The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-20
A LAMP FALLS
AND EXPLODES
Excitement in the Store Of Mr.. Nance
on Hull Street.
A BAD NEGRO ARRESTED,
Meeting of the Citizens Interested in
the Paving Tax-Death OF Child.
News, Personal and Brief,
of Manchester.
A BAD NEGRO ARRESTED,
Manchester Bureau Richmond Times.

Manchester Bureau Richmond limits,
lie Hull Street, Beattie Block
a heavy brass lamp, suspended from the
ceiling in the store of Mr. Thomas a.
Nance. No. S2s Hull Street, fell last night
about 10 o'clock. causing considerable ex-
c.te,nent. but little damage. The heat sro!a
the lamp is thought 10 have caused the
hook 10 give away. causing the accidehN.
The lamp was thrown from the store into
the STREET, thus preventing further damage
CHlLD'S DEATH
Jones Williamson, the infant son Of j.
Archer and Ellie NJ Williamson. died last
might at the home Of its parents. NO il''
IcIoonouEh Street The child was only
nine months Of age. Funeral arrangements
will be announced later
NEGRO ARRESTED.
Charles Matthews. a bad negro, was
arrested yesterday morning on Cowardin
Avenue BY Captain Lipscomb. Matthews is
charged with having assaulted MIR. Cook.
T. truck farmer living near the city, In
Chesterfield county. Yesterday morning as
Mr.. Cook was driving into town from his
farm he met Matthews in the road He
nslSed Mr.. Cook to let him ride to town,
which AIR. Cook refused, saying he had
On a load The negro became ugly and
threw several rocks into Mr.. Cooks
wagon. but fortunately he was not
struck Matthews says he is from New
York. but he is recognized here as Pc
1ersburg negro. He was locked UP and
will be given trial to-day
CITIZENS MEET.
The citizens who are Interested in the
refunding of the paving tax by the city
are requested to meet next TUESDAY
night at s o'clock in the hall of the BUS
mess Mems Association This matter is
one of much Importance, and the Council
cd
zens be appointed to confer with its COM
lnittee in adjusting the matter.
CASE NOT PROVEN.
Willie Driver, Frank Farmer and Geo.
ferguson, charged with putting the tar
on Jim Kitchen last Sunday night. We're
before the Mayor yesterday morning. The
charge was not proven, but the Mayor
Charged each $3.50 for sleeping in the
vacant lot and not knowing something
about the tar pouring.
MAJOR TURNER HERE.
Major Turner Of New York. is in the
city, looking into the business Of
the Manchester Light, Heat and Power
Company, in which he is largely inter-
ested. He expressed himself well
pleased with the progress of the con-
firuction of the plant. and stated that
he thought from present indications they
would be supplying gas by the first Ct
August.
SERIOUS CHARGE.
Mrs. Dora Fortune. of Marx Addition,
Swore out q warrant Yesterday before
Squire Chatham for the arrest OF Gee.
1sfankenship, her son-in-law. The war
rant charges Blankenship with assault.
abuse rnd threatening to take her life.
Both parties ara well known in Manches-
ter. The case VIII be heard this
morning in Squire Cheatham's Court.
PERSONAL AND BRIEF.
Marriage license was issued late Wednes-
day afternoon TO Mr.. f. A. francisco and
Miss Bette Z. Furcrom. both residents OF
this city.
Mr.. ". W. Gibbs left yesterday for Farm
vile, hsping the change may prove bene-
s1cial. Mr.. Gibbs has been in failing health
for several months.
Miss Ada Gallon, one of the operators
of the Richmond Telephone COMPANY.
feft last night for her home in Chase
City.
Miss Susie Dabney. of Charlottesville.
IS visiting at the home of Mr.. ]. w. Bron-
ough, on Porter Street.
Mrs. Virginia Snellings was somewhat
better yesterday, though there is little
material change IN her condition.
Mr.. Charles Wake is still confined to
his home. on account of sickness.
Little Elmore Firth, who was gored yes
terday by a COW. IS resting well
and ne VIII recover in a short time.
Mr.. Ben Weisiger is suffering right much
from his sprained knee, and it is
probable he viii be confined to his room
TOR several weeks.
On account of Rev. W. w. Ssll being
called on TO marry couple Wednesday
might. the service at Clopton-Street Bap-
fist Church was conducted by Deacons W.
e. Jones and II. p. Sadler
Ciopfon-Street Baptist Church appointed
Judge Hancock. Messrs. C. A. Paul, T B.
Eadler and ". z. Bass delegates TO the
middle District Baptist Association. which
meets next month in Amelia county.
Miss Athalea Hall, of Wilmington. N c.,
Is the guest of her brother, Mr.. George T.
Hall. of No 1924 Buchanan Street,
Mr. Willie Evans and Miss Annie Skinner
were married Wednesday night, at No. 500
West Seventh Street. The ceremony was
performed by Rev Mr. Hicks.