The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-25
MANCHESTER'S SCHOOLS.
A COLORED CHTLD GRIZZLY BEATEN
Al Least That IL the Complaint OF the Father
Against Principal Blaokweii-imp"r.
tant Meeting or the Board.
MAscHEsryR BUREAU RICHMOND TINES,
Twelfth and Hull streets.
Branch Office 11O4 Decatur street.


The city school board had meeting last
eveninc in the council chamber with the fol-
lowing members present John O'Brien
chairman. George q. Ely. Ct. A. Carr.
Charles Y. Green, W. W. Pool, ). A. Duke,
d. J. Weisiger and Superintendent d. A. Pull
liam.
A communication from william Burfoot
(colored stating that Principal Blackwell, Of
the colored school, had inhumauly whipped
his child. was referred 20 superintendent d.
4 Pulliam. who was instructed 20 thoroughly
investigate the matter Slr. -. j. Wesiger
stated that he saw the child. whose limbs were
very badly whelped and marked by the lash.
A number OF bills were ordered 70 be paid.
Chairman O'Brien. superintendent Iul-
liam. Principal Fitzgerald and Principal
Blackwell were appointed n committee 70
purchase medals for the TWO successful
scholars who recently won nrst honors ia the
map drawing competition.
Superintendent Puliiam offered q resolu-
ton which was unanimously adopted, that 10
future there be public commencement e1er-
cises at the closing Of the schools.
Mr.. j. A. Duke was added TO the committee
appointed to appear before the city councI
aud request that body 90 have built another
school building Mr. Duke takes the place ~
Rev Decatur Edwards. who has removed
from the city.
A considerable amount Of talk relative 10
school improvements IN general aud the al
visibility of examining and appointing teach-
ers for the ensuing year sooner than August.
as is the Arrangement at present. was INDUCED
IN. IL seemed TO be the sentiment or the
board that June should be the month 20 APP
point the teachers. SO as O. give plenty or
time 10 those who don't get schools 10 apply
elsewhere.
COMING MARRIAGE.
Mr. and Mrs. John a. Lester have issued
invitations 90 the marriage of their daughter.
Mss Salle Belle Lester. 90 Alr. Thomas 8lar-
celus Cheatham. The ceremony will take
place Thursday morning, June ID, at 10
o'clock 40 "MOntr0se the beautiful home or
Mr. Lester. in Chesterfield county. he
bride-elect 10 a beautiful young lady' attrac,
tive and accomplished. and greatly admired
by "A large circle of friends. Mr.. Cheatham Is
a prosperous merchant. and Is de5erledly
popular with his companions.
Mr. A. T. Snellings, who las been quite
sick is very much improved
The Manchester Baseball Club are prac-
ticing daily. and on Friday next will cross
bats with the Red Stockings, another club OF
Manchesterians.
Several parties have been arrested recently
for driving heaviy-laden wagons over the
macadamized streets.
Mr. George Robertson, Of Chester was III
the city Yesterday.
Miss Katie Ford, of Graham, a., IL visit
ing relatives IN this city.
Officer Moles shot and killed a dog yester-
DAY that was supposed 10 be mad.
The crop OF strawberries IN Chesterfield
will DO quite large this season.
The board % supervisors OF Chesterfield /
passed upon "a number of claims and audited /
the same for payment Monday.
The Chesterfield Circuit Court Hon. b. g. /
Hancock Judge was IN session Monday and /
will probably adjourn ior the term to-day.
A cOl0red woman was arrested 40 Chester I
field Courthouse Monday. She is suspected I
of having been implicated m q case ot ln-
fanticide which the authorities are now M /
vestigating
The Democratic city central committee has /
completed arrangements for the municipal /
election tomorrow. Thus far there ls no 0p-
position % the regular Democratic nominees,
but all good Democrats should go 60 the polls
tomorrow and vote.
The public schools Of the city Will close
their session next Friday. There will bee no
formal exercises an tho white school The /
scholars will meet 40 the building Friday /
morning and be awarded diplomas and certif-
icates The cOlOred high school VIII have lts
closing exercises at the c0lOred Baptist church
on Seventh street.
Theyery successful meetings # Rev. j. b.
Harrison will be continued all the week at /
Ba.ubridge-street Baptist church.
Manchester viii be represented at the Cen
teunial Mission meeting OF tie Richmond /
Bapt.sts this week
Tho Chesterfield troop will take part in |
the unyellng exercises OF the lllll monument F,
next Monday.