Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23
HEAR THE CHARGES.
MANCHESTER COMMISSIONERS IN
aUIRE INTO BOURNE CASE.
MR.. STEIN HURT In A RUNAWAY.
His Buggy CoIIides with n Heavily
Loaded Waeon-A Fight on Hull
street-Wnlker II Convicted-Per-
sonaI and Other Items.


without reaching any decision, until Tues
day evening.
There Is a good deal Of personal feeling
involved In the charges. and while the
investigation is held at the instance Of Mr..
Sims. it Is thought to be due, in a
measure at least. to some Of the plumbers
who are fighting the superintendent.
There were several witnesses examined,
among them Mr. james Chappell, of
Richmond. with whom Mr.. Bourne was
formerly employed. and Mr. Charles
Burkert. of this city. who, Il is under
stood, appeared in support Of the charges.
The hearing was decidedly interesting,
and at times the proceedings were very
spicy.
KNOCKED HIM DOWN.
Excitement ran high last evening about
$50 o'clock, as a result OF a fight be-
tween Messrs. w. a. Neal and w. IL.
Dunavant.
Attracted by the irresistible destinations
Of the outlook for a scrimmage, a
crowd of men and boys had gathered IN
front Of Mr.. Nears saloon. They were
evidently waiting for the climax. and II
soon came. The combatants were stand
ing in the centre of their admirng audi
ence. when Mr.. Neal was heard to
exclaim: "You made a remark which
has cost me 5000, and I'll pay you" The
others reply could not be heard, but the
sharp sound OF a singing slap followed
another. and then blow, and Dunavant
FELL In an instant with terrible force TO the
stony pavement. The trouble was sooh
over and no arrests were made.
VICTIM OF A RUNAWAY.
Mr.. Charles Stein was quite badly hurt
Yesterday near his home, In SwansDoro ,
as a result Of runaway accident. ne
was driving a very spirited colt, tho
rougbbred and a splendid animal. He was
inst starting out from his house when
the accident, the outcome of the stupidity
of a negro driver, occurred. He met the
negro driving a pair or mules, which
were drawing a neavily-loaded wagon
The road was narrow, but by puiilhs 10
the right Mr.. Stein did ali in his power 10
avoid the collision which folloWed, "niiS
the negro did nothing to prevent II. Inc
slender wheel Of the light vehicle STRUCK
the massive hub of the dray, ana III an
instant was overturned.
Frenzled by the sudden resistance, the
horse dashed off at full speed, throwing
Mr.. Stein from his seat and, besides
bruis,ng him painfully, wrenched his
thigh and In several places tore OIL the
skin. The animal now fairly wild, soon
broke himself loose from the overturned
vehicle. but when caught was fortunately
not much hurt and with very little dam
age done TO the road-cart. Mr.. Stein was
assisted to Mr.. Eatons pharmacy, where
the obliging proprietor dressed ms
wounds. Mr.. STEMS injuries, fortunately
are not serious, but will doubtless keep
him quiet for several days.
mo ROOM AT THE INN"
This was DR.. l.. G.. Broughton's subject
last evening at Bainbridge-Street church,
and all possible standing-room was filled
bv earnest. sympathetic listeners, and
300 turned unwillingly away. The SER
vice was full Of interest throughout and
more than a dozen professed, for the
first time, faith in Christ.
Resides the several ministers repre-
senting the several denominations of the
CITY. and who took part in the exercises,
were Rev. Or. j. S. Dill, Of Nenable-
street church. Richmond; Rev. J. K.
Harrison, Of Fulton. and Rev. j. I.
Belts.
This morning a service for the children
will be held, and parents are earnestly
invited 10 come and bring their llttle
ones. Dr. Broughton is fond Of children.
and the service will be peculiarly sweet.
WATKINS IS FOUND GUILTY.
The jury in It's continued session yes
terday. brought in verdict against
Edward Watkins, Of guilty on every
charge registered against him, except
one which was not pressed. Watkins
was charged with shooting David BOYD
on Christmas Day, and sentenced TO
three months in jail and fined $50 and
The indictment against him for cut
ttng Air Hammond Fischer was tried
later in the day, and the prisoner fur-
Their sentenced to thirty days IN jail and
fined SIS and costs.
In the charge against the man Tor
carving concealed weapons, me OF go
and cost was affixed, while the charge
~ rioting was dismissed, at the request
of the prosecution. The charge against
: n Watkins. for creating dis
ttIrbanee on the same occasion, was
dismissed. on payment OF costs.
The appeal case of a. Harfeld was
settIed This morning by Harfeld laying
his fine and costs, the whole amount
inc 10 $3.50. Harfeld was arrested for
buvine stolen harness after he had been
,,'orred IN look out for them. He was
6ned s5O hut took an appeal. The Judge
cove Harfeld a reprimand from the
bench and told him If he was ever
hrougbt before the court on like
charge he would get the full penalty OF
tho law
POLICE COURT NEWS.
Ida Randolph (coloreO was before
Never Maurice yesterday morning,
chorged with stealing a lot OF clothing
from lady in whose service she was en-
yoead and was sent on to the grand
jury. ..,. =. cA.,..us
nav ida had been. employed up TO that
time as a domestic by MIS-. Oppleman.
on that morning she left for parts UNI
Known and with her a silk skirt and
ladies, waist that was taken out Of
trunk that had been broken open.
Oficer Alex. Wright received informa-
ton that Ida was in Bon Air Thursday
night. He drove out there and arrested
her and brought her back about mid
ntebt She will be tried In the February
form OF the Hastings Court
The three tramps arrested Thursday
evening by officer Jones. as suspicious
characters, were sent down each for ten
His Honor gave them to understand
that when released. IL they ever came
ON a second visit to Manchester, they
you'd ind life 'demd hard grind
Insnector Cium. OF the Post-oiiice De-
nartment. in his recent visit to the city,
stated that he always found the affairs
of Manchester's office In creditable con-
dIt,on. and that In his report. he had
called tho attention of the department in
Mashineton 70 the fact that the city