The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-08
THE COMMON COUNCIL.
A LENGTHY SESSION, BUT WITHOUT
ANT IMPORTANT RESULTS.
About "a New city JaiI-Discussion Over
street mprovements-sitef for the
Davis Memorial.


Der. which was attended by the fol-
lowing members: Messrs. Glover presi-
denO. Blanks. Bloomberg. Briggs. Caskie,
Cottrell. Davis. Diacont Don Leavy. Fer
ritter. Griffin. Grimes. Gunsi. Hctson,
Jackson Lawder. Mayer, Mcdowell
Page, Seay. Smith, Trower. and Woody.
A Ions discussion ensued over the prop
osition Of the Committee on Streets TO
appropriate 5000 in four per cent bonds,
the proceeds of which are to be applied
to streets generally SIR BloomOerg
pointer out the necessity OF having the
streets improved. The resolution was
opposed by several members on the
ground that il made an appOrtiCnmebt 10
several wards. IL was finally lost
Mr Nallerstein. on behalf Of the COM
mittee on Finance, offered a resolution
authorizing that body 10 negotiate tenn
porary loans TO the extent Of SlvJvD 70
carry on the various branches OF ,ne
municipal government. II was dnop,'u,
Mr. BOOmberg presented an ordinante
appropriating So0,J for street improve
ments. and resembling all measures III
conflict herewith. 1t also resclhuee s..e
provision that uneXpended BALANCES .1n.
TO revert 10 the general funa febi uaIs
lst Mr. Bloomberg again Sal ,,A
attention TO the bad condition OF ~.
streets. while MIR. Trowcr stateu no
he would not vote for any suth az ~.
J
Clay ward would receive a falr sna az ~
the money. Ncssrs. Wallersten, DAVIS
Scay. ana Fer-ltor also spoke on tile
measure. but # was finally lost Dy INC
following vote.
Ayes.~Alessrs. Blanks. Bloomberg. pa
Wis. Diacont Don Leayy. terrll-' ~ nm
Grimes. Jackson. Iawder. Mayer, mellow
al. Page Smith, Woody. and tr-si1eht
GlOver,-lS. ,,
Noes'-Messrs. Briggs. CaslSie. c9t,rell'
CInst Hobson. Seay. I'rower. and wal
lerstoin-s.
Mr.. Davis offered resolution aplso-
rriating 500 10 pay. captain AlrAa,.uiea
coke on account OF his WORK IN r eNiSii ~,
the city ordinances. II was ieieifea l"
the Finance Committee
Gassoii1mc sIDEwALFs.
4 resolution was presented from tho
Committee on Streets providing for the
laying OF granciithic pavements on the
sidewalks OF both sides OF Broad street
from Tenth 10 Adams streets, tne CoS'
10 be borne boy the abutiing property """-
crs. .
Mr. Caskie stated that there was about
5000 standing ~ the credit OF VIC
city Hall fund. and that Dc was III ld.p'
Of using 500 OF that ame~t fOf tn'
work provided for in the res luton. re
added that the Finance Committee was ~
favor OF having the balance cxpeHu'J
upOnine Improving or the streets -'i9nl,H
the city Hall Nr Caskic also called at
fenfiOn 10 the action Of the supreme
'aurt or Appeals Of Virginia IN REGARD 10
charging the costs of public Improvements
TO the abutting property Ill.,,
Mr. BlOOmbcrg opposed the proposition
to have any Of the work paid FOR by Lie
city. He thought II would be only quea-
ton Of time when the tenants OF thr
stores on that thOrOughfafe would re-
Qlire the property owners TO lay down
granOlithic sidewalks. The matter was
finally laid ON the table.
Allegations were ordered 10 be issued
for the paving with granite spa.s OF the
alley between Thirteenth and Fourteenth
and Main and Cary streets.
\ resolution arqrOpriating $500 for the
construction of a stone wall on Ninth
street at the free bridge. was considered
and lost.
The resolution appropriating $1,000 for
necessary work already done upon the
streets was adopted upOn the recommen-
dalton OF the Committee On Streets,
Wnlle the ola proposition OF Mt Brducn
10 appropriate 5000 20 streets generally
under his apportionment, was laid on the
table
Similar action was taken In regard 20
The expenditure of $4,000 for the paving
Of the streets around the city Han Res
OlutiOns were adopted providing for the
conn ensation OF Mr. T.. T. u. Meyers Jr..
md his colleagues on the water commits
rlon, the opening or Fifth street in Full
ton from Denny 10 Nicholson streets. ard
The widening Of Randolph street.
The Committee on Light submitted the
hook
Keeper, VINO examined the account Of the
gas department, amounting 10 $50. IL
was adopted
The body referred 10 the Finance Com
nniiee me 'esolu;on from the Committee
on Health which PAID 20 Alr W D. Al
len, hand Of the health force. who was
bitten by dog, Cor the time he .ost by
reason thereof
ABOUT A Nrw JAGr.
Mr. Marx GuaHts special Committee on
new city jail reported an ordnance
the substance Of which iurtrlfrfs me
Committee on Grounds and Bgllding, 10
dispose OF so much Of the reproductive
property belonging TO the city OF Rich
mold. by pubic auction or otherwise as
would be- necessary 90 furnish funds for
the erection of new city jail. the pro-
cceds 10 be placed 20 the credit Of the
special committee referred to-
Mr. Gunst made detailed statement OF
the efforts made here % get new JAIL
explaining the need Of such an inst.tu-
ton.
Mr. Wallersten took the ground that
the scarcity of water here was far
more serious question At present. The
resolution was lost. but was subsequently
reconsldered, ana discussed az great
length. Mr.. BlOJmbeTg eventually moved
To recommend the question 20 the spe-
cial committee 10 prepare an ordinance
of the proposed jail. &C.. the site 10 Dee
selected hereafter by the city Council
This was agreed 10.
Tho special committee IF the Council.
appointed 10 report suitable site for
q park IN Jackson ward. and the cost OF
the same. submitted. through Chairman
jackson. the fo,-Jwing resolution:
Re % resolved by the Council Of the
city Of Richmond. the Beard OF Aldermen
cOncurring. That the Auditor Of
the city of Richmond be and Is
hereby directed. Of the demand of the
Committee on Finance, 10 issue $l'N" 10
A per cent. bonds Of the city " Richmond.
n the form prescribed by the ordinance
ON the subject. The said Committee on
Finance is uncovered 90 dispose OF The
same IN such manner and al such times
as they may deem best for the interests
Of the city. and the net prOcee Is from the
sale Of such bonds shall be placed 10 the
credit of an account 10 be known as the
Jackson Ward Park. 10 be expen led by
the Committee Oh Grounds and l'uildIss
for the purchase OF certain property on
Navy Hill. bounded by the ravine and
Shockoe ere X on the north. ravne ON
TIE south. Shockoe creek on the east and
Eighth street on the west. 10 be used as
The resolution was referred to the Com
m!itee on Finance.
PAYING FOR TIE LIGHT.
The bill of the Richmond Railway and
Electric Company for lights furnished
nv request Of the Mayor before the
swa,ding of the new contract was ap-
proved IL amounted 10 3 I@.35. The
resolution adopted by the Board Of Alder
men was concurred in directing the city
Attorney 10 prepare an ordinance re-
quiring city officials 10 furnish ponds Sc
cured hy trust companies instead or IN
dividuals. Similar action was ,aheil upon r
the rone-ladier fire-escape ordlnahce' also
49,, tho r.. solution appropriating money