The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-05
O|NW|DD|E MAN
FIGHTS MAD DOG
EUGENE SUTHERLAND BROUGHT
TO RICHMOND TO RECEIVE
PAsTEUR TREATMENT.
REVEALS INTERESTING
EVANGELIST IN PETERSBURG
CHURCHES DRAWS LARGE
CROWDs-Y. VI. c. A. PLANS
READY SOON.
virginia Bureau.
Mechanics Building. Room BIS.

PETERSBURG, VA, April 4.--The
crowd at Washington Street NJ. r
church to hear Rev. Walt Ho1comh
last night. was nearly as large as that
of Sunday night. when the serating
capacity was taxed. Mr.. Holcombs
subject was, Gods Remedy for Sin"
For an hour the speaker held his
audience completely at his will with
parsons between the quaCk and
fake remedies that certain charlatans
prescribe for physical ailments and he
nostrums that "up-to-date-so ul-phy-
scians like Dowie and Mrs Eddy
recommend for sin diseased souls.
At Second Baptist.
The service this morning at the Sec
ond church was one of the best meet
ings so far Mrs Hin sang, 40.
What win You Do with Jesus" Mr.
Holcomb preached on. Introducing
Men TO Jesus. using the story Of
Andrew and Peter and Phillip and
Nathaniel as the basis Of his sermon
There were several conversions and
reclamations and the service ended
with an ld-fashioued fellowship and
haudshaking meeting.
Fight with Mad Dog.
Eugene Sutherland, well known
citizen of Dinwiddie county, was
severely bitten by dog at his home,
near Sutherland. Yesterday morning
Mr. Sutherland partially dressed. went
out into the yard to ascertain the
cause Of a disturbance created by
barking and bowling dog He was
attacked by the animal immediately,
and a fierce encounter ensured, Mr.
Sutherland was badly bitten in the leg
the flesh being torn and lacerated- he
finally succeeded in casting the animal
from him and shooting him. II IS
feared that the dog was suffering from
rabies. Mr.. Sutherland went 10 Rich
mond to take the Fasteur treatment
at he State health department, taxing
the head Of he animal along for eN-
animation The head was sent to
Washington for analysis Of the brain
TO determine if there is presence Of
Negro Killed In Norfolk.
While resisting arrest in Ports
mouth Monday afternoon. John f.
White a negro OF this city, was shot
10 death by Deputy Sheriff ~ {.
Rudd ard Patrolman T. J. Wilson,
of that place when the officers at
tempted 10 arrest White he drew a
revolver and shot at the officers. The
officers returned the fire. inficting
wounds from which Write died later
in the Kings Daughters hospital The
officers were exonerated by the core
ner's jury.
Looking for School Site.
The school board Of this city has
been quietly looking for sites upon
which to build one or more public
schools for coiorcd children. 1t has
about been determined to sell the Pea
body school property at Harrison and
Gilmore streets and build elsewhere.
Chesterfield Farmers
The Farmers Educational and Co.
operative Union Of Chesterfield coun-
" Geld a meeting at GINS Grove.
school Wednesday which was largely
attended by prominent and influential
farmers from different sections IF the
county. A splendid dinner was served.
The union is planning for a big has
xet picnic az Chesterfield Courthouse
on July 4th
Receive Y VI. c. y. Bids soon.
". NJ Eucker. chairman Of the =.
NJ c. 4. building committee received
= telegram, this morning from the
architectural firm Of Shattuck & Hus-
sey. stating that complete detail draw
ings and specifications viii reach here
not later than April 10Th. II is ex-
pected that the committee viii he
ready TO receive bids about April the
goth.
Franchises Awarded.
At n meeting Of the Cockade CITY
league Of the Amateur Baseball as
ISOLATION. held last night. franchises
were given four class A teams, The
league is now composed Of four good
teams as follows: Petersburg Stars.
Charles r.. Meyers, manager; Peters
burg Athletics. c. Bernard Smith.
Business Mems team, S. DAILY Craig
and the BowlerS' team. J. S. Barks-
dale Playing rules Of the amateur
association were adopted. r. T VII
son was elected umpire and SEIZED
ule for the season was adopted. TO
open on April 18th. The teams arc
composed IF enthusiastic young play
ers, MANY Of whom are experienced
on the diamond.