The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-17
STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES.
An Ordinance on tho Subject Recon-
mended--Tramp Dogs,

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The Committee on Ordinances met in
the Ciiy Hall at o'clock. The members
present were Messrs. Bioomberg CHAIR
NAM. Drewry, Winston and Pollock.
Tho committee decided 10 allow the
special accountant and his assistant the
sum Of 500 on the contract for the codi-
hcation Of the city charter and ordinances
for the work done up to date.
A letter from the president OF the
Board OF Fire Commissioners was read
asking that steps be taken towards re-
commencing the adoption Of an ordi-
nance TO regulate the transportation
sale, storage and use Of calcium carbide
ana for the installation Of aceiylene gas
generators. The letter was accompanied
by an ordinance now IN force IN New
York city concerning the regulations i'm
force in that city. and from the informa-
tion obtained from this source as TO the
danger 10 property from the uses OF such
gases. the committee decided TO instruct
the clerk to prepare an ordinance ON
bodying the provisions contained in the
ordinance in force in New York, 10 be
presented to the City Council at its mex,
meeting.
An ordinance. referred by the Board Of
Aldermen entitled AN ordinance 10 re-
neve the city from the nuisance Of
worthless tramp dogs was presented and
read.
WORTHLESS DOGS.
The ordinance provides that If any d0g
be caught going at large without having
Q medal attached to IL showing that
proper license has been paid TO the city
that such dog may be taken up and car
ried TO the dog pound OF the Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and
if the same be not claimed within forty
eight hours thereafter, that said dog or |
dogs be killed The ordinance carries
with II an appropriation Of 40 20 carry !
out its provisions.
The ordinance after some discussion, |
was referred to a subcommittee con-
sisting Of Messrs. Drewry and Winston /
for investigation and report.
The joint resolution referred by the !
Common Council 10 establish suD-sia-
tons for the payment Of gas and water /
bills was referred to Mr.. Winston as
OF one for report.
A communication from the secretary OF |
the League Of American municipalities
inviting the city Of Richmond % jon the
association and participate in its DELHI
erations, swas referred to the Mayor for
such recommendations as he may think
proper in the premises.
An ordinance emanatlng from the
Board OF Health providing for report
to the Health Department office by resi-
dent physicians of all births coming /
under their charge and fixing penalty
for noncompliance with same. was con-
sidered and recommended 20 the Council
for adoption.
A referred resolution 'of the Beard OF
Aldermen, providing for the annual IN
specti0n Of all carts and wagons IN the
,ity and coming into the city, ana liking
2 fee Of fifty cents for each inspection.
Vas considered. and after some discus
sion laid on the table.
The committee then adjourned.
Relief ofthe Poor.
The Committee on Relief Of the Poor
net at the City Almshouse last night
II o'clock. There were present Messrs.
smith (sub-chairman). Drewry, Gunst, !
Snead. and Teefey.
The superintendent submitted his re-
,ort for the month ending December q,
SOS showing that the number OF inmates
November 30th, was 30 number received
Turing December 60, discharged 81. uied
number remaining December 2lst 220 !
Increase oyer last year =. In the hos
ital number Of patients November 3oth
p received a.. discharged Il, cied q.
lumber remaining December 81 b. de-
rease from last year G. The clerk OF the
committee reported that after paying
urrent bills fer December. 1905 the sum
{ 30 cents remained unexpenoed 10 the
redit of Almshouse expense, and Is cents '
0 the credit of account Of poor Of city.
The pay roll of the department for
1899 amounting 10 SS15. was sp-
roved and ordered TO be paid ,
subcommittee consisting OF Messrs
'rewry, Hobson and tho chairman was
pp0inted 10 look into the advisablity | I
T the purchase Of a new buggy for the ,
lporintendent. with instruction TO re-
ort at the next meeting. ,
The committee decided 10 report and
commend to the Committee on Finance d
he following appropriations FOR the
aintenance of the department for tie ,
EAR 1899: Pay roll. $3.50; Alnshouse ex-
anses. $1,000: poor of city, S7.7s5: con- .
ruction. $1,000.
After transacting a few matters Of
isincss Of minor Importance the COM
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