Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-08
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such mains upon such terms as the Com
mittee on Water might agree upon.
Inc resolution approprating 500 for
the repairs Of water fixtures at the city
jail was adopted.
a resolution transferring 500 from the
ciedit OF the Committee on Grounds and
buildings to that Of the Committee on
streets, for the purpose of repairing the
roadway TO Fulton, and a resolution
making similar transfer Of 500 for the
purpose OF paying the expense Of putting
doWn granolithic pavement at the New
reservoir Park caused considerable dis
cussion and much objection. and was
lost by vote OF 16 to z. The motion
was then laid on the table by unanimous
vote.
WATER AT THE JAIL
Tho report Of the joint committee on
Grounds and Buildings and Water. TO
which was referred the ordinance allow
ing 10000 gallons Of water per month to
be used al the city jail and relinquishing
all claims for water used at the Jail up
20 July LIST, this year. stated that the
committee returned the ordinance and
submitted In lieu thereof an ordinance
charging an ordinance rate Of $50 per
month from January /. 1899. and can
ceiling water bills as ordered. The new
ordinance was adopted.
a number OF appropriations for paving
and sewers were adopted.
Several petitions were received and re-
ferrcd TO proper committees.
OWNERSHIP OF RAILWAYS.
Mr. Pollock CMr. Barrelson in the
chain offered the following resolution:
/. Granting power to the city TO con-
struct. or acquire by purchase, maintain.
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rage Of passengers and freight Tor hire
and reward and In furtherance OF such
powers 10 issue bonds and secure tne
same upon such franchise, ttackage roll
ing stock, &c.
p Granting power TO the city to con-
struct. maintain, rent, or lease under
ground cOnduits within the city OF hlCh-
mond for the conduct Of telephone, teie-
graph, and other electrical conductors,
and in furtherance Of such powers to is-
sue bonds and secure the same upon such
COnduits.
AIR Bloomberg offered to amend the
resolution by making IL refer 10 the
leasing of culverts by the city. The reso-
luton was adopted without amendment.
THE GAs-WORKs QUESTION.
The Joint resolution of the Committees
on Light and Finance that $4,000 be
placed TO the credit of the Construction
Department of the gas-works for i'm
provements was reported, and created
much discussion.
Mr. HARRISON in brief speech opposed
the resolution, saying the necessary funds
were not now in the treasury, and would
not be this year.
Mr. Ebel thought il would be measure
of strict economy to make the improve
ments provided for by the resolution. lie
thought the Finance Committee could
10 "a needed
row. as there was upwards OF soO'VD IN
the treasury.
Mr.. HARRISON said if the Council wished
10 vote a bond issue. why, then, let IL
vote for the appropriation to make the
improvements He said the city would
have 10 pay back borrowed money thls
year to the amount of more than $4,000.
Mr. Ebel said the city owed nOthlnS IL
was not able 10 pay, and, besides, the
city would receive an increase In income
from the gas-wOrks Of 5000 week.
Mr.. Miner, 0 member OF the LlSht COM
mittee. said he had on his desk records
to show that the gas-works had been
paving institution ever since their estab-
lishment. with the exception Of one year.
Furthermore, the present inadequate ma
chinerv at the gas-works made the waste
of naphtha used at the works so great
that the Improvement would pay for it.
SELF in a short time. Crude OIL would be
used with the improvements.
Mr.. Tanner said the use of automobiles
had so greatly advanced the cost of naph-
tina that IT would be necessary to increase
the appropriation for the gas-works this
year. The increase is about 10 per cent.
The increase alone was stated by Mr..
Tanner to be equal 10 the total amount
appropriated to the gas-works.
THE SUPERINTENDENT CUES
TONED.
Mr.. Gunst asked the permission Of the
Council TO have superintendent Knowles
Of the gas-works, who was present, come
before the body and answer certain ques-
tions. which was granted. Mr.. knowles
came forward and took his seat in the
chair of the Sergeant-at-Arms; whereupon
Mr.. Gunst, advancing until he stood al
most in front of the President, asked him
these questions:
'WiIl 81 800 complete the necessary i'm
prOvements?'
yes"
'Vm these improvements for which the
81 500 is asked better the quality of gasp
yes"
win these improvements be perma-
nent?'
yes"
If by appropriating the amount asked
for and if the Improvements are carried
out, will you be able to manufacture sufii-
Gent additional gas to supply an addi-
tonal holder for the West End should the !
city decide to place hne thereY
Eyes"
"By appropriating the amount asked for |
Will there be any practical benefit derived |
from the work before the next budget is |
adopted?"
yves