Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-01-01

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Alderman Allison read again the ordinance
creating authority in the board to appoint
special policem en- for parties Or com
panies wishing the same, OH certain condi-
tons. and the orllaance w35 passed on see
ond reading and becomes law.
Alderman Allison stated that the repairs
are about completed on the steamer Luttrell
and it viii be turned out in few days, It
better gine than when new.
. Alderman Nelson, chairman Of the COM
nittee appointed to ascertain who was res
ronsible for the damage to the steamer, re-
ported that lie had made two Intellectual
efforts 10 get the committee together and
had no report. He asked the discharge of
| the committee and the appointment of a
new one.
Alderman Mackey said the other mem
bers of tie committee had made an examin-
alton, III the absence OF the chairman, and
reported on the damage to the engine.
On motion OF Alderman Logan the COM
mittee was given two weeks further time.
Alderman Logan, chairman Of the griev-
ance committee, reported ON the question of
/ the complaint of Mr.. Kelly, at the south end
of Gay street, that the board ought to lay
about, 20 or 25 feet of his pave
/ ment, III consideration of the fact
that his brick was taken aud beat up to
macadanize the street. Report adopted.
Alderman Brooks, chairman Of the street
committee, reported i'll reference to the pc
tition Of Col. j. d. Thornburgh, regarding
his property-the old foundry property on
Broad treet-that Col Thornburgh is right
IL his request and i'll his conception of the
grade. He thought the best way to get out
! of the dilemma would be to purchase the
ground and extend Park street through
Col. Thornbargh's properly. It was sug-
gested by Alderman Logan 10 run culyert
under ground through the property to carry
off the water, and moved to refer the matter
to the city attorneys.
Alderman Mackey moved III lieu to refer
! it 30 the grievance committee. Carried.
Alderman Brooks presented petition
from business men interested, asking for
some repairs TO the alley between Thomp-
sons stable and Coffin d Mckinney Brown
and others. Alderman Miehaels moved to
amend by including the alley in rear Of +.
5. Payne i Co. present stand. Alderman
| Murphy moved to amend by including an
alley on Williams street. which is in q very
bad condition, not lit even to eiectioneer
through.
On motion, the work was ordered done
Alderman Brooks asked and obtained per-
: mission to do some work OH the alley near
John b. MaDs0ns property, and moved to
put curbing on Lamar street between 3rd
and 4th avenue, and lay curling in front Of
Lloyd Branson's in the 1st ward.
Alderman Murphy moved to amend by
including some maeadaInizing on King
street, between Park aud Depot.
Alderman Aiichaes moved to refer the
whole thing 20 the proper committee.
The motion 10 refer was lost.
Alderman Cruze stated there was
eminent danger from the Old Clinch
street bridge, and moved to amend by
having plank walk constructed across First
Greek of the old bridge timbers
The amendment was accepted, and the
motion of Alderman Brooks prevailed
Alderman Brooks asked to be permitted
TO complete the work begun on Morgan
street, but on motion Of Alderman Michaels
the matter was referred to the street COM
mittee.
Alderman Brooks read to the board the
application for charter of the Knoxville
Water Company, making the explanation,
il reply 70 some criticisms which had been
made, that neither Mayor Staub, himself, or
/ others except the contractor, Mr.. Loweree,
had particle Of interest, financially. ia t7le
matter, but ii was necessary that he should
have sotne of his friends join him
/ III the application, and they mere
/ ly did 1t TO encourage and
/ further the progress of the enterprise. He
stated that AIr. Ioweree's partner and en-
! gineer will be III the city next week, really
/ to commence operations. After reading the
document, Alderman Brooks moved that the
mayor or recorder be instructed to officially
+ sign the charter, end that the city authori-
+ ties give the company the proper authority.
! Alderman Michaels said he didn't under
| stand aud couldn't comprehend the matter,
and moved to lay the matter on the table
| till the next meeting. There was no second.
Alderman Brooks stated, in ex-
/ PLANTATION, that there is no eompli-
| ca4ion IN the matter, that it is
merely q matter of form which is neces-
sary, end any delay would be disastrous to
| the enterprise. He stated that he had g
| telegram yesterday from Mr.. Loweree's part
ner in New Yolk, who stated that he wonld
join him, and will be here next week
On being submitted to vote the motion
! of Alderman Brooks prevailed, Alderman
Michaels voting no.
Alderman HocLenios asked for $50 feet OF
macadam on Pine street, and Alderman II.
vim asked for $50 feet of curhiug ON East
Hill street.
Alderman Sheppard moved to refer both
to the street committee. Lost.
Alderman Hudiburg called for the ayes
and noes, on the question, and the work
was ordered done by the following vote.
Aye-Allison, Anderson, Brooks. Fields,
| Hockenjos, Irwin, BIackey, Murphy-S.
No-Cruze Hudiburg, Michaels, Nelson,
sheppard-5.
Alderman Michaels made q report on tbs
curbing asked for by Dan Donahoe and
others on Jackson street, near the rolling
mill, to the effect that the city ought to pu
down the curbing. The report was ae
cepted, and the committee discharged,
4 Alderman Fields presented request from
Andy Day, to be allowed to lay half of hi
pavement--lengthwise and he vii
lay the other as soon as able. On motor
the request was granted.
Alderman Nelson, chairman of the ga:
committee, reported that Mr.. John s. Yar
Glider declined to serve as arbitrator on thf
Luke Wilds matter, aud on motion OF Alder
man irwin, MIR. E. E. McCroskey was up
pointed to fill the vacancy.
Alderman Mchaels moved that the city
carts be allowed TO take waste dirt from the
street on the lot of S. Cohn. Lost
Alderman Nelson, chairman of tlIe gas
committee, recommended the erection Of
three gas posts on Fifth avenue, at the cor
neTs nf Morgan Dpary and Me(iuuo Stpppts
which were ordered erected.
Alderman Murphy moved to erect a pos
at the entrance to Gray cemetery, ane
Alderman Irwin moved to move posi- or
Ciineh street TO TIE corner of Nee.
Alderman Michaels moved to amend By
including his fa1nous tan yard lamp post
but on motion of Alderman Mackey, tht
amendment WAS tabled, and the motions o.
Aldermen Murphy and irwin were carried
Alderman Nelson stated that Recorder
White was having some trouble in regard tt