The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-03
The Weather, However, Did Not
Brook Lengthy Discussions
FIRST KING SORA KILLED.
Mr.. James Nunnally Bags His M"jos''
a Bold Thicf-An Effort to reg
uIate the Planting of Trees
in the City.
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transacted. and the sessions were Dilei'
Tho Light Committee met with tnaii-
man simon Peter Jones presiding Bills
contracted during the past year were APP
proved and ordered 10 be paid. III was
decided TO place an alch lgnt "a the Dooi
Spring Park near Baconsvle.
The Street Committee met ia the cry
Collectors Office, with Mr. Morton ln
che chair. Only routine business was
transacted.
The Finance Committee met with Mr..
W W. Pool in the chair, ana Mes5is'
John O'Bricn, John r. Green, Mathew
Martin attending IN this case 100 Only
routine business was transacted inc
meeting adjourned until next Monday
night. when important business VIII De
considered.
The Ordinance Committee met IN the
Auditors Office. with Chairman W. -
Bradley presiding The city Attorney,
Judge william J. ClOptOn. was Instructed
10 frame an ordinance for the prevention
Of the planting OF certain trees IN the
city that would cause the roots 10 inter-
fere with the water mains of the city.
These roots have given great trouble
with the city pipes. ana In many cases
have caused them 20 Doe closed mp.
KING SORA KILLED.
Mr. James Nunnally a local nimrod,
had the good luck Thursday TO Kill king
sora lie was out at the Kemp farm,
a few miles below the city, hunting for
the gay and festive Molly Colonial The
season for hunting this resident Of Ches-
terrified began on the first Of Septomher,
and Mr. Nunnally was I'm quest OF this
game Tie saw his majesty the king at
quite q distance and fired load az him
which terminated bis existence. Mr.. Nun
nally mad the bird for his breakfast yes
terday morning
4 BOLD THIEF
A bold thief entered the residence Of
Mr. william Bagcnt. Of Cherry and Clop-
ton streets. in SwansborO. yesterday
about noon. and robbed him Of a guitar
and "a lot OF towels and other household
necessities. Entrance was gained 10 the
house by breaking through the side win
dow. Mr. Baeont put his father-in-law.
Officer Avis. on the case, who is trying
10 find HIS man.
Peter walden. a small white boy, threw
n stone through the plate-glass window
OF Mr.. Lee H. Clements store I'm Swans
boro yesterday while at play. Mr.. Gle
Wents had "a warrant sworn ont against
the child for him 10 show cause why
the law should not deal with him for
breaking of the glass. Squire Jones Will
Try the case this morning
MILLER-COGGINS.
4 quiet but pretty marriage was sol
emuized az the residence of the Rev. u.
j.. Reynolds. Cine Onciating minister The
contractng couple WAS Miss Maud Cog
gins 10 Mr. Evan Miller, a young man
Of Richmond.
Only "A few friends and relatives were
present They will make their future
home in this city and reside in the First
Ward.
Ill FROM HOME.
Nlr Zeb Vance Hatcher, young man
OF Chesterfield county, and son of Mr.
Thomas e.. Hatcher. is quite an az the
hospital tent at Pablo Beach. Fla. a tele-
gram was received yesterday by his par
cnts notifying them of his extreme M
ness
There IS no hope given for his recovery,
ana he SIS thought tO Doe inn oXtremis. His
brother. Mr. 4. b. Hatcher left yestcr-
day TO be az his bedside.
Mr.. Hatcher left here as a member OF
the Walker Light Guards when they We're
ordered TO Camp cuba Libre. lie has
many relatives i'm this city. Richmond
and Chesterfield. where he is well known
and has many friends.
THE MAYORS COURT.
Squire r. T.. owen presided in the
Mayor Court yesterday morning. There
were three trivial cases to engage his at
tention.
William Krag. citizen living az No
Nf west seventh street. was charged by
his wife with beating ana threatening Go
Kill her with a butchers knife. II was a
family affair. and from the evidence
showed hc struck her with a strap while
playing. but which made her mad The
case was dismissed but krag was put
under bond In the sum of so 10 Keep The
peace for twelve months.
Frank Brooks was charged with steal
Ing "a pistol from the trunk OF William
krag. The case was dismissed. and krag
was assessed with the costs.
Morris Payne ColOrcd. was arrested by
Omcer Roach Thursday. lie was chars-
ed with trepassine on the property OF the
southern Railroad Company. Case dis
missed.
The United Ancient order OF Druids
of Richmond and Manchester will visit
Brother Alleys farm I'm Chesterfield
county on Monday and indulge IN a big
barbecue and brunswick stew. The occa-
clon promises TO Doe a great fete day for
the Druids and thoir friends.
The Liberal. Monroe and Cynthus
groves invite au their brother Druids
80 be on hama 90 enjoy the stow and
other things.
BITTEN by A DOG.
Luther Wells. a Leader newshoy was
badly bitten hy dog Thursday while
paper in The lard OF Mr. }. ~ Jewett. on
Balnbridre street The dog in the yard
rushed at him and b.t him through the
arm The dog lcf, The print Of Lis teeth
and also a very painful wound.
POsTOFFICE HOURS
Next Monday Is Labor Day and nat-
iona holiday throughout me country The
Manchester postonce VIII observe The
day. The once will Doe opened at the rcc-
ular hour ANA close nt lu O'Clock for the
day The carriers wii make iho regular
morning collection from the boxes ana
dol