The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-11
COUNCIL MEETS
IN MANCHESTER
A Long Session and Much Business
Transacted.
PURCHASE OF A GRAVEL PIT.
The streets VIII BE Put in Good Con-
dition-Thc Approach 10 Belle
Islc-Mr. Lipscopb Elected.
Other Matters.
Manchester Bureau, Richmcnd Times
11l2 Hull Street. Beatie Block


1ll2 Hull Street. Beatue BLOCK
The regular monthly meeting of the
Manchester Council was held last night
The session was rather lengthy. there be-
ing much routine before the body.
The report Of the Finance Committee
was first heard and adopted
The report IN regard 10 the purchase Of
n gravel pit was heard and I'm accord
apce with the recommendation OF the
committee the tract Of land of about
seven acres. belonging TO Marian Iiaverty.
was bought. The gravel will be used in
the much needed improvement of the
streets.
SPECIAL TAXES.
Special Tax collector Charles Wake re-
ported total taxes collected for 1895. ST.
7s27s. delinquent city taxes collected.
s2.0l2s5. delinquent school taxes, s21S49;
delinquent sewer taxes. yOS7: making
total Of taxes collected for quarter a.
E5io.
Mr. TIA brought before the Council the
matter Of lighting the street was referred
TO the Light committee.
The report of the street Committee 0c-
Casioned considerable discussion upon the
question Of the walkway from Belle Isle.
The rel port requested the Atlantic COast
Line 10 construct trestle six feet wide,
making a safe and convenient approach
90 the Isle AIR. Brands. representing The
railroad made q short talk asking that
the Council take immediate and final ac-
ton In the matter.
Mr. Bradley moved that plan 80. 4, as
submitted by the city Engineer. be adopt
ed which embodied tho erection of the
trestle The motion prevailed
The city Attorney was asked 10 see
that the Coniract between Brown q Tai
ley and the city was complied with.
Several building permits We're allowed.
MIR. LlPsCOMB ELECTED
Mr.. W. NJ Lipscomb was elected 60 I'm
the unaxpired term of Mr. Ely on the
School Board.
Mr Bradley stated that he would be
absent from the city for the next two
weeks and therefore wished % De- eN-
cused from serving on the committee APP
pointed 90 confer with the committee from
the Business Association I'm regard to "a
cused. Mr. Neal was appointed TO take
his place.
APPOINT MONDAY.
Judge Clopt0n will appoint the constable
for swansbOIo next Monday TO hll Tile
va raucy caused by the resignation of Nj.
Pulliam. who is now AT John Hopkins
Hoenl'al. Baltimore. under treatment.
There are two applicants for this of
e. a. ..H.INt
Grant. Both have petitions signed by
many of their friends and IL is hard TO
say which will receive the appointment
Mr. Grant was candidate for the OF
fee at the last election. but Withdrew In
favor Of Mr.. Pulliam
METHODIST PASTORS.
The pastors of the several Methodist
churches will leave next Tuesday for
Petersburg where they viii attend the
annual conference.
The ministers of Manchester are Rev
J. c. Reed. Central church. Rev. g. ID.
Crawley, West End church. Rev. j. T..
Wallace. Fifth-Street church. Rev Jones'
OF Asbury Chapel. Not one OF this num-
Der have served their charges here more
than one term, consequently IL Is more
than likely. an will be- returned
Now that the city OF Manchester has
two station men at the Fire Department
one for day and one for night. 1t has been
suggested that the hours of the day and
night be struck. IL would be little incon-
venience 20 the men and a great help to
the citizens.
BRIEF MENTIONS
Mayor Joseph Walker continues to i'm.
prove.
The regular fan term Of the Circuit
Court will convene ON the 18th OF this
month.
The Bazaar given by the ladies OF the
Bainbridee-Street Baptist church this
week has been a phenomenal success.
Leader Han has been made 20 present a
most attractive appearance. and the pro-
gramme for each evening has been enter
tanning. Last night concluded the en-
iertainmcnt \ BABY show was the
feature yesterday afternoon.
Miss Brown Carthart and Evie Balneor
are guests Of Mrs w w. Friend. on
Holland Hill"
Special detectives will be sent by the
Government TO Manchester 10 investigate
the robbery OF the pOstoflioe
The report OF the superintendent of tho
Manchester Public schools will soon be
completed. The work is being done by
Mr Lumpkn.
The Presbyterian church on Tenth and
Porter Is being painted and Otherwise
repaired. AJAX