Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-05
IN OUR SISTER CITY.
ACTION or MANCHESTER COUNCIL
APPROVED BY CITIZENS.
WILL APPEAL TO COMMISSIONERS.
This 10 BE the Next. step of the
Chesapeake and Ohio-Committee
Meetings Last Nieht-schooIs 10
Have LibTary-Other Items.

nave u ~~OkAtF iNtiuSs
The action Of the Manchester Council
il refusing to consent for the Chesapeake
ana Ohio Railway Company to lower the
Richmond end Of the Free bridge. thus
changing the grade unless the railroad
a-rees TO build an entirely new structure
seems 10 meet with general approval
among the representative citizens Of Man
chester. There is no disposition to in
tcr.ere in any way with the extensive
movements proposed by the Chesa-
paake and Ohio, but the businessmen OF
4chester feel that in consideration of
She concession to be made by the
city. the railroad misht afford to build
complete new bridge instead Of the
seven spans proposed
}ice-President Decatur Axten Of the
Chesapeake and Ohio, when seen at his
office yesterday, expressed regret that the
Manchester Council had taken the course
30 had. but he hoped his company would
find "a way TO consummate the project
according TO the plans now laid down
ST.. AXtell said the next movement OF
o.. company would bc TO bring the mat
Ter before the Free Bridge Commission
Iris body IS composed Of representatives
o, both Manchester and Richmond. The
matter was referred 10 IL at one time
tlt came back because the commission
Ws OF the opinion that as the City Coun-
c. Of Richmond had acted upon IL. the
Cty Council OK Manchester should be
given the same opportunity before the
c1umisslOn gave IL consideration. Mr..
hn Of lue
resort so 70 speak, viii ace fay0rably on
tha plans
DE said: Il believe that We can get
these gentlemen to understand that the
Improvement Will be Of great and last
ing benefit 10 the city of Manchester.
Wr VIII show that We are doing a splon-
dl hing and improving every possible
condition Of the twin cities. We are
sure that II our plans are adopted there
v.u De no cause Of regret
Air. AXtcll said that il was out Of the
question 10 expect the company to build
"a new bridge. At the lowest estimate 1t
would cost the company $4,000 to give
Manchester what its Council demanded.
MEETINGS LAST NIGHT.
The committees on Finance and Streets
were TO meet last night in the Council
chamber but for some unaccountable
reason no quorum for either committee
was in attendance and so no business was
transacted.
The Building and Land Committee met
n regular session and transacted routine
business.
The Fire Committee will meet Monday
nisht 40 1870 O'Clock in the Council cham
ler
4 unique and very pleasant entertain
ment was given last night at the resi-
fene Of Mrs. s. a. Carr. ITO Decatur
street. for the benefit of the new MethO-
DIST church. Quite a number OF young
ladies' and gentlemen, not alone from
Manchester. but from Richmond as well.
assembled at an carly hour and through
tt. entire evening enjoyed themselves
with games ana music and Rotations.
later on In the evening refreshments
were served.
The young gentlemen OF Swansboro'
rendered their lady friends pound party
lsst night at the residence Of Mr.. and
Mrs. b. w. Cridfle. The affair through
out proved delightful one.
TO HAVE 4 LIBRARY.
Nr D. l.. Pulliam, superintendent of
inc Public Schools was surprised and
much grfatihed 10 learn on a recent visit
no the white school on Bainbridge street
that IT'S pupils were working earnestly
towards establishing a library for the lit
DO people Of the school.
This is. indeed, movement which in
Ht-s and deserves the most liberal sup
port and sympathy on the part OF tire
patrons Of the school, and every one
who Cesirea 20 see spirit Of true
culture and refinement emanate from the
school and TO have that school factor
a mighty factor. IN cultivatlng habits OF
ihoughtfulness and patient study and
care.
There is yet another phase Of this pro-
feet that carries much weight with its
consideration. There are many pupils I'm
the schools who have Interesting and
beautiful books az home, but. alas. there
ave more VINO have no books in the home.
whose little hands have never clasped
ffe Cherished story books, who know
nothing Of the transcending Joy Of a cosey
Pre- and genial story.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mr. J. w Stanley. OF Ohio. was IN town
On business yesterday.
Mr Walter Cheatham, OF Richmond.
was on our streets yesterday.
Mrs William 4. Allen Is quite sick at
her residence out al M8ury Cemetery.
Judge William /. Clopton Is on the
streets after having been confined 10 his
bed for several DAYS.
Mr While Bronangh left Thursday
nighi Tor Texas. where he goes 10 visit
friends and for his health lie viii be
gone for several months.
Mics Maggie Walden OF Buck HIN. who
has been spending several weeks la Can
ada. will return home next week.
SIR. John n. Stearnes Of New York.
who has been visiting Mr.. Horace Greedy
Carter on Cowardin avenue. has returned
home
Mr. William George Pollard, who has
been the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. j. w
Roberts. left yesterday morning 70 spend
several weeks az Ayletrs. IN King and
Queen county, visiting friends and rela-
lives
Mr.. Willie Jordan II stiil confined TO
hif bed. at the home Of his father on
Ninth street. Mr.. Jordan Is quite. sick
aud his friends have grave apprehension
al 10 his recovery.
air. r. G. Petzold, who recently sold his |
afug establishment in this city, left !
1husaay night for Petersburg, whore he |,