The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
Talk for and Against More
Policemen for the City.
HELPING THE NEEDY
Chairman Abbott is Doing Much to
Alleviate SuHering-Death of Mr..
Brown Entertainment at Leader
Hall To-Night-News Notes.
The Times-Dispatch Bureau,

No llU2 Hull Street
There was considerable comment on the
streets last night concerning the action
OF the joint committee on the resolution
OF Mr.. Pettits concerning the Increase In
the police force.
A large number of business men said
they felt that the matter should not be
dropped but should be revived In the
Council. and that the force should be In
creased. II not by more than two men.
Two men. they argued would be 80 per
cent. better than now, and 1t would give
a better patrol system at night
There were some who agreed with the
opponents Of the measure. One OF the
prominent opponents is Hon. D. L. Toney.
who thinks the money could be better
placed on streets
HELPING THE POOR.
Chairman Abbott. OF the Committee on
Outdoor Poor. Is doing whole lot Of
work helping the poor Of the city to go
through the severe weather with as little
suffering as possible.
The funds at his command are limited,
however. and any Contributors Char Ia bly,
inclined people feel disposed to give may
be sent him at. his place on Hull Street.
DEATH OF MIR. BROWN.
News was received here yesterday Of
the death at his home in Chesterfield
county OF nIr. Joseph Brown. well-known
farmer. who had many ac1uaintances and
friends in Manchester. Mr.. Brown died
yesterday morning. The details of the
funeral were not received.
MIR. HOWARD HURT,
Mrs. ". w Hatcher, wife OF Mr..
Thomas Hatcher. died at her home. in
Chesterfield county. shortly after mid
night Yesterday morning, of heart fail
ure. She was an estimable citizen, and
leaves many friends and relatives to
mourn her death. She is survived by her
husband and the following children: Mrs
Clifton East Mrs w. L. Barker. Airs.
Mary Pulliam. Miss Edna Hatcher.
Messrs William c. and B. C.. Hatcher. of
Richmond; Mr.. Walter S. Hatcher, Of
Roanoke: and Mr. Aubrey Hatcher. of
Chesterfield. The funeral will BE- from
the residence OF her son, No. 62S Fifth
Street. Richmond. at $3.50 o'clock this af-
! ternoon.
BA1NBRIDGE STREET CHURCH
BENEFIT.
| The entertainment at Leader Hall to-
night. under the direction OF Mrs. Claudia
| Hazen White. for the benefit OF the Balm
| bridge Street Church. promises to
eclipse anything given in this city here.
tofore. A large number Of tickets have
been sold. and fine and fashionable
| audience Is promised.
FOR THE FIREMEN.
"Tatters." a comedy drama. to be pre-
scented by the Charles-Farey Combinato
at Leader Hall tomorrow night for the
benefit OF the members Of the fire depart
ment. has been seen In Richmond. and
has been spoken of highly by the critics
and all others who have seen 1t. The
firemen hope to realize enough from the
performance to secure for them rubber
| boots and coats.
MIR. INWARD HURT.
While at work at the Southern shops
yesterday. MrN 3. w. Howard had his
scalp badly cut. He was treated by DR..
Merchant. and is doing very well.
SMALL TALK.
Owing to the high water the Manchester
mill has shut down temporarily.
James Kitchen will tell Mayor Maurice
why he jumped on and Off street car
In the Police Court this morning.
At the residence of Mrs A. l. Pugh,
No. 1870 Hull Street. a silver tea will he
given next Tuesday night for the benefit
Of Select Council. Daughters Of Liberty
Rev. W, W. Sisk will preach at Clop.
ton Street Church on Sunday morning
on the Result OF Falsifytng."