Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-12-19

tack, and his statements were ungentlemanly
and untrue.
The mayor decided that both gentlemen
were out of order.
Mr.. Winsor, continuing, said that we were
very glad to get the company to come here
aud spend their money, and now to refuse to
let the test be made is very unfair. He
would never vote to pay them a dollar till
they had complied with their contract.
Mr.. Taubman arose to make a personal ex-
PLANTATION. He denied having made the state
ment charged. What he lie say was said at
the courthouse, and Mr.. Winsor was not
present. He said then that he would not vote
to receive the waterworks as now constructed
and operated unless he was satisfied that a
majority of the people were in favor Of them.
He claimed that Mr.. Winsor had no right to
vote on this question, he being a stakeholder
in the company. He did not want to obstruct
the works, but he did want to protect the
city. A threat has been made to COON and
test the works, and we don't want the test
made. and want to prohibit the use OF our
property in making the test. If they have
violated and forfeited their charter it is not
our fault. We are here to protect the city.
and not the water company.
The resolution to prohibit the use of the
hose and MOBILES was carried, Mr.. Winsor
voting no.
Mr.. Root being present, was permitted to
address the council. He was surprised to
hear that his company had no contract with
the city. The reasons why the works were
not completed in time were the falling of the
tower and the digging of the useless well on
thesand-bar Their contract cal led for the well,
and they could not dig the we'll according to
contract till low water. They had to wait a
long time for lOw-water. Then the tower
fell, which was no fault Of the company but
even if the tower had not fallen they could
not have made the reservoirs and, connected
with the river two weeks earlier than they
had done so. He thought either of these
reasons good and valid in law. They
had expended their money in good faith and
expected fair treatment. If the council
would show anything in the works that did
not comply with the contract, they would
make it do so. Lexington has now as good a
system of waterworks as is in the state. lie
cAptCltu SLudil ltdhS Ill VIC III OCCdSlUue
ally. 1t takes time to get the mains perfect
ly tight.
Mr.. Williams read j petition from Pat
Waters, asking an abatement of his tax for
1885, as his lot is used for Il road for the
whole neighborhood.
Mr.. Russell moved to refer to the commit
tee on streets and alleys. Lost.
MosorS yVilioms op6 Hon,ar opo1yo On tho
subject. Mr.. Howell thought it a good idea
to abate this tax of two or three dollars, and
thus avoid spending $50 or $50 in repairing
streets.
On motion the taxes of Pat Waters, Mrs.
Hastings, Mrs. George, Mrs. Morris. Mrs.
VIM. Hall and Stewart Abbott were abated.
Mr.. Russell presented a petition from the
fire company, asking that an ordinance be
drawn condemning all wooden awnings, and
ordering the same to be removed at once, and
allowing only canvass. awnings to be used.
Also asking that the ordinance in relation to
the storage Of powder and other inflamma-
BILE material be more strictly enforced, and
that the city marshal, as chief of the fire de-
partment, be allowed remuneration for in
specting the storage. Also asking thai pub
lie buildings have fire-escapes. Also that
the water company be required to keep tele-
phone connections with each fire station in
the city.
Mr.. Homer moved that the petition lie re-
ceIyed, the prayer granted, and the ordinance
committee instructed to prepare the ord
nance. Carried.
Mr.. Russell presented a petition from the
fire company showing the necessity of pro-
tecting the company in its rights. Asking
that it be recognized as the fire department.
That it have the right-of-way in case of fire,
| and a reasonable use of the streets for prac-
tice and drill. That it have power to estab-
lIsh fire-lines and keep people out. Making
it a m~isdemeanor to interfere with the appar-
atus or with the company, or to ring the bell,
or to cut or iniure the hose, etc.
Mr.. Homer moved that it be received and
referred to the ordinance committee, to draw
n suitable ordinance.
Mr.. Williams presented the gas bill for
November, which was allowed.
Mr.. Homer presenter claims against the
city for work, etc., which was allowed.
Mr.. WinsOr, from a select committee to
prepare an ordinance in regard to the sala-
ries Of officers, presented a report. The Or
dlnance committee accepted the report and
presented it as an ordinance. 1t was read
first as q report; then read a second time by
its title, and on motion of Mr.. Williams,
was laid over to take its regular course. Ii
gives the mayor 5000 per year, and deducts
s. for each regular meeting and So for each
called meeting which he fails to attend
register $500 and fees; the treasurer 800 and
fees; the recorder 5000; engineer $500; attor.
ney 800 and fees; policeman and calaboose
keeper $40 per month, and coal and gas, and
50 per week for board of each prisoner.
Mr.. Russell read an ordinance in relation
to the extension of the gas district. 1t pro.
vides that the district shall only be extended
by a majority vote of the people of the whole
city. 1t was read the first and second time
and laid over to take its regular course.
Mr.. Winsor asked further time to report
the street railway ordinance. Granted.
Mr.. Homer SAID Messrs. Young 4 Ewing
had said they would not sign the new ordi.
nance, and he could see no use in CONTINUING
the committee.
Mr.. Homer presented 4 resolution instruct.
ing the ordinance committee and city attor.
ney to prepare an ordinance In relation tC
opera houses, and report at the ne xt meet.
ing. Carried.
Mr.. Robert Wilson was allowed to address.
the council, and said that Mr.. Chalmer:
Wood owned property outside of the city
which the city had taxed, and asked to hav.
the same removed. On motion of Mr.. Rus,
sell it was referred to the hnance committee
to report Monday night.
Mr.. Hicklin SAID Mr.. Quarles wanted t,
buy a certain lot, and offered the city $25 fol
its claim, if it had a claim, and would give
him u deed. On motion of Mr.. Russell il
was referred to the finance committee an,
city attorney. to report Monday night.
Mr.. Winsor said the ordin ance comLittee
ought to investigate the power of the city to
extend its limits, and if legal prepare an ordi
nance. There Is good property just outside
which gets all the benefit of water and gas
and pays nothing. Mr.. Homer thought tn.
city would get more hills and hoilows thai
revenue. Mr.. Russell said the railroad
company wanted their new new depot taker
in, and he thought the cemetery ought to b.
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