Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-26
THE CLAIM is NOT ADJUSTED.
No Settlement Between MIR. 'aider
md Mrs. Leyis-Other Matters.

The subcommittee Of the Committee
on Grounds and Buildings, appointed to
investigate claim against Engineer Cal
der. met in the office of the City Engineer
yesterday evening: Nessrs. HeeIe Chair
mani. sneaa. and Ferriter were present.
The claim against Mr.. Calder amounts
to $sS6 for groceries purchased from Mrs
Lewis Since the subcommittee was APP
pointed Mr.. Calder has filed petition In
bankruptcy and yesterday he declined to
make any arrangement with his creditor
A good deal Of time was spent In an ef-
fort to effect an agreement, and the COM
mittee subsequently adjourned, having
given Mr.. Calder until the next meeting
night 20 satisfy Mrs. Lewis, or his re-
moval from Office will be recommended
THE PLEA OF MR.. EUBANK.
Chairman julius Hobson called the Com
mittee on Health to order promptly at 8
o'clock last night, with Messrs. Camp,
Gibson, Grimes, and Dopahoe present
At the suggestion of the president of
the Board OF Health, a subcommittee of
two, consisting of Messrs. Camp and Bur
ton, was appointed 10 get the prices Of
sweeping machines, the purpose being 10
purchase one or more before the end OF
the USCdl year. HOW ~ NlOoS IT manu-
Mr. Eubank a former member of the
street-cleaning force, who had been dis
missed on the charge of drinking, appear
ed before the committee, and explained
that he had only taken one drink on one
occasion and had been sick on another
Dr. Oppenhimer stated that the depart
ment had had considerable trouble with
Mr.. Eubank on account Of his habits
The matter was finally disposed of by
the president OF the Board Of Health.
agreeing to make a written report at the
next meeting. The committee then ad-
5ourned.
ONLY SELL FROM CARTS.
The Committee on Second Market met
with Messrs. Ferriter, Heeke, and Zim-
mermann present.
The report OF the Clerk showed a bal
ance OF $Ss2o6 TO the credit of the de-
partment and the regular monthly bills
were approved and ordered 10 be paid
The Clerk Of the Market reported that
the city Attorney had rendered an opin-
ion TO the effect that peddlers have no
authority TO unload and sell in the vicin-
ity OF the market without paying
tax. and can only sell from their wagons
or carts as they pass along the streets.
The committee ordered the Clerk 10 see
that the law was duly enforced.
OTHER COMMITTEES MEET.
The Committee on Third Market met
an the City Hall last night, with Messrs.
snead. Allen, Teefey. and Peters present.
The financial statement showed balance
OF 22S75 OF the appropriation OF $500 still
10 the credit Of the committee. Bills
amounting 20 $3.50. were approved and
ordered 70 be paid.
The sum OF $40 was appropriated Tor
necessary repairs. and the committee adj
sourned.
The subcommittee of the Committee
on First Market met at o'clock yester-
day afternoon. with Messrs. Smith and
Curtis present. The committee inspected
the paint work and formulated a report,
recommending that certain repairs should
be made In the meat and vegetable
markets.
The Committee on st. Johns Burying-
Ground met last night. The only thing
OF importance In connection with the
meeting-that there WAS full attendance
or members for the first time for seye-
IA. months. There was no business OF
importance 10 be transacted.