Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-19
MANCHESTER NEWS.
MIR. CAMPBELL PRESSING THE
FIGHT FOR EXPRESS OFFICE.
AGED WOMAN BEFORE THE MAYOR.
Her PitiabIe Appearance Appeals to
an Attorney, Who Goes on Her
Bond--Miiitary band In n Church
Personal and other Items.

1t even now seems very difficult TO bring
an express Office to Manchester. A move
ment was begun some while ago by Mr
NJ. A. Campbell and. though his en-
deavors to secure for the people Of this
city this great convenience. which would
save them many trip over to Richmond,
where they have TO 90 now TO express the
smallest package. have been strenuous,
they have so far been equally as futile
Mr. Campbell was in Richmond yesterday,
and had long conference with the gene
raj superintendent Of the Southern COM
pany, and that gentleman said he would
work with Mr.. Campbell in every way
possible 70 bring this boon TO pass. He
promised to wire the general manager
that evening and urge the matter for his
consideration. Mr.. Campbell said last
night that he was by no means dis
couraged, but hoped to open the office
In connection with his store next week
and this will be done If his personal et-
forts count for anything.
TO VIEW THE CITY.
There viii be a meeting Of the street
Committee this evening at o'clock, when
adjournment will be taken that the com
mittee may go to several points of the
city where suggestions OF improvements
have been made, and the necessity OF
which the gentlemen wish to look into
In connection with his studies in Rich
mond College. Rev. J. a. Sullivan Is sup
plying pastor at the Oak-Groye Baptist
Mission. in Marx addition. Last evening
Mr. Sullivan went over to the little house
of worship and met with the boys Of the
mission and organized a military com
pany. They have their captain, leu
tenants. sergeants, and private soldiers
This Young soldiery is TO do some real
hard fighting. One of their first duties
is 10 be real good, brave soldiers them
selves. and then another is to help their
little fellow-soldiers to bear the battle.
They have their scouts 10 hunt up those
who do not come 10 the Sunday school,
and bring them in, and o. DO all the good
their hands can find.
MAYOR MAURICE VERY BUSY.
Navor Maurice had a very fun docket
Yesterday morning. and for two hours
the courtroom presented a busy scene.
Mrs. william Fowler, an old Whlte
woman. was brought before the court by
her bondsman, Mr.. Matthew Morton ana
qiven M. she is fond of liquor, and
when under its influence Is Ee'S us
agreeable neighbor.
when the gentleman went on her bond
she promised she would not drink any
,oore He found that she had broken
her word. so he gave her up
The moor. old woman was much uis-
tressed and her weeping quietly there
y,bere she sat. rocking backward and
forward I'm her seat with the tangled
gay locks tumbIed about her withered
race was very pitiable. the picture
touched a lawyers heart and he renewed
the bond that sent this fOrlorn old woman
with a lighter heart TO her home.
Another instance of tull DOCKET was
the case Of George y. Jennings OF Bditl-
more. Jennings IS a man OF f"lher pre-
,ossessing appearance. but III an eVll
bour mad filed up too full for proper
rond,,ct He went 10 the warehouse OF
the stephen Putney Company yesterday
,,,ornine and insisted on buying drink
tbare He was ordered to leave. ana
did On I'm, retained. as he thought. 70
oet another drink. This time he was met
nv Officer Jones, who took him 10 the
statlon-house. p. IT,. rro-o.
in which TO sober up, and then ne VIII
be allowed TO go on ms way soutn d.
rejoicing as he may.
ISaTa Morton. a very black negro girl.
,,as the next. She was charged with
Gisorderlv conduct and being insulting TO
bor sisters i'm black. She denied the
charees. but she had too many against
her she was assessed $3.50 towards
paving Hull street ,.,..e,
hiram I,aPrade was up also for being
drunk. The Mayor discharged MN anu
advised him to go home and behave NM
self.
THE Y. NJ. c. 4. WILL COME.
The. gentlemen who have the matter Of
.ba Voung Mems Christian Associa-
tion In hand are now satisfied that they
LII succeed in establishing good
hranch I'm this city. II the association
&c started IL will get $500 from the rail-
road company. The orginators feel sure
nv can get 200 members at s. per year
This viii give them revenue o. WV
ner wear. After It Is started, TINS VIII
fefrav the expense. \ number OF young
men have signified their INTENTION OF
hecoming members. The gentlemen who
no charge Of the work say 1t Is bound
to be a go. 49,.
THO following gentlemen have been APP
,.otnto1 os q committee TO solicit names
Tor membership: Messrs. w. II. Owens
Railev. L. A. Lamb. j. II. Davidson,
cuis 8 Williamson. W. II. Turner, y. }.
Walker =. f. Bradshaw. Elijah Roach
Dr T. r. Rucker. Judge William l. Clop-
ton r. IL Betty, NJ \. Campbell, ). II.
r}rsbv David j. Weisiger, George T..
cary George 3. Ely, and J. 7. COOK.
The next meeting will be held at Central
Methodist church next week.
HELP THE OLD GRAYS.
There will be an entertainment at
Leader Hall Monday night for the benefit
NJ the Joseph L. Johnston Camp. No. 2
Confederate Veterans. Il Will be gwen
bv the Moore family, and will consist
of singing. dancing, musical specl14ues,
funny acting, banjo solos. magic and
ever-pleasing wOoden-headed family, ana
other acts too numerous TO mention.
The old vets treasury is low. and they
will appreciate the assistance OF their
friends.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mrs G. A. Brown. of No. l4ll cambridge
street, Is quite sick
Miss Lena b. jenkins left yesterday
afternoon for Philadelphia, Pa, TO spend
the spring with her uncle.
A sociaHe will be given at Clopton-
Street church this evening. Good musical
talent will be on hand.
Mr.. John e. Utz is able to be on the
streets. after having been detained at
home by sickness.
Mrs. c. l.. Page and her little son.
Lawrence. are visiting Mrs. B. b. Brew
er. at the latter's mothers, Mrs. Payne.
at Charlottesville, Va.
Mr.. Selden Bates was painfully bruised
yesterday afternoon. and had narrow
escape from death by moving cars while
AZ work in the Southern Shops.
A dance will be given at the hospitable
country home Of Mr.. Louis Willes. in
Chesterfield. about ten miles below Man
chester, this evening.