The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-16

streets. highways, or alleys OF the city Of
Richmond.
Section T. All wires shall be fastened
upon poles on other fixtures with glass.
porcelain CT rubber insulators, and must
be stretched tightly and fastened with
tie Of the same kind OF wire. No wires
shall be stretched within four inches
Of any pole. building or other object
without being attached 10 II and insu-
lated therefrom. No wire shah be placed
within twenty-five feet Of the pavement
az the lowest point Of swag between sup
ports. except where required TO make
house or other connections
Section B. The American Telephone and
Telegraph Company Of Virginia shall file
with tho clerk of tho Common Council It's
acceptance Of this ordinance within thirty
days from tho date when IL shall take
effect. and shall also file with the said
clerk Of the Common Council q satisfac-
tory bond 20 be approved by the Com
mittee on Streets Of tho Common Coun-
cil. I'm the sum OF five thousand dollars
$4,000. that it will faithfully comply
with and perform the terms and condi-
lions OF this ordinance. and shall also
deposit and keep on deposit with the
city Treasurer the sum OF two hundred
dollars CSl0W 20 cover The expense OF To-
placing the sidewalks or streets 10 be re-
laid by said company under the provisions
| OF this ordinance.
Section q. Ia consideration OF The
rights and privileges herein granted the
said American Telephone ana Ielegraph
Company OF Virginia shall provide one
| cross-arm on each pole and space not 20
exceed one duct iu the sub-ways con-
structed by vrtro Of this ordinance for
the free use OF the police and hrc-alarm
system of the city of Richmond, and the
American Telephone and Telegraph Com
p9nv Of virginia hereby ohligates and
I binds itself 20 connect the city of Rich
moud with the lines OF the American Tel
ophone and Telegraph Cmpany. common
| ly known as the long distance telephone
system.
section Z. The said American Tolo-
phone and telegraph Company Of Nir-
glnla shall indemnify the city OF Rich
mOnd against and assume all liabilities
for damages which may arise or accrue
to the city Of Richmond from any in-
Jury 10 persons or property from the do
ing Of any work herein authorized or the
neglect of said company or any on JUS
employees to comply with any ordinance
relative 10 the use of the streets OF SAID
CITY. and the acceptance by the company
Of this ordinance shall Doc an agreement
bv Il TO pay 10 the city of Richmond any
sum of money for which the city
NAV become liable for or by reason OF
such injury.
Section S. An ordinances or parts Of
ordinances now in force containing pro
! visions inconsistent with or in conllcS
with the provisions herein containen OK
| imposing burdens not herein specified are
| for the purposes OF tni7 oi"iii''''' "'' '''
| expressly repealed
section Q. This ordinance shall be in
force from and after IT'S passage.
Colonel Anderson continuing his adj
! dress said:
cit has been systematically asserted
| that the Southern Bell ana the American
relophone and Telegraph Company are
Identical TO prove that this is not so ]
offer another amendment TO the printed
ordinance which provides that the long
distance company shall not purchase or
lease any of the rights now granted 10
the Southern Bell Company.
FOR THE NEW COMPANY.
Captain Guigon followed Colonel Ander-
son i'm opposition 20 the granting of the
franchise. He said that the counsel for
the long-distancc company had affected
to be doubtful whether there would be
any opposition 10 franchise being
granted them, but they would hnd That
there was serious objection on the part
OF the city Council, the people. and the
Richmond Telephone Company.
My friend" he said "says that the
American Telephone and Telegraph Com
pauy and the Southern Bell Telephone
Company. are not Identical 40 one ln MS
senses would claim that they are identi-
cal. but they are so similar SO tied up
with licenses contracts. etc., with Inc
American Bell Telephone Company
parent Of the Southern Bell-that 1T is
practically the same.
"The amendment offered by Colonel An
dcrson." continued Captain Guigon.
would not protect the city If tho long
distance and the Southern Bcll are the
same. They cannot acquire tnc rights OF
the Bell Company by gilt or lease. but
there is nothing TO prevent the lons-di s-
lance company from purchasing the bcii
plant"
Captain Guigon then went on TO bring
out prominently the improved service
which his company was Swing 10 the city,
and the fact that it was local enter
prise, employing Richmond operators. and
that every dollar invested ln its plant
had been secured i'm Richmond
lie pointed ont how the Bell Company
had dcdod the city. and had some into
the courts to fsht against eifing up thef
pant ln Richmond.
Senator Daniel Colonel Anderson. and
Mr.. Smith" said the speaker. have stid
that the Ben and the lOng-distance COM
pany are not the same and none OF them
would utter an untruth. but they have
not. and will not. say that there is TO
connection between these companies. Inc
deed. Senator Daniel went further and
admitted that the relations between tie
companies are of the most intimate kind.
| Their contracts with the American Bell
! Company 90 no permit them 20 make
connections with companies that use
| other than the Zen instruments.
THE BELLS ELINDIR.
| did the Rcll Company oppose your
| copuany when franchise WAS applied
/ Tor by it2' asked Colonel Anderson.
Not openly replied Captain Guigon.
"but we had reason 90 believe Chat they
] did $50 covcrty The ilct was THAT they
| made mistake they Thought $50 were
/ small potatoes and fcW in hiL
| 81 notice however" he continued. chat
! the BELL Company is not opposing The
! An cricon Telephone and Telegraph Com
/ pany although that corporation come
asking ioc local rights
Continuing his speech Captain Guison
asserted that the American Telephone and
/ TELEGRAPH Company was so sure of OLE
tanning "a franchise that its repre- -nta-
tiyos we're nov Goins about boastins that
| they cannot Doe kept Uut. because they
/ have TOO much money.
"1f This company desires 90 come tc
| Richmond in good faith" continued CAPE
! tain Gmron. cas- purely q loug-di stance
! nH H..