The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-02
the amendment voted in the ainrma'''''

| the HIQenQmcnt NOt'H -
this time voting in tho negative.
NJ Guioon ADMITTED another report
<rnr, .ho ssrne committee which was accom-
nanied by a resolution instruotlng tne wy
Engineer 10 furnish the committee Will .ue
detailed information as 10 the uils1 ,,Au
made in the construction OF tne ony nar.
Nr Guigon explained IN detail the steps
taLon Nv the committee. and stated why
! tbs desired information was needed.
SUBSTITUTES OFFERED.
Mr. Glover. Mr.. Stratton in the chair, Of
fered the following substitute:
~ a. resolved by the Council of the city
e iSicbmond. the Board OF Aldermen con-
cn,rinq That the officers OF the various de-
,,,rtrnsnts of city government be, and are
berebv instructed 10 afford 10 the COMMITTEES
On Retrenchment and Reform every posi-
HE facility in the examination OF tnelr re-
snective departments. and TO furnish them
such information in the prosecution of their
work as the committee may deem Just ana
Mr Carter spoke against the expenditure
~ onv money In the carrying out Of the IN
yestigation and lengthy debate followed
in which Messrs Guigon, v, l.. Nhite,
Carter. stra.ton, Murphy and Mann parti-
cipated.
FINALLY ADOPTED.
The substitute offered by Mr.. Glover,
was finally adopted by the following vote
Ayes-Messrs. Boykjn, Brauer Carneal'
Curtis. Davis. Glover Griffin. Grimes,
Grooms. Guigon. Jackson. King. Murphy;
smith Stratton. Thomas. 1rower, Royal
White. w. +. White. Total 10.
Noes-Messrs Carter. Epps. CARRIER, John
Mann. +. NJ. Noble, Seay. Total t.
ENDORSED THE TIMES.
The Board of Public Interests through Its
chairman. Mr. Rofe 4. Glover, presented
the following; m
RIcu,fONp TINES of date July 81, 1892
headed The Water We Drink" and said
subject treats of matters Of great lmpor-
lance 10 the residents of this city. be 1t
Resolved. That the Board OF Public In
terests respectfully refer this communlca-
ton 10 the Common Council OF the city OF
Richmond that it may receive that prompt
attention and consideration TO which IL Is
entitled
tee on Water.
Mr. Glover submitted an ordinance fixing
the salary Of the president Of the board at
81. 300 per year and the compensation OF the
other members of the board ~ 500 per
year beginning with July /, 1892 The ordi-
nance was referred % the Committee on
Health.
8lr. ANlOkeI ttGetuAtu ltohANN4fA AN'tttNoN-
ing the superintendent of the city water
works to submit at the next meeting of the
Council plans. specifications and ali esti-
mate of the cost 10 change the pumps at tho
New pump-house SO as 10 take the water for
the new reservoir direct from the river in
stead Of from the canal. The resolution
was adopted.
RESOLUTIONS OFFERED.
BENZ. jackson offered a resolution pro-
yidng for the erection Of electric lights at
tho corner of Eighth and Preston. Seventh
and Bates and Third and Preston streets.
The matter was referred to the Committee
on Light.
The same also presented a resolution di-
recting the city attorney 10 take the neces-
sary steps for the opening Of Duyal from
Sixth TO Seventh streets. Referred 10 the
Committee on Streets.
Mr.. Grimes offered resolution request
ing the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Company to station watchman at the rail-
road crossing on Williamsburg avenue Re
ferrod 10 the Committee on Streets.
Mr.. Grooms offered resolution provid-
ing for the transfer Of 600 from the &C
count of the Committee on ShockOe Creek
TO the Committee on Grounds and Buildings
with the view OF having 1t expended tor the
Identifying of jefferson Park. 10 WAS re-
ferred 10 the Finance Committee.
Mr. Epps offered resolution providing Tor
the appointment OF a special committed
consisting of three members from the Com
mon Council and two from the Board of
Aldermen, to confer with the management
Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
pany TO take proper steps to abate the
nuisance created by the smoke emenating
from the engines at the Church Hill tunnel.
THERE WILL BIZ FRESH WATER.
Mr.. Epps offered resolution directing
the Committee on Water TO pump water in
the lake at the New reservoir. A long dis
cussion followed. and on motion of Mr..
Mann the rules were suspended, and on mo-
ton of Mr. Grimes the sum of go was APP
propriated from the contingency fund 10
pay for the coal to be used for the pumps
for that purpose.
Sir. BOykin presented a resolution on be-
half of the Committee on Third Market ask
ing for an appropriation of $500 to cover the
necessary expenses to make needed repairs.
Mr.. Boykin explained the necessity of the
expenditure and asked for suspension of the
rules. He stated that the subject had been
thoroughly investigated by the committee
and the City Engineer
Mr. Glover offered a resolution asking for
q special committee OF three members of the
Common Council and two of the Board OF
Aldermen to revise the rules of the City
Council and have them printed.
The Council adjourned at 1915 o'clock.