The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-17
+. LAWT0N CRUTCHF|ElD
NAMED TO SCHOOL BOARD
Only Name Placed Before Council TO
FIJI Vacancy on School
Board.
FIXES NINTH STREET LINE
Council Takes Action That VIII En-
able Federal Reserve Bank TO Pro-
coed With New Structure at Ninth
and Franklin.

F, Iawton Crutchheld. son Of Po-
lice Justice John J. Crutchfield. was
last night elected at a joint session
of the City Council and Board of
Aldermen to succeed Ferdinand c.
Ebel as a member of the City School
Board. Mr.. Ebel resigned from the
board short time ago.
Mr.. Crutchfield's name was the
only one placed In nomination before
the meeting. and he was unanimously
elected
Before nominations were received
to fill the vacancy caused by the resig-
nation of Mr.. Ebel, Morgan r. Mills
offered resolution on the valuable
services rendered the city by the re-
firing mhers of the school board,
which were adopted by rising vote.
The resolution read. In part, as fol-
lows:
BE IT resolved by the Board of
Aldermen and City Council OF the
city Of Richmond. In Joint session as
semblcd. that ii hereby record Its ap-
probation of the valuable services
which Ferdinand G.. Ebel has rendered
the city Of Richmond, services which
he has rendered with such unvarying
and loyal fidelity as have won for him
the appreciation and esteem of his
fellow citizens.
Resolved, further, that 1t Is with
sincere regret that we accept his
resignation AS a member OF the City
School Board. believing that his re-
tirement viii be great public loss.
Resolved. further. that we hereby
extend ~ him our best wishes for
many years to come of continued
happines4 and prosperity, with a fun
enjoyment OF the rewards due for
services faithfully performed"
Duty done is kingly crown to
wear.
Ninth Street lines Established.
After the adjournment of the meet
ing, meeting of the Council was held
for the purpose of establishing the
present lines OF Ninth Street. at Frank
ing Street The Federal Reserve Bank
viii shortly erect a building at this
corner, and before proceeding with
the work, the bank asked the Council
TO declare the lines at that corner.
which was done.
Three measures were received by
the Council for reference to the prop
er committees. Morgan r. Mills Of
fred an ordinance providing that no
hospital or sanitarium shall be es-
tablshed or maintained without the
consent and approval OF the Council
Councilman sullivan asked that an
ordinance be referred to the Finance
Committee, calling for an approprta-
ton OF $500 to assist in entertaining
the delegates to the national conven-
ton Of Sigmi Phi Epsilon. which meets
in Richmond on November 16
The next meeting OF the Council
VIII vote on the ordinance vetoed by
tho Mayor, providing for the appoint
ment OF members of the Health De-
partment. Through error It stated
that the master plumber and his as
sistant should be selected by the Coun-
ment Of the Health Department. these
m hers are to be elected by the Ad-
ministrative Board.
The special committee on the ar
NOR plate plant held meeting, after
adjournment OF the Council. at which
bills amounting to ss.44s.43, contract
ed in connection with preparation and
visit OF the Richmond delegation to
Washington, were approved for pay
ment. The Council appropriated S.
900 for this purpose.
The Committee on Rivers. Docks and
Harbors voted an additional s9s to
augment the money set aside for them
TO use in going to Washington to ap-
pear before Congress in the interest
Of obtaining larger appropriation
for deepening the James River. The
committee also adopted a resolution,
which stated that they were ready to
cooperate with the Richmond Cham
Der Of Commerce In doing anything
possible in helping the local situation
In the river