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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
cur OFF BY FLAMES.
A FATAL FIRE NEAR ROCKY
MOUNT, N. G.
FROM HIS INJURlE
DIED
Heroic Conduct of q Young Mana
Richmond Lady Hurt-very Valu-
able Property DestrOyed-Incendi-
arism is Suspected.

ROCKY MOUNT, n. c.. May S.-(Spe-
cial.)-At Cool Spring Farm, six miles
from here, in Edgecombe county. at IL
O'Clock last night, the residence of Mrs.
Turner w. Battle, together with all the
furniture, was entirely consumed by fire
which. 1T Is supposed, was of incendiary
origin.
Mrs. Gordon Battle, Of New York, who
was on visit to Mrs. Battle-her hus-
bands mother-was quite severely burned
about the arms and chest In attempting
TO escape from the second story. This
lady lost her entire wardrobe and jewelry
and over 500 In money.
Mr.. Joseph Bum, Mrs. Battles grand
son, whose home is also at Cool Spring
was fatally hurt and burned. In the sue
cessful effort TO rescue Mrs. Gordon Bat
tie he was compelled to jump from a
second-story window, breaking both
ankles and receiving internal injuries.
He died this afternoon. Rev. CASTOR Bat
tie and wife and Mrs. Turner w. Battle
occupied rooms on the first floor, and thus
escaped injury. Young Bunn's efforts
were heroic.
The building was partially insured. tho
amount being 1850
only few years ago, and on the same
site. the fine ancestral home OF Captain
T. w. Battle was totally destroyed, and
by the torch OF the incendiary.
Another Account.
BATTLEBORO, n. c., May S.-(Special.l
At IL o'clock last night Rev. Castor
Battles residence, at Cool Springs Farm
five miles away. was burned, together
with his valuable library, jewelry. silver
ware, clothing. and household goods. Mr.
Joseph Bum, nephew OF Mr.. Battle, was
one of the first TO discover the fire, wher
he proceeded TO go through the burning
building. Reaching the second floor he
found much difficulty In waking Mrs. Cor
don Battle who, before marriage, was
Miss Martha Bagby. Of Richmond, and
who was visiting her husbands relatives
The two made an effort to escape down
the stairway, but Mrs. Battle remember
ing that she had left a purse containing
$3.50 and her jewelry. she returned to her
room. Soon the fire had them cut off.
Their last hope of escape now was TO
jump from a window. She hestitated
but Mr.. Bum threw her to the ground,
then getting in the window himself, re-
fused TO jump until his clothing was burn
ing. In his jump one ankle was dso-
Gated, and being badly burned he died
this evening at 1 o'clock. Mrs. Battle is
much hurt, but, perhaps, not seriously.
Her money and clothing were burned. as
also were all the other valuables belong
ing to the Battle family.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
RUN DOWN by An ENGINE
And Died from the Eject of His ln-
jurlcs.

LYNCHBURG. VA. May S-(SDcc.aLl-
James d. Galloway. a young man whose
home was at Brookneal, Campbell colA'
ty, and who was accidentally run o''f
by an engine Saturday afternoon. diea 10
the Home and Retreat. IN this cts. sun,
day. Mr.. Galloway, who was unmtii'l
and about 80 years OF age, was employ 10
I'm a store az BrOOkneal, and on Sli1iNal
shortly after II O'Clock attempted 20 til'
the track of the Lynchburg and Dufn"-
railroad Just as an engine approacle4
The engine was unattached 10 any cai''
and was making faster time than b. SUI
posed He was struck and knocked dow"
and dragged some fifty feet or more
ceiving internal injuries, and having i''N
feet badly mutilated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
WORKING UP THE FAST CASE.
\ secret Service Detective Here
Looking Into the Matter.

Detective George Barker, Of the United
States Secret Service, arrived here yes
terday to work up the case against
George and Carlos FAST, who are In the
city Jail charged with uttering base coin.
An effort is being made TO connect the
wife of George FAST with the crime Her
dramatic denial of all knowledge OF the
traffic of her husband and son has been
discounted to some extent by a supposed
clue now being worked out by the detec-
tives. that woman has lately visited
stores Offering 60 cents for all 50-cent
pieces dated 1915. 1t Is a curious coin
cidence that the coins found in the pos
session of the Fass were dated from
1875 TO 1893.
District-Attorney Allan has telegraph
ed that he will be present at the exami-
nation of the prisoners before the COM
missioner tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09

Grand Chief Engineer p. NJ. Arthur ana
Assistant -Grand-Chief Deloss Everet'
were present and made addresses. Mr.
John w. Carroll. member OK the Wy
Council and Mayor pro TEN, welcomes
the delegates I'm n few well-chosen re-
marks, after which the Rev. Thomss
Dixon. Jr.. OF New York, addressed tne
meeting for about one hour. The meet
ing was well Represented by delegates
from the Southern and Eastern railroads.
The choir OF Bethany Methodist Episco-
pal church furnished music Tor the occa-
sion. The delegates were rendered an
oyster-roast by Captain II. r. Kellogg
this afternoon in the grove along the bay
shore, about one mile from town.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
MRS. ANNIE BELL WHITE DEAD.
Passed Away SundGy-Mr. William
Gillian Died Yesterday Morning.

Mrs. Annie Bell White, wife of Mr..
Peter White, died at her home, No. GOA
Arch street, Sunday at $50 o'clock p. NJ.
She was "a years of age. Deceased was
consistent member of the Second Bap-
fist church, from which her funeral will
take place this morning at 10 O'Clock.
The interment will be in lakewood.
Mr.. William Gillian died at his home,
No. %5 east Byrd street, yesterday morn
ing. He had been i'll for only a few
weeks. Deceased was born in Ireland
fIty-two years ago. and came to Rich
mond TO live forty years ago. He had
since been engaged in the grocery BUSH
ness. and was well known. His wife sur
wives him.
The funeral will take place with re-
QUEEN high mass from st. Peters Cathe-
dral tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
Pickett Camps Meeting Last Night.

The meeting of Pickett Camp last night
was largely attended, and Mr.. S. NJ.
ginia Regiment. and DR. w. Mcneil Whis-
tier. Of Gloucester Place, England, for
merly assistant surgeon of the Confede-
rate states army, were elected to MEM
bership. y special committee was en-
powered to employ a band in connection
with Lee Camp to head the veterans in
the parade on the occasion of the cele-
bration of lakewood memorial. An invi-
tation from Mr.. III. c. Lyme for the camp
TO spend July 4th with him at Centralia
was accepted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
JUBILEE HEADQUARTERs.
FIRE IN PETERSBURG.
The Most Disastrous known There
I'm Years.


PETERSBURG, VA, May S-,SpecaD
One Of the most disastrous fires known
in this city for years occurred tonight.
when the plant Of the Southside Manu-
featuring Company, principally owned BY
J. +. Routh. was in the main destroyed
This plant is situated in the western pan
Of the city, and gives employment 70
about 800 people. II IS for The mlllac-
ture Of crates. boxes. and berry baskets.
About $50 o'clock tonight the alarm q
fire was sounded. and the fact was soon
known that IL was the Southside Manu-
featuring Company or Soldiers Home. as
il is better known In this city, that VAS
on fire. As only a burst OF flame was
seen. which soon died out. and the report
was circulated that the fire was all over.
the citizens at once rogained their cone
posture. Later IL was discovered that inl
main building was on fire. and 90 VASE
crowd assembled near the burning suie-
ture. After the fire had been gotten ur-
der control it was found that the main
building. which is a three-story brick
structure. was completely gutted. ana
the several Of the out-buildings were con-
siderably damaged. Inc building WHICH
was destroyed was the machine ana
manufacturing shop. the lower floor Of
which was used as a shipping or storage
room. The fire originated I'm the boiler
room, and rapidly spread 10 the main
building. BY the work OF the iremen and
the employees OF the company all OF an.
papers I'm the office, along with the Other
Of that building. were saved. 10
Is impossible for Mr.. ROuth 10 estimate
his loss tonight. but he has an Insurance
of s2j 900 upon his machinery building
and stock. which will fully cover hm.
this g. busy season. AMI
he had an immense stock on hand. the
destruction OF the enterprise VIII Bee d
terrible loss upon the city. as u w.N
throw 900 people out Of employment pr.
Routh says that he Will at once eom'
mence the rebuilding OF his plant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
RALEIGH LEAVES WILMINGTON.
or for ChnrIestOn-NOrth Carolina
Visit Enjoyed.

WILMINGTON, n. c., May s.-The
cruiser Raleigh sailed from this port for
Charleston at 4:30 o'clock this evening.
Several local steamers, crowded with ex-
cursionists, accompanied her over the bar.
To an Associated Press representative.
Captain Coghan said to-day that he Is
delighted with the very cordial and highly
creditable entertainment he and his fell
low-officers have received during their
stay in wilmington. AT no city on the
Atlantic coast said Captain Coghlan
have / more thoroughly enjoyed myself
than In Wilmington"
The Raleigh goes to Charleston to be
present during the United Confederate
Veterans reunion this week. From there
she will go 10 Portsmouth. \. H., to go
out of commission. and be overhauled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
THE MAGIC CITY.
His Foot Cut On-Arrested on hur-
der Charge.

ROANOKE, VA. May s.-CSpeciall-A
negro from Winston. n. c.. had his lei1
foot cut off tonight in the Norfolk ana
Western yard. while attempting 10 board
n freight train i'm an effort TO beat his
way into West Virginia.
A negro named VIII Lumpkins was ar
rested here to-day by Officers Moss aad
Rigney on the charge OF killing Walter
Graves on the bank Of Toms creek, Do
Wise county. over crap game, on Api.l
18th Lumpkins made his escape. ana
came 10 Roanoke on Friday last. but no
officers were already on the lookout Tor
him. He admitted shooting Graves bl.
was ignorant OF the result. He VIII pe
held for the Wise county authorities, "A'
have been notified Of his capture.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
Sons of Veterans Last Night.

The usual weekly meeting of Lee Camp,
Sons of Veterans, was held last night at
Lee Camp Hall, and a considerable
amount OF routine business was disposed
Of. Rev. NJ Ashby Jones was elected TO
membership i'm the camp.
The delegates of the camp to the reunion
were instructed to use their influence in
having the next reunion at Norfolk, Va.
The camp Is now on a prosperous foot
ing. and has several applications for
membership before it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09

schafer, treasurer; J. ". s0meryllle. Via.
chairman; Barry Buckley, secretary.
The officers Of the Executive Commn,.,
are: w. S. Knox. chairman. z. n. Tb,,.
er, yice-chairman; Barry Buckley. seer..
tary.
JUBILEE HEADQUARTERS.
The peace jubilee headquarters are n
the busiest section Of business Washing.
ton, in an appropriately decorated bnn5.
ing. No. llls + street. northwest and
every inquiry received there. either verbal
or written. is at once replied 20 hy The
energetic and courteous force 10 charge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09

MIR. George ii. Griffith and Party Left
Here Yesterday.

Mr.. George ii. Griffith. of this city, who,
with DIR. r. Y. Franklin. made a trip to
tho Klondike last year. and located seve-
raj valuable placer mines on Golovin bay.
will return to Alaska, and left here yes
terday afternoon at 2:l5 o'clock over the
Chesapeake and Ohio. He was accom-
panied by Mr.. Henry Schmidt OF this
city. a son OF Mr. Adam Schmidt. and
Messrs. George Lamb and III. l.. Mack,
of Baltimore.
Mr.. Griffith Is exceedingly anxious 10
get back to Alaska TO develop his mines.
as big strikes are being made there now.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
DIR. HAWTHORNE ACCEPTS.
He VIII become Pastor of Grove
aveuue Church In September.

Rev. Dr. j. y. Hawthorne, of Nash
VILE, Tenn. who was recently extended
a cali to the pastorate of the Grove
Avenue Baptist church, this city, has
written a letter TO the committee from
the church who informed him of its ac-
ton, formally accepting the call, and
stating that he will take charge Septem-
Der LIST.
The letter was read at the church Sun
day morning and was the matter OF
much qualification with the entire men,
bership
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
Mrs. Battle Not Seriously burned.

A private telegram received here yes
terday stated that the burns of Mrs.
George Gordon Battle nee Bagby). who
was visiting her husbands mother. are
not serious. Her mother, Mrs. George
W. Bagby, her husband and the latter's
brother, Mr. Turner Battle. left last
night via the Atlantic-Coast Line for
Rocky Mount.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09

Lovers of music will have the oppor-
tunity Of enjoying a delightful treat to-
night at the Howitzers' Armory. 62s north
Eighth street. A very attractive pro-
gramme has been arranged. The sale
OF tickets has already exceeded expecta-
tions. and all indications point TO the
house being taxed to its utmost seating
capacity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
Dcnth In nOtrtOurt.

FTNCAsTLE. VA. May S-(spec.a. =
Mr.. Johr Morgan. father Of the l1-.'
lady fr0fA whose hands the accii.
discharge OF a pisto. caused the detl- Ia
young Calvin Utz. died to-day 3D..
home from heart trouble
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
LOCOMOTIVES ENGINEERS.

A Meeting Of the brotherhood at
- Cape Charles.
CAPE CHARLES VA. May S--tSpe-
cial.)-A union meeting of the Brother
hood Of Locomotive Engineers was he d
here to-day In Parsons Opera~House.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
Mrs. E. M. Hill, Of Bergen

Mrs. E. M. Hill, Of Bergen
Street, Brooklyn, New York,
says of Warmers Safe Cure:
"My father and husband were
both physicians, but | suffered
for years. 1t would be impos-
sible for me to describe my
troubles in detail, but / believe
all women can understand"
81 have been restored and
wish the whole world could hear
me proclaim the good tidings OF
what Warmers Safe Cure has
done for me. God bless the
makers of Warmers Safe Cure"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
Brief Notes from the Churches.

Rev e. b. Srickler, of the Union Theo-
logical Seminary, delivered the annual
sermon before the Foreign Mission So
ciety of the Church of the Covenant Sum
day morning.
The Episcopal Glorious met yesterday
morning and discussed home missionary
work at some length. 1t was announced
that Rev. w. a. Barr would deliver the
conference sermon when the Diocesan
Council meets
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-08-10
EXPENDITURES.

Net total of estimated expenditures. .SS7,375 20
The estimates for next year are
larger than those presented in any
previous year, but the committee re-
port that every cent asked for will be
needed if the schools Of the city are 10
kept up to the present high standard.
The opening of two new buildings will
require the expenditure for more
money both for teachers salaries and
for the employment of janitors. 1t is a
case where new occasions teach new
duties and require new expenses and
the taxpayers will have to pay the
bills. The Council will undoubtedly
allow the Board the amount they have
estimated for expenses, as according to
the provisions of the city charter they
have no other course open to them.
But the people can rest assured that
the money which has been granted to
the School Board will be honestly
spent. The finances of the Board
under the control of Commissioner
Jackson are in good hands and every
cent of the amount will be accounted
for at the close of the year. The re-
port of the committee, as above stated,
was adopted by the Board without
discussion.
No other business of interest was
transacted. The chairman of the
buildings and grounds committee was
out of the city and the matter of the
new building was not taken up. The
Board will meet to consider this matter
on next Tuesday evening.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-08-10
BADLY INJURED.
Unknown Man Falls From Train While
Attempting to Steal a Ride


A bad accident occurred near the
Northwestern station about o'clock
Friday afternoon, which resulted in an
unknown man being seriously injured.
The manner in which the accident
happened is mystery, as is the iden
tity of the injured man. A freight was
pulling out for Milwaukee when the
man., who had been standing around
the station for some time, ran and
made an effort to jump on one of the
cars. He caught hold of the ladder on
the side, but the train was running at
such high rate of speed that he was
not able to retain his hold and he was
thrown from the ladder. 1t was a
miracle that he was not thrown under
the wheels and ground to pieces, but
he struck the side of the car and he
was thrown out of reach on the parallel
track. His head struck on one of the
rails and when picked up he was in an
unconscious condition. His eye struck
on sharp point on the track and was
horribly injured. To brakeman he
stated that he lived in Milwaukee and
was taken to that city on the freight
train. He refused to give his name to
the officials of the company.
Another version of the accident is
that the man was laborer in the en-
ploy of the railroad company and that
his name was Thomas Evans. It is
claimed that Evans had one of his eyes
burned by a cinder and was being
taken to Milwaukee for treatment
When the train was pulling out of the
city it is alleged that the man jumped
from the train and refused to continue
the journey.
The officials in this city state that
the man is not connected with the com
pany so far as they know and that it
was their opinion that the fellow was a
tramp who was attempting to steal a
ride to Milwaukee.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-08-10
PROF. JAEGER WEEDS.
Well Known Kenosha Educator is United
in Marriage at South Milwaukee

IN marriage at SOuGQ milwaukee,.
Cupid has again taken hand in the
affairs of the schools of Kenosha and
this morning Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Jaeger returned to this city and are
now at home to their friends at their
home on Middle street.
Mr.. Jaeger, who is one of the
teachers in the German Lutheran
school, left the city last Tuesday and
at 8 o'clock that evening he knelt be-
fore the altar in the German Lutheran
church at South Milwaukee, and took
the vows which united him for life to
Miss Minnie Anderson, we'll known
young lady of the little village. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. j. H.
Koch, pastor of the church, and was
witnessed by large number of friends
of the contracting parties. Among the
Kenosha people who witnessed the
nuptials were Rev. and Mrs. Dornfeld,
Prof. Albert J. Meyer and wife and the
members of the Lutheran church choir,
of which the groom is member.
Following the ceremony a reception
was given at the home of the brides
parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jaeger are assured a
hearty welcome by their friends in this
city. The groom has been connected
with the Lutheran school for some
time and has large circle of friends
who will be pleased to welcome his wife
to their midst. His bride is beautiful
and accomplished and very estimable
woman. This paper Joins in giving her
the heartiest kind of welcome to our
CITY,
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-08-10
LABOR's GREAT DAY.
The Kenosha Trades and Labor Councils
Grand Celebration.

The Kenosha Trades and Labor Councils
Grand Celebration.
The Trades and Labor Council are
making elaborate preparations for a
grand celebration of Labor day, which
occurs on Monday, Sept. 4. The diff
ferent committees appointed to make
up the program for the day are work
ing hard and promise to give the
people the grandest celebration of
Labor's natal day ever seen in our city.
The parade of the various Labor
Unions of the city will take place in
the morning and indications now point
to the fact that the Union men will
turn out in larger numbers thar ever
before. The procession will march to
Bonds grove, whore the crowd will be
addressed by prominent labor leaders
of the country. After the speech
making refreshments will be furnished
on the grounds and good time gener-
allp will be enjoyed by all. The rest
of the day will be given up to games
and sports of all kinds on the grounds.
A platform will be erected on the
grounds for dancing, which will be
INDUCED in by all who wish during the
entire afternoon and evening. Electric
lights will be put in the grove after
dark to make the affair an endless day.
Everybody invited to come and good
time guaranteed to all.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-08-10
GAVE THEM A CHASE.
Peter Larsen Treated the Police to a Taste
of High Life Last Evening.


Peter Larsen, farmer living south
west of the city, was the 5ro of little
incident last evening which the police
will remember for many day. 1t
seems that Larsen had come to the
city in the afternoon and had one or
two drinks too many. Larsen had a
horse which was a good runner and he
proceeded to show the people of the
city the speed that it could make over
the pavement on Main street. About
this time the police heard of the matter
and one of the officials was ordered to
stop the man and arrest him on the
charge of fast driving. The officer
started out after Larsen but the latter
was not in a mood to be stopped and
when the officer commanded that he
halt he only went on at an accelerated
speed. He tore down Park street at a
gait which was a revelation to the
residents of the sleepy street and the
women pedestrians claim that they
were forced to flee into the houses to
keep out Of the way OF the reckless
driver. The officer who had been de-
tailed to catch Larsen returned to the
Office in a short time and reported that
after run of two miles the Dane had
succeeded in escaping. Then the chief
took the matter in hand and calling his
tavorite, Prairie Queen, into service he
started out for blood. The race be-
tween Larsen and O'Hare started and
finished on Market square. The Dane
was in the lead all the way and in fact
it seemed that he could have given the
chief a mile handicap and won in a
walk. Finally the powers of the
farmers horse were exhausted and the
driver was arrested by Frank Lane.
Larsen was brought up this after
noon on a charge of fast driving and
the police promise to make it hot for
him.
Larsen was taken before Justice
Werve this afternoon and fined SIS and
costs for fast driving and 81 and costs
for intoxication.