The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-25
THEY MUST HAVE
THE DEPOT PLANS
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Of Richmond and did not find the latch
string on the outside Tney had expected
that the Council would put itself out
little 10 secure such benefits.
lie thought II strange that the commit
tee should be willing to delay the enter
prise simply 10 see plans for depot. 10
seemed merely for the purpose OF sails
tying the curiosity Of the people. The
two roads. he said, would build A depot
which would be entirely satisfactory 10
the people Of Richmond.
CONDITIONS CHANGE
Mr. Williams said that financial cond'-
tious were constantly changing. that
should they be worse in six montna anu
they were held up by the committee.
they might be slow 10 spend laIse
amount OF money here.
IL ask you either 20 acceii or REJECT
the proposition tonight he said. and
let the responsibility rest where II be-
longs
Mr. King. in reply. said that while tho
committee was not IN the kindergarten
department of the Council, they did wish
TO see A picture" Of the new depot. lt
was the only business manner IN "nlch
TO treat the proposition.
Mr. Ebel said that the committee had no
desire and no intention or namperins
the project. but simply wished 70 treat
It from "A business standpoint. II was
due 10 the citizens. he said, That they
should know what was the nature Of the
building 10 be erected on one OF their
principal thoroughfares
Richmond. said Mr.. Ebel. had had
some experience I'm buying railroads ana
had now arrived at that stage where u
deemed IL best 10 consider the question
from a cold business standpoint
The motion Of Mr.. King was then
adoptod 10 the effect that the railroad
comnanies be requested 10 furnish plans
and specifications Of the depot ana also
10 make changes IN the plans or thef
routes I'm accordance with the sugses-
tions Of the city Engineer
Mr.. Iawder then presented a petition
signed by a number Of citizens or fultoh'
protesting against the intention or tns
Chesapeake and Ohio 70 divert Osoofnf
tu-nnike from its present route ana stop
up Tenth street. The turnpike az present
runs into Williamsburg avenue. me
Chesapeake and Ohio by constructing
wards there. II is claimed. would divert
ia considerably. 10 the detriment OF many
residents Of Fulton The matter went 10
the CITY Engineer for investigation.
Mr. Axteu az this point rose and said
that ON behalf Of tho Chesapeake ana
Ohio he asked that the plans and ord-
nance submitted be- considered with
drawn.
Mr.. Williams. also. on behalf or the
Richmond Petersburg and Carolina de
sired to withdraw the ordinance ana
plans submitted by them.
The committee was 81 the opinion mat
the matter would have 20 20 on 70 the
Council. as II had no power 70 permit
them 10 he withdrawn.
Alr. williams again took the floor and
made another appeal 10 the COMMITTEES
that the question ~ depot be left 20 the
companies upon the under standing that
n certain sum should be expended there
on.
Mr. Ebel said that the committee Dc
sired no elaborate plans but merely
wished 10 know what KIND ol depot
was going 20 he built.
Mr. Gibson said that be deemed o. only
lust that the people should be thoroughly
informed about the matter. Hc. for one.
would Insist on the information being
furnished him.
After a few further remarks the com
mittee adjourned The matter now STANDS
exactly as IL d'd before The meeting
The plans are before the committee. but
no action has been taken.
II was gathered after the COMMITTEES
meeting last night thar the railways are
willing 70 guarantee 10 erect depot
ninety feet high with a frontage Of ~
! feet
n &c thought that satisfactory a.
iusfment OF the matter will be reached
shortly
Ciaf,,e md eefarios
The Committee on Claims and Salaries
met i'm the City Hail last night az I
/ o'clock. The following members were
present Messrs Gordon chairman bona
hoe. and Wallersteln.
From the City Attorney was received
a notice OF the institution of a sun IN
the Law and Equity Court by FREDERICK
II. Jackson against the city, claiming
damages amounting 10 81, j00, by reason OF
an injury sustained in falling INTO an
opening left AT one OF the entrances TO mo
basement floor of the city Hall 4 copy
OF the declaration I'm said case was Med
by the attorney with the recommendation
that the matter be referred 10 the COM
miftee on Grounds and Buildings Tor
rigid Investigation. The matter was so
referred
} A claim OF Lewis +. kemmerer
amounting 20 $50. for an injury received
nv reason of falling into ditch AZ the
& corner of Reech and Chafin streets.
! The claim was referred 70 the chair
; man with tho request that he confer with
! the CITY Engineer and city Attorney, and
: reoort the result Of his conference as -
+ the liability OF the city a. the next meet
I ing.
The committee disposed of several minor
claims by recommending them 70 the
Council for payment.