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was not opposed to increasing the pay
Of the gas-men.

Mr.. Jones would 90 down and see
these men work he would withdraw his
objection.
Mr.. Jones said that he had been
shown man at the gas-house. who
when he went there was not as large as
he was, but now he weighed 200
pounds.
"Yes, but he does not fill up on gas,
though" said Mr.. Ammons.
Mr. Turpin said the hardest-worked
men in the gas-works were these men.
For one member Of the Finance Com
mittee he opposed the reference Of the
report. Pay the men living wages was
his idea.
Mr.. Bowie explained the necessity for
granting the increase at once. The la
Dor Of the men had been increased, and
why not increase the pay. The motion
to refer was lost. and the report of the
committee was adopted-ayes, %
noes. 5.
Ere.-By Mr.. King Usual report of
the committee.
Public Schools.-By Mr.. Cabell Re-
port for the payment of the salaries of
teachers and officers ofthepublic schools.
and ell. 900 to Jarvis & Glinn on account
Of building addition to the High School.
Adopted.
I A resolution to sell the Bethel-School
property and build new school-house
at Nineteenth and Marshall streets was
referred to the Finance Committee.
Claims and Saldri,s.-By Mr.. Cur
tbs Report recommending that the sum
of 1925 be refunded to Winny Smith,
being the amount realized from the sale
of hog belonging to her, which was
taken up by the police. They also
recommended the payment to the keep
ers Of the public parks the sum of 1862.
being a deficiency in their salaries,
which has existed through several years.
Adopted.
Cemeteries.-By Mr.. Mcdowell: Re-
port recommending the increase of the
pay Of the keeper of 0akwQod Cemetery
from $500 to 800. Mr.. Mcdowell
urged the adoption Of the report. Re
ferrcd to the Finance Committee.
Ordindnces.-By Mr.. Guy: Adverse
report regarding the appointment of
inspector of buildings on account of
lack of State legislation; also, an
amendment in regard to licenses
TO owners Of vehicles. The report was
adopted.
Board Of Public hteresfs.-By Mr..
Ellyson Report recommending an ap-
preparation Of $1,000 for the benefit of
the Mechanics Institute, to be eXpend-
ed under the supervision Of the School
Committee. The report also submitted
the constitution and bylaws of the Me-
chanics' Institute.
Mr.. Turpin opposed this. The me-
chanics wanted donations from wealthy
mechanics and aid from the State. lie
favored the scheme, but feared the wis
dom and policy Of the city's giving a
small sum now. He moved to strike
ont the words "tO be expended under
the supervision of the School Commit
tee"
Mr.. Pizzini explained that to put the
money under the control Of the School
Committee was the Speediest way to
give aid to the Mechanics Institute.
Mr.. Cutchins said that he did not
know that there was any such incor-
poration as the Mechanics Institute.
Mr. Jones explained that certain
young men had formed an association
known as the Mechanics Institute, and
he thought the money ought to be ex-
pended under the supervision of the
Council.
Mr.. Cutchins, while friendly to the
Institute. moved that the matter be
laid on the table.
This motion was lost. and the report
of Board Of Public Interests was then
adopted.
DETECTIVE WREN TO BE PAID.
Mr.. Hughes presented report from
the Committee on Police. which stated
that after carefully considering the
claim of Mr.. John Wren, Independent
detective of this city, for charges in
criminal cases, for which he had re-
ceiyed no compensation from any source,
and in view of the fact that the work
done was of great benefit. that they re-
commended that he be paid sl7j. The
claim was also recommended by the
Commonwealth Attorney, Mr.. ). b.
Witt. and Chiefof-Pol.ce Major John
Poe. The resolution to pay Mr.. Wren
was adopted.
TAX on Dogs AND GOATS.
Mr.. Guy. chairman of special COM
inittee consisting of the Committees on
Ordinances and Police, submitted an
ordinance fixing the tax on dogs as fol-
lows Males. 81; females, 50; and on
goats as follows Males, 81; females,
81.
HOUSE OF CORRECTION AND REFORM.
Mr.. Ammons, from the special COM
mittee on house of correction and re-
form. reported adversely against the
scheme.
The reported was received and filed.
BOARD OF HEALTH AND CHAIN
GANG.
The following communication was re-
ceivcd from DR.. J. G. Cabell, president
of the Board Of Health
IL respectfully notify the Council
that Mr.. Lee, City Sergeant, has In
formed Inc that the State Auditor has
decided not to pay for the board of the
chain-gang after January lst. This in
formation was received this morning
/ February 20. Under these circum-
stances it will be necessary to take
some action in the matter, or this de,
partment will be without any force to
clean the streets and alleys"
Referred to the Committees on Health
and Finance.
FROM THE OTHER BRANCH.
The Clerk reported from the Board
of Aldermen the passage of the hog or
dinance. with an amendment banishlng
all hogs from the city after the lst OF