Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17
THE GOVERNOR BUYS.
Nj. Beattlss Beautiful Home Near kan-
chester Sold TO His EXcsllency.
WILL RESIDE IN CHESTERFIELD.
Expected That Hon. Charles n. OFFER
rail- VIII Make His Home There
When His Term of once Expires.
Other Items from the south side.


| when his term OF Office expires. He has
purchased one OF the most picturesque
and beautiful homes in the county. and
It is supposed that he viii occupy 1t when
| he retires from the Executive Mansion.
The property acquired by the Governor
| is Dundee" the lovely residence of Mr.
| Henry c. Beattie, situated near the
| Forest Hill car line. and only few
hundred feet from Reedy creek. The
house, which was built for Mr.. Beattie
| a few years ago. has twelve rooms and
is supplied with all modern conveniences.
| including gas and water. There Is
lovely lawn of six and half acres. the
greater part OF which is nicely shaded.
The purchase by the Governor of this
| property is accepted as an indication
that when he vacates the gubernatorial
chair he will engage in business IN
Richmond. Ii Is known that he has had
several fattering offers The sale was
made through Messrs. Augustine Royal
& Co., and the negotiations were closed
| on Wednesday.
INSPECTED THE FIRE COMPANY.
A few days ago an insurance man.
well posted on all such matters, was
| sent to Manchester to look into the in
surance rates of the city. Much COM
plant has been heard on all sides re-
garding the high rate Of insurance, and
| by request, this inspection was made.
| The expert made an examination or all
| the affairs In connection with his mission,
| and among the places he visited was the
headquarters OF the Manchester Fire De-
partment There he was shown all the
appliances used in extinguishng the fires.
| He seemed TO be very much pleased
with everything In that department, but
| said that by few changes the insu-
rance rates OF the city. he thought, could
be greatly reduced. and Il would only be
at small cost TO the city.
what the city needs" the gentleman
| said, sis a horse and a hose carriage
and a man to be left always at the head
| quarters. so that when a fire occurs
| there will be no delay in reaching IL. :"
1t is claimed by many that II the city
| would make this change the money APP
| propriated for the Fire Department would
| not be increased so very much and
| large amount OF money would be saved
| to the citizens who are in many instances
paying too high a rate. At any rate. the
| question will be carefully considered by
| all interested.
THOSE CHICKEN THIEVES.
| SWanEDOrO
great poultry district within the past few
wears. At least once a week robbery
! occurs and some enterprising citizen who
has through patience and many trials
accumulated a large supply OF fowls, Is
| quietly relieved OF his entire supply,
and then nothing more is heard OF the
affair. except 1.-THE chicken thieves are
at large again" Mr. Emmett Criddle lost
twelve choice fowls Wednesday night.
The funeral services over the remains
of Mr.. L.. T. Skinner were held Wednes-
day afternoon at 3 O'clock at me resi-
dence OF his father, In Marks Additlc.i'
Rev. ]. A. Spencer, OF Cowardln-Avenue
Christian church. conducted the services.
which were very impressive. A male
ouartette. consisting Of Messrs. Turner,
Jarvis. Lpscomb, and Morrissett, sang
"Nearer. MY God to Thee" and I'VE
Shall Sleep, But Not Forever'-two
favorites Of the deceased. The interment
took place in Maury Cemetery.
The Railroad Branch OF the Young
| Mems Christian Association are holding
interesting religious services at the rail-
| road shops every day at dinner hour.
They also hold large outdoor exercises
every Sunday evening in heid on
Fourth street. -,
Mr. John p. Clum. of California, will
lecture at Leader Hall next Monday ana
Tuesday nights for the benefit OF oak
Grove Mission. on the Chores OF
America" His subject for Monday night
will be westward via the Old santa re
Trail". and on Tuesday. the Great
| Northwest"
The peanut party TO be given at the
Baptist parsonage tonight under the
direction of Mrs. Thornhill promises 10
be a most enjoyable affair. Instead OF
serving cake and cream. as Is usually
done at teas. nothing but peanuts VIII De
handed around. The musical feature VIII
be especially attractive. Captain FRANK
| Cunningham, Mr.. r. Il. Burton, ana MT
| Goolsbv will sing, and Miss Pace, OF
richmond and Miss Jones will recite
BRIEF ITEMS.
meeting Of the Executive Committee
NJ the BOARD of Trade has been called for
this afternoon at o'clock In the Mer-
chants and Mechanics Bank.
NJ w r. Cox was at Chesterfield
Courthouse yesterday attending to chan
Gerry matters.
Secretary Walden, OF the Manchester
! BOARD OF Trade, has opened UP his books
and the fees of a number OF the mem
hers have been already marked paid.
bishop Randolph was at Hope chapel
(colored) wednesday night, where ne heid
confirmation services.
|
was in town yesterday.
Misses Maggie and Lavinia Vaden. OF
! Buck Hill, near Manchester, left yester-
day for Danville. where they VIII VISIT
Mrs. James p. Harrison.
Rev. ]. o. Bolcock. will deliver an ad-
dress tonight before New South Council,
Junior order United American Mechanics.
The Manchester German Club gives its
final event OF the season tonight.
The Street Committee meets this AFTER
noon at $50 o'clock. and the Council al
o'clock. Important matters VIII be con-
sidered-
The Joseph f. Johnston Camp held its
regular meeting last night In It's hall.
FIFTEENTH and Hull streets, but only
routine business was transacted. In the
absence Of Commander Atkinson Lieu
tenant-Commander Perrow was In the
chair. The reports from several meetings
were received, and Mr.. William Puckett
was elected a member. After snort
session the meeting adjourned.
The silver tea given at the residence OF
Mr.. Charles A. Jones. of Swansboro iast
night was largely attended. Many Rich
mond people were present.
The Finance Committee. which was 10
have met last night in the Council cham
Der. failed TO get quorum.
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