The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-06
BUSINESS Men
OF MANCHESTER
Discuss Patronage Of Home Indus
tries.
REPORT OF CITY TREASURER.
1hcspred OF stree, Cars Eiscd-chira
WcadinE-N News. rcr
sonai and
Brief.
REPORT OF CITY TREASURER.
Manchester Bureau, Richmond Tine
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Nr!S OF the SslSfcnesteF BUSINESS -HSlt >
-l.-Socsatsoal last night, Mr.. Daffro:r made
"a strong argument. showing how greatly
ciic !rlerciiailfS OF Nafctlcste- would DE
a,sf,eisiesI il they received only q part OF
The trade which row goes TO the firms IN
Richmond Other meanoesss present talked
salone tne same line. and favored follow
Ing the coarse mapped oat by the Cram
be- OF Commerce IN Richmond, III regard
90 ca la.ig &; meeting of the citizens to c&il
their attention 10 this important question,
ana arouSimc o. local interest.
No action was taken last night. but was
deferred for furtheG. consideration ihe
al,nn.,,ly report of Inc treasurer showed
sood balance IN bank.
TRt1ASJ'IsER'S REPORT.
Treasurer Bronaush has about com
a,leaed mis- report of chs finances Of the city
..or the hscal year closing the LIST OF res
77saa--. which VIII probably BE submitted
no the Finance Committee tomorrow
night.
II IS ,irnaerzteea that the financial con-
.1ttio-, of ai. city VIII be shown By the
report 10 DC better tlan f0z many years;
Mr. fi-onaafgh says he ft4nks iileTe WI
be an encouraging surplus.
STREET CAR SPEED.
Tire Ordinance Committee held a lengthy
session las; night considering ordinances
governing THE speed Of street cars IN the
city. and the commissions 10 be recclTed
by city tax collectors. The ordinance
concerning street cars which was recon-
1nended 10 the Council fixes the maxi
nrun speed al ten miles an hour
If the ordinance regarding the tax col
lsctprs is approved by the Council. TIER
fsar!a OF office will nj reduced from Tour
no two Years. ana their commissions
slightly cut down.
-Thc Health Committee in session last
aGgip transacted Only routine business ana
approved bills due.
LODGES UNITE.
swansboro Lodge NO 90 Of HeplasoPhs,
represented hy &wenty-tR-o members
united with Hester Lodge Of Ianchcster.
fasf might. The union of the Two lodges
will result IN u strong conclaNe- -s->er
ul,c business meeting the T2e1neeGs and a
l1unltber Of Ifei1. 1riss2!s retired to the Old
Central Methodist Church, w:ecrc an ele-
CANT supper was served 10y the ladies Oh
Jllat church.
CHINA WEDDING.
Nr. and Mrs. James :. Morris, OF Co
1arGin Avenue, celebrated iileir c,i.ni
wedding anniversary from 10 IL o'c-och
Monday evening. Mrs. Morris was as
sisted by Misses Webster. Lawrence
Glippi1. Donald and Mcintosh.
AT 10 o clock the guests we're usllered in
10 The dining room, where all the deli
cacies of the season Were served
White ara green l,le-loIntrated- White
carnations and smilaN formed the table
tfeicpra hons. IN the centre OF tue tap4e
stood a huge wedding cake, brilliantly IL
Illuminated with white and green candles
The company We're delightfully."- entertain
cd bv a string band in an a!cove Sur
rounded by palms.
TINS number Of handsome and useful
presents artes1ed the popularity OF the
couple,
STREET IMPROVEMENT
The people residing on Sernl1les and Nc
Donough Streets consider that they they
have been patient ana long suffering IN
,.,.-6 to he ,1test,ed improvement on their
streets. and think now the time has come
for the Street Committee 10 Turn its at
1ention IN that direction.
TLss,. streets 1iecd wo;.k greatly: thor
condition is indeed g disgrace 10 The city
and should receive immediate attention
from tie street force.
Mr. join e Gtz. VINO IS i member IF
The Street Committee, has co2tcnIed sctl'G
time for the Improvement OF these import
ant streets and will Contend Ia t;ic etla
thai a largo portion OF The apnf"rr!ati'
for The year he expended on these st,cetS.
BAD ACCIDENT
Lewis Young (colurcdl, while ct work
al Nunnally'S w3ed-sarG, at iNYs4lth and
HUH Streets yesterday, mao three I'm
gers on his right hand cut oil py me
saw. Ills fland was dressed by Dr. w. I.
aaatheg7s
Iohnson. al colored, appeared in the Po-
lice Court yesterday to confront the
charge OF disturbing the peace by singing
on the streets. The chorus was sou
each Tor singing out OF time.
Judge Ingram was on the bench yes
Ierday morning for the transaction OF
civil and chencery business. To-day will
he The closing day OF the term, as court
will adjourn tomorrow
PERSONAL AND BRIEF.
Mrs. w. II. White. who has been quite
sick With grip for the past week, IS some
what better
home of Mrs. Charles BlanleI.ship, on
Eighteenth Street, Monday afternoon
The pastor of the church was present
and made an encouraging talk.
Mrs d. A. Snellinss has returned from
Toano, where. she spent sunday.
County Court of Chesterfield will be in
session next Monday
The Board of Supervisors of Chester
field VIII meet to-day at the Court
House
Mr.. Harvey Morrisett is detained at his
residence No. l2I Hull Street, by sick
ness.
MIS-. George Atkisson. of swansooro, is
quite sick at her home. and her daughter
Mrs. India Taylor. is also indlsposed.
MISS Hattie Morrisett little Esther
have improved so as they are enabled to
be out.
Captain j. Q. Goode is detained at his
home. suffering Very much with his head
lie has not entirely recovered from the
recent accident that befell him
Monday night Indianola Tribe Red Men
held their regular meeting ana Il fine time
was had. One OF the old members of the
wiswam volunteered as a candidate ana
afforded much amusement for the Red
Faces.
MR.. Emma Turner Is III with the grip
at her home. No. 40 West Eleventh
Street.
Mr.. H NJ Clark. who has been quite
81 for two weeks. is greatly improved.
Miss Lucy Donie-. of -iibeGlarle coussty
IS visiting the Misses Fair.