Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-20
REGULATIONS CONCERNING HACKS
AND HACkMEN

How TO Know WHO THE HAcKMAN Is.--All hacks
are required to be licensed and to have the num-
Der of their licenses TO be painted in black figures
of not less than two inches in depth, the front
and side of each lamp attached to such carriage !;
or, if there be no lamps, the numbers shall be con-
spicuousy painted on each side of the drivers
box
In case any stranger or other person feels him.
self aggrieved by any hack-driver, let him obtain
the number of the hack. How to reach him with
the law is hereafter pointed out.
RATES OF FARE ALLOWED BY LAw.-For each
passenger for any distance not over one mile and
half .............-.......-. 20 cents
Over one and half miles, and not over
three miles. 90
When detained on route over five min
utes, driver TO be allowed in addi-
ton, for each quarter Of an hour de-
ned. ..................... 124
The above are the rates allowed between day.
break and o'clock P. M. After p. M. the rates
of fare allowed are as follows:
For each passenger for not over one
mile and half. 371 cents
For one and half miles, and not over
three miles. ......................-- 10
For detentions, for each quarter of an
hour. ...................... Isl
RIeHTs OF PERSONS HIRING 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 allowed TO take up any other pas
senger, provided the occupant will pay him the
fare of three persons.
Hackmen are allowed 10 receive greater CON-
pensaion than is fixed by law if il be voluntarily
offered by the passenger; but if he receive the
same without informing the passenger that il is
greater than his legal fare, he is guilty oil having
demanded the illegal fare.
In CASES OF REFUSAL BY HAcKMEN TO TAKE Pas
sENcERs.-Hackmen are required by law TO carry
all passengers rendering them the legal fare unless
vpd fort hat
port passengers offering him the fare, under n
penalty Of five dollars.
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.
II IL should appear that the plea Of previous
engagement was false one, or that the informal
ton of the name and residence Of the person given
by the hackman was false, then the hackman
incurs penalty Olive dollars. st
PENALTY FoR DEMANDING ILLEGAL FARE-The
penalty for demanding higher rate Of fare for the
transportation of passengers, is five dollars for
each offence and the person paying the illegal
fare may recover back the amount over and above
the sum allowed by law.
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 double or ten dollars for each
offence.
obhlshs-i ne rates OIL fare and all the other con-
dltions Terms, and penalties prescribed by law for
the regulation of hackney carriages, apply 10 all
sleighs running for hire within the city OF Wash
ington.
DRvERs-No person under sixteen years Of age
Swallowed by law 10 drive any hack, cab or sleigh
Tor hire in this city, under penalty Of FIVE dollars
How TO VINDIcATE THE LAw.-Strangers and
others arriving in the city by the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, who shall apply to a hackman for
the use Of his vehicle and be refused, or who shall
be asked and required TO pay over and above the
legal rates Of fare will observe the number on the
hack, and Immediately inform the police officer
whose duty is 10 be in attendance at the depot.
That officer will protect the passenger from impo-
sition, secure him hack, and prosecute tho Of
tending haokman.
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 officer in attendance whose
duty Il is 10 ascertain whether the fare demanded
pc Illegal and il so, TO prosecute the offending
hackman. ttA e
M ARBLE MANTLEs.--Marble works.
WI The subscriber begs leave TO inform his
nends and the public that he has increased his
stock Of Marble Nantes, comprising Sienna,
brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, Of the best
luality, newest style, and Superior finish, which he
pliers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu.
nents, Tombs, and Headstonc Slabs Eastern
Marble for window stills, lintes, steps, and plat.
orms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap.
tone, cslclned plaster, SO rs ger barrel
Also on hand large lot of Connecticut Browa
stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
,uildng purposes. He invites the attention OF
builders and others TO his stock, and will endeavor
o give satisfaction TO all who may favor him with
heir orders. a M fsrtf
WIN. RUTHERFORD.
On 4 ST., bet 18th and 13.n.
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