The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-09-13
f.FEIsLATION ENACTED by BOTH
BRANCHES or COUNCIL.

The members Of the lower branch OF
the City Legislature came into the ''cre-
matory" at the Court House last Monday
in don't-carc sort of way, and taking
their places Immediately devoted them
selves to the manipulation Of fans. Many
of them shed their coats, while others
stood in the corridor to enjoy whatever
breeze might be passing through. 1t was
unquestionably the hottest session the
august body has had this summer. The
business was conducted in listless kind
Of way, the first move being the suspen-
sion of the reading of the minutes of the
previous meeting.
DIR. Krausc then offered a resolution
providing for joint convention at $50
O'Clock for the purpose of elccting dclin-
quent tax collectors
An ordinance providing for the accept
vance Of the act of May %, 1879, relative
to the division of real estate in cities or
the third class into classes for the pur-
poses OF taxation, etc, was referred 10
the Finance Committee, as was that pro
viding for an additional appropriation for
the Highway Committee.
A bill of damages presented by George
Hitler was referred to the Water Com
main on North street.
The ordinance authorizing the relay
ing Of the remainder of the s inch water
pipe in Forster street from Cowden to
East street passed finally.
An ordinance was offered changing the
names Of Fourth street and Sixth street
to that Of Ridge avenue Referred to
Highway Committee.
The ordinance making an additional
appropriation 10 complete the grading of
the old reserve ir grounds passed finally.
An ordinance authorizing the sale of
the remainder of the lots on the old
reservoir grounds was properly referred.
The ordinance authorizing the appoint
ment of a delinquent collector OF water
and protective taxes was passed finally.
The ordinance providing for the yaca-
ton of North, Briggs, Forster and Boas
streets from Paxton creek to Twelfth
street, was referred TO the Highway Com
mittee with amendments.
At this juncture the joint convention was
called to order by President Gorgas, when
the minutes of the previous convention
were read and approved. Nominations for
Collectors of Delinquent Taxes were next
in order. Mr.. Swartz nominated Isaac
w. Gulles for the first district. lie was
unanimously elected. The same gentle
man was also elected collector Of the
second district.
The usual lot Of bills were read and
and approved.
Mr. largest offered an ordinance to
confirm and ratify the contract between
the city and the Stcclton Water company.
Referred to Water Committee.
Mr. Ettla offered d resolution request
ing the Mayor be asked to offer the free
dom of the city to the volunteer firemen
of the State in September, 1885, with a
view to securing the firemen's conven-
ton in this city at that time. Agreed to.
The ordinance granting permission to
the City Grays' Armory Association to
enlarge their armOry with wooden ma
terial passed first reading.
President Hutton extended the cOur-
teSy of the Cumberland Valley railroad
TO the members of Council to visit the
centennial celebration at Chambersburg.
After some other minor business the
body adjourned.