The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-14
4 WHITE LADY
ST RUCK BY NEGRO
Mrs. Moles Wounded by a Rock
Thrown Into a Crowd.
DEMOCRATIC MAss-nEETlNG.
New Pastor for stockton-street Bap-
fist Churcn-CounciI Meeting To-
Nisht-News. Personal and
Brief OF NIanchcstcr.
DEMOCRATIC MAss-MEETlNG.
Manchester Bureau, Richmond Times.

Manchester Bureau, Richmond Times.
111g Hull Street, Beai.ie Block.
An unfortunate affair occurred last night
about 10 o'clock at the opeD-air entertain
ment given on the vacant lot near Gers
leyss store, in Swansboro. a large crowd
was gathered, when suddenly the scream of
a woman was heard above ali, and Mrs.
Moles. a weh-Rnown lady, fell with an
ugly cash IN her forehead, inflicted by a
stone which had been thrown into the
crowd by a negro man. Considerable ex-
citeInent followed, and as soon as posi-
bile Mrs. Moies was removed To her home,
where she was attended by Dr. Loving.
The wound is thought 10 be of a serious
and a fracture of the skull is
feared The negro who threw Stl1e rock
was identified. but was not arrested HIS
motive for throwing into the crowd is not
known,aas there had been no trouble prior
TO this time.
DEMOCRATS MEET
The n,ass-meeIing of the Democrats of
Manchester, held last night at No 1000
Hull Street was largely attended and
much interest was manifested in the open,
ing of the campaign. The meeting was
presided over by Hon d. L. Toney,t who
Introduced as the first speaker Hon. D. L.
Puiialn, who spoke at length n a forecful
manner, reviewing carefully the main is
sue of the present campaign Mr.. r. S.
Rives followed Mr.. Puiian,, and made
strong speech, saying that If the Republic
can party was responsible for the prosperi-z
ty which has been enjoyed IN this section
Of the country during the last four years,
il was also responsible for the present
strikes in Pennsylvania, and the lumber
troubles now existing around Norfolk
MIR. MuSSELMAS ACCEPTS.
Rev Mr.. Musseiman has accepted the
call recently extended him by the congre-
cation of Siockton-Stree1 Baptist Church,
and will begin his work here about The
list Of October
Mr. Mnssel,nan will attend school a,
Richmond College during the year in con-
nsc1ion with his church work. He is now
at his home III Rurher.s Glen, Caroline
county.
HER RELATIVES SAFE
Mss Easlon, of Galveston, who is visit
ing Mrs. LANG in this city, has received
a telegram from ner brothers in that city
saying they and their families passed safe
IL through the terrible storm.
COUNCIL MEETING
The regular monthly meeting of the city
Council viii <fe held Tonight. There viii
be much business. as several important
matters We're allowed to so over IRON the
last session.
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water front Will be discussed. Another
matter which will be called up will be the
report of the special committee appointed
10 investigate the Mater COMMISSION, IN
zsneir election OF MIR. Sharp as superinten-
Cenx.
MISS EFF1E MANN.
Miss Ellie, youngest daughter OF MI. anu
Mrs w. IA. Mann, died Wednesday night
shortly before midnight at the residence
the 18th year of her age She had been
sick only a short while, and, though hav-
ing all the attention that loving hands
col,s: bssIow, sheS snccumbed to that
dreaded disease-1sphoid fever Miss Ell
ne attended the Slocktan-Street church
and Sunday-school. and was Very popu-s
lar with her many friends. She had de-
tiSea musical talent and Septertained fre-si
s,I,ently at her home. Mrs. Mann, the I'M
fortunate mother. is completely prostrat-
"a aver the untimely death of Miss Ellie.
sThe family have the sympathy of their
,na,,v friends, as the condition OF Mrs.
Mann lis giving the family no little con-
Germ The remains Will be taken this
morning 10 Deep Pun Church Hen
rico county, for interment in the church
hurying-ground-
REV. R. L. MAXWELL.
1 Since the resignation OF Rev. Kent Kent Pen
dleton; Cowardin-ASenue Christian chnrch
has been without a pastor, and ihonsha
they have not yet flied the pulpit per
1nanently, they have secured the ser
vice OF Rev S. r. Maxwell. OF the MIRO MIRO
Christian church in Richmond, Who VIII
preach each Sunday afternoon al
o'clock. beginning next Sunday. and.
continuing ui.tn pastor has been Sc
cured to take full control of the church
LARGE ENROLMENT.
The enrolment at the Public Schools
continue 10 increase The total number.
of pupils yesterday reached 756.
81 The Grade COMMITTEES met yesterday
Preference to creating a new school. It
seems quite certain that such will be.
done, as the overflow Is greater now
Than car comfort ably be controlled by
the present force Of teachers. The COM.
aztec VIII meet again to-day, for con-
atder1ng the question.
SOLD AT AUCTION.
The STORE houses and lot so long occupied
0treef, are TO he sold at public auction
Roynll = Company This properly IS con-
;a.Ierod me 1nost valuable business site
NJ t6hs pArt OF IN. eonnty. md for q Nuns
of yexsS CsrEicy carried on his
800 afocssy bHs.ness q this ace. II
6SE0 nlr1klys located. having the advan-S
= both tpWn and county. Mr..
sfrons business On account
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3 q g - SgAaneedly