Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-19

lance nearly equal to a city block in
length. were also criticized In every
instance Chairman Hirschbcrs told Mr..
Cohn TO enforce the law" we've
got plenty or law" he said
What Mr.. Cohn characterized as an
utter disregard for the law" he pro-
nounced TO be responsible for the great
number OF complaints. especially on
account OF garbage removal
'Ninety-ninc per cent Of the COM
plants made to my department are
due 10 the carelcssness OF citizens"
stated Mr. Cohn.
"Tha; is exactly what We wish to
know interrupted Mr.. Hobson III
that is the case. we will put stop
10 It by enforcing the law"
DENIES THAT TWO MEN
GO WITH EACH CART
There is a great deal OF compla int.
Mr.. Cohn. about two men accompanying
garbage carts DO two men work with
each garbage car;?" asked Commits
sioner Mccarthy.
NO replied ATr. COIN. Continuing,
ne said Two men are detailed with
Two. three. i've or six ash carts when
they are working together. The extra
men help dump ashes or garbage into
all Of the carts. but not one" In re-
sponse 10 question. Mr.. Conn said
that an average barrel containing ashes
would weigh 500 pounds
Cleanup campaigns were condemned
by Mr.. Cohn IF the citizens don't
keep ;hcir premises clean at all times.
they ought TO be dealt with in court, :"
he declared.
Mr.. Cohn told the board that he had
little or no assistance from tho police
ut is their duty ne said. ITO deter
people from committing a nuisance
and 10 compel them, If they make one.
TO abatc IL. or otherwise bring them
into court.
The people are kicking" he con-
tinucd. out they do not stop mixing
trash, crgshclis and combustiblcs
with garbage. This neccssitatcs haul
ing IL away mixed together. though II
Is q violation OF tho law"
Enforce the law" said the chairman.
I WANTS AID OF
I SPECIAL POLICEMEN
! Mr.. Cohn suggested. as an aid to
him In enforcing The law that the
board request Mayor .Ainsle TO detail
four police officers TO aid his depart
ment. Because the police force has
use for every man on duty, Chairman
iiirschberg thought it would he best
for Mr. cohn TO detail four OF his hes;
men and 70 have police powers con-
ferred upon them by the Mayor. This.
in all proba bliry. will be done
That's right" agreed Commissioner
Mccarthy. Enforce the law You are
going 10 find that the dirtiest spots in
7 Richmond ~ IN no al hch
residences OF people of Independent,
! means Mr.. Cohn substantiated this
statement, by Captain Mccarthy
Mr.. cohn read some figures as to the
cost of operating his department, which
/ ioialed, he said, S!.l4 per capita. di-
N!ded as follows: Garbage collection
! 10 cents; disposal, s; ash and trash col
/ lections. e.. and cleaning ol2 miles OF
I streets and 15S miles OF alleys. -
The work, he said. was divided as fol-
lows: STRENGTHENING. 80 per cent:
/ ashes and trash removal, 81 per cent:
| garbage collection, 3 per cent, and
! garbage disposal. Z per cent
REV. FRANK PRATr URGES
| DAILY COLLECTIONS
/ Rev Frank Pratt. pastor OF the First
| Unitarian Church, who was the only
/ citizen who spoke in connection with
the matter under consideration. told tho
! board that he was certain that the
! citizens would give their support in
/ backing up n rigid enforcement OF the
! laws. However" he added. don't be
! satisfied with tn, work until YOU get
a daily collection of garbage"
! The board adjourned without the
/ formal adoption of resolution. and
I this action will undoubtedly be taken
| this morning.
/ sun Service Absorbed.