
mere Christlike life was never lived than
hers and she went IN and out among us
irving TO lead others to the Saviour some
she has already net in that bright nome
above TO which she taught the way
Nv others remember the words that
she spoke and the prayers that she Of
fered. and be ready to meet her when
they too are called away
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-22
tn Succeed Bishop Newton.

There is much interest here III the Pr
habIe outcome of the session of the Epis-
copal Council for the Diocese OF virginia,
which meets IN ST. James church on 'he
S0th instant lor the purpose OF eiectinS
bishop TO succeed the late Right Rev.
John b. Newton. Bishop-Coadiutor OF this
diocese Those most prominently spoken
of for the place are Rev b. r.. Tucker
OF Norfolk: Rev. Mr: Lloyd, of Lynch
burg and Rev. DR.. McKim, of Washing
influence will go for DR.. McKim.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-22

a decided acquisition to Richmond
musical circles ls Mr.. A. Lineback. VINO
mas lust reno, ed TO this city from Hoa-
,ha stat photographers Association, and
has come to Richmond so as to be more
centrally located He possesses me pass
voice, and Is q skilful performer on the
violincello.
The name Of Miss Lizzie J: Mackie was
inadvertently omitted from the Dispatchs
lis, Sunday of those receiving iirst nonois
ar the Richmond High School in. junior A.
ole
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-22

The ambulance. with DR.. Nuckols in
charge. was called at 500 o'clock yester-
day morning to attend a colored man
named William Booker, residing in rear
Of 2Ol west Franklin street. Booker was
handling a revolver. and in some way the
weapon was discharged. the ball entering
the leg Just above the knee. and coming
ont about three inches lower. The mar
wound is a very painful one though 1t
Is not serious.