The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-21

sioner both state, however that the
amount OF taxation VIII DC 10 i'ie
than heretofore.
A HELPLESS MAN.
Beverly Johnson (colored), reeled about
the streets in such a manner as TO leave
the impression that he was TOO drunk
10 take care OF himself. in consequence
To provide against harm coming 10 hAN
he was escorted 10 the lookup ana placeu
therein for safekeeping. Mayor Maurice
will release him this morning upon pay
ment of consideration.
MR.. HARRISONS ILLNESS.
Mr.. James A. Harrison. who Is quite
m at his residence. in Swansboro' was
reported TO be worse last night. his
brother. Mr.. Thomas Harrison, OF Pow
hatan county. is in the city and Will re-
main with his brother indenlteiy'
HUSTINGS COURT.
The Hastings Court. Judge ingram pre-
siding. convened in regular term yester-
day morning.
This is not grand jury term, and IN
consequence, the witnesses in the criminal
cases were recognized for their appear
ance next term.
Tho case Of Mary Bailey, the colored
woman, who is charged with inianticide'
in making away with her infant. Will be
heard at the next term, as VIII also the
case Of Robert owens. colored. Who is
charged with cutting VIM. Braxton.
John Monroe. the colored barber who
was fined $40 and required 20 give security
for six months had already paid MS
fine and given security, and the warrant
was dismissed.
Mrs. Emma ]. Williamson qualhed as
executrix Of the estate Of the late u D
Williamson. 49,,
To-day a number of civil ana cni"-
Gerry cases will be heard. 49,.
SPRING ELECTION.
The CITY Central Democratic Committee
has been called by Chairman Tohey 20
meet ia the Mayor court foo"
night at o'clock.
Tho only candidates before the people
this snring will be for Council and the
committee IS called for the purpose OF
ascertainiug the wishes OF the candldat. 5
regarding the method OF election. III Is
Thought that probably a primary may pe
held.
ABLE SERMONS.
Rev Chas. ID. Crawley filed his pulpit
al West-End church Sunday both morning
and night and preached two able SER
mons 10 large congregations. HIS text
az the morning services was taken from
9Th Chapter Ephesians and Zth verse.
Let Him That Stole. Steal No More.
and at night his text was from End CHAP
ter Epheslans from 18th TO End verse,
inclusive: 1.-THE Building OF the Founda-
ton. Jesus Christ Himself Being the
Chief Corner stone
Rev. Jack Rosser preached two OF his
characteristic sermons at f1fth-Streei
Methodist church sunday TO two large
and interested congregations. Rev. MT
Wallace. the pastor. was indisposed and
could not conduct the services himself
DONKEY PARTY.
The members OF the "Swansboro Social
club" will on next Friday night give their
friends an enjoyable Donkey Party al
Cersley's Hall The officers OF the cluf
are. President. G. A. Moore; vice-presl'
dent J. w. Powell: secretary. w. r.
Clements: treasurer. &. ;. Barnett Ihe
club embraces in its membership some oil
the leading young men OF Swansooro'
COMMISSION OF LUNACf:
commission OF lunacy was held las'
evening on Mr.. A. Jack Moody AZ NO
ti26 Porter street. The commissioner
were soulres w. d. Llthgow, j. W |a''
ale and George A. Carr. Mr.. Moody Wa
adjudged insane. .,..,
The protracted services AZ SeRra'