Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-30

was appointed to solicit names for men,
bership. But the hardest times of the
| mittee has recently decided that II would
not be wise to place any extra expense
| on them at this time.
LIBERTY COUNCIL ELECTS Of
FTCERS.
A meeting OF Liberty Council, No IL.
Jr. o. ". A. NJ, was held In Swansboro'
last night, and after the transaction OF
routine business officers for the ensuing
term were elected as follows: Councillor.
r. f. Garrett; Vice-Councillor, j. L. Har-
low; Recording Secretary. w. J. Nor
rissett Assistant Recording Secretary,
w. s. Clements; Financial Secretary, Il.
+. Criddle. also representative TO state
Council. with s. p. Nunnally as alternate;
Treasurer, w. II. Toler: Conductor. w.
II. Marshall; Inside Sentinel. NJ. r. Gary;
Outside Sentinel, II. c. Jennings. Trus-
tees-J. Il. Redford, A. II. Toler. w. T.
Clements, Junior Past Councillor, J. 7.
Cuady.
Complaint was made yesterday after
noon that a colony OF tramps near the
pump-house were the source Of much an
noyance to persons living near there,
and so Officers Jones and Smith set out
to take a look at their den, and to bring
back any inviting game that might be
scared up. They got into a bona-fide nest
of tramps, and secured two as trophies
of the hunt. One whom they were pur-
suing holly finally made his escape, but
not until two bullets from officer Jones's
pistol had whizzed by his head. These
pair Of wearies will talk their secrets and
woes to Mayor Maurice this morning.
FIGHTS HIS LANDLADY.
A very unusual fight occurred yester-
day morning at the clearinghouse of
Mrs. Sallie N. Ellis, on Clopton's Hill.
in which the principals were Mrs. Ellis
herself and Mr.. r.. l.. Bowen, who,
until few days ago, boarded with that
lady. The young man decided several
days ago to get another boarding-place,
and having done so, came back yester-
day morning to get his trunk. But here
a difficulty presented itself. He still
owed something on his past living, and
when he came for his trunk Mrs. Ellis
informed him that he could not get il.
A great many words passed between
them, and it is alleged that with
lunge, Mr. Bowen made n half-success-
full attempt to slap Mrs. Ellis. That
lady's son was. however, attracted to the
scene by this time. and took his mothers
part and for time the battle waged
warmly. The battle ended presently, and
officer Jones appeared upon the scene.
Young Bowen was placed under arrest
and taken to the police-station. He was
not, however. held in custody there long.
for Mr.. Ellis, the husband of the as
saulted lady, entered a plea that he be
discharged. Squire w. u. Lithgow was
then summoned. and hearing the case.
dismissed 1t. Bowen claimed scratched
neck, for which he asserts his indebt-
edness to Mrs. Ellis. while she says he
slapped her i'm the face. He has agreed
to pay the money, and Mrs. Ellis will
surrender his trunk.
Alexander Johnson, n respectable col
ored man, who. for many years, and
until n few months ago, lived in Man
chester, was drowned near townsville
Sunday. and his body was brought here
yesterday for burial. He had gone out
boating. and. falling overheard, was
drowned before assistance reached him.
The remains were taken to Alfriends
undertaking establishment, and there
prepared for burial
THE BAZAAR OPENS.
The ladies of Fifth-Street Methodist
church opened their bazaar and series
of entertainments at Odd-Felows' Hall
last night under very suspicious cir
cumstances. The entertainments con-
tinue four nights and will be of
rich and inspiring kind. There will be
on sale many kinds of refreshments, and
the committee in charge will see that
no effort is spared to make those who
patronize them enjoy themselves. The
Danville Shop Band furnished music last
night.
CONCORD OF SWEET SOUNDS.
The concert given by Mrs. A. c. Hard
ing's music class Monday evening at
their teachers residence. on Porter
street, was a very delectable affair and
was greatly enjoyed by the many lovers
of pure music present. Among the
young ladies Of this city who took part
In the recital were Misses Grace Gibbs.
Lois Bass. Ruth Fitzgerald. Mary Frank
lin, Bessie Brands. Pearl Blankenship.
Lucy Carr, Mary Robertson Bessie Ho-
land, Lula Baird. May Lipscomb, Ethel
Harding. Shirley Walton, Beattie. Mary
Norton Virgie Betty. Judy Shotwell.
Edna Bayley, Louise Lipscomb, Verna
Bass. The gentlemen who assisted were
Messrs. Holt, Harrison. and Burton.
At the close Of the concert prizes were
Bass. and Edna Bayley for practicing a
required number of hours a day.
The Woman's Missionary Society Of the
Richmond District will hold their annual
meeting at Central church to-day. The
meeting will begin at 1890 A. NJ, and
continue until about 100. when thers
will be an adjournment for dinner, which
will be provided In the basement Of the
church. The afternoon session will be-
gin at $3.50 p. NJ, and at night there will
be special sermon by Rev. w. IT. VIII
liams, of West-End.
The entire exercise will be full Of In
terest and the public Is extended an
invitation to be present.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Miss Susie Webb. of this city, Is visit
ing her sister, in Keysville.
Mr.. w. Hugh Owens has returned home.
after an extended southern trip.
Squire A. d. Tyson killed dog yester-
day that was acting very strangely. They
supposed 1t had the black-tonsue.
Mrs. W. d. +. Jarvis, of Grafton. w
Va. Is visiting her sister, Mrs. w. T.
Lithgow, at No. 1870 cambridge street
This is the first time Mrs. Jarvis has
visited Manchester in sixteen years.
Mr.. Augustine Royal, who has been
I'm III health for some weeks, left the
city Monday for Ocean View, accompa-
MED by his wife. Mr.. Royals friends
hope to see him return much benefited
by the change.
Mr.. n. c. Green, Of No. sO7 Porter
street. IL detained at home because of a
recent operation performed on his eye
His restoration, however, is only the
matter of few days.
party of gentlemen returned to the
city Monday evening, after spending
several days at very successful fish,
ing at Boshers Dam. Those I'm the
party were Messrs. G. T. Attkisson. w.
N. Clements, T.. G.. Hooker, and b