The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-10
CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

City Council met at 6 o'lock We'd
nesday evening with the following
members pre- sent: Mayor Dick, Alder
men Barnett, Haynsworth, Hood,
Hurst, Stubbs and Wilder.
Minutes of July 18th were read and
confirmed.
Mr.. Z. q. Zeigler appeared before
Council and stated that their action
of July 18th in reference to his claim
for services as architect IL preparing
steam heating plans for the Opera
House, had made an impression upon
the public which is calculated to IN
jure his professional reputation. de
said he had done the work in good
faith on what he supposed was proper
authority; and without any purpose
to force an unjust claim upon the
city, which claim he does not mean
to press but desires Council to adopt
resolution which would remove the
unfavorable impression which has
been naintentionally created. After
considerable discussion, the following
resolution was unanimously adopted
on motion of Messrs. Haynsworth and
Hurst. SIN Difference to Mr.. Zeigler's
request Council is willing to admit,
that while he was not authorized to
prepare the heating plans; yet there
were ci ircumstances which may have
led him to conclude that plans
were wanted from him.
Council would say further that
there was no intention to charge Mr..
Zeigler with attempting to collect a
fee for work which he knew was not
authorized but rather than the mat
ter has come of an honest misunder-
standing.
A letter was read from Health OIL
Ger Resrdon asking that he be provid-
ed With bicycle to enable him to
get around more expeditiously in at
tending, to his constantly increasing
duties. Same was referred to the
police committee.
The Mayor expressed appreciation OF
the promptness and faithfulness with
which the Chalrmen of Committees
are attending to business referred to
them. He suggested that macadam
should be laid to connect Main street
with the clay roadway just completed
on Manning avenue, and the commit
tee Of public works were requested to
consider the suggestion.
The committee of public works re-
ported work on Turkey Greek complet-
ed, ana asked that they be authorized
to employ the laborers under Me-
Tribble in clearing the streets of
weeds and grass. They were allowed
to continue Mr.. Tribble's force for
one week.
Mr.. Haynsworth reported that the
fire block to the Opera House had
been condemned by an insurance in
spectcr and his committee was request
ed to have it put in proper condition.
Mr.. Hurst for fire department. COM
mittels reported that Mr.. J. D. Shira
had painted one of the hose wagons,
but tlle committee, had refused to ac-
cept it, as they do not think the
work is done according to contract.
He stated that Mr., Shira is willing to
submit the matter to arbitration, or
to Inspection of the entire Council.
The committee was authorized to, set
tie the question according to their
Judgment by arbitration or otherwise,
and as soon as possible so that the
wagon may be placed In service.
The Supt. of Streets asked Tor II
feettof drain pipe to be used in Tele-
phone street in conveying water to
the ldain street drain. Referred to
the committee OF ..public works with
power to act.
Nj. Haynsworth reported that the
WORK, of laying drains was delayed be-
cause of the difficulty in getting pipe
promptly.
Several claims were presented and
referred to the finance committee.
Council tnen adjourned.