The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-13
MR. SHARP ELECTED
SUPERINIT E'liDE:iVT
Of the City Water Works, 10 Succeed
Mr.. Bourne.
BUSINESS MEN MEET.
BUSINESS MEN NJ EE
Tailor Britton, Of Chesterfield Indicted
for Negligence III Allowing Pris-
oncrs to Escape-Ne,vs, Per-
sonuI and Brief.
Manchester Bureau. Richmond Times.
No l11l Hull Street, Beattie Block.

Manchester Bureau. Richmond Times.
No. ILL., Hull Street, Beattie Block.
At the annual meeting Of the Board OF
Water Commissioners held last night for
the election of officers for the coming
yearMr. Harvey Bourne, who has been
superintendent of the City Water Works
for the past year, was defeated for the
office by Mr.. C. II. Sharp
Mr.. Matthew Morton was elected clerk
of the Commission to succeed Mr. j. e
jerks Mr. jerks was not candidate
for reelection, he having accepted a po-
stion with the Richmond Woodworking
Company.
The meeting was called to order by
Captain O'Brien president of the Com
mission, the following members beng
present: Messrs. Green, Wells, Peasants
and Rice. After the transaction OF rou-
tine bushes, the body went into eXecu-
tive session.
There has been warm fight for the
above offices between the following APP
plicants: For superintendent, c. II
Sharp, Harvey Bourne and w. A. Fair;
clerk. p L. Anderson and Matthew Nor
ton.
Much interest has been taken in the
election, but it was generally conceded
yesterday afternoon that MI Bourne
would be defeated The election of other
Ollicei-o was pSSSlto'iNN
~ BUSINESS ASSOCIATION.
The meeting of the Business Mems As
ISOLATION held last night was largely at
tended. and showed a revival Of interest
in the work of the organization. In the
absence Of DR.. w. P. Mathews, president
ofAthe Association, MIR. Augustine Royal,
presided.
A resolution coming from the Executive
Committee extending an invitation to the
Richmond Traction Company to extend
their lines into the city, was introduced
and adopted.
A letter from the Chamber of Commerce
in Richmund calling the attention of the
body to the movement now on foot to-
wards establishing an Industrial Univer-
sity in the South, was read and referred
to the Executive Committee for consd-
Grafton and action.
After the brief business session the chair
was declared vacated. and cigars and re-
freshments We're enjoyed. The meeting
closed with an address by the newly
elected member, Hon. Ben P. Owen.
GROSS NEGLIGENCE.
The special grand jury empannelled
Monday at Chesterfield County Court TO
thoroughly investigate the matter OF the
escape of the seven prisoners last week,
presented Jailer w. L. Britton for IN
dictment. charging him with gross negli-
gence in allowing the prisoners in his
keeping to escape. The jury was charged
at length by Judge Clopton as to their
duty in the matter of a thorough per-
sonal investigation. They visited the jail
and reached the conclusion that through
negligence alone the men could have got
ten out.
Indictments We're brought against the
seven escaped prisoners for jai-brea king.
The penalty for negligence on the part
o. tiy1r iyo
their escape is a heavy fine and impris-
onment. The jury brought in indictments
Monday against the Richmond, Peters
burg and Carolina Railroad for neglect Of
their crossings in the county.
Judge Clopton set aside the awards in
the condemnation cases of w. o. and
Virginia c. Watkins against the Rich
Monday. The awards were the second
in the cases. A new board will now be ap-
pointed and the cases reheard.
HONOR HIS MEMORY.
Resolutions upon the death of the late
NJ. A. Cogbill were presented Monday
by Attorneys Wells, Puliam and Gregory.
The occasion was touching one and
many were the tributes paid the deceased
by his friends. Brief speeches recalling
the virtues OF the man were made by
Judges Ingram and Clopton. Hon. John
LdlnU, MI ~ T. Lester L IL. NtilS
D. L. Puliam and Judge Gregory.
GRIzZARD-TAYLOR
pretty marriage was solemnized yes
terday morning in Swansboro. at the home
of the bride. when Mr. George S. Griz-
card and Miss Huldah Taylor were made
man and wife in the presence of a large
gathering of friends and weli-wishers. AT
1880 O'Clock the bride and bridegroom
entered the front parlor, while the beauti-
full Lohensrin wedding march was softly
played by Mrs. w. T. Harlow. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. w. w.
Sisk pastor of Clopton-Street Baptist
church. The bride is the only daughter
Of Mrs. Mary E. Taylor, and is considered
to be one of the prettiest and most accom-
plished OF Swansboro's fair daughters.
She was handsomely attired in a travel
ing suit of gray, while her hat and gloves
blended in suitable correspondence. The
bridegroon'S gloves were also in keeping
with his brides attire. a most beautiful
bouquet of bride roses was carried by
the bride.
The bridegroom is from SwanSboro,
and is considered one of her most va!ua-
BILE citizens He is connected with the
Life Insurance Company of Virginia, and
holds the responsible position of superin-
tendent. The popularity of the couple
| was fully attested by the many valuable
and useful, as well as ornamental, pres
ents received. After. the usual congratu-
lations the happy couple left on the noon
train for their bridal trip.
INFANTS DEATH
Earl A, infant child of Mr.. and Mrs
W. II. Barham, died yesterday morning at
6:25 o'clock. at the residence. No. 1412 Perry
Street. The funeral will take place from,
the above number this morning at
1880 o'clock, conducted by Rev. ]. c.
Reed The interment will be made in