The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-22

Mayor vetoed a short time ago and in
which veto he was sustained by the Board
of Aldermen.
THE ORDINANCE REVIVED.
Mr.. Brock at last nights meeting pre-
scented anew the ordinance above mem
toned. with the exception that he spe-
Gifted the time when il could become
operative as January lst next. when the
term for which the City Hall force is en-
ployed expires. This change is for the
purpose of doing away with the sole OBJ
lection offered 10 the bill by the Mayor
that it went into operation during the
terms OF the men affected by the same.
The discussion of this ordinance was
n lively one. and threatened at times to-
become personal. as the members went
back to the causes of the defeat Of the
ordinance vetoed by Mayor Taylor, and
d good deal Of feeling was displayed.
Finally a vote was taken and the COM
, mittee decided to recommend the ordi-
nance by the following vote:
Ayes-Messrs. Briggs Brock, Rountree,
Noble. and Gunst
Noes-Messrs King, Lawder, and
SEead.
WANTED TO RECONSIDER.
Messrs. King and Snead explained that
while they were inclined 10 vote for the
ordinance, they were not willing 10 see
il rushed through i'm such a hurry. Mr.
Gunst thereupOn. moved that the vote
be rcconsidered and that the question be-
postponed 10 "a special meeting 10 be held
Monday night next.
Mr.. Rountree and Mr.. Brock strenuous
Is opposed this motion. but il finally PIE
vailed. and Mr. ROuntree Indignantly left
the ROOM with the remark above quoted
At the meeting Of the committee last
night there were present Messrs. Gunsi
chairman. G.. r. Noble. Brock. Sncad
John NJ King ROuntree. Briggs, and Law.
der.
The committee decided to recommend
that the combination fOuntain-lamp, now
IN Chimborazo Park. be removed TO some
point i'm Fulton. TO be designated by the
Street Committee. This action was i'm re-
Spouse 20 a resolution introduced In the
Board OF Aldermen at its last meeting by
Mr.. Lawder.
Mr. John NJ. King, as chairman OF a
subcommittee, presented "a report, recon
mending the reinstatement of Mr.. James
Eubank. an employee OF Monroe Park who
had been discharged by Superintendent
Kracke. Of that park.
Mr. Brock stated that I'm hts opinion
the committee had nothing 20 do with
the matter. and upon hiss motion. the
question was referred 10 the city Engi-
Ate authorizing the expenditure Of 50.
for the purchase of supplies for the city
| Hall. the committee adjourned.
on CHARTER CHANGES.
I The Committee on Charter Changes was
| i'm session for some hours last night and
while subjects of interest were consider
ed. the absence Of City Attorney Mere
! dith prevented the discussion OF the plan
providing for Finance Commission
which is now matter OF paramount I'M
/ t,rest In the city
4 The members present when the commit
! tee was called 10 order shortly after
! o'clock were Messrs Rountree chairman
| Harrelson. Carter. Zimmerman, Allen
7 Noble and Ryan.
The proposed Finance Commission was
! the frs matter taken Up but as CITY AZ
/ tcrrev Meredith. who prepared me pr'i'
was absent from the city. IL was decided
not to go into the question until he could
! be present. -.
The suggestion Of Mr.. caskie at the hrS'