Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-02
wArERPRooFs FOR FIREMEv.

DrinRe ana 70 restore the eLfctt 10 its loAlhoK
safe condition. Adopted.
wArERPRooFs FOR FIRESrES.
The Committee on Finance made re-
port through Mr.. George Gibson. Jr.,
recommending that the resolution re-
ferred to that body appropriating $500
for the purpose of purchasing gum coats
and boots be returned to the Board OF
Fire Commissioners for an estimate of the
cost for equipping the department with
these articles.
Mr.. Christian said the resolutions had
been baflled about. and he was opposed to
pOstponing action. He had gwen much
thought to the matter, and had inyesti-
gated il as to the cost and learned that
the very best gum coats could be
obtained at $3.50 and boots of the best
quality at .S2.2j. At this price, be said,
the entire department could be equipped
for S902.75. He moved TO amend the resO-
luton by appropriating $500. Some argu-
ment was INDUCED in as 20 whether they
wanted gum coats and boats or cloth over
coats.
Mr.. Trower moved that the resolution
be so amended as 10 appropriate $500 to
purchase cloth overcoats for the hremen.
He said the gum coats would be or little
service TO them. The amendment pre-
vailed but the resolution was lost for the
want of constitutional yote-ayes, Is;
noes, 3.
The vote was subsequently, reconsidered
and tho resolution adopted-ayes, Il {;
noes, 3. Those voting against 1t were
Messrs. Brauer. Carneal, and Christian.
FREE-BRIDGE LIGHTS.
The Committee on Light returned a
resolution providing for the removal OF
the gas lamp-posts on the free bridge and
NJ ala -, 1fph4 ,,plaa tUrth thd gfQta-
ment that such would. Just at this time,
be ineXpedient, as the city Is soon TO be
entirely lighted by electricity. The paper
was rejected.
A resolution donating 700 loads Of gas-house
coke 20 the Ladies' City Mission aud instrucling
the Finance Committee 70 provide 81 ,OoOt = pay
for the same was adopted, II having been ap-
proved by the Light Committee.
The COMMITTEES on Fire returned With its re-
commendation the ordinance presented by MI;
Carneal, requiring the erection of nre-Walls OF
brick and stone In the construction OF tenement
houses. IL was adopted by the Council.
REFERRED TO THE FINAScs COMMITTEE.
The paper presented By the Committee on
Grounds and Buildings contained an exhibit
showing that the amount go far expended on the
new City Hall was sS69,431.ll, which was re-
ceiyed and ordered TO be printed. The report
also embraced tho ordinance donating TO the
Richmond Howitzer Association the triangular
lot at the intersection OF Park and Grove ave-
nues and Harrison street. and the appropriation
Of 81 900 for monumental purposes. Referred
10 the Committee on Finance.
The resolution apprOpnating SlOO,OOO 10 the
expense account OF the new City Hall, recon-
mended by the Committee on Grounds and
Buildings, was referred to the Committee on
Finance.
An ordinance increasing the salary OF the
Keeper OF Oakwood cemetery from $50 to 500
p9r month, was referred 10 the committee on
Finance.
on James, River Improvement embracing the
ordinance establishing board OF harbor com.
mlssioners and explaining that the proposed
charter changes already acted upon by the
Council offered the needed remedy
On the roll-call Mr.. Carter submitted peti'
tion for the opening Of Spring street, which was
referred TO the Committee on Finance.
Mr. Carter also presented resolutions ordering
the erection Of the necessary number OF electric
lights on the James-river bridge and the re-
moTal Of the gas-lamps. Both OF these were
adopted.
NJ. Christian presented, by request, an ordi
nance increasing the salary Of tho Superlntend-
ent Of the Public Schools from $500 to $1,000
per annum.
The paper instructiDg tho City Attorney tC
obtain by gift, purchase, condemnation, or other
wise enough land 20 open the alley between Oas
and Harrison and Leigh and Orange streets 10 q
width OF twenty feet, was, upon motion OF MI
Curtis, taken from the table and agreed TO.
Mr.. Garber submitted a resolution, which was
referred TO the Finance Committee, appropri
ating $1,000 for widening the bridge across
Gillles creek. at Williamsburg avenue.
THE CITY HALL WORK.
Mr.. Guigon presented resolution directing
the Grounds and Buildings Committee to furnish
the Council with an estimate OF the cost 10 com
plete the new City Hall; also. one directing the
CLERK TO call TO the attention OF this committee
resolution sent to that body several months age
directing that the City Hall be completed by
contract as FAR "a practicable. Mr.. Suigon salo
IL was stated that no approximate ldea as 20 w
probable cost Of completing the building could
be given, but IL did look 10 him as II some one
could tell within $500, 900 OF what the structure
would cost. lie saw no reason why this estimate
could not be made.
Mr. Curtis said it would be practically i'm
possible to mako such an approximation unles;
the resolution stating that the new City Hal
should be built by day labor should be rescinded
SAID AN ESTIMATE COULD BE MADE
Mr. Carter asserted that this desired estimate
could be made and il it were not furnished the
Council IL would be because the person assigned
tho task would either be incompetent or un
willing 20 90 so. He asked how it was that con
tractors could furnish these general approx
mates. The city should ask, and had right e
demand TO know, what that City Han is going &c
cost.
Mr.. Curtis said there had been frequent renec
tions cast upon those having the construction o
the City Hall In charge aud be would move thal
n committee Of five. three from tao Council and
two from the Board. DO appointed 10 thorough!
investigate the matter.
no DIscoURTEsY TO TIE COMMITTEE.
Mr.. Gugons resolutions we're still before th'
BODY and Mr.. Curtis's motion was out OF order.
Mr.. Guigon said In the papers offered by him
he intended no discourtesy 20 any MEMBER
tho committee, as they were not expected 70 y
into the details and plans OF the building. III
said he was unwilling 10 vote another dOliar Y
the construction Of that structure until ne ma
been furnished an estimate. lie changed th'
wording Of one OF his resolutions so as 90 direc
the City Engineer individually 10 furnish th'
Council with such a statement as was desired.
Mr. Christian spoke briefly IN favor Of th'
resolutions and they we're adopted.
Councilman jackson submitted resolution
donating 200 loads Of gas-house coke 70 th'
Women's City Mission for distribution anon.
the colored poor, which was referred 10 the Com
mittee on Light.
Mr.. Thomas offered resolution asking fo
permission to remove a numb Dor OF bodies o
Confederate soldiers from Shields Grove =
Hollywood cemetery. Referred TO the Commit
tee on Health.
WESTMnQEI AMI HIIlR RECEPTION