Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-24
CONCERNING HACKS
AND HACKMEN


How TO Know WHO THE HAcKMAN Is.--Au hacks
are required 10 be licensed, and TO have the mum
Der of their licenses TO be painted in black figures
of not 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.
In case any stranger or other person feels him
self aggrieved by any hack-driyer, let him obtain
the number Of the hack. How 10 roach 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
O half .....f......s...'s.. 40 cents.
Over one and a half miles, and not over
three miles. ..................Y.. 30
When detained on route over five min
utcs, driver to be allowed, in addi-
ton, for each quarter of m hour de-
ned. .....,............... l2a
The above are the rates allowed between day
break and o'clock p. M. After +. M. the RACES
Of fare allowed follows:
For each passenger for not over one
mile and u hall. ................... oIt cents.
For one and half miles, and not over
three miles. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 70
For detentions, for each quarter OF an
hour. ................. Isl
RIeHTs sF PRISONS HIRING 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 up any other pas
senger, provided the occupant will pay him tho
fare Of three persons.
Hackmen are allowed to receive greater COM
pensation than is fixed by law If be voluntarily
offered by the passenger; but if he receive the
same without informing the passenger that IL 10
greater than his legal fare, he is guilty Of having
demanded the illegal fare.
In CASES OF REFUSAL BY HAeKMxN TO TAKE Pas.
sgNeERs--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 passen
gers, on the plea of a previous engagement, he is
required TO give the name and residence Of tho
perron by whom he is so engaged, under penalty
Of FIVE dollars.
lift should appear that the plea Of previous
engagement was false one, or that the informa-
ton Of the name and residence Of the person given
by the hickman was false, then the hackman
lncurs penalty Olive dollars.
PENALTY FOR DEMANDING ILLEGAL FARK.-Thc
penalty for demanding higher rate of fare for tho
transportation Of passengers, is five dollars for
each offence and the person paying the illegal
the sum allowed by law.
Where illegal fare IL 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 doing is donbie or ten dollars for each
offence.
SLKroHs.-The rates Of fare and all the other ooa-
ditions terms, and penalties, prescribed by law for
the regulation Of hackney carriages, apply 10 all
sleghs running for hire within the city Of Wash
ngton.
DRrvxRs--No person under sixteen years OF aga
is:aowod by law 10 drive any hack, cab, or sleigh
for hire in this city, under penalty Of five dollars
How TO vrNDIcAIE THE LAw--Strapgers and
others arriving in the city by the Baltimore AMI
Ohio railroad, who shall apply 10 hackmnn FOE
the use Of his vehicle and be refused or who shah
be asked and required 10 pay over and above ths
legal rates Of fare, will observe the number on the
hack, and Immediately inform the police ofReer
whose duty il is TO be in attendance at the depot
That officer will protect the passenger from impo-
stion, secure him hack, and prosecute the OF
Tending hackman.
Any refusal or neglect by the police officer a, The
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
will apply to the police officer in attendance, whose
duty Il is 10 ascertain whether The fare demanded
be illegal, and if so, TO prosecute the offending
hickman.
M ARBLE MANTLEs.--MarbIew works
lXl The subscriber bcgs leave to inform his
friends and the public that be has increased bis
stock Of Marble Nantes, comprising Sicnns,
Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, OF the best
quality, newest STYLE and superior finish, which no
offers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu.
ments, Tombs, and Hcadstone slabs; Eastern
Marble for window stills, lintcls, steps, and plat
orms Marble tile, counter and table tops soap.
stone, calcincd plaster, SO rs per barrel
Also on hand lnrgc lot Of Connecticut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes. He invites the attention OF
builders and others 10 his stock, and viii cndoavor
o 1--WE satisfaction 10 all who may favor him IN
heir orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD
On z st., bct. 18th and 1870.
IHOR sALE.--6cvcral Gne Building Lots
C In Square ~. Inquire OF Mr. n w Srnh
nc, between 9th end 10th streets