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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
FAREWELL TO BAYARD.
Hnuouet I'm Honor of the Former
Ambassador.

LONDON, May THE farewell pahque'
given this evening by the American DO
ciety in London to Mr.. Bayard. the lot
mer Ambassador Of the United STATES
was attended by 27O guests. The COM
pany included Ambassador Hay Ars'
Hay. and all the members Of the American
Embassy; the Lord Bishop Of London
OR. Creighton, Baron Russell OK MI
lowen. the Lord Chief Justice. slr
Francis and Lady Jeune, Sir Edwin AT
mold. Sir Henry Thompson, Lady Kan,
dolph Churchill Lady Anderson, MI ana
Mrs. Ralph Vivian, and Miss GeheVieVe
Ward The actress. But there was no
table absence of a majority of the pest
known Americans residing in London.
Mr.. Bayard had cordial reception: he
brought with him the log OF the May
flower. which he deposited In ITS grass
case in the receptlon-room,. where 1t be-
came the centre of attraction. lie TOOK
Mrs. Hay In to dinner, Ambassador HAY
taking in Lady Jeune.
The dining-room was prettiy decorated
with flowers and banners. the stars and
Stripes and the Union Jack being en-.
twined about the arms OF the state oil
Delaware above Mr.. Bayard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
The sccond-District Trouble.

DIR. Richard 4. Wise. the Republican
congressional aspirant who Is contestihs
he election Of Hon. William a. Young
from the Second District. was in the city
Yesterday. He said he would be ready 70
present his statement to Congress aDou'
june 10th, and he would prove that ne
was entitled TO Mr.. Young's seat
Referring to the subject or national
patronage In Virginia, Or. Wise said tha'
Colonel Lamb had nothing TO do with the
movement against Mr.. Bowden. SAID he
s'The committee that went 10 WASH
ineton the other day to protest against
the elevation OF Mr.. Bowden 10 the po-
sitlon OF post-olfice referee was com
posed of nearly 100 prominent kepuDll'
cans OF the Second District, and each
man maid his own expenses. OF the en-
Tire delegation but four were negroes.
ssThe chairmen Of every county IN tne
district bat two were in the party, ano
they bore resolutions CONCERNING Mr.
Bowden from the county committees,
"The Postmaster-G General received them
eraciously, and the interview was entirely
satisfactory"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
DENTISTS IN CONVENTION.
virginia, Maryland. and Washing
ton Associations-Papc Read.

FORT MONROE, VA, May 7.-(Spe-
cial)-The union meeting of the virginia
MARYLAND, and Washington Dental asso-
Citations convened here Thursday morn
ing. The meeting was opened by an
address of welcome by DR.. Il. II. PARA
more of the Virginia Association. which
was responded to by DR.. I. 5. Waters,
president of the Maryland Dental Asso-
citation. An address on the value OF
Oreanization' was delivered by Or. ID. h.
Wiber. of Washington city.
Chemical operations were performed
during the afternoon by Drs. Finley, NO
Bile. Grouse, Sweeney Cruzen, and
Abndschein DR.. ]. V. Halter, Of Wythe-
vile Va. delivered at night an address
entitled "A Plea for Higher Dental Edu-
cation" Dr. McManus, OF Hartford,
Conn, followed with a paper entitled
Some Professional Facts" This paper
was discussed by DR.. B. Hally smith
DR.. j. n. Grouse. DIR. Donnely, Dr. Il. +.
Beadles. DR.. u. ID. Smith. and others.
This morning DR.. Richard Grady, OF
baltimore read a paper on "Competi-
tive Examinations for Scholarship in
Dental Schools; DR.. ID. ID. Smith, Of
Philadelphia, read a paper on "Alveola
Abscess': DR.. +. w. Schloendorn, OF Bal
timore. read paper on special Cases OF
Bridge Work." and DIR. c. J. Grives. OF
Baltimore. presented a paper on Re
movable Bridge Work" Each of these
papers were taken up and discussed In
their order The afternoon was taken up
with practical operations upon the teeth
and exhibitions of interesting pathoiogi-
cal cases. About one hundred dentists
are present, including several very
prominent men I'm the profession IRON
distance; among them Dr. Thomas fliie-
brown. OF Boston, and DR.. J. n. Grouse,
OF Chicago.
A banquet was given this evening at 8
o'clock. and speeches were made by many
of the members.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
Personals and Briefs.

Mrs. NJ. r. Ball is attending the council
at Mt. Vernon.
Mrs. Anne r. Frayser. of Powhatan
county. is on a short visit TO the city,
NIessrs. Rountree and Ives. who are sick
at the old Dominion Hospital, are report
ed better
Judge Coleman and Major Slaughter,
who are at the Virginia Hospital, are I'M
proving.
DIR. Charles II. Corey will preach at
Barton Heights Baptist church SUNDAY
morning.
Miss Lee Herring. of Pendleton. Va,
is visiting Miss Sue ID. Herring, at NO
2l04 east Grace street.
Miss Florence Reinach. of Petersburg,
Va. after spending several weeks in Rich
mond, has returned nome.
Mrs. owen Bearse, OF Massachusetts,
formerly a resident of this city, is al
the Jefferson for a limited period.
Mr.. r. r. Taylor, of No. 400 north
TIventy-seyenth street. is still confined
to the house on account of sickness.
Rev. DR.. ]. NJ Sitter. of Grocer Semi
nary will preach morning and night at
the Second Baptist church tomorrow.
Mr.. c. II. Slaughter, Treasurer of Pc
tersburg, was among the callers at the
office Of the Auditor Of Public Accounts
NeSttiudg.
Miss Eta Rosendorf, who has been
snendine the winter visiting friends in
the South, has returned home, after a
very enjoyable visit
"Paul Preaching to the Jews" will be
the subject of Rev. Edward l.. Pells lee
ture al the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation this afternoon at o'clock.
Judge Edmund Waddill Jr. was called
TO Washington Thursday night. III is
81. aant.. has q N
to do with the distribution of govern
mental patronage in Virginia.
The Grand Lodge of Odd-Fellows will
meet in annual convention in Stanton
next Tuesday. \ large representation VIII
be present and much business transacted.
The convention Will be In session about
three days.
MIR. NJ. J.. Crimmins, who was hurt so
badly at the Hunt Club races last month.
and who has been under treatment at the
Retreat for the Sick since the accident,
left yesterday morning for the University
of Virginia, almost recovered.
Mrs. Russell Robinson. president of the
Society of the Colonial Danes, has called
n general meeting of that society for next
Monday afternoon at o'clock. The ex-
erclses will include the reading or very
interesting paper written by Mrs. Shields,
of the Missouri branch of the society.
Mr.. Clarence o. West, one of the Dis
patch's compositors is very Ill at the
Virginia Hospital He was opera led upon
Yesterday afternoon by DR.. Hunter Nc
Guire. assisted by Drs. Stewart Mcclure
ana his family physician, DR.. W. Il. OPP
nenhimer. The operation was successful,
81 far as could be told last night.
Commander George W. Pigman, of the
rrnited States navy, who has just been
detached from the Washington navy-yard.
and ordered 10 Newport News Va, as
fnanector OF Ordnance, Is well remem-
harad here as so long in command Of the
iTnited states monitors, below Richmond,
from which station he was sent TO COM
raond the United States steamship Ben
nington, then at San Francisco. for sea
cruise. ..--
Richmonders in New York.
NEW YORK. May 7.-tSpecial)-J.
Rrvan and wife. Fifth-Avenue; !. Stein,
Manhattan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
CLEANED At THE Y. VI. C. a.
Or. Tudor 10 Speak morrow
Some Other News Matters


Tomorrow afternoon at o'clock the
Rev. ". Y. Tudor pastor of Centenary
Methodist Episcopal church, will address
the mems meeting at the Young Men
Christian Association. taking for MS
theme Hearers and Hearers Or.
Tudor is we'll known as an eloquent anu
powerful speaker, and one who attracts
large audiences Of young men. Inc
musical attraction Will be unusually
strong. being no less than the Second
Paptist church orchestra and Quartette'
under the dictatorship Of Mr.. Walter &.
Mercer The quartette Is composed oil
Mrs. ". c. Mercer, soprano, Hiss Erna
Bsss contra!to: Mr.. w. c. Mercer,
tenor and Or. W. Ralph Clements. bass;
Mir. Herbert l.. Rees, accompanlst ana
an orchestra of five pieces.
Mr. =. A. Arthur. Of the brotherhood
OF 81 Andrew. viii talk 10 the boys at
O'Clock. taking for his theme LAsht-
Houses"
Rev. Edward l.. Pell Will conduct the
ctudy OF the international Sunday school
lesson I'm the association hail this after
noon al o'clock This study is not only
interesting. but exceedingly helpful.
The members Of the Boys Gospel Army
and OF the boys gymnasium class VIII
20 10 Forest Hill Park this morning
for a days outing. They VIII be ac-
companlod by Mr. Merrill, the physical
director and contemplate having a
splendid time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08

been allie to avert the crash. and that
in his efforts TO save them for months
no had sacrificed all Of his own property.
The testimony for the commonwealth.
which has consumed the week, has been
much modified from that given on the
former trial II IL now thought that the
trial may be concluded next week. The
former trial consumed four weeks
THE march OF Improvement IL stik going
on THE post-ofice is receiving n spring
suit I'm the way OF calcimining and paint
iup The building formerly occupied by
the First National Bank has undergone
renovation. and Is now occupied by the
Bedford City Branch OF the Lynchburg
Trust and Savings Bank. which was es-
tablished after the failure OF the banks
of the town. and has done very pros
porous business.
Mr.. ]. Watkins Lee. WHO mas been con-
ducting n hotel at Brooksyille, Fla, has
arrived, and assumed charge OF beautiful
Hotel Bedford for the coming season.
lieutenant Thomas ID. Griffin. OF the
United States navy, with his charming
bride. who was Miss Mary Ash Clayton.
Maid a visit this week 10 his brother,
Major S. Griffin.
Rev. w. $. Royal left Wednesday for
Wilmington. n. c., to attend the meeting
of the Southern Baptist Association.
Rev. j. J.. Clark. Of the Virginia Con-
ference is visiting friends here.
Miss Blanchard. of Philadelphia. Is the
guest OF Rev. Dallas Tucker.
Mr.. Alfred Mosby. Of Newport News. IL
on visit to his father. Mr. w. n. Mosby.
Miss Ella Smith. of Fauquier, Is the
guest of Mr.. J. Gordon Smith. at Ran
dolph-Macon Academy.
The Fifteen Club was charmingly en-
tertained Thursday afternoon by Mr.. j..
W. Gisbe with a programme OF varied
music and rotations. Roses and other
flowers graced the rooms.
At the same hour Mrs. ]. $. Burks en-
,ertained the Thursday Club. The per-
feet roses that adorned the room were
NOT more fair than the youthful hostess.
,rhoro are a number of questions where
answers must be found upon a dime piece
offered for solution. Mrs. a. NJ. Hugh
lett was most successful in sowing them
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
CHARGED WITH ARSON.
.potbcr Arrest i'm Portsmouth
Grand Jury work.

NORFOLK. VA, May 7-(speciaL)--
last night a warrant was sworn out
agoinst John Glover. a well-lSnown young
married man of Portsmouth, charging
him with setting fire to f. b. LOGGING
store on the night OF the li'h Oh OS'oDe,'
So C,ro,,o. u,os arrested. and to-day his
i naoo came before the grand jury. VINO
found two indictments against b nmk lnr
$780,. enlisted i'm the United states navy
about three weeks ago The arrest nse eauS Sot
considerable surprise, his name no tbe
bon,jnp been mentioned with those OF the
ntbers now under arrest for incendiarlsm
although he was known to hays nave a coU-
eidered a respectable man, and had many
friends. .,..,,. .ho oreat
The grand jury investigating me gaea.
five of March last have found indictments
against ]. r. Crismond, Frank Linn, EllIs
Jobson. and Ned. coleman. charging mem mem
with having originated the fire. crismon,1
bes confessed. and Jobson has toiu
enough to convict those held.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
sUNDRY CIVIL BILL.
Forestry Amendment Likely to BE-
come Law.

WASHINGTON. d. c., May I-,spe-
c,a,,-The sundry-civil bill. one or the
creations of the last Congress, winch
withered and dropped for the lack OF
executive nourishment. passed -the
senate last night. AS the bill had pre-
v,ously passed the present House, no
thing Is lacking now but the Executive
signature. A. sor.strv law
,,,h,ch Is one Of the Senate amendments
70 the bill. will provoke probably sum
e,sn, discussion in the House to send
.ha hill to conference. but its ultimate
,assape Is now assured.
The appropriation OF 100000 additionai
cor government building at norfolk.
I'D ~ $3.50 for selecting location Tor
shn memorial bridge which is to connect
,he capital city with historical Airing
80 on the Virginia shore, are two OF
,na items OF the bill in which our people
90 Interested. As they have been agreed
nnon nv both houses. their safety cannot
ha endangered even by a conference con-
sideration of the bill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
charlottesville JOttings.

CHARL VA, May T.
1cnecial0-Ground has been broken for
the new Presbyterian church on the cor
ner of Market and Second streets, north
east. Mr.. c. II. Reed, of Richmond, Is
the architect.
Mr.. j. b. Andrews has shipped TO the
American Horse Exchange. in New YORK,
fourteen thoroughbred horses. There were
three pairs, four drivers, and four sad
dlers.
AT the Pantops field-day T. L. Blake
was awarded the honor as all-around
otbIcfp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
ColoneI Mosby's Condition.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, May -
fSnecial1-Dr. Nelson states that colonel
Mosby continues TO improve and that ne
feels more hopeful OF him. While colonel
NIosbv has lost strength. this fact Is que
70 his confinement to bed and the clrcum-
stances incident TO his case. Several
members of his family have. returned to
their homes. His son. Mr.. John ;. Mosoy'
liz left this afternoon for Denver. COL,
Iuf evnects TO return very soon should
his father not continue to improve. me
@oloneTs daughter. Mrs. Coleman, or
Washington. also returned TO her nome
This morning. His son-in-law. Mr. Rus
sell of Washington who has been at his
bedside constantly since the accident, re-
turned 10 Washington last Wednesday
uight
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
BOYDTON.
Death of Lady-A Band o
burglars.

BOYDTON, VA, May 7.-(Special)-The
town is in mourning to-day over the
death Of Mrs. NJ. II. Alexander, who
died at an early hour this morning. De-
ceased was about 40 years Of age, was
highly connected. being one of six chill
dren of the late b. ID. Cogbill. at one
time a prominent lawyer at the Meek
lenburg bar. Mrs. Cogbill was daugh-
ter of Alexander Boyd. the founder OF
the town OF Boydton. Mrs. Alexander
leaves one child-a boy about the age OF
3.
The funeral arrangements have not yet
been announced. but it is known that the
interment VIII be made in the Episcopal
churchyard cemetery.
A telegram received here yesterday an
nounced the sad death Of Mrs. G.. N.
Wells in Vermont.
Another band OF burglars. such as was
run down. tried. and sent TO the peniten-
tiary by the authorities last year. seems
10 be pillaging the farmers Of this COM
munity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
Take Part I'm oakwood's Exercises.

a regular meeting of II. Il. Lee Camp,
No. /. Confederate Veterans. was held
last night. Commander Warren filled the
chair. The Commander called attention
TO the fact that the camp would parade
in fun uniform at the celebration OF the
lakewood Memorial Association on Mon
day next. and would meet at st. John $
Burying- Ground Monday afternoon at 4
o'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
All Hone of the Fort William Given

NORFOLK, VA. May 7.-(Special).All
hope of the big British steamship Fort
william ever reaching port mas Deeh
abandoned. The Fort William sailed from
Shields. England. last December, bound
TO Norfolk. and was never heard from
after leaving port. There are many let
tiers here bearing foreign post-marks, and
addressed TO members OF the crew. Inc
Fort William was vessel Of about 5000
tons. carried a crew Of twenty-seyen men,
and was valued at S6JOOOD.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
Their Sevenfy-Eighth Anniversary

Union Lodge. No. Z, /. O. o. f.. cele-
bratcd last night the soventy-eighth an
niversary of the order OF Odd-Felowship
In this country. The exercises were held
at Odd-Fellows' Han, at the corner OF
Mayo and Franklin streets. Speeches
were made by several prominent members
Of the order. and an excellent musical
programme was rendered by the East
End Quartette, East-End Mandolin Club,
Eugene Davis Page and several ladies.
The evening was rounded with banquet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
rhe TransvnaI Raid Inquiry.

LONDON, May THE Committee of
the House of Commons. which is inquiring
into the -Transvaal raid. had another ses-
sion to-day. The Duke of Abercorn
president Of the Chartered Company Of
british South Africa, was examined. He
said the Board of Directors of the COM
many had no knowledge whatever that
the raid was going to occur, or suspi-
cion of any intention upon the part of
anv one 10 use the Chartered Company's
forces against the Transyaal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
burg.

WILLIAMSBURG. May 7.-tSpecial y
Mr.. Buck Brooks. who is connected Win
the Eastern state Hospital left for Rich
mond last evening, TO remain until sun
day. u,
Misses Mary Ballinger and Meta no.
berts. from Maryland, who have been
snending some time at the Inn. viii re-
turn home the first of the coming week.
Mrs. DR. Booth. with her daughter. MISS
Henrietta. will leave tomorrow morning
for Old Point to attend the wedding Oh
Niss Evans. daughter OF Commander
Evans. which takes place at o'clock III
the fort.
DIR and Mrs. Lyman u. Wharton re-
turned last evening from a visit to Rlfh-
fOopI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
causa,n Harris wm Not De Tried.

Captain J. NJ. Harris, OF BLACKSTONE,
will not have 10 stand trial by couri-inar-
tial. ,.,4.
The Adju;ant- General has. by direction
u the commander-in-chief. just Issued
special order No. 8. which Is as follows;
General A l.. Phillips, OF the First Bril-
gaze, special order No. 2. A. g: o.. dated
April u. 1881. is hereby countermandea
and the court to be convened by saiu
order II dissolved
convent n court-martiad at Blackstone, 70
w Captain Harris. OF Company i, Third
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
Eirc I'm the County.

Two alarms of ire were turned In at 3
O'clock yesterday afternoon-one from
Box No. 49, at Beverly and Raneo-ph
streets. and the other from No. 3l5. at
Washington and Cary. Both were sent
for the same fire. and the occasion was
the burning OF a stable In the rear OF Mrs.
Bethelrs sSidence. on Windcr street. the
place is some distance from the city
limits. and the firemen could not reach
a. The residence was saved. though, by
neighbors. who formed a bucket brigade.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08

Regiment Infantry. on charges and speci-
locations preferred against him for vio-
lating the state regulations.
The charges set forth that Captain Har-
rls had failed TO forward TO headquarters
certain papers and reports in the time
prescribed by law. Captain Harris claims
that he gave the order TO forward the
papers 10 his clerk in due time. but that
the latter neglected TO promptly carry
out the instructions OF his employer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08

Mrs. Durham. the aerial artist connect
cd with the Barnum X Bailey shows,
who was hurt In fall from her trapeze
IN Washington day before yesterday. is
a sister Of Jake Wells, the popular mana
ger OF the Richmond Baseball Club, and
she Is now at bis residence, on Lombardy
street. where she is being tenderly cared
for. Her injuries are not as serious as
was at first thought. and she will soon be
ready TO 80 back in the ring with her
husband.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
Postmasters for Virginia.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., May THE fol-
lowing fourth-class postmasters were ap-
nointed in Virginia to-day:
Doe Hill, J. NJ. Jones' Falls Church,
e. f, Croker; Long GLADE. j. L. Ewing;
Mcdowell, C. Spaterson; Milford, w. N.
Blatt; Pamplin city, X. l.. franklin
pockbridge Baths, w. M. Nuckols; West
Annomattox, Robert Irby.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
Stole from His Employer.

William Young. a colored boy about ].
years of age. was lodged In the Second
Station last night. charged with stealing
a lot Of articles from j. Il. Stonebreaker.
The boy was employed by Mr.. Stone
breaker, and had for some time been
taking advantage of the confidence re-
posed in him. He had collected AN endless
variety of articles since he had been DONG
his work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
Unconscious on the street.

The ambulance. with DR.. Baughman In
charge. was called yesterday TO Fourth
and Cary streets. where colored man
named William Booker was found lying
on the street unconscious. He was taken
TO the almshouse ana came TO. Tnen
William showed what the trouble was.
lie was full of fighting whiskey and was
tied UP until the patrol-wagon arrived.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
Revenue Agents Transferred.

IYNCHBURG, VA, May 7.-,Special)-
Colonel George b. Clark. revenue agent
for this division for the past six months,
has been transferred to the division COM
nrising Louisiana and Texas. He is sue
rraeded here by Mr. b. IL. Bouldin, for
merly of Halifax, who for several months
has been acting as inspector in the Reve-
nue Department.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
school superintcndents Go Home.

Those of the Virginia School superin-
tendents who remained in the city yes
terday visited the public schools and the
points of interest IN and around the city
They were highly pleased with the sys-
tenn of the local institutions. and eX-
pressed their qualification at the general
welcome they had received n this city
dnrinc the conference.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
BEDFORD CITY.
The Berry TriaI-Personal Notes
The Clubs.

The Clubs.
BEDFORD CITY, Mcy 7-(Speciai)-
The charge upon which Mr.. T. ID. Berry
Is being tried Is that as a director OF the
Liberty Savings Bank. and doing the
largest business with the bank, no Is
responsible for a deposit Of $1,000 being
,aken from n negro, Jacob Ross. when
the bank was considered insolvent. The
object of the prosecution Is to prove that
Mr.. Berry knew that he himself and the
firm of Berry Brothers we're tnsoivent al
The time On the contrary. the counsel
Tor the defence declare their ability to
demonstrate that both were entirely sol
vent. and but for the concerted rush made
upon both banks Mr.. Berry would have
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
University Hoard to Meet.

There win be meeting at Murphy's
Hotel here to-day OF the Board OF Visit
tors of the University OF Virginia. Seve-
raj important matters are TO be COM
sidered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
Lost Quife Heavily.

T.. 5. Dean K Co, who lost about 500
through the alleged Misrepresentation Of
the brokers. gives IL as his OPINION that
fully $500 was transferred from this city
to the Golfers of the New York house. :
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08

IYNCHBURG. VA, May 7.--Allegheny-
rnsti.,ite defeated the Virginia Poiytech-
mic institute in a closely closely contest
ed game here to-day, by the score or
10 8. The features of the game were the
phenomenal catches OF Bostow, ana the
ali round battery work OF Withers and
Accorisini. for Allegheny. Johnson pitch
ed good game for the Virginia Polytech-
Mo Score: r. III. r..
hiI ..0sO30030 10
V. =. l. .............oVO so W
Batteries: Withers and Accorisini' john-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
Ex-COnyfct Locked Up.

Houston billiard. an eX-convict and a
negro, was arrested and lodged in the
FIRST Police Station last night, charged
with stealing $40 from the person of John
Coly. The negro has turned fakir, and
Colly was his victim.