The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-06-07

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mitted resolution to annex the fol-
lowing blocks which embrace most of
that territory heretofore known as
Independence:
40, Al. ~, 43, A. 45 and As, 60, 81. 81,
60, "a, 65, 66, 81, SO. SO. 40, II, Y and
Y, 70, 81, SO and SO. SO, 90, 81, 90, SO,
"a. 80, sc, 81, SO and SO, SO. ia, lis,
116. III, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123,
124, 125, 126, I27, 137, 138, 139, 40.
al, 142, 143, IA, AS. 146, 147, 148,
149, 156, 157, 158 and 159.
Mr.. Van Ripper, who was appointed
TO cast the vote of the city at the
meeting of the stockholders of the K.
G. & 2. Railroad, reported having
done so, and accompanied the report
By a list of the Directors elected.
Cor list see local column.)
The Finances Committee reported
having exchanged FIVE city wharf
bonds, Nos. 101 to 100 inclusive, for
50, 900. having thirty years to run. for
ten one year bonds, due May 18th,
1870, issued to Jacob Lowry for
gravel, at $1,000 each. the exchange
being made equal, cutting off the No
vember and May coupons from the
wharf bonds, and receiving $34 Oh,
accrued interest, the Cancelled bonds
being deposited with the Treasurer.
Interest on the gravel bonds, amount
ing to 1914 Is, they report having
paid. cash order being drawn By the
Clerk.
The committee asked instructions
in the matter of cancelling bonds,
and Messrs. Muhlhausen and He'll
man were appointed to assist the FL
nance Committee in the cancellation.
The enquiries of Mr.. Philips,
weighmaster at the Elm Tree scales,
were answered by the committee to
whom they were referred by referring
that officer to the ordinances, and
asking the clerk TO instruct him.
The Finance Committee also re-
ported the sale of twenty-three wharf
bonds. bearing seven per cent. inter
est: Nos. 78to 100 inclusive, running
thirty years, at 81, 900 each. 500, 900,
with accrued interest $134 20, making
$23 1874 20, which with the discount
of s., $50. leaves $17, 1884 20 as the
net proceeds; the sale being made
/ to meet bank debts due the First Ma
tional Bank of $21 900. and giving
a new note for ninety DAYS for the
difference CT $3,713 65, after paying
discount and stamps.
The Finance Committee asked and
received authority to issue $4,000
more thirty year wharf bonds.
Mr.. Schaum called up the matter of
| filling up Lots 1, and 3, Block II,
Fourth Enlargement, and Blocks 13,
16, Ill and 112, Lamasco, and the
City Marshal was ordered to notify
the owners.
Reports Of Officers s. Eng
land, Night Wharfmaster, $40.
John O. Meara, Day Wharfmaster,
sos.
Fl. Lutz. Upper Marketmaster,
SIS 80.
Recorder Willard. showing that the
amount of fines collected during the
month was 500 65; fines and costs re-
plevied. S SIG 30; judgments and costs
unpaid, $92 85; fines worked out,
1895 O5; cases dismissed, 2; prisoners
committed, %. The report was re-
ferred to the Committee on Police.
MIR. Muhlhausen moved that an or
der be passed that wien any person
is arrested by any person connected
with the police department. he shall
cause the name of the person arrested
to be recorded in the Chiefs books.
| Order passed.
Mr.. Muhlhausen reported that there
was large amount of property on the
| city delinquent tax list, and asked
that the proper officers examine into
the matter. Referred to the Mayor.
Mr.. Mublhausen moved that the
assessors be required to make report
to the Council what progress they
had made, 10 order that the Council
may extend their time allotted them
for their work. Carried.
Mr. Heilman moved the appoint
ment of a committee to examine the
| law regarding assessments aud the
duty of assessors Carried, and
Messrs. Heilman and Van Ripper were
appointed such committee.
Mr.. Kerth, from the committee to
negotiate for purchase of property for
street purposes from Mrs. Busk and
others. reported progress.
The Sexton of Oak Hill Cemetery
reported two interments, and the Sex
ton of Locust Hill. four for the week.
The Clerk submitted a partial re-
port, and was granted further time.
The Treasurer's report was laid
over for one week, until the Clerks
report be completed.
Mr.. Muhlhausen moved to adVer-
tise for bids for grading and paving
the Alley between Elm and Pine
Streets from Water to First. The
motion was carried.
Mr.. Schaum asked that the Com
mittee on Streets and Alleys be in
structed to employ men to repair the
! powders on First Street. from Leet
to Fulton Avenue. As there was
some question as to whether it is not
the duty of the contractor who paved
the street. the Committee were or
dered to make an investigation Of the
case.
On motion of Mr.. Van Ripper, the
| Street Commissioner was ordered to
repair the inlet on Third Street,
above Gum.
On the representation of Mr.. Kerth,
the Clerk was ordered to notify the
School Trustees of the condition of
the Lamasco Park.
On motion of Mr.. Van Riper. a
cash order was authorized for 1914 i
for balance of accrued interest over
the amount authorized at a former
meeting, which is mentioned in the
report of the Finance Committee, on
the exchange of bonds with DIR. Low
~, as above stated.
Mr.. Doughty. fro the Committee
on Police. submitted rules and regu-
lations for the government of the pc
lice, which, OF motor, were adopted,
and hundred copies ordered to be
printed. :,