The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-09

and desired immunity from stone sidewalk
ordinance. Granted twelve months, un
less repairs become necessary In less than
that period.
VIM. M. Randolph, for relief from the
stone sidewalk order, in front OF lot on
south side Of Beale street, between Main
and Shelby. Granted, until October l.
scALE-uoUsE RENTS.
Mr.. A. M. Hare stated in petition that
he wished to continue renting the scale.
house at the foot of Union street Mr..
Hare rented from Mr.. Mhoon for about q
year, Mt q monthly rent Of s.. and
used II until December last ashcadquarters
and an Office TO take orders only. II de-
veloped that tho amount paid by Mr.. Hare
was never turned in TO the city by Mr..
Mhoon. The matter was referred 10 the
president, with power TO act and collect
past rents. MIR. Theirs stated that a por-
ton OF the other scale-house, on the hill at
Court street, was also rented to outside
party or parties, but not directly. This
also went 70 the president to investigate
ana collect II any money be due.
BIDS ACCEPTED.
The bid Of +. b. Gurley, for cedar
blocks, at $40 per 1000 feet board meas
ure.
Mcclellan & Co., Of Rockfeld, KY, for
Stone curbing and crossing stones. The
bids were SO cents foi ourbing, 81 cents for
Tagging Tor crossing, and Sl.00 for stop
ping stones.
TELEPHONE TROUBLES.
Tho electric light companies were gwen
a little further time in which TO complete
the double-back circuit 10 relieve tele-
phone and fire alarm wires.
90 THROUGH THE ALLEY.
Resolved that this council Is opposed
to the Equitable Gas company laying any
pipe ON Poplar, from Front Row ~ Man
nssas street, or on Union street from the
bridge 70 Washington, or ON Monroe
street, from Main to Front or Madison
street, nom Front 10 Second, and TO re-
quirc them TO take the alleys, where they
wish TO reach parties living on these
etrccts."
President MADDEN stated that while the
city had q contract with this company,
giving right OF way over tho streets,
the council had tho power 10 designate the
Wy my ~. lHlh nt DtiltNtU
was imperative where Nicholson pave
ments were in existence. The resolution
passed unanimously.
ENGINES o. X.
Chief OF the Fire Department James r..
Cleary submitted q report OF his visit 10
Cincinnati 10 inspect the second hand and
new fire engines proposed 10 sell the Tax.
ing District by the Ahrcns Manufacturing
company. The chief reported that tho
second hand engines were m represented
except the fire box, or inside sheet Of
boiler, which had two large blistcrs ON
them. This the company will repair aud
make M good us new, putting them in
hist-class condition. Adopted, and the
following resolution was passed:
Resolved, That the oiler Of the Ahrens
Manufacturing company, OF Cincinnati. 20
ship Two second hand steam engines-the
same that Chief Cleary inspected--to
Memphis for trial, with the privilege Of nc.
ccpting or rejecting them and their propo-
sition any time on or before the LIST Of Feb
ruary next, be accepted"
THE TRADE CLOSED.
Mr.. NJ. Gavin agrccdto take -, 600, one
half cash and one-hali In twelve months,
Tor strip Of ground standing in the way
Of opening Poniotoc street. Accepted,
and tho city has a bargain, ms the strip is
iorty feet wide aud about 400 feet long.
AUTHORIZED To MY.
Mr.. lIirsch offered resolution that the
president be authorized 10 buy the proper
Iy on the southwest corner OF Washington
md Second streets, provided the city has
Tho right and the title "a good. The price
81 sa1 i Il. ".
eighteen feet Of ground owned 10y Mr..
fronting ON Adams street, and
occupied by lacey's livery stable. the city
will then own the eniirc half block
NO SUMNER CONCERT ni.soRT.
Mcssrs. lanes Ice, Charles Kney and
Lyinus Wallace, the committee 10 which
was referred the petition OF Mr.. Qucniel
10 open q summer garden In rear OF saloon,
Irving block, Second street, reported al.
ycn.ely, because OF the existing ordinance
against H. Adopted.
DEATH 90 ANTHONY moss.
President lladdcn offered the following
Whereas, Anthony Ross, assistant en-.
gineer OF the Taxing district, died sud
denly ON Thursday morning. March 4,
1855; therefore,
"Rcsolved, That In his death the city
government hiss lost faithful servant aud
n compotcnt engineer, aud tlscommunily
valuable citizen.
Resolved. further, That this council
aymnalhiScs with hia wife In her allie
ton" Ha
Several members Of tho council paid
beautiful and sincere tributes 10 tho do
ceased, aud Mr.. Randlc moved an amend
mcnlt that the Office Of the late Mr.. Ross