Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-24
MARSHALL TO SPEAK.
jim WILL ADDRESS THE
swAxsBoRo' DEMOCRATS.
cs,esr, sssser TO Make " short Talk
and Present the orator-rreubic
About Dog Observation-Disclosures
Briefs.

A bix poiitical demonstration VIII be
s4ven ,n swansboro' on Friday night
under the auspices of the Bryan and
sewali Cub Of that place. Hon. J. W.
Marshall. more Familiarity known as
Cyclone Jim. has been invited TO speak
and will. unless something unfore-
seen happens. be present. Judge Mar
shah has never addressed q ches-
terrified audience. and he IS anxious 10
have this pleasure added 10 his expert
ence. The demonstration viii be pre-
sided over by Chairman Ben. r. owen
Jr.. who has secured the services OF
brass band for the occasion The speaker
OF the evening viii be introduced by
the veteran Of Democracy. Colonel John
Bell Bigger. Colonel Bigger viii not
presen: the speaker. however. until ne
has made a few remarks himself. The
Colonel never lacks for wit
DOGS AND THEIR LICENSES.
Dogs and their licenses occupied al
most the entire attention OF Mayor
Maurice In the Police Court yesterday
morning. William Mays was the nrst
prisoner. charged with having an I'M
licensed dog on his premises Mays
stated tina, he had given the canine 10
several persons and IL would come BACK
20 no gave II TO nan out In the country.
who has IL now. He was discharged
and WAS warned that II the dog was
found on his premises again u would De
killed.
Mr.. J. " German was summoned 10
appear at the courtroom. 70 answer
charge Of having an unlicensed dog on
his premises. and on failure 10 put ID
en- appearance an attachiH*he was $500
for him
Mr.. Albert y. Wells. charged with neg
IecSing TO take out a license for his dog'
stated that the dog had been al his house
or and on for five years. bu- ne ala not
own him and no one else appeared 10
claim the animal Last Friday he gave
81 10 a man. vino carried IL 10 Petersburg'
but II was back at his house Saturday
morning Then he sent II 70 North tarP-
lima. but the canine returned in three
DAYS. The Mayor ordered the dog TO Dc
killed
A DISHONEST SERVANT.
Bette Henry. a colored servant girl,
was before the Police Court. charged
with stealing various articles from hei
ernnloyer. Mrs. Anna Ferguson. A bed
and bonnets composed the stolen goods
exhibited In court this morning. Mr.
Nunnally. Of the firm Of Nunnally q
Co. testified that the servant had
bought goods al his store On Mrs
Ferguson's pass-book. after being dis-
charged. Bette Henry was given SIX
months In the city jail.
The entertainment given Tuesday night
BIZ the Cleaners OF Oak-Grove sun
dav school will be repeated to-
night at the Grays' ArmOry. The event
promises TO be a success. A nice pro-
eramme has been arranged. and some OF
the musical talent OF Richmond and
Manchester will be present and render
various selections. a beautiful gold pen
and a handsome Bible will be voted for
Refreshments will bs served. and amuse-
nent furnished all who attend
CITY COMMITTEE TO MEET.
The City Central Democratic Commit
tee will hold an important meeting this
evening at 7:30 O'Clock IN the Office Of
Captain A. c. Attkisson, at the Leader
building. All members are urged 20 be
present. as there is some very important
business on hand.
a delightful informal dance was given
Tuesday night al the home Of Mrs. Nj.
G. Turpin. on Porter street The gather
ing was small. and those present being
intimate friends. the evening was spent
in a homelike way and highly enjoyed.
Mrs. Fannie Grymes has returned from
a visit 10 the mountains. and will re-
open her dancing class at Leader Hall
the first Saturday in october. She viii
jn he future reside IN Petersburg, but
viii come over 70 the city every Saturday
afternoon.
BRIEF ITEMS.
Mr. William Bronaugh left for Amelia
county yesterday morning 70 spend seve-
raj weeks visiting friends and relatives.
Miss Ellen Weiseger who has been
quite III with typhoid-fever al her aunt's.
Mrs Judge Mullen, at Powhatan Court
house. is getting along very nicely.
Miss Marion Murphy. who has been
spending the summer in Baltimore, has
returned TO the city.
Mr.. j. H. Hampton. OF Forest Hill. who
was paralyzed some time ago. Is able 10
be out again.
A movement Is on foot TO organize a
colored Bryan and Sewall club There
are now twenty-four persons who are
anxious TO organize the club.
The Hastings Court was not in session
yesterday. but viii be to-day.
The Police Commissioners will meet in
the Mayors courtroom this afternoon at
O'Clock