The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-03
THE BOARD OF TRADE.
MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COM
MfTTEE YESTERDAY 1FTERNOON.
Death of Rev. j. r.. jackson, of Chester
fe;d-The City Court Easter German
Personals aud Briefs.
M,soHrsrrn BUREAU. RICHMOND TINES,

MANCHESTER BUREAU, RICHMOND TIMES,
No. ll2l HULL STREET, BGATTIE bs"oh'
The Executive Committee Of the recent
" formed Manchester Board OF Trace
held a meeting at 4:30 o'clock yesterday
afternoon at the Mechanics and Merch'"'S
Bank. The object for which the iio5''"S
was called was the election OF a secIe
tarv and treasurer and the appoih 1iie ~.
of the various committees pres0'''
the constitution of the Board. 60
The committee was In Session 40
considerable time, Chairman pa' ~ -,
PuIliam presiding, but no declsNo 49,
was taken. the body being ensaseu ~ ~
discussion Of the proper men u "PP0'"'
ON the various committees .oo
.notber meeting will be held at f;oO
o,clock Monday afternoon at inc sam
,,lece when the offers Will DE ele'e'u
and committees appointed. The toiloM ~
dav a meeting OF the Board WIN DC ~
at Toncy's Hall. and the WORK ol VI ea',-
zation completed. Since last hhee".s
number OF citizens have signiheu 'nei
intention of becoming members Vi ti'e
Board. and IT. prospects are now He,S
bright. The value TO Manchester VIII NC
incalculable. ,-co,-
DEATH OF MIR. JACKSON
Rev. Mr.. J. T.. Jackson died at lz.fo
o'clock yesterday morning at ms Ho'''0
near Wiseville in Chesterfield county
lie was a local deacon In the .icOlio,'l9
church. and often occupied the P"'P''
of Central church. in this city Ar. Jach-
son came to Chesterfield IRON New III
abo,It twenty-five years ago, brlhslhS
with him very high rCcC lamentations from
the Northern Nj. +. Church lie al once
identified himself with the local chuIcl
and was soon placed in virtual charge OF
Provence church. serving also the Mld-
dlothlan and othe charges on the circuit
lie has made many friends all over lhs
county who will be panied to near thal
his work for them IS over. lie was man
Of pronounced intellectual tastes ana was
q FREQUENT contributor TO several OF the
religious and secular papers.
lie was twice married and his second
wife survives him. She. with his children,
who are all grown, will have the sincere
sympathy of the whole community.
The funeral services will be held at
Providence church and will be conducted
by the Rev. ". W. Lear, at o'clock
L. NJ. to-day.
HARRIS SENT on.
The case OF James Harris. the segro
charged with striking James Collins with
a brick, inhlctins a serious wound in the
forehead, was called IN the Mayors Court
yesterday morning. and after the hear
ing OF the testimony Mayor Maurice GER
titled the case 20 the Hastings Court.
Harris was allowed bail IN the sum Of the
$500.
Samuel Coleman was before his Honor
on the charge Of being drunk and carry
ing a concealed weapon. lie was fined $50,
and in default was sent TO jail for thirty
days. Samuel said he was on his way to
his uncle's Wednesday afternoon about 2
o'clock. and had o. razor with him 10 have
sharpened. On his Journey, however, he
took several drinks, and when he reach
ed the corner OF Sixth and Hull streets
he became very disorderly. and, pulling
out the weapon. began 10 make things
quite lively for persons near by. He was
stopped by officer Wright, who took him
in custody. Late in the afternoon the
negro s0bered up and seemed 10 regret
the occurrence very much.
An entertainment for the benefit OF Clop-
ton-street church will be given by the
ladies Of that church some time during
this month. Arrangements are now be-
ing made. and the affair promises TO be a
most enjoyable one.
AN EASTER GERMAN.
The Manchester Cotllon Cub will give
its Easter german on Tuesday, the eth
Of April. THIS VIII probably be one Of the
most brilliant entertainments ever given
by the club since it organized about five
months ago. After the Easter german
the Cotillon Club will disband for the
season. During the past winter this club
has given several most delightful dances.
and was the recipient Of one Of the most
eegant leap-year germans that ever graced
Leader Hail. The german referred 10
was given the members Of the CotiIion
club by their many lady friends.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
a regular meeting Of the Finance Com
mittee will be held tonight at 1880 O'clock
In the Council chamber.
meeting Of Joseph z. Johnston Camp.
confederate eVterans. was held last night
ana arrangements completed for the on.
tertainment for their benefit. which viii
he given on April 9Th at the Grav's Ar.
mIory by Mr.. Mac. Jones. Of Richmond.
the chalk artist
Ihefe VIII be n 'rainbOw-partvr ei,op
at the residence OF Mrs. NJ. b. Cbeatba.n,
al Chesterfield Courthouse. to-nfebt
Lucy Thomas, n colored woman bo~,
Ih chesterfield county. died I'm Roeton
several Gays ago at the advanced AGO 81
ivo years. She was the mother of twon-
IN chiilren, seven Of whom arc
now living. She leaves about sixtv erand.
e,ildren ana forty great grandcbiidr"n
the war. ny AFTER
T.. 4 l,,iy being Good Friday. services will
ne neid at II o'clock at de1Iemoriai
'',,gt,,.H' conducted by Rev. Mr.. Dennis
o,, mss Ellie owen has returned 70 tho
NJ .ar. william II. Attlsisson's infant cbud
Marie. continues quite sick '''''' chlld
~ , $500. NJ. a. Coebill and Mr.. L. Wolfe
city yesterday. we're IN The