The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-21


also, in employing in the Department member
of the City Council and in employing a member
OF the Department and keeping him in the service
over one month without reporting his name to the
Council for confirmation. and for retaining in the
Depa tnent, without suspension, on sufficient in
formation ming TO him of the fact, persons who
were intoxicated, whether on or Off duty They
further reported that no testimony was offered
showing any corruption In the matter of the late
election of Chief OF the Fire Department.
Report cOncurred in.
The Committee on Fire Department and Chief
reported that they had appointed L. d. Bateman
as Fireman, 10 fill vacancy in the Department
appointment confirmed by the following vote
Ayes, Messrs. Coffin, Davezac Fedders, Gesbauer,
Hermes Howe, McDannold, Tranter Wolking and
Woods--1l. Nays, Messrs. Ashbrook, Blakely, Col-
Inns, Ellis, Meyers, Rich, senour, and the Presi-
dents.
The special committee appointed to examine
the pumps at the Water-works reported that they
had attended to said duty and believe it necessary
to have new pumps and pumping apparatus In or
der to supply the city with full supply OF water,
and they recommend that the Commissioner of
Waterworks be empowered to purchase new
pumps, &c, for the Water works. Report con-
curredin.
The Special Committee reported in favor OF con-
tinuing Mr.. Alden as private policeman.
Report coneurred in.
The Special Committee reported in favor of al
lowing the claim of McApn, Polk & Co., amount
ing TO $27 03, for ticking for Jail
Report conCurred in, and amount allowed.
resolution was presented and adopted requir-
ing all contractors bidding on city work to use
blanks furnished by the city for that purpose and
furnish security binding them to accept contracts
awarded them on their bids.
The reports of the Auditor and receiving officers
for the month of September, 1878, were presented
and referred to Committee of Ways and Means.
resolution was offered and adopted instructing
the City Engineer to re-advertise for bids for i'm
proving the first alley west of Bakewell street. and
running from Fourth to Fifth streets
Sealed proposals were received, opened and read
to lmDrOVp the following streets ppd pllpyk Il
referred to Committee on Internal Improvements
to report to Council the lowest and best bidder:
For the first alley west of Madison street and
extending from Sixth street nOrthwardly
For the alley first west of Johnston street and
extending from Fourth to Fifth streets
For Wood street from Pleasant alley to the alley
north of Martin Street
For Fisk street from Twelfth street to Watkins
street.
For Orchard street from the west side of Holman
street to the east line of Locust street.
For the alley first east of Scott street and extend
ing from Fourth to Fifth streets
For the alley first south of Fourth street and
running west 2l0 feet from Russell street.
For Nancy street from Patton street to Patton s
north line.
For Bullock street from Eleventh to Twelfth
streets
For filing the pond south of Powell street and
between Greenup and Stevens Streets
Upon motion Council adjourned to next Thurs
day evening. JOS. HERMEs,
Chairman of Committee on Printing.
Attest: GEO ii. DAWSON, City Clerk.
NEWPORT.
The Masonic delegates left last night for
Louisville
The Circuit Court convened to-day for its
October Term.
The st. Stephens Church made about
So, 600 out of their late fair
Chris. Speck, of the Fire Department, is
down with the chills and fever.
The October Term of the Circuit Court
convened at p. M, Judge Boyd presiding.
Officer Boyd's little daughter, who has
been seriously i'll with malarial fever, is re-
covering.
LIE Jeal's Mass was rendered with pleas
ing effect at the Church of the Immaculate
Conception yesterday
Operations in the rail department at
Swift's Rolling Mill will be resumed the
latter part of this week.
The Board of Education rejected the bids
Saturday night for the removal of one of
the school cottages on Bellevue street.
A motion for a new trial in the thrice
verdict case of Moullinier VS.. Wallace at
Falmouth, KY, was overruled on Saturday
last.
Henry Reefenschinder, the Harris-street
saloonist was fined IS and costs this morn
ing by Judge Harris for striking Charles
Lamb in the face.
Charley Smith and James Coopers were
taken in last night by Officers Woodsides
and Flynn for being drunk and disorderlv.
They were fined S. and costs each this
morning.
Messrs. Mathew Curren, John Barrett and
H. Cline, State delegates from Louisville of
the A. O. H., were in the city yesterday the
guests of Richard Walsh, Esq, of Washing
ton avenue.
Officers Creighton and Martin brought
Lucy Barber, a resident of DAYTON, to the
Station-house last night in shameful state
of intoxication. She was fined $5 and costs
this morning
The laws in regard to fixing the price of
meals, lodgings and liquors, at the various
taverns throughout the county, and which
have been a dead letter for nearly seventeen
years, is about to be enforced by Judge
Makibben. The penalty for overcharging
from the fixed amount is for each offense a
fine of $75
The regular October term of the County
Court commenced this morning Judge Ma
hlDueil PIeSlulHS. AndSldSla Wellanu was
appointed executor of her husband, Paul
Weiland, deceased. Mrs. Rite was appoint
ed executrix of her husband, Henry Rite
deceased Rudolph Meyer sent in mis- resig-
nation as executor and trustee of the estate
of Charles Feller; decision deferred until
the next term. A certified copy of the last
will and testament of Anna Kenmeier was
recorded Mr.. George w. Morris was ap-
pointed executor of j. D. Lilville.
HAMILTON.
The street cars are to be repainted and
cleaned up.
DR.. Myers, the High-street druggist, is off
on trip West.
The Grand Jury will finish up and make
final report to-day.
The Dickey-Tytus bastardy trial is set for
hearing on the 23d inst
Miss Jennie Westcott is paying her friend,
Miss Minnie Lindley, a visit.
The Hamilton Laundry has changed
hands, and is now run by Traber & Bro.
The Emerson Club met Saturday night at
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