The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-01

10 vote on every question and that the
citizens of Manchester should be allowed
a voice on this important question, con-
cludcd the speaker, amid applause.
The Bill Read.
Mr.. Augustine Royal read the bill that
has been offered in the present General
Assembly providing for annexation. He
prefaced his remarks by saying that tho
question was one that no was greatly
interested In.
AT tho age of eighteen 1 came to Man
chester to accept the very lucrative po-
stion OF helper in bucketshop at fifty
cents day. he exclaimed amid laugh
ter Mr.. Royal yielded to no man in
his devotion to Manchester and her peo-
pie and declared that his loyalty had
been tested.
Judge Ciopton had read the bill and
had endorsed it by saying that the men
who drafter it had thrown every safe
guard around the people and protected
them In every way.
The bill, Mr.. Royal said, covered every
thing and protected every officer, the
judge, the police, the firemen. land the
city sergeant, God bless him. for he has
followed in the footsteps of his noble
predecessor"
Mr.. Royal, referring to articles in the
News Leader, said that every word was
| against the consolidation of tho two
cities, and that the tone of tho paper did
not express tho sentiments of the people.
He was sarcastic and vehement in refer
ring to the CHASED" reports that had
been printed in this paper on the annex
alton question. AeR' nv 81 At8Af
Ask the Council.
Mr.. G. s. McRae moved that the chair
man appoint committee of five from tho
meeting to present the petition of the
people to the Council.
Mr.. D. l.. Toney moved to amend this
motion. so that the Council would be in
structed not to act on the matter until
after Richmond's Council has acted on
the question and the General Assembly
has passed an, ailnexntion law,
Mr.. Toney explained that It would be
absurd to pass anything from Manches-
ter until Richmond had ratified the
agreement. The amendment was adopt
ed.
Mr.. Beatte appointed the following
COMMITTEES: John O'Brion, II. NJ. Nc
Gruder, r. V. Owens, George Sturdcvant
and A. j. Daffron.
Statistics Given.
Mr.. r. Owens. who for years was
a memberi'6f the Council i1n Manchester.
gave much Important information regard
ing the revenue OF Manchester.
II am an annexation in this re-
spec; / am democratic enough to let
the majority rule. want to see the
voters pass on this question: he de-
clared.
Mr.. owen said that IL taxes did In
crease somewhat after annexation. 1t
would simply be for the reason that an
nexation had made property more valu-
able.
Manchestcr's Income was about $4,000,
and all OF. this. except about 5000, was
expended in the city government. This
s. 900 was put in street Improvement.
Last year the total income was $4,000.
and $4,000 was paid out, the remaining
5000 being spent on streets.
Mr. OWENS talk gave much informa-
ton that was appreciated by the Cit
liens present.
IL we can get $4,000 q year for five
years; we'll, 1 wouldn't say anything"
exclaimed the speaker and the applause
was long.
In Favor Of Annexation.
Mr.. Fred Lamb was asked to make
some talk on the question.
At have been in tho stock business in
Manchester, and have raised some
Lambs" Qaughter). have been Demo
era. all of my life. and believe in sub
| hitting this question to the voters.
am in favor of annexation. We have
everything to gain and nothing to lose"
Mr. Lambs remarks were applauded to
| the echo.
Mr.. Nj. A. Campbell said that he was
| not in favor OF annexation uncondition-
! ally. He had the interest of Manches-
| ter at heart, and Richmond should make
some concessions. Until this annexation
committee had reported there should be
nothing done. but after this report the
people should vote on the question. 81
can't see how any true man can vote
not to let the people have voice on such
an important question"
| Captain John O'Brien said that he fav-
| ored annexation for the reason that he
believed Manchester had everything to
gain and nothing to lose. III l thought
| the people would not be allowed to vote
! on the question, ! would be against
, annexation" said the speaker.
Personals and Briefs.
The Street Health and Light Commit
tees Will meet in the Council chamber to-
night.
Miss Margaret Spence, of Petersburs Is
/ the guest OF Miss Pritchard at her resi-
dence, No. 1910 Porter Street.
The funeral Of Captain j. III. Lowell
took place from cambridge Street BAPTIST
Church yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
lnterment was made in Maury Cemetery,
4 The receipts from tho entertainment
held in Leader Hall Tuesday night for
the benefit of needy family amounted
to $2.bo, Mr.. p, H. Toney learned of the
destitute condition of the family and ar
ranged for the entertainment. which was
very enjoyable affair, and every one
J present was entertained. A free, viii
offering Was taken UP at The door.
/ Mrs A. =. Lpm has arranged for an
! entertainment IN her house Tonight for
the benefit of cowardn Avenue Christian
Church.
Only one marriage license was issued
in Manchester during theymonth of Jan
nary. Compared with iii. record of this
month IN other years, this is exceedingly
Il low,
4 Mr. Frank S. Anderson is confined to