The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-12

Almshouse will see that the little waif Is
DroDerlv and nicely buried.
THE MAYORS COURT
For a Monday morning the business IN
the Temple Of Justice Was hsht yester-
Mayor Maurice got through with his
work In a very short time.
Mr. Parks HOwle is the owner or a pair
Of hounds, and his name dld nor snow on
the Auditors books where he had procur-
ed medals for the same. He was sum-
moned 20 make his appearance before the
MAYOR and show cause why ne snould
not be fined When the case was cailed
no produced two medals that hau pcen
secured since the summons was issued.
and no was dismissed and allowed 90 go
on his way and keep his docs
WITH CITY OFFICERS
The Water Commissioner VIII meet
tonight at 8 o'clock IN the office OF me
superintendent Of city Water Works 10
Is their regular monthly session.
WANT HOWLE TO RUN.
A number OF the local Republicans arc
not satisfied with the way the convention
PANIED out saturday They are pleased
to have Mr.. jeremiah w Nunnaliy as
one Of their standard bearers. but ana
not want Populist on the ticket. and
therefore say they will not vote FOR Mr.
j. Hasklns HObsOn.
A number OF the delegates from Man
chester and the county Of Chesterfield
waited on Mr.. r. b. HOwle Saturday
night. after the convention had adjourn
cd and asked him 90 announce himser
as an independent Republican candidate
for the House OF Delegates.
Mr. Howle has not decided yet what
he shall do but he viii let his people
know in a few days
A meeting OF the city Central Commit
tee was held In the Office Of Mr.. l.. r.
Pool. Supd't Of Manchester Saturday
night Mr.. Pool presided and those pros
ent were Messrs \. J.. Simpson. q. w.
Cooling. $. J.. Jones, W. ID. Furgusson
and O. -. Elder.
ers 10 poll the wards of the city and
find out the politics Of the voters of the
First ward-George W. Reams; second
ward-A. B. Tyson: Third ward-H. ID.
owen Fourth ward-J. j. Phantom
FIFTH- STREET CHURCH
Deeply interesting revival services were
held at this church three time sunday.
which resulted I'm n great and glorious
victory for the Lord Jesus.
Mr. BransfOrd. who is with the pastor
IN these meetings is thoroughly con-
secrated man OF God and is terribly I'm
earnest I'm his work. The Lord has album
dainty blessed his labOrs I'm Manchester
and the heart Of the pastor has been
made glad TO see his people drawn closer
to the blessed Lord.
BRIEFS AND PERSONALS.
Mrs. G. r. Wilkinson and two children
formerly Of this city. but now Of Selma,
y. c.. are visiting Mrs. j. A. Wilkinson,
of No SOC Decdtur street
Mr. W. 3. Cox Is In Bedford City, where
he was called on legal business.
Mr. L. c. TOney left for Washington
Saturday. after spending a few weeks
with his mother. Mrs W. +. Crostick.
From Washington he will leave I'm n few
weeks for California.
Miss Maggie Lewellyn. Of Buckingham
county is visiting Mrs. j. A. Wilkinson,
on Decatur street
Mr. VI. j. ONeil. Of Rocky Mount. y.
c.. was On the city Sunday calling on
his relatives and friends Tie returned
at night for his home
Mr.. Henry Walden has returned home
from n visit 10 Greensboro. y. q.
After pleasant and profitable tour
through Lnnenburg and Prince Edward
counties Elder Staples returned yesterday.
having delivered ten dlscOurscs 20 large
audiences at Reedy, Lcadbetter. Eureka.
Cool Spring Meherrin, and Green Bay,
Va.
Mr. James r. Gibbs. Of Matoaca. is IN
the city He was formerly merchant of
Manchester and while resident built the
Gibbs opera House, now used as the
Grays' ArmOry.
Chief-of-Police Ilpscomb has been tele-
graphed 20 look ont for a bay mare ten
years Of age. and bObbcd tailed that was
stolen at Swift Creek
Miss Nina Vaughan has returned home
after spending "a most delightful visit
10 friends in Charlottesville.