The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-28
CAMP OFFICIALS MAKE
COMPLAINT TO BOARD
Say Fences aud Buildings At Fair
Grounds Are In Dilapidated
Condition.
FURNISH MUSIC FOR SOLDIERS.
DR.. Levy Would Reorgani1e Force of
CITY Physicians-Cittzens Ask Re-
tention OF Market Clerk Adam
Dtacont.

The Administrative Board yester-
day received a communication from
General W. w. Sale. stating that
Major Allen Potts had complained OF
the condition OF buildings and fences
at the State Fair Grounds, and asked
that the city have same repaired.
I On motion Of Mr.. Beck. this Adult
ant-General was informed that when
the city finished its wo.k of putting
Camp Stuart in condition to receive
the soldiers the fences and buildings
were in perfect condition ana that
whatever damage to them is now
complained of mus have been oc-
casioned by persons occupying the
grounds since"
Chairman Hirschoerg stated that as
soon as the comma ndant of the camp
made application FOR the services of
a band once a week. the committee.
of which he is chat man. could &C
commodate him. He sald that, SO
far as he was informed. there was
no special man in charge of the camp.
He had heard that Major Bowles
was commander; Ma or Potts was
commander. and that Colonel Sal.
amonsky was commander.
City Band At Camp Stuart.
Whenever the real commander
comes forward" said DIR. Rirsch-
berg. the committee of which ! am
chairman will arrange upon some
date for the services OF the municipal
band to play at Camp Stuart"
A request has been received by the
Administrative Board for the services
of kessnichs baud once or twice 4
week, at Camp stuart. Comm ission er
Hirschberg was named as a commit
tee to make arrangements for such
service.
and gut;erine OF Meadow Street, be-
tween Ashland and Amelia, was
awarded to A. w. stcClay. for sa.-
40s0s
Auditor Crenshaw notified the board
that the lease on the State Fair
Grounds had expired on July 20. and
that II had not been renewed by the
sum OF 3a1s.5l was due the city on
the lease from last November TO the
expiration OF the lease.
The board notified Manager w c.
Saunders OF the situation, and II is
probable that the lease will be re.
newed today.
No action was taken by the board
. as the result OF a trip to Chesterfield
County to view sites for a city farm.
Several propositions were looked
over and the board. II was stated yes
terday. will take another trip In n
day or two.
Want Diacont Retained.
A petition. signed by about Atty
citizens. recommending Adam Diacont
:
Second Market was presented the
board. A number of prominent citi-
: zens were among those signing the
petition.
) The ladies Of the Housewives
League have opposed the reappoint-
ment OF Clerk Diacont. Several mem
hers Of the board. at intervals have
indicated their opposition 10 the re-
tent!on OF Mr. Diacont
l.. Recently Commissioner Hirschherg
wanted him placed in charge OF the
Blues Armory. but the board DIS
agreed with the president Some time
ago the question of aboiishing the
) market arose. and II was stated that
then the services Of Mr. Diacont would
be dispensed with.
In connection with this position J.
Mack Ttller makes application for the
J place. promising faithful and efficient
services
The board determined 10 establish
} a FIRE hvdrant at the Male Orphan
ASYLUM in River View
On suggestion of Superintendent
Cohn. Of the Street Cleaning DEPART
ment the board issued notice 70 all
! citizens TO refrain from mixing ashes
! with garbage in their tanks and bar
rolls. The ordinance REQUIRES separate
recepticles for com bustihles and non
combustihles. and an evasion Of this
ordinance is followed by a fine In
Police Court.
, Rrorrarize CITY Physicians
DR. E c. Levy. chief health oficer.
TO the Finance Committee last win
ter, recommends that a reorganiza-
ton Of the department Of city phvsi-
clans he made, BY which the number
~ physicians NAV he reduced and
the salaries increased SO the doctors
NAV devote more time to the work
OF the city. There are now eight
physicians. receiving 5000 each a
year. DR. Levy would decrease the
number 70 four. with salaries OF ST.
500 year each He would also have
; a more complete system OF school ex-
aminations. and would have young
and active physicians visit the schools
evorv dav.
This nlan will be taken up by the
hoa ri AT an early date.
The present system, rnsts to citv
IS 800; tho rropo-ed system will cost
the civ 81. 6nn moro
Complains About Cohn.
, Albert Davis complained - the
board OF language used bv super
'ntsndent Cohr in reference 70 hi-, IN
Police Court Wednesday Roth Davis
and Cohr had been reported for per-
hitting debris 70 be scattered along
n street. " was shown that Davis
had donated the dirt from certain lots
to the city. a~d that in removing tho
, same lot OF y was scattered along
. the roadway This occurred several
r,onths a~o. The case was dismissed.
, Durir~ tn. hearir~ " was reported
that Mr.. Cohn said Mr.. Davis had "a
, pull" with the Administrative Board.
Chairman Firschb~rg suggested
, that Mr.. Davis write the board a let
, +~r in reference to the matter. and
, then It would be taken up by the
board
The board will hold a special SEES