Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-02
message be laid on the table until the next
meeting.

s"". o"' e's' "ouiu move to postpobe'
ana IN the mean while the committee were
spending needless money. Things had been
going on th,s way ever since last February.
MI. Bowie said he was sick and tired ot
fooling with this matter, and he had rather
see the Mayors veto sustained than to soc
the matter tabled.
Mr.. Pizzini wanted TO know WHY the
Committee on Light were not TO be en-.
trusted win the regulation OF the pay OF
men and what number OF men they wanted,
whiie otner committees were. He intended
10 stand by the Committee on Light.
Mr.. Friscbk0rn said all pay was fixed by
ordinance, ana no sweeping reductions or
increase were made by other committees
without consent OF the Council. .'he letter
OF the City Attorney, whether oilicial or
not. was 50 trenchant and so clear that II
could not be disregarded.
The motion to table was lost.
The veto was sustained by the following
vote, the question being, Shall the resolu-
ton pass Notwithstanding the Mayors
yetoi
AYES LMossrs. Ammons. Archer, Bahen,
Bowie, Gum. King, Lewis, Phillips, Plz-
zinl. Rankin. EIlyson--11.
NOEs.-Messrs. Bryan. Cabell, Campbell,
IloNhhoiu, Niihtu' lIdiIloNt, hu'uo,f
Mcdowell, Pcarman, Rcdford, Rlddell,
Straus, Turpin-l3.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
SirectS.-Mr. Campbell submitted re-
port recommending grading and paving
certain streets and alleys, and other rou-
tine matters. The report was adopted.
Findnce.-Mr. PizzIni: Report reeom-'
mending refunding OF taxes in certain
eases, where taxes had been improperly
collected, also the publication in pamphlet
form oft ordinances Of the city. Adopted.
WdtT.-Mr. Hargrove Usual monthly
report. without recommendations.
Hedhh.-The following letter was read
from Or. J. q. Cabell "a full inspection
OF the city has been made during the past
month. Its condition as 10 cleanliness is
as satisfactory as il can be during this par
ticular season Of the year. The large
amount Of refuse vegetable matter renders
the alleys unsightly. but the Board is ener-
eetically engaged in its removal, and at the
same time paving attention 10 the streets.
A ride through the city will convince the
members Of your honorable bodies that the
city is in as good sanitary condition as the
limited means at present under the control
OF the Board will accomplish"
Schools. Report, which was adopted.
asking Auditor TO issue warrant to pay
current expenses and accounts.
GrCundS and Buildings. The following
resolution from this committee was adopt
cd: THAT the City Attorney acquire by
condemnation or purchase, or otherwise,
a piece Of ground recently belonging to
Robert McCurdy. situated between Rock
etts street and Libby Park, and embracing
a portion OF the roadway OF Marshall
Square,
Ordinances. reported in IA
yor Of IeenactiDg oldordinance with regard
10 allowing hogs to be kept in the city.
Old ordinance allows Committee on Health
to grant permits TO keep hogs in Marshall.
jefferson, and Jackson Wards. Report was
adopted.
The ARMORY.
Mr.. Frschkorn offered a resolution
which was adopted. and which provided
that no public entertainments could be held
in the armOry without the consent Of the
Committee on Grounds and Buildings.
BASEBALL AND PAUPERs.
Mr.. AmmoDs submitted the following.
which was referred "That the Committee
on Relief OF the Poor be instructed to pur-
chase bats and balls for the use OF the pau
pers at the colored poor-hOuSe. as it Is con-
sidered by the citizens in that neighbOr.
hood, not conducive 10 their health 10 play
baseball with the rough bats and balls now
used in that institution"
Mr. Turpn: - offer as an amendment
that Mr.. Ammons be made captain OF the
nine"
Mr.. Frisehkorn 81 offer as q substitute
that Mr.. Turpin be made to umpire the
game
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS.
Mr.. Bowie offered a resolution that an
inspector OF buildings be appointed by the
Council. his duty 10 be looking into the
condition Of unsafe buildings. Referred
10 the Ordinance Committee.
Mr.. Bowie also called attention to the
necessity Of providing tire-escapes in pub
lie buildings.
HUCKsTERs' PETITION.
4 memorial from the hucksters Of the
Second Market praying that they be not
made to move their stands until they could
be heard before the Council was presented.
Referred to the JOINT Committee on Second
Market.
ASKED TO REPORT.
on motion OF Mr. Bryan the following
was adopted:
Resolred. That the Finance Committee
be requested TO report to the next meeting
of the Council the resolution referred to
them on the 18th Of May, 1884, in regard to
the reduction Of the rate OF interest on cul-
vert assessment.
WANTS 1T ENFORCED.
A resolution by Mr.. Redford was adopt
ed asking the Chief Of Police to see that the
hog ordinance be strictly enforced.
TIEING Up STREETS.
Mfr. Eiddell offered a resolution which
would prevent the tieing up OF streets In
cases Of sickness for longer period than
three DAYS at a time. and then the request
must be accompanied by the certificate OF a
practicing physician.
Dir. Ridiell asked for the adoption OF the
resolution.
Mr.. Turpin spoke in favor Of referring
the matter TO the Health Committee.
Mr.. FriSchkorn said the tieing up Of
streets was luxury that was only enjoyed
by the rich and the great. -.
Mr.. Riddell said there was no necessity oil
tieing up the streets.
Mr.. Ammons favored the resolution. lie
said that tieing u the streets was nui-
Sance.
The resolution was adopted.
CITY HOSPITAL.
Mr.. Riddell offered a resolution looking
to the establishment u city hospital. Re
fcrred to Finance Committee and Com
mittee for the Relief Of the Poor.
RESOLUTIONS.
Bv 3lr. Turpin: Placing market-houSes
under control OF each Of market commit
tees. Adopted.
By same: Placing annual appropriation
TO markets to credit OF each OF marker
committees. Referred to Finance Com
mittee.
By same: To grade and finish Pickett or
Twenty. first street from Venable TO the
brow Of hill. Referred to street Commit
tee.
By Mr.. Bowie: Resolution instruct'ng
the Committee on Light 10 prepare sche-
due OF prices for the employees OF the gas
department and report same to next meet
ing OF the Council for its adoption. Car
ried.
BY Mr.. Riddell: Resolved, That the Com
mittee on Streets be, and the same are here
BY, instructed to inquire into the expedien'
cy and probable cost OF purchasing a'trce'-
sweeping machine for the use OF the
principal streets OF this city. and report the
same TO this body at its next meeting.