Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-29
JAMES RIVER.
COUNCIL GRANTS MORE ysyD TO
WOODWORKING COMPANY.
HON. ". a. JONES TO SPEAK.
This Forceful md Distinguished
Speaker to Address the Voters of
Manchester To-Morrow Niaht-Im-
mense Shipment of shoes.

called meeting of the Manchester
Council was held last night, and reports
were received from special meetings OF
the Committees on Building and Lands
and Streets.
The following members were present:
Messrs. John OBrien president. W. b.
Bradley. James r. Abbott. J. r. Green,
Matthew Morton, w. T. Hart, S. F.
Jones. l.. NJ. Nunnally, r. /. Patram.
and W. a. Neal.
The meeting was called especially 10
consider petition of the Richmond Wood
Working Company for q grant Of more
land, as the company contemplated en-
larging their plant. The Committee on
Buildings and Lands. to which the petit
ton had been referred, hal gone over
the matter thoroughly, and Mr. Abbott
offered the resolution which was adopted.
This resolution provided that the Wood
Working Company be granted that por-
ton or ground on Green street from the
Atlantic-Coast Line railroad to Per Ide
avenue on the same terms as they were
granted the ground they now occupy,
and that Green street be reOpsned south
Of the woodworking plant as soon as the
ground occupied by Mr.. John c. Hagan
can be recovered.
The report OF the Street Committee that
it had decided to pave Second street from
Hull to Stockton was approved.
The President permitted the Clerk to
read an offer OF sale of the Central Me-
thodist Episcopal church building to the
NTr \ ID Ita.. Oh. IL.
man of the trustees Of the church. No ac-
ton was taken upon the matter. how
ever. as the Council does not transact
business at a called meeting that is not
mentioned in the "call notice"
Mr.. h. II. Wells. attorney at law, rose
and asked If such were the case. and was
informed that it was. IL is understood
that Mr.. Wells wishes to bring another
matter to the attention of the Council.
The body then adjourned.
MR.. JONES 70 SPEAK.
Mr. Augustine Royal, of this city, yes
terday received a letter from Hon. w. A.
Jones, congressman from the First Dis
trict, accepting his invitation 10 CINE to
Manchester and speak. Mr.. Jones writes
Mr.. Augustine Royal, who extended the
invitation to him, that he will be here
tomorrow night He will come from
Washington and will speak at Leader
Hall at $50 o'clock. He will urge the
claims Of Governor Tyler on the people of
the city and surrounding country.
Mr.. Jones is one of the best debaters
and strongest speakers i'm Virginia, and
perhaps has never been heard to greater
advantage than during the present sena-
torial campaign, in which he has been a
champion of Governor Tyler. All the peo-
pie are invited 20 give Mr.. Jones hear
ing.
IMMENSE SHIPMENT OF SHOES.
Messrs. Stephen Putney & Co. will make
the largest shipment of shoes from their
warehouse. in this city. this week. ever
made from any city In the South. There
Will be Il solid train Of forty cars, which
will go South over the Atlantic-Coast
Line to various cities. The train will
probably be ready by Wednesday, when
II will be run out on the railroad bridge,
each car with banners on its side. This
shipment Will embrace all styles Of foot
wear, and will go to the various impor-
tant cities throughout the South.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Miss Fulks, OF Chesterfield county, Is
visiting Miss owen on east Twelfth street.
Harvie, the little son Of Mr.. J. Il. Clop-
ton, is sick with typhoid-fever at the
residence on Decatur street.
Mr.. William NJ. Allen, superintendent
of Maury Cemetery, is indisposed and
confined TO his home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John McClone, who have
been visiting relatives IN Lynchburg, have
returned home.
Miss Moselle Gregory OF cambridge
street, Is visiting Miss Annie May Rob-
ertson at Chesterfield Courthouse.
The county chairmen Of Powhatan,
Goochland, and Chesterfield counties, and
the city Of Manchester will meet at the
Leader building this morning at 10 o'clock.
Mrs. j. X. Tillery and children of west
Twelfth street. have returned home from
Il very pleasant visit 70 relatives In
North Carolina.
Mrs. DR.. j. r. Jones, Of Emporia, who
has been visiting Mrs. w. S. Taylor on
west Thirteenth street, returned home
Friday.
The Ladies' Aid Society OF Clopton-
Street church will meet at the church on
tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock, when
business OF great importance will come
before them. Every member is requested
to be present =.
Rev. DR.. r. j. Willingham preached to
a large congregation ~ Clopton-Street
Baptist church Sunday night on "Copse-
Grafton" The music was highly enjoy
ed. the choir being assisted by Mr.. ana
Mrs S. s. Perkins, OF Richmond
The funeral of Mr. Edward Stth Clea-
ton, who died Saturday afternoon, took
place from the residence. No. 1922 Balm
bridge street, Sunday afternoon, conduct
ed by Rev. J. A. Sullivan.
Rev Sparks W. Melton, Of Baltimore, !
preached at BainbrldgeStreet Baptist |
church Sunday morning and evening. He
made a fine impression.
Rev. DR.. J.. r. Thornhill, formerly OF this /
,ity, has gone 10 attend the Shiloh As !
ISOLATION, In Piedmont Virginia