True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-11-10


in proper order aud repair, and for lay
ing out, opening and extending Streets
and Alleys" passed May 25th 1852.
Sec l. Be It ordained by he City Council of the City
Of Stcubeh!ils That from and after the passing Of this
to open dig UP or in any wa~ disturb any 81
lane alley within the City Of steubenyiiie for the
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sure or Ilace on the premises his, her their pos
pafpose Whatsoever Without first applying sfs to the %
treet Commissioner CT said CITY, and Obtaining his
person or persons violating this section herein shall
iorIet ana pay per atty Of not more than twenty-five
dollars nor less than five do liars, and of prosecu
tion for each and every offence and remain liable to
pay al expenses OF restoring the street, lane or alley
opened dug up or disturbed, to as good Condition
With. "'' '''''' 'O'H unlawful 'n''rn'ao'ns there
SIG. IL That when hereafter any person or persons
shall be aesrous OF opening digging ntp any street.
lane alley within the said city, for the purpose OF in
Producing water or any private dwelling factory
their possesSon or for any other purpose whatever il
shall be his her or their duty to make written appii
specifying tho place where such pipes are intended 10 be
placed or for any other purpose and stpulang at his
In twenty~four hours from the beginning of the work.
and to execute the whole under the direction and to the
entire satisfaction of the street Commissioner, leaving
the street. lane or alley Ia good condition as il was
before the work commenced.
SEC III; That Whenever any person persons, hav-
ing opened dug into any street. lane or alley In said
city, tor the purpose ofntroducnR water gas or any
other purpose aforesaid shall leave his her or their
opening origgng open and unfinished daring the night
season. " shall be his her their duty TO fence up and
be approved of by the Street Commissioner; and on
falling so t. do he she or they shah forfeit aud pay on
rs Dor hap Oa hOT ,ss man nve d9
the costs Of prosecutions and further shall remain lab
TO pay All damages which may result from such failure
sEc. w. That It shall be the duty OF the Street Com.
missioner to spperneEd examine, and direct the pro-
gas pipes as may hereafter be authorized and in ali
cases where the respective parties execute their engage
permission, which shall exonerate them from future
question; but in all crses where there isa failure
the delinquent and to him, her tn EN- to pay oil
expenses of rendering the work complete according to
the original stipulation in his petition.
Sec V. That fany person persons owning or occu-
pying any cellar the door ofwbich may be in any street.
such cellar door to remain be kept open at any time
between twilight in the evening and day light In the
morEtng. without at the same time having light in
such cellar way every person persons so off nding
conviction thereof before The Mayor shall for every
such offence forfeit and pay not less than dollar,
nor more than twenty dollars together with the
SEC VI That it sha be the duty of every person or
persons engaged and the employer Of every person en-.
gagged In excayafng ths earth, any lot lots Of
in any osher s yoroS Set c tbS s
oSeubenyle to hsve the sides Of the excavation or en-
benkment fenced or barreaded during the night
with coed and proper fences or bariicades; and on
failure to erect such fence baTrade aoreeai every
person or persons SO Onendng, shall, on conviction
thereof before the Mayor forfeit and pay each and
every such offence, any sum not less than five dears
more than twenty five dollars together with the costs
Of prosecution
sEc VII, That In this said city may become liable
and have toray damages and costs arising from the
violations OF this ordnance any Of the provisions Of
the same the smount so paid with interest costs and
fees SHALL at the annual levy oftaxes for city purposes
be returned to the Auditor Of Jefferson County and
made a tax upon the property to, or on which said
rench. hole or excavation may be opened dug, or
cellar door left Open and entered upon the grand du-
plicate for taxation.
Sac VIII. That ifauy person or, persons shall run.
drive draw, to be driven or drawn, on
any OF the fot payementa within said city, any coach
wagon, cart or carriate whatsoever; or shan wifuy
ride, lead ordrye any herse mule OK COW or other
CATTLE on any Of the within said city, he,
she they 80 offending, sha on conviction thereof
fore the Mayor, pay fine Of not less than one dol
lar nor more than twenty dollars together with the
costs ofproeuton; and refusal or wilful neglect
on TIE part otthe Street COmmssionerof sail city, to
prosecute for violation Of the provisions of this supple
mentary ordinance, shall subject him to fine OF any
sum not exceeding ve dollars at the discretion Of the
Mayor tl.r
sHC. TX. That this ordnance shall be in force and
effect from and after Its passage :
Passed in Council Soy. 4, AID, 1853.
GEO. Pickles, City Clerk. 4.
l0SEpn MEANS. President Of City Council