The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-16
WILL CHARGE
THE CRATER
Survivors Of Mahone's Bri-
gade in Battle Array.
PENNSYLVANIA VISITORS
Sale Of New Leaf r obacco Commences
With Light Offerings -Severa' In
dictments In the Corporation
Court-The Canal Work.
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(SDcCial TO The llnleS-DlS
PETERSBURG, VA, october 15-The
reunion of the survivors Of Mahones Bri-
gade at the battle of the Crater will be
one of the most unique gatherings ever
held in this city. The old soldiers who
participated in this famous battle Will
meet in Petersburg and march over the
same ground they did on the day of the
battle. The charge will be made in rank
and file, just as 1T was on the morning
of the battle. 1t is proposed to present a
medal to each soldier who took part in
this battle
MANY visitors from Huntington. Pa.
reached Petersburg tonight over the At
lantjc Coast Line TO visit the battlehelds
around this city They were met at the
train by an escort from a. p. Fill Camp.
and were entertained at the hall this eve
ming Tomorrow they will be shown the
sights around Petersburg
CORPORATION COURT.
The October term of the Corporation
Court, Judge Mullen presiding, met this
morning. John Manson, colored, charged
with felony, was indicted and sent on for
trial. Norris Murphy, also charged WIN
felony, was discharged
Rev William j. Maybee, State superin-
tcndent of the Children's Home Society
Of Virginia. was in Petersburg to-day. He
will preach at Grace Episcopal Church
next Sunday morning.
Little Herman Alley, son of Mr. o. w.
Alley, of this city. fell from his bicycle
yesterday and was painfully hurt ms
head struck the ground and he was rem
dered unconscious His injuries are not
thought to be serious.
NEW TOBACCO.
Sales of new tobacco have begun in Pe-
tersburg. The offerings are very light,
and the prices range from 81 to $40.
Mr. William V. Emory, who for several
years has been Western Union telegraph
operator in this city. will leave Peters
burg to accept position with this COM
pany in Washington. Mr. Robert Led
better. formerly chief operator for the
Postal Telegraph Company in this city,
will succeed Mr. Emory. Mr.. Ledbctter,
through his courtesy and promptness our
ing his connection with the Postal Tele-
graph Company, has made himself popu-
lar with everybody.
The meeting OF the Executive Commit
tee. of the Epworth League Conference or
the Virginia Conference will be held at
the Young Mems Christian Associate on
Hall in this city tomorrow afternoon at
9 o'clock.
Rev. George L. Booker left to-day to
attend the, Epworth League Conference
OF the Petersburg District, being held at
Manson Church in Dinwddie county.
RICHMOND EXCURSION.
Petersburg Company, Uniform Rank of
Pythians, ran a trolley party to Rich
mond TO the Horse Show tonight They
carried a large crowd.
Mr.. Robert Gillian, Jr., has opened n
law office at No. 123 Sycamore Street.
Mr. Gillian is a son of Mr. Robert Gil
liam, clerks of the courts n petersburg.
He will practice in the courts of Peters
burg and those of the surrounding coun-
ties.
The canal work which Is being done by
Lane Brothers, is progressing satisfacto-
rily. Considerable blasting has to be
done, and on. this account it Is not
thought that the work will be finished
within the time ar first estimated.
The Mummy and the Hummlng Bird,
with Mr.. Paul Gilmore in the leading role,
will be at the Academy of Music in this
city Friday evening, October ed. This
will be one of the seasons best attrac-
tions and an unusually large audience
is expected to be present.
AN HISTORIAN.
The Rev. Dr: J. w. Kay. distinguished
Episcopal. clergyman Of Philadelphia. who
is engaged in writing history OF the
One Hundred and F'ifty-second Pennsyl-
Vanla regiment, Spent yeSteiu hS III Wis
iting the battefields around Petersburg
gathering material for his book.
DR.. Baker and Colonel Shaw, OF Lynn
Mass, distinguished Union veterans. Wis
tied this city yesterday and were hospi-
tably entertained by Confederate veter-
ans. They were shown around the lines
by the well known Confederate guide
C. A. Clarke.
The Petersburg Grays, through Captain
ba>ra racaiyp6 "a pbntOC n \
of the Richmond Howitzers, Handsomely
framed. The picture was taken as the
company with It's Calling gun stood or
the stops of the Capitol during the late
strike. At their meeting tonight tho
Grays hung the picture on the wall OF
their armory.