Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-26
ROOSTER CAME BACK.
MIR. BOWEN OBTAINED A WAR
RANT TO SECURE THE FOWL.
OTHER ITEMS FROM MANCHESTER.
A Small Fire Last Night-Mcn With
stripcd Clothes Thought TO De
COnvicts-News from Chesterfield
Personal Notes.

We're was a civil case OF considerable
interest before Squire Jones, Of Swans
| boro', yesterday evening. 1t was all
about a chicken claimed by Mr.. Addison
Bowen. This biped, which was Of a
pugillstlc build. was Matched several
years ago out in Chesterfield county IN
the coop OF Mr.. Lee TURNKEY. and was
sold to MIR. Bowen. This particular
rooster did the battles for Mr.. Bowen
for some time, but one night some
time ago, with a number of others of its
kind. disappeared from his residence IN
Mr. Bowen's backyard, and did not re-
turn. The owner did not hear anything
Of him or see him again until few
weeks ago. on this occasion of much
pleasure TO both Mr.. Bowen and the
rooster, the former was on his way TO
the river to get bunch Of fish, and on
passing the house OF Mr.. Robert Smith,
on Ninth street, in Manchester, saw his
fowl in that gentleman's yard. He went
on his way fishing after exchanging
greetings with his former champion,
bought a good bunch Of the Gnny fellows.
| and returning caused warrant TO be
| issued against Mr.. smith for the pos
session Of his chicken.
This brought the matter to the atten-
| ton Of Squire Jones yesterday, with the
result that Mr.. Bowen got the wanderer
nome again. This wanderer was in
| court. but was not allowed 10 TESTIFY.
Mr. Smith said he bought the chicken
ufN
II Il rife. Besher said he bought it from
a man in the Old Market in Richmond.
sir. Bowen. however, identified the fowl
as his own and later took him home 70
the scenes OF his chickenhood.
SMALL BLAZE IN TOWN.
The fire alarm turned in last evening
about o'clock was caused by blaze
| IN a chimney OF residence. at Me-
Donough and Fourteenth streets. n
prompt response was made by the de-
partment. and the blaze was soon eX-
tinguished no damage was done.
Mr.. James II. Shepherd, formerly OF
Manchester, died Monday night at the
state Hospital, at stanton. He leaves
several children in this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar l.. Traylor cele-
brated their wooden wedding at their
nospitable home, on Hull street, eA-
tended Monday night. There were
great many friends present 10 DO hoHor
TO the occasion.
There was a good attendance last nlghI
at the bazaar held ut Odd-telloWs nan
nv Lily Council, No. 3, Daughters OF
Liberty. This order is the female brancn
of the Junior order Of United American
Mechanics. An attractive programme
was rendered during the evening.
MEN WITH STRIPED CLOTHES.
Officer Avis was down to see Chief-of-
Police L'pscomD yesterday moInins' az
he wanted 10 know if any conVicts hd'
escaped recently from the state prison
farmer from Chesterfield called or
MIR Avis Monday and Informed him thal
,blla coming 10 Manchester he saw
three men camped in the WOODS, anu
| mar they had on striped clothes ike the
corvicts wear Mr.. Avis later commune
Gated with Major Lynn, OF the peHiteh-
tiarv hut WAS informed that no inmates
NJ that institution were missing lie VIII
endaavor TO learn more about these peo'
pie to-day.
NOTES OF CHESTERFIELD.
The Circuit Court of Chesterfield was
not I'm session yesterday, but ADJOURNED
over from Monday until this morning.
ON Monday the SANDER suit of Bohlng
against Kahl was called, but, on account
~ tn absence of important witnesses
II was continued until the 10Th OF JUNE
ana an attachment was issued LOT theh
appearance at that time.
The Board OF Supervisors were III SEES
sion Tuesday. but nothing beyond rou-
tine business came to the attention OF the
| county fathers.
To-morrow is election day. and in some
L,
will be as heavy as at the late presl-
dental election. The Democrats are
much exercised to see their selected can
| didates victorious. and will vote for them
In dead earnest This enthusiasm mas
had the effect to arouse hot blood IN the
Renublicans. and IL looks as II the polls
viii he their centre of attraction as well.
The Republicans of Manchester met at
Cunningham's Hal Monday night ana
decreed that the Republicans must turn
ont I'm full and vote against the consul
tutional convention. as 1t would Involve
too much expense I'm holding the eonven-
fion. and IL would fail 10 accomplish the
good that is desired.
q W. Harris. the chairman, was ordered
to issue an address for the same.
IMPROVE THEIR CHURCH.
Neade-Memorial Episcopal church has
inst undergone some alterations and i'm
nrovements. New pews have been put
in and arranged so as TO leave broad
aisle through the centre of the audito-
rum.
The congregation of Meade-Memorial
church has been endeavoring for some
time 10 raise fund for the purpose or
huilding new church. But 1t was re-
Gently decided by the vestry to spend a
sufficient amount. TO place the present
building in a neat and comfortable condl-
tion until the church IS able to erect Il
new edifice.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mr. r. 4. Reddin, of Baltimore, was in
the city yesterday.
Mrs w. II. Owens, who has been quite
sicl. was better yesterday.
Mr.. A. J. White has returned to the city
from a business trip 10 brakes Branch.
CAPTAIN Gillian. Treasurer Of Chester
field county, was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. James f. Harding. is In Newport
News. He expects to make it his future
home.
Miss Norvell. who has been visiting