The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-01

Hon. George D. Wise will close the case
for the defendants. The verdict isiookeo
forward to with great interest and many sur
misses have been made as to the probable re-
suit.
SEWERS.
The Street Committee met yesterday after
noon 70 consider the sewer question: Inc
following members were present. Messrs.
w. :. ROlin chairman. John f., Taylor, ID.
l.. Toney. w. T. Starke and City Engineer
Wilson. The meeting was called TO consider
the sewer question and the Waring system
was discussed at length. On motion or MI
Taylor the system WAS unanimously adopted,
and II was decided to request Colonel NaIlhs
10 forward at once his plans and specifca-
tons 30 that the committee can sub
nit their report 10 the Council tor ratl1ca-
ton. 1t was the sentiment OF the committee
that it would be q bad IDEA 70
connect the sewers with cellars. This would
necessitate q large expenditure OF money as
ia some instances the bitches would nave 10
be dug TO depth OF many feet. Inc system
adopted by the committee is regarded as one
Of the very best now in use, Colonel war
ing will probably be heard from IN rev
days, and as soon as the bonds are prepared
work on the sewers will begin.
ASSIGNMENT.
A deed of assignment was entered to record
in the clerks Office yesterday by j. Is. AZ H. v.
Goode TO judge James NJ. Gregory, trustee.
The deed conveys the stock, DC. including
open accounts, in the grocery store at the
corner Of Twelfth and Perry streets, and
names rs preferred creditors Writ Il. Taylor
Il Co, 1928: L. A. Saunders * Son. S3l2, ana
d. i. Toney, s7.5O, the balance 70 be uivldeu
between the remaining creditors rataDly
The liabilities are II 500 and the assets ne
tween 81 600 and al 800 This is rather sur
prise TO the many friends OF the GoOde
brothers, who thought they were doing excel
lently we'll, and they trust that their affairs
may yet DO satisfactorily arranged.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mrs. r. w. Oakley and child. who have
been visiting her slster-ln- law. Mrs: r. A.
Lamb, in this city. returned 70 their home II
Norfolk yesterday.
As announced in yesterdays lIMrs, Hon.
John w. Daniei will speak in Manchester at
an early date. The Democratic state Execu,
tive Committee have arranged that TINS gllted
orator shall appear in Leader Hall October
9Th.
A delegation from Stewart Lodge odd Eel
lows will visit the lodge at Roblou's tonight,
aud anticipate delightful time.
The Farmers Alliance had a picnic at Rob
ious yesterday, aud number OF Mancheste-
rians enioyed the pleasures of the OCCASION.
Hon. w. w. Baker, of Chesterfield, was in
the city yesterday.
Superintendent Blanknship, Of Chester
field, announces that the drill of teachers. on
the new charts will take place at Salem
church October 18th for white teachers, and
October 18th for the colored ones. Salem
church is near Chesterfield Courthouse, and
about two miles from Centralia.
The contract for opening the new road from
a point on the Goodies Bridge road to O point
on the Spring Run road Will be awarded Octo-
Der 18th At the same time the contract Will
ha friya far ha "A bridge across
Swift creek where this new road will cross.
Miss Maggie Gentry died OF consumption
Tuesday evening at the residence OF her
mother, ii9 Eighth street The funeral took
place yesterday afternoon from Central
Methodist church and was largely attended.
Mr.. T. L. Cersley and Miss Maggie Holt
were married in Washington yesterday. The
groom is the Youngest son of MIR. L. Il. Gers
ley and is engaged in the grocery business
with his father The bride IL the pretty and
attractive daughter Of Mr.. Thomas ii. Holt.
me Of our most popular merchants. The
young couple have host OF friends who wish
them much happiness in their new life. They
are expected home Saturday.
Mrs. Latimer. OF Atlanta, Ga, Is visiting
Mrs w. +. Iithgow on Porter street
Mr.. Marshall Iravlor. who has been sick
for several days, WAS out Yesterday.
Several new roads are soon to be opened In
Chesterfield county
Work is rapidly progressing on the new Jail
at Chesterfield Courthouse.
Twelfth street from Hull to cambridge has
been nicely guttered.
Encouraging reslyats are still going on at
West End and Central Methodist churches
Range of thermometer at TIsus Bureau yes
ter1ay: A. M, 80; II H., &c; 2. ~. r.
Mr.. B. f. Pson, st0ck-keeper for the
Richmond and Danvlle system. returned last
night from an extended trip South IN con
nection with his department. Sir. Pilson
visited Savannah. Atlanta. Macon Augusta
and number of points on the Georgia Gen
tral railroad To a 1IHEs man Mr. Filson
said las yet nothing definite has heen de-
cided in regard. to tho moving Of the store
house from this city, Ii is sincerely to be
hoped that the management Will finally come
to the conclusion to allow the store to remain
where it's
William Davis was before His Honor yea.
terday morning charged with cutting Adol-
phus HardgrOve. The inability If he wound
ed man to appear in court caused a continue
ton OF case I'll this morning. William Her
rim. charged with misdemeanor. Case con
tinued until October lst.
Mayor A. G. Attkisson and Hon. II. NJ Par
ish Democratic candidate for { Senate, at
tended the Alliance picnic at ROblOu'5 yester-
day. To TINES man Dir. Attk.ss0n said a
delightful day was spent. The meeting was
presided over by Mr. Garrison. and during
the forenoon speakingiwas done by Mr.. Par
ish and others. An excsllent dinner was
served. after which Rev. Mr. johnson made a
few remarks, followed by Mr. Attkisson. The
utmost good feeling prevailed and everything
passed off in most pleasant manner.
Adolphus Hardgrove. who was so seriously
stabbed tuesday evening was reported last
night as resting quietly, and his condition
was reported no worse.
Electric cars were not put On the Decatur
street line yesterday. as was thought by some.
1t will be several days yet before the mule
power will be done away with. The feed
wire has not yet been placed, and the trolley
wires are only strung as far as Cary street.