Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-05-22

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Logan, Fields and irwin
The minutes of the previous meeting were
read and approved
The following bills were reported by
Alderman Sheppard, chairman of the finance
committee, properly approved, aud passed
for payment:
Shea 4 Donahoe ................. 81 IS
G. ". OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ~ 10
Iayior o.....'....'.'............ 3 "a
+. L. Lockett............ 26 ~
Gutta Percha and Rubber Man
ufacturing Co, for 500 feet
or nose. ........................... 1913 %
Among number Of other bills which go
over under the rules, was bill of l. L.
Ford for damages to buggy $50, medicines
Sl.25 three and one-haf weeks lost time
$50; total SS1.25 This bill is rendered
against the city and street car company for
injuries received in an accident by which a
buggy turned over with Mr.. Ford, on Gay
street, some time since.
Alderman Sheppard stated that it is the
opinion OF the city attorneys that no recov-
cry can be had. and on motion of Alderman
Hudiburg, the bill WAS laid on the table, in
definitely.
Alderman Mackey, of the fire and police
| committee, presented the report of the
Chief Of Police Harper, for April showing
that there were ~ arrests-42 male, 5 fe-
male. Amount of fines assessed 1912. 50 :;
collected, $3.50. 50.
Alderman Brooks. chairman of the street
committee, reported to the board the neces-
sity of opening jackson street, and the
proposition of the property holders on said
street relative to its widening. 1t was
moved that Mr.. Nelson be given the grade
| on jackson street. Carried.
| On motion Of Alderman Brooks, a com,
mittee consisting of the mayor and Alder
men Brooks and AIichaels was appointed to
negotiate with the property holders on
Jackson street and ascertain the best terms
that can be made relative to purchasing the
ground.
Alderman Brooks stated that he had COM
menced the removal of Mr.. JOhnsOns' fence
on East Depot street, he (Johnson) having
encroached on the citizens property.
Alderman Mackey moved that the board
lndorse the action Of Alderman Brooks.
Carried.
Alderman Logan offered resolution gov
erning the licenses of drummers and ped
dlers, and all persons selling goods by sam
pie
Moved, by Alderman Nelson, that the mat
ter be referred to the city attorney.
Alderman Brooks stated to the
board that Mr. Eckle was preparing
to build a business house on the
corner of Market square and Asylum street,
and that the grad on Asylum street
be changed as desired.
Remarks were made by Alderman Bur
rier and others. Amendedby Alderman Lo-
gan, that Mr.. Eckle be allowed to make
said improvement at his own expense with
the consent of propertyholders on said
street Carried
Alderman Sheppard presented bill for
some macadam rock, which was accepted
and passed.
i Improvements were asked for On Hill
street. Referred to the street committee
for inspection.
Alderman Fields asked that repairs
be made in an alley in the 9Th ward Re
, ferred to the street committee.
Alderman Murphy stated that the govern.
Eaent sewer, at the river, in a very bad
condition and moved that it be referred tc
the street committee. Lost.
Alderman Deaderick stated that the Sc we,
should be put in good sanitary condition
On motion of Alderman Nelson, the mat
ter was referred to the sanitary committee
the work to be done at once.
) Alderman Mackey, chairman of the new
business committee, called the attention OF
the street committee to some repairs or
Park street
1t was, moved by Alderman Murphy that
, a pump be placed on a well in an alley in
the 9Th ward. The motion WAS tabled
1t was moved by Alderman Burrier that
the water course on McMullen street be
changed. Referred to the street committee
Alderman Burrier offered resolution
giving Mr.. Price LOO per day for Sunday
for his services in taking care of the chair
gang. Carried.
Alderman Logan offered an ordinance com
pelling the closing of saloons after the houl
of 9p. M.
The mayor called Alderman Brooks to the
chair and made few remarks in opposition
to the ordinance, on the grounds that the
hour is too early.
! Remarks were also made by Aldermen
Murphy, Anderson and others.
Alderman Mackey moved that the orciin
ance be tabled. Lost.
The vote was called, and the ordinance re
quiring that all saloons be closed at D. m
passed first reading.
Alderman Michaels moved that Mr. FitZ
gerald, a street hand, be paid 81 so pei
day.
= Amended by Alderman irwin that al
= corporation laborers receive $1.10 per day
Lost.
The original motion was called for anG
= carried.
AS to the oil lamps referred to gas com
mittee, the committee recommend the cree
: ton of said lamps.
5 The chairman of the gas committee re-
ported that a legal tender had been made
to the president of the Knoxville Gas Light
Company, for the true amount of the gas
bills for the last four months, but Mr. Swep
son had refused to accept it as payment in
full, but would receipt for it as credit Oh
the bill
Alderman Brooks offered resolution pro-
, viding for redistricting the city and reduc
ing the number of wards to 6, which was
=, lost.
resolution offered by Alderman Logan
Z compelling saloons to be closed an Sunday
was carried on first reading.
) Adjourned
Butt, DePue & Co., have Ice Boxes, t
keep your milk and butter, meats, lie.
, cool, at nominal expense.
More Fine Stock.
Col. Hugh Martin came in yesterday from
= Baltimore with the following Percheror
stock, purchased from W T. Walter & Co.
One stallion match srTo1ic,noo