Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
PAINFULLY SCALDED
AT A sAw-MILL IN PRINCE GEORGE
COUNTY.
COCKlDE CITY NEWS NOTES.
Electric Railway Constructiop-In-
tcresting Cnse Involving N Fire
mans Uniform-A Marriage-Pcr-
sonni Mention.

PETERSBURG. VA, May 16.-(special.)
Charles Baker (colored). employed at Du-
Vars saw-mill. in Prince George county,
was very painfully and seriously scalded
while at work yesterday afternoon by the
breaking or arrangement OF one OF the
pipes leading from the boiler. II is not
thought. however, that his injuries will
prove fatal.
Charles Edward Falter, a white boy,
who was arrested here some days ago as
a runaway from his home, in Baltimore,
was taken back to that city this after
noon by his father who came on after
him. Thu is not the first time the boy
has caused his parents great anxiety by
suddenly disappearing from home and
running away, and the father told him
to-day that this was the last time he
would thus seek him.
Messrs. Bradley Brothers, OF Manches-
ter. the contractors. have commenced the
construction Of our electric stbeet ran
way beginning at the Nest-knd PARK
terminus and working down Washington
towards Sycamore street The contract
ors have about one hundred hands en-
pioyed.
An interesting case, involving the legal
authority Of the Fire Commissioners, Will
IL IS said. be carried into court for deci-
sion Mr.. James Collier. one Of the std-
tion-men. is the complainant in the case
Recently the fremen were instructed 10
provide new uniforms for the summer,
and while, It IL said, no general bids were
invited for furnishing the uniforms, the
firemen were directed to procure them
from q certain clearinghouse. Mr.. Col
lier objected. for personal reasons, 10 go
ing to this firm, but declared his willing
ness to duplicate the uniform called Tor
at any other house, even should the price
be higher. This privilege was denied hlHl'
and for continued refusal TO conform 10
the ruling Of the department commission
ers he was suspended from duty. de
claims that the suspension is Illegal, and
proposes to test the matter in court.
DR. Edwin Mann, a prominent young
physician Of Crewe, and native OF Pc
tersburg. Is in the city to-day, and, IT Is
understood, contemplates removing mere
to practice his profession.
The Hastings Court will meet In resu-
lar term on Thursday Of this week. There
are two felony and one or more mlsde-
meanor cases on the docket for trial.
At the residence of the brides parents,
at s o'clock tonight. Miss Bessie 5. YER
reu was married TO Mr.. Charles X. Filing
ton. Rev. DR.. H. W. Battle oiiciated.
The funeral Of MIR. Morris L. Myers took
place this morning from the family resi-
dence. or Bollingbrook street, Rev. Dr.
Tvor officiating. The services, both at the
house and at the grave, in the Hebrew
Cemetery. were very impressive. The
floral tributes were exceedingly beautiful,
especially the one sent by the Benevolent
Protective order Of Elks, Of which the
deceased was an active and greatly-pe-
loved member. The Lodge OF Elks attend
ed the funeral in a body, and conducted
tire beautiful funeral rites Of the orcer at
the grave. Blandford Lodge or Nasohs
also paid the last tribute OF respect 10
their deceased brother. The funeral cor
teee was one Of the longest that has been
Witnessed in Petersburg in many years
and testified to the great respect and es-
teen in which this noble young man was
held in the community.
In the Mayors Court this morning the
case of Mr.. A. q. Bennett, charged with
unlawful shooting in the street was III
vestiqated Hon. w. II. Mckinney ap-
nearing as counsel for the defendant, ana
a large crowd being present. Inc cyl
dence showed that Mr.. Bennett acted uu-
der nroyocation, which rendered his con-
duct excusable and he was dischaIseu;
Much interest is manifested here IN the
nolitical contest in Dinwiddie county, Is
neciallv in the fight for Treasurer, Tor
which Mr.. John Y. Harris, the incumbent
Is the Democratic and Mr. ;. \. Gillian
is the dependent-Repubican candidate
The contest is very animated one.