The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-17
Matter Considered by Commits.
sjoners, but Action Deferred.
AFTER UNLICENSED WAGONS.
Officer Wright is Directed to Pay At
tention to Then-A Wife Asks Ad-
vice of the PoIice-Other
South-side Items.
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No 100 Hill Street

supply OF Manchester, were considered
last night by the Water Commissioners.
The meeting was called especially to
hear from these gentlmen. who gave an
outline of what they would do in the
matter of giving the city clear water all
through the year. Mr.. DeSaussnre said
there would be a company formed with
plenty of capital to carry out any scheme
they intended, and they would guaran-
tee water for the city which would be
acceptable or the city would not be
bound to take it. His proposition seemed
very fair, inasmuch as he told the mem
bers that if he did not give them clear
water they were under no obligation to
receive the work.
The process TO be used In clearing the
water is not filtration, but rather in
filtration. It would take from six to
twelve months in completing the work.
This would be judged according to the
weather in great measure. The cost to
the city would be about $40 per day.
They charge two cents per thousand gal
Ions not exceeding two million gallons.
Above this figure a reduction would be
made in the cost. Mr.. Robinson is we'll
konwn to Mancflesterians, where he has
been in business for many years. He VIII
make an effort to get a contract, and the
other people will carry through the
scheme.
The whole matter went over until the
commissioners could hear from other
cities. where this process of clearing the
water is being used, and what good there
is in 1t. A letter was received by Mr.
Utz, chairman Of the City Water Works,
yesterday from the Continental Jewell
Filtration Company. stating that from
an article in The Times, they had seen
of the proposed plans for clearing the
water. and they would like to send
representative here and submit pro-
position. They will be communicated
with, and before accepting the offer OF
the former company this will be taken
into consderati
AFTER UNLICENSED VEHICLES.
The Police Commissioners have directed
Officer Alex. Wright to look after the
wagons of the city which are being run
without a. license. The action of the COM
missioners grew out of the ia ct that there
are at present numerous wagons operated
and no license has been paid on them.
Owners Of the vehicles either neglect
getting licenses at all. or wait until about
SIX months of the year has elapsed. and
then procure a license which does not
cost them as much. There were numer-
Gus such ca ses last year.
The special license levied on vegetables
is neglected DI many VI iilS uettiti <1S
counted BY one member of the police COM
missioners tfere were ten merchants last
year who did not take out such a Ii
cense and yet sold vegetables through
the summer.
Now that this question is before the
commissioners the appointment of a san
itary officer for the city will likely
come up soon. Several gentlemen seen
last night in regard to the latter Of
n ~ rir,in hat c
needed here.
AFRAID OF HER HUSBAND.
Chief of Police Lipscomb was visited
yesterday by a lady who wished his ad-
vice as to what to do with reference
to her ili-trea tment by her husband She
told distressing story OF her domestic
troubles and the kind-hearted officer adj
vised her to consult lawyer. which
she did The steps to be taken were not
decided upon, but the wife will go to the
homo of a friend for the present.
All efforts to put into operation A branch
Young Mems Christian Association
here have apparently proved futile. That
such an institution is needed and needed
badly. is conceded by every one AT a
meeting held at Bainbridge-Street Bap-
fist Church recently there were some
plans discussed relative to having a
branch Y. NJ C. a. between the South
ern Railroad and the association of Rich
mond but nothing has been heard from
the committee.
A PRETTY MARRIAGE.
Mr.. Wesley Thomas and Miss Julia
Elizabeth Folkes were made man and
wife by the Rev. H. II. Moore last even
ing at $50 o'clock. III publication the
name of the bride appeared as Mrs.
Blankenshlp. This is incorrect. Miss
9Folkes is the daughter Of Captain Ed
ward Follzes. of the Southern road, and
quite popular in Manchester and Ches-
terfield Mr. Thomas is a favorite with
Manchesterians, where his brilliant wit
has been the cause Of many hearty
laugh. The couple will reside in Man
chester.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
There is revival service at Fifth
Street Methodist Church every night. In
terest is increasing in the meetings.
a delightful dance was given
Thursday night at the home of
Mr.. Ben Shuttle. in Chesterfield
county For some time stringent
rules of conventionality were thrown to
A delightful dance was given last night
at the home of Mr.. Ben Shuttle. in Ches-
terheld county For the time stringent
rules of convensionality were thrown 10
the winds, and every person present
thought himself the happlest there Not
until early this morning qua the Aesel-
vities come to stop
Mrs. B. D. Baber is reported to be
SLIGHTLY better this morning. although her
condition now is rather critical!
Mrs. DR. W. P. Mathews, who for some
two or three weeks has been confined to
ha,, home with sickness is very much i'm
proved.
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