Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-07-28
CONCERNING HACKS
AND HACkMEN

How TO Know WHO THE HAcKMAN n.--Al hacks
are 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, on the front
and side of each lamp attached 70 such carriage;
or, If there be lamps, the numbers shall be con-
spicuously 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
a half ........................ rs cents.
Over one and half miles, and not over
three miles. ..................... 90
When detained on route over five min
I'd utes, driver 10 be allowed, in add
ton, for each quarter of an hour de-
ned.... OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. l23
The above are the rates allowed between day
break and o'clock p. M. After 3 p. M the rates
of fare allowed are as folows:
For each passenger for not over one
mile and n half. ...........,...... 371 cents.
For one and half miles, and not over
three miles. 70
For detentions for each quarter Of an
hour. ...................... lS2
RIoHTs OF PERSONS HiRINo HAcKs-When
more than two persons are in hack the driver is
not permitted 10 take up another passenger with
out the consent of persons already in his hack.
When any number Of persons employ hack
the driver 10 not allowed TO take up any other pas
fare of three persons.
Hackmen are allowed TO receive greater CON-
pensation Than is fixed by law f 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 10 guilty Of having
demanded the illegal fare.
In CASES OF REFUSAL BY HAcKMEN TO TAKE Pas
sENoERs-Hackmen are required by law 10 carry
all passengers rendering them the legal fare, unless
previously engaged for the time necessary 10 trans
RI nosS offe i'm he far md
penalty of five dollars.
When hackman shall refuse 10 take psssen-
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 Eve dollars
Ifit should appear that the plea Of previous
engagement was false one, OF that the informa-
lion Of the name and residence the person given
by the hackman was false, then the hackman
incurs penalty Olive dollars.
PENALTY FOR DEMANDING ILIKoAL FARE-The
penalty for demanding higher rate Of fare for the
transportation of passengers, 10 five dollars for
each offence and the person paying the illegal
fsrc 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 nj the time
have resided twelve months in the city, the PEN
atty for so doing is double, or ten dollars for each
offence.
SLKIeHs--Thc rates of fare and all the other con-
ditiens terms, and penalties, prescribed by law for
the regulation OF hackney carriages, apply TO all
sleghs running for hire within the city OF Wash
ington. tff
DRvKRs--No person under sixteen years Of age
Swallowed by law to drive any hack, cab or sleigh
tor hire in this city, under penalty of five dollars.
How TO VINpIcATE THE LAw.--StranFers and
others arriving in the city by tho Baltimore and
On railroad s who shall apply TO hsckmsn for
be asked and required 70 pay over and above the
legal rates Of fare, will observe the number on the
hack, and Immediately inform the police officer
whose duty II is TO be in attendance at the depot.
That Officer will protect the passenger from impo-
sition, secure him hack, and prosecute the OF.
Tending hickman
Any refusal or neglect by the police officer al tho
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 il demanded
will apply TO the police officer in attendance whose
duty Il is 70 ascertain whether the fare demanded
be Illegal, and IL so, TO prosecute the offending
hackmsn.
M AkBIE MANTLEs.---saarbi WORKS.
lAA The subscriber begs leave 70 inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock OF Marble Nantes, comprising sienna,
Brockedelis Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, OF the best
quality, newest style, and Superior finish, which he
offers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
mcnts, Tombs, and Hcndstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills, lintels, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
stone, calcIned plaster. ~ IS rer barrel. 4.
Also on hand large lot OF Connsosicut Browa
Stone New York F1eRs and Steps, suitable Tor
building purposes. He invites the atienuop OF
builders and othsrs his stock, and will sndeavor
TO i've satisfaction 10 Ill who msy favor HIM III
WIN. RUTHERFORD
On z st.. bet 9Th and 1874.
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