Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-02
CITY OF MANCHESTER
THE DAYS HAPPENINGS CLEANED
FOR THE DISPATCH READERS.
samuel Coleman Arrested by Police
man Wright-The Hospital Assccia-
lion Meeting Postponed-Meetfn mt
Central Methodist Church.

The meeting Of the Manchester Hospital
Aid Association. which was TO have
been held last night, was postponed un-
I'll the fourth Wednesday In this
month, owing to the absence Of the
president Mrs. Augustine Royal, who
was compelled to conduct the rehearsal
drill at the Masonic Temple, I'm the alb
sence Of Mrs. c. III. Sharp. Mrs.
Sharp who was taken suddenly Ill, has
been drilling corps OF twenty-four girls
who are TO take part in the coming
Masonic bazaar; and. as the time Is now
growing short, every opportunity for
practices is being utilized. Mrs. Royal
was therefore called upon to drill these
ladies last night, and owing TO the fact
that she was the only available suos.i-
tute to instruct the girls in the new
and intricate but beautiful figures
which are going TO be the feature OF the
coming event, her absence was made
a necessity. The Hospital Association
was to have held It's meeting at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Royal, and her absence
made the meeting an impOssibility. Tie
association at its next meeting will
elect new officers.
A negro named Samuel Coleman was
arrested yesterday afternoon about
o'clock by officer Wright for being drunk
and carrying a concealed weapon. Sam
uel was on the way to his uncles and
had the razor in custody. which he was
going to have sharpened. He fell by the
wayside, however, and, according TO his
statement, took n couple OF drinks,
which completely demoralzed him. He
proceeded on his way, carrying with no
little difficulty his intoxicated state. and.
upon reaching the corner OF Sixth and
Hull streets he became furious. Selling
his razor, he tried 10 assault all with
whom he came in contact. and for a
time reigned master OF the situation. At
this stage he was interrupted by Officer
Wright, who took him TO the station
house. Yesterday afternoon Coleman
had sobered up, and seemed TO regret
the occurrence very much. He is a very
espeetable-looking young darby. and
says that this is his first spree, and also
the first time he has ever been behind
the bars.
A special meeting was held at the Cen
trail Methodist church last night. which
was largely attended and proved most
interesting. Captain Merritt w. Harris.
of the Salvation Army, spoke in a most
able manner on THE Greatest Thing
in the World" and held the attention of
the audience I'm a remarkable manner
during the entire time he spoke. Captain
Goldie, Of Petersburg, and Lieutenant
George Bohel. both also OF the army,
were present and gave short talks.
The Almshouse Committee held meet
ing I'm the Council chamber yesterday
afternoon at 6 o'clock. A full attendance
of members were present, and. after
a short meeting they adjourned to the
almshouse, where a thorough inspection
was made. The committee seemed to be
well pleased with the condition OF the in
stitution.
on account OF the Indictment weather
the lecture of Mr.. ID. l. Puliam on THE
Norman Conquest. and It's Influence Upon
the English Church." which was 10 have
been delivered Tuesday night at Meade
Memorial church, was postponed for one
week. Services will be held at Meade
Memorial church on Friday morning at
II o'clock
The funeral OF Miss Roberta +. Blan-
ton. an account Of whose death has al
ready appeared in these columns. took
place Tuesday afternoon at o'clock from
field. and despite the inclemency of the
weather there was large attendance.
number OF friends OF :he young lady from
this city being among the gathering. The
services were conducted by Rev. X. H.
Winfree the pastor, I'm a touching manner
The remains were inferred IN the burylng-
ground at the church.
There will be "ribbon-bow party"
given at the residence of Mrs. NJ. T.
Cheatham, at Chesterfield Courthouse, on
Friday night.
Mrs IT, +. Fitzgerald, OF Buckingham,
ia visiting Mrs. II. A. Maurice. Mrs. Fitz-
gerald has just had very successful ope-
ration performed at ST. Luke's Home, in
Richmond.
Liberty Council, Junior order United
American Mechanics, at its regular meet
ing Tuesday night received six new
members.
Young Clinton Anderson, who was taken
sick at Randolph Macon Academy. al
Bedford City. and who was brought home,
Is improving.
DIR. j. f. Brans, OF Bon Air. was in the
city yesterday.
The Joseph Il. Johnston Camp will hold
its regular meeting tonight.