The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-22
INQUIRY PUT OFF
FOR THE PRESENT
Charges Against Or. Mathews Not
Heard Last Night,
WANT ClTY ATTORNEY PRESENT
In His Absence Committee Thought ii Best
MOI 10 Preeeed-drcat Interest in
the Matter-0ther Man"
chester News.
ClTY ATTORNEY PRESENT
Manchester Bureau. Richmond Times, I

t.ient of the Board of Health, by MIR.
- Shaw, net last night in the Council
Chamber. with Messrs. Wakefield, brad
hey, Fa,1r. and Saunders in attendance.
The room was full of eager spectators
and witnesses. Many OF the most lromi-
nent men OF TIE city were present
Mr. Wakefield, as chairman Of the
committee. called the meeting 20 order,
but decided that the presence of Judge
Clopton. the city attorney, was neces-
sary. and in his absence he feit that
nothing could be done. The question OF
the city attorneys presence being essen
tiai was discussed at length, and the
committee finally, decided TO postpone
the investigation until Judge Ciopton
could attend.
Dr. Mathews was on hand and express
ed himself as being confident that the
charges would fall through. Mr. Thaw
was present with a number of atiidavits
from many OF the residents of the CITY.
and one also from Dr. Jacob MichauX,
WHO was the attending physician. dur
ing Mrs. Thaw's illness with diphtherla.
The charge made was that DIR. Mathews
established strict and unnecessary
quarantine at the premises known as
NO 200 Cowardin Avenue. There was
|some talk as to how a quarantine which
was established on account OF a case OF
d:ph,heria could be unnecessary.
SCHOOL BOARD.
A called meeting of the Schooi boaiu
was held last night in the school builo-
eng. Fourteenth and Bainbridge Streets
fThe attendance was Very large, ana
rnrci, business Of Importance was trans
+ noted A report from Principal fltz-
gerald. of the white school, was read and
was very gratifying to the members OF
hhe board All Of the business of the
Grade Committee was approved. j. II.
Blackwell. principal of the colored
school, made the report from his school,
(which was above The average. The cleo
ition of teacher to succeed g. NJ Moon.
assistant principal OF the colored school,
htyho resigned, was gone into and c. l..
Winfree, was promoted TO this position.
ITO ill his place there were three appii-
cants. Amanda a. Johnson Mary e.
Washington. and Amelia T. Hilton.
amanda Johnson received seven votes
and Amelia Hilton two. a report from
Rhe Building Committee heard.
MORE PAINTINGS.
The entertainment at the Presbyterian
Church is decided success from every
standpoint. The beautiful tapestry paint
tng. which was donated to the church
by Mrs. NJ. b. Weathers. have not as
yet been sold. TIE admiration of and
talk about this painting has caused other
sar-tistB TO present specimens of their
work Miss Sampson has some beauti-
iful paintings which she gave last ght
for the benefit of the church Her work
ds admired by all. 1t is placed in the
Fancy work booth. which is in charge
uf Miss Mabel Crooks who is to be
commended for her valuable efforts in
ceiling the articles. Nearly SO was taken
In last night from fancy work alone.
lady Bountiful is yet a drawing card.
Ehis evening at o'clock the entertain
ment will be for children, and an inter-
testing pTosra NINE has been arranged.
SUSPECTED OF MURDER.
George Barnes and King Saunders.
negroes. We're arrested yesterday, charged
with being suspicious characters Rich
ard Coy came 10 the police station carly
an the evening and told Officer Alex
Wright that the negroes had told him
that they had killed a man in North
Carolina. They will be given a hearing
Itfis morning before Mayor Maurice.
TIME TO EAT.
The employers Of the Hull-Street line
of the Passenger and Power Company
were gladdened yesterday by having time
lto eat ti.cir meals. Heretofore the men
have been forced to eat one meal while
the car was running. if they couldn't
Swallow 1t in three minutes. Mr.. Euch-
janan the supt 1ifltenGent of this division,
Will soon have everything in a more set
tiled condition. and. then no doubt, the
i1.1en will be benefited as well as the pas
iSefgtrs.
FOR TEN DAYS.
Henry d. Boutelc and f. c. Hendrickson
were before Mayor Maurice yesterday
nnorning, charged with being suspicious
characters. They were given ten days
with Sergeant Furguson. Henry Boutelle
made Very pitiful appeal for mercy.
and gave his family history to show that
die had been raised right. He showed
letters from Congressman Boutelle. of
foiy i'll in
+ EIe also had n very affectionate letter
from DIR. Boutele, of Hampton. signed
Brother. He presented every appearance
iof being a typical tramp. notwithstanding
This assurances 10 the contrary.
Hendrickson laughed at his discom-
kiture and TOOK his sentence without a
.1nurnur.
Joe Iock, the small negro boy who over
turned lumber in which there was little
Marie Osterbind, was fined $50 for fast
driving on the streets. The little girl was
.in court with several bruises on her face
Il and body to show where she struck when
ishe was overturned.
NOT NEEDED.
The Fire Department was called to Four
feenti1 and McDonough Streets yesteray
Sanorning at 1925 O'Clock. Some one had
made a small fire at the side of MIR. j. E.
4Naughan's house. which caused some of
1.-THE nervous people in the neighborhood
10 turn in an alarm OF fire. The depart
in.ent made a good run. but their services
were not needed.
DEATH OF MRS. RUDD.
Mrs. Harriet Rudd died yesterday
morning. at the home of Ter son. Mr.. j.
ils. Rnea. No. 5os Decatur Street. She
was the widow OF James Rudd The de-
ceased was a consistent member of Stock
!ton-Street Baptist Church. from which
lchurch the funeral will be this evening
at 8 O'Clock and interment will be IN
8 Mar'y Cemetery.
Hiss Minnie Kelley and Mr.. Willie May,
both of tins city. We're married last nigh,
at the home OF the bride by the Rev. E.
", Badly. pastor Of Bainbridge Baptist
Church. A reception was tender ed the
young couple Immediately after the mar
riagc.
METHODIST MINISTER'S.
Manchester is to have three new Meth
udist ministers. !. Despite the appeal or
Tho congrt cations of fif,h-Street and
Central Methodist churches, their pastors
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