Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-31
THE C0CKA6E CITY.
NEEDED IMPROVEMENTS At THE
STATE CENTRAL ASYLUM.
WHAT THEY WILL COST.
water-Tanlx-, Fire Apparatus, &C.
Took an AppeaI-siiIitary-white
Companies VIII Ask for Appropria-
tions.

PETERSBURG, VA, October 3o.-(Spe-
cial.)-Among the improvements made at
the Central State Hospital last year were
the building Of large addition for cpl
leptics, the painting Of the hospital build
ings, and construction OF new water
tanks, at a total cost OF $3.50 Among
the improvements in contemplation, and
for which the General Assembly will be
asked to make a special appropriation.
are the construction of steel tank to
contain 10000 gallons of water 81 re-
serve supply, in case OF fire; the enlarge
ment OF the reservoir or the building OF
another suHicient to hold 100000 gall
Ions. and the providing for all necessary
apparatus for extinguishing fires. An
outlay Of 5000 would be sufficient for
these purposes.
There was only one death by casualty
at the institution during the past twelve
months.
GENERAL NEWS
In the Mayors Court this morning.
John Blow, and George Blackwell (col-
ored). employees Of Mcssrs. John A. Gil
& Brother, were convicted Of stealing
fenced to sixty days imprisonment in
iail each Both men took an appeal, and
their cases were certified to the Hastings
Court
DIR. CRANKY, Of Norfolk. is visiting our
city. and is the guest OF Commemorative s.
Attorney Charles T. Lassiter.
Miss Bette Mathews, of Manchester.
is visiting Miss Robinson, on High street.
During his visit TO our city Colonel
Hodges, OF the Fourth Virginia Regi-
;uent saw a number OF our citizens IN
the interest OF our white military COM
panies, and urged the necessity OF a more
liberal support Of these organizations,
Among others whom he called upon were
the president Of the Chamber OF Com
merce and the president OF the Council,
who promised to give all the aid In their
power.
In this connection Il is learned that
4 the meeting OF the Common Council
on Monday evening, petition from the
Petersburg Grays and A. p. Hill Rifles
will be presented, asking for an appro-
priation in aid Of these companies. A
substantial sum thus given would be ap-
proved by the community.
There was a large gathering OF Demo-
Gratis at the political meeting and bar
becue at Disputanta yesterday. Several
SDetCnGo
one by Mr.. James 7. Rahily, an elo-
ouent young lawyer of this city. Much
enthusiasm was shown.
The Jury in the suit OF w. T. Crowder
vs. Lieutenant X. S. Chandler for 5000
damages for assault having rendered
verdict for the defendant. the two other
suits against the same, brought by
Crowder and his son, were to-day dis
missed. -,
The Circuit Court of Sussex county viii
meet on the Sd of November. The ad-
ditional answer directed 70 be hied by
the surry, Sussex. and Southampton
Railway Copapany IN IA auit iprnpshss by
f1tYnn!cutt -et ais, VII probably be pre-
sented at this term
Judge B. A. Hancock has granted
charter to the c. Bagley Company, OF
blackstone, The purpose Of the COM
many Is the conduct OF a general mer-
chandise business, with capital stock
Of $500.
Only two deeds of transfer were re-
corded IN the Clerks Office during the
present week.
It was expected and hoped that Bishop
Elect Gibson would visit our city and
nreach at Grace church tomorrow. but
il IS learned that his engagements in
Richmond prevented his coming over.