Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
ON THE APP0MATTOX
NEWS NOTES GATHERED IN THE
COCKADE CITY.
He Shot In Observation-Disclosures
Federal Artillery men-The To-
bncco uarket-The Y. VI. c. A.-Per-
sonaI and General Mention.

PETERSBURG, VA, October 11.-(Spe-
cial.)-In the Mayors Court this morn
ing, in the case of Junius Lee Morgan
Ccolored), charged with felonously shoot
ing Carter Harrison (coloredD, the charge
Of felony was dismissed, the evidence
showing that the accused acted in self
defence. The difficulty occurred about a
game of craps, and Harrison received a
flesh wound in the back. Morgan how
ever, was fined $50 and sent TO jail for
thirty days for carrying concealed
weapons.
William b. Wells, the white man who
was arrested here several days ago on
the charge of felony, was to-day turned
over to an officer from Richmond, TO be
taken to that city for trial. There was a
charge pending against Wells here, but
as the property alleged to have been
stolen was recovered by the owner, the
prosecution was stopped.
MILITARY VISITORS.
About thirty of the members of the
Salem (MassJ Light Artillery arrived
'NiN WIS tFtAAiiibt anu arc HutSlS Ut the
Hotel Shirley. Their object is to visit
the battle-helds around Petersburg,
where the company fought in ls6i-'65.
The A. p. Hill Camp placed their hall
at the disposal Of the visitors, gave them
a collation., and will extend them every
courtesy and attention during their stay
here. They were welcomed to Petersburg
in a cordial address delivered by General
G. a. Battle, which was appropriated
responded to on behalf OF the company.
GENERAL AND PERSONAL. NEWS
Tomorrow. the 18th, is the day fixed
for the formal opening of sales Of rev
crop tobacco at the warehouses in this
city. Though the season has been very
dry and unfavorabie for handling, Il Is
yet hoped that there will be fine exhibit
OF the new crop, and good prices re-
allied
A conference was held tonight at the
Young Mems Christian Association
rooms, and the question of establishing
a gymnasium and swimming pool was
discussed. The proposition having been
started there Is no doubt that these adj
ditions, in all their completeness, will
soon be made. The association has one
of the most beautiful and commodous
homes I'm the State.
Nir. and Mrs. Ro. o. Egerton left this
morning on trip to Niagara Falls and
pleasure tour through Canada.
Mr.. John q. Jackson, an old and re-
spected citizen. is confined to his home
on High street. by sickness.
Rev. Dr. w. ii. Platt who has been
i'll for some days, is much better to-day.
Mrs. John b. Evans is seriously III at
her husbands residence, on Bolingbrook
street.
Deputy United States Marshal Plea
SAINTS, Of Richmond, was here to-day. en-
gagged in summonlng witnesses for the
trial OF Joseph Carter (colored). in the
District Court, for violation of the United
States revenue laws.
Rev DIR. w. r. Edwards. pastor of the
Washington-Street Methodist Episcopal
church, preached a special sermon last
night before A. p. Hill Camp OF Confede-
rate Veterans, who attended I'm a body
A very large congregation was present.
During the delivery Of the sermon Or.
Edwards paid an eloquent tribute 10 Gen
erals X. E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson
as examples OF Christian heroes OF the
highest type, and urged the veterans 10
emulate the virtues shown I'm their lives.
Mr. w. II. Fields aged is years. son
OF Mr.. Robert Fields, residing on Rose
street, died this morning from the effects
OF a yellow chill.
II IL understood that when the County
Court of Prince George meets on
Thursday the attention Of the grand
Jury will be called TO the violations OF
the game laws by alleged pot hunters"
I'm the county.