Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-20
WAS THEIR BROTHER
TIVE BODY or WILLIE JONES. KILLED
NrAR BLACKSTONE, IDENTIFIED.
Tn ne Buried in Manchester Where no
Formerly Lived-Fight bes"ee"
ian vcndors--f'rief Notes

The Identity OF the young man killed
n, tho Norfolk and Western railroad
roar blackstone. last Monday afternoon.
has been clearly established, ana proves
him TO have been former resident OF
this city.
The following telegram received by the
Dispatch last night from its blackstone
corresnondent. gives the circumstances
under which the remains were identihed
"Messrs. George W. and ii. l.. Jones.
Of Manchester. arrived here this morning
on the $40 train. and In company WIN
the Town Sergeant and your correspond
ent went out TO the county buryihs-
ground and had the remains OF the I'M
| fortunate young man who was Killed on
| the Norfolk and Western railroad near
! here Monday evening. disinterred. Mr..
George W. Jones at once recognized the
body as being that OF his brother. w.
A. Jones. who LETT Manchester a few
| wears ago. Dece2sed was a son OF w. j.
| .Iones who was at the time of his death.
| which occurred some six years ago,
| prominent merchant and citizen OF Man.
| chester.
mir. Jones says his brother was at one
| time an engineer on the Richmond and
Danville railroad and was subsequently
married In Norfolk county to Miss Ed
munds. who. with two children, are now
| living in Portsmouth. His mother. with
| two sisters and three brothers. are now
living on Ninth street in Manchester.
The family are terribly shocked at the
untimely end of the young man"
from Blackstone last night. and the re-
mains will be brought here for final inter-
ment as soon as the necessary prepara>
lions are made
HOKEY-POKEY FIGHTERS.
Mike Jocobi and Louis Boscaletti, I.al-
ian hokey-pokey vendors engaged in
fight yesterday afternoon, and the latter
had his head badly cut with a brick in
the hands of the former. Both were ar
rested and baied for their appearance
in the Police Court this morning.
From all that could be learned about
the affair. it seems that Louis has been
dlsposng Of his hockey pokey at the rate
Of five cents a cake. Mike came over
and infringed upon the golden territory
of Louis and sold em two for five. This
somewhat incensed Louis. and angry
words have been used several times this
and words led TO blows. Mike got brick
in his hand. and while they were cinched
he used ii with great effect on the Uranium
Of Louis, cutting the scalp open in three
places. Mike got his hand cut and had
his push-cart smashed up In the melee.
The injured man was taken to the office
OF DR.. Ingram, where his wounds were
dressed
WILL TELL WHEN AND HOW.
There will be an experience party at
Bainbridge-Street Baptist church tonight
for the benefit OF the Ladies' Sewing Cir
Gle. There will be no charge for admis-
sion, and refreshments viii be served
free, but those attending are expected to
drop n coin in the mte-box fine pro-
Gramme has been arranged, which Is as
follows Duet. Misses Mamie Pitt and
Emma Latham; solo ,soprano), Miss Ellie
Cofer; solo (bartone) Mr. Il. Woodson
Nunnaly: solo (soprano), Mrs w. i.
Knowles: solo (corneU, Mr. l.. X. Samp-
son; accompanist. Mr.. Edgar Justis
Mr.. Il. f. Pilson has kindly consented
TO read the experience papers, which Will
tell when and how the members made
the money that will he turned into the
circle. Addresses will be delivered by
Rev. l.. Il. Thornhil and Mr.. J. j. Bay
ley.
Colonel w T.. Cutshaw and Mr.. Reu-
ben Sheriffs, the arbitrators selected 10
fix the value of the Manchester water
plant. met for the first time yesterday
and began their iabOrs, which VIII last
several days.
A boat capsized in the falls Of the river
near the Free bridge yesterday afternoon.
The two occupants were thrown into the
water. but beyond a bath were not in
convenenced.
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.
The residents OF Eleventh street be-
tween Hull and Decatur are complain
ing about the condition Of the gutter
along that thoroughfare.
There was another pleasant entertain
ment in Leader Hall last night under
the auspices OF the Christian Band OF
Central Methodist church.
A commission of lunacy was held yes
terday in the case of Mamie Ii. Jones
(colored) charged with being OF unsound
mind. She was adjudged insane. and will
be sent TO the Central Lunatic Asylum.
In the Mayors Court yesterday morn
ing Tom Burfoot and Joe Fleming two
colored boys were fined 81 each for
throwing rocks in the street.
Only civil cases were considered in the
Hastings Court yesterday.
Constable Burke arrested Peter Norveil
(colored) Wednesday on the charge OF
engaging In row near Branchs church
last Friday night.
AR. W. ID. Craig. whose illness has been
noted, is in a critical condition and
little hope is entertained Of his recovery.
The funeral of W. VI. Dickinson took
place from his residence In Midlothian
Wednesday.
Mr.. j. W. Anderson, of Midlothian, is
very i'll with pneumonia.
Special revival services will commence
at Central Methodist church Sunday
night, and will continue during next