The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-20


Of piling up the sand in the middle of
the road. for the next rain to wash
back. While thus engaged he was re-
monsrrated with by an elderly lady
resident for raising SO much dust. as
II wa, very dry. whereupon our gallant
feelingly replied: "If
YOU don't like the way this street is
managed you can move off of it,"
Mr.. j. l.. Alnutt made application
for street railway and gas franchise,
and stated that he Is prepared to COM
ply with any reasonable demand of
council in the way of forfeit con-
ditioned on an early construction of
the road. Mr.. Jones, represent
ing a New York Holding Company.
was present and stated that his COM
pany Is ready to take stock and fl
nance the enterprise. Council de-
clined to take action before expiration
on 2sth inst., of the franchise now
held by Messrs. w. H. Ingram and
others.
Mr.. r. I. Manning. representing the
chamber of commerce. asked for an
appropriation Of $50 to be expended
In advertising the city in a special
edition of the Columbia State in De-
cember and same was granted.
The Finance Committee reported
that the clerk and treasurer's October
report had been examined and found
correct, and that claims referred to
them had all been approved.
Mr.. Chandler, for the committee of
public works, reported that they had
made an inspection Of the Edwards
lands through which one Of the open
drains run, and where the city had
been requested to lay piping; and the
committee advises that an engineer be
employed to ascertain the cost. The
was authorized to employ
an engineer. A letter was read from
I. c. Strauss. Esq. in reference to
this drain. asking that council let
their Intentions be known. as the
owners Of the property will close the
drains II they do not conclude to lay
tn, pipe.
Mr.. Chandler reported the necessity
Of a shed for storing city property,
and same was authorized to be built.
On motion of Mr.. H. c. Haynsworth,
John street In southwestern part of
the city was changed to Purdy street,
Of which II is now a continuation,
since opening the Edwards property.
Mr.. r. f. Haynsworth. for the po-
lice committee. stated that he would
like council to hear Chief OF Police
Bradford In reference to the propos-
ed appointment Of a special police
man fer service in vicinity of the Jail.
1 Mr.. J..K. Bradford, chief OF police.
'sid he did not consider the appoint
rnent necessary. as the Jail Is central
~ located and within easy call of the.
police station. and his experience lead
him to advise against special officers
except In cases OF necessity, The mat
ter was referred to the chief of Do
ice. to act on his discretion.
Mr.. Wilder, for the fire department
reported that Hose CO.
No. 3 desires. to know what action
,ounci, will take In regard to their
offer to turn their equipment over TO
The city conditionally. On motion of
,ir. II. F.. Haynswodth the committee
was requested to meet with the COM
pany and see IL an arrangement of
some sort can be made to continue
the apparatus in service under new
organization without conditions here
lofore improved and report at next
meeting. yf
Mr.. r. F. Harynsworth reminded
council OF the offer made by the
commissioners of public works of the
land around the pumping station to
be cultivated in oats for city mules,
and on motion Of Mr.. Haynswortn it
was ordered that the land be culti-
sGtea under direction OF the mayor
and superintendent OF streets.
Mr.. Wilder stated that complaint
had been made by an insurance in
spector Of boxes Of trash piled in
store lots and on his motion 1t was
ordered that an ordinance be pre-
pared for correction of this evil.
Mr.. Finn. OF the Opera House COM
mittee. advised that the elevator shaft
be enclosed; new locks placed on the
stair doors and swinging doors at
the corridor, entrance. The commit
tee was authorized to have the shaft
enclosed and necessary locks pro-
vided. The swinging doors were
deemed useless.