The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-07

the word preparation" to the words "nor
are the provisions Of this ordinance free
from objection be stricken out, which
motion prevailed.
Mr.. Ettlinger moved that SD much of
the mayors message Vetoing the resolu-
ton Eth relation TO a. Barton and John
Jones from the words. 'W hat I have
said" and including the words "secret
session" be stricken out Of the minutes,
which motion prevailed
AIr. Holman moved that the further
reading of the minutes be dispensed
with, which motion prevailed
DIr Burgess moved that the minutes
be approved as read Motion WAS
adopted.
The mayor then appointed S. B. Brad
ford alb councilman from the q bird ward,
to fill the vacancy caused by the election
Of Harrison as mayor. and requested the
confirmation. Alr. Bradford's appoint
ment was confirmed by the following
vote: v -Iroutman. Holman, Earnest
Stevens, Ettlinger. Burgess, Fellows, full
ton and Griggs-9.
AIr. Bradford came forward and the
clerk administered the oath of Office and
he took his seat as councilman.
Claims and accounts were then pre-
scented and referred to the committee ON
claims and accounts, who reported the
same back and recommending payment
as follows viz:
General revenue fund. ........-& 2,290l1
Fire department fund...------- 26J3e2
General Improvement fund -.-.. 3,3 ADD
General rebate fund ........-. 3O6.6l
judgement fund .....-.--.-..-- l,9o i-ol
Library fund. Observation-Disclosures 10000
~ alter supply fund ----..--.---. t.S5o-UJ
Laurent street paving fund 513.Oo
on motion the report of the committee
was adopted.
The committee recommended the re-
lection of the claim Of N. FL North Of
$4,000 for additional clerk hire ia the Of
flee of the commissioner of election,
which report was adopted. The same
committee reported back the claims Of
the metropolitan police commissioners of
$1.565.44. the claim of G. States of
S407.10 for extra excavatiug of rock in the
construction of tram. and claim OF s.
H. Gardenhire, clerk, of S41215 for costs
ia the district court. without recommen-
dation.
1Ir. Fellows moved that the claim Of
the metropolitan police department be
referred to the city attorney for written
report which motion was adopted
8Ir. Fellows moved that the claim Of
S. NJ. Gardenhire of @412.75 be allowed
which motion was adopted
Sir. Fellows moved that the claim of
c. States Of $401.1O be referred to the
committee on sewers and water works
for investigation and report Motion
adopted
The city attorney submitted the follow
ing report.
ITO the Honorable Mayor and Council Of the
City Of Topeka.
SrRs-I have conssd ered the bill Of the
police commissioners referred to me, and
beg leave to report.
J. All expenses for supplies and re-
pairs under these commissioners should
be incurred by the mayor and council
upon requisition of said commissioners.
All items in the smiscellaneous account
were not made upon requisition. While
the mayor and council might pay this
bill. waving requisition, but you are not
obliged to, with the probable exception
of the item for meals. Again This acc
count is not tented in a manner to ems
able any one To pass infelligently upon if.
q The items for H. WI. Parker, ID. 8.
Jones and H. Frost are clearly illegal
The board Of police commissioners have
no power to appoint OF employ sanitary
officers.
9. There is no provision of law for pay
ing any member of the police force more
than $4,000 per month, excepting the
and police judge
4. Other items within the discretion Of
mayor and council.