Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-30

The Judge heard argument on the mo-
ton for new trial last week and gave
his decision at noon to-day. He granted
the new trial on the ground that he Che
CourD erred in cxcusirg certain men who
had been summoned for the jury by the
City Sergeant before they were examined
In open court. thus depriying the defence
of the benefit OF their presence on the
fury. There were five men who were ex-
oused by the Judge before the court OPEN
ed on the day set for the trial A
date FOR the second trial has not been
fixed. but IL IS believed that Il will be
some time next term.
Captain G. Il. Holgee, master Of the
steam launch I.eona, was Knocked over
board last night about s O'Clock by a
hawaer attached to the barge Belle Of
Oregon and drowned. The launch passed
between the barge and the breakwater, to
which the hawser was attached.
Rev George w. Wray, pastor of the
Washington-Street Methodist church. OF
petersburg, last night preached the bac
calaureate sermon 10 the students OF the
Newport News Military Academy, at the
Washington-Avenue Methodist church.
lie was formerly pastor OF this church,
and Is very popular here. The building
was crowded to OVERLOOKING. and a large
number OF people were unable to get in.
The college erected by the Catholic
on the Buckroe Beach road, near Old
Point Comfort will be dedicated to-mor-
row morning with appropriate exercises,
and a number of the dignitaries of the
church Will participate In the ceremonies.
The present building was started about
two years ago, and was erected at
cost Of $4,000. 1t is the contamination
OF the plas Of Brother Alexius. of Mount
81. Joseph's College Baltimore, the pro-
vincial of the Xaverian Order in this
country, and by virtue of his office he
Will be president Of the new institution.
which marks new epoch In the Church
II. the South. The college is situated on
the estate OF General Reynolds. whose
homestead VIII be utilized for dormitories.
me building just completed is a large
frame structure ll6x67 feet and three
stories in height. Later on a large brick
building VIII be erected. The college will
have both day and boarding students
Inc FACULTY will be selected from the
brightest minds of the order. Brother
president. and the active directors will
be Brother Paul, of Baltimore Right
Kew "A. van de Nyver will preside over
the ceremonies of dedication, and will
solemn hlgh mass. At this service Father
Frioh, of st. Mary's. Norfolk. will pre-
side as deacon, and Father Fabersmith
as suD-deacon Father c. Il. Donahoe
of ST. Nlncents, this city, will act as
| master Of ceremonies. A luncheon Will
be served at noon. and at 100 O'clock the
exercises by the students will follow.
G. w, Howard. Of this city. by w. w.
Morse, has filed a petition in bankruptcy.
The assets are put at $40, and the la-
bilities at S2,099J0
Rev. c. Y. Bryan, rector Of famous old
St. johns Episcopal church in Hampton,
and Rev. J. +. Ribble. rector of St.
Pau's, in this city, exchanged pulplts
yesterday morning.
The current number Of Public Health
Reports, published by the Marine Hos
pital Service. contains elaborate statistics
Of the smallpox epidemic in the United
States. The statistics show that there
were 2034 cases in Virginia from Deem
Der 3lst TO May 18th last. One-half of
this number were IN Norfolk about one
third in this section, and the remaining
cases were located in this part of the
State principally.
Mr. Henry Holt who was elected Clerk
Of Courts Of Hampton on the Democratic
ticket last week. is the youngest clerk of
courts in the state
The United States gun training-ship
Lancaster has gone to Newport, +. l., TO
discharge her crew Of 40 naval appren-
ticcs.
Commissioner-of-ln acknowledgements Will
son and wife and eX-COmmissioner Miller
are at Old Point. Mr.. Miller served
under Mr.. Cleveland Both gentlemen are
| from West Virginia