Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-12

This leaves following amounts 10 thelI
credit;
Streets Alleys and Grades 7S3 "
Fire 4,4Zt 20
Water liVOi 30
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The report was ordered filed.
The following communication was
received from the Mayor:
For several years, owing to changes
i'm the channel, the marks on the wharf,
showing the depth OF water, have been
and are incorrect. Pittsburgh and
other cities have, this year, caused such
marks to be corrected; the expense
will be very small, as the old line OF
stone on the wharf only requires to
have new marks cut in them.
Many complaints have been made OF
the condition OF gas pipes in the Capitol
clock tower and danger from explosion
of the gas, and fire may be reasonably
apprehended unless some changes are
made. The gas pipes are not properly
drained, and there is no ventilation In
the tower TO allow the escape OF gas.
The changes necessary can be cheaply
and easily made.
The CITY Receiver has reported TO me
that when the amounts for current ex-
penses up to Nov. LIST are ordered paid,
there will be deficiency in the treasury
of about $1,000. No collections have
vet been made on account OF taxes Tor
1879, and it must be remembered that
the first SIT, 900 OF such collections are
paid to bond commissioners. AS 1t Will
he some time before any money can be
available from taxes, measures must be
taken by Council to provide money for
current expenses.
Mr.. Caldwell offered the following:
ResOIred, That the Committee on Real
Estate are hereby empowered TO have
the Capitol clock tower and machinery
arranged as recommended by the Mayor.
ResOlred, That the Committee on
Wharves are hereby empowered to have
the marks on the wharf for showing the
depths of the water in the channel cor
rected, after consultation with steam
boatmen.
Both were adopted.
Receiver Todd presented the follow
ing: The bills that have been passed by
the different committees that will come
before the Council tonight will require
about IS, 900 to pay them, and there Is
but 81, S76.06 left in my hands to-day,
so that it will require s. 900 more to be
provided by loan, ii the bills are paid.
Here was a contingency that all the
wisdom of Council was required to meet.
Seven thousand dollars were required,
and there would be no money from rev.
enue for some time vet. Several tinan-
ciers arose in Israel and suggested ways
for relief Mr.. Simpson wanted it re-
ferred to the Committee on Finance, but
others thought this would amount to
nothing. Others wanted loan OF $40 200
negotiated, but Mr.. HOrkheimer was
of opinion this would be illegal, without
the vote OF the people. Carl Hamilton
thought it would cause the workingmen
TO lose money, as the orders would be
shaved at eXOrbitant rates, and Phllo
Kimberly said it would be giving the
city over to the great Shylocks. Mr.
Horkheimer pronounced this all bum
combe and raised a mild laugh, which
was promptly quenched.
Still there was no money ana no
prospect of any. Mr.. Larkin scared
above the difficulty by suggesting that
arrangements be made for Overdrawing
az the Exchange Bank at a moderate
rate OF interest. This idea took tenn
porary hold, but the difficulty OF illegall-
ty again came up.
Then a member wanted the Finance
Committee to take the matter in hand,
and said that 'if Council could not trust
the Committee, they might require
them to report the rate of interest before
closing contract"
Mr.. Iarkin offered the following:
Rfs0lred, That the Finance Committee
be authorized and instructed to negO-
tate with such banks as will allow the
city 10 Overdraw, at the lowest rate OF
interest, not exceeding $4,000.
Before a vote was taken Mr.. kimber-
ly offered this substitute:
Resolred, That the Committee on FL
nance be and are authorized to make
such arrangements as they may deem
best to raise the funds necessary to pay
the present bills due by the city.
This was adopted, Mr.. Larkin de-
murring. as no amount was named, say
ING something about the "city's check
not being quite as good as Monte
ChriStO's."
The Committee on Fire Department
reported bills amounting to Sl59.OS and
SCI for services OF wardens. 1t offered
resolutions looking to payment OF those
bills and also one of John Butterfeld
for balance due on two horses brought
from him. The resolutions were
adopted.
The list of special water assessments
was returned from the First Branch
and the amendments generally con-
CURED in.
On the disagreements committee OF
conference was asked, and Messrs.
Waterhouse, Horkheimer and Simpson
appointed on behalf of this Branch.
The resolution in regard to arranging
for an overdrait was returned from the
First Branch and the amendment con-
Cured in.
A message from the First Branch an
nounced that it desired to proceed TO an
election for Superintendent OF City
Prison, as one of its members was sick
and desired to 90 home. Mr.. Kimberly
thought it was of more Importance TO
adopt the monthly reports and pay the
city hands, and moved the election be
postponed until Friday. This, however,
was voted down, and the Upper House
made its appearance in the lower cham
Der.
The Mayor took the chair and quo
runs from both Branches being found
present, he announced the business OF
the Joint session and declared nomina-
tions for Superintendent were in order.
Thomas J. Stanley announced him.
self as did also Patrick Fitzsimmons,
Patrick Mahony and James b. McCune.
Mr.. Cracraft nominated James
Maloney.
A ballot was taken, and before the Ie-
suit was announced members began
changing their votes, uniting on Ma
lonev, and when the vote was announced
it stood: Maloney, "a, Stanley, 1,
Mahonv, /, Fitzsimmons, ., and Nc
Cune :. Mr. Maloney was accordingly
declared elected, and the First Branch
withdrew.
The Committee on Streets, Alleys and
Grades reported bills amounting to
8, 4S9. 10, and also reported anumber OF
resolutions. One OF these, raising the
wages OF city carriers from $3.50 TO s.
nor dav. was adopted. Also one to put