The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-05
The Building Completed and Ac-
copied by the City.
GOODS ALREADY SHIPPED AWAY.
Nearly a Hundred Machines Now I'm
Operation - Rules Governing the
City Physician--Mr. j. W. Tin
gle Gets Damages.
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J. T. Abbott and w. O. Randlett. After
a thorough inspection OF the building by
the committee. who were accompanied by
City Attorney Clopton and Architect W.
c. West. they approved and accepted the
same 1t was then turned over TO
Messrs. Frank and Sons. the lessees.
Messrs. Frank and Sons have been at
work for several weeks in the building
and now have nearly one hundred ma
chimes in operation. on Thursday last
they made their hrst shipment OF fifty
one dozen shirts.
TIE Almshogse and Poor Committee
mot In the Council chamber last night.
Those present were Messrs w. 4. Tart,
chairman Matthew Morton. j. X. Green,
John r. Utz and j. r. Abbott.
The meeting was called TO accept GER
tain rules governing the duties OF the city
physician and the superintendent Of the
city home. These rules. which were
adopted. specify the duty Of each officer.
One of the clauses states that In case
the city physician needs the assistance
of another medical man in special cases,
the same can be employed by consent OF
the chairman OF this committee.
The Finance Committee met In regular
monthly session I'm the Treasurer's office,
with Mr.. w. w. Pool In the chair.
large amount OF routine business was
transacted and all bills contracted by the
city for the past month were ordered 10
be paid.
A PLEASANT AFFAIR
A number OF young people of Manches-
ter went down to Boiling church last
night to attend an entertainment given
by the Baptist 'Y' of that church Sun
day-school.
They drove there. distance of ten
miles. on the Petersburg turnpike. A
most delightful programme was rendered
by the members Of the society. which was
heartily enjoyed by the Manchester visi-
tors They did not return home until
a late hour.
Rev. Ben Dennis, rector Of Meade-Me-
mortal Episcopal church. returned last
night from Amelia county He was call
ed there to administer the holy com
munion to Mrs Or. Irwin, a prominent
lady of that county.
Mrs Irwin is said to be very ILL., and
little hope is entertained OF her recovery.
PAID FOR HIS INJURIES.
Mr. John w. Tingle, of Eleventh and
Hull streets. was paid a handsome sum
Thursday for injuries sustained while
crossing the Free bridge. On the night
when the Third Virginia Regiment ar
rived I'm Richmond from Camp Alger Mr..
Tingle was returning TO his place Of husi-
ness with a wagon loaded with fish. When
about midway OF the bridge he was
run into by an electric car coming to-
ward Manchester. His wagon was turned
over, the contents thrown out and Mr..
Tingle sustained painful injuries which
laid him up for some time. lie is even
now feeling the effects OF his accident.
A few days afterwards the street car
company made OVertures to him In
monetary way for damages sustained,
and Yesterday the matter was settled Mr..
Tingle says, satisfactory TO him. lie re-
ceived 500 He did not enter suit against
the company and the trouble was settled
In an agreeable manner.
DIED AT WILLIAMSBURG.
City Sergeant Henry Fitzgerald receiv-
81 a letter from the Eastern State H0spi-
tai yesterday morning announcing the
death Of Mr.. Bradford G. Woody. His
death occurred In that institution yester-
day morning. He was buried in the hos
pital burying ground but his friends or
relatives can get the remains at any time
they desire 10 renter.
The deceased was sent TO Williamsburg
from this city about twenty years ago
Al that time he was about twenty years
OF age He was well-known TO a number
of young men in this city.
POLICE AND DOGS.
The police have been engaged for the
past two weeks in hunting up the own |
ers OF dogs and goats who have not paid |
the tax on the same and thereby pro- |
curing a medal. They have secured
number OF names OF parties who failed to |
attend 10 this duty and have summoned |
them TO appear before the Mayor to show
x,l.u oh
derelictlon of this duty. They will make
their appearance before His Honor in the
Temple of Justice this morning A
number who have been summoned have
taken time by the foreiock and paid the
Auditor.
VOTING PRECINCTS.
The people of Manchester will cast their
vote next Tuesday for the candidate of
their choice for Congress There are three
men In the field for this oiiice-Captain
John Lamb, the Democratic incumbent,
and Messrs. b. b. Weisiger, or Manches-
ter. and O. n. Russell of Richmond.
who are the Republican candidates.
The polls will be opened at sunrise |
Tuesday and close at sunset at the fol- |
lowing places:
First Ward-C. +. Fishers barber shop. |
Hull street near Seventh. The precinct |
boundary Is from the river 10 the north |
line Of Seventh street.
Second Ward--At the jury-room Of the /
Hastings Courthouse. Boundary line |
from the south of Seventh street TO the /
north OF Tenth street, running the width |
Of the city.
Third Ward-At No. 1900 Hull street.
Boundary line from Hull and south line
Of Ten.. street; all, that southeastern
portion os the city.
Fourth ward-At the brick building on |
near Hull street The bound
airy is from Hull and Tenth streets ana
all that western portion of the city.
WHERE TO VOTE.
Mr.. W. A. Blankenship OF the County |
Electoral Board. was in Swansboro yes
teray morning placing tickets and ballot
boxes with the judges OF election for the /
election Tuesday next. lie will finish to-
DAY In delivering them TO the <different
voting places throughout the county
Tho voters OF Manchester magisterial
district will vote In Swansboro, and at
the Intersection OF Maury street and the
Petersburg turnpike. The people who
reside In the eastern portion of the coun-
iy from the river TO the railroad will vote
In Marx addition This precinct has
only been recently opened II is a
great convenience 10 the voters living In
this precinct. Heretofore they would
nave TO 90 10 Swansboro TO cast their
sote, distance OF nearly two miles.
This has also recently been made a mag
sterial district.
MITE BOXES OPENED.
The entertainment given by tho Chris
tian Band at Central church Tuesday eve