The daily gazette., 1883-04-13

the South Long Race was presented and
read twice.
Mr.. Blake gave notice that he would pre-
sent at a future meeting can ordinance
amending an ordinance entitled an ordi-
nance concerning offences against the pub
lie economy and certain nuisances" 1t re-
lates TO the use of certain danger signals
where railroads cross streets within the city
limits.
The following resolution was offered by
Mr.. Conrad:
protests against the passage, by the General
Assembly, Of the bill providing for the appoint
ment Of Water Commission for this city; be-
lieving that It is opposed and disfavored by q
majority Of the taxpayers Of this city, and
being convinced that Its establishment will
result in increasing taxation without giving TO
the people such benefits Us will compensate;
therefore.
Resolred That a copy of this resolution,
duly certified by the clerk of this body be sent
to the Senator and Representative from this
city.
The yeas and nays were called for and re-
suited as follows: Yeas-Beecher, Garrett,
Grubb, File, johnson, Miller, Moore, Smith,
Stevenson, Talley, Conrad-l1.
Nays-Abele, Baugh, Blake, Denny East
burn, Mention Newell, Paynter, Quinn-9.
Mr.. Baugh moved that the vote be sent 10
Dover accompanying the resolution. Car
ried.
communication was read from the sec
retary of the Board of Health relative to a
complaint made to it of defective sewer
the matter having been referred to Council
Assessments on various property owners,
amounting to Ss64,67 for the paving of
jackson street, were read and notice directed
to be given.
An order for S.. .65 was drawn in favor of
Postmaster Swiggett to redeem fractional
currency issued by the city.
Orders were directed drawn during the
evening for the following bills George +.
Kirkman, $40; John &. Baker, 1000;
Dennis Kane, 5000: Edward McInall, 81;
Jacob stuck, So: Martin Keogh, $3.50;
Adams & Brother, s., ,s5; The James & Webb
Printing Company, S93,45; William Camp
bell, 81 90, Wilmington Coal and Gas Com
pany, $2703S; j. c. VanTrump, S35 43;
James Morrow, $3.50; NJ. 4. Chandler,
$3.50; John G. Bryant, 80 80; William H.
Clayton, SIS; Adams & Brother, 1886;
Eliza Frazer, $40; Harry A. Brown,
S25.SS; Wilmington Coal Gas Com
pany, $1,162.4S; Pennsylvania Globe
Gas. Light Company, $4,000; William
F. Robinson, 500; E. A. Robinson, 81 rs;
Poole e. Hunt, SS3; George W. Stone, Sl4 so;
Walker & Elliott, $3641; Adams & Bro,
H. Hoagland, S425; Wilmington Coal Gas
Co., S102. .l3; Pusey & Jones Co., $23.SS; j.
V. Carlisle & Co., $30.76; James c. Van
Trump, $337S; Excelsior Brass Works,
$11 so; Samuel Coyle, $29; William s,
Bullock, S22.65; George W. Bush *
Son, S2l .33; Betsy Morris, S.; John
s. Moreland, $3.50; James G. John
son q Son, $50; c. F. Thomas e. Co., SIS so;
j. A. Bond, Regi trar, Sl2.96; William
Simmons, S215.3S; John T. Simmons, $6S 81
James McKendrick, S157.50; Joshua Con
ner, $50; Fl. W. Zebley, 57.50; Curtis
Pearce, S3.75; William s. Bullock, S495
H. P. Adams, $50; James Crozier, S27 %
Kennard Trusty, S46.25; G. G. Simpson
$50; Charles Woolsey, 50; James Harrigan
$46.25; Harry McKenny, SLIT; Johr
Batson, S7.02; N. B. Morrison, $3.50; Odor
less Excavating Committee, So; 2. Jame
Belt, $40 so; G. F. Thomas 81 Co., $54.l
the james & Webb Printing Company
$50. .65; Every Evening Publishing Company
| Sl0.01; Bell & Taylor, S1008; News Pub
fishing Company ,Sl34S; George w. Vernon
81 Sons, $31 .0S; James L. Hawkins, $64, so
B. s. Clark, So; John Palmer, S90S; Perry
W. Price, $25; w. W. Woodward, S33.25
Charles Warner & Co., S26 SO; John Collins
S55; J. Eldridge Pierce, $3.50; John Otto
5000; Board of Public Education, S6,0OS .33