Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-04-24
Total Indebtedness. .................. 1900


former yeafs 7,4OO
4S. 800
Total Indebtedness. .................. 1SO, 600
Alderman Logan stated that the city ought
to fund at least $50 900 of that amount.
Lewis Tillman jr. one of the city attor- ;
neys, read an ordinance drawn up in direct
accord with the act of the legislature leay-
ing the amount blank.
Alderman Allison stated that the total
foated Indebtedness the first of January, ,
1881, was 1913, 500. 70, and he moved to fill
the blank in the ordinance by funding not .
less than $50, 600 of the amount due the |
first of january, 1881.
Some discussion was had and Recorder !
White was called upon for his views, he |
having been familiar with the city's affairs
for forty years. He stated that the cause of
the financial troubles of the city was the re-
duction some years ago, of the city taxes
from 81. 25 to $40 on the hundred dollars
He warned the board of the trouble, but for
the purpose of seeking popularity, some OF
the members chose to do otherwise. He
didn't think the board could get along with
less Than $50 900, at any rate.
Alderman Logan moved to fix The amount
at 1868, 600, but after further discussion
withdrew the motion, and the motion of AL
German All1SOQ 10 Iu1lu U,UUU OF the Ill
debtedneSs prevailed
On motion of Alderman Shepard it was
ordered that the funding bonds be issued
under date of July 1, 1881.
Alderman Mackey moved to make the III
terest payable annually.
Alderman Brooks moved to amend by
making it payable 'semi-annually. Carried.
The ordinance with the blanks filled out,
was then passed on first reading. 1t makes
coupons receivable for taxes, and provides
for a sinking fund.- among other things.
| Alderman Brooks moved TO suspend the
rules, in order to pass it on second and final
reading.
After some discussion, however, it was
concluded to let it go over till the next
meeting.
At the suggestion of Alderman Irwin, W.
F. Yardley, Esq, presented petition from
citize IS of Coker's Flat between Crozier and
Haldee streets. and First Greek, asking
for an alley from Crozier street, running
west, to give them access to their premises.
After some discussion the matter was re-
ferred to a special committee, consisting OF
Aldermen Hudiburg, Anderson and Nelson,
together with the city attorneys.
The following bills were presented by
Alderman Shepard, chairman of the finance
committee, properly approved, and passed
for payment
J. W. Gaut Il Son. s. 40
Thomas Rodgers. Observation-Disclosures. 40
| Ramage Co............................ 3 w
Central Coal Co............................ II 90
| Henry Observation-Disclosures. l 90
| L. +. 70 81
| NJ. Z. Thompson d Bros................ SO IS
Alderman Shepard recommended the
purchase of the lot owned by MIR. Wash
| Inv, fl,o A,1c.4
ing his offer of $500, and on motion the
purchase was ordered made.
Ex-Alderman J. J. Atkins, by permission,
made a proposition, i'll behalf of himself
and Mr.. Kelly, to have the ten-foot pave
ment in front of their premises, on Gay
Greet, reduced to fve-foOt pavement,
thereby giving a roadway between the bridge
and the pavement; provided, that the author
tiles take up and reset the CURLING. The
petition was on motion granted.
Alderman Brooks, chairman of the street
committee, submitted a report of the
actual expense or the Morgan street
T work about ta which T+b;na so ino, much
macadamizing, and, out of the work, there
is saved $40 worth of good building rock
reducing the expense to $270.57.
Alderman Fields asked as to the progress
of work at Mr.. Wilds' property, on Nelson
street, and the reply was made that it would
be done when the hands get time.
Alderman Nelson, chairman of the gas
committee, stated that serious charges had
been preferred against the oil lamp-lighter,
T. F. Lockett for failing to light the lamp
at Mr. Crawley's, in the seventh ward, for
several weeks.
Alderman Brooks said he had inquired
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never failed to light it.
Alderman Nelson also gave the result of
some observations of the gas lamp lighter
saying he had followed him up one night
and found il took him 35 minutes after
lighting the meter lamp at Barton's to reach
the gay street bridge. On inquiry the light
er informed him that he had instructions to
take his time.
Similar complaint was made by Alderman
Brooks.
) Maj. L. A. Gratz, one of the city attor-
neys, made some suggestions as to the man.
ner of procedure which they should adopt
with reference to the regulation of the vexed
gas question. He also stated that a bill had
been drawn up by the attorneys against the
company for 0vercharges in their bills rem
dered against the city, and suit will be
brought Saturday.
gestious, Aloe man Logan moved
that the gas committee, in conjunc-
ton with the city attorneys investigate the
propriety of notifying the Gas Company of
the purpose of the city to adopt more
correct method of measuring the gas con-
sumed than is now in use; and that they are
instructed on or before May l, 1881, to
notify the Gas Company of the method
which they should deem right
The motion was adopted by unanimous
vote.
Alderman Nelson presented the bill of the
Knoxville Gas Light Company for the
month of March, amounting to 1856. 16
He stated that time table had been adopt
ed, but the company refused to recognize it.
He had carefully scaled this bill and report
ed shat the city owed only S310.32 proper,
and SO reported The bill was accordingly,
on motion, passed on this recommendation
of the chairman.
Alderman Murphy, chairman of the sani-
tary committee, reported work progressing