The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-07-10

to draw an order in favor Of Alfred
Rheinstrom (ior stenographic report o.
testimony taken BY investigating COM
mittee) in the amount Of S62.
The report was signed By all thu
members Of the committee, viz: VIM. g
HGndlAn, T. II. Logan, Frederic Good
fellow, g. Il. Carnshan, W. v. Boge, S
L. Brice.
The resolutions submitted by the com
mittee were adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS.
An ordinance to regulate the excayst
ing or digging on or into the streets, alley
or public grounds Of the city Of Wheeling
was read three times and passed.
An ordinance 70 establish the annua
rent OF the vegetable stalls on the West
aide Of the Second Ward Market was read
three times and passed.
Several petitions were read and refer
red to appropriate committees.
The report Of the Committee on Fl
nance, made June q, and returned by the
First Branch with amendments, was laid
on the table.
The amendments Of the First Branch
TO an ordinance to determine the amount
Of money necessary to meet the expense
Tor the ensuing year, Of the different de-
pariments OF the city government, were
concurred in.
A resolution from the First Branch
relating 10 the action Of Acting Mayor
Handlau in granting permit for shoot
ipg gallery on the old Atheneum proper.
ty, was laid on the table.
RESOLUTIONS.
By DR.. Reeves: WHEREAS, There are sey
sral much needed changes in our muui-
cipal law, but which, however desirable
cannot be effected without State legisla
ton; therefore,
Rtsofted, That special committee
consisting Of three from each Branch b
appointed to prepare and report to Coun
eli such changes in the organic law Of the
city az, in their opinion, shall embrace
all the needed reforms.
The resolution was adopted.
By Hanson: Granting permission L
the Board OF Commissioners to have .
railing placed on Baker street, at the
cost Of the county. Adopted.
By Reeves: WHEREAS, The Health
Ordinance makes no provision for an In
spector Of meats and vegetables in our
public markets and green grocery stands
and whereas, it is notorious that putrid
and otherwise unwholesome meats and
stale vegetables are frequently offered for
sale; therefore,
ResOlred, That the Health Officer be and
ia hereby instructed to regularly exam.
inc our markets and green groceries, and
report the names OF all offenders TO the
City Sergeant.
Th9resolu,ion was adopted.
By Crowther: Directing the Street
Commissioner, is his selection Of men to
work on the streets OF the city, TO give the
preference to such as, being in arrears
Tor taxes, and unable 10 pay the same in
money, are able and willing to pay a
part or the whole OF the same in labor
provided, however, that nothing in this
resolution shall authorize the Street
Commissioner TO employ persons who
from any cause are incompetent for the
work required. Adopted.
By Hanson. Directing the Clerk to
advertise, one time, that all outstand-
ing drafts sgainst the city are due and
will be paid on presentation 10 the Re
ceiyer OF the city, and that interest will
cease on July 18th.
By BoWn: That commercial statesmen
who visit the city be required to pay 8
license. Laid on the table.
Adjourned, shortly after midnight.