The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-20
THE FIRE ALARM BOXES
Tho Council ID lis Wisdom Changes the To-
cation Of Them to Different Points.
TO CONNECT SOON WITH THE SEWERS.
Mr Crimson 0Tcrs An Ordinance
Affecting bicycle Riding which IN
Adopted-The Fifth Ward md the
Bond Question : Contracts Made by
she city for improvements.

che city for improvements.
The City Council held an adjourned
meeting last night, with the following
members present: John H. Hume. presi-
dent; John ]. King. Joseph f.. Weaver,
A. w. Moore, w. A. Green. Charles Min
ter. D.. w. Ballentine.' G.. L. Murden,
Charles E. Ousen, Sam. T. MONTAGUE; 1.
c.. Crimson, C. S. Sherwood, c. w. al
ker.
The Fire Committee presented u con
tracu OF the Ganfewel Fire Alarm Com
pany with specifications, etc, and
terms of payment. etc.
Present-W, H. Moore.
Mr.. Sherwood asked II there was any
recommendations in reference to more
boxes being used. The committee stated
that they would recommend that two
boxes be put up in the Fifth Ward and
one additional one In the Fourth Ward.
Mr.. Sherwood moved that the contract
be accepted on condition that the Came
well Company furnish the city with
three additional boxes and a gong at
the water works for $3.50 additional
money. 1t was seconded and adopted,
and the clerk and chairman were in
structed to sign the same If accepted.
A report of the city in reference to
whether the city shal pay for the Fifth
ne states hat the city under the annexa-
tion act has no right to pay for the same.
On motion two boxes were ordered to
be placed in the Fifth Ward on condition
that said ward pay for the same.
The report as to the location OF the
boxes was called for.
Mr.. Sherwood moved that the X
be placed on all the broad streets
three on Crawford, three on Court, three
on Washington and three on Dillingham;
street, and four in the Fourth Ward
and two In the Fifth Ward to be located.
1t was seconded.
Mr.. Walker opposed the changing Of
the location of the boxes 10 they now
stand.
Mr.. Sherwood advocated his motion
as being the best. and asked the Council
to adopt the same.
Mr.. Walker moved as an amendment
h u the present distribution as made
by the Fire Wardens shal be the proper
one. 1t was seconded, "a vote being
lost. A vote was then taken on Mr..
Sherwood's motion. which was adopted
by q vote of 7 to 3.
The Fire Committee recommended
that John A. Milligan be allowed to
build q frame house at GA Middle street.
It was seconded and adopted.
Mr.. Brdnson move that the Council
take up the ordinances in reference to
bicycles. etc, II pass the same. It
was econde
Mr.. Brinson then offered an ordin-
ance which says hat no bicycle shall
be used on the sidewalk. and that rid
ers h use q light after night, and
that a bell shall be sounded when pass
ing each corner and that no more
than two persons shall ride abreast of
each other IN MP occasion under q
penalty OF not less thar 81 nor more
than 81.
On notion 1.-THE rules We're suspended.
n the ordinance was adopted by q vote
of 9 to 3. and viii go into effect after
five days notice.
The Committee on Sewerage reported
having submitted the ordinance in refer
ence to sewerage to Mr.. Brooke, some of
which he approved; other he dlsap-
proved.
The committee asked that they be al.
lowed to have the same printed and dis
r!buted On motion the matter was re-
ferred to the Ordinance Committee for
approval and report at the June meet
ing.
The Sewerage Committee asked per.
mission to be allowed to spend 5000 &c
n the gravity system. On motion
the request was granted.
Mr.. King moved that certain contracts
be- made which have been ordered. Or
motion the proper officers were instruct.
ed to Sign the same.
On motion another fire alarm box was
ordered for the Faith Ward, making
three in all.
Mr.. Moore moved that the three boxe:
IN the Fifth Ward be located corne,
Carroll and Green, one corner Pearl ant
Glasgow, and one corner Cook and Lack;
streets. 1t was seconded, and adopted.
Mr. Sherwood moved that the boxe.
be located tn block numbers, which wa,
adopted.
The Clerk was instructed to communi
cate with the Gamewell Company of IN,
action of the Council.
On motion THE Public Property Com
mtttee was requested to locate a yotin,
precinct In the Fifth Ward.
On motion the Fire Committee wa
instructed to have the fire alarm boxe
located I'm accordance with the instruc
ton OF the Council.
Resolution from the Fifth Ward ask
Ing that certain bonds be Issued wa
read, and on motion was referred to m,
Enhance Committee
Bill of DR.. Hatton was referred to tn
Finance Committee.
On motion h approval of Captat
r. L.. Herbert's election as fire wards,
was recorded.
"a resolution. as passed by the Firs
Ward In reference TO the streets. wa
referred to the Street COMMITTEE.
On notion adjourned.
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