Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-06

The matter was discussed at length by Mr.
P.ince, Mr.. Lsssner and Mr.. Mast (Mr. Conk-
lin in the chair). On Mr.. Msst's motion, both
reports were laid upon the table for one week
This being the aight tor election Of tour
members Of the city board of equalization,
nomina ions we're called tor. Mr.. Tehan
nominated James Foley, Mr.. Kidder, Fl. Vinal,
Mr.. Russell, G. J. Wons, Mr.. Copley, Vim.
Reid; Mr.. Ackerson named ]. 8. Bryant, L.
H. Muzzy, and @. F. Farr; Mr.. Conkliu
named Chas. Rabbits, George s. Dial, J. V.
Bishop, Isaac johnson and W. F. Bevitt; Mr..
Nelson, Levi Title. Mr.. Netts, n. T. White,
Mr.. Prince, J. D. Otstot, N. G. Blazer, l.. NJ
Doup; Mr.. Lessner, VIM. II. Clifford, Mr.
Mast, j. A. Clippinger. Mr.. Thomas, II. W
Huffman. On second ballot Mr.. Foley was
elected tor the three years term, receiving l3
votes. On first ballot Mr.. Reid was elected
for three years term, receiving II votes. On
the filth ballot Mr.. Johnson received / l votes
and was declared elected for two years. On
the nineteenth. ballot Mr.. Rabbits received 10
votes and was declared elected for the one
year term.
Mr.. Kidder presented petition from E. s.
s. Rouse, calling attention to the condition Of
West Jefferson street. Referred to Street
Committee.
OTuluhuCc hCCcptIuk nOUcTG JOuuSOn plAt
OF addition wa, read the second time.
By Mr.. Kdder-Ordinance for appoint
ment Of James Cashin and Frank Psppert
Deputy Marshals tor six months; also, ordi-
nance for appointment OF Biddle Boggs DIP
uty Marshal.
RESOLUTIONS.
By Mr.. Lessner-For erection of water
pipe for use in filing carts on Spring street,
between High and Main. Adopted.
By Mr.. Prince-That Health Committee in
vestigate charges against certain persons that
they throw bad fish and rotten cabbage into
the sewer, and prevent it in future. Carried.
by Mr.. Prnce--tO clean out side bitches on
North Plum street to prevent overflow OF
water onto the cemetery road. Carried.
By Mr.. Johnson-That Street Committee
receive propositions for street work for men,
single horse and cart. and two-horse wagon.
Adopted.
By Mr.. Kidder-That a public drinking
fountain be erected on Market square, with
hose attachment for sprinklng the square.
Referred to Water Works Committee.
by Mr.. korn--To require the o. s. R'y Co.
! to construct a gutter from East street west
along the track to gutter under said track.
Carried.
ny tut TTcslucut-iO Ecphir CuiNcTt sOuIl
side Of Western avenue, near High. Car
ried.
By the same That committee of FIVE be
appointed, three to be members OF Council
and two citizens not members of Council t.
confer with q government commission in
reference to a suitable location for the pro.
posed government building in the city ol
Springfield. Carried, and the committee wai
named as follows: President Mast, Mr.
Johnson and Mr.. Prince, OF Council; Oliver
s. Kelly and John II. Thomas, citizens a,
large.
BY Mr.. Acksrson TO gravel Clifton ave.
| nue.. Referred.
By Mr.. Nelson-To require the l., B. h W
Railway Company to place gates or flag
man at Lagonda avenue crossing or remove
sidings LAID down without permission o.
| Council.
By Mr.. Netts-To have Cedar street, be-
tween Race and Western avenue, graded snt
graveled. Referred.
By the same-That plumbers be deprived
of their right to put in house connections
where sidewalks are lett In bad condition by
them. Carried.
Couacil adjourned.