The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-22
THE MEN WHO MAKE THE LAWS FOR
THE PEOPLE OF CITY OF RICHMOND
All the Interests Of the City Are Represented in the
Board of Aldermen and the Common Council
Something Personal About the
Representatives.

No man ever proved more faithful to the
trusts committed to him by his consti-
tuents than Sol. L. Bloombers, who repre-
sents Jefferson Ward in the Common
Council.
William c. Camp, of Monroe Ward,
makes a good representative, but does not
seem to enjoy with very much relish his
transfer from the Committee on Health
to the Committee OF Shockoe Creek
James Caskie. chairman of the Commit
tee On Finance is the ablest debater in the
Common Council and is one of the best
posted men on city finances.
S. II. Cottre!l, who has long been rep
resentative Of Clay Ward, as one of the
best business men in the body.
Mr.. William II. Curtis, chairman of
Committee on James River Improvement,
is well fitted for the position he holds.
A. B. Ferguson, of Marshall Ward,
makes a good representative, and is very
popular with the members.
f. H CARRIER. of Marshall Ward, is one
Of the most successful business men in
Richmond, and always adopts business
methods in dealing with the affairs Of the
city.
William Gibson. Jr. of Clay Ward. has
recently come to the front as one of the
most successful of political leaders, and
as representative is always on the look
out for the interests of the city, and Clay
Ward in particular.
The result of the last election showed
that the we'll known young lawyer, IL u
Glenn. had a host of friends in Madison
Ward. and as a consequence ne is now
filling seat in the Common Council.
b John r. Grimes, recently elected cnair
man CT the Committee on Light. has mad
a great deal Of experience in the Gas De-
partment and will contribute all of his
ability to make the Gas Works an up to
date department. He is a plain talker and
a good worker.
A PROGRESSIVE MEMBER.
Marx Gunst is regarded as one of the
mos: progressive members OF he Common
Council. and his constituents in Monroe
Ward never fail to show their appreciation
of him when the election rolls around
The most distinguished looking man in
the Common Council is Julius A. Hobson,
of Madison Ward.
D. f. Mccarthy. from jackson Ward.
makes good representative and is always
prompt and punctual at the meetings
Morgan r. Mills the zvice-president OF
the body. will show his ability for the posi-
ton whenever called upon to preside.
3. w. Miner. Of Clay Ward, is one OF the
best speakers in the body.
r. l.. Peters represents Monroe Ward,
and Is one OF the best of the city's repre-
sentatIves.
a K pollock, is hustling member. and
his resolution which provided for the music
in the parks gives pleasure to thousands of
squire Phil Shea. OF Jefferson Ward,
makes prompt and faithful representa-
tive.
while Mr.. II. N. Stein. OF Jackson Ward
failed tn draw any big prizes IN the recent
Distribution n committees, ne accepts the
~i...ation Nth cheerful Sortltude ana Tesss-
-.'s-a. rnd Will DO his duty on the COM
r,,'tg.s.- /, which he has been assigned
Ar ahln member Of the body Is Charles
". Tame. Of Monroe Ward. while John
TeefeM Of JJac..sssca Ward, il the hand