Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-28
STOLE A WATCH, TOO.
ANOTHER SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST
THE NEGROES SMITH AND TuRPiN.
Respect 10 Mrs. Beattie's Memory Cases
Before the Mayors Court-Personai
and Other Manchester News.

ana OInef VI 0uCnsst<h NoWs
Charles Smith and william TurpIn, the
two negroes arrested about the first OF
this month in Powhatan county as s'is-
picious characters. and who were after
wards brought to Manchester on suspi-
cion Of having been connected with the
assault committed on the Turkish pedler.
David Francis. now have another sin to
answer for It will be remembered that
a number OF articles supposed to have
been stolen were found on the person OF
the two sable individuals. and also seve-
raj -ticketa Among the articles
found was pistol belonging to Dir. BaRer'
OF Hailsboro'. Turpin was sent on 10 ING
grand Jury OF Chesterfield. charged with
breaking into Mr. Bakers store and
stealing the pistol and several other ar
tcles. Smith was accused Of assaulting
the pedler and sent to the grand jury.
John Render. Of Midlothian, reported 10
the police about a month ago that he hah
been robbed OF a watch and chain while
asleep In vacant lot near Iwentieth
and Hull streets. Smith and Turpin, De-
fore taking quarters In the county lai''
lived on Hull street. near the place where
Kendler was robbed Among the pawn
tickets was one calling for a watch. and
Saturday Mr.. Kendler Identified the timer
as his property. The two negroes VIII De
required to explain how this happened
TRIBUTE TO Mrs. BEATTIE.
During the exercises of the Presbyte-
rian Sunday school Sunday morning SUE
perntendent Fitzgerald called attention
TO Mrs. ID. D. Beattie's death, and spoke
In tender and feeling terms of the ire
OF deceased. The school adopted set
OF resolutions expressive of the high
esteem in which Mrs. Beattie was held.
Deceased was not only consistent CHRIS
tan. but was a most useful and working
member of the church and the Sunday
school,
Mr.. w. J. Clarke died Sunday morning
at his residence, Eighth and Porter
streets, In the 3lst year Of his age. He
leaves young wife to whom he had been
married only about two months. me
funeral took place yesterday afternoon
at o'clock from the residence. and the
interment was made In Maury cemetery.
IN TEMPLES OF JUSTICE.
The following negroes were captured by
Oiltttr ~ .
game OF craps and bailed for their appear
ance before the Mayors Court yesterday
morning. Tom Williams. Jerry Hilton.
Robert Gladman, William Hulett, Rich
ard Mann. Morris Mitchell, John Davis
and Brother Baugh They were fined
each, with the exception OF Williams
Mann. and Mitchell, who were discharged.
Jack Xix was brought back from New
port News Sunday by officer Wright,
and yesterday he and Mary Burrell tcoi-
ored) were before the court ON a charge
Of misdemeanor. Both were sent on TO
the grand jury.
William Herren, Bcrter Herren, ana
Silbey Foster (all colorcd) were charged
with creating a disturbance. Berter was
discharged. Herren and Foster were fined
81 each and costs.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Misses Kate and Minnie Lee Drewry.
who are visiting in NOttoway county.
took part in an entertainment given at
blackstone last week for the beneht or
the Nottoway Grays.
Rev. c. n. Van HOuten. who Is at the
Red Sulphur Springs. writes to friend
in this city that his health Is improving.
Miss Maria McElrath. who has been
confined to her home on Fifteenth street
with a slight attack of fever Is very
much improved. and will soon be out
again.
The Rev. Mr.. buchanan preached at
the Presbyterian church Sunday morning
on the subject of prayer ana wa"
listened TO by an appreciative audience
Mr.. Henry A. Jordan has been con-
fined TO his residence for several days.
He Is suffering from a wound which ne
received during the war.
Mrs. Monroe Reynolds. who has been
quite sick at her residence, corner ny
tenth and McDonough streets. was re-
ported to be better yesterday.
Mr.. Charles II. Sharp is detained at
home by sickness.
Mrs. A. c. Brandis and daughter Miss
Ida, are visiting relatives and friends IN
Ashland Ky.
Mr.. a. Il. Tyson, formerly Of this city,
but noy of Roanoke. was in the city yes
tertlay to attend the funeral of his
brother-in-law, Mr.. W. J. Clarke.
There was only small attendance upon
the missionary meeting at Clopton-Street
yesterday.
Miss Ella Hancock has returned home
after an absence of two months from the
city.
THAT STREET-CAR MATTER.
inc GDIlttllitt liplli llit tSbAiNh iie''
had a conference with the street-car
people. and 1t is understood that the
latter Will submit a proposition at the
next meeting of the city fathers.
Mr.. Charles Harnish. who has been
travelling in the West for nearly twelve
months. returned to the city yesterday.
lie has been prospecting In the Black
Hills. and brought several specimens OF
gOld-Ore back with him.
Miss Rosa Watkins. Of POwhatan, VINO
has been visiting her cousin. Mrs. X. ii.
Winfree. at Midlothian. returned home
Saturday.
Miss Carrie Hughes. Of Richmond, who
has been on a visit 10 Miss Pearl Lester,
Of Chesterfield. returned home yesterday.
Mr. Floyd Traylor. Miss Matte Tray
lor, apd Miss Jeanette Cersley have re-
turned 10 the city after very pleasant
visit to AIr. William a. Traylor. at River
View Farm. in Chesterfield
A number Of persons from Manchester
went over to Richmond Sunday to hear
Rev. DR.. j. r. Hawthorne preach at the
First Baptist church.
Rev. l.. r. Thornhill conducted the SER
vices At Leader Hall Sunday afternoon
for the Railroad Branch Of the Young
Mems Christian Association.
Miss Belle Perkins of Richmond, IS WIS.,
iting Miss Maggie Walden, at Buck Hi.
In Chesterfield.
Mr. Charles Cousins. who was badly
injured several days ago by falling from
a wagon OF hay. Is very Ill.
sir. Isadore Schwartz, OF Swansboro'.
who has been critically i'll for some time.
will this week undergo an operation at
the hands of Richmond surgeons.
TAX ON PlAYINC-CAROS,