The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-24

Mr.. Pool moved that tho chairman or
the Council be added 10 the Finance
Committee. This motion created some
discussion, and several members took the
ground that no committee should con-
sist OF . majority OF the members OF the
Counci IN order 10 prevent the latter
body from being ruled by one Of its
comDittecs. At present the Finance
Committee has six members. or one-han
Of the members OF the Council.
Mr. Pool finally withdrew his motion.
on motion Of Mr.. Green. it was finally
decided to defer all action In regard TO
the improvements contemplated for tao
city Hall until the regular meeting OF
the Council I'm November.
OTHER MATTERS.
A number Of permits for the erection
OF frame buildings. under the restrictions
provided for by law. We're granted.
A petition was presented from a Mrs.
Russell who had been lined 81 snd
costs for the reason that her hogs lad
broken out OF the pen and were caught
by the police. The lady being in rather
poor circumstances. the Council agreed
TO remit the four dollars.
The body then adjourned.
The Committee on Finance az its last
meetin. decided TO lay over until us
next meeting the application Of the
Commonwealth Attorney, who asks
for an increase of his salary.
MRS. MARY GIBBS DEAD.
Mrs. Mary Gibbs. wife OF j. Eddie
Gibbs. OF this city died Thursday morn
ing at the Retreat for the Sick. I'm Rich
mond az 2.ij o'clock. in the twenty
eighth year Of her age. Mrs. Gibbs
had been in bad health FOR the .ast
three months. and just two weeks ago
was carried TO the Retreat where an
operation was performed on her by Drs.
Long and Johnston which was c0nsid-
cred successful Several days after the
operation WIS performed. complications
set I'm. and Mrs. Gibbs gradually grew
worse and peacefully passed away
Roy. Mr.. Christian. pastor OF the As
bury chapel. Of Richmond. OF which
church deceased was a consistent mem
Der. conducted the funeral services. as
sisted by Rev. W. w. Lear pastor ot
Central Methodist church.
The funeral took place from the resi-
donce OF her bro.her-in-law, Mr. j.. Scott
Gibbs 80. 81 cambridge street. yes
torday afternoon az q o'clock. The in
terment was made in Maury Cemetery.
FROM THE MAYORS COURT.
Moses Bolts (colored was fined by
the Mayor s. 70 yesterday morning for
being drunk and disordcrly on the
street.
Walter Crowdor and two negro wo-
men. named Victoria johnson ana Mag
gie West. We're arrested on the street
Oh Thursday about o clock. The party
came from Richmond in wagon, and
were driving about Manchester When
q police officer directed Ir. Dro"oer
10 drive back the way they came. lhey
had bottles in the vehicle and otner
signs went 10 show that the people IN
the wagon had partaken freely OF IL
quor Crowdcr said be was not drunk
but his Honor said Manen 'sicr was a
very moral town, and he would nave 10
fine them $3.50 and costs each. Inc
women wrote notes for che money, and
the man went behind the bars.
THE GOVERNOR TO VOTE Al
sWANsBOkO.
on the el OF November Governor
Charles r.. OFerral Will cast MS
vote iu swansboro. he has carried hls
transfer to Registrar Emmett Sheffield
and had his name placed OH the swans
boro books. ue told Sir. Sheffield that
this would Doe tac nr-- time in 'aany
wears that he has voted away from his
old home.
The negroes in Manchester ana
Swausboro have been registering All the
voters possible. a number Of appA-
cauts have been turned down 10y the
registrars.
ON Tuesday evening no O'Clock
Alessrs. Charles J.. Page and W.. Hay
Garnett will speak Tor the cause OF
free silver al the corner OF Sixth and
Hull streets. First ward. This meet
ing will be under the auspices OF the
civ Central Democratic Committee.
The committee also hopes TO secure
sneakers TO address tho people OF the
First ward at the corner of Eilth aud
Maury streets. To-day is the last day
the reeistratlon-bool- Will Dee open.
NEWS NOTES.
Mrs. =. a Franklin and son, or New
York city. who have been the guests
of Mrs. Judge William ]. Clopton, Four
teenth and Porter streets, returned
home yesterday morning.
Stockton-Street church was the scene
Of "a very pretty wedding Thursday night
when Mr. Aaron j.. Sampson and Miss
Carrie L. Ahern were united in the holy
bonds.
The Young ladies AID Society OF
Meade Meii.ol r.., rInl 80 ,,,t. c,,,
,"n'' 80 "' .'...-... ,...f, ~,
,.,,. u.s.. r,'.. ..,... D.. ,,i.ror
MINIS .l'7 A, $3.50. -. 49,, Dr..
I"e i-4''l-s .'''' - 49,,
,..'-- -. 80 49,. oh,,r,i ,r,..,-,,,s',.
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Judge and Mrs. Or ". Miller and son
Morris Of pou-hat.n Csurthous. arc