The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-11
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He also recommended that an ordi-
nance be adopted prohibiting all per-
sons from throwing water in the gut
eerS after January LIST, 1897. On motion,
me report was received and the re-
commentator was adopted and the or
ulnahce Committee was instructed to
pflng In an ordinance to that effect
Captain Marshall. one of the attorneys
Tor the city VS.. the Atlantic and Dan
Nllle Railroad, reported that dispositions
were being taken and that he thought
the matter would be called for trial
within two weeks.
On motion. the putting down of GER
tain board walks in the Fifth Ward was
postponed for the present at the request
OF Mr.. Williams, for that ward, on ac>
count of the condition of finances Of
that ward at this time.
MIR. Montague again called the atten-
ton to certain parties taking dirt off
the streets and Se.'ng the same. He
gave the names Of the parties who
were doing that kind OF business and
also the time that they did it and are
still continuing to do so. He asked that
some action be taken Immediately.
On motion. the matter was referred to
the Street Committee for report next
Tuesday night.
The Finance Committee asked to be
allowed to sell $4,000 worth of sewerage
bonds to wind up the work. etc.
The Sewerage Committee asked per-
mission to employ an extra man tenn
porarily 10 be used on sewerage work.
The same committee asked that a tele-
phone be placed at the power house and
one at the City Surveyors office.
The clerk read Il communica ton from
the Mayor in reference 10 the suit of w.
Ii. johnson VS.. the city. asking that an
appropriation be made covering the sum
on or before January LIST, 1897. He also
advises that it be paid in accordance
with the judgment as early as possible
to do away with interest. On motion
Il was referred to the Finance Commit
tee.
a communication from l.. l.. Martin,
asking to nave an American flag placed
on the schoolhouses and public build
ings, was referred to the School Com
mittee.
Application was made by Mr.. p. Stub
lin to he appointed superintendent of
fire system was referred to the Fire
Committee.
Application OF Pork Norfolk Electric
Railroad Company for use of certain
streets was referred 10 the Street Com
mittee.
Application OF Citizens Light. Heat
and Power Company to be allowed to
place poles on certain streets was re-
ferreG to the Street Committee.
Mr.. Reed moved that the Street Com
mittec consider the advisability of own
ing all the poles in the city and rent the
same To I he said companies was referred
TO the Street Committee FOR action.
Application from the Fire Board. ask
ing that a hook and ladder be purchas-
ed, was read and was referred to the
Finance and Fire Committees to report
as speedily as possible.
Application Of Il. a. Bohlliin to be
leased the end of Elfngham street, cor
ner Of Glasgow, for $50 Il year was re-
jected.
Resignation OF Mr.. C. j. hurry as n
member of the Board of Health was
read and was referred to the Board of
Health.
Mr.. Montague reported that several
weeks ago Il portion of the safety gate
on Crawford street was blown down
and still remains down. He requested
that the road be required to replace the
same at once. Adopted.
On motion. adjourned