Daily Republican., 1880-01-09
CITY COUNCIL.
A ttrictiy Rusiness Bessfon-The
Regular Routine but Nothing Ex.
clting-Orders That We're Drawn.

A ttrtctIy business Bessf0n--The
Regular Routine but Nothing Ex.
clting-Orders That We're Drawn.
City Council met last evening.
President Sharpley in the Chair.
The Water Committee reported ad-
vsrsly to the petition Of Hsnry English
to refund overpaid water tax.
The petition Of George s. Grubb ask
ing that an ordinance bspassed prohibit
ing dogs from running at large in the
streets, was reported adversely upon,
deeming 1t inexpedient at the pre,ent
time.
City Treasurer Guthrie reports to the
credit OF current expenses $50, ,922.l5.
Chief Engineer reported 81 men In
the Water Department. Pay roll $780,
81.
Stree. Commissioner reported ID men
and ! single team employed on the
street. Pay roll $30.45.
Francis Vincent, ESQ, late City
Treasurer, reported that $l9. 70 OH old
drafts redeemed by him but uncan-
celled; he also gave up possession. $3.50
collected for Board OF Education from
appropriation of 1877. He also asked
that committee be appointed to ex-
anime his books and If found correct
discharge his security. 1t was re erred
to Law Committee with power to act.
Mr.. R. C. Fraim, on behalfof Smyth
Post G. A. R., asked for the use of City
Hall on January 14th, to give q supper
to General Wagner and comrades on
the occasion of their visit, to this city.
Mr.. John Earnest asked for a reduc-
ton of the amount ($l95) charged by
the city for curbing and paving his lot
at A. and William streets. The petit
tion said that he had been notified by
City Solicitor that If the claim was not
paid before 10th inst, he would take
action towards selling the property, to
pay the ak. On the ground that it
was paved and curbsd on two sides and
curbed on the third and yielding no in
come he would ask for this reduction
or ifnot this an extension OF tune. 1t
was referred to the committee.
John Jackson ASKED for a lamp at
Busna Vista and Z gltse tn street. Re.
fsrred.
Mr.. John Davis asked that the $50
assessed him As damages by the Gem
mission appointed July 1872 to open
BuenaVista street be paid him. Referred
to the proper committee.
The Chief Engineer was authorized to
secure new pumping engine to be
placed in the new station at Cool Spring
reservoir to pump water into Rodney
street basin.
The annual report Of the Chief Engi-
neer was presented and that officer in
structed to advertise for proposals for
printing 700 copies
The property holders along Stalcup
Run were assessed $S42.36 /: those on
Shipley Run we're assessed $473.50.
Bills of James Bradford, John P.
Green, George W. Vernon and VIM. j.
Morrow, were on motion of Mr.. Taylor
reverted to the credit of City Auditor.
The following bills were ordered to
be drawn:
Geo. W. Bush, 62S 81; Friendship Fire 90
so James Dradfetd. 25 Is; o. p. johnson,
10 oS; H. P, Armstrong. s %; Henry McKin-
ply, IS O0;' !. P. Almond & Co.. Is 81; Coke
l. Allen, IT so; John Bader, 200; Lawrence |
Burns, 20 10; II. Morrison, 30 70, f. E. Pub. |
Co 10 90; Mellert 4 Co.. "a "a: Edw. HOPES, |
50 SO; Speakman Bros, II Al; Nm. ]. Morrow, |
! 81; WIN. Lea sons, ~; Edw. D; Jordan,
q; Frank Neiley, ss 80; Weccacoe Fire o.,
IS 90; Adam Grubb, As; Melville, Gambrill \
Co., 10 90; b. F. Townsend, 10 80; gorge W,
jackson, 50; @. Warner & Co, 20 43; George
O'Byrne l. Co., 0 80; John W. Hawkins, g;
q. Simmons Bro, l6 "a. E. +. Warner, 8;
DUPONT, Nemours Co., 90; r. Chandler,
10 So; J. X. Phillips, 9; John Palmer, o; Sprin.
GER Mofsy reuse bulcek iU w1 e7 arsa
Webb, 475: Bellah & Quigley, q 81; Geo. W.
Bright, 20 35; Thomas 4 Co., 80 cents; Betsy
Morris, 4; Wilm. Goal Gas Co.,l2 20; REPUB.
LIoAN, 924; J. Kirkman & Son, 2; Edw. W.
HcOpes, Q rs; Washington club stable, Is; s.
Crothers, 80 As; A. s. Reed, 947; Martin Ke-
D 43; James McKendrick, II 90; Davis e. Bro,
35 "a; Coke & Allen, Il 81; Jas m. Bryan, 80;
3. f. Town send, Al 94; Wilm Goal Gas Co,
2S4 80; Jas. r. Daley, 10; Louisa Meyers, 1900;
Speakman & Bro. / 04; VIM. P. Karr, l 40;
Wilm. Goal Gas Co., IA; W. Scrafton, Q,
Adams 4 Bro, 10 90; Speakman 4 Bro. IA 27;
Eliza J. Frazer, 8; J. n. Connell, Q; Homer
Barry. 5 40: W. s Bullock, 4; Thos. Dough
,rty, 30; Wilm Gas 90 % 90; Q. +: Thomas
k o., 80 70; H. L. Tatnall, a 10; John Bader,
rs; Geo. w. Jackson, 30; s. w. HOllings
worth, 7s; WIN. J Maxwell, 81 S5; DIR. How
lrd Ogle, l6; J. Il J. N. Harman, 10; Adams
/ Bro, 50 cents; Penn. q. L. Co, 7S07s; Z
A Robinson, Is 80; James & Webb, % 81;
Thomas & o., 8 10; ~ erald," % 81; Every
evening 10 9s; Gazette, IS 93; REPUBLICAN, h
316; J A Wilson, Is; Adams & Bro, s SO; 8
Jooper, 3S 81; Wilm Coal Gas Go 50 90; b l.
'ownsend, 81; W H Lee, a 70; Jas Bradford,
o cents; Speakman & Bro, 1882; Smith
)ooper, s3 70; Francis Vincent. SO 7b: e Coz '
on and Helen q Price, l5O: Street. cOmnis-
ion on account Of commiss ons, 30. v