The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-10-19
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Couxc1L CHAMBER. Monday Evening
BOARD met pursuant to adjournment,
ali present but Mr. Anderson, ffesioeh'
Underhill in the chair. -
Reading Of minutes dispensed with.
VERBAL PETITIONS. -
Mr.. Beldsu, that properly q r, 5l., gsa-
recurring wall ana steps Referred.
Mr Stabler. that cilizsns on Gherry'
north OF North street would ike 20 nAso
4 Gfadg sst RbIishsd 80 hat pagsinsnts
may be made. Referress
n d AID Fob CHICAGO. Ia
!, Mr.. Schssfer introduced the following
which he thought required no comnent
WHEREAS, at meeting Of citizens held
last Friday evening. among them many oi
our heaviest taxpayers, 1t was almost
unanimously declared rs the sense OF TINS
meeting, and whereas 1t is the ardent wish
Of nearly all our citizens, that the City
Council take such steps as to effect o loan
of three thousand dollars Immediately for
the relief Of the unfortunate sufferers OF
Chicago, therefore -iir
Resolred, That the Committee on FL
nance, or the Mayer and Clerk Of the city
are hereby authorized to effect 8 loan of
three thousand dollars, aud do 50 without
unnecessary delay. and that the credit of
the city be and IS hereby pledged for that
purpose. .,r,1cr -y~--~---., g-,-..
ResoIped, That though there is no sex-
press statute authorizing ne 90. 10 do, the
extreme wants Of the sufferers and every
feeling Of humanity will not allow any re-
spectacle and worthy citizen to make any
objections to thepayment Of any x for 50
laudable a purpose. i,,-t-.-
RESOLVED, That, until loan can be eff
/ fected for the above sum at one, two and
three years, loan be effected for sixty
days for the present. ~ -. - ~, -. ,.--
Mr.. Seh@fer finding some hesitancy
about adopting his resolutions, made
brefaPpeal; that netonly Chicago Wssspff-
/ ering, but that there was widespread des-
htution, desolation and loss OF life in
Northern Wisconsin and Michigan
Mr.. Belden inquired If there was not q
petition IN circulation for citizens to en-
dorse the action Of Council in case they
transcribed their authority by voting re-
/ lief in this manner -
ss Mr.. Schafer said there was, and that
NJ .J.7F Reynolds (who is pressnt) had
Mr. R. said he had cohyersed with many
prominent citizens who were very reluc-
/ tant to instruct the Council against the
law, and who declined to sign, and he
therefore gave the matter up.
Mr.. Schafer was awarethere was no law
for it. but other cities had contributed IN
der similar circumstances.
MIR. Belden said it was only question
Of mode, that the whole Council wished
to contribute, and for his part was willing
| - a L.. a.
would amount to.
Mr.. Schafer remarked that many per-
sons thought it unnecessary to be hasty,
as much relief had already been forwarded
and would be needed in future He con-
sidered this incorrect, that now was the
time to give. . h. = - AZ
The President said he had already ex-
pressed his views freely on the subject
that he thought this the wrong course
that much more could be raised by private
subscription, and would now be raised if
the last Opera-house meeting had not
been held
Mr.. Bender said he had already given
and lost. Supposed to mean to the Ger
man Insurance Co. OF Cleveland.}
Mr. Belden asked if taxation could not
be put on those who we're willing, and
exempt those who were unviling2 If
LldI COulQ DC uOucr Nc NuOAkug MI. ..
resolutions could not be objected TO.
Many citizens opposed being taxed. but
wanted to contriBus literally. The Coun-
Gil regretted exceedingly that the matter
was brought a in thus manner. They
were anxious 10 giVe.o1 .H-.t 81 vs.r,-it
The President said there could be no
Discrimination on the tax duplicate.
Thereupon, with great reluctance; the
resolution was voted down, Mr.. Schefer
alone voting IN the afhrmatve.
81 REPokTs
"a From COMMITTEES on Gas (Alr Belden)
reporting amendments 20 gas ordinance,
fixing prices at So, IS and SIS, ,25 per thou
sand for city and private consumers re-
spectively. and that these prices continne
for period of six years. The report was
adopted and ordinance passed as amended,
Mr. Schaefer alone voting nay. LslaaI
From Com, on Fire Dept. (Mr. stablsFl.
recommending the passage Of an ordinance
to forbid the erection Of any frame build
ing of greater height than ten feet in
the district bounded east by Walnut.
west by Poplar, north by Fourth, south
by Eighth street Referred back to petit
tioners as law requires the names of two
thirds Of property ownerstof each square
in the district. =. - -. ss-,.s- f..-
By Mr.. Belden
ResoEued That Gas Committee be au-
thorized to purchase twelve lsmP5ppsis
for city. Adopted - AD4NSA
T.C. Nighman gave the Council notice
that he would sue city unless there was a.
satisfactory settlement for, damages asked
before next meeting Referred to Com
mittee on Claims. ic-uJa
The Com. on Fire Dept, was authorized
to purchase coal for hose and engine
houses -'lz5s g. asaz.a
Parties on Cherry street who have been
notified to make pavements are nOtIfedt TO
do 50 before final action is taken BY Coun-
sue 81 - lsrifzs CLAIMS. su = -ttr
John Maioney, shop rent Tor eIcction--..-,-s 500
H Rershman carpen terinE Ao -. $50