The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16
NEWS OF MANCHESTER.
TURK VINO WAS so BRUTALLY As
sAULTED HAS RECOTERED.
The Brotherhood OF LOGON olive Engineers
Adopt Resolutions on Mr.. X. Il. Mi
chnels Death-PersonaIs
MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TIMES.

III HULL STREET. BEATTIE BLOCK-
The Turk who was so badly beaten
and robbed near Granite a short while
! ago came over to this city yesterday look
! ing as II he had entirely recovered from
his severe injuries. Two colored men are
confined In Powhatan county jail as sus-
picious characters. Captain LipscOmb was
notified Of this fact, and he, in company
with the Turk and his interpreter. left
for that county yesterday TO see If the
| prisoners were the parties who perpe-
trated the deed. The Turk said yesterday
morning that he could identify the man
who came in front Of him il he were TO
see him. The police have been working
the case up, and the perpetrators of the
dastardly deed may yet be brought TO
justice
The Times correspondent at Powhatan
| Courthouse yesterday says:
chief OF Police LipscOmD. OF Manches-
ter, arrived on the I. NJ train to-day
in company with the Turk who was as
saulted at Forest Hill PARK july lstn
last they proceeded at once TO the
Jail, where the two men suspected OF
the assault have been confined TOR some
time awaiting the arrival OF Chief Lips
comb.
Inc Turk had no trouble in identifying
one of the men as the man who assault
cd him.
The prisoners made sevAal conflicting
statements in the course OF the interview.
They will be taken to Manchester for
trial Tomorrow The two darkies were
arrested here some time since as sus-
plCiOGs characters.
A largeiy-attended meeting Of Max
Nathan Division, No. 81, Brotherhood
OF Locomotive Engineers, was held IN
their hail last Monday evening. \ COM
mittee was appointed 10 draft resolutions
relative 10 the death Of Mr.. X. T.
Michaels. The committee presented the
following preamble and resolutions. which
were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, II has pleased our Heavenly
Father I'm his infinite wisdom to remove
from our midst our beloved friend, broth
er and earnest Christian worker, X. T..
Michaels; therefore. be it
Resolved, That we, as members or
Max Nathan Division, No. 81, Is. l.. T.,
do hereby tender to the family Of our de-
ceased brother our heartfelt sympathy
and coincidence I'm their sad bereavement.
Resolved. That in the death OF our
faithful worker among railroad men, who
by his example and Christian influence
has lead us to do more FOR our Lord and
Saviour, and 10 look forward To an eternal
home, be II further
Resolved. That a copy of these resolu
tons De sent TO the family OF our de
ceased brother, and also be published
In the daily papers.
J. VI. JEWETT.
WILLIAM AHERN,
w. j. McALLlSrER,
Committee.
The death Of Mr.. Michaels has cast a
gloom over the entire community, where
ne was held in high esteem by ali with
whom he came In contact. his funeral
was largely attended By. number " our
CluLens. While he Will be greatly missed
in this city, where he had done such
efficient work as secretary of the Rail
road Branch Young Mems Christian As
SOciatlOn, there may be some one VINO VIII
buckle on the harness ana pusn the great
Work through. which has already been
indugurated at Leader Hall.
The TWO men who were arrested Tues
day as suspicious characters proved their
Identity and were released.
Mayor Maurice disposed of the follow
Ing cases yesterday:
Three young white lads were up for
engaging In a little dispute one III the
party was fined 81. The other two were
DISCHARGED.
Charles Brown (coloredD was charged
with picking up on the public street
Hulett The evidence vas NOS sjfhci-nt
10 prove that Brown found the money.
He was discharged.
William Cottrell icOlOreD. charged
with creating disturbance, was dis
charged.
a white tramp was up for being a va
grant against the ordinance If the city.
He was directed to take the Free Bridge
in the direction Of Richmond within
fifteen minutes. Re took the advice of
the Mayor and left
Mr.. Charles 5. Snellngs and family
have moved their residence from this
city TO Norwood, y. c,
Misses G. T.. and T.. l.. Patch left yes
terday morning on visit to friends at
KirkwOod. y. Y.
Mrs j. II, Nichols is confined at her
residence on account Of sickness.
Miss Matte Wicker, of SwansbOrO, Is
visiting her uncle. Colonel b. ". l..
Banton. of Cumberland county, and will
also visit her uncle. Mayor G. T. Wicker
Of Farmvilie. before returning home.
Mrs :. NJ. Fore. who has been quite
SICK IS rapidly improving
Mr.. Robert r. Peters died Tuesday
afternoon at his late residence on Fourth
street between Stockton and Everett
Mr. Peters was a brave soldier. having
served four years IN the United States
navy and four years in the Confederate
army His funeral Will take place from
his late residence this morning. the l6,h.
at $3.50 \. VI. Interment at Maury Gene
terry.
Night services Will begin at Clopton-
Street church in the future at s o'clock,
instead Of Sis.
The infant child of Mr.. William L.
Smith. of Chesterfield died Tuesday even
ing.
Miss Ora Cersley is visiting Mrs. c. r.
Butler Of Petersburg.