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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17

ANDERSON.-Die at his residence
Chelsea, HenricO county. va iutsoss
December II. 1891. al 80 CLOCK +. a.
HOWARD G. ANDERSON. In his thir-
Funeral services from the First Eng
fish Lutheran church yesterday az 8
o'clock L. NJ
FENSON Died. at his late residence. 113
east Clay street. at o'clock A. NJ. De-
cember 10Th. JOHN G.. FENSON, in the
fifty-hrst year of his age.
Funeral from the Grace-Street taber-
nacle FRIDAY AFTERNOON at $3.50
o'clock Friends and acquaintance in
Vited 10 attend.
GILLIECE-Died.a at , o'clock yesterday
morning. al his residence. No. lbs west
Clay street. PETER GILLlECE.
Funeral TO-DAY friday at 1870 A.
NJ. from 81. Peters cathedral.
lnterment in Philadelphia.
PENDLETON.-Die yesterday (Thurs-
day. afternoon AT 2.30 o'clock. at Home
Place at the residence of William y.
Daniel. ELLA w. PENDLETON' In her
siXty-third year
Funeral will occur at o'clock THIS
A. NJ. at the house The remains will
he taken to North Bank. King and
Queen county. for burial.
PRICE.-Entered into rest. wednesday,
December 18th. al 4:3O =. NJ. Mrs. sA-
RAli NJ. PRICE widow OF Samuel NJ
Price. aged siSty-eight years ,,,,,,,
NOON M 2 o'clock from Grace-Street
Presbyterian church.
SAiITH.-Died. December 1G. 1897: WILL
LIAM T.. SMITH. OF Covinston va.
Funeral will take place TO-DAY ,rri-
daD. at 10 o'clock from the reslu.no H.
OF his hrOther-in-law, X. >. DaNis' i'oo
west Leigh street.
Covlngton (va.) papers please copy.
RUPERT Died. at II: 40 A. NJ Decem-
Der 10th. at the resldenc" -, ler ~.
J. Z. Rupert. No. 2ii0 east Main street.
Mrs. BARBARA RCFPsh4' III tue
eighty-irst year OF her age
Funeral from ST. Mary's Catnonc
church THIS MORNING at O'Clock.
Baltimore and Washington papers
please copy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
dDELTGHTFUL hECiih|'
Mr. Webb and Miss Porter Pleased a 'Ars
and Appreciativc Audience

A, tho Third Presbyterian church iast
evening n hoicc programme oil Nocai Ai'u
,nstrumeutal numbers was enJoyeu ny
,,arv large and appreciative audlehce'
Nfss Porter's rich soprano was never
sveeter or clearer. and her solo numbers
we're rendered with great fervor ana
with fine expression, especially the selec-
tion Save Me. Oh Cod by Randegger,
which she rendered with a great deai
Of feeling. All her numbers were mo
roughly enjoyed by those present.
Mr. Webb displayed with his usual
good taste and judgment, the sweet COM
binations, and the power Of the organ.
At the offertory quite handsome sum
was realized TO defray the expenses OF re-
modelling the instrument
While an old organ it still possesses in a
remarkable degree, that SOFT richness OF
tone and mellowness resulting in part
from age. as we'll as material.
The following progi anime was rendered
Organ-(a) Prayer" Lohengrin)
Wagner: o. ANGELS Lullaby" De SIEVE.
Soprano Solo-"Save me. OH God"
Randegger.
Morning." Death of Asa"
0rom Peer Gynt;') ''Anitras lance"
from Peer Gynt.'O Gries.
Soprano Solo-(a) 'Hsrk. my soul. il
is the Lord" Chaminade; o. come unto
me-" Coenen.
Organ-(a) "Slumter Song" Guimant;
o. 'Serenata." Moskowsk
Soprano Solo-"There is a green hill far
away" Gounod.
Organ-(a.) Priest March ., frop,
Athalia;" o. Overture" from Tam
hauser. i i"'"-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17

esrort will be made to get protection
from the National League. and. should
that fail. although the prime movers In
the enterprise claim that they have good
reasons 10 present to the National Board
there will be league without protection.
In this event the new league people
saw they will not hesitate to procure
good players at any cost. They do not
wish to antagonize the Atlantic League,
but. rather, to work in perfect harmony
with them.
WILL NOT CONFLICT
The games TO be played In Richmond
will be so arranged as not to conflict
with those to be played by the Atlantic
League clubs. and the idea Is that this
will promote interest In the national
game. so that the people will get better
bali and become more welded TO the
game.
Definite arrangements have not been
made. but the promoters are working
hard.
The grounds In Richmond VIII be 10
Gated at West-End Park. The park VIII
be arranged also for other athletic exhl-
billions. such as bicycle races, football
and other sports. 80,
The schedule for the state League viii
not be arranged until the Atlantic League
has made out its schedule.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
JESSE TANNEHILLs


IL nearer my heart than any on the map.
y have many warm and personal friends
here, and the interest they took In my
welfare was indeed pleasing. deter
mined that / would come here TO spend
Christmas and here | am. How long
will stay I cannot say. | may stay In
Richmond until next spring and | may
not. I will surely be with my friends
for a month
Eng everything, did so well with his team
here last season remarked the clever
player" l wish I could have been here
10 help him out.
II like the company / found in the
big league. for the old ones took kindly
10 me, and had but little trouble catch
Ing on. The club treated me nicely ana
tho management was eye- so kind. Next
season we will have a better Team and
j am much pleased with the prospects.
You ask me what about the Richmond
Club next season" said Tannehil "All
can say ia, that II Jake Wells has con-
frol. absolute control, you folk Will have
no complaint 10 make. lie can pick
winners and II he is not interfered with
will do everything TO a finish;
MAY GET UP A GAME.
Tannehill brought with him the infor-
nation that Brownie" Elberfeld. played
q number OF games with CINCINNATI at
1he close of last season. ana thaI ne ulu
grand work. Bob Pender and Turkey
Proves have been signed by Charley
boyer for his Charleston Is. 60 team,
and that Harry Berte will so back to
Quincy.
Tannehls presence in the city has
raused no little base ball talk, and many
hooters have requested that game be
Arranged N the weather does not change.
The PLAYERS, including Tannehll. have
agreed 60 play game at either West End
pr Broad-Street Park, at some early date
and If the contest comes OFF 1t VIII be IN
teresting.
Wells. Foster. Tannehill. Stocksdale,
Woodruff. Elsey, Kahn and besides a
number of good college players are here
and two good teams will be made up
Tannehin saws he will pitch for one
team and Stocksdalc for the other
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
INPORT1NT SUITS.
Three Cases for Ten Thousand Each to be
Tried Together.

LYNCHBURG. VA. Dec. l6.-SpeciaL-
-Four important suits are TO be tried at
the special term of the Circuit Court OF
Campbell county. Judge Stafford q. whit
tie presiding. which began at Rustburg'
the county seat. on Wednesday. Three
are for $4,000 each. and are being tried
together They are two OF Callahan
administrator VS.. the Southern railway.
and one of McBrayer's administrators VS..
the same. About two years ago. the Cal
lahan family consisting of husband and
wife and TWO children. and Miss Me-
Drawers. of Bedford. Callahan's niece.
were killed by fast mail on the southern
railway. about twelve miles south OF the
city. while on their way to Callahan 5
home, in Campbell county. In n two
horse wagon.
Suits by the administrator OF the two
children. tried about a year ago, re-
suited in a verdict OF 5000 in the case
OF each child. An appeal was taken to
the Court OF Appeals.
The fourth suit 10 be tried IL that OF
John H. Moxley VS.. the Chesapeake and
Ohio railway. In December last while
attempting to apply brakes 10 car. he
fell and had his hand cut on By one OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
4 Boy Dies From a Cat Bite.

WINSTON. y. g. Dec. 16-Special-
The fve-ycar-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs
David Moore died n horrible death al
Guilford College. this morning Three
weeks ago the little fellow was bitter
on the hand by cat No attention was
paid 10 It until few days ago. when
the boy became sick. and was thrown into
commissions. He continued TO grow
worse until this morning. when death
ended his sufforings
The scene around the death bed was
"A sad one The litlc boy died with n
spasm. and his eroanings were pitlful IN
the extreme II was not thought 81
az tho time but IL IS believed now that
the cat was rahd when II bit the boy.
The same feline hlt Or Robertson. a
well-known physician Of Gulford College
through the car a few days ago. He IS.
naturally. greatly excited since the III.
ness and death of the child and has
written 20 Baltimore for treatment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
Election Of Officers

Lafayette Royal Arch Chapter. No. a.
az a. ts suited conVocation at the Masonic
Temple. corner Broad and Adam stree,s
last evening. elected and installed the fol
lowing officers for the ensuing twelve
months. This is the only CHAPTER I'm the
city which elects its officers in December
priest; Comrade James w. Anderson
KING; Comrade r. L. Peters. scribe: Com
rade r. H. Macomber twenty-ninth time
treasurer; Comrade Lewis F. Mason sec
rotary.
The high priest made the following APP
pointments: Comrade George j. Hooper.
Jr.. captain of host: Comrade Joseph s
Wilson, principal sojourner: Comrade Rev.
George Cooper. chaplain Comrade VIII
liam krause, steward Comrade A, Il.
Routt, tiler.
The other appointments of officers will
be made at the next stated convocation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
CAPT. LAMB SEES REED.
TO CIR 4 NEARING ron THE 10
COUOTTTE WORRS BILL.
A Claim for Pay foi Services of Pardon
Against Mosby During the War.

WASHINGTON. December Especial
Representative John Lamb had "a con-
ference with Speaker Reed this morning
for the purpose of getting the Speaker .
consent to call up tomorrow the Rich
mond Locomotive Works bill, which is
now on the calendar Inc Speaker Wa
non-committAl. but Mr.. Lamb VIII make
tho effort and Try 10 SET his motion be-
fore the House. IL seems To- Dee under
stood that tho bill viii nnaliy pass but
10 will hardly get a hearing tomorrow,
as unanimous consent is required.
General Walker offered a. bill to-day
for the payment of si5 tO Mr. 10st. TINS
amount is asked for 90 cover the costs
incurred by Mr. Y0st in defending nis
mandamus case before the returning
board al Richmond.
SPlED on MOSBY.
The Committee ON War claims has fo-
ported on the hill for the relief ~ Par
don WOrsiey. Tho committee states tuat
Che claimant was employed Dy General
Angus in 1863 as spy I'm the adjacent
counties OF Virginia % procure lntNr-
nation of the movements Of Mo'by. tie
received no compensation. but was fur
nishcd with a horse ana wagon with per-
mission to pass through the lines and %
carry certain goods from Washington FOR
sale 10 Mosbys friends.
Returning from these expeditions ho
was enabled 10 bring valuable infOrmt-
ton" 10 tho military authorities.
VALUABLE DISCOVERY.
while apparently tho friend Of the
enemy he discovered combination Or
parties in Washington and Baltimore en-
gagged in supplying the enemy and car
rvlng on an extensive contraband trade.
on this information they were arrested
and brought 10 trial Worsley claims
that he was offered $3.50 20 swear fealty
TO the enemy or leave the country. bv
advice OF General Angus he accepted me
brine and produced % at tho trial as ew-
dcuCo.
The money was attached 70 me record
and forwarded 10 the war Department.
and was afterwards covered into inc
Treasury
Tho committee recommends that Wors-
InD N. mid 81 nn1.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
New Orleans Races.

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 16.-Track fair
sport good. Summaries.
First race-six furlongs-Sedan Is to u
FIRST Alice C. Is to l and to ID second
Dr Work 900 to u third. Time, llO IL
second race-fve furlongs-frehch
GRAY q to 81 first. Chiffon GU 10 anu
TO u second. Eleanor Holmes =" u %
third. Time. 1:6.
Thlrd race-six furlongs-John Boone
rs IN n first. Elton Jacket q TO l ana
n 3 second. Jane az to y third. Time
1:19 IL .u, % q
IL slice n TO - first. J. A. Grey q
70 and to p second. sallie Cnquo' "
N n third. Time. 1:25 "a. ,u,
rifth race-mile and sixteent tn 0e
,,,ronre q TO ID first. Billy Mckenzie 20
70 and 2 to y second Nicolin' " 10
II third. Time. 2:Oi.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
FIRE IN 1LBENdRLE.
Young Lady Caught Under Wagon
Loaded with Beds Nearly SmOthered.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, December
l6.-Specal.-Dr. William ShackelfOrd.
who resides near Stony Point, AlDemarle
county. lost a large barn, with all its
contents, last evening BY fire. The build
ing contained a large quantity OF hay,
corn. oats and farming utensils. The
origin OF the fire is supposed 10 have
been from children burning fire-crackers.
While Mr.. G.. r.. Moore was moving ms
family from Profits Station To Abe
rene yesterday the horses OF one Of mis-
teams became frightened near Rio Mills,
ran away and turned over down an en-
Dankment. seriously injuring his daugh-
ter. who was on the wagon.
The wagon, loaded with furniture and
feather beds. turned over and caught her
under II. When the young lady was res
cued she was nearly suffocated and badly
bruised about the body
The driver also received bruises about
the body and a broken finger
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
Well Presented.

The old story of Mercy Merrick was well
told by Eugene Blair and her capable
company at the Academy last night.
Unfortunately for the financial end Of
the matter. however, The New Magda-
len" did not prove 10 be a drawing card.
and very small audience witnessed the
performance.
At the matinee to-day Camille will be
presented. and tonight double bill will
he given-"A French Marriage and Gal
atea."
To-mo rrow afternoon and night Twelve
Temptations" will be the bill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Ella ". Pendleton.

Mrs Ella w. Pendleton died yesterday
afternoon al 2:30 o'clock at Home Place
the residence Of Mrs. William b. Daniel
in the sixty-thrd year OF her age.
She was a Miss Sale, OF King and
Queen county. before her marriage 10 Mr..
Pendleton, who died during the war ana
was "A sister of Professor J. Irving sale
and Mr. Bart Sale of that county.
The funeral will be held at o'clock
this morning from the residence and tho
remains will be taken TO North Bank,
King and Queen county for iuterment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
DR.. Cunningham's Sncce. sor.

FARMVILLE. VA. Dec ls.-Special.-
Mr. Robert Frazer. president OF the Mis-
sissippl Normal School. was to-day elect
ed president OF the State Normal School
OF this place. by the oBard Of Trustees
which is now ia session.
Mr. Frazer has been telegraphed 10
know If he will accept the offer.
He lives in Columbus. Miss, but IS a
native OF Orange county Va. For seve
raj years he has been IN charge OF schools
OF the South
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
Ponnlist Agreement.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 6-A caucus ~
the Populist. members Of the House ~
Representatives was held az the Nation
al Hotel tonight Resolutions were
adopted 20 resist an efforts 20 modify thc
existing civil service laws 10 retire
groenback and treasury notes, 10 enlarg,
the powers Of the national banks and
favorlng tho Joint resolution recognizing
tho independence Of the cuban kepuu-
lie. ana the early passage OF ON equitable
hankrmntcY bill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
KNOCKED DOWy And ROBBED.
A Man Falls Into n Vat Of Boiling Lii
QuOr.

LURAY, VA. Dec. 16.-Special.-J james
Knott. a carpenter. was attacked yester-
day by tramps while on his way home late
in the evening. In the Henkel woods. near
here. knocked down and robbed OF two
dollars. He was left senseless and did not
recover for several hours. when he pro-
ceeded on his way 10 his home In dazed
condition.
Last Saturday the body OF an infant was
found In the bottom Of the well on the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
MAY BE A STATE LEAGUE.
II Is Probable One VIII lie Formed TOT

II Is Probable One VIII lie Formed Tor
Next season.
( Richmond will be well supplied win
good ball playing next season. If what
was learned by Times reporter yester-
Nav develops into sure thing
II was learned that concerted move
ment is on foot for the organization
of State League. TO be composed OF
clubs representing Portsmouth, Hampton,
Petersburg and Richmond.
FlRST-CLASS BALI.
The league. it is said. will furnish first
tlass ball to the lovers of the game. An
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17

farm Of Peter s Dovel. near Stanley. this
county. with an axe tied 70 its neck.
1he coroner is now investigating the
matter.
rms afternoon at 6 o'clock Charles l.
elem accidentally fell into vat Of boiling
liquor, and was scalded from his head
TO his heels He now lies in critical
condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
Dir. aud Mrs. Semple Here

Mr.. and Mrs. Lorenzo Semple. Of New
York city are at the Jefferson Hotel Mr.
Semple Is q risisg young lawyer, the son
OF Judge Churchill Semple, OF Alabama,
and mis- wife Is the daughter of Colonel
John McAnerney. president OF the Seventh
National Bank New York city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17

WASHINGTON. ID. C., Dec. l6.-Spe-
ciai.-Captain Lamb offered bill to-day
to have Dr. Charles = Mills former col
lector OF customs. relieved Of liability
for ss.Os2. on account OF his chief deputy.
Charles b. NaIdens.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17

WASHINGTON. u. c.. Dec lG.-Special.
The Confederate Veteran Association OF
the District Of Columbia. AZ It's meeting
tonight elected Colonel Robert J. Fleming.
formerly Of Richmond. president. ana
General /. l. Lomax, Of Virginia. second
lce-nresldent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17

The Manager of the Alexandria Times
Critically III.

ALEXANDRIA. VA. Dec lG.-Speclal.-
Daniel Webster Chinn. long servant IN
Mrs. Francis L. Smiths family but lately
head walter Of the Hygeia, at Old Point.
died to-day. "
ondria Times. was taken sick In Wash
ington to-day and conveyed 10 a hospital
He is reported critically III.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17

the wheels. lie alleges that the brake
step was broken.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
CoIoneI Grayson Tyler.

ALEXANDRIA. VA. Dec. l6-Special. -
Colonel Grayson Tyler. son OF Judge John
Henry Tyler. Of Prince William. died to-
dav. aged sixty-three. He had suffered
from cancer Of the stomach for many
years. and had been under treatment az
the inhrmary here several months. bear
ing his terrible sufferings hcroically..
Colonel Tyler was an officer OF the
Prince William Rifles. and became us cap
tain. as Company +, Seventeenth VIZ
ginia. and I'm "a he was elected TO the
Lieutenant -cOlOnelcy.
lie was brave and popular and a Chris-
tan gentleman. The remains were tak,n
to st Pauls church, where services Were
held They will be conveyed TO his Ola
home I'm Prince william under the aus
pices of Lee Camp tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
james Frazer

PETERSBURG, VA, Dec. 6.-speciaL
A telegram was received here to-day am
nouncing the death of Mr.. James Frazer.
n retired wealthy leather merchant, VINO
died in New York last night. Mr + i9 az.
Andrew Kevan Of this city. and leaves
four daughters the eldest OF whom mar mar
ried NJ John Tasner formerly OF this
civ but now OF Norfolk. Mr.. frazer Wa5
an elder in DR.. Hairs ttiIh-AE, u .,,rorir-
tendent OF the Sunday school OF th't
church
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
Raleigh Brown.
cnTRE VA.

FREDBRICKSBURG. VA, Decemo "
ID Special-Mr. Raleigh Brown n W..
known citizen OF stafford. uleu y, ,,,,,
sumption last night aseu '"'i''
wears.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
Gents Underwear.

50c. challenge price. &c.
25c. Infants Ribbed Vests. DC.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17

NuUSS'
s. Black Beaver Cape. we OFFER once
more: they are trimmed in fur and
braid; large storm collar. for s. %.
IS Tan Beaver Capes, with double
box pleats. neatly trimmed. TO be sold
for S3.i6
All of our 500. $500. and $3.50 Black
Beaver Capes, made in the latest
STYLES. some trimmed. some plain. TO be
sold for $500.
Sultz Plush Cape. We will offer you
big bargains tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17

PARIS. Dec. lG-Alphonso pahdet is
dead. NJ. Daudet expired az cioeh lo-
night He was dining win ms i''ll'ly
and was IN excellent spirits "heh ne "'S
seized with sudden syncope
Phvsiclans were summoned but he died
almost Immediately
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
The TIMEs-RrcHMOND VA: FRIDAY DECEMBER II 1897
, chnllenge price. sc

Genuine Seal Purses in all colors;
regular price ST. challenge price, loc.
Ladies' Black Morocco Leather 1aru
Cases: regular price 59c.' chahehse
price. 25S. -,,o
Cents Leather Purses: regular price
&c. challenge price. tsc
Children's Pocket-Books. with card
case: price. PC. a.
Zoe Coin Purses, leather. e; a.
Side Satchel or Pocket-BooK' SC
ovrc for 90
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17

LYNCH BURG. VA. Dec. i6.-speclhl,-
Mr. T. w. Ford prominent ana Well
TODD citizen died here to-day after q
brief Illness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17

row-alI the Coats we are selling for
900 81 80. $500. and s5.oo-they are Dig
bargains.
We have placed on center counter
one lot OF Coats that SOLD from siV 70
SIS 10 be sold for $3.50. Come and see
what bargains they are.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17

Nc direct special attention 10 orr
line Of Purses We offer choice goods.
and. as regards quality. guarantee 10
max. good any hcok that should prove
defective we show the cheapest as
well az the highest novelties.
Ladies' Alligator Purses with cara
cases attached: regular price Soc, chal-
lcuRe prize. 25c.
Ladies Card Cases in all colocs; reg
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
flannels.

Heavy Domet Flannel. regular pric
l-3c. challenge price. Sc.
Heavy Canton flanncl. regular pric
l-3c.. challenge price. l-ic.
Heavy Canton Flannel. regular pric
l0c.. challenge price. 5 &c.
Heavy Canton Flannel. regular pric
l5c. challenge price Zoe.
Heavy Canton Flannel. regular pric
lie. challenge price, l2i3c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
.Eiderdown pillows,

Eiderdown Pillow. IbNIb' resuIar
price 3gc. challenge price. 29c.
Eiderdown Pillow. 20x20; regular
price 6ac.. challenge price: Dc.
Eiderdown Pillow, AN2t regular
price 81 90. challenge price soc.
Eiderdown Pillow. Sx2s regular
prize sl.25' challenge price, sl.oo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-27
MANY BOATS ENGAGED
In the Search for the Missing Bodies
in The Kennebec River.
Diver Continues His Work One Charge Of
Dynamite Used.

The river about the place where the
three Augusta young men are thought
to have drowned, Sunday, was the
scene of much dredging, Wednesday.
There We're dozen boats engaged at
the work, with various kinds of Crap
nels. The part from Five-mile island
down toward Paine's brook received
the chief attention of the searchfrs.
No traces of the lost bodies were
found; nor has there been anything in
the way of clothing discovered that
might lead to the location of the acct
dent.
The diver continued his work of
Tuesday, but, the conditions were lit
tie more favorable than they were on
that day. The sun was hidden a
greater part of the day, and the river
had risen foot during the night, from
the rain fall. He will continue the
work, today, following down the sec
ton toward Paine's brook, covering IS
much territory as possible.
Dynamite was used, Wednesday, near
the foot of the island. OF three cart
ridges sent to bottom, only one eX-
rlcded. 1t has been thought we'll to
discontinue this method, and no more
will be used.
Every effort is being made to re-
cover the bodies, and the interest and
sympathy in the cause is undated.
The scow belonging to the Edwards
Manufacturing Co., from which the
diver works, the steam launch owned
by Mr. Cross, and all the boats which
can be obtained will continue along the
work, with hopes of better weather