Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01

er J. NJ. @. Fitzpatrick. Cornelius
Mimms. Wilson West. Allen Hill. Mat
,heu, stewart. Daniel johnson and An
drew Green. Resolutions endorsing
nudge Waddlll and Mr.. Allan were unani-
mousiy adopted, and resolutions endors-
ing Mckinley for President were also
adopted. A mass-meeting was held after
the convention, at which a resolution
was introduced 20 endorse Chairman
Lamb, but II was not carried. Resolu-
iIons endorsing Cornelius Mimms as the
coiored delegate 10 the national conyen-
ton were adopted.
The funeral service OF Miss Murray
Joiner was conducted by Rev. l.. X
Thornhill Mt Balnbridge-Street Baptist
church yesterday morning at 10 o'clock
and the interment was In Maury Gene
terry. DR. Thornhill read several pas
sages OF Scripture, following by few
appropriate remarks. The choir sang
by request OF the family. several hymns
which were the favorites OF the deceased.
and Mr.. w. ]. Morrissett sang. meet
Me There" which song was sung by
Miss Joiner In her dying hours
During the month Of March there were
G marrIage-licenses issued-l white ana
5 colored. During the same period there
were 30 deeds admitted TO record IN the
Office OF the Clerk OF the Hastings Court
There were IN all IL arrests made, whieh
are classod as follows: Ordinance Viola
lions. p; misdemeanors, 10; feionies z.
The arrests were made by the ohicoIs
as follows: Chief, u, Officer Jones, o.
officer Smith. 10: officer Wright, H.
There was a drunken negro on Hun
s,reet-car No IS Monday night, behaving
In such a disorderly manner that the
conductor ordered HIN. off the car. ih'
nero fumped from the ca az tne corner
Of Fourth and Hull streets. falling on the
rocks and having his face skinned up
pretty badly.
OTHER ITEMS.
The Manchester Hospital Aid Assocla-
ton will meet at Mrs. A. Royalfs Wed
ncsday, April lst at 4. M a luii at
tendance is requested.
The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers gave
delightful leap-year tea last night at
Toncy's Hall, which was highly enjoyed
by all who attended.
A gentleman while riding bicycle on
Seventh street Monday night received
very severe fall, from the results of which
he sustained several very bad bruises.
Master Clinton Anderson. who was
taken sick ut Randolph Academy, at Bed
ford City, and who was brought home, is
improving.
Advices from Ingram Institute state
that the authorities are going ahead re-
building the institute that was totally de-
stroyed by fire on March the 18th.
The Baptist week OF prayer continues
TO increase in interest, and last night
Dr. X. J. Willingham spoke In an able
manner at Clopton-Street church.
MIR. Nelson Guy, who was hurt while
riding horseback, is much improved.
Mrs Ward who had painful operation
performed on her at the Old Dominion
Hospital, Richmond. Sunday, was resting
very nicely Yesterday.
The Committee on Poor VIII meet In
the chamber Of the City Council Friday
at $50 o'clock p. NJ. to inspect The aims
house.
Miss Meta helms, of Petersburg. has
returned home after a pleasant visit 10
Miss Alma owens, I'm this city.
Mr.. H. r. Robertson. Of King VIII
liam county, is visiting friends In the city.
Mr.. D. G. Taylor. who resides at Tenth
and Maury streets was stricken with
paralysis Monday night
Judge $. Basset French celebrated his
seventy sixth birthday yesterday. Many
of his friends called to see him.
Miss May Clendenning. late OF Hoilins
Institute who is stopping in Richmond,
was in the city yesterday. visiting Mrs.
S. a. Morrissett.
Captain A. c. Attkisson. trustee OF
Mr.. s. II. Owens. is now paying off the
creditors of the first class, whose claims
amount TO about $500.