Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-09-10

d. u. hlnZ6l... 10 UO
j. F. Deaderick. clerk......... ........ IL so
W. j. Wigington ........................ so 621
j. F. J. Lewis, clerk .................. rs 90
]. s. Huling, lamp-ighter ...... 26 124
c. Kurth. ................ 90
VIM Joye ........ 90
II. w. Groner .. 95
Wilkinson Il Simpson, broken rock ia O0
Mr. Beach. 81 w
Thos. j. Grubb, for pavlng-......... 4I6 40
Knoxville Gas Light Co., gas for
August, 1SS2..... 5oo 90
John 5. Galyon, white washing SO w
l.. T. craig. ........u................... % ~
Alderman Heiskell stated that the or
dinances are at last published, that con-
tract has been made for printing LOU OF
them. He moved that there be one placed
in each business house, and that each alder
man be allowed fifteen for distribution IN
his ward.
Alderman Logan moved to amend by al
lowing Alderman Heiskell ten copies for his
own distribution. Accepted.
Alderman Brooks suggested and the mo-
ton was also amended, allowing the 5th,
9th and 7th wards fifty copies each. The
motion then prevailed, without objection.
Hon. o. 2. Temple, postmaster, by per-
mission, made some remarks, stating that
Mr.. Hamilton W. Hall, agent of the post
office department, is In the city for the pur-
pose of examining the city with view to
establishing free letter delivery system;
tnat the agent is favorably impressed with
the city, and will report in flavor of estab-
hshiDg a free delivery, but it is necessary
first for the city to nun er the houses
of the city, and also to have 3
plot made of the city, numbering each
vacant lot, which may be built on hereaf-
ter. He came before the city council at
the suggestion of the agent, and by his own
vohtIon, at the earliest moment to have
action taken. The Philadelphia plan of
mum bering was suggested as the best. 1t
can be arrived at hereafter. 1t was sug-
gested that 1t is customary for the city TO
bear the expense of laying off the plat of
the city, but the citizens and owners of
houses and property must bear the expense
of lettering.
Alderman Brooks stated that he had been
appointed on committee, IN connection
with City Engineer E f. Fuller, looking to
plan for numbering the houses of the
city, and they were now in correspondence
on that subject.
On motion of Alderman Heiskell, Alder
man Logan was added to the committee on
lettering, with the understanding that they
go to work at once. Judge Temple prom
ised cooperation and all the assistance nee
essary i'll the matter.
Alderman McAtfry, chairman of the fire
and police committee, presented the report
of Chief of Police, W. A. Harper, for the
month of August, showing POP arrest
rests, 1872 males and 20 females; fines and
costs assessed, $780, collected, $500, leav-
ing uncollected, $3.50.
A paper from II. Spiro, assistant chief of
the fire department, was read, giving the
condition OF affairs in the department He
recommends VIM. Newman and Alex Flen
niken as new members of No. 2,
and III. Moxley, member, in place of Joe
Elliott, and asked their approval. The
committee reported favorably, and they were
confirmed by the board.
The committee reported adversely to the
request of Douglass Moore to erect sign,
and the report was adopted.
Alderman Brooks, chairman of the street
committee, reported In favor of laying curb
ing on the east side of Williams street, from
Frank Posts to Park, asked for by Alderman
Murphy. Ordered.
The committee also reported favorably to
an open culvert at the corner of Patterson
and East High street; contning the water to
the north and upper side of Front street;
cOnfning the water on one side of Nelson
street; macadamizing Park and Humes
S rect; 100 feet of curbing on the east side
of Morgan, connecting with L. I'll. Heald
Oh the north. All this work was ordered.
Aldman Brooks asked for reference to the
committee curbing on the west side of La
mar street, between fourth and fifth avenues
and establishing the grade of Deary and
McClung streets.
Alderman Heiskell moved to postpone
action on this at present, until it is decided
whether McClung street shall be aban-
doned. Carried.
A list of points where pavements are
needed to be laid was read and pavements
ordered.
! Alderman Brooks read petition from
| DIR. A b. Tadlock and 25 other persons
calling attention to the rotten and unsafe
! condition of the bridge on Asylum street,
at the rolling mill, and the need of a better
railroad crossing and iron bridge. On mo
ton, the matter was referred to the street
| committee.
Alderman Logan asked for macadam on
one square on Hill street, and Alderman
Selby asked for another square on the
same. Ordered
Alderman Heiskell asked for crossing
on Chnch street at the Henley street cross
! ing Granted
Alderman Hockenjos asked that the curb
ing III front of J. G. S. McDannePs prop
erty, on Cumberland street, be repaired
| Ordered.
Alderman Hudiburg presented petition
from H. o. Nielsen to erect frame build
ing on the northwest corner of State and
Hill streets, in the fire limit, and
moved that the petition be granted.
Alderman Heiskel presented an or
dinance declaring Mr.. Nelson's lot out of
the fire limit, and amending the fire limit
law to that effect. The ordinance was
passed on two readings, and becomes law.
| Alderman McAffry, chairman of the fire
and police COMMITTEE reported that he had
had rock blasted for the city convicts, and
owed the following sums: JAS Breene,
Sl5.62; Pat. Long, $1O.17; Pat. Murphy,
| $l3.75 The amounts were ordered paid
Alderman Brooks reported the bridges
over First Greek, at Cumberland and Ma
| bry streets, finished, and the Main street
| bridge will be finished the first of next
week
Alderman Brooks moved the appointment
of a special committee to secure at once
right of way for the opening of jackson
street. Carried
Alderman Luttrell moved to empower the
street committee to confer with the county
authorities on the question of erecting iron
bridges at Main and Cumberland streets
over Second Creek. Amended by Alderman
Murphy, to include Clinch street, and car
ried.
Alderman Brooks moved to erect iron
railing at the Main street bridge, between
the bridge and Crozier streets. Amended
by Alderman McAffry to include railing
on Cumberland street, west end, from the
creek to Bosworth's mill, and carried
Alderman Heiskell presented the bond OF
Trustee B. F. Bearden, for 800, 900, for
the collection of the corporation tax, with
Thos. O'Conner, w. FL. Swan and S. B.
Luttrell as his bondsmen. Also the bond
of Special Policeman ]. w. Harris. with
G. L. Powell and ]. NJ. King as bondsmen.
Both bonds were received and ordered
spread of record.
Alderman Murphy called attention to fast