Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-07
BACK FROM THE WAR
RETURN TO FULTON OF TWO P0PC-
LAR YOUNG VOLUNTEERS.
OTHER NEWS FROM The EAST END,
Launching Last Week of Captain
McCook's Trim and speedy Nncht-
Inherent I'm the Railroad Matter
Personals and Briefs.

who. when the call LOT 'oIuHleeio h"S"NN
over the land, left their homes and num-
berless friends to meet the enemy, are
at home again, and the picture OF health
anpears TO be indelibly engraved upon
tho countenances of these young soldiers.
Their coming recalls an incident in con-
nection with their departure for the war;
II was nearly twelve months ago wheh
NJ ]. Mcnamara, James Sheahah' anu
James Conway, all young men, the hrst
and latter being scarcely out OF their
toms volunteered to 20 where duty called
IN UNFOLD the principles which are TN
bIazoned on the emblem OF lperS' inc
stars and Stripes. Ii was with hi"0"
reluctance that the parents anu o'ne'
relatives babe farewell TO our patrlo''O
sons. and during their stay many d .edi
dropped over the wan cheeks Oh o'io, "
ones. They were Immediately sent south'
where they were in camp seNerai ihon'h0'
II was while there that one OF the three'
lanes Conway, became Ill with ieNei,
and after a short Illness died. 1hey hau
all been reared together, and the SHOCK
WAS great TO his two companions. MI
Conway's remains were brought 10 'his
city for interment, and scene more
nothetic was never witnessed than that
presented when his body passed through
the streets TO the home Of his boyhood
DAYS. That indeed was sad home
coming for the mother OF this mere
youth. The other day when Messrs. NC
Namara and Sheahan returned, III the
best of health and strength, the scene
was one Of inspiring grandeur. FROM
every side came crowds eager TO clasp
the hands of the volunteers ana TO shower
their congratulations on their safe re-
turn. but there was one missing, ana
their coming brought back 10 mother
the memory of her boy, who went 10 war
never to return, and she wept ana
mourned for him in sad and genuine
despair.
MIR. NJ. j. Mcnamara, while In Cupa,
was made corporal In Captain Causey
company The Captain was presented
with an $50 sword.
CAPT. MCOOK'S YACHT LAUNCHED.
The launching last week OF Captain X
III. McCook's yacht. which he recently
designed and built, was witnessed by an
admiring crowd AS she glded over the
WAYS into the smooth waters or the
James "a mighty shout arose from the
throng that lined the banks and neigh
boring hillsides, i'm eager anticipation OF
the event.
Not a drop Of wine was spilled as the
handsome yacht shot out into the stream
but what was lacking in spirits was mace
UP in the enthusiasm shown. since 'heh
the yacht has been fully rugged, ana
most successful trial-trip made in when
she easily distanced all yachts in ana out
Of her class. which participated in the
race. She is known as the "flyer' ahe
the captain, who is naturally very prouu
of her. says that the yachts speed eA-
ceeded his expectations.
1t is said that Captain McCook VIII, III
the near future, take trip on the Dfliy
deep.
BRIEF NEWS ITEMS.
When the fire alarm sounded from BOX
70. Main and Ash streets, Tuesday night,
the apparatus Of Engine Company NO.
shot out of the house in great haste' the
route was up Denny street ana between
Fifth and Sixth streets, which Is as dark
as Erebus, there was an Obstruction as
the driver urged his horses on seh'ie-
man I'm a nearby porch saw the danger
ahead. and attempted to warn them OF
the obstruction, but the clanking OF the
gong and the clatter OF the horses leet
drowned all other sounds; but then al
danger was passed. Though ever SO udih,
the driver was equal TO the occdSloi' anu
Inv ouick manouvres and expert handing
of the ribbons he cleared away Wilnou'
a hitch. and rushed on TO the hre, Whlch
was an clubhouse, ana the loss was
slight .,.,. ,oo
tion In the proposed route OF the Chesa-
neake and Ohio. and Thursday large
crowd met the committee at the crossing
of the Osburne turnpike. The recommen-
dation of the committee is anNiously
awaited. as the matter Is the leddlhs
topic of discussion here.
A dog was run over by an electrician
on Denny street a few days ago, ana hau
one of it's legs crushed. He remained III
such state for several hours, untli
policeman passed along, and, to END us
sufferings. borrowed an axe, and wieioeu
il as though it were club. ana then
passed on. The next day what was Ieit
of the canine was carted away.
HE WRITES FROM MANILA
Mr.. stephen Mcmahon, one OF the fui-
ton boys, who is first-elass hrehiah
aboard the United States steamship
Solace. now at Manila, In letter "hich
WAS received at his home yesterday
gives an interesting account OF MS IMP
10 the far East, and OF the struggle III
Manila. He is very much Interested ana
He also sends Manila paper styled
"Freedom." dated March 70, 1879. Among
other things the paper says: The United
States steamship SOlace, which arrived
here from New York on the I'd instant
Is the former hospital ship OF the Atlantic
station. which afforded so much reliei
tn both soldiers and sailors during the
war I'm Cuba AS a Red-CroSs snip she
was an ideal refuge for those in need oil
medical attention. and many OF the boys
were loud in their praise or the accom-
mediation she afforded. and the force OF
attendants she carried.
Among many interesting items Is a
poem by Henry III. Stadelmann. Troop
l.. Fourth United States Cavalry, entitled
asleep in the Trenches"
Young Mcmahon rather enjoys the ex-
element Of war, and is eager 10 engage
In a charge against the enemy. the tone
of the letter. as well as service rem
dered. indicates that he Is patriotic son.
and one that Virginia mot Fulton alone)
should be proud OF.
CHASE AFTER THIEVES.
officer Louis Hulcher, who is always
on The alert for thieves and desperate
characters. had lively chase in Fulton
early Tuesday morning. In patroling the
dark ways he detected four negroes in
the acr of concealing some apparent trea-
sure beneath the floor of the junkshop on
Williamsburg avenue. He took in the
situation at glance, and Immediately
made for his men. The officer Is
sprjnter OF much ability. but he was out
classed in a way. They made their es-
cane into the barren fields OF Henrico.
and escaped through the trenches. The
officer. however. captured about 100
mounds of brasses, which he placed on
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