The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05

mock. Gray, Henry, Collins Whitman,
Reimers, Sinnet, and the mayor Nays
Stengel, Bennett ladders, Cavanaugh,
Larkin, Cary, Hull.
Alderman Warnock, from committee on |
streets and alleys, made a verbal report, |
embracing several recommendation rs
adjusting dispute with the glass works |
regarding cinders; the improvement of
Canal street, provided Moline will CO.
operate; the title of Thirty second street,
Dodge's addition, etc, which were adopt
ed The improvement of Thirty second
street was referred to the street aud alley
committee, with power TO act An ap-
preparation of $50 was voted for the i'm
provement of First avenue between Eighth
and Ninth streets Plat of Johnson's ad
dition was reported, to be accepted when a
cert in alley was mapped out. Mr.. War
mock also reported on needed repairs on
streets and avenues. The proposition of
Whitney & Son to furnish gravel at 40
cents delivered on the river bank was
accepted. Alderman Whitman moved
that the street aud alley committee be
given full power to carry on street work
according to recommendations; carried,
The survey of Buford's addition was
read and ado pied.
The clerk read an ordinance establish
ing ten standing committees, consisting
of three members to be appointed by the
mayor annually, at first annual meeting, or
as soon as convenient thereafter. Alderman
Henry moved that it be adopted. Alder
man Cary moved to amend by referring
to ordinance committee, to report at next
regular meeting The original motion
was adopted by vote of 0 ayes to 5
nays.
Alderman Bennett called a point of
order The ordinance proposed change
in certain rules, which required two
thirds vote Mr. Bennet's point of order
was Overruled.
Mrs. E Turner petitioned for damages
caused by defective sidewalk; referred
to committee on claims,
A Moline gentleman petitioned for po-
siliou OF special scavenger; referred to
health committee and mayor.
The report of DR.. Craig was ordered
filed
The water rent of w. A. Johnston was
abated $1.75.
Andrew Brady petitioned for increase
of salary; referred to water committee, to
report at next regular meeting.
G. Raible and about 400 others petit
toned against the rebuilding of Gilmore's
slaughter house; referred to the mayor
health commissioner and street and alley
committee.
Bonds of J. H. Kerr, D. Carnaghan,
Philip Miller A. Hoffman, John Brennan
William Eggleston, Thomas Green, P
Feeley, W II. bunker, J. Bresnahan, c.
Metsch, F Meenan; James Boney, A
} Etzel, B ]. McCabe, VIM. Rugh city
officers, were accepted: ordered placed or
file,
Alderman Hull offered the following
resolution, in behalf of the old water com
mittee, which was unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, Mr. Fred A Cramer has
been the superintendent. and in charge o.
our water works during the past clever
years, and
WHEREAS, during that time he has
proven himself faithful, competent and
industrious officer, and his management
and supervision of the water works has
met the approval of the citizens of our
city; therefore be it
Resoissd BY the city council of thu
city of Rock Island, that we hereby ex-
press our confidence in the ability and in
tegrity of Mr. Cramer, and thank him for
the efficient and courteous manner in
which he has dlscharded his duties during
the eleven years he has had charge of our
water works.
Alderman Bennett moved that the mar
sinai he directed to ascertain the number
of telegraph and telephone poles in the
city; carried
Alderman Henry moved that the ARGUS
be authorized to publish proceedings anC
ordinances, in addition to the Union.
Alderman Cavanaugh moved as an
amendment that the Rock Islander be
included The amendment was carried
as follows: Ayes Stengel Bennett,
Henry, ladders, Whitman Cavanaugh,
Larkin Cary, Hull, Sinnet-10 Nays
Warnock, Gray Collins, Reimers-4
The resolution was adopted as amended
The mayor appointed Samuel Watkins
city scavenger confirmed by a upani
unanimous vote
On motion the council adjourned IL
meet in extra session Friday evening
ROBERT KoEHLER, City Clerk
The Bangor (Me) Comnaerciat gives Its
readers the following amusing bit of pos
sible INSTRUMENTATION: Ladies' are very
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