The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-04

$500 IS
frand total.

Grand total. So, G92 IS
A bill of Dan DAILY of 81 on waterwork
amount was also allowed
Alderman Stengel, of the License com
mttec, reported on the petition referred
to them in the matter of H. Mertz on re-
funding fine, and upon investigation find
that the fine was just and legal On mo-
ton the report was received and filed.
Alderman Sinnet, of the Street and Al
ley committee, reported balance of $3.50
in the sewer fund and $685. in the cmer-
gency fund unexpended, with some IN
completed work yet on hand. Alderman
Bennett asked whether it would be ad
visablc to recast the iron gutter crossings
There being no funds on hand no action
was taken.
Alderman ladders, of the Fire and
Water committee, reported that the Fifth
ward hose house had been completed &C
c0rding to contract and accepted by the
committee; that the fire apparatus is being
repaired and reprinted under contract and
that the committee asked further time to
report on the purchase of a lot for hose
house in the Seventh ward. Report res
ccived and further time granted.
Alderman Larkin, of the Ordinance
committee, presented an ordinance to 10
cate the business stands Of licensed vehi>
Clcs, which was laid over by request of
two aldermen. Also an ordinance to reg
ulate the numbering of houses, which by
like request, was also laid over to the next
regular meeting. The committee recom~
mend the rejection OF an ordinance
amending an ordinance relating to priv
leges on sidewalks for displaying goods
from one to ten hours. The rejection
was concurred in.
Aycs-Lafrenz, Bennett, Henry Lid
ders, Collins, Briggs, Cavanaugh, Larkin.
Cary, Edwards, Schroeder, Sinnet-12.
Noes-Stengel-1.
Further time was given the committee
to report on the license ordinance, by re
quest.
Alderman Briggs moved that the orlin
ance restraining cattle from running at
large be put upon the passage as it read.
Motion lost:
Ayes-Lafrenz, Stengel, Collins, Lar
kin, Briggs, Sinnet-6.
Noes-Bennet, Henry, ladders,
Cavanaugh, Cary, Edwards. Schroeder
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A report of the special committee was
read by the clerk recommending the &C
ceptance of the proposition by the Elec-
trio Light Co. to furnish one double cars
bon lamp near the c., r. |. & P. r. r.
depot at $50 per month. On motion of
Alderman Henry the report was received
and recommendation adopted.
A report of Civil Engineer c, II. Stod-
dard on the completion of the Eighteenth
street sewer was read and ordered filed.
Also a report of City Marshal Miller on
the collection of dog tax.
The Mayor presented the name of
Edward Butler for confirmation as assist
ant chief of the fire department in place
of Geo. Altar, resigned which was cons
firmed unanimously.
Alderman Sinnet, from the Special
committee, on the opening of Sixth avenue
reported no progress. Alderman Cary
moved that.the committee be authorized
to open sixth avenue as soon as salts
factory arrangements are made. Motion
adopted.
Alderman Sinnet reported on petition
to construct sewer on Eighteenth street
| north of Second avenue that for want of
funds no recommendation could be
made.
| Alderman LafrenZ moved that the de-
fectiYe places of Fifth avenue sewer be
covered with cinders. Adopted.
Alderman Cary from the special COM
mittee on defective drainage on Fourth
avenue and Twentyfourth street recon-
mended the puttingin of plank box Gull
vert of sufficient size to carry off the sur
face water. Report adopted.
Mayor Mott from the special commits
tee on the sewer obstruction in the mill
yard of the Rock Island Lumber & Manu-
featuring Co., asked further time TO re-
port which was granted.
On motion the council adjourned.
ROBERT KoEHLER, City Clerk.