The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-06-27

a ASbuAu' hSCk'Lk VI hhC SllN COuuGl
was held last evening, II quorum pres.
ont in zach branch. Mayor Caldwell
presided over the fret aud President
Watcrhouse in tho second branch. In
tho sGcond branch tho reading OF the
minutes was dispensed with, and then
ClCrE Thoner commenced tho reading
Of tho finance committco's ordinance
Tor tho board Of public works, taking
S2,O4S rs from the contingent fund and
placing it in the general fund. Mem.
beers OF tho committee said that this
stcp is necessary on account OF tho
stringoncy in city finances. There was
no opposition the ordinance was passed
unanimously.
The clerk next reported the finance
committoo's annual appropriation ordi-
nance which estimates tho revenues for
the year at Si3l 90 20, aud particular
ICES tho departments wherein the money
shall DO expended. Mr.. Miliigan oh
jcctcd to tho second reading Of tho ordI-
nance as mombors arc not familiar with
its provisions; he wanted time to con-
slider its provisions. Mr.. Grusc argued
against delay and took occasion
to say that interest on city
loana must be paid Thursday Of
next week. lie said il Dir. Miliigan
jeOpardi2es the citys interest and credit
he will not warm that seat very lopg.
Mr.. Milligan said he would state his
objections at the next meeting Of coun-
Gil.
Mr.. Gruso wanted tho Grst branch
notified that the second was ready to
adjourn. Mr.. Brock did not think the
gentleman from the Second ward
realized the gravity OF the position no
was assuming-a position that will
greatly unjure the city, Some OF the
g0ntleman's friends should intervene
and dissuade him, otherwise the blame
will rest precisely where it belongs
Mr.. Frcw suggested au adjourned
session TO tomorrow evening, but this
was not deemed advisable.
Mr.. Brock wantod to know OF good
reason Tor adjournment to the Time
mentioned. Mr.. Frow said he wanted
to learn the character OF tho gonsle.
mans objections.
Clerk Thorer suggested routine bus!.
ness be transacted. 1t was decided to
hold the Second ward market on July 3,
in tho afternoon in place Of July in
the morning.
A recess was then taken while 1Tr.
Aiilligan conferred with several OF his
colleagues. 1t was said his objection to
the ordinance was tho disposition OF the
Second wards appropriation. With
Mr.. Richards Second ward) the object
ing gentleman held conference built
'ior two" in the hallway. The outcome
was that Mr.. Milligan Withdrew his
objection to the second reading OF tho
ordinance which was then proceeded
with. Mr.. Milligan stated to . member
that he based his objection on IN agree
mens he had with Mr.. Cruise, mGde last
spring, for Q stono wall on Charles
street, which had not boon considered
in tho appropriation ordinance.
At tho conclusion OF tho second road
ing OF the ordinance, Mr.. Hupp, Of the
real estate com mittee, asked that $500 be
appropriated for repairs to tho Paxton
fountain. instead OF 500; the change
was made. Tho ordinance was noxt
read by its title and passed by the
branch, after which it was sent over to
the first branch.
The committee on accounts reported
bills amounting TO S69S So, that were
ordered paid. The committee on police
reported police bills, S37l 70, also or
dered paid by council. The stIee,s,
alleys and grades committees bills,
contingent fund.- $50, were ordered
paid. Cemetery committee bills
amounted to $50 50 and wore ordered
paid. Scales committee bills were
Sl20 70; ordered paid. Tho committee
on health also had some bills, amount.
ing to 1881 s., which they wanted puid;
the committee WAS accommodated. Tho
committee on police also reported city
prison bills. SS3 SO; council ordered
them paid. Fire department bills az.
gregated SlS9 0S and wcro ordered paid.
Real estate committee bills were Or
dered paid, amounting to SIS II.
City Solicitor, Colonel Robert White,
reported regarding tho erection OF
board fence around tho East Wheeling
cemetery and collection for came IRON
the owners OF lots. and was OF the opin-
ion that such action could not be made
the ground Of complaint, by anybody.
The communication was received and
filed. Mr.. Hump wanted his resolution
on this subject called up. Mr.. Milligan
wanted the matter referred to the COM
mittee on real estate, but Mr.. Gruse did
not favor such action. especially as
there il no fund from which the money
can BIO taken. The matter was indcfi-
nitely postponed.
Tho, committee on petitions and TO-
monstrauces reported adversely on tho
application OF Louis Bachelli for liquor
license; the report was unanimously
adopted.
The committee on wafer works re-
ported meeting with the water board,
and recommended. the passage OF the
ordinance from the board. Tho ordi-
nance was read once at 4 former meet
ing. 1t provides for charges on water
closets aud baths which have no inle.
pipes. Mr.. Cruise moved TO amend the
ordinance, changing the rate OF charge
from 81 to g. Tho amendment pre-
vailed, l6 ayes and nocs, and the ordi-