Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-24
THEY FAIL To AGREE
MANCHESTER COUNCIL DIVIDED on
THE HuLL-srREEr MATTER.
SHARP WORDS BETWEEN MEMBERS.
Revival of the Trouble Between
Messrs. Sims and POol-The Bill for
a Public NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Falls ON the Bridge.

The Manchester Council held busy
and somewhat spicy session last night.
All twelve members were present.
The question Of paying the bill for
the Improvements recently made In the
courthouse yard precipitated quite a
lively tilt between Messrs. Sims and
Pool. The former called attention to the
fact that the bill has not been before
the Finance Committee, and asserted
that this irregularity was due to the
inaction of Mr.. Pool. chairman OF the
committee. This led to the exchange Of
some sharp words, and the revival Of
an old trouble between these gentlemen.
Mr.. Sims said he wanted fhe matter
settled, and would move that a commit
tee of two be appointed to look into the
misunderstanding between himself and
Mr.. Pool, and aid in settling 1t. Mr..
Pool said he objected to this, and would
vote against any such motion. Mr..
Sims then said he would be glad to go
to Mr.. Pools chair and apologize for
whatever offence he had given. To this
apology, or else he would have demand
ed IL. In "a moment Mr.. Sims said he
would withdraw his motion and settle
the matter himself, and as this seemed
entirely satisfactory TO the Council and
to Mr.. Pool, the regular business was
proceeded with.
PROPOSED PUBLIC BUILDING.
A letter was read from Judge John II.
Ingram, in which he informed the Coun-
Gil that he had received a communica-
ton from Hon. John Lamb, congress-
man from this district, who was on the
eve of introducing a bill in the House
providing that public building be erect
ed I'm Manchester by the government to
be used as a post-office. Judge Ingram
asked that Captain Lambs letter be read.
This was done. The Judge recommend
ed further that committee be appoint
ed to act with Captain Lamb. and give
him their support, and TO indicate also
the character Of building needed. Cap
tain Lamb enclosed a diagram of what
he thought would be a commodious and
ample home for the city's post-ofiice.
Upon motion of Mr.. UtZ. the two COM
munications were referred to the Finance
COMMITTEES.
At this juncture Mr.. Campbell, chair
man Of the Building and Land Commit
tee, made a report OF the session just
previous TO the meeting OF the Council.
The matter of providing a drill hall for
the Manchester Grays had come before
them. and IL was reported back that no
hall could be secured for the amount
appropriated by the Council, that Leader
Hall could be engaged during one eve
ming each week, and one adjoining room
for $50. and Gibbs Hall every night
L. fzx= Dola mo
latter was referred to the Finance Com
mittee.
LOST BY A TIE VOTE.
Then was the agreement between the
Street Committee and the Richmond
Railway and Electric Company, with
reference to paving Hull street. taken
up, and by a vote of to its ratification
was lost. Captain Andrew Pizzini ana
Captain A. b. Guigon. counsel for the
car company, were present. The agree
ment drawn up by the Street Committee
and printed in the Dispatch was read.
and there was a good deal OF wrangling
over it. The vote on its adoption result
ed TO 6. and all motions relating there
to met the same fate, until Mr.. Sims
suggested the selection of a special COM
mittee of six to consider the subject In
conference with the street-railway peo-
pie and such citizens as might desire to
be heard This was adopted, and Messrs.
Owens. Sims. Utz. Campbell, Morton, and
Hart were appointed.
The Council then adjourned, and the
committee will meet Monday afternoon
at 8 o'clock.
IN GREATEST DANGER.
It was approaching a miracle that no
one was injured or killed yesterday MORN
ing by q falling line-pole on Mayo's
bridge, which brought a live trolley
wire down within reach OF mans hand.
The car of the Richmond Railway and
Electric line left Fourteenth and Main
streets, In Richmond. on schedule time.
at II 30 o'clock. and sped on its way
without mishap until on the bridge near
the Manchester side Then the trolley,
which had learned the trick Of jumping
off at inconyenient times, skipped the
wire Just at the point where the side
supporting wire Is connected with It,.
The side wire was torn away IN mo-
ment, and with q heavy crash. the
pole lust clearing the rear end or the
car. came fat across the bridge, which
made that structure tremble and shud-
der from span to span. The main wlre'
fortunately, was not broken, but lay
upon the roof of the car and projecting
over the side so low that the conductor
had TO run inside to escape II. Tnere
were only two passengers on the bridge
at this time-a lady and her child. The
little girl was too young 10 appreciate
the danger. but the mother was almost
wild with fright. Workmen of the COM
many were soon at hand, and by the
time the next car had reached the place
the pole had been put in an upright po-
sition and a way opened for the car TO go
on its way.
MEETING OF THE VOTERS.
Monday night has been set as the time
when ward meetings of the city are to be
held to nominate candidates for four va
cancies I'm the City Council, made so
by the expiration OF the term or service
of one councilman from each ward. The
mower of naming the time OF ward-meet-
ings lies with the City Central Commit
tee. and while Monday has been OF their
selection, as yet, as far as couiu De
learned. the superintendent OF the seve-
raj wards have not, however, issued their
customary call This is the last working
day. and the spring election is close at
hand.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Miss Ida Lloyd left yesterday for Wash
ington.
Mr.. Richard Hazen. Of Bon Air, was In
the city yesterday.
Mr. lanes f. Harding has returned
from a visit to Newport News.
Mr.. Eldridge Turner. Of buckingham
county. has been visiting friends in Man.
chester.
Miss Katie Cox has returned home from