The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-14
The Semmes Street Bridge Matter Up
Again in Manchester.
NO CAPTAIN FOR THE GRAYS YET
But Lieutenant Meredith VIII Proba-
bly, BE Chosen Next Tuesday-Oth-
or Matters Discussed by the
Manchester CounciImcn.
MAyeurs1rr BunrAu RroHmovD TIMES.

John OBrien, the president in the chair
and Messrs. j. r. Green, $ =. Jones w.
o .Randlett, NJ. A. Campbell, Matthew
Morton. II. O. Nelson, W. 7. Hart X.
L. Patram. John L. Utz, W. Il. Bradley
and W. w. Pool
Mr.. Campbell, chairman OF the special
Committee on the Semmes Street Bridge,
made a verbal report to the Council.
The propositions of the Southsde Land
and Improvement Company and the
Richmond and Manchester Railroad
Company have already been printed IN
full in these columns.
WILL REPAIR IT.
On motion Of Mr.. Pool. Captain A. Il.
Guigon was given the privilege OF lhe
floor. who, as the representative OF the
Richmond and Manchester Railroad COM
pany, addressed the Council. He stated
that his concern did not lay claim 10 the
bridge but they were willing 10 assist
IN keeping certain portions OF the bridge
in repair. The property. he said, belong
cd to somebody. and it was their duty
TO keep IL in order 10 prevent acclueh'S
and death. Captain Guigon said his peo-
pie and the SOuthsde Land and Improve
ment Company would put it in irst-class
condition, and then turn 1t over 10 the
city as their property.
Mr. John G. Robertson. who represented
the SOuthside Land and improvement
Company, was allowed the privilege or
tho goor He said his people would put
the bridge in first class order. He would
like tho matter attended TO at once.
The matter was referred back 10 the
committee. who will formulate a proper
report. and when they are ready to report
a meeting OF the Council Will then De
called IN act on the same.
A resolution was presented from the
congregation Of the Stockton-Street Bap-
tist church, asking that a Sidewalk be
put down for their convenience Re
| ferred TO the street Committee.
Mr.. Charles " Green was elected a
member on the School Board from the
First ward. vice. j. r. Green. resigned.
THE HULL STREET CARS.
Mr.. Morton had something 10 say about
| the cars on the Hun street line lie did
not like the schedule nor the way the
| people were taken TO Forest HUI 10y TINS
route lie said the cars were not ht for
people TO ride I'm. and 10 was the duty OF
| somebody to see that the people were
| better treated.
Mr.. Randlett said the cars were too
heavy for Mayo's bridge and some action
| should be taken as 20 its condition. lie
stated it was not safe and the owners
| should be made 90 put IL I'm thorough re-
| pair, or else the bridge should be closed
up lie was afraid there would be
serious accident and much loss Of life
| from its condition.
There is an ordinance governing the
cars running I'm this city ana IL IS the
duty OF the City Engineer and Chief OF
| Police TO inspect the same. The matter
| was referred 20 this officer for his atten-
| ton.
NO CAPTAIN YET.
The Manchester Grays had their week
~ drill last night al their armOry on
Fifteenth and Hull street. Lieutenant
Meredith had charge OF the command and
drilled them until about 10 o'clock. II
| was intended 10 hold an election for cap
| tain 20 fiji the vecancy occasioned by the
death of their late lamented commander,
J. j. Haverty. 1t was finally decided
| however. to postpone the election until
next Tuesday. when Lieutenant Meredith
will very probably be chosen captain.
ACCIDENT TO A CHILD.
Little Elma May Turner the j-year-old
daughter Of Mr.. Henry Turner. OF Thir-
tenth and Decatur streets had the mis-
fortune yesterday TO fall from the porch
| 10 the brick paved yard below. The cnild
was on the back porch and was leaning
pitched 10 the ground. she struck on
| her head and shoulder.
DR.. T. E. Dorset was Immediately sum
moned lie found that the child had
| broken her collar bone and bruised her
| head very badly. She is now doing as
we'll as could be expected.
YOUNG BURT ARRESTED.
Henry Burt, the young white man who
took laudanum Wednesday. has been ar
I rested on charge Of ROBBERY on COM
plant lodged by his father.
Mr. W. j. Burt, the father Of the pris-
| oner. sWOre out warrant against MN
Yesterday morning He Is charged with
| stealing stone cutters tools and twenty
chickens Hs will be tried before the
| Mayor to-day.
The elder Mr. Burt says his son has
been making life miserable 10 him and
has been acting very badly around the
Patience at last ceased TO be a virtue
| and he had 10 take this step TO protect
BROUGHT HOME.
Mrs. Dr. J.. r. Thornhill was brought
| home Thursday night from Vera, IN Ap-
pomattox county. She has been III IN that
| place for some time past, but her con-
| dition began 10 improve and her husband
| decided to bring her home. He had been
| at her bedside ever since her extreme
| illness.
While the lady is somewhat better. she
| is still too III TO see any one and no one
| will be permitted 10 visit her room.
ENTERTAINS HIS FRIENDS.
Mr. Otis Morrissette entertained MS
young friends Thursday night at Leader
| Hall He rendered them german whicn
! was heartily enjoyed by all. There were
| about thirty couples present from this
| city. Richmond and Norfolk.
At midnight the orchestra played
"Home. Sweet Home, after which the
Young people wendell their way home
| ward, expressing themselves as having
| spent a most delightful evening.
A SURPRISE PARTY.
Miss Pearl Blankenship was rendered
a reception az her home, on Ninth and
| Perry streets Thursday night by her many
friends Ii was I'm the nature OF sur
| prise hut that did not make II any the
| less enjoyable. The young people enjoyed
| the evening in games, music ana sing
| ing. At a late hour they left tor their
| homes. The guests were from TINS CITY
| and Richmond
| THE FISHING FLEET.
The James River FISHING Eject Is now
| located near Drewry'S Blum.
Commodore Bosher is in command OF
| the feet. lie Is ably assisted by Captain
| Dolph Hardgrave and Lieutenant Bailey.
| Henry Johnson is the boatswain:
| BRIEFS AND PERSONALS.
| Rev. II. p Epes, of Blackstone. for
| merry pastor OF the Presbyterian church,
| Is stopping with City Sergeant Henry
/ Fitzgerald.
| Mrs. w. H. Bolton has returned homo
| from a visit TO relatives at Selma, N. c..
| Nr. j. 4. Hopkins. Of Selma. ". c.,
| fs in the city, visiting relatives and