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7 (Cont'd) the bill of the consumer about which complaint is made, will be corrected by the Committee on Gas & Light according to the finding and report of the Superintendent. Presented May 17,1905; Approved May 17, 1905. Mayor Signature. AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE POSTING OF HAND-BILLS AND OTHER LIKE ADVERTISEMENTS: (Adopted May 11,1905) BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE: That it shall be unlawful to affix any hand bill, poster or xxxx advertisements to any bill-board, post or other place in the City,except by paste or tacks, so as to hold the same securely and not allow them to become detached or blown about the streets. Any violation of tris section shall be punished by a fine of not more than five dollars ($5.00) and the party whose name is attached to or printed on the poster shall be held liable for the fine. Presented May 17,1905; Approved May,17 1905. Mayor. AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE RENTING OR LEASING OF PROPERTY TO BE USED AS AN HOUSE OF ILL FAME OR PROSTITUTION: ( Adopted May 11, 1905) BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE: (Adopted May 11, 1905) That, any owner or agent of the owner,having control of property rented within the City limits , knowing; that the same is being used as an house of ill fame, or is being re- sorted to for the purpose of prostitution, or, after being notified by the Mayor of the City that such property is being used for such purposes,shall be fined not less than five dollars nor more than twenty-five dollars for each day he shall permit said property to be so occupied after such knowledge or notification, provided,that said owner or agent shall not have taken due process of law to vacate said property. This ordinance shall be in force from its passage Presented May 17, 1905; Approved May 17, 1905. Mayor Signature. AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE RENTING OR LEASING OF PROPERTY TO BE USED AS AN HOUSE OF ILL FAME: (Adopted May 11, 1905) BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE: That, any person who shall rent or lease property within the City limits, either as owner or agent for for the owner, knowing that the same is to be used as an house of ill fame,or is to be resorted to for the purpose of prostitution, shall be fined not less than twenty nor more than one hundred dollars. This ordinance shall be in force from its passage. Presented May 17, 1905; Approved May 17, 1905. Mayor Signature. . AN ORDINANCE PROHITBITING THE KEEPING OF AN HOUES OF ILL FAME: (Adopted May 11, 1905) BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE: That, Any person who shall keep an house of ill fame, resorted to for the purpose of Prostitution or lewdness, shall be fined not les than twenty-five dollars nor more than two hund- Red dollars, and in a prosecution of this offence the general character of the house may be Proved. This ordinance shall be in force from its passage. (over) (Cont’d)