Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-05
IN OUR SISTER CITY.
rHE COMMITTEE DISCUSS NATTER
OF ALL TRAINS STOPPING.
Keprescntntives of the Roads Make
Explanations which Seem Salts
factory-Busy Day for the Mayor
Death of Mrs. Ferguson.

The Ordinance Committee OF tne wan
chester Council held an Important meeting
last night in the Cou Gil Chamber to
consider the ordinance requiring all trains
passing through the city to stop. Major
e. T. d. Myers and Captain West OF
the Richmond and Petersburg and South
ern railways, respectively, were present.
and each spoke on the subject, and ex-
planned their positions, thowing that their
disposition was to do all within their pow
er to accommodate the people Of Man
chester. Captain West said that every
train on the Southern road now stopped
in Manchester, except the o'clock A. NJ
south-bound train, which rushes through
so as to carry Richmond papers through to
the more Southern States, in competition
to the big northern journals. Major
Myers explained the impossbility OF
stopping the "Cannon-Ball." or norfolk
Special" for passengers going 10 Peters
burg; but" continued the Major, I'VE will
stop that train going or coming for pas
sengers TO or from points beyond Peters
burg" He explained the folly of stopping
this fast train for those just wishing
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left five minutes later, which was in
tended for such travel. but for persons
desiring TO 90 TO Norfolk or points be-
tween there and Petersburg, at which
the train regularly stops, Major Myers
said he would gladly arrange This, Of
course, applies to those returning holding
tickets from points above described.
Throughout Major hiyers's speech he
showed that his company was disposed
to accommodate the Manchester public
in every way possible. He requested
that he be notified Of the action OF the
Council as early as possible, so that he
could give necessary instructions.
Chairman Morton thanked the railroad
officials for their explanations. and as
sured them of the appreciation OF the COM
mittee. Action I'm the matter was de-
ferred until Friday evening, when the
committee will hold n short session prior
TO the meeting Of the Council, to which
they will make their report
THE MAYOR KEPT BUSY.
The Mayor was as busy as bee yes
terday morning and the proceeds OF his
court fines netted the city exactly $50.
Thomas jackson, the negro who as
saulted Mr.. Samuel Poole on the night OF
the 18th Of April, near the Masonic Tenn
Pile was fined $3.50 and costs.
Maggie Branch (colored) was before his
Honor on a charge of trespassing on
private premises and fitting Keys to other
peoples hen-house doors. Maggie said
she had been intoxicated, and just went
into the yard TO lie down The Mayor
said Eyes" and the girl smiled. Then the
Mayor said ninety days" and the girl
left hurriedy with the officer. She had
~ Cot op1y
Among the noticeable spectators in the
Mayors Court yesterday morning was
road inspector, whose face had evidently
been cheating the BARRIERS all the way
from Galveston, Tex, to Manchester. TIC
chose reclining position, and, in fact,
converted one OF the benches into re-
clining couch, while he gracefully stroked
has forehead with tender hands, which
had possibly never seen a good days
work He looks like he is dead" re-
marked a policeman passing by. This
caused the man TO open his eyes, and he
claimed to only have dropped from a
freight passing the city. He complained
of having sprained his ankle, but was
only allowed 10 minutes for recuperaton'
after which he wendell his way towards
the State capital.
DEATH OF MIR. FERGUSON.
The funeral of Mr.. Moses F. Ferguson.
whose death occurred Saturday night,
took place yesterday afternoon at 1
O'Clock. from Cowardin- Avenue Christian
church. The services. which We're largely
attended, crowding the church to its Ut
most, were conducted by the pastor, Rev
j. w. Spencer. Henderson Lodge, No.
i'll, Of Odd-Fellows; Indianola Tribe, No.
50. Red Men, OF both of which deceased
was a member. were In attendance. At
the conclusion OF the services at the
church which were most impressive.
the procession moved 10 the burying-
ground, where the last tributes Of respect
were paid. Mr.. Ferguson was one Of
the Oldest and most esteemed citizens
of Manchester. He was carpenter by
trade and died In his Gath year. He
leaves a wife and eight children.
The Richmond and Petersburg Rail-
road Company had some men az work
yesterday morning erecting a ladies' walt
ing-room az their depot
Workmen were engaged yesterday in
tearing down the old briok house at the
corner OF Fourteenth and Porter streets
TO make room for the handsome residence
OF Judge William l. Clopton, which will
be erected at once.
Mr.. Thomas T. Woodfn. Commis sioner
of the Revenue, Of Chesterfield county.
is very Ill al hts home near Midlothian,
in consequence Of which his son, Jack
w. Woodin. Esq, who Is a law student at
Richmond College. has been called home.
BRIEF ITEMS.
The Old Dominion Hospital Auxiliary
will hold a meeting this afternoon al 4
o'clock in the Bainbridge-Sreet Baptist
church.
The Hastings Court was not In session
yesterday. Judge Ingram is holding the
court over for some important chancery
matters. 1t will probably adjourn Friday.
The Council Committee on Light held
a short session last evening. but only
transacted a small amount of routine
business.
Mr.. w. l.. Moody, who has been quite
III, was somewhat better yesterday.
Rev. w. S Campbell conducted the
services at the Manchester Presbyterian
church Sunday In the absence of the
pastor. Rev. Charles n. Van Houten.
Rev. Mr.. Lumpkn led the meeting
of the Railroad Branch OF the Young
Mems Christian Association Sunday after
noon.
Mr.. Herbert Friend left yesterday morn
ing for Clayton, where he has accepted
a position.
MIR. Ernest II. Wells left the city yes
terday morning 10 take inventory OF
stock Of the assignment of Charles Clay,
In Chesterfield, about one mile from Mid
lothian.
Mr.. Floyd Morrissett has left the city
for Annapolis. Nd.
About fifteen negroes were baptized
Sunday at Bon Air in a creek. A large
crowd Of people witnessed the INNER
sion.
MIR. William A. Rice leaves to-day for
his home In Smithville. Va.
Mr.. o. c. McKenny, a prominent fire.