The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-06-06
CITY COUNCIL.
Sage Solons SolemnIy Sit.
Grave BOOSTERS Deliberate on the Hen question
Gas, Water, Wind, Su.

upon his lofty perch and winks and b!inkS in the
most solemn manner. He turns his massive
head from side to side with degree of stately
dignity which is positively stunning.
The Ottawa alderman patterns neatly after tle
owl
On Tuesday evening we visited the City Hall
and saw that ponderous body, the council in
session. We knew there must be quorum pres
ent, because on the different sides OF the cham
Der we observed ten aldermanic hats hanging
upon nails in the wall, to say nothing OF inc
ehapeau of the Marshal, the brigand "siouch
of the Street "Shupervsor," the professional ti'c
of the City Attorney, the sheeny plug OF inc
Mayor and the dainty silk stove pipe OF the
City Clerk.
AT the first roll call there were nine aldermen
present, the third and seventh wards failing 10
respond, but during the reading of the minutes
one alderman from each ward pat in an appear
ance.
AS there had been special meeting since 'he
last regular il was necessary to read Two sets oi
minutes. The first minutes were long ana tcdi-
ous. and being read King moved to dispense
with reading the minutes Of ;he special meeting,
but Stout opposed and the King drew in" and
prosy dizziness.
STREET pEDDLERs
petition was presented which was signed by
all the leading business men around the Court
House square, asking the council to take some
action towards abating the street peddler nul-
sance-prize candy men, tooth-past men, dry
goods box orators with lotteries, vendors OF stale
fruits and all similar humbugs This petition
was accompanied by an ordinance Dr. stout
wanted patent medicines included in the ordi
nance if one be adopted. He moved to refer to
the committee on laws and ordinances, Carried
BILLIARDS.
Petition Of Catherine and John Baily, for o
billiard license at Arcade Hail. on La Sale ST.
four tables, Received and on motion granted, on
payment Of usual sum.
A SOUTH OTTAWA SIDEWALK.
Petition of Otis Wakefield and others was read,
asking the council TO order sidewalk to be con
structed on the cast and north sides Of block II
and east side Of block 10, Day, addition South
Ottawa.
Stout moved to refer TO street and alley com
mittce with power to act
Carcy--ln order to dc anything we must 60
only be tedious but expensive.
King-Think the people there will rebuild
when notified by the committee,
Hoban-I should like TO know if a majority Of
the property owners have been notifed--those
representing the greater number Of feet along
the proposed sidewalk?
Grflth--All but two nndthey arc absent.
The Mayor-It would hardly seem that non
resident would build walk unless all the lcga
steps are taken
The motion to refer vas carried.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Carey, from street aud alley committee, re.
commended that Gulon street be gravclod and
rendered passablc. Adopted.
Mates, from the law and ordinance committee
submitted a report embracing an opinion of thu
City Attorney on the claim Of the estate OF Jane
Greehan, deceased, against the city to the cilec
that the city is not legally liable. The report wa
received and filed.
Mates, from the same committee, reported
relative to the matter Of John Ncary, who ha,
been compelled to pay five dollars in addition t.
his regular express license, for the privilege o
carving passengers to the County Fair Grounds
Mr.. Mates thought Mr.. Ncary should get his :
back He had paid his regular express license
SO, and 50 in addition. He is poor man.
Brown thought so too.
Stout--Ii we have right to dip our hands int
the City Treasury and get out 81 and give then
to Ncary, we have the same right TO dip into tn
treasury and get out 100000 to make the Illinoi
river bridge free. lie desired to haye TIE opin
ion Of the City Attorney on the legality OF tn
proposition to refund Neary IS. Carried
Carey cnquired as to what Unnecessary, if any
thing, 10 effect the exchange Of certain propert
with Judge Cation so as to open Chestnut Street
The Mayor-Eyerything is going forward Il
rapidly rs possible. The papers are being mad
ont and the council cannot eypcdiatc matters.
The finance committee reported bill of Osmai
x Hapeman, $3.50, correct Allowed.
As to the petition of X. Thornton, for a rcduc
ton Of s25, one half of the City Auctionce
license, the committee reported negatively
Adopted.
Hoban from the sewerage committee, reporte
that they had caused ditch to be dug south {
the canal and cast OF Columbus street, whereof
q certain pond Of stagnant water had bee
drained. The cost is sl2. On motion the repor
was adopted and the bill ordered paid
AN OLD FIRE ENGINE.
Dir. Jackson stated that the Mayor OF III Past
had written making inquiries as 70 our hand lir
engines with the view to purchasing one O
them, and that he lad replied giving all the dc
sired information.
FARMERS ORANGES.
The Mayor stated that the Farmers Grange or
ganizatlon Of La Sale County had applied 4
him for the privilege Of using the City Hall il
which to hold their next meeting. On motion @
Stout, permission TO use the Hall was granite
without opposition.
THE CITY SUED FOR $4,000.
The Mayor stated that few days ago he ha
been served with summons as Mayor Of ;h
city Of Ottawa at the suit Of "Archy' Armour
damages 5000, but there Is 10 declaration o
file and the case must IL continued at Armour
cost until next term.