Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-04
C0UNCILMEN AT WAR
MEsSRS. GUiGON AND PHILIPS DiSA-
GREE AND WANT TO FIGHT.
Longest Session on Record-Inspector OF
Buildings - Harbor-Master's Pay
Money for Electric Lights. &C.


last night when that body was ready for
the business of its monthly session
This was due to the fact that The
minutes of the five previous meetings
had TO be read. These we're September
lst, 10th, 26,h, and Both and October
9th. At each Of these meetings this
formality bad been dispensed with for
the time being.
Clerk August read until he WAS tired
and was relieved by Sergeant-atArms
Ralston. who in turn gave way to Com
mittee- Clerk Peter J. Burton, who was
succeeded by Mr.. Ralston, whose clarion
tones forced the members to pay atien-
ton.
President Campbell being absent from
the city, Mr. Stratton was elected presi-
dent pro tenn.
FORTY RESOLUTIONS.
The Committee ON Streets presented
O report embodying forty resolutions
and several ordinances, all Of which were
published in the DISPATCH when acted
upon in committee. The report was
adopted with one exception.
This was the ordinance allowing the
construction OF the First-street viaduct.
Mrs Johanna Hoffman, through Mr..
Christian, presented petition asking
that the ordinance be recommitted, as
she feared there was much danger OF
property in the neighborhood (of which
she owns great quantity being dam
aged by FIRE il the bridge was built, as
was proposed, Of wood.
Mr.. Christian moved to send the
ordinance back to the committee with
authority to report TO either branch.
Several members spoke for aud against
the motion. Mr.. Harvey Wilson, coun-
sci for Messrs. Barton and Lamb, the
projectors of the scheme, by request ad-
dressed the Council. Mr.. W. w. Cosby,
representing the petitioner, was also
heard.
The ordinance and accompanying reso-
lutions were recommittod bya vote OF 10
TO u.
COLORED ALMsHOUsB,
The report OF the Committee for the
Relief of the Poor in regard to n new
colored almshouse was referred to the
Finance Committee. The committee re-
commended an addition to cost about
$4,000,
FINANCIAL.
The Finance Committee reported the
following
Appropriating So, 900 for the payment
OF the State assessors. Lost. Ayes--l5 :;
noes. II. The resolution was recon-
mitted with authority to report to either
hand.
Placing 81, 400 to the credit OF the
Electric. Light Committee. Mr.. Court
ney moved to amend so as to make it
81. 700. The resolution as amended was
adopted, Mr.. Christian alone voting
"No."
PROPOSITION TO ADJOURN.
At 1I:05 Mr.. Stratton moved to ad-
iourn until tomorrow night. Thursday
and Friday we're also suggested. This
motion was withdrawn, it appearing that
it would be an impossibility for the Clerk
10 Get the proceedings in shape for the
Board of Aldermen next Monday night
if m adjourned nesting was held.
Mir ". l.. Christian said great deal
Of unnecessary "gas" was used on tho
floor of tho Council, and if the members
would come down to business they could
soon get through.
POLICE CONTINGENT FUND.
The Committee on Police asked On ap-
preparation Of 1906 for the contingent
fund. A communication from the Chief
Of rolice stating that this amount was
needed accompanied the report The
rules were suspended and the appropria-
tion was made.
At 1875 a motion to adjourn was
voted down.
JANIToR's PAY.
The Council adopted a resolution from
the Committee on Claims and Salaries
recommending that the salary OF the
ianitor of the City Hall and Council
chamber be placed at $50 per month.
Another unsuccessful effort was made
TO adjourn.
RETARDING BUSINESS.
The Committee on Grounds and Build
ings presented its quarterly report Mr..
Mann insisted on its being read, an nm
usual proceeding paper being no.
thing but mass of figures, the reading
of which would tell the hearer nothing.
Mr.. Mann said the report was read too
fact. Mr. Guigon said 1t was too slow.
Mr.. Philips called attention to dis
crepsncy of 10 cents and wanted 1t ex-
planned. The report was filed.
FROM GAY TO GRAVE.
The Committee on Cemeteries submit
ted report putting the price on sections
in River View Cemetery at from ten to
fifty cents per square foot. Adopted.
The fire permit ordinances were re-
ported from the Committee on Ordi-
nances, with the statement that they
could not agree upon it, and their reIee-
ton was recommended. The commit
| tees report was adopted.
Mr.. Mann moved that the Sergeant'
alarms 90 out and get breakfast for the
crowd.
INSPECTION OF BUILDINGS.
An ordinance establishing the office
Of Inspector of Buildings and prescribing
/ MS uulltb WIS pitSouV~u NHi III" A'"''A
of Public Interests.
1t is provided that this official shall be
elected Immediately upon the adoption
of the ordinance. and biennually in July
when other city officers are elected. lie
shall be n competent builder or architect,
and must give bond in the sum OF $1,000
HIS DUTIES.
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issue permits for the erection Of build
ings in accordance with the ordinances
of the city, to keep record Of the same,
and report monthly to the Council. lie
shall examine all houses In course OF con-
struction, see that they conform with the
city ordinances, and are built with
due regard TO safety and proper
protection against fire. He shall
have power TO enter and inspect
any unfinished building and examine
the walls, floors. chimneys, and con-
struction of the same and II he deem II
unsafe or dangerous from IRE he shall
notify the owner, who shall make such
alterations as are ordered. II not rene,
died in the time allowed the owner shall
be fined not less than SlOnor more than
$50 for each days failure to DO So
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