The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-13

mittee there are eleven members. ane
out of these twenty-five only two arr
opposed to the plan proposed. Thus
may be seen that over ore-third of tht
members Of both branches of the Coun
eli are really pledged to the support O
the bond issue and clear water. Many
other members are heartily in accord witt
asia movement, and it will be one OF The
greatest surprises in the political history
Of Richmond if the measure is defeated.
Among the members Of the Finance aant
Water Committees are number OF the
most influential men in the two branche:
Of the Council. Their influence vii
amountsto a great deal.
TWO-THiRDS VOTE.
Under the law a tWo-thirds vote is re
quired In either branch to vote an issue
Of bonds, but this fact is not regarded As
serious drawbacks to the proposition
President William NJ. Turpin, of the
Board of Aldermen was present at the
joint session of the committees last night
and was an interesting listener to al
that was lid
Only night before last the Board OF
Aldermen adopted a new set OF rules
whch~ makes the presidents OF both
branches of the Council eN-ofcio mem
bers of all committees. but does not give
them a vote. President Turpin was only
exercising the right accorded him in the
rules when he secured the floor for a
few remarks in favor Of the clear water
scheme.
THE ORDINANCE.
Mr. Gordon, who was chairman of a
subcommittee appointed some time ago
ITO formulate and report plan to de-
wise ways and means for raising money
sufficient to erect the clear water basin
and gain increased pressure for the West
End, delivered a verbal report. lie ex-
planned the doings Of the subcommittee.
after which he presented the following
ordinance and joint resolution:
Be it ordained by the Council of the
City of Richmond:
First. The auditor Of the city is here
by authorized and instructed to Issue
four hundred and five thousand dollars
Of Richmond city bonds. having twelve
years to run and bearing interest at the
rate Of three and q half per cent; the
said bonds to be issued at such times
and such amounts not exceeding the
amount herein specified. and sold In such
manner as the Committee on Finance
may direct.
Second. The proceeds Of the sale of
three hundred and fifty thousand dollars
of the bonds authorized by the section
one. shall be placed to the credit Of an
account to be raised and to be called
Settling Basin Account and shall be
applied to the construction OF the sedl-
mentation and coagu!ating basins to be
built in connection with the water works
of the city as provided in the plan pre-
5sented by c. E. Boiling. superintendent
of the. water works, and the proceeds Of
the sale OF ffty-tive thousand dollars OF
the aforesaid bonds shall be placed to
the credit OF an account toHhe raised and
TO be called Stand Pipe Account" and
shall he applied to LAYING Of all mains
pipes and connections necessary to put:
ii operation and use. as soon as con-
structcd the stand pipe hereafter TO be
built for the better supply OF the high
level districts in the West End Of the,
city, as provided In the plans presented
Ivy c, f. Boiling. superintendent Of the
wa ter works. 3
Third All warrants upon account .aised;
In section two shall be drawn. n. the