Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-08-13

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The bond of Pat Cane, special policeman
for the Knoxville Iron Company, was pre-
scented, with NJ. D. Sullivan and S. B.
Luttrell as securities. 1t was, on motion,
received and ordered spread of record.
Alderman McAfry, chairman of the fire
and police committee, reported that the
committee had decided, after an investiga-
| ton, to dismiss Dan Kavanaugh from the
| position of sanitary policeman The re-
| port was received and the action endorsed.
Alderman Hockenjos moved to give John
| Harris guardof the work house gang, po-
lice powers.
| Alderman Michaels said there is no need of
two guards over the chain gang and moved to
give the fire and police committee full con-
troll of the matter. Carried.
Alderman Hudiburg of the street com
| mittee, presented a communication from
Burr & Terry, protesting against the ditch
being dug across the railroad at Crozier
street, turning the water on their prop
erty, and asking some relief. Referred to
the street committee.
He also read a communication from
Maj. F. K. Huger, superintendent
of the E. T., Va. & Ga. Railroad Company,
| with reference to the washing away of the
Willow Spring bridge to the damage and
injury of their embankment Also to the
flooding of their railroad yard, round house
and turn-table, from water from Crozier
and Depot streets, asking attention to both
matters. Referred to the street COM
mittee.
Alderman Hudiburg asked for 100 feet of
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mans lot on Craig street, East
Knoxville, where he is building residence.
On motion of Alderman Hudiburg the curb
ing was ordered laid
Alderman Heiskel presented a request
from the directors of Gray Cemetery, ask
ing that the culvert through there be en-
larged.
Alderman Murphy moved to have the
work done at once, saying that the bridges
between the old and new portions of the
cemetery have been washed off, and much
damage done.
Alderman Hudiburg said the work had
been ordered done on a former occasion,
but was not done, because it was pro-
nounced large enough, if kept clean.
Alderman Murphys motion was lost.
Alderman Heiskell moved that the street
committee be instructed to clean out the
culvert, if it needs it. Carried.
! Alderman Hockenjos moved to have 100
feet of tagging put on Cumberland street
| Carried
| Alderman Murphy moved to macadamize
the alley between Thompson's stable and
| the buildings of Judge Brown, Coffin, Nc
Kinney & Co., and Chapman, White,
| Lyons & Co. Carried.
Alderman Heiskell called attention to the
pond which settles in the rear of Mr.. Jno.
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asked the opinion of the city attorney as to
the liability of the city, when the water is
stopped by the building of street, as in
this case. City Attorney Ledgerwood de-
cided that the city is not liable.
Alderman McAtfry stated that Fl. Schu-
bert wants some new curbing in front of
| his restaurant, and moved to refer the mat
| ter to the street committee.
Alderman Murphy said Mr.. Schubert had
promised to lay marble pavement if the
curbing is laid Referred to the street COM
mittee.
Alderman Irwin moved to have some work
Of filling OIL the north end of Temperance
street, formerly ordered, but stopped, fin
ished. Carried.
On motion of Alderman McAfry the
curbing on the south side of Clinch street
was ordered Strengthened up.
Alderman Murphy moved to have King
street, between Park and Depot macadam-
lied with red rock, as heretofore ordered.
Alderman Mccoy thought the board
should move cautiously. considering our
financial condition. 1t was evident he said,
that we have received some money lately,
but if the city's obligations were met there
would be none of it left.
Acting Mayor Craig called Alderman Nc
Airy to the chair for few minutes and
called attention to the danger done by re-
cent rains to property in the swag on Broad
street.
Alderman Murphy's motion was lost.
Alderman Michaels moved that no more
of the red rock be used on the streets, but,
on motion of Alderman Murphy, the motion
was tabled
j. M. King, Esq, as attorney for Mr.
Shughrue, made a statement in reference to
the damage to his property on Park
street. stating that he is willing
to have the matter arbitrated.
Alderman Murphy moved the appoint
ment of committee on arbitration, saying
that he had examined the premises and
knew the property was damaged.
Alderman Irwin seconded the motion,
with the statement that he did the work of
filling, and understood from Mr. Shughrue
that 1t was an advantage to his property.
Alderman McAfry opposed the motion,
saying the board does not recognize any
drainage.
Esq. King said Mr.. Shughrue did not
come as beggar, and if they would not
accede to the proposition he could take it
to the courts, but was willing to do what
was right in the matter.
Alderman McAffry moved to lay Alder
man Murphy's motion on the table, and the
ayes and noes bling called, the motion was
carried by the following vote:
Aye-Hudiburg, Heiskell, McAfry
Michaels Mcmillan, Mccoy, Ramsey and
Selby-S.
No-Irvin, Hockenjos and Murphy
On motion of Alderman Hudiburg,
amended by Alderman Mccoy, the street
committee were instructed to investigate
the matter, and find out the damage if any,
| and its extent.
Alderman Michaels said that, inasmuch
, as each member of the board has been in
dicted for common nuisance by P. NJ.
Williams, and placed under bond to appear
at the Criminal Court, for taking out red
rock and making hole near his premises,
+ he thought some steps should be taken to
compromise the matter
Aldermen McAfry and Mccoy contended
: that the board is not responsible, but til
parties who did the work should be held to
, account.
On motion Aldermen Hudiburg, Mi
chaels and Heiskell were appointed com.
Z mittee to act in connection with the city at
t torney, and investigate the matter.
In reference to the pond of water in real
of MIR. Moffett's, it was stated that there wa
once culvert under the cross street. but i
is choked up. Alderman Murphy, chair
/ man of the sanitary committee, asked fo
for some action and instruction in the mat
ter
: Alderman Irwin moved that the culvert b.
opened out again.
r Alderman Murphy moved, in lieu, to APP
point committee of three to Investigate
the matter and take action. Carried ant
T. Aldermen McAffry, Michaels and McCo,
6 appointed.
Alderman Michaels stated that Mr. Glas