The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-25
RESOLUTIONS FOR
ARMORY FOR BLUES
Board Stands BY Committee and
Refuses to Agree With Coun-
Gil in Auditorium Matter.
Firemen Thanked for
Heroic Work-Dab-
ney's Statement.

after hearing statements from Aldermen
tive to their attitude toward tho ordi-
nance deferring the closing hour for
saloons until 2 A. NJ, unanimously do
cided to reconsider tha vote by which
the Board had on January 10th adopted
this measure, and when tho amendment
came up anew on It's passage 1t was de-
feated. Tho vote was viva voce, but the
chair, Judging by the sound, declared the
amendment lost. Thus ends what will
probably be the last attack on the Um-
lauf early-closing law, under which
saloons can only remain open until mid
night.
A number of resolutions or ordinances
were introduced under suspension of the
rules and referred to committees or
passed. One of these, offered by Alder
man Robert 10 Masurier, instructs the
Finance Committee TO report an ordi-
nance providing for the construction of
an armory for the Richmond Light In
fantry Blues Battalion. This went to
the Finance Committee without being
put on its passage, but will have the
same effect as If passed.
Mr.. Dabney introduced the ordinances
proposing the establishment of an cleo
identical with the measure now before
the Common Council. This also Went
to the Finance Committee, with instruc-
tlons to report to either branch. The
purpose OF the introduction OF the ordi-
nance in the Board is TO secure "a re-
port thereon to the Board. Thereby this
branch may vote upon the ordinance be-
fore the Common Council has taken ac-
ton.
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action of the Common GoTlcif III aN.nsss-r
ing the contract for the conversion Of tIia
Third Market into an auditorium to Com
tractor Chesterman, voting to givo the
contract as recommended by the Conf
mittee on Grounds and Buildings to Con
tractor Bedford on his bid for an audito-
rum without seats. this being the low
est. \ conference was asked and con-
ferees were named.
When the Board met tle call for the
meeting was read it being for the spe-
cific purpose of reconsiderinS the Vote
on the amendment to the Umlauf law.
Letters were also read from Mr.. Dabney
to President Turpin. of the Board, show
ing that Mr.. Dabney himself had called
the meeting. lie had voluntarily express
ed n willingness to unite with Mr. adams
in asking q reconsideration when tho
amendment was passed. Tho letters, Of
Mr.. Dabney to President Turpin are as
follows:
The Mccklenburg,
Chase City, va. January is, 1907.
Mr.. w. M. Turpin, Richmond, Va:
Dear Sir,--Thc Impression. created no
doubt by my enemies. that an undue
advantage had been taken by mo on
the Umlauf ordinance at the last
meeting of the Aldermen, which con-
tend is not SO. inasmuch as l acted
upon my rights on tho subject. as
provided by the rules; further, the
roll Indicated healthy majority, and
had every member remained. | have
no doubt it would have been n much
larger majority.
AS an evidence of good faith, and
in justice to myself and all voting
on this subject. and those Interested
/ would appreciate your calling
special session of tho Board for Mon-
day evening next, at which time will
move n reconsideration of the ques-
ton. 10 prove no advantage was de-
sired or necessary to pass the amends
ment.
l am here for my health. where
had expected to remain for quite Il
while; but IL this is done. will return
to the city to attend this occasion.
when an opportunity will be presented
to Justify my action.
Under the circumstances, l think you
could in Justice to me and the cause
call a meeting without requiring tho
member signing for such call.
We're in the city would call upon
YOU personally with the required nuns
bcr.
| have the confidence in my asso-
ciates in the Board to believe they
have tho courage OF their convictions,
and am always ready to be convinced
of my mistakes. think can say the
same for them will return to Rich-
mond 70 attend this meeting if called.
Yours truly W. II. DABNEf.