The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-12
FROM ACROSS THE RIVER.
INTERESTING ITEMS or VARIOUS
KINDS From MANCHESTER.
rhe picnic TO Old Point a Great Success.
A New Trial Granted Harvey jackson.
Charitable Institution at Granite.
MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TINES,
No. 1921 Hull STREET. BtArriE BLOCK.

Twelve cars densely packed with pic
njckcrs went down to old Point Wednas-
DAY morning. II was the annual picnic OF
the Sunday school Of Central Methodist
church. and was more pleasant than
the many enjoyable outings given In past
years by that Sunday school The day
was an ideal one. and Old Point fur
nlshed many attractions for the visi,ors.
Boating and bathing were freely induis'
cd i'm. and those inclined TO FISH found
plenty. OF places where they could enjoy
the sport. The Zig guns AMI military
fortincations OF Fortress Monroe were
Inspected with great interest. taken an
in All. no outing has ever afforded more
pleasure 10 an excursion from this city.
As well as being enjoyed to the iun
by the participants. a considerable sum
was realized for the benefit OF the sun
day school.
Judge Clopton yesterday morning
heard argument In the Circuit Court IN
regard TO "A new trial for Harvey jack
son. colored. who was tried on Monday
I'm the County Court Of Chest eriield, ana
given three years in the penitenti uy on
The charge OF attempted cri mai assault
On a colored girl named Martha Glenn.
Argument was made by Judge }. II. In
gram and Mr.. w. Hay Garrett. counsel
Tor the prisoner and the request Tor
new trial was based on the srouha OF
after-discovered evidence. Aft1r c)nsld-
sring the matter. Judge Clopton Ieciu'" ~
grant a new trial.
A charitable institution for the care OF
orphan babies and very young children
was opened on Wednesday al Granite
Chesterfield county. ana already quite
number OF children have been taken
charge Of.
Mr.. Philip Aylett, son Of Colonel W.
r.. Ayiett Of King William county, mas
accepted a position in connection WIN
the construction Of sewers in this city.
Miss Sallie Whitworth, accompanied
nv her cousin. Miss Rosa Whitworih, or
Berkeley. left Wednesday afternoon TOT
baltimore. whence they will sail for Port
land Me.
Miss Alma owens has returned home
after an enjoyable visit TO relatives IN
williamsburg.
Mrs. ~ A. Bass Of Amelia, is visit
ing her mother. Mrs. a. NJ. Gregory
on Perry street.
Mr.. Joseph has accepted the position
of inspector of sewers in this city.
Judge John II. Ingram, Colonel y. o.
James. and Mr. George Il. Gary are
spending several days fishing at ocean
View.
Mrs. w. G. Pollard left Wednesday for
Chattanooga. Tenn.
regular meeting OF the CITY Coun-
ell will be held mt o'clock tonight in
the Council chamber.
Miss Mary H. Cox expects 10 leave IN
n few days for visit 10 Aibemarle
county.
Mr. George W. Brooks is still quite
sick at his residence.
Work is being pushed on the sewers
in this city and already considerable
amount has been done 1t is expected
that this work, when completed. viii
make more healthy an already healthy
city.
The people are anxiousy anticipating
the free delivery of nail
Work is being pushed ahead rapidly
on the new tobacco factory.
The question Of annexation TO Rich
mond, which for a time, was the prin-
cipal topic Of conversation. has been
lost sight Of in other more -ecent items.
1t needs some one to stir il up again.
Manchester streets. which are good in
the main. need a little work on them
here and there. The cost would be
small and the comfort therefrom great.
Special officer a. O. Avis is doing good
work in Swansboro. lie is a terror 10
chicken thieves. and in consequence Of
his efforts their raids are Jew and far
between.