The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-05

to paying it because it was their opin-
ion that the owners OF the buildings
from which it was removed should a
for its removal. Mayor Wadden ex-
planned hat he had ordered the re-
moval and that he had it done in the
interest of the public health. with h
understanding that IL the property own
ers did not pay the bill he city mould.
On motion the mayors action was APP
proved.
The board of audit and finance also
returned a bill for six pairs of rubber
boots, at 50 per pair. and inquired what
the city wanted with rubber boots. Al
derman Bailey. OF the Street and
Wharves committee. explained that the
boots were bought for the force when
employed in clearing out sewers and
bitches. On motion the board APPROX
ed the bill.
the board Of audit and finance request
ing this board to withhold its appro-
priation Of 5000 for the Fifth Ward
Waterworks, and the appropriation for
repairs to the city hall until some ar
rangement could be made to provide
the evenue. On motion of Alderman
Bailey the communication was placed
On file.
Grace Davis. colored, presented a bill
of SIS to reimburse her for expenses
incurred on account Of injury from a
all at Seventh and Red Cross streets,
owing to a washout by heavy rains.
After discussion. a motion by Alder
man Harriss to pay $3.50 was adopted.
A communication from Messrs. w.
H. Yopp & Co., Fails & Nixon and Tay-
lor & Co., requesting hat the license
taxes on fish dealers be reduced from
$50 to $35, was received and placed on
file.
The board allowed Mr.. E. Borden to
erect'a fence on the street at the corner
of Third and Red Cross streets, in
front of his residence. provided he
would remove it when requested.
The bids for putting in the pipes for
the Fifth Ward waterworks were re-
ceived and awarded to the lowest bid
der-Messrs. William McLane & Co.'s
bid was $4,975 and the board awarded
them the contract.
Bills were approved for the construc-
ton of the market house awning as
follows: Ornamental Iron and Wire
Company $104; c.. NJ. Whitlock for con-
structing the awning $27.50.
The contract for putting equipments
in the city clerk and treasurer's office
was awarded to Mr.. H. NJ. Beautelle,
of Atlanta, for 1896.
Alderman Mann asked how about the
law prohibiting screens in saloons,
whether it could be enforced or not. The
law is an obsolete one having been
passed in 1854, and it was the unani-
nous opinion to let it sleep.
Alderman Bailey, Of the streets and
wharves committee, reported that the
work at the rock quarry was now be-
ing done under the supervision of Su-
perintendent Of Streets ]. NJ. Woolard
with the assistance of Foreman Pickett.
By this arrangement SIS a week is "
a6 and 11nnn his ponnpnoon6afinn tho
wages of Mr.. Pickett were increased
from $3.50 a week to $45 a month.
On recommendation of Alderman
Bailey, it was decided to buy an addi-
tional boiler n pump for the rock
quarry.
The contract for the repairs to the city
hall, the guard house., the construction
of police headquarters. ETC., was award
ed to D.. Hanna at $3.50.
THE SEWERAGE QUESTION.
The report from the committee on
sewers was deferred till the last. When
it was called for Alderman Bailey,
chairman, said the committee had moth
ing to report, as the board had virtual.
ly relieved it of it's duties. He said il
would be in order for the board to de-
| fine just what it's duties are, as it's re-
ports had been ignored or passed over
Alderman Bailey then announced that
in accordance with his previous notice
he would move to reconsider the action
of the board in approving the plans
and specifications of the Wilmington
Sewerage Company. At the request OF
Alderman Parker Alderman Bailey
again read his reasons for making the
melton.
Alderman VonGlahn seconded the mo-
ton to reconsider, and on motion of AL
derman HarrisS the matter was post
poned till mex meeting.
This action brought on a general dis
cussion Of the sewerage question, and
Alderman Harrriss called for the read
ing of Mr.. T. A. Darby's proposition to
give the city $1,000 for the sewerage
franchise and to purchase all private
sewers if granted a franchise to sewer
the city. 1t was ascertained that the
matter had been referred to the sewer
committee, but Alderman Bailey the
chairman, said the committee was not
prepared to report.
CITY TO VOTE ON SWERAGE.
Alderman Johnson Altered the follow
ing ordinances:
Whereas, By an act of the general as
sembly entitled al Act to authorize
the City of Wilmington to establish
eve and for other purposes ratified
the 9Th day of March, 1891, the board CT