The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-12
MANCHESrER'S CONNCIL
THE CRY REYESUE LESS THAN
THE PRErIoUs YESR.
And an Effort win BE Madcto Collect De
Hnquent Taxes-1he Nunnaily Jary
Tails 60 Agree Again.
MAstHrsrER BrrrAg llicHnoYD TINES

Campbell, w. T. Hart III. G. Nelson X
1. Pairam. W. L. Bradley.
Captain o'Brien SAID al the request OF
Treasurer j. W BroEaugh, VINO "~s leei-
ing badly. the Council would take w the
roport OF the Finance Committee hrst.
ue said in part that the Treasurer had
The sympathy Of TINS body al ms lac
NeTeaN emcnt IN The DEAN OF ms son, NJ
w N. Bronaugh. who died In Barbados,
a few Gays since while at mat pace IN
hftar reaa,ng the report OF City Treas
urer Sronaugn, Mr.. POL arose ana maze
a statement IN which he ssaseo tnat me
Finance committee had Estimated that
tho receipts of the city would be ABOUT
so less IMAM for the previous year. Inc
report OF the Finance Committee, GIVING
In ,he Ireasurers annual statement was
received.
TO COLLECT TAXES.
Mr.. Pool offered resolution that the
City Collector should proceed 10 colieeb
All delinquent taxes for the year 1921
Adopted. -,
A number OF reports were read from the
different commitlees, which were recelv"
cd and oroered 10 be MED
The matter Of removal OF garbage IN
the city was referred to the board OF
Ueath.
a communication was presented signed
b. a number OF cilizens. stalng tha'
they felt agreveQ In regard 10 the paving
tax' They state. while they have paid
this tax. o great number or properly
holders have refused. They therefore,
ssk that they be reimbursed for the
amount of money pad ana The same 10
be credited on their tax account
on motion OF Mr.. Bradley. the maltsF
was referred 10 a special committee. The
chair appointed the following gentiemen'
Messls. Bradiey. Campbell, Green, Poor.
Randlett Capt. - Brien was also added
on motion of Mr. Bradley.
Mr.. CT mpbell slated 10 The Council that
ne had been approached By number OF
citizens In reference TO horse and hose
carriage for the use Of the FIRE Depart
nent. ana he would like 10 know some
hing about II. lie expressed himself az
being anxious for the city 20 make thu
purchase, both for the benefit in case OK
irC ana the amount OF money the people
would save by a lower insurance rate. Al
he present time Manchester Is paying a
ligh rate OF insurance. The presidents
stated that the matter was IN the handi
If the Fire Commissioners.
a numUer VI Dul,0ing permits were
granted.
PROTECTING HEALTH.
The Fire Comm ssioners were ordered TO
act In conjunction with the Loard of
Health ana report back ii the gasoline
tank recently put IN by the STANDARD on
Company was dangerous to health and
pTOp.rty.
7. following resolution was offered by
Resolved. That our representatives in
the Legislature be requested 10 use their
best efforts 10 so amend the Oil now
pending for the consolidation OF the
Richmond and Petersburg Railroad Com
pany with the Petersburg Railroad Com
pany. that the new company will not
be EXEMPT from city and county taxes.
Adopted.
expert book accountant be employ d 10
examine the books OF all city officials
FOR the past five years previous 10 jan
lary 81, 1898. Referred TO the Finance
Committee for a report at the next meet
ing OF the Council.
AGAIN FAILED TO AGREE.
The Hastings Court jury in the case Of
B. w and H. A. Nunnahy against A. j.
Bradley and T. =. Dorset was sent out
against yesterday, but after another
day elaboration they reported at ii
o clock last night that thy had again
tinued until this morning at 10 clock.
when another effort may be made to
reach verdict Monday 10 avoid retrial.
The first quarterly conference OF the
Methodist churches Of the Chesterfield
circuit will be held at Chester on Satur-
cay and Sunday, February 10Th and Goth.
Preaching by Rev. Paul Whitehead, pre-
siding elder at Chester at II a. NJ sat
ludsy and Sunday. and at lvey- Memorial
church on sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
81. NAlEN In T. 4 IA
The Ladies' Sewing Circle of BAR bridge
Baptist church VIII have Valentine tea
at Mrs. W. l.. Woodys Monday the 18th
instant. The following lines gives the
The Sewing Circle ladies will have Val
entine tea
AT Mrs. w. l.. Moody's. on Porter street;
Hope all will come. 1t will be a real nice
treat
And lots OF nice things before We arc
through.
And Valentines. I'm tcld,
80 suit both young and old
We viii give you tea and chocolate and
something sweet,
But the programme is not yet complete;
For basket win be in waiting at the
door
Into whica your contributions pour.
Now please do not give US pennies they
count so slow.
But dimes and quarters and dollars too,
For we want nice sum when we are
II will be worth lots to those who come.
So be ~ the Valentine tea and have some
fun.
FUNERAL OF CAPTAIN WRIGHT.
The funeral of the late Captain Heze-
kiah Wright will take place from thd
cowardin Christian church this all
a
Ger. the pastor viii conduct the, SER
vices. The interment Will be made IN
Maury Cemetery
CASE COMPROMISED.
The fight between a. Oppelnan and Mrs;
Annie Spigel has come TO an end, ana
Oppelman yesterday morning resumed
business In his stand.
At this term OF the Hastings Court
Mrs. Spige entered suit against Opel
man for sander She gained the suit,
aud the Jury awarded her damages in
the sum OF $500, That night oppelman
made an assignment with Mr.. George h.
Gary as trustee.
missed by Oppelman paying the lawyers
for tho plaintiff the sum OF $40. lie mas
satisfied all his creditors. The assign
ment has been withdrawn. and Oppe man
Is happy 10 be able 10 set TO work again.
MR.. STEIN BETTER.
The condition OF Mr.. Michael Stein.
who was taken suddenly iii Thursday
morning at his country place. about two
miles from the city, was reported 10 -
He Is now able 10 speak few words
and recognizes those who attend TO his
Ills son. Mr.. William p. Stein. OF Bal.
timore. was teleeraphed for. and ar
rived at his parents nome thursday
AR Stein was taken down with con-
gestion o. tbs brain while In his barn
yard Thursday morning.
IN MISS PRICES HONOR
very pleasant soree was given at the
home OF Mrs c. w. Payne, No. l29 Deca-
Illr street Thursday evening, In honor
OF her guest. Miss Pauline Price. The
merry party INDUCED In games ana vocal
ard Instrumental music. There We're In
ha Mandolin