CHAP. 342.—An ACT to amend sub-division 5 of section 19 of the
charter of the city of Richmond, approved May 24, 1870.

Approved February 24, 1890.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia,
That sub-division five of section nineteen of the charter
of the city of Richmond be amended and re-enacted so as
to read as follows:

§5. To establish or enlarge water-works, gas-works, and
electric plants within or without the limits of said city, con-
tract and agree with the owners of any land for the use or
purchase thereof, or may have same condemned for the loca-
tion, extension or enlargement of their said works, the
pipes, poles or wires connected therewith, or any of the
fixtures or appurtenances thereof. They shal] have power
to protect from injury by adequate penalties the said works,
pipes, poles, wires, fixtures and land or anything connected
therewith, within or without the limits of said city, and
to prevent the pollution of the water in the river by pro-
hibiting the throwing of filth or offensive matter therein
above the said water-works, within one mile above said
water-works.

2. This act shall be in force from its passage.