Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-31
HOW TO MAKE ITpAY
LOOKING AFTER THE INTERESTS OF
THE THIRD MARKET.
A New Plan for Renting the Stalls VIII
Probably BE Adopted-Notes About
the Fire Department.

A regular meeting Of the Committee on
Third Market was held in the Council
chamber last night. IL was attended By
Messrs. Houston (chairmsn). Csrneal,
Carter. DAVIS. and Hughes. There being
DO funds 10 the credit OF the market the
action upon the bills was postponed and
the Chairman was, upon motion OF sir.
Carter, instructed to appear before tue
Finance Committee at its next meeting
With q statement of the amount Of money
necessary to run the market TO the END
cf the present fiscal year and ask Tor lts
appropriation in order that settlement
can be had as soon as possible.
The question OF how 10 make the mar
ket pay was discussed ct considerable
length and a committee consisting OF
Messrs. Houston Carter. and DAVIS was
appointed 20 meet at the market-house ~
o'clock this afternoon for the purpose OF
deyising and establishing such plan for
renting the stalls as they may deem nj.
The subcommittee was given full power
10 act.
Changes IN the Fire Department.
The Board Of Fire Commissioners metin
the headquarters of the department ana
accepted the resignation Of Hoseman III.
s. Biount. of Engine Company No. 4. VINO
has served the department for many years
Nr. Bluunt engages IN business which pre-
Vents his longer remaining IN the service.
G.. II. Merrydue. substitute IN Engine
Company No. 4, was appointed TO MI the
vacancy, and r. A. Miller appointed sub
stitute, rice Merrydue. promoted.
C. 4. Rawson and W. y. Russo were ap-
pointed substitute la1derme1 IN Truck
Company No. 3.
A. G. Armstrong, substitute in Truck
Company No. 3, rendered his resignation,
having accepted service with the City
Railroad Company.
GIVE THEM ovERcoATs.
The petition of members of the depart
ment 10 be furnished with oyercoats,
which was referred from the Council after
gong before the Finance Committee, was
approved by the Board aud directed TO be
returned to the Council with their en-
dorsement.
A new machine having taken the place
of the rotary engine 40 Brook avenue and
Marshall streets the SIlsby steamer viii be
pairted. put in thorough condition, and
placed in the quarters of Engine Company
No. z, corner of Seventh and Dennis
streets. Fulton, as soon as the Council
makes the appropriation to paw the engine
man aud helper. This is an excellent
piece Of apparatus and specially adapted
10 the service in the East End.
Waeon-LabeIs and Goat and Dog-Medals.
The Council Committee on Police met
in the Office of the Chief yesterday eve
ming and transacted the regular routine
business. The contracts for the goat and
doc-medals were awarded 20 Mrs. c. Belle
not and the contract for labelling the city
drays was also given out.
Oiher Meetings.
There was 10 have been a meeting of the
Committee on the Improvement OF James
River az the Chamber of Commerce yes
terday. but as no quorum was present 1t
was postponed.
lie Fire Committee met yesterday eve
ming and approved number OF applica-
tlons for fire permits.
The Water Committee held regular ses-
sion in the Council chamber last night, but
the only business of importance done was
the payment of bills and other routine
work.