Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31


that the amounts which would be needed
to carry on the almshouse and its branch
work, would be:
Payroll account. ...................S $50 90
Expense unt.................... 1900 %
Outdoor poor. $3.50 %
Total ............................. 800 %
FIXTURES OUT OF ORDER.
The subcommittee appointed at a re-
cent meeting of the committee TO look
into the matter of the plumbing of the
City Almshouse, submitted its report. IL
was 10 the effect that the plumbing was
in very bad condition. and that certain
immediate repairs were necessary. None
Of the fixtures in the entire institution
were regarded TO be in a proper condition.
The subcommittee recommended an en-
tire remodelling Of the plumbing fixtures
in order that they might conform to the
present ordinances regarding this mat
ter.
superintendent Boiling reported to the
committee that the water fixtures We're
dreadfully out of order and badly worn.
1t was estimated that the plumbing,
plasterng, and carpentering for this in
stitution for this year would cost about
$500 and a special appropriation for
this work was recommended to the Coun-
Gil.
THE PROPOSED ANNEX.
The City Engineer presented the plans
prepared for the proposed annex to the
City Almshouse, In order TO provide ac-
commodations for the colored paupers OF
the city. The Engineer also submitted
drawings for an addition to the present
colored almshouse. Two estimates for adj
ditlons to the present almshouse were
submitted as follows: Seven thousand.
thirty-two dollars. and eighty-one cents.
and S,1S2O3.
to be annexed to the present white aims
house. with reimbursement in ground, ac-
cording to plans. SlSOJ2.62.
Estimate for a double annex. with halls
dividing the rooms, to accommodate 300
persons, $aO,1SO.9l; reduced size for 200
persons. $500; building with full base
ment in ground, $50 i6l %.
a great deal Of discussion was INDUCED
in regarding this matter. but no definite
action was taken by the committee.
On motion Of Mr.. Gunst the committee
agreed 20 meet at the City Hall on We'd
nesday, February 10TH to further con-
slider these plans.
FAVOR THE EXCHANGE.
Mr.. Miller, of the subcommittee ap-
pointed to make a counter proposition as
TO an exchange of certain property on
Fifth street with that of the cty's, re-
ported in favor Of e exchange. The eX-
change was approved by the committee,
on motion of Mr.. Brock.
on motion OF Mr.. Wake, the Resident
Physicians Office hours were fixed from
$3.50 to 1890 \. NJ. and from $50 10 1880
p. NJ, TO fill prescriptions for INDECENT
persons, who may present the same to
the dispensary at the almshouse the
endorsement of one of the physicians 10
the poor being necessary.
Mr.. Gunst here stated he would have
voted with MIR. Wake i'm reference TO
the expenditure OF $50 for the ambulance
outfit If he had been present at the Janu-
airy meeting. Messrs. Cottrell. Miller,
and Brock were Of another opinion. and
said that they thought this matter had
been settled at the last meeting Of the
committee. No action. whatever, was
taken with reference to this appropria-
ton.
NEEDS OF OUR STREETS.
There was a special session of the Com
mlttee on Streets in Room No. Of the
City Hall at l o'clock yesterday for the
PURPOSE Oh COUSlutl44h Allt il'NNo VI III
department for the fiscal year 1897. Pres
ent were Chairman Allen and Messrs.
Bahen. Burton, John NJ. King, Carter,
Pollock, and Woody.
The following estimate as to the needs
of the street department for the current
year was submitted by the City Engineer:
Payroll, Engineer Department. q; 1880 %
Payroll, hands and carts, roller
and pTnSler ~. tDD w
Expenses hands and carts lin
Guiding replacing eight mules).. 5000 %
Paving sidewalks .................. 1000 "
Sewer connections ............... $50 "
Streets generally .................. $1,000 %
Sewers .... ................... 5000 W
IOtal ..........s......... ..ss...sfioifVyV w
Colonel Cutshaw, the City Engineer, eX-
planned that this list was only intended TO
cover the barest needs Of the department,
and he presented an additional estimate
for important work. TO be done in the
event the city provides the necessary
funds.
The estimates were discussed informally
and recommended TO the Committee on
Finance.
At this point in the proceedings the
clerk read the ordinance reducing the
salary Of the City Engineer. Mr.. Carter
raised the point that the ordinance had
not been put in legal form. Upon his mo-
ton It was referred TO the City Attorney
for his opinion regarding this matter.
The committee decided TO hold a special
meeting at o'clock next Wednesday eve
ming to consider the ordinances limiting
the engineering Office TO three assistants.
Resolutions OF respect 10 the memory or
the late Ioseph T. MOuntcastle were Of
fered by Mr.. Woody and adopted.
THE POLICE COMMITTEE.
There was also a meeting OF the Com
mlttee on Police at u o'clock yesterday
az the place Of business of the chairman,
Mr.. T. d. Starke. No. south Fifteenth
street. Those present were Messrs. Starke
(chairman). Blanks. and Montgomery.
The police payroll and bills for the
month OF January. amounting 10 sS.23lsO.
were approved.
Superintendent W. II. Thompson, Of the
Fire Alarm and Police Telegraph, was n
structed 10 look into the condition OF the
bell at the Second Police-Statlon, the
around which is In such bad
condition as to render it unsafe.
The following estimate OF the needs or
the department for 1887 was prepared for
to the Finance Committee
Tuesday night. as follows
Police payroll Gncluding three
tanitOrsj ........ ................ SS0,IU %
Contingent fund flor police and
Police Court ......,...... ....... 300 %
Patrol system Including two dri-
yers) ........... ......... ESQ 60
Total ............ ............ ys. SZ7 50