Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-31

Sunday school at Gravel Hill last Mon-
day was the breaking down or one or the
wheels OF a wagon on the home"ard
tourney. The accident caused the horses
TO take fright and the passengers were
all thrown out. The only ones seriously
hurt were Mamie Robinson, formerly u
teacher in the Chesterfield public schools,
and 4. -. Powell.
Norman Whitley. a negro from Prince
ton. ~ c., was before Squire T. II. owen
Yesterday, charged with being suspi-
cious character The man was seen at
tempting 10 gain an entrance IN seVerai
back yards i'm the neighborhood OF Elghth
and cambridge streets. The squire gave
him thirty days I'm jail as a suspicious
character. thinking az the time he might
be wanted elsewhere.
THE CONSTABLE AND A VlRAGO.
The truth OF the Gilbertian statement
that a polceman's lot Is not happy one
was eXemplifed yesterday when High
Constable George w. Biankenship went
TO serve a distress warrant on a coiOred
woman named Laura Robinson. When
the officer read his warrant 10 the woman
she defed him and gave him terrible
tongue lashing. AT the same time she
made dire threats on his life. He swore
out a warrant against her before Squire
Lithgow. she Is charged with assault,
threatening to kill. and resisting an otiicer
in the discharge Of his duty. She VIII DO
brought before the Mayors Court TINS
morning
The police are making strenuous efforts
10 break up the gang OF negroes who In
fest the Southern railroad tracks and In
duge in all manner OF riOtous conduct
and Illegal acts. Five men were arrested
by Chief Lipscomb ami officer Jones on
Monday night, but were allowed to go
toward the Carolinas, where they could
secure a job picking cotton. There are
always a number OF these people at this
camp. They beg OF The people living near
the river for food, and when their wishes
are not grantcd they become very abu-
sive. They always have money TO pur-
chase what they want, and buy beer ny
two and three kegs at the time.
BRIEFS AND PERSONALS.
Mrs John Robinson, Of Eighteenth and
Everett streets, Wh) mas Leen Ill for
some weeks, is now improving steadily.
The condition OF Mr.. r. Govan Hin, tie
popular young druggist who has teen so
i'll. is now much more favorable.
Miss Kate Watkins. OF Chesterfield. has
returned from a pleasant visit 10 her sis
ter. Mrs. DIR. Bennett Of Montgomery,
w. Va.
Lny Council No 3. D. Of L.. will hold
their regular meeting to.nlght; TOO metn-
beers are requested 10 attend. state COM
cilor Miss Minnie Beasley, OF Peters
burg. will be present
Rev. George r. Harding, OF Tampa,
Fla. is in the city visiting relatives
Miss Martha Fahn. VINO has been visit
10 her home. tef
Mrs George Keilholt5 and family. Of
Baltimore, are the guests OF her brother.
Mr. r. A. Bowen at Woodlawn Heights.
Mr. j. Dan BrOdnax left yesterday
morning for New York, where he viii
spend his vacation.
Liberty Council. OF swansboro. held
their regular meeting az Cersley's Hall
last night.
Miss Corrinne .seman, OF upper Hull
street. Is visiting her grandparent, Mrs.
julius Sycle. az No. zOl west Clay street.
in Richmond.
A lawn party vas given nj the home
OF Mrs. Ellington. at Ninth and Bain-
bridge streets. last night.
Mr.. e. C. Knorr has returned from q
pleasant trip % crew.. Va.
Miss Nellie craig OF 2lo west FifietLth
street. is visiting Miss Annie Lick. In
Caroline county
Mr.. TAYLOR Woodbridge. ~ Amelia, Is
visiting his friend. Mr.. a. L. Powell. On
west Seventh street.
Miss Lillian Adkins returned from
Thowalton on Saturday, where sho had
been 10 visit friends.