The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-11
PHONES in
MANCHESTER
ordinance Committee Adopts
a Bell Franchise.
IN COUNCIL TONIGHT
Men Laid OFF at Southern Shops-Tor-
pedo on Track-Sent to the Grand
oury-killed by Train-Funeral.
Personal and Notes.
IN COUNCIL TONIGHT
Manchester Bureau Times Dispatch.

Manchester Bureau Times Dispatch,
| No 1lO2 Hull Street
Another step toward the granting Of a
| franchise to the Bell Telephone Company
was taken by the Ordinance Committee at
Its meeting last night. The original or
dlnance was amended in two minor points,
and recommended to the Council for adop-
ton. Mr.. Bradley, of the committee, will
present the measure to the Council to-
night.
Messrs. Fairfax Montague and r. l..
Montague were present in the interests
OF the company, and expressed themselves
as satisfied with the ordinance as amend
ed.
Mr.. Fairfax Montague said he hoped
the whole matter would be settled by the
end Of the week.
Upon the request of the Board of Health
the City Attorney was requested to pre-
pare an ordinance compelling the owners
of all property to connect With the city
sewers, upon a penalty OF s. per, day, such
connection remains unmade. - XII, l.,
Other matters Of a routine nature were
transacted, and the committee adjourned.
COUNCIL MEETING.
The regular meeting of the Common
Council will be held tonight. at which a
lot of important business will come UP.
The question Of increasing the police
force will be taken up, and a measure
to that effect will probably be adopted.
MEN LAID OFF.
For some reason not clearly made
known, but believed to be due to
scarcity of work at this time. $50 men
were laid off at the Southern shops yes
terday. The lay-off was only temporary.
Workmen who are out Of work for the
present embrace carpenters, painters, tin
ners, etc.
1t was said last night that the men
would be back to work within short
while. 3o
ELKs' MEETING.
An enthusiastic meeting of Manchester
Lodge was held last night. at which a
number of candidates were initiated.
Other business Of Importance to the
Iadge was transacted. This lodge Is in y
most prosperous condition and embraces
many Of the best people in the city in its
ranks.
LAWN PARTY TONIGHT.
A lawn party will be given tonight at
the residence Of Mrs. Moody, at the cor
ner of Fifteenth and Porter Streets. Re-
freshments, including ice cream and other
delectables will be served. The enter
tainment Is tG$beq Eican FOR the benefit
of the Sewing |CIrcle1of the Bainbridgc
Street Baptist Chutch:tThes young ladies
do an excellent work In their church and
they hope their friends will come to-
night and help them do more.
UNWILLING POSTPO.>ED.
A number of Manchester people went
to Chesterfield Courthouse yesterday 10
participate in the ceremonies of the I'm.
yelling of the Confederate monument.
The unwilling was postponed. however
until September I'd. the original date
fixed upon, and the Manchesterians re-
turned somewhat disappointed.
ONLY AsTORPEDO.
The report that an attempt had been
made to dynamite street car near the
corner Of Hull and Seventh Street, yes
terday about noon, had little founda-
ton.
place something on the rtaok and then
run away. and she stopped the car before
1t reached the spot.
The motorman got off and found that
small railroad torpedo, the kind that
played such conspicuous part during
the strike, had been placed on the track.
That was all.
The false report caused much comment
and speculation.
SENT TO uItAND JURY.
The colored woman, Jennie Dudley, who
was arrested on Saturday night for
threatening to cut hrs. ]. w. Robertson,
was sent on to the grand jury yesterday
by Squire Jordan, acting sfpf Mayor
Maurice. e1ev5 ..o!Iea5Ios
The woman had attemptedrto cut Mrs.
Robertson, and was prevented from 80
doing by George and John Hendricks,
both of whom were cut the former three
times in the shoulder and side. and the
latter twice. Special Officer Watts ar
rested her.
INSTANTLY KILLED.
The funeral OF Clarence Lee Tatum,
who was killed on Sunday evening by
being run over by a freight train. took
place In the presence OF large number
OF his friends yesterday afternoon from
his home. at 1880 o'clock. The services
We're conducted by Rev. Mr.. Chandler,
and the nterment was in Maury Gene
terry He is survived by his mother. one
sister, Mrs r. L. Ellis and three
brothers, Messrs. Charles Archer and
Lem.
At the time he met his death young
Tatum was in the act OF boarding
moving train in the yards OF the Atlantic
Coast Line. He was formerly employed
AT the Locomotive Works. and was son
Of the late William w. Tat'inl. who met
~ death by suffocation while at work
at the Old Dominion Cotton Nils
Coroner Brodnax viewed the remains
and considered an inquest unnecessary.
The body was badly mangled.
FUNERAL OF MRS. SMITH
The remains OF Mrs Elizabeth Con-
dry Smith wife OF Policeman r. T,
Smith, were laid to- rest at o'clock yes
terday afternoon In Maury Cemetery.
Tho funeral was from the home
The death of Mrs. Smith was learned
with great regret, and many sorrowing
friends followed the remains to their last
resting place.
a beautiful floral design was sent by
the fellow city employees OF the bereaved
husband, as a mark OF loving esteem