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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING SECTION 176 OF THE CITY CODE: VIZ. SEC. 176. BICYCLES AND AUTOMOBILES. No bicycle or similar machine shall be used over the sidewalks of the city; and automobile, bicyle, or similar machine shall be used over the streets of the city at __ of speed under this maximum which the conditions in the streets would make unsafe. Beery such vehicle shall be provided with a bell, gong, or horn of the usual type which shall be sounded at street crossings,and whenever necessary to the safety of person using the str.eets,but at no other times; and no such vehicle shall be used __ streets of the city after nightfall without a headlight or lantern of such nature placed as to -be conspicuously visable at the distance of a block. Any violation of any provision of this section,as far as relates to automobile shall be punished by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $100. , and as far as relates to other machines, by a fine of not less than $5 nor more than $25., or, on any by imprisonment in the city jail for not more than 30 days,or both by fine and imprisonment, as herein provideds This ordinance shall be in force from its passage. Adopted Council November 10,1910. Presented and approved November 12, 1910. President Signature. Mayor Signature. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING SECTION 293 OF THE CITY CODE VIZ. SEC.293. UNLAWFUL SALE OF LIQUOR--INFOMIATION CONCERNING. Unlawful sale Any person,other than a member of the police force or a city officer, who may furnish to the police department such information as will lead to a conviction for the unlawful sale of wine,spirituous or malt liquors in this city, shall be entitled to and receive one-half of the fine imposed on the person found guilty, provided, informer makes written claim to the Police Justice for suh part of the fine at the time the warrant or process is issued. (See Sec.611); This ordinance shallbe in force from its passage. Adopted by the Council November 10, 1910 Presented and approved November 12,1910 President Signature. Mayor Signature. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 324 OF THE CITY CODE:VIZ; RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, THAT SECTION 324 OF THE CITY CODE BE AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: SEC. 324A. -- RED LIGHTS AT EXITS AND FIRE ESCAPES IN ALL THEATERS, MONTION PICTURE SHOWS All theatres moving; picture shows and like places at exits, shall keep a red light buring until the hall is emptied, at each exit and each fire escape during all performannces and exhibitions. Adopted by the Council March 9, 1911. Presented and approved March 11, 1911. President Signature. Mayor Signature.