Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-04
EXPLORATORY.

lsLi OAsAAhACAfAs
Mr. Peasants introduced the follow
ing, which was adopted:
Whereas the Legislature OF the Com
monwealth of Virginia passedan act, ap-
proved March 6, 1886, for the establish
Inent and maintenance of q house of re-
formation and workhouse for the city Of
Richmond and whereas the needs for
such an institution are very great there
fore be it
Rcsoloed Jy the Council Of the city
Of RichmOnd (the Board of Aldermen
concurring), That the Board Of Public
Interests be directed TO take into CON
sideration the whole subject of establish
ing MISUNDERSTANDING as contem-
plated in the act referred to, and report
first. whether, in their opinion, 1t is at
this time desirable and practicable and
If deemed so, the board shall then report
as to the best location for it, the esti-
mated cost of the ground and necessary
buildings, the annual estimated cost OF
its maintenance, and general plan for
its management
TThis seems to be n move in the right
direction, and promises better results
than any other heretofore adopted 10y
the Council. For years past special
committees have been appointed for this
purpose, but they have either not report
ed, or reporting, no action has been
taken bv the Council on the reports.
The Board Of Public Interests being
composed of councilmen and citizens,
are probably better situated to consider
the subject and make report which will
be acceptable to all. 1t is Il duty which
comes Immediately under the purview of
this board, and they will probably take
immediate action on it, so as, if adopted
by the Council, the cost may be included
in the next Appropriation bill. Expo
lice-Justice ID. G. Richardson is the au-
thor of the act which passed the Leeis-
lature, and can give much valuable IN
formation in regard the need for such an
institution.
NO DOUBLE TRACK, PLEASE.
Mr.. Glover presented the petition of
property owners protesting against the
tity railway being allowed to construct
a double track on Lester street. Re-
ferred.
CThis permission has already been
granted and the petition amounts to
naught.
FIsH MARKET.
Mr.. Courtney offered a resolution,
which was referred, appropriating 81, 600
from the sum now TO the credit OF the
construction account of the Second mar
ket for the purpose of building a suita-
BILE fish-market and chicken-shed and re-
moving the scale-house from Its present
location to that of or about the fish-shed
now standing. said fish-building to be
constructed of brick, containing fourteen
or more stalls or stands, &C.
A resolution was offered by Mr.. Chris
tian calling the Mayors attention to the
law against beggars and tranps and ask
ing that it be enforced. Laid on the
table.
PAVING BROAD STREET, &C.
Mr.. Christian presented resolution
appropriating 81, 964 to pave with granite
spalls Broad street between Twelfth and
Fourteenth. Referred 10 Committee on
Finance.
Mr.. Crimes introduced resolution to
employ two additional laborers at $40
per month each to- clean up the sections
at Shockoe cemetery. Adopted.
Mr. Glover presented a petition from
several citizens TO open upSpring street.
Referred to the Committee on Streets.
Adjourned at 1886.