Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-18
CITY OF MANCHESTER
THE COUNCIL DEFERs ACTION on
THE FREE-BRIDGE MATTER.
Nor Is Anything Done About Intro
ducing the New 'Phone-Many
Cases in the Courts-Pcrsonal and
other Items.

night In Speciai session 10 CouStu'i h"N
recommendation of the Ordinance Com
mittee as to granting franchise to the
Richmond Telephone Company and 10 act
upon the petition of the Chesapeake ana
Ohio Railway Company, asking that per-
mission be granted to lower the flooring
OF Free bridge 10 admit of the construc-
ton of the viaduct proposed by that
company. The matter had been before
the bridge commissioners, but they re-
ferred II to the councils Of the two cities.
Mr. Pool said that for himself he was
entirely satisfied to have the Bridge
Committee act according 10 their own
judgment in the matter, as he was conf
dent that these gentlemen, who were In
so much better position 10 understand
the matter. and were so in sympathy
with everything likely 10 advance the
interests Of the city would render a
decision in every way In accordance with
the best welfare of the city.
Mr. Smms was under the impression
that since the matter had now come
within the Council, and the power OF
action lay with them, II would be adj
visabe for action to be delayed until
another meeting of the body. thus per-
hitting the members 10 look more closely
into the facts Of the case and better
acquaint themselves with the proposed
changes in the bridge. An engagement
was made with Mr. Isaacs. engineer for
the James River Bridge Commission, for
that gentleman 10 explain the matter
IA every detail TO the Council, as ne had
previously done to the commission. On
motion. accordingly, It was considered
advisable 10 meet I'm adjourned session
November oath.
on recommendation Of the Committee
on Water Supply, it was ordered that
provision be made whereby at reasonable
hours any member Of the Committee on
Police may inspect the water pipes and
fixtures of private residences to ascertain
their condition.
Relative 10 the petition of the tele-
phone company, decisive action was de-
ferred because of the absence Of Mr..
John G. Robertson. or any representa-
tive of the company. The Clerk, how
ever. was instructed to address COM
munlcation to Mr.. Robertson, advising
him of the action of the Ordinance Com
mittee and requesting his conference
with the committee as to his intention in
the premises
HUSTINGS-COURT NEWS
In the Hastings Court yesterday morn
ing Willie alias Jackson Goode, who on
the 22d OF October stole n COW I'm Chester
field county and sold her I'm Manchester
was convicted and sent TO the penlten-
tiary for one year
Charles Jones alias Thomas Crenshaw'
charged with stealing a sum Of money
was fined $ and costs. Jones was tried
several weeks ago in the Police Court ana
s~fz
Cox. Jones's attorney, thereupon took an
appeal
To-day the case Of John Monroe (col-
ored). who is charged with selling liquors
without license will be tried
In the case Of Charles Hix (colored) for
betrayal. and w. Ben. Davis. for defraud-
ing T.. r. Evans, no indictments We're
filed.
In the County Court Monday the case
Of Turner vs.. the Southern Coal and Coke
Company was argued on motion TO set
aside the verdict The Court however
took the papers. and during the term viii
render its decision.
The suit Of Jackson's Heirs against j.
Z. Jackson and others. pending the con-
test Of the late J. +. Jackson's will, came
up yesterday.
This session Of the court will yet last
more than two weeks longer.
BROKE HIS COLLAR-BONE.
Yesterday morning while wrestling with
another young man Of near his own age
Ernest Eastwood son Of Mr.. Alexander
Eastwood. broke his collar-bone.
The unfortunate accident resulted from
a sudden twisting or wrench Of the body
though neither Of the young men fell TO
the ground.
DR.. Willie Mathews was called in, and
set the fractured bone. The pain. how
ever. IS stil very severe. and his patient
now seems to have slight fever.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mr. NJ. 4. Cogbll, Clerk Of Chesterfield
County Court, was in the city yesterday
Mr.. Clinton Waymack who has been
sick for some time, is improving.
Messrs. Marshall Jones and David Bal
timore are arranging for an entertainment
10 be given on Maury street next Friday
evening.
Mr. d. L. Pullism has returned from
attendance upon Chesterfield Court
Miss Martha Pulliam. OF Ashland, who
has been visiting the family Of Mr.. ID. l..
Pulliam. returned home yesterday.
Mr. Ernest r. Wells is still out Of the
c4ty. attending the session of the County
Court
Mr. David IaPrade. son Of Mr. Joseph
I4aPradc, surveyor OF CueSteIutlu county
and his fathers deputy, was I'm the city
yesterday on business
Rev. J. 3. Clayton, who has been con-
Quoting special services at Clopton-
Street Baptist church for some time,
preached to a large congregation Monday
night. taking as his text: Choosing 10
suffer afiiiction with the hope of good
rather than enjoy the pleasure of sin for
a season"
Mr. Thomas Slaughter and Miss Bessie
Ahern will be married in Stockton-Street
Baptist church by Rev. W. r. Hurt on
the 18th OF November.
There seems to have been considerable
output OF lumber by the saw-mills in
Chesterfield during the past week as a
good deal has been hauled into the city.
This indicates that building is being an
tlcipated.
The young ladies OF eade-Memorial
church are busy oerfecting arrangements
for a Thanksgiving dinner
Rev thurman II. Martin, Of Norfolk,
viii preach at BainbridgeStreet church
tonight at 1880.
Miss Otey Farmer. los north Fifth
street who was injured in the street-car
accident In Manchester. Is still confined
to her room, but is better.
The negro, George Scott, who was ar
rested in Swansboro last Friday on the
charge OF stealing lot Of letters and
other articles, has been sent on TO the
grand jury.
smithdeal Literary Society.