Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-04

0fnCrAL coMMITTEE 10 LOOK
INTO rnn PARK QUESTION.
Death q Mr.. willssn rswsy. Of
rAas cisy. a.d Mrs. =. r. Atksn-
se., Of Pewhassa-Court, Personal,
a.s other sossA-siae Items.

its meeting last night In the Council
Chamber ana transacted good deal OF
business. Inc much-talked-of public park
Was fully discussed by the members of the
committee. and Messrs. Utz and Sims
were appointed as special committee to
wait on Colonel william II. Palmer. OF
Richmond. who controls the grounds de-
sired TO be converted into park. ana see
upon what terms they can be secured.
This il thought to be a great step In the
Improvement OF Manchester. and 1t is the
earnest hope that this special committee
VIII succeed I'm coming to some agree
ment with Colonel Palmer
The grounds desired are admirably 10
Gated at the intersection OF Hull street
and the Petersburg turnpike. The COM
mittee adjourned after wrangling with the
regular routine Of bills.
The Street Committee also held q meet
ing last night. but nothing out OF the
regular routine was before them.
ANOTHER CAR PUT ON.
Another car has been added TO the list
OF those on the Hull-street line. Now
the patrons have five cars to ride on. In
stead OF four. Much has been the COM
paint about this line, and, In fact, the
schedule was too fast for the cars and
track. II Is true now that another car,
with equal running power. has been add
I'D. and 1t rs hoped that the ten-minute
schedule may be maintained The people
Heem pleased with the new car, but many
think that the track Is yet too slow, and
ought to be relaid before the street is re-
paved.
News has Just been received in Man
chester OF the death of Mrs. Il. p. Atkin-
son. which occurred at her home at Pow
hatan Courthouse. Thursday Mrs. At
kinson was perhaps the oldest resident OF
that county. having reached the age of 30
years. For long period she was pro-
prietress OF the boarding house at the
Courthouse. and her acquaintance extend
ed throughout the State. where she was
highly respected by a large circle OF
friends The deceased was well-known In
Manchester.
Mr.. william Newly. one Of the Oldest
and most highly-respected citizens OF
Chesterfield county. died yesterday morn
ing at his home. about twelve miles from
Manchester. Deceased was In the 69th
year OF his age He leaves a wife and
BIN CNlluft0. luz lufltfd al VIII tdhN
place this afternoon at o'clock from his
home and he will be inferred in the fam
az burying-ground. Mr.. Newly was the
brother OF Mr.. Joseph Newly. Of Chester
field.
MIR. g. A. r. Meredith, while walking
on the streets yesterday morning. was
taken suddenly i'll. and had to be carried
home Yesterday evening he was resting
easily and II Is hoped that he viii soon
he able to be out again. MIR. Meredith Is
one OF the oldest residents Of Manchester.
The revival services which have been
On progress at West-End church during
The past week have proven a decided sue
cess Rev. j. w. Stin. the pastor. has
been conducting the services with fervor
and earnestness, and much good has been
accomplished.
A petition is being circulated around
10 secure the signatures of the business
kaen who are willing TO become members
OF The Board OF Trade, and were not
present TO join at the meeting last Tues
day. when they were formally organized.
Ii Is thought that at the next meeting
which will be held in Toney's Hail. corner
Eleventh and Hull streets. the member
ship will be swelled to nearly hundred.
OTHER ITEMS.
Miss Katie Smith continues quite sick
Miss Mr.. II. Patteson. who has been on
a visit TO her sister. Mrs. T. M. Miller. at
Powhatan Courthouse. Is expected home
to-day.
Miss Gertrude Weisiger. of this city,
who has been teaching school In the
county this session, closed her school yes
tcrday.
Mrs. J. A. Browning, of 300 east Eighth
street. who has been sick for some days,
was not so well yesterday.
one OF Manchester's fair young ladies'
will make her debut within a Few days;
the occasion will also be the celebration
OF her birthday.
Mr.. T. II. Betty. one Of the best-known
citizens Of this city. has announced him.
SELF as a candidate for the City Council
from. the Third Ward.
Miss Minnie Giles. OF Rafine. is visiting
her aunt, Mrs f. c. Hili. on Perry street.
A large assembly Of colored folks gave
w. e. Atkins surprise party at his
home, No 1906 Perry street, THURSDAY
night.