Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-07-13

lAHt evening PRECEDENT FArrA called the
members OF Council to order. The eos.
sion was devoid OF interest, except jusi
before adjournment, when Mr., Oiipu
arose TO n question OF privilege, and In
MEASURED woTds, Tefutsd the charges
made against him at the previous mtet-
ing BY Mr.. ShArkey.
The City Treasurer reported SS6. .6il .
90 In bank to the credit OF current ex.
pensesi sand lot, eS. 1873 90; park fund
SAT- O4,
The mayor returned with his appro-
val the ordinance in reference 20 the
appointment Of poiios on the Brandy.
wine.
An order was directed 10 be drAwn in
favor of Levi q, Bird ami X. G. Brad.
ford, Esqe,, for 81, COO 90 for fees in
cases against the city.
A communication Was read from the
Board Of Port WArdsns notify ing Coun.
Gil that they had nominated Seth Il.
Feaster for harbor master. On melton
OF Mr.. Quinn, Council proceeded to the
election OF haEbor master. He nomi-
mated Seth H. Feaster.
Mr. Bhsrksy moved that the election
be laid over for one week.
Mr.. Quinn then read the law, which
makes 1t obligatory upon Council 10
elect on the second Thursday in July.
Mr.. ShAfkey then nominated VIM,
Jordan, bat upon being informed that
Council could only elect the person
nominated by tie Port Wareeas, with.
drew bis motion and Mr.. FeAsler was
eleotod.
John a. Flammer and ?. H. Robin.
son, ex.poicemsn, asked that they be
allowed S36 for clothing, as they had
not received the full quota. The mat.
ter was referred to the Law Committee
The clerk read q communication from
the secrttAry Of the Board of Kduca.
lion asking oounolt 10 supply each
membsr OF the buaed with copy OF the
city charter and ordinances. On mo.
tion of Mr. Quinn the request was
graBtsd.
Bridget Collins asked for the refund
ing OF 1891 capitation tax on the estate
Of Michael Collins.
Mr., Moore introduced an ordinance
10 amend an ordinance reoFRAnizlnR
the hre department. The ordinance
empowers Council In CASE OF the death
or resignAtion OF any OF the offioars OF
the department TO authorize the COM
pAnies to hold an election TO fill the
Vacancy.
The Oity Auditor returned without
his signature the check OF Frank Roop
smith for dTuRs. BE gave As bis reason
for 20 doing that Iome Of the prices
we're double what they should be, es.
peciAlly for DalmNtion powder and
chloride OF lime. Il wAs referred TO the
Police Committee.
Mr.. Chambers presented an ordI-
nance In reference to boys and minors
Jumping on street cars. 1t mskes the
penalty Of from 81 to SIS.
ME. sawdon gave notice that he
would ht some future meeting inIre-
duce an ordinance for the establish
Ing OF police patrol wagon.
Mr.. Quinn arose 10 = question OF
privilege and stated that during g
DEBATE at the last meeting OF Council,
the gentleman from tho Tenth ward,
INT. Bharkey), had made some re-
SuATks In reference to him, the sneaker.
which Was cAloulatad to mislead the
public, BE did not live IN lSildod
corners, nor own blocks OF houses, but
be would say for the benefit OF the gen.
tlemAu from the Tenth ward, that he
paid from 6160 70 $500 taxes a year;
while there WAS not . briok In She
butldlpg OF which the gentleman is the
supposed owner, but what Is covered
By at least 10 oe nts. he would not
allow any one to apsAil his character
and he would hold any man in OOunoll
responsible who dared attack his ohar-
Actsr.
Mr. Sharkey moved that COMMITTEES
OF three be appointed TO investigate
whether the member who had lust
spoken was entitled to his seat.
Mr.. Quinn promptly seconded the
motion, but the moveE withdrew 10.
After passing the following bills
Council adjourned:
James NJ. Bryan, $50 30; W. Dollsrd,
bB1 90; j. v. Carlisle q Co., SlB. 40;
Wilmington Transfer Company, $l1. rs;
Willard Springer, Sc; @. M. ID. Loper,
e60 54i DR.. Ogle, S1A; First 8 Davis, |
4.2bi LeA Pusey Company, 50 50; P. P.
Tyre, e27; E. r.. Kane, $40 25; w. A, |
Parry, 50 50i W. O. FOord, 500; Hokel |
estate, s31 30; Albert Buoner, 81; ID. A, |
Forrebti -; megary q Son, $50; E.A.
Parker, S2l.68; j.. N. Bryan, So 81; |
Electric Light Company, S263 60; j. NJ.
solomon, 1886; J. NJ. Bryan, SABA; |
Neil GoFmley, SIS; Ksnney q Co. ,Ss. .ls;
., Ewing, %; AlvAn Allen, 80 so; Gas
company. S8.76; John Wise, 50 68; 2.
James Belt, 81 90; Delaware Printing
company, 81. 10; A. Tray nor, So; Thomas
3 Co., f24 o.