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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10
TO ENTER UPON A NEW LIFE.
"'ri who Had Been Treading For
"ioden Paths Taken to n Home.

Katie Burns, girl Is years of age,
VINO mas resided with her mother on
Droad street near Eleventh, was taken
rom an evil way yesterday and from the
prospect OF a wayward life
Ihis girl had fallen in with COM
Pdniohs or her sex whose association
would drag her down, and those who
HueW the circumstances of her living
aaydIeo greatly for her end. An aunt OF
ihaIles Miss Powell living In Norfolk,
learned OF her wild way and coming TO
richmond Wednesday, enlisted the ad-
Hice ana services Of Justice Crutchfield
IN taking the girl from this citv and
pacing her in some school, away from
neI present associates. Justice Crutch-
neld mad the mother OF the girl. Mrs.
maggie Burns, and Katie brought to MS
Office yesterday morning. He knew that
a terrible tate awaited the child II al
IoWed TO remain unrestrained as she was
so ne determined TO let the aunt have
ner; Ihe mother protested violently. ana
ueciared that she would give her to no
one but Bishop Van de Vyver. Sergeant
d',h lohni,nlnson n who had brought Mrs. Burns
dbu her child TO the Justices office went
immediately TO the Bishops residence,
put as the Bishop was not in the city re-
turned with Father Tierney. Mrs Burns
then, IN the presence of the witnesses.
not without much lamentation, gave
hate INTO the Keeping Of the priest.
no sooner had she done so. and Father
I1erney. understood the facts which have
Deeh related, than he bestowed the full
care OF her upon the solicitous aunt, who |
had done so much TO accomplish her |
rescue.
Aunt and niece left yesterday. afternoon |
Tor Norfolk. and journey to-day TO BaItt- |
more. where Katie will be placed under |
me instruction of the sisters of the Home |
Df the Good Shepherd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10
BURNED TO DEATH.
Three COIored Children in Augusta
County.

STAUNTON, VA, September 9.-(spe-
cial)-News has just been received here
OF sad affair which occurred at New
Hope, this county, last night. The
dwelling-house of Manuel Fleming (col-
ored was destroyed by fire. together with
all the contents, except one or two ar
ticles Of furniture Two Of his youngest
children, Il boy about II or l3 years of
age, and girl of years, and two little
children OF George Washington (colored)
had been left in the house while Fiem-
ing's wife went to church few hundred
yards distant The Fleming boy says
he was awakened by hearing one Of the
little ones fan down the steps, and found
the house In flames. He could not get
down stairs, but escaped by jumping
through the window. He heard the cries
of the one which had fallen down stairs.
and tried to burst open the door. but
could not Before assistance arrived the
three little negroes perished In the flames.
The fire started in the house, but 1t is
not known just how.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10

Notwithstanding the fact that tho
steamer Baltimore. on the York.
River Line between West Point
and Baltimore, arrived at West Point
wednesday morning with some OF her
machinery disabled Gas heretofore mem
toned, and that she was unable TO make
her regular trip from West Point TO Bal
tlmore Wednesday evening. the regular
schedule via York-River Line will be
continued. The steamer Danyille. OF this
line, has been placed in service on tho
run Of the Baltimore. until the latter IA
again ready for service Az usual. trains
Will leave Richmond Monday, Wednes-
day. and Friday at 4:30 y. NJ, to con-
meet with the steamer at West Point for
Baltimore arriving I'm Baltimore about
$3.50 A. NJ. The patrons OF this old re-
liable and favorite route to Baltimore
and the North will be glad TO know tho
service via this route was not disturbed
by the failure OF the Baltimore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10
BURIED SIDE ny SIDE.
In "a Double Grave the Little Crcery
BROTHERS Were Lafd tn Ren

The double funeral of little Joseph Well
ford and Harry Melton Creery, the boys
who were burned to death in the corn
house on their fathers premises, in Fair
mount, on Wednesday, as fully told of in
yesterdays Dispatch. took place from
Fairmount Methodist Episcopal church
yesterday afternoon.
The services. which were most i'm
pressive in nature, were conducted by
Rev j. 7. Mastin, of Trinity Methodist
Episcopal church. assisted by Rev. w. l..
Wright, of Leigh-Street Baptist church,
and great sympathy and feeling for the
bereaved parents was shown by the con-
gregation, which packed the sanctuary.
The two little white caskets were lite
rally covered by floral designs, and as
they were being borne from the church
Mr.. Mitchell. the leader OF the choir,
sang a very appropriate solo.
The interment was at OakwoOd, and I'm
double grave the two brothers were
laid side by side 10 their final rest. Mrs.
Creery. though suffering severely from the
shock she had received was able TO be
at the funeral, and, leaning heavily on her
husbands arm, she followed her loved
ones to their early grave
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10
THE SITUATION THICK AS MUD,
Two Young Gentlemen and Two
Young Ladies' In This Fix.

1t has come to light tnat two young
men of this city and the steamer Poca-
hontas unwittingly were the causes last
Tuesday OF getting two young ladies in
rather an embarrassing situation.
There was a party of picnickers at
Deep Bottom, down the river among
whom were these young gentlemen and
their fair companions. These four de-
cided on a boat-ride on the always "his-
toric James," and were enjoying their
drift and gentle rock upon the waves with
keenest delight when up came the Poca-
hontas. The gentlemen at the oars rowed
quickly ashore TO escape the waves In
her wake, and did reach point where
the water was much less deep than the
mud. Then fine swell came shoreward
almost as the skin glided upon the sobby,
soft earth, and overturned her, dumping
the entire party into a deal of embar-
rassment and oceans of mud, considerable
more than shoe deep.
However, the beaus were equal to the
occasion. and rescued the fair maids from
a very ignominious and muddy grave.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10

BAR johnson, of warrenton. carrying
OH the prize mentioned In yesterdays 8
paper. while Miss BeIcher. of Hay
market, and Mrs. Jacob Jones, were
gwen the red and white ribbons. Hon.
~. u. Meredith presented the prize to
MIS-. Johnson In a neat little speech.
Ihere were fourteen entries In ladies'
saddle horses. Miss Holloway. of
Chevy Chase, took first prize She rode
her own horse, Jack Daw. which she had
oeen training for two years In con-
formation. he was the finest animal OF
this class. He answered every motion
OF his rider. Mrs. F. l.. Barker, OF War
renton. also rode her own horse.
Lucifer, which carried OFF second
prize, and Dixie. ridden by Miss Willie
Fletcher. OF Upperviile, took third.
The pony jump was far superior to any
circus. The little animals jumped over
the 4-foot hurdles like rabbits. and their
boy riders were like part Of them.
There were no pools, no books. no
fakirs on the grounds. A slight ac-
cident marred the closing of the high
jump. The association find that their
efforts are appreciated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10
LAST TRILBY EXCURSION.
Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Ocean
View-All-RnfI Line.

To have a days pleasure aud enjoy
ment. take the ''Trilby" next Sunday.
and go TO either or all OF these points.
This train leaves Byrd-Street Union)
Station promptly at $50 o'clock via Nor
folk and Western railroad. Only oua
change for Ocean View. and that from
the same platform and In the shade.
Passengers for Virginia Beach 90
through without change. The faro for
the round trip: To Norfolk, 81: Ocean
View. N.i5, and Virginia Beach. N.&-2J
cents cheaper than any other route. Re.
turning. this train leaves Virginia Beach
at Z Z. NJ; Ocean View, p. NJ. and Nor
folk at 1880 p. NJ. sharp. Dinner rate
at the Princess Anne, Virginia Beach.
and Ocean View hotels for 20 cents. This
train is not run by the railroad company.
but we provide ample room for our peo-
pie. and take pleasure In looking after
and making all comfortable. Tickets for
all these points at and on the train.
NICHE & ADAMS. Managers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10
WEST vIRGINIANs IN THE CITY.
Large Party Of Excursionists Here
for Pleasure.

A special excursion train of twenty-one
crowded coaches was run into Virginia
yesterday by the Norfolk and Western
Railroad Company. and while six hun
dred or more Of the excursionists jour-
neyed on TO Norfolk, quite that number
stopped over In Richmond, and are quar-
tered at the various hotels of the city.
The train started yesterday morning
from Keystone, w. Va, and reached
Richmond about II o'clock last night The
900 who stopped over here will remain in
the city until tomorrow midnight. when
they Will start on their return trip.
The time during their stay here will be
devoted by the excursionists to visiting
the various points of interest In and
around the city, and these, together with
the theatrical vaudeville, and baseball
will no doubt give them am
pie opportunity to enjoy their stay in our
midst.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10

There Were few sinners among Justice
Johns callers yesterday morning. but
they were met with smile by his Honor
and given their dues.
Salle Upshur (colored) was again
charged with stealing wearing apparel.
FOR which she seems 10 have a mania
and was given three months in jail
The case OF II. Il. Terry. for embez-
zling funds belonging to James WoodaIl.
was continued for one week
James Hobson, mean-looking small
negro boy was a prisoner, charged with
being a suspicious character Jim was
discovered in a neighcorhood that had
been infested with sneak thieves He was
sent down for a month.
The remaining cases were unimportant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10
AUTUMN OUTINGS.
Via Chesapeake and Ohio 10 the Sea.
shore.


The Chesapeake and Ohio will CON.
tinue their attractive Sunday Outings
until further notice. Patrons of thesc
Sunday Outings will find September a
delightful month in which to visit Ola
Point, Buckroe, Ocean View, Norfolk.
and Virginia Beach. The fast vestibuIed
trains, the regularity OF schedule. ana
the clean ride have drawn a large pa
tronage to these trains this season. The
White Squadron, now In Hampton Roads.
can be seen by those using the chesa.
peake and Ohio next Sunday Outing
train to Old Point, Ocean View. Norfolk.
or Virginia Beach via Chesapeake ana
Ohio. The following war vessels are
expected to be I'm Hampton Roads nexu
Sunday-viz.: New York, Texas, Indiana
Iowa, Puritan, Brooklyn. Massachusetts.
Maine, Annapolis. Fern. Wilmington,
and Dolphin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10
SUICIDE IN DANvILLE.
Young Mechanical Engineer
Hangs HimxeIf-A Boy Killed

Hangs Himsclf-A Boy Killed.
DANVILLE, VA, September 9.-(Spe-
ciaL)-R. T. Bray, aged S6 years, was
found dead in his house in this city this
morning. When found rope suspended
the body from the top of a door frame,
and from the condition of the body the
act must have been committed early in
the week, probably Monday or Tuesday
NO one has been staying In the house
with Mr.. Bray recently. On July 10Th
last Bray carried his wife and child to
her fathers at Christie Va, and re-
turned to Danville in despondent mood.
on August 9th he sold his interest in
the Carter Machine Company to his part
ner, and since then had made several ef-
forts TO buy an interest In established
houses here, but without success. For
several months past Bray had acted
strangely, and there Is not much doubt
that constant brooding on some trouble.
which he did not disclose, had affected
his mind. He was a native of Halifax
county, Va, and a graduate OF the ses-
sion of 1SS7-'SS Of the Blacksburg Agrl-
cultural and Mechanical College, now
the Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Af-
terward he pursued a special course In
mechanics at the Stevens Polytechnic
Institute. OF Hoboken n. j. From there
he went to Texas, where, until he came
to Danville year ago, he was Instructor
of mechanical engineering In the Agri-
cultural and Mechanical College of Texas.
Monroe Southern, a white boy, of this
city, while beating" his way on the
Southern railway to-day, was killed be- |
tween Danville and Charlotte, N. c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10
EUROPEAN NATIONS AGAINST rs
Understanding Looking to N Check
on Interference With Cubu.

Snuerstanding Looking to N CbecL
on Interference With Cuba.
ST. LOUIS. MO-, September s.-Comte
Henri de Penalooza, who has been visit
Ing friends in st. Louis for few oavs
SAID to-day that the rumors of an under
standing between Spain and ether Eu-
ropean nations looking to a check unon
American interference with Cuba was
confirmed by information which came
to him from high authority. DE pena-
iooza Is member Of an old Spanish
ianily, whose sympathies are with tho
Carlist party. but whose relarfons with
nigh politicians in Spain keen them noet-
ed on important developments in poIiti-
cal circles. He said: Last September.
when the Cuban question was so much
agitated In the United States. even 10
the point Of furnishing planks 10 the
declarations of presidential conventions
oenor Canovas del Castillo. then
premier OF Spain. received as
surances from the English and
frehch governments. through their repre-
sentatives in Madrid. that they yyouId
not permit any action on the mart sof
the United States other than a very per-
recognition of the belligerency
OF the insurgents.
"On August 5th. before leaving Paris
| learned from trustworthy sources that
this assurance had been renewed. Gere-
raj AZcarraga, the new Premier. has re-
ceived the French and English Ambas-
;adors, who have once more assured Spain
or the sympathy OF their governments
and Of their willingness to give per their |
diplomatic help"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10

branches In Baltimore, PHILADELPHIA.
ana New York. this morning posted the
following notice on his door:
TO Patrons,-The recent failure of a
wel-known house in New York. which
was carrying a large lire OF stocks for
u.s. has caused us a temporary embar-
rassment. We feel confident this will be
short-lived. We do not pronose cIos,no
our business. but ask the Indulgence az
our patrons on old accounts for few
days. Checks will be given in payment
OF the same. part Of which can be used
as margins In new accounts. All new
accounts will be settled daily. as usual.
Oid accounts can be closed when con-
yenient."
Inc hrm, which has been patronized
py great many small specuIators.
closed its doors some time ago but re,
sumed later, and yesterday was sued by
customer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10
PERSONALS and Briefs.

Atlantic City. =" '9' a.
Mr.. August Luebbert sailed from Rre.
men, Germany, yesterday.
Rev. DR.. James Nelson. president NJ
the Woman's College has returned TO the
city. ~ 'he
Mr.. p. II. Mayo has returned to the
city from his country seat in Clarke
| county.
The Independent Cycle Club will hold
their monthly meeting tonight at $50
| O'clock.
| DR. and Mrs. Boyce d. Brooker have
| returned from very pleasant trip TO
| Baltimore
Miss Kate Meade returned home on
Wednesday evening. after visiting LYNCH
burg and Iron Gate. Va.
Mrs. G. w. Jones' who has been ex-
tremely Ill Tor two months at the home
i'll. " " ''''' 10 sun 'e'S
Mr.. Thomas ]. Stratton. State Inspec-
tor of Fertilizers, left yesterday for
Lynchburg, where he was called on busi-
ness.
The Board of Visitors of the Soldiers
Home met in Lee Camp Hall last night
and transacted the regular monthly busi-
ness.
Mr.. William A. Gottwald and Miss Mary
a. Bottoms were married by Rev. w. "A.
L.aughon at his residence on Wednesday
night.
The Retail Grocers' Association have
decided upon the second and fourth
Thursday nights in each month for their
meetings
Mr. L. S. Cease and family, accompa-
MED by his mother, Mrs NJ. s. Cease,
have left for Staunton, Va, to spend the
month of September.
of Baltimore. accompanied by Miss Buzz |
Zie, Of New York, are Ia the city, visit |
ing relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Byrne and |
daughter Katie, are attending the Mas
Ter Car Painters Convention now in ses-
sion at the Hygeia Hotel. at Old Point
The colored Republicans OF Richmond |
held a meeting at Custalos Hall We'd
nesday night and adopted resolutions
endorsing Colonel Lambs call for State
The work on the new boiler-room at
the Jefferson is being pushed as rapidly
as possible and before the winter guests
commence to arrive the machinery will
be in its new resting place.
Rev. Hartley Carmichael. ID. d., will
arrive In Richmond Saturday morning
rom the Sweet Springs, and preach in |
II. Pauls on Sunday. The Sunday school
,pens Sunday morning at $3.50 O'Clock.
Rev. w. Meade Clarke. rector of ST.
lanes Episcopal church. is spending the
nlmmer with his family In Halifax
ounty. He returns, however. every Sat
,rday TO the city to preach to his con-
-regation on Sunday.
The funeral of Mrs. Ida Davis, wife of
ar E. Davis. who died Tuesday evening"
/ $40 o'clock. at her home. corner OF
,ine and Darlington streets, took place ,
: 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon from the
Inion station Methodist church.
The monument to be erected to the
,emory of the late John Pope In Holly I
nod IL the work of Mr.. G. w. Toombs, c
,e well-known sculptor. Mr.. Toombs Is t
n old Richmond boy, but removed to :
vncbburg' where ne resided eighteen
ears. - q
Agent Emmett Taylor. of the Society {
n the Prevention OF Cruelty TO Animals, Q
as called upon TO put horse out or ITS 4
isery at the corner of Twenty-seventh
,d Broad streets yesterday morning. s
ne animal. which was the property OF Fl
,lonel w. H. Taylor, had been sick for ~
veral days. and as nothing seemed to a
lieye 1t. IL was decided to shoot II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10
Wedding In NOckhriIre.

LEXINGTON, VA, September 9.-(Spe-
clal)-Miss Frances Cochran and Mr..
Ernest Sale were married last evening at
Fairfield, the Rev. j. w. Canton off,
ciating. Miss Lucy Cochran, a sister OF
the bride, was maid or honor and Mr.
w. w. Sale, a brother of the groom.
was best man. A reception and supper
were given at the home Of the brides
mother, Mrs. IL. j. Cochran, who was as
assisted In receiving by her daughters.
Mrs. Howard Fisher of Washington
city, and Mrs. Milard Elderton. of
Plainfield. n. J. The bride and groom
were the recipients OF numerous ana
beautiful presents Mr. and Mrs. Sale
LEFT this morning for a trip to northern
cities. Miss Annie Lear. Of Richmond
was one of the bridesmaids.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10


opened A"f""i'e's VIII De
in ving mas yet been done In Richmond
ns.s e matter OF bringing out more busl-
30 nen as candidates for the House
~ ~ Deiegates. Friends Of Colonel A. g
Ioro, Major Clay Drewry, and Mr.
"u"us straus have been trying to prevail
npoIi these gentlemen to allow their
names names to be used In connection with tha
os' out neither has yet consented
49,, sy uo 'iils. Ihe time Is growing short in
urday all the candidates have n no.,
'.neir proportionate amounts of the cost
VI toc primary TO be held next Thursdav
ne Ciay-Ward Actives Will hold a
meeting at Belvdere Hall to-morrow
hisht to elect officers for the ensuing
year All the candidates for Office are
requested to be present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10
Was Formerly n Cemetery.

Inc little cemetery which belonged TO
the Mayo property crowning the crest OF
the hill below the Chemical Works. has
fallen victim TO the onward march OF
progress' ana VIII give place shortly to
nave already been described in these
columns. The little cemetery was on the
farm which tradition says was the seat
Oh hlng Powhatan. whose daughter, Poca-
hontas, rescued Captain John Smith. and
is upwards of 200 years old. The remains
whlch had been buried there have been
to Hollywood
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10
MANASSAS FAIR.
Closing Day of the Horse Show
Some Prize Takers.

MANASSAS. VA. September 9.-(spe-
cial)-The horse fair has closed end
has proved great success. The second
day opened very auspiciousIy. and the
crowd was so great that the roads lead
Ing to the grounds were blocked for
hours. Out Of twenty entries on
champion jumps, Queen Bee (bay mare).
owned by Julians Morris. Point Dexters.
took first premium; Dragon (bay geld
ing). owned by = w. Trotter, Warren
ton second; Dandy (bay gelding). owned
by s. Il. Munday. Waxpool. Va, third.
For thoroughbreds. X. c. Hayden. of
auckland, Va. took first prize. and F.
NJ. Lee. Buckland. Va. second.
Great Interest centered In the ladies'
riding contest, which ended In Mrs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10

The last of the series OF excursions to
the seashore, given BY Mrs. Gill, for the
benefit OF the Male Orphan Asylum, VIII
take place Monday, September 18th. The
train will leave the Chesapeake and ONO
depot at $50 A. NJ sharp. and. returning.
leave Old Point at 7:3O, owing TO the
shortness OF the days at this season OF
the year. Mrs. Gill expects TO carry a
large crowd, as this will be the last or
the season under her auspices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10

100 EAST GRACE STREET,
Signor Campobello. late baritone OF the
principal opera-houses OF Europe, refers
with pride TO the following opinion OF
opinions:
Jean de Reszke writes: II certify\that
my friend and theatre comrade, Ssnor
Campobello. is one Of the ablest teach
ers. and that he knows every secret OF
the true art OF singing"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10
To Have Winter Vaudeville

Mr. John M. Ryall has leased Corcoran
Hal. near the corner OF Broad and Twen-
IL into a winter vaudeville house. For this
purpose IL has been remodelled i'm some
respects. with a view to increasing its
seating capacity, and the lessee has an
nounced his intention OF giving first-class
performances at popular prices, with a
weekly change Of bill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10
Car and Locomotive-Pafnte
citation.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, September
3-tSpecial) )-The twenty-eighth annual
convention OF the Master Car and Loco
motive-Painters' Association OF the
United States and Canada is in session
at Old Point Comfort. One hundred and
fifty delegates, representing the leading
railroads OF the United States and Canada
are in attendance. A number OF technl-
cal subjects were discussed to-day.
The following officers were elected:
President. G. II. Copp, OF Lawrence.
Mass; Vice-President, H. c. McMasters,
OF Chicago; Secretary and Treasurer.
Robert McKeon, OF Kent, 0. The men,
bers of the association went to the Capes
tonight on a moonlight excursion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10
Crowd mt the Auditorium.

Another large audience, and pleased
one. gathered at the Auditorium last eve
ming and enjoyed the vaudeville perform
ance
Every one of the acts went with a
pleasing swing, and were literally APP
plauded. Next week is the last or the
vaudeyilles at the Auditorium and Man
ager Smith has engaged a most excellent
company for the farewell performances.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10
sunday Excursion 10 scottsviIIe.

On next Sunday. September 18th, ths
Chesapeake and Ohio railway will selt
tickets from Richmond TO. Irwin and re-
turn at rate OF g. cents, Pemberton 81.
Columbia 81 rs. and Scottsville $3.50. These
tickets will be good only on excursions
train leaving Richmond $50 A. NJ. and.
returning. reach Richmond at s:40 +. 4.
of same date.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10

Sowing the Wind" "A drama of much
force and fascination. dealing with vexed
social problems. but dealing with them
with the utmost deiicacy. will be the at
traction at the Academy OF Music to-
night and tomorrow at matinee and eve
ming performances. Given equal condi-
tions as TO cast, costumes. and scenery
the engagement should prove successful