The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-08

For Trayior-Messrs. Curtis Nobie-L
For Turner--Mr Epps-l.
For Hunley--Messrs. Carter, Seay' lay.
lor-3.
For Owen-None.
For McClintock-None. :.
The second ballot had the same result.
At the third ballot tho vote stood as roi-
lows: Hannah. 2: Parater, 2; Traylor. 81 iuI-
ner, /: Hunley. !.
Fourth ballot: Hannah, 3; Parater, !; Tray
lor. 4; Turner. 0: Hunley. !. A.
Mr.. Carter then moved that Thereafter the
candidate be dropped who received the
lowest number Of votes but the motion was
lost.
The fifth ballot had the following result;
Hannah. 3: Parater, l; Traylor 4 Turner u
Hunley /.
Mr.. Carter renewed his motion to drop the
lowest man. but 1t was again lost by vote Oh
4 20 3.
The sixth ballot resulted as follows; han
nan. 9; Parater 2. Traylor, 2; turner i;
HURLEY, /.
Seventh ballot-Hannan. 2; Parater. Il
Traylor. /: Turner. 3: Hunley. 2.
Eighth ballot-Hannan. q Parater /; Tray
Tor. 4: Turner. 0: Hunley. 2.
The ninth ballot brought the hght 70 an
end with the following vote:
For Hunley-Messrs. Gray, Iayior-Z'
For Traylor-Messrs. Seay, Curtis.
castle. Carter. Turpin-5.
Mr.. Turner was declared to be elected TO
the position.
MARSHALL PARK.
Mr.. Dan. Higgins was reelected by accla-
nation as keeper of Marshall Park and Mr..
II. J. Shervin was in the same manner re-
elected keeper Of Chimb0razo Park.
When the position Of city nurserymau
was reached another wrangle took place.
Colonel Cutshaw thought that IN THIS IN
stance the committee might confirm his nomi-
nee. and he therefore asked that the
incumbent. Mr. c. +. Ham, be reelected,
He added that the position required sklilful
man. and that within 80 miles of this city nc
man could be found who was as able TO MI
the place as Mr.. Ham.
4 CITIZEN
Mr.. Seay wanted TO know if Mr.. Haun was
q citizen of Richmond. and Colonel Cutshaw
replied that he thought be was. A long dis
cussion followed over this question. Dir. Seay
moving to pass the election for that position
BY in order to ascertain whether OF not MIR.
Ham was q citizen.
Mr.. Curtis moved to refer the whole matter
TO the City Attorney for his opinion. but the
motion was lost by vote of 3 70 6.
Mr. Seay finally withdrew his motion and
Mr.. Ham was reelected.
When the election of janitor for the First
Regiment Annoy was reached q letter from
Colonel Jones was read. who asked that the
incumbent Sergeant J. L. Eddns be
reelected Colonel Jones request was
promptly complied with.
Mr.. n. G. FERGUSON was reelected night
Waterman OF the City Hall. This ended the
list of appointments
Several applicants for work on the new
City Hall were listed in the usual manner.
A letter was read from Mr.. thinner. the
lessee OF the restaurant at the New reservoir
who submitted a sample of the water in the
reservoir, which he claimed to be stagnant anc
unfit for use. The matter was referred &
Colonel Cutshaw for investigation and report
On motion of Mr.. Epps the committee de-
cded 30 give Mr.. Samuel Cartwright fifteeI
days notice t. vacate the buildings which he
Is at present occupying at Jefferson Park
The City Engineer was directed TO have thu
old buildings sold.
On motion OF Mr.. Carter the committee
granted Messrs. Hannan and Bowles thell
salaries for the balance of the present month
The committee adjourned after approving
the payroll and a number Of bills.
To Nee To-Day.
In compliance with the instructions giveI
him by the City Council Clerk August hat
called the following standing committees tc
meet to-day for organization: Accounts anc
Printing at Z. NJ; Health. at 4:30 p. NJ.
Cemeteries, at 2. ~; Ordinances, at OBJ
7. NJ; First Market at p. NJ.