The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-13
Ons Thousand Bushels OF Coke for the Poor.
Overcoats for the Policc-The Pay Of
Lsborcrs-Other Matters.

MaISDaii streets. the money TO Do TAKEN from
the sewer fund when tho money is available.
The cost of the sewer is estimated at Fl, $50.
The resolution was adopted
The Committee on Light recommended the
passage OF an ordinance abolishing the pen
atty for delayed payment OF payment of
gas bills. Considerable discussion ensued.
Messrs. Bowden and Taylor advocating the
measure while Messrs. Hargrove. GRAY, Gum
and Brandor spoke against IT. The ordi-
nance WAS finally rejected by vote OF to
IA. Messrs. Bowden and Taylor alone voting
in the affirmative
Mr.. Crenshaw on behalf of tho Committee
on Claims and Salaries, presented report
recommending that the salary of the clerk Of
the Third Market should be fixed at $500 in
monthly payments.
Mr. Gray was opposed to paying that amount
for Il market that would not pay expenses,
but he added that he was willing to pay fair
amount.
The ordinance was rejected by vote of 9
to 7, which was As follows
ayes Messrs. Bahen. Capers Carter, Cren-
shaw, Gum, Jeter. Taylor, Turpin, Dicksr-
son.
Noes-Messrs. Bowden, Brander, Cary, Da-
Wis Gary. Hargrove. Hughes.
On motion of Mr.. Bowden the vote was re-
considered and tho matter was referred back
to the Committee on Third Market.
THE VETOED MEASURES.
A number of resolutions which had been
vetoed by the Mayor and passed over the veto
by the Common Council next came up for
discussion The resolution which provided
for the construction of sewers had been pass-
ed by majority vote, while tho Mayor took
the ground that two-thirds vote was re-
qured.
A rather lengthy discussion followed,
Messrs. Gray. Bowden and others opposing
the passage while Major Capers. Hughes and
others favored It,
President Dickerson stated that he was in
formed that the City Attorney sided with the
Mayor. He regretted that the work was to be
retarded but he thought II safer to pass such
matters bv two-thrds vote.
Major Capers stated that the passage of the
resolutions had been recommended by the
Committee on Streets at the suggestion OF the
Board of Health.
The resolutions were finally rejected by
vote of to IL. Messrs. Capers. Davis. Jeter.
Mitchell and Taylor voting in the affirmative.
Among tho resolutions which were passed
by the Common Council and submitted 10 the
Board for concurrence was one providing for
the paving of the allev running east from
First street. between Main and Cary streets.
as recommended by the Board of Health.
When the matter was under discussion be-
fore the Committee on Streets Mr. T.. Y. Can
non appeared in opposition TO the measure at
some length, but the committee decided
against him.
AN EXPLANATION.
At the meeting of the Board last evening
Mr.. Cannon was again present, and at the
suggestion of Dir. Brander he wasigiven per-
mission 10 explain his position. He did so at
some length and took the ground that the
alley in question was public thorough
fare
Mr.. Latham. who represented the property
Of Mrs. Current, also gave his views to the
effect that Mrs. Current at present was no
abutting owner on the alley but that the
alley had been in its present condition for
many years.
On motion of Mr.. Taylor the matter was
finally referred back to the Committee on
Streets for further consideration.
A number OF resolutions passed by the Com
mon Council were concurred IN. When the
resolution was reached authorizing the city
TO carry to the higher court the |
case of the city against the estate of A. r. |
Woodson and his bondsmen. Mr.. Turpin was |
excused from voting the administrator of |
the estate Mr.. Gray was excused as |
one of Mr.. Woodson's bondsmen and |
,Ir. Gum as the brother of another bonds |
man
Mr. Bowden stated that two years ago ne |
voted against bringing the suit, fully beev- |
NO that IL would be an unnecessary expense
lie city not gaining anything by It. lie still |
adhered to his opinion and would therefore |
Dc compelled to vote against the resolution.
The roll being called. Mr.. Bshen asked to
% excused from voting, but Mr. Hargroye |
DO ected.
The resolution was concurred in by
-ote of 10 to /. which stood as follows
Ayes-Messrs Brander, Capers. Carter,
AIRY. Davis Hargroye Hughes, Jeter.
Mitchell, Dickerson-l0.
Aoys-Slessrs. Bahen, Bowdon. Crenshaw,
DaYlor-4.
COKE FOR THE POOR.
The resolution was concurred in granting
thousand bushels OF gas-hOuse coke TO the
aides City Mission for distribution among
he poor the Finance Committee TO provide
be money TO pay for the coke.
The same action was taken IN regard to the
appropriatlng the sum OF $4,000 to
urnish the members Of the police force with
yercOats.
The ordinances was concurred in providing
hat whenever granuhtic pavement was to be
ali on sidewalks, the water and gas pipes
hould be properly encased at the expense OF
ne property owners
Some discussion arose when the resolution
1as reached providing that the pay Of the
,borers VINO are EMPLOYED at excavations for
ewers and culverts be raised from FL. 10 10 y
er day.
Mr.. ilargroye moved TO refer the matter to
ae Finance Committee.
Messrs. Taylor. nowden and Bahen spoke
favor of concurlns IN tie action OF the |
ommon Council. which body had voted for
ne resolution.
The motion 10 refer was lost. by q vote of
IN 10 seven as follows.
AY.s.-Nessrs. Cary. Crenshaw. Gray,
unn, Hargrove. Hughes, Dickerson-7.
NGgS. M ssrs. Bahen BOwden. Brander, |
apers. Carter. Davis. Jeter. Mitchell. lay
IT. lurpin 10.
The reso uton was then concurred in by q
ote of thirteen TO four. Nessrs Crenshaw,
ray. Gum and Hargroye voting ia the mega
We.
Mr. Gum presented resolution providing
lat the road-bed on Seventeenth street south
Main street and crossing the basin. he
aved with granite spalls. and that the l.
lnce Committee be requested t. appropriate
J, 900 or much thereof as may be neces-
Iry TO pay the expenses.
The matter was, at Mr.. Gums request. re-
FRED to the Finance Committee.
RECONSIDERATION
Mr.. GRAY moved TO reconsider the vote by
hich. on September TIA, the Board refused
concur in tho resolution passed by the
ommon Council providing that the alley ,
,tween Main and Cary and Sixth and Sew
lth streets be graded and paved
MIR. Carter opposed tho motion but il was .
FRIED, Mr.. Carter alone voting in the nsg-
i've.
The resolution which provides for the grad.
Q and paving of the alley at an expense Of
100. 40 to be charged TO the abutting prom
1 Low ners, wns then laid before the BOARD. !