Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-01
KILLED BY TRAMPS.
YOUNG NEGRO MURDERED JUST BE-
You'd MANCHESTER.
OTHER ITEMS FROM THE SOUTH SIDE
Committee Considers Changes In
the Old Market Buiiding-Death
and Funcrai-Cnscs Before the
Mayor-PersonnIs and Briefs.

The body Of a young negro man was
found early yesterday morning by train
men OF the Richmond and Petersburg
railroad. near Clopton. a station on the
road some six miles from this city. The
remains proved 10 be those OF Albert
Bolts, Jr.. who had lived with his
parents, about a half mile from the spot
where the body was found 1t was OBJ
vious from the marks on the body that
the unfortunate man had not been killed
by train. but had fallen into the hands
OF murderers. a horribly crushed skull
showed too plainly the blow of some
heavy instrument driven with terrific
force. Bolts was last seen in Manches-
ter Wednesday evening, then in com
pany with Il cousin, named Thomas Cor.
Golf, who was recognized TO appear yes
terday before the coroner's jury, said
that about o'clock OH Wednesday eve
ming they separated. he for his home in
Manchester, and Bolts for home, near
Ciopton, and that this was the last he
had seen Of him. 1t is supposed that this
murderer's victim was met by tramps
who, with or without provocation, killed
him. 1t is well known that this section
of the road near the water tank, is the
constant abiding place for members of
this worthless horde in the land.
As soon as possible after the train
men came upon their CHASTITY find Squire
Charles T. Jones, OF Swansboro'. was
notified, and Constable George ID. Cole
summoned the following gentlemen as
Coroner's jurymen: Messrs. f. NJ. Turn
ley. l. ii. Clements, j. II. Clements. u.
IL. Queensberry, w. f. Jones and r. /.
Waymack. DR.. George w. Friend was
summoned as expert witness.
These gentlemen went TO the scene of
the death yesterday morning at 10 o'clock.
and viewed the body. The parents Of
the man were then allowed TO remove
the body for burial The Jury then adj
tourned to meet yesterday afternoon at
6 o'clock at the railroad crossing of
Hull street The verdict reached by the
Jury was. that Albert Bolts, Jr., came
10 his death by blow upon the head by
Il blunt instrument in the hands of
parties unknown to the jur..
Squire Jones who acted as Coroner
said last night that 1t was evident that
Bolts had been murdered and was much
inclined TO the opinion that tramps did
the work.
PLANS FOR THE CHANGE.
The Committee on Buildings and Land |
OF which Mr.. NJ. A. Campbell is chair
man. met in front of the old market |
house. on Hull street, yesterday after
noon TO look into the matter of changing |
the Hull-street front into rooms for the |
Superintendent OF the Water-Works, |
Water Commissioners, and City Engineer |
After some discussion of the matter 1t |
was agreed TO ask the City Engineer TO |
draw up plans for such offices, TO submit |
at another meeting Of the committee |
Mr.. Campbell said it was probable that |
the arch would be closed up. and a win |
dow placed in its stead while entrances 4!
10 the offices will be through the doors OF |
ihe stalls on each side of the arch.
A meeting of the Almshouse Committee |
was held yesterday evening at o'clock,
and routine business Of that department
WAS transacted.
THE ASSOCIATION PAYS OUT.
The Manchester Home Building and
Loan Association yesterday rendered
Mr.. Charles l.. Page, attorney for one
OF the members of the association,
check for 1900. Some weeks ago a suit
was threatened against the association
by this member and time was set by the 1
attorney when he should argue before
judge Ingram. OF the Hastings Court
for the appointment of a receiver for the |
association. The association asked for
n postponement. and IL was agreed to
by Mr.. Page. Now the directors come
forward and pay In full the amount OF
Investment Of this member
Postmaster ID. l. Toney received yes
teiday the last instalment OF furniture
FOR the free delivery OF mall This will
include everything needed for this
branch OF the service.
The next thing to be done Is TO appoint
The carriers. and let them start to work
Then Manchester will have free delivery.
Yesterday was dog-day In the Police
Court Of Manchester. II was the day
when the unlicensed dogs went 10 the
wall. William Jones had been sum-
moned. but said his dog was yet in the
puppy state. He was taxed 81.
Virginia Montague said she ''aint got
no dog" and was also fined 81. and a like
Inc was required OF c. Strond.
FUNERAL OF MRS. GIBBS.
The funeral of Mrs Bette J. Gibbs,
wife OF Mr.. w. A. Gibbs, who died at
aer residence. No. 1915 Decatur street.
Wednesday morning. took place from
Baptist church yester-
lay afternoon at 4.So o'clock The ser
iice was conducted by Rev. DIR. l.. r.
fhornhili. pastor OF the church. and the
~ ermcnt was made In Maury Cemetery.
~ following gentlemen acted as pail
bearers: Messrs. John J. Bayley. J. w.
Alexander. Fred. A. Lamb. 4. r. Wal
her, w. T. Davidson, W. Il. Stone
Joseph cottrelI and w II. Owens.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Martin have the
'ympathy OF their many friends In the
'ad loss by death OF their only child.
sessie ingram. aged year and 10 days,
snich occurred yesterday morning at
nsir Residence. No. 3Ol Cowardin avenue.
The funeral service viii take place
'pns the parents residence this after