Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-08
CITY OF MANCHESTER
NEWS OF THE DAY GLEANED FOR
THE DISPATCH READERS.
Mr.. sims's Action in the street Com
mittee Highly Endorsed-Mayors
Court-A White Infant Found-Per-
sonal and other Items.
sonaI and other Items.

BOu0I ana Otner ltembs
The matter of requiring the railroad
companies whose lines pass through
Manchester to stop all passengers at theil
depots in this city, which provoked such
a heated discussion Friday night In the
meeting Of the Street Committee. was the
subject Of much comment on the streets
yesterday. 1t seems TO be the general
opinion that Manchester has suffered in
this matter long enough. and many ex-
press themselves as unwilling to let such
a state OF affairs continue. Expressions
heartily endorsing the action OF Mr.. Sims
in advocating the question In the COM
mlttee meeting were heard on all sides
yesterday. One man said he thought
every train ought to be made to stop,
whether through or local, as Manchester
people have now to go to Richmond II
they want TO take many of the same
trains which pass through Manchester a
few moments later.
The matter will be brought up before
the Council at its next meeting. when
II will receive a hot discussion.
IN THE MAYORS COURT.
Mayor Maurice had the busiest day yes
terday he has enjoyed for quite awhile.
Five cases were found by him on the
docket but little time was consumed In
dispCsing of them.
The case OF Messrs. ]. F.. Bradley and
j. T.. Goodwin was first to be called. Mr..
Bradley did not appear, and his case
mill h1 I'd
Goodwin was fined $3.50 and costs.
w. l.. Sutton and Frank Armstead
were each fined $50 on the charge of
lighting.
@. w. Pickett was fined 81 on the
charge of allowing his hog to run at
large In the city.
Thomas Cheatham (coloredD, accused Of
entering the dwelling OF Thomas Hack
ney and stealing a number Of articles,
was sent on to the grand jury.
The body of white infant was found
on the Manchester side of the river just
below Mayo's bridge yesterday morning.
caught In a fsh-trap. The body was
neatly wrapped in cloth, and was de-
posted In a market basket. Coroner
Taylor, of Richmond, took charge OF the
body.
BELLE ISLE IN FULL BLAST.
Belle Isle has started to work depart
ments that have been idle for a long
time, and 1t is said that 1t will soon have
a larger number of hands at work than
have been employed there for years. The
Old Dominion Iron and Nail-Works.
which have been operating on Belle Isle
for so long time. has In years gone by
given employment to a number OF Man
chester people.
The Joseph e. Johnston Camp have de-
cided to give an entertainment at the
Grays' Armory on the 9Th OF April. Inc
affair is a benefit for the veterans, 10
assist them in buying uniform. MI.
Mac Jones, Of Richmond. VIII be the
attraction of the evening. He will be
assisted by Miss Florence Evans in reel
tations. and the Manchester Mandolin
Club will play several selections. The
ladies of the camp will also serve re-
freshments.
The ladies Of Manchester. who are will
ing to assist In the Masonic Fair VIII
meet the committee at the Masonic rem
pie Tuesday evening at o'clock All the
ladies' of Manchester are invited to take
part In this movement.
MRS. JOSEPH WILLIAMS DEAD.
Mrs. Joseph Williams, highly respected
lady of Chesterfield. died at her home.
near Branch's church, Friday night after
an illness of several weeks. The funerai
will take place this afternoon at O'CLOCK
from her late residence.
Rev. BENJAMIN Dennis, rector OF Meade
Memorial church, who has been confined
10 his bed for several days though some
what improved, will be unable to I'LL his
pulpit to-day. Rev. Mr.. Nugent will con-
duct the service in the morning, and Rev.
Mr.. Stickney Of Monumental church,
Richmond. will preach in the evening.
Mr.. NJ. ]. Garvens will be the sololst
at the morning service. and will sing
.aTbe PALMS. at the offertory. In the
evening Miss Suzanne Matthewson, the
celebrated soprano. will sing. Mr.. Her
bert G. Duce will preside at the organ:
Next week Mr.. Thurston Cardoza VIII
be the soloist. -
The Manchester Methodist sunday
School Union will meet at Fifth-Street
Methodist church this afternoon at 3'So
o'clock.
While the entertainment for the penent
of Oak Grove Sunday school was In pro-
gress Friday night. one OF Dr. saga
more's trunks was opened and seVerai
things taken. III,
A meeting Of the Fire Committee VIII
he held in the Council chamber MONDAY
evening at 5 o'clock.
Miss Bessie Reid, who has been sick Tor
some time, is able to be out again. -,
The County Court OF Chesterfield VIII
he in session for its March term MONDAY.
Mr. A. Floyd Morrissett, who has just
from West Point and New YORK.
where he has been TO stand an examina-
ton preparatory to becoming cadet AT