Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-31

putposef lie could not UNDERSTAND IT,
Judge Smiths remarks applied with
cruel force to Mayor Flippin. he said
we paid these officers and they
we're anxious to fill the offices.
he knew the city could raise $l0,-
600 or more. Start the subscription
paper, and who will give the money?
We have rich men in this town, a great
many Of them, but a vast number Of
men who cannot raise any money. He
got out Of heart when the public func-
tiouaries failed to do their duty, but
waited until the scare came and then
asked others to take care of the city.
He favored the appointment of the com
mittee, for be did not know that the city
authorities would do it if they could.
Colonel Ed Belcher wanted to know
by what authority the Howard Associa-
ton took the fifteen dollars which he
and others gave and reserved it for ex.
elusive purposes.
Mr.. N. d. Menken said that they we're
not exactly objects of charity. The
proper way to raise this money was by
taxation. There is sufficient means
among our citizens to advance all the
money needed. He was not in favor Of
putting the Howard Association in the
condition sought. II the Howards deem
the fund sacred let it be done. He
wanted the mayor to state the amount
needed, and he (Menken) would advance
$500, and $1,000 il needed.
Mr.. G. W. Goyer thought that the
city, and not the merchants, should sub
scribe the money, and unless so done
the city authorities should be held re.
sponsibIe.
Mayor Flippin expressed regret at the
censorious remarks of Judge Smith, who
betrayed a strange ignorance about the
organization Of the city government,
which had done all in its power in this
matter. BE referred to the budget, and
said that the city council had no power
to change or modify it after it vas made
out. Judge Smith reflections upon the
city officials was illtimed and illad.
vised, for they had not met for crimina.
ton or recrinination. AS to the general
sanitary condition of the city, it is better
than it has ever been. The city has no
power, under its charter, to go out and
borrow money. He would do all that be
could. Since the reorganization, there
had been no dissension in the board o.
health. The city was powerless to do
more. The remarks Of Judge Smith
that the city authorities would not do
anything if they could, was unkind. IN.
founded and unjust.
Butler Anderson made q speech, say.
ing the city vas to blame for not making
the appropriation when the budget was
made out. He was rather rough on the
city.
The resolution presented by c. P.
Hunt was adopted, and Messrs. Isaac
Schwab, j. j. Murphy, David Eiseman,
@. P. Hunt and JnO. W. billiard we're ap
pointed as the committee.
On motion of G. W. Goyer a commit
tee of three was appointed to cooperate
with the board of health in regard to the
enforcement Of quarantine regulations
This committee is composed Of G W
Goyer, holland Fontaine and A. ID
GWynne.
Mr.. Elias Lowenstein made q few re.
marks in which he urged the importance
of work end not talk. He stated his
willingness to head the subscription list
with $3.50, which be did.
The meeting then adjourned.
MONEY SUBSCRIBED.
The following sums of money we're
subscribed up to one o'clock: j. R
Flippin, 800; Goodbsr 4 Co., $3.50; B
Lowenstein & Co., $3.50; Rice, Six &
Co, $3.50; schwab 4 Co., 5000; C. P.
Hunt & Co, 800; Friedman Bros
5000; Menken Bros, $3.50; Fader, ia.
cobs & Co, 800; Joyner, Lemon &
Gayle, 800; Won Gandell & Mayhof,
$50; MADDEN & Avery, 500.
QUARANTINE REGULATIONS.
The following order has been issued
DR.. A. A. Laursnce will proceed Al
|, once to quarantine station, President
Island, and Immediately enter upon
duty. He will have full charge Of the
station, and all persons on duty there
will be subject to his orders. He will
stop all boats passing up the river, and
make a thorough examination Of all
passengers coming from infected ports.
If he finds any one sick with fever Of q
suspicious character, and has reason to
} believe he comes from New Orleans, OF
any infected port, and intends landing
at Memphis or vicinity, be will at once
have him removed from the boat and
| guaranteed and treated. He will have
oil freight coming from New Orleans
Vicksburg, or any infected port, fol-
Memphis or vicinity, landed at quaran.
tine station and thoroughly disinfected
for ten days before being allowed tc
be moved to Memphis; he will require the
clerk to receive the bills Ofladlng, file the
same, and give a proper receipt to the
steamer. II the boat carrying tn,
! freight is Memphis boat. and intends
f. landing at Memphis, she will be detained
5 at quarantine station Tor ten days, anC
thoroughly disinfected for that length o
time before being allowed to leave tn,
quarantine station, when be will give he