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<br /> to the attention of our citizens before this late date. Our negligence ~opears more point-
<br /> ed when we realize that 200 young men born and reared in our city volunteered for that ser-
<br /> vice, they served ~heir country with honor to themselves and a credit to their city.
<br /> To the end that these boys, togetherwith all deceased comrades of the War,
<br /> with Spain, may be honored with an appropriate memorial, the AusTin R. Davis Ca~
<br /> by resolution as of May, 1936, initiates the campaign, and assumes the resoonsibility of the
<br /> collecting agency. -
<br /> This subject was brought to the attention of your council and City Nanager
<br />about m year ago, at that particular time we made a request for a burial plot in Olive
<br />Branch Cemetery, explaining in detail our desire to erect a memorial thereon. The request
<br />was disapproved, as you remember, because of an unfavorablereport from the City Attorney, a
<br />substitute bill was however approved, giving our Camp permission to erect a monument in the
<br />City Park, subject to the approval of the Supt. of Parks. For this concession we are deeply
<br />grateful. W~, however, realize that when we erect a monument on 'city owned property, it not
<br />only becomes a part and parcel of the City of Portsmouth, but it also becomes a valuable as-
<br />set for the City as well.
<br /> We believe, and I amsure you gentlemen Will agree, that the monument we pro-
<br />pose to erect, will not only reflect credit on'our City but it will also register a lasting
<br />tribute for those who have apparentlybeen forgotten. We believe the. t if the City will help
<br />us make the memorial possible, it will be an investment worthwhile that will eventually pay
<br />dividends thru increased property values in that section of the City. It is also our opin -
<br />ion that'it would eventually have a contributing influence, and probably hasten the ~ime
<br />when annexation of certain property in the vicinity of the City Park would be desirable.
<br /> For the reasons' given above~ coupled with the fact'that the City'Of Portsmouth
<br />has never had an opportunity to do honor to the original Portsmouth volunteers, we are re -
<br />questing the 'City to appropriate an amomnt equal to the gross donations by the individual
<br />members of Aus~i~ R. Davis Camp, which is $600.00.
<br /> A committee appointed by the~amp has selected a design which we believe will
<br />meet with the approval of all concerned. The designa typical Spanish War soldier, by "git-
<br />son", has been adopted by other cities, made of bronze, heroic in size, 8~ feet-in height
<br />conspicuously alert, and mounted on an imposing base, approximate cost $2500.00. '
<br /> We feel quite sure if the City will help us to the extent ~s proposed, that
<br />we can secure the balance thru a systematic canvas of our patriotic~ public spirited citizens.
<br />Fortunately this is the firs ~ime in our history that we have found it necessary to make an
<br />appeal for funds, and we hope the last time, however we arefirm in our belief that there
<br />should be a perpetual reminder ~n our beautiful city park, indicating visually to the coming
<br />generations that there was a ~oanishAmerican War.
<br /> We leave the question in your hands and assure you, regardless of your decis-
<br />ion, our sincere appreciation for past favors grantedour organization by previous administra-
<br />tions.
<br /> Yours sincerely,
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<br /> (Signed) J~T. Bannister, Treasurer,
<br /> Chairman Monument Committee,
<br /> 7~3 Broad St. City.~
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<br /> ~otion of Mr. Weiseman to lay on table until next meeting, was adopted.
<br />
<br /> Bill of J. Shirley Hope, State Game Warden, for killing 99 tagless dogs, at
<br />$2.50 each, totaling $2~Y.50, was received.
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Hutohins, the Treasurer was authorized to pay same from funds
<br />in her hands from collection of Dog taxes.
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<br />The following letter was read:
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<br /> "We are herewith offering the following recommendations for the consideration
<br />of your most honorable body.
<br /> 1st. The paving of Effingham St., to. the Norfolk- County Line, which
<br /> will connect the City of Portsmouth direct with Cradock and
<br /> Deep Creek.
<br /> 2nd. The paving of London St. between Effingham and HatTon Sts.
<br /> ~rdo The paving of Second St. between Randolph and Lincoln Sis.
<br /> th. Naving sponsored the naming of an Industrial Commission,
<br /> we would suggest that a commission be selected, by naming:
<br /> Three Business men
<br /> Three La,or men
<br /> Three Portsmouth City Councilmen
<br /> ~e feel that this is very important to the City of Ports-
<br /> mouth, and trust you will give same your earliest and
<br /> favorable consideration.
<br /> 5th. There is one bridge leading to Norfolk, from the outskirts
<br /> of Portsmouth, and another under construction. It is pos
<br /> sible for tourists zo travel thru the vicinity of Portsmouth
<br /> and never know it. This is not fair to our merchants and
<br /> our City; therefore, something should be done to direct traf-
<br /> fic towards Portsmouth, or at least, to let ~ourists know
<br /> that this is PorTsmouth, such aS Weldome~signs, etc., various
<br /> facilities, accommodations, ete~
<br /> 6th~ We are attaching hereto letter addressed to Mr. Chas. F. Har-
<br /> per, City }A~nager, with reference to our club going on record
<br /> ~Protesting the sale of certain vile and suggsstive liters
<br /> ture and magazines in the City of Portsmouth, Va.
<br /> ~th. We heartily endorse the movement of the American Legion, to
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