, 1876-11-05
THE CITY-HALL.

County Treasurer Huck; from the Water Depart
ment, s., 303; and from miscellaneous sources,
81, 654.
The Department Of Public Works will to- morrow
morning open bids for the improvement OF Couch
place. which 10 alley half way between Lake and
Randolph streets, and connecting LaSalle and
Clark streets.
Copies Of the Mayors proclamation in regard to
closing up the saloons on election day were yester-
day sent to the different police stations for dis
| tribution. Acting Chief Dixon issued an accom-
panying order that all sa1oon-keepers be tndivdn~
ally notified of the Law, and that copy be left In
each grog- shop.
The Health Officers monthly report shows that
36l nuisance notices have been served, and AIS
nuisances abnted; five sewer connections ordered
articles have been condemned: Five carcasses,
721 quarters, 10 plates, and breasts Of beef; IS
eae hpg s Leg s+ Of Tee
hams; and 4 wild turkeys.
A letter was received yesterday at the Mayors
office from Brodcnbach-D Dresden, asking about the
whereabouts Of one Johann Benlsch. who was last
heard from in 1874, while he was at No. 1893 West
Eighteenth street. he was a carpenter by trade.
ANY information would be thankfully received by
Mrs. Anna Benisch, whose son the man is.
The judiciary Committee met In the City Clerks
office yesterday and talked over sundry matters
the hack-stand ut the Grand Pacific Hotel was not
disposed OF, nor was the matter Of the reduction
OF the salaries Of the employees Of she City Clerks
office On the latter question there is division Of
opinion in the Committee. AID Thompson will,
however, draw up report recommending reduc-
ton, andwill try To get some OF the Committee to
sign it.
The Police and Fire Departments we're maid
965, 900 yesterday, and the school-teachers drew
$44, 1888. The Department Of Public Works labor
ers we're paid about $40 o00 and so all salaries are
about the 10th Of this month, and probably wilfbe.
o-morrow morning the clerks and judges OF the
April city election will get their pittances amount
Mayorsity election viii iii not be forthcoming until
the Council makes some appropriation therefor.
The Mayor yesterday said that in case it was de-
cided to be necessary to make an appointment to
ar having failed to comply. with the requirements
Of the city charter in regnrd to techncaties,
and the subject Of his official existence being
allow any statements in regard to Dr.. McVickar's
integrity to stand in the way OF that gentleman;
that is. he should not, in case be chose to send in
to the Council the name OF DR.. McVickar, allow
any of the charges preferred BY Lander ct al. to
hnye any weight IL his mind. gi1 Some persons are
Dr.. McVickar.
Corporation Counsel Anthony said yesterday
that be had told Mr.. Quintasd who represents the
builders Of the engines OF the West Side Pumping
Works, that the city could pay nothing on the en-
which the engines were bought had been complied
with; They we're that the Qnintard 1ron-Works
should wait for certain length OF time after the
elaims that the qaintaFd % we're ready to
The 81, had butt tic foundations Rpoa whie9 ths
that he is entitled to damages for the
delay, and asks that he may be paid
.: part of the contract money. The city did not
like to pay out money before it was necessary, and
Mr. Anthony yesterday said TINT no damages were
sustained and the city was not liable, nor should
any money be pa,d until it became due under the
contract.
THE POLICE ELECT10N-DAY.
issued the following order which is given both for
the instruction Of the police force and that the
citizens may know what is to be expected from the
guardians Of the peace:
CT
General order No. S: !. on Tuesday next election
daty Il tic different voting places their 1espectye
PRECINCTS to nrcseEye ths pease and enforce good
pace viii Gc placed IN charge Of an officer and be VIII
be held Responsible fo c Preservation e at the
10 member Of tie police force viii BE- permitted
work act IN the interest Of any political party
Euaranteed by every ezen of the United Suites,
at go9d order @ be @ mantainsd at every voting
Or suPSae
Sns o1a G Sr ~ lending
person sgainst who they may have sufficient evidence
Captains Vii VI dt se6dto ths Eocc. on the morning of
the names Of pa:roImen detailed tor duty
d S 1e e w s 81 Of M
I'll & i: sssSs 81 S
pose. J. Il. D1xoS,
The acting Chief will provide ample and ex- |
elusive accommodations for the members Of the |
press to receive the returns OF the vote.