The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-07

TOTAL ,.............,s.., 90, So- W
The city owes:
Borrowed money. Observation-Disclosures. 900 w
Bills not presented ..................... 2OO0 w
Mrs. Duckworth NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. oOu w
Bills for April (est.l .......... ....... LOO Oo
Total So 500 90
Leaving balance of Si32 96.
We lind the ordinary expenses OF conducting
the city government last year were ia, o-o,"i'
and estimating the receipts from licenses, &c
TO be the same last year, we have prooaoIy
less than 81 900 to pay the expenses for the neXt
ten months We shall therefore be compelled to
borrow in anticipation of next years taxes from
now until those taxes arc collected.
II is the opinion of your committee that the
appropriation OF Sl2, 600 made last year was en-
trely too small, and it will be necessary this year
to levy at least twice that amount. In view OF
these facts it is imperatvcly demanded that the
utmost economy be practiced in every depart
ment OF the city government.
The bonds of the city officers were presented
Nobody seemed to care much about them, until
finally Blake woke up from the contemplation
of an elegant shine on his boots Carefully re-
moved from the dirt of the floor by comforta-
bic location on the first ward table), moved to
have them approved which WAS done.
THB COMMITTEES.
The street and alley committee by Hollecker,
reported verbally that the raviHe bridge on Case
st. had become dangerous, and that the commit
estimates for two descriptions OF culvert Tor the
place; but the committee wouldn't give away
his figures" John Leonard thought the cost
ought to be given so that the council couiu know
something about it. Hobert thought 1t proper
10 suppress the figures, SO that the contractors
would bid under them! Blake wanted the NJ.
urcs read. The committee were determined,
however, to keep it dark" not 10 let the con
tractors "get onto EN-" And all hands looking
wise, and chuckling over their extreme cuteness,
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figures buried from vulgar and popular gaze IN
the'quiet recesses OF the files.
The bridge-tendcrs Of last year were reap
pointed at the usual salaries.
The committee on laws and ordinances were
called on three times for report. Nothing,
said Mr.. Blake. Hobert III thought the com
mittee were ordered to prepare for tonight an
ordinance fixing the hour OF closing ana open,
ing the saloons" Blake: son. yes" and fshed
an ordinance to that effect out OF his pocket
The ordinance was read, leaving the hours blank,
[Hollecker said, that's a good hour" which
touched off the laughter Of 1.-THE boys" and nix
ing the fine at not less than $50 and not more
than 800. Blake wanted some one to suggest
an hour. He felt called upon to express his sen.
timents also touching this most impsrtant
subject, and the temperate eagle flew in great
shape. He was in favor OF controlling this liquor
sellin g-if the council wants to do it! but thought
il best to begin on Sundays first!
The Mayor would like to see It pass ,,, "A !.
well TcSHluicu tli!tS ubu S'h' WYNN Inv ~
have an hour named.
Nothing stirred.
Holecker: "Why don't you speak up"
Carew: Lets hear from the fourth"
Looney: "The fourths solid"
Leonard moved to shut them up at III O'Clock
Maher wanted 1t at II o'clock. Carew suggested
80, but the mayor insisted he must have sec
ond; SO the hour was fixed at 12 o'clock, Hos
sack and Leonard alone voting no.
When the hour for opening was called for Ca
taI thou hn p11n1
AM! Which tickled "thc boys" immensely
Hollecker suggested they open when they fei
like It..
"l2o5 A. NJ, if they feel like it!' suggested
some one else.
Hobert got mad and protested against sucl
work in a body representing the city Of Ottawa
and declared il a shame that men aren't satisfied
With selling liquor eighteen hours day. Ih'
hour for opening them was fixed at A. NJ, whel
the ordinance was adopted.
HEALTH.
The health officer DR.. j. c. Hathaway, called
attention TO the condition Of privy vaults; The
complaints thereof that are made to him; thu
danger OF secpagc into wells; the difficulty ant
danger Of cleaning them without proper appara
tvs and the necessity OF having them cleaned
He said he would not declare these vaults TO bt
The cause of the dread spinal disease which al
ready had caused Is or 20 deaths in Ottawa,-SU
per cent. of the deaths of the last two months
but said it might he one of the causes.
Hossack: Cant the committee recommend
something"
Heating: Nothing"
Looney: There is many places that ought t.
be cleaned
General surprise.
The matter was referred to the health commit
tee
The fire committee reported the property OF
hand recommended the reservoir to be cement
ed TO stop leakage, and the purchase Of two OF
three Babcock tlrc Cytin guishers; requested tina
>hot no No iDtarf,rpnpp with the 1ppartmppt 2
snd the reappointment OF the old employees
Report received, probably considered as an adop
ton Of the accommodations, as nothing more
was heard of the matter.
ChAs. Clifford, on appointment OF the mayor
vas confirmed as fire warden.
Maher, from gas committee, reported the
lamps in so bad condition from the winter thai
on few nights he had ordered them unlighted
Tie recommended that the lighters salary be
raised from $50 80 to so per month. Blake
knew il couldn't be done for less; and Perkins
said if the man attended to his business properly
he could do nothing else. 1t is to be hoped that
when the pay is raised, that some one will see
that he does attend 10 his business, which he
cannot be said TO do now.
The police committee-in the only written re-
port of the evening-by White, reported the re.
appointment Of the old police force.
The liquor bonds of Arnold " Mcclure, who
succeed Jay Blodgett, were approved; though
some members considered it quite impudent in
Hobert to ask who were the bondsmcn.
The special committee TO build Jefferson street
bridge reported the stone work done at a cost Of
sSs4, Of which $50 were due Mr.. Kelly, which
were ordered paid. Mr.. Kelly says there was
more work than The soundings called for aud
wanted pay therefor and as the council refused
10 pay he will begin suit.
During last winter Mr.. Sinsel fell on the side
walk on the north side of Columbus street bridge
and hurt his knee. He wants his doctors bi !
paid and compensation for his lost time, eight
weeks at fifteen dollars per week; total sl6S.5J.
Referred TO Hathaway Griffith and Looney.
Blake said two men and teams had fallen oil
the embankment on north Columbus 81, and as
the city, he suggested, would be liable for all
damages he would instruct the street committee
70 put up O fence guard. Skinner said that on
last Saturday night two men had fallen over a
similar embankment on Christie st, on the south
side, and he wanted that fixed. Both cases re-