The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-29
FROM THE CITY HALL.
SETERAL COUNCIL COMMITTEES
WIND UP THEIR AFFAIRS.
Break In the Old Canal Bank-Contracis
In tho Street Experimentation tho
Committccs-Other Matters.

ent MessIs. J. ". White. chairman,
Brauer. Grooms. Mann, and Trower.
q sood deal OF routine business was dis
| posed OF and a number of kills were
ordered 10 be paid.
Inc committee granted the request of
the Cardwell Machine Company for a
sM-inch connection Of their new estab-
hsnment at Nineteenth and Cary streets.
win the water main for fire protection.
| ~ similar request was granted Mr. Jos.
| bryan, Tor Il tnree-incn connection for
similar purposes in The Times building.
IL VAS decided 10 have the water main
on i|ahdoiph street extended from Taylor
10 heNeriX street. and that on Railroad
street, west OF Broad street.
superintendent Charles T.. Boiling pre-
sehted MS monthly report as TO the pro-
sIess OF the Work at the nve-mile lock.
lie stated mat during the storm on " ed
hesoay evening the wooden braces Of the
olu canal bank mad been washed away
where the repairing was being done.
ana as consequence the water used 10
! supply the new pumphouse had been cut
on theieDy bringing the pumps 10
stanusun.
However, the break did not in any way
interfere with the city water supply, as
both basins Of the new reservoir were
iuil, ana besides the steam pump could
be used If necessary. The mills, however,
along the line Of the canal had been
A'lNfu ~ ousltilu OptldDOlo uULl the
break could be repaired
Upon motion OF Mr.. TTower vote OF
thanks was rendered the superintendent
and the employees OF the department for
the painstaKing manner I'm which they
had fulfilled their duties during the past
two years. and the kind manner In which
they had always treated the members OF
the committee.
On motion of Mr.. Brauer a vote OF
thanks was rendered tne chairman for
the lmnIrflIl fair in which
he treated all Of his colleagues. The va
rlous members expressed their grauilca-
ton for having been on the committee
during the past two years and the nope
tnat those VINO remain in the Council
may again find places on the same com
mlttee. The committee then adjourned
sine de.
COMMITTEE on sTRI KrS.
The last regular meeting Of the Com
mittee on Streets OF the oid Council was
held last evening III Room No. ) of the
city Han at O.30 o'clock There were
present Mcssrs. William VI. Turpin chair
man; Otway =. Allen, Charles T.. Brauer.
X. L. DAVIS, James T. Gray, j. Taylor
Stratton and Joseph W. Thomas
The usual number Of bills were ordered
to be paid, ana the following contracts
for the furnishing Of feed to the city
awarded TO the lowest bidders: Savage.
Bcveridge q Co., hay, SASS; oats, SO 81;
straw, II u. John !. Anderson X CO.,
corn, o. i, SAT-, Nl7. George Z. King,
brown stuff. 1880; ship stuff. S615.
The following contracts We're awarded
for the paving OF alleys in Clay ward:
The alley running from Harrison between
Grace and Franklin streets, 20 Ambrecht
Guide q Co.; the alley between Main and
Floyd, and Linden and Beech streets to
Alois Rick.
ON motion Of Mr.. Brauer the thanks
Of the committee were rendered 10 the
chairman of the committee. Captain VIII
liam II. Curtis, and Mr.. 5. Il. Jacobs the
clerk, for the faithful manner i'm which
they have discharged their duties.
on motion Of Mr.. StTattOn the following
resolution was adopted:
BE it resolved by the Committee an
Streets Of the Council Of 1884. That we
desire to place on record our appreciation
Of the faithful and efficient services Of
our worthy City Engineer, Colonel Wi
liam +. Cutshaw, who, by his ability. has
contributed so much 10 the material pros
perity and beauty Of our city
on motion Of Mr.. Davis, the committee
adjourned sine die.
OTHER COMMITTEES.
st the same hour the Committee on
Health had its regular semi-monthly
meeting and approved the nay roll OF
the department a number of bills were
also approved.
The Committee on Second Market also
hold a meeting ana wound up IT'S bust
ness by approving the payroll, and or
dering The payment OF certain bills.
on Grounds and Buildings will have "a
called meeting this afternoon at 1870
o'clock at the place Of business Of the
chairman, Mr.. 4. NJ. Taylor. and the
Committee on First Market Will meet at
the market building at . j. VI. The
Committee on St Johns Burying Ground
viii hold It's last meeting a the little
Office near the church at $50 o'clock.
1HE INCOMING MAYOR.
It has been arranged between Mayor
Ellyson and Mnyor-elect Taylor tnat
the latter shall qualify on Monday
morning before Judge witt and enter
upon the discharge Of his duties inn
mcdiatcly. Mr.. Taylor VIII probably hold
an informal reception in the Mayor
Office. as a great number OF MS Trends
will be on hand 10 shake hands with
him.
On the afternoon Of the same DAY at
o'clock the Common Council VIII meet
for organization, and the board Will as
semble at o'clock for the same purpose.
Ii Is likely that there Will be a joint
session at s o'clock for the purpose OF
e,ccting city officials.
me PRESIDENT Of the respective branches
viii. il is understood, not b. ready by
Monday to announce the committees.
According TO gossip In municipal circles,
Nr. Otway :. Allen will probably sue
coed Colonel Tanner as chairman or the
Finance Committee. Among the new
members Of this important BODY vi
likely be Councilman James CasHe ana
The Committees on Streets, Improve
rnerts OF James River ana Grounds and
Hufldines will be presided over by new
cbairroen as Chairman Curtis, OF the
TWO former viii not be a member of the
new Council and Chairman Taylor, OF the
latter, has been elected Mayor.
81 the meeting OF the Board Monday
evening two members will resisn-Alr.
TAYLOR. on account OF having been pro-
NOTED TO the Office OF Mayor and Mr.. j.
w. Carter 10 become a candidate for
keeper of CANDLES Hill Park. Mr. K.
H. Boykin is said TO be slated 10 succeed
Mr.. Taylor and Mr.. j. c. Dickerson may
take the place Of Mr.. Carter.
4 number Of the members or the new
Common Council and Board Of Alder
men have not yet qualified. II Is neces-
sary for this to be attended TO- Gr they
duties next Monday night. They may
qualify before the Mayor or before any
judge of a court Of record.
GONE TO PHILADELPHIA.
Sergeant Alex. Tomlinson was notified
yesterday by telegraph that everything
is in readiness in Philadelphia for the
eXtraditiOn Of j. Il. Fox, who Is wanted
in Virginia. Sergeant Tomlinson lett last
evening for the Quaker City.
LAW AND EQUITY COURT
The case Of James Sweeney against John
Kelly came up in the Law and Equity
Court before Judge Minor yesterday. +.
o. Wendenburg is counsel for the plaintin
and Sam Page and Smith d Moncure TOR
the defendant
The counsel for the defendant asked
for a continuance Of the case on account
OF the sickness of Mr.. Page. The Judge
overrued this, saying that the defendant
had other good counsel. and adjourned
the court until o'clock TO give the de-
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