The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-15
On the Corner Of County and Court Streets
Because the Council Has So Decided.
AN ACCIDENT POLICY IS REQUIRED.
The Water Company Makes Propo-
sition-Yacancies ON the school
board Filled-License Tax Bill
Rcported-POrtsmout Street Rail-
way Go. Get nm Extension of Time.

members present; John H. Hume, presi-
dent: D. w. Ballentine, vice-president;
Z. 5. Sherwood John j. King, Joseph
F. Weaver, Samuel T. Montague, L. c.
Brinson. j. w. Ashton, w. "A. Moore,
w. A. Green, j. Dawes Reed, c. S. Min
ter, George NJ. Reynolds. George NJ. Tur-
ner. WV. II. Williams. A communication
was read from the Superintendent of the
Public Schools asking that five members
of the School Board be elected to fill
vacancies on account of expiration of
their terms of office.
The Council then proceeded to elect
members to fill tire vacancies. Mr..
John w. Borum was elected for the First
Ward. James c. Proctor for the Second
William d. Ballentine for the Third,
John Lawrence for the Fourth, and Geo.
A Trant for the Fifth Ward.
The Finance Committee reported the
sale of $4,000 worth of paving bonds at
an average of $1.03lh.
On motion the proper officers were
instructed to sign the same.
The same committee reported n Dropo-
siton for r. G.. Dun & Co. to collect the
bond of Wardroper & Co, which is due
by them, and recommend that the propo-
sition be accepted, SC, and that the
clerk be instructed to notify Dun & Co
of the same.
On motion the report was adopted.
The same committee reported the IL
1897. which was read. There was some
changes from last year. On motion the
report was adopted as read Present
w. II. Moore and c. E. Outen.
The same committee recommended
that the bill of the Bell Telephone Com
pany be paid and the contract made as
fixed. ,i
The application of certain merchants
to have special tax put upon fruit
vendors on the streets was passed by
the same. being provided for in the tax
list
The Ordinance Committee brought In
an ordinance III reference to riders of
bicycles carrying lights and bells, and
that they be not allowed to ride through
the streets more than eight miles an
hour, and that no one he allowed to ride
on the sidewalk. and that not more than
two persons be allowed to ride abreast,
under penalty of from 81 To 81 a fine.
Mr.. Weaver moved that the ordinance
be adopted. II WAS seconded. Mr..
Reed moved an amendment that ii be
referred to the City Attorney for his
opinion In reference To the legality of
the same. 1t was seconded and adopted.
Present-C e Murden.
The Water Committee reported that
they had IL proposition from the water
company, in which they agreed to have
n monthly inspection OF all hydrants,
&c. and to keep all hydrants, plugs, &c.
in good condition.
On motion the communication was re-
ferred to the Water Committee to have
all details expressed.
The Water Committee recommended
that the Chief OF the Fire Department
have one fire plug tested each week to
see II they are in working order, and to
ascertain whether the city is getting
proucr water pressure or not Mr.
Williams moved that the recommended
ton of the Water Committee be referred
back to the committee until after the
conference with the water company Is
held. and see what they intend to do
before any action is taken. Seconded
and adopted.
The reports of the city officers was
read and on motion was referred to the
proper committee.
NEW BUSINESS.
Application from John a. Milligan to
be allowed to erect n frame building at
GA Middle street was referred IN the
Fire Committee.
communication from the Ports
mouth street railroad was read asking
TO be allowed six months longer time
to build the road in, promising that the
extension will not delay them one day
longer than is absolutely necessary. but
IT Will have tendency TO hurry the work.
Mr.. Sherwood moved that the request
be granted. 1t was seconded.
Mr.. Weaver offered as AZ amendment
that the matter be referred TO the Street
Committee, and gave as his reason that
an extension would keep yne Port Nor
folk road from using either street ask ed
for. He would not object to the extern
sion provided the Portsmouth road will
decide upon which streets they want.
He said that he hoped that there would
be no alteration In the contract az 1t
might lnjure the entire scheme He
IN 1,nr n hot he. nod
with General Seigfried and he pointed
out to him the difficulties that he had
undergone on account of the financial
condition OF the country. He believed
that the company intended to build the
road, and would have done so but for
the difficulties that they have under
gone.
On motion. the extension was granted
on condition that the Portsmouth road
decide whether they will use Washing
ton or Court streets before the 1st OF
May. and that the bond be further con-
tinued to complete the road at the given
time.
The delinquent tax list was presented
and was referred to the Finance Com
mlttee.
MIR. King brought the matter OF a
aight on the corner of County and Court
streets up and asked that the commit
tee be instructed to put light on that
corner.
On motion. the committee was so in
structed and light was ordered to be
put there.
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