Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-20
THENEws or MANCHESTER.
mr.. william Kidd III-The ward
Meetings To-Night-PersonaI. &c.

MIR William Kidd, a highly-respected
citizen of this city, was taken suddenly
i'll yesterday at his residence, at the cor
ner of Fourteenth and McDonouRh
streets. He had been at work in the
morning as usual, and returned to din
ner about 1890 or o'clock. When he
had finished dinner and was about to re-
turn to work he complained OF a pain in
the head. As he arose and started across
the floor his wife noticed that he was
leaning to one side, and he at once took
a seat on a settee, saying that he was i'll.
DR.. Ingram was summoned, and he
was at first apprehensive Of partial pa
ralysis, but upon moro careful examina-
ton he reached the conclusion that the
symptoms were those of apoplexy. Mr..
Kidd has suffered for the past three years
with pains in the head. which he always
thought were indications of apoplexy.
When he was taken sick yesterday his
family fearful that he was paralyZed
on the right side.
Mr.. Kidd has for years been a mailer
on Belle Isle.
THE REFORMERS.
The political situation here is quite
interesting and the pot is boiling
vigorously. The Democratic ticket has
been nominated by a primary and the
men on it are hard at work. Their
friends should be also, "a the Reformers
and Republicans are both wide awake
and diligently at work.
At meeting of the Executive Com
mittee Of the Reform Club held Wednes-
day night the question of nominating
ticket WAS considered, and the committee
decided TO recommend to the Reform
Club at a m, eting to be held at Cersleys
Hall next Tuesday that John h. Taylor be
endorsed for Mayor, c. ). Wells for City
Sergeant, and the name Of r.. b. W. Beat
tie was discussed in connection with the
Office Of Commissioner of the Revenue.
Final action was not taken on this, and
the remainder Of the ticket was not
framed. 1t was stated yesterday that
Mr.. Beattle would not allow bis name to
Toe used. A member of the committee,
with whom 2 Dispq'ch reporter con-
versed yesterday, said he could not tell
whether or not a full ticket would be
nominated that he was only IN favor OF
nominating a Mayor and councihnen.
wARD-MEETINGs TONIGHT.
Democratic meetings will be held in
the several wards Of the city tonight to
nominate councilmen, justices OF the
peace. and 10 elect delegates-one from
each warl-to the Norfolk Convention.
1t is OF the utmost importance that these
meetings should be largely attended.
They will be held at the usual places.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
The condition of Mr.. A. A. Allen was
unchanged yesterday.
The ball given at Odd-Fellows' Hall
last night by Fannie Allyn Assembly,
Knights Of Labor, was largely attended,
and its management reflected credit on
the Young ladies who had charge Of the
arrangements.
Only civil and chancery cases were
tried in the Hastings Court yesterday.
The court will probably be in session for
at least a week yet.
a New-Years Reception " will be
presented ut Cersleys Hall on Thursday
night next, the 10Th, as a complimentary
testimonial to Mrs A. &. Harding, who
is always ready to give Of her time and
talent to any good work.
The Street Committee held meeting
in the Council chamber last night to
consider matters with relation to paving
Hull street, which has been ordered by
the Council.
Captain W. +. Harrison, chairman
of the City Democratic Committee, is
in Powhatau, where be will remain for q
few DAYS. During his absence his SON
in-law. Mr.. A. c. Harding, is authorized
to open his mail and to hand over such
letters as have reference to the city cam
paisu TO the secretary or some other
member Of tho committee.