Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-10
REGULATIONS CONCERNING HACKS
.GF AND HACKMEN

| How TO Know WHO THE HAcKmAN Is--An hacks
are required TO be licensed, and to have the num-
Der Of their licenses to be painted in black gures
of not less than two inches in depth on the front
and side of each lamp attached to such carriage
or, If there be no lamps, the numbers shall be
| spicuously painted on each side Of the drivers
box. hs.s. 6cts sfsa,}a -ssts, n
In case any stranger or other person feels him
self aggrieyed by any hackdriver, let him obtain
the number of the hack. How 10 reach him with
the law is hereafter pointed out. i sbsE
RATES OF FARE ALLOWED BY LAw.--For each
passenger for any distance not over one mile and
Over one and half miles, aud not over
three miles. so
When detained on Route over FIVE min
utes, driver to be- allowed, in addi-I ba'.ie
ton, for each quarter of an hour de-
- ned. ........s :. ..'.... 123 -
q The above are the, rates allowed between day
break and o'clock P. M. After p. M. the rates
Of fare allowed are MS follows:
For each passenger for not over one
mile and half. .................. 373 cents.
For one and half miles, and not over
three rniles.... ............. ..ss..b75
For deientions, for each quarter of an tn
hour. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. lS& !"
RIeHrs OF PERSONS HIRlNe HAcks-When
more than two persons are in hack the driver is
not permitted TO take up another passenger with
out the CONSENT Of persons already in his hack.
When any number of persons employ hack
the driver is not allowed TO take up anyothef pas
senger, provided the occupant will pay hun the
fare OF three persons. .t ~ $1,000
Hackmen are allowed TO receive greater CON-
pensation than is fixed by law if il be voluntarily
offered by the passenger; but If he receive the
same without informing the passenger that It is
greater than his legal fare he is guilty. of having
demanded the illegal fare. 9tsl M
In CASES OF REFUSAL BY HAcKMKN TO TAKE Pas
sENGERs.-Hackmen are required by law TO carry
all passengers rendering them the legal fare, unless
previously engaged for the time necessary 10 trans
r.oS o<,Vc a ~. q
penalty Of five dollars -i8 tlF5u y fifsf
When hackman shall refuse to take passen-
gers, on the plea of previous engagement, he is
required 10 give the name and residence of the
person by whom he is so engaged, under penalty
Of FIVE dollars. 'ti7it7
III should appear that the plea Of a previous
engagement was false one, or that the informa-
ton Of the name and residence of the person given
by the hickman was false, then the hackman
incurs penalty FIVE dollars. f
PENALTY FOR DEMANDING ILLEGAL FARE-Tbe
penalty for demanding higher rate of fare for the
transportation OF passengers, is five dollars for
each offence; and the person paying the illegal
iare may recover back the amount over and above
the sum allowed by law. tsFf rs 4a,oa
Where illegal fare is demanded or received of a
stranger, or any person who shall not at the time
have resided twelve months in the city, the PEN
atty for SO doing is donbk or ten dollars for each
SLErsHs.--The rates of fare and all the other con-
dhions, terms and penalties prescribed by law for
the regulation Of hackney carriages, apply TO all
sleighs running for hire within The city Of Wash
ingfon.
DRrvERs.--No person under sixteen wears ofaee
isallowed by law 70 drive any hack, cab, or sleigh
for hire in this city, under penalty OF five dollars
How TO VINBIoArE THE LAws--Strangers and
others arriving in the city by the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, who shall apply TO n hackman for
the use of his vehicle and be refused who shall
be asked and required to pay over and above the
legal rates OF fare, will observe the number the
hack, and Immediately inform the police officer
whose duty II is TO be in attendance at the depot.
That officer will protect the passenger from impo-
sition, secure him hack, and prosecute The OF.
Tending hackman.
Any refusal or neglect by the police officer at the
depot 10 execute the law in this respect he knows
will be followed promptly by his dismissal.
Strangers reaching the depot from steamboats,
or other places from whom illegal fare is demanded
will apply TO the police o1icer in attendance whose
duty IL is TO ascertain whether the fare demanded
be illegal, and II so, to prosecute the offending
hickman }t3.iii ldtt fef.lsrt
MARBLE MANTLEs.--Nlarble works
1Il The subscriber bcgs leave to inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock Of Marble Nantes, comprising Sienna,
black marble, richly carved and plain, Of the best
quality, newest STYLE and Superior finish, which he
oaers for sale low for cash, Also, Marble Monu-
ments, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sis, liniels, steps, and plat
Iorms; Marble tile, counter and table tops soap
stone, calclned plaster, 81 IS yer barrel
Also on hand . large lot Of Connecticut Browa
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes He invites the attention OF
builders and others to his stock, and will endcsyor
% give satisfaction to all who may favor him IN
heir orders.
WIN. RUTHERFoRp
On K St, bet. 18th and 13.n.
Oct. GIN. (m)
VNOR sALE.--several fine BpildiDg Lots
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