Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-09-25
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.

Michaels, Cruze, Murphy, King, Hudiburg,
Sheppard, Logan, Nelson, Irwin, Hook
enios, Fields.
The minutes were read and approved.
Alderman Sheppard objected to the ac- |
ton of the council at special meeting III |
RENTING a ine assessed against colored |
day ordinance, for the reason that such |
action could not be taken at special
meeting.
After some discussion that portion of the
minutes WIS ordered expunged.
Ths following bills we're presented by
Alderman Sheppard, chairman of the
finance COMMITTEES properly approved and
passed f payment:
T. +. Lockett... BOD o.
ID. M. Tayloy 81 j. w. Morrow...... 60 TO
Williams s. Watkins ............ 70 %
T. F. Fuller..... observation-disclosures. IL w
George washington. ................... 80 w
Alderman Allison, chairman of the fire
and police committee, read the report OF
Chief of Police Harper for the month os
August showing Sc arrests. 81 males and s
females; total amount of fines and costs
assessed. $685.
A request from the acting chief of the fire
department for several articles absolutely
needed, was presented. and on motion Of
Alderman Brooks the committee was
given permis sion to make the purchases
Alderman Allison reported the steamer
Luttrell very little damaged. and compe>
tent to do work il case of fire.
Alderman Brooks presented a petition
from large number of ladies for 800 feet
of curbing on Park street, between Florida
and Humes. Referred to tie street COM
mittee.
The condition of the alley by McGrath's,
on motion of Alderman Hudiburg, and
request for some curbing ON Nj ill street, on
motion of Alderman Irwin, were each re-
ferred to the street committee.
Alderman Brooks called sttention to a
number Of items of street repairs, among
others plank wa on Broad street from
out of the Clinch street bridge lumbe-,
curling on street next to Captain Jaques,
between 4sh and 9th avenue, some repairs
at the Clnch street bridge, repairs near
, the Peabody School House, etc.. which
| were referred TO the street committee.
Alderman Brooks also asked for new
! CURLING in front Of the East Tennessee Ma.
tional and Mechanics Banks, VestaPs
clothing house aud Browns Few buildings,
which was, on motion, ordered.
Alderman Michaeis asked, for reference
to the street committee, II 90 feet of curbing
| on jackson street, 900 feet on Locust, mex
| to the Asylum grounds also curbiDg at
CIinch and High and Grove and High
streets
Alderm IN Brooks called attention to
| some repairs needed on the bridge over
Second Greek, on the K. & A. Railroad,
near the rolling mill, and it was ordered
done.
Alderman Allison asked for reference to
the street committee of crossing at Main
and Henley streets, at the new female
school; Alderman Fields asked for q
! crossing on Crozier, at thu Austin School
+ building. Ordered.
on Broad street. by the railroad shops, and
a crossing at Williams and Park streets.
| Referred.
Alderman Brooks asked for q lamp Oh
Dsery street Ordered.
Alderman Irwin asked for an oil lamp on
East Hill str et Granted.
Alderman Mackey askej for curling on
the south side of Park, between Morgan
and Broad streets. Referred.
Alderman Murphy, chairman of the
Sanitary committee, reported progress in
inforcing the instructions to abolish the
nuisance of running slop water from the
Hattie House, and, at his own req ,est, per-
mi sion WAS given the proprietor. Mr..
| Flanders, to construct a sink, or cess pool.
! Alderman Allison called attention to the
filthy condition of the alleys west of Gay
asked the chairman Of the sanitary CON-
mittee to clan them out and Ii, g them
twice a week.
Alderman Hockerj)s called at.en>
ton to the alley east of Gay from lumber
land to Clinch and asked attention to it.
On motion of Alderman Sheppard the
city attorneys were instructed to take such
steps as are necessary to recover the back
taxes due the city.
A ldarmaD Michaals rnnveH IN rasnipd
the action OF the last meeting in employing
X. +. Fuller as engineer at the rate of 500
year, saying thai Mr.. @: Waring, cons
petent engineer, would do the WORK needed
for much less wages.
Alter engIhy and tedious discussion,
the motion was lost by vote of to 6.
| Alderman Logan moved that it be en-
bodied in the cont act with Engineer Full
Ter that he is TT quired TO make map of the
city during the continuance of this boa
in power.
| Alderman Brooks offered an ordinance
to guard against vagrancy and tramps,
which was passed on first reading.
Alderman King moved to reduce fine
assessed by Alderman Nelson agains,
Cooper s. Gilbert for selling watermsl> Ms
. on Sunday from $50 to IS.
Alderman Logan moved to amend BY
making it $40. but the motion was lost.
On motion Of Alderman Brooks, the &C
ton of Alderman Nelson was sustained.
Alderman Allison presented a petition
9 signed by 20 BARRIERS of Knoxville, pur
porting to represent the ma ority, askin.
that barber shops be kept closed on Sun
days. Referred to the city attorneys tt
report.
n Alderman Logan, chairman of tn,
i. grievance committee, reported Ia reference
to the case Of the lamp-lighter Locket
that the contract must stand at ST. pc
lamp per month.
In reference to the request Of Mr.. Ne
hatfy for the remission of fine for driving
on pavement, the fine was, on motion O
Alderman Nelson, rescinded.
q Alderman M,chaels called attention t.
the csse of Luke Wilds, who threatened t
sue the city for infringing on his lot. Re
q ferred to the grievance committee.
Alderman Nelson stated that he ha,
learned that the case of Mehaffys drivin,
on sidewalk was willful and malicious
aud he moved to reconsider the forme
/. action and let the fms stand Carried.
On motion of Alderman Allison, the at
torneys were instructed to inquire into tn
On motion Of Alderman Logan the mayo
status of the city's bonds in the K. IL c
Railroad.
p was authorized and instructed to issue
proclamation in reference to the tuners
J obs quies of President Garfield Monday.
l. Adjourned.
The best strengthened of mind and bod
# is Browns Iron Bitters. 1t is very soothin
and refreshing in its effect