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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-03
4FREE DISPENSARY.
II VIII BE Located in the West End by the
Homoeopaths of This CITY

Tho Board of Managers Of the Homooo-
pathic Free Dispensary held called
meeting Yesterday afternoon in the parlor
of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton. which was largely attended. Inc
ladies manifested a lively interest IN the
noble WORK undertaken by them.
After the transaction of a good deal or
routine business and the discussion Of
plans previously arranged. a committee
was Amounted TO procure a supply OF
medicines and to rent suitable quarters
for the dispensary. The committee con-
sisted of DIS. @. T. Bright. George a.
Tabor. and A. i. Maury. The new dis
pensary is to be located IN the West End
and the committee is to present a report
as TO the details to the meeting OF the
Board Of Managers TO be hold next Tues
day at 1880 O'Clock.
Nino new members were added TO the
Board OF Manager esdames Leroy
Brown. S b. Adkins. +. G. VIM, j. 4.
Crenshaw. and Langstan Johnston and
Misses Olive COttrell, Ruby Bodeker, ana
Pearl Bodeker.
The members Of the Board elected at
the previous meeting were Mesdames I'd.
Buck. c. T. Walf0rd. G. III. West. }. u.
Montgomery. Lizzie Daniel. Joseph
Bryan. Hermann Schmidt. NJ. L. Quarles
w s. Rhoads. G.. W. Hunter. w. r.
Jones. Harvey. Moore r. w. Pember-
ton. simon Cohn. William Ellyson. VIII
liam Mccarthy, George =. Stacy. Thco-
dore EIyson. Andrew Pizzinl. a. L..
Marcy. 4. s. Groser. and w. II. Pleas
ants. and Misses T. a. Horne, Loula
Williams, and Annie Walker
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-03

The Picture Gallery Committee Oh Is
L.. Lee Camp. No. !. G. b.. ne.n lie'.
mar meeting in the Camp Han last night
There were present John l.. Liu- mon. -,
II chairman. John Boiling. secretary
and James n. Gray George IT, Dean
Thomas A. Brander Maxwell H. Ci''l ne
u smith Redford. Joseph j. Mcklhhe!'
Tosepb ". Thomas. c. G. Scott John A.
Neanlev. ID. Hardy pyle Charles J.. lur-
nor DR. G. Smith. J. Taylor Ellyson'
Tho Pegram Battolion Association pre-
sontc1 10 the committee an oil painting
of colonel Willie j. Pegram. painted 10y
Nfr Jobn Walker. Of this city, when was
accented by the committee and VIII be
formally presented TO the Camp on neNi
Fri6av night week with appropriate cer,-
monies. iii t,o
The picture OF Colonel Pcgram VIII be
on exhibition i'm the Camp Han during
the week and any one who desires 10 see
II are invited 70 visit the Camp nan AZ
any hour DURING the day from . o cloe *
4 NJ 70 o'clock L NJ
II was the sense Of the committee lh"l
a biographical sketch of each oilcer
should accompany the presentation or lhe
nicture and that Memorial volume
sbould be made in which the records
and the officers shall Doe kept.
The Committee will meet again next
Tuesday night at O'CLOCK
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-03
81 DK1Ss KEHKiRsdL."
cathedral Hall Was FILLED by Large ana
Fashionable Audience.

The oneretta entitled "A Dress Rehear-
s,l -" given Al Cathedral Hall last even
10 nv the Ladies Musical Society under
ths direction OF Professor j. SEBASTIAN
Ftaoert,, for the benefit of tho Cathedral
choir was ina every way a complete sue
cass. 4 large audience was highly en-
tsrtained for over TWO hours and most
s,tisfactory sum was realized for the
cboir The plot OF the play IS very hu-
mOrOus. ,.,,.,,...
Miss Jones Principal OF Grove House
cademy-Mattie Pesram.
Nademoiselle Epinard French Cover
moss Madeleine W. Loram.
Amy Fibbs. Afterwards Cinderella
clara Wilkins. Afterwards the Prince
Wayne Taylor. a., p,.,,,h
Sarah Ann the Greedy "irl-pi"i''"
Thiemer ,..t. c,t-l
Katie Simpson. r.,.o, A,
,.-,,a,Ia spiteful Slsters-Bertha Anthony
and Katie O'NeaL
Mrs. Jarvey. Elocution Mistress-Nellie
Murphy n,..,.h,.t, q v,e,tor
Miss prudence ii'0H"N' -
% Jennings. Afterwards Fairy God
,rother-I.illie V. BeIdai.
Humpie-Mary Ryan.
corvent-Ellen \. McDOnOugh.
Aiaid--Mary T. Boston.
sreue-GrCve House Academy.
accidentally A number OF musical men,
,,cre Introduced Into the play. The
vounx ladies acquitted themselves most
creditably
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-03

An Old Trick Being Worked Upon the Mer-
a ant. Of Richmond.

The Richmond police arc looking for 4
sharp and shrewd individual who has
been practicing one OF his tricks upon
the citizens OF Richmond
The aforesaid individual. finding him
self I'm reed OF necessary funds with
which to exc out an existence according
10 his tastes. which were wine tastes.
with beer income. proceeded 10 nanipu-
late couple OF bank notes IN wpy that
was dark.
He simply took a two-dollar bill OF
United States currency and cut the va
rious figures out. then by ways best
known to himself. he inserted other fig
ures so that when he purchased a small
amount Of goods and offered the doctored
bill. the unsuspecting merchant would
take IL for a tennor ana giyo him tho
necessary change.
one Of these notes that has been
raised Is IN the possession OF the police.
and II is very likely that the perpetrator
of the Joke will also be IN their possession
before the setting OF many suns.
II is a case Of raising money by look
or by crook.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-03
4SUCCESsFCL T21.
The Daughters OF the Confederacy "'e
their First Social Function.

The informal and social tea given at
Lee Camp Hall yesterday afternoon under
the auspices of the Richmond Chapter OF
the Daughters OF the confederacy VIII
prove an agreeable memory 10 all VINO
were so fortunate as 10 be present.
The Hall was beautifully decorated for
the occasion with palms and profusion
of Confederate nags. while the sort llsht
OF many lamps lent an attractive ana
softening effect TO the animated scene OK
bright color and social meriment
Ii was the first tea given by the Daugh-
ters and while thoroughly informal Ia us
nature. there was about 1t that ease and
dignity. which one always connects with
the social functions that are given by
the women of the South. The tea was
given TO all the local and visiting Daugh-
ters.
A large register was provided for tho
occasion and each Daughter inscribed her
name therein This will be presented as
q memento OF the occasion.
The book was tied with the Confederate
colors.
The first name registered was that of
the president. Of the local chapter Mrs.
Norman v Randolph. During the even
ing punch, ice cream, and cake were
served
The time was passed in social inter-
course and the occasion was a most sue
cessful one.
The members Of the Reception Com
mlttee were Mrs Preston Moore, CHAIR
mani; Mrs. Anna Carr. Mrs. II. b. fitz-
nugh. Mrs 4. r.. Courtney Mrs. Charles
Selden. and Mrs. a. u. Lyons.
This committee was assisted by the fol-
lowing young ladies who served the re-
freshments: Misses Nina Randolph. Juid
Lee Evelyn Croxton Gordon. Nellie Boy
kin. Frances Baldwin MCGUIRE Elizabeth
Fitzhugh Elizabeth Townes, Margaret
Wynn. Caroline Coleman, Elizabeth
Wright and Mrs Henry BONNER.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-03
EMPEROR WTELI.Iu I.
His Birthday to BE Celebrated by Gei-
man-Americans OF This city.

A movement has been set on foot by the
Communications of this city 10 ceie-
brate i'm an appropriate manner the
hundredth anniversary of the birth oil
William l.. the first Emperor OF recruited
Germany after the last Franco Prussiah
war. which will take place on Monday
March I'D Nearly all the German
Americans now residing in this city have
known the Prussian hero during his me-
time. and have held him IN high esteem
Notwithstanding the scurrilous remarks
made now and then by some few Anafch-
lists and Socialists
About u dozen gentlemen. who are
prominent members Of the Gesangverein
Virginia, met last night al Saenger hhLls
when the subject was first mentioned
IT met with general APPRECIATION and II
was decided TO canvass the German
American element and there seems 70
be no doubt that the proposition VIII
be considered favOrahly by all.
As far as the suggestions went iast
night il was deemed advisable TO hoId
"A grand "Commers" on tho evening OF
March 22d. probably al Saenger HAZE
and the indications are that the enter
tainment will outshine the "Commers
gwen on April LIST last year IN honor oil
Prince Bismarck.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-03

The hounds Of the Deep Run Hunt CLUB
viii meet during the month OF March dS
follows. ,,.-..s- o.oo u NJ
wednesday. 5d-Fair Grounds.",ag l. NJ
SATURDAY 6th-Kenneis-S.D T. NJ. o. %
wednesday lOth-New ReserNoir-'''V
Il. NJ mt. ,.oo u NJ
SATURDAY. 13th-Chantilly-5'D =. ~;
wednesday. l7th-Fair GrounAs-'''V l.
~ s,,rrdav gOth-Kennels-3:3o =. NJ.
"Wednesday. 2ith-New fceservoir-5.jo
Z. NJ. o.oo NJ
saturday. 27th-Rlo Vista-5:3O =.
"Wednesday. 3lst-Kennels-3:So +. NJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-03
PERSONAL ASD GENhEAL.
Interesting Items About Hichmond's Cifi
ze,s and other Matters.

Interesting Items ABOUT ''-
zens and Other Matters
Mr.. w. T. Hancock was considered 10
TO be improving last night
Mr.. II. b. Vowel, city eoitor OF the
Huntington CIV. Va) Evening ZINES Is
IN the city, stopping at foIu ;.
Miss George Stalnback let Monday for
Washington, ID. c.. where she VIII DE the
guest OF Miss Lillian MaddoA-
The Committee on Cemeteries when
was called TO meet at CLOCK Aeslei-
day evening, failed to get quorum.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Dalrymple will
leave Wednesday FOR Washington, Della
were. and Philadelphia.
Tho condition of NJ. Joseph W. Car
ter was considered rs unchanged last
night.
Mr.. David Leyschon. who was injured
by derrick Saturday evening was do
ing very well at the Virginia Hospital last
night.
Deputy-Clerk Lawton Crutchheld yes
terday issued marriage license TO queen
| Victoria Morris, ard Robert Lawson, a
| coiored couple.
Mrs Junius Elliott. OF GA north Fourth
| street, left for Washington yesterday
| whittier she has gone 10 ATTEND the IN
augural Ball with her brother' III PM
lips, Of Louisville, Ky.
Capt. Angle. Of tho Second District VIII
be acting Chief Of Police during the aD-
| sence Of Chief Howard. ana sergeant
Cosby viii perform the duties OF captain
at the Second Station.
The Times is reliably Informed that the
report to the effect that an Industrial
school for boys Is soon 10 be estaohsheu
in this city is without foundation
Andrew Elkin. a small negro boy Twins
at 129 St. James street was cutting Woou
Monday evening, when MS axe sHppee
and struck A nail. which flew INTO ms
eye The boy will probably lose 'he siBH
Of his injured eye.
The well-konwn commission mouse OF
Messrs. r. f. Park & Sons VIII e''aD'', =.
"A branch house in New YORK Nj IL
Park left for that city last night 10 ~
cate tho branch. Mr. oXton VIII m""'5
the Richmond house.
The following were tho callers az 'n.
First Auditors Office yesteIcay VI,
A. Slaughter. Treasurer OF lsD.' :
and Mr.. George y. Nelis' treasure
M6cklenburg.
Mr.. John W. satchheld. who was Ioun'
almost frozen on Saturday ihoIHl"s "
! InuTCn ana llNlF 0Ai''tff
Soldiers Home. The old Cohieue' "''
getting along nicely. however anu s'''"
TO have new lease on life.
Policeman John Keegan, OF 'ne u, 10 =.
District. who was taken suadeniy " "
the station-house Saturday night an
had to be carried home Do n"cN' w.
better yesterday. lie VIII be out j" Il o'
! or so. 1870 =
Mrs. w. 2. Veitch nee Norma ~, -
rrowu) of ia west Marsnal ste1' ~ 'l-
cone 10 Washington 10 visit tne p-l -.
Of her husband to. remain until "i''i u"
inauguration
To-day is the sixty-eighth ahmiSe's'i ,
Of the birth Of Colonel John Zen blsS.i
the popular clerk OF the House vi D.'e
eates and Keeper Of Records ON inc o,'
dav of March. 1929. he first saw the "s '
Of dav I'm this city. His advent mo 'nN
Great American country was just o''
6av preceding the inauguration o, ~"
hickory" as President OF the nl'
states 4 host of friends Will oiier th''
concentrations to-day 10 TINS youn'
statesman
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-03
M IntIer,y We'll Received.

The public hall a the Woman's COL
lege last night was well nlled with an
audience eager TO hear "rhe ola Times.
They caught the points made on the ny.
The lecturer was IN good uim. Dr. Ne'-
son introduced Or. Lafferty a. receiving
less money and giving more tnan any
lecturer i'm the field. The company were
entertained Tor an hour by the DOCTOR D."
l,t. rs,,al bappy vein. The audience re-
',o,ded 70 the pleasant pictures OF by
eone age-"the days of our dadies.' The
foo,,rer held that we ought 10 be less
comnlalning as we were far better on
than our forefathers. The instruction was
suear-coated with humor and VIII Inc
Doctor received the congratulations OF a
number of distinguished persons VINO were
present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-03

Southern railroad. eighy-iour miles Ions,
extending from Augusta, Ca thi'uEn
sandersvine to connection win me
central railroad Of oGorgia' at IennVii'e,
was leased in perpetuity and surrendered
70 the South Carolina aud Georgia Iai'-
road Yesterday. Under the lease. 'ne
south Carolina and Georgia road agreed
10 nay the interest on siolv9 nrst mort
gage bonds OF the lessor company "nlch
-. ,ss,,ed at the rate of $500 Per mile.
mr. acouisition Of this road Will enable
The south Carolina and Georgia road 10
control considerable traffic. which mas
heretofore been diverted TO other lines
and will necessarily increase the bust
,,oss Of Charleston. The statement Tor
eight months. 10 February Is. 1897 ufeb-
ruary partially estimate0 shows gross
earnings Of sssl 1885, expended. $3.50 ~;
and net earnings. $500 So.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-03

Tho box-office opens this morning
,romptlv AZ o'clock for the reserVinS
~ eats for the seventh number or the
Y. NJ. c. A. Star Course, which VIII De
the New York Male Quartette' assisted
bv Miss Nellie Nichols. reader. Ipose
~ desire seats. either single or other
wise had better be on hand promptly.
line checks will be given out at
o'clock. and season-ticket holders must
produce their tickets, In order TO nave
them reserved.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-03

Fdiso, Vitaecopc was the attraction at
the Academy last evening and 1t proved
"a most superior one.
The pictures which were life~size ana
with every animation perfect were thrown
ipon large screen. The inierims were
filled with phonograph numbers.
Among tho pictures seen was the BACK
EXPRESS" wtich was PARTICULARLY ei-
fective. 1t represented a modern eN-
press train dashing along at the rate OF
sixty miles an hour.
THE Lone Fisherman THE SURF AZ
Long Branch" AFTER the storm ana
THE Kiss" were among the pictures
seen. The audience appeared TO be great
~ pleased and were loud and frequent
in their applause.
There Will be two exhibitions of the
Vitascope at the Academy to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-03
THE BLUES BATTALION
VIII PROBiBLY ATTEND THE
GRANT MONUMENT UNyEILfNG.
The Famous Military Command May Take
the Trip to New York During the
Latter Part of April.

Conpany A, OF the Richmond Light In
fantry Blues. held its usual weekly drlii
last evening at the armory on Nlnlh anu
Cary streets, under the comnahu o.
cuichins was one Of the interested spec
tators At the close OF the drill the men
were invited TO partake OF bahQue',
which was rendered by F1rst-Iltutehahs
l.. L. Chcatwood and Second-Lleu'eiidht
W. +. Klein. who had recently oesh
elected to their respective positions py
the company
THE GRANT UNWILLING.
During the banquet a number Of i'm
promptu speeches were made by the OF
ncers and several members or the com
pany. Major CutchiDs was several tllhes
called upon. but his well-known modesty
made him decline until the very idAt
moment. When he war finally prevailed
upon to address the company, he SPOKE
on the proposed trip to New York during
the latter part OF April TO attend Ihe
unwilling Of the Grant monument ~
stated that ha himself had kept MS
hands off in the matter. thinking 'hat ~
would be better for the companies ~
decide whether they should go or ho.
He had however enQuired AS 10 rates
and had received replies from al INT
transportation companies.
THE TRANSPORTATION.
The Old Dominion steamship Company
had declined 10 give special rates, mas
much as they could not convey such n
large number OF men TO New YORK De
sides their regular traffic. the most
favorable offer had been received lIoih
the Seaboard Air Line, which WAS VIII
ing to carry the battalion 10 Baltlmofo
during ono night, from there 70 go 10
New York by rail. and 10 return theni
lu a similar manner The trip Wouiu'
under this offer. cost each man >lV' III
Guiding two meals on board OF the steam
or Oh each trip. , Al,
Major Cutchins also explained that
favorable arrangements could pe
made with some iirst-class hOtel IN new
York so that the entire expense Moui'
be reduced TO n minimum.
The explanation Of Major Cutchins was
received very favOrably by the men, and
there seems to be hardly any doubt tha'
the battalion will so 10 New YORK.
POSITION OF ADJUTANT.
Nothing has as yet been done IN re-
gard TO the appointment Of an adJutanl
for the battalion. Major Cutchins salo
Yesterday that he had not yet come &c
q decision in the matter. but thht u,
would certainly make the appolntineil
between now and Wednesday, March
10th. the night Of the next battalion drill
The names mentioned for the position
are those Of Second Lieutenant w. :. +
| MAYO. of Company b, Captain George
Ainelie and Frank NJ. Woon, at presen'
ordnance officer on the staff or the DAT
I talon. -,
The general opinion seems TO he INA
1 Lieutenant WoOn will finally secure th'
| appointmcnt. and that ne justly deserves
IT, having done faithful duty IN in'
| Blues for ten years. and being perfectly
capable Of filling the place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-03
A Waiting station.

The Male Orphan Messenger. publish
ed montlr az the Richmond Male Orphan
Asylum. under the supervision of Mrs.
Joseph r. Gin. In It's February number
has the following.
I'VE have recently put up waiting
room az tho corner of Meadow and Anne
ht streets. for the convenience OF per-
sons. who have 10 wait for the cars
The sign Is quite ornamontal-Male Or
phan Asylum Station. painted In large
bright letters This work was kindly
executed by Mcssrs oliver Mountcastle
& co. who ara really artists in sign
palntlng.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-03
HEPIOSOPHs' BANQUET.
Richmond Conclave, No. 162. Have Jolly
Good Time.

At meeting last night Of Richmond
Conclaye. No. 162 Improved order Hep
tasophs. at Elletts Annex Hall. the toi-
lowing officers were installed: James
IL. Shepherd Archer. Henry Flegenhei-
mer Secretary: George r.. Styll, tinan-
cier H. NJ. Walthall, Treasurer Il. RAM
Provost; l.. Kahn. Prelate: Henry Apr"-
ham. Inspector: A. j. Peasants, Warder'
l.. Weinberg. Sentinel.
The installation was very ably con-
Quoted by w. A. Packham. Past Archoh'
OF Zeta Conclave. No. 6, Baltimore. Nd.
Five new members were initiated. ana
seven new applications fer memoersni?
received.
Brother Packham made very neat
speech. describing the work or Zeta
Conclave. in Baltimore. which IS the
largest conclave in the United states.
He gave very interesting description
of the new hall occupied by MS conclave
and which wac built for them At COS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-03
TILEPHONtS FIRE.
Promptly Put Out by the Times Building
Private Equipment

A small fire occurred in the Richmond
Telephone Company's Exchange on the
third floor OF The Times building last
night. about $40 o'clock, but was put
out before 1t gained any Roadway. The
fire originated from the crossing oil an
electric light wire with the main tele-
phcne lines Of the district between
Tenth street and Shockoe slip. THIS
caused from fifty to C.ae hundred phones
to me emf out They will be- repaired at
once.
The fire was put out by the private
arrangements I'm ~. building used for this
purpose. The principal damage done was
from the water freely used from the
mines and the standing hose. which are
n mart of the complete equipments against
fire in The Times building.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-03
Rev John NOrrhead Called.

The following telegram was received
here last night from Roanoke. Va:
THE Lutheran church at Salem has
decided 10 call TO the vacant pastorship
OF that church Rev. John Morehead. OF
Richmond a graduate OF Roanoke COL
lege. and a brother OF Professor More
head. now student in the University OF
Leipslc. Germany
Rev John Morehead has been for a
number OF years the pastor OF the First
English Lutheran church. on north Sc
venth street, between Broad end Grace
streets, In this city. and has been very
highly esteemed by his congregation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-03
st.war.ln,he Two Jchns.

]. c. Stewart will be al the Academy
Of Music tomorrow night, supported by
"A powerful company In q new version Of
THE Two Johns" The play has been
entirely rewritten since II was last seen
here. and many special fealuies nave been
added when seen here last season the
plav was pronounced excellent IN every
particular. and this year 1t is said to be
even better than last. IL is a rousing
farce comedy. brimfull OF musical selec-
lions The dialogue Is very bright, and
the incidental music very pretty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-03

W. NJ. II. Fuller. the champion light
weight OF Virginia. now In this city, VIII
go to Carson city. Nevada. TO witness
the prize-fight between fiizsimmons ana
Corbett. Fuller said last night:
Il shall leave Richmond on the morn
ing train OF March 18th TO go 10 Nevada
TO sec the great fight Knowing fitz-
simmons as well as 1 do. | have httls
doubt. that he will win the hight. Ful-
Ter is 4 pupil OF Fitzslmmons.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-03
The Ex-Priest.

Bishop Mcnamara lectures tomorrow
night AZ s o'clock. in Belvidere Han, west
Main street. Subject: Cardinal Glib
hons and the Catholic University" Three
circumstances render this timely-Cardi-
nal Gibbons. Bishop in Richmond. Bish-
Oh Mcnamara formerly saying mass here
and last winters excitement IN hierarchl-
cal circles. Ladies' and gentlemen who
would explore things ecclesiastical will
find revelations tomorrow night. Ad-
mission 10 cents
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-03

o,d which was built for them at cost
OF $4,000. ,,,o,,,.o.. a..
conclave adjourned to Brother 4. A..
butchers restaurant to partake n an
die boretc BANQUET. given by the conciave
in honor of the visiting Archon.
The Heptasophs Of this city are gam
ING great headway. and bid fair to push
"a a point very near the 'front.'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-03
Colllded With "a Doc.

Mr. Harry Cardoza, who IS in the en-
ploy OF the Richmond Telephone Com
many. was thrown from his bicycle yester-
dav by coming in contact with DOG
His ankle was sprained' and ne was ON
ar,v,se severely. but not dangerously hurt.
lie was taken TO his home. No. % south
pine street, where he was resting quietly
last night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-03

one Man Cuts Another's Throat During "A
TtaCSs.

EtacSs.
Two negroes, Joseph Brown ana Llilah
Branch. got into difficulty near the
corner OF Fifteenth and Leigh streets
Yesterday evening about $40 clock over
a niece Of pie. During the course Of
the fracas Branch whipped out q knife
and cut large ugly cash about i've
inches in length across Brown throat.
The wound bled profusely. and II was al
first thought that the Jusuisr vein was
severed.
The ambulance was summoned. ana
Or. LIME rendered the necessary surgical
aid. Upon examination IL WAS found
that the wound was painful and severe
but not necessarily fatal. After dress
ing the wound he left the injured man
al his home. corner Of Fifteenth and
Leigh streets
Branch went 10 the First poice-station
and gave himself up. He will have a
hearing before the Police Court this
morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-03
Mr. Moody Improving.

Mr. f. +. Moody who was hurt on the
corner OF Tenth and Bank streets Monday
evening by an electric car AN account OF
which was published in Inc limes. was
sick last night He is not thought TO
be seriously hurt.