The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-13

i Browns chances would have been good.
But as a majority of Mr.. Ruskclls sup
porters were reelected he Will in all prop
ability be chosen to succeed himself.
pt.iINuuENT TAX COLLECTOR.
Nlr. Wirt +. TAYLOR had been mentioned
by his friends carry in the campaign Iol'
the position of Collector of. Delinquent
Taxes. Mr.. Taylor is also one OF me
electoral board. But the same condltlon
prevails as in that of the posltloh OF
Sergeant at Arms, and Mr.. L. c. Wal
ford is quite likely to succeed himself.
MI Humphrey Calder, Keeper OF Res
eryoir Park, and Mr.. Eugene Walton,
keeper of Marshall Park, will probably
have opposition
Councilman Gibson. chairman Of the
Grounds and Buildings Committee, was
instrumental in securing the appointment
Cor these two gentlemen. He was de-
feated at the election, and it is probable
that a fight will be made for the two
positions. An effort may be made TO
change the keeper of Riverriew Gene
terry. but this latter question is 4 re-
mote one.
When the Grounds and Buildings.
Streets and Health Committees are re-
organized the new men will try for places
in the gift of the committees for their
friends. and some minor changes may
be made.
For the higher places. such as City En-
Ell1Gcr, SUPERINTENDENT. ttIG
Gas Inspector. Superintendent of Schools,
Coroner; Clerk OF Committees. President
OF the Board Of Health and Other places
no opposition has arisen, nor is there
likely to be any, owing; to the fact that
there are not enough new members Of
the Council to control the situation
The affairs of the city government have
heen so ably conducted during the past
few years that 10 occasion tor change
in any of the departments has arisen,
and even the new Counciln1en vii! hardly
make an effort TO reorSanlze any depart
n,ent by advocating changes i'll any one
of them.
MANY MEASURES LAPSE.
With the passing of the present Couh-
Gil pass all the measures and matters
|, which it is considering. The bodies
which will convene on the first Monday
and the second Tuesday III July will sta-t
with 2. clean slate. All inconpleted bus
/ mess in the hands of committees Nill, on
| July list. lapse and Tail of further co:,-
sidera1ion by reason OF the change Of
the Council.
IS In view Of the many changes in :f1c
Membership OF :hc two bodies. no I'M
portant measures will rrce:re ,considera-
ton OF great moment during the closing
weeks of the present term until July lstz
July and August will pass before the ses-
sions OF the Council will be marked l'y
the passage Of many important. meas
ures other than those incident to the
formation OF the rev Council.
Probably the most important matter
Which will fail of consideration by lca-
son of the expiration Of the term will bc
The movement looking to the ex:ensicr
OF the city limits This has received a
blow in the defeat of AR. :wallersteins
the chairman of the committee and the
champion of the movement. ut also -e-,
ceives blow in the retirement from
+ the Council Of Mr.. Ebel who has seen
more clearly than almost any one elsa
the advantages which would follow a
normal and natural extension OF the CITY
limits.
This matter is now in the hands CT
a special committee, The movement. al
least for time. and the special com
nittee, Will both pass out OF existence
by limitation on July lst.
ON FIRE LOSSES
The Fire Loss Committee, it Is thought.
will complete its task and report before
the June meeting. The ccurciis Is Eatt;n,,
|simpatient to finish up this matter. While
a definite chang or appropriations may
be left To the next Council TO make, the
present Council will endeavorS to compete
the inrestiSattor and discover the ca;lse
S Of The excessive local Are slcssesss is any,