The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-11
MANCHESTER COUNCIL.
October Session-Tr iis-Drainage-
other Matters.

The Manchester City Council met
last night in regular session. The
reports of the Chief Of Police and Of
the Finance Committee were read and
adopted. The committee appointed to con-
suit with the authorities Of the different
railroads in regard 10 stopping all
trains in Manchester brought IN two
reports, one signed by the chairman
W. :. ROlin, in which he said that he
could not see where the Council had the
right to stop all trains, and he recommend
ed that the recent ordinance i'm regard to
the matter be repealed. The other report
was from the majority of the committee.
and recommended that the ordinance
remain In iull force, and that the
railroad company be required 10 put
gates at Maury, Blinbridge, and Fourteenth
streets. Tho subject was discussed at
much length. Mr. Morris moved that the
minority report bee adopted, and referred to
the Ordinance Committee TO prepare an or
dinance 10 conform with the conditions Of
fered by the roads. The ayes and noes were
called, and the vote resulted In ayes, 4;
noes, /.
REFERRED AGAIN.
Mr.. Bradley moved that the whole matter
be- referred back 10 the committee, and that
they be instructed To prepare nm ordinance
which would hlrm0nizc the trouble. The
motion was adopted.
Mr. Bradley moved that when the Coun-
ell adjourn it do 30 10 meet again next Fri
day night. Adopted.
\ petition was read from committee
from the Manchester lire company, request
Ing that the Council give the company gum
boots. coats. and hats. This was referred
10 the Committee on Fine, with instructions
10 report "a the next meeting.
Mr.. O'Brien. IN connection with this.
moved that the Fire Committee be instructed
10 sell the Old fire engine, and the proceeds
be turned into ihc treasury. Adopted.
The report from the street Committee was
read and adopted.
DRAIN THE CRY.
4 resolution was offered by Mr.. Bradley
providing that "A company consisting Of
George ;. Fellows, I. ". Buckley, George
\. Powell, q. +. Il. COFdessti and their as
sociates be allowed 10 thoroughly drain the
city by means OF underground sewerage,
ana that the pr0periy-owners pay an annual
rent for the same.
A petition from certain citizens was read
requesting that a cinder walk be made on
Tenth street from Mcdonald 10 Perry
streets. Referred 10 the Committee on
Streets.
Several permits were granted to parties to
erect frame buildings.
PUBLIC FOUNTAIN.
Mr.. Bradley requested permission from
| the Council 10 erect the public fountain at
the junction Of Hull street and the Peters
| burg turnpike. He stated that the money
was about all raised, and the permit was
granted.
The Council then went into the election OF
"A school trustee tO hll the vacancy caused
| by the failure Of Mr. +. 4. Davidson. Mr.
". 4. Pitts. Mr.. Duke, and Rev. Decatur
Edwards were nominated. MIR. Edwards
was elected.
The Council adjourned to meet again 81
| Friday night.
| LEADER HALL BALL.
The ball at the Leader Hall last night un.
der the auspices OF the New South Lodge OF
the Junior order Of Mechanics, was in every
way a big success. The hall was thrOnged
with beaux and bellies, and dancing was
| kept up almost continually until the hours
| began 90 Wane.
| The home of Major Walker. "A few miles
| from Manchester, was the scene last night
Of much gaiety. About twenty-five young
| folks from the city, with many others from
the surrounding ncighbOrhOOd, assembled
At his house with the purpose OF tripping
the fantastic toe, and well indeed was that
purpose carried cut.
| W. ". SMITH DEAD.
| Mr.. Walter ". Smith, son Of Mr.. Thomas
:. smith, died Thursday night at his fathers
residence on Fourteenth and Railroad
streets Tie was taken with a cOngcstiye
chill last Saturday night, and this deye-
| loped into paralysis OF the throat, causing
death. The funeral will place from the
| Balnbridge-Street Baptist Church tomorrow
! afternoon.
Mr.. James 4. Baber sud Miss Annie ;
Cersley were married Thursday night by
the Rev. +. L. Reynolds.
In the MavOr's Court yesterday the fol
lowing persons We're fined: William Morris
81; William schools, 81; and Alice Patter
sou, 81 for misdemeanors. The last nance
was sent TO iall for i've days in default.
Mrs. Y. l.. rnellings Is recovering iron
her recent severe indispOsiti0n.