The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-07
TIE WICKHAM MONUMENT.
Many Important Steps Taken by The Com.
mon Council.
FUNDS FOR TIE MECHANICS INSTITUTE,
The Electric Cars to stop Whenever Hailed
several Large Appropriations 10 Inn
prove the Market Houses.


IT,.
After the reading and adoption Of the min
utes of the last meeting the following COM
muucauon from Mayor Ellyson was re-
ce.ved
"In December. 1889 the City Council passed
Joint resolution requesting the Mayor to ask
tie Wickham Monument Association TO give
o. tfe city Of Richmond the statue of
Gen raj Williams c. Wickham, which said
.eiatiou proposed to erect % his memory,
in order that it might be placed in one of our
pubic parks. Ina compliance with mat re-
oue.t ! promptly communicated your resolu-
zion q The association and now have the
honor OF transmitting their reply, winch IN
lorm. me that the statue is now completed
AID ready O. lie delivered 20 the city.
81 d0n0t deem u necessary 10 make any
sueca. re ommcndation in reference % Its
feccptiOn as ! am sure it Will De Your pleasure
T. DO whatever is necessary and proper To
show the city's appreciation of the GIT and
tie high esteem an which General Wickham
We, held, both as soldier and citizen"
THK SITE.
Mr. Seay moved To refer the communica-
ton and several enclosed letters concerning
tie matter 20 the Committee on Grounds and
buildings IN con Junction with committee
81 tLe Mickham Monument ASSOCIATION 10
dee on the proper location of the monu-
uent and make all the arrangements neces-
sary f0r its erection.
Mr.. Ferguson said that the Committee on
Grounds and Buildings had already taken TINS
action and decided on Monroe Park for the
proper location.
M. Guigon offered as an amendment that
die committee report back TO the Council
The motion as amended was adopted.
The Committee on Streets presented resO-
luton recommending the paving Of the alley
between Ninth and Tenth and Main and Cary
streets. The resolution was adopted.
The same action was taken III regard 20 the
paving OF the alley between Broad and Mar
shall streets. grading from Twenty first street
eastwardlv to Bellevue school, the expense
being $500.
THE ELECTRIC CARS.
, The resolution asking for the passage Of an
ordnance requiring the electric car companies
O. stop their cars on the corners of streets
only. when hailed next came up.
Mr. Christian expressed himself opposed TO
.he measure. for the reason that 1t would In
c0uyeni, nee the public and was not carried
Out IN any other city.
Mr.. Stratton explained the intention Of the
ordinance. which he thought would secure
better car service 70 the city.
lengthy discussion followed on the mer-
its of the measure. Mr. 1rOwer finally offered
As an amendment that the cars should be re-
Quired O. stop whenever hailed
The amendment was adopted by a vote of
13 20 a.. and the resolution was carr ed as
amended ~ the same vote. This decision
leaves the matter in exactly the same state
III 10 has been up TO tie present time
Another resolution was adopted providing
for the passage OF am ordinance regulating the
service OF poles for electric wires IN tins city
80 that hereafter only one set of poles shall
be in use, all companies To pay royalty TO
the one who owns the poles.
MICH MICS INSTITUTE.
Mr.. Christian moved 10 suspend the rules
in order that the matter concerning the Die
chancs' Institute might be taken from the
table The motion was carried
The report of the Finance Committee was
taken up providing Tor tho appropriation of
$4,000 for the Mechanics Institute under the
consideration that 100000 be raised by private
substitution.
Mr.. Stratton offered as an amendment that
the appropriation be made only when the sum
of $4,000 raised y private subscription IS
deposited in bank. The amendment was
adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Thomas the privilege of
the floor was granted TO Mr.. Wingo, vice
president OF the Mechanics Institute. who
explained that the appropriation was desired
90 swell the building fund, larger quarters be-
ing very necessary for the support OF the IN
stltltlOn.
resolution recommend ing the adoption of
the report was unanimously carried.
resolution reported from the Finance
Committee was adopted approving OF the
bond of Mr.. James I. Flournoy as clerk Of
the Second market.
RIvERyIEw CEMETERY.
resolution was adopted appropriaiing
$500 for he erection of building for the
keeper OF the Riyerylew Cemetery. The res0-
luton was reported adversely by the Finance
Committee, but Mr. Grimes. Of the Committee
on Cemeteries warmly advocated the passage
OF the resolution, and stated that al present
the city was paying $50 per year rent for the
residence of the keeper.
The Committee on Grounds and Buildings
asked for the appropriation Of S2l2.76 10 settle
up the accounts for the construction of the
Third market building The matter was re-
ferred % the Finance Committee.
An ordinance was adopted regulating the
supervision of the Third market under the
same conditions as the other two market
buildings The ordinance also provided that
q special committee be appointed for the
Third market, consisting of three members Of
the Common Council and of two members of
the Board of Aldermen.
Another ordinance was presented relieving
the Mozart Association from putting fire
escape on the Mozart Academy in compliance
with the requirements Of the existing city
ordinance. After some little discussion the
motion was lost
The committee on First Market presented
SO, PA. ~ for repairs 20 the First market build
ing IL was referred to the Finance Com
mittee.
Mr Ferriter asked for suspension Of the
rules 10 appropriate $500 from the contn-
Eency account for the repaintlng OF the meat
market Of the Second market The request
was granted and the appropriation was favor
ably passed upon.
RESOLUTIONS.
A resolution from the Board Of Aldermen
was concurred IN providing for the construc-
ton of a sewer on Thirtieth between Ma
shall and Clay streets.
Another resolution was concurred II proyid-
Ing for the grading of the alley between
Br al and Grace and Shafer and Harrison
streets under the supervision OF the City
Engineer.
The report of Pohce-Justice Crutchfield
was presented. showing that 70 had been
collected by that magistrate during the month
Of June.
An invitation was received ny Mayor Ely !
son to attend the ceremonies IN connection
with the dwelling of the monument OF Gen
eral +. j. jackson at Lexington. Va, on July
list. The invitation was accepted.
Mr. Stratton asked for the passage Ell an or
dinance relieving the Richmond Light lntan-
Try Blues from paying the sum Of $3.50 Tor
tho use Of gas IN the temporary building on
liith and Main streets during their bazaar IN
the month sc fIt,a ,aatfar auTeed