The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-16

Gil OF resolution appointing precinct
nicipal election. The resolution was passed
at meeting which convened at $3.50 p. m,
pursuant to the adjournment OF Monday
evening. The finance committee present.
ed a highly complimentary annual report
upon the condition OF the comptroller's
and treasurer's offices, and considerable
routine business was transacted. among
which was favorable action on a motion
made by Chapman for a large Increase
OF street lights, II deemed advisable by
the board Of public works
The city charter provides that the
finance committee of the city council shall
annually at the end OF each year make a
thorough investigation of the books and
accounts of the city comptroller and city
treasurer and report its findings and rec
ommendat tons 10 the council. The report
submitted by the committee yesterday
was for the year 1891 and was prepared
by E. l.. Blaine. of the civil service COM
mission, who made the Investigation on
behalf of the committee, the members or
which were compelled 10 delegate the
power to him on account of lack Of time
to conduct the investigation themselves
II deals briefly and generally with the
matters in question. The books We're
found 10 be in first-class condition and TO
balance perfectly. A few small clerical
errors were found, most of which had
been corrected subsequently by proper
entries, a system which Mr.. Blaine ap-
proves over that of erasing entries. some
times practiced The statement OF funds
on hand in different banks at the end OF
the year made by the treasurer was
checked up and found 10 be correct to
a cent Mr. Blaines principal recommen-
dation Is that a new system OF keeping
x...l- he xafa Ia.
partment be adopted. The system OF
keeping accounts in the other departments
Is approved. In conclusion Mr.. Blaine
compliments the city on Its competent Of
ncials in the two departments. both prin-
cipai and subordinate. The report was
read, filed and unanimously adopted
bad street Lights.
In making his motion in regard to street
lights. Chapman stated that complaints
as to their small number and insutficiency
were very frequent About $4,000 had
been appropriated for lighting purposes.
and 1t was his opinion that portion OF it
could not be better spent than in estab-
fishing new lights. After some discussion
the board of public works was instructed
10 consider recommendations and report
in favor of establishing such new lights
as might be considered necessary. Street
lighting is Chapman's fayorite subject,
and he is generally found with some prop
csition on hand In regard TO 1t.
The claim OF Celia Cook, the widow of
Wallace Cook who was killed ~ fly
wheel at the Lake Washington pumping
station on September ), 1897. came before
the council. The report of the committee
on claims that Mrs. Cook be rendered
s., 500 in fun satisfaction for all damages
hon
ed. She made claim for S25, eco
A communication from the city clerk of
ST Paul MINI. stating that the city faith
ers of that place and number 0f city Of
ficiais would shortly visit Seattle was read.
and on motion OF James il was resolved
that suitable steps for entertainment OF
the visitors be taken.
inspectors aud Judges.
The inspectors and judges appointed by
the council are as follows:
First Ward.
First preeinct-lnspector, Harry Lake;
judges, Fred Ferguson and John Mcken-
zie.
Second preclnct-Inspector john Rick
er: judges. William Fox and William Hur-
ley.
Third precinct-Inspector. r. c. Rindle:
judges. Patrick Butler and Tom r. Wood
man.
Fourth precinct-Inspector Allen Esp
lin; Judges. William Barton and L. Huney
Fifth precinet-inspector, Paul Paulson:
judges J. II Munson and j. Mcclure
Sixth precInct-Inspector, W. H. Cowie:
judges. Wesley Compton and James Con-
way.
Seventh preoinct-Inspector F. w.
Dashiey; judges. John Dascomb and Fred
Schram.
Second Ward.
First precinct-Inspector d. X. sickels;
judges. Chris Frasch and John Heinrich.
Second precinct-Inspector +. NJ Null
doom; judges. T. S. Winchen and q. w.
Wells.
Third preeinct-Inspector. ]. s. Johns
ton: judges, q. ". Yancy and Thomas
Wilson.
Fourth precinct-Tnspector W. II. Vim
cent: judges, q. ". Somerinayke. w Il.
Sharp.
Third Ward.
First precinct-Inspecior NJ. Dsshon:
judges. Samuel French and F. s. South
ard.
Second precinct-Inspector II. I. slzer.
judges. J. 4. Alexander and G.. A. C.
; Rochester.
Third pree!nct-Inspector. II. s Keene:
judges. George Warehouse ana &. :
Redpath.
Fourth preciuct-Iuspe ctor.. Charles
-.
HofImeister
Fourth Ward
First preclnet-Inspector /. r. Dodge
Judges J. W. Mccullough and John l..
Magic
Second precinct Inspector. z J. Whtta-
ker; judges. Sherwood r. Gorhsm and j.
A. Greene.
Third preceEet-Inspector c. \ 40
KeHzie. Judges. 7. :. L. scoones and WIZ
lam g. Keith.
Fourth preciHct-rn spector. Boyd ].
TaIlmsn; judges, Charles McAilisier and
c. T. Tyler
Fifth precinct-Inspecto o. n. GOWN
Judges }. ". Edwards and benjamin.
Haxeitlne
Sixth precinct-Tnspecfov Henry Castle
man. Judges. +. CoOksan and NJ B. Har-
hia.
Fifth ward
First acknowledgements J. =. Perry.
judges. \. /. Brown and Charles Plr1g-
tor
Second preClnct-Jnspeetc W. IL
Keeves judges. Frank Ken1edy ard Ed
Seaburc.
Thlra prccinc:--Tespecto- J II. Dsr-
EnSgoa. judges NJ l. Bser and : u
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