The herald., 1893-02-14

time to complete his contract, delayed
by the rece Mt rains.
Similar requests were made by the
contractor on Hill, Winfield and Girard
streets, and an extension of 10 days was
granted without dissent.
SIXTH AND HOPE STREETS.
Mr.. Munson offered resolution that
the street superintendent be instructed
to attend to pond of water in sunken
lot at the southeast corner of Sixth and
Hope streets, which emits an unpleas-
ant effiuvia. 1t is in the rear of a black
smith shop at that point. and should be
remedied at once. Referred to the
board of public works.
AN ARMED "COPPER""
Mr.. Strohm offered resolution that a
policeman, armed and mounted, be al
lowed for the chaingang, as 10 prisoners
escaped on Sunday afternoon. The
chaingang has been employed in the
parks for some time past, and police
man has been allowed for that purpose
to prevent escapes. 1t is now proposed
to allow horse TO that officer, which
request was granted.
THE LIBRARY REPORT.
The trustees of the city library pre-
sented a report in reply to communi-
cation asking how many hours the en-
ployees of the city library are worked in
that room. The answer states that the
employees perform an average of hours
and 48 minutes per day and that as
there was no increase in funds for sup
port of the library, those hours would
soon be increased rather than dimin-
ished. The report also suggested that
the system be changed go as to admit OF
four distributing points in different
parts of the city, from which points
books could be sent into the library
twice per day. The estimated expense
of the new system ia $3.50 per month
over the present cost OF operating, and
it is claimed that twice as many books
can be handled then as now. On mo-
tion, the case was referred to the finance
committee to confer with the directors
OF the library.
STORM DRAINS AND WATER.
A report was received from the street
superintendent that under instructions
from the zanjs committee he had been
ordered to close the storm dr. aims at
Virgin, College and Water streets, to
prevent the flooding of those streets.
GARBAGE REMovAL.s
Adolph Ramisch, contractor for re-
moving garbage, appeared before the
board and asked what was to be the out
come of his relations with the city. He
had made a proposal to remove the
garbage and his bid had been accepted,
but he had not been able to get his con-
tract from the hands of the city attorney.
Mr.. Munson replied that the city at
torney was sick, and for that reason
confined to his house.
Mr.. Innes replied that the deputy
city attorney, Mr.. w. e. Dunn, was in
charge of the office, having yesterday re.
turned from the state capital.
Mr.. Campbell inquired If the con.
tractor was all in readiness to begin
work-if his wagons and crematory were
all in shape to go ahead with the work.
Mr.. Ramisch answered that the wagons
were, but the crematory was not. 1t
could be gotten ready at few hours,
notice. He did not propose to 20 on
with the work until contract had been
signed and sealed. He had been sew
ersl times to the city attorneys office
| and had been unable to find that officer
Mr.. Dunn, the deputy city attorney,
was present, and stated that he would
have contract ready for signature by
noon tomorrow.
Mr.. Munson moved that when the
council adjourns it do adjourn till p.
m. on Tuesday, for the purpose Of clos
ing up the contract with Mr.. Ramisch
for removing garbage.
THE EIGHT-HoUR LAW.
Mr.. Nickel, from the sewer commit
tee, reported that the committee had in
their possession undoubtable evidence
that several contractors were violating
the eight-hour law, and thought that
steps should be taken to hold their
bondsmen liable. Frick Brothers. state
ment that their employees on the sewer
ale satisfied with hours Of work and pay
had been referred to the afternoon hear
ing of the matter. He now moved that
the city attorney be instructed to bring
suit and enforce the bonds.
Mr.. Innes said the city attorney was
sick, and his deputy had already an &C.
emulation of business in front of him.
He therefore moved that action be
postponed two weeks, which was car
ried.
The meeting then adjourned.