The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-22
MULE CARS AGAIN
IN MANCHESTER.
Are Being Run Run. Temporarily Over.
Mayo's Bridge.
DEATH OF CAPTAIN THAxTon.
Well Known Southern Railway Conductor
Passes Away-Laura Taylor Sent on
TO The Grand Jury-Dunna-
want Seeks Bail.
DEATH OF CAPTAIN THAxT0N.
Manchester Bureau, Richmond Times
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Manchester Bureau, Richmond Times
HOS Hull Street.
The mule cars which were yesterday
started across Mayo's Bridge, were run
until nine O'Clock last night, when they
y ere placed in the sheds over there. Tie
cars were ruin by men from Main Street
yesterday, but to-day the men Of the
Manchester division will be in charge OF
them.
Two of the old cars of the Broad-Strect
line are in use, and the appearance of
them on the line caused much comment
among the citizens. The travel for the
day was light. One of the motormcn
said d twenty minute schedule was being
Kept up.
Judge Ingram will this afternoon at 4:30
O'Clock hear a. motion for bail in the case
of w. II. Dunnavant, charged with high
way robbery. D. S. Naddrea. Il brother
ln-law of tho accused man, says he feels
certain bail will be given. and that at
the trial the young man will be exon
Grated. "A young man, who was wit
Eess for the defense at first, but who
afterwards made a confession that he
was with Dunnayant when the alleged
theft was committed, is tho most dam
aging witness against the accused.
CAPTAIN B. S. THANTON.
Mr.. Brach S. Thaxton, the well known
Southern conductor, died yesterday
morning at $40 o'clock, after an illness
Of only four days. The end came
1T his home, No. 1925 Decatur Street.
The sad news came as a shock to the
entire city, where Captain Thaxton was
held in the highest esteem. lie was
taken sick while on his train coming
into the city last Sunday, and on reach
ing his home here grew gradually worse
until the hour named, when he passed
peacefully away. ~ widow and one little
child, of Manchester, together with one
sister and three brothers living away,
survive him.
The funeral will take place from Balm
bridge-Street Baptist Church this after
noon at 3 O'clock. The interment will be
made in Maury Cemetery.
SENT TO GRAND JURY.
Before Squire Cheatham yesterday
rested Wednesday night by Officer Grant,
charged with the alleged poisoning OF
Henderson Smith. an old colored man,
with whom she lived, was sent on to the
grand jury. In court yesterday the wo-
man admitted having, used rough on rats,
which was found in the bread, but said
she did it through mistake, thinking it
was pepper. DR.. Merchant attended Smith
at the time of his illness and testified to
having found the poison in the bread, and
! that when tho jury wanted him he could
produce the bread, after having analysed
1t.
Smith was in court, having entirely
recovered from tho effects of the poison.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Messrs. Leon ana Hunter Love, of Iun-
enburg county, are visiting relatives in
the city.
Jim Marshall (colored) was fined $3.50
Yesterday by Squire Cheatham for
trespassng OH the property of Henry Wat
kins and moving therefrom pinctags.
Walter Waugh was fined $3.50 by Mayor
Maurice yesterday for fighting in the
street last night. Charles Booth was al
| lowed to go, as was Ira Jones.
Strong pressure is being brought to bear
| on Mr. TT. W. Furcron. to get him to an
| nouuce himself from the Fourth Ward
| for the Board Of Aldermen. Mr.. Furcron
| is well known in his ward, and now has
| The matter under consideration.
! Little NIable Sampson, of No. lei West
| Ninth Street, entertained a number Of her
| friends Thursday evening from to 6 r.
| NJ in honor of her fourth birthday. Re-
| Treatments were served. After an enjoy
! able evening they all returned to their
| homes much delighted
The silver tea given Thursday night by
the Ladies' Aid Society of Clopton-Street
Baptist Church was decided success.
| 4 large crowd was in attendance, and all
| appeared to enjoy themselves immensely.
The ladies III charge appreciate very
| much. and wish to extend thanks to the
| public who attended and to those who
| generously contributed to the evening s
| entertainment
| Mrs. +. e. Chance left for Charleston,
S. c., yesterday morning, to visit her
| aunt, Mrs. r. l.. Roach, who is considered
| very ILL.,
Chief Crooks, of the Fire Department,
| has called a meeting of the men In the
department for this evening at o'clock.
There is some work around the station
| which will be done.
Mr.. J. Fl. Taylor, of Swansboro, is re-
ported to be very sick at his home.
The Virginia Democratic Club will meet
| to.night in Toncy's Hall and hear the
expressions of the candidate in the field
| for the various positions.