Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-10
wnLIAMsnuRG's OLD CANNON.
II Is Being 0verhauIed--Happe
I'm the Old Town,


WILLIAMSBURG. VA. September q
(Specal.) 1.-The famous cannon. known as
the John Goode." named after the old
Bronze Lion" who then represented this
the Second congressional district in
Congress. and which has announced in
thunderous tones so many Democratic
victories. was recently overhauled. newly
mounted, and put In first-class condition.
This cannon. by its frequent use. year
after year, TO announce the success at the
polls Of the unterrihed Democracy, seems
TO have been very annoying TO some per-
sons here. Several years ago it was
spirited away, and It's whereabouts were
for a long time unknown. until In clean
ing out an old well I'm the eastern end Of
the city II was resurrected. begrimed
with mud and rust. and restored 20 the
care OF its friends. VINO expressed great
joy at the recovery of their pet. which
VIII be used 10 proclaim the next victory
OF the grand old party.
Next Monday Is COunty-Court-d day, and
it is expected that court will be in ses-
sion for several days. At the August
term James Green was indicted for
felony, and his trial will take place at
this term.
A force OF hands is engaged in putting
down water-pipes on the Marshall and
hospital grounds for the purpose OF con-
yeylng the water from the Artesian well
to the institution. The water IL OF fine
quality, and a test developed the fact
that the supply is ample for both places.
Mr.. Thomas G.. Peachy. who has been
sick since the first OF July, Is now able
10 slsup and Mr. Spencer Lane. who has
also been down for nearly seven weeks.
is improving slowly.
Miss Bessie Scott. who, while on visit
to New York during the summer. was
taken III with dphthera. is now at her
home, near here, very much improved.
She was accompanied home by her friend,
Miss BoRg, who Is still with her.
Rev. A. II. Kippan, pastor Of the Third
Presbyterian church, In Richmond, will
occupy the pulpit OF Rev. W. ]. King. at
the Presbyterian church here. to-mor-
row, while Mr.. King Will perform a liks
service for Mr.. Kippan at his church In
Richmond, leaving here this evening
The Nicholson tpublic) school opens
for the session on Monday. September
the 18th. and the colored school on the
following Monday. the 18th.
Mr.. Marshall Booker. OF Hampton. IL o
guest at the Colonial Inn. Mr. Booker
was for several years connected with the
hospital here. and Is well remembered by
many OF our people.
Mr.. Peachy Spencer wiz attend Pro-
lessor Dudley II. Cowless school In
Hampton during the coming session.
Mr.. Walter Lane and Mr.. Blair Spencer.
after most delightful visit 10 their COL
lege friend. Mr.. Thomas Nelson Page. At
his home. IN Gloucester. will return home
this evening via Bigelow's.
Professor Dudley cowles, many Of
whose relatives reside here. Is In Charles
ton, s. c., IL the interest of a large
northern book company.
Mr.. Winder Lane. Jr., who has been In
New York during the past week, will be-
home Tuesday evening
Miss Rosa Emory. after a most delight
full time spent In Charlottesville ana
Staunton, has gotten home. and Is much
benefited by her stay In the upper acoun.
try.
Miss Beulah Brooks. daughter of NJ.
Archer Brooks. will be home Monday.
after a pleasant visit so friends and rels.
tives IN Richmond and Manchester
Mr.. Benjamin Scett Is az his hons.
near Ewen Station. sick. Mr.. Scott 4,
employed In Newport News, where hs has
resided for several years.
The regular monthly meeting OF thA
Executive Committee OF the Eastern
State Hospital has been called for NEXT
Wednesday morning Il II o'clock.
Misses Ida and virgle Jones returned
last night after delightful visit "a
friends In MIddlesex and Gloucester. They
were accompanied home by their uncle.
+ Mr.. c. III. HI. Tfnsley. who left this morn.
Ing via jamestown for his home. IN Prince
George.