Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-27
ACROSS THE JAMES.
RAIN INTERPRETERS WITH THE ATTEND
ANCE UPON EASTER SERVICES.
Several Arrests Yesterday Purchase of the
ater-works-Personal and Other
Manchester Items.

Sunday was not very good DAY TOT
making parade OF spring dresses or BON
nets, and the attendance upon the church
services in Manchester was small ana
the popular promenades were entirely de-
serted I'm the afternoon. n lady was
heard TO remark that there were possibly
as many glad hearts as sad ones on ac-
count OF the Indictment weather. for those
who did not have their spring bikes
were not a bit worried because IL rained
all day. At Meade-Memorial church the
musical programme published in the DIS
patch was rendered.
or course the typical March weather OF
yesterday broke up many an Easter
party, and also gunning-raids by amateur
hunters. The pretty little robins were not
bothered much. The few sportsmen Who
brayed the breezes returned pretty much
In the same condition In which they lett'
except little WEAKNESS.
The police were kept employed during
portions OF the day. and therefore VIII
not sign the payroll the first OF next
month with a guilty conscience or face
full Of shame.
Charles Goode, a colored individual,
loaded himself with First-Nard whiskey
and a razor, and went on the war-path.
Meeting his old enemy, Jim Harris, he pro-
ceeded 20 carve up his anatomy. lie was
arrested and locked up. Jim was not
hurt much by the slashlng he got. David
Dangerfed and Stephen Coleman, both
nj nm on ah a
disorderly conduct.
OVERCOAT AND TWO HATS.
While the family Of Mr.. Logan Porter
were at supper last night sneak thief
entered the hall and stole an overcoat
and hat belonging 10 MIR. II. G. Carter
and the hat Of Rev. w. II. Trainham. Mr..
Porter heard noise and went out, but
only In time To see some one go into an
alley in rear Of his house.
Two young men were driving through
Forest Hill yesterday afternoon when the
horse became frightened and ran away.
The vehicle was badly demolished. but
the occupants escaped without injury.
Chicf-of-P Police Glpscomb arrested seve-
raj tramps Sunday who We're bailed for
their appearance in court yesterday, but
they failed 10 materialize.
The tea given by Mrs. ". b. Bradley
last evening was a very enjoyable affair,
and the large crowd present spent a most
pleasant evening. Quite a nice sum was
realized. which will go To the Presbyte-
rlan church.
Mr.. y. y. Bacon and bride NEE Carr
returned to the city yesterday morning
after an extended northern tour. and are
stopping with the brides parents. on De-
catur street.
The german announced TO be given by
the Manchester German Club next We'd
nesday night at Leader Hall has been
postponed until the 10th Of April.
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST.
Some Of the preliminary arrang aments
relative 10 the purchase Of the plant Of
the Manchester Water Company by the
city were made yesterday morning. The
bond binding the parties 10 abide by the
decision Of the arbitrators was fixed up
in the sum Of $1,000.
In the Mayors Court yesterday morn
ing joe Goode (cOl0redD was fined 81 and
costs for playing craps. Ge0rg' Higgins
was fined $50 and costs for disorderly
conduct.
Harry Lemons. who pitched here last
year for the Forest Hills. has signed with
the Pottsville Na) club for this season
at a salary Of SO per month.
Sixteen young ladies are 10 take part
in the sacred cantata, "Rebeccas Trl-
umph." that Will be given tonight
for the benefit OF the Young Ladies' Aid
Society Of the Bainbrilge-Street church.
Little Essie. daughter OF Mr.. J.. p.
Owen. Of Cowardin avenue IS very sick