Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-26
CONCERNING HACKS
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How TO KNOW, WHO THE HAcKllAy Is,---Al 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-
spicuously painted on each side of the drivers
box. ttth saf s2b4e 20 a,t1I
In case any stranger or other person feels him
self aggrieved by any hack-driyer, 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 forany distance not over one mile and
hall :. -...----......,......... 20 cents.
Over one and half miles, and not over
three miles ..........-.... 30 ""f
When detained on route over five min o. bios on
utes, driver TO be allowed in addi- ,.stf = 4
ton, for each quarter of an hour de-
ned. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 121 &C.
The above the rates allowed between day
break and o'clock p. M. Alter SPIN. the rates
of fare allowed are as follows
For each passenger for not over one
mile and a half. 371 cents
For one and half miles, and not over 4gt5 ~
three mlles....-. .-.--....-..,... 10
For deentions for each quarter of an
hour. 1S2 e.
RfeHTs OF PERSONS HIRING HAcKs--When
more than two persons are in a 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 10 take up any other pas
senger, provided the occupant will pay him the
fare ofthres persons. si7u gi Ie74l
Hackmen are allowed 10 receive a greater CON-
pensation than is fixed by law if il be voluntarily
offered by the passengers but if he receive the
same without informing the passenger that il is
greater than his legal fare he is guilty Of having
demanded the illegal fare. 49,
In CASES OF REFUSAL BY HAcKMEN TO TAKE Pas
sENeERs-Hackmen are required by law to carry
all passengers rendering them the legal fare unless
previously engaged for the time necessary TO trans
port passengers offering him the fare, under
penalty of five dollars
When hackman shall refuse TO take paxsen-
gers, on the plea of previous engagement he il
required TO give the name and residence OF the
person by whom he is SO engaged, under penalty
of five dollars.
Fiji should appear that the plea of previous
engagement was a 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 Of five dollars. r
PENALTY FOR DEMANDING ILLEGAL. FARE-Tbei
penalty for demanding higher 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
stranger. or any person who shall not at the time
nave resided twelve months in the city, the pen
ATTY Tor so doing is doh6e ten dollars for each
offence.
SLEiens.-The rates Of fare and all the other con.
ditions, terms and penalties prescribed by law for
the regulation of hackney carriages, apply TO all
seighs running for hire within the city OF Wash
ingion
.DRivKRs.-No person under sixteen year. OF age
ls.allowed by law 10 drive any hack cab or sleigh
Tor hire in this city, under penalty Of Ave dollars
How TO INDICATE THE LAw.-Sirangers and
others arriving in the city by the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, who shall apply to heekmun 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 il is TO be in attendance al the depot
hat officer will protect the passenger from impo.
sitlon, secure him hack, and prosecute the Oh
tending hackman. 7G.
Any refusal or neglect by the police officer nj N.
depot TO 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
%'n Apply 10 tne police officer in attendance, whose
iuty II is to ascertain whether the fare demanded
'e illegal, and if so, 10 prosecute the offending
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MI ARBLE Marble work.
lNl The subscriber begs leave to inform his
rlends and the public that he has increased his
tock OF Marble Nantes, comprising Sienna
3rockcdelia Spanish Egyptian vein, Italian aud
hack marble, richly carved and plain, OF the best
uality, newest style, and superior finish which he
Hers for sale low for cash Also Marble Monr
nents, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
darble for window sills liniels, steps, and plat
orms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soape
tone, calcIned plaster, So IS PER barrel
Also on hand large lot of Connecticut Brow,
tone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable Cor
uilding purposes. He invites the attes,ion ~,
uilders and others TO his stock, and will ende,vo,
? give satisfaction TO all who may favor him VIII
heir orders. t.@ssr M. Nar.',- n -
ns WIN. RUTHERFORD.