The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-10
MANCHESTER MATTERS.
Items of Interest Prom the other side of
the Bridge.

While Ethc fultonites in Richmond are
creating breach in the Fulton Democratic
club. tie Manchester City Democratic Com
mittee are making move to reorganize
and 20 to work in the canvass. At the
n,eetineMonday.nigh Of the committeeman
from the First and Second Wards IN the
Msvor's-C Court room. in Manchester, COM
municatiOr was ordered 10 be prepared. I'm
the comm ricatiOn the First and second
Ward mem claim that, since the rc,igna-
lions of the members from the other wards
WAS addressed Ia THE Democratic Voters
Of the Third and Fourth Wards, Manches-
ter. Va" the ward superintendent were
without any authority in the matter so
tar as concerns the acceptance or re-
lection of the rejienatlons; that
as several of the resignlnS members had
sienified their intention not 10 return to the
committee under any circumstances, II
would be necessary IN their case, unless
they had undergone change of mind' 10
elect Successors. Continuing, the cOmmu-
nication states. 1--WE appreciate the work
done by these gentlemen in the past and
should zoe satisfied at their return 10 the
committee. if same be done in proper man
ner: but Is they -o earnestly ana ardcnuy
rendered their roslgatlons 10 Inc Demo
cratic voters of the Third and Fourth ards.
Manchester. Va Wcthlnk justice demands
that the voters, and not two men (and they
without any seeming authority should
pass upon the question:
I'm conclusion the communication sus-
ocsts that ward meetings DE held in the
Third and Fourth Wards 10 settle the que>-
ton. and that this De done dt the earliest
practicable date
WAY FOR SETTLEMENT.
The above opens way for the. settlement
Of the existing difficulties. and in Pee
Spouse the following WAS prepared yes
terlay afternoon by the members Of the
Cltv Committee for Third and Fourth
Wards: II Is addressed 40 Mcs>rs. j. j.
Blanton and u. l.. Toney. superntonlents
Of the Democratic party, Third and Fourth
Wards. Manchester, Va" and is signed by
Messrs. }. l.. IT.. j. T.Jewctt, I'd. smith,
:. =. Patch, and W. I. Pitt.
"Gcntlemen: our communication o. YES
terday has been brought to our attention
and. in order 10 at once end this most un-
fortunate dissensiOn in our City Committee,
We decided 10 at once act upon your sug-
gestiOn so very cOurteOusly extended us.
TO receive such a commentator of our
course al your hands is very gratifying To
us. While we have in every sense been
conscientious i'm our views ~ 80 the course
pursued by us and recognizing that our
people would sustain that course when all
The facts i'm the case were brought 10 their
notice we know of no way 10 arrive al That
endorsement but bv placing our Icsiend-
tiOns i'm your hands. We did so, not with
any intention 10 hamper or retard the o.
ganiIatiOn, but 90 put the party i'm the posi-
ton 10 appoint our successors that might
be more i'm accord with the gentlemen rep
rescnting the balance of the committee.
cit is impossible for us 10 meet their
views. and after Offering Nery compromise
and sacrificing our opinions as 10 the best
guidance of the party, We stand to-day as
far from organization as ever. Recognizing
the paramount interest that should actuate
every voter in our ranks. with an important
election upon us, the possible significance
of defeat, without harmony, is enough TO
cause every man in our ranks TO lay aside
petty strifos. personal ambition. and local
questions.
"Our answer, then. to your refusal, in the
name Of the party, 10 accept our rcsgna-
tons. can only be answered in one way.
We are more than willing 10 accept your
suggestion as a happy solution of our di-
lemma. and We 20 back 10 the committee
with the determination to settle the organ
iZatiOn by all means in our power. We VIII
gladly refer our differences 10 the District
Committee, or we are willing, as we have
before offered TO accept any outside repre-
sentative Democrat rs our chairman.
Thanking you for your very compliment
ary acknowledgment Of our party services,
and the assurance that our fealty TO the
party in the past is full guarantee OF our
devotion i'm the future. YOU will please con-
slider our designations as withdrawn
RAILWAY CONTEST
\ contest was held Monday at the Ches-
terrified County Court between the Manches-
ter Railway ahd improvement Company
and the Richmond and Manchester street
Railway Company. MIR. Roswell Page, who
represented the latter company, asked the
court 10 ratiiy the action OF the county SUP
erS sOrs i'm giving the Hull street line the
right of way up Hull street IN Chesterfield.
Major Il. II. Nash, counsel for the I'M
proyement Company, claimed that his COM
pany had prior claim to Hull street, because
Of the fact that the other line did not legally
hold its Chesterfield franchises, they having
been granted by the supervisors instead OF
the court. The court. however, entered an
order raiifying the action of the supervisors
i'm granting right of way up Hull street 10
the Richmond and Manchester Railway
COMPANY, and Major Nash signihed his in
tention 10 appeal. This is contest not for
the exclusive use of upper Hull street, but
for priority Of right
CASE IN COURT.
William Banks, colored barber, was
struck on the head with brick Monday
night and Knocked unconscious. The
trouble grew out Of some remarks made by
George Jefferson (colorel) in reference 10
Banks wife Jefferson made his escape.
Messrs. Charles Keller. \. I. snelllngs,
Il. {. Broaddus. II. :. Bradley, :. :. Patch,
and Wallace Snellings. have returned from
their camping out. During their stay they
visited DInwiddie, Noitoway, Chesterfield,
Amelia. and POwhatm counties.
Mrs. VI. Y. Neister. Of Powhatan, is the
guest Of her sister, Mrs. Maggie Amos, on
Seventh street.
Mr.. William c. Seldom, Of Baltimore, was
in Manchester yesterday.
OF INTEREST TO MARINERS. n