The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-19
OVER In MANCHESTER.
QUITE BUSY DAY FOR THE HUs7-
INGS COURT AND GRAND JURY.
An Artist Returns Floral Fcstivai-ToW Wed
I'm washington--stiu In Custody.
Another rious Fakir-personal.
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li2i HULL STREET. BrATTix BLOCK.
The grand jury concluded their iabors
yesterday.
Indictments were brought against the
following parties for carrying on unlaw-
full gaming: Lee Turner, John Banking
ship. John Graves. Sidney Cox, Wilbur
Turner and Aurelius Claiborne.
The following parties were indicted for
allowing unlawful gaming TO go on in
their houses or In rooms adjoining their
bar-rooms: Charles Keller, Robert l..
Jones and p. c. Davis.
J. u. Robinson was indicted for selling
liquor TO minors.
The hastings court was engaged yester-
day in the trial of criminal cases.
Charles Willie Moore. white man,
charged with HOUSEKEEPING and larceny,
pleaded guilty to the latter charge, and
ives given six months I'm Jail.
Gus Raines (colored) was convicted of
larceny and given five months In jail.
Joe Lannon's (colorcd) charged with
stealing chickens. was found not guilty.
Samuel Burke (coored) was acquitted
on the charge of disturbing public wor-
ship. The court will be in session this
morning al 10 o'clock
MIR. James Alexander Blankingship the
artist and sculptor, who left Manchester
eleven years ago 10 study art In New YORK
and in Europe. is in this city on visit.
Mr.. Blankingship came direct from chi
cago, where he has been doing some art
work. Tie spent three years in Europe,
making Paris his home
Mr.. BlankiDgship has won great reputa-
ton since he left here. and his works OF
art have been highly commended. His
wife is here with him. She. too, is an
artist. They are going 10 Florida, and
will probably spend few weeks in Rich
mond and Manchester
Mr. Blankingship's many friends here
have given him warm welcome. and
they have all congratulated him upon
the success he has achieved In the field
of art.
While here he will deliver a series of
lectures In this city and in Richmond on
the architecture and\ decorations at the
Worlds Fair.
Quite number Of Manchester people
attended the meeting at Smiths Hall
last evening at the gathering OF the
Richmond and Manchester divisions OF
the Equitable League Of America.
The Floral festival at Central Metho-
dist church last evening. under the aus
pices of the Christian Band, was de-
lightful entertainment. and qrite a large
crowd were in attendance.
Refreshments were served by the Ia
dies of the Christian Band.
Invitations are out to the marriage of
Miss Louisa Gibson Mnetree to Mr.
George Hewitt Evans. The ceremony Will
take place next Wednesday at the
Church Of the Ascension. in Washing
ton
Miss Mlnetree Is the daughter OF Col
onel Joseph p. Minetree, and has host
of friends in this city, where she has
visited quite often.
Young Branch who is held in Manches-
ter on the charge of betraying Miss Har-
ris. insists that he can prove his inho-
cence. The original charge against the
voung man was dismissed on the testi-
mony Of Miss Harris. she alleging that
the crime was committed In North caro-
lima. Branch is now being held 10 await
the action of the North Carolina authori-
ties.
A young man giving the name OF Ran
dolph is being held in Skinquarter neigh
borhood until his transactions can DE
looked into. He claims to represent the
American Baptist Publication Society,
and has been lecturing in the Baptist
churches under the pretence of getting
funds for the establishment Of Sunday
school libraries The Publication Socie-
~ saws Il has no such person in this
locality.
The friends Of Mr.. Frank II. Fitzger-
ala are anxious for him TO offer himself
as a candidate for the council from the
First ward.
Mrs. r. B. w. Beattie. Miss Mabel
Beattie and Master Henry Beatte left
today for Detroit. Mrs. Beattie's moth
or. who lives there. is quite Ill.
Bids will be received until April 10Th
for building three cells I'm rear OF market
house in accordance with the resolution
recently passed by the city council.