Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-25
IN OUR SISTER CITY.
,,,pppxINGs IN MANCHESTER nE'
PORTED FOR OUR READERS.
,nn,,,c In the County Jail He
,omcs Dangerous-Cnses before the
Nta,or-PcrsonnI and other ''e'S
from the south side.

~ G. Rrltton. jailor Of Chesterheid
o,,ntv. was IN the city yesterday am
c,rel on Judge Ciopton with regard 10
l.,.es Dickorson. the colored man. VINO
d.. held now in the county jail a"siu"s
, commission Of iunacy' when was OF
-.,,l M The last session OF the court
.-,ts negro. about month ago. robbed
tool chest Of Contractor Peter Danaid'
~, Granite. and was arrested IN hlch-
- lie was turned over TO the Man
..,,,er authorities, who delivered him to
,,e custody Of the county officials. He
a,,e,rel before the court at its last
s,'s.on and Judge Clopton ordered
-,.,, mission Of lunacy upon the request
~. che rrisoner's lawyer.
e.,.o hat time the condition OF the
., has rapidly grown worse, and yes
..,-,. morning be became desperate IN
..r Rushing at one OF the prisoners.
+,,hbcl his hand and In his frantic
o.. s.most ruined the mans thumb by
hrrr 10 nearly in two.
.kerson has freed himself Of nearly
al NJ his clothing. and has torn up
.r.r,-hng he could get his hands on.
|I..f. NAhlStA WIN AAtptpif aii4 tti'
f..f.r issued instructions 10 hasten the
f-,.uIrirc Board so that the man could
D.. eDnt 90 the asylum as speedily as
possible.
- THE MAYORS COURT
Jesse Hilton and Willie Tudor the two
r,rro men who made such a desperate
.Qo.t 90 rob Mr. William Golfer Of a
pai~ of trousers Monday night, were be
fore tra Mayor yesterday morning. They
pleaded guilty and were given ninety days
Ir aI for petty larceny. just 10 i'm
tr,.- the Importance Of their night s.
f.Nc however. the Mayor decided Go
require security Of $500 for six months.
which they VIII hardly be able 20 give.
John Driver and Thomas Wilkinson
anrearod before the Court on charge
o. lighting bat The charge was dismissed.
Manchester Council, No. l1G Royal Ar
crIm held "a very important meeting
It-l niGht at their loigc-r0om in the
I.Ugy building. a large number OF mem
bets We're present and great deal OF
t.air routine business was transacted.
Ilc council has offered two prizes,
consisting Of q gold watch-charm and
gold pen' 10 the@ smocrs bringing In the
zes are very handsome. and a spirited
lt,st is now ensuing. Several appi-
cations were before The council last
night
SUPERVISORS MEET.
The monthly meeting OF the Board Of
Supervisors of Chesterfield county, was
l.I Monday at the county courthouse.
Neaiy an the members were present and
DID, good zeal of routine work was trans
d" a. Toe new bridge over Falling
on the Courthouse road. was re-
I...l TO have been completed This is
r.N one or the best bridges I'm the county
a VA bc great convenience to per
travelling that thoroUghf3re. 1t
U.- substantially built under The direc-
..r ut Mr. Shelton.
Work is now going on in the improve
rslt Of Broad Rock road between
hapchs church and Manchester. and
N.en the work is finished 70 Will mace
t.at road in nrst-ciass condition, beth for
vehicles and bicycles
The "c0uGndrum supper" which was
Gveu last night. as well as Monday night,
lu the Patch building by the ladies' Of the
Ncrt-Eud Methodist church. proved a
most enjoyable affair. as well as a marked
financial success. The proceeds 70 20 the
benefit a the church.
The Pastors AID Society OF Cowardin-
Avenue Christian church gave sociable
LAST night al the church. Several speeches
were made, and refreshments were served
until late hour.
An oyster supper was also given last
night by the Band OF Helpers Society for
the benefit OF Oak-GrOve School A large
crowd patronizel the good undertaking.
The funeral Of clifford Duvan. only
child Of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Godsey.
>4 Everett street, took place yesterday
afternoon from the late residence. The
services were conducted by DIR. l.. r.
ThornhiiL The interment took place In
Malry Cemetery.
Politics are now being discussed on
every side. Much talk IS the natural re-
sl.t. of course. but so far Mr.. w. b. Cox.
Dr.. secretary Of the Central Democratic
Committee has received no names as
candidates for the several positions TO be
tIel in May They will all have to be in
ly March the 50th. as the committee meets
tH0r 90 decide about holding a primary
election. The candidates are unusually
late .n announcing themselves.
BRIEF ITEMS.
There was quite an important meeting
e the CotIl.on Club held Monday night
o.. 'le residence Of Mr.. 5. 4. Patteson. at
which q good deal of important business
.- transacted. The club decided 20 give
u.r Easter german on the eth OF April.
Miss Allie c. Bass. Of Swansboro', has
returned home from Powhatan. where
has been teaching school the past
SEASON.
Nr u. a. Parrish is quite sick at his
residence. in this city.
Ats John n. Moore. who has been de-
i''i az home in consequence Of sick
ir--. is recovering.
Mr William 4. Rice. OF the freight de-
l'.im'nt of the Southern railway. is quite
s.rt with the measles.
"r W. ~ Winnie who vas called TO
brooklyn 90 attend the funeral OF bis
sister, turned home yesterday
ANs Maude Mum. OF West Point. is
f-..hs Miss Mabel Sutherland, on Eighth
street.
-.rs L. ". y. Stevens, national vice.
PRESIDENT Of the Woman's Christian Tenn
li-nce Union, will deliver an address
H Central Methodist Episcopal church
i-morrow night at s O'clock. The pub
A' is cordially invited to hear this gifted
s., tker.
Rare Pieces of Money.
Nr w. r. Butler. OF Petersburg IS the