The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-21
THE SANE OLD STORY.
Nfsledictions of Iandiords--They Never
Came Back-seveniy-Fivc Dollars for
.Piaintfr-Evening Wedding
MANCHESTER BunrAu RicHmoSp TiMfs' !

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A few days ago young man giving
his name as T. r. Randolph went 10
skinauarter. in Chesterfield county, ana
represented himself as an agent Tor the
American Baptist Publication Society ana
wanted TO furnish Tomahawk and SKIN
quarter churches with Libraries.
His plan was for him TO deliver a lee
ture upon 1.-THE Burning Issue ana the
proceeds were to go 20 him with when
20 purchase the libraries.
The Publication Society was communi-
Gated with, and II was ascertained thal
ne had no connection with that organiza-
ton. Randolph was accordingly arrested
and had a hearing Wednesday afternoon
before Justice Hancock at Mldio'hia,i,
Mr.. Ernest ii. Wells appeared IN peha4i
OF the Commonwealth.
The Justice discharged the accuseu WIN
the understanding he was 10 leaVe tne
state and Randolph took the next tram
and left for new fields and pastures green
The use of water from suspected weis
in this city is n subject that is now belns
considerably discussed and Is agitauns
the public mind in the city.
The president OF the board or health
has been requested by the city councli
10 report all SuNlttAtN N''-s 49,
location, and he may probably nave n
report ready for the next meeting or the
city council.
A prominent physician OF this city. IN
discussing the use of water from Wells IN
certain parts OF the CITY, said; Il nave
cautioned my patients against the use Oh
water from wells in certain localities,
ana the consequence is l have brought
down upon myself the maledictions OF
the occupants and owners OF certain ten
ement houses" The same physician urges
the use Of James river water in the place
Of well water.
The water committee have reported
favorably for having water mains on Nc
Donough and Semmes streets, from
Twelfth street to Cowardin avenue. The
report Of the water committee was re-
ferred 10 the finance committee, which
has never reported on the question
In the hastings court yesterday. In the
case of Nelson against Reynolds. the jury
brought in a verdict I'm favor OF the
plaintiff for the sum Of SO
The suit was for the value Of horse
belonging to Mr.. Nelson. which was driven
by Mr.. Reynolds. and afterwards died.
John Graves. Sidney Cox and John
Rlankenship were indicted in the hastings
court for keeping gambling houses. The
cases were set for the 18th instant. In
made themselves very scarce In this
locality. They went away and they never
came back any more" A capias has been
issued against the men. but so far the Off
Gals have been unable to ascertain their
whereabouts.
This morning the cases OF several
parties, charged with selling liquor TO
minors, and keeping gaming houses. will
be tried
eDaciai 4t,rv FROM Chaeterfeid cop-
sistng of twenty men. has been ordered
by the court TO try the case Of Camp
bell against the city OF Manchester, which
is set for Monday next.
April Goth has been set for the granting
of liquor licenses.
No clue has yet been obtained to the
robbery committed at the store OF Mr..
c. T. Jones. in Swansboro
The thieves were evidently familiar
with the neighborhood. and the impress
sion is that the stealing was done by an
organized gang of thieves.
The county authorities have made
strenuous efforts TO ascertain the name
OF the man who was murdered near
Chester some time ago. AS yet. however.
no one has identified the one-armed man.
The tramp who gave his name as
James Lynch, who is now confined in
the Chesterfield jail, charged with the
murder. has not thrown any additional
light upon the case.
Mr.. Z. L. Davis and Miss Lulie r.
Wilkinson were married In Clopton-street
Baptist church Wednesday evening in
the midst Of a large attendance of friends
and relatives.
The ushers were Messrs. Charles e.
Friend Cbest NAM. s. S. Patch Ludwell
" Wilkinson and Ernest w. Wilkinson.
After the ceremony the bridal couple
left for Baltimore via West Point. They
were the recipients Of many handsome
and useful presents from admiring
friends, and numerous good wishes were
extended to the newly-wedded couple for
a long and happy life.
Mr.. II. C. Beattie and son, Douglas.
and Rev C. n. Van Houten left yester-
day morning for the naval rendezvous.