The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-08
THE TrMEs.RIcHMOND VA. TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 1891.

half Of the special commtteeIwhow were to con
slider the selection of site for the crematury
A resolution accompanied the report proyi
ding that the crematory be erected on tue st
Paul street site. The resolution wac adopted
| BY q vote OF ~ to 4-the Representatives oil
Jackson ward voting in the negative.
| Aresolution adopted by the Board OF Alder
! men granting the Vulcan Iron Works permits
sion to construct a coal-shute from tho rail
| road trestle in front Of the establishment into
| the latter. was on motion of Mr., Ferriter
referred back to tho Committee on Streets.
| The ordinance adopted by The Board OF
| Aldermen was cOncurred in. prohibiting the
sidc-tracking of cars on Broad street for
loading and unloading purposes between between,
| Harrison and Henry streets. This provision
shall go into effect thirty DAYS after the mp
| proval Of the ordinance. The latter gives the
| railroad company permission 20 build a SIDE
| track into their lot on the south side OF
Broad between Laurel and Harrison streets.
! Mr.. Brauer presented petition for an IN
| crease IN the number OF stalls in the meat de-
partment OF the First Market. The matter
was referred TO the proper committee.
CITY WELLS
Mr.. Christian offered an ordinance pro-
viding that all wells and springs now in the
city be filed at the expense Of the owner
within ten days after due notice 10 do the
work has been given by the president Of the
Board OF Health. Any person refusing to
comply with the provisions of the ordinance
shall be fined not less than five nor moro than
twenty dollars for each DAY Of such failure.
Mr.. Glover wanted 20 know the reason why
the measure had been presented
Mr. Christian stated that there were great
many wells and springs in the city where peo-
pie were getting water which should not be
used. lie expected that the Board of Health
would use the nee sssary discretion.
The resolution was so modified that all the
wells and springs should be filed which the
Board Of Health should designate
DR.. Oppenhmer. at the request Of the men,
bers. explained why he had urged the intro
duction of the measure.
The ordinance was adopted by the follow
ing vote:
Ayes Messrs. Brauer. Carneal Christian.
Courtney. Curtis. Ferguson Ferrter. Gaines.
CARRIER, Guigon. Mann. Seay. Steel. Stratton,
Thomas. White q. W.. White CIV. L. and
Campbell-IS
Noes Messrs. Glover. Jackson. Layne.
Page, Trower and White (Royal)-6.
CITY WATER
Mr. Christian presented the following ord-
nance:
Be it ordained that full and sufficient sup
ply Of city water lie introduced into all the
private, in the city 10 which it is accessible
And when the occupant of any building de-
clines % take city water ana the president OF
the Board Of Health decides II necessary rs a
health measure that water should be had. the
rent shall then be paid by the owner Of SAID
property.
ON motion Of Mr. Christian the matter was
referred 10 the Committee on Water.
Mr.. Courtney presented resolution read
ing as follows:
Whereas Andrew Thompson, q member Of
the Common Council Of tho city of Richmond
from Jackson Ward has been absent from his
seat several meetings and. whereas. II is be-
lieyed that he is not now a resident Of the
city:
BE ii resolved. That a committee Of three be
appointed 10 report to this body whether the
sail Thompson is entitled TO a seat in this
body
Mr.. Courtney explained that Thompson
election. that he had been arrested under
grave charge, and later jumped his bond and
LETT the city. He thought that tho Council
did not desire o. have any such member.
The resolution was adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Curtis the resolutions
which early in the evening had been tabled
for lack of three fourth vote were taken
up and adopted as follows:
SEVERAL RESOLUTIONS.
resolution appropristing 81 ESQ. Is for the |
paving OF the alley between Shafer and Har- |
rison and Franklin and Grace streets reso- /
luton apprOpriatng S609.1O for tho paving Of |
the alley between Main and Franklin and |
Sixth and Seventh streets q resolution apprO- |
priating $3.50 for the grading and gravelingof
the alley between Graham and Gilman. Mar
shall and Clay streets; n resolution apprOpri- |
ating $500 for tho gredi NJ OF the alley be-
tween Broad and Marshall, Bowe and LON
hardy streets.
A resolution offered by Nr. Mann was re-
ferred 10 the Committee on Electric Light,
that the electric light on Twenty.
ninth and Main streets be transferred 10 the
.op OF the scafold. erected over the Soldiers
and Sailors monument now IN the course of
construction on Libby Hill.
Mr. Steel presented resolution directing
-he Ordinance Committee 30 amend tho
ordinance IN regard TO fire escapes, so as %
allow slight notifications III some instances.
provided the Chief OF the Fire Department
md tho Committee on Fire Department sane
Toned the notifications.
The matter was referred 10 the Committee
IN Ordinances.
Mr.. Trower offered resolution calling for
! Joint session Of the two branches Of the
lily Council on September II to elect a clerk
or the Third market.
The resolution was adopted.
Mr. j. W. White offered an ordinance
Iranting the Virginia Agricultural and Me-
,hanical Society the free use of water during
State fair
The ordinance was adopted.
President Campbell announced as members
# the Standing Committee Messrs. Houston,
jarnea and Stratton
president Campbell appointed as members
# the committee who are 10 investigate the
ase Of Andrew Thompson, Messrs. Courtney.
,urtis, and Layne.
The Common Council then adjourned.
1LOTELY UEDDTzG.
ir. A. Janney Peasants Welded Miss Nj.