The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-02-08

The health committee accomplished
a wonder at tho Council meeting last
evening. 1t came in the shape of rec.
ommendation from that committee that
the council should authorize the board
OF public works TO have the refuse and
mud removed from the sidewalks and
streets of the city. When brought up
the bill was passed unanimously and
tho council recommended that the
board OF public works engage the nee
esSary labor and commence work i'm
mediately.
letter was read from the mayor in
which he Endorsed tho work done by
Il. w. Millor in conjunction with Judge
Dillon in the bond matter. A letter
was read from Judge Dillon certifying
to the validity of the street and sewer
bonds; also bill in which no amount
was placed for services.
bill was passed au thoriziny the pay
tbent OF the original amount stipulated,
three hundred and fifty dollars, the
amount to como out OF the sewer and
street appropriation. Il. w. Miller's
bill was submitted, two hundred dollars
for services and forty one dollars and
fifty cents for expenses. Tho question
arose as to whether Mr.. Miller would
demand an extra fee in case it became
necessary to 60 to New York to consult
with Judge Dillon in regard to the un-
finished school bond question. Mayor
Trout explained that while Mr. Miller
had not spoken to him upon the ques.
ton, he would take the responsibility
upon himself of saying that nc extra
fee would be demanded. The bill was
passed.
letter was received from the CITY
engineer in reference to tho city's COM
plication with tho Gas and Water Com
pany, in which he stated their business
had not been settled rs yet, but that he
could mako report at tho next meet
ing.
Tho board of public works made re.
port on the bad condition of the macad.
amized streets. On motion of Mr..
Loughery bill was passed authorizing
them repaired where necessary.
The city solicitor reported that the
Council has legal right to issue per.
mits for the building of frame houses
within the fire limits but they should
BIO issued with caution. In the question
of tho city's rights in reference to the
superintendent of public schools, tho
report stated the superintendent was a
State officer and could not be removed
by the Council, but his salary at any
time could be increased in proportion
to his services to the city.
This would be in the nature of con-
tract, which at any time could be abro.
gated in accordance with it's terms, but
at no time could the city appoint
superintendent who could interfere with
the one appointed by the State. The
report also stated that the city could
not force the Gas and Water Company
to put down pipes in streets not mem
toned in tho franchise unless the city
granted the company per cent. interest
on the amount invested by said COM
pany.
There are several attachments issued
against w. f. Patterson and the city So
licitor reported that he had authorized
the city auditor to refrain from issuing
any moro vouchers for that contractor
until the amount of the attachments
could be ascertained, which would be
when the dispositions are taken.
The fire board recommend the pur-
chase Of u six-gallon extinguisher and
six sets of ladders for the three hose
mpanies. A bill was passed to that
effect.
The board of health reported the city
in good sanitary condition at present.
new ordinance was passed which
maxi s it incumbent upon the police of
the city to examine and report streets,
sidewalks or alleys that are in a condi-
ton dangerous to the well-beeine of
the people.
Tho committee on finance reported
that the disbursements for January by
the city amounted to Sl2 58I.27; the
criminal charges account was over.
drawn S7195. and the school bond,
ST ,Sl2 81. The committee recommended
that $1,000 be borrowed from the sewer
bond account TO pay current expenses
for January. A motion was made to
that effect and the bill passed.
A bill was passed awarding a contract
for board walks to D. L. Hoffman & Co
for So 43 per hundred lineal IT,, also
bill allowing the Roanoke railway COM
pany an extension of their line on Cen
tire avenue, Seventeenth street,
Eleventh street and Loudon avenue,
was passed, work on which Is to be
completed within twelve months. They
also received six months extension
on their present work which has been
delayed by the cold weather.
A bill was passed authorizing the
board of public works to pave the alleys
and streets around the market house
with vitrifed brick. The Council
au thorized the opening by the board of
pu bile works OF street in the north
east section to connect with the Wash
ington and Roanoke Improvement Com
panY's property. A bill was passed to
repair the sidewalks on Salem avenue,
Jefferson and other streets, also one
authorizing the purchase of window
shades, chairs and benches for the
court room in the new Jail.
The meeting adjourned until Friday
evening.
Oppenheim's Saloon Robbed.
Asyst, matte robbery has been carried