The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-04
MANCHESTER MATTERS.
HAPPENINGS or INTEREST ON THE
oTHER SIDE THE RIyER.
Bls Democratic Rally at Graaite-mr. Bow
erIy at Bttriok Gen. Rosssr' tho foPu-
ust-Firsd Three Shots.
NiroHysurH BuRKlu RioHNoSD IiMKs,
1I2I HUH sTREET. BEkTJIB BLOCK.


large crowd Of loyal Democrats greet
Cd the speakers at Granite last night. whea
some excellent addresses in behalf OF
Democracy were made. and the people
oheercd themselves hoarse for The party
and It's bright prospects quite a number
OF Democrats from this city went up TO
the meeting, which was Success from
every point OF view. Sir. Ben. 4. owen
Or, Of Manchester. presided ever the
meeting. and made a strorg speech IN
the interests Of the party. and IN his
usual witty style capuyated the audience
He poured a warm volley into the fopu-
lists and argued strongly against theI
one sided platform. In ciscUfsing the IL
nancial situation. he explained how he-
publican waste ana eXtraYsgance was res
ponalble for the prefent situation. In the
course Of his speech he said that tbe
Democrats OF Granite would be addfeSssu
on the issues OF The campaign IN seVeIai
tongues. signor Carachrisu would gave
them a speech iu Italian, whlie Joseph
Mittendorf would tell OF the great Demo
cratic party fn German. A speech ~ irish,
said Air. owens, would be made by Pat.
McGanagan and one in Scotch by Johh
Mcintosh This part OF Mr. owens
speech created much merriment, he was
literally applauded.
Messrs ID. L. Pullam. Ernest ". Wells.
Carter Atksson. W W. Baker Colonel
g. X. Macon and others were present. and
gave their hearers some genuine Demo-
cratic information 10 think over. The IS
sues Of the campaign were clearly set be-
fore the audience. and any number OF
strong arguments were made against the
financial schemes and sub-Treasury plank
49, 40
10 the people to go 10 the polls on Tuesday
and do their duty, by rolling up hand
some majority for the Democrats. A band
OF music and a big supply Of fireworks
made things lively during the meeting,
and a great deal Of genuine Democratic
enthusiasm was stirred up by the speakers
While this meeting was In progress at
Granite. the Hon. B. B. Munford. OF
Richmond, was discussing the issues OF
the campaign before a good audience at |
Ettrick Mr. Muuford never fails 10 give |
his hearers good. wholesome food for re-
Election. His familiarity with the issues |
OF the campaign. and with the history Of |
State and National politics, makes him |
one OF the most effective stump speakers |
in Virginia. Last night he confined him
self chiefly TO an able and comprehensive |
exposition Of the silver question and the
election laws. He reviewed the successful |
his associates, and declared that their re-
cord could not be assailed. lie then went
into an explanation OF the monetary sys- !
TEN, and showed the relations between
the coinage Of the two metals. and how
they operated upon the condition of the
country. Mr.. Munfords speech was prac-
ticai and altogether logical, and was IL
berally applauded by his hearers lie
viii address the Democrats OF Manchester
at Fifth and Huh streets tonight, and
II IS expected that a large crowd will be
present 10 hear him
The Populists held forth at Gibbs Opera
House on HUI street last night, and
General Thomas l.. Rosser made a
speech. General ROsser went over the
ground which he covered at the Rich
mond Theatre Thursday night a full
report OF which appeared in yesterdays
Times, and took occasion 10 critcise the
Democrats severely for what he saw fit
TO regard az broken promises. He ad-
vOcated the control Of the railroads by
the government, and elaborated this ques-
ton at length. His speech was only
fairly received by a moderate sized au-
dience
J. w. Gaines and G. w. Fremont,
Coored Democratic speakers, were in
Manchester in the interests OF the party
Thursday. They were just from Empo-
Powhatan yesterday.
on Thursday night n thief attempted
20 enter the house Of Mr.. William b.
Crooks on east Tenth street. Mrs. Crooks
seizea a revolver and fired three shots
at the man. who disappeared at once.
At the time Of the occurrence only Mrs.
Crooks and two small children were in
the house.
Mrs. g. A. Coleman died at the resi-
Of I.n, IrHa1 md 10
street, yesterday morning about IL
O'Clock Mrs. Coleman was a young lady
of exemplary character, and her death
IS deeply regretted by large number
OF friends
The funeral VIII take place from the
residence this morning at 10 O'clock.
In the Police Court yesterday morning
David Daugerheld was fined $3.50 and
costs FOR shooting a pistol in the public
street
Eddie Christian was before the court
charged with stealing dress from Car
RE Finney. a young colored female. He
was sent on 20 the Hastings Court.
Jesse Hilton (colored), who was be-
fore the Mayors Court yesterday morn
ing for fighting and was discharged. is
being held for the Richmond authori-
ties
lie was under bond for his good be
haNiOr. ana MS bondsHeh SuilthutiNN
him up 10 the authorities.
The Richmond and Manchester Rail-
way Company have taken up the switch
at the Moody house. near Forest Hin
Park
Little Bessie. aged three years, the
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs +. T. Pass,
died at her parents home yesterday /
morning. after being sick for week or
ten days.
Her funeral will take place this morn /
ing at 10 o'clock from the residence
Mr. and Mrs Bass have the sympathy /
OF their many friends and the commun-
fly I'm their affection
meeting OF the County School Board /
OF Chesterfield will be held on the Sth /
OF November
Mr.. Caleb Goode continues quite Ill at |
his residence. corner Of Fifteenth and /
McDonough streets.
Justice Johns OHrh
The following infnngers upon the mu-