Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-07-16

calling attention to thh strained condition of
the finances and asking attention to the
same stating that unless something is done
at once to reduce expenses, the city will
have to resort to the issuing of script, or
borrowing money, which is not desirable.
The following bills were presented by
Alderman Heiskell, chairman of the finance
committee, properly approved and passed
for payment:
McLemore. Kelly Il Co...............$l3 81
Michaels & Duncombe.. .............. III ~
Geo. W. Albers.................. ~
J. G. KinZel................. ............. 43 70
j. III. Cruze 70 40
j. S. Huling. -................... ~ 342
Alderman Hei +kell, as chairman of the
finance committee, presented an elaborate
and carefully prepared statement of the
daily expenses, means of resource, &c, of
the city. His calculation is that the
daily expense as now $165 per
day, which for one year would make $780,
225. A calculation shows that the income
from taxes will not be sufficient to meet the
current expenses, as they accrue, and there
must be a cutting down of expenses, ac-
cording to the Mayors recommendation.
Alderman Murphy moved, that inasmuch
as the mayor has recommended some meas
ure of relief, he be requested to give his
salary TO the city.
Alderman Heisken suggested that the al
dermen also give their salaries.
Alderman Craig moved to lay the motion
on the table. Carried
Alderman McAtfry, chairman of the
fire and police committee, reported
that for June there were 1919 in fines as
sessed, and s400 collected, the other being
secured and collectable.
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powers were ordered conferred upon Pound
| Master Huling.
Alderman Murphy was called to the chair,
| and Alderman Brooks, chairman of the
street committee, reported some
| fearful washes in the streets
by the recent rains, but he mad no remedy to
| suggest.
| Alderman Brooks moved that about 300
feet of curbing be laid on Morgan street,
from 4th avenue to the terminus. Car
RED
Alderman Irwin asked for 125 feet of
curbing on Patton rect, Alderman Muir
phey asked for curbing on Williams street,
| and Alderman Irwin stated that Maj. Huger
had requested him to call attention to the
washing of dirt ON the railroad track at
Crozier and Morgan street crossings, and
asked for remedy. ALI were referred to
| the street committee.
Alderman Brooks resumed the chair, and
Alderman Luttrel, of the gas committee,
reported partial contract with Maj. l.. A.
Gratz to assist in the prosecution of the
suit of the city against the gas company.
Mai. Gratz was called upon and made
some statements touching the case, he being
posted as to the status of affairs, and familiar
with the litigation SO far contracted He
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his fee, until the work is performed, but If,
when rendered, the bill should be consid-
cred too large, he would leave the mat
ter to a committee of disinterested law
yers.
On motion of Alderman Craig, Maj. Gratz
was employed in the case, Cd the terms OF
his proposition.
Alderman Luttrell moved that two Oil
lamps on Pine street be replaced by gas
posts, when gas pipes are put down. Car
| ried.
Alderman Michaels, chairman of the
market and building committee, read the
report of Marketmaster McCampbell, show
| ing the receipts from scales for June, sol;
from reuIe vi sltlis iOr ouIy, @iTo, GOIal,
| $227. Deductlng for rents, work III laying
floors, a., leaves $205.40 paid into the
treasury.
Alderman Hockenjos, chairman of the
special committee, reported the taking out
of the center walls in the market house i'm
practicable now, but had concluded to replace
the gates with doors to be worked by weights,
which would give ample room for pas
sage ways. They had partially contracted
for the work, thinkn g they had the power
| They ask the sauctlon of the board.
Alderman Michaeis suggested that sliding
doors could be put in much cheaper, and
would be better.
After some discussion, Alderman Heiskeu
moved to amend SO as to refer the whole
matter to the market and building commit
tee, with the recommendation that they
adopt the plan suggested by the special
committee, If feasible. Carried.
Alderman Hockenjos offered resolution
that all butchers be required to go into the
enclosed portion of the market-house. II
was suggested that similar motion had
been previously carried and the chairman
of the market and building committee
promised to carry it out.
The ordinance passed first reading at the
last meeting, requiring separate and distinct
accounts to be kept by the recorder witt
each department, was called up anG
Alderman Brooks, calling Alderman
McAffry to the chair, moved its passage OF
second reading.
Alderman Heiskell favored the ordinance
on general principles, but opposed it, claim
ing it is repetition, but amended it, tina
it take effect with the next collection O.
taxes. The ordinance, thus amended
passed second reading, and becomes
law.
Alderman Heiskell read report from tn,
sinking fund commissioners PERI. A. Rayl
giving notice of the purchase of fifteel
bonds from r. r. Swepson at par, to b.
taken up and cancelled. They also CAV,
statement OF finance, showing $50. 46 bal
ance on hand The report was received
and. on motion, ordered spread upon tn,
minutes.
Alderman Heisken moved to authorize
Alderman Michaels, chairman of the marke
and building committee, to turn over til,
receipts of revenue from the mar ket-hous,
as it comes in, to the liquidation of the deb
of constructing the new addition to the
market-house. Carried.
Alderman Heiskell reported that salts
factory arrangement had been made by hin
with MIR. t. Haws, to continue the publica-
ton of the codifed laws, and the work will
go on rapidly. On motion, his action wa
sanctioned.
On motion of Alderman Heiskell, the bono
of the new recorder, Mr.. G. C. Nelson, was
fixed at $50, OO0 instead of $50, 900, as ha.
been required of Recorder White hereto
/ fore.
Alderman Mccoy, chairman of tn,
grievance committee, reported il
favor of remitting the ia,
on Mr.. Donohoe's property nea
t the rolling mill, in consideration of the US,
of private property for street. The repor
was adopted.
Alderman Heiskell asked permission fol-
Robt. Smith, an invalid, to peddle water
, melons without license After some re
marks by various members, to the effec
that Robert is professional juror, profes
sional beggar, etc, Alderman Heiskell with
drew the matter.
Alderman Heiskel moved to absolutel,
suspend repairs on the streets, except wher,
ordered by the board, thus taking the matte
of remains out If the hands of the stree