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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-22

HanevinckeI Estate iii Trust-Suifs
Instituted-Cases on Trial.

A deed was filed in the Chancery Court
Yesterday which conveys property, valued
al 10000 belonging to Meta and Joseph
Parkard, Jr, of Baltimore; Ida i. At
klnson Thomas Atkinson. Roberta H..
Trigg. and William X. Trigg, Emehe ana
Fred w HaneWinckel TO the laSt-named
10 hold in trust for them. The properly
is mart Of the estate of the Iate
II ~ HaneWinckel of this city, ana IN
Guides the Hanewinckel Building, Shockoe
Sin Funding and other valuable reslden-
Nal and business property IN TINS CITY,
Norfolk West Virginia, and Maryland.
II is understood that Mr.. FREDERICK w.
Hanewinckel is simply TO manage ms
undivided part Of the estate FOR the helrs
of the deceased. -, -. ~.
Judge Lamb has notified the bar that
tho Chancery Court will adjourn Tor the
Term on Saturday. May 10, 1887; that no
contested papers will be received after
Monday. May Sd. at y o'clock NJ, ana
that no paper of any sort will be received
after Monday, May 10th, at the same
The next term of the court begins on
tho first Monday in June.
In the Circuit Court suit was instituted
by Walter Everett against joseph Hep-
bert for S1s2.65 ., ..o,,or
The Hastings Court was opened yester-
dav nv Judge Wexford. ana the case OF
- = Turner. charged with embezzlement,
vent over until Monday
The case of Il. y. Norment against the
rIaeleer-M arcuse Manufacturing Company
- etill on trial in the Law and Equity
Court
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-22
FIRES IN NANsEMOND.
Cordwood and n Barn Burned-suit
for $1,000.

SUFFOLK. VA, April 2.-(SpeciaL)-
Marsh fires along the Nansemond river
caused two destructive CONGREGATIONS TINS
afternoon. About o'clock flying sparks
from the marsh communicated fire TO
quantity of cordwood in the yard Of the
Nansemond Brick and Tile Company az
Reds Ferry. about five miles from sur
folk, and fifty cords of wood were con-
sumed.
about 3 o'clock a still more disastrous
fire occurred on the farm OF @. w. Bunt-
ing I'm the same neighbOrhOod as the
above Sparks from the burning marsh
fell on the roof of Mr.. Bunungs barn,
which was one OF the largest ah1 mos
valuable structures of the kind in Nanse-
mond county. and when the flames were
discovered they had gained such headWay
that the building could not be entered,
and the barn and contents were entirely
consumed. one horse, three oxen, carts,
farming implements, and a large quantity
of corn hay, etc, were consumed, TIE
total loss aggregating 5000.
The suit Of T.. Wilkinson, OF west Point.
Va, ex-treasurer of the SUFFOLK hight ana
Water Company. for $500, claimed TO be
due him by said company on account OF
salary, materials furnished, etc, which
was commenced in the Nansemonl
County Circuit Court yesterday, occupied
the attention of the court throughout to-
day. Three speeches were made Nj. Lee
Britt appearing for the p4aintiI, ana
Messrs. &. II. Causey, Jr., and h. h. Hol-
land for the defence. The concluding
speech for the plaintiff VIII be made to-
morrow by Hon. Isaac Digs, OF West
Point. and IT is thought that the case will
be given to the jury about u o'clock.
The cold weather last night was the
most severe known at this season for
years. There was a heavy frost, and ice
formed TO the thickness OF one quarter OF
an inch The damage 10 early truck crops
in Nansemond county amounted TO be
tween $4,000 and $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-22
ROYAL ARCANUM ADJoURNs.
New Officers Elected and Installed
Delegates Photographed.

The Grand Council of Virginia. Royal
Arcanum, which has been in session here
for the past two days, has concluded its
labors after electing a new set of officers
to conduct the affairs of the order in
this State during the next twelve months,
and adjourned about o'clock TO meet
here again April 20 1893.
Grand-Regent Jameson presided at yes
terday's meeting. rapping the delegates
to order i'm Lee Camp Hall at 10 O'Clock.
A volume of routine business was trans
acted. and at y o'clock. the hour set apart
for the purpose. the election or ofilcers
was gone into. The result was the selec-
ton of the following gentlemen:
Grand Regent. w. j. Williams.
Grand Nice-Regent, Sol l.. Bloomberg.
past Grand Regent John j. Jameson.
Grand Secretary, James b. Blanks.
Grand Treasurer, A. b. Bolts.
Grand Chaplain. Rev. f. II. McF'adden.
Grand orator, Charles II. Lumsden.
Grand Guide, Charles {; Berry;
Grand Sentry. r. w. Arnold.
Messrs. J. ii. Ingram, f. n. Bilisoly,
and II. Hodges were elected Grand trus-
tees. The last-named will serve for
Messrs' James b. Blanks and Walter
r. Irvine were retained as Supreme repre-
The Grand Regent will appoint his
standing committees next month.
After the election Deputy-Supreme-R Re
gent A. G. Salomone, of Brooklyn, Install
ed the new officers. making an eloquent
address. in which he set forth the prin-
ciples of the order and the benefits of fra
ternalism.
As soon as, the business Of the session
was concluded a motion TO adjourn was
entertained, and the delegates and OFF,
GERS all repaired to the Capitol. where
they were photographed in body.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-22
The Imperial Clubs Easter "erm""'

The imperial German club, tolio"nls
us usual custom, gave a dellghtliul So
man Easter Monday evening AT C0rcoras
Hall. under the efiicient ifsds' s.ip
,ended Inv ali of its members except ME-
NJ A. Woodell At an early hour an acol,
ant occurred which might have resulted
seriously but for the timely assistance
~ some of the gentlemen. The nan We
Dret,ily decorated with bunting, when
ignited from one of the gas-Jets. Ai ",
,5is little exciting deviation from the
e,,enine's pleasure, the german was be-
e,n The music, six pieces, under the
ISaderehip OF Professor Moses stein, OF
the Academy orchestra, was eAceneht.
A. midnight supper was announced, which
Consisted of ali the delicacies or the sea
son' the table being. prettiiy decorated
With red and white. the CLUBS temporary
cniors Mesdames Rennolds, Welsh.
SSsD,inJhois Riddick. Mann. and knight acted
~, cbanerons. and the following is a list
az he couples who participated: Miss
Jessie Marshall with Mr.. a. G. Chamber
Isin Mrs. Bale with Mr.. j. w. Laird.
Miss Anna @ Welsh with Mr.. VIII h.
Nichols Miss II. S. Southern with Mr..
Joseph A. Rennolds, Miss Mary Nicho.s
with Mr.. Fred. Il. Hobson, Miss jamie
Minnie Hamilton with Mr.. +. G. valen-
tine Miss Grace Angus with Mr.. j. Ed
ward Woodnn, Miss Ida Knight with Mr.
II Rowley Southern: Miss Brent, OF t'rede-
ricksburg with Mr.. John Dodd; MISS
Amelia Powers with Mr. clyde Glaze
q. Moore Miss Julia Yeager with Mr.. X.
Moore, Miss Agnes Gary with Mr. James
II Lester Miss Bernee Ford with Mr..
Anderson Lumkln, Miss Riddick with Mr..
I A. Walsh. Miss Cardwell with Mr.. j..
s Moore. Jr.. Miss Lillian jenkins w'tn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-22
ON THE APPOMA1'T0X
TWO OF THE PRINCE GEORGE
JAIL-BREAKERs CAUGHT.
Painful Accident at Petersburg
sfII<-NiIIs-Hurt I'm Runaway Ac-
cident - slowly Improving The
Cold Wnyc-Personnl and General.

PETERSBURG, VA, April 21.-tSpe-
cial.)-Two OF the three negro prisoners
who escaped from the Jail Of Prince
George county last week by digging
through the concrete floor and under the
wall have been captured and returned
20 the Jail, and it Is expected that the
third man will be caught In a day OF two.
The names Of the two captured men
are william Harris and Junius Sebren.
The one still at large is James Smith.
Sheriff Boisseau had kept "A sharp LOOKOUT
for the fugitives ever since their escape,
and had traced them to jamestown. Yes
terday he went to that place, and see
ing two men out in the river fishing, he
requested their employer TO call them
ashore, which was done. As soon as
the negroes landed they were re-
cognlzed by Sheriff Boisseau. who drew
his pistol and commanded them to sur
render. They submitted at once. and
were brought back TO Prince George
where they will be tried and sentenced
for jail-breaking Smith was also en-
ployed by the same man, but he was
some miles away, and will be taken into
custody when he returns.
SERIOUS CHARGE.
A warrant has been issued here for
the arrest of r. l.. Langford lcOlored),
of Newport News, charged with betrayal
Ianeford lived in this city up to seve-
raj months ago, where he studied law.
The Chief Of Police Of Newport News
has been requested to arrest and hold
the accused.
PAINFUL ACCIDENTS.
Mr.. Frank Beadle, an employee at the
sjlk-mills. was painfully bruised and hurt
Yesterday afternoon by the failing OF
some heavy packages upon him while
at work. He is at home under medical
treatment.
Peter Morich (colored). living near
Ream's Station, was thrown from MS
wagon on Gill street this afternoon. while
his horse was running away. one OF
his arms was broken and his body coz
siderably bruised
GENERAL NEWS.
In the Hastings Court to-day the case
of Wexford VS.. the city of Petersburg
was argued by Hon. w. r. Mchenney
for the plaintiff and City-Attorney
George Mason for the city. The SUIT Is
to secure possession OF a lot nelu Dy the
city. the ownership Of which is claimed
by Major Wexford.
There was a sharp frost this morn
ing. but on account Of the dryness OF
the atmosphere 1t is not believed TO have
caused any damage Of consequence TO
fruits and vegetables
PERSONAL NOTES.
Mr.. Robert r. Hill. who was recently
partially paralyzed. is slowly, and it is
hoped. steadily, improving.
Miss Nina w. Randolph, daughter OF
Major n. " Randolph, Of Richmond Is
visiting Miss Cooke, on Washington
street.
Mr.. John T. Alternately, for five years
in the employ Of Messrs. Romano q Bar
ham as travelling salesman, has resigned
that position and accepted a similar one
with a Philadelphia house.
Mr.. w. n. Raeland feels positive or
his appointment as Collector Of customs
at this port He has the endorsement
Of Congressman Walker, eX-Congressman
Thorp. and others. For like reasons, Nc.
Claiborne Wilson claims that he WI.
be postmaster of Petersburg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-22
IocrsT DALE VICTORIOUS.
Academy Boys Led the Maccnbites
Into Camp.

LOCUST DALE. VA. April H.-(spe-
cial)-The Locust Dale team defeated
McCabes here yesterday by a score Of
to /. Lawson pitched wonderful game
for the home team, striking out thirteen
men. and holding the visitors down to
three singles, two of which were very
scratchy. A notable feature of the game
was a home-run hit by Lawson in the
10Th fnning-the longest drive ever seen
al Locust Dale. Robertson led the bat
ting for Locust Dale with double and
two singles out Of five times UP. The hit
ting Of Hutter and lie Grand was also
timely and hard. lie Grand. Robertson,
and I.anghorne for Locust Dale. and Hill,
Potts. and Holland. for McCabe's. did the
best field work The following Is the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-22

for malicious shooting, late last evening
returned verdict OF guilty. and fixed
his punishment at one year IN the peni-
Tertiary.
the Common Council iast hign1 .ne pans
built across the railway tracks were
adopted The structures will cost about
rncncod a bond issue will be necessary.
and the question win therefore have to
be submitted 10 the people a, the APP
proaching spring election.
A stock company Is being organized for
the purpose OF ntting up baseball park.
TO he located within the city limits. The
old Dominion Land Company has given
the promoters OF the project site to be
used free OF charge for three years:
The Roard Of Directors OF the Newport
News Hospital Association met last night
and perfected the organization. Consider
able progress in raising funds TO erect the
NECESSARY buildings was reported. and
II Is expected that actual work VIII n
begun in the near future.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-22

Sims. OF Louisa: the Louisiana Historical.
Association MIR Lewis -. Adams, OF tAc
Washington Artillery: Mr.. ALEXANDER
Hunter. OF the Land ONCE, Washington,
ID. c.: Mr.. w. a. Edwards. OF Norioik.
Judge Johnson, buefeld, w. va, Mr.
W. Bentley ana from Commander
Thomas =. Buford, or the wihiam
Watts Camp. who. with a host OF others
all express the same sentiment OF an
coutag ment, and extent the neart es.
wishes ior The success OF the unaer'
taking MANY OF them promise SUBJ
stanual when the time for the iesti-
val arrivcs.
Miss Loehr. the secretary. read ex-
ccrpts from a number Of newspapers
published in different parts Of the state
calling ten .on 10 the festival and en-
dorsing 4 with more or less enthusiasm.
A large consignment OF chewing gum
from "A northern firm has been sent 10
TIVE ladies for sale at the bazaar, ana
contributions OF art work and useiui
articles are being received from all III
rcctions Spaces In the Armory nave
been taken by the foilowins business
houses. located In the order as nahed
from the left entrance: B. +. Insley'
the Cohen Company. John Il. Rose
Thalhimcr = others Miller x khoaus'
Richmond Music Company, Mrs' IynO"'
Women's Christian Temperance Unloh'
Cantain Reeve, Richmond Sewing-Ma-
chine Company r. +. Craig. These STAINS
Will be arranged round the walls OF the
large drill hall. and julius Meyer Sons
viii occupy space in the GENRE OF the
han.
The ladies OF the Auxiliary VIII pre-
side over booths. which will be occupied
by special features. Mrs. Johnson VIII
be in charge of the tobacco stan, MIS-
Charles Fell lws, OF flowers; Mrs. George
Schleiscr. refreshments; Mrs. l.. l..
Lynch. souvenirs: Mrs. l.. +. Fleming
tissue-paper designs; Miss Mary V. PITT,
restaurant: Miss Lark X. Burgess
candy, and Miss f. J.. Dalton, fancy
work.
The decorations Will be elaborate ana
complete: there viii be large number OF
side shows. which Will embrace new a q
original ideas. The entertainments TO be
given each evening in SANGER Han, VII.
be under the personal supervision and
direction of Mr. Polk Miller, and the
programmes will include all the pest
vocal and dramatic talent Of the city.
The committee is fairly overwhelmed
with offers of assistance. and the event
cannot fail to be immensely attractive
and entertaining.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-22
SUICIDE IN MATHEWS.
Newport News Notes.-The Hospital
Movement.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, April 2l.-(Spe-
cial)-News was received in this city to-
day of the death. by poisoning, OF man
named James Richardson, which occurred
recently at his home. in Mathews county.
Until disabled by i'll health Richardson
was employed as quartermaster on the
Merchants and Miners passenger steam
er Chatham. and when incapacitated FOR
this particular service he became sea-
man on the same ship, serving until re-
Gently, when he became physical wreck.
Cast down by i'll health and family trou-
bles. Richardson sought to put an end
to his earthly suffering by taking an
overdose of laudanum. but a physician
was summoned. and the effects Of the
deadly drug were counteracted; he took
another overdose Of the same drug, with
suicidal intent, and this not being suf!i-
Gent to cause death. he took dose OF
''rough-on-rats," from a box which was
left in the room.
The fury in the case of the Common
wealth VS.. Tom Redd (colored),. INDICTED
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-22
THE GERMAN LADIES' AUXILIARY.
Celebration Last Night or 1he'r
Second Anniversary.

The German-American citizens OF Rich-
mond rallied round the Ladies Aid AS
ISOLATION Of the Virginia Hospital last
night. and made the celebration of the
second anniversary of the society an
event long TO be remembered.
Sanger Hall was crowded to its ca
pacity, and the gathering was not only
large. but included all the prominent sons
and daughters OF the Fatherland resident
in the CITY. The front of the hall was
gayly decorated and beneath festoohs
of flowers and ribbons were arranged sup
per tables laden with all manner OF
delcaces. 1919
Mr.. A. Won n. Rosenegk made brief
address Of welcome. in which he TOOK
occasion TO eulogize the ladies Tor their
work, which had been crowned with suen
Great success There are no more poor
German-Americans." he said. and our
sick countrymen when without mean 3
are all provided for" The association has
extended a helping hand TO people OF
other natiOnalities besides Germany.
Mr. Rosenegk then announced the IN
tention Of the German-American ladies' 10
build a home of their own for SICK ana
aged people. \ committee has been ap-
nOinted to take charge of a subscription
list. Every one would he asked TO sub
scribe but no money would De called LOT
until the work was begun. The speaker
then went on 10 describe the work OF the
auxiliary and gave the history OF the
Bis.nerck's Ward and Queen Louise Ward
I'm the Virginia Hospital. He eXpressed
the gratitude Of all the Germans 10 the
doctors. nurses, and others connected
with that institution for many fayors
shown TO the association.
The Gesangveren Virginia headed a
programme of far more than ordinary
attractiveness with two charming selec-
tons Mr.. Russell Nelson gave an
amusing reading; Misses Bessie and Nioia
Diacont sang a pretty duet; Masters
Fred. and Ed Evensen played an instru-
mental duet. and vocal selections were
given by Mrs Bertha Volker Richardson.
Miss Rosa Schumacher and Mr.. Charles
Phillips.
Supper was served after the concert,
and the hall was cleared for dancing,
which was kept up for several hours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-22
parton Heights Lots Sold.

Tbirty-two lots at Barton Helghts aiio
RrookIand Park were sold at AUCTION yes
terday evening by virtue OF decree VI
the Circuit Court OF Henrico county; en-. en-
tered January IS, 1891, In the SUIT OF inc
i5aooa Puilding Company PerpetuaD vs..
lanes n. Barton and others ,,.r,.
The attendance at the sale was ve,y
small. and the prices offered ranged i'o'"
25 cents a front foot 10 s.. ~ 1850.
- Tho land which brought only . cents
adioined the turnpike. while the higher
priced land was situated in the main tho-
roughfares. ,,.., nar,,es
,oanv of them being residents IN the
nrettv suburb. The prices offered we're
Considered very low. and the safes VIII
have TO be confirmed by the court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-22
CLOSE OF A FINE MEETING.
Rev. Mr.. Harrison's Last service AZ
ImmanueI Most Impressive

last NIGHTS service closed the revival
which has been in progress at lihihailuSi
Raptist church for ten days, and III "ilicn
such great interest has been maniiesteu'
Rev. ]. r. Harrison. Of Fulton chuiCn,
who has been assisting Dr. Nelson, haS
nreoched with great earnesthess an
npoVver and there have been some tnli.S
- ,oore conversions while the mehiDe.
h, % the church has been aroused "
3r'1c eal zeal and activity. Mr. harrlsoli
- devoted a large part or MS hle w
nc, ', esIistic work. and his laDors hasc
S.",, greatlv blessed. Probably lhirly
,boneand or more persons have peen c ON.
tir,sod under his preaching. lie preacnes
,,,reiv Gosnel sermons; is tender anu an,
ppornest and his warm hearted appeaiS
90 cell nigh Irresistible. lie hoioS 70
sbc RfbIe standard OF Christians, anu
Doesn't believe in too liberal spiriI W
ward wordliness. ,,h. on the
Mr. Harrisons sernlon last night on .he
rersonai and practical application Oh the
d6nsstion asked by Saul, after his CONVEX
sion ~ ord. what wilt Thou nave me "
5o9'; was one of the best that ne lla'
nro,ched at Emmanuel. and was nediu
n.Itb deen interest by the large cohsIesa-
-, he made an earnest plea 10 INC
Cbristians 10 go forward in religious woIn'
and 70 the unsaVed 10 seek CHRIST anu S"-
list under His banner -. II ,hosa
Ar the close of the service nine OF tuoso
who had been converted during the meet
ing were received into the inempersnip ph
tbe church. and there Will propaDiy pe
other additions on Sunday. There VIII NC
baptizing Sunday night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-22
ArtiIIerists Easy"
TO PLAY BALL THIS AFTERNOON.
BIuebirds and Spiders to Contest
Richmond Teams Makc-tp.

The Blueblrds had day of rest yes
terday. and this afternoon they VIII meet
the Spiders Of Richmond College at Broad
street Park. The Spiders are in Al con-
dition. and a good game will no doubt
Manager Wells has tried his team in
every manner now, and he has DECIDED
10 piav them hereafter as follows: Foster
and Schabel catchers Schmidt, tlynh'
Chesbro. Stultz. Stimmell, and Lever;
pitchers: Wells, first base: Berte, second
base Kahn shortstop; Elberteld, miro
base: Elsey, left field, HargroVe, centre
field and Mazena, right field.
This make up will no doubt please the
ranks. and certainly il will make good
team. The men will be given plenty OF
practice in their positions during the next
tbree DAVIS. and on Monday the league
season begins with Lancaster in this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-22
COMPTON-STEiS.
. ouiet Morning Marriage mt Wood
stock.

WOODSTOCK, VA, April A.-(speciai)
,,,ss sallie l.. Stein. sister-in-law OF III.
- chairman. Southern railway agent here,
"a one of Woodstock's most popular
vo,nc ladies, was married here this
morning. in the presence Of only a few
tnSn,ds IN Charles W. Compton, a promi-
nent busIness%anc 0 Of wh 1do Gate tat GILES
NJ ,yain for Washington. and after
lending en- several days. there Will visit
S"rsoilx and Richmond before going TO
heir home. at White Gate
'' G. B. Francis, Of White Gate, and G;
,r.ort ROYAL. were the only visiting
ff.iords nresent. DIR. James Grammar, OF
~ Eniscopal church, ofticiated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-22
Many Conversions at West-View.

The meeting at West-View church last
night was one of great tenderness ana
power. Mr.. Fristoe's sermon was eX-
ceedingly earnest and forceful, and FEEL
inc OF deep sOlemnity prevailed during
the whole service Five persons made
profession of faith. and quite q number
Of Others gave evidence OF being truly
concerned as TO their salvation The pas
Greatly encouraged in the work. Rev.
Mr. Fristoe will remain, and meetings
will be held tonight and tomorrow
night, beginning at O'Clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-22
ON THE PENINSULA.
visiting the WhaIc-Old Capital
Notes.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, April 2l.-CSpe-
cial)-Crowds of people from all parts OF
me peninsula have passed through YORK
during the past few days to Visit the
big whale lying just inside the Pequosin
river and 1t is estimated that fully o'Vo
persons have made the trip.
The many friends here OF captain r.. ~.
Starke. of Richmond, are delighted 10
know that they will have him and Iaihily
rbev will stop at the Colonial Inn.
Miss Petticolas Lee is in Norfolk. visit
inc Mr. and Mrs. joe Hubert. at their
charming home; on Charlotte street., street. .,
..f enc View" on York river, now re-
siding in Washington. is here;
n 4. Boynton. of New York, with MS
wife. are guests at the Inn.