Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-12
THE CoCKADE CITY.
DEATH OF A PROMINENT AND BE-
LOVED LADY.
A. Narrow Escnpe-Damage Suit
Runaway Accident - Rains the
Chamber of Commerce - Annual
Mcetipg-EIection of Onicers.A

PETERSBURG, VA, May n.-CspeciaI'
Mrs. Jane l.. Simpson. reict OF Wiil'a'n
smpson. died at her residence On
High street, shortly before O'Clock 'hi'
afternoon, aged "A years. She had Deen
I'm declining health for some time anu
for several weeks her condition was sue"
as TO preclude all hope or recovery. ME-
s,mnsou had resided in petersburg
during her long life, and was one OF the
most honored and beloved women Oh 'ne
community. Her life was ever active
and useful, and the memory or her soou
work and of her gentle deeds ana nopie
character will long be fresh in the hear's
OF our people. She was devoted Chr's-
tian and for great many years one
of the most active members OF ST Faui
Episcopal church. She was lazy OIL
culture and a fine musician, ana 10TH
erly led the splendid choir OF 81. Pauis
Mrs. Simpson leaves two daughter
Miss Mary l.. Simpson. of this city; MIS-
Franl, Nichols of Rchmond-and one
son, Mr.. s. l.. Simpson.
NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH.
Alvin Pugh, youth employed by the
Mitchell Manufacturing Company Oh
Sycamore street, while at WORK III .ne
cellar of the building, had his clothes
caught i'm the betting of the machinery.
He was carried up to the ceiling ana
thrown to the floor. but remarkable 10
state. was only slightly hurt being
somewhat bruised by his fall. his es-
cape from serious injury, II not death'
was a very narrow one.
DAMAGE SUITS.
In the Hastings Court to-day a speclal
iury was sworn and evidence was com
menced i'm the case of Parks VS.. the 70
cahontas Cotton Mills Company-a SUIT
for 5000 damages for injuries recei'eu
at the factory This case was tried at
the former term of the court, but the
jury failed to agree on verdict
Judge Mullen has set Monday next as
the day for the trial of the suit oil w. 1;
Crawford against r. a. Harrison ana
Meyer Saal for $4,000 for alleged slahoer'
RUNAWAY ACCIDENT.
The horses hitched to a countryman
wagon ran away on Commerce street
last evening The driver was thrown
out. but held on to the reins, ana was
dragged for some distance between lhe
horses heels and the front wheels OF the
on 10 the reins until the team was stop
ped by collision with an electrlc-hgnt
pole. The wagon was. conslderapiy
broken but the man was only bruHeu
and scraped by the dragging.
THE CYCLE RACES.
Two entries from Richmond, one from
Roanoke. and one from Charlottesville
were made to-day for the bicycle races
ia taka Mace here on the 10Th. Other
entries are expected tomorrow (the last
day) from Richmond, Norfolk, and other
points. The races will attract a large
crowd.
GENERAL NEWS.
Splendid rains fell here to-day. They
were greatly refreshing and greatly
needed.
The fine residence OF Mr.. Il. c. Scott
on Market street was purchased at
auction yesterday afternoon by Mr.. lsa-
dore Reinach for $3.50,
At the annual meeting Of the Chamber
of Commerce, held this evening, the old
officers were reelected as follows. Bart
lett Roper, president; Simon Seward.
first vice-president; Stith Boiling, second
yice-president; X. ID. Gillian. secretary
and treasurer. The following gentlemen
were elected as the Board OF Governors:
c. G. Alley. S. NJ. Green, T. 5. Beck
with. c. Rosenstock, Stith Boiling, ID.
Rahily. c. A. Epes, j. 5. Northington,
w. Ii. McIlwane, Simon Seward, Charles
Hall Davis, j. L. Rockwell, Fl. p. STRAIT
ton +. NJ. Dalton. II. \. Hartley. A
resolution was adopted directing the
chairmen of the different committees or
the Chamber TO hold stated meetings for
the purpose Of hearing grievances and at
tending TO other business.