The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-12-06

on the Main street sewer, Tor S1I,13, was
not allowed owing to its not being brought
in in due form.
Aldermen Loeb and nllman came into
council.
The committee on public buildings re-
ported repairs on the down town engine
house, and the work on the new Eas; Dial
las engine-house was progressing satisfac-
torily.
The committee on sanitary affairs made
its report, and asked that S25 additional be
appropriated tor Tins month for the benefit
of the paupers Of the city, which was
granted.
Alderman c. f. Carter came into The
council.
The committee on gas made its report,
which was warmly discussed as to bal
ance due the gas company, and IL was al
lowed a rebate of six days instead of thir-
| teen, as asked.
A proposition from W. j. Keller, A.
| Brownlee and W. X. Wheelock to furnish
the city water at the rate Of $1,000 per an-
NUN for the first five years, $1,000 per an
nun tor the next five years and 5000 per
annum for the following ten years and $i5,-
0oO for the following ten years, the water to
be furnished in reservoir less than one
and a half miles from the city limits, was
read and referred to the water commission.
A petition signed by a number of prop
erty owners, praying the council to require
| the Dallas City street rail way company to
replace their track on Main street from
Jefferson street to Houston street AMI to
run their cars thereon in accordance with
the original grant of right-of.way on said
street, was read and granted, and the city
secretary was ordered to notify the COM
pany. There was tie vote, and the mayor
cast the deciding vote.
The petition of milkmen asking the coun.
Gil TO refund to them the occupation tax OF
S25 each per annum, which they had peti'
toned the council to impose was laid on
the table.
City Engineer Johnson was instructed to
submit plans and specifications and esti
mate of cost of brick sewer on Magnolia
street, and report at the next meeting Of
the council.
Accounts of workmen on Commerce
street engine-house, Tor replacing stall and
other lixtures, $3.50, was allowed and or
dercd paid.
Account of j Il. Flanders, for preparing
plans and specifications for contemplated
brick school-houses, read and referred Ia
school trustees.
Sundry accounts were read and referred
to appropriate committees.
The following resolutions were presented
by A. d. Clark:
Resolved That his nonor the mayor be
requested to invite such citizens as be may
select, not to exceed eight in number, to
meet with the city council from time to
time until all the amendments to our city
charter are made and agreed TO in the con.
sultation. Further. that special invita-,
ton be given the the Hon. Barnett Gibbs
senatoI-elect and ex-city attorney, with q
request that no aid us in making said nee,
essary amendments.
Resolved, That when we do adiOTrn that
1t be to meet again at O'Clock Thursday
evening 10 consider charter amendments.
Adopted.
The committee on railroads was in.
structed to notify the Missouri Pacific rail.
road company to repair the crossing on
Commerce street near the Trinity river.
City Engineer Johnson was instructed to
furnish plans and specifications of Il brick
sewer across Commerce street, in the rear
of Captain Orr's building; also to make an
estimate of the cost of bringing Wood
street, between Browder and Eryay streets
I proper width.
Alderman Clark introduced resolution
restricting the office hours of the mayor
from Q to II O'Clock 8. m. and
to devote his time in looking after
the streets, bridges, public buildings and
works of the city. This resolution to take
effect from and after the first regular meet
ing of the city council in March, 1883. On
motion Of Alderman Loeb action on this
resolution was deferred till Thursday even
ing. He stated that he wanted it distinctly
understood that this resolution was not in.
tended MS reflection on the present mayor
or those that had preceded him, but he
waited to give notice to the incoming
mayor on April next what would be ex.
pccted ard required of him.
Council adjourned till Thursday night.