The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-26
WEST-END MARKET HOUSE.
Mr.. BriStoV Explains Why II Has Not
Been Built.
GROUNDS AND BUILDINGS COMMITTEE
Iron Contract Awarded to the Tredegar Com
pany, and Copper Order to Snyder d
Co.-Other Matters.

The Committee on Grounds and Buildings
of the City Council held a meeting in the
Office of the City Engineer yesterday evening.
Chairman r.. W. Taylor presided, and Messrs.
Brander, Curtis, Ferguson and Houston were
present.
On motion Of Captain Curtis. permission
was granted TO Mr.. Bristow 10 state the rea-
son why the completion Of the West-end
market had been delayed. Mr.. Bristow ex-
blamed that there was no water In the build
ing on account Of some misunderstanding in
regard IN the ouestion who should put in the
| stop-cocks. The City Engineer was Of the
| opinion that it should be done by the con-
| tractor in accordance with the specifications
| Contractor Phillips. who did the plumbing
| in the building, declined 10 do 1t because ne
! did not estimate on it and was not asked by
| the general contractor 20 DO IL.
Colonel Cutshaw suggested that the inter-
ested parties should appear before the Water
Committee at the next meeting and explain
the circumstances Heretofore 1t had been
the custom of that committee to have these
stop cocks put up at the expense of the clty,
and probably the committee would take the
same action in the present case.
SOME REPAIRS.
Mr.. Bristow further stated that it had be-
come necessary 10 repaint the door OF the
building, the original color not agreeing with
the one called for in the specifications. He
added that the work is now being done oyer
and would soon be completed. The paving OF
the ground floor within the structure IS not III
a satisfactory condition, and Mr.. Bristow was
advised by the committee to have II repaVed
by some experienced payer.
The shelving in the vegetable stalls has also
been considered unsatisfactory, and Mr.. Bins
tow explained that the shelving was put IN
during the wet spell about two months ago.
In consequence the joints had separated but
he promised 10 have the shelves drawn up
within the next few days.
To do all this work TO the satisfaction of the
committee Mr.. Bristow asked for an extension
of time On motion OF Mr.. Ferguson the
committee agreed to give Mr.. Brlst0w until
Monday, June 18th TO finish the building ana
turn it over TO the city authorities. At the
next meeting of the Council Mr. tergusson
will present a report TO that effect, and ask
that body to appoint committee 70 take
charge of the building.
APPLICATION FOR CHAIRS.
An application of Mr.. Charles w. Goddin,
clerk of the Chancery Court, for eight new
chairs for his Office was. on motion OF Cap
tain Curtis. referred 10 Mr. Houston TO inyes-
tieate the matter and report back TO the COM
mittee.
The same action was taken IN regard to an
clerk in the Auditors office, who wishes 10
obtain more desk-roOm.
At the last meeting of the committee Col
Onel Cutshaw was authorized to award the
contract for some iron work on the new City
Hall building. The bids were as follows:
Joseph Hall, s4G0; Asa Snyder, $4,000 Ire
degar Iron Works, $3.50. Colonel Cutshaw
had awarded the contract to the latter firm as
the lowest bidder, and his action was yester-
day verified by the committee.
WANTS MORE PAY.
A petition was read from the janitor OF the
armOry of the First regiment. who wishes 10
have his salary raised In view OF the TACT that
his duties have been largely increased OF late.
The petition sets forth that he has 10 clean
twelve rooms, two large halls, and $50 rifles OF
the regiment His Office hours are from A.
N. toll p. NJ. and when over he has TO Sc
cure additional help. and he has 10 pay for 1t
out of his salary. His salary IS at present $50
per month.
On motion of Mr. Houston the committee de
cided 10 recommend 10 the Council 70 increase
the salary TO $50 per month.
On motion of Major Brander 1t was decided
TO have a picket fence constructed at the
southwesterly end of CANDLES Hill Park TO
prevent foot passengers from going down the
hill towards Second street. the expenses TO be
met by the contingency fund.
The following bids were received for copper
work to be done on the main tour Of the new
City Hall building
Il. Burton. $40, who is willing to do the
work in two weeks; Thomas N. Kendlar, s4s2,
the work 10 be done in one month; Snyder
Co., $500, the work TO be completed IN six
weeks.
On motion of Captain Curtis the contract
was awarded to Snyder d Co. as the lowest
bidder
A number of bids were received for the con-
struction of pavilions in Chimborazo Park,
Monroe Park and Candles Hill Park. All
the bids were rejected on Captain Curtis
resolution who took the ground that there
are no funds available to pay the contractor
OF the buildings.
other Committees.
The Committee on Claims and Salaries held