The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-16

shall embrace such conditions as will
thoroU ay protect the city OF Richmond
in thc possession and preservation OF an
tho VI er power rights and privileges she
now holds. and shnll provide that no con-
struction Tor use Of water power OF the
James river shall be erected or executed
by said Virginia Electric Company which
shall in any manner Interfere with or en-
croach upon the water power rights now
possessed hy the city Of Richmond at
both the old and new pumping stations
a committee from the Clay-Ward Ac-
tvcs appeared before the body and asked
that Mr. William G.. Trahern. waichman
at the New Reservoir. be instructed TO
move into tho city. Sc appearing that he
is now % resident OF Hcnrlco county. The
committee decided TO acccdc 10 their re-
quest
Mr. Trahcrn was appointed watchman
at the New Reservoir August l5. 1875. and
was at that time q resident OF Marshall
Ward. lie is a faithful efficient Of
hc.al
After granting several permits for free
water and ordering the payment Of bills
and payroll The committee adjourned.
COMMITTEE on LIGHT.
Thc Committee on Light met in Room
40. - az O'Clock with the following
lcrstcin. Tanner Hawkins, Vaughan,
Hardwickc. E NJ. Noble.
a petition was read from Mrs. GIN, Of
The Male Orphan Asylum. asking for gas.
This petition came from the Common
Council. The main point made by Mrs.
GIN was to the effect that there was
large number OF small boys at the asy-
lum and she feared for their safety I'm
the use OF kerosene lamps.
Dr. w. W. Parker addressed the COM
mittoc and stated that he thought the
trenches for laying the pipes could be
had if the Council would give the pipes.
tie appealed strongly for the gas
Mr. Africnd also spoke and said they
expected 20 pay for the gas when they
got it ont there.
superintendent Knowles said that the
cost would Doe bout 5000.
After some c,scuss'on the petition was
referred 10 the Superintendent of Gas to
ascertain The cost etc.. and to report
back 90 the committee at its next meet
rg
FOR CHEAPER GAS.
The resolution referred 20 the commit
Gee by the Council providing for the fur
uiehng of gas at go cents per thousand
cubic feet was taken mp. and Mr. Knowlcs
presented figures 10 show that 30 could bc
furnished at That figure for fuel and
cooking purposes.
boo regard tO thc uncvcn paving in a ccr-
tain portion OF Broad street FOR which
the Light Committee had been held 90
be responsible. the committee rolmrmed
20 former report 10 the Council proving
itself guiltlcss of the charge
The contract for naptha from October
18th to July T. 1S9S was awarded to the
Southern OH Company, their bid being
300 cents per gallon.
THE committee adjourned at $3.50 after
attending to thc usual amount NJ regular
business.
ON FIRST MARKET.
The Committee ou First Market met at
O'Clock yesterday evening with Mesers.
llurro lson. Tanner and Smith present.
The clerk reported collections at the
market for the month of September ON
account of the 10 per cent. sanitary tax
to amount 10 5000
Dn motion of Mr. Tanner the Board OF
Police Commissioners were granted per-
.ssion TO erect private office adjoining
the First Police Station for use OF the
officers of the First District.
The pay-ron and bills amounting 20
SDe0. were ordered paid and tine COM
miftoe adjourned.
The Committee ON Fire Department.
which was called to meet at 9 o'clock,
fancl 90 get "a quoulm