Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-05

OF the University OF Virginia. The con-
stitutional convention, and other impor-
tant questions will also come up for con-
sideration.
Very few OF the legislators have ar
rived yet, but many Of them will reach
the city tonight. a majority, If not
ALL will come In tomorrow morning
THE BARTON HEIGHTS BILL
One of the first things which Will oc-
cupy the attention Of the two branches
will be bill, now In the hands Of Senator
Sands and Delegate Maupn, for the in
corporation of the town of Barton
Heights. As was reported in the Dispatch
at the time, meeting Of Barton
Heights citizens was held last week,
and it was decided to apply for charter
and an election was held with the re-
suit that w. II. Jones was chosen Mayor
and Messrs. George A. Minor. Charles
Goodloe, c. 4. Redd, Il. II. Smith, w. T.
Hooper. and =. T. Duggan, counclmen.
Mr.. James II. Barton, the founder OF
Barton Heights was seen yerterday, and
asked for an expression as to why 1t
was proposed 10 incorporate the settle
ment He explained that thare were
now about 1000 inhabitants of the Heights:
that three churches had been established
there, besides a graded school, which en-
ployed four teachers. and was in such
crowded condition that an addition would
soon have to be built; and, that there
were about 10 buildings on the Heights.
hanging in value from 5000 to $1,000.
THE IDEA OF INCORPORATION.
Continuing, Mr.. Barton said:
You see Barton Heights has attained
considerable proportions, and is filed
with people. who have been accustomed
to city conveniences. We have most Of
these conveniences, but we now want TO
establish them on a firm basis. This Is
what we can accomplish by having a
corporation. which can make contracts,
and at the same time represent all the
people its Improvements will benefit"
What are the improvements under
contemplation? asked the reporter.
We'll; the Improvement most talked
about among the people is the establish
ment OF large water supply. We have
water, which is not equalled by an
town l know of, and the establishment
Of a plant can be effected at small cost.
Then, of course, we expect TO provide gas
or electric lights, assume control Of our
police service. which is now supplied at
the expense OF Henrico county; take care
and improve our own roads and walks.
and, in fact, do everything necessary to
continue the reputation OF Barton Heights
as a first-class town"
WILL co BY DEGREES.
you don't expect to do all this right
away, do your?
NO; of course not; Rome was not built
in day. and We don't expect to do
everything at once. but II Is not like
starting new We have so many advan-
tages already"
do you purpose Withdrawing from citi-
zenship in the county?"
"Oh, no; we have no intention al all
OF cutting away from the county. We
simply want the privilege OF getting for
ourselves what we cannot ask the county
10 give US. This arrangement will be
OF great benefit TO the county because
We propose TO relieve her OF all direct ex-
pense on our account, while we continue
TO pay one half of the county levy into
its treasury. Besides, the county can
assure itself of white supremacy, which
was so doubtful before our town was be-
gun. A person TO see the exodus from the
Clay-street cars at First street might
think we waniS6 to rival the city, but
We don't. We think we can manage 10
get our own Improvements without ask
ing the city TO take us in, when IL might
not pay her 10 do So"
One of the unique features OF the town
is that no negro can become a resident
there. every deed having a clause which
prohibits the transfer of the property TO
a colored person.
In the charter to be presented will be
n clause prohibiting the sale OF LIQUOR or
the establishment Of a bar in the town.
except by consent OF a majority of the
residents.