The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-12-04

certain Christmas goods which he had
bought under the impression that
they could be sold in that way with
out violating any law of the city. He
described the modus operandi of his
wheel and asserted that it Is on the
same principle as raffling, and fairer
In results to purchases. Mr.. H. C..
Raynsworth expressed the opinion
that the request should be granted,
because rafting is permitted and
there Is no difference In the devices.
He then moved that an ordinance be
prepared to go into effect January
1st. which will forbid all forms OF
rafting. Mr.. Finn called for yea
and nay vote. The resolution was
adopted by the following vote: Yeas,
II. c. Haynsworth. r. F. Haynsworth,
Rhame. Wilder and Boyle. Nays.
Barnett. Chandler. Finn and Wright.
Mr.. Garren's request was refused.
Mr.. Barnett for the finance commit
tee reported approval Of all claims re-
ferred to them. except bills for BIZ
cycle repeirs Of officers amounting to
ss4.2s for October. The committee
thought the bicycles were becoming
too expensive and some restrictions
should he imposed. The bills were
ordered paid; and q resolution was
adopted appointing Mr.. Barnett a
committee of One to whom all re-
quests for bicycle repairs should be
made hereafter.
Council then took UP the question
Of estreating the bond of Messrs. w.
H. Ingram. w. H. I4yies and T. c.
Williams for the non-performance Of
terms Of the railway and electric
light franchise accepted by them on
Nov. 2sth. 1905. After due discussion
a resolution was unanimously adopt
ed that the bond be estreated.
; Mr.. I. "A. Ryttenberg reminded
council Of their promise Of several
months ago to improve the Turkey
Creek road. and renewed his offer to
donate brick bats and cinders and
do part of the hauling free of charge.
game was referred to the committee
OF public works with power to act.
The committee Of public works was
granted further time To have q sur
vey Of the Edwards lands made. to
ascorta,n cost Of terra Gotta drain.
Mr.. X F. Haynswortn for the DO
lice committee reported that winter
uniforms had been, ordered. -,
+ Mr.. Wilder. for the hre department
committee. reported that they had
conferred with Hose Company No. 8.
'aril th1t the COMPANY would not re-
ced- from their intentions heretofore
expressed. nor consent to any alter
ation OF Conditions OH which their
apparatus might be continued in SER
vice. but viii offer their property for
sale at $500. which sum they will
contribute towards the erection OF a
suitable monument to their late chief,
Mr.. w. s. Graham. Under these con-
ditions. on motion Of Mr.. Wright
council ordered purchase Of the ap-
paratus at the price named.
Mr.. Finn. for the Opera House com.
mittee. reported that the elevator had
been enclosed and the doors repaired.
He has an offer 10 change the heat
ing arrangements which are guaran-
teed to result in great Improvement.
Mr.. Finn was requested to ascertain
cost Of the proposed alterations. He
was also authorized to have the coun-
Gil chamber provided with picture
moulding.
A letter was read from the Green.
vile Board Of Trade asking coopera.
tion Of council in obtaining an
amendment to the State constitution
to assess propery owners for a por-
tion Of the cost Of street improve
ments. Property owners on each side
OF the street paying. one-third in five
years and the city paying one-third.
The city to have lien on property
for tho freeholders' portion. ;. No I'M
provements to be made except by
consent Of a majority OF the free
holders on the street where the irn-
provcment is to. be made. Council
endorsed the propositions: but suggest
ed that consent Of two-thirds of the
freeholders should be had before
making improvements; and not a
mere majority.
The following claims were referred
TO the finance committee;
W. G. nierson. $27.75.
w. b. Boyle. s12.S4.
Sumter Machinery Co., $45.96.