The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-24
BARTON HEIGHTS.
The Social Side of Life at This Charming
Sub1rb.

sociability and fricndliness, such as is
being cultivated among the residents Of th-
growing suburb Barton Heights, tends
more than any other element toward the
success and prosperity Of "a community.
Last night the Barton Heights Athletic
and Musical Association gave a most
agreeable entertainment in the Nigwam.'
Barton Heights" turned Outen masse, and
the cordial reception rendered every one by
the active and energetic entertainment
committee Of the association added In no
small degree 10 the pleasures Of the evening.
OF course = complement Of pretty girls,
i'm bright and attractive toHettes, were
there 90 add the charm Of their presence,
and the gallantry Of the gentlemen present
proved them equal 90 the requirements OF the
occasion. The music was furnished In the
best of manner by "a string band and dane
ing was participated in until "A late hour.
These entertainments are 20 be feature
u the association, and II is proposed to give
them every Friday night. Admittance is
by membership or invitation.
This association, which now numbers
about fifty members, IA rapidly growing in
popularity. and bids fair 90 become one Of
the most popular organizations Of its kind
in the vicinity. They propose as early as
practicable 90 build.a handsome clubhouse,
which Will be fitted zap in the most approved
and modern style.
The managing committee consists of
Messrs. j. II. Harvey, ". %. Shelburne, +.
Lamb. j. II. Barton. W. r. Bache, :. J..
Colycr and II. Lee Lorraine.
While upon the subject 10 would be- well
10 call attention tO the steady increase oi
population 40 the Heights. There are now
more than two hundred persons living
where eighteen months since only two
houses stood. Valuable additions 10 the
place were recently made Do the persons at
Mr.. George W. Minor. Of Hume, Minor a
Co.: Mr.. ". Il. Bache Of the Mccormick
Reaper Company, and Mr.. Thomas Wheel
wright.
The e. gentlemen have now very hand
some country" homes The residence Of
the general protector of all these improve
ments, Mr.. J. II. Barton, whicA has just
been completed is marvellous cOmbna-
ton Of convenience and beauty.
They Claim Back Paw.
4 convention representing about 2oJ
WOrkmen. held at New Market hall last
night consisting of delegates from the
toOi-sharpeners and granite-cutters Of Ricn-
mOnd, who have been working on Govern
mcnt work, claiming back pay for over
time work. they having been forced t0
required. The law, as approved June -,
ls6~, is IS follows: section 3l3S-Eight
hours shall constitute "a days work for all
labOrers, WOrkmen and mechanics who
may Doe employed hy or on behalf u the
Government of the lnited States
They claim that from 1868 90 1872 the law
WAS totally ignored by the heads Of depart
ments. Al that time President Grant issued
a second proclamation. calling special at
tentiOn 90 the law and intructlng all de-
parments 90 enforce It's provisions. After
this proclamation the granite cutters and
attendant llbOrers were put ON the eight
hour system and continued about fifteen
months, during which time no reduction
was made ia their WAGES. In 1873 they Were
again worked ten hours with no Increase
in lay ulul 1876. when the work
was changed tO contract work -(hOweyer. |
not until thc Presidential election WAS over |
against the violation OF the law. but NO mo- |
tice was taken Oi them. All the bills that |
have been introduced Iu Congress for their |
claims have been ignored. In the Flnieth /
Congress- the bill was passed 10y the SEN |
ate. but died in the House. The bin has |
now been side tracked by the Election bill |
Mr.. John A. Haley. secretary OF the |
Granite Cutters lni0n, of Richmond, read l
favorable letters from Senator John W.
Daniel which were very encouraging %
HE claimants, and the convention passed "a
vote Of thanks % senator Daniel for his
Kind interest.