The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-03
WAS CRUSHED TO DEATH.
NEGRO nor KrLLED By a FALL
mo TREE.
We Was Cutting It Down to Make Hallway
Ties Trouble with "a Dcmented "o-
hsaa-- Manchester News Notes.
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road ties lie had chopped tree nearly
through. ana as ID begun 10 topple he ran
20 get out OF the way. lie took the
wIong direction. however, and was
caught under tho tree ana crushed to
acath.
his body was found shortly afterwards
by some ncighDors, and taken 10 his home
near ny.
TROUBLE WITH A MANIAC.
squire A. -. Tyson. the statesman from
Second ward. had "a lively experience
with a dcnentcd woman Wedne sday
night While attending services at the
TInh-Strect Methodist church. he was
called out by a young man. who informed
him OF the strange behavior OF an aged
white woman. when hc saw the woman
be- was satisfied that she was mentally
NrOng and he watcher her actions.
After knocking AT several doors, and
aot being admitted, she at last opened a
soor. entered and made herself at home.
The Squire followed her and when he
ound she was IN the wrong house. he
cook charge OF her and attempted to os-
sort her TO the station-hOuse. She gave
sim lively tusslc while I'm his charge.
After going some distance the Squire
met some young men who knew the wo-
man. and said they would take her 10 her
tome. The officer learned she was de-
mcnted. and turned her over to the
'oung men who took her home
COMMITTEE on STREETS.
The streets Committee met yesterday af-
iernoon I'm the Office Of the City Engineer
Those present were Messrs NJ a. Camp
Dell chairman Matthew Morton. and j.
e. Green. Judge William l. Clopton. the
City Attorney. was also present and City
Engineer IinscOmb acted as secretary.
As this was a regular monthly session
~ the committee. the bills contracted for
tho past month was ordered 10 be paid
and routine business was attended TO. af-
ser which the meeting adjourned.
The Clerk Of the Hastings Court issued
n marriage license yesterday afternoon TO
Mr.. Thomas A. Burke and Miss Mary T.
Wells. They are well known In the First
Ward. where they have resided for a
number Of years.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PARTY.
There was n merry crowd OF young
people al the home Of Miss Matte
Wednesday night. The occasion was
the celebration OF this young lady's
birthday. The evening was pleasantly
spent in games. music and other amuse-
ments. AT 1890 O'Clock an elegant COLA
ton WIS served after which the amuse-
mcnts Of the evening were renewed, and
al a late hour the merry party wendell
their way 20 their respective homes.
Among those present were Misses Pearl
Spain. ollie Haggard. Bessie Bradshaw.
Grace Mctcalf. Minnie Wyrick and Mat
tic Rountrce: Messrs Harry Fitzgerald.
Marshall Jones. Alfred Webb. Thomas
Bailey Reuben Whitaker. r. Hubbard.
Charles Whitl)ck. Harry Haynes Thorn
as Stewart. and others.
MONEY FOUND.
Mr.. NJ f. Jordan found a pocket book
ON Fourth street last Saturday night. He
says II the owner Will call az his house
az No. M east Fourth street and prove
the property 10 Will be turned over 10
them.
The wallet contained a sum of money.
and as ~ was found on pay day Mr..
Jordan u.s. satisfied 10 belongs 20 work.
ing girl who could in afford 10 lose the
money. lie believes II was ,he earnings
OF hard weeks work and would like FOR
the rlshtful ywrer 20 get their property.
MIR. BABCOCK's FAREWELL.
Rev. J. O. Babcock and family babe
farewell 10 their many friends at Fifth
street church at the services Wednesday
night. An immense congregation crowd
ed the building; and with fearful eyes
said Farewell"
Mr. Babcock left for his future home
in DanWlle Oh the noon train yesterday.
COUNCIL COMMITTEES.
The FIRE commissioners will convene at
the Council Chamber Monday night al
$3.50 q clock.
The Finance Committee will be called
10 meet in the treasurers office tonight
The Ordinance Committee will meet In
the Office Of the Auditor on Tuesday night
next. at 1880 clock.
FIRE ALARM.
An alarm OF fire was turned in from
Fourth ward yesterday morning at
O'Clock.
In few minutes quite a crowd had col
icctQl. and the whole party went I'm the
direction Of CoUardin avenue. The fire.
men looked an around the neighbOrhOod
FOR the blaze. but were unsuccessful. II
was reported the alarm was caused by
ihe burning OF q stable in rear OF the
tOwarniu-Avenue Christian church. own
ed by Mr. Ashbrook. II such was the
case IL was put out before the hremen
arrived on the scene.
COUNTY NEWS
The County Court will begin the Deem
her term on Monday the 18th instant.
3udge Clopton has ordered a special
grand jury for this session. IL Is his de-
sire 90 wind mp AN the business before his
court at this term. as his term expires
on the last Of this year.
The Judge rs an applicant for re-clec-
tion, and there is no doubt but what he
viii be his own successor. He has no
opposition as yet. and no one has been
spoken Of as liable TO oppose him.
The county officers will also present
petition 10 the Legislature praying that
body 20 return Hon. William !. Clopton
rs Judge Of the County Court OF Ches-
terrified. ~ has been signed by every Of
ficer IN the county. and VIII be given 10
Hon. X. q. W onu 10 present WIN the pc
tition presented by the bSr OF Chester
Geld.
BRIEFS AND PERSONALS.
The many friends of Mr w - Sicg-
fried are glad to have him return 10
his home iloi Decatur street. this city,
after a delightful visit 20 his sister, Mrs.
Smith. Of Madison. \. q.
Hon. W. w Baker. of Hallshoro. was
on the streets fOi awhile yesterday morn
Ing.
Mr. Horace $. Reams. chairman OF the
Board OF Supervisors of Powhatan coun-
" was In the city yesterday.
Or Alex. Robertson OF Amelia, who
has been quite ill. is somewhat improved.
Mr.. W J. Blalock. OF Norwood. n. c.,
visit friends IN the city yesterday.
Manchester Lodge. No. H. A.. r. and A.
NJ will meet I'm the Masonic Temple Sat
urday night for work and business.
MIR. Lee II. Clements Is quite SICK at
his home In Swansboro.
Mr. IL X Myers. mining engineer, OF
Philadelphia. was in the city yesterday on
business connected with the coal prop
erty In Chesterfield.
Ambrecht & MittendOrf had their hands
engaged yestei day In improving the
bad work on Hull street, caused by the
depression OF ne earth.
Mr. Minor Bronaugh has returned IRON
q trip 20 New York.
n ORsE CLIPPING. THE LEONARD
III Horse Clipper is now running. Have