Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04
THE FREE DELIVERY.
EVERYTHING READY FOR ITS IN
PRODUCTION IN MANCHESTER
new LICENSE ORDINANCE FRAMED.
Marriage of Miss Baugh-""'"'
Island 20 he Made Coal Depo'-
Daughters of Liberty Arr"hsi"e
for m Reuuion-Ofher Items

for n Reunion-Other Items
The free delivery OF mail matter IN
! Manchester, so long promised and talheu
| about. IS about TO become an accom-
nIished fact. Already the names OF ''e
streets throughout the city appear en-
blazoned on boards at every corner anu
the time limit expired last night III
which applications could be filed FOR al
mission to the civil service examination
for carriers and clerks, which will be held
at Toney's Hall, corner OF Eleventh ana
Hull streets, next Saturday. The post
office force will be increased by three
regular carriers and one extra carrier
and two clerks. OF course those VIII
he selected who pass the most satisiac-
tory examinations, but all who attain
certain standard will be placed on an
eligible list, from which the postmaster
will make future appointments.
BY the end Of the month at the latest
it IS expected that the new system VIII
be in operation.
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE MEETS.
A meeting of the Ordinance Commit
tee was held in the Council chamber last
night. Chairman Matthew Morton pre-
sided. and Messrs. Nelson, and Randlett
were present. Judge Clopton, CITY Al
torney, presented a couple Of revised ordl-
nances, one was made to read as foi-
lows:
"If any person shall attempt TO ex-
ercise any privilege or conduct any pusl-
ness or keep any animals or vehicles
mentioned in sections 16, II. and is OF
this chapter, without a license or con-
trary to the ordinance of the Mayor, or
as the case may be. he shall be fined not
less than one dollar nor more than two
dollars for each offence and shall also
be liable for the license tax"
Another section was drawn TO cover
ordinances which were not so embodied
as to be punishable under the old ordi-
nances.
DAUGHTERS TO CELEBRATE.
Lily Council. No. 3, Daughters Of
Liberty. met in their hall, on Tenth and
Hull streets. last night The prlnclpal
business of the meeting was the discus
sion of arrangements for great reunion
of all branches Of the order TO be held
at Forest Hill August nth. a committee
was appointed to confer with other lodges
of Richmond and Manchester. There was
one initiation, and several applications
for membership.
MARRIAGE OF MISS BAUGH.
Miss Robena V. Baugh and Mr.. James
A. Baughan were married at $50 O'Clock
last night at the residence of the brides
parents. No. 2OS Nineteenth street. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. w. T.
williams. pastor Of West-End Methodist
church. in the presence of number OF
the relatives and friends Of both parties.
The parlor in which the wedding took
place was prettily decorated for the oc-
casion Miss Louise Lipscomb played the
wedding march as the bride entered, look
ing very pretty in a plain dress of white
organdie. Mr. w. Il. Waymack acted
as best man, and Mr.. Clinton Waymack
as usher. There were no other attend
ants.
Mr. and Mrs. Baughan will continue to
reside in Manchester
LAWN PARTY AND PICNIC.
The Sewing Circle Of Stockton-street
Baptist church held a very successful
lawn party on the corner of Eighth and
| McDonough streets last night for the
benefit Of the church debt. Light refresh
ments were served, and booths. well sup
piled with fancy articles, attracted many
customers. The entertainment was given
under the personal direction of Mesdames
Lauder and Ahern.
West-End Methodist Sunday school held
its annual picnic at Forest-Hin Park yes
terday. under suspicious circumstances.
The attendance was very large, and
! delightful time was thoroughly enjoyed.
The feature Of the day was an interesting
| game Of baseball between picked mines.
| The other numbers of a long and interest
ing programme were highly appreciated.
MAYO'S ISLAND a COAL DEPOT.
Mayo's Island is TO be made a depot
/ for coal to supply the local trade when
/ the new railroad shall have been built
from Lorraine TO a shipping point in deep
water by the Clayton and Midlothian
coal operators.
Bids have already been asked for put
ting III an 1S-foot concrete wall around
Mayos Island. and several bids nave
| been received by the company.
The railroad Will enter Manchester
! from the eastern portion OF the city, at
| a point near the river, and then pass
| over Mayos bridge to the island.
! Chesterfield farmers are raising a great
! cutlery against the wholesale slaughter
OF game that is being carried on by
| poachera Partridge and quail are being
| killed in great numbers, and all efforts
| to catch the lawbreakers have so far
proved unavailing. The penalty for the
offence is a fine of $40 or thirty days inn
! prisonment.
CASES BEFORE THE MAYOR
| In the Mayors Court yesterday. Lew
Tatum. charged with being disorderly
at the vaudeville entertainment at
| Forest Hill Park, asked for a postpone
ment In order TO produce witnesses. His
request was granted. but as he was UNI
able TO furnish the names OF the people
no wished to summon, he was fined s.
for contempt OF court.
Major j. b. Johnson. commandant OF
the First Battalion (colored Infantry,
was charged by John King with tres
pass. The latter is the tenant Of the
former. He did not pay his rent and
was given notice TO quit. He, however,
did not give up the key to the premises,
and Johnson took forcibe possession.
The charge was dismissed.
King was sent TO Jail for ten days for
carrying away the goods left in the store
as security for the rent.
| Charles Harris, who lives on Sixth
| street was reused from his slumbers
early yesterday morning, by thief who
was stealing some watermelons, which
Mr.. Coles the grocer, keeps in his back
| yard. Harris chased the thief for some
distance. and then sent load Of buck
shot after him. not without effect for
the man dropped his booty, but managed
10 make good his escape.
! CHESTERFIELD SCHOOL BOARD.