Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-11-23
CITY COUNCIL.
Regular Bemi- Iontnly Meeting Last
Night,


Night,
SECOND BSANCH.
This Branch was called to order by
President Scott. Present-Armstrong,
Baker, Burdatts, Clark, Commeriord,
Davis, Dunning, Eschstruth, Grogan,
Habertirld, Halter, Hildreth, Hoffman,,
Kimberly. Laughlin, McGranagan,
Prince, Robinson, Smith, Steele, Water
house. Walter, Wingerter, Scott. The
minutes OF the last meeting were read
and gned.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Ordinances-Ths committee asked
for further time in regard to the ordi
nance in relation TO the Street Railway
Company l. presented report recon-
mprling to Council 10 allow the com
pany Ia lay track from jacob to wa
ter and cross the pavement.
Fire Department-Thls committee
resented bits amounting to Sl70, which
we're ordered paid. Accompanying the
report was the statement Of Chief Errles,
showing debts TO the amount OF 1852 ~,
which were ordered paid. ;. NJ How
ard, architect, was ordered paid $50 on
account.
Lights-A light was ordered placed at
St. Luke's Church, on the Island. The
Superintendent OF the Works WAS or.
dered 10 extend the gas main from
South York street westwardly on Nlr-
giniu street, and connect lamps with the
same.
Finance This committee reported
having paid $50, $50 to the Exchange
Bank, viz: SIS, $50 in notes and Sl2 800
There is still due this bank by the city
for orders accepted and paid by them
the sum Of S33, 4O4 62. This committee
also reported that no action could be
taken in regard to the liquidation OF the
Fifth ward market certificates until an
ordinance should bedrafted, and recon-
mended the drafting OF such instrument.
Police. "A resolution ui The committee
on Police asking COurcil to confirm IN
the appointment OF Vim. Arthur as as
sistant lOCkup.keeper, was laid on the
table. Mcnamara, the Ousted assistant,
presented petition asking Council to
TO something for him, as he is tax
payer OF thirty years standing, and Is
an old man. A long and tedious debate
followed the introduction Ufthis resoiu
ton, hut the Chair finally ruled that
until CuurCiI should confirm the assist.
ant. he Mcnamara wouId he the as
slstant.
Bills amounting to Si6j3 were order
eli paid.
Markete.-Bils amounting to $50 %
were ordered paid.
l.. n
era! resolutions authorizing the expen-
liture OF insignificant sums OF money,
we're passed.
A resolution by Mr.. iiIdreth, direct
ing the City Solicitor to draft an Ordl-
nance prohibiting all public perform
auces on Sunday where admissions are
charged, was adopted.
john ). Armstrong was allowed 500
for the erection OF a pOrtlcO and Othel
repairs at the City Building.
4 resolution authorizing the renting
of - feet square OF ground, on Market
street, near the bridge, at an annual
rental OF SO, was lost.
FInance-I,he settlement with COlIeC-
tor fancy MAS exhibited and approved.
An ordinance placing the assessment
at % cents all around, was adopted.
The ordinance in relation to the Sec.
oud ward market house was laid over
I'M next Tuesday. when 1t will be the
sl,Cial order Of the evening.
4 resolution authorizing the laying
Town ii crock sever from Fortv-thi'd
." Fn'ty-fith streets, on Jacob street,
was adopted.
\ resolution by Mr.. Walter, authoriz.
M the removal O.! the 80 inch water
pipes on Market street, between Tenth
and Eleventh, was adopted. John 5.
Wety, Esq, appeared before the branch
ard stated the nature OF the obstruction
in a very clear manner.
The Committee on Claims reported
that in regard to the claim Of DOminiCk
Morris, iOr The reward Of 81 ,OG0, alleged
10 have been offered by Council. that no
sGch ~rw ri was offered.
Mr. banning offered a resolution to the
ilrcl tia, Mr. Morris had Brought the
l.cynGiarics 10 Justice and deserved
some recognition, ami asked Council to
giNr Mr Morris 4 g'aiuily Oi 500 Tor
his S.rN.c"s. TnClcSOlrtiOn was opposed
ty Mr.. Smlll - /: would establish
bad precedent. He also claimed that
Norris was paid CliIrer OF the city.
and as such WAS only executing his
duties. .hc resolution Was adopted.
The committees So reported adversely
on the claim OF James Emblem Tor $500
damages alleged 10 have been sustained
hy him by reason Cf the cutting down
OF portion OF Fourteenth street. The
committee is oi the opinion that the
property OF Emblem WAS benefited by
such cutting down.
An ordinance in regard to the Mutual
Union Telegraph Company's poles was
read once aud laid over under the rules
FIRST BRANCH.
In the absence OF Mayor E2er'er W
A. Wilson acted as Mayor pro tan. All
the members except Mcssrs. Hail, Ha'-
stead and Burtcrileld were present.
An ordinance granting the Mutual
Telegraph Company the privilege OF
caocjing poles through tue city was
passed.
A resolution by Mr.. Simpson author.
ling McSsrs Criswell, Wilson and Mil
Ter to meet the Board OF Education and
obtain from it It's proportion Of the
writs and attorneys lees in the case Of
the city vs. James l. Hawley.
Adjourned.