Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-11-22


present: President Bickle, and Messrs. Burke
Evans, Guy, German, Hoge, Ker, Nelson, stuar
and Tim berlake.
THE TRINITY CHURCH TRoUBLE-A CONTEMPLATED
ORNAMENT To THE CITY.
Mr.. Ker, chairman of the Committee on Streets,
presented report stating City Attorney Whites
opinion in favor of the legality of the citys
tract with Trinity Church to keep up the fencing
of the graveyard, andappropriating 1915 for car
rying it out.
Mr. Evans moved to strike out the words in
the report, "re-afirming the legality of the con-
tract"
Mr.. Stuart thought the legality was not re-af-
frmed, but only stated in the contract. He said
if the graveyard was of sectarian character he
would be as willing as any one if the contract
could be gotten out Of honorably, to set it aside,
but the lot had been public burying ground
where people of all faiths were buried, and,
while it was true the mere title was vested in the
trustees of Trinity, yet it had in fact been city
cemetery. He happened now to know that the
church authorities intended 10 make it a beauti-
full ornament to the city, with gravelled walks,
evergreens and fir trees. The only portion used
for sectarian purposes was the rectory corner,
and that the church would fence.
Mr.. Evans-Why not then, fence the Metho-
dist yard in? Many citizens Of other faiths are
buried there. If the city is to DO taxed for one
it should be taxed for another. If the gentle
mans argument is right, the contract is good
until resurrection day. l should not rest con-
tent with the city attorneys opinion. should
carry it to the Court of Appeals.
Mr.. Stuart thought that if it were carried to
the Court of Appeals, the decision would most
assuredly be against the city.
The report was then adopted and the amou Mt
appropriated. Messrs. Bickle, Evans and Tim
berlake voting against it.
FILLING VACANCIES IN TIE SCHOOL BOARD
Mr.. P. B. Hoge, whose term as member of
the School Board had expired, was unanimously
reelected. The resignation of Mr.. J. W. Nelson
as member of the same board was taken up and
Mr.. Nelson being nominated for reelection, posi-
lively declined and nominated Mr.. Jas. Ker
Mr.. German said the Methodists ought to have
a representative on the Board.
President Bickle (appealingly) Oh, hope
this wont be made reli gous question.
Mr.. Gorman-I don't in tend it shall, but there
is representative from every denomination on
the Board and the Nethodists ought to have one.
Mr.. Bickle-The Lutherans haven't any.
Mr.. Guy-Yes they have. They have Mr.
Funkhouser.
Mr.. German then nominated Mr.. VIM Black
burn, but afterwards withdrew it, when Mr..
Nelson was again nominated and elected over
his own declination.
THE VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF po-
The resignation of Chief of Police Parent was
taken up. debate sprung in up which the retir-
ing officer was highly complimented for bis eff
cheney. Mr.. German offered a resolution ill.,
quiring into the expediency of amending the
police ordinance so as to relieve the Chief of du-
ty at the scales which it was understood was bis
chief objection to the Office. Mr.. Timberlake
said Capt. Parent had said that under no Cir
cumstances would he retain the place.
Mr.. German If Capt. Parent resigns yol
might as we'll break up the police force
President Bickle-Well, think if the election
were gone into tonight we could find a very
good man to take his place.
Mr.. Evans SAID he vas good friend of Capt.
Parents, but didn't propose to alter any ordi-
nance to retain him, especially she had once
done the work for less money than he now gets
On motion of Mr.. Burke, the matter was laid
over until next meeting, it being understood that
Capt. Parent would discharge the duties Of the
Office till then.
THE FUEL QUESTION.
Mr.. Il. l.. Powell being granted permiss ion,
addressed the Council asking police guard for
his lumber yard while he is furnishing the pub
lie with wood under the temporary arrangement
made by Mayo Trout. He said the railroad fur
nished the wood at $500, and he sold it at
$3.50, profit which would not pay foE.handling.
loss in measuring and guarding. The l25 cords
already received had been distributed to 45O
people, and there were now $50 cords spoken
for. The members of the council without official
action, agreed Mr.. Powell should charge $4.75
per cord and furnish his own guard, the council
not having, in their opinion the right to appro-
pirate money for that purpose.
INCREASE OF THE MAYORS SALARY.
The Committee of Finance through its chair
man, Mr. Nelson, reported a resolution increas-
ing the Mayors salary from $3.50 to 5000 per
annum.
Mr.. Burke moved an amendment making it
$500, which was supported by Mr. Stuart and
defeated. A proposition to make it $500 was
also defeated. Mr.. Evans opposed all on the
ground that all the city officers would want their
salaries raised The Committees report fixing
the salary at $500, was then adopted by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes-Messrs. Burke, German, Guy, Hoge,
Nelson Stuart and Timberlake.
Noes-Messrs. Bickle, Evans and Ker.
MIscELLANEoUs
The brewery tax of Paul and Emile Richter
was reduced from $2e to $l3.
The sum of $le5 was appropriated for pave
ment and crossing along the front of the Presby-
terrain church.
The petition of Fl ]. Churehman for the open.
ing of street through his property was rejected.
The petition of Il. M. Bell, relative to paving
was laid on the table.
The report Of the Superintendent Of water
works, to the effect that all the fire plugs are in
order except onenear Burke's stable, which must
be replaced, was received.
Mr.. Stuart said with relation to matchmaking
the roads leading out of the city, that the county
Supervisors would hold a meeting shortly, be-
fore which he would appear in the interest Of the
improvement.
The sum of $40 was voted to John Kurtz
messenger Of the council for clothing.
An ordinance was in troduced and referred for