, 1873-07-28

Mr. Barry presented his written report In
full, tho notos only OF which llo gavo OIL Tuoa-
day evening last. At that tine ho diBclainlod
any intention Of oriticising Con. Smiths re-
port, and did not do 80 IN reality, and tho re-'
port of that mooting did him injustice In this
regard. Aftor thorough investigation, and a
minute description Of construction and practical
with tho Holly Manufacturing Company for
their improved pumpB, including tho rotary
pumps. which aro Indispensable.
hlr. Cndy henrtily indotBod Mr. Darry's re-
teotivo operations Of tho Holly system. Modern
civilization Is nadly ut fault to auffor auoh fires
aa Chicago Boston, and Baltimore. uo Ind
Witnossod tue surety and efficacy Of tho Holly
plan. and, II adopted in Hyde Park, his only
fear WAS that considerable portion OF Chicago,
where no wator can bo drawn above tho baso-
ment, will DO olamorous for annexation aa soon
as they 800 how 1t oporatea.
Both reports woro accepted and filed, and q
Voto OF thanks WAS returned by tho Trustees.
A. proposition WAS reported from the South
Park Commissioners to grant the perpetual uao
Of two acroa OF land at the onst ond of Fifty
ninth strcot, in tho South Park, for tho Wator-
Works. at an annual rent Of u, 800, payable in
water ut cost Of furnishing.
ESTABLISHED GRADES.
On tho Bugceatton Of COL +. s. Thompson.
attornoy,tt was ordorod that the Engineer pro-
cocdto Immediately establish tho gradoH OF all
plation, aud report the same without delay.
MeBsrs. Beatty md Barker reported that thoy
will finish tho Ntty-arat Btrect aewor in ono
week. and ask to have tho grade Of tho original
in tho catch-baBins.
TRANB1r RAILWAY NUISANCE.
Mr. Sherman, OF tho Union Stock Yards, want
ed permission to 1ny down a double track on
their right Of way, promising no delay to travel.
and no storage Of cars OH their road. Rofcrrod
to tho Committee on Judiciary.
PETITIONS WE'RE PRESENTED
from John MoCaaroy, for intorost on warrants
from Grand to Drexel boulevard; from Martin
Thatcher, to have tho widening Of Knukakoo ave.
Mic to 160 foot hastoned from George A. Emory
for sidewalks on east sdo Of Prairie avcnuo,
from Thirty-ninth to Fifty-irBt street.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
That Capt. George W. Dluford notify Charlie,
Lnyton l. TO. not to waeto their money in laying
tho sewer on Fitty-sixth stroet, at the lake
shore.
Ordered, that sidewalk be constructed by tho
owners Of property on tho south side OF Forty
eighth street from Cottngo Grove to Madison
avenuo four foot in width, on or boforo Sept II,
or tho aamo will be constructed by special as-
8ossmont.
MoKeeyer's Rosubdivison Of N. n OF Lota 20,
"a, rs. and 20, in Dobbins Subdivision Of tho NJ u
Of 8. E. Il Of N. e. Il Of Lot 8, 38, II hIcKecy--
er's ReAubaiyinion OF Lots md s in Block in
C&oafEIF44o tAuulk!oAt Delup huDalVlhl0n OF n. "
n. =. e eaBt Of Vinconnos ayonuo OF Soc. 8, T.
50, r. ID, 3.
Joseph II. Gray, Aasossor, reported his bill Of
e1,300 for making assessment for 1873 Of prop
erty in Hydo Park Of total ynluo s4,0sJ,9so
Twenty three bills, amounting to S2,98l.G3, wero
presented and referred.
MISCELLANEOUS.
It WAS roHolvod that the Water Commissioners
bo requested to report at tho next meeting all
billB contracted by them for which tho village is
liable.
Complaints having boon made that lamp-posts
arc creoted without authority or direction Of tho
Board, 1t waa resolved that no moro limp posts
be oseotad but by direction Of the Board.
Charles E. Pope submittod Ills estimates for
the yearly appropriation for current o1ponacs,
which was roforrod without being read.
Adjourned to Monday evening At 7 oclook to
boar the final report Of thu Water Commits
Hfonpra.