The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-05
THE COMMON COUNCIL.
CONSIDERABLE business Trans
ACTED By THE CITY FITHERs.
SENT Annual Interest-A Chemical En-
gine-Usip for the Poor-The New
Armory-Qnestions of Finance.

The Common Council held its monthly
meeting in the Council chamber last even
ing.
Upon the recommendation OF the Com
mittee on Streets, the Council decided to
order the opening and grading OF Ken
slngton from the boulevard to Lombardy
street, in Lee District, as far as the
original appropriation of $4,000 wiz fur
nish the necessary means.
The builders Of the jefferson Hotel were
given permission to erect a fence across
the sidewalk on Main street to the car
track during the construction Of that
building,
A good deal Of discussion was caused by
the Recommendation Of the Street Conn
uittee to have the present grade OF Madi-
son street between Main ard Franklin
streets made the temporary grade. An
amendment, offered by Mr.. Carter, 10
make the present grade permanent. vas
defeated by a vote Of 10 10 -, and the
original recommendation was lost by a
vote Of II 10 6. twenty votes being neces-
sary 10 carry the measure.
To Pay semi-Annual Interest.
a resolution was adopted approprlating
from the contingent fund the sum Of
$500 in payment OF the semi-annual in
terest OF the bonded debt of the Virginia
Agricultural and Mechanical Society. due
December 1st.
The Board Of Fire Commissioners was
authorized to establish a chemical fire
engine company without any additional
expense % the city
a petition from the ladies Of the City
Mission, asking for an appropriation Of
| $1,000 for the purchase Of coal for the
poor Of this city, was referred 10 the
Committee on Relief Of the Poor
Similar action was taken in regard to a
| petition asking for the appropriation Of
! }lCDJ fer the purchase Of coal for the coli
Ored poor.
The sum Of 800 was appropriated 10
! cover the expenses IA connection with
| the Issuing Of 10000 worth Of baby
bonds.
water for The Green Ffou-e.
The Committee on Water submitted a
petition from the board Of directors OF
the Male Orphan Asylum asking for
water connection for their newly erect
cd greenhouse a resolution TO that eff
/ feet was offered by Ny. Grooms After
suspension Of the rules the resolution
was adopted.
various accounts of the Water Depart
ment. The Committee on Fire Depart
ment recommended the granting of a
number of permits for the erection OF
| frame buildings. II was agreed 10.
The resolution from the Committee on
Grounds and BUILDINGS apprOpriating
10000 in per cent city bonds for the
| purchase of adjacent property to the
/ regimental armOry, 10 secure a home
for the Howitzers and Richmond Light
/ Infantry Blues, and procure a large pub
/ lie hall, was referred TO the Finance
] Committee without debate
Under suspension of the rules the sum
/ OF $3.50 was appropriated % the account
/ OF the First Market upon the recon-
mendadon OF that committee A SINH
/ lar resolution, appropriatng $500 for the
/ Second Market. vas submitted by the
! respective committee. The Council con-
CURED I'm the resolution adopted by the
Board Of Aldermen, appropriating 5000
for the outdoor poor.
Mr. Curtis introduced an ordinance
giving the Committee on James River
Improvement the power of harbor COM
mission. The matter was referred to
the Committee on Ordinances on motion
of M Ferrter
on behalf Of the same committee Cap
tain Curtis presented a report and res0lu-
ton TO dispose OF the superfuous machi-
merry and to purchase a suitable steel tug.
For this purpose the committee is 10 set
aside the sum of $4,000. The matter
was referred to the Finance Committee.
'hr tO'"rra Armefy.
The resolution was taken from the
table, which appropriates the sum of
$500 for the construction OF an armory
for the cOlored military
The matter was laid over until the
next meeting 10 enable the Finance Com
mttee to report on the resolution APP
prOpratng 10000 for an armOry for
the Howitzers and Blues.
The Council decided % consolidate the
accounts of the Health Department.
A similar resolution was passed in
regard TO the consolidation Of the ac-
counts of the school board.
Mr.. Murphy presented an ordinance
providing that the WOmans Christian
Association be furnished with gas with
out charge. The ordinance was accom-
panied by a letter from Mr.. Joseph
Bryan. president Of the organization.
asking for the granting OF the request.
The ordinance was adopted.
Mr.. w. l.. White presented a resolution
instructing the auditor TO issue under the
direction Of the Finance Committee, the
sum Of $4,000 or so much as necessary
10 4 per cent. bonds the proceeds Of
which are to be used for the purchase
of q site and construction of an armory
for the Richmond HowitZers The resolu-
ton was referred 10 the Finance Com
mittee.
The Council decided 10 have certain
street improvements done. such as set
ting Of curbin, paving cutters and side
walks IN the vicinity Of Madison, Main,
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