The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-02

was. on motion. referred back 10 the commi,
zee, WIN inc privilege TO report as an amend
ment 10 the rule an ordinance creating .,ch
committee TO either house
Inc same committee recommended To in
crease the salary of the janitor OF the F;rs,
Regiment armory from $50 TO S55.
Alr. Irower offered az an amendment TO in
adopted as amended.
The Committee on Health returned Tho
petition protesting against the construction az
brew cry on west Clay street with the expla-
nation that the matter was beyond the con
troll OF the committed The report was re-
ceivcd and fled
The Committee on Ordinances reported n
resolution recommending the codifcaton Of
the existing ordinances. The resolution was
adopted.
The same committee reported An ordinance
prohibiting the use of sand and water from
Shockoe creek. The ordinance WAS adopted
The same committee returned the ordinance
regulating the license of pawnbrokers. with
an opinion from the City Attorney to the
effect that the ordinance would be in opposi-
ton to the existing State laws. The papers
were fled.
a resolution adopted by the Board of Al
dermen was cOncurred in providing for the
issuing of 100000 worth of 4 per cent bonds
Tor the construction of school-houses as fol-
lows Central school. S25, 900. Navy Hill, 500
0OO Fulton 81, 600
resolution also passed by the Board of
Aldermen fixing the salary of the assistant
clerk 10 the Auditor at 81 200 per annum in
monthly payments. was cOncurred IN.
REDUCED GAS.
The ordinance from the Board Of Aldermen,
reducing the price of gas TO s1.25 per thous-
and cubic feet and requiring all municipal
departments 10 pay for the gas consumed by
them was COncurred in.
A resolution providing for a Joint session Of
the two houses for July 9th. TO elect q
police commissioner from Madison ward, to
succeed Mr.. Charles @. Bosher, aud fire
commissioner from Clay ward, to succeed Mr..
John j. King, was adopted.
resolution was offered by Mr.. Ferriter
providing that the electric cars shall stop on
street corners only. was referred TO the Street
Committee.
Mr.. Glover introduced resolution appro-
priating S32, 800 for the construction of an
almshouse for colored paupers. 1t was referred
to the Committee on Finance
Mr.. Glover offered another resolution re-
questing the Street Committee to report the
cost of converting the towpath Of the old
canal from Seventh street - the foot of High
street. 1t was referred TO the Street Com
mittee.
Mr.. Grimes offered a resolution appropriat-
ing of $500 for the erection of house for
10 the Finance Committee
Mr.. Mann offered an amendment to the
existing ordinance providing that money
received for paving sidewalks from owners
shall be returned to the original fund instead
of revertng TO the sinking fund, as IS now
done Referred 10 the Committee on Streets
STREET CARS.
The same presented a petition from resi-
dents of the East End, complaining of the
L hot
pany he allowed 10 run its tracks directly
down Twenty -hrst street to Main street. Re
ferred to the Street Committee.
Dr. Steel presented a petition from the
Progressive Endowment Guild of America,
asking to be relieved from the payment Of
taxes improperly assessed against II. Re
ferred to the Finance Committee.
Mr. w. l.. White offered a resolution asking
that an inquiry be made as to the cost Of the
police signal service. Referred to the Com
mittee on Police.
Mr.. Campbell presented an invitation from
the rector and vestry OF st. job MS church to
participate in the services for the sesqui cen
tennial celebration of that church at II A. NJ.
and +. NJ. en- June 10th. The invitation
was accepted.
A resolution was presented by Mr.. Stratton
TO the effect that authority be given. the
Board of Aldermen concurlng, to the Com
mittee on Streets TO have removed any
allantus trees IN any street or alley OF Juls
city, upon the complaint of citizens or on re
commentator of the Board of Health. The
resolution was adopted.
The same member introduced a resolution
providing that, the Board Of Aldermen concur
ring. "A Joint session of the Common Coun-
ell and Board of Aldermen be held in the
Council Chamber on Tuesday June 9Th, at
O'Clock. and that the Hon. j. l.. NJ. Curry be
requested to address the Joint session on
manual training in schools. The resolution
was adopted.
The meeting then adjourned.