Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-16
RISE IN THE RIVER.
THREE PEOPLE CAUGHT IN THE CUR
RENT AND WASHED DOWN.
Conrad to Speak Here Court. Per-
sonsi, and Other News

The Dispatch,s New Manchester ONCE
Conrad to Speak Here Court. Per-
sonai, and Other News
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There was very sudden and rapid rise
in the river yesterday afternoon. Tho wa
ter came up nearly two feet In less than an
hour. and those who noticed II were under
the impression that one Of the dams not
far above Richmond bad broken. The
fact that the river was rising was not OBJ
served until Just before o'clock. At this
time man and two small boys were out
on tho dam, which throws tho water into
the canal on the Manchester side, and be
fore they could get to shore the water
swept over the dam. which only few
minutes before lacked about Is inches
from overlooking, knocking them into the
river. They luckily landed on rock near
by and were rescued by several employees
Of the Danville shops, VINO rowed ont IN
boat and took them to shore.
The food was caused by the recent heavy
rains up the valley, and the reports yes
terday afternoon showed that the water
bad risen feet at Columbia and was on q
stand.
THE DIsPATCH's BEADQUARTERs.
The DrsPATcH has established It's Man
chester headquarters at the news store Of
Mr.. j. I. Abbott. No. 1908 Hull street,
where advertisements, subscriptions. and
news items will be received. and the paper
will be kept on sale regularly. All busi-
ness transacted through this office Will be
gwen prompt attention. Papers VIII be
sold on Sunday until 8 A. NJ. and between
and Z. Nj.
The case of Robert Jackson (colored),
charged with entering the house OF Mr..
b. +. CLAYTON with intent to commit lar
ceny. was tried in the County Court on
Tuesday. He was found guilty and the
jury fixed his punishment at ten years IN
the penitentiary. This is his second con-
victiOn.
The of George Jewett against J. I. Har-
per Will come up TO. day. This is an effort
to revoke the liquor-license OF Harper. who
keeps store at Midlothian.
Bills of exception are being prepared by
Messrs. A. G.. Attkisson and Earnest Wells
in the case of Wilson Lee (colored), who
was tried IN the County Court on Monday
for felony and sentenced TO two years IN
the penitentisry.
The prOprietors of the James-River Tan
nerg were summoned before Mayor
Maurice yesterday morning, charged with
violating the city ordinance by rebuilding
their plant without a permit from the City
Council. Az there is no provision III the
ordinances against the repair or re-
modelling of buildings in that part OF the
city, the case was dismissed.
Warner Epps. small white boy, who
lives in the lower part of the city,. re-
ceived a very painful injury several days
ago 10y being shot i'll the side by one Of his
companions. Warner and one of his play
mates, Charles Haynes. went out sparrow
hunting with psrlor rife. when the lat
ter, not knowing that the little fellow was
near. shot at a bird, striking Epps III the
right side. The ball detected downward
and could not be extracted. The bullet
Will not interfere with the little fellow,
aud no is getting along very well. Drs. E.
T. Rucker and William Z. Mathews were
summoned and rendered the necessary
medical attention.
HON. HOLMES CONRAD TO SPEAK HERE.
Hon. Holmes Conrad, who was invited
some tine ago to speak in Manchester
some time during the canvass. has written
Colonel G.. X. Macon, chairman of the
City Committee, that he will address the
voters of this city some time between the
10th and 2lst of October. The day will be
fixed hereafter. There will no doubt be a
mass-meeting Of the four Democratic
clubs on the occasion and grand rally is
expected.
A meeting Of the City Council will be
held tonight TO consider the report of
the Water Committee, who met Wednes-
day night and recommended that the
water company be instructed to run
main along Everett street and locate
thirteen additional fre-plugs. This will
give the property owners in that section
will also be the means OF getting water
supply to the colored school building.
Robert Gleason (colored) was before the
Mayors Court yesterday morning charged
with appropriating 10 his own use money
belonging TO Charles V. Moore. The ne
gro had been employed by Mr.. Moore to
deliver some fish, which he did, and col
lected the money, OF which he used 80
cents. He was sent on to the grand jury.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL
Miss Hettie Goolsby is visiting IN Baltimore.
Miss Lizzie Anderson has returned from Dan
Vile, where she has been spending the summer.
Miss Ruth Prettyman, who has been visiting
friends In Lynchburg, will return home Tues
Mrs E. II. vaden Of Buck Bill, has been quite
sick for the past week.
The Powhatan Troop had reunion at Powha-
tan Courthouse yesterday.
The erection OF the new public school-house
In Marks addition, near Manchester, was COM
menced yesterday, and the building will be
completed before the LIST OF October.
Mrs. n. b. johnson has returned from plea
SAINT visit TO Cum berland county.
Mrs. j. w. Reynolds and children, who have
been summering in Cumberland, returned homo
yesterday.
Miss Emma Lamb, daughter OF Mr.. f. A.
Lamb, left last evening for Glade Springs 10 at
tend school this session.
Ms. j. j. Bailey aud children are spending
the month In Amelia county.
The Society OF Little Cleaners OF the Presby-
terrain church gave "donkey party" yester-
day afternoon from 20 O'Clock for children
and from h until 10 O'Clock for grown folks at the
residence OF Mr.. A. II. Fitzgerald, on Porter
street Ice-cream and refreshments we're
served.
Mr.. Ryland c. Williams has purchased half
interest In the drug business Of Mr.. 4. w. Wei
siger, on lower Hull street. Mr.. Williams FORM
erly resided here, but for the past few years has
lived In Savannah, Ga.
The Chesterfield Cavalry Troop had Grill
and inspection Wednesday afternoon, and sub
sequently the command discussed the resigna-
ton Of Colonel Il. Percy Halves and adopted
resolutions expressing their regret In losing
their superior onlcer. The company also ex-
pressed the desire that the subject Of hls resig-
nation be thoroughly investigated, L. 1t shall ap-
pear that Colonel Halves deserved the privilege
OF a court OF inquiry. In the event OF Captain
Moore's promotion TO the ONCE OF major when the
regimental election occurs the Chesterfield
Troop will have 10 choose new captain. for
which position the names Of Messrs. d. l.. Toney,
Walter C. Moore and A. g. Atkinson have boon