The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-10-01
CRY COUNCIL MEETING.

At eight O'Clock Wednesday night
Conncil held a. regplar meeting, with
alimembers present except Aldermen
G. f. Epperson and r p Finn who
were OUT town.
Minutes Of 10th, 18th, and 22d inst,
were read and confirmed.
Alderman Boyle, chairman Of she
committee on fsh market, reported
that his committee did not consider it
feasible at this time for the city to
establish a fish market. He stated
Slso that the 6semsn Of No. 2. Hose
Company protest against the use OF
the vacant house on their lot fol. a fish
mayke$, and recommended that tho
offer of Nj. Il. L. B. Wells TO rent
the said house for such purpose be re-
fused.
Alderman Chandler, for, the special
committee appointed on. 10th, inst,
recommended that Republican street be
changed to Hampton avenue, il com
pIiance with petition OF citizens. He
stated that the proposed change is
popular, and the lawyers say will not
cause serious confusion in descriptions
Of property. The pet1ision was grant
f2H0 4iOIE61eC4< Eo1ACSo
viii he known as Hampton avenue.
The leaky condition of a part of the
Opera House roof was. sgain called TO
attention Of Council and the commit
tee OF public works was requested to
nave necessary repairs done.
Alderman, Schwerin stated that the
city needs swo more mules for scayen-
ger service, as it is found necessary
oftentiEnes TO hire extra teams for
work tsia& tsannos 90 uadones At his
suggestion the committee OF public
works was aushorized to purchase two
mules IL they think it advisabls to do
SO. Alderman Hurst opposed pur.
chase oil mules. He thought the city
could get along withous them for the
present, and financial conditions de-
Iaand economy in expenditures.
Alderman Schwerin asked for con-
tribusion Of S35 to $50 towards fund
he is raising among the business men
Of the city for. the purpose Of sprink-
ling the naacadamized part of Main
street with petroleum. Council was in
favor Of his measure, but action was
postponed TO next meeting in order
that it may be definitely understood
what sum the merchants contrib butte.
Aldermen Chandler and Hurst were
requested to assist Alderman Schwe-
rim in the canvass for subscriptions
Alderman Hurst for the finance CON-
mittee reported approval Of bills refer
red, and that the Clerk and Treas
urer's books, for August had been
examined and found correct. He stated
thatexpenses forimprovements continue
in excess of means and urged Coun.
ell to keep within limits of prospective
income.
Alderman Dick called attention to
the unprotected condition of books
and records of the city; and suggested
fire. proof vault. On his motion the
commit ttee of public works was request
ed to consider the proposition and re-
port at next meeting.
The committee Of public works was
authorized to order terra Gotta drain
pine that may be required in complet-
ing the clay road out Broad street to
the corporate limits, the county hav-
ing offered to share the expense incur
red.
The ordinance to regulate the carry
ing or p1SGOlS, IN CONFORMITY WIFI
recent statute of the State, had it's
second reading, was adopted, ratified
under seal of the city and ordered
published.
i letter was read from Mr.. E. L.
Peardon asking for pipe drains in
Harvin and Republican streets to take
away washinss from the city hall and
store lots. No action was taken.
a request for water proof coats and
boots for policemen and fremen was
referred to the police and fire depart
ment committee with power to act.
Request on behalf of the Sumter
Light Infantry was made by Alderman
Epperson for permission to connect
waste pipes Of their armory with the
cesspooI at rear Of the city hall, and
referred to the committee of public
works.