Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

The City Council held their regular
monthly meeting last night with the
following members present: John j.
King, president; d. w. Ballcntine
Emmett Deans, c. =. Murden. j. Davis
Reed, Saml. Z. Montague, w. Jones
Williams, j. Edward Johnson. j. Leon
Codd. l.. NJ. Palmer.
The minutes of the last meeting We're
read and approved. All properly ap-
proved bill were allowed.
Present: i. Il. Glover and L. c. Bim-
son, c. w. Walker.
NJ. Montague called the attention Of
the Council TO the condition of the fire
hydrants in the Fourth Ward. and
asked that something be done.
CITY AND COUNTY AGREEE.
The chairman of the ferry committee
reported that the City Attorney had
advised the committee that they had
no right to proceed alone to condemn
the Brooks property, the county refus-
ing 10 act with them, there was Moth
ing left for the committee to do but to
acquesce with the county. n commu-
nication was read from Mr.. T.. G.
Brooks Offering To sell his property to
The city and county for $4,000, the
same as paid Mr.. Mark, provided the
purchase is made at once.
The committee then submitted n re-
port of a meeting held by them yester-
day recommending that the same be
purchased ut the price offered by MIR.
Brooks.
Mr. Walker moved that the report of
the committee be received and adopted
1t was seconded and adopted. The pro-
per parties were instructed TO have
deed prepared.
Present: Jessie NJ. Overton.
Mr.. Reed called the attention OF the
6UuTrcii- TO the amount due the former
lessees of the ferry. and asked that
some action be taken in the matter 1t
was referred to the finance committee.
FAST DRIVING TO FIRES.
Mr. Murden called the attention of
the Council to the fact that the Hook
and Ladder horses are both crippled,
and that the truck is out OF commits
sion FOR want of horses. and asked that
some steps be taken in the matter.
Mr.. Montague moved that the mat
ter be referred to the Fire Committee
10 use their own judgment, and that
the committee be instructed to take
some action prohibiting the fast driv-
ing of the Fire Department. Adopted
NEW BUSINESS.
Mr.. Reed moved that the Council go
into the election of n Councilman from
the First Ward TO fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Mr.. Slater.
II was seconded Mr.. David Reed nom
mated Mr.. Emmett Crump, whose
name had been recommended by the
ward. Mr.. Crump was unanimously
elected
Mr.. Charles G.. Hume was elected to
fill vacancy from the Second Ward.
The clerk was instructed to notify the
gentlemen of their election.
An invitation was read from the OFF,
GERS of the Kings Daughters hospital
requesting the Council To visit the hos
pital and see the working of the same,
and that the appropriation of $40 per
mont. be increased to $50. as 1t is
needed. on motion the same was re-
ferred to the Finance Committee.
communication from the Harhor
Commissioners was referred to the FL
nance Committee.
4 communication from the Indepcnd-
cnt fire Company asking the use of
Armory Hall for banquet was read,
and on motion the request was granted.
Mr. Reed submitted an ordinance
constituting q Craney Island board and
the duties concerning the same. ana
motion lit WAS referred to the Ordi-
nance Committee TO bring in an ord-
nance rs requested
A communica ton IN regard to tho
marsh on Randolph street was referred
10 the Street Committee.
Application of Chambers Fire Com
nany for the use of Armory Hall on
May 18th for banquet was granted.
On motion adjourned.