The daily gazette., 1881-07-23
FIRST EDITION.
CITY COUNCIL.
A short Session Last Evening and
Lfttle BusimNaA TrAmaaCted.

portad favorably on the petition of
George W. Bush, asking that Lom-
bard street be opened and graded be-
tween Twelfth and Thirteenth streets;
estimated cost, $3.50. Adopted.
The Committee on Accounts pre-
sented bill from DR.. d .Ogle for $50,
q like one from DIR. 8. Cooper, Tor
extra compensation as city vaccine
physicians.
Messrs. Paynter, R. H. Taylor and
Rodney said that they would not vote
for the passage of the bills as the ordi-
nance fixes the salaries of the physi-
clans. They believed that they were
entitled to extra compensation on ac-
count of the large amount of extra
labor they had performed.
Mr.. r. H. Taylor moved that the
bills be referred back to the committee,
and that they report in favor of allow
ing the physicians an extra c0mpensa-
ton. Adopted.
The City Treasurer reported $780,
608. 80 in bank to the credit of current
expenses.
The Chief Engineer of the Water
department reported 90 men in his
employ for the week ending July 10th;
pay roll, $438.61.
The Street Commissioner reported
80 men, double and 8 single teams in
his employ for the week ending July
10th pay roll, $277.62.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS.
The following petitions and commu-
nications were introduced, read and
refeyred to the proper committees
Chas. D.. Smith and others asking
that Council take some action in ref
erence to Mechanic street, as it was
in q very bad condition. AS the street
did not belong to the city the matter
was, en- motion Of Mr.. Abele, referred
to the Board Of Health.
Mr.. Rodney presented a petition
signed by large number of citizens
asking for the appointment of a meat
inspector.
Mr.. Rodney said that he desired to
have the matter referred to the Public
Building Committee.
MIR. Paynter said that he did not see
any use Of the petition being referred
to any committee. There was already
an inspector of the meat in the clerk
of the market, and if he is not doing
his duty Council shonld elect a man
that would. Some years ago he had
prepared an ordinance for the appoint
ment Of an inspector, but Council
amended the ordinance in regard to
the duties of the clerk Of the market,
making him inspector and raising the
salary 5000 more per year.
The matter was referred to the
committee.
From r. o. Bennett asking for the
grading Of Davis street between Clay
mont and Heald streets.
John Fl. Jordan, asking that the
grade of Wright street be established
between Oak and Cedar streets.
NEW BUSINESS.
On motion of Mr.. Abele the vote at
the last meeting whereby the contract
for the removal of ashes was awarded
to John Dolap, was reconsidered, that
gentleman having refused to sign the
contract.
On his further motion the contract
was awarded to Amos Eastburn, the
next lowest bidder for $4,000.
On motion of Mr.. Townsend the
Opening Streets Committee were au-
thorized to advertise for proposals for
the grading of Lombard street between
Twelfth and Thirteenth, and portion
of Twelfth street between Poplar ard
Lombard streets.
Mr.. Paynter stated that at the last
meeting Of Council he had moved for
the discharge of the River Front Com
mittee, but had Withdrawn the motion
at the request of Mr.. Rodney. He
would now renew the motion in order
that the matter might 60 to the proper
committee so that work could be CON-
meLced.
Mr.. Talley said that he thought the
gentleman was in haste to have the
committee discharged. There had
been resolution passed a short time
ago ago asking the committee to in
struct the Chief Engineer to prepare
plans for the completion of the road
and building of the wharf. The plans
had not yet been prepared,
Mr.. Rodney opposed the motion, and
said he had papers In reference to the
matter which he desired to be submit
ted to Council. Although 1t was not
germane to the question he would say
that some months ago resolution was
adopted instructing the Chief Engin-
eer to prepare plans for traps to be
placed at the mouth Of streams empty
ing into the Christiana, and he be-
lieved nothing had been done In refer
ence to the matter.
In reply, Mr.. Townsend stated that
tho traps were being constructed and
the one for Fourth street had been
completed.
Mr.. Rodney amended the motion of
Mr.. Paynter to the effect that the
River Front Committee be discharged
at the second meeting night in August.
Adopted.
Mr.. MoKenna introduced an ordi-
nance granting permission to property
owners to drain oesspools into covered
culverts belonging to the city.
Adjourned.
Orders.
During the session the following or
dere were directed to be drawn
DR.. Smith Cooper. r,................... $50 q
John Guthrfe,...,........ 30 x
.. r. Ware,....:.......- -sssss.s-....... " u
George w. jackson nr................... 3 81
James & Webb Company,..... 80 o.