Washington sentinel., 1854-07-26
REGULATIONS CONCERNING HACKS
~ AND HACKMEN.

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How TO Know WHO THE HAcKMAN Is.--Au hacks
are required to be licensed, and to have the num-
Der Of their licenses 70 be painted in black figures
of not less than two inches in depth, the front
or, if there be no lamps the numbers shall be con-
spicuously painted on each side of the drivers
box. IN. .l.i sE Is s.e.3r s
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 FARx ALLOWED BY LAw.-For each
passenger for any distance not over one mile and
hall 20 cents.
Over one and half miles, and not over
three miles ....................... ~
When detained ON route over 1--WE min ts.
utes, driver TO be allowed, in addi-
ton, for each quarter Of an hour de- az
ned.... 123
The above are the rates allowed between day
break and o'clock p. M. After P. M. the ratss
Of fare allowed are as follows:
For each passenger for not over ono
mile and a half. .................... 37} cents.
For one and half miles, and not over ~
three miles,. .......... 10
For detentions for each quarter of an
RrsHrs .r PRISON. Hisma Hacxs@wheu
more Than two persons are in a 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 any other pas
senger, provided the occupant will pay him the
fare Of three persons.
Hackmen are allowed 10 receive q greater COM
pensation than is fixed by law IL II be voluntarily
offered by the passenger; but II 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.
In CASKS or REFpsAL By HAcxMEN TO TAXI PAS
sKNcKRs.-Hackmen are required by law TO carry
all passengers rendering them the legal fare, unless
previously engaged for the time necessary 10 trans
port passengers offering him the fare, under a
When hackman shall refuse 10 take passen-
gers, on the plea Of a previous engagement, be il
required to give the name and residence Of the
person BY whom he is 30 engaged, under penalty
Of five dollars.
Fit should appear that the plea Of previous
engagement was . false one, or that the informs-
ton Of the and residence OF the person given
by the hackman was false, then the hackman
incurs penalty Of five dollars.
PENALTY FOR DEMANDING lLLKoAL FARx.-The
penalty for demanding higher rate OF fare for the
transportation Of passengers, is Eve 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
have resided twelve months in the city, the PEN
atty for 30 doing is double, or ten dollars for each
offence.
SLKroHs.-The rates Of fare and all the other con-
ditcns, terms and penalties prescribed BY law for
the regulation Of hackney carriages, apply 10 all
sleghs running for hire within the city Of Wash
ington.
DRIvERs-No person under sixteen years Of age
is.allowed by law 10 drive any hack, osb or sleigh
for hire in this city, under penalty of6ve doisrs.
How TO yISpIcATr THE LAw.-strsnEers and
Ohio railroad, who shall apply to a hackman for
the 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 at the depot.
That oficcr viii protect the passenger from impo-
stion, secure him hack, and prosecute the Of
Tending hsckman.
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 steanboas
or other places from whom illegal fare Is demanded
will applyto the police officer in attendance whose
duty II Is TO ascertain whether the fare demanded
De Illegal and II 80, to prosecute the offending
hackman.
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EMANTLEs.---B marble works
IXl The subscriber bcgs leave to inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock OF Marble Mantos, comprising Sienna,
Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, Of the best
luslity newest style, and Superior finish, which he
pliers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu.
nents, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills lintels, steps, and plat
orms Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
,tonc, calcIned plaster, - 75fer barrel.
Also on hand large LOT Of Connecticut Brown
stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
,uilding purposes. He invites the attention OF
,uilders and others 10 his stock and will endeavor
Q give satisfaction 10 al who may favor him III
VIM RurHERFoRD.
On B st., bot. 18th and 1870.
Oct 9--6m. (m)
LNOR sALRs--sevcral Inc Building Lsts
~ In Square z70. Inquire Of Mr.. ID. W. Sosld