The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-12-17
The General Calendar.

All sealed proposals were left un-
opened in the city clerks hands,
to be given to his successor.
Mayor Denny reported fines and fees
amounting to S454.15 as having b cen col
lected in his court during November. The
specifications for a foot bridge through the
Union Station. and submitted them to the
civil engineer of the Union Railway Com
pany. Councilman halman offered a reso-
luton authorizing a temporary loan of
days, which was adopted. He also offered
an ordinance apprOpriating So, 394.25 to
pay the interest on all bonds maturing
Jan. /, 1890. which was placed upon its sec
Ond and third reading and passed.
Councilman Trusler, chairman of the fire
committee, reported that during 1888 the ap-
prOpriatiOnsf0 for the department amounted to
$50. 334.05. while for 1889 they were only
S7s.592.9S. Considerable surprise was Gre
ated when he reported that in 1888. while
Chief Webster was in control, the total loss
from fires was S749. 1896. So, while in 1885, IN
der Chief Daugherty. the loss only reached
$152: 29S. o.. making a decrease of 1891, 1O1.s6
during a Republican administration.
Councilman Trusler, chairman of the
light committee, reported that during 1887
the appropriation for lighting was S74,-
DE. 9i; in 1888. S6S,369. 10: in 1889, S4S.674.77.
The reduction for 1889, on 1887, was S25,-
paying less for its lights. with increased
numbers. than in any. past year.
Councilman Cummings introduced a
resolution providing, among other
1 nanH nsin n1a ele ctres motors any on s' its IiGes sSalI
be compelled to adopt all improved sys-
tens as soon as they are proved practicable,
and that the regular fare shall be reduced
to y cents for six trips. CUP tickets to
be used. The matter was referred to the
city attorney. An ordinance providing for
paving. with asphalt, Alabama street, from
Washington street to Fort Wayne avenue,
was read the first time. The Indianapolis
Light Infantry has been occupying Tomlin-
son Hall as an armory, and. it is claimed.
still yves $3.50 on a gas bill. Councilman
Peasson moved that the ~janitor of the hall
be instructed to refuse further admission
to the company until this bill is paid. but.
on motion of Councilman Swain, the matter
was referred to the city attorney, with
power to act.
Councilman O'Connor offered a motion
expressing. on the part of the Council. sim
cere c-ommendation of Mayor Denny's serv-
ices during the past two years, which was
unanimously adopted, by a rising vote.
Similar expressions of thanks to City At
torney Taylor. City Clerk Bowlus and the
Representatives of the press were adopted.
Deputy City Attorney Smiths bill for 800.
for collecting the additional liquor licenses
sin &c the decision of the lower courts, was
approved. When Councilman Trusler's
name was called in the roll for miscellane-
Gus business he very briefly thanked the
members for the courteous treatment he
had received at their hands, and
expressed his wishes for the success of
the incoming body. Anumber of ordinances
were read a second and third times and
passed, among which was one providing
for paving Pennsylvania street with
asphalt from Seventh street to Tenth. and
Washington street from Alabama to Noble.
An ordinance to provide for paving Willow
street with brick was stricken from the
files.