The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-11
THE MANCHESTER GRAlS
the SOLDIER BOTS SOON E1PEcf
TO GET TBEfR UNIFORMS.
Echoes from the Court.-Liquor Dealers
tsiDment TO be ri Leader Hall.
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The Manchester Grays held an enthu-
siastic meeting last night. with thirty
two members present, in Fireman's Hail.
Captain Scott Gibbs presiding.
Colonel Percy Halves was present. He
was elected an honorary member. Mucn
business was Transacted. Captain Gibbs
VIII, as soon as possible, ask the Governor
to assign them 10 some regiment. lie
also expects to have the company uni
formed WITHIN the next month.
Inc Grays viii NEE. again next Tues
day night
The following jurors have been drawn
for the next term OF the hustugs court,
which meets next Monday: Gus Meredith
i. l.. Robertson, y. L. Lee, c. L. Petut,
r. Al. smith, Smith Latham, J. X. Perdue'
Jr, a. +. Hot, W. y. Anderson, T. L.
Cary, Matthew Morton. and j. /. Pear
man.
The members of the Electoral Board for
Observation-Disclosures D. j. Welsiger, Is.
Nj. Robertson, and j. j. Blan.0n-ap-
pointed by the Senate, have not qualified
yet.
They have ample time TO do this, how
ever, as they vii have nothing to DO
until the next election, and then they
will be governed oy the new election
law, which has good deal OF red tape
about IT,
The Mayors Court opened as usual
yesterday morning-MayOr Maurice pre-
siding. There Was only one case Tor his
Honor to dispose of, which he did in a
very short time. ". h. Farmer was
charged with being drunk Fined S-.D
and costs.
Monday was Chesterfield County Court
day. ana there was a large attendance
at court. Judge William /. Clopton pre-
sided.
The application Of Mr. Parker to sell
liquor at Drewrys Bluff station was re-
fused. Judge Gregory represented the
petitioner, and will take an appeal 10 the
Circuit Court.
The Judge also refused a license to
party TO sell liquor at Midlothian. but
permitted the same party 10 sell at the
same place he had been selling liquor
which was down the road some distance
from the village of Midlothian.
The case OF John Jones' the negro
charged with a felonious assault upon
white lady. was not called Tie prisoner
denied having committed the offence
alleged against him. His case has not
yet been before the grand jury
The Judge granted the petition asking
for the opening Of a road through the
farm of Rev. j. T.. Jackson. rms road
will start At a point on the Midlothian
turnpike near the stone arch, seven miles
from Manchester, and will run in north
eriy direction 10 a small colored settle
ment Cornelius Mimms, the colored law
yer, represented the petitioners.
The court adjourned Monday afternoon
for the term.
At the next term Of the Hastings Court
which conVenes next Monday, liquor
licenses will be issued. The excise ooara
having been abolished by the last Legis-
lature, those desiring 10 carry on the
business will not be put TO as much trou-
BILE as heretofore. Applications can De
made TO the Commissioner Of Revenue.
The entertainment at Leader Hall Fri
day night promises to be very interest
ing. 1t will be under the auspices of the
Ladies' Aid Society of the Meade Memo
rial church. The Polk Miller Combina-
ton will take part in the programme.
City Engineer Lipscomb was engaged
Monday afternoon in making an eXamina-
ton Of the condition Of the street between
the street-car tracks and one foot on the
outside Of each track The City Council
will have the benefit OF this Information.
Commissioner Of the Revenue 5. X.
Owens stated yesterday morning that
when he took charge of his Office in 1883
there were thirty-two liquor licenses IS
sued. while for the past year, ending
April 80 1894, there were only twenty-one,
and the probability IS there will still be
a decrease in that line for the coming
year.
Mr.. John A. Lester OF Midlothian, was
in the city yesterday.
Rev. Mr.. Book will preach every morn
ing this week at Cowardn-Avenue church
at 10 o'clock and at the panyille shops
at u o'clock.
Mr.. William Tell Mitchell the cee-
brated pigeon shot. was in Manchester
yesterday.
Mrs. Chalmers Patterson and children,
who have been visiting Mrs. G. W. Men
OILS for some time, have returned 10 their
home in Baltimore, accompanied by Mrs.
Nichols.
Mr.. Peter Arlington Of Warrenton, \.
c., is here on a visit TO his brother, Mr..
John W Arlington.
Major Joseph Walker. of Chesterfield,
is recovering from a severe cold which
kept him indoors for several days.
Mr.. j. r. Watkins, Of Hallsboro. Ches-
terrified county. was in the city yesterday.
The members Of the Manchester Fire
Department have received their pay for
last months service.
The congregation Of AleadeMemorlal
church will soon take steps towards build
ing new edihce.
Messrs. w b. and r. l.. Moody have
left this city to engage in business in
Mount Airy, y. c.
The Central Methodist church will be-
gin a series of meetings tonight.
one Of the finest colts at the Whitby
stock farm is owned by Or. Lawrence
Ingram.
The City Council will meet in regular
session next Friday night.
Fire broke out again Sunday in the
woods Of Mr.. William G. Taylor, on the
River road. above Forest Hin Park.
Among those who went through the
mysteries of the Junior order United
American Mechanics Monday night was
Chief Of Police Lipscomb, who Joined