The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-18
THE PETITION GRANTED
THE RICHMOND AND PEThRsBURG
RAILROAD WILL BE ALLOWED
10 Run It's Tracks and Erect Warehouses
I'm Manchcster-Wo OF the Boar"
OF Tradc-Pcrsonafs.
M.scnrsrrn BoRrAu RicnMosp TIMES,
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ordinances tn regard 10 hcthSeS y" "
hicies. dogs. and goats. ana also ii' ''e"io
70 sewers. which were prepare" ~ '"e
Ordinance Committee, ana ia'u "NN' AVN
the hast meeting. -, 49,
An ordluancc prepared some time agc
,n r.csra a, the loVying OF taxes to
nav The interest on the sewer b0hdS "ds
,aken mn. but its consideration was post
noned untI next Friday night. when the
couneu viii hold another meeting. Inc
discnssion of THIS ordnance was somewhat
warm. ana grew little personal before
tho aforementioned pOstponement was
agrced 10. The Auditor was Instructed 10
nave tventy-ave copies OF the ordinance
printed in order that all might be THOR
oughiy informed regarding II.
The petition OF the Richmond and Pc
tersDurg railroad TO be allowed TO run
tracks across Semmcs streets between
Eighth and Niath with view OF erecting
warehouses at that point. was next taken
M. ana Judge Ciopton read an ordinance
which no had prepared allowing the rail-
read the privilege asked. The ordinance
was considered at length by the Coun-
Gill; and an amendment offered by Mr.
Green. providing that work be commenced
in sixty days and completed in six months.
was adopted.
All propcrty-Owners interested in the
matter were then offered the privilege Of
the floor, and Mr.. j. II. Godsey, in a
short speech, declared that he would be
considerably damaged by the erection Of
warehouses and laying of tracks. A
strong protest was also entered against
tho proposed work by MIR. b. a. Albright
who was under the impression that he
would be ruined by II. A vote was then
taken upon the ordinance, and IL was
unanimously adopted.
The Council then adjourned. 10 meet
again next Friday night at o'clock.
The Manchester Cotilion Club gave an
enjoyable german last night at Leader
Hall. a number of Richmond people were
in attendance, and merry evening was
passed
Monday night the Masonic bazaar, no.
tice Of which has been given before, viii
begin az the Masonic Temple, corner OF
Hun street and Cowardin avenue. Car
penters are now busily at work arrang-
Ing booths, and as soon as they finish the
ladies VIII begin decorating, ard soon
the large temple will present a beautiful
scene. The bazaar will last for ten days
A new programme viii be rendered each
night. and much success Is anticipated
OFFICERS ELECTED.
A business meeting Of the Epworth
League OF Asbury chapel was held Thurs
day evening for the purpose of electing
officers Tor the ensuing six months. Those
elected were Mr.. James Lipscomb. presi-
dent; Mr.. W. W. Lowry. first vice-presi-
dent: Miss Laura Stanley. second vice
president; Miss Emma Purdy. third vice
president; Mr.. w. L. Grant, secretary:
Mr.. j. Il. Blanton, treasurer: Mrs. W.
w. Lowry, organist Mr.. J. w. Parsons,
chorister; Mr.. Willie Jackson. LIBRARIAN.
THE BOARD OF TRADE.
The Manchester Board OF Trade since
its organization. has considered a num-
Der of plans for the furthering Of the
city's business interests. A Committee
on New Business. which was appointed
by the board. recommended that letters be
written to the cotton manufacturers of
New England. setting forth the many ad-
vantages Of Manchester as a manufacture
ing centre. As is we'll known, the mills |
OF the New England States have been
shutting down and going into the far
South In order 10 get cheaper labor than |
could be procured in the North. Labor |
can DO procured I'm Manchester lust as |
cheap, II not cheaper. than in the cities !
further South. Then, again, a great many |
OF these companies. which 90 down South |
10 establish their factories. have 10 use |
steam power. which is very expensive: |
whereas Manchester possesses an mex !
water-power which can be used |
10 as great advantage as that Of any city |
In the United States This city has also |
excellent railroad shipping facilities. and |
a wharf could he easily constructed on !
the south side of the James. which would |
give Manchester cheaper rates for freight |
by water.
DESCRIPTION OF THE CITY.
IL Is thought by some of the members |
OF the Board of Trade. with whom the
Times representative has talked. that a |
history OF Manchester. description OF
the place and her many advantages as
business centre be altogether published
In pamphlet form, and he mailed to busi-
ness houses North and South as an ad-
vertising medium. The advertiser might
contain prices Of labor. transportation.
land insurance etc.
Members OF the board also think that
~ would be good move to establish |
wholesale houses here. and also a first
class hotel. Who says the Poard Of Trade
Is not about 10 enter Manchester into a
new era of prosperous business activity?
IL has only been about two months since
the scheme Of organizing such business
Organization was first placed before the
public through these columns.
BYLAWS ALMOST READY.
at the second meeting OF the board. held
On April eth. an excellent STAFF of officers
were eiecs>d. which has been already
published, and large number of mem
Ders were elected, making In all about
me hundred. At the meeting on next |
tuesday the bylaws. which are being
printed. will be distributed among the
members. after which the duties of the
'a1ous committees will be understood
ma they can go more actively 10 work
planning their schemes. which will be re-
erred TO the Executive Committee 10 an
rove and materiaiize.
Manchester expects TO realize ,,reat
benefits from the exertions OF this grand |
business organization which Is co,n-
'oSed OF influential merchants and pro-
essionai men.
FUNERAL OF MRS. HUDGINs.
The funeral OF Mrs. Malta MN Hind
ms. whose death occurred THURSDAY ar-
ernoon at her home. on the Petersbure
turnpike, took place at O'Clock YESTERDAY
fternoon from Fifth-Street Methodist
hurch. and her remains Will be inferred
n Maury Cemetery. Mrs. Hudefns vac a |
'ldow. She leaves several children
Mr., Henry G. Bcattie has SOLD his
eautlful suburban home. Dundee" ait
ated at Forest-Hnl Park. to Governor
'Ferran. "Dundee' is one of the nret.
lest homes IN the State. The a,ouse
ontatns seventeen rooms. five large halls
nth 81 modern heating appliances
effect eey<Cfapa evot.,,,