Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-21
REGULATIONS CONCERNING HACKS
AND HACkMEN

How TO Know WHO THE HAcKMAaIs.--An hacks
required to be licensed, and to have the num-
Der of their licenses 10 be painted in black figures
Of not less than two inches in depth, the front
and side of each lamp attached tc such carrisge
or, if there be no lamps, the numbers shall be
spicuously painted on each side Of the drivers
box. ft '- @ Y 1't5 nt t,a
In case any stranger or other person feels him.
self aggrieved by any hack driver, lie, him obtain
the number of the hack. How 10 reach him with
the law is hereafter pointed out
RATES OF FARE ALLOWED BY LAw.--For each
passenger for any distance moi over one mile and
q hall $500. .......s 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. ..... ......... ia $40
The above are the rates allowed between day.
break and o'clock p. M. Alter S P. M. the rates
of fare allowed follows:
For each passenger for not over one
mile and a half. ................. 374 cents.
For one and half miles, and not over
three miies..... .--....... 10
For deien,ons, for each quarter Of an ~ ~
nour. .....-.......-. Io4
RieHrs OF PERSONS HiRMe Hacks When
more than two persons are in hack the driver is
not permitted TO take up another passenger with
out the consent ofpersons already in his hack.
When any number Of persons employ hack
the driver is not allowed to take any other pas
fare OF three persons $3.50 1sesv
Hackmen are allowed TO receive greater COM
pensaton than is fixed by law II il be- voluntarily
offered by the passenger; but If he receive the
same without informing the passenger that il is
greater than his legal iarr, he is guilty OF having
demanded the illegal fare. 0if l511 ~ -
In CASES OF REFUSAL BY HAcKMEs TO TAKE Pas
sENeERs:-llackmep required by law 10 carry
all passengers rendering them the legal fare unless
previously aged for the iinse necessary TO trans
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penalty Of five dollars.
When hsckman shall refuse 20 take passen.
gers, on the plea OF previous engagement he 10
required to give The name and residence Of the
person by whom he is so engaged under penalty
OF i've dollars. rs
lfii should appear that the plea Of a previous
engagement was false one, or that the iulorina.
ton ofthe name and residence Of the person given
oy the hackman was false, then the hackmaa
incurs penalty Of five dollars. tas re
PENALTY DEMANDING ILLEGAL FARK--Tbe
penalty for demanding higher Of fare for the
transportation Of passengers, Is FIVE dollar for
each offence; and the person paying The illegal
rare may recover back the amount over and above
the sum allowed by law. t'isiHt
Where illegal fare is demanded or received of a
stranger or any person who shall not al the time
have resided twelve months in the city, the pen
atty for so doing is double or ten dollars Tor each
offence. s-. ~
SLkieHs-The rates Of fare and all the other con.
dnens, terms, and penalties, prescribed by law for
ne regulation OF hackney Carriages, apply 10 all
sieighs running for hire within the city of Wash
ington.
DRrvrRs--No person under sixteen wear. of arc
is.aiowed by law TO drive any hack, cab, or sleigh
Tor hire in this city, under penalty Of i've dollars
HOW TO ViNplcATE THK LAws-Strangers aud
othsrs arriving in the city by the Baltimore and
ONO railroad, who shall apply TO a hsckmun for
,ne use OF his vehicle and be refused, or who shall
De 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 il is TO be in attendance at the depot
hat officer will protect the passenger from ilpo-
sition, secure him hack, and prosecute tho OF.
Tending hackman. aE
Any refusal or neglect by the police officer nj tbe
depot 10 execute the law in this respect he knows
will be followed promptly by his Dismissal. T'F
strangers reaching the depot from steamboats,
OF other places from whom illegal fare is demanded
will apply 10 the police officer in attendants. whose
duty IT'S 10 ascertain whether the fare demanded
be Illegal, and if so, to prosecute the offending
hackman. 1919
NJ AkbLE mANTLEs.--Marblew WORKS.
ANA lhe subscriber begs leave TO inform his
inends and the public thai he has increased his
seock Of Marble Mantlcs, comprising Sienna,
black marble, richly carved and plain OF the hes,
quallty, newest style, and Superior FINISH winch no
Dners Tor sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu.
menls Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
ua'oe ior WINDOW siils, inteis, steps, and plat
orms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap-
stone, calcined plaster, 50 IS ger barrel.
Also on hand large lot al Connection Brow y
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes. lie invites the attention q,
builders and others TO his stock and will endeavor
Q give satisfaction to all who may favor him W IN
heir orders. a
WIN. RUTHERFORD.
i9 On K 81, bet. 12,h and i3.a.
Oct e--6m.r fm) L
EfoR sALE.--seyerai fine building Lots
II In Square 279. Inquire OF Mr. d. w. SpaA