The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-28

Of tho past. The enactment OF law for the
appointment OF three railroad commissioners;
/ whose duties il will lie TO classify freight anu
1 passenger rates. 90 protect the country NJ
! large from indiscrnhnate imposition prac-
ticed by such corporations and monopoass,s,
| The al. absorbing question is the innedlate
| eettlen,ent of the state debt. Capital that
would find its way here Is held back or divert
| ed from our midst because OF the IN,
satisfactory light In which our bonueu
| debt stands. We need money. not Only
| 20 develop our unlimited resources, , out
| TO pursue our ordinary business, ms
| debt must soon be settled. not by hishef
taxes. for they are a burden now. but Dy cur
failing unnecessary expenses. on some pinn lv'
which legislative committees are now at NVIA;;
one is the statute in regard 10 the criinln i
expense Of the State so as 20 decrease ,ne
enormous amount OF tax paid FOR us mamie
nance.
New South Council. No. 9. Junior Order
United American Mechanics. will have us an
nual picnic to-day at Young's pond, ana
pleasant time IL anticipated.
The old Jail az Chesterfield Courthouse Is
beng torn down md in its stead will be erect
ed structure IF more pleasing appearance
and greater security.
Robert Glasgow. a negro. was before the
Mavor's court yesterday charged with keeping
a disorderly house in the absence Of wit
nesses tho case was continued till to-day
Robert Matthews. q negro, was before the
Mayor court charged with stealing brass. AS
the brass WAS thrown IN tho river its owner
ship could not bo proven or Robert con-
victed The Mayor required surety for ms
good behavior. but as he could find no one 10
20 on his bond he was sent to Jail Tor siAty
DAYS Tho negro WAS arrested after "a haIu
chase by Bridge Waterman Lowry ana curing
the fight the thief threw the BRASS Ia 'ho
James
A anti has been instituted in the hustings
court Of this city by Rev. w. III. Reynolds. OF
Iynchburg against the Richmond anu Man
chester Railway Company for so, 600 damages,
Mr. Reynolds is "A Methodist DIVINE ana
YVES IN the CITY several months ago. during
which time he preached several sermons at
the Seventh-street Baptist chapel. During
his stay here and while going 20 Richmond
on an electric car no received the injuries Tor
which he claims damages. The declaration
hes not vet been filed. The case Will proba--
bly, come UP for trial Mt the October term OF
the court
The sawnili of Messrs Pollard & Oliver. on
the Farmviile and POwhatsn railroad. near
Chester. was destroyed by FIRE few nights
ago. Cause and damage unknown. No IN
suranco.
The Republicans will make no nominations
from this district but it is understood VIII
indorse independent candidates IN the CON-
Tho Salvation Army have pitched their
tent in the vacant field near the oolored school
building.
PERSONALS.
Mr. G. w. O'Brien. accompanied by his Sis
ter. Miss A. Il. McCrone, and child. left yes
terday for Augusta equity, where they WILL
spend several weeks with friends and reia-
tives.
Mr.. Willie F. Lamb of this city, will leave
tomorrow TO spend his summer vacation III
the cool shades of Cumberland county with
friends and relatives.
Mrs. J. =. Andrews and Miss Mary Condry
have returned from Charlotte county after a
pleasant visit to friends and relatives.
Captain J. T. Canada, who was burt some
time ago by being hit with a missile thrown
by some unknown party at his train, has 80
far recovered as 10 be at his post again.
Mr. John Rennie, Of Granite. entertained a
number of friends at his home Wednesday
evening, and thel Manchesterians present speak
in high terms Of the delightful occasion.