Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-26
STREET-CAR SERVICE
YOUNG MEMS BUSINESS AssoCIA'
TON DISCUSS TnIs MATTER.
CAPTAIN GUEOI BEFORE THE BODY.
He Speaks In behalf of the Rich
nond Railway ana Electric Com
pany-The Chesapeake and Ohio
Removals Discussed.

l A<sS~S"et7-s
The Young Mems Business Association
held its quarterly meeting In the Assem-
bly, Hall of the Chamber of Commerce,
last night, and in response to the an
nouncement that the meeting would bt
one Of the most important In the history
OF the association a large number Of
| members were in attendance.
The association took up the question Of
a change in the schedules Of the cars OF
the Richmond Railway and Electric Com
pany, and recommended to the Council
| Committee on Streets that 1t inquire into
| the matter, and also discussed at some
| length the proposed removal from Ricn-
mond by the Chesapeake and Ohio Of a
portion OF It's Freight Department.
The first order OF business before the
| association was the reception of reports.
and Mr.. ]. Stuart Bryan, OF the special
committee appointed to arrange for pro-
| perry entertaining the Baptist Young
Peoples Union upon the occasion Of the
meeting of their International Convention
here in 1893. reported, setting forth the
work done In raising funds therefor. He
asserted that the railroads had united in
making UP fund of 81 900, and the street.
car companies and citizens generally
would be called upon for an additional
81, 900. The special committee was con-
tinued
THE SCHOOLrBOOK FIGHT.
Mr.. Jenkins, Of the special committee
to ask for the adoption of local books
for use in the public schools Of the State,
reported that his committee had appear
ed before the State Board Of Education
and urged as strongly as possible the
claims of the Richmond publishing
houses. The committee was discharged.
Mr.. Valentine tMr. Hill in the chair
reported for the Tramp and Vagrant Com
mittee. He set forth that tramp ordl-
nance had been adopted by the Council
as result of the efforts of the commit
tee. but in the ordinance local Migrants
were exempted from the operations of
the ordinance. Mr.. Valentine asked that
the committee be continued, in order
that 1t might endeavor to have the local
Migrants included in the ordinance, and
his request was readily granted.
Mr.. Bryant reported for the Rules Com
mittee, presenting a new set of bylaws.
which were adopted. These bylaws pro-
vide for quarterly instead Of monthly
meetings Of the association.
The committee delegated to have the
authorities of the city and State make
arrangements whereby released convicts
shall not be turned loose at the prison
gates, but conveyed to their homes. re-
ported through Mr.. Christian, and It was
shown that no results have yet been OBJ
tanned. He hoped for results, and the
committee was continued.
THE STREET-CAR SERVICE.
One of the interesting features of the
meeting was the question Of the schedules
of the Richmond Railway and Electric
Company. Mr. A. y. Guigon, counsel for
the company, was present, and stated
that between $50 and $50 A. NJ. and $50
and 7:3O in the evening on the Main-Street
line three-minute schedule was given,
and during the remainder of the day a
six-minute schedule. During the entire
day a six-minute schedule was main
tanned on the Clay-Street line. Mr.. Gui-
gon explained that these schedules were
rigidly adhered to, though at times acct
dents occurred which caused delay. He
asserted it as his belief that Richmond's
street-car facilities were the best of any
city of its size he knew of.
Mr.. Gentry asked Captain Guigon why
it was that 90 or 20 per cent. of the Main
Street cars were closed in these heated
days. and he replied that this was due
to the fact that the summer cars are
now being equipped with new and i'm |
proved motors
A PERTINENT QUERY.
Mr.. Lecky asked If the reduction of the |
number of cars and the increase of the |
speed did not operate to cause a conges-
ton within those cars now being run.
Captain Guigon thought not, but said |
that II it was demonstrated that the |
public demands were in excess of the |
service now given the service would be
Increased.
Mr.. Scott thought the company should
be requested to replace the car recently
Mr.. Guigon said the car was
removed for the public benefit and he
thought for the benefit of the public il
should not be replaced. Mr. Guigon. in
reply to Mr.. Scott, suggested that COM
mittee from the association be appointed
TO take charge Of the traffic arrange
ments of the line If they thought they
could run II better than the roads Off
slals, and he also suggested that the
same committee inquire into the action
If the various railroads. He contended
mat delays on the Mdln-Street line were |
occasioned frequently by the Chesapeake
md Ohio blocking the crossing in Fulton.
REFER TO STREET COMMITTEE.
Mr.. Gentry seconded the motion of Mr..
Scott. to the effect that the Richmond
Railway and Electric Company be re-
luested to replace the car taken off. Mr..
Nallerstein offered as substitute that
he Council Committee on Streets be
Isked to see that the street-car COM
,anies live up TO their charters. He
tated that the Marshall-Street line was
icing run in violation of the ordinance,
which required ten-minute schedule on
hat line. A flfteen-minute schedule was
low being run.
Mr.. Minor seconded Mr.. Wallerstein's
ubsttute, and Mr.. Whittet moved to Law
ir. SCOTS motion on the table, asserting
bat the association should not interfere
nth any chartered company.
Mr.. Lecky moved as a substitute for the
hole, that the Committee on Streets be
squested 10 see that the Richmond Rail-
ay and Electric Company carry out the
chedules as provided for in its charter. !
his was adopted.
Mr.. Christian asked If anything had
cen recently done looking to the adop-
on Of an interchangeable transfer system ,
nd Mr.. Guigon replied that both compa-
les in the city were doing their utmost,
18th the aid of the Street Committee, TO
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