The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-10

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Total bond ard floating debt, $ 5o6,ss77 so
A petition was read by the clerk from
several prominent citizens, asking the
Council to take some action in regard to
forcing all property-owners to construct
proper pavement in front OF their prop.
erty. or to refund to those who had done
so their money, which matter was re-
ferred to the Finance Committee.
Mr.. Bradley next wanted to know why
the Atlantic Coast Line had not, in ac-
cordance with the. former action of the
Council. constructed the wafk-way to
Belle Isle. He stated that he thought
the city should bring suit against the
company Upon a motion by Mr.. Nun
n;lly, Mr.. Utz and Mr.. Bradley were APP
pointed a committee to act with the City
Attorney in adjusting the matter, and
having the walk-way erected.
The report of the Water Commission
was read, which recommended that the
city extend water mains into the county
for the protection of manufacturers in the
suburbs.
< copy Of the amendment to the city
charter, recently granted by the Legisla-
ture. accompanied the report. The cost
Of this Improvement, as estimated by the
| Finance Committee, will be something
over $4,000.
The question was raised by Mr.. Pool as
diture of that amount.
URGED EARLY ACTION.
Mr.. betty, of the Rictlm ond Wood
Working Company, and MIR. Gratznowski,
formerly of the Eureka Furniture Com
ranE. We're present. and stated to- the
Council THAT the extending of the water
mains to their plants had been expected
by them, and that they hoped the ques-
ton would be settled at an early date.
Mr.; Gratznowski said that his company
certainly would not rebuild in Manchester
unless they could get the water protec-s
ton. Upon the motion of Mr.. Jones the
matter was referred to the Finance and
Street Committees, with the request that
they take early action.
Mr.. Pool, as chairman of the Finance
Comn1ittee, reported the appropriations
for THE year, after which the Council
went into executive session for the con-
s!deration of the matter of having the
books of the city officials examined. The
session: lasted until after IL O'Clock
A called meeting of the Council will be
held early next week, at which time mat
tiers of Importance will be discussed
The private session last night was a
surprise to many. The matter of exam
ming 1.-THE books of city officials was dis
cussed and referred ito the original COM
ntttee for further action 1t was stated
that d was decided that the books and
accounts of every man who in any way
handles the money of the city would be
examined. =
At a regular meeting Of Henderson
Lodge. No. 1G5, i. o. o. F., held last
night. Mr.. o. j. Mar ldham was elected a
representa- tive to the Grand Lodge of
Independent Order of Odd-F'ellows which
meets at Hot Springs, Va, in May next.
PETITION PRESENTED.
The petition signed by many of the
business men of the city. asking Hon.
D. c. Toney 70 recommend the appoint
ment Of Mr. J D. Mathews as Commits
sioner5 of Valuation in Manchester, was
presented to Mr.. Toney Thursday eve
ming.
He Immediately forwarded the document
to Auditor Marye. Mr.. Toney stated that
NJ Mathews was the only applicant
Who had approached him on the subject
| FOR rREsPAssING.
Squire Cheatham has trouble on his
ma ds, but he has put it of for one week
before troubling the trouble. Geo. Paul
s"ort out warrants yesterday morning
against a batch; of his neighbors for tres
pa ssins on his property. It seems that
Horder and Grsse Branch and John H.
ioA1pper, against whom the wa rrants were
issued, drove through private road be-
long to Paul. Tha trial viii be held next
Friday.
BEFORE THE MAYOR. s5
Ellen. Coy fcolored) was arrested Thurs.
Day nagat by Officer Wright upon a warrant
sWore out s*by Deacon Baker (colored),
charging Ellen with being a disturbing
element in the religious service held at
\ the colored Baptist Church last Tuesday.
She wa So before the Nlayor and
stated t1 mat her only fence was praying
for he church. The May decided there
We're. others. alled to fer such petitions
and, lined Ellen SO for disturbing public
Stops the. Cough sss5s.s5
and Works on the Cold.
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