The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-06-14


was too much room for the pocket
ing of thousands and thousands of
dollars.
Mr.. Van Ripper replied that such
powers were not extraordinary. In all
communities where such works we're
undertaken, such powers were grant
ed. As to the pocketing of thou
sands, the gentleman, perhaps, want
ed chance to do some of the pocket
ing.
Mr.. Heilman retorted, and Mr.. Van
Ripper replied.
The resolution was read again, and
more violent discussion INDUCED In.
Mr.. Carpenter moved to amend the
resolution, by making it read: BE
fore the committee close any contracts,
they shall submit them to the Coun-
Gil for their approval"
The resolution, as amended, was
then put upon its passage, and car
ried unanimously.
Mr.. Carpenter moved that the Com
mittee of the Whole visit and exam
inc the line of proposed extension of
the Third Street-Seventh Avenue
Sewer to Honest John Street. Car
ried, and Friday fixed for the visit
Mr.. Van Ripper offered a resolution,
confirming the subscription of $780,
600 to the ~. @. & Z. Railroad Com
pany, and authorizing the Finance
Committee to have The necessary
bonds printed to pay tie same, which
was adopted.
Mr.. Carpenter offered resolution,
warning Messrs. Ayres and Bingham,
whom he reported as about to build
distillery on Block 138, Lamasco (In-
dependency, to desist therefrom.
Mr.. Heilman said it was time
enough when a nuisance existed.
Mr.. Van Ripper said it would be
transcending the powers of the Coun-
Gil.
Mr.. Van Ripper moved to lay the
resolution on the table. On the call
of the ayes and nays Mr.. Carpenter
voted aye, bat finding he had voted
on the wrong motion, asked leave to
change it. and voted no. 1t was
tabled by 5 to 3.
Mr.. Schaum offered a resolution
that Fulton Avenue be graded, gut
tered and graveled from the north
side of Second Street to the north
side of franklin Street. Referred to
the Committee on Streets aud Alleys.
The Committee on Sewers reported
In favor of the extension of the sewer
on Chandler Street, from Eighth to
Tenth Street, provided it shall not
cost over $500; and that Prof. Knight
shall take charge of, and be RESPONSE
bic for, the quality of the work and
materials. Referred to the Commit
tee of the Whole.
Assessor G. G. Schroeder reported
the finishing of the assessment of his
district. except the Original Plan
and Donation Enlargement" Re
port accepted aud two weeks further
time granted
Messrs. DENLY and Hynes, the COM
mittee to visit Washington. reported
that they visited that city as author
lied, aud that although they found
considerable opposition to the bill,
that they had received such assur-
ances from the Hon. Lyman Trum-
bull. Chairman of the Committee on
Judiciary and the Senators from this
State, that the House bill establish.
ing a branch of the u. s. District
Court here, would be passed by the
Senate.
Reports-H. Lutz. Upper Market.
master, 500 80; j. s. England, Night
Wharfmaster, $104 %; j. O'Meara,
Day Wharfmaster, $1O6 20; Oak Hill
Cemetery, six interments.
A communication was received
from Jas. ID. Saunders, setting forth
that the assistance allowed him by
the city was inadequate, and asking
for an indoor assistant.
The matter was on motion referred
10 a special Committee, of Van Riper.
Schaum and Heilman. The Council
refusing to excuse MIR. Heilman.
The Chief of Police reported the
Station House in good order.
Mr.. Schaum reported the lower
Pigeon bridge In a condition danger
Gus TO passenger across it.
Referred to the Committee of the
Whole, and Saturday afternoon set as
the time for inspection.
The Clerk submitted his report,
being the balance sheet published 10
the JOURNAL yesterday.
The Treasurer submitted his report,
which agrees with and is substantially
the same as the Clerks.
Messrs. Pfaff1in and Elmendorf,
Assessors, made verbal reports of the
condition of their work, asking for
further time, and Mr.. Pfaff1in asked
the appointment of assistants. Mr..
Julius Houser aud Joseph Berridge
were appointed to assist Mr.. Pfaf1in,
and two weeks fuFther time was
granted both officers.
Michael Fuerbach, Lower Market
Master, reported the receipts of 81 20
for the week.
The Clerk submitted designs for
dray cart and hack plates. The de-
signs were adopted and the Clerk or
dered to have the plates struck.
The contract for filling and grading
the alleys from Third Street between
Fifth Avenue and Fulton Avenue
was awarded to Christian Tonnette.
The contract to furnish the earth for
grading the alley for Fifth Avenue
to the alley running from Second to
Third was awarded TO the same party
at fifteen cents per cubic yard.
The contract for grading and paving
the alley from Gum to College, be-
tween First and Second Streets, was
awarded to Is. Arnold, at twenty-five
cents per cubic yard fo= excavations,
and 81 10 per square yard for paving.
The contract for grading and paw
ing the alley between Second and
Third Streets. from Elm southwest to
an alley, was also awarded to b.
Arnold at twenty two cents per cubic |
yard for grading, and 81 80pe square
yard for paving and graveling.
On motion of Mr.. Files. gunnel |
was ordered across Cherry Street, at
the crossing of Eighth, and the pump
at the corner Of Ninth and Cherry was
-nrdornd "a ho rnr,n:.oI