The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-21
NEWS GATHERED
FROM S0U7HS|DE
Easter Monday Generally Cele-
bratcd. Crowds Coming to Ball
Game in Afternoon.
CORPORATION COURT OPENS
Commission Named in Condeln-
nation neutrality-suspicious. Of
Sewer Connections Delayed.
Manchester Bureau, Timcs-D ispatch.
No HOP full Street

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Manchester Bureau, Times d ispatch.
No. 1103 Hull Street.
Easter Monday was largely observed
In this city yesterday, many Of thu
stores all the Industrial plants ant
the schools being closed and nearl,
every car going out of the city from
ried picnic or fishing parties. Man,
of the picnic parties spent the day a
Forest Hill Park, especially those com.
posed Of children, and oil day the
youngsters romped and rolled Easter
eggs on the hlllsdes.
Those who went to the creeks to FISH
Jared better than the anglers who went
to the river. as the high wind greatly
interfered with the sport, and it was
noticeable that most of the river par
ties returned at an early hour, in many
instances with nothing.
One rather ludicrous sight on Hull
Street was party of colored men and
women, numbering perhaps twelve, re-
turning from their days sport. and
Carrying between them three small
perch and ono catfish.
Although large crowds went in every
direction, no serious accident was re-
ported. but one fishing party consist
Jag OF three girls and two young men,
met with a mishap which spoiled their
day. They were fishing just below the
bridge when in some manner their
boat was overturned. throwing them in
the water, which fortunately was not
deep. Aside from ducking, they were
none the worse for their experience.
They Were pulled out By nearby fisher
men amid much laughter.
In the afternoon May went to the
IL. = I, of f6t
noon cars going in that direction were
1 900 from this city attended the game.
In Corporation Court.
The April term of tho Corporation
Court was opened yesterday morning.
and number of civil cases and suits
for damage were set for trial
The following were appointed by
Judge Clopton to look into the matter
of condemnins the old Ninth Street
Methodist Church, owned by Mr.. r..
Shields: H. C. Beattie, c. S. Wells, J..
NJ. Graves. j. q. Walker and Andrew
j. Daffron.
The city desires to acquire this
property in order to use it as part Of
the Courthouse Square. The commits
tee will report back to the court and
the case will be heard May 4th
Judge Clopton ordered the follow
ing summoned as special grand jury
for "Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock:
Alexander c. Jones, W. o. Randlett. F.
Stanley Hall, r. C. Broaddus. II. L.
Harris (colored), w. r. Flournoy, A.
n. Powell (colored), A. G. Foster and
j. +. Du Val.
Among those who will come up for
Indictment are Edward Washington
and William Richardson, charged with
larceny: George Clay charged with
Walters, charged with wife desertion.
Before the Mayor.
Mayor Maurice had many sinners be-
fore him yesterday morning.
No case Of felony could be made out
of the carving of Fanny Hughes by
Miles Bennett, as all of the witnesses
summoned swore they knew nothing
of the matter. The charge was chang
cd to disorderly conduct, and both
went to Jail in default OF $11 fine, in
cost
Richard Ferguson was dismissed, as
Adah Coleman. who charged him with
breach of promise told SO many con-
nicting stories that nothing could be
made of the case. Ernest H. Wells
was counsel for Ferguson.
The police were instructed to find
one Isaac Young, who swore out a
warrant against stokey Patterson, but
failed to show up when the case was
called.
Several crap shooters paid their
fines.
Buildings and Land Committee.
a representative OF the Shirt Factory
Company appeared before the Commit
tee on Buildings and Land last night
and proposed that the city accept an
engine and boiler now In the building
in part payment for the rent due the
city.
The committee appeared unwilling 20
do this, but passed the matter over
until Friday night
MI. Robinson moved that a commit
tee be appointed to look into the mat
ter of making sewer connections at the
city stables. and Mr.. Moore offered as
a substitute that 1t be deferred until
Friday night in order to hear the
health officer and others. This was
adopted.
Campaign Expenses Light.
Many candidates have filed their ex.
pense accounts with Mr.. Millard Mar
TN, acting secretary of the City Com
mittee. and on an average the expenses
We're very light Mr.. j. w. Clary is
highest so far, with $11, and Mr.. r. u.
French, delegate to the Roanoke con-
Vention, lowest with a record hard to
beat. not having spent anything. Fol-
lowing is the list: IT, A. Maurice 50:
w, w. Workman, So: C. C. Jones. 81:
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