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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
Firemnn Rescues a Child.

A still alarm OF fire was turned In
Friday night. because OF n small blaze
In the kitchen In rear OF No. 2i9 south
Cherry street. The firemen found the
frame clubhouse in flames. and set to
work TO put IL out. While at work they
heard strange noise. and broke open
the door. Fireman Screwbridge fought
his way through the flames to the place
whence the noise came. There he found
a negro infant. and rescued II.
No one claimed the child. so CAief
Fuller sent for the ambulance and had
the baby taken TO the almshouse. Tho
surgeons examined the baby and found
that II had been almost sunocated.
Later the mother Of the child. Jonnie
Royal, claimed IL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
Closed on an Attachment.

sTAUNTON. VA, April lo.-(special.)--
To-day "The Hub" clothing store re-
Gently opened by Lewis Cohen, was
closed on an attachment, and the store
is in the hands of Sheriff Watts, as re-
ceiver by order of the Circuit Court
This proceeding results from SUIT
brought by Madeline Swtzer, and her IN
fant children. A debt due the plaintlhs' s.
amounting TO some 5000, Is claimed.
Cohen was in the clothing business mere
years ago. and his partner wa nus
Switzer. of whose children G. Is
guardian. In the last few years cohen
has been trading in Bellaire, o.. ana
Knoxville. Tenn. The stock seized to-
day will hardly cover the Switzer claims.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
BRIGHT. NEW PICTURES.
Now, Children. for the Last Set OF
Brovnies-They Are Here.

we are now ready TO deliver the third
and last set of the Palmer Cox Brownie
Primers The little ones have been look
ing for their coming with great anxiety.
They are entitled the jolly Chinese, the
Monkeys Trick. the Rival Babies, and
the First Trousers They have delight
full colored frontispiece pictures. and most
enchanting tales and drawings.
These four 15-cent books can all be OBJ
tained for 10 cents by those who will cut
out the little coupon from the advertise
ment and send or bring to the Dispatch Of
fee. No extra charge for mailing. Be
sure to state that you want the third
set. and address Book Department, the
Dispatch Company Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
The AIbemarIe Murder Trial.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. April TO-
Special 1.-THE trial OF Nelson for the
murder of Thomas w Thompson in
January Of last year. was continued to-
day. The experts called-the one for the
prosecution, who testified that 1t was
practically Impossible TO burn a mans
neck square Of, and that the neck was
the most difficult part OF the body to
destroy by fire. and the other. for the
Defence, hol ling practically opposite
views. Having given their views vari-
ous witnesses testified to Nelson's be-
havior at the fire. 10 the finding OF the
body of Thompson. and to conversations
with Nelson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
ALL hut A VICTORY.
The Game Between Norfolk and the
Orioles.

NORFOLK. VA. April 1O.-(SpeciaL)-
Smiths Atlantic leaguers all but won
a victory from the Orioles, and sue
ceeded In tying them, the final score
being to 3. When the game was called
in the ninth inning it was too dark to
see the ball. The visitors had tied the
score and had two men out. with Cor
bett at the bat with two strikes on him.
Only one hit was obtained off Pfan-
miller in the five innings he pitched,
while Hoffer was touched for five singles.
Corbett could not be hit, he pitching
great ball Sechrist was In good form,
and two hits against him should have
been felded Score:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11

will most probably prove fatal. The
Doctor has been In bad health for n
long time. and his friends say he has been
very much depressed in mind. He seemed
TO be unusually bright and cheerful this
morning. and expected TO return home
I'm the early part OF next week. and
had sent on a notice OF the fact ahead.
IL Is thought that he must have been
temporarily insane when he made the
attempt on his life. He says now that
he deeply regrets the act, and insists that
he cannot recover =
Mrs. Roberts, wife Of the wounded man,
heard the shot and the fall. and I'M
mediately ran to the room to find her
husband PROSTATE on the floor. and the
life blood flowing from his wound. she
was so much overcome that she could
do no more than give the alarm. In a
few moments a physician was on hand
and rendered the necessary attention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
BOSTON.

Totals ......... .......S7 10 15 q II
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
SURRENDERED HIMSELF.
After Five Years-Odd-FetiowS Ceie-
bration-PersonalN Notes.

PETERSBURG, VA. April lO.-(Spe-
cial)-About five years ago warrant
was issued in Prince George county for
the arrest of Benz. Roach, negro. on
the charge OF criminal assault Before
the warrant could be executed Roach
fled from the county. and was never
afterwards heard of by the authorities
until Yesterday, when he Unexpectedly
appeared at the county courthouse and
voluntarily surrendered himself. He de-
clared that he was tired of Saying
away from his home and family, and
had come back to stand his trial. He
was released on his own recognizance
for his appearance at the next term OF
the court
In the County Court Of Prince George
yesterday, julius Selron (coloredD was
convicted of barn-breaking and attempt
ed larceny, and sentenced to jail
for twelve months. Winslow Valentine
b (colored), indicted for shooting Thomas
Lamblxin. at City Point. was acquitted
on the ground of self-defence.
oDD-FELLOws' CELEBRATION.
The three lodges Of Odd-Fellows in this
city will unite in an appropriate
celebration of the seventy-eighth ami
versary OF the institution OF the order
in this country, which occurs on the 26th
instant. A joint committee, consisting
of Messrs. George p. Badger, George E.
Madeira, r. l.. Campbell, F. A. Owen,
j. Walter Brunei, NJ. c. Jackson, John
j. Hamilton, and w. Il. Armstrong, has
been appointed TO make all necessary ar
rangements for the celebration. 1t is
understood that Rev. II. w. Battle, ID.
D., Senator w. b. McIlwaine, and
rand-Representative James b. Blanks,
have been slated for addresses at the
banquet.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL NEWS.
Rev. DR.. Cox, OF Baltimore, who has
been assisting Rev. Dr. Battle in the
revival meetings at the First Baptist
church this week, preached his final SER
mon last night. and returned home to-
day. The Doctor preached every night
during the week and made a marked
impression on his audiences
Two negroes entered a store at the
corner Of Harrison and Oak streets last
night, and while one of them engaged
the attention Of the proprietor the other
stole half a. dozen pairs of shoes and
escaped. The property was recovered
this morning, but the thieves have not
been caught.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
NO PRIZE-FIGHT PICTURES.
Negatives VIII Not Develop-Dan
stuart Loses Heavily.

NEW YORK. April lO.-According to
the Evening World, the photograph'ng
of the Fitzsimmons- -Corbett fight at car
son has proved failure. The negatives
il is alleged. will not develop. Dan.
Stuart and the others directly interest
ed will lose heavily, as TINS was 'heir
,ost chance 10 win out. FitZ. is said
- have already received $4,000 for his
interest in the venture.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11

his team. and let us rooters. kickers.
and cranks lust do our very best to en-
courage Jake and his boys and help
them to win the pennant, by letting
them attend to their end OF the business;
Let us have a desire 10 do good TO all
men and be fair and consderate In our
Judgment and go slow with our KICKS
wnsn they injure others.
KICKER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11

SCORE BY INNINGS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
THE ARMOR-PLATE BIDS.
Delay in Getting Armor May Cause
Great Expense

WASHINGTON. April 1O.-Secretary
Long to-day referred to Congress all the
papers relating to the armor-plate bids
opened on Thursday at the Navy Depart
rhent. The Secretary says that the three
battleships for whose armor proposals
were asked are under construction, ana
that delay in getting the armor may sub
iect the government to great expense, He
recommends that authority be given TO
readvertise for proposals, and to make
contracts for armor at not exceeding S4OO
no
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
4 Hung Jury.

LYNCHBURG, VA. April l0.-(Special) }
In the trial to-day OF n. j. Farmer. on
the charge OF unlawfuly disinterring
dead human bodies, there was a hung
jury, eleven OF them being in favor OF
acquittal and one In favor OF conviction.
DR.. Gay Christian. of the Medical De-
partment OF the University OF Virginia.
was present at the trial as a witness for
that institution. The Anatomical Board
OF Virginia was represented by Mr.. Ernest
III. Wills, OF Manchester.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11

ST. LOUIS. MO. April lo.-The stock
holders of the Missouri. Kansas, and
Eastern railroad held meeting here,
al which the old Board Of Directors were
reelected, without change. the direc-
tors then held a meeting, and eieoed
the following officers: Il. c. summers
president: George H. Dana, secretary
and c. G. Hodge treasurer. resolu-
ton was adopted providing for consolida-
ton OF the company with the MISSOURI
Kansas. and Texas Railway Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
JOSE DE AMIvA RELEASED.
SO Also is jose Gonzales-Reports
from General Lee.

WASHINGTON, April 1O.-Jose de Ami
va, an American citizen, a dentist, for
merly a resident of Matanzas, who was
arrested April 1st and confined in Fort
Cabanas, has been released, according
70 a cablegram received at the State De-
partment from General Lee.
Word was also received from the same
source that the authorities had released
lose Gonzales, who was arrested Novem-
ber 10th last and confined in Pinar del
Rio prison.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
The Country's slate Output.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., April lO.-The
slate output of the country in 1896 ag-
gregated s2.7i6,2O5 in value, according TO
a special geological survey report sub
mitted to the Secretary OF the Interior.
This is an increase of &7,5o0 over the
previous year. OF the total, all but
sis2, ,457 was roofing slate. The value OF
the product by States was: Pennsylva-
MIA, S,7263lS Vermont. s6e5S; Maine,
y2i.Os6: Virginia, SlO7. .Ss3; New York, $50
49, Maryland. s72,li2; Georgia, s9D'SSs;
Tennessee sl.i20; Massachusetts, sl'2V;
New Jersey 500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
HIDES AND LEATHER.
Protest from New YOrl<'s "Swamp"
Against Proposed Duties.

NEW YORK, April 10.-Members Of the
hide. leather, skin. and kindred trade.
opposed TO a duty on hides and skins,
held a meeting in the Swamp" to-day.
TO protest against the removal of hides
and skins from the free list. a commit
tee of seven, OF which ex-Mayor Schieren.
of Brooklyn. is chairman, was appointed
10 60 to Washington TO represent the
facts TO congressman.
meeting will be held of the COM
bined trades which would be affected by
this proposed tax at the Arlington Hotel,
washington, on Wednesday next.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
uou,pdeu-Sidn Defeated.

FARMVILLE, VA. April 1o.-(Speclal)
A game of baseball played al Hampden-
sidney this afternoon between Hampden-
sidney College and Richmond College.
resulted in score Of 10 in favor or
the visitors The home team would not
probably. have made run. but for the
strength given their side by the assis-
tance of Grigg Latimer who came from
Fredericksburg TO pitch for them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
Death in Winchester.

WINCHESTER, VA. April 1O.-(Spe-
cial)-German Smith. prominent ana
well-to-do citizen OF this place. died TINS
morning. after a brief illness. MT. smith
was proprietor of the sumac-mills mere
and s. years old. He leaves wiie ana
son, and a valuable estate, as wen as
$4,000 of life-insurance. He was
staunch Republican.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
AMERICAN TOBACCO co.
The Action Against 1t in Canada
Dismissed.

MONTREAL, April 1O.-The action
against the American Tobacco Company.
of Canada, for conspiracy. taken by
F. NJ. Fortier, the Canadian tobacco
manufacturer, has been dismissed by
rudee Dugas who holds that the COM
pany has perfect right to ms ST that
The dealers who wish TO handle its cigar
cites shall not handle the goods Of any
other manufacturer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
A PUGILIsTIC AsPIRANT.
James j. Jeffries knocks Out Theo-
dore Van Buskirk.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, April 10
lanes J. Jeffries. an aspirant for cham
pionship honors, whose chief claim 10
distinction in the pugilistic world -
based on his having been Jim Corbetts
chief boxing partner while the eX-Ohaih-
MON was undergoing his preparation at
Carson. knocked out Theodore van BUS
Why a California heavyweight last
night In two rounds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
A Woodstock Physician shoots Him.
Self, I'm FincastIe

FINcASTI-E VA. April 10.-tSpe-
cial.) DIR. Thomas l.. Roberts. who is
on a visit here from Woodstock with
his wife and child, and stopping with
his brother-in-law, Mr.. w. Il. carper
this morning, between the hours OF .
and 10 O'Clock, went TO private room
In the house. and. taking a 40-calibre
pistol from drawer. deliberately shot
himself in the left breast. The ball
passed 10 the left OF mis- heart. and was
removed from beneath the shoulder
blade. 1t indicted 4 severe wound which
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11

Programme for Spring Meeting
Kentucky Derby-The Futurity.

LOUISVILLE, KY, April l0.-Secretary
Price has issued a book programme for
the coming spring meeting Of the Louis
Vile Jockey Club. Ten stakes, including
the Kentucky Derby and the $4,000
Louisville Futurity. will be run during
the twelve days. The Derby will, as
usual. be run on the opening day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
GEORGIA AND ALABAMA SHOPS
To Be Permanently Located at Amc-
rfcus-pubifc SpirttA

AMERICUS, GA, April 1O.-(Speciai)-
Arrangements have been to-day consum-
mated which secure permanently to
Americus the location of the principal
shops Of the Georgia and Alabama rail-
way Savannah. Montgomery. Columbus
and other points along the line of the
railway have been eager to get these
shops. 1t was understood that the
company would decide to place them at
the point which offered the greatest at
fractions. and inducements, taking into
consideration the proximity to the raw
material. lumber. coal, iron, and the ad-
vantages OF tabor. The people Of Ameri-
Gus felt convinced that they could offer
natural advantages unsurpassed tlse-
where. But, in addition to these ad-
vTntages, the citizens Of Americus and
Sumter county came together and de-
termined 10 offer the railroad company
a donation sufficiently large to decide the
matter of the location of the shops at
once m their favor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11

splendid stock OF vitality which had al
ways been his most valuable possession
could never be restored As time ran
on the Senator himself began tosappre-
ciate this fact. and for some time he had
taken the advice OF his physicians and
friends and had done everything possible
20 conserve his health.
In 1859 Senator Voorhees, went 10 Nir-
ginia. at the request OF Governor Ashbel
+. Willard. OF Indiana. to defend John
y. Cook, the Governors brother. who
had been put on trial for participation
in John Browns raid
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
GENERAL NUNEZ ARRESTED.
He Had Been Put Ashore from the
bermuda.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, April TO-
General Emilio Nunez was arrested at
Palm Beach to-day, charged with vio-
lating the health regulations. He was
put ashore In a row-boat from the Ber-
muda, and was promptly arrested by the
Deputy Collector OF Customs.
A carload OF Cubans went down tho
coast Thursday night. and were to havo
been transferred to the Bermuda at
Palm Beach, but the activity OF tho
government prevented the plans from be-
ing carried out. The cruiser Marblehead
and the cutter Winona have been Or
dered from Key West 10 Palm Beach, at
the request OF the Spanish Vice-Consui
there
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
Fire Mt AIIeghany station.

RONCEVFRTE, ". VA. April W
snsciaI)-Hughes's store, at Allegheny
Station. was burned tonight at ':5O
O'Clock. and the whole town threatened
with destruction. The Chesapeake ana
ohio dispatcher at Hinton telegraphed
the Ronceverte Fire Department to give
assistance. and within twenty minutes
an engine and hose-reel were loaded on
a fiat-car. ready and willing to respond
TO the call Of the Chesapeake and ONO
Railroad Company. Happily, the hre
was extinguished, with only the above
said casualty
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
Found Gold.

Mr.. George w. Patteson. whEe pros
pecting on his farm. near Camm Post
Ofice. Buckingham county. Va. ION April
Sth." found some fine specimens Of gold
In a quartz vein. This Is in the gold
belt OF Virginia, and has every indication
OF being very valuable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11

Cards. Blll-Heads. Statements. Letter
Heads. Note-Heads. Circulars. Handbiils
Dodgers. etc.. printed by the Dispatch
Company at low prices. VIII give yo'-
good work at same prices you pay Tor
inferior work. Send US your orders and
we VIII guarantee satisfaction In every
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
Trinity College Victorious.

DURHAM, \. c., April 1O.-(5pecial.)-
A baseball game was played here this
afternoon between the Agricultural and
Mechanical College and Trinity teams,
which resulted in the score OF
to g. in favor of Trinity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
uenorted Tripie Drowning /.

GATE CITY. VA. April lO.-tSpecial.l- }
Three raftsmen-John Vinton, Elihu
Barnett, and James Dolinger-are re-
ported to have been drowned at Clinton,
Tenn. while cabling logs. They are all
of this county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
purrnnt Aa.in Sentenced.

SAN FRANCISCO. April 10.--Theodore
Durrant was this morning. for the Sc
cond time. sentenced TO be hanged for
the murder of Blanche Lamont. In
Emanue. church. two years ago. Tic
will be hanged at San Quentin prison,
on June llth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
Greck-Letter Baseball Players.

ASHLAND, VA, April lO.-(Special.N-
Teams from the Kappa Alpha and Rhi
Delta Pheta fraternities, OF Randolph
Macon College, played ball this afternoon
here. The former won by l6 TO Q.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
The Last Of Our Lost Cause.

As we are NV running the Palmer
Cox Primers for Ne little ones. we will
soon close our offer for "Our Lost cause''
Confederate souvenir. We wish TO mo-
tify our subscribers that the time Ia
which to secure th/m Is very limited.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
cadets - 4O-15 IS
college .22O3 O30001 o.

bv Thompson, 8; by Weddington, 4
Left on bases-Cadets. 6; College, TO-
Bases on balls-Of Allen, 4; off Thomp-
son. 1. Batteries-Cadets, Allen ana
Gibbs: College Thompson and Wedding
ton and Phil. Meade. Umpires-Mr
Faulkner. of Washington and Lee Uni
versity, and Cadet Brown. Attendance
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11

CuIIlNldIN.
Or Tenney Two-base hits-Hamilton,
Foster First base on errors-Richmond,
1; Boston, g. Bases on balls-On Ches-
bro. 3: off Stimmell, 3; off Lewis, l; off
Nichols. l. Left on bases-Richmond, s;
Boston, s. Struck out-By Stimmell, 2;
by Lewis. 2; by Stivetts, 3. Bases from
being hit-Hargrove, Elsey. Double
plays-Hargrove 10 Schabel; Collins 10
Yeager TO Tucker. Stolen bases-Hamil-
ton. Tenney. Long CD, Lowe, Tucker.
Time of game-l hour and 4S minutes.
Umpire-Mr. Tate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
NEWPORT NEWS.
New Telephone Company-A Robbery
And Arrest on Suspicion.

And Arrest on Suspicion.
NEWPORT NEWS, April lo.-tSpeciai)
At an adjourned meeting Of the Common
Council, held last night. the ordinance
Granting a franchise to the Citizens Teie-
nhone Company. TO establish and operate
= telephone plant In this city. was pass
I'D. Tlae ordinance was contested by the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
SCORE BY INNINGS.

Summary: Earned runs-bdItIHIOIe' T.
Two-base hits-Keeler. jennings, stem
eel Quinn. Clarke. Passed balls-Syn-
der Hevden. Clark. Double plays-Hey-
den. Shaffer. and Heyden; Weihl ana
Ieahy. Bases on balls-Off Pfanmiller,
1; off sechrist. 2: off Hoffer l; of Cor
bett. /. Hit by pitcher-Shaffer. Wentz,
McFarlan. StenzeI. Doyle. Struck out
by Sechrist, 8; by Hoffer, 2; by Coroett'
6. Left on bases-Norfolk S; Baltimore
6. Sacrifice hits-Leahy. Weddige tZ),
Gilroy C). Stolen bases-Wentz' Jen-
nings. Stencil Time-2 hours and 10
minutes. Umpire-Mr. Chisnell.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
MANY MEETINGS.

Mass-meetings of citizens have been
held i'm the last few days. and there
has beer the greatest interest manifest
ed in tho raising Of a large popular sub
scriptiOn. The united efforts of the
entire community in this direction were
to-day crowned with success. when the
citizens Of Americus and Sumter county.
through their joint committee. conveyed
TO the Georgia and Alabama railway. in
consideration of the location OF it's per-
manent shops at this point. an admirably
adapted tract Of land located along the
line Of the road, containing about thirty
acres. embracing the very valuable plant
Of the Americus Iron Works. and tho
woodworking establishment 'of the Amer
icus Furniture Company. which pro-
perties will hereafter become a part Of
the company's shop plant at this point
VALUABLE PROPERTY.
The property donated represents a total
original investment OF about one hun
dred thousand doNars of capital and
the Georgia and Alabama railway will
at once proceed to enlarge and amplify
the work by spending many thousands
OF dollars I'M addition. so as 10 make It
one of the best equipped systems Of
railroad shops i'm the United States The
public spirit and enthusiasm with which
the people Of Amercus and Sumter county
have come forward and made this mag
nificent subscription to secure this i'm
portant enterprise Is worthy Of the high
est praise. and has excited much favor
able comment on all sides. The estab-
cishment Of these works means the en-
ployment Of a large force of hands and
the support Of hundreds OF population.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
NORFOLK
BALTIMORE.

sGame called in ninth inning on account
OF darkness two men out; Corbett al
tho hat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-11
ROANOKE COLLEGE DEFEATED
By the virginia Military Institute
Cadet Team.

, LEXINGTON, VA, April 1G.-(speciaD
The Roanoke College nine met defeat
here this afternoon at the hands of the
cadet nine Of the Virginia Military In
stitute. by a score of IS to s. The visi-
tors put up a ragged game at first, but
soon settled down to work. at the same
time the cadets put on their slugglng
caps. and batted like fiends. Both OF the
college pitchers were hit hard, while
Allen. for the cadets, held his opponents
down and his team supported him.
Cadet Blackford put up star game at
second and captured the crowd. Cadets
Harman and Spaner did great work
with the stick, and Phil. Meade. of the
College put up a fine game, both at the
bat and behind IL. Score by innings:
1234567S Or. II. E.
cadets -. ....2O42 4O-15 Is 4
College .... ......2 2 o 3 0 90 l O-S Z
Summary: Struck out-By Allen. Il;
by Thompson, 3; by Weddington, l.
Left on bases-Cadets, g; College, 10.