Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-05

ulnance be amended SO as to allow bills
to be distributed at houses.
Mr.. Old moved that the matter be
referred again to the ordinance COM
mittee.
MIR. Southgate sent resolution tos
the effect that a committee of two be
appointed to examine the condition of
the city in regard to crime and report
TO the council in January. The res
olution stated that a newspaper of New
York has mentioned Norfolk as one of
the most wicked cities in the country.
The other wickedest cities are Savan-
nah, Ga, and Lexington, Ky.
In speaking of the resolution Mr..
Southgate said that 1t Is a serious mat
ter, and that no man in the city should
treat 1t with levity.
Mr.. Tilton said that no notice should
be taken of notorious paper like
Town Topics. 1t should not be dignified
in such way. He moved that the res
olution be laid on the table.
Mr.. Old said we should not be too
hasty. but should notice anything af-
fecting the reputation of the city
Whether it be true or not it should be
investigated, and, IL untrue, proved
false. 1t might have appeared in some
city that is Il rival OF ours. 1t might
be published there to the injury of this
city. 1t is our duty to deny or approve
it.
Mr.. Southgate said there is no reason
for hiding behind the evil. If it be
true, we should know it. The resolu-
ton states that the charge is I'M
founded.
The vote was on Mr.. Tilton's motion
to lay the resolution on the table-14
nays, 3 ayes.
Mr.. East moved to refer the resolu-
ton, so as to learn the truth or the
falsity of the matter. to the mayor and
board of police commissioners
MIR. Tilton protested vigorously
against the dignlfyng of so notorious
paper as the Town Topics with SO
much attention or consideration.
On vote, the motion was carried by
ID ayes and 3 nays
/ MIR. East rose to n question OF per-
sonal privilege and made n vicious at
tack on the Nirginian- Pilot, reading
from manuscript. At the close of his
remarks he moved that the paper be
made part of the minutes. Mr.. Old
objected, and Mr.. East withdrew his
motion.
The Brambleton local board made n
motion to transfer $3.50 from one ac-
count to another. Approved.
The report of the special committee
on pensions for the policemen and fire.
men was read. The report is that ii is
unwise to adopt any fixed policy on
inc subject OF pensions at this time.
Mr. Tilton moved that 81. 500 be ex-
pended on Boush street. This was re-
ferrcd to the committee to streets
On the subject of erroneous assess
inents. Mr.. Old stated that they should
not be sent here for business when the
courts can adjudicate them.
W. w. Webster offered to give 6 per
cent. on the face value of Judgment
against him on SIG. the cost of street
paving. This was approved by the
finance committee. Mr.. Old explained
that all other claims against Webster
had been compromised ut that rate be-
cause he had no money. On a vote
the report of the finance committee was
sustained-15 ayes. . noes.
y letter from the water department
aslini, for larger salary to pay the
hacteriologist for making monthly re-
ports, was approved.
Mr.. Camp suggested that the water
board should make monthly reports
and the resolution was amended so
that the water department shall trans
init the reports to the councils as they
are made to the board.
The local board OF Atlantic City ward
asked that $4,000, instead of 81 $50. be
set aside to pay fixed charges The re-
quest was approved.
y resolution for the issue of S25, 900
worth of bonds for the purpose of
erecting schoolhouse. was read and
referred to the finance committee.
In 1902 the Brambeton ward will
become an integral part of the city.
There was resolution that Bramble-
ton ward should have bill introduced
into the legislature to give the ward
as many members OF the city councils.
namely eight. as there are for an equal
population elsewhere.
Mr., Keeling suggested that 1t he re-
ferred to some committee to have the
bill examined.
Mr. Old suggested that 1t be referred
to the city attorney, which was done.
Mr.. East reminded the members that
the hour of meeting is Z o'clock, and
that those who are absent shall he
fined 81.
Mr. Camp objected, and after n dis
cussion the hour of meeting was fixed
at $50.
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