Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-01
LIGHTS OF THE CITY.
A NEW ELECTRIC COMPANY WANTS
the CONTRACT TO FURNISH THEM.
Tn. Name of the Corporation Not d.
vuIgsd-Bids Opened, Bns Action
rbere,p Postponed Till Tuesday.

An important meeting OF the Committee
ON Elecfric-Light was held in the counch
chamber last night, Messrs. Courtney
fcha.rman). Glover. Bowden., and Garter
being present. The Clerk read the resolu-
ton lnstructing the Chairman to advertise
for bids for 300 or 500 arc-lights OF 2,OOo-
candle power for period OF two and tour
years. And It was explained that the time
for the opening Of the bids had arrived.
Mr.. Glover stated that Mr.. A. =; duigon
was present and would like TO address the
committee before the bids were opened.
AyEw COMPANY.
Mr.. Guigon was accorded the privilege
of the floor. and stated that no was on
hand torepresent clients who were anxious
10 put in a bid for tae city lighting; that
mis- company was composed OF reputable
businessmen, who asked that the action
upon the bids be postponed until Tuesday
evening. and assured the committee That
his corporation would have IN Did which
would probably be beneficial to the city.
Mr.. Guigon said the delay Of few days
would certainly not result IN anv serious
Inconvenience to any one. and might be or
great advantage 10 the citizens OF Rlcn-
mond. He explained that unavoidable
circumstances prevented them rom
making u proposition at this meeting, and
assured the committee that they could
place confidence in whatever manner OF
bid they might make later on.
THE BIDS OPENED. 49,
The question OF postpoDing the opening
of the bids was discussed at great length.
and 1t was lysdecided on Mr.. Bowden
motion TO open them.
Before argument on them began MT.
Glover moved that penalty OF $4,000 DE
required from the successful contestant
for the faithful performance of the con-
tract This was adopted.
The bids were then read and were as FOL
lows:
Henry Smith, trustee Traylor Electric
Company. all lights 2.0O0-candle power ;
four years. 500 lights, 81 cents each per
night 800 lights, IS cents each per night I;
two years. 500 lights, 80 cents each per
night 800 lights. 3716 cents each per
night.
Richmond Railway and Electric Com
pany-All lights 2.0O0-csndle power
either two or four years. 800 lights, ~
cents each per night; 300 lights, Is cents
each per night.
X. ". 1raylor-All lights guaranteed
2.010-candle power; four years, 800 lights,
% cents each per night; 300 lights, 70
cents tdcu per tWo NthI-. "'p us
n cents each per night; 300 lights, 30cents
per light each per night.
CAPTAIN PIzzINIs VIEWS.
Captain Pizzini. of the Richmond Ralt
way and Electric Company, having OBJ
tanned permission 10 address the body,
said he thought it unfair that a corpora
ton or an individual having no backing
should be allowed to,compete against one
established IN the community unless II
should be required to put up forfeit TO
guarantee that the contract would De
signed and the work commenced.
MIR. Glover conceded with the views OF
Captain Pzzini, and general discussion fol
lowed, and the former gentleman moved
that action on the bids be postponed until
Tuesday evening at 6 O'clock. and that the
Superintendent of the Gas Works, Chair
man of the Committee on Lights, and
Chairman of the Finance Committee be
invited TO be present. prepared to give
their views as 10 the number OF lights
needed, the amount the city Is PROBABLY
able to pay. &c.
Mr.. Bowden offered as a substitute that
the contract beawarded forfour years for 400
lights. Captain Pizzlni and Mr. Iraylo both
agreed to furnish 400 lights at the 5OO-light
price. The substitute was lost upon re-
corded vote. and Mr. Gloyer's motion TO
adjourn till Tuesday prevailed
Other Committee Meetings.
The subcommittee on the Third market
met at the market-house yesterday after
noon at O'Clock and a general discussion
was had as 10 the future of the market and
nians for the rental of the stalls. The