The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-19
CITY COUNCIL
In Adjourned Session.

ago, we're read and adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS.
Dr.. Garter, health officer, reported that it
was q difficult matter for citizens to get
rid of their swill, and suggested that
an ordinance be passed to cover the case.
On motion of Alderman Tillman action was
postponed until the ordinance committee
made its report.
REPORT OF COMMITTEES
Street and Bridge. That the petition Of
Mr.. Hoskins recommending that the same be
granted, provided however that the Texas u
Pacific railroad will give the property in
question to the city for street purposes and
decided. The property is Just south of the
Texas & Pacific depot Report adopted
From the same committee; That the petition
Of A. #. Hensey DO refused, but recommend
ing that city engineer be instructed to survey
Leonard street adjoining the property in
quest on. Report adopted. Further time
was granted this committee on some other
petitions referred to the city attorney, who is
making Investigations.
Public buildings and markets: Presented
contract for painting of bell-tower Of fire de-
partment at $lS and new ironing of Gala
boose windows $l5. Report adopted.
Claims; Presented bills amounting to
100000. Report adopted.
Ordinances: An ordinance establishing
the office of slop contractor, and defining
his duties. Such contractor to be elected
aunually; the word slop to include all re-
fuse matter on any premises, and to ba re-
moved by the contracto: whenever notified,
said contractor to be under the supervision Of
the health officer and hospital committee;
the work done to be paid for by the person
served, and no slops allowed to remain on
any premises exceeding twenty.four hours,
under penalty of fine. The ordinance to
take effect from its passage.
Alderman Hunt moved suspension of
rules, which was done, and the ordidance
WAS read the second time by caption.
On motion of Alderman Ballard the rules
were further suspended and the ordinance
read third time.
The ordinance was then unan imously
adopted.
Schools This committee was not ready to
report, but a resolution by Alderman Till
man was read that special meeting be called
for the council next Saturday at 8 p. M, to
consider of all matters pertaining to free
schools, which was adopted
Alderman Ballard excused attendance IN
til the next regular meetingin September,
Police: Reported tavorng the payment of
eleven special policemen who served during
the session of the Democratic state conven-
ton not exceeding $3.50 each per day, and
presented an account of Sl.75. Report ad-
opted and bill ordered paid.
PETITIONS.
From West Clark, asking that assessment
on certain lots for opening Jackson street,
west Of Ervay, be rescinded in consideration
of his giving portion of said lots for the
street. Referred TO street and bridge com.
mittee, with power to act.
From Arthur Freeman, asking higher re-
munerstion for services of himself, horse and
cart working on streets. Referred to com
mittee on ways and means.
From heirs of Malinda Smith, deceased,
praying for reduction of assessment on GER
tain lots in the city belonging to them. Re-
ferred to committee on ways and means
From j. B. Childers ct ais, property own
ers, praying that Pearl street have a sidewalk
between Main and Sycamore streets.
Alderman Wheelock moved that an ordi-
nance be- drawn in compliance with the Pc
ttion. Carried.
From Fl. B. Splitter ct ais, praying that
Dave Kittrell be appointed special police
officer for east Dallas, he to be paid S35 by
city, the citizens ofthat vicinity agreeing to
pay him $25 per month, and recommended
by Marshal Morton. Ref rred to police com.
,mittee.
From ]. +. Thatcher, city engineer, pray
ing that John Young, a street hand, be made
special policeman, and recommended BY
Marshal Morton. Referred to police COM
mitte', with power to act.
From G. B. Wellborn, ct a s., praying that
distractions in st. Paul street, certain sta
bles, be removed. Referred to street and
bridge committee and city engineer, and city
attorney and health officer.
From Simon lralson, praying to be allowed
to keep his fruit stand open on Sunday
beca ise of his religious faith, as his faith
makes the Sabbath from Friday night 70
Saturday night, II o'clock. Referred 10 city
attorney.
From j. S. Thacker, city engineer, praying
authority to employ two men and one team
to assist in making sidewalks, the owners Of
property to pay for the same.
From j. S. Thacker, city engineer, PRAYING
that an ordinance levying special tax on
certain property for sidewalk. Referred to
the city attorney with instructions to draft
the ordinance.
CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS.
A large batch of claims and accounts were
referred TO the finance committee.
NEW BUSINESS.
! Alderman Wheelock, a resolution that the
mayor pro tenn. be and Is hereby instructed
to order an election according to charter,
to take place on Monday. Angus. 80, to fill
the uDexpired term of mayor, caused by the
removal of j. NJ. Thurmond.
| Alderman Bohny suggested that in view Of
the fact that Jud Thurmond, through his
council, had given notice of appeal, that per.
haps it would be better to wait until the next
regular meeting
Alderman Tillmon moved that action OF
the resolution be postponed until the nex'
regular meeting, the first Tuesday in Sep
temb r.
Alderman Hunt favored the postponement
also.
| Alderman Wheelock sustained his resolu
ton and demanded an immediate action
urging that, in his opinion, the best interest,
of the city demanded speedy election to I'll
the vacancy.
After some discussion the resolution wa,
postponed for definite action until next Sat
urday night.
Alderman Tillman's resolution that thu
chairman of the street and bridge COMMITTEES
be Authorized to employ three teams fol