Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-26
ELECT THE THIRTEEN
DELEGATES TO BoLrERs coNvEN-
rroN CHOSEN IN MANCHESTER.
Only Nineteen CifiEcns Were Pres
ept-A Ciub Formed After the Dele
r,tc. Hna Becn Choscn-othcr
Items from the south side.

with an enrolment Of nineteen members.
The meeting was called TO order by Mr..
Andrew DaTron. Mr.. T. II. Fisher being
called upon TO act as secretary. Mr.. Dai-
from explained that the object of the meet
ing was 20 cleo, delegates to represent
Manchester in the convention to be held
at the Academy Of Music. in Richmond.
tomorrow. when delegates would be
chosen for the national gathering OF
sound-money men to be held in Indian
apons. The body got TO work at once
without wasting any time in speech
making. and the following delegates from
the four wards were chosen:
First Ward-John w. Caldwell. s. b.
Wyatt.
Second ward-Matthew Morton. James
r. Holiday.
Third ward-Thomas II. Fisher, T. Fl.
Betty. James l.. Petit, and William
Whitworth.
Fourth Ward-J. H. Patteson, II. W.
Fourqurean. J. b. Cartwright, w. B. Cox
and Andrew ]. Daffron.
ORGANIZE A CLUB.
Mr.. Daffron suggested that sound
money club be organized then and there
and his motion 10 this effect was unani-
mously adopted. Mr.. Danron nominated
Mr. Matthew Morton as president, but
that gentleman declined the honor. and
in turn placed the name OF the chairman
of the body before the meeting for that
position. Mr.. Daffron was unanimously
elected, and the organization was then
perfected by the selection of the following
other officers: Nice-PTesident, J. T. But
Ter; Treasurer, William Cox. Secretary
T. II. Fisher: Sergeant-at-Arms, ). W.
Caudle.
An invitation was extended TO Swans
boro to join with Manchester IN the
movement in favor OF sound money. A
committee OF four was appointed by the
Chair 10 select a place for holding ths
meetings Of the club. All Of those present
then enrolled their names as members OF
the new club. Here Is the list. with the
occupation Of each given: W. ;. Taylor
groceryman; j. T. Butler. blacksmith;
william Cox; Matthew Morton, su2erin-
tendent Cotton Mills; II. W FourQurean'
q. Taylor. newspaper-men; J. f. Gallo
wav. mechanic: j. II. PattesOn. bank
cashier: James x. Holiday. mechanic;
j. r. Cartwright mechanic; ). If. -.
Johnson. mechanic; j. o. Timmons, me
chanic; John w. Caudle, mechanic; 5. b.
Wyatt. mechanic: j. B. Carter, mechanic
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chant: T. II. Betty. mechanic; T. II. Fish
or clerk. and william Whitworth, me-
Chanic.
The new club. after the enrolment OF
members. adjourned to meet again sub
lect to the call Of the chairman.
HELD Up on THE BRIDGE.
There was an unsuccessful attempt at
highway robbery made on Monday night
while Tom Pemberton, a young colored
man. was crossing the Free bridge on his
way to Manchester. Pemberton was
driving his horse ana wagon. When about
half way across the bridge bury negro,
weighing about 20 pounds, stepped up
and caught the bride Of the horse. Be
fore the frightened colOred man in the
wagon could give an alarm the man
placed his hand TO his hip-pocket. and
threatened 70 blow Pemberton's head on
II he uttered a sound Just then buggy
from the Manchester side apr oachcd.
and the negro loosened his hold on the
bride and ran across the bridge towards
Richmond. lie was not pursued. ana
made good his escape.
Last Friday and Saturday nights thieves
attempted 10 break into and rob the col
ored knights OF Labor store. on Nine
teenth and Hull streets. This is about
the eighth or ninth time thieves have
tried to enter this place. Friday night
they broke large pane "a glass out OF
the front window and then the glass
out OF the front door but as heavy iron
bars cross both the windows and doors
they did not gain admittance on Satur-
day night they went to the back door
and Knocked the lock Off. but. fortunate
~, a heavy iron bar crossed the door
inside. Again the thieves were disap
pointed.
THB MAYORS COURT.
ri
terday proved quite interesting to the
crowd that thronged the room. Henry
alias Archie Hall, one Of the colored
sports OF Manchester. was up for cursing
abusing. and striking James Henderson
a barber. The barber was trimming the
hair of a customer when Henry came in
and made himself obstreperous Upon
being ordered out he tried TO clean out
the shop. He was fined $3.50 and costs.
The next case was that Of Mr.. James
Kirk, who had a dispute with his gro-
eeryman, Mr.. \. II. Thomas over his
oill last Saturday night. The case was
continued from yesterday. but when the
.ase was called Mr. Kirk could not be
found. Squire owen issued a warrant
or his arrest. and he will be held until
Thursday morning.
A FORK HER WEAPON.
Charles Mayo (colored) was in court.
:harged with assault and battery by
eliza Xix. Eliza was going to Mayo's
house after some money he owed her for
washing clothes for him, and she per-
suaded Mollie. her sister 10 accompany
her. When Mayo got home from work
ie found the two women entertaining
Tom Hackney so Mayo went TO bed. and
Eliza went into his room after him with
fork, whereup0n. he picked up a chair
10 keep her away from him. Then she
threw a teacup az him. but missed her
aim. Eliza claimed that Mayo struck
her with the chair or MS arm. While the
witnesses were testi'ylng Mollie wouldn t
keep quiet. so she was locked up for "A
couple Of hours. Mayo was fined $3.50
and costs amounting 10 A75. Eliza was
warned TO keep away from his house or
she would get into trouble, and was dis
missed
Alex. Redd was fined $40 and costs for
disorderly conduct.
LAttleton Alexander. an old and re-
spectacle negro, was adjudged a lunatic
MonGay afternoon by Justices Charles
T. Jones. I,ochran Smith. and Wilson
Howell, all Of Swansboro. and he was
locked up in Manchester jail until the
asylum authorities send for him.
A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY HOME.
The beautiful country home OF Mr. John
A. Kratz about two miles down the
Broad Rock road. was sold al public auc-
tion Monday afternoon Mr. r. D. Kemp
being the purchaser. giving $e.70i. He was
congratulated by several real estate
agents and property owners. for getting
such a lovely place at such a low figure.
The farm runs along the Broad Rock
road on tho south. and Hopkins road on
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