Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
THE COCKADE CITY.
THE WILL OF MAJOR SAMUEL W.
vENABLE.
Estate Valued ut between sc75, 900
and $500, OOO--salc Of Valuable Pro-
perty-Tree Charged With E1ec-
tricity-Persona1 Notes.

PETERSBURG, VA, october 23--(Spe-
cial)-The will OF Major Samuel w.
Venabie was admitted to probate in the
Hastings Court to-day. Hon. z. c. Vena-
BILE and Mr.. Alexander Hamilton were
named as executors, and they immedl-
ately qualified. The value Of the estate
Is estimated to be between $4,000 and
$4,000. Mrs. Venable, the widow, is be-
queathed the residence. on Sycamore
street, with It's furniture, and $4,000.
With the exception Of several minor be-
quests, the remainder Of the estate is
given to his children and grandchildren.
SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY.
A three-sixteenth interest in the Oaks
tobacco warehouse. belonging to the es-
tate Of the late Robert Leslie, was sold
at auction to-day by Thomas Pannill,
auctioneer, for sl.535. 1t was purchased
by City-Sergsant Charles Watson, trus-
tee. Mr.. Pannill also sold for Mr.. George
Mason, special commissioner, the rever-
sion after the dover OF Mrs. Mary Dick,
In the tract OF ninety acres OF land in
Sussex county about fifteen miles from
Petersburg, on the Cabin-Point road, TO
Mrs. Caroline NJ. Bowden for s53l.
A CURIOUS FACT.
A curious fact was noted last night
about a large tree standing at the cor
ner OF Bollingbrook and Third streets.
1t was found to be charged with electri-
city, impaired 10 IL, as is supposed, by
the telephone wires, which encircle the
trunk some distance above the ground.
The fact was accidentally discovered by
a youth, who. while leaning against tho
tree, received a rather startling shock.
Upon examination afterwards by many
persons 1t was found that on
either side Of the tree, where
these was an abrasion of the bark,
touch of the hand brought forth
an electric flash, and the body was given
a sharp shock. The thing furnished
amusement to many scores OF people for
some hours, and still the tree was able
10 accommodate all who desired TO test
its electrical powers.
GENERAL NEWS.
A gentleman from Dinwiddie county
said this morning that the Republicans
there are so disorganlzed that they will
hardly be able to put up a respectable
fight for their candidate for the House.
and that Mr.. Thomas L. Clarke, the
Democratic nominee, will practically
have q walkover.
In the Hastings Court on Monday the
suit of Captain w. S. McCance against
William Ellis for 5000 damages for as
sault, will be called for trial. Hon. Will
liam r. McKenney is counsel for the
plaintiff, and Messrs Alexander Hamll-
ton and w. Il. McIllwaine will appear
for the defendant.
Very little work was done by the regis
trars in the different wards to-day, be-
yond the granting and receiving of trans
fers.
Rev. w. C. Campbell. D. D.. viii
preach at Tabb-Street Presbyterian
church Sunday morning and night In the
absence of the pastor. At High-Street
Methodist Episcopal church sunday
night, Colonel w f. Bundick Will deliver
an address on Temperance"
Colonel william A. Smoot OF Alexan-
dria, Past-Commander Of the Grand
Camp of Confederate Veterans, spent
last night and to-day In the CITY, as the
guest of Postmaster II. r. Smith. He
visited the lines to-day, and left for
homo this evening.
Mr.. Samuel Burwell and bride have
returned home.
Mr.. Robert White, OF New YORK, is
visiting relatives in this city.
The high standing of the judge, jurors,
lawyers, witnesses, and parties principal
in the mock suit for breach of promise
To take place in the hall of the Young
Mems Christian Association during the
coming week, gives assurance OF Dig
audience to enjoy the fun. Dr. Battle,
pastor OF the First Baptist church, Will
preside as judge Of the court.