Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-13
OVER In MANCHESTER
.rvs AND GOSSIP CLEANED OVER
THE RIVER YESTERDAY.
TEE SUPPOSED BURGLAR JAILED.
Speaking az Chesterfield Court
I.ou.e To-Morrow-Church Choir
observation-disclosures Abont ~"
Gold Piccc-Persopaisn and Briefs.

Tho white tramp. who gave his name
as Jacob Campbell. and who made
fruitless attempt to conceal himself In
Mrs. Charters home, corner of Seventh
and McDonough streets, on Friday night
under circumstances already related IN
The Dispatch. was prisoner IN the
MAYORS Court yesterday morning Camp
bell was found in the hsalwsy by Mrs.
Charters daughter, who was 50 much
frightened that she tainted. Upon being
discovered the would-be burglar meekiy
asked for a coat, but was seized ana
landed in the statlon-house.
The prisoner stated yesterday morning
that he had just come to Richmond on
his way 10 Norfolk. and intended TO take
"a vessel and work his way home TO Phiia-
deiphia. lie stopped to set coax theh
went down the street. and came pacH
10 get piece OF paper TO wrap some
lunch in which he bought in Richmond.
lie heard some one scream, ana one Oh
the neighbors told him 10 go away. When
he reached Seventh and Hull streets he
sat down. and an officer came along ana
arrested him. He begged Mayor Maui
rice 20 let him off, and give him chance,
nsd promised 70 get right out OF the
town. Mayor Maurice had cause TO doubI
the sincerity Of the man, and so Campbs'
went 10 fail for sixty days In default
OF security
Fred, Brown (colored) was charged with
respassing and threatening TO strike AIRS.
Henry Brown. He pleaded that he was
intoxicated. and rdidn't know what he
was doing. lie was fined $3.50 and costs.
Thomas alias Or. Hardy (colored)
was charged with assaulting and beating
his wife. Betty Hardy and was nned
$50 and costs.
WILL SPEAK MONDAY.
II Is understood that Mr.. Edwin p.
Coz. of Richmond, will speak at Chester
field Courthouse tomorrow (court-day)
IN behalf Of the National Democratic
party. one Of Manchesters prominent
silver advocates will so TO Chesterfield
court on Monday adso. and Will, no
doubt, reply TO the gold man.
A wild rumor was aloat in Manchester
last evening 10 the effect that ten-doiiar
gold piece had gotten into circulation mere
The subject was discussed on all corners,
and many people tried to account Tor
the presence of the coin. but without
success.
Tho swansboro' Bryan-Sewall Campaign
Club will meet tomorrow night. and
make arrangements 10 participate in the
grand reception to be given in honor OF
Hon William Jennings Bryan upon his
arrival I'm Manchester on next Friday.
THEIR CHOIR ORGANIZED.
The stockton-street Baptist church
choir was recognized Friday night with
the following-named members: 3. 5.
Slaughter. chorister; Miss Ida Flournoy,
organist; +. X. Sampson, cornetist;
Misses Sadie Blunt. Willie Flournoy. Bes-
sic Rredrup. and Mrs. Ella Jones. and
Mrs. w. T. Hurt, sopranos; Mrs Alice
Poarman, alto; Mr.. o. ]. Markham, tenor;
Jieysrs. p. S Slaughter and Charles w.
UcCanr. bassos.
After singing several selections refresh
fnents were served, and all present enjoy
Cd a soclable time.
Tho funeral Of Mary Eva. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs J. W. Phillips, who died at
her parents residence. No. 10 east Ninth
street took place yesterday afternoon at
O'Clock
Personal AND BRIEF ITEMS.
Tho young ladies' Of Meade-Memorial
church will have gold and silver tea
at the residence Of Mrs. DR.. William Tur
pin Tuesday evening.
The Young Mems Christian Association
railroad meetings over the Southern depot
are assuming new interest and are be
ing crowded every Sunday. a good
meeting is expected at o'clock this
afternoon.
The regular meeting Of the Christian
Sunday-School Association will be held
with the Cowardin-Avenue church Man
chester. this afternoon at 80 o'clock. Al
interesting programme has been ar
ranged. and the public is. invited.
Miss Louise Clayton has returned home
after n pleasant visit 20 friends In Cul-
poper and Gordonsville,
Chesterfield County Court convcnes TO-
morrow. and some important cases are or
the docket
Miss Lula. daughter Of Mr.. c. A. Rains
- quite sick az her fathers residence, IN
Swanzboro'.
There will be a meeting Of the Union
class Of Manchester this afternoon al
o'clock az the Wost-End Methodist
church Brother John Smith will con.
duct the meeting
Miss Frederick Lamb, who has beer
visiting friends and relatives in Cumber.
land county for several weeks, has re.
turned home.
Miss Mammie Morrlssette. OF Toma.
hawk. Va. Is visiting friends and rela-
tives In this city.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. TRAGEDY.