The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31
NEWS OF MANCHESTER.
MRS, JOHN 4. BChhs, SUCCEEDS
HER HUSBAND.
4 Small Blaze In MaDchsster-Ma Machinery
Of the Marshall Mile Being overs
hsuied-Other News.
NAScursTrR BUREAU, RICHMOND TINES.
No. 1871 HULL STREET. BEA-1IE BLOCK.

No. 1921 HULL STREET. BEA-lIE BLOCK. !
The sureties of the late John a. Burke
have appointed Mrs. Mary Burke as
postmaster OF Swansboro.
The following is the law on the sub
Sect: Upon the death of postmaster
the surcties are entitled to take, posses
sion Of the Office and government prop
erty therein and depu,c one OF them
selves OF another person as actirg post
master. to perform the duties Of tne Office
and safely keep the property for them
until a successor is appointed and takes
possession.
The bondsmen Of the late John \.
Burke met In the Svansboro post-oiiicc
last night and appointed Mrs. Mary
Burke to the vacancy. Mrs. Burke VIII
have charge OF this office until q new
postmaster is appointed by the POST
master-C General She has had practical
charge OF the Office since her date nus
band was first made postmaster. VI -
the desire of the patrons Of this Office
that Mrs Burke shall be retained ia the
Office. Ii IS also the wish OF the people
OF Swansb0ro that Mrs. Burke shall re-
ceivc the appointment as postmaster OF
this town under the present administra-
ton.
A SMALL FIRE.
There was a small blaze at 1904 Hull
street last night. This store is occupied
by MIR. Cheathan. an auctioneer A lamp
sitting in the window was upset. causing
the fire. The blaze was seen by Mr..
Goode Gil. clerk In store on the OPP
posite side OF the street. who notified Mr..
Cheatham and by the use Of few
- 10 fire nut ON
The damage was very small No alarm
was turned in.
The Marshall Mills will shut down to-
night This Is done TO enable the com
pany TO overhaul their machinery. For
the past year this plant has been at work
both night and day. They will resume
work as soon as their machinery Is put
In order. This company have been do
Ing a large export trade I'm the past
year. shipping most of their goods.
MAYOR MATRICES COURT.
Mayor Maurice had full house to hear
him dispense Jaw yesterday morning. Ser
geant John Han, OF the kichmond force
had the seat Of honor on the night OF
the Mayor.
George john and Nell Burroughs and
Dave and PM. Jones were up for an
ARRAY Saturday night
These young men have been friends of
long SfdNUlilEs anu VA Od-uftdN NIGHT.
Mr.. John Burroughs and Mr.. Dave Jones
were joking with one another. Mr.. Jones
took offense. and struck at Mr..
Burroughs \ great crowd gathered
around TO separate the young men, and
created great furore,
At the trial yesterday morning Mr.
David Jones was fined - and costs. me
other young men We're honorably dis
charged, they not being participants in the
trouble. and Mr.. Jones being the aggres-
sor.
Jim Goode. Jim Martin. and Henry
jackson appeared for being drunk and
disorderly. and Goode for firing his pistol
in the street on last Monday night.
These are the three dandy darlies, who
had such a lively time on Seventh street.
putting beer kegs on the street car
track. and when the young white men
made their appearance enc of the darkies
fired his pistol
The Mayor fined Joe Goode $50; Jim
Martin $3.50. and Henry Jackson s..
THE MINISTER'S LOVE FEAST.
The pastors who have made complaint
Of the Rev. j. a. Spencer invited him 10
met with them yesterday in the study of
Rev. ". W. Lear at II o'clock. There
We're present at the meeting, Rev. W. ".
Lear (presiding), Rev. Chas y. Van Hou-
ten Rev. J. O. Babcock. Rev. w. T.. Hurt.
Rev. j. \. Spencer. Rev. l.. II. Thorn
hill. and Rev. Jabez Hail. of Richmond.
The meeting was fraternal in spirit. The
differences were briefly talked over and
satisfactorily adjusted. 1t was also agreed
that. so far as the ministers are concern
ed. this ends the discussion of the mat
ter. The meeting was opened with pray
or b Rev JabeZ Hail. and closed with
prayer by Rev. w. w. Lear.
BROKE HER ARM.
Monday night about 10 O'Clock Lille
Moseiy. a white woman. fell at the corner
OF Seventh and cambridge streets and
broke her arm. She left her home at 1Ol4
north Third street, Richmond in very
intoxicated condition.
She got off the car at Seventh and
Perry, and went in the direction of HUI.
When she got TO cambridge street she
iell and in falling struck her arm. which
fractured II below the elbow
Officer Wright on learning OF the acct
dent went after the woman and brought
her TO the station house.
Or. Lawrence Ingram Was summoned,
and rendered the necessary medical at
tentiOn. She was made as comfortable
a. possible in the police office and this
morning was sent to her home. The po-
lice thought she had been amply punish
ed, and would not prefer any charges
against her for drunkenness.
THE LITTLE WORKERS.
The Little Workers of the Presbyterian
Church viii give an entertainment at
ts'Ah'A man. DtbiiHluE utAl IutSQuNs
April 9Th. and continuing four nights.
with a change of programme each night.
The best talent of Richmond and Man
chester will take part and refreshments
will be served by the little ladies. on
the opening night Il Spelling School"
will be the attraction.
MRS. JARLEY's WORKS.
The exhibition of Mrs. Jarley's ccle-
brated wax works, given by the young
people of st-End Church. at the Grays
Armory Monday night was a decided sue
cess.
Mrs. farley was represented by Miss
Pettigrew. and her brothers Archie and
Allan acted as her assistants. bringing
out the figures setting them, oiling.
busting and winding them up 20 the
great amusement OF the audience.
The following young ladies represented
the wax figures: Misses Ida Butler
Maggie Mitchell. Lizzie Neal. Minnie
Newly. Leora Queensbury. Daisy Car
wiles. Bella Crostic. Maud Jennings and
Efie lie Provost.
The gentlemen were: Messrs Robert
son. Houchings. Hughes. Loser and owen
and c. lie Provost
The Manchester Mandolin Club added
much to the pleasure OF the occasion
After the exhibition ice cream was served
by the Ladies' Aid Society.
BRIEFS AND PERSONALS
Mr.. Rosser l.. Moody. OF Waveriy. has
been spending a few days with his moth