Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-12
CITY OF MANCHESTER
SPIRITED SESSION OF THE COUN-
Gil HELD LAST NIGHT.
suggestion That the Mayor should
Give More Advice In Shaping Busi-
Court-Personnl Notes.

The Manchester City Council met last
night at 1880 o'clock in monthly session.
When the minutes Of the several meetings
past had been approved the President
stated that communication had been
sent to Mayor Maurice, and replied to by
his Honor, relative TO a report as TO the
monthly expenditures OF the city in pro-
viding food for prisoners in the Police
Court. Mr.. Sims In August had prepared
these resolutions. intending thereby to
lessen the expenses now incurred by the
city through its prisoners by stipulating
that the fines imposed should include the
cost OF keeping prisoners. These resolu-
lions were addressed to the Clerk of the
Police Court. and since that Office does
not exist. were futile. as was stated in
the Mayors reply. Mr.. Sims said. in ex-
planning his position. that 1t would be
appreciated If the Mayor were at various
times to make suggestions when he saw
that different legislation by the Council
would be more advantageous than those
which had suggested itself to the mem
hers. Continuing, the speaker said that
he would beg to criticise the official work
of the Mayor IN that II did not extend into
a closer touch with the work of the Coun-
ell and jolSingly added that to his knowl-
edge his Honor had never made but one
sugsestiOn-a wise one-and that to IN
crease his own salary. which was done.
This brought Mayor Maurice TO his feet,
and his HonoTs statement was n clear
review OF the entire ground of contention
He said il was the City Attorneys busi-
ness. and not the Mayors, 10 furnish the
honorable body with all needed intorma-
ton. enabling them 70 properly drait
important resolutions and other important
papers. The Mayor added that he was
gratifed to know that the suggestion OF
an increased salary was considered by
the Council a wise one.
This little wordy tussle over. Mr. Green
moved that the resolutions under dis
cussion be referred TO the Committee on
Retrenchment. and this course was taken
after further discussion.
The reports from the various city oftl-
Gals and committees were then read and
approved and the consent of the Council
signalized for the construction of a num-
Der Of small houses.
WANT BETTER APARTMENTS.
Quite a spirited discussion followed a
suggestion that the present chamber oc-
cupied by the Council be reftted and
rendered more attractive. with the out
come that a motion was made instructing
the Building and Land Committee to esti-
mate the cost necessary to remodel and
rearrange the present chamber and the
room overhead for commodious oc-
cupancv by the Council and some Of the
city officials. This motion was lost.
Resolutions were then presented by Mr..
Sims. requiring the Southern Railway
Company TO provide gates at their crossing
at Second and Hull streets, and that the
Fire Commissioners be instructed 10 esu-
mate the cost Of the maintenance OF
horse and hose-wagon. Both resolutions
We're adopted, and the session stood adj
Curned
4 PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENT.
The entertainment given last night at
Central Methodist church, under the
ausnices OF the Epworth League. and
under the wise supervision Of Mrs. w. w.
Lear and Miss Lucy Carr, was
very pleasant one, indeed. The pro-
gralnme had been arranged with much
care and taste, and when sustained so
well by all it's participants could not fail
10 delight every one present.
Clopton-Street church was filled to the
doors last night with an audience who
came 70 laugh and enjoy themselves, and
one that did not go away disappointed.
The able lecturer spoke IN mild sarcasm,
dashed into brilliancy by outbursts
of wit and humor Of the many characters
In everyday life, who, In moment, ana
without the slightest warning go OF Ike
nitroglycerine. and up the Milf Tree
The lecture was Illustrated by paintings,
ana IS a desorvedly popular one.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
The Circuit Court Of Chesterfield opened
Yesterday in adjourned session and, with
the many lawyers present pushing ihelr
business through, the day was busy
one.
In the suit Of Robertson's Administrator
VS.. Dinnini, or damages caused by
the caving of cOal-shaft. In which
young Robertson was killed, the DEFEND
ant demurred to the plaintins evidence
al the regular trial ana the jury rem
dered their verdict for $500 IL favor or
the plaintiff. subject to the judgment OF
the Court on the demurrer to the PAIN
tfffs evidence. The demurrer was sus-
tanned by the Court, and the plaintiff
filed exceptions.
The demurrer to the declaration in the
case of Boiling VS.. Kahl was oVerruled
bv the Court. and the case set Tor
peremptory trial at the February term
~ he court, and effort was made to re-
move this case 10 the Hastings Court
Of the city Of Manchester, but no agree
rnent could be reached for this purpose
The case OF Patch etc. VS.. Rollins &C.
cupjed the court and jury great part
~ the day. resulting in a verdict In favor
of the defendants Roliins's) estate.
Counsel in the will-contest case OF
Jackson's heirs vs. Jackson ct ais. were
Trenaring bills Of exception for the Court
~ Appeals. At the trial of this case
the tIry decided in favor of the VIII, ana
the contestants appealed.
This session Of the court will be short
one. -. ,o.t- o,o,ook
Gro vas discovered in the store or Mrs.
n reenau I'm the Masonic Temple, at the
corner of Hull street and Cowardin ave
me The origin is mystery. me
80 however. was but n small one, ana
~ a1arm vas not turned in, but was
c,,ic,lv extlnguished by those In the
store. The loss was triiing.
ONE OF THE CITY's NEEDS.
For q long while the people Of Man
,,ostor have been subjected TO the great
inconvenience Of not having either a tele-
-r,,,b-oeice or express-ofice In the city.
~, have borne this inconvenience pa
.,sntlv but there is a time when patience
,aasas 10 be a virtue. and several mem
- ~ tho Board Of Trade, realizing inns
~ nrglrg President Patteson 10 call
ooting OF the board TO take some action
~ card 10 the matter. Manchester has
- ,,o,,n1otion OF about 1900 souls ana
. ono houses within its corporate limits
80, ber people have 10 go TO kichmond
Cor every express package they receive
Il h.