The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-13

No 1102 Hull Street.
county in session yesterday at the office OF
Mr.. e. II. Wells, in this city, instructed
Mr.. Wells, as Commemorative Attorney,
to prepare a proper order in all districts
wherein there is smallpox and to submit
the same to the Board of Supervisors to-
morrow Ut the courthouse in order that
the cost and other matters may be deter
mined The action is taken as precau-
tionary measure, as at the present time
the disease. TO a greater or less extent,
prevails throughout the county. In some
districts the public schools have been sus-
pended. The general vaccination will be
begun Immediately upon the order OF the
Board.
Captain w. a. Bankenship, superintend-
ent of schools in Chesterfield county, WIS
in the city yesterday to appear before the
Board, presenting the Importance of some
immediate action towards preventing the
spread Of smallpox, which prevails in GER
tain sections.
STREET RAILWAY ORDINANCE
The ordinance governing the operation
Of the Richmond Passenger and Power
Company in this city was passed last night
by the City Council, as agreed upon by
the company's attorneys and the Council
Committee. The ordinance is in the nature
OF Il contract, ond that section Of the ordi-
nance which was amended by the Council
touching the reduced fares over the Mayo
bridge line was rescinded on account OF
the position taken by the company in de-
Ginning to receive tickets sold at six for
% cents as fares. The passage Of the ordi-
nance gives to the city many advantages
which it has not enjoyed under former or
dirnnces.
The petition for am electric light in front
OF the new Central Methodist Church was
referred to the Light Committee.
SMALL FIRE.
y small fire occurred in the home of AIR,
W. W. Archer, Eleventh and Porter
Streets. last night at O'Clock originating
from an open CRATE. The mantel-piece
was practically consumed, which was the
only loss resulting. The Fire Department
responded promptly and rendered valuable
service.
COUNTY SUPERVISORS.
The petition OF the Richmond and Pc
tersburg Electric Railway Company for a
revived franchise through the county was
presented to a committee from the Board
OF Supervisors yesterday morning, in the
office OF Mr. E. II. Wells. Judge Haner
ing it with the old one, and pointing out
the amendments and differences. The
most important change asked by the
company is thnt it be allowed to leave the
old right CT way along the turnpike, at
certain pieces, in order to avoid heavy
grades This matter met with some oppo-
sitiou by property owners. The committee
heard considerable argument and finally
went into executive session for further
consideration It is understood that the
committee Instructed Commonwealth At
tcrney Wells to draft an amended fran
c!ise allowing the company to lenve the
original right of way along the turnpike
at certain places, but requiring 1T to re-
turn again in "a given distance. This fran
chise will be submitted to the Board OF
Supervisors in session tomorrow at the
Courthouse.
The following members Of the Board
were present: John s. Taylor, chairman
\. A. Phaup, j. w. Nunnally, X. ~ Bowen,
II. 4. Hewlett and Ben Johnson. hepre-
sentatives Of the company We're Judge
Haner. Mr.. James Bellewood and Mt.
C,orbin Warwick. Among those present
interested in the matter were: Dr. T. j.
Chatham Selwyn Hancock, Captain ".
A. Blankenship. Henry 7. Watkins, u. NJ
Walker, T. 0. Thurston, j. l.. Oh Val, W.
NJ. VILLAS. Willis 3. Smith, Lawrence T.
Pool. A. NJ Cheatham \. w. Bensley, :
+ NIcMahon, O. y. Cook, j. w. SnelllnSS'
DR.. Loving. j. r. Percival and others.
Judge Clopton and Mr.. Z. H. Wells gave
advice concerning the legal question IN
volved.