Daily Republican., 1879-08-22
CITY COUNCIL.
Business Mestimg held Last Even
fRg-New Grist Of inspectors Elec-
ted = communication Received
end orders Drawn. .l1 "A

The Water Committee reported fav-
orably on the petition of John Kelley
and others, for water pipes on Peach
street from Claymont to Heald estima-
ted cost $500. Adopted.
The resolution Of Mr.. Price in rela-
tion to the obstruction Of Pine street by
the Railroad Company and Pussy,
Jopes & Co., reported, after having a
meeting with the two companies, that
the former company by had right
of possession, owing to non-usage
on the partof the city. This was the
position taken by the Pusey & Jones
Company. The matter was referred to
the Law Committee.
The Public Building Committee re-
ported favorably on the petition of L.
c. Cummins for permission to erect {
frame shed at Front and Church streets
Adopted.
The City Treasurer's report show
$89, ,334.A in bank to the credit of cur
rent expenses, and S24, 4,036.90 for tht
School Board.
In the report was mentioned the sun
of 81, 900 paid over to the city by thu
Water Commissioner. ..i .... ....
Mr.. Paynter thought that the money
should be paid to the credit of the Wa
ter Department if the labors OF the com
mission had been concluded. There
were various things to b. done among
which was tho erection of new pump
in place Of the one which had proven
Unsatisfactory.
Mr.. Chandler said that the money
was all right, that it was the sum Dor.
rowed by the commissioner from Me city
to erect the pump, which was in case
Of dissatisfaction in the working Of the
pump, to bs returned to the city. The
pump has proven so and the money is
now returned. .....t ..,...
The Chairman of the Finance Com
mittee states that the money could not
be touched as it is to the credit of the
Commissioner. nr.1.r
The motion was then dropped.
The Chief Engineer Of the Water
Department reported twenty-tour men
employed during the week ending
August l9th--pay roll, $245.63.
The Street Commissioner reported sc
men 6 single and 5 double teams for
the week ending August 16th-pay
roll, $265.69.
Col. Norton chairman Of the Special
Committee on the erection of a foot way
over the railroad bridge that the COM
pany was willing and anxious to do
anything that was desired, but they
wanted to be relieved from all RESPONSE.
bility from damages. He moved the
matter be referred to the Law Commit
tee. The President declared the motion
out ''of order, it being customary to
make such motions in writing. IT
The annual report of the City Solicitor
was offered and 100 copies ordered to he
printed. The reports will be found in
another column.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS.
D. F. Hawkins asked for lamp s.
w. corner of Buttonwood and A streets.
The Reliance Fire company asked for
the full amount of their appropriation
and to remit fine impcsed by the chief
engineer for alleged infringement of the
rules. The amount of fine is S20S.33.
The matter was referred. N - ?
L. Barr and others petitioned for a
lamp on Jefferson street between Ninth
and Tenth streets in the middle of the
square on the West side. .0s.
Edward Pusey asked for a lamp on
Shipley street, on the east side between
Ninth and Tenth. .."
Samuel Coyle and others petitioned
for lamp on Chestnut street between
Monroe and Adams. y
Enoch Townsend asked for an iron
gutter 1late at the corner of Fifth and
Orange streets.
Mr.. Guthrie presented cummunica-
ton from the City Treasurer calling the
attention of Council that to in accord
ance with the law passed by the recent
legislature the Council are required to
make monthly payments to the Board
of Education. He also said that no
provision had been made for the month
Just closed. .a..t. .. t.
ELECTION OFFICERS CHOSEN.
The following inspectors were chosen
to fill the position of those who had
resigned or moved from the ward:
Mr.. Merton presented the resignation
of B. J. McVey, as Inspector in the
Eighth election district, Fifth Ward,
and the vacancy was filed by the cleo
ton of VIM. II. Lee. .....
Mr.. Taylor presented the resignation
of Eugene R. Lynch, as assistant in
the above district, and J. Alfred Col
Inns was elected in his place. ....-.
The resignation of DR.. Wilcox, the
Republican assistant inspector for the
same Ward was also received, and the
vacancy filled by the election Of Geo. K.
Roberts.
Edward Kane resigned as inspector of
the Third election district, Third Ward,
and S. C. Curlett was elected to the po-
sition.
l.. Atwood Zebley also resigned as in
spector of the Second precinct of the
Sixth Ward, and J. Kennedy was elect
ed as his successor.
Frank Lewis, the Republican assist
ant inspector in the lower precinct OF
the Sixth Ward having removed, Thos.
W. Saville was elected in his stead.
G. r. Barnhill resigned as inspector
in the 9th ward, and Joseph D. john
son was elected to fill the vacancy.
Mr.. Adams offered a resolution ex.
empting the horses of fire companies
from taxation. The chair stating it
could not be done unless by ordinance
Mr. Adams withdrawn the paper.