The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-22
HARVEY BOURNE
WAS REELECTED.
Again Chosen Superintendent CfMan-
chester's Water Works.
ALL THE OLD OFFICERS HOLD ON
\ Pretty Wedding at StoCkton-Street
Church Last Night-A Bold THIEF
PIundcrs a Householder
News Items.
MAxour,rlu BUREAU ErcaNoSo TINES,


ius Hun STREET, BEArllE BLOCK
Tho Water Commissioners held an ad-
journed meeting in the Office Of the city
water Works Company last night. Those
present were Captain John oBrien
chairman. c.. $. Wells, A. .. shotwell
George A. Carr and j. r. Green.
After the transaction Of routine busi-
ness the commissioners went into the
election OF officers for the ensuing year
These positions have been filled By Mr
Harvey Bourne. as Superintendent OF Wa
ter Works. and Inspector Of Plumbing;
NIr. j. O.. jerks, as Cashier and Book
keeper: Mr.. George Hall, Engineer OF
the Pumping station ana MI Johh W
Childross as assistant
The only Official who had opposition
was Mr.. Bourne. Mcssrs. \. W. fanr
and Charles Burkcrt were also aspiranta
for this Office.
These gentlemen arc business men OF
this city. and are practical mechanics
IL took Two ballots 10 decide for super
intendent. and then Mr.. Bourne was de-
clared the man. This re-elects the old
officials for the next year.
FINDLEY-BORRMAN.
A pretty marriage was solemnized at
The residence of Mr.. william Gratzno~-
sky. at 80. 5li Stockton street. last
nisht
The bridal couple were Mr. Harry Find
lev. of Cincinnati o., and Miss Dollle y.
Borrman. Rev. George n. McFaden, pas
tor o. Fifth Street Methodist cnurch, oih-
c.ated.
The bride ls near relative OF Mr..
GratzHOWsky. She came here several
months since. 90 visit his family from her
home in the North.
4 BOLD THIEF
4 thief broke into the residence Of Mr..
W. r. Peasants. on west Twelfth street,
Monday nicht. When Dir. Peasants awOke
he missed his trousers from the place
where he bad nlacet them. On looking for
them he found that q thief had entered
his chamber and taken both his panta-
looms and his shoes.
The burglar entered the house through
the window and left through the door
which was found open by the tenant.
II is supposed that the party was hunt
ing for money. as the pants were rihet
OF all the contents Of the pockets. Mr.
Peasants says II they will make another
visit for the coat and hat he will be ready
a hot time.
MADE HIS ESCAPE.
Andrew Toney. a boy about twelve
years OF age was sent % lhe Laurel
Reformatory on the 18th Of the present
month bv Mayor Maurice. The Mayor did
80 al the request OF the boys father,
who said he could not do anything with
him and he thought 1t best TO send him
! To this school. There was not thing
criminal about the boy, but ne "o9ia
not obey his parents and was incorflslo.e'
Monday afternoon young 1oney de-
cided 10 leave his new home. which ne
nid BY crawling under the fence ana
| coming 20 his parents home.
The police were notified OF his escape
and he was easily found and then locked
IN. lie was before the Mayor this morn
| ing. and held Tor the Laurel authorities
Young Toney has been the cause OF q
great deal OF trouble and sorrow 10 MS
people. Yesterday morning ne stated lhal
! he had a good home with people, pul
| did not appreciate II, and II he was al
| lowed TO return now he would be good
hoy and obey them. lie has had good
| lesson which will leave lasting impress
sion on him.
THE MAYORS COURT
Mayor Maurice had two cases before
! him in tho Hall Of Justice yesterday
! Alice Mason. colored. had dog which
bit a small pickaninny several months
since. She was up before the court and
the dog ordered TO be sent out OF the
! city. He was sent away. but In four days
returned. She was given another chance
10 send him away,
Bunsoy sirich. Of No. u west TWEEN
| tle.h street. was playing with his conf
| panions Monday in the neighborhood Of