Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-13
CITY OF MANCHESTER
ANIMATED DISCUSSION OVER con-
sOLIDATION OF TWO OFFICES.
No Majority Report Hnving Been
Made, Action Is Dcfcrred-vacancy
I'm the Council FIIied-PersonnIn md.
Other soutb-Side Items.

several very lively discussions ensucd.
All interest seemed TO be centered I'm the
report Of the action Of the Water Com
missioners In consolidating the positions
of Superintendent OF the Water-Works
and that Of Inspector OF Plumbing. choos-
Ing Mr. Harvey Bourne to fill both po-
sition. for 1900 a year, thus relieving
Mr. Horace Bradley. the present Superin-
tendent Of the Water-Works. of his du-
tics.
Mr.. Sims, who, it viii be remembered
was the only commissioner not in favor
OF this move. presented a minority
report, and protested against the pro-
ceedings of the Water Commissioners at
their meeting. held June 18th. in the office
OF the City Water-W Works. In presenting
the papers, Mr.. Sims went on to argue
from his point of view. but was soon in
terrupted by Mr.. Poole who rose to
point OF order. claiming that the question
could not be argued until ii was before the
Council properly. The Chair decided
that the point was well taken. and Mr.
Sims was seated. Mr.. Poole stated that
no action could be taken until the ma
Jority report was received by the Coun-
ell. Mr.. Green followed Mr.. Poole. and
stated That the Council would be acting
in the dark without the minority report.
Mr.. Morton then moved that Mr.. Simss
report and protest be laid on the table.
and that majority report be requested
by next Friday evening at S o'clock. at
which time the Council shall hold a spe-
cial meeting. This motion was seconded
by Mr.. Poole. but before the question
was put. President O'Brien requested Mr..
Campbell to take the chair. while he
rose TO point OF personal privilege Mr..
OBrien stated plainly the reasons under
which the commissioners took their ac-
ton, saying that such a change had
long been contemplated In conclusion.
Mr.. O'Brien stated that he was Of the
opinion that majority report could not
be ordered by the Council, and their ac-
ton in affairs concerning the water
works was final. Mr.. Sims here rose
interrupting Mr.. O'Brien. but before the
Chair had time to give ruling. loud calls
for the question were heard. and the
vote was taken. the motion 10 lay on the
table being passed.
MIR. MUNN'S RESIGNATION.
The resignation Of Councilman George
Il. Mum was received and read bv the
Clerk. Mr.. Mum stated his reasons for
resigning his seat in the Council as being
confined entirely 10 the fact that he had
recently moved out of the Fourth Ward
After several expressions Of regret by
members OF the Council, the resignation
was accepted, and the Council went into
the election OF Mr. Munn's successor.
Mr.. William H. Owens. master mechanic
at the Southern shops. was nominated
by Mr.. OBrien CMr. Campbell being stu
in the chair and the nomination was
seconded by Mr.. Utz. There being no
other nominees a viva-voce vote was
taken, and Mr.. owens was apparently
unanimously elected. Mr. Sims, however
said he wished 10 nominate man. and
moved that a reconsideration be taken.
Some discussion followed, ard Mr.. Utz
stating that he wanted all to be done
without criticism. seconded Mr. Smss
motion. which was carried. Mr. Sims
then placed the name of w y. Bradley
i'm nomination. Mr.. owens being renomi-
mated. The vote resulted as follows:
For Mr.. Bradley-Messrs. Sims, Green,
and Nelson. For Mr. Owens-Messrs.
OBrien, Fitzgerald. Poole. Campbell. Nor
ton, Hart. Patron. and Utz. Mr.. owens
was therefore declared elected.
WANT AN ELECTRIC PLANT
Upon resolution Of Mr.. Sims a commit
tee Of four. consisting of one member from
each ward. was appointed TO look into
the possibility Of purchasing an electric
plant for Manchester. Messrs. UtZ. Sims,
Hart and Morton were named as the COM
mittee.
a petition from the Chestertield-county
TO allow the City Engineer, In
with the County Surveyor 10
resurvey the western boundary of Man
chester bordering on Buffers addition. was
read and referred to the Committee on
Streets.
a petition, signed by thirty-five citizens
Of the Second Ward, requesting that a
light be placed on the corner Of Ninth and
Everett streets, was read and referred ia
vorably to the Committee on Lights
The report of the Special City Tax Col
lector was received and approved, he hav-
ing collected delinquent taxes within the
past year TO the amount Of N,279.65.
A communication from Judge Ingram. Of
the Hastings Court. asking that the city
assume jurisdiction over the courthouse
square was received and accepted.
Reports were also received and approved
from the Committee on Buildings and
Land, Chief Of Police. Mayor, Streets, and
Almshouse Committee.
The resignation of Captain Attkisson. Of
the Manchester Grays, has been accepted
by Governor OFerrall
Archer Lewis (colOreD, an employee Of
the Manchester Paper Company had his
finger cut off yesterday by the machinery.
DR.. Lawrence Ingram attended the man.
FUNERAL or MIR. PCRDY.
The funeral Of Mr.. Henry S. Purdy, a
resident OF Chesterfield, near Manchester
took place at o'clock yesterday after
noon from the residence. The services
were conducted by the Rev. Charles y.
Van Houten, and the interment at Maury
Cemetery.
The remains Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W.
infant child were taken 10
Beach. Va. yesterday morning on the 9O5
train for interment.
Flora Lasette, the l0-months-old child
)f Mr.. and Mrs r. l.. Cersley, of Swans
Doro'. died yesterday afternoon at 1910
o'clock The funeral Will take place this
morning at 10 O'Clock from the residence.
Interment will be made at Maury Gene
lery.
The funeral of Mrs. c. a. Brockwell. |
who died at her residence. No 81 west
Eleventh street, Thursday, took place yes
erday afternoon at $50 o'clock from the |
house. Mrs. Brockwell was in her 9th |
year and came 10 this city from Peters |
)urg several years ago.
The 2-year-old child of Mr.. and Mrs. j. |
Il. Kahl died yesterday morning at the !
nome of its parents, in SwansboFo. The !
uneral will take place this afternoon at 3 |
,'clock from the residence.
LAND COMPANY MEETS. |
Messrs. a. H. Rutherford and w. c. |
seldom Of Baltimore. president and secre-
airy OF the Southside Land and Improve
nent Company, were in the city yester-
lay morning, and held a board meeting |
# the improvement company. Mr. Sed- !
Ion expressed himself after the meeting |
is being highly pleased with the reports. |
md added that land Is now bringing bet
er prices.
The soiree given last evening at the resi- |
,apca ~ Mrs NoIIia Talrnin on Porter |