Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-04
TWO NEGROES SHOT.
RlcnMoxD MAN USES A PISTOL AT A
MANCHESTER DANCE.
SMALL RACE WAR IN SWAESDOEO'
white Men Clean ont store of Ne
groes--AIi VIII Re Arrcsted--Fiaht
In sktnncrvilic--Eastr Monday on
the south side-Osher News.


bsing shot BY a Richmond negro.
The persons who were shot are not
badly wounded and the negro who used
the firearm made his escape at the point
OF the pistol.
A dance was being given at the house
OF Mary Ross, and was attended by a
large number OF colored people Among
those who were present were four ne
groes from Richmond in their sunday
best Pars Harris was one of the ne
groes, and ho had left his wife and chill
dren at home while he went 10 the dance
10 have some fun. Much 10 his surprise,
on his arrival he found his wife there
He was mad. He seized her and tried 10
take her away by force. and had sue
ceeded in getting her as far as the gate
when the other negroes, taking the wlie S
part. rushed out 10 rescue her. Inc nus
band then drew his pistol and nred INTO
the crowd. A negro man named Thomas
Williams was shot through the arm anu
a woman named Cephas shot in the
breast. He shot four times In all. the
Richmond darby then left his VIE. ana
made a run for his escape. The greatest
excitement prevailed for awhile. Several
and one chased him down as far as
Friends drugstore The negro then
whirled on him and told him that IL he
did not leave off he would put ball
through him. The pursuer was not slow
in doing as he was bid. He then came
into Friend Brothers store, and Mr.. {.
T. Friend phoned for Policeman wright
and also a physician 70 attend 20 the m
jured people. Mr.. Wright responded and
tried TO head off the fleeing man, but
having only the general direction he was
going, the man escaped 10 the other side,
IL is thought
Or. John w. BrodnaX was secured and
went at once 10 the place where the IN
jured man and woman were, and dressed
their wounds, neither of which Is serious.
Policeman Wright later came to Rich
mond in search OF the negro wanted. He
knows where he lives, and thinks there
is little doubt OF his getting him finally.
The man is said to be employed at the
Mayo tobacco factory.
LIVELY EASTER IN sWANsBORO'.
There was another small race war In
white men knocking down and severely
beating as many negroes. 1t happened
about $3.50 o'clock in Cersley's store. Sew
eral white men were In the store drinking.
when several negroes came in, and trouble
was soon brewing. Every negro in the
store was knocked down and badly beaten
Policeman Avis WAS out of the town
at the time, making some arrests m the
suburbs OF Manchester, known locally,
as Skinnertown. But he has secured the
names OF all the men engaged in the
melee. and will have them before Squire
Charles T. Jones tomorrow morning.
Thomas Wilkinson and Peter Jordan
We're arrested yesterday by policeman
Avis, of Swansboro'. charged with threat
ening the life OF Lewis Wescott's
wife The trouble occurred yesterday
morning and created a good deal of ex-
element
EASTER ON THE SOUTH SIDE.
Easter Monday was very generally OBJ
served by Manchester people yesterday.
The schools gave holiday and the children
were brimful of happiness. a number
OF egg hunts were given. A very delight
full one was given al Buck Hill, another
at the residence OF MIR. w. n. Owens,
another at the residence Of Mrs. Gary,
NTH and Perry streets. and yet an
other at the residence of Mr. Blunt, in
the south end Of the city. Quite number
or persons. young and ola, spent the day |
on the banks of the James sngling. Others |
went to Washington on Mrs. Gili's excur-
sion.
WILL BEGIN REVIVAL SERVICES.
Revival services will begin at Cowardin- !
Avenue Christian church tomorrow night, |
In which the pastor, Rev j. A. Spencer,
Will be aided by Rev. Mr.. DeVal, of Iowa.
Mr.. DeVal will reach the city tomorrow,
so he has teegraphed Mr.. Spencer, and |
will preach at night. The church seems
ripe for a great revival, and the members
are doing all they can to awaken interest
among the unconverted. Sunday night all
the members agreed 10 remember the !
meeting in prayer each evening at Z |
O. o'clock. There will be preaching each |
evening OF the week. and good singing. |
All will be welcomed most heartily.
DIR. TAYLOR TO YOUNG PEOPLE.
The quarterly meeting of the Baptist !
Young Peoples Unions OF Richmond and |
Manchester was held Sunday afternoon |
1t the acknowledgement church. this |
city, Mr.. Hill Montague presiding
The address of the occasion was de- |
liyered by Rev. DR.. James Il. Taylor. |
DR.. Taylor's talk was chaste, interesting, |
and eminently calculated TO stir up young |
people 10 greater activity in church work. |
The reports and responses made showed |
that number of the unions have re-
Gently reorganized, and are getting in |
better shape than they have been for a |
wear or two. The banner was again |
awarded to Emmanuel Union. which has |
held 1t more than year.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
MIR. Harry Bate is visiting friends in |
Mr.. A. V. Nunnally, of Accomac, IS |
visiting friends in the city.
Mr.. Il. L. Early left Tor Washington |
to be away several days.
The Cemetery Committee meets this |
afternoon at $50 O'Clock.
Mr.. j. IL. Perkins Of Petersburg, is |
visiting his brother, on Bainbridge street. |
Bishop Randolph will hold confirmation |
services at Meade-Memorial church on |
the nth instant.
The Daughters of Liberty. Of Swans
bQro are arranging 10 hold big bazaar |
later in this month.
Miss Marian Barmer, OF Powhatan, is |
visiting Mrs. Willie Friend.
Mr.. and Mrs. A,SJ. White, of IA east |
Eleventh street, are visiting friends in |
Chase City. ft FAX
Mrs. W. n. Haight and Miss Huda
Taylor. of Swansboro'. went TO Washing
ton yesterday rnorning on a short visit.
The Board OF Fire Commissioners were |
called 10 meet las. night for the purpose |
81 receiving the monthly report of the !
shief of the Fire Department.
1.-The Easter Promise was given by |
he Little Workers" of COwardin-Ayenue
Christian church Sunday afternoon.
There was large attendance. and the |
services were much enjoyed
The Easter celebration by Meade-Memo-
.ial Sunday school Sunday afternoon
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