The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-17

Another trip was made over the new
road Sunday, and those who had the
pleasure of going have nothing but
praise for the company and the road. Mr..
Frese invited the city officials to ,,ke the
trip. and there were about fifty who
awaited themselves OF the opportunity.
The trip was made in q short time and
the passengers were shown the possible
speed of the cars. At the new sheds the
car stopped, and they were inspected
The cars now run to Hull Street and so
nearly to Petersburg. The feed wires are
being connected and everything points to
the early connection of the two cities
with the best of street car facilities.
Mrs. Floyd Neal was reported to be in
q critical condition last night. She has
been suck for some time now, and her
family have grave fears for her recovery
The Rev. Mr.. Chandler. pastor of Cen
trail Methodist Church, is giving perfect
satisfaction among the members of the
church. The attendance upon Sundays
services was very gratifying, not seat
being vacant. The Wednesday night ser
vices are also we'll attended.
Mr.. Lawrence IEcIeSton IS i t his home
in Chesterfield county ana in perfect
health. Several weeks aSo while III
Isittshurg Fern, h was taken SICK aud
It is thought that he took an overdose of
morphine. and was reported through the
press of chat place us being Insane.
Friends had him brought to his home in
the county and he sO1u rcguiue:l his
health. 1Ir. ESSl"ston ard his friends
have been much worried hv the ruIuor
and want the public - Know that he is
we'll
MAYOR RETURNS CHARGES.
The charges OF Mr.. T. 3. Thaw against
Dr. William 2. Mathews, president of the
Board of Health of this city, which We're
presented 10 Mayor Maurice last Friday
ion, returned
by Mayor Maurice to Mr.. Thaw yesterday
morning, in tile Mayors office, with the
following written below the charges:
L. 3. Thaw, Esq:
Dear sir.-Not passing on the correct
ness or incorrectncss of the within
charges, the same are most respectfully
returned. [ respectfully refer you To the
ordinance of the city. book :, also to the
opinion of the city Attorney. The charges
should be brought in a different form.
Very respectfully.
H. \. MAURICE, Mayor.
Mr.. Thaw said yesterday that II"
was not through with the case. and when
his attorney, Colonel TazewelI Elicit OF
Richmond. returned. he would take some
legal steps.
apparently no uneasiness as to the out
DR.. Mathews is quietly waiting, with
'0l'''' JOHN w. SIMS.
Mr.. John w Sims. aged IS years. died
sunday night It the home of his daughter,
Mrs. e. T. Bailey, of Marx addition.
The deceased had been sick Cor some
time, vet his death was q to those
who knew him He is survived ny four
chiIdren-Messrs Milford. Goode and
Nrinfree Sims. Of Richmond; and Mrs.
Railav. OF this city. The remains viii
be taken to Mt Hermon Church. in Ches-
terrified county. this morning at
go O'Clock over the Southern Road. In
terneut will be made in the family bury
inS-ground.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Hastings Court was in session yesterday
with Judge ingraman on the bench. y
small amount OF business was trans
acted. ,o,-
Rev. E. L. X. Tune, pastor OF oak
Grove Baptist Church, left yesterday for
Washington, where he Will stay Tor Two
Mr.. A. A. Grimes, who was hurt by
an explosion OF gasoline last week, Is
improving very fast.
srhe merchants over here are quite
active in preparing for Christmas }.
T. Abbott has q fine assortment OF IRE
works and candies
The Board Of Supervisors of chester
field were in session yesterday at the
: Tn sum Of $l2o.62 was turned over to
Mrs. Saunders yesterday. Many people
nave sent provisions to the house.