The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-17


ed TO construct an iron bridge over Cary
street between Sixth and Seventh so as to
connect their two factories at that point The
structure is 10 be twenty-four feet eight inches
above the street.
Mr.. GRAY wanted 10 know if the City Enei-
neer had examined the plans exhibited 10 the
Colonel Cutshaw said that he had. and ap-
proved of the bridge, except IN some small
points
Mr. Bidgood. representing the petitioners,
said that when the time came, II the commit
tee so recommended. that All suggestions OF
the CITY Engineer would be followed
Mr. 1urpin and Mr Gray SAID they were
willing 10 grant any request made ny MT. I'm
Ter, a. they were sure be would ask loI noun
ing but what is reasonable.
Mr. StrattOn mOvedthat an ordinance grant
ing the permission be- drawn up 10y the City
Attorney and Engineer and recommended
10 the Council
Colonel Cutshaw said that be did not wish
to be understood As opposing the bridge, Tor
though I'm this particular locality 1t Would not
do anv harm il was nevertheless am olstfuo-
ton o. the street He suggested that the
privilege be at the discretion of the Council.
Mr. j. W. Carter was willing o. grant the
privilege but thought IL should he well looked
into 10 guard against accidents. He moved
as substitute that the matter be referred 10
the City Attorney, Engineer and ward COM
mittee.
This was Withdrawn and Mr.. Stra'ton's res
olutiOn 10 amend so ~ 90 have the ordinance
reported 10 the committee was adopted.
DRESSING ROOMS.
The petition Of Mr. l. D. Cardozo, that he
be allowed i'm building new store. az NO.
east Broad street. 10 have two drc--ing-rooms
project three feet over and twclyeit"t above
the alley n the rear. WAS referred 90 the 'iy
Attorney and Engineer for the preparation OF
an ordinance.
Mr.. Robert Fleming. one of the cart hands,
was on motion of the Chair allowed full pay
for time lost i'm consequence Of injuries re-
ceiyed while at work.
The ordinance allowing the Iraylor Flee
tnc Company 10 erect poles and wires
throughout the city for the purpose OF fur
nishing private parties with arc and mean
descent lights was taken mp. IL was amended
so as 10 cease when the city has plant Of ITS
own or at the pleasure Of the Council.
On motion of Mr. Stratton the ordinance
was recommended 10 the Council Mr.. H. l..
Carter alone voting in the negative
MI j. w. Carter wanted to know u the
company now furnishing the electric lights
had franchise so To do, and Was informed
they virtually had none
Colonel Cutehaw was called upon for his
opinion OF the matter, and subslanuated tine
foregoing.
A number of West End land owners asked
that the streets adjacent 10 the new Clay Ward
market be put in a condition that Will enable
them to reach 1t after 10 Is completed. The
ward committee recommended that the pe'l-
ton be listed TO lee done rs soon as practl-
cable
tween Eighth and Ninth north of Leigh street
had not been opened, after being ordered by
the Council
Colonel Cuthshaw explained that the abut-
ting property owners had agreed 90 pay for d
house in the alley which had never been
done, no one being willing to collect the
money.
GBANOITHIC PAYMENTS.
II was stated low Mr. Stratton that num-
Der of property holders ON broad street. bee
tween Fifth and Ninth, wanted to put down
Granohthlc pavement m trot of then stores,
and asked what action would be necessary.
The City Engineer told Mr.. Stratton that If
any person would drop him a note he would
gladly supervise the work, which would be at
their expense
Mr.. II. l.. Carter suggested that the COM
mittee make some recommendation IN regard
e. the invitation of the chairman Of the
Finance Committee that they express some
opinion as 70 how money for the streets
should be raised
Mr. Gray said that he had spoken 10 "A num-
Der of large property owners, and that they
were in favor of an increase of taNcs 10 be
applied to the improvement of the streets.
MIR Curtis stated that Mr.. Hareroye had
told him that he was IN favor of 10 per cent.
piled to the Improvement of the streets
therein
1t was suggested that the Street Committee
make fight for large appropriation when
the budget came up.
Mr. II. L. Garter deprecated the bringing
up of the budget as "A hardship upon citizens
The matter was discussed at length, but no
sction was taken.
Grounds and Buildings.
The Grounds and Buildings Committee met
yesterday afternoon IN the City Engineers
Office.
Among the business transacted khe follow
ing resolution offered 10y Mr. Curtis WIS
agreed TO:
That the committee recommend TO the
Council that work on the city Hall Dee done 10
such n manner as n the judgment of this
committee the interests ot the clty demand.
The SeahroOk warehouse Seventeenth and
Grace streets, was leased to Mcs~rs 4. II.
Christian and NJ I Smith for Sua75 per
month for term Of three years with certain
conditions.
Board of Public Interests.
A meeting of the Board of Public Interests
was held Yesterday in the Council Chamber
Present: Messrs. Thomas T. Campbell. chair
man Courtney, Dmcont' Capers and Irower
from the Council T. II. Ellet. T.. :. Rose.
Charles L. Brown and John Purcell as citi-
Zcns
The object of the meeting was % nominate
three men, So that the Council can elect a
member of the Board of Fire Commissioners
10 I'LL the vacancy caused by the removal from
jackson ward of Major N Y. Randolph
Mr. Capers nominated Mr. W j. Gentry.
Mr.. Diacont nominated Mr.. NJ T. Gary. MI
Ellett nominated Mr.. Warwick Epps Nh
Rose nominated Mr.. +. ] Gasser
Mr. TrOwer nominated Mr. d. j. ONel
Mr. Courtney, IN support of the latter said
though the rule existed that men who sold
liquors should not he fire commissioner.
etlll 70 his knowledge two or three of them
did sell IT, Tina; Mr.. O'Nel was ana ahstemi-
Gus man. never sold to a man the least intoNi-
Gated, and would at once sell out If anyone
offered him place paving salary of s60a
Rmonth That he would make good repre-
sentative, was an excellent party worker. aud
would do much for the departments
Mr. Purcell -Nd that Nh Courtney had
made the statement before about members
of the Board selling liquor. and that none OF
them had licenses for Keeping har-rO0Ius. that
there is considerable difference between SEE
ling liquor IN bottles and selling over "a bar
counter.
Mr. Courtney SAID 90 lis individual know
ledge liquor was drank in the stores where n
j. only intended 10 be- sold IN packages.
that he could not See the difference. mas
much as at one place the liquor Wa, drank be-.
hind barricadc. and at tine other to drink
open and above board. He didno believer I'M
making flesh OF one aud fowl of the otber