Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-03-12

providing that whenever any improvement
is asked for, an approximate estimate of the
cost shall be furnished with it.
Alderman Hudiburg moved to abolish the
Office of sanitary policeman, and have the
regular force do the sanitary work.
Alderman Irwin moved to amend by pay
ing the patrolmen $45 per month, an ad
vunce of IS.
Alderman Aiichaels said he knew a man
who would give 81 900 bond and take the
contract for 800 per month to keep the
city in good sanitary condition.
Alderman Irwin said let it to the lowest
bidder.
Alderman Murphy said sanitary police
man is needed at any rate. The present
man, he said, is busy all the time doing
good work, better than the police force
would do.
Alderman Mccoy offered resolution pro-
posing to abolish the office, and accept pro-
posals for doing sanitary work.
On motion of Alderman Hudiburg, the
matter was referred to the sanitary commit
tee, with an amendment by Alderman
| Caldwell that they furnish, at the next
| meeting an estimate of the cost of that de-
! partment under the present management.
In regard to the Broad street grade ques-
ton, City Attorney Ledgerwood reported it
his opinion that the city has a right to go
on and complete the survey, according to
/ the original grade, and no one ID entitled to
damages for the cutting down of the
/ street. 1t is not binding upon the city,
/ however.
On motion of Alderman Craig, amen ded
by Alderman Mccoy, the street committee
! was directed to make an estimate of the cut
! ting down of Broad street, according to the
! grade established and also of diverting the
! water from its course
In regard to the old Flag Pond, Alder
/ man Caldwell said that if there is a spring
at the bottom, according to an old legend, the
/ city must run it off, but if it is surface wa
ter the city is not responsible.
Recorder White, in response to an inquiry,
said there was spring there, running off
into Second Greek, many years ago.
City Attorney Ledgerwood said the city
must drain the pond, if it is a running
stream.
Alderman Hockenios moved to have Cum
berland street bridge closed up, it being
dangerous. Referred to the street COM
mittee.
Alderman Michaels called attention to the
Alanthus trees, and it was ordered that the
ordinance requiring their destruction be
enforced
Alderman Caldwell called attention to the
enforcement of the fire ordinance in refer
ence to the construction of buildings, fues,
dc. He also spoke of the State law re-
garding the inspection of public buildings,
theaters, &c, saying that he had been fire.
quently approached on the subject of the
fire committees duty in inspecting the
opera-house as regards its fife escape
! AatIrc Mayor Rroolyc fol hot
manent board of inspectors should be Gre
ated, to consist of the.mayor, chairman of
fire and police committee, and chief OF
police.
Alderman Craig, from the grievance COM
mlttee, said there was no report on the
grievance of DIR. J. P Park, referred to
them at the last meeting.
On motion of Alderman Hockenjos, the
committee were granted further time.
On motion, DR.. Park, who was present,
was given permission to make statement.
In the outset he was called to order
time or two, for rejecting on the board
and its officers, but begged pardon and pro.
ceeded He claimed that he had beer
wrongfully accused, arraigned, placed
in Jeopardy and in prison, an6
had been denied the privilege of giving
bond or an immediate and speedy trial, OF
an action OF habeas corpus Finally he hac
appealed to court for justice. He did no
ask the fine RENTED, it was not matter o.
dollars and cents, nor of life and death, bu
matter of honor. He asked to be cleared
of the charge. More he did not ask, less h
would not take. He demanded writer
statement to that effect, nay he would hav,
it.
Alderman Caldwell said that the council
could do nothing but remit the fine Dr.
Park had asked for judicial decision on tn
question, which was something the boar,
, cannot grant.
Adjourned.
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