The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16

ter. 1t was due to the people Of Fultos
10 relieve them from the difficulty of b.
ing periodically cut on from the city -
the river
Colonel Cutshaw next spoke OF the MAJ
ter as Affecting the Laidlaw-MckiN Co.,
and said that from the discussion indulg-
ed in one would think the welfare of the
whole city depended ON one factory. Tn
time might come said the city Engineer.
when this firm might ask for the raising
of tie avenue. He said an engineer ~
tho 1rigg Shipbuidng Company had
been to see him regarding to construction
of wall 90 keep the water out Of it5
plant. I'm the future he said an tho low
lying district would boz raised.
SHOULD BE RAISED.
In was nonsense he thought 10 speak o.
raising Lester street instead Of Williams
burg avenue-b0th should be raised and
raised al once.
After more discussion Mr. Pollock Of
fered resolution declaring 30 the sen %
OF the body that il s ineXpediont 10 raise
Williamsburg avenue az this time The
resolution was adopted.
Mr.. King. from subcommittee OF in-
vestigauOn. reported that the Virginia
Electrical Railway and Development
Company was not complying Win ina
terms of its franchise in the nature of che
work being done on the river
The CITY Engineer said that the CONE
many had not asked for sufficient time I'D
do the work. as they could not begin the
construction OF "a dam until the water
was low
Mr. =. b SHIELD. counsel for tho COM
many. requested the committee Oh recom-
mend TO the Council am ordinance extend
ing the time for beginning the hydraulic
work until October lst and the time for
it's completion ~ twelve months there
after. The city Attorney was requested
10 draw an ordinance 90 that effect
on motion of Mr. King the city Atfor-
uov was requested 10 prepare 20 resolution
providing that no attention shall be paid
10 applications for franchises unless ac-
comnanied by ordinances.
After disposing Of a large quantity o.
business Of lesser import the committees
adjourned.
Committee on Cemeteries.
The COMMITTEES on Cemeteries met In the
city Hau az $ O'Clock. Those. present
were Messrs Blanks chairman Crimes
Miner. Montgomery, Smith and Williams
THE pay r0u of lakewood. River View
and Sboekoe Hul cemeteries were APPROX
ed and ordered 20 be paid
From the city Engineer was received
report containing am estimate or iue cool
10 repair the brick wall enclosing an0ckoe
HW burying ground the amount being
Sl.i6l.30. ...- -,
1T was decided 20 report the matter 10
the Council with the recommendation tnat
Am appropriation of $3.50 be made 10 90
this work .
IN motion of Mr. Miner it was decided
10 reoiest the Committee on Relief OF the
poor TO allow the committee 10 obtain
gravel from the grounds al the aimsho"s7
fo gravel tine walkways and road"ays ID
sbockoe Hu cemetery. the city Engineer
10 furnish the proper grades.
The following subcommittee We're APP
noiuted t0 whom hereafter VIII pc re-
ferred an matters in connection Win tn7
so,,orof cemeteries under control of the
committee: l.-,.,..
and Montgomery. t.
/ on River View Cemetery Mes'ia. "'''
, tet and Miner ... ,r,.--.
I Smith and Williams.
! An ordinance 20 prevent me owners
| other persons from permitting tl.'i
| a,,,oetfo fowls geese. pigs, COWS anu
other animals To deprena, ne or -o ,o.. ...,
| mo, tho public parks and cemeteries was
! considered and ordered 20 he reported ~
! tbo common Council. with the recommen-
| d,tfon that II be referred TO the commit
! tee on Ordinances,
First Market Matters.
| The Committee on First Market me-
/ az ~ o'clock yesterday az No lyl5 ca &
| Main street Messrs. King tchalrinam'
| c,,rtls smith and HARRISON were pres
| emf ,,-.,
! a subcommittee consisting OF Messrs.
| T4arreison. smith. and Turner was APP
! rointed 10 examine the market ana haL
/ to ascertain III repairs ana painting arc
Ths report OF the weieh-master was re-
Pa1l Albert was granted permission 20
make certain Improvements TO DIS place.
I fronting on Main street.