The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-11
THE CITY OF MANCHESTER.
4 Budget Of General News Gathered by
a Times Reporter.
ITEMS OF INTEREST In SHORT SPACE.
There is No Diphtherla In the City Over the
Bridgo-Trini OF n Desperate Negro-Po-
lice Court Briefs and Personals.
MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TINES.
CORNER FIFTH AND PORTER STREETS.


The police courtroom was crowded yester-
day morning with class of people not usually
in attendance upon the scene whore justice is
meted out alike to great and small the rich
and poor The crowd was drawn hither by
morbid curiosity. The TINS account of the
desperate negro was generally known. and
the throng in attendance upon the court was
to get glimpse at Henry Edge. the demonly
disposed darkey that resisted the police and
fought so desperately those who went to the
officers assistance Captain Lipscomb thor
oughly ironed his prisoner before taking him
from tho cell. and he appeared before His
Honor in iron cuffs. His sentence was doubled
for his bad behavior. He now has six months
in Jail. s2O fine and bond for good behavior III
the sum of 1900.
William Gordon alias William Smith was
up for a charge of adultery. and in the alb
senco of important witnesses the case was
continued until to-day and bail allowed IN
tho sum Of Sl0O, which could not be furnished
and the prisoner was remanded TO Jail. Ac-
cused was represented by NJ. W. II. Garnett.
Several trivial cases of ordinance violation
were dismissed.
DIPHTHERIA.
Upon careful investigation by TIMES man
il has been ascertained that there is no diph-
liberia in this city. IL has been suggested that
some precautionary measure be taken by the
public school authorities or city officials In re-
latOn TO this matter. The public schools be-
gin Monday week and should one
case get into the school il would
be liable TO spread into hundreds of
families. Said thoughtful public spirited
citizen TO TINES man yesterday: Would
it not be good thing 10 have physician
stationed at the doors of the two schools here
every morning until this fatal disease has en-
tirely disappeared and have him examine the
throats OF every pupil before he or she enters
the school? This could be easily and quickly
done, and at q small expense, and there IS no
telling the good that might thus be accom-
lished." Continuing, the gentleman said that
similar methods were practiced IN other cities
and very successfully.
BRIEFS.
The Methodist Sundsy-School Society Of
this city has purchased beautiful lot at the
corner of Nineteenth street and Albany ave
nue. in Mason's addition. The object Of the
society in making the purchase IL TO erect a
pretty chapel. and work viii probably begin
on il about the first Of November. Several
names for the chapel have been suggested,
but nothing definite decided upon.
The weather yesterday was cool and pleas
ant. Range of thermometer at TINES bureau
was: A. NJ, 50: II NJ, 76 6 p. NJ. g.
The Chesterfield cavalry troop will have
their annual picnic the 18th instant, at
Meadow Park, near the Belt Line bridge.
The police are after unlicensed dogs. and
all owners of such will be brought before the
Mayor and subjected to fines.
The account published exclusively in yes
terday's TINES that Belle Isle would resume
work next Monday was greeted with general
rejoicing by the many operatives IN this city.
The glad news spread very rapidly. and by
id-day there was not Belle Isle workman
who had not read the news.
There was considerable sidewalk talk yes
terday relative 10 the ticket as nominated by
the Democratic Convention Wednesday. The
general opinion is that the ticket Is very
strong one. and the champions of Democracy
will doubtless lead the grand old party 10 VIC
tory.
An effort is being made to erect a Confed-
crate monument at Powhstan Courthouse.
The POwhatan Troop Association are making
arrangements 10 give an entertainment on
Thursday. the 18th instant, at the Courthouse,
which promises to be an interesting and en-
joyable affair. A splendid concert will be
given by full band of the best amateur
talent in the State and al elegant dinner will
be served. All who attend are promised
delightful time and the object is indeed q very
worthy one. that of erecting a monument to
the memory of our gallant Confederate dead.
Captain James A. Lipscomb paid pleasan
visit to The TINES bureau Yesterday, and in
effort was being made by the city officials to
put the city in thoroughly good sanitary
condition. Said that quantity of gas-hOuse
lime had been purchased and is being used.
and any one not able to buy a disinfectant
for the purifying OF their premises
will be furnished this lime by the city upon
proper application. We have clean, healthy
city and we are determined TO keep it so.
PERSONALS.
Miss Sadie Harnish leaves this morning
for Lynchburg TO spend several weeks with
friends and relatives.
Miss Cabell Hancock has returned to the
city after pleasant visit 20 friends IN King
and Queen county
Postmaster Thomas II. Smith said to
TINES man yesterday. II like your paper so
well that have decided TO take II. Please
have it left az my house's
Mr.. ". A. Brooks. carpenter IN the en-
ploy of Mr. r. ID. Walker, fell from q wagon
yesterday morning about 8 o'clock and re-
ceived quite painful, though not serious. IN
jures. Mr. Brooks was driving down Seventh
street and sitting on keg of nails. I'm cross
ing the car track near the corner OF Seventh
and Hull streets the wagon tilted over, the
key of nails fell down, and Mr. Brooks was
thrown violently out of tho wagon. falling
between the wheels, considerably bruislng
one Of his legs and one side of his face. lie
was picked up In an unconscious condition
and taken into the establishment Of Mr.. Is.
H. Morrissette. where restoratiyes were adj
mnistered and his wounds dressed. He was
afterwards taken 10 his home.
Mr.. J. Fl. Long has been appointed post
master at Ettrick, Chesterfield county.
Mr. Wyndham f. Gary, of Henderson, n.
c.. formerly of Manchester, is here on bust
mass trim