Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-15
CITY OF MANCHESTER
THE DAYS NEWS CLEANED bf
ORR sOyTH-sIDE REPORTER.
Oii-Tnnk and Cart Have Race
Accident to MIR. Lipscomb-short
Sent On 10 the Grand Jury-fer-
sOnals and Briefs.


ter streets yesterday afternoon between
the two-horse oil-tank belonging to the
Standard OIL Company, which was driven
by Mr. j. W. DIETRICH. and three-horse
cart belonging to Mr.. Stubs, brick con-
tractor, of Richmond, which was driven
by negro named Granville Thornton.
During the first part OF the race the
three-horse cart had the lead, but finally
the oIl-tank drew up and when Captain
Lipscomb came on the scene to act as
referee hOnors seemed about equally d.
vided. The race seemed TO be for SUI
premacy and the right OF way along Free
bridge bu; the vehicles never got there.
Both turnouts were made to face about,
and the negro Granville Thornton was
locked up, while Mr.. DIETRICH was bailed
for his appearance before Mayor Maurice
this morning.
The case of ]. +. Short, who was
charged with obtaining a sewing-machine
under false pretences from Mrs. {. l.
Varmia, was before Mayor Maurice yes
terday morning. Short IL alleged TO have
represented himself as Mr.. W. i. Scott,
an agent Of the Singer Sewing-Machine
Company and to have taken the machine
on pretence OF repairing IL. II seems tnat
there is really in Norfolk a representative
Of the Singer Sewing Machine Company
who bears the name w. l.. Scott, but
Short does not favor him in the least.
After hearing the testimony the Mayor
sent Short on to the grand jury, which
meets Monday. 1t is expected that by
that time the true Mr.. w. l.. Scott Will
have arrived. The Mayor continued until
to-day the case of j. Il. barrow, the
sewer-contractor, who was charged with
failure to put red lights on piles OF art
which were thrown up in the street.
Mr. James Lipscomb, a son or the 'lty
Engineer and an employee OF the South-
ern railway as machinist in the SHOPS
here, was painfully, but not seriously
hurt yesterday morning. While en-
gagged at his work large piece OF IRON,
weighing perhaps, sixty pounds, ieil ana
struck him on his left foot, breaking the
bone OF his big toe. The young man
was Immediately taken to his home, in
the upper part OF the city, when The
injured member was dressed by the FAM.
ly physician.
The funeral of Mrs. S. ". Conway,
who died Sunday morning at her resi-
dence, corner of Fifth and cambridge
streets, took place yesterday morning
from Bainbridge Street Baptist church.
A large number OF friends gathered
at the service, which was very impress
sive. The interment was made In Maui
ny Cemetery. Mrs. COnway's death
was not unexpected. as she had been in
i'll health for some time. She was in
her sd year, and leaves a daughter and
many friends to mourn her death.
Mayor Maurice. referring last night to
the rumor noticed I'm this paper some
days ago, that he had forbidden the
Manchester Fire Department to attend
any fire outside Of the corporation limits.
except with his consent; and that he
had also given orders that Swansboro'
prisoners should not be taken 10 the Man
chester staton-house unless arrested by
the city police, sad his position had been
entirely misunderstood. He said he had
never given any such order with re-
ference to the Fire Department, and he
had no idea of doing So He had given
instructions that no county prisoners
should be received in the city station
house without proper papers OF com
mitment The Mayor stated as his rea-
sons . for this that. without proper
papers Of commitment, the city made it
self liable for damages by retaining
any such persons. The Mayor is how
ever. ready at any time 10 favor the
citizens Of Swansboro, and If the proper
papers accompany the prisoner he vii!
always be held and cared for as If he
were a prisoner from Manchester.
Judge Clopton adjourned the County
Court yesterday evening, most Of the
criminal cases having been postponed. In
fact very little business was accom-
plished by the Court this term. Small
civil cases occupied most of the time
Hon. Robert G.. Wood the representa-
tive from Chesterfield county, was at the
courthouse yesterday on matters of bust
ness,
Four felony cases go before the Man.
chester grand jury next Monday.
Petty thieves are again raiding. This
time they choose the cemetery supern-
tendent, Mr.. William Allen, as they prey
Stuart Lodge. Independent order of odd
Fellows, held their regular meeting last
night
The Grays had a well-attended drill
last evening with Captain Attkisson in
command. The company was drilled i'm
field movements. and the manual of arms.
Two platoon movements cannot yet be
attempted, owing to the small member
ship of the company.
Mr.. j. A. Wilkinson, who has been as
sstant postmaster for the past several
months, has resigned his position. to ac-
cept one with the Southern railway. Mr..
G. f. Lipscomb will succeed Mr.. Will
Hanson.
The Junior Order United American Me-
chanics are making elaborate preparations
for their celebration Of Washington's
birthday.
The evening meetings at Clopton-Street
church continue TO grow i'm interest. Large
crowds attend.
Much interest is felt in the dance to be
given Friday evening by the Ladies'
Cot.llon Club. 1t will be one OF the social