The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-03


Mr.. j. w. White was also in favor Of
taking immediate action.
Mr.. Ferriter argued in favor Of a hospital,
inasmuch as he did not believe that the
physicians IL elected would carry out the
desires Of the Council.
MIR. Thon said that there were many peo-
pie who would not now 20 10 the almshOuse
who would 20 10 hospital. That he be-
lieved the latter would do the most good.
Mr. STATION said that there was no one
who would help suffering humanity more
than he would bat that the hospital scheme
had lust been started. and that il should re.
ceiVe consideration before physicians were
elected. That be intended 10 vote for the
doctors If "A hospital could mot be COTTON,
bat that be thought the hospital plan should
have just consideration.
DR.. Oppenhimer being present. was
asked several questions by the members Of
the Council. lie sta ed in substance that
be preferred the hospital. but that az the
present time the poor Of the city were
clamOring for physicians; that II the hos
ptal scheme materalized the physicians
could be done away with: that many now
die without medical attention, and that the
necessities Of the cases demand a hospital
Mr. Christian said that the Council had
been placed under "A stigma by the press Of
the city, and that be felt constrained 20 vote
Tor the ordinance.
Mr.. Grover read several letters from mu-
nicipal authorities OF other cities i'm refer
ence to physicians for the poor.
4 vote was taken as 10 laying the Ordi-
nance on the table resulting as follows:
Ayes-Messrs. Brauer, Carter, Carneal,
Fcrriter, Glover, Grimes, Stratton. 1hOn-s.
NOcs-Messrs. Christian. Courtney, Cur
It's, DiacOnt. Ferguson, CARRIER. GuicOn,
II.rlfap I..l.ap I n4tra
Philips, steel, Thomas, Tr0wer, White. j..
%.
4 vote was then taken on Mr. Grimes
amendment. that five physicians be ap-
pointed. Amendment was lost
An AMENDMENT.
Mr.. Christian Offered an amendment that
eight physiciaus-twO from each district
bee nominated hy the Board OF Health, and
that out Of The Eight. four bee chosen by the
Council. The amendment was adopted.
Mr.. Siratton moved that six physicians bee
elected-One from each ward. lie said that
with the districts i'm the ordinance the phy-
sicians could never do the work. Mr.
STATIONS motion Was lost. a vote was
then taken on the ordinance as follows, re-
sulting i'm its adoption.
Avrs-Me-srs. jrauor Carter, Carneal,
Christian. Courtney. Curtis, Diac0nt, Fer
gu-s0n. Ferritcr. CARRIER. Grimes, Guigon,
Houston. jackson, Layne, Mann, Page.
Philips. steel. Stratt0n, Thomas. Irower.
j. W. White, Royal W hite, W. L.White-26.
NOos-Messrs. Glover. Ihon-2.
From the Board of Fire Commissioners q
letter was received stating that Major y.
y. Randolph. member of the Board, has
removed from Jackson Ward, and il would
be necessary TO elect successor.
rRAYLOR COMPANY, AGAIN.
Mr. Campbell introduced resolution
that the Iraylor Electric Company Doe al
lowed 10 furnish light and power 10 private |
consumers. Mr. Campbell asked that the
resolution be passed at once.
Mr. Glover moved that the resolution be- !
referred 10 The Committee on streets. lie
stated that if this franchise Was granted, !
with the stock of the company being held |
by people AN over the city, 1t was very |
doubtful whether the city would ever own |
AN electric light plant az all.
Mr.. GuigOn made splendid effort IN |
favor of granting the franchise. speaking |
against the monolOli-t.c idea Of the scheme. |
yot. was taken, resulting in the resolu- |
ton being sent 90 the Committee ON streets, |
as follows:
Aves.-Messrs. Brauer Carter, Carneal,
Courtney, Curtis. Dac0nt, Ferrlter, CARRIER,
Glover Grimes, Houston, Mann, Philips |
stratton and Trower.-i5.
Noos.-Messrs. Christian, Ferguson Gui- !
gon. jackson. Leyne. Page. Thomas, Ih0n. |
j. ". White. ROYAL White, W. l.. White |
and Campbell.-l3.
INTKODU CED BY MEMBERS.
ON the rollcali. Mr. Steel offered reso-
luton that $4,000 be appropriated for the |
erection Of an electric iieht plant 10 Bee |
owned and operated by the city, the money /
90 be expended under thr Joint direction Of |
the Committees on Finance and Electric |
Light.
Mr.. Steel moved that the rules De sus- /
pended. and that the resolution come up ON /
its passage.
. Mr.. Guigon said that he did not think it was |
iair: that hc wished 10 argue the matter IN |
.he committee and not in the Council.
Nj. Glover stated that when the resOu-
ton was recommended Boy the Committee
ON Finance and Electric Light that four /
members of the former committee voted for
TO-. and al the members Of the Electric
Light Committees.
Sir. Gugou said that il the matter came
up on it, passage. that he would be forced
to speak more plainly about the citr's
finances than be would like % do at "a public
meeting of the Council.
Me-srs. Christian. steel, Glover and Others
participated in the debat", and the vote on
suspendng the rules resulted i'm the sus-
pension As follows:
sAycs-Messrs. Brauer, Garter. Carneal,
Christian. Courtney, Curtis, DiacOnt. Fer
gussOn, Ferriter, Gaines, CARRIER, Glover,
Grimes. Houston. Jackson. Mann. Page,
Steel Stratton. Thomas, ThOn, IrOwer
Campbell: total, -.
No---Mc-.r- Guig0n. Layne. Philips.
j. W. White, Royal White, W. l.. White;
total. q.
Mr.. Guigon moved 20 lay the resolution
on tine table. The Council refused 10 table.
Mr. Guigou stated that he was opposed 10
the consideration Of the ordinance IN public
session.
Mr.. steel moved tina, the matter Doe Re-
ierred to the Finance Committee.
Mr.. GuigOn spoke in favor Of reference.
saving that % was time To halt in refer
snce 10 cify's finances; that the city al this
time could not afford 90 eXpend the money |
pm IAN electric light plant.
Mr.. j. W. Garter also spoke i'm favor Of
referring the resolution 90 the Finance Com
mittee
Mr.. Glover said THAT tie finances of the
,ity were not as bad as the two members !
above try 90 make out; that If the plant was 4,
Established from S2Joo 10 $4,000 a year /,
,0uld Doe saved. and that the territory light ..
ii would be more than at the present.
Mr. Cristan sI"AD in favor of the pas
age Of the resolution. saying that he was ,
much Of the opinion OF Mr.. Glover.
The vote on referring 90 the Finance Com
nittee resulted in Che defeat as f0llOwss
Ayes-Me>srs. GuigOu. Philips steel.
Thomas. 1hon, j. W. White. ". J.. White. q,
'ampbell-'
Noes -Mcssrs. Brauer, Carter, Carneal.
'hrlstiau, Courtney. Curtis, DiacOnt. Fer
usson, Ferriter CARRIER, Glover, Grimes.
lOuston, jackson. Mann. Page, Stratton.
rOwer-lS. \
The yOIe on the resolution resulted in its u
dOpti0n, as follows: D.
Ayes-lleasrs. Brauer, Carter, Carneal. a
hristian. Courtney, Curtis, Diacont, Fer 81
usson, Ferriter, CARRIER, Glover, Grimes, Il
loust0n, Jackson, Mann, Page, steel. j
traitor, Thomas, Thon, Trower, Camp 5,
ell-22.
Noes-Messrs. Guigon, Lane Philips, J.
. W. White, Royal White, W. l.. Whites. s.
WANTED TO RECONSIDER. II
Mr.. Jackson moved that the vote refusing m
, buy the land al New Reservoir be recon-
dered.
Mr. Carter spoke in opposition, and
iessrs. Curtis and Philips spoke in favor 20
II.
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