Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-14
ON THE SOUTH SIDE.
THE PROSPECT FOR SEWERS IN
MANCHESTER QUITE GOOD.
An Ordinance Being Prcpared-A
Gang of Tramps Arrested-Death of
Mrs. Catiett-Pcrxcnal and other
Items of Interest.

The prospect for Manchester to have
sewers is very encouraging indeed. and
while II win be a matter OF convenience
and a source OF much satisfaction TO the
citizens generally, 1t WILL no doubt, be
Of pecuniary benefit to others. The work
will cost over 5000. and big item in
this estimate Is labor. AS there are a good
many people in Manchester out OF en-
ployment, they could be put to work, and
it would be the means OF turning over
great deal OF MONEY IN the city. The Coun-
ell meets Friday OF next week to receive
a report from the special committee, and
as they were Instructed at the last meet
ing OF the Council 10 frame an ordinance
on the subject II is very likely that de-
finite action will be taken at the meeting.
Manchester now owns the water-works,
and with a good system or sewers the
city should enter upon a new era Of pros
perity.
KNIGHTS TAKEN IN.
Yesterday morning Captain Lipscomb
ana Officer Jones arrested ten fOOt-sOre
and weary travellers near the Belle Isle
bridge, and locked them up I'm the sta
ton. Six Of the tramps were white (Or
rather, were so originality, and four were
negroes. one OF the whites answers 10 the
name of Tom Ryan. and about eight
years ago was locked up in this city FOR
vagTancy. In attempting TO escape from
jail he fractured his back. and has been
a cripple ever since. In the afternoon the
men were discharged by the Mayor and
ordered out of the city.
There was nothing for the considera-
ton OF the Mayor in the Police Court
yesterday morning.
The March term OF the Hastings Court
VIII begin next Monday.
The County Court OF Chesterfield has
adjourned for the term.
Mr. Benjamin Z. Owens, Jr., and Nc.
James Ralnes. of Chesterfield, will begin
the publication OF a weekly newspaper
next week. The journal will be devoted
10 the interests OF Chesterfield and Pow
hatan, and win be known as the Gazette.
MRS. CATLETT DEAD.
Mrs. Sarah c. Catlett died Tuesday
night at the residence OF her son, Mr..
c. II. Catlett. In Swansboro', in the 65th
year Of her age. She had been in III health
Tor some time. and her death was not
unexpected. The remains will be taken
10 Goochland county this morning for in
terment.
Despite the inclement weather. there
was a large crowd at Leader Hall last
night, and Evangelist Pratt preached a
fine sermon. The singing, as usual, was
very fine. Much interest Is being mani
tested, and it is believed the meetings viii
result in much good
The cottage prayer-meetings yesterday
morning were well attended, as was the
prayer-meeting in the afternoon at Co
WarQin-AV venue church.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
The funeral services Of Ivory Earl, in
FAINT daughter OF Mr. J. T. Grimes. took
place at the grave at go yesterday morn
ing. in Maury Cemetery, conducted by
Rev W X. Haight.
Mrs. II. b. Ferguson, OF Halifax. y. c.,
Is visiting Mrs. II. G. Nelson. on Decatur
stree.
Mr. John r. Roberts. who has been Ill
for some time. Is worse.
alrs. Mary Lunson Is quite sick at her
residence. In Marks Addition.
Mr.. John T.. Crowder has been APP
pointed one of the assessors Of lands in
POwhatan county.
The Laurel Literary and Athletic Club
Will hold its regular meeting in the club
rooms tonight.
Miss Emily -. Terreii, OF King William
| county, is visiting relatives in this city.