Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-08
THE PARK KEEPERS.
DAN TURNER PUT IN CHARGE OF
GANBLe'S HILL.
All Of the Iucumbents Who offered We're
Reelected, Including Nurseryman
Hann--work Of Committee.

on Grounds and Buildings was held IN the
Council chamber last night. The body was
called to order at 8 o'clock by Mr.. August
City Clerk. and on the motions OF Mr.
Epps, which were voted upon separately
and adopted without opposition. Dir. Rich.
ard NJ. Taylor was elected chairman and
Mr.. Noble sub-chairman.
The time Of meeting was the next 5usi.
ness, and much discussion was INDUCED
IN. Colonel Cutshaw was asked for hls
opinion. and said that he thought semi
monthly meetings were all that were neces-
sary, aud not weekly. rs had been the
custom heretofore. HIS opinion was ADOPT
ed and the body decided 20 convene on
the first and third Tuesday in each month
at G:30 o'clock i. NJ.
Mr. Frank II. Bates was nominated by
Mr.. Seay for clerk of the committee and
unanimously elected.
ELECTION or PARK-KEEPyRs.
The election of keepers for tho various
parks throughout the city was announced
as the next business. and more than an
hour was consumed in choosing these OIL
GERS.
Mr.. Carter moved that the election com
mence by choosing keeper for New
Reservoir Park.
Mr.. Seay asked why this request was
made. as the election usually began in the
East-End and went across the city.
Mr. Carter explained his reasons and
carried his point: after which several can
didates were named for the position.
Mr. Humphrey Calder was elected after
several ballots Mr.. Daniel Turner, until
recently bailiT of the Police Court. Was
elected keeper of CANDLES Hill Park; j..
Henry Kracke, Monroe Square; Daniel
Higgins. Marshall Square; II. j. Shervin,
Chin borazo Park j. G. Ham. City Nurse
ryman; j. il. Eddings. lanitor FIRST VIZ
ginia Regiments armory. and II. &. Fer
guson, Waterman OF the City Hall.
The election OF City Nurseryman pro-
voked considerable discussion, as 1t was
argued by Mr.. Seay that MIR Ham, who -
an Englishman, had not been naturaEzed.
Colonel Cutshaw said that the gentleman
had recently been naturalized. Mr.. Ham,
the Colonel added, had previously been
under the impression that he had secured
such papers. but be WAS mistaken. The
point was then argued that be was not a
either of Richmond. as he voted III Hen
rico county.
Colonel Cutshaw again took the floor
and strongly urged the necessity OF re-
tanning Mr.. Ham as nursetyman. He said
the gentleman had been naturallzed and
any of the park keepers whose duties are
outside of the corporate limits. He stated
further that arrangements could be made
by which Mr.. Ham could vote IN Rich
mOnd if required. Colonel Cutshaw
stated further that there was no one IN
fifty miles Of Richmond who was so COM
petent for the position as the gentleman
who now holds the Office.
HIS ELECTION CARRIED.
After some further discussion, in which
the ordinance with reference 60 non-resl-
dents beng given city offices was referred
to, Mr.. Seay moved IT, defer action IN
the case until the next meeting, TO which
Mr. Noble offered a subititute referring
the matter to the City Attorney. The sub
stitute was lost by an ave-and-no vote,
and Mr.. Seay Withdrew his original motion,
when the body confirmed the appointment
OF Colonel Cutshaw, who selected MIR.
Ham nurseryman.
Mr.. Turpin was unanimously elected
auditor of the committee.
Bills were ordered to be paid. and bot
tie of water taken from Reservoir Lake
and showing the effects Of stsgnatlon was
referred to Colonel Cutshaw. The COM
mittee rose at 1920. after quitela spirited
session Of more than two hours.
THE WATER DEPARTMENT.
At o'clock the Water Committee assem-
bled md MIR. J. w. White. the former
chairman. was reelected. The body de-
cided TO meet at O'Clock on the last
Thursday in each month. The rules of
the old committee were adopted.
On motion of Colonel Cary, Mr.. L. T..
Davis was chosen assistant superintendent
and the following officers were unani-
mously reelected: j. ~. Tomlinson. su-
perlntendent OF the pump-house; VII
liam IS. Roach. keeper of the New reser-
voir; Mrs. Il. G.. Baker, keeper OF the
Marshall reservoir.
Messrs. Il. II. Holzback and r. n. Ro-
berts mad sent Ill applications for the posi-
ton OF keeper of the New reservoir.
Thursday, July 18th, was the day set
apart as the day on which the committee
will make its tour of inspection to the
reservoir and pump-houses.
SEVERAL OF THE SMALLER oNTs.
The Fire-Department Committee was
called 10 order at 5:3) o'clock and Mr.. j.
w. Carter wQs chosen chairman and Mr.
+. II. FisherSlerk. The regular meetings
are to be held at p. NJ. on the first Mon
day in ench month.
The Committee on Schools organized at
G o'clock by the reelection Of Colonel Cary
as chairman. Regular meetings will be
held at G F. NJ. on the last Monday in each
month. Mr.. Stratton was reelected sub
chairman.
At $50 o'clock the Committee on Flee
tions assembled and organized bv electing
Mr.. Thomas chairman. THIS body meets
at the call of its presiding officer.
The Committee on Police organized by
electing Messrs. Il. L. Davis chairman and
J. 4. Ferriter sub-c chairman. 1t will meet
in the Council chamber at 1880 o'clock p.
Nj. on the last day of each month. JAM
tors were elected at the staiion-houses as
follows: First, W. j. Witt; Second, Henry
Vance; Third, J. NJ. Hill.
Mr.. George Gibson, Jr., was elected
chairman of the Committee on Claims and
Salaries when 1t met yesterday evening for
organization. This body will meet here
after at +. NJ. on the last Monday IN each
month.
TO MEET TO-DAY.
The following committees will assemble
in the Council chamber this evening for
organization: On Council Printing at 4,
Health at 4:30. Cemeteries at >, Ordinances
at $3.50, First Market az d.
A special meeting of the Finance Com
mittee will he held at the State Bank to-
day at noon for the transaction of some
business.
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