Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-13
MANCHEhTER AND VICINITY.
Vein of Coke DtscOVered-Finger Cut
On-PersOnaI. &c

Recently there has been discovered in tho coal
region Of Chesterfield, about twelve miles from
Richmond iu the vicinity Of Gardson's, formerly
known as Bellona Arsenal. vein Of soft COKE
seven feet thick. This Is not the only coke de-
posit IN this basin. a another company has a
vein said 90 be nearly double A. thick as this ono.
That c0mpauy's lower vein has never been OK
plOred, though the lower Lodges are reputed 10 be
generally tie best This is sad % be q lne fuel
for heating and cooking purposes, and burns
freely with a white ash aud no clinker This
portion Of the county is rch IN coal deposits and
il IL believed that eventually natural oil Will be
successfully bored for.
CCT HIS FINGERS.
While al work at the Richmond and Danvile
railroad shops yesterday morning Mr.. John
French met with quite a serious accident Whom
saving piece Of timber he slipped, the floor
being damp. and fell forward against tho saw.
Two fingers on his left hand were cut Oh AZ the
second joint, and he received several bruises on
his fare and body. Dr. Brock, the company =
surgeon. was summoned from Richmond, aud
the necessary attention WAS rendered Mr.
French, who was taken TO his home On Welith
street near the Petersburg railroad.
CHESTERFIELD COUNT.
Tho Chesterfield County Court has adjourned
for tho ioru The grand jury made two present
ments against a justice Of the peace IN Bermuda
district. charging him with the embezzlement Of
public funds and making false entries upon war
rants and executions issued by him. 10 was
pouring down rain while the jury were in Sos
sion, and the consequence was thstthey reported
the building unnt for use. and made present
meut accordingly.
Judge C!opton appointed Justices Wells and
slade aud Or. 4. j. Cheatham a commission 10
examine and report upon tho condition OF the
county fail. They will report At the October
term. The Chesterfield jail Is said to be- the cold
est place in the county during the winter, and the
hottest place Ia tho summer.
BARBECUE OK TIE CORN.
M -,rrfo, aud harharfta ~ thu TTovaf
and Thurman Campaign club, which WAS post
poned from yesterday. will be given on Thurs
DAY the goth instant Tho club postponed the
reunion, thinking that the weather would be too
bad, but a. " turned out the day was a beautiful
one Al Democrats will DO given q hearty vol
come on the sJth. aud no pains will 10 spared 10
mako the occasion pleasant one Hon. George
ID. Wise. Hon. John W. Daniel, Governor Lee.
Colonel Richard f. Beirne, and Senator william
Lovenstein are all expected 10 bc present At
the meeting Of tho club Tuesday night three new
members Eere elected. AMI Ar. /. j. smith was
elected secretary rice Captain James A Lips
comb, resigned. Mr. y. NJ. Lee Was chosen as
sistant secretary.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS
The City Council meets tomorrow night.
Major Joseph Walker has been reelected
chairman Of tho Republican parry In Chester
field.
The residence Of Mr.. George 2 Richardson,
on Decatur street between Eleventh AID TIVE. fth,
va. entered by thief Tuesday night and
robbed of n Jar Of preserves AMI some clothing.
Miss Blanche Wingheld, Of Ashland. ia visit
ing Mr.. j. X. Perdue, on Porter street near
Tenth.
Nr. Hczekish Archer. one Of the Oldest and
be-t-known citizens Of Manchester. Is reported
il al his residence, corner Of Ninth and stockton
streets.
Miss Hattie Blankensbip. OF Richmond, for
merly resident OF Manchester, Is visiting
friends IN the city.
Dr. Garland, the presiding elder OF this dis
trict. conducted tho services at Fifth Street
Methodist church last night.
Miss Laura Franklin mas returned from Pow
hafan. where che has been visiting friends.
IL il pretty generally understood That hr. y. Z.
Michaels will succeed Key. VI. Dickie, non doing
missionary work in Brazil, ia charge of the read
ing-rOoms At the DAnyile dcpotin this city. MIR.
Michaels will conduct the services at the read
lng-rOoms sunday afternoon al o'clock.