Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-21

of the Center Market. 1t was, on motion
agreed that an election also be gone into
| for Weighmasfer of the Seventh ward
scales, and for q Superintendent Of the
| Workhouse.
On motion of Mr.. Laughlin, resolution
| in regard to the B. & o. railroad ordinance
was taken from the table and read. This
resolution refers the whole matter in con
| troyersy to the B.& o., the z. w. & Ky.
authorities and the Railroad Committee OF
| Council, for the purpose of arranging a
| plan OF settlement Of the existing difficult
ties, the same to BE submitted to Council
forapproval and ratification. The resolution
was adopted.
Under suspension Of rules, license was
granted as follows:Io Laurence Heller, to
keep q shooting gallery, at 1888 Market
street; to Perkins d Worthington, to keep
a bowling alley at 1913 Market street, and
TO Aug. kOnke, to keep saloon at 1925
Eoff street. 81
A resolution by Mr. Baker authorizing
the purchase of two horses for the use OF
the Hook and Ladder Fifth ward house, at
a cost not to exceed $400 was adopted.
A resolution allowing the Reymann
Brewing Company to throw bridge across
the ravine near their brewery was adopted
A resolution by Mr. Walters authorizing
the purchase of horse for the Second
Ward Hose House, ata cost not to exceed
$3.50, was adopted.
On motion OF Mr.. Kimberly, certain ma
terial repairs were ordered to be made in
Alley c, above Tenth street.
A message from he FirstBranch, through
the Telephone. iilf6i min gthsSecond Branch
/ of its readiness to go into an election for
Clerk of Centre Market, and also for a
Weighmaster of the Seventh Ward Scales
but refused to go into an election for Sup
erintendent of Work House.
This message at once elected some very
acrimonious remarks from various men,
bcrs of this Branch. Mr.. Walters in very
contemptuous language insisted that the
House of Lords had been sitting down on
this Branch long enough and counseled
resistance.
Mr.. Haberfield thought that if nothing
else would entitle the lower house to re-
spect at the hands of the lords above"
numerical strength should, and agitated a
movement looking TO an invasion OF the
paradise of the 'lOrds' on the second floor
On motion OF Mr. Baker it was deter
mined TO insist that the First Branch
should notify this Branch in the proper
form, that is through the medium OF q
messenger from their body.
A bill of Mr.. II. C. Peterman, for $3.50, for
services in behalf of the Assessors in COM
pleting the books, was allowed after long
discussion.
A communication from the First branch,
in regard to the election of the Superin-
tcndent of the work-house, was tabled.
This message stated that itwas ineXpedient
10 90 into an election for Superintendent
of the work-hOuSe.
An ordinance in regard TO the right OF
the Sugar Refining Company to lay a track,
came down from the First branch and was
adopted. This ordinance prescribeS that
not more than three cars shall stand upon
the street at one time; that the ties shall
be covered up and the cars propelled by
horses.
A resolution from the Upper Branch di-
recting the Committee on Lights to ascer-
tain the cause OF the poor quality OF gas
was adopted.
The bill of Mr.. Jolly for boat load Of
cobblc stones was ordered paid.
A resolution by Mr.. Kimberly authorz-
ing this Branch to notify the First Branch
that il was ready to 90 into an election for
clerk Of the Centre Market and weigher of
the Seventh ward scales was adopted.
The report of the Board of Claims in favor
of paying the bills of the attorneys in the
case Of the city VS.. Maxwell and King was
read, and gave rise to long and tedious
discussion Messrs. Baker, Hildreth, Smith
and others favored its payment while
Mcssrs. Armstrong and others opposed it.
Pending action on the question, the First
Branch appeared and an election for Mar
kct Master Of the Centre Market gone into
as follows:
For Market Clerk the following names
were proposed: William GOetz, A.
HarkinS. John Thoner, Dan Geiger, Jacob
Cline. w. W. Moore, Henry Sbafer. J. +.
Reed ChristiPaa kitdf Il f...SSato .SStoley and John
SpCeches were made in favor. vor.tnLne3hhH" n EFF. Nc
Kecver, and long petition presented in his
behalf. A ballot having been taken 1t was
discovered that he lacked several votes OF
election, hut q number changing over 10
him, he was elected.
For WCighmaSter in the Seventh ward u.
W. Tieman, ID. Il. Bell, J. II. Tappan, \. L.,
Hunter and Mr.. COtfiand were placed III
nomination. The call of the roll did not
turn ND enough votes to elect, but before
the vote was announced members changed
themselves to Mr.. Bell, who was elected;
Directly this result was announced, Mr.;
J. &. Baker. OF the Second Branch, moved
that ballot be had for Superintendent OF the
Work House, whereupon Mr.. wilson, OF
the First Branch took the floor nut DC
fore he could speak Mr.. Boring OF the flrst
Branch, said: Il move we return % our
CUdluDtI.
Mr.. Myles. OF the First Branch. pro-
tested against the proceedings
Mr.. Kimberly, of the Second Branch
rose to point OF order, and very briefly
said that it was the intention to go into an
election for the two officers lust elected,
and as this had been accomplished the First
Branch, were under no compulsion to re
main longer.
Mr.. Wilson First Branch y" That is er-
actly what have been trying to get before
this house il you had given me the
chance
The First Branch then, in obedience to
the ruling Of the Mayor, filed out and up
stairs.
The Second Branch at once resumed con.
sidcration of the report OF the Board OF
Claims which was begun there previous to
adjournment, and after heated discus
sion. allowed the report in favor oil the
Attorneys fees.
Adjourned
CIRST BGNSCH.
All the members of this branch we're
present except Messrs. Hall and Butter
field. both of whom are confined 10 their