Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-18
WINCHESTER.
To Erect MOnument-Freaks OF
Lightning-ReIigi Notes.

WINCHESTER, VA, August H.-(Spe-
ial)-Mayor John j. Williams has re-
ceived a letter from Major O. II. Curtis,
of oxford n. y, in which he says that
the State of New York will erect hand
some and costly monument in the Ma
tiOnal Cemetery here, lin tOmmemoratlOn
of the distinguished services and s3crl-
fees" of the Hath Regiment, New YORK
Volunteers at the battles of Winchester
and Cedar creek. No date has been posi-
lively agreed upon for the unveiling Oh
the monument. but II will I'm all prOba-
bility be on September nth, the date OF
the anniversary OF the battle of WIN
chester.
During a severe hail-storm on yesterday
lightning did considerable damage I'm va
riOus parts of the town. The residence
of Mr. Daniel Ely. on east Cecil street,
was struck by lightning The bolt went
under the caves Of the roof, ana, ira
verslng a rafter. entered room where
Mr. Ely was sitting. He was about ten
feet from window where the bolt passed
out. and was considerably shocked.
Miss Alice Hardy was sitting IN the
door OF her home. on west Water street
when a vivid flash Of lightning. accom-
panied by a terrific peal OF thunder. came
and hurled her violently TO the hOor. Ala
was summoned, but she was found 10 be
suffering from shock only and no serious
results are anticipated.
The Disciples convention, which has
been in session at Welltown, closed yes
terday, after transacting routine bust
meas The convention was a large ana
successful one. About 100 delegates were
present
The condition Of Hon. William r. Alex
ander, who was taken Ill at the Demo-
cratic convention last week in Roanoke
and who was removed to his home here,
is unimproyed. He Is still confined 10
his bed.
The farm belonging to tho heirs Of the
late Robert w. Nelson, near Kernstown,
this county. was sold to-day to Jacob
H. Brumback for $3.50.
Ministers and delegates 10 the Evangeli-
cal Lutheran Synod. which meets IN
Grace church tomorrow, have begun 10
arrive. Rev II. +. Scheele, Of Staunton.
the president Of the synod, VIII preach
the opening sermon.
delightful watermelon party was
given yesterday evening by Miss Julia
Hunter. the charming daughter Of Hon.
Il. w. Hunter. on the lawn of the Rus
sell mansion. on south Washington street.
Among those present were Misses Mamie
Russell. Julia Hunter, Belle Ward and
Catharine Brown, Of Baltimore, Messrs.
Archie Haxton, OF Alexandria; j. Ran
dolph Graham. of ST. Louis. Mo-; Levin
Powell. Of Blacksburg; Edmund Hunter,
J. Randolph Mcclure and Messrs. john
ston and Blair. Of Baltimore.
The case Of Mr. r.. T.. Byrd, for striking
Mr.. j. Il. Whitacre on the head with an
inkstand i'm the courtroom on July 30th
was called yesterday before Justice
Crebs. Mr. Byrd waived an examination
and gave bond for his appearance at the
Corporation Court. which meets the third
Monday I'm September. Mr.. J. T. Whta-
Gre the injured lawyer. has about en-
tirely recovered from the effects OF his
wound. He was able 10 leave his room
yesterday at the Hotel Evans. and took
"A short drive. after which he took dinner
in the public dining-rOom.
Messrs w. A and ID. r. Jones, OF
Anderson. Ind, passed through this city
yesterday on a tandem. after "A tour OF
the valley. They weigh over 225 pounds
each. and have travelled over 1900 miles
on the present trip.
Mr.. Chandler Hare and wife and daugh-
ter. Miss Charlotte. returned to their
home. in Philadelphia. this morning. after
4 visit Of some weeks TO Miss Virginia
Sherrard.
Mr.. II. c. Howell. Of Philadelphia, and
Mr.. Joseph Shearer of Harrisburg, Pa.
are the guests Of Mr. L. T. Wall. on
north Market street.