Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-01
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Mr.. Bradley offered resolution which
was referred, providing that the salary Of
the Chief Of Police hereafter shall he
Sl.ZV0 per annum, payable monthly. and
that ne snail not bc required to perform
any o'heT duties; also that the compen-
sa',on on OF the other police officers be fixed
at FG0 per month.
AWNINGS.
Mr.. Bradley called up an ordinance
o'''Su some months ago requiring ell
wooden awnings on Huh street TO be taken
down and imposing fine ON tho owners az
awnings who iMl 20 comply with this pro-
vision. The ordinance was adopted.
CHURCH PAvEMENTs.
A resolution was adopted author,z,no
lhc Ntreet COMMITTEE to pave the side
walks on one side Of Fifth streetfrom Hull
10 Decatur, on one side OF Eleventh street
from HUI TO Bainbridge, and one side of
ienth from Hull TO Porter. All Of these
streets lead TO houses Of worship.
TO ENCOURAGE INDUSTRIES.
Mr.. Perdue (Mr Weisigcr ia tho chair
Chered the following, which was unani-
mously adopted:
Whereas It is tho desire Of the CITY
'ouncil 10 encourage the establishment OK
manufacturing enterprises in Manchester .
ana whereas the city owns considerable
property well suited for this purpose /;
Therefore bc 10
Rcsoired. That the City Council hereby
express desire to give the most liberal
encouragement to all persons desiring to
operate manufacturing establishments in
our city, and Will checrfully consider pro-
positions from any person or persons wish
ing 10 erect manufacturing concerns here.
and Will extend to them all facilities and
Inducements which may be in the power
OF the Council to grant.
JOHNSON Z co. s PLANT.
A communication was read from the
Committee on Business and Manufactures
OF the Chamber of Commerce. transmit
ting preamble and resolution adopted by
the Chamber Thursday night and referred
70 that committee, recommending that
the Council grant IN perpetuiiy to the firm
OF Johnson IL Co.. manufacturers of car
aXlcs near the Richmond end of the Free
bridge, two and half acres of land be-
longing 10 the city Of Manchester as a site
for their establishment. Major Walker
stating that the firm authorized him to
make the application.
In their communication the committee
request the Council To take such action
III the matter as they may deem proper,
believing that the members Of the City
Council have an equal interest with the
Att' 81 " ilf AiitliiOti 'fl 'NillltIff III
the welfare and advancement Of the city q.
and will do all they can 10 encourage the
establishment OF manufacturing enter
prises IN our midst
THE SUBJECT DISCUSSED.
Major Joseph Walker. member Of tho
Chamber OF Commerce, appeared before
the Council, and in a brief speech urged
that the site be donated to this firm He
said he appeared at the instance of these
gentlemen. who, he thought. desired that
the city should make them the offer lie
was not authorized 10 say that they would
move their works here if the site was ten
dercd them. hut from all they bad sad to
HIM be felt very hopeful that they would.
He said llr. Johnson and another member
Of the concern who had visited the lOca-
ton with him were fully impressed with its
advantages, being situated where direct
connection can be had with all of the rail
roads.
Mr.. Beattie offered providing
that two and halt acres of land III the ceme-
tory tract be donated to Messrs. Johnson
* Co
Mr. Pcrdue vigorously opposed the resolu-
ton. He thought the one Just adopted
went far enough and if these gentlemen
or any Others wanted to come here and
would make proper application TO the COun-
ell they would be literally dealt with and
offered every possible inducement. In the
first place, he had not the slightest idea that
Mr.. Johnson c0ntemplates coming to Man
chester. He Is a man of enterprise and
means and will not 90 anywhere
that is not very decidedly to his
advantage. Besides, the city should
be slow TO allow such an establishment to
be located right at the cemetery, where tu-
neral services could hardly be heard for
II. g I,o If fhacn glnflg-
men wanted 10 come to Manchester they
would certainly be accorded every facility
and advantage. and no member Of tho
Council would 90 furtherln that direction.
Let johnson IL Co. come and say what
they want and they will be almost sure to
get it, 1t would be far better, he SAID. 10
appropriate the money and buy two acres
for a site than To establish aXle-works night
at the Gates Of the city's burylng-ground
and where the city's only ground for pub
hc park lies.
LAID on THE TABLE.
Mr. Perdue IN CONCLUSION said he was
willing that the Clerk should he directed
to send a copy Of the resolutions Just
adopted to Messrs. Johnson a Co., or that
a committee should be appointed 10 confer
with the committee from the Chamber or
Commerce.
Messrs. Beattie and Bradley spoke in al,
vOcacy of the resolution OF the former ana
Major Walker again urged its adoption.
Mr.. Perdue said he dlsliked to be
forced to vote against the resolution. and
surrested that il be laid on the table.
Something might develop before the next
meeting that would materially change the
situation. The suggestion TO lay ON the
table was adopted.
TO THE FAIR.
Mr.. Jones wanted to take up report
concerning the remodeling of the old Jall
building but Tor reasons advanced by
other members he withdrew the motion.
Mr.. Bradley invited the Council to re-
pair t. Leader Hall and spend the re
maindcr of the evening at the cavalry
fair. where be hoped each member would
spcnd S,5 or $40. Il move" he SAID. that
the Council adjourn and that we repair 10
the hall, where the President shall treat 10
cream" and the Council adopted the mo-
ton and al 10 O'clock adjourned.
THE TROOPERS FAIR.
There was a splendid attendance at the
military fair last night and Messrs; PoiK
Miller, Henry T. Miller. A: W, Miller
Withers Miller, f.. ID. HOtchkiss, Walter a;
Watkins. and II. :. Watkins rendered
some musical selections. The singing or
negro songs by MIR. Polk Miller was greatly
enioyed. There Will be a donkey party for
the children To-Day from tOo'
Personals and Briefs.
The paving OF the roadway of upper Hull
street has been completed.
Major Benjamin Ii. Nash and MIR. II. Nj.
Smith. Jr.. were in the city yesterday on
business. >.
Clerk DuVal issued eleven marriage IL
censes during the month Of February
six TO white and five 10 colored couples.
Mr.. David Il. Kitchen and Miss lda l..
O'Cannon were married Thursday night at
the home of the brides parents, on Fourth
street. by Rev. W. A. Laughon.
A deed has been recorded in the ONCE OF
the Clerk OF the Hastings Court from
William III. Cox and wife TO Amanda l..
Cole. conveying forty-seven feet on Seven
teenth street between Hull and Decatur.
Intelligence received here is 70 the enect
that Rev. J. II. Stringfellow, who recentiv
had two surgical operations performed IN
New York, ls getting along very well; ar.
was formerly pastoroi Meade
Memorial Episcopal church, this city;
Rev. John j. Clopton, rector OF Mesue-
Memorial church, is now IN South CaToiiha
and writes that his health IS greatly I'M
proved already. He will be away for some
TINE vet and will probably 90 a. far oouth
as jacksonville, Fla.