The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-06-05

community.
or IgnoranfIy made, are baseicss and
have no foundation in fact
Dr.. Williams briefly reviewed me
various stages of the fight. ana oe-
clared that the ordinance was oe'ns "
posed out OF prejudice and for persons,
reasons His committee nad laoo.s =,
earnestly, and the result OF their "orh *
was reached alone for the best interests
Of the people of tho city.
DR.. Williams said disease was aVoloaoie
to great extent, and 1t was only ques,
ton OF when tho city would wake up anu
realize It.
II tell you, SIR" he went on, you
may keep Richmond back. but sanitary
work WIFI continue to go forward.
"This ordinance is the best thing we
can adopt. There was time when tne,e
was move to change from the ola
stage coach to steam cars The drivers
did not want 1t, but the proposed change
was made with no reflection upon the
drivers
Or. Williams spoke with great earnest
ness, and when he concluded, he was
asked number OF questions.
Ordinance Rejected.
The ordinance was rejected, ayes, 90;
noes, IA; and Mr.. Morton moved to recon-
slider and this was adopted. Mr. Morton
moved to table and Mr.. Pollock moved 70
refer the ordinance and amendments 20
the Health Committee.
Mr.. Pollock said he earnestly favored
the principle, but he wished to perfect
the ordinance. His remarks were vigorous,
and he said that no man In the Council
was more earnestly In favor OF Improve
ment In the health department than ne.
Messrs Lynch and Pollock became In
volved In sharp colonuy and they
showed a good deal Of feeling at times.
There was talk Of insincerity, OF laying
traps. and then Mr.. W. L. White stated
the reason for his opposition.
Mr.. Elicit moved to amend SO as 70
refer to the Committee on Health, and
the special investigating committee, ana
this was adopted and the matter referred.
Pollock Substitute.
Mr.. Pollock offered a substitute for the
first section. providing that the board be
composed OF three members, to be elected
by the Council for terms OF tlree years
each. This was referred with the original
ordinance.
Mr.. Umlauf offered the following, which
was adopted:
Resolved. That the Committee ton
ascertain and report the cost OF arranging
the Third Market house with seats
and platforms for the use OF cenven-l
tons, ETC., and to secur ethe necessary
plans and estimates for the work, the
cost to be charged to the Grounds and
Buildings account.
Signs on Sides of Cars.
This was also offered by Mr.. Umlauf
and adopted
Be it resolved by the Council Of the
city OF Richmond Uhe Board OF Aldermen.
concurring), That the several street rail-
way companies operating cars upon the
streets OF the city of Richmond be. and
they are hereby, requested to place suit
able signs on each side Of their cars.
designating the route or destination Of
same.
Mr.. Pollard presented the following and
1t was adopted:
Whereas there are numerous and In
sistent demands upon the City Council,
both from the press and the public, for
appropriations OF money for desirable
execution OF worthy and admirable pur-
poses; and
Whereas the Council Is not informed
concerning the immediate financial con-
dition OF the city. thereAore, be 1t
Resolved by the Council of the citA Of
Richmond. the Board OF Aldermen con-
curing. That the Committee on Finance
be, and are hereby, instructed to inquire
and to report to the next regular meet
ing OF the Council as follows.
1. The nature. amount and total of
all appropriations in excess OF the budget
made to this date.
2. The amount. nature and total Of
any special appropriations for which tho
city is liable. and which are uncalled
for, including the Battle Abbey the
Stuart monument, the Fair Grounds and
other similar items.
8. The nature and amount OF all APP
preparations to be provided for by the
Issue OF bonds.
:. The amount OF necessary bond Issue
for refnnding purposes up 10 and includ-
Ing January l. 1907. z
B. The probable amount necessary TO
meet the demands OF the gas and water
departments OF the city In the irnmedi-
ate future. and whether It IS proposed
to meet such demands out OF the revou ke
or by tho Issue OF bonds
6. The margin for bond Issue remain
Ing under charter provisions at this time.
the city now outstanding.
.. The probable amount OF collections
from taxes and other SOURCES to July
1896. "
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interest and redemption OF the debt on
the LIST Of July.
10. Appropriations or proposed expen-
ditures now pending, but not reported or
completed.
II. Whether. upon consideration OF the
figures resulting from, this inquiry the
committee deems 1t wise to make any
further special appropriations during the
current year In addition to those already
made.
After the Railroads.
Mr. Morton presented tho following,
which was carried:
Whereas. the citizens and merchants Of
the city OF Richmond have besn greatly
inconyen'esnssd BY the 1 Iu,s q the
Gfas' nmn ~ rsna 70
such failures In delivery result In great
loss to the commercial interests OF this
city: and. whereas. these failures have
become so aggravated and frequent OF
late: therefore, be It
Resolved That the Council Of the city
OF Richmoud. the Board OF Aldermen
concurring. do hereby memorable and