Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-10

pohl uhu Deeu cJUNeueu III inoh1hiy so'-
sion and the minutes of the preceding
meeting read:
MAYoR's OFF1cE.l
RICHMOND, Va. March 5. 1891.
To he Honorable he Members Of ne CRy
Council:
Gentlemen,-It is my painful duty to in
form you that on the 4th of March was
compelled TO suspend from the further
exercise of the duties of his Office Dir. Z.
Buford Grymes, clerk to the City Irea-
surer.
This did upon the complaint of John
X. Childrey. ESQ, City Treasurer, that MIR.
Grymes had received certain moneys from
the payment OF gas-bills which he had
failed 10 properly credit on the books OF
the Treasurer, and for which he had rem
dered no account TO that officer. IL vas
further alleged that Mr.. Grymes had
entered the bills as paid on the gas-bill
book in the Auditors Office. Mr.. Grymes
not haying been able to satisfactorily
explain these charges, / was constrained
to order his suspension, and in compliance
with the provisions Of section of chapter
8 of the City Ordinances / nov report the
matter TO you for your information and ac-
tion.
THE -FOUR BILLS.
The following are the names of the
parties who hold receipts signed by Mr..
Grymes, together with the dates and
amounts Of payment:
1891,
February "a. Thslhimer Brothers. ..S23 50
February %. Watkins Hardware Co. q 90
February 2j. ]. l.. Levy. 13 70
February 25. l. Schaefer ............ ID
Mr.. Grymes has presented his resigna-
tion, which i herewith enclose
j. TAYLOR ELLYsoE, Mayor.
THE RESIGNATION.
The following is the paper forwarded by
the Mayor.
RICHMOND, Va, March 4, 1891.
Dear Sirs,-Iherewit tender my resigna-
tion as clerk to the City Treasurer, to take
effect Immediately. Respectfully,
Z. b. GBYMTs.
To J. T. ERyson, Mayor, and the city Council.
ENDORSED THE MAYOR.
Mr.. Bowden moved that the action of
the Mayor in suspending Mr.. Grymes be
endorsed and that the resignation be re-
ceived.
Mr.. Gray read from chapter 3, section 8
of the City Ordinances which makes 1t
obligatory upon the Mayor to suspend
from Office in case Of malefeasance in Office
and TO report his action at the next meet
ing of the Council.
Mr.. Turpin wanted TO knowif one branch
of the Council could receive the resigna-
ton of an officer who was elected in joint
session, whereupon Mr.. Bowden withdrew
his motion. Mr.. Turpin then moved to
file the Mayors message, which was adopt
ed.
Mr.. TAYLOR moved to receive the resig-
nation, and as q substitute Mr.. Turpln
made a motion to refer to the next JOINT
session.
Mr.. Capers suggested that it be laid on
the table for the present and called up at
the next Joint session. He was informed
that this could not be done.
PRECEDENT OBTAINED.
Mr.. Taylo asked if one branch had not ac-
cepted Mr.. Rsndolph's resignation as flre
commissioner when he removed from Jack
son Ward to Madison. The records were
examined and it was found that action in
Mr. Randolph's case bad been referred to
the Joint session.
A Joint resolution offered by Mr.. Cren-
shaw accepting the resignation was re-
jected. after which Mr.. Iurpin's resolution
70 refer to the joint session was adopted.
The Books Being Examined.
Early Yesterday morning Mayor Ellyson
went up TO the City Hall and formally in
troduced Mr.. H B. Boudar. an expert ac-
countant. 10 the Treasurer and Auditor,
and instructed them to give him ful access
Go all their books and accounts that a
thorough examination of them might be
made.
Mr.. Boudar was appointed by the Mayor
under that portion OF the charter when
gives him a right to examine the accounts
of city officers at any time he sees fit. The
report of Mr.. Boudar will be submitted to
the Mayor direct.
Mr.. Grymes's Bond. "a
Mr.. Grymes's bond is for the sum OF
$1,000 with Judge Samuel b. Witt and
Colonel Tazewell Elicit sureties.
In speaking of this TO a DISPATCH re-
porter Yesterday afternoon Treasurer
Childrey remarked that it was odd that
his clerk, whose responsibility was equal
to his own, was only required to give *, ,O0C
bond while he had to give 5000 900. Before
accepting his bondsmen the Judge OF the
Hastings Court examined each of them on
his oath as TO the value of his real estate,
of which he also obtained list from the
commissioner. The Treasurer's bond,
which is for three years, is examined an
nually. The last examination was only
made few days ago and Alr. Steger re-
ported that his bondsmen were worth al
least a, 900. 900.
Mr.. Childrey said he had always under
stood that his clerk was elected from one
of three people proposed by him, but that
lately he has found out that such Is moi
the case, and the Council in joint sesslol
can elect whomsoever they choose.
Statement Concerning Transaction oi
Last May.
The following statement, drawn up and
signed nearly ten months ago and hled
away in the City Auditors Office for future
reference, has been brought to the atten
ton of Commonwealth h's-Attorney n. Nj.
Smith, Jr.. and il regarded by that Official
as a matter of public record:
"OFPIcE OF THE CRY AUDITOR,
RICHMOND, Va, May Is, 1890.
$40 Whcm II May Concern:
This is TO certify that the gas-bill OF
Mrs. n. ]. Triplett. living at No. 600 @ @wes'
Franklin street. presented May, 1, 1880
amounting TO S7.95. though paid on the
5th of May and receipted by Z. b. Gryme'
as being paid on that day, was not upon
the Treasurer's book of that day accompa
MED by the amount of money due (SI.s9)
Mr.. Grymes's attention was called 10 tnt
fact that no amount accompanied Mrs
Triplett's name, and asked to put tnt
bill on the Treasurer's book of the follow
ing day, which he had failed to attend tC
when the delinquent list was made out OF
May 18th. In looking over his listing-:boo9iE
the Bill Clerk was surprised 10 find this bil
checked as having been paid on the 5th o.
May with figure "5". quite different from
the figures of those who usually check OF
this book. Beng struck with this fact e
questioned Messrs. II. A. Williams
e. j. Warren, w. p. Knowles, and the
Auditor, all Of whom denied having
checked the bill. Such being the case the
Bill Clerk placed the:bill upon the dei.n
quent list. which was turned over TO the
Gas Inspector. who secured the receipteC
bill from Mr.. George w. Catlett, clerk a
the Old Dominion Iron Company, on MAJ
18th. He carried the receipt 10 the Auditol
and the bill was placed upon the Irea