Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-10-22

M. T. Jones ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ~
A. S. Hudiburg. rg................... 25
S. T. Atkin .......................... 275 40
McLemore, Kelly d Munding. ...... "a 80
Knoxville Cement Co. 20 90
Beach a. 40 20
Wilkinson & Simpson. 555 "a
j. S. Huling. .................. "a %
Breene l. Murphy phy........................ 68 05
j. G. Kinzel. 19 80
Hu. L. McClung & Co............ ..... rs 90
Capt II. FL. Taylor, by permission, re-
ported that, as employed counsel for the city,
III the water works question, really have no
report to make, not having completed their
investigations. But they had prepared
resolution to be presented to the board for
its action. The resolution referred to was
read by Alderman Heiskel, and is as follows:
Whereas, The Knoxville Water Com
pany is now constructing its W ter works In
accordance with the old w. B. McDOnough
d Co. specifications and contract made with
this city on september 26, 1879, and not in
accordance with its contract to build said
water works ''as is contemplated and re-
quired by the specifications, schedules,
drawings, maps and details, prepared for
the city by one Moses Lane.
Therefore, be it resolved, That the mayor
shall forthwith demand of said company,
in writing, strict compliance with its said
contract for the building of said water
works"
Alderman Fulcher opposed the resolution,
saying 1t is as Alderman Hockenjos said
at a former meeting, if the city goes to
law in this matter, neither the company nor
the city will have water works, and the
lawyers will get all the money. He had
never known the city to gain law suit,
and never expected to.
1t was claimed that this action would not
bring about a law suit.
The resolution was adopted, with two dis
senting votes.
Alderman McAffry, chairman of the fire
and police committee, reported that the
committee have accepted the designations
of Patrolman J. L. Porter, and Watchman
Thos. McAffry; and also the resignation of
Green B. Burleson as engineer of steamer
No. l, of the fire department. The COM
mittee recommend the filling of the two
also elecing two additional patrol
men. They also recommend the
election of Granville Bell as engineer, and
Pryor Davis as fireman.
The designations were, on motion accept
ed, and an election gone into to fill the va
cant patrolman's place. Aldermen Murphy
and Hudiburg were appointed tellers.
Alderman Hockenjos nominated James
Mason. Jasper Fairchild was nominated by
Alderman Murphy, Wash Morrow by Alder
man Mcmillan, L. H. Hood by Alderman
Logan, JAS. Leary by Alderman Luttrell,
John Harris by Alderman Heiskell.
The first ballot resulted, Fairchild 5 Ma
son 5, Hood 3, Morrow, Harris and leary
one each, no choice.
Second ballot, Fairchild s, Morrow 5, Har-
ris 2, Hood l, no choice.
Hood, Mason and Harris l each. Conse-
quently Jasper Fairchild, of the 8th
ward wa~ elected patrolman.
For watchman, John Harris was nomi-
mated by Alderman Hockenjos, j. NJ. Bur
dell by Aid rman Selby, j. NJ Gentry by
Alderman McAffry, Wash Morrow by Al
derInan Mcmillan, Lewis Ruckart by Alder
man Michaels; j. S. Huling by Alderman
Logan.
First ballot. Morrow s, Huing 2, Burdell
3, Harris, Ruckart and Gentry l each
Second ballot, Morrow IL, Burden 3,
Harris 2.
Wash. Morrow was then elected night
watchman at the city hall.
As to the recommendation to elect two
additional patrolmen, Aldermen Mccoy and
Logan opposed it, and no action was taken
at the time.
For engineer, the committee recommend
ed Granville Bell, Alderman Brooks nomi-
mated Mr.. Milwee, Alderman Irwin nomi-
mated Jacob Keser.
The first ballot resulted, Bell 8, Milwee
5, Kesler 2, and Granville Bell was elected
engineer.
On motion, Alderman Selby was author
lied and cast the Is votes of the board for
Pryor Davis as fireman.
Alderman McAffry moved to elect two ad-
ditional patrolmen on the police force.
Alderman Michaels opposed it, but the
motion prevailed, by vote of 9 to T.
Jas. Mason was nominated by Alderman
Hockenjos, r. II. Hood by Alderman Hudi-
burg, j. M. Burdell by Alderman Selby
The first ballot resulted Mason 8, Bur
dell 3, Hood 2, Harris and Leary l each,
and James Mason, colored, of the third
ward, was elected patrolman.
James Leary was nominated by Alderman
Luttrell, r. II. Hood by Alderman Logan,
and John Harris by Alderman Hockenjos.
First ballot-Burdell 5, Hood 5, Leary 4,
Harris 2-no choice.
Second ballot, Burdell 8, Leary 4, Hood
| 2, Mason l, and j. III. Burdell of the first
ward was elected a second additional pa
| trolman.
Alderman McAffry, chairman of the fire
and police committee, asked the city attor-
ney if policeman has authority to disarm
| a man who he believes has arms on him.
City Attorney Ledgerwood stated that ii
is his opinion that an officer has
! r1o Tioht tn SEARCH q man for arms r1pIasS he
has warrant for his arrest.
After some discussion, On motion of AL
derman Brooks, the city attorney was in
structed, after due dehberation, to furnish
an opinion in the matter to the fire and po
lice committee, for their guidance.
Alderman Fulcher moved to adjourn.
| Lost, by vote of 8 to 7.
Alderman Hudiburg said Mr. j. A. Ray
| had stated that Miss Austin has raised funds
| to erect a house on the Austin school house
building lot and wished the city to do the
grading On his motion, the market and
building committee was ordered to do the
work.
Alderman Logan, chairman of the gas
committee, reported favorably as tc
! the progress of the suit of the
ciy against the gas company, as re-
ported by the attorney, Maj. L. A Gratz
He said the bill for the last month was
larger than it ought to have been, because
of new dark system being adopted. Small
er burners had been put on, though, and he
thought it would prove satisfactory.
The removal of the lamp post at the Nc
Chung house, on Methodist Hill; reques
from Alderman Brooks for lamp on Mel
son street, and two on 4th avenue at Nor
gan and Lamar street crossings, needed tt
be changed from oil to gas, were referred tt
the gas committee.
Alderman Loggn presented the report o
Poundmatser Huling, reporting $1s0.9t
from the sale of fifty five hogs. He had ar
rested three hundred and ninety.two hogs
The poundmaster's fees were $3.50 So, leav
the amount paid to the city, $99. so.
On motion of Alderman Brooks, the boar,
adjourned
Sergeant Thos. Ridge, Superintendent O.
the Natioual Cemetery, by request of man.
friends, viii lower the flag at the cemeter!