Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
FIRE IN ALBEMARLE'
A Charming Entertainment-Deaths'
Discharged-Briefs.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, February
2O.-(special)-Th fiouring-mill of Cap
tain r. ]. Hancock, of Ellerslie was de-
stroyed by fire last night. 1t was re-
garded as probably the best equipped
mill in this section, and contained ABOUT
1.OOO barrels of -four when destroyed
The fire Is believed to have been or IN
cendiacy origin, since there had not
been any fire in the building since yes
terday morning.
Elise Winston, daughter of Mr. aud Mrs.
Campbell c.. Cochran. died last evening
at Rugby" the home OF her grand
father General Thomas l.. Rosser'
Elise was the eldest child OF Mr.. Cochran,
and was Q years Of age the
funeral VIII take place at Rugby MOI
day.
In reference to the motion 60 set aside
the verdict of murder in the first degree,
returned Yesterday in the Corporation
Court against Harvey Bell, Judge Duke
said to-day that he had not reached
decision. but would probably do so by
Monday. The verdict in some quarters
Is regarded as more severe than the evil
dence justified.
ATTRACTIVE ENTERTAINMENTS.
"Comyn Hail." the home of Mr.. ana
Mrs. f. Berger Moran, was the scene
last evening OF one of the most at
fractiye entertainments OF the year. the
occasion being the fifth anniversary or
the formation of the Albemarle chapter
Of the Daughters OF the American Revo-
Luton.
\ large number of invitations had been
issued by the hostess, and the anair
proved the most successful ever gwen
by the chapter.
Captain Mlcajah Woods delivered
very graceful address, In appropriate
manner. paying high tribute 10 women,
ana especially 20 the members OF TINS
patriotic society. After this a beautiful
tableau was presented in which three or
our city's attractive young ladies' repre-
scented as many countries-Miss Moran
representing France: Miss Nora Moran,
America. and Miss Maud Woods, Cuba
THE AlINUET.
Following this came the dancing of the
minuet by eight couples, appropriately
costumed 10 suit the time of this Colonial
dance. The figures were led by Mr.. David
LYMAN. dancing with Miss Tuttle,
while the other couples were Mr.. BROCK
with Miss Page; Mr.. Walsh with Miss
Humphreys; Mr.. Parish with Miss Jennie
Randolph Mr.. Cabeil Moore with MISE
Rosalie Rives; Mr.. Norborne Robin
son with Miss Randolph; Mr.. Lansing
with Miss Mamie Lee; Mr.. Renshaw
with Miss Ida Hanckel
This dance was beautifully rendered
and with careful precision, the charming
costumes OF the young ladies ADDING
much TO the spectacle. The music for
the march, and at frequent intervals du-
ring the evening, was rendered by Pro-
lessor Leo Wheat, and this added de-
cidedly to the already attractive features
that had been arranged.
The scene about the house was
pleasing one, indeed, the spacious parlors
being decorated most attractiVely Tor the
occasion.
A letter has been received from Mr..
Bryan, accepting the invitation OF the
Joint literary societies of the University
of Virginia 10 address them at the COM
mencement next June. His SUBJECT VIII
be. Jefferson Still Lives"
Norvell Edwards, indicted for forgery,
was cleared in the Corporation Court this
morning. on the ground that he was
mentally irresponsible.
Mrs. G. W. Buck died last night. She
was n Miss Leila Lindsay, of Bedford
county. and was about 80 years OF age
She leaves a husband and five children.
Mrs. ]. A. Mundy, mother-in-law OF Mr..
Edgar Head. Of this city, died yester-
day at her home in Barboursyille. On
Wednesday Mrs. Mundy suffered a
stroke Of paralysis, and being quite Old
some seventy odd-she never rallied from
the attack. The funeral was held az
the residence at 2;3O o'clock this after
noon. and the body Inferred III the tani1y
burying-ground.