The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-05-26
The CRY Council.

The Cry COuncu.
special meeting of the City Council was held
at.the Court House on Wednesday evening
which was attended by all the aldermen except
inc Shuler.
His honor had q written message read, ON
cjal!y informing the council of the destruction
by fire of the City Hall building, and recommend
mo that some action be taken to discover the
true cause of the fire; and that efforts be made
.o0scertain so far as possible the exact loss OF
the city and make a list Of such property; also
prompt action in restoring to the city the neccs-
sary buildings.
In regard to the temporary accommodation OF
The fire department, Jackson stated That the
machinery is stored in the old RuGg foundry
which had been rendered the city by Mr.. Per
kius. The necessary repairs have been made
Both machines are IN good order, and ready for
service at any time. The "City" was not out OF
order during the tirc--the trouble was in The
running The team is stabbed at Degens barn,
No arrangements have been made for giving an
alarm, unless the Cook, II. IL d. Foundry whistle
IS used 4 Waterman is on hand to look after
everything.
The discussion on the rebuilding Of the City
Hall took up most Of the evening. Jackson was
IN favor Of going to work at once, and saw no
reson why the building should not be under
cover in 20 days. In regard to purchasing the
E-an uropcrty-hc was in favor Of 1t il it could
be had at a reasonable figure. Porter said it
might be wise to purchase TIE Egan building
tie brick part-If il could be had at fair value.
Il would be good for truck room, stable, any
hing.
on motion of Trmblc the Fire Department
committee was instructed to enquire into and
ascertain the true loss Of the city by the burning
Of the City Hall, with special reference to the
loss on building aud material Of the fire depart
IneEs.
On motion Of Blake a committee OF three, com.
posed OF Blake, Phelps. West and the City Clerk
Was appointed, To ascertain the loss OF the city
IN tae matter OF record, and miscellaneous pa
pcrs
The discussion then continued Trimbe was
in favor of buying more property =" If it can be
had at reasonable figure" He was anxious
700, to have the building rebuilt at once; and
suggested as changes of plan: divide the lower
story into two rooms only, running full length
Tie dividing wall, and to build the hose tower Of
orck. IIoban was against buying more proper
~. The city had real estate enough; besides, al
The last meeting they had the ECONOMY fever
BAD, if the city was poor then it certainly Is now
The city's energies should be ccntercd on the re-
building Of the engine house.
Asst, Engineer Rising, being, on motion o
Dean, allowed to give his views on the suhiuc
Of engine house plans, said the hose towe
should be built of brick and covered with shce
ron, and thought that the plan Of dividing III,
lower story into two rooms only would be " jus
;hc thing Logan suggested that declining
shelving for the hose would DO away with tn,
tower altogether. He thought 1t would be wis
to buy part, at least, OF the Egan property
which would never be cheaper than 1t now is
He suggested that committee make a careful
examination Of the walls, which might be NOR
injured tAal is thought and suggested also Il
have boiler in the building to keep the waite
N the engines always hot to save time in max
ing steam; by this means the building also cou
DC heated ly steam, and a steam whistle Of pc
eular tone used instead OF a bell for givn
alarms.
Il was Gnaly decided to appoint a commtte
With power to rebuild in such manner as they ma
deem necessary and have power also to purchas
more laad Of MIR. ECan II they shall see A. Tn
committee ia as follows: Logan lIoban, Phelp,
Dean, Jackson.
II. II. Ma,lock was granted an auctlonccr's |
eense and the meeting adjourned.
Next meeting on Tuesday, June s.