The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-04-22

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Mayor Good said that he thought it would
be much better if the newly elected Alder.
man had more time to investigate what it
cost 10 run the city, and see how and for
what the money was expended.
Alderman Williams from tho first ward
said that as for himself he was free to con
fess that he was, not conversant
with what expense was attached TO the differ
ent offices and departments of the city
government. As for himself he would be
very slow to vote tax on the people with
out knowing what he was doing. He wanted
10 know what he was doing.
Alderman Clark, of the second ward,
said that he agreed with the alderman from
the first ward. He was pretty much in the
same fix and he suggested that the meeting
adjourn until some other night so as to give
the newly elected aldermen time to fully
inform themselves in regard to the matter
Alderman Hunt, of the third ward, said
he was in favor of adiourning in order to
give the members time to post themselves
but they had no better time or place to dis
cuss the matter than then and there.
Alderman Carter, of the third
ward, said that he too would be
very careful as to how he voted a tax. He
thought the people ought to know where the
money went to, and an itemized account of
the whole should be published. He thought
little printers ink should be used in this
direction.
Alderman Ballard, from the second ward,
said that it would cost too much, probably
$500 or $500 dollars, and the expense of q
published itemized account would be too
great.
Alderman Ervsy, from tho first ward,
thought more interest had been collected on
railroad bonds than was necessary to m et
the interest, and suggested that a reduction
might be made.
Alderman Moore, from the fourth ward,
said he was ignorant of the salaries of officers
and the expense of running the
departments of the city government, and
thought an adjournment advisable. Mayo.
Good, to whom was referred the petition Of
IA. Young asking that fine be- RENTED ,
reported recommending that it
be not RENTED. Adopted.
Alderman Tillman of the fourth ward
moved that the election of health officer be
held next Monday night. Carried.
The city attorney delivered his opinion in
accordance with a resolution passed al a
former meeting Of the city council as to
whether or not Colonel John Stone, mayor
elect, was entitled to take his seat pending
the investigation of the committee appointed
blythe council to inquire as to bis eligibility
to become mayer. His opinion is lengthy
and he quoted from various authorities
TO sustain his views. He closes as
follows: g In view of the foregoing author.
tiles | give it as my opinion that the mayor
elect Is not entitled to his seat pending the
Investigation" The opinion was received
and filed.
The resignation of Chief Conner, of the fire
department, was accepted.
Alderman Tillman, from The fourth ward,
offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That the amount of $500, psya-
Die in monthly installmonts, DO appropriated
lof the benefit Of Dallas fire department, said
.sm'unt to be used by said department for
Inc benefit Of sick or disabled
members, or such other purposes as the
department. in full meeting may designate,
Ngether with the committee on fire depart
iment of the council. The resolution was
ia'd over until the next meeting.
Aldermen Williams and Moore jointly
0lsred the following resolution: -
=, Resolved, That in view of the fact
mat the new Alderman having been temper.
MY assigned to duty on the committees of
!lelr predecessors, that the member of the
old board holding over shall each DO chair
,aan OF the respective committees to which
Adopted.
!, Several petitions were read and referred to
improper committees.
Council adjourned until Monday night.