United States Congressional Serial Set Volume 3391 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1895 edition. Excerpt: ...the satisfactory action of the wheel guard fenders herein adopted or authorized or increase danger to life or limb. 5. Any railroad company failing to comply with the above requirements shall be subject to a fine of $5 a day lor every such obstruction not so removed upon and after the date above specified. 6. On or before, April 1, 1895, every cable and every motor car operated in the District of Columbia must be so constructed or altered that a clear space of 15 inches in height above the rails is provided between the wheel guard and the adjacent end of the car, in order to allow the effective, action of the wheel guard. 7. Any railway company failing to comply with the above requirement shall be subject to a fine of $5 a day for each car not so constructed or altered and operated by it upon and after the date above specified. 8. After the fenders are placed upon the cars, they must be kept in thorough working order and in good repair at all times during the use of such cars. Any railroad company failing to comply with this provision shall be subject to a fine of $20 a day for each offense. March G, 1895. Ordered, That the sealer of weights and measures is hereby directed and empowered to make the same inspections and charge the. same fees as has heretofore been done, and is especially directed to examine all counter scales and collect a fee of 25 cents for each six months, and all counter platform scales and collect a ice of 50 cents for all with a. less capacity than 200 pounds each six months, and $1 for those of 200 pounds or more each six months. March 9,1895. Ordered, That all official acts of the Commissioners be promptly given to the press by the secretary of the Hoard. No employee in the District building except the secretary of...