Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-19
ACROSS THE JAMES.
A narAx-sEwALL oLrp ORGAN
HEED IN swANsDoRo.
Nearly All the Democrats of That
Section BECOME siemhers-mr. ROB-
~vtson Goes with the Telephone
Company-Osher Manchester Items.

The city Of Manchester has not been
left 1nshaken by the great political boom
which is going on just now throughout
the entire country. Politics Is the chief
subject OF conversation among most OF
our citizens and the financial question
is daily discussed on the streets, in the
Office. In the shop. and even in the home
The Democrats OF Swansboro' Monday
night got together" and organized a
Bryan-sewail club. with 100 members
The following officers were elected: Ben
p. owen. Jr., president; w. c. Clements
first vice-president; Daniel Biiiey. second
vice-president: Jacob c. Redford. third
vice-president; p. s. Barrett, treasurer
Emmett Criddie, secretary, and John
Kahl. sergeant-at-arms. The club in
ciudes nearly all the white voters OF
swansboro'. The first meeting will be
held next Monday night in the same
hall. and some prominent speakers viii
be on hand.
PoIICE-COURT NEWS.
Squire Owen yesterday heard one of
the cases that was continued from Mon
day, but as none Of the parties concerned
IN the other one appeared, 81 had TO 80
over until to-day.
william Davis was charged by Philiis
Eosby with cursing. abusing. and threat
sning % cut her throat Saturday night
and II only Phillis's evidence had been
heard there Is no doubt but that William
would have gone 70 Jail for quite a while
but several persons who saw the row
gave a different version OF the afiar
from that Of Phiilis, so she had 10 pay
the cost OF the warrant
The case Of William Mosby was called
but as William and nearly all OF the
witnesses were absent IL was continued
sntil to-day.
rendered HIS RESIGNATION.
Mr.. r s. Robertson. who has been con-
nected with the Richmond and Manches-
ter Railway Company for a number OF
Tears, has severed his connection with
hat company. 20 accept the position of
superintendent Of the Richmond Tele-
phone Company. During the time Mt
Robertson was employed with tha rail-
way company he endeared himself to all
he employees Of that road, pnd as a
soken Of their esteem and respect for
him, when he left they presented him
with a beautiful meerschaum pipe. n pair
" gold eyeglasses, and lovely pair of
mff-huttons.
ITEMS OF INTEREST.
Mrs. sallie Turpin left yesterday for
Powhatan to visit Miss Ruby Dabney.
Mr.. w. r. Flournoy gave picnic TO
his Sundoy-school class, at Forest Hi
Park yesterday.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of Clopton-
Street church Will have picnic q { the
Richmond reservoir tomorrow
Asbury chapel viii give a bazaar at the
grays' Armory. beginning tonight and
ending Saturday night
Mrs. W. n. Page returned Monday
night from Charlotte county, where she
aas been spending several months for
her health.
Miss Ellen Weisiger left Monday for
Powhstan Courthouse where she will
spend several days with Judge Thomas
NJ. Miller.
The home Of Miss Florence Bartlett,
l615 Decatur street. was the scene OF an
enjoyable watermelon feast Monday
night. The Star Mandolin Club was
present and rendered some delightful
music
Tho lawn party given by the Women's
Christian Temperance Union on the
vacant lot at the corner OF Twelfth and
Porter streets Monday night was at
;ended by large crowd. The Manches-
Ter Mandolin Club was present and rem
1ered some very sweet music.
A delightful hay-ride was given by
number of young gentlemen OF this city
10 their lady friends Monday night. The
party rode out 10 Beaufort Spring, where
they enjoyed a watermelon feast, after
which they returned TO the city.
There VIII be a moonlight excursion
on the steamer Pocahontas to Dutch
Gap on Tuesday, August 18th, for the
benefit OF the Ladies' Parsonage Society.
Of Flfth-Street Methodist Episcopal
shurch. Arrangements have been made
with the street-car company TO have
silently OF cars at the wharf when the
boat arrives.
Lee Camp. No. l. Sons OF Confederate
Veterans. OF Richmond. has decided TO
attend in a body the unwilling ceremonies
~ the Powhatan Troop monument at
Powhatan Courthouse next Thursday, the
10Th, and all those who in tend goinE are
requested TO report at once TO Mr. r. L.
spence, Jr.. al No. ZIG east Main street
where all Information can be received
The Sons are DESTROYS Of taking a good
number along. and most pleasant trip
Is anticipated Their party will leave on
the morning OF the Goth along with the
3ther organizations from the city.