Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-13
CITY LOSES ITS SUIT.
Judge Hancock Decides Against Mr-
nicipalfty-othcr News.

PETERSBURG. VA. Septe,n,,ar - -
tSpecial.)-Iu the Circuit Court to-day tho
argument in the case OF the CITY of
Petersburg against the Aqueuuct Com
pany was concluded. This was a suit TO
restrain the company for digging up the
streets OF the city and laying water
mains.
Judge Hancock rendered his decision
Immediately after the conclusion of the
argument, sustaining the demurrer to the
bill, and dismissing the suit On motion
OF the plaintiff the decree in the cause
was suspended for sixty days to allow the
city TO apply to the Supreme Court for an
appeal.
Judge Hancock adjourned court to-day
unit! September 18th, when the suit Of
j. T. Rut7in, former sergeant of police
against the city Of Petersburg. for $4,000
damages Tor injuries received, will be
tried.
Mr.. W. Y. Parkinson fo- some years
the courteous manager of the Kent Com
pany's furniture store. in this CITY. left
with his family today for Washington
where they will in future reside Mr..
Parkinson has secured business position
there.
AGENT FOR IMPERIAL.
1t is reported tl4attthe Imperial Tobacco,
company has appointed a purcha sins,
ngent for the Petersburg market. but if
so the name of the agent has not been
divulged
There are said TO be one hundred white
and two hundred negro voters in New
Hope Precinct in Dinwiddie county. but
The new registration which was completed
there to-day. shows that not more than
one half of the whites and a very small
proportion Of the negroes have qualified
themselves for suffrage. The District
Board Of Registrars go from New Hope
10 Sutherlands to continue their work
COUNTRY CLUBS QUARTERS.
The opening Of the new club house and
grounds Of the Country Club. in Dinwid-
die county yesterday afternoon and last
night was an occasion OF great interest
and brilliance. Hundreds OF ladies and
gentlemen were present. The grounds
were occupied in the afternoon with
games of various kinds. and many scores
Of ladies and gentlemen were on the
floor of the dance hall ct night.
1t is said that strong efforts are being
made ny the father and friends of L. j.
Hect, the check forger in Jail in Kansas
TO settle up his crooked work, and have
him released with what success remains
to be seen.
The large lightship built here by the
Petersburg Iron Works Company. for the
United States Government, is now receiv-
Ing its finishing touches. The name ard
number Of the boat will be Cape Eliza
beth, No. "a.
On Wednesday evening of next week, in
this city, Miss Madeline Robards Tosh.
daughter of Mrs. James T. Tosh, will be
married to Mr.. George w. Woodworth.
prominent citizen Of Port Arthur Tex.
THIEVES SHOT AT.
young man of this city, while passing
AGREE Station last evening. on his return
from hunting trip. saw suspicious
looking person hiuing under a railroad
car and gave information of the fact to
the telegraph operator at the station.
Armed with a shotgun the operator went |
10 investigate. AS he approached two |
men jumped, one from car, and ran.
The operator fastened their speed by |
shooting at the fugitives. but it is not |
Known whether either of them was hurt.
Shot His own Toe.
WYTHEVILLE, VA, September 12.-