Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-26
Manchester
and
Chesterfield.

Sidney Hilton tcolorcd, was found
s"i''S OF murder in the second degree in
inc Corporation Court Of Manchester
anoui O'Clock yesterday afternoon, and
sentenced to eighteen years in the peni-
tertiary
iAe trial Of Hilton was even more te-
oious and wearisonc than that of Ernest
DAVIS who was sentenced to be hanged,
IN that it took longer to get a Jury, and
'here was some delay owing to the illness
OF Mr. \. L. Pinchback. one OF the ju-
rors
The accused was nervous throughout
! INC Gay, because he knew that he was
was to be. He twitched his head, and
occasionally Sazed upward. as if examin-
lnS tae walls of the grim courtroom
~ was probably fear of more terrible
aoon That made the battle harder to
bcar He did not exhibit The same
callouSI1eSs as was noticeable IN him on
the fatal night. lie looked as if every
nerve. fibre, or muscle in his body had
se!aNed, and that he could control them
no longer
TERRIBLE ORDEAL.
If9e prisoner had undergone a day of
suspense, ard il must have lessened his
anxiety TO some extent when he heard
that he vas 70 go 10 the pcnitentiary in
stead Of the gallcws.
Inc prisoners counsel. Mr.. G.. S. Wing,
OF Green Bay. Va. who IS an able c-inli-
nal lawyer. defended Hilton in manner
that probably saved the negroes life. His
argument yesterday afternoon was q very
able hut consecutive one. When the crowd
departed from the courtroom in the
twilight 1aanv were heard to say that the
lawyer had saved Hilton from the sal
lows.
TIE trials of Wyatt callias and Mar
celus Hatcher. tho other two negroes
who are also charged With being acGesso-
res to the :nnrde:re OF John Henry
WOMAN EVANGELIST.
The colored people of Mancl'ester are
much stirred Up over the coming OF Emma
10 preach IN the old Central church. in
Ninth street, to-day. She arrived yestcr-
day from North Carolina, where sic mas
acquired a reputation Tor converting souls
and telling: the members of her race how
to be saved from eternal damnat:on. Not
only is she heard by those of her own
dreGs Of white persons who have heard
her preach and partially agreed with her
N what she said concerning the scripture
go ron BE>zE1EIF or CHURCH
One Of the events Of the week, which is
being looked forward 70 with a great
deal of interest is the country fair which
is to begin in the Leader Hall Tuesday
night The fair viii be under the direc-
ton of the ladies Of the acknowledgement
Baptist church. 1t will continue for four
nights. and the indications are that II will
be 4 great Success.
Sir Moneys C.usade, d missionary
play. will be presented early next month
for the benefit of the Cowardin-Avenue
Christian church. Some Of the best local
talent will take part in the performance
Judging from tie success OF the rehcarsa!s
the play VIII De witnessed By a
large crowd when it is presented
INJURED IMPROVING;
NJ. J. y Bowen, who suffered i pam
ful accident while at work a the plant
CT the Standard Oil Company. Friday
was much improved yesterday. His hand
was badly cut and will not heal fer scv-
a-al avs. lie IS under the treatment OF |!
Or. Lawrence Ingram.
3Er. c. 4. Overton. OF tie Passenger and |
Power Company, WHO was injured Thurs
DAY was also treated by Dr. Ingram and |
IS getting along nicely.
john Jones, the son Of ]. W Jones, OF I
Chesterfield county. who vas shot by al
unknown person . few days ago is now
able 10 be out again, although he is SUI
fering very much from the wounds.
Jack Burgess. who was badly injured at
the plant Of the Richmond Standard Steel |
Spike and Iron Company, is improving /
under the treatment Of DR.. l.. 7. 3ucker.
MANCHESTER GOOD ENOUGH.
Manchester will not be so rigid in the
enforcement Of the law in regard to the !
sale OF newspGpe as Richmond tried to |
be last Sunday. The authorities of Man
chester realize that people want Sunday
papers and confectioaarics, and vii! not
arnisl? those who sell such every Sunday.
Members of the City Assembly say that
Manchester is good enough. AID that II IS
.3.ntoolery 10 expect a man. woman OF
el2ild TO stop reading q Sunday newspaper
y buying them as loEE as they are pub
ished The newsIiealors OF Manchester
only keep their places OF business open a
hort while every Sunday morning, and
Is soon IS thcir customer are supplied
hoy are closed for the Cay. The people
# Manchester would consider il a sr3at
INJUSTICE to be deprived of buying news
3apers Oh Sundays
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE.
a meeting of TIC City Central HcpEbl!-
ag at the residence OF AZ. ". r. Beat
ie Mr.. T. II Smith. the newly elected
chairman. presided, and Sr. ". r. Feat.
ie acted as secretary. y Srea; deal Of
hcn the committee decided to organize
Republican Glib, 70 30 known as the
EDWARDS Republican Club" This Or
.arizat!cn purposes keeping in strict
ouch with the regular machine part",
I'D adopted The name OF Mr. Edwards.
Who is the Republican nominee OF this
district for Congress. 10 snow that they
,lterd 10 stand strictly by him and give
heir hearty support.
IIr l.. =. Lloyd, young man and
y-iiiely-kno1v:. Republican, vas unanl-
HoUsly elected precedent: MI. John W,
fisher. secretary. and ~. l-ucicn Amos.
reasurer. IT is the purpose OF this club
o build up the Republican party IN Man
The club will hold its first meeting next
friday evening. The place has not yet
cen decided upon.