Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-29
msscHEsrEa,s CONTRIBUTION.
Jackson sent on 80 the Grand Jury
General MafterS

A preliminary examination was held IN
the Mayors Court yesterday morning IN the
twice-continued eSse OF Fletcher Jackson
fcolored). charged with felOniOusly striking
and wounding W. T. jenkins with some
unknown weapon, with intent 10 Kill. The
trouble, a full account Of which has already
been published, occurred on street-car on
the afternoon Oi Wednesday, November 2lst-
In hls testimony yesterday morning Mr..
jenkins, who for the first time since The
trouble was able 10 be out. SAID:
al was on the inside Of the car until we
resched Manchester. Some ladies got OIL
at Semmes street and | went out on the
platform to see how far 1 was from Hull
street. A colored boy, gong IN the car,
stepped on my foot. which has been sore
for some time, and | made the remark
sThe next black - - steps on my
foot will hit him. Jackson spoke up and
said, You talking about knocking peo-
ple of the car, YOU will get knocked
of yourself! | pMd no attention to
him. I was standing with one side OF my
face towards the river and the other to-
wards Jackson. Jackson then put bis hand
in nv collar, snd as | turned struck me
on the side OF the head, and before could
collect myself struck me three other blows.
knocking me against the spatterboard oi
the car. My arm got hung through the
railing on the spatterbOsrd aud l asked
bin TO let me get up, aud be said: =" No.
- -; am going to hX you"
Jackson's side OF the story has already
been given. He says he did not strike Jen-
kins until the latter raised cane at him IN
threatening manner and said: "Attend to
vour own business, YOU - black -"
Jackson was sent on to the grand jury and
allowed bail in the sum OF $500.
THANKSGIVING.
Mayor Attkisson yesterday issued 4 pro-
clamation appealing 70 the citizens OF Man
chester 10 conform 10 the prociqmations OF
the President and Governor With regard to
the Observance Of ThanksgiVing-Da and TO
"suspend from their ordinary business pur-
sults and unite In such service as may he
most expressive OF their gratitude to the SUI
prpme Ruler OF the universe for the count
less blessings and mercies which He has be-
slowed upon US as a people during the past
year."
The Observance OF the day will perhaps be
more general than usual. The public schools
will be closed, the pOst.Otlice Will only be
open for few hours. and services viii be
held at the Central Methodist and Meade
Memorial Episcopal churches. Rev. l.. Z.
ThOrnhill. ~ the Bainbridge-S e-Street Baptist
church, will make an address at the former
church, to which the general public IS in-
vited. Contributions will perceived at the
Episcopal church from A. VI. 10 p. NJ.
for the benefit Of the Church Home IN Rich>
mond.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Mas Annie Myers, OF Fredericksburg,
who hiss been visiting MISS Fannie Moody,
has returned home.
The Chesterfield Circuit Couu Is still In
session, and Judge Hancock, whose health Is
improving, il trying = great many cases.
A meeting OF the Reception Committee OF
the Alert Fire Company was held lsst night
to arrange for the fremen's supper to be
given next Wednesday night.
A reception was held at the residence oi
Mr.. Frederick Rolin Tuesday night in
honor Of some lads visitors from Brooklyn,
y. Y, at which a number OF ladies and gen.
tIemen were pleasantly entertained.
Elder r. G. Brown, OF New Britain, Conn,
will give a lecture at Gibbs's Opera House
tonight on the subject Of Prophecy.
Messrs. Augustine R0ysll Il co. will cele'
braie ThanksgivIug-Day by endcayorng tC
obtain good prices for all Of the 2G0 lots on
Spring Hill. Conyeyanees will leave Rich
mond At II o'clock this morning, aud lunct
will be on the grounds.