Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-12
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of the disputed bill OF the Everett Waddey
Company which is for record books Oh
the city Jail.
The ordinance introduced into the Coun-
ell by President Caskie. which PROVIDES
that the clerks OF the various commit
tees shall keep an accurate account OF all
moneys expended by their departments
SO that the committees shall always know
what amount stands to their credit. was
referred TO the Committee on Ordinances
A resolution from the same body pro-
viding for the payment OF salaries OF
city officials until such time as the budget
shall be passed. was concurred IN.
other resolutions concurred In were:
To REQUIRE the Richmond Traction Com
pany TO observe the schedule prescribed
to instruct the School Board to report to
the first January meeting OF the Councii
the amount OF money collected for tuition
during the preceding twelve months, and
to account for the same.
MINOR MATTERS OF BUSINESS.
The reports of the city officers-the Au-
ditor. the Coroner, and others-were re-
ceived and filed.
Mr.. Zimmerman introduced resolution
nroyiding for an arc light TO be placed
AT the Second Market between Marshall
and CLAY streets, which was adopted.
The City Engineer was ordered 10 re-
mort TO the Council the reasons, II any,
for the delay in replacing the pavement
on Marshall street, which has Deen tolh
up for some time past.
Permission was granted TO Messrs
Winston & Miller to enlarge their LUMBER
shed at the foot of Fifth street.
A claim Of Daniel Murphy was referred
TO the Committee on Claims and Salaries
Mr.. Hardwicke introduced two resolu-
lions providing for the transfer of GER
tain sums.
Under a suspension of rules Mr.. Hard
wicke introduced a resolution providing
for the transfer Of 800 from interest ac-
count TO the credit Of the Collector Of
Delinquent Taxes, which was adopted. An
other resolution. providing for the trans
fer of 800 from account of salaries 10
assessment and taxes. was passed
Mr.. Hardwicke also introduced an ordi-
nance which provides for the refunding
of gas and water bills which have been
paid twice.
MUST PAY A SPECIAL TAX.
An ordinance imposing a special tax Of
$50 per day on the vendors of certain
goods was introduced by Mr. Burton, and
referred to the Committee on Ordinances
without discussion The text is as FOL
lows: BE IT ordained by the Council of
the city of Richmond. That all vendors
Of goods brought to the city for sale as
bankrupt, assignee, trustee, fire stock,
or all goods of a like nature, shall pay
license of not less than $50 per day, said
license to be issued by the Auditor upon
the receipt of the Treasurer. showing
that the amount has been paid for the
period for which the license Is desired.
A license may be issued under this ordi-
nance for the period of twelve months or
any part thereof. not less than one day.
Any person liable to such tax who shall
prosecute his business without having
paid the same shall be liable to fine Of
not less than $50 and not more than 800,
and each days default shall be sepa-
rate offence. Said fine to be imposed and
collected by the Police Justice Of the
city of Richmond. This ordinance shall
be in force from the day Of its passage,
and all ordinances or parts Of ordinances
in so far as they conflict with this ordi-
nance are hereby repealed.
The Board adjourned at 10 o'clock.