The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1875-04-14

admit. would therefore, recommend
II committee on hospital be created
and that they take into consideration
whether or not the hospital be en-
larged, as well NJ the general control
Of the hospital receipts and eXpendl-
lures. This same committee could also
take into consideration the sanitary
condition Of the city, and should he
composed of the mayor and two alder
men from different sections of the city
and the health officer.
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
will need your attention. Ours Is n
volunteer and not paid fire depart
ment, composed Of gallant young men,
a majority Of whom are poor men,
entirely dependent on their salary for
their support. Under its present able
management and good discipline
which has been made effective on
many previous occasions, leaves moth
ing to fear that they will in future be
wanting In discipline or efficiency. l
would recommend that the amount Of
one hundred dollars per month pre-
viously granted them be continued.
would respectfully call your atten-
ton, gentlemen, to the fact that there
| Is In the city number of poor people,
mostly women and children, entirely
destitute, who make daily appeals for
charity. Some provisions should be
made by your honorable body for these
unfortunate people. The charitable in
situations of the city have contributed
literally during the past winter The
county, 1t seems to me, should take
care of ut least aportion of these unfor-
tunate people, as a great many of them
are women and children from this and
other counties, abandoned by their
husbands and fathers. | would rec
ommend that this be referred especially
to the committee on ways and means
for their reconsideration.
In conclusion, would state that we
have every right to congratulate our
selves that our city is healthy, free from
epidemics or disease of any kind, that
quiet and order reigns, that the city is
growing and her citizens prospecting
generally. In all measures calculated
to promote in any way the welfare of
our community, l shall rely on your
support, and you may feel assured Of
my cooperation to the utmost limits of
my official duty.
Alderman Obenchain moved that
the message be received, and that the
various subjects discussed therein be
referred to the appropriate committees,
which was adopted.
On motion, his honor appointed
Messrs. Groves and Crowdus to act in
conjunction with the health officer and
mayor, as hospital committee.
The annual report of the city treas
urer was read and reported to the
finance committee.
Report of city sexton was read and
referred to finance committee.
The claim of Clark & Bryan, for re-
pair of streets, was referred to the COM
mittee on claims.
Account of r. V. Tompkins for bills
furnished engine houses, was referred
to committee on fire department.
The accounts of members of the old |
council, for services, were, ON motion,
ordered paid.
The account of w. H. Prather, for
services as city secretary, was ordered |
paid.
The account of Mr.. Eakin, for SER
vices as registrar, was referred to COM
mittee on claims.
Alderman Ervay introduced reso-
luton authorizing the city engineer to
open Pacific avenue, from the Trinity |
river to the Texas Central railroad
crossing, to o width of eighty feet, and
to remove all distractions. Adopted.
Various resolutions were introduced
and adopted instructing the city EN-
gineer to open bitches, make drains,
etc.
Mr.. Jett introduced a resolution to
appoint committee of three to exam
inc the new general charter passed by
the recent legislature and report to the
council whether 1t would be beneficial
to adopt 1t in lieu of the one under
which the city was now working.
Adopted, and Aldermen Jett, Mcclure
and Ervay appointed as the commit
tee.
On motion, the courtesies of the floor
were rendered DR.. G. A. Cutler, who
stated that there was body of Kansas
editors on an excursion who would be
pleased to visit Dallas, and suggested
that the honorable mayor and board
Of aldermen receive them officially.
On motion, 1t was resolved that the
mayor and council meet the excur-
sionists at the Central depot this morn
ing al 1l:30 o'clock, and escort them
from thence to the board of trade
rooms, where they will be rendered
formal reception. III
On motion, the council adjourned
until next Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock.
Sunday school and Temper