The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-16
South Richmond Bureau,
The Times-Dispatch.
1903 Hull Street


Dora Jones, young negro woman,
servant in the home OF William L.
Prenttss, was horribly and probably
fatally burned yesterday morning
about 6 o'clock, the misfortune orig
mating by the girl pouring kar--ene
oil in the stove with the idea OF hast
ening the slow burning wood. A call
was sent in for DR.. Rucker. and in a
short time the ambulance was on the
scene, with DR.. thurman in charge. The
woman was rushed at full speed to
the City Home. Upon inquiry last
night at the hospital, 1T was said thut
she was still living, but only slim
chances Were entertained for recovery.
When seen at the house last night
Mr.. Premises mother declared that
the girl had been terribly burned
about the face and chest.
No one had arisen at the time" shs
said THE first we heard was loud
explosion. Mr.. Prentiss grasped his
pistol, thinking that burglar had en-.
tered.
Heard Terrible Shrek.
(, Then we heard terrible shrieks
ran to the steps and saw light upon
the wall looked below into the han
and there was Dora wrapped in flames
and shrieking. Just as she reached
the foot OF the steps, she fell. crying
for help. l yelled to Mr.. Prentiss to
bring some blankets. He wrapped
them around her. He said afterwards
that L smothered the flames. Mayb.
did don't remember, I was So ex-
cited. Dora never lost consciousness.
asked her, How did it happen?' She
said the fire was not burning fast
enough, so she poured some OIL on II
Dora thought the stove had exploded
but it was the oil cam
The girl was brave she said. and
hardly murmured. when her wounds
We're being dressed.
Her father. who is a Baptist preach
er. and her mother reached South
Richmond last night Everything
possible IS being done for the woman,
but slight hope is held out for her re-
coYery
All Realize 1t Now.
Those who voted against annexatjon
declaring that Richmond could not
i've up to the provisions OF the ordi-
nance, are beginning to realize that
Richmond will keep faith and "tota
tatr Washington Ward has not
oeen forgotten, 1t having been granted |
IN appropriation of $4,000 at Thurs
lay nights session of the City Coun.
IL The sum of $4,000 will be /
spent on the Fire Department.. I'M /
'roXements will be many. and before |
ong South Richmond will be altered
md not for the worse.
General News Notes.
Willis G. Pulliam, counsel for Will
ard IA. Caudle, accused of the betray-
u OF Violet Sawtelle, waived the pre-
urinary examination in the Police
Sourt yesterday The grand Jury meets
Monday. and this case will be- given
'nrly consideration.
James A. Phillips, ffty-seven years
I'D. a respected citizen OF Matoaca.
county died few DAYS
go. He.is survived by his wife and
wo sisters-Mrs, Sylvester Belcher
md Mrs, Susan Harris, both Of Ches-
erfield.
Miss Essie Turner and young Mich
lei Turner have returned to their
lone at Pinners Point after spend
ng8 some time with their aunts. Mrs.
smith Jennings, of Everett Street, and
hrs. r, n Cole, of South Linden
street, Richmond.
The Rev. q. w Holder. or the Val
ey OF Virginia, is visiting his brother.
!. P. Holder, at 1871 Buchanan Street,
south Richmond. and also friends or
he city He preached in Cowardin
Avenue Christian Church last Sunday
light, and will preach at Marshall
street Christian Church to-morruw. He
viii soon accept call in the Valley, I
where he has been preaching for SONS Z
weeks =
He has been attending the Virginia :
christian College, at Lynchburg, sorlS