The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-02
THE STREET CAR WAR.
xxNcHKsrER PEOPLE ARE DTssAT-
IsFxED WITH THE SCHEDULE,
But There Are Promises of Better Arrange
nents In the Future-rctition for the
New Line-Other News.
NkxcxSsrxx BuRxAu RICHMOND Tfxxs.
1911 Hull sTnTKr. BEATTIE BLOCK.

1911 Hull sTnxKr. BEkTTII BLOCK.
The citizens OF Manchester and the
street car companies are still at war
with each other in regard to rapid transit
with fewer transfers. II seems the fight
Is row on until something satisfactory Is
settled upon. All hope and wish for the
best. but one thing. quick service must
b had al all hazard
At the last meeting Of the street COM
nittee the Manchester Railway and I'm
provement Company were petitioners be-
fore them to have permission granted
them TO connect their line at Seventh
and Hull with the Hull street line. and
also TO connect with tho Hull street line
at Twenty-first street.
After the reading Of the petition the
chairman OF the committee asked Mr..
Fisher If the city could expect better
service by these connections. but Mr..
Fisher was equal TO the occasion, and,
Of course. responded yes. and also
promises the oitizons good service
The railway company attribute the
present schedule OF time 70 the repairing
Of the track. which they claim is in
very bad condition, and impt ssible 10
make better time than they are now
doing. As soon as the present work Is
finished. and good roadway is made,
the people Of Manchester will be com
PEELED TO be satisfied with the schedule
this company claim they will give them,
All they now ask for Is the necessary
time to make these repairs After the
subject was fully discussed. resolution
was offered, which was adopted, and the
city attorney was directed to prepare an
ordinance granting this permission 10
make the required connections on "con-
diuon" that the management would enter
into IN agreement 20 provide the city
with proper street railway service.
NJ. Fisher claims that he is willing
70 make what changes the street COM
mlttee think would be beneficial.
Another petition was presented TO the
street committee at this meeting, sigaed
by William II. Palmer. T. w. Pemberton,
z. NJ. r.. Talcott and George III Jewett
asking Manchester's city council for per-
mission to enter Manchester over certain
streets. to be determined upon later.
The gentlemen mentioned in the above
petition are the sama who were granted
the right OF way to build ami operate
railway between Manchester and Peters
burg.
The proposed road, II Ia understood,
will cost about 100000. II is presumed that
the water-power Of Failing creek and
Swift creek will be used In propeiiing the
cars
The capitalist from New York who
are backing this scheme are reported as
well pleased with the PROSPECTS of their
new road Just now everything points
20 the success OF this enterprise.
Wesley Thomas vas before Squire T.
Il. Owens yesterday, charged with dis
orderly conduct. Fined $3.50.
Mr.. II. c. Broaddus is mourning the
loss OF humber of his fine collection of
choice fowls, which were stolen a few
nights ago from his hen-house.
This has made several times that this
gentleman has suffered this kind of mis-
fortune. and II has almost discouraged
him in his pet scheme.
Tomorrow the Fuel and Gas Company
expect to begin the manufacture of gas.
They have just finished putting in order
their machinery, which has caused them a
great deal or expense and delay, and the
work OF laying the gas mains will be
pushed to early completion, and they
hope by summer to be in frst-class
shape.
This company should meet with de-
served success. as they have shown con-
siderable push and enterprise in put
ting up this plant.
A new road-not a street-car road-has
which shortens the distance from Man
chester by three miles.
This road runs into the Broad Rock
road. and crosses Falling creek, which
necessitates a new bridge being built
over II.
Mr.. Merydith. who represents a large
bridge manufacturing company Of Ohio.
has the contract. and is here looking
after its completion.
last Tuesday night their tin wedding. A
most charming tea TO few of their most
intimate friends made the evening pass
very pleasantly.
Among those VINO enjoyed the hospitali-
~ of this young couple were Mrs. Charles
Cox. Mrs. Holiday, Mrs. Carroll Clarke,
Misses Emma Cox. Alma Hudgins. Jen-
ME Hudgins. Messrs. r. l.. Atwell,
Thomas Patson. Afford Holiday and J.
Hudgins.
The remains OF the late Mrs. Lorena NJ
Powers were yesterday taken to Carriers
VILE for burial.
The Nottoway Building and Trust Com
pany was granted charter yesterday
through Judge b. A. Hancock. of Motto
way Circuit Court. Their Office will be
COATED at Crewe. The capital stock of
this company IL not to exceed $4,000.
The following officers have been elected:
Judge w. II. Mann. president. and p. Z.
Harris. secretary.
The Petersburg Circuit Court will on
adjourn for the term.
Chesterneld's deputy sheriff, Mr.. Gill;
the grand jurors Of the March
erm of the county court.
A grand entertainment Will be given at
he Leader Hall tonight by the Polk
Miller combination.
While out driving Sunday Mrs. w. L.
Moore, OF Petersburg, met with a very
painful accident. In crossing stream
he horse attempted TO jump It. causing
Mrs. Moore TO be thrown out with much
orce. dislocating her shoulder-bone and
otherwise badly brusing her about the
,ody. She Is now confined 10 her bed.
Mr.. j. r. BEDFORD. formerly connected
With the firm of It. +. Minor q Co. Of
Richmond. has accepted position with
Mr.. Joseph w. Blanton. a wholesale
merchant of the sane city. His territory
Will comprise Manchester and Chester
leld.
II Manchester will improve as much
his year as It did In 1899 the citizens
hntttH ho al