The state journal., 1884-03-01
COMMON COUNCIL. .
Some work Done Monday Evening That
VIII Result in Better Streets tor Harris
burg.

VIII Result in Better Streets tor Harris
burg.
Council met irregular session last even
ing and was called to order shortly after
7o'clock by the president. There was
an unusually good attendance, but one
absentee being noted.
The first business was the administra-
ton Of the usual oath to Henry Schudde-
mage, the newly elected member from
the Sixth ward, to fill the vacancy caused
by the death Of Mr. M'Naer several
months ago.
After he had been sworn in and taken
his scat as a full tledged member of the
lower branch, clerk Shiffler read the
minutes of the last two meetings, which
were approved.
On suspension Of the rules Mr.. Fem
ing offered resolution that committee
Of conference be appointed to adjust the
differences existing between the two
branches on the tax levy ordinance.
Adopted
u Dir. Hummel offered petition with re-
spect to an alleged nuisance existing in
Blackberry avenue and asking that it be
aba'ed by the placing of sewer therein
The petition was signed by a number of
tenants living along said avenue. A re-
monstrance from Col. Hunter, proprietor
of the Lochiel Hotel, stated that the con
struction Of thc proposed sewer would
endangcr the foundation Of his buildings
and for any damage therefrom he would
hold the city responsible. Both commu-
nieati0ns were received and filed.
Mr. Frankem submitted bill of dam
ages from John Fitzpatrick for loss to his
property by the bursting Of main at
East and Briggs street The amount
claimed was $50 Referred to Finance
Committee.
Permission was given David Wilson to
remove trees and fences on Bailey street
The report Of the Highway Committee
recommending that the contract for a
road roller be awarded to the Harrisburg
car manufacturing On.pany at $4,000
was read, when Mr. Bay wanted to know
all about the machine lie said if the
Highway Committee was as blind in the
matter as himself it was bad piece Of
business to award such contract. He
wanted to know all about the utility Of
the roller.
Dir. Fleming said it was no time to dis
cuss the utility Of the roller-that matter
had been decided BY Council before it
was agreed to advertise for proposals.
After further desultory talk the question
Of granting the award came up and the
recommendation was adopted.
The report Of the same committee
granting the contract Of removing reser
voir dirt to J. S. Sible was also adopted.
The fire committee negatived the petit
ton in reference TO the reserving OF
ground at the old reservoir for market
purposes.
An ordinance offered by Mr.. Melvi n
provides for the opening Of Shanois street
from Front to Race. Referred to the
Highway committee.
Mr.. LYME presented an ordinance to
establish the line Of Derry street to the
eastern city limits; also, one for ungrad-
ing Fourteenth street, from Derry 10
Swatara street.
The ordinance providing for the laying
ofwater pipe in Eleventh street from State
street to Nerbeke street was read and
passed finally.
Ordinance G37, Common Council file,
fixing the salaries Of the employees Of the
water department was passed finally.
Ordinance G38 file Common Council,
authorizing the construction Of local
sewer in Blackberry avenue, from Third
street sewer to Court avenue was defeated
on final passage.
This is the ordinance referred to in the
foregoing communications.
Ordinance No. G39, file Of Common
Council, establishing highway depart
ment, was read, when Mr.. Bay arose and
questioned the propriety Of instituting
such department
Mr. Fleming spoke in favor Of the act
and thought such an office would re-
suit in great good to the city. He be-
lieved the highway commissioner should
be a man acquain ed with the best meth
DDS of improving the streets Messrs.
Miller and Swartz [Fourth ward) OBJ
jected to the Office on account of the
salary to be paid to such an official. Mr..
largest believed the people Of the city
did not expect the councilmen to look
after the streets for the paltry salary paid
them, and he thought the road roller
should be in the hands Of competent per
sons.
The yeas and nays being called on Sec
ond reading were-yeas, Is; nays, 10.
Agreed to, 1t was laid over for final
passage.
An ordinance providing for the better
protection Of persons and property at rail
road crossings in the city of Harrisburg
passed finally.
Ordinance 100, file Select Council, to
place Ann avenue in the official plans of
the city, passed finally.
Ordinance 629, file Common Council,
making an appropriation to pay the city's
snare of laying water main in Eleventh
street from State street to the southern
GMy limits, was recommitted to the
nance Committee for examination
a number Of bills passed first reading.