The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-30
.EX-CONV|CT BOWEN
AGAIN IN TROUBLE |:|
He May Have Violated the Con-
ditions of His Pardon.
GRAND JURY MEETS TO-DAY
Expected to lndict Frank Fitzgerald
Meeting Of Street Committee-odd
Fellows Celebrate-News and
Personal from Manchester.
GRAND JURY MEETS TO-DAY
Manchester Bureau. Richmond Times.

Manchester bureau. Richmond Times,
No. 11O2 Hull Street.
Charles E. Bowen, who was released this
ween from the State penitentiary on a
conditional pardon, has probably for
feited his chances for liberty and the pur-
suit of happiness. AS the result OF a ut
tic disturbance he caused at bethany
Home, an orphan asylum In Chesterfield
county, en- the first day of his freedom,
he may be sent back to prison to serve the
remaining six years of his original term.
This matter rests with Squire Cheatham
and Commemorative Attorney E. H.
Wells, of Chesterfield county, who will
take up Bowen's case Friday morning t
- o'clock If it is shown that his con-
duct since his discharge is violation of
the conditions of his pardon, he will again
wear the stripes. Bowens appearance in
Swensboro en- Monday was complete
surprise to his old-time friends and not
altogether a pleasant one, for though 1t
had been some seven years since he was
tried, convicted and sentenced to the
State prison for cattle stealing. he had
not been. forgotten. Immediately upon
his release Bowen found his way TO Beth
any Home, where a daughter has been
cared for since his imprisonment. Here
he demanded the child, and being refused
her custody, made things unpleasant for
those in charge of the institution. For
this offense he was arrested, and is now
at large on bond to appear before Squire
Cteatham Friday morning.
STREET IMPROVEMENT.
General Improvement in the sanitary
condition of the city will follow the
result of the meeting of the Street Com
mttee. held last night in the City En-
gineer's office. 1t was decided to increase
the force now on the streets by the ad-
dition of several laborers and two carts.
Much attention is being given the sani-
tary condition of the city. and while it
is even now most satisfactory in some
sections it can be improved in others, and
this will be done.
Several members of the Street Conf
mittee being also members Of the Health
Committee, a joint meeting of the two
followed the first melting, and at this
further plans for cleaning the city's
streets were discussed The Street Com
mittee adjourned last night to meet Sat
urday evening at 6 o'clock at Cowardin
Avenue and Hull Streets, for the pur-
pose of inspecting conditions there and at
the crossing of the Southern Railway and
the avenue.
1NDICT FITZGERALD.
The grand jury of the Hastings Court
will convene this morning at 10 O'Clock
when the members of the Public School
Board will appear as witnesses.
It is understood that the only purpose
in summoning these gentlemen before
the jury is to find a true bill of indict-
ment against Mr.. Frank Fitzgerald the
absconding clerk of the board, who dis
appeared some months ago. and was sub
seauently found to be short in his ac-
counts about $500
There is rumor current that the jury
will be asked to enquire further into the
matter, and possibly bring the charge of
negligence against certain members of
the board in allowing the School Board
books to go unaudted.
Besides the School Board matter, Lewis
Pride (colored) will be presented for in
dctment by the jury on the charge of
assaulting Lizzie Mitchell (colored).
ODD-FELLOW'S CELEBRATE.
The Odd-Fellows of Manchester held
a general celebration at the Masonic
Temple last night. the occasion being the
visit of the members of Monroe and APP
pomattox lodges. of Petersburg to Stuart
and Henderson, lodges of Manchester
The Petersburg Odd Fellows, about forty
five In number came over early in the
evening on a special car over the Rich
mo-ld and Petersburg Electric Railway.
Refreshments were served at the smoker
held at the temple
Mr. and Mrs Oscar Smith. of Balti-
more, who had been the guests of Mrs.
Bradshaw, on Perry Street, left yester-
day for their home.
Miss Aline Smith. of Baltimore. is Wis
iting at the home of DR.. and Mrs Mer
chant on Perry Street.
Mr. c. B. Finke. an employee at the
Southern shops, sustained a severe scalp
wound. while on duty yesterday morning
by a flying rivet. He was attended by DR..
Merchant, surgeon for the company.
A John Lamb Club will be organized
at Leader Hall tomorrow night by the
friends of the Congressman on the south
side. Captain Lamb will probably address
the voters at the time.
NEW POSTMASTER.
Mr. II. C. Beatte. the newly-appointed
postmaster OF Manchester. will take
charge OF his office on August LIST. air.
Beatties recommendation to the depart
ment of his nephew, Mr.. w. r. Beattie,
for assistant postlna ster has been ap-
proved His appointment was made
Yesterday Mr.. w. r. Beattie will be
in charge of the office. There will be no
changes i'll the clerks or carriers of the
c.i1ice.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mr.. J. ]. Jones. who had his leg broken
and otherwise injured while at his WORK
at the Trigg's shipyard, is doing as well
as can be expected at the Retreat for
the Sick.
Little Miss Mary Wilmot, OF South
Boston. is visiting her cousin. Miss Bes-
sye Morris, No. 1910 Porter Street.
Mr.. c. w. Jackson, of Marx Addition,
who has been sick with malaria fever,
is improving rapidly.
Misses Virgie Craze and Matte Walker
have returned home after a delightful
visit to Eutaw, Ala.
Work was begun yesterday upon
Thirteenth Street, where there is to be
done considerable grading and paving.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of Clopton-
Street Baptist Church will meet at $50
p. NJ to-day at the home Of Judge
]. NJ Gregory.