Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-25

tlnckly settled neighborhood, and where
there are no ADJACENT schools.
The residents OF the locality have, for
a number of years, desired school, but
neither county was in a position to es-
to blish one
During the summer a petition was got
ten up. signed by those i'm both counties,
who desired and would patronize the
school. and il was ascertained that a
large attendance could be obtained, and
those interested called upon the members
cf the respective school boards and pre-
scented the petition. The matter was
gwen careful consideration, and as the
enterprise is one greatly to be desired
and is most commendable, 1t is thought
the two boards will agree TO open the
school, the expense to be shared by the
two counties.
Miss Mamie Belle Martin, Of Powhatan,
Il endorsed by the petitioners for the
position of teacher. She is well qualified
10 take charge of the school, having
taught the Huguenot School. and also
several private schools.
Messrs. Selwyn Hancock, Thomas
Davis, and William Cheatham constitute
the committee from Chesterfield. Mr..
Hancock is the chairman. and much
credit is due him for the excellent stand
Ing of his districts schools.
Or Hening. Mr. Robert Moseley, and
Alexander Winfree are the members of
the Powhatan Board, and these gentle
men have always labored indefatigaDiy
~ the effort to make the Huguenot
schools compare favorably with any In
the county.
The public schools Of Manchester Mag
isterial District, of Chesterfield county
will open for the fall and winter term on
Monday, October 3D.
The white teachers are requested to
meet with the board at the graded school,
house on Friday next at 10 o'clock. The
colored teachers will meet at the colored
school. in Swansboro', on Friday next
at o'clock.
CoLORED BOYS CASE.
An unusually large number or persons
gathered I'm the Police Court yesterday
morning. when the preliminary nearing
I'm the case Of Marshall Copeland and van
staples. the cOlored boys charged with
killing George Byrd, was TO nave taken
place.
The hearing was again continued, how
ever at the request of the attorney Tor
the defendants.
William Brown. the man run in by Po-
licemen Jones and Wright Tor peihs
drunk on the street, was nned Sz'oo anu
costs. -
SQUIRE CHEATHAM's COURT.
Squire L. W. Cheatham, OF Marks Ad-
dition. had several interesting cases De-
fore him on Friday. John and Albert
Dowdy, the two. men charged win hunt-
ing on the posted land or w. .. Watkins
we're fined each $50 and costs.
Mr.. T. I. Cersley was before the court
for having I'm his possession COW, al
legged 10 belong TO Moses White, col
ored man. Mr.. Cersley testified that ne
bought the cow in Richmond. Further
hearing was continued, however, Tor an
imnortant witness, who was absent.
The case OF W. Stone. charged with
making an assault on Constable George
ID stone. was continued until next Fri
dav on account of the absence or the
defendant.
There were yet number OF minor
cases. which were also continued uh1ii
next Friday.
REV. MR.. sPENcER's ANNIvER'
SARY.
To-day marks the fourth anniversary
70 the nastorate OF Rev. J. A. Spencer
80 The observation-disclosures Christian church.
this city.
Tho occasion will be celebrated most
an,ronr,stely. This morning roll-call
Will he held of the membership ana
sysrv yrsmber is urged to be present and
answsr no his name. Facts about the
increase OF the work will also be given.
80 ,ha nastor will make an appropriate
,aIk An attractive and elaborate must
cal programme has been arranged.
!, will consist Of solos. duets. and an
Mr. n W. Nunnally will sing =
so,a ~ the morning service. and Mr.. w.
Morrissetts win sing at night. Mr..
ana Mrs 8. s. Perkins will render duct.
ar organ ana euphonon- Mr.. Il. X.
sa nn.on Will accompany the choir Win
cornet at both services.
Ths psual meeting Of the Missionary 90