The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-29
ACCIDENTS IN THE
SOUTHERN SHOPS.
Two Employees Slightly Injured while
at Work Yesterday.
Mr.. JAMES N. CONWAY DEAD
One OF the Southcrn's Engines Be-
comes DcraiIcd-Mrs. Mary Brown
Dies Near Bon Air-Othcr Man
chester News Of Interest.
MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TMEs,
1lig H.I.L SrEEEr, BEATriE BLOCK

Two Of the men employed in the South
ern shops in this city were slightly hurt
yesterday. Mr. Jake Mum was engaged
in work on top OF car. by some Ill
luck he made a miss1cp and fen 10 the
ground In the fall he struck his chin
on an iron bolt which cut very deep
cash. lie had TO go TO DR.. Brock the
companys surgeon, where several stitch
es had TO be taken in t.e cut.
Mr.. Archer Williamson. another empioye
was az work IN the machine shop lie
had the misfortune to accidentally strike
his hand with hammer. The hurt was
OF such a character that ne had 10 have
DR. Brock treat him also. The injuries
of the two men are not serious but both
are painful ana viii keep them from their
work Tor several days.
OFF THE TRACK.
one OF tho large engines owned by the
Southern Railway Company ran off the
track near Hun street yesterday after
noon. In doing so St tore up the track
for some little distance and damaged the
sleopers TO such an extent that they had
TO be replaced to set the locomotive Oh
the track again. 1t took the railroad
hands about one hour and a half before
they succeeded in their undertaking.
DER NEAR BON AIR
Mrs. Mary Brown, rclict OF the late
Benjamin Brown. died at her home near
Bon Air, in Chesterfield county, yesterday
morning.
The deceased was well known and
highly respected throughout the county
where she had lived for nearly seventy
years. she leaves several sons and
daughters, all Of whom reside in Ches-
terrified.
The funeral will take place from the
house this afternoon at 2 O'Clock. The
intermcnt will be made in the old family
burying ground.
MIR. CONWAY DEAD.
Mr.. James NJ. Conway died at the resi-
denco OF his daughter, Mrs. John a.
Burke. in Swansboro, Sunday night at $3.50
O'Clock. lie was in the seycnty-ffth
year Of his age.
The deceased was ono Of tho best-known
men in this city, whore he had resided
for many years. Among his many ac-
quaintances he was always affectionately
called by by the name of Uncle Dad.
He had only been sick for one week
when his end came. lie leaves two sons.
Mr.. Charles w. Conway. Of Ashland,
Ky. and Mr.. John Ii. Conway and Mrs.
Mary Burke. both OF Swansboro.
The funeral services will be held at the
grave I'm Maury cemetery this afternoon
alta O'Clock. Rev. w. u. Haight will con-
duct the services.
THE MAYORS COURT.
Mayor Maurice had several cases 70
engage his attention yesterday morning
in the Temple Of Justice and, as usual,
there were a goodiy number of spectators
present.
Peter Client. colorei. got in trouble
Saturday night with another man. lie
was arrested and afterwards bailed for
his appearance He failed 10 respond
when his name was called and an attach
ment was issued against him.
Henry Harris, colOrcd, was drunk ana
disorderly Saturday night Officer Wright
arrested him and had 10 use his club IN
getting him 10 the station house. Harris
was fined s..
Mat Foster and Gary Foster had a
fight with Booker Robinson. all colored
on SATURDAY. night and the funs.was con-
tinued Sunday night. much to the an
noyance of the people I'm the neighbor-
hood. They did not deny the charge and
were lot off with q fine Of $40 and COSTS.
SUNDAY SERICES.
Rev w. r. Williams, the former pas
tor OF West End church was present AT
both services at West-End church sun
dav and expects to leave Thursday
FOR his new charge at Norfolk The
congregation Of West End church parts
with their late pastor with many regrets
and wish him much success in his new
field OF labor.
REV. Charles d. Crawley. the new PAS
tor Of West-End church, preached botn
morning and night sunday to large
congregations. Ills morning text was the
33d chapter Of Exodus. 18th verse. MOSES
talking with God, and al night lst limo
thv. Attn chapter. Paul eXhorting bis fol-
lovers 10 put on the shield of faith.
Mr.. Crawley IS a forcible speaker and
was welcomed by his flock In a cordlaI
manner -
FELL FROM HIS CART.
Anderson Ross, n colored man. Of NO.
east Nineteenth street, met with n pam
full accident yesterday morning while en-
gagged at his work in the Trcdegar Com
eany's yard Ross was engaged in driving
horse hitched 20 n heavy cart. BY some
means ne fell from his seat 10 the ground.
The wheel of the vehicle at the time pass
ing o,er his thigh wounding him pain
fully lie was brought TO his home, where
Drs. Ingram and Matthews treated him.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Miss Frederick Lamb. one Of the charm
ing young ladies of west Thirteenth
street will leave to-day for Winston
Salem, n. c. She win spend the balance
Of the present winter there with her
several friends I'm the Twin City
Miss Madge BaGby of the Woman's
College. Of Richmond. IS spending few
days in the city. While here she is the
guest Of Miss May Franklin, of Twelfth
and Stockton streets.
Mr. r.. l. French. Of Savannah. Ca,
came home yesterday morning. He enlist
ed with Company NJ Of the Fourth Nir-
ginia Regiment Volunteers. and has been
clerk in the Engineer Corps of the Sew
onth Army Corps
The Board of supervisors or CHESTER
field county. was in session yesterday.
Mr. Charles r. Murphy. of Decatur.
IL. was I'm the city yesterday calling on
his friends.
The street Committee have been called
10 meet I'm the engineers office this even
ing at 1880 o'clock
The Hastings Court was engaged yes
terday morning IN the transaction Of
chancery causes.
Mr. c. c. Farley who has been quite
sick az his residence in Swansboro. is inn
proving.
First Lieutenant G. A. Meredith. OF the
Manchester Grays. has rendered his re-
flgnati0n 20 the Governor
Rev. Charles Galloway is in the city the
guest Of his kinspeople.
Mr. w. H. Cox has been detained at his
home on Porter street by sickness.
GRAND 00GF 0FI FGATFS