The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-12
MANCHESTER REVEALS.
Preaching on the Other Side OF the River.
Items OF General Interest About the
People Across tho James.
MAYouEsTrR BuRKAU RICHMOND TINES,
Twelfth and Hull streets.


Rev. ]. II. Harrison. the distinguished
evangelist from Glade Springs. arrived IN the
city yesterday. and is the guest OF Rev. l.. IL.
lhornhill. Last night he was greeted at the
Bainbrdge-street Baptist church 10y large
! congregation that completely filled the
spacious edifice. Mr.. Harrison read from the
fifth chapter of Romans and preached a
splendid sermon. Mr. Harrison was here
about two years ago and conducted one OF
the greatest revvals ever held in the city,
there being over 800 conversions. He VIII
preach every night this week
Councilman William T. Pitt has moved his
residence from Eleventh street near HUI 20
Beattles Block on Hull street HIS new resi-.
dence is but little over a square from the oid
one but II removes him from his ward and
neceSsltates the resignation of his seat IN inc
city council. This he will offer at the neAt
meeting of that body. much TO the regret OF
his constituents and his fellow members. lie
has made a very efficient officer and his re-
tlrement IS a matter of public regret.
Councilman Philip BrOwder II is reported;
voted at the recent Democratic primary and
wall not be candidate for reelection IN the
Third ward. If John q. Ely has any opposi-
ton in that ward il is supposed it will be from
said to be no white ones left in that section.
Mr. John +. Welsh, OF Fulton. was IN the
city yesterday.
Mrs. John /. Ellyson is dangerously i'll at
her residence. near Chesterfield Courthouse.
Senator Thomas Scott. of Charlotte. was III
Manchester Yesterday afternoon. The Soma
tor owns some valuable property IN tins CITY;
Colonel Il. S. Cheyes. of Kentucky. VIII
lecture at Leader Hall next Tuesday night az
8 o'clock. He Is a prOhlbltlOnist and j
stumpine this State in the interest Of the pro,
hibtion party He will discuss the political
and economic phases of the drink question,
and "a fair honest and calm presentation or
a great political issue IS promised. AdInis-
zion free.
Mrs. A. c. Harding. who rendered such
valuable assistance 10 the Young Ladies Ana
Society in their recent entertainment, was
yesterday presented by the society WIZ
handsome set Of solid silver spoons. Miss
Ruth Nunnally the president OF the society;
made the presentation in Il very graceful ana
appropriate little speech. Mrs. Harding was
taken very much by surprise but acknoWi-
edged the kindness in feeling manner.
Mrs W. b. Moody is quite sick at her home
on Hull street.
Mr.. p. Waverly Jones. who has been rusti-
eating in rural shades for the past week, re-
turned 10 MS home yesterday.
ITEMS or INTEREST.
A prominent city official said to me yester-
day that II "a vote OF the people was taken as
10 their first choice for the next President
that Cleveland would get four out Of every
five votes cast.
Chesterfield will elect most OF her delegates
to the Democratic State Convention today.
The bill introduced by Congressman Wise
to appropriate $4,000 for the erection OF "a
postofce building in Manchester is still
pending in Congress.
The revival at the Central Methodist church
continues 10 grow in interest. Services
tonight at the usual hour.
The hastings court was engaged again yes
terday IN the trial Of the suit OF Longs
administrator against the Manchester Rail
way and improvement Company Argument
was begun aud the case will probably 90 TO
the jury to-day
There is at the Richmond and Petersburg
railroad shops. in this city, an express car
equipped with the Westinghouse air-brake
system. IL is used as an instruction car"
and was equipped so as 10 thoroughly ex-
plain the details Of operating the air-brake
system which the Atlantic Coast Line has
adopted.
In accordance with The law the registration
books of the different ward. of the city were
opened at the several voting precincts Tues
day from sunrise 10 sunset Tor the purpose Of
registering all new voters and to grant trans
fers.
The street committee Will recommend 20
the city council Friday night that the city
teams be used in gravelling Cowardin avenue.
1t is the desire OF the committee TO. have
Cowardin avenue in thorough order 4 men,
Der OF the street committee, IN talking about
this proposed improvement. said that at
present the city teams could not be put 10
any better service than improving Cowar-
din avenue, which is one of the most prom-
nent thOroughiares IN the city.
In the police court yesterday morning two
small negro girls were charged with stealing.
They were turned over 10 their parents 10 be
whipped and after the court adjourned a
scene was witnessed that is not often seen in
this temple Of Justice. ana viii likely be re-
membered for some time to come by at least
two Of the actors in this little comedy of
errors.