The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-16

There was fierce fight in the Man
chester Jail yesterday afternoon be-
tween two wild cows, which had been
driven into the jail yard by the police.
Earlier in the day twelve rowing
animals had been rounded up by Police
man Waymack, assisted by four
negroes. Among the number We're two
stra ight-horned animals. with peculiar
~ wicked eyes. The others We're tame
enough, but the straight-horns We're
looking for trouble. and as none of
the other animals was a match for the
pair they singled each other out and
fought a battle royal
officer WaymaclS attempted to sep
arate the combatants, but was beaten
to cover At length the Infatuated
beasts were parted by the combined eff
forts of several men. One Of the
cows was badly gored, and both We're
bleeding when the combat was ended.
The cows are being held for their
owners.
Is Now Starring Europe.
The Liverpool Theatrical News of
Monday, June LIST, says. Eddie
Leonard, Americas foremost minstrel,
is delighting the Liverpool public this
week at Olympia with his coon songs
and dancing, the like of which have
never been seen in Liverpool before.
Mr.. Leonard writes all his own songs,
and his peculiar style Of singing them
is treat that none should MISS
Mr.. Eddie Leonard is none other than
Doc" Toncy, who. though born In
Richmond, claims Manchester as his
home. where his mother and several
relatives now reside. He has scaled
tic high places in his branch of the
theatrical profession. Two months ago
he appeared at the Colonial, in Rich
mond. where he was drawing $3.50 a
week. Mr.. Leonard is now making his
first appearance in England. where he
is being billed as the Great American
Minstrel" While in Richmond he slept
every night under his mothers roof
in this city
Judge Clopton Issues Cnpias.
A capias was issued In the Corpora
ton Court by Judge Clopton yesterday
for the arrest Of Garrett Walter, of
Richmond, charged with nonsupport.
The case was tried at the April term
of court, when the prisoned plead
guilty, and was sentenced by the jury
to twelve months. This sentence was
set aside on the condition that he
would provide his family with So
week, and sister of the prisoner went
his security. Yesterday this bonds
woman complained to the court that 1t
was she. and not her brother, who
was providing the So weekly allowance
for the Walter home. Thereupon Judge
Clopton absolved the woman of further
obligation and issued capias for
Matter.
rcntlng Party Leaves To-day.
An enthusiastic camping party VIII
leave to-day for Bosher's Dam, SIN
miles UP the river, where they Will
tent for a week on the side of the
stream. The present outing will differ
from the many which have preceded
1t by reason Of the many young ladies'
who will grace the camp and particle
pate in the out-of door life.
The expedition is thoroughly pros
vided with tents. culinary outfit and
provisions, The party will be COM
posed Of from twelve to fifteen young
people, among whom are Misses Helen,
Robertson, Helen Smith, Marguerite
Quar'es, Leland Rankin, Gratfenreid
Robertson, and Mcssrs. George romp-
kins Harry Quarles and Marshall
Smith
June Term Of Court.
Judge C!optou opened the June term