The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-18
SENATOR DANIELS LETTER.
Thanks 10 The Democrats Of Manchester
for Their Support
OTHER NEWS FROM OYER THE RIVER.
Chesterfield County Court Has Adjourned
The Troopers Picnic-A Ple-Eating
match-Hrief Comments.
MANCHESTER BUREAu RIcHMoND TINES.
CORNER FIFTH AND PORTER STREETS.

! MANCHESTER BUREAU RIcHMoND TINES.
CORNER FIFTH AID PORTER STREETS.
The Democratic convention which met in
this city last week adopted resolution in
dorsing the course of United States Senator
John W Daniel. copy Of the resolution
was sent to Senator Daniel and yesterday the
following acknowledgement was received
from HIM
Gentlemen: Your valued favor. cOmmu-
uicating 20 me the Endorsement Of my politi-
cal course by the Democratic convention re-
Gently held in Manchester, has been received.
and ! beg, through you, 20 return TO the mem
bers Of that body my grateful acknowledge
} ments and hearty thanks.
Most profoundly do appreciate this tcsti-
m0nial Of appreciation from my esteemed
constituents and It can only stimulate
my best endeavOrs 20 serve them ardently
and efficiently ! ana greatly grati6ed that
my course Is commended by such Il body Of
intelligent and patriotic citizens. and find
in their kind expressions alike the highest
honor aud the richest reward for whatever
labor has been exercised ia their behalf.
81 thank you for your courteous letter. and
with the best wishes for yourself and our
Democratic brethren, / remain faithfully
yours
CHESTERFIELD COURT.
Chesterfield County Court adjourned yes
terday for the term Judge William l. ClOp-
ton was on the bench, and very large docket
OF civil business was disposed Of.
The case OF Joe Baugh a negro. charged
with felOniOusly shooting negro woman at
dance. came up for trial He was convicted
and sentenced tD one wear IN the penltentiary
lie was defended by Alr. Meade Haskins.
Joursha BauCh. negro. was charged with
cutting another negro. The case was con-
tnued TIL next term OF tho court.
Ar. ID. l.. TOney. the Democratic nominee
for the legislature with some friends, were
At the Courthouse looking after the interests
of the party and report everything solid for
Democracy and tho people
TROOPERS PICNIC
Tho Chesterfield Cavalry Troop had its an
niyersary picnic ia the woods above Forest
Uil Park and delightful time was spent by
all present Target practlciug and yarn spin
ming were INDUCED in TO the full extent
Of the ammunition on hand. and
while there was some excellent shooting
done. the BOBBY element was probably IN the
majority, and. although the chestnut bell
was frequently rung. some really creditable
and comparatively new anecdotes were in
dulged in. greatly 10 the amusement and
pleasure Of the happy picnlckers.
Lieutenant Isaac Cary WINSTON. OF the
Chesterfield troop. carried offthe hOnors in'the
target 81 0Otng, winning thirteen times ont Of
q probable twenty five Captain Charles
Fuker. of the Stuart Horse Guards won
tic BOBBY prize.
After dinner Judge William !. Clopton was
callol on for speech and responded IN his
happiest strain. lie was followed by Mayor
A. G. Atkinson. Mr.. James f. Bradley, Major
Percy HAYES and a number Of others all Of
whom acquitted themselves handsomely and
very much 20 tho enjoyment of those present.
A number OF invited guests we're present.
including Mejor Percy llawes. Of the Stuart
Horse Guard, of Richmond.
BRIEFS
The funeral Of Mrs. George \. Branch will
take place this morning at 10 o'clock from the
Bainhridge-str Baptist church.
Mr. Andrew T. Ashby and Miss Ge0rglana
Poats were married At WoOllawn Baptist
church. Chesterfield county. on Tuesday
evening last. Rev John L. Ritter officiating
Another building aud loan ASSOCIATION las
been organized IN Manchester.
Postmaster Smith has forwarded letter 10
pOstmaster-Ge neral Wanamaker requesting
that he give Manchester two letter carriers
The article IN relation 20 the free delivery
System as published in TRr TINES Of last
Sunday was enclosed with other data 10 the
Unconstitutional
IL is hoped by the entire community that
the request Will be granted
There we're several trfing cases before
Mayor AtthssOn yesterday morning Joe
Branch. negro boy, fifteen days for stealing.
Nathan Murray and Harris Murray, small ne
gro boys. paid cost for assaulting littlenegro
girl. Amanda Austin mother az the girl paid
cost for abusing the mother Of the boys.
capias was issued for Sidney Jackson for as
sault.
A large number Of Manchesteriansat attended
the entertainment az POWhatan Courthouse
t..e las md Ia al frl I'm
There viii be a lawn party IN the yard Of
the COwardin- avenue Christian church to-
night
Mrs F. G.. Taylor and daughters have re-
turned home from Amelia county, where they
have been visiting friends and relatives
Miss Lena IlthgOw has returned from a
pleasant visit 70 Farmyiile.
Miss Ellie Robinson IS back home from a
delightful stay 40 the Bedford Alum Springs.
Mr Samuel ID. Lowry and Miss Sarah +.
Ferguson were united IN marriage at the
Baptist parsonage Wednesday evening Rev.
J.. r. Ihornhill Ofi0i8tng. A number Of iu-
innate friends Of the bride and groom were
present g. congratulate tie happy PAIR and
wish them much Joy IA their new life.
The greatest interest is still manifested IN
the revival meetings now going on at the
Seventh street chapel. Last night the house
was packed 10 its full capacity with an atten-
tive and deeplY-lnterested congregation, who |
listened o. an eloquent appeal from Rev. l.. |
X. Thornhill. There were several who stood |
for prayer. and one made public profession Of
faith The meetings will continue the re-
malnder Of tie week
Interest is undated in the fair at Odd-Fel- |
lows Hall for tho benefit Of Stewart Lodge. !
Last night the attendance was very large and |
everybody seemed 10 spend a most pleasant |
evening. Saturday evening q novel feature |
VIII lie iutrOduced-a ple-eating match. |
There are several entries. and II will no doubt |
be very amusing 20 see the small boys getting |
away with the pics after the order Of their
worthy predecessor OF olden times. tho little |
Jack Homer. These boys, however will not /
be in a corner but in the middle Of the hail. |
where everybody can see tho fun.
MARRIED. At CENTENARY.