The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-06
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he took the same stand as he took IN I
the present meeting. He satdiz tnat ne
wanted to tell those present that there
was nothing to hide In the Little Sisters
OF the Poor; that 1t was a free fnstitu-
ton, and the only one to which poor
man could so unless he goes to the
Almshouse.
Mr. Miner again arose and said that |
this institution was conducted under the
religious tenets of q particular dsnomtna-
ton. He said that he had heard that all
VINO were able to attend worship in that
institution were expected to do so.
Mr. Peters denied this statement.
Mr Caside said that the Little Sisters
of the Poor was not sectarian tnstit.,-
ton.
The question then before the body was
the reduction Of the appropriation for
this institution from $500 to $50. A re-
corded vote stood in favor OF the present
appropriation of $500.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH HOME.
Alr. Miner offered an amendment 70 the
appropriation for the Protestant Episcopal
Church Home. reducing 1t from $150.GO to
Sll2.a0.
Mr.. BloonIberg asked that some light
be chrown on this institution, and asked
why the appropriation should be cut
down.
Mr.. Miner said that this was a secta-
ran institution, and moved that the
amendment which he had offered be laid
on the table.
Mr.. wallerstein said that he trusted
that the motion of Mr.. Miner would not
prevail He said that he had heard that
several bequeSts had recently been maus
this institution.
A recorded vote on Mr. Miners motion
defeated it.
Mr.. Grimes said that the soldiers Sec
ton of Oakwood Cemetery had not re-
ce,ved an appropriation in four years,
and moved that 500 be appropriated for
keeping the section in good condition.
MIR. Cottrell moved to make OaIlwood's
expenses $500. His motion was adopted.
oAKWoCD'S CONFEDERATE SEC
TICN.
Mr.. Grinless then nloved that s2C0 be
taken from the contingent fund for the
purpose of keeping in good condition the
Confederate section of the cemetery. This
motion WAS adopted.
Mr.. iBloomberg thought that the budget
was an admirable one. He said that the
appropriation for the School Board repair
fund last year was $4,000, but the eX-r
| penses of the Board exceeded the amount
! by 500.
Mr. Bloomberg moved to insert instead
of $1,000 for School repairs. the sum of
s11,3CO. He said that the school buildings
of the city of Richmond We're goirg into
decay. lie further said tha the High
School OF the city was disgrace and
perfect fire-trap He said that the young
ladies were compelled to sit il. the poorly
ventilated rooms in little desks and chairs
| without backs. He thought that the sum
which he recommended would make COM
Portable Improvements. He asked whera
| this S11.200 was going to come from
Eve must not forget. NIr. President.
| that the ; hooI children of to-day are the
| future men and women of Richmond. and
we should not fail to make this aDDro-
| priatfon.
Mr.. Gunst said that he had similar in
| formation to that given by Mr.. tloon-s
! berg.
Mr. Bloomberg said that he wanted
| vote taken on his motion before it EEK
| pIoded and evaporateti" A recored vote
| showed nineteen for and eight against
! Mr.. B,ocmberg's motion. 1t Was, there
| fore, adopted.
Mr. Winston moved that the auDropria-
ton be increased from s95.IIl1.50 to Sa5.61l.-s
| 30 for the Police Department in order to
| keep an extra man on the force and con-
| tinue Policeman Minor on, the payroll
| Mr. Winston withdrew his amendment.
| Mr. Gunst moved to strike out $500
| from the Gas and Water and insert in
| lieu thereof s37150. the difference of the
! amount to be taken from the Contingent
Fund.
LIGHT INFANTRY BLUES.
Mr. HARRISON moved to take difference
| of the expense account of the Grounds
and Buildings and place it to the credit
| of the Gas and Water account.
| Mr. Gunsts motion was then adopted
Mr. Mills asked why discrimition was
| made in the appropriation for the Rich
| mond Light Infantry Blues. He said that.
| he understood that there had been some
| petty jealousy between this and other
| companies OF the city. but could not
understand why they should be given
more than any other company in order
! to crafty peculiar notion of theirs.
| Mr. Mills moved to increase the amount
| for cleaning the city reservoir from 5000
to $4,000 This amount. Mr.. Mills said.
! would be enough to clean out both basins
| of the reservoir.
The amendment made by Mr.. Mills was
| adopted
The budget, as whole, was then
| adopted.
An ordinance authorizing the auditor to
| pay to the Commissioners of the Sinking
! Fund the sum of $500 was adopted.
TO BUY THE ISLAND.
1 The Finance report returning a resolu-
| ton authorizing the acquisition of Justis
| Island property was read. The resolution
| asks for an appropriation OF sll.6SO to be
paid for acquiring the Island. The reso-
| luton was adopted.
/ The sum of seS.4s0 was appropriated for
| the purpose of purchasing the island and
| the Williams and Godd.n estate adjoining
same, also improving the harbor.
On motion of Mr.. Harrelson. the Coun-
! Gil adjourned to meet Thursday night at
S O'Clock.
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