The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05
DRY BRIDGE CONDEMNED
xsPEcIAz MEETING or TINE cow
GIL HILL ACT.
The O fficlai Vote in Manchester canVssseo
Tho Hastings Court.
Other Meattrs.
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lfis Hull 81 sbEATf ~ BLOCH

stated that the blloXo was ."
Gus condition. The iron work mas D'0"
eaten away by the sulphuric acia '"~'
comes from the smoke from the nuihei-
Gus engines Of the railroad that pass IN
derneath Il. This acid has eaten 1no
iron 10 such an extent that whch II -
struck with a hammer great many
ecaiee fan from q. The floor OF the
hrldye has been worn out ~ naturdl
wear and tear. -
The street Committee considers the
bridge in a dangerous condition, ana
they have instructed the Mayor 70 nave
the owners Of the bridge before Dis court
40 show cause why they should not be
Aea1, with for allowing the bridge to be
IN such a condition that It IS menace
10 the lives OF all who have 70 cross
over A.
This bridge IS the principal avenue Of
travel 10 Forest Hi and was built by
the Southslde Land and improvement
Company They have made an ouer OF
the bridge TO the city, but II was re-
fused II was built by them for the use
OF the people OF Woodland Heights and
Forest Hill There are no houses In
the city beyond the bridge.
The southside Land and Improvement
Company and the Perry-street Electric
Company or their representatives, have
been summoned 10 appear before the
Mayor this morning 10 show cause why
they should not be dealt with according TO
law for allowing the bridge 10 become
menace 70 the life and limbs OF the public.
TO ACT AT ONCE
Mayor Maurice. Captain John O'Brien.
president of the City Council, ana CITY
Attorney w I. Clopton held a conference
in the Council chamber last night TO take
action in the bridge matter.
It was decided 10 have special meet
ing OF the city Council called for next
Monday night 90 decide what shall be
done about the matter. II has been de-
cided by them that decided action SHAH
be at once taken.
COUNTING THE VOTE.
The Election Commission met IN tho
clerks office Of the Hastings Court yes
terday morning TO canvass The vote OF
the late election. Those composing tne
commission are A. J. Gallagher. Frank o.
Robertson. j. Lacy BEDFORD, Samuel Lo-
gan and william Bailey. The last TWO
are colored.
Below IS the official count:
For Governor-Tyler 600: McCaull, 1i9;
Cutler, 10: Cowden. 4; Quantz, IS.
For Lieutenant Governor-Echols. 665;
Cooke. 81; Maycumber, II; Roller 100;
Smithdeal 20.
For Attorney General-Montague, 81;
Lyon. 1871; Kennedy. H.
FIR House of Delegates-O 6s7.
Wood. $685. Gregory 81; Hobson, 49,
Howle. Jos: Nunnally. 1l2
THE ELECTION COMMITTEE.
The Election Committee held a meeting
in the Council chamber last night. Those
present were Mr.. r. L. Patram CHAIR
mani. and Messrs. Sims and Randett
a. 70 T.
tee ordered the payment of bills for Judge,
clerk service and for rent Of polling places.
The Finance Committee will have their
monthly meeting in the Treasures office
tomorrow night az 1880 o'clock.
THE GRAYS' BAZAAR.
The bazaar being held at the Grays'
Armory for the benefit of tho Manchester
Grays Is meeting with great success.
This spacious hall has been crowded
nightly with the brave soldier boys and
the merry faces Of their wives. daugh-
ters and swcethcarts This is a good
place to spend an evening-and also your
spare change. The young ladies will try
their best TO make you enjoy yourself at
your expense. and az the same time you
will help the cause for which they are
working The GIays are working for new
uniforms. They get no help from the
city and they should be patronized.
THE HUSTINGS COURT.
The Hastings Court is still engaged in
the case Of Nelson's heirs vs.. S. d. At
knson.
To-day the case Of Ermora Pride
against the Petersburg Railroad Compa-
ny will be called. The plaintiff, small
girl sues for $1,000 She was walking on
the tracks of the company at Cowardin
avenue. At this point on the road Is "a
deep cut. II is alleged that she was
walking along on her way home when an
engine passed by. knocking her of tie
track and injuring her severely She will
be represented by Judge Gregory and
Mes,rs. w IL. Garrett AM Phil Z. Cog
bill. Messrs Hamilton, of Petersburg.
and Elliott, OF Richmond. will look after
the interest OF the company.
SOCIAL CLUB ORGANIZED.
A social and literary club was organic
ed Wednesday night by the young people
Of this city. Their purpose is for a good
social time and literary Instructions.
The officers elected were Mr. Clinton
Waymack. president; Mr.. ]. Bruce Ash
brook. vice-president; Miss Jennie Pros
ser. secretary; Miss Pearl Blankenship,
assistant secretary; Miss Bertha Pillar.
treasurer.
The following are he members Misses
Fannie Whitfield. Flossie Pillar. Bernice
los. Louise Whitfield. Minnie Brown,
Clara Wright. and Ludwell Lee; Messrs.
Bernard Andrews. William Britt. Harvey
Toney, James Powell, Alfred Webb. Chas.
Pillar. Russell Turner, Ally Grimes, and
Joseph sampson.
WITH THE CHURCHES.
Rev. Mr.. Cook preached to a good CON
creation at the Presbyterian church
Wednesday night. taking his text from
Luke's Gospel, xviii. 50: Remember
Lots Wife"
At Ciopton-Street Baptist church Wed
ncsday night Rev J. +. Sullivan. of Oak
Grove church. preached to an attentive
congregation. After the regular services
Rev. Mr.. Haight. the pastor, administered
the ordinance OF baptism.
BRIEFS AND PERSONALS.
Messrs. Charles and Joseph Keller OF
Suffolk were In the city for a short
time Monday night. They are old residents
OF Manchester and their friends are al
WAYS glad 70 welcome them.
There will be a dance al the pavilion
at Forest Hill Park tonight. 1t Will be
given by number OF young people from
Richmond.
The bazaar. at the Grays' Armory was
well attended again Wednesday night.
They will have an amusing programme
for tonight. The benefit Is for the
Grays.
Mr. Aionzo Walthall who has been III
s. somewhat improved.
Mr.. W. b. Drewry OF New York city
who has been visiting his mother. Mrs
Blanche NJ. brewery. OF Porter street
left for his home yesterday morning.