Daily Republican., 1883-05-18

A"Nc Asccu obASCV ShIouij lbhNDu oll'
guttered, between Adams and Monro
streets, was referred to the Street Com
mittee.
q. Il j. Pyle petitioned for tn
Strengthening Of Shipley Run from
Sixth to Seventh streets, as they ar
fearful that in the event of neav,
rainfall their manufactory would b.
damaged. Referred to the Street Com
mittee
A long communication and petition
was received from David Lemon, ask.
ing Council not To recognize or yield tt
the so-called Water Commission, which
the petitioner believes to be an uncon-
stitutional body. In this cOmmunica-
tion he handles Mr.. Paynter without
gloves, and cites as n proof of his unfit
ness to have anything to do with the
Water Department of the city, his
actions while he was chairman of the
Water Committee especially the pur
chase of the Turbine wheel. The com
munication came like IA bonn bsheIl to
the Democrats, and on motion, was re-
ferred to the Law Committee.
Calvin Miles asked that Sixteenth
street, between UniDn and Lincoln
streets, be graded. Referred to the Open
ing Streets Committee.
The petition of John b. Taylor, for
grading and cnrbing Gilpin avenue, be-
tween Scott and Union streets, and Lin.
coin street, between Delaware and Low
erlng avenues, was referred to the open
ing streets and the Street Committee.
On motion of Mr.. Talley, the vote where
by the Street Commissioner was in
strrcted to procure wide curb for East
Seven Tn street, was re-COnsidered, and
the matter placed in the hands of the
Street Committee.
The ordinance fixing the salaries of
city officers was returned by the Mayor
with his approval Of all except the
executive officers of the Board of
Health, which Council had attempted
to fix at $500, whereas the city charter
fixes the salary at S5i,0. The ordinance
was then amended SO as to make the
salary $500
Mr.. Baugh said that, throwing all
politics aside, he thought that the Clerk
of the Municipal Court, whether he was
a Democrat or Repu lican-at this
point he was greeted with laughter from
the Republican side, and Mr.. Garrett
said "oh, yes, that's all right, for the
Court will be like the Water Comlnis-
sion, bipartisan" Mr.. Baugh then
and said he thought the
salary of the clerk was fixed too low,
md moved to make it $500. Upon a
vote being taken the motion was lost
Mr. Stevenson moved to increase the
pay of the police from $12O to $3.50 This
was opposed by Messrs johnson, Talley
md several others, and advocated by Mr.
Baugh. The motion was lost, and the
ordinance then passed Council by a
vote.
The ordinance authorizing the loan of
s6O, 900 having been retained by the
Mayor 10 days without hic approval or
veto, became law The Public Build
ng Inspector, the Fire and the Public
Nuisance ordinances were all approved
)y the Mayor
On motion, the box was opened and
bids for grading Broome street, between
Eighth and Ninth, Ninth, between
Franklin and Broome, Twenty-tourth
street, between Market and Tatnall, Lob
lell street, between Townsend and But
tonwoOd, We're read as follows: Patrick
Carberry, AZ, 80, 80, and go cts per cubic
yard M. Keogh, 70, 49A, 80 and 33 cts.
James f. Mcbride, 40 cents per cubic
yard for Broome and Twenry-fourth;
Merritt II. Paxson, 2S cents for Market
street and % cents for Lobdell street
The claim of George E. Kirkman for
lamages was again brought before
Council by the City Solicitor, who urged
hat he be authorized to settle the case,
Is it would cost the city fully an addi-
ional $500 if allowed to 60 to trial. Af-
er lengthy discussions motion TO pay
he amount with accrued costs was
,assed by the following vote Yeas
Bailey, File, Grub, johnson, Miller,
Moore, Smith, Stevenson, Talley, Tur.
TEL and President Conrai-ll Nays
aaugh, Blake, Denney, McKeuna,
shaw.
The following resolution was intro
luced by Mr. Talley
WHEREAS, This ClGnCil has, through
is Water Committec, contracted srndry
lebts with individual, rs well ~ firms
or labors aud mat0rial to be- used ii
the Water Department Of thi,
'ity; and,
Whereas, This Council recognized the
great importance of keeping the city
well supplied with water and fulfilling
their contracts with Individuals and
irms, that there may be no excuse by
hem or any failing to perform their
part Of the contracts therefore be it
Resolved, That this City Council does
hereby direct the City Treasurer to pay
vi bills contracted by this Council
through their Water Committee as they
nay be presented as other bills of like
manner are paid, and that this Council
will hold said Treasurer harmless under
lis official bond.
The yeas and nays being called, it
passed by the following vote; Yeas
Bailey, File, Garrett, Grubb, JohnsoA,
Miller, Moore, Smith, Stevenson, Tai
ey, Turner, President Conrad--l2
Blake, Denney, McKen-
ia, Shaw.
The ordinances making the annual
were introduced and
passed the second reading. The deeds
# George W. Bush, John q. Stirling
nd others, conveying to the city the
eds of certain sl!rttI were read and re-
erred to the Street Committee.
During the evening the following
ills were passed: James bradford,
2S.7O William Simmons. SSAS. 56 Jno.
'olins, $50; Martin keogh, $500 &. b.
Inderwood, $500: Edward Farmar,
300; Milton Laekey, $500.