The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-10
BOND ORDINANCE
IS CONQUERED IN
ALDERMEN VOTE FoR FUNDS For
rErERssURc ny ovERwHELM-
TNG MAJORITY.
ONLY ONE OPPOSES 1T
MONEY WILL be EXPENDED FoR
STEEL BRIDGES, PUBLIC SCHOOL
AND SEWERS AND
STREETS.
ONLY ONE OPPOSES 1T
virginian Bureau.
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yirginian 3ureau.
Law Building, Phone 1897.
PETERSBURG. VA, Sept. s.--The
board OF aldermen tonight concurred
in an ordinance recently passed by
the common council, authorizing an
issuance of 100000 worth OF 4 IL
per cent. city bonds for municipal i'm
provements The vote was 10 to ].
Mr.. Kidd made strong argument
against the ordinance and cast the
only vote in opposition. The ordi-
nance goes into effect at once.
Among the improvements provided
for are two steel bridges across the
Appomattox to cost $4,000: $4,000
for public school in the Sixth ward +;
$751; for q new almshouse; S10,0oO
for a new reservoir; s25,o0o for Gre
matory and thousands of dollars for
sewer and street improvement.
Candidates 10 Debate.
DR.. J. M. Burke, chairman of tn.
Democratic city central committee,
has received letter from Hon. Robt.
Turnbull, to the effect that he can
be in Petersburg on Tuesday even
ing, September 18th. Mfr, Turnbuif also
states that he will have debate with
Judge watson on that date. IL his
I friends desire TIT Is therefore pro-
! bable that the two candidates will
meet here for debate. Judge Watson
has already expressed his Willingness
! to meet Mr.. TurnbulI at any convent
ent time.
Commander Harry Wooding. of the
Grand Camp of Confederate Veterans
announces the appointment or spon-
sors and maids of honor from the
State at large and from the various
congressional districts to the Pulaski
reunion. Those from the State at
large are: sponsor, Miss Annie Cabell
Wedding, panville: FIRST maid IF honor
Mrs ]. Overton Boatwright. Danvilla:
second maid of honor. Miss -Annie
Beckwith. Petersburg; for the foursa
district sponsors, Miss Grace Watson.
maid of honor. Miss Calva Watson
! both OF Farmville.
Fire Destroys Woods.
A destructive woodland fire has
been burning In Chesterfield county
| for several days. 1t started on a
! farm near Point of Rocks. 1t has
| burned over the woods OF the Clay
/ House farm. two miles from Chester
| and also the woods OF the RufYin farm
I The flfe has burned oyeraan area 81
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! heavy. The fire was under control
! early this morning
! Louise Taylor. infant daughter OF
MIR. and Mrs. Charles L. Taylor. died
! yesterday afternoon at 2.30 O'Clock
/ at her parents home on Commerce
/ street. Death was caused by menin.
! gets The funeral took place from
the residence this afternoon at 1
! O'Clock. Rev. A. r. Love conducted
! services Burial was in Blandford
cemetery.
| The will Of the late Rev Father
John n. Konicek. was admitted to
probate today in the clerks Office OF
Prince George county. He left an
Miss Annie Konicek. Rev. Father
fo'Ferran, OF this city. was made
yesiduary iegatee by the deceased.
Agricultural School Opens
The agricultural school Of Chester
opened today with q large attendance.
The average attendance of students
at this school Is between $50 and 400.
! Philip Chennault. an empioye Of
the Atlantic Coast Line railroad, ac-
ieideatally aisleeated his hip while at
work last night. He was taken to the
Petersburg hospital for treatment Mr.
iChennault had the same hip dislocat-
ed by being struck by car several
weeks ago. and was in the hospital
two weeks.
Two Jewish holidays occur this
month. The Jewish new year begins
ION Wednesday. September 18th. and
the Day of Atonement. the most sac
red day of the Jewish calendar oc-
ours on Saturday. September 2lst.
Appropriate exercises will be held in
the Jewish synagogue hero on these
occasions
Rev William r. Hall. Of Norfolk,
| il conducting revival sarvices at Hal
ifax-Street Baptist church. Much in
terest Is being taken in these meet
ings. which will continue Throughout,
the week.
| Mr. and Mrs Fl. Sollod reached the
city this morning from their we'd
ding tour. They are at home to their
friends on Guarantee street. Mr.. Sol
fYcd married Mrs faia L,avfe. or Baitf-
more, In that city on September list
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis A. Rosenstock
have returned home after spending
| Miss Ethel Robertson. OF Norfolk
who has been visiting relatives here
returned home today.
h.. w. Gordon. sMcCahe. Jr.. Of the firm,
LOT Rodgers, McCabe & Co. sailed
last Saturday from Liverpool for New
| York
Horace Smith of Prince George
lcounty. was here today on business
| r. ID. Boyd. Of Chester, is visiting
relatives here.
Deputy Sheriff Leath, OF Prince
George county, was on the street here
to-day.
| e. Phemeger, superintendent OF the
Atlantic Coast Line railroad, was here
to-day on business, II
| Mrs r. v. Collins. Of Washington
/ IL visiting relatives here.
The white public schools will oper
/ for the new session tomorrow. TIL,
colored schools Will open the follow
Ing day.
4 A lawn party win be held at Yves.
Hey chapel. Chesterfield county, Sep.
! TENDER 18th. Everybody Is invited.
George Scarborough. who has beer
| sick, Is convalescent.
George Essitt. OF Chesterfield. wa,
on the street here today.
ELECTION. RETURNS
I AT BIJOU THEATER