The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-03-24


vcrtised.
The Board of Aldermen me, last night
In the Council Chamber, pursuant 10 a
call heretofore published 10 consider the
appropriations tor the year 1888, and re-
solution passed by the Common Council
last Monday advertising ior bids for the
lease of the Gas Works.
Present at rol.call, Messrs Bland,
Crenshaw. Davis, Dickerson, Hargroye,
Hin. Otley, Powers, Robinson, Snead,
and Williams.
Mr. Bahen was reported sick, and
President Bass wrote letter stating his
illness.
On motion of Mr. Powers Mr.. Cren-
shaw was elected temporary chairman.
The Csll for the meeting was read.
sir Dicserson stated that, as there
were only eleven members present, when
twelve was necessary, to act on the mat
ters before the Board, he would move that
the Board adjourn.
Mr Olley suggested that other men,
bers might come in.
Mr. DickersOn's motion was lost Ayes,
noes, :.
Mr. Otey moved that the Sergeantat-
arms 20 after absent members.
Agreed to-
Mr. Williams moved that recess be
taken until the final return Of the Ser
gcant-at arms
Agreed to-
The Sergeant at arms sooB returned
with Mr. Bev I. Crump and left again:
Messrs Noble and Crump soon came
in, making the number present fourteen.
PAvEMEsTs AROUND SCHOOL HOUSES.
The chair was resumed, and The resolu.
tion transferring certain unexpended
balances to the credit of the Committee
on Streets, in order 10 pay for the pave
menis laid 10 and around number OF
public school buildings, ordered by the
Council last September, was adopted.
Ayes IA noes, 0.
TIE BUDoE-.
The ordinance appropriating the an
nual revenues for the year 1888, passed 10y
the Common Council last Monday night,
was read through by the Clerk and vote
taken at once without debate. The vote
resulted
Ayes-Chappeli. Crump, Davis, Dick
ersOn, HargrOvc, Noble, Otley, Powers,
Robinson, Snead, and Williams-ll.
Noes-Bland, Crcnshaw, and Hill-3
Mr. Oley explained his vote, which
was cast ave, because something should
be done to pay The Claims against the
city The trouble with the Street Com
miliee could be arranged al the next
meeting. Tie was sure il would be-
Mr. Bland changed his vote TO aye,
making the twelve votes needed, and the
budget was thereupon announced as
passed. 1t now goes 10 The Mayor.
LEASE OF GAS WORKS.
The resolution from the Common
Council authorizing the Finance and
Light Committees to advertise for bids
for leasing the Gas Works was read.
Mr.. Powers, chairman of the Committee
on Light opposed the resolution. lie did
not want ii passed.
Mr.. Williams said by his knowledge OF
gasworks run by private parties In other
cities. he thought this resolution should
pass Il was harmless one. he did
not know that he would vote to lease the
Gas Works, but let's hear what these
bidders NAV have 10 say. He did not
think the Gas Works ever paid the city
cent, but thought IL was run practically
~ q loss, and bad gas was furnished at
That
MT Dickerson said that 10 view OF. the
electric lights now being introduced In
the city, do not let the city part with the
Onlg weapon it has 10 secure Itself on
the lght question If the city does not
intend To lease the Gas Works then don't
make the preiensc BY advertising Tor
bids
Mr.. Davis said that In view of former
resolution passed by both branches, call
ing on the committees 10 consider inns
gas question, 1t was but little as the
Board could do 10 pass this resolution;
The committee may not even recommend
the lease OF the works, bat If the COM
miitee are not allowed 10 lease what they
can they might as we'll return this first
resolution back to the Council,
Mr. Powers reiterated his strenuous
objections to the city ever parting with
the control of her Gas Works
Mr. Snead said that Mr.. Powers voiced
his sentiments. =. lie did not know but
that this was but the first step TO form
syndicate. Ii was the duty OF this Board
to stop this thing right here at once, and
not bring a food of people here with
money and men to influence the Council.
Mr. Otley thought the city was losing
money year by year, and Information
could be gotten from bidders beneficial to
the city.
The vote resuheda-
Ayes-Bland, Chappell, Crenshaw.
Cump, Davis, Hargrove, Otley, kobin-
son, aud Wlliams-9
Noes Dickersou, Hill, Noble, Powers
and Snead-5
wEsT-EED MARKET
MI Bland called w the ordlpance from
the Common Council appropriating $43,-
700 in bonds TO purchase site On the
corner Of Linden and Cary streets, ana
erect market thereon.
II was passed Ayes, Is; noes, l.
1t now goes 10 the Mayor
Adjourned q, s;45.
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