Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-27
RUFFIN GETS A YEAR
THIS HIS PUNISHMENT FOR ASSAULT
INC A STReET.cAR CONDUCTOR.
Tho Acree Case Continued--sorvices In the
Churches sunday-Fox Chase To-Day
Other Manchester Items.

The Hastings Court OF Manchester was
engaged all Of yesterday in the trial OF
Albert Ruin. the negro man who Some
weeks ago assaulted Conductor w. a.
Harris on one OF the Perry-street cars.
Harris IL only youth, while Rufiin is
a big, buriy negro. The latter hit the
conductor on the face and otherwise
SCARED him up considerably.
Commonwealth s-Attorney Attkisson
made a splendid prosecution OF the case.
and the negro was ably represented By
Mr. ". Hay Garnett. The case was
given to the jury at o'clock last night,
and after an hours deliberaton they re-
turned verdict Of one year in the peni-
tertiary.
BEFORE THE MAYOR.
The continued case of John AGREE.
charged with the betrayal OF Miss Eta
Driver, was called in the Police Court
yesterday and continued until next Tues
day on account Of the sickness OF the
young lady's mother.
John Raiser and Daniel Wikerson
doth co,ored). charged with crap-shoot-
ing were fined 81 and costs each.
Clark Foster (coloredD. charged with
having I'm his possession n lot OF iron SUP.
posed TO have been stolen. Foster was
arrested while on his way TO Richmond
with the bag Of iron. The case was sent
on to the Hastings Court.
W. S. Cook. charged with misiemeanor.
was discharged.
IN THE CHURCHES SUNDAY.
Rev. l.. II. Thornhill preached at his
church Sunday morning from the sub
iect. 1.-The Weeping Saviour" The house
was crowded, and the sermon was pro-
nounced one Of the best ever preached
I'm this city. After the services the or
dInance OF baptism was administered TO
one candidate.
Mr. ThornhIll preached a splendid SER
mon to the councils OF the Junior order
OF United American Mechanics or Man
chester and Swansboro' at Balnbridge-
Street church Sunday afternoon.
Rev. Charles Galloway preached to
large congregations Sunday morning ana
night at Central Methodist church.
Rev. r. T. Dadmun preached his fare
well sermon at west-End church Sunday
night.
Rev j. r. Thornhill has gone TO Cur
wensvllle, Pa, to assist Rev. waiter
Jennings In n protractcd meGting. Mr..
Jennings formerly lived in this city. and
was ordained to the ministry from Mr..
Thornhlrs church
Rev w. w. Lear the new pastor of
Central Methodist church, arrived in the
city yesterday.
WILL CHASE REWARD.
ARRANGEMENTS have been made to have
fox chase this morning that will no
doubt be one Of the most pleasant ever
gotten up in Manchester. Mr.. J, ID.
Matthews will be in charge OF the party,
which will consist OF "A number OF riders
from the Deep-Run Hunt Club Of Rich
mond and some Of the best horsemen on
this side OF the river. In addition to
the gentlemen, there will be a number
of ladies' in the run. The meet viii be
on the farm of Nj. Il. d. Kemp, below
Manchester, where a red fox has been
seen several times recently. large
pack Of hounds will be on hand, and
the hunters anticipate one OF the most
enjoyable runs had this season.
The Chrlstlan-Endeavor societies Of this
city will be we'll represented In the meet
ing TO be held I'm Richmond next Friday,
when grand rally will take place. The
societies on this side of the river are
working hard for the banner that Ia to
be given to the organization showing the
best average
The condition Of Miss Jennie Robinson
IS greatly improved.
Mrs. G.. w. Roach and child have been
quite sick at their residence. 12l west
Ninth street. Their condition yesterday
morning was very little improved.
Workmen were engaged yesterday re-
pairing the track on Hull street between
Seventh street and the bridge.