Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-04
NEW BUSINESS.

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Mr.. Slater presented petition from
the merchants on Crawford street in
reference to the flooding of thai
thoroughfare. They claim that It. is
uue TO the crossing of the street rail-
road On motion, the railroad com
panies were instructed 20 cut their rails
so that they will not prevent the run
ning OF the water. the same to be- done
within ten days. or they will be brought
before the Mayor.
Mr. Backus moved that the clerk be
instructed to notify the Portsmouth
Street Railroad Company that thew
must comply with their contract in
reference to their schedule or else they
streets '''e
Mr.. Slater amended to make 1t read
tnat complaints have been made
against the manner in which they run
their cars and that they must comply
with their contract
Present-G. NJ. Reynolds.
Mr; Guy offered as substitute that
the Street Railroad Company be re-
quested to appear before the Street
Committee and show why they do nor
comply with their contract in regard to
schedule.
Mir. Backus accepted the amendment
which was adopted
Ihe Fire Committee reported that the
committee finds difficulty in buying n
morse TO match the horse in hand: but
mat they could purchase a pair for $50
III audition to the appropriation made,
by giving the horse on hand in OK
change. The appropriation was made
ana the horses will be purchased.
me Finance Committee asked per-
mission to Issue a note for SO. 500, to
take UP coupons due in January and
other months
communication was read from Mr.
). l.. burroughs. asking the Council 70
eXert It's influence with the Portsmouth
street Hailroad ta-a4lepp- f}slf,f-te-t,z,te-
their power in operating n stamp cam
ceiling machine. Referred to the Street
| Committee.
communication was read from the
Board of Health, asking Council in
furnish rationS to the inmates Of the
pest house, through the Almshouse
Committee. Adopted
y communication was olso re,d fro,,,
| inc board of Health in references TO
certain localities. which have been fiji
ed by the Board Of Health. on account
or their unsanitary condition. and ask
ca mat the Council take immediate
ton the clerk was instructed "a
| inquire OF the City Attorney to know
for the same. "''o"
MI Reed moved that the City Attor-
| ney be instructed to recover the
amount paid out. Adopted.
The Council went into the election of
member OF the School Board from tho
! Third Ward. Mr.. ]. ?. Carr was elect
Mr.. Murden called the attention of
the Council to the fact that the plank
Walk on London street. between Din
widdie and Washington streets. had
not heen nut down. and asked why.
| Inc action of the Council was read in
reference to the walk. and the work
| was ordered to be done
Mr.. Reed called attention to gates
opening in the streets instead of in
side. and asked that the Ordinance
Committee consider the same.
An application was read from Mr.. IT.
Kim. to be allowed to build a frame
house on High street. next to the MAN.
SION House. to be used for an Office.
On motion, referred to the Fire Com
| mittee.
Mr.. Montague called attention to the
fact that the truckmen are not using
the stand designated. and asked that
the attention of the Mayor be called to
that fact.
The chairman announced the Com
mittee on Public Building and Battle
ship as follows: Reed. Slater, Wall
ker and Binson, with the president add
ed.
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