The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-18

with the Bridge Commissioners iully pro-
Nidcd FOR that matter.
Tho agreement was then read hy Judge
ciopton. who drew 10 up by the direction
Of The Bridge Commissioners. il pro-
vidos that an changes 10 the construc-
ton OF the bridge be made az the expense
OF The railroad company and 10 the salis-
faction OF the Commis toner's.
The travel across the bridge ana the
traffic of the electric cars ia not 10 De
interrupted while the reconstruction OF
tho bridge is going on. except that the
bridge may be closed from minnsht 10
a. NJ at any time and Tor hltcen MINI
utcs at time during the oay " ncce
sarv. after due notice has been given ana
the necessary precautions have peeh
taken.
Judge Clopton added that all the details
OF the plans and specifications were con-
tanned in the blue prints and Mr. isaac5
then again addressed the Council Iie
stated that no change In the present
grade on Ninth street or Arch street az
the Richmond approach OF The bridge was
intended Tho granite pavement OF the
roadway of tho bridge would start at
the north abutmcnt Of the bridge and il
would be laid on creosOtcd pine, which
in trun would rest ON steel y beams. The
seven spans 10 Dee taken Out would be
substituted 10y nine spans Of from FIFTY
to sixty feet I'm length each. The only
cost of repairs TO the city Of Manchester
after the completion Of the construction
would De for the Keeping mp Of the walk
ways The stcepest grade on the bridge
would be three feet 10 each hundred icet
or about the same grade ms on Hull street
between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets
which was n smaller grade than any Oh
them on the Richmond side OF The bridge
at present The proposed new work eX-
tend for seven hundred feet or about one
third OF the entire length of the bridge.
While the bridge was AZ present not IN
any dangerous condition, yet it would be
necessary 10 substitute for it heavier
structure as the manufacturing interests
Of the two cities increased. The bridge
was TO DC constructed so strong as 20 a',
low ON The roadway and walkways "a
weight OF one hundred pounds per square
foot and besides TO allow tho passage of
two electric cars at the same point OF
sixteen and q half tons each.
Mr. Sims here moved 90 postpone the
further consideration OF the subject until
two weeks from last NIGHT and that the
blue prints and other information be left
in charge Of the auditor. for the inforna-
ton of the members OF the Council. He
said he made this motion in order 10 en-
able the members of the Council TO vote
intollircntly in the matter
ANXIOUS TO BEGIN WORK.
Mr.. Axtcll then stated that the Bridge
Commissioners would be CHARGED with
the responsibility of the proposed changes
as the agents Of the Council. They
could be entirely depended upon 10 pro-
tect the interests OF the city Of Man
chester. AN that was necessary was
10 empower the commissioners, who
could bee depended upon that they would
perfect the plans that had been before
them for some time. There had been
great deal OF delay experienced i'm the
matter but the conditions were so now
that his people thought they could go
ahead lie. therefore. hoped that no
postponemcnt would Dee decided upon If
10 could be avoided. He was author
lied to say that if the necessary per
mission was granted. the work would
be proceeded with ut once.
Mr. Pool said. he understood the
raster. II had com, up on the request
OF the Bridge Commissioners. who de
sired 10 secure authority to grant the
execution Of the work. it seemed TO
him a piece Of folly TO have the Council
to 20 over am the details OF the plans.
lie was perfectly willing 10 take his
share of responsibility I'm the matter
and transfer 10 on the Bridge Commis-
slonors. lie. therefore. offered as an
amendment 10 Mr.. Sims motion TO refer
the matter TO ;ho Bridge Commissioners
with fun power.
Mr. Morton offered MS "a substitute TO
POSTPONE the further consideration Of the
matter for one week. He thought this
would give the members ample time TO
obtain an the needed Information.
Mr.. Utz said the subject under discus
sion was q new one 10 him. and he
agreed with Mr.. Sims. III the question
came up ON IT'S merits that night. Dec
would vote against IT, bnt he did not
mean 10 say that hc would finally vote
against it, He could not see any grave
objection 10 the scheme, bat he wanted
time 10 look carefully in the matter
for he believed the city would regard the
Council as responsible for any action Of
changing the structure Of the bridge.
Mr.. Sims then withdrew mis- motion.
and agreed 10 the substitute offered by
Mr.. Morton. which thereby became am
amendment 10 Mr.. Pools motion.
Mr. Pool said the Council had appointed
the Bridge Commissioners 10 take charge
Of the bridge. and they had nothing else
10 do than TO tend 90 matters concern
Ing the bridge. They We're therefore.
better prepared 70 decide the matter. and
n they were willing TO assume the re-
sp0neibiGty. Doe was ready 10 leave IL
entirely with Thorn.
PUT OFF a WEEK.
Mr. O'Brien 100 calling Mr.. Pool to the
chair. stated that a- q member Of the
lsridee Commission. he desired e. make
sn explanation. When ,hc legal repre-
sentative. OF the TWO ,itic. cuneared BE-
fore the commission. they decided that
% would bee necessary 10 secure the coa-
sent or the respective Councils. Tho
r,Nt time the 1850 lawyers disuri ccd. but
The commissioners took the advice OF
sudee Clopton and referred the matter
10 tho Council Of Manchester. Their
clerk was therefore instructed TO noii-
is the Council of tits action. As Bridge
Commissioner. he did not see any cb-
gcouon 10 the scheme
Nr Morton stated that Doc was pre-
n1r,d Go vote ON the subject. but t-"t
ho had offered his amendment 10 posi-
rone ue further consideration Tor one
ec,k out of courtesy for those members
Who desired 10 obtain additional inior-
o. ton.
Judge Clonton suggested that il the
matter should he postponed. % might De
l.st to invite MT. lsaacs Co appear be-
fore those members who desired addi-
uora' information and explain the dee
tt.3s az the plans and Specifications.
G.c amendment offered hy Mr. Nor
tom vgs then adopted. and Mr.. 1saacs
arrced To- meet the members Of the
Council next Monday evening at l50
e. ock n the Council chamber.
en- motion Of Mr.. ORrien. the Cour-
Ga then adjourned. 10 meet again next
Tuesday evening "a 1.10 O'Clock.
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