Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-20
u,ber Manchester News.

lit by pitched ball-Eanes. Struck out-hat-
tort, 4; Quarles, -. Passed bals-Luck, ;
Widgins, 1. Umpire-Charies Eanes. Time OF
game-two hours.
Other Manchester News.
The sharper who has been working his
game in Norfolk is thought to have made
his appearance in Manchester Thursday
afternoon.
"Wednesday evening q man described as
OF good address and appearance, of me-
dium build. darkroom leXioned, and with
a thin mOustache, went into the store of
Barnard d Co., of Norfolk, and asked 10
have check for S15 cashed which was
certified " with the stamp of the Bank
OF Portsmouth. His request was granted,
but the check proved TO be bogus.
The next afternoon man answering the
same description walked hurriedly into the
Office of Messrs. A. j. Bradley d Co., in the
Leader Building, and asked Nr. Clarke,
the book keeper, to cash for him check
for SIS. which was likewise certified with
the stamp of the Bank Of Portsmouth.
The certlfcation on the check, however,
was not complete, as II lacked the sigma
ture OF the bank cashier, and Mr.. Clarke
refused to cash II.
PEAT HIM WITH WRENCH.
Samuel Russell (coloredl was fined s. in
the Mayors Court yesterday morning for
beating Frank Flemmlng over the head
with a monkey-wr The tracas oc-
Cured at the hobby-horses. which are 20
Gated in the field near the Petersburg
railroad depot, and began by the half
witted negro Flemming striking Russell
with a rock. The latter Is one OF the la
borers at the merry go-round.
William Graham (colored) was called in
10 testify in this case and while being ex-
amined Officer Moles produced a warrant
against William himself for hghtlng IN the
street. The warrant Is an old one, and the
negro has been making himself scarce
around the police headquarters. lie was
locked up and will have hearing this
morning.
ApJUDGED INSANE.
A commission of lunacy was held yester-
day afternoon by Justice James NJ. Perdue
TO inquire into the mental condition of
Simon Hancock, who is well known here.
He has TO all appearances been little
Eighty for many years, though perfectly
harmless, and was employed as watch
man AT the Old DOMINION Iron and Nall
Works. The commission pronounced hlm
a lunatic and he was confined IN the sta
tion-house 10 await conveyance TO an
asylum.
The choir which rendered such good
musical service Thursday at the corner
stone LAYING has been invited 20 sing at
the same ceremony at the new Chamber OF
Commerce building, Richmond next
Thursday afternoon. 1t is likely they Will
accept the invitation.
The eagle which was presented 10 Forest
Hill Park some months ago was killed
several days since by visitor to the park,
who claimed that the bird was making an
attack upon lady friend.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Mrs. John S. Williams has returned home
from Surry.
Miss Alice Mcmahon, of Chesterfield
county, is visiting relatives IN Washing
ton.
Nj. w. ]. Carter was called to Peters
burg Thursday night by o telegram an
nouncine the serious illness of his mother.
Mrs. s. Edna Bayley and Miss Alice
Ellis. who have been visiting Mrs. j. j.
Bayley. have returned to their home. in
Kittreil, N. G.
A letter received here yesterday from
Mrs. K. n. Gregory, who is at Chesterfield
Courthouse, announced that her children.
who had bsen sick with diphtheria, were
improving.
George A. Blunt died yesterday morning
nj his fathers residence, corner of Eighth
and stockton streets. Deceased was 16
wears Of age. and was the eldest son Of MIR.
peter w. Blunt The funeral viii take
place from the late residence this morning
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