The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-06-16

Inc minutes OF the last meeting were reNu
and pproved.
The mayor stated to the council that he
had sickness in his family, and asked to be
excused for being late which request was
granted.
Alderman Wheelock offered resolution
that the city council and his honor the
mayor, be requested to extend the courte-
sizes and the freedom of Dallas to the dele
gates and Others in attendance on the
state democratic convention to be
held in our city in August, and that
the citizens reception committee be appointed
to net in conjunction with the mayor and
council. Adopted.
inc mayor, to whom was
referred the matter of tho Orphans
home, reported that he had examined
into this institution, and found only one or
phan in keeping and he recommended that
the monthly donation by the city to support
this institution be suspended Adopted.
Alderman Wheelock offered u resolution
requesting the mayor to order an
election to take place within thirty
days, to determine whether or not
there shall be $50, 90 in bonds issued for
sewerage, none but property holders TO vote
at said election,
Alderman Wheeocli addressed the coun-
eli on the subject. He thought that it was for
the people to say whether or not these
bonds should be voted. Many of the pro-
perty owners were DESTROYS of having sys-
tenn of sewerage and the matter should be
| left to the popular vote, he thought.
Alderman Hunt, in a brief speech, OPP osed
| the resolution. He said that he had taken
occasion to sound property owners on the
subject and nineteen out Of twenty
were opposed to it. The city
of Dallas could, he thought get along
yet awhile without sewers. This thing had
first been proposed under the guise of inn
proving the streets, but later 1t had been
presented for sewerage purposes. He uld
ever oppose it, and if necessary he would
take the stump against it, should it be sub
mitted to the people.
Alderman Wheelock, in answer to Alder
man Hunt, said the first report had been
made by Alderman Bohny for street pur-
poses, but in looking the matter over they
had thought the sewerag and street improve
ment necessary, and one was ne ossary to the
other
Alderman Tilman said that he had signed
the report of the committee merely to bring
it before the people.
Alderman Bohny appeared and took his
seat.
Alderman Whitla moved the adoption of
the resolution.
Alderman Ballard thought it useless and
he knew it to be expensive to hold an election
in regard to the matter. He WAS opposed
to it.
Alderman Hunt called for the ayes and
nays and the resolution was carried by the
following votes;
Ayes-Ervay, Keller, Whitla, Wheelock
and 'Tillman; nays--Hunt and Ballard.
The committee on claims reported favor
ably on the claims of appraisers for services
rendered in opening streets, and recommended
that they be allowed. Adopted.
The report of the city assessor and c'l-
lector on the scholastic census was referred
to the committee on schools.
The committee on claims reported favor
ably on sundry accounts, amounting in all to
S9l4.9i, and recommended that the same be
paid.
On motion of Alderman Bohny the report
was adopted.
The committee on streets and bridges re-
ported favorably on the repairing of G nton
street. Adopted.
The committee further reported the assess
ment made in opening Kendall street, which
was adopted.
The comrnttee on public bindings and
markets reported that they had had the roof
Of the engine house repaired at cost of
SAL so, and recommended that il be paid.
Adopted.
Alderman Tillman, chairman of the finance
committee, stated that arrangements had
been made with bank to get $4,000 on to-
day.
Alderman Bohny thought that it was use
less for the city 20 borrow SO much Mt one
time when $1,000 would do just as we'll
This would pay OIL the city's employees.
Alderman Ballard moved that it be referred
TO the finance committee with power to act
Alderman Whiila said that if the ty cour.
and the police would pay over the amounts
collected by them weekly instead Of monthly
that the city treasury would never he so
barren. AS they used the city's money for
month before they accounted for it, they had
no right to grumble ifthey were not paid of
to the day. For the present he would vote
against borrowing any money.
Alderman Wheelock did not believe that
parties tined no matter how responsible they
were, should be released until they had paid
their fines.
Alderman Bohny sgreed with Alderman
Wheelock.
Alderman Ballard called for the original
question, and his motion to refer the matter
to the finance committee with power to act
was carried.
Thepohc board made n report recon-
mending that night watchmen Dempsey
and William Phares be employed as special
police.
Alderman Wheelock moved that the dis
posal of the Babcock hook and ladder truck
be left with the fire committee and the city
secretary with power TO act.
The report of the committee on journals
was read, received and adopted.
The committee on ordinances, to whom
was referred the petition of John Aikens.
asking to be relieved of taxes, owing to his
donation of park to the city, failed TO make
a report, and referred the matter to the city
council.
On motion of Alderman Wheelock the Pc
tition was not granted, and the ground to be
used exclusively for park purposes.
On motion Alderm IN Bohny Mr. Bennett,
was heard in regard to claim he held again It
tho city for filling up Murphy street.
On motion of Alderman Wheelock the
matter was referred to the committee on
streets and bridges.