The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-05-16

sidewalks was read, and on motion Of
Alderman Rite nhouse adopted by
the following vote: Ayes-Bixby, Nc
Even, Morris, Nellis, Phillips, Kitten
house and Robinson--7. NaysTkors-
meyer, McGauley and Meycrs-'sf
An ordnance entitled IAN ordinance 10
provide for the construction Of brick
sidewalk on the northwardly hde OF
Eighth street between Washington ave-
nue and Walnut street was rad by the
clerk, and on motion of Alderman
Morris, laid upon the table to be taken up
at such time rs the council may direct.
PRISTINo BIDS.
The city comptroller submitted the fol-
lowing proposals for the city printing for
the current year:
OF The CAIRO BULLETIN COMPANY for
publishing the council proceedings, 81 a
month; for all locals, notices and adver-
tisements each insertion, 80 cents
square; and for all job work at customary
rates, provided that these are all con-
sidered as one bid.
OF j. l.. Davis, for publishing the coun'
ell proceeding, and all notices connected
with said meetings, ordinarily and mere
tjfore treated as part Of ssid proceed
ing. for $500; year to publish all other
notices for II cents per square OF twelve
lines or ono inch in length for each inser
ton, 10 include rule and figure work
and for all JOB printing at usual rates,
taking the prices paid for same during
the past year n standard,
the bidder agreeing TO give
bond for the faithful performance Of his
contract.
On motion Of Alderman Morris, said
bis were referred to the printing commit
, tee with Instructions to report at the mex.
special or regular meeting
rrririoS.
A petition Of certain citizens was
read representing that the gut
ter on the west side of Com.
} mcrcial avenue, between Sixth and
Seventh streets is nuisance, and praying
the council 10 remedy the matter.
) Alderman Morris moved to refer TO the
street committee Alderman Bisby moved
to amend by lnstructing the committee 10
abs,e the nuisance as soon as possible.
J Amendment carried by the following
vote syes, Bixby, X orsmeyer, McEwon
McGauley, Meyers, Nolli., Phillips and
} Rittenhou.e-S. Nay, Morris and Robin.
son
CASE OF ALEX. ALLEN vs.. THE CITY.
, A communication was read from :. =.
Wheeler attorney for Alexander Allen,
agreeing TO dismiss tho case of lien now
pending in the circuit court, for damages
, for falling through a sidewalk, if the city
will pay the amount Of judgment rendered
, in favor Of Allen al the January term Of
y said court, without appealing the case to
the supreme court.
0 On motion Of Alderman Morris said
communication was referred to the claims
committee.
, BIDS FOR GARBAGE.
The comptroller presented a proposal
received for removal Of garbage for the
current, year, from Stephen Bradley, as
follows, viz From December |, 10 March
: !, a. $50 month from Msrch to June
l. at $50 a month from jane !, 10 Sep
tember /, at $3.50 a month and from Sep
A., TENDER |, to December ], st 500 a month.
Alderman Meyers moved to refer
: to the board Of health, Alderman
, Bixby moved to amend by referring to a
special com nttee Of three g. report next
meeting. Amendment carried. The
chair appoisted a such committee, Alder
men Bixby, Nellis and Phillips.
COMPTROLLER ESTIMATE
The city comptroller submitted his al.
, nlal estimate Of the moneys necessary to
, deirsy the expenses Of the city for the
current fiscal year. On motion Of Alder
man Bixby said estimate WAS referred TO
the finance committee.
CoaMUSICATloN.
A communication from 7. l.. Lee, Of
Paducab, Kentucky, was received, stating
the price of the best gravel to be 81 50 a
cubic yard delivered on our streets or
81 80 cubic yard delivered at the land.
ng i'll Paducah.
On motion Of Alderman Morris said
communication was received and ordered
filed.
OFFICIAL REPORT.
The oHi,al report Of b. Shannassy.
T. VI for March and April, WAS presented
and, on motion of Alderman Rittenhonse,
received and ordered filed.
OFFICIAL BoSD.
The official bond of W. ". Wootton as
police constable was presented and, on
motion of Alderman McGsuley, approved.
STREET LAMPS.
a communication from II. +. Gerould.
superintendent. Of the Cairo City Gas
company was read, recommending that
al the broken lanterns BE- repaired and
also that all branches of trees obstructinp
gas light, be cut Off
| On motion Of Alderman Rittenhouss
SAID com nunication was referred TO the
street committee.
NOMINATION.
Inc mayor nominated George Lohr as