The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-16

c~ea,ad so That at the next meeting OF
,ha TegisIature IL might not only procure
an ADEQUATE appropriation, but be in
vested With ALL proper powers. He re-
ferred 10 the labors or DIR. Joynes and
Dr. Cabell. members OF the former State
poard who were pioneers I'm the work
~ this character. who had done all thew
could while members OF the former
board but being without means I'm the
way OF an appropriation from the State.
and the science Of hygiene being AT a
less advanced stage In their day, Il was
then impossible 10 perpetuate the organi-
zation and fully demonstrate its useful
ness.
Dr. Landon r. Edwards then I'd lrcsg,,d
the meeting. saving that he desired IN
eu,phasize the necessity Of orzanizatio,.
that this board had been appointed at the
Instance Of the Chamber; but 10 be OF any
value must have the financial aid Of the
public: that the doctors had not ~ougnt
the position I'm which they found hem
selvcl as custodiars u the public realth.
and that really Il was not as much the
concern Of the doctors az Of the public.
Dr. Paulus A. Irving, secretary II the
board. then said that after the re marks
Of the gentleman who mad preceded him.
he would only add that 1t was their earn
est desire 10 Etk lll' bbeAN Nlbl Il proper
basis for work at as early a date as
POSSIBLE; that they hoped and looked for
the aid OF the Chamber 10 accomplish
this object and to help sustain the work
OF the board until the next meeting Of
the Legislature.
He then made report as germane to
this subject Of the Work Of the sci act
committee appointed to present the reso-
lutions OF the Chamber recently adopted.
I'm reference to the vital statistics Of the
city. and read 10 the meeting the follow
ing communication. which was referred
10 the committee on health and santa
ton, with instructions 10 proceed in the
matter OF preparing "a plan as requested:
ITO the Chamber of Commerce:
"Genuemen,-Th preambles and resO-
lutions adopted by your body relating
TO the removal Of the causes Of the high
death rate Of the city Of Richmond and
submitted 20 the Common Council. has
boon referred TO the COmmtte on Health
and Board OF Health and the motion by
which reference was made included a
request that the Chamber Of Commerce
submit a plan 10 said committee and
board. Very respectfully,
"B. T. AUGUST.
CITY Clerk
The attention Of the board wass then
called 10 fIIf ffrOlNNA'iih A'H..itNNN h'ANNA.il
bv the business Mems Association Of the
cifv OF Norfolk I'm reference TO the re-
peal Of the Sherman act Of 1880. but as
The Chamber OF Commerce. through it's
committee on banks and currency, had
previously strongly advocated the repeal
OF this measure. upon motion Of Mr.. J..
H. Morris. seconded by Mr. S. II. Halves.
the paper was received and filed.
The chair then laid before the board a
communication from the railway depart
ment of the Manufacturers Record re-
Iaung 10 the advance I'm Southern pig
iron rates made by Northern railways.
which. after being fully explained and
discussed by Mr.. Mcrlwethcr Jones was
referred to the committee on inland trade,
with the request that they formulate
reply.
There being no further business before
the meeting. it then adjourned