Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03
City Council.

There was nearly full attendance OF the
members of the Council at the session last
night Mr.. McQuaide only was absent, being
out OF town. Much important business was
transacted, and matters of public interest con-
sidered The session was protracted to late
hour, consequently only meagre report can
be furnished
Mr., Bell from the special committee, which
has in hand tho arrangements for the location
of the stables and hose-carriages OF the Fire
Department. reported the purchase of loS on
Lewis street for the sum of 5000. 81 600 cash
the remainder at and II months. Plans for
the buildings will be prepared by Mr.. J. 2.
Foulk architect. On motion of Mr.. Crowl,
300 was appropriated to T. ]. Crowder in rec
ognition of the efficient manner in which he
had taken the census of the City by direction.
of the Council. Messrs. Butts and Crimmens
voted in the negative.
On motion of Mr.. Tams, $1,000 was appro-
priated for the enlargement OF the engine
house at the Water works.
On motion of Mr.. Butts, the committee on
public grounds and buildings were instructed
to look to certain repairs needed at the City
Hall bnilding.
Mr.. scheffer's resolution increasing the pay
OF policemen SIS per month. lies over.
The ordinance prohibiting the use OF fire.
crackers was suspended "a hours from O'Clock
December oath.
Mr. Tams requested that Capt. James Bum
gardner, who had come into the hall, be heard
upon o matter which he Capt b. desired to
present for the consideration of the Council,
and he was accordingly invited to proceed.
Captain B, briefly, but clearly, explained the
case of Jailer Butcher, who. whilst serving the
city in the arrest of fugitive, and in discharge
ar
by previous investigation for his action) to an
swer the charge of murder, on a warrant tried
before the Mayor He had to employ counsel
and to have witnesses here who resided at
distance. In all, he paid S53.08, and 1t was SIM
ply an act of Justice to Mr.. Butcher that the
money he had expended in his defence should
be paid by the city.
On motion of Mr.. Weller, the payment of the
sum was ordered by a unanimous vote.
Mr.. Bell, from the Special Committee to take
into consideration the purchase of the Fair
Grounds. reported that they were offered to
the city, at $4,000. with certain privileges and
limitations. 1t was discussed at some length
by Messrs. Bell, Tams. Butts. Scheffer and
Weller. and finally, Oh motion of Mr.. Butts,
was laid on the table for further considera-
ton.
AS Mr.. Brownold, now of New York, is
we'll known here, the following notice of him
by distinguished pianist will be read with in
terest:-
ITO pupils who wish to take thorough, sys-
tematic lessons on the guitar. we would recon-
mend a teacher, MIR. E: Brownold, who is a
pupil OF the celebrated Brand of Wuezourg
and a master of this instrument; player Of
such finish and ability as Is rarely met with
among guitarists. Chevalier DeKnoski of Buf
faIo, court pianist TO the Emperor of Germany
said, after hearing him play at a musicale
81 have heard with the greatest pleasure, the
E: brownold and enjoyed greatly the few
pieces of his own arrangement"