Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-04
REGULATIONS CONCERNING HACKS
.a ffrK land HACKMEN fa atSn

How TO Know WHO THE HAcKMAE Is--All hacks
are required 10 be licensed, and TO have the num-
Der Of their licenses to be painted in black figures
of 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 con-
spicuously painted on each side Of the drivers
box. ~ 9ttf I'll tf.,ss. f vi 49,
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 BIZ Law.-For each
passenger for any distance not over one mile and
half .......-... .....-........liX 10 cents.
Over one and a half miles, and not over
three miles .......--..r--..... %
When detained on route over five min
utes, driver 10 be allowed, in addi-
ton, for each quarter Of an hour de- Is
ned....... .-............,. l21 ]"
The above are the rates allowed between day
break and S o'clock, p. M. After s P, NJ. the rates
Of fare allowed are as follows: 9e $500.
For each passenger for not over one -
mile and half....... .......... JI4 cents.
For one and a half miles, and not over
three miles. ............. 70
For detentions, for each quarter Of an h1S
hour. $500. ......-.,s...,.... Isl
h RIoHrs OF PKRsoNs HTRISG HAcKs.-When
more than two persons are in a hack the driver is
not permitted 10 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 of three persons ,.}s4 III .r,t,
Hackmen are allowed TO receive greater com.
pensaton than is fixed by law If il be voluntarily
offered by the passenger but il he receive the
same without Informing the passenger that II is
greater than his legal fare, he is guilty OF having
demanded the illegal fare. rs 5,l.,. IS Ssqt0
In CASES OF REFUSAL BY HAcKMFN TO TAKE Pas
all passengers rendering them the legal fare, unless
previously engaged Tor the time necessary 10 trans
port passengers offering him the fare, under a
penalty Of Eve dollars. 90 y A9Hnl .Iii
When hackmah shall refuse TO take passen-
gers on the plea Of previous engagement he is
required TO give the name and residence Of the
person By whom he Is 80 engaged, under penalty
Of FIVE dollars.
ifit should appear that The plea Of previous
engagement was false one, or that the informs-
zion ofthe name and residence Of the person given
by the hackman false, then the hackman
incurs penalty five dollars. aflo,a.i le,s..
PEsABTT FoR DEMAsDrSe ILLEeAL 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. I'D lSnod 84afI,
Where illegal fare il demanded OF received of
stranger, or any person who shall not dt the time
have resided twelve months in the city, the PEN
atty for 80 doing is donb<, OF Ten dollars Tor each
offence. tlfa VIZ u b4lf
sLEicus.--The rates offare and aIIthe other con.
ditons, 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. rF r.,,f.,,s.,..., l..t ,,f 1900.
is..aowed BY law TO drive my hack, cab or sleigh
for hire in this city, under penalty ofave dollars
How TO VfNDfcATE THE Lkwy--Strnneers and
others Arriving in The city by the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, who shall apply 70 a hackmsn for
the use Of his vehicle and be refused or who shall
ali d nd a. ord fha
legal rates Of fare, win observe the number on the
hack, and Immediately Inform the police officer
whose duty Il ~ 10 be In attendance a. the depot.
That officer will protect the passenger from inipo-
ssion, secure him hack and prosecute the Of
Any refusal or neglect BY the police Officer AT the
depot 10 execute the law IN this respect be knows
viii be followed promptly by his dismissal.'e
Strangers reaching The depot from STEAMBOATS,
or otherpisces from whom illegal fare is demanded
viii apply TO the police officer IN attendance whose
duty il is 10 ascertain whether the fare demanded
be illegal, and q 90, 10 prosecute the Offending
nm Nlnar. a1aI .l.iol "a r.lal......-.
M ARBLE MANTLEs.-4.marbie works
1Nl The subscriber begs leave 20 inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock OF Marble Mantles, comprising Sienna,
Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
marble. richly srS s@d s Ss
offers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
ments, Tombs, and Hsadstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills liniels, steps, and plat
forms Marble tile, counter and table tops soap
stone, calcined plaster, 81 IS per barrel.
Also ON hand large lot Of Connccficut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building PURPOSES. He invites the attention OF
builders and others 10 his stock, andwill endeavor
10 give satisfaction 10 all who may favor him with
WIN. RUTHERFORD
On L st., bet. 12th and 1870.
TtOR sALE.-seyeral fine building Let's
IL In Square 279 fnquire OF MI d. W,SnaId