Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25
In OUR SISTER CITY.
NEWS or TWO DAYS CLEANED FOR
DISPATCH READERS.
vivian want. n Certacatr-Funcrni
Of Mrs. Roberts-sevcrai Cases he
fore the Mayors Court--scrmon 10
yeteraus-Perxonals and Briefs.

Offset publication that was calculated
20 injure has reputation. Vivian stated
that he had gone from Richmond to New
port News. en- route TO England. and had
there learned that a publication In one
of the Richmond papers to the effect that
he had been arrested In Manchester on
September is. 1885. charged with drunken
ness. had been reproduced in the British
American, much 10 his discredit lie
claimed that the charge against him was
violation OF ordnance and not for
drunkenness. and he asked the Justice
10 give him al certificate to that effect.
Vivian declared that Justice owen had
tried him In 1855. and he seemed 10 be
well acquainted with Manchester. Squire
owen had forgotten the circumstance, but
a reference TO the book showed that tho
charge was ordinance violation Cap
tain Alex. Wright who made the arrest,
stated, however. that the ordinance which
Vivian was charged with violating was
that against drunkenness. The Justice,
therefore declined TO give him the de-
sired certificate. The alleged flibusterer
expects TO sail next Wednesday for Eng
land.
FUNERAL OF MRS. ROBERTS.
The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Roberts
took place from Clopton-Strect Baptist
church Sunday afternoon at 4 O'Clock.
The church was crowded with the rela-
tives and friends Of the deceased, and
the service, which was conducted by the
Rev DR.. /. r. Thornhil, was beautiful
and impressive. The choir sang some
very pretty pieces. Christian, Good
Night" was given with much taste and
feeling by MIR. Morrissette, after which
Dr. Thornhnl delivered touching ad-
dress on the three beautiful words
Mother, Home, and Heaven" Most no.
tlceable among the many floral emblems
was a large pillow with the motto, "Our
Mother" The following gentlemen acted
as pall-bearers: Messrs. I. J. Morrissett,
William L. Bass c. n. Fuqua- \. II.
Thomas. William II. Jones. Joseph W.
Holt. George Z. Reams, and Captain
David Moore. The interment was made
IN Maury Cemetery.
CASES BEFORE THE JUSTICE.
There were several cases before the
Mayors Court yesterday morning. Frank
Crawford was Up on warrant sworn out
By his wife. charging him with cursing,
abusing. and threatening her with bodily
harm Mrs. Crawford said she was afraid
OF her husband, and asked that he be
kept away from her. Squire owen said
he would have TO put Crawford under a
500 bond for six months. AS soon rs
Crawford heard this he turned TO his
wife and begged her 10 ask the Court 20
let him 80. as he had gotten job ana
wanted TO 20 back to work. but his plead
ings were in vain, and he was carried
back 70 the iron cage and committed IN
default OF security.
Mrs Sarah Frowler and her sister
Magnolia Brockwell. were charged with
keeping a disorderly house. a warrant
was served on them by officers Jones
and Wright at a late hour Saturday
night, when they were found at their
house. Two young men were also found
in {. closet on an upper floor. The women
were required 10 pay costs Of court.
White Reid and David Boyd, two col
ored boys. were charged with hghtins
on Eighth and Hull streets. As Reid did
not put in an appearance an attachment
was Issued for him. and the case con-
tinued until to-day.
James Kirk was up for trespassing on
the property Of and for curslng and abus-
ing Mr.. A II. Thomas; his case was con-
tlnued until to-day. This arrest grew out
Of dispute about grocer's bii.
SERMON TO VETERANS.
mon preached at Central Methodist
church Sunday morning by Rev. w. W.
Lear TO the Confederate veterans, JOS
erh E Johston Camp attending in booy.
The sermon was one Of the minister
very best efforts. All who heard II say
Il was a grand sermon. Rev. Mr.. Lear
took as his subject, Fight the Good
Fight of Faith" He compared the vete-
rams hard fight with the fight for life.
which is only ended with the death Of the
body.
A farmer who lives about twenty miles
ND the river was in this city few days
ago. looking for a colOred man named
Morris. The gentleman said Morris came
10 his place and asked for some work,
and he employed him. On last Tuesday
Morris said he liked his position so much
that he would like TO come TO this city
and get his furniture, so the gentleman
iat Morris have his two-hOrse
wagon TO move him. The gentleman
stated that he had heard from neither
Morris nor his team since that time and
seemed to be worried a great deal when
he learned THAI no one had seen MOTIFS
here for some time.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Miss Biankenship. of Chesterfield, is VS.
iting in the city.
Mr.. w. i. Jones. Of Petersburg, is visit
Ing relatives IN the city.
Mr.. John Arlington. of Reidsville, n. c.,
was in the city Sunday
Workmen are engaged I'm making re-
pairs on the public school building.
Mr. Samuel Taylor. who has been quite
sick. IS reported somewhat improved.
Mrs. ID. Z. Branch. Of Norfolk. IS the
guest OF her sister. Mrs w. l.. Cox, on
Porter street
Misses Lille Smith and Agnes Craig
are the guests OF Miss Florence Alley, IN
Petersburg.
Mrs NJ. ]. Cheatham left yesterday
for Henly, w. Va, 10 visit MIR. c. II
Morris. her brother
Messrs Tilden. Harrison, and Caben
Moody will leave this morning for Waiver
~ on their wheels, TO spend several days.
Misses Vergie and Nellie Nelson of
Halifax. N. c.. who have been visiting
their father. Mr.. II. c. Nelson, in this
city, returned home last Saturday.
Mrs. G. w. Reams is quite sick at her
residence. No. Coz Hull street.
Misses Nellie Jackson and Eide Mccain
returned home Saturday after delight
full visit 10 friends and relatives In Ches-
terrified county.
Miss Fannie Clayton left yesterday for
Ashland 20 spend couple OF weeks with
friends and relatives.
Mr. Charles Friend. who has been
spending his vacation at Bedford City and
Peaks OF otter. returned home yesterday.
Rev Mr.. Wilkerson. OF Ashland, who
held all-day revival meetings at Salem
Baptist church. near Chesterfield Court
house last week. viii resume his meet
ings this week at night.
There Will be q meeting OF sound-money
men at the Mayors courtroom tonight
at o'clock.
Miss Norma Ilthgow returned TO this