Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-08
ACROSS THE JAMES.
HAPPENINGS IN MANCHESTER RE
PORTED FoR Gun READERs.
Delightful Summer Party mt the
Holland Hill Home-A Letter Re-
cciycd from Mr.. Bryan-Personnl
ana Other south-side Items.

A most delightful summer party was
given at the Holland Hill home, on the
River road near Manchester last night.
The spacious rooms on the first floor were
thrown open to the guests. and in spite
Of the intensely hot weather a number
Of the young people danced various steps
to excellent music furnished by Rich
mond band. While some were particle
pating in the dancing, others were en-
gagged in social talks on the lawn. At a
late hour refreshments were served. after
which the amusemonts were resumed.
Those present were: Misses Susie and
Florence Holland, Sara belmont Chalk
ley, Ellen Weisiger. Gay Goolsby. Nina
owen, Louise Goolsby, Mabel Whine,
Carrie Walden. and Agnes Walker; Messrs
Enold Martin, S. L. owen, Kenneth
Chalkley, d. L. Brodnax, Thomas Tur-
pin, Il. e. Early, Hamilton Chalkley
Thomas NJ. Fendley, Jr., WIN Patteson,
Samuel A. Patteson, Gus. Goolsby, George
p. Cox, Allen Taylor. J. G. Robertson
Ernest Turpin, and w w. Friend.
THE BRYAN CLUB MEETS.
A meeting OF the Bryan-Sewall Cam
paign Club was held at the Armory of
the Manchester Grays last night The
attendance was rather small but few
members spoke about the coming cleo
ton contest Some Of those who made
informal talks were Messrs. a. j. Blan-
ton, ID. l.. Toney. r. A. Jordan. Il. Nj.
Robertson. What each one said was
very encouraging TO the club. The fol-
lowing letter has been received from Mr..
Bryan: ., go.
D. L. Toney, Esq:
Your letter OF the Goth instant inform
ing me of the organization OF a Bryan
and Sewall club in your city, has been
received. i wish TO express 10 you ana
to the members of the club my grdtiilca-
ton at Tie interest manifested IN the
great cause now before the people.
should be pleased 10 address your people
during the campaign, but the National
Committee will have entire charge of my
appointments for speaking, and ! shall re-
fer you TO that committee with reference
10 speeches in your state.
Thanking you again for the interest you
are taking In the campaign, ! am
Yours very truly, w. }. BRIAN.
POLICE NEWS NOTES.
Marthy Bradley, a middle-aged colored
woman, now at the police station Is one
Of the most peculiar beings the Manches-
| ter officers have had to deal with Tor a
long time. Policeman Alexander wright
was called to Spring Hill about 100 yes
! terday, and found Marthy behaving in a
very eccentric manner. The authorities
! have no charge against the woman, put
! her inability to take care OF herseN De
! ing evident, she was taken % the statlon-
| house, where she could be cared Tor IN
| reply TO all questions put 10 her she
| would only say a girl had hit her with a
! brick Dr. Lawrence Ingram, City Phy-
stefan. examined the woman, and found
no wounds on her body. The Doctor Is
| of the opinion that Marthy's mind IS
! either in very weak condition, or sne
is suffering from excessive use OF lntoXl-
| eating drink. She iraby sad thdt she
| lived in Ramkens Block between Seven
| teenth and Eighteenth sire o., Richmond,
| but didn't know how she got on the sub
urbs Of Manchester. When she was
| found she had a basket containing several
! parcels of money in penny and dime pack
1 ages. amounting to $i.lS IN all. As she
| halls from Richmond, an officer from that
| city came over 10 investigate her cohdl-
| ton. but left her in the Manchester sta
| ton TO recuperate. ., -.
| I o'clock Thursday evening by Officer
| Alexander Wright while he was inspecting
| the back premises OF various evenings
| along Fourth street Unfortunately Ioi
| Iohn he went too close 10 Policemen
| WTight's house while on his tour Of In
| spection and consequently was gwen
| thirty days 10 inspect the interior OF me
! city Jail. The negro says ne llNes IN iSicn-
! mond, works in Portsmouth, came mere
! from Weldon, and has visited many othei
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Circulars of the Manchester Board OF
| Trade have just been received. The cir
/ culars give a brief description or the city
| OF Manchester, and tell Of its many DusI-
| ness advantages. The ny-leal IS $doIileu
with the pictures of President ). H. falil
teson. Secretary Clarence Walden, and
| Treasurer +. II. Wells. - .
The home Of Mrs. Il. G. Hooker Wa q
scene of gayety and enjoyment THURSDAY
| NIGHT the occasion being watermelon
| feast. The lawn was decorated with now
| ers and shaded lanterns. Inc cotVI
| blended in most exquisite harmony AZ
! o'clock the company Toasted on water
melons after which music and other so.
cial pleasures We're participated III UNI
Ressie Resale. the infant child OF MT
| and Mrs A. Thomas, died at the resi-
| dence OF her parents, 14l1 Decatur street
| Yesterday at 0.30 A. NJ. the fnnelaI WI
take place this morning at ~ eloek, an
| the interment VIII be made IN MdurS
New South Council, Junior Order Unite
| American Mechanics, held an important
! maeting last night. After the transaction
| OF business refreshments were served, ant
| a pleasant social evening was spent.
A meeting OF the CITY council fihan l,.,
! Committee was called Tor 3 o'clock LAST
| night hut a quorum was lacking, ana IL
| business was transacted. ., 49,.
| Councilman w. w. Poole Is detained al
| home by sickness. 49,. 1850.
MIR. Minor Bronaugh, OF Porter street
is quite sick with fever.
Mr. John c. Hewlett has returned from
a pleasant visit to friends In Birmingham
| Alb