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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-20
BLACK STONE.
A Successful Entertainment for n
Church-New BUILDINGS

BLACKSTONE. VA, October 19.-(Spe-
ciaL)-A large and enthusiastic audience
greeted the Tony Miller troupe I'm the
Music Hall last night The programme
was one Of the most enjoyable ever rem
dered in this town, and at times the audi
ence rose in their seats to give vent to
their enthusiasm. The entertainment was
given by the ladies OF the Episcopal
church. and the neat sum of SO was real
lied. which will be used for the liquida-
ton OF the rectory debt
The spirit OF progress is surely alive IN
our town at present Not less than twelve
or fourteen residences are being rapidly
pushed to completion.
On November LIST n large new brick
warehouse will be opened for the Ale or
leaf tobacco by Messrs. c. A. Epes. of
Petersburg, and j. -. Hite, Of Amelia
both businessmen OF wide and successful
experience.
The school census Of the town was
taken by one OF our enterprising men last
week. and IL was found that there are $50
white pupils in the various schools of the
town. This is splendid showing for a
town this size.
A tournament and ball will be given
next Friday evening, and every evening
now the knights meet for practice Quite
a number of young ladies from distance
will attend.
A new feed and grocery store was open-
ed here last week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-20
WED IN RADFORD.
Miss Battle becomes the Bride or
Lieutenant w. G. Rivers.

EAST RADFORD, VA, October 10
(Special.)-A large number of relatives,
friends. and invited guests gathered last
night at Grace chapel 10 witness the mar
riage Of Lieutenant william {. Rivers OF
the United States army, and MISS Mary
Dancy Battle. The church was beauu-
fully decorated with ferns, hyacinths, and
potted-plants while among the evergreens
wax candles lent a soft light TO the
scene. AT the first notes OF the wedding
march the usher5-Messrs ROBERT H. Jor-
dan. of Radford; T.. l.. MOyler, of Roa-
noke. and Lieutenant John Batue-en-
tered, followed by the maid OF honor,
Miss Annie Busby, OF North carolina.
The bride, on the arm of her brother.
AIR William S. Battle, entered, and they
were met at the chancel by the groom,
who was dressed in full uniform. Rev.
r G.. Ribble. rector of the church, made
the appeal TO the congregation, and then
the ceremony was performed by BlsnOp
GavlOr of the Diocese of Tennessee. Mr..
William s. Battle gave the bride away.
The bride was eXquisitely dressed in
white satin with train and veil. She held
a lovely bouquet of brides roses. AFTER
the ceremony reception was tenueTeu
the couple at the home Of the brides
mother o..
The groom is a first lieutenant of Com
many NJ. of the First Regiment OF Caval-
nv. stationed at Fort Apache, Arlz., ana
is a native of Tennessee. The bride is
one Of the loveliest young ladies IN S0u tt
west Virginia. She is a daughter of the
late Captain James Battle, of North
Carolina. and is noted for her beauty.
The couple left on the east-bound train
for Now York. where they will embark
for Europe The honeymoon will be spent
i'm sunny Italy and six-months' tour
on the Continent
Among the visitors present from dis
lance were Lieutenant John Nj. Battle,
~ the Eleventh Regiment; Mr.. Fontaine
Rivers of Pulaski, Tenn; Bishop Gaylor.
of Nashville Misses Annie Hicks and
Mary Busby. of North Carolina; Mr. and
Mrs Somervile of Washington, ID. Q.
The bride was one OF the teachers IN
The nublic schools last year. and endeared
herself 20 both patrons and pupils by her
gentIeness and splendid attachments.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-20
MISSIONARY WORK.
Meeting of the Foreign Society of
the virginia Conference.-The Men.

NORFOLK, VA, October 19.-(Spe-
cial.)-The Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society of the Virginia Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, met
in its annual session In this city to-day
I'm Centenary church Mrs. w. c. Ivey
Of Lynchburg, occupied the chair, and
the principal business transacted at the
morning session was the reading OF re-
ports from various committees. The so
cicty will be in session three days.
There are about 200 delegates in at
tendance, and they are being entertained
az the homes Of hospltable Methodists.
Az the evening session Of the conference
addresses were delivered by a number
Of the ladies.
The annual convention OF the American
Gas-Iight Association will be held at
Old Point Comfort beginning tomorrow
and continuing three days Some OF the
members OF the association have already
arrived, and are making preliminary ar
rangements for the comfort and enter
tainment Of the others.
The object OF the association Is TO pro-
mote knowledge OF the subjects COM
prlsed In the gas business among its
members. and to this object every mem
Der is expected to contribute when able
or called upon. The results TO date have
been entirely satisfactory. Many impor-
tant papers have been read and pub
lished so that the practical results OF the
different methods and appliances Tor
making gas have been published by ex-
perts from actual tests. Prominent
scientists and capitalists are expected 10
be present to the number Of 200 or more.
The meeting win be called TO order by
the president, Charles II. Nettleton. OF
Derby. Conn, tomorrow morning In the
convention hall Of the Hotel Chamberlin'
which will be the headquarters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-20
TARMVILLE
A Pretty wedding-A Military Onlcer
Resigns,


FARMVILLE. VA, october 19.-(Spe-
cial)--A marriage of unusual beauty was
solemnized to-day at high noon at the
Methodist church, I'm this town. The con-
tracing parties were Mr.. Leigh Hamon
Banton, OF Washington, d. c.. and Miss
Annie Olivia Riddick, daughter Of Rev.
j. II. Riddick, presiding elder Of the
Farmville District. The ceremony was
performed by the brides father, assisted
by Rev. T. Men. Simpson, pastor OF the
church. The ushers were Messrs. w.
Thomas Clark. j. NJ. Venable. Professor
Starke, and Maxwell Robson. The bride
entered the church on the arm Of her
brother. Mr.. Junius Riddick, while the
groom proceeded up the opposite aisle.
accompanied by his brother, Mr.. Girvin
Blanton. The church was never .more
exquisitely decorated and on the whole
presented a scene of rare brilliancy. Mrs.
j. NJ. Prute presided at the organ ana
rendered inspiring music for the happy
occasion. Immediately after the cere-
mony Mr.. and Mrs. Blanton were driven
to the Norfolk and Western depot. where
they boarded the 1886 train for Washing
ton, their future home
Captain s. w. Pauett and wife went TO
HscnmOnu lnlS morning 10 attend inc
Grand Camp of Confederate Veterans.
Captain Paulett was one of the youngest
soldiers I'm the Confederate army, and to-
day there lives no more enthusiastic vete-
ran OF the war.
First-Lieutenant w. =. Venable, of the
Farmville Guard. has sent his resignation
into headquarters. 1t will be quite hard
to fill his place we'll and satisfactorily.
Farmville is forging rapidly ahead in
growth. 1t is rather remarkable TO note
the new buildings completed and now in
course Of construction in the face of the
financial dearth which prevails through
out the whole country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-20

u. Eggleston, Of Portsmouth, and Alex
ander Broughton. Of Norfolk. and Pro-
lessor Stubs. OF this place, were most
Impressive. Rev. Edward Mack deliy-
cred an able sermon. taking his text
from Genesis w., 10. In the absence OF
Rev. Dir. Chinn, Of Suffolk, both the
charge TO the pastor and the charge to
the congregation were delivered by Rev.
Mr. Eggleston. both being exceptionally
fine addresses.
Invitations were received here to-day
to the marriage of Miss Laura o. Ham
mond and Mr.. Carey C. Branch. The
ceremony will take place at 4 o'clock Il.
M. October 9th at Olive Branch church.
Rev. Junius wilkins will ofiiciate. Miss
Hammond resides near Lightfoot Depot,
James City, and Is one Of the most at
tractive young ladies' in the county. Mfr.
Branch is one OF the largest truckers in
James City, and very popular. The eou-
pie will reside at the old homestead,
near Toano, which was purchased some
time ago by Mr.. Branch.
Mr.. f. Wilkerson, a leading business
man of West Point, and for ten years
Mayor of his town. was here to-day 10
meet some of our city officials, In regard
to establishing an electric plant here.
Rev. ]. wilkins, OF Richmond. VINO
for the past twelve months has been
pastor OF Olive-Branch church, James
City, Sunday night rendered his resigna-
ton, which was accepted by the Board
of Stewards.
Messrs. II. L. Hundley and Edloe More
cock, inspectors in the Newport News
custom-house, who have been visiting
here. have returned to Newport News.
Miss Mary Trevilian left for Richmond
yesterday to attend the meeting OF the
Grand Camp of Confederate Veterans,
as sponsor from Magruder-Ewell Camp,
OF this place Captain c. Is. Trevilian
and DR.. George A. Hankins, delegates.
viii. also attend. but will not be able TO
get off until tomorrow.
Mr.. Arthur Denmead left yesterday for
Baltimore TO visit his brother, Mr.. Frank
Denmead. No. 1919 St. Paul street.
Mrs. Lizzie Harrison will visit her
daughter, Mrs. Edmund Ruffin, at Old
Church, Hanover. this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-20
HENRICo COUNTY COURT.
MIR. Parker's Cow Case Quashed-
Hung Jury for the OiI-PeddIers.

The Henrico County Court was engaged
yesterday in the trial of the appeal case OF
overly q Carroll. the two men who were
fined by Magistrate Thomas =. Larus for
peddling oil without license. The jury
failed 10 agree on a verdict, and the case
went over until next term.
The case OF Mr. Frank M. Parker, Jr..
who was fined In the Magistrates court
200 for an alleged violation OF the quar-
snttne laws also came before the court
on an appeal. ana the indictment was
quashed. This case was tried without a
fury, and Mr.. Parker was defended by
Captain George ID. Wise while Common
wealih's-Attorney Sands and Attorney
General Scot conducted the prosecution.
Or. r. Il. Niles. the quarantine officer.
was also on hand TO assist these officials
with suggestions. Judge Wtckham listen
ed carefully 20 the evidence, and his de-
cision quashing the indictment was rem
dered on the technical ground that the
warrant failed 10 negative any intent on
the part Of Mr. Parker. IL In likely that
another warrant will be sworn out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-20
SERENADED GENERAL LEE.
The Committeeman Feasted with
Music by the blues Hand.

The weather was untoward. but despite
this. the Blues turned out with a splendid
muster last night. and serenaded General
Fitzhugh Lee at the Langley. After a
short practice drill at the Armory, in full
dress uniform. with Major SOL Cutchns
commanding. the company marched to
the Langley. The band OF this company
headed the procession. and just one
spirited air was necessary to bring Gene
raj Lee TO the porch and scores of peo-
PIE 10 the windows OF neighbOring resi-
dences and the streets.
The band played several popular airs,
and with Just few words, Major Clutch
ms made General Lee know that the
Blues had taken this means TO acknow-
ledge his honoring presence in the city.
in response the General made a happy
speech. He said IL was a great pleasure
10 him TO receive this welcome from the
Blues He also said many fattering
things about Che conduct and appearance
Of the battalion, and congratulated Major
Cutchins on having such manipulating
men in his command AT the urgent in
vtatlon Of General Lee. the commission
ed officers went IN, and an informal re-
ceptiOn was held. General Lee depOrted
hknsef as q gracious host who felt
Anorcd by h,s guests, while these same
guests laid their tribute OF admiration
ana honor nj his feet. The battalion
then returned to the Armory and dis
banded for the night
The appointment of an adiutant was
not made last night, nor Will IL be for
some time 20 come.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-20

Well dressed men who wear
cheap Derbys remind us of
the fellow who always talks
of his cousin who owns a
steam yacht.
For good dress wear the " Dunlap"
Mushrooms and toadstools
are difficult to tell apart and
dangerous to experiment with.
To many the difference be-
tween our clothing and the
ordinary sort is only apparent
on wearing it. You can ex-
pertinent with us without
risk-your money back if you
want it.
Suits So to s22; overcoats, 81 to $50.
We clothe the boy and
clothe him best.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-20
BIG STONE GAP.
Encouraging Political Heport-A
Needed Rain.

BIG STONE GAP, VA, october IA
Special. Judge w. +. Rhea spent to.
day here. The Judge has been stump
ing the whole Ninth District. and reports
excellent prospects for tho election Of all
the Assembly candidates. He spoke 10
a big crowd I'm Jonesville yesterday, and
the local paper Bays ne did some eScel-
lent missionary work among the Repub-
Leans.
Senator Daniel came In tonight. ana
will address the voters tomorrow.
We had the first rain IN this section
for over two months to-day. our waters
works here had closed down. and people
had TO depend upon the ne!ghborina
cprings OF the boom period.
Rufus A. Ayers has been in New York.
for a week. and II Is hoped by the ma
tiyes here that ne may persuade some
OF Mr.. Hanna's prosperity 10 como into
fhfg sectiOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-20
MORRIS PARK RACES.
Only One Favorite Lands-It Is Blue
away.

NEW YORK, October 19-Out Of a
one favorite landed. 1t was Blueaway,
who took the third event, after being
ridden all over the track. Summary:
First race-one mlle-Semper Ego q to
u won, Hugh Penny 6 to and 4 to 81 Sc
cond. Cassette g TO - third. Time 1:42
Second race-six and half furlongs-
Mont dor Q5 to u won. Hand Press GO
TO ID second San Antonio q to u third.
Time. 1:22.
six furiongs-Blueaway (even) won. War
reLton Il 10 u second, Saratoga az TO ~
third. Time, 1l4l -2.
Fourth race-Ramapo Stakes, one
mile-Imperator q to u won. Bannock
(25 TO i and to u second, Ttllo 60 to u
third. Time, Al.
Fifth race-one mile and an eighth
DR.. Catlett q to u won. Ben Elder q
to u second, Peep o. Day 90 to u third
Time, 1:5o 81.
sixth race-October hurdle handicap,
one and half mlles-Forget q to p
won. Brown Red % to u second, Valorous
g to y third. Time. 2:5l Ia.
LAToNIA.
CINCINNATI, o., October ia light
rain fell at Latonia to-day, bat 1t did
not interfere with the sport. The
racing was exciting, and good time was
hung out in every event.
First race-six furiongs-Annie NJ a
to u won, LaWanda g TO u second John
Boon Is to u third. Time. 1l6 Ia.
Second race-one mile--J. III. X. q to 81
won. Madeline q to - second, Takanas-
see Is TO u third. Time. l:41 "a.
Third race-The Covington Autumn
Stakes. five and a half furlongs-Lady
Irene "a TO ID won. Jackanapes a to u
second, Our Chance Is to u third. Time,
l:0S ga.
Fourth race-Handicap, mile and six
teenth-Lokia Is to u won, Lou Bramble
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-20

Qs to 81 second. Lord Seeny g to 81
third. Time, f:fs "a.
Fifth race--flve furIongs-Rotha q TO u
won. Balmasque q to ID second, Spanish
Princess q to u third. Time, los.
Sixth race-six furlongs-Sim w. G. to y
won, Elsie d. q to u second. Peace
maker @ to p third. Time. 1l6
LAST MEETING AT FLEETWOOD.
NEW YORK. October 1s.-The last
meeting which will ever be held at
Fleetwood Park began this afternoon.
with fair weather, a good track. and a
lively speculative crowd. The unfinished
21s class and the 2:i5 class go over, and
will be added TO to-morrow's programme
2;IS class. pacing; purse. s300-Highland
Lassie won first second. and fourth
heats. Best time 2Ii1-4 o. NJ. c.
won third heat. Time 2171-2 Amby-
ron. Hale. Mithra, Daisy j., Quarter
Stake. Little Gem, Nellie S., Joe Nelson,
and Rather also started.
e:14 class, trot; purse, 800 Cunfnlshed)-
Glenmore Boy won third and fourth
heats. Best time. PIG IL King Chimes
won first and second heats. Best time
2143-4 Pastoral won fifth heat. Time,
217 f-2 Record and Olive Wood also
started.
LOUISVILLE. KY, October 1s-The
second days races OF the Louisville
Driving Club were postponed on account
Of rain until tomorrow. when there will
be a double bill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-20

mittee decided that the charge was not
sustained. and recommended to the gene
RAJ committee that the matter be dis
missed.
The subcommittee TO which The Street
committee delegated the matter OF inyes-
tigating the merits of the petitions OF the
southern Electric Company and the
Home Electric Company met last night
burt took UP none OF the papers referred
20 IL. The City Attorney and Engineer
were absent. and II was agreed that the
consideration OF the applications OF the
two companies should go over until Fri
day night at s o'clock, when these officials
Will be on hand
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-20
Death I'm Alexandria.

ALEXANDRIA. VA. October 19.--(Spe-
oial.) MIR. ]. Albert Field, one Of Alex
andria's best-known and most popular
young men. died at his residence. on
Mr.. Field had been extremely III for some
weeks past with typhoid-fever. though up
TO the past day or two every hope had
been entertained for his recovery. The
deceased was a nephew of Mayor George
Ia simpson, and had for number OF
years been connected with the Arm OF
RI. l.. Simpsons Sons. He was young
man Of great promise. and was a general
favoritc In wide circle OF friends. who
deeply mourn his untimely death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-20
State Council Junior American Me-
chanIcs.

LYNCHBURG. VA. October 19.-(Spe-
cfaI 1.-THE twelfth annual session OF the
state Council OF the Junior Order United
American Mechanics convened In this city
to-day, and will continue in session to-
morrow. State Councillor John f. Boehm,
of Roanoke. is presiding officer There
are about 100 delegates present. The re-
port OF the Grand Secretary shows that
there are 1851 members OF the order in
Virginia distributed among l02 councils
An Interesting session is anticipated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-20
How Diphtheria Spreads.

New cases OF diphtheria were reported
TO the Health Department yesterday, and
Commissioner McShane has redoubed his
efforts TO arrest the course of the disease.
He thinks that the disease is due. In a
great measure, TO the fact that children
are sent TO school while suffering from
the first stages. DR.. ID. s. Williams has
been detailed TO visit all the schools in
the city and make a thorough investiga-
ton. Teachers have been asked to CO.
operate I'm the movement. Sixty-one cases
OF diphtheria have been reported within
the last ten days There were eighteen
deaths from the disease last week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-20

WHEELING, w. VA, October 10
Especial. Judge Freer convened court at
Harrisyille this morning TO try the case
of the State against Irwin Brown. ac-
cused of numbering Emanuel Crull. OF
Richmond. In Richie county. last sum-
and was closely guarded. The securing
OF a Jury was begun promptly, both sides
being ready for trial At o'clock the
Jury. mostly farmers, was completed, and
court adjourned till Tomorrow afternoon
to allow the summoning Of witnesses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-20
Death of Mrs. Frances VI. bryant.

Mrs. Frances NJ. Bryant died last night.
after a lingering illness, at the home OF
her son-in-law. Mrs. j. w Hall. No. 1923
north Twenty-seventh street She leaves
six sons and one daughter-M essrs. John
H.. Andrew b.. Charles r.. James L..
Walter w, and oscar J. Bryant. and
Mrs Fannie NJ. Hall The funeral will
take place from the FairmOunt Methodist
church tomorrow afternoon at 1890
o'clock. and the interment will be made
at lakewood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-20
ILLNESS OF sAGAsTA.
Leadership of Spanish Conserva-

MADRID, October 1.-THE Cabinet
meeting has been postponed, owing TO the
illness OF the Premier, Senior Sagasta.
According to the present indications,
Senior Silvela. the leader Of the Dissident
Conservatives, will become the leader Of
the Conservative party.
The Heraldo, of this city, says wide
spread disagreement exists among the
Cuban autonomists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-20
sERvIAN CABINET RESIGNS.
Action Due, Ii Is Thought, to Return
OF Milan.

BELGRADE, October 19-The Cabinet
has resigned. 1t is supposed that the re-
signation Of the ministers IS connected
with the return of ex-King Milan to the
Servian CAPITAL. Milan arrived here to-
day. in company with his son, King Alex
ander. This is the first visit Of ex-King
Milan TO the Seryian capital since his
abdicatiOn, in 1889, and trouble was ex-
pected TO result from It, as the Premier
was said TO have declared that he would
resign If the former King were permitted
to return here.
King Alexander has accepted the resig-
nation of the Cabinet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-20
WILLIAMSBURG.
Installation of Rev. w. j. King
Approaching Marriage.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, October i9.-
Special. 1.-THE installation OF Rev. w. j.
King. as pastor OF the Presbyterian
church, took place last night in the pre-
sence OF a congregation that filed the
sacred edince, many not being able 10
secure seats. Professor Charles ~.
bishop presided at the organ. ana the
music on this occasion was OF nne or
der. there being about hfteen voices IN
the choir. The installation ceremonies
which were conducted by Rev. 4. T.
wexford, of Newport News. the presiding
officer Of the presbytery. assisted Dy
Rev. Edward Mack. Of Norfolk; Kew. II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-20
Observation-Disclosures ALLIANCE.
II Is Reported to BE I'm Process of
Negotiations.

LONDON, October ia special dis
patch from Madrid says there is much
discussion at the Spanish capital on the
subject of an alliance between Spain and
Portugal, which is reported to be in pro-
cess Of negotiation. The Portuguese
Minister of Marine. who is now in Mad
rid. has expressed the belief that such an
alliance may be accomplished at any
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-20
BRITISH FORCE AMBUsCADED.
Native Troops Killed and Wounded
Indian Tribesmen Surrender.

SIMLA, October 1.-TWO squadrons OF
the Ninth Bengal Laneers fell into an
ambuscade yesterday I'm the hills between
Bara and Mamanni. A native officer and
fourteen SOwars were killed. Seven So
wars were wounded, and twepty-seven
horses were killed
The Salarzais have surrendered ISL
guns. and the Mamuds have completed
their submission TO the British authoTi-
ties. and have promised TO be loyal in
future.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-20

The stomach that Is not turnsd thus bv
a shaking up on the "briny wave'' mus;
ratus can be- rendered proof asainss ~
sickness with that stomachio a. rcr,,i~ Z
among travellers by sea and land H.<csssl
ter's stomach Bstters Il 3sfsnsia - ~" ~ y
TEN against malaria ans rhsum aiism. -
dyspepsia. -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-20
stole n Doctors Tools.

Robert Epps Ccolored) is a prisoner at
the Second Police-Station charged with
stealing a set Of surgical instruments and
a pair Of Eyeglasses from Dr. John II.
VIM. OF this city. Sergeant Tomllnson
made the arrest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-20
No evidence of Drunkenness.

There was "A meeting last night OF the
subcommittee appointed by the COMMIT
tee on Grounds ana Buildings 10 hCesu.
gate The charges OF drunkenness against
Mr.. James Eubank an employee OF the
CITY NJ work upon Monroe PARK. AFTER
full inquiry into this matter the suD-conl-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-20
ReforDlatory Escapes.

Mr. Soper. OF Baltimore, Md. Is in the
city, looking for three negro fugitives
from a reformatory on the outskirts OF
that city. They are about II or IS years
old two OF whom are black, and the
other yellow. There is a reward offered
for the arrest Of these negro youths.