The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-29
CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Dog License Ordinance Passed-sew-
ezage Commission Makes Report
Complaint From Geo. F. Epperson.

city Council held regular meet
ing at s O'Clock p. m. Wednesday.
Present-Aldermen r. F. Hayns-
worth, presiding; H D. Barnett, ]. H.
Chandler, E. H. Rhame, R. K. Wilder
and r. L. Wright.
lAbsent--Mayor W. B. Boyle, Alder
men H. G. Haynsworth and P. P.
Finn.
Minutes of the sth and 10th instant
were read and approved.
A letter was read from Mr.. ]. F.
Reid thanking council for his reap
pointment as cotton weigher.
A letter was received from Mr.. J..
d. snithdeal stating that he had exc
cuted new bond as lessee Of the
Opera House, ard forwarded to Mr..
Geo. D. Levy, who is absent from the
city today.
The following ordinances were read
ter the second times, adopted and or
dered published Cd can Ordinance
requiring unused open wells to be fill
ed or covered t2) "An Ordinance
requiring dogs to be registered and
to wear badges, and forbidding Ger
tain dogs to go at large
afr. Barnett, for the finance COM
uaittee, reported that claims referred
TO them had all been approved. IN
reference to the letter from Mr.. n. N.
SaIley suggesting action by council in
regard to the valuation Of railroad
fraekage in cities and townsto the end
that they shall be assessed at higher
rates than in country districts, the
committee stated that they had con
sidered the question, and did not
think fayorably> of the suggestion, and
woula advise that no action be taken.
The report was adopted.
Mr. Chandler, for the committee Of
public works, reported that they have
not been able to do any work on sar-
atoga branch for lack of a surveyor,
but will proceed as soon as surveyor
can be employed. They were not pre-
pared to report on the Philips sayan-
ma drainage and requested further
time, which was granted. Drains
had been laid on Hampton avenue,
but nothing done with the Richard
son lot
Mr.. E. H. Rhame, for the special
committee, reported in reference to
stable licenses as follows: "Your COM
mfltee appointed to consider the re-
quest of stable men with reference to
reduction Of license covering their
line Of business, beg to report. We
have carefully gone over the situation
and given the matter considerable
thought and discussion, and have
reached the conclusion that it would
be unwise at this time to make any
alterations in the license ordinance,
hut would suggest that II framing
our ordinance for another year this
license be taken up and adjusted
The report was adopted.
Mr.. Haynsworth, as chairman Of
che sewerage commission, reported
that the commissioners lid visited
florida cities to study sewerage con-
struction in fat towns like Sumter,
and had been very favorably impress
ed with work done by Mr.. W. w.
Lyon. engineer, on these systems. He
further stated that Mr.. Lyon had been
highly recommended by the people Of
several cities, and the commission had
concluded to employ Mr.. Lyon on a
commission Of 5 per cent, subject to
approval Of council This action Of the
commission was approved by unani-
meus vote, and they were commend
ed for their careful investigation and
conclusions.
Complaint was made through Mr..
Chandler, by Mr.. Geo. F. Epperson,
that the city has been buying coal for
waterworks at higher prices than he
could offer, without allowing him an
opportunity to bid. The complaint
was referred to the commissioners OF
public works. as council has no con-
troll of the matter presented.
The following claims We're refer
red to the finance committee:
Geo. D. Shore & Bro. $500
Sumter Machinery Co.... 11.7o
Council then adjourned.