Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-07
ACROSS THE JAMES.
THE SPEECH OF MAJOR DANIEL
AROUSES GREAT ENTHUSIASM.
How nm Omcer and Several Other Persons
wcrc Deceived News OF the Courts
Personals and Bricfs.
Manchester Democrats are we'll pleased

Manchester Democrats are we'll pleased
In Leader Hall Friday night, and say
that II will result In large number Of
faint-hearted and backsliding ones coming
back into tho fold. TIE distinguished
senator's brilliant address was the sub
feet OF much comment yesterday. and II
is said the list of the Majors friends was
greatly augmented.
The City Committee has begun work In
real earnest. and the members say that
the full Democratic vote OF the city VIII
bc polled. The Republicans have no or
ganization whatever. and the Pops are
very little better OFF. and thus far In the
campaign the cold-water people have not
been heard from at all.
Constable John A. Burke, OF Swansooro,
was the victim Of a good joke Friday
night, and In getting himself in the pre-
dicament ne took along Mr.. b. II. Morri-
sette and the latter's two sons. Inc
Swansboro' official noticed that the light
I'm a store across the street from his house
did not burn with the s,eadiness that II
should, and thinking burglars were about
he equipped himself with several weapons
o. defence and proceeded 10 arouse his
neighbors. the Nessrs. Morrlssette. Inc
latter. armed with shotguns. pistols, etc,
followed the constable across the street,
and the house in which the robber was
supposed TO be was surrounded. MT
Burke went boldly and boistcrously up 10
tho door. but returned very quietly, ana
in a meek and subdued voice said:
wish people would FIJI their lamps NJ
fhcW will NOT flicker ana
worry other folks"
Rev. Mr.. 1Iaight, pastor or Cioptoh-
Street Baptist church was given n sur
prise By his congregation Friday night
and his storeroom and voci- ana coal-
houses were filled with good things anu
comforts Of life. The popular pastor
ACKNOWLEDGED the compliment in a most
grateful and happy little speech.
In the Police Court yesterday morn
ing four white tramps were orderen 10
leave the city at once. Willie RoilihS'
o colorel youth. was fined II iOr cast
Ing stones upon the highway.
A marriage-license was issued IN the
Clerks Office Of the Hastings Court yes
terday TO Mr. John ]. IIaverty, OF Rich.
mond and Miss Maria g. Fitzgerald OF
this city
The Penny Society OF Cowardn-Ave-
nue. church will meet this afternoon nj
$50 o'clock. The programme Will consist
Of singing and recitations by the childre n,
and the pastor. Rev. J. y. Spencer VIII
make an address. Master WaVerly
Brown VIII sing solo.
Dr. William II. Mathews and wite VIII
leave this afternoon for Avondale, o.,
TO attend the marriage OF the latter
brother. Mr.. J. Watt Graham, and MISS
Anna Gilpin Smith which will occur neN
THURSDAY. Mr. Graham formerly lived at
Granite, in Chesterfield county, but Is now
n resident of Cincinnati.
MIR. G. u. Kerr the new secretary OF
the Railroad Branch Of the Young Mems
Christian Association, who succeeds MT.
Michaels. will take part in the Leader
Hall services this afternoon.
Miss Florence Holland has returned
from n visit to the Natural Bridge
and Lexington. T.,
Miss Matte Glllock, Of Lexington, -
visiting Miss Susie Holland, at Holland
I'M" in Chesterfield, near Manchester.
Mrs. james buchanan and daughter
Mrs. ]. D. jackson. and little son:
Harold. Of Roanoke, are tho guests GA
Mrs. J. c. Donnelly. on Perry street.
Miss Laughton. Of the Second Baptlst
church choir, will sing solo at the SER
vices at Clopton-StTeet church TINS eve
Ming. when Mr. Haight will preach 10
Liberty Council, No. 10. Jr o. U. A NJ.