Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-02
THE COCKADE CITY.
HIS SYSTEM COULD NOT STAND
THE SHOCK.
Death of james IL. Wiiiiamson-Ex-
pired In the Strect-A ramps
sb,rn TricL-PcrsonaI and General
Notes.
Notes.

PETERSBURG, VA. February l'-'Spc-
clal)-Mr. James X. Williamson. VINO
several days ago had both OF his iess
crushed below the knees by train near
the union depot, died this afternoon at
the Home for the Sick. The shock to
the system was so great that but httie
hope was entertained for his HE from
the beginning. Mr.. Williamson was al
one time a successful merchant OF TINS
city. He leaves wife and a large iamily
OF children.
Mr. Thomas Sykes, aged 81 years.
died this morning at his home, on Han
fax street. after an illness Of about one
week Mr.. Skyes was one Of the Oldest
of Petersburg's citizens. He was very
quiet in his habits, and was respected
by all who knew him.
DEATH ON THE STREET.
John Parham. a worthy colored man.
for eighteen years or more trusted
hand i'm the tobacco-factory Of Messrs.
John II. Macln * Son, died very sud-
denly this morning on Harding street
He had left his home to go TO work as
usual. when he was taken so sick that he
sought TO return 10 his house. He feil
OF the sidewalk, however, and died al
most Immediately, 1t is supposed. of heart
disease.
A TRAMP'S SHARP TRICK.
A white tramp. who gives his name
as c. ~ Marlsburger, of New York, is
in Jail here to-day, on the charge Of
larceny. accomplished by a very sharp
trick. He went 10 the residence of Mrs.
William f. Spotswood on High street,
this morning. and asked the servant
whom he met for pen, ink, and some
writing paper. These being furnished, he
wrote a note, which he handed the SER
want and directed her to deliver 1t TO
the mistress. While the servant was
gone the tramp went into the dining
room. helped himself to a quantity Of
silverware. and disappeared. His disap-
pearance aroused suspicion. and on
making examination, the slverware was
missed. and its loss reported to the police.
About two hours later Mar sburger was
arrested and the missing ware and some
money were found on his person. His
case will be heard by the Mayor to-mor-
row morning.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL NEWS
Fully 500 people tried TO crowd into the
hall of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation Sunday afternoon to attend the
services for men. The hall only seats
about COO persons, and many. therefore
had to be turned away. Under the man.
agement and direction OF the Rev. H.
NJ HOBO. general secretary. the asso
citation is rapidly increasing i'm member
ship. and great interest is manifested in
its meetings Rev. w. r.. Ho.combe. the
boy preacher. delivered the address.
Holcombe, the boy preacher. will con-
duct the revival services al the High
Street Methodist Episcopal church every
night this week
Mr.. Richard Anderson, a prominent
lawyer Of Salt Lake city. Utah, is in the
city on profess ional business.
Sunday afternoon Officer Richardson
arrested one Wyatt Jones (colored) for
drunkenness. On arriving at the steps
TO the Court House Square Jones refused
to go further. and made a violent assault
on the officer. with the view of making
his escape. Mr.. Richardson is a power
full man, and simply sat down on his
prisoner and forced him to go to Jail.
In the Mayors Court this morning
Jones was fined 81 for drunkenness qnd
$40 for resisting the officer.
A personal difficulty occurred Saturday
night between Messrs. James III. Robert
son ana joseph bldLleT, on BOIluSbIOOk
street. which resulted in rather painful
injuries 10 the former. Mr.. Glazier was
arrested and his case Will be heard by
the Mayor tomorrow.
During the month Of January the police
made 12S arrests in TINS city
Rev. w. \. Il. GOODWIN preached his
farewell sermon to the congregation OF
the Church OF the Good Shepherd. in
BlandfOrd. last night lie will be sue
ceeded by Rev. II. l.. Derby. of Accomac
county, who is expected here the latter
part Of this week While Mr.. GOODWIN
will remain rector OF ST. Johns church.
In this city. Mr.. Derby will also have
charge of St Johns church. at City
Point, and Merchants Hope church, i'm
Prince George.
John Smith (colored), aged IS years,
was before the Mayor. this morning.
charged with the larceny of a small
quantity of wood, which he said he took
to keep himself warm. The Mayor was
lenient, and simply imposed fine.