The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-11-14
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Another Long Drawu-Out Meetlng---Legu
LumInaries in the Ascendant.

pIoSeuls lub Hluub6S OI lhSb ueblluk
were read, and after some little cOrrec-
tions were made, approved.
PETITIONS.
From citizens of Seventh ward for
street lamp at intersection of Wells and
South streets; referred.
From citizens on Allen street for
three lamps on Leonard street; referred.
From John Nj. Cock and Others for
crossing at East Ninth and Piedmont
streets; granted.
From citizens of Pennsylvania avenue
and Gibbs street for sewer on PennSyl-
vania avenue; referred.
A letter was read from Harvey Walker
setting forth certain damages done to
the foundation walls of his house, and
some trees in front of the house by the
city, in the course of work done by it,
and asked for compensation for said
damages. Referred.
REPORTS.
Report of committee to whom was re-
feTred the matter of the reorganization
and regulation of the fire department
adopted.
The committee to whom the proposed
change in ShOTb street was refer
red reported against making any
change. The report of the committee
was adopted.
On report of committee Mr.. Peters ad-
ditiOn to the city was accepted.
At this point the President appointed
Messrs. Dine and Weaver, the newly
elected members, to places on commit
tees made vacant by their predecessors.
READING OF ORDINANCES.
The ordinance to prevent the deposit
ing of dirt or rubbish on unenclOsed
lots and lands, streets, lanes and alleys
was given its third reading.
On motion of Mr.. Glass an amend
ment was adopted changing the
fine for violation of the ordinance to not
less than $500 nor more than $5O0O,and
as amended the ordinance was passed
and becomes a law.
The following other ordinances were
given their third readings, and have be-
come laws:
The bill to amend section 2 of an or
dinance regulating thessale of bonds to
the value of $4,000. This bill was given
It's third reading under suspension of
the rules.
Bill to amend section one of an Ordi-
nance entitled an ordinance to establish
grade on West Tuscarawas street.
Bill to establish grade of Lawrence
avenue.
First reading of a bill to amend the
ordinance regulating streets and side
walks.
First reading of bill to provide for the
paving and curbing of Fifth street, be-
tween Market and Rowland streets.
First reading of bill to provide for the
of Anthony Francis addition
to the city of Canton.
Second reading of bill to provide for
the paving and curbing of Seventh
street, between Market street and Fort
Wayne railroad.
Second reading Of bill to provide for
the construction, cuTbing aud paving of
Shorb street, between West Tuscarawas
and Fourth streets. On motion of Mr..
Fawcett the City Solicitor was instruc-
ted to prepare an amendment TO this
ordinance fixing a uniform width for
the street, to De presented at next meet
ing of Council.
Under a suspension of the rules the
bill for the reorganization, regulation
and protection of the fire department
was given second reading by its title
only.
BILLS ALLOWED.
West End Coal 10
Barber Flour aud Feed CO....... 4O57
JOhn huhrC. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 100
DI. Schooner, City Physician ..... 66 66
American Express CO......... LEO
OAACOl 4hDOl 70 . . . 4 lsi.lsl
MISCELLANEOUS.
A petition was presented from Mr.
Melbourne asking permission to let old
engine house stand where it was at pres
ent for an indefinite period. On motion
of Mr.. Haines the engine house was or
dered to be removed immediately. On
motion the City Solicitor was instruct
ed TO prepare an ordinance to provide
for the improvement of PENNSYLVANIA
Avenue. On motion of Mr.. FaWcett the
City Solicitor was instructed to prepare
contract with MilhOf 81 Wade, to whom
the coal contract was awarded, and the
same to be signed by the President of the
Council on the part of the City.
On motion of MIR. Bast the reconsider
alton OF the vote awarding the contract
for filling in West Tuscarawas street.
between the Valley Railroad and West
Creek bridge, which had been postponed
from the last meeting, was taken from
the table.
In the discussion of this question the
debate was wholly confined to the legal
luminaries of the Council, Messrs.
Shields and Fawcett, and City Solicitor
Meyer. Mr.. Fawcett led off with a
lengthy speech in favor of going ahead
with the work under the contract made
two weeks ago. At the conclusion of
MS speech, Jne City Solicitor rose to pre-
sent the legal aspects of the case, but
had not proceeded very far when he was
unceremOniOusly sat upon by President
Shields, who said that the Solicitor had
no right to discuss questions of facts
with member of the Council. His duty
was to ans Wer questions relating to the
legal status of subject put to him by
any member of the Council, but he had
no right to enter into deliberations of
the Council, and he, the President, would
not allow it. This led to a side issue for
discussion, and Mr.. FaWcett entered the
fray, taking sides with the President.
The City Solicitor in answer to Presi-
dent Shields said that he did not SO un-
derstand the law. According to the
statutes he had the right to participate
III the proceedings and debates of the
Council, but no right to vote, and in
support of his position offered the fol-
lowing section Q692) of the Revised
Statutes: The City Solicitor shall have
seat in the Council and board of Alder
men, be entitled to take part in the pro-
ceedings and deliberations on all dues-
tions relating to the legal department,
but without the right to vote, &c" The
Solicitor was finally allowed to proceed.
and he argued at some length on the
showing the ilIegality of the
contract with s. h. Newkirk, and saying
the City Solicitor could enjoin the city
from DrOenpdinO with a Heontraof r,,o,lo