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SALEM CITY COUNCIL RECORDS 1878-1879 VOL 10 V's April 4, 1997 The enclosed volume of City Council Records, Volume 10, 1878 - 1879, was typed from the original hand-written record, during the term of City Clerk John J. Connelly ( 1925 - 1942 ) . The typing was done over. the course of Mr. Connelly' s seventeen year tenure, by his "staff: Edna I . Dunham, Dorothy F. Smith, and Mildred M. Cleary. Boxes of these typed City Council minutes were found in the basement vault, and had remained there for over fifty years . In 1997 , as part of the ongoing preservation and • conservation program of City and Town records, I copied these typed volumes onto Perma-life acid-free buffered paper. This was done to preserve the typed text, and to eliminate the need to photocopy the original hand-written volume. The index in the front of the volume wa& not typed, however, by Mr. Connelly' s staff . In order have these books bound, it was necessary to have a complete volume, including the index. My staff : Janice Corbett, Assistant City Clerk; and Cheryl Lapointe, Assistant Registrar; copied these indexes from the original hand-written copy. This is the book that is to be used by the City Clerk' s Office. The Original hand-written book has been placed in the first floor climate-controlled vault, and should remain there to avoid any future deterioration. RAB�� CITY CLERK • 'F : ' " 'CITIA Y OF``SALEM Y a i t S .+ ✓ t 5� CITYkCOUNCIL RECORDS •' J# } 4 `A 1N 1 [ra ? d i Y Y }�,. ,� ♦ r y !� _i NC' T �-bl T} � .Ye\At 1 hN �'i `♦ r .`- f '� �t � i� _i t Y , A r �e{ a ♦ P Y N 4 ♦ .. i . f, � Y� 1 3 r a" 187k ;1879 � } f 5 � 1 " (�, + x 4� st Y � � � �,I OL• �O 1h' � "rz 'r n -� j t;2 s ��a..f t N {, Y 1 y.! \ � f �A �♦ it t: "P .C:. 4 � �� 1 1 X h � .ti t i p r i� 1 t ri �1 A f / `I p11 iY _� r � t� /' Y �� 'P A ♦ '-A xC } �. 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J6J 373 3 / L Jre , , J•/.Ru�N. 33y JY H,J6L. n 36.2,,Jd j, i; / /13,119,/SP/33 30Z 31Z 32 J -- IJ2 d,J3 y,34V,J4➢361,J}d 3J, 4m_4o.{ ti 22 J�< [at; ✓3 , dr. .96/. tc�.ti��:�.. N.✓3��o-a„d,,,a.,,dr.,9.ai,:..,� /vj/jt. 4P1. . 104.1o9.Z/ .145416it-, 3L u .. ✓ire [t/a.aGn/1..✓ 4<7 i /0,719rUt, 1,?, /z/, /3J- . /,u 77 " (tlaGn U et�w; ✓noCH a w //o I Al, ,so1a� ,.� �c�� Py J4J; LU'[.ok✓'o-tn._cA-✓�a..etJ�mn.d.,%�s.,ya �Jo..�td.a /. <i�n��.�1.� (JQwak,d eau 4e:24f'64624j4 ' i • CITY OF:'SALEM CTIY COUNCIL RECORDS r 1878 1879 VOL. 10 Nov. 26, 187.7. Vol. 107 Page 1. A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen, was held on lionday, Nove:uber 26th, 1877, at 71 o'clock, P.L. The Common Council were also in session. All the members were present. The mayor presided. The record of the last two meetings was read and approv- ed. A petition signed by C. Harrington & Co. , and others, re- Pet. for presenting that there exists in the rear of their premises covers g on Boston St. .an open drain, and that during high winds, the drain. hides in process of manufacture by them, are blown into the same, and damaged to some extent, and asking that said drain be covered by the city, in order that such damage may in the future be avoided, was presented; and the same was referred • to the Committee on Streets. The Committee on Streets to whom was referred the peti- Report _ tion of Mrs. E. C. Winslow of Hamilton, for permission to dig onon- peE� a well on the roadside, near the Forrest River House, on the or�Teav' Swampscott Road, submitted a report stating that they had o ig a visited the premises, became satisfied that the petition wel�— ought to be granted and so acted; the work being subject to the approval of the Street Commission. The report. was accepted. The following report was submitted: Shillabe : "City of Salem, Nov. 24, 1877. To the Board of -Aldermen. The Committee on Streets to whom was recommitted the petition 8 ree s. of Mooney & Wadleigh, and others, for the acceptance of Ord ands Shillaber streets, have again visited the premises and reconsidered the subject, with no present change of opinion. But after conference with the leading peitioner have con- cluded, in view of the magnitude of the work, and the lateness of the season that it is expedient to defer further action for the time being, the petitioner assenting. For the Committee, Henry K. Oliver." The report was accepted and adopted. Upon the petition of James F. Almy, the P+Iayor nominated Constable Eduard Collins to be a Constable. The nomination was confirmed. • Nov. 26, 1877. Vol. 10, Page 2. TheCommittee on Lie nses t who - Licenses, o m was referred the Billiard petition of Andrew Dodge for license to keep a Billiard as o'T on c: saloon, and the petition of Pelletier d Morin for a license Innholders as innholders, submitted a report, recommending that the licenses be granted. The report was accepted and the licenses . granted. The Committee on Licenses to whom was referred the peti- Sunda tion of J. W. Caverly for permission to give a series of veE Sunday evening concerts, submitted a report recommending G11O` comer s that the petitioner have leave to withdraw. The report was accepted and the recommendation adopted. Communications from Sarah Neagle claiming $2000.-and Claims from Timothy Collins claiming $1000.-1 damages to their • estates in widening East Webb street, were presented. Permits to build were granted as followa:-Michael Mc- Permits Nulty alteration of house No, 45 Derby St. ; Vim. G. Barker, e_ . fo erection of dwelling house on Lyme St. build. The following report was submitted: "City of Salem, Nov. 26, 1877. To the City Council. Curtis The Committee on Streets, to whom was recommitted the subject & of widening and defining the lines of Curtis, Orange and Orange Essex streets, as prayed for in the petition of L. B. Hatch Streets. and others, respectfully report, that the recent change of ownership in the estate fronting on Essex street, between Curtis and Orange streets, affords a favorable opportunity to make a much needed improvement in the two last named streets, which if .carried out, will add greatly to the public comfort and safety. The committee submit the following orders, and recommend their adoption. For the Committee, Henry K. Oliver, Chm. " "Whereas, the safety and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Salem require that Curtis and Orange streets should be laid out and widened as hereinafter described, and due notice haveing been given of the intention to lay out and widen said streets, it is hereby-Ordered, that the said Curtis and Orange streets be, and the same are hereby laid out and widened, as follows: Orange Street. Beginning at the present western corner of Derby ane Orange • Orange streets, thence running northerly by the present fence Street. line 40 1/10 feet and westerly 5/10 of a foot to the south- east corner of Nov. 26, 1877. Vol. 10, Page 3. the brick building of the Home for Aged 'Uomen," thence north erly 65 1/10 feet, easterly 3 5/10 feet. and again norther- ly 69 feet, by the eastern side of said brick building to the northeast corner thereof; thence northerly 64 8/10 feet, to the southeast corner of the Clough estate; thence north- erly by the fence and building of the Clough estate, 52 feet to the northeast corner of house of said Clough estate, 'then - ce northerly 137 8/10 feet, to a point that is 28 feet from the house standing upon the opposite :@ide of the street thence westerly 1 6/10 feet, thence northely about 40 feet, thence northerly and westerly, on a curve of 8 feet radius, about 12 feet, to a point in the present southerly line of Essex street, thence easterly 37 feet to a point that is 2 4/10 feet in front of the northwest corner of house of Henry ?i.nreek standing on the eastern corner of Essex and Orange streets, thence southerly 36 5/10 feet and 20 6/10 • feet, to the southewest corner of said house of meek, thence southerly and more easterly 111 feet, to a point in a line made by projecting the line of the front of the housei. stand ing on land of Lake, northerly; thence southerly by said projected line, and by the front line of said Lake's house, 89 5/10 feet to the southwest corner thereof, thence south- erly and a little more easterly 104 5/10 feet to the north- west corner of the Custom House building, thence continuing southerly by the line of the west side of said building, and by said line projected southerly 106 feet to the north- ern line of Derby street, thence westerly 39 feet to the point begun at. Curtis Street. Curtis Beginning at a point in the present southerly line of Essex Street. street, that is 13 feet distant easterly from the present eastern corner of Essex and Curtis streets; thence running westerly and southerly oar a curve of 7 feet radius, about 11 feet to a point in a line drawn from the northwest front cor- ner of house of Perry, standing on the eastern side of Curtis street, to a point, in the southeryly side of Essex street, that is 6 feet east of the present corner of Essex and Curtis streets, and said point is distant 7 feet southerly from the present south line of Essex street, thence running southerly on a straight line 119 5/10 Peet, to the northwest front cor- ner of house of Perry, thence continuing southerly 18 5/10 feet, by the west side of said Perry's house to the southwest corner thereof, thence continuing southerly 49 feet to the n northwest corner of house of Clough, thence southerly a little • more easterly 20 4/10 feet by the west line of said Clough' s house, to the southwest corner thereof, thence southerly still more easterly 95 feet to the northwest corner of the northern brick building belonging to the "Home for Aged vlomen," thence southerly 21 feet, by the west end of said building to the south- west corner thereof, thence southerly by the present fence Dtov. 26, 3877. Vol. �0, Page. Sit. 46 8/10 feet, to the northwest cornerof the main brick build- ing of the "Home for Aged women" thence southerly by the west side of said building 65 3/10 feet, to the southwest corner thereof, thence southerly by the line of fence now standing 24 6/10 feet to Derby street, thence running westerly by • Nov. 26, 1877. Vol. 3-01 Page 4. the present southerly line of Derby street, 31 6/10 feet, thence running easterly and northerly on a curve and a straight line by the line of building and fence, about 152 feet, to a point opposite the southeast corner of house No. 147 thence running northerly by the present line of fence, 135 feet, to the northeast corner of house No. 107 then run- ning northerly by the present line of fence and house 61 feet, to the northeast corner of house No. 82 thence continuing northerly by the present line of fences and houses, 63 feet, to the northeast corner of house No. 41 thence continuing northerly by the present fence line 67 3/10 feet, to the no northeast corner of the bay window of house standing on the western corner of Curtis and Essex streets, thence northerly about 24 feet, to the northeast corner of said house, thence easterly 34 feet, to the point begun at. All the foregoing lines of location being in accordance with a plan made by • Charles A. Putnam, C. E., dated Nov. 15, 18777 now on file in the city clerks office, said plan to form a part of this description. And it is hereby adjudged that the expense of laying out and widening. said streets as aforesaid will amount to the sum of one thousand eight hundred thirty three 15/100 dollars, as follows: and the amounts affixed to the names of the owners of the several estates, parts of which are taken by the said widening, are hereby awarded as damages for the land taken. Samuel Calley, for land taken on both sides, and for moving buildings, fences, cellar walls, &c., all of which is to be done by him without expense to the city other than the amount of this award. $700.-- Estimated cost of moving house of Mrs. David Dodge and placing it on the new line of the street in as good order as it is at present. 250.-- Removing and rebuilding fences and reducing steps 185.-- Grading streets, gutters and sidewalks 200.-- Value of land taken from estate of Perry 97.50 '11 " " it " Mrs. Peter Ames 43.20 Mrs. Vim. H. Clough 7.50 Home for Aged Women 61.95 Henry M. Meek 120.00 Mrs. David Dodge 108.00 It it Estate of Lake et al. 60.00 • $1833.15 Ordered, that the sum of one thousand eight hundred thirty Approprie- three 15/100 dollars, be and the same is hereby appropria- tion ted, for the purpose ofeying out, widening and grading said Orange and Curtis streets, as aforesaid, the same to Vol. 2E9 1S77 Vol.- 10, Page 4 A. be expended -under- the direction of-- the Committee on Streets." The report was accepted, orders adopted, and sent to the Common Council for concurrence. • .Nov. 26, 1577 Vol. 10, Page 5. The following Report was submitted: Naumkeag "City of Salem, Novem. 26, 1877. To the Board of Alder-Street men.. The Committee on Streets respectfully report, that it Railway was ordered by the Board, that the track of the Naumkeag Co. Street Railway Company should be constructed under the supervision, and to the satisfaction of the Committee on Streets, in accordance with the locations thereof, from a point on Essex street, near the head of English street, to a point on the Neck near the F';illows, so called. Said track has been so constructed, and has since been carefully ex- amined by the Board, and the committee therefore recommend the adoption of the following orders:- Ordered, the the said track, its curves, turnouts and sidings, be and the same are hereby accepted as satisfactory, and as being in full compliance, in all respects, with the locations aforesaid. • Ordered, that the extension of the track of said com- pany on Pleasant street, from a point near Webster street, to a point on Bridge street near Webb street, be also accept- ed in like manner. For the Committee, Henry R. Oliver, Chm n The report was accepted and the orders adopted. The following report was submitted: Streets "City of Salem, Nov. 26, 1877. To the City Council. over the The Committee on Streets, to whom was recommitted the subjectGreat of laying out ways or streets between Highland Avenue, and Pastures. the Forrest River Road, as prayed .for in the petition of Caleb Foote and others, respectfully submit the following report. The constant expense and inconvenience, arising from the lack of any systematic plan for the original laying out of streets, in the older portions of the city, are obvious to every one who has considered the subject, and are perpet- ual and unanswerable arguments, in favor of the laying out o at the present time, of the main thoroughfares, hereafter to be built across unimproved lands that may be occupied before many years by an increasing population. The plan of proposed streets herewith submitted, has been carefully studied, and is believed to be one that will commend itself, as convenient and attractive, and as best conforming to the public wants, and to the requirements of the territory. No expense has yet been incurred, in this matter, by the city, all of the cost of engineering and defining the lines of the • proposed streets having been borne by the land owners, and it is not contemplated to do anything towards building said streets, at present, as a special act of the Legislature, passed in 1872, gives the city authority to lay out streets, which it shall not be obliged to complete, sooner than the public exigency may require Nov. 26, 1877. Vol. 107 Page 6. Believing that the laying out of the proposed streets will result greatly to the public advantage, the committee sub- mit the following orders, and recommend their adoption, For the Committee, Henry K. Cliver, Chairman." "Whereas, the safety and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Salem, require that certain streets, herein- after described, shall be laid out between Highland Avenue and the "Forrest River Road, so called, and whereas due notice has been given of the intention to lay out said stre- ets, it is hereby,- Ordered, that said streets, be, and the same are hereby laid out as follows: Jackson Street. Jackson Northeasterly side. Commencing at a point on the easterly Street. side of FUghland avenue, which is the north corner of the Great Fasture, as the walls now stand; thence running in a south easterly direction, by the wall, a distance of about 520 feet, to the present end of the westerly side of Broad • street, thence still running southeasterly across the end of sabd Broad street, and through land of Stearns, course south 48 301 east, about 1160 feet to a bound stone in the west- erly side of Madison Avenue, as hereinafter described. The southwesterly side of said Jackson street is to be parallel to, and 50 feet distant from the above described north- easterly side. The above described street, is to be known as Jackson street. Broad Street Extension. Broad Easterly side. Commencing at a bound .stone, in the southwest "Itreet erly side of Jackson Street, as above located, which is 50TI-tention feet southerly from the wall, running across the head of Broad street, and also 50 feet northwesterly from the centre of the wall dividing the Great gastures and the Stearn's estate; thence running south 40 30' west, 180 feet, to a bound stone; thence south 650 30' west, 327 feet, to a bolt in the ledgey thence south 80 east, 701 feet, to a bound stone, at the junction of said Broad street with the easterly side of Jefferson Avenue, and also with the southerly side of Adams streetq The westerly side of said street is to be 50 feet distant from and parallel to the above described easterly side. This street as above located,is to be a portion of Broad street. Adams Street. Adams Easterly side. Commencing at a bound stone, in the south- STREET westerly side of Jackson street, as above located, which is 455 feet southeasterly from the centre of the wall dividing land of Stearns from that of the Great Pasture, thence running through land of Stearns south 380 30' west, 109 feet, to a bound stone; thence through said land of Stearns south 510 30' west - 277 feet to a bound stone; 0 1 e � t ne• thence sou • , south 34 30 west 241 feet �hrough said Stearns land to a bound stone; thence south 14 30' west, 120 feet, trough said Stearns land. to a bound stone; thence south 44 west 731feet7 to a bound in the bov,26, 1877. Vol. 1G, Page 7. division wall between said Stearns land, and land of the Great Pagtures, thence through land of the Great Pastures, south 50 30' west, 85 feet to a bound stone, thence north 830 30' west 86 feet, to a bound stone at the junction of Broad street with Jefferson Avenue. The westerly side of said street is to be 50 feet distant from and parallel to the above described easterly side. This street as above located is to be known as Adams Street. Madison Avenue. .4adison Westerly side. Commencing at the present southeasterly 0 Avenue. corner of Summer street, at Margin street, and running 61 west, across said Summer street and through land of the Eastern Railroad Company, to a bound stone, in land of Stearns, which is 223 feet distant from the southwest line of Hawthorne street, thence running through land of Stearns • south 300 west to a bound stone, in the wall, dividing lands of Stearns from the Great Pasture; thence through land of the Great Pasture, south 160 301 west 231 feet, to a bound stone; thence running in a more westerly direction, across land of the Great Pasture, across the Mill Pond, and over of the Eastern Railroad Company, through a point in the division fence, between lands of said Eastern Rail- road Company, and :lmy and others, which is 149 feet east- erly from the bound stone, standing near the edge of the Mill Pond, and in the line of said division fence, and then continuing upon the same course, across land of Almy and others, to a point in the easterly line of Jefferson Avenue as hereinafter laid out. The easterly side of said avenue is to be 60 feet from and parallel to the above located westerly side. This street as above located is to be known as 11'adision Avenue. The above easterly side of Avenue is to be produced northerly from the line of Summer street, a distance of about 210 feet, so as to intersect with the east line of Margin street. Ocean Avenue extension. Ocean Northerly side. Commencing at the angle in the present Avenue northerly side of said avenue, on the easterly side of the extensin n culvert, through said avenue, and running in a westerly direction, upon a line with that portion of said northerly side, leading from Lafayette street to said angle, extended to a point, in land of Almy and others, which is 64 feet distant easterly at right angles, from the fence standing upon the easterly line of location of the Eastern Railroad, thence running upon a straight line, through land of Almy • and others, across the Eastern Railroad tracks, and again through land of .lmy and others, crossing Madison Avenue and the hill Pond, to a bound stone, in the easterly line of Jefferson Avenue (as hereinafter laid out) which is 438 feet southeasterly from the bound stone, at the southerly Vol 26, 1877. Vol. 107 Page 7A. end of the first course in the„_locatioh. of_said Jefferson Avenue. The southerly side of said avenue is to be parallel . to and 50 feet distant from the above located northerly side. The street as above located is to be known as a por- tion of Ocean Avenue. The lines of Broadway are to be ex- tended upon their present coursed so as to intersect the lines of the above location A" • Nov. 26,, 1877. Vol. 107 Fage 8. of Ccean Avenue. Jefferson Avenue. Jefferson Easterly side. Commencing at the bound stone, at the junc- Avenue. tion of the easterly side of Broad street, with the souther- ly side of Adams street, thence running south 150 30' vest, through land of the Great Pasture 858 feet, to a bound stone; thence through said Great Pasture, south 260 30' east, to a bound stone in land of Almy and others, which is 220 feet southerly from the center of the wall dividing lands of the Great iasture , from those of =1my and others, said distance being measured on the line of said avenue; thence running through land of Almy and others, south 10 east, 1331 feet, to a bound stone, in the fence standing on the westerly line of location of the Eastern Railroad, thence crossing the Eastern Railroad, at the first ledge above Castle Hill, and running through land of the Pickman estate, south 230 east, • about 1175 feet to a bound stone, at the westerly point of the large hill, in said Pickman estate, thence running in a more easterly direction a distance of 752 feet to a bound stone at the wall, on the northwesterly side of the "Forrest River Road" so called. The westerly side of said avenue is to be parallel to and 60 feet distant from the above des- cribed easterly side. This above located street is to be known as Jefferson Avenue. Ware Street. :'are Southwest side. Commencing at the northwesterly corner of Street. said street, on highland Avenue, and thence running in a south easterly direction, by the line of fence, standing upon said southwest side about 590 feet to a point, in the westerly line of Broad street, as above located. The north- easterly side of said street to be parallel to and 50 feet distant from the above located southwest side: This street as above described is to be named 'Pare street. Public That portion of the Stearns estate, and land of the Great Parks. Pasture, enclosed by the lines of Jackson, Broad and '.dams streets, and marked Highland Park upon the tian to be filed herewith, also the triangular lot enclosed by Jefferson, Madison and Ocean Avenues, marked A. upon said plan, and the small triangular lot in the Pickman field, enclosed by the lines of Jefferson Avenue, and the Forest River Road, and marked B. upon said plan, are to be forever kept open for public use. The above lines of location are more fully shown upon the plan made by Charles A. Putnam, Surveyor, January 1875, and filed at the city clerk's office. No • land damages are awarded. These above described streets are laid out in accordance with an Act of the Legislature (Statute of 1872) Chapter 220) by which it is provided, that the Board of :aldermen of the City Nov. 26, 1877. Vol. �0,- Page. 8A. • of Salem1with the concurrence of the Common Council, of said city, may, subject to all the provisions of general law, except as herein otherwise provided, lay out such public w ways and streets, in said city, as theye in their u ement e shall deem to be -j . •° • Nov. 26, 1877. Vol. 10, Pare. P. for the common convenience and benefit of the inhabitants of said city, which Trays or streets, the said city of Salem shall not be obliged to complete sooner than the board of aldermen may deem it expedient so to do , but shall award all damages therefor within one year from the laying out of the same. The report was accepted, orders adopted, and sent down for concurrence. Mr. Emmerton submitted the following report: Street "In Board of Aldermen, Salem, Novem. 26, 1877. Lamps. To the Mayor and Aldermen. The Committee on Lamps and Light- ing would respectfully submit the following report. By the direction of the Board of Aldermen an agreement was entered into March lst. , 1877, between this city and the National Gas Light Company, whereby the company agreed to furnish • the city for one year, with not less than 250 of their patent Bell vapor burners and fixtures, to furnish the naptha required for burning, cause the same to be lighted, and to keep the lanterns at all tL:;:es clean, said burners to be kept lighted from about sunset until daylight, not exceeding twenty four nights per month, for the sum of twenty three dollars per burner per annum. In accordance with the above agreement the Bell vapor burners have been in use since the first of Earch, and at the present time there are 268 in operation. After a careful and thorough trial for nine months your committee for the following reasons, are of the opinion that it is not for the inter- ests of the city longer to continue this contract. 1st. These lamps will not burn from sunset to sunrise, dur- ing the winter months. 2d. The lamps are too easily affected by very stormy and rainy weather, the storm of last evening (Nov. 25th. ) hav- ing extinguished one third of these lamps in the cityt A storm earlier in the season extinguished more than one half of the lamps. 3d. The lamps will not burn of a uniform brilliancy, a dif- ficulty which your committee after very persistent effort has not been able to overcome. 4th.. The National Gas Light Company with whom the city made this agreement have virtually dissolved, and have trans- ferred all their interest in these burners to the Globe Gas Light Co. , which latter company take but very little interest in the success of this burner. • 5th. That at the present price of kerosene oil the city can be better lighted at much less cost. During the month of September the naptha lighter in the city gave very general satisfaction, end your committee felt very sanguine that these lamps would prove a permanent success, and no effort has been spared by them to accomplish that pur- Nov. 26, 1877. Vol. 10, Rage 10. pose, but the experience during the months of October and November has led to the reluctant but positive opinion that it is better for the c"'ty to use kerosene oil in place of naptha and therefore recommend the adoption of the accomp- anying orders. For the committee, Geo. R. Emmerton, Chairmen." "Ordered, that the Mayor be and hereby is, authorized Contract and requested to give notice to the National Gas Light rescinded Company or to their successors, on or before Saturday, Dec- em. let, 1877, that the City of Salem will cancel their contract with said company to take effect on and after Dec- ember 31st. , 1877, in accordance with the terms of said e -greement." "Ordered, that the Committee on Lamps and Lighting be Kerosene and hereby is authorized and instructed to replace all lampsLamps to • where naptha is now used with Kerosene lamps, for a sum not be substi to exceed. three hundred dollars, so that upon the expirat- tuted for ion of the present contract with the National Gas Light Narotha Company or their successors, the city can be lighted with kerosene instead of naptha." The report was accepted and the orders adopted. (Pres- ented for approval, Nov. 27, 1877. approved, Nov. 27, 1877) . The following Order came from the Common Council adopt- Appropri ed and sent up for concurrence, viz: ations. "Ordered, that the _following sums be and are hereby appropriated in addition to the appropriations already made for the current fiscal year ending November 30th, 1877:- For the Mayor and Aldermen's Department,- Incidentals $8500.- City Stables 2000.- Lamps and Lighting 1500.- Police 2000.- Poor Department 1500.- 4151500.- No sums shall be expended or debts incurred in any depart- ment during the said year ending as above in excess of the specific appropriation for such department." The Board concurred. (Presented for approval November 277 1877. Approved Nov. 27, 1877. ) The application of Henry J. Cross for permit to erect Permit to_ a wooden building, was granted, subject to the approval of build. the Inspector oY Buildings. • Nov. 26, 1877. Vol. 102 Page 11. The following order came from the Common Council adopt- Appropri ed and sent up for concurrence, viz: ations . "Ordered, that the following suns be, and they are here- by appropriated, to meet the expenditures, of the following departments, for the month of December next, these approp- riations to be included in the appropriations hereafter to be made, viz: School Department. Y:8000.- Poor 2500.- Fire 1000.- Water 1400.- Interest (6 mos) . 25000.- State Aid 750.- Mayor and Aldermen's Dept. :- Streets and Bridges 2200. Salaries 800.- • Lamps and Lighting 1400.- Police 2900.- City Stables 800.- Incidentals 2000.- Total S48750. No money shall be expended or debt incurred during said month of December for any subject or purpose for which a specific appropriation is herein made, beyond the amount herein ap- propriated.° The Board concurred. (Presented for approval Nov. 27, 1877. Approved, Nov. 27, 1877. ) No persons appeared who desired to be qualified as Voters. voters. - The orders laying out Prospect Street, and appropriat- ApprOpri ing $1000.-therefor, came from the Common Council, passed ations in concurrence. (Presented for approval Nov. 27 1877. Prospect Approved, Nov. 27, 1877. ) Street. The petition of John Welch, requesting repayment of Claim. portion of tax on estate No. 101 Derby Street, came back from the Cozanon Council, referred in concurrence. (Present- ed for approval of reference, Nov. 27, 1877. Approved Nov. 27, 1877) . Nov. 26, 1877. Vol. 10, Page 12. The Ordinance to amend an ordinance entitled "an Ordinances ordinance relating to the sale of hay and straw, wood, bark Wood, Barg and other fuel," and the ordinance ro amend an ordinance en-&c.Public titled "an ordinance in addition to an ordinance relating Health. to public health," came back from the Common Council passed in concurrence. (Presented for approval, Nov. 277 1877. Approved, Nov. 27, 1877. ) The following report was submitted: Sanitary "City of Salem, Nov. 26, 1877. To the City Council. The Report joint special committee appointed to consider and report whatNorth action should be taken on the recommendations contained ih River &c the recent report of the Sanitary Commission, and also to consider the expediency of constructing a dam with suitable tide gates at North Bridge, with a view to the abate:gemt of • the North River nuisance, respectfully submit the following report. Your committee have made a careful study of the whole problem, with the intention of ascertaining, if possible, whether any portion of the work recommended by the sanitary authorities who have been consulted, can be entered upon and completed within a short time, so as to give prompt and effectual relief from the increasing annoyances to which the _ inhabitants of this city are exposed. There are certain features common to all of the plans proposed for the abate- ment of the North River nuisances, viz: the extension to deep water of the sewers already constructed, and the fill- ing of the foul basins into which these sewers have discharged ed. The worst part of the discomfort and danger, on this side of the city, comes from the flats of these enclosed basins, and from the terrible accumulations of filth in Frye 's Mill Pond. If the sewers emptying upon the flats or into'..the still water of the basins should be extended to deep and rapidly running water, and the basins filled with clean earth, and if Frye's mills be abolished, and the pond filled in some parts and excavated in others, so as to make a straight and clean channel for the water of the brooks and the drainage from Peabody, it can hardly be doubted that the air of that part of the city would be at once substantially purified and the danger averted. This work can all be done without prejudice to the final adoption of either of the plans submitted by the different engineers who have been consult- ed since the investigations of this subject were commenced. F;ith slight exceptions it is all included in the canal plan devised by Nr. Putnam, and in the sewer plan proposed by the sanitary commission. It is therefore unnecessary to • discuss, in this report, the comparative value of those lans P r as it must be several years before either is finally adopt- ed, and the progress of events, during that time, may fur- nish much more sufficient data from which to make a vise :end Nov. 26, 1877. Vol. 10, Page 12A. satisfactory decision. .The propo_sition,._to, conetruct a dam With tide-gates at North Bridge, does not meet with 'Favor from a majority of your committee. Its cost is approximately estimated by Mr. Putnam at from ten to r ' • Nov. 26, 1877. Vol. 10, Page 13. twelve thousand dollars. It would__be, ;in,prineiple, a direct contradiction of the work recommended to abate the nuisance at Frye's mills, and could not result otherwise than in creating a much more extensive and frightful nuisance near the very heart of the city. The sewers having outlets above the bridge would be kept water-locked at all times, except on the infrequent occasions when the tide water was drawn off, and the horrible condition of sewers thus converted into storage reservoirs of filth, may be better imagined than described. If the plan is intended as a means of fill- ing the North River, it would doubtless partially accomplish that purpose, but it is not uet decided that the whole basin of the river must be filled, and e;ewagfl filth is the worst possible material of which to make ;new territority. This is a subject that the city cannot afford to trifle'"with, or ex- periment upon. The most thorough measures will, .in the end, prove the most economical, and it may be stated as an axiom, that:-all sewerage works should be constructed, as far as possible, to take the offensive matter from houses and manu- factories, and bear it rapidly and without stopping, till it reaches its final destination, at a point where it cannot contaminate either air or water. In recommending measures for relief from the nuisances on the south side of the city, your committee are constrained to differ from some of the conclusions of the Sanitary Commiss ion, as expressed in their report. The commission propose to discontinue the sewer in West street, and throw • " all of the sewage from Lafayette street through a new sewer to be built in Gardner street, and thence by intercepting sewer, along the borders of the mill pond, to the channel of the South i R ver. The abandonment of the West street sewer relieves the flats in that vicinity, only of the sewage from Lafayette street. The district east of Salem street and south of Harbor street will still find its drainage outlet upon those flats, thus continuing the dangerous nuisance that now exists there. It appears to your committee that .a better plan will be to continue the West street sewer across the flats to deep water outside of Long Point, thus making'it":'an .intercepting sewer for all of the sewers now finding outlets 'near the Park street basin. The filling of the basin north of, and enclosed by the new sewer, should of course follow, and the extension of the Lafayette street sewer, so as to take theddrainage from the school of the Sisters of Charity, and the dwellings near by, would at once and wholly preserve the flats of Palmer's Cove from all further pollution. By this plan the sewage of Lafayette street would move to deep water in a straight course about one thir d of the e distance of the circuitous route proposed in the other plan: It is true that the com- plete scheme of the Sanitary Commission proposes a -south sewer, which, starting from Mill street, shall gather all the sewage from that point, and along its route,. and dis- charge it at the • Nov. 26, 1877. Vol. 10, Page 14. same outlet with that of the proposed north sewer near the. lobster rocks. But many years must inevitable elapse before that sewer will be built, and meanwhile, the worst sewer in South Salem, a large area of which is at so low a grade that the absolute necessity of raising it is only a quest- ion of time, is left wholly unprovided for, or allowed to dishcarge its filth upon the flats, there to discompose and contanimate the air of the whole neighborhood. The plan pro- posed by the Sanitary Commission for keeping the Mill Pond from further pollution by constructing intercepting sewers on each side, meets with the fall approval of your committee. These intercepting sewers must, at some time, as the territory becomes more thickly inhabited, be extended upon each margin so as to take all the sewage tending towards the pond, and thus to keep it clean and wholesome. The extension of Margin street in connection with a new street across the pastures already petitioned for, would furnish a favorable route for the continuation of the western sewer so as finally to take the drainage from the glue factory and prevent all contamina- tion from that source. But the time for that to be built has not yet come; the western sewer need not now go above Downing street, and if the west street sewer is extended to deep water, as herein previously recommended, there will be no occasion at present for extending the eastern one beyond Ropes street. The Central street sewer should be extended to the channel, and the dock filled. No partial method of dealing • with the nuisance at this point can do anything more than mitigate the evil. The Elm street sewer also should be extended to the channel. The recommendations of your.committee may be summarized, as follows: Obtain possession of the mill property and water privilege at Frye's mills; remove the mills; construct anal open culvert throught the present dam; fill portions of the pond, and excavate a new channel as nearly straight as pos- sible, on the line of the proposed canal or sewer. No stone work will be required here at present, except for the culvert. Extend the Beckford street sewer, and the sewers above North street to deep water beyond the railroad embankment, and fill the basin. Extend the sewers having outlets in the basin near the foor of St. Peter street, so that they willunite and discharge throught the culvert of the railroad embankment, and fill the basin. Extend the west str eet sewer to deep water outside of Long Point, to take the lafayette street sewage, and to form an intercepting sewer for all the sewers in the district between Harbor street and Palmer's Cove; extend the sewers now emptying into the Park street basin so as to discharge into this intercepting sewer; fill the basin enclosed by said intercepting sewer, and extend the Lafayette street sewer in a southerly direction to take the sewage that now flows through private drains into Palmer's Cove. Construct intercepting sewers • Nov._ 2&1 1877.- Vol. 10, Page 14A.- on -the- borders of the Mill Pond, from Ropes. street to Dill. - street, and from Downing street to Mill street. Extend the ^'s Central street sewer to the channel, and fill the dock. Ex- tend the Elm street sewer to the channel. The small basin on Bridge stree) below Korth street, and that on Webb street, near the foot of s Nov. 26, 1877. Vol... 10",, Page. 15. Essex street, will require but.,.little_gtten,tion._ They :are used as dumping grounds, and will soon become filled with- out causing any nuisance. It .is rpobable that it will take at least two years to perform the work above described, or it could be extended over a longer period, and the cost, exclusive of land damages, may, be estimated in round num- bers at about $200,000. Part of the expense of the work at Frye's Mill Pond will probably be borne by the town of Peabody, . and the land ., damages to be $aid, in other places,_ will be far less than the value of the land reclaimed, ' from the sale of which by the city such suns will be realized as to materially reduce the cost of the improvement. No expenditure for this object can be deemed extravagant if it accomplish the pur- pose for which it .was designed, and it is confidently be- lieved that the work recommended by your committee will result in the greatest benefit with the least outlay of money of any plan that has been. proposed, The sanitary im- provement anticipated will be worth all that it will cost, but besides that, there are certain incidental advgntages, to be obtained with slight additional expense, that it may be well to notice. The filling of the basins at the foot of Beckford street and at Frye's mill. pond gives an op- portunity to lay out a wide and nearly level. street from North street to Dean street, and one from Grove street in Salem to the foot of Walnut street in Peabody, both of which will be of great advantage to�the travel and business be- tween Peabody and Salem. Streets can be laid out over the basin at the foot of St. Peter street presenting a central and convenient location for many branches of business. The filling of the dock at the extension of the Central street ` sewer will give an opportunity for a long needed improvement in the approach to South Sale*, by the widening of that part of Lafayette street; and the filling of the Park street basin should result in the connection of Everett street with South Prospect street, and the extension of Lagrange street towards Long Point. These improvements are of minor importance P P in. com arision with the sani tary itary benefits that are"sought, but they are suggested as worthy of your thought in consider- ing how the full value of the money to be expended may best be obtained. The need of an efficient Board of Health is alluded to in the report of the Sanitary Commission. This is a subject of vital importance. An ordinance for the re-organi- zation of the Board of Health of the City of Salem in accord- ance with a recent special act of the Legislature, is now in the unfinished business before the City Council, and should receive early attention. Such a Board, would doubtless exer- cise a careful supervision over the plans and construction of all"""sewera, .hause-dralas add -s©81 -pipes. The importance of ample ventilation of all these appliances, was earnestly urged in a report of a ;point special committee presented Feb. 12, 1877, and it is again brought before • dov. 26 , 1S77. Vol. 10, ?age 16 . you in the report of the Sanitary Commission. It cannot be too often or too seriously commended to your attention. A system of sewerage, otherwise the most perfect that can be devised, if failing in this particular, is a perfect machine for conveying through "modern conveniences" into living and sleeping apartments, the most poisonous gases, bringing sickness and death in their train. On this subject the ordinances of the city should be of the most stringent character, and the regulations of the Board of Health, provi- ding for the most careful construction, and the most rigid inspection, should be strictly enforced. In considering this subject in all its bearings, your committee have been glad to find themselves agreeing in many instances with the re- sults reached by the Sanitary Commission in their valuable and comprehensive report, and in cases where they have done so with much hesitation, and only after being thoroughly • convinced that the course recommended is the most judicious and practicable. (signed) Richard C. Manning Edward D. Roped Majority of the Oliver D. ` ay Committee," Charles A. Benjamin .r. Eaton stated that he should present a minority re- port at an early day. The above report was then accepted. action deferred until reception of minority report, and sent down for con- currence. Came back concurred. (Presented for approval, Nov. 27,1877. Approved, Nov. 27, 18771) The following communication was received: Death of "City of Salem, Mayor's office, November 26, 1877. Tp Temple — the City Council of the City of Salem. garde Gentlemen: Death,- and with briefest warning,- has called Ea- . away another of our associates in municipal duties. Temple Hardy Esq. a member of the Common Council long and most favorably known in our community, died suddenly yesterday forenoon, at =is home on Bridge street. In making this announcement, I suggest the appointment of a joint special committee who may recommend action appropriate to the event. Very resp'y, Henry K. Oliver, Mayor." The communication came from the Common Council, referr- ed to Yessrs. Ropes, Simonds and Reith, and sent up to be • joined. Yes- Nov.26 & Dec. 37 1877. Vol. 10, Page. 17. rs. IF:anning and Stone were joined. The Committee subsequently submitted the following Pre- Resolu- amble and Resolve. tions. '%lereas, another member of the City Government has been taken from our number stricken down suddenly in the midst of his usefulness, therefore be it,- Resolved, that while recognizing the wise dispensation of Providence in these solemn warnings, it is but a just tribute to the memory of our departed associate, Temple Hardy, that we testify to and place on record our appreciation of his many excellent traits of character which won our respect and esteem. Resolved, that in the different capacities in which he has so long served the city, he was ever faithful and con- scientious in the discharge of the duties and trusts imposed upon him, and that in his death the city loses one of its most valued citizens. • Resolved, that the heartfelt sympathy of the members of the City Government be tendered to the family of our deceased associate, with a copy of these resolutions; ant that the members attend the funeral ceremonies on iednesday next, at 2 o'clock P. M." The preamble and resolves were adopted by the Common Council and sent up for concurrence. The Board concurred. The Board then adjourned. Attest, Henry M. I,Ieek, Clerk. A meeting of the Board of i,ldermen was held on Monday evening December 3, 1877, at 7' o'clock. All the members were present. The Mayor presided. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. No persons appeared who desired to be qualified. Voting Lists. • Dec. 3, 1877. Vol. 10, Page 18. as voters. A petition signed b;; Edward Cody and thirty three Phillip others, .representing that Phillips, Irving and Harrod stre-Irving ets, are not provided with street lights, that the same b are much needed, and asking that six lights be placed on _ Hamra _ those streets, was submitted. streets. On motion of Lcr. Stone, the petition was referred to the Committee on Lamps and lighting, with instructions to put as many lanterns in said streets as the Committee think proper. (Presented for approval Dec.411877. Approved Dec.4 1877. ) , The petition of Peter Silver for permission to build Pet. to a bay window, on his house No. 19 Broom Street, was referred build a to the Inspector of Buildings. It afterwards appearing that bay win- the ordinances of the city prohibited the erection of bay dow. • windows in the fire district over the line of the Street, the above vote was reconsidered and the petitioner granted leave to withdraw. The petition of Arthur Kemble for permission to build pet. for a private drain from his house No. 85 Federal Street, to leave to the public drain on forth Street, the same to be done at his build a own expense, was submitted, and motion of Er. Harris the Petition was granted. private drain. On motion of Mr. Davis the City Marshal was authorized Vaults. to grant permits to remove the contents of -vaults in the day time during the term fixed by the ordinance passed Nov- ember 26, 1877. The application of E. S. Patterson for permit to build permit to a one story building in rear of No. 136 Bridge Street was build. ._ The board of Engineers recommended, the Ilayor nominated,Fireman. and the Board confirmed, Austin Christian as a member of Hose Co. No. 4, in 1dace of H. C. Nichols discharged at his own request. The petition of C. S. Clark, ad'm of the estate of Wm. P€ i� for Fitzgerald, deceased, asking for an abatement of a sewerage au tement. assessment upon said estate, was referred to the Com ittee on Claims on the part of this Board. • Dec. 3 & 42 1877. Vol. 102 Page. 19. The Bills of the 'Department for the month of November I.;onthls ,.,;ere examined and approved. Bills. The Board then adjourned. Attest, Henry 13. Meek, Clerk. A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Tuesdays December 4, 1877� at 4 o'clock P.M. All the members were present2 except Mr. Davis. The I:ayor presided. • The reading of the record was dispensed with. The Board then had a hearing upon the petition of the Street Naumkeag Street Railway Co. , for a spur track in Crombie railway Street. Abner C. Goodell Jr. 2 President, and Mr. Ferguson track in the Superintendent, of the Company, stated why such a loca- Crombie St tion was desired. Messrs. Smith & Manning, ':'!alter C. Packard and Geo. Bowker, objected to the proposed location. IMr. Henry J. Pratt thought the Crombie Street Church Society would not object. No otter persons desiring to be heard, the hearing was closed, and action in the matter postponed until evening. A special venire for three persons to serve as jurors at Jurors. _ the December term of the Superior Court now in session, was submitted, and the following names were drawn from the jury box;-Francis C. Butman, Joseph H. Parsons and John P. Peabody. The Board then adjourned. Attest, Henry M. Meek, Clerk. • Dec. 4, .1877. Vol. 10, Page. 2C A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Tuesday December 4, 1877, at 7-_ o'clock P.E. All the members were present. The L;ayor presided. The reading of the record was dispended with. On motion of Mr. Emmerton the subject of locating a spur Railway track of the Street Railway company in Crombie Street, was re-`:rack in ferred to the Committee on Streets, with authority to have a Crombie t4an prepared of the proposed location, and report to the treet. Board. A petition of the Salem Fraternity for the free use of a let. for stove belonging to the city now stored at J.D. & J.YI. aton's,use of was granted. Stove._ • h1r. Fitz, Clerk of the Overseers of the Poor, presented ideal the name of several applicants (10-0) for the benefit of the Fund. ?<eal and other funds, the income of which is distributed by the Board, and it was voted that each of said applicants be supplied with one ton of coal. LSr. Eaton submitted the following report:- it "City of Salem, December 4th, 1877. To the Non. City 1"eFor Council. The undersigned a minority of the "Joint Special th Committee" appointed to consider the report of the "Sanitary- River Commission;" also, to consider the expediency of constructing a. dam with suitable tide-gates at "North Bridge, " with a view to the abatement of the North River Nuisance, failing to concur with the majority report in its recommendations with regard to a dam with gates at North Bridge; also its recommendation with regard to filling the basin above North Street, also, the basin off St. Peter Street, respectfully submits the following:- P.;inority Report. After carefully considering the subject the undersigned feels compelled to beleive, that better results may be obtained from the same expenditure by constructing a dam with suitable gates at North Bridge, as by this means all the basins and flats be- tween North Bridge and Grove Street may be covered in summer wit with water) which as it may be managed, will keep all this district free from the unhealtLy atmosphere of the past. Extend- ing the Beckford Street and other sewers emptying into the basin above North Street, and filling the basin, will be very expensive, and as appears to the undersigned will accomplish • Dec. 4.9 1877. Vol. 10, Page 21. 't but little as compared wit;_ what--is here required; for- after this is done-all those flats north of the railraidlextending from North Street to Dean Streets also, those extending from Dean Street in the rear of St. James 'Church to Grove Street, are left unprotected, and in summer as heretofore'when the tide is out exposed to the rays of a burning sun. "When we consider that the basin in the rear of St. James Church is no less prolific of unhealthy odors than that above North ! Street; does it no appear that this too should be filled? It is th opinion of the undersigned that ultimately it will be necessary to fill all the basins and flats located be- tween North and Grove Streets, except an open channel or canal of some thirty or forty feet'in width. But this is an ' expensive undertaking at the present time, and in the op- inion of the undersigned may be deferred for a 'term of many years, and everything kept in a healthy condition, by con- structing a dam with suitable gates at North Bridge,' High enough to keep the flats covered with water as far as Grove Street. With this a partial change of water would take place at the floWingagf very tide, and by opening the gates from the bottom when the tide is nearly at ebb, the whole may be . emptied with a swiftly running current during the hot weather of summer, as often as may be necessary, probably not less than twice each week; the same measures are 'also recommended at the culvert to the basin off St. Peter Street, and regard- ing the filling of the basin southwest of the Lowell Depot • as of no little importance it being a general Teceptacle for decaying animal and vegetable matter during the hot season, would recommend that the importance of filling the same before the return of another hot on season be urged u � g P th, .. a proprietors thereof. The estimated cost of dam and gates at North Bridge is about $8700.- For the same at culvert of basin off St. Peter Street 1300.7 0.I , Total $107000.- And it is confidently believed that its results would be most satisfactory for a long term of .years, and until a general filling of all those flats would take place. By the continual and gradual filling which is taking gglace by what material is dumped and washed into these basins, and upon the flats, no inconsiderable portion of the filling will take plee, and should the water purifying arrangement as recommended, be found to accomplish the pur- pose for which it is intended, for a term of twenty.,years, of which there is no reasonable doubt, probably twenty five to fifty per cent of the filling will be accomplished, which cons idered--in_connection with the interest money saved would result in a saving to the city o? 'not Iess"thari'seventy--five thousand dollars. Objection is made to the quality of the ma- terial which may be dumped and washed upon the fiats, but when we consider that at the final filling, when water is to be • used no loner as a Dec.. 4, 1877. Vol. 109 Page 22. purifier, clean earth only will be used, of which but a com-- paritively shallow covering is required to completely deo- dorize; this ;objection certainly can have but little weight; or under such circumstances it might not be impracticable to grow upon those borders, for one year, some quality of rank growing grass, which would effectually obsorb all im- purities should they exist. P.'ith the other general recommen- dations of the majority report the undersigned, respectfully re;>orts his concurrence. John D. Eaton. On motion of her. Manning consideration of the subject was postponed until the next regular meeting. The Board then proceeded to revise the jury list . The Jury following names were stricken from the list:- David G. List. Batchelder, Joshua Cleaves, Stover Grindal, Geo. Harrington, Joseph Joseph H. Leavitt, Samuel Noah, Joseph Osgood, Henry C. • Perkins, George P. Rust, Oliver P. Ricker, Albert Whipple , John Y. Hagar, Luther D. Pettingell, Hosea B. Griffin. The following names were added Geo. A. Lamson, Charles 11. Buffum, Samuel Brown, Hubbard Breed, E. Victor Emilio, Jacob Barker, ;dilliam H. Downes,Francis Chase, George Chase, Andrew B. Cross, Charles Odell, Charles G. Fogg, Lewis Hunt, George Bowker. The following Order was then adopted, viz:- "Ordered, that the foregoing list of jurors made in con- formity with the Laws of the Commonwealth, and continuing the names of such inhabitants of the City of Salem, as are thought to be qualified to serve as jurors, be approved; the list posted in the entry of the City Hall for ten days as prescribed by law, and then sent to the Common Council for re- vision and acceptance of the same." The City Clerk stated that the records of intentions of Record marriage from 1709 to 1875, were without indexes, the earl- of in- iest records being worn and mutilated, and that his atten- tentions tion had been frequently called to the matter by lersons of interested in geneo.logical research, The subject was then re- Marriage ferred to the Pfiayor with instructions to report as to the advisability of indexing the same. The Board remained in session until midnight . The vot- Voting ing lists were revised corrected, and accepted. Lists. The Board they. adjourned. • _Dec. 8, 1877. Vol. 10, Page 23. Attest, Henry M. Meek, Clerk. A special meeting of the Board of Alderman was held on Saturday, December 8,1877, at 7'q o'clock P.M. All the members were present. The Mayor presided. The record of the last three meetings was read and ap- proved. The qualifications of the following named persons as Voting legal voters trere determined and the City Clerk was instruct-Lists. ed to certify their names to the 'turd Officers on the day of election:- 'Fard 1 ?m. Goldthwait, Thos. Y.Jewett, James Coffey,-'°iard 2-Oliver P. Ricker, Hiram B. Putnam, Geo. C. • Gol9thwait, John W. Francis, James J. Brady, IJfaurice A. Fox, 3dw. B. Elliot, `?ard 3-Richard liurphy Jr. , John kcCauley, James R. Lambrith.-V.7ard 4-Joseph 'iiirth, `d11m. Turner, David Roach. SJard 5-Joseph B. Teague, Patrick Savage, IV-ichael Clif- ford, Thomas Brown, Tim. Canavan, John 1:67!eeney. 'fard 6-James Frawley, Patrick ';welch, John Healy. The names of John Mangan, 'ward 1; and 'Um. H. Hale, Ward 2; were stricken form the list; they having deceased. The Board refused the application of James Tracey that his name be added to the list of ',lard 3, he being unable to read. A communication from the Globe Gas Light Co. , request- Pet. of ing that they be granted a hearing in the matter of a further Globe lighting of t. e city, was received; and on motion of I.-Ir. Gas Stone they were granted leave to withdraw: the Board at a Light previous meeting having authorized the substitution of Co. kerosene for naptha lights. The Board then adjourned. Attest, Henry P. . Iaeek, Clerk. • Dec. 10, 1877. Vol. 10, Page 24.. A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen vaE helc on . Monday, December 10, 1877, at 7j o'clock P.M. The Common Council were also in session. All .the members were present. The Mayor presided. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. The following communication was received; "To the Honorable the Mayor and ildermen of the City of '_'aumkeae Salem.- The undersigned in behalf of the Naumkeag Street Rail-Street way Co. , have examined the plans prepared by order of the Railway Committee on Streets, in accordance with the order of your Co. board, upon the petition of said Company for the location of a spur-track in Crombie Street and having considered the sug- gestion of said Committee that switches in the double track above Morth Street will answer the purpose of the track ask- ed for in said petition, respectfully represents that he ac- cepts said suggestion as every way satisfactory, and asks leave to withdraw the petition aforesaid. alem, Dec. 10, 1877. Abner C. Goodell Jr. Prest D?.S.R.Co." The communication was rev.d, and leave to withdraw grant- ed. �I The following report was submitted: North "City of Salem4 Dec. 10, 1877. To the City Council. The Street. Committee on Streets respectfully report, that the fences on the east side of a portion of the. upper part of Iv*orth street have recently been brought out to a line fixed in 1874, by the Committee on streets for that ,year, for the purpose of straightening that side of said street. A public hearing was had at that time; but there has never been any legal discon- tinuance of the street over the narrow strip of land now en- closed by the fences, and the Committee therefore submit the following order, and recommend its adoption. For the Committee, Henry K. Cliver, Chairman." "Ordered, that the portion of North Street, situated east of the following described line, be, and the same hereby is discontinued, viz: Commencing at the southerly corner of Nursery street in the line of location of North street, and thence running in a southerly direction on a straight line a distance of about 720 feet, to a point on a line with the southerly side of the house standing on the west corner of Liberty Hill Road, and 2 feet 2 inches distant therefrom; thence continuing upon the same straight line across Liberty Hill road, • and by the front of tt-e estate on the south corner Dec. 10, 1877. Vol. 102 Page. -.5. of said Road, a distance of 38 feet, .to a point in the present fence now standing on the line of said forth street. The above line being more fully shown upon a plan made by Charles A. Put- nam, C.E.dated June 171874, on file at the dity Clerk's office, said plan to form a part of this description." The report was accepted, order adopted, and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. (Presented for approval Dec. 1121877. Approved Dec. 11, 1877). The application of D. T. Hagerty for a license as an Inn Innho der Holder, and of J. M* Goodwin for a license as a Common Vic- Com. Vic- tualer, were referred to the Committee on Licenses. tualer. The application of John Wood for permit to raise the house Permit NO 7 Perkins street, three feet, was granted, subject to the to approval of the Inspector of Buildings. build 'T,citfoo owipg report was submitted: Report • Committee on Streets,ec.to whom8was referred To the lthe0petition of forpet. cover C. Harrington & Co. , and others, representing that there ex- ing drai n ists in the rear of their premises on Boston street, an open in rear drain, and that, during high winds, the hides in process of of Boston manufacture by them, are blown into the same, and damaged Street to some extent, and asking that said drain be covered by the city, in order that such damage may in the future be avoided, respectfully report, that the main drain referred to runs along in the rear of the manufacturing establishments on the western side of Bostob street, and receives the drainage, of a large extent of territory; that a covered drain has been built throughtout its whole extent, except for about 200 feet in length, which is the part now complained of; that the es- timated expense of constructing a suitable wooden drain, simi- lar to the portion already laid above this point is $w400.- and the Committee submit the accompanying order for an a - Pro Priati e same. on to construct th p For the Committee Henry "0rdered� that thesum e of ffourhundredrdollars be, and the same is hereby appropriated, for the purpose of construct- ing a suitable covered wooden drain in place of the open drain now existing ih the rear of the manufactory of C. Harrington � Co- , on Boston street, the same to be expended under the direction of the Committee on Streets.,, Dec. 10, 1877. Vol. 10, age 26. The report was accepted, order adopted and sent down for concurrence. The following report was submitted: ex to "City of Salem, Pliass. , Liayor's Office, December loth. l naention 1877. To the 'Board of Aldermen of the City of Salem. of marrimge., ,Gentlemen:= The undersigned, to whom at your last meet- ing was referred the subject of indexing the "Records of In- tentions of L;arriage" in the City of Salem, has considered the subject, and asks Nave to make the report following:- , He finds that by Sec. 2. . Chap. 29 of the General Statutes of Massachusetts it is made the duty of cities and towns to have all books of public record or registry, belonging there- to, arranged conveniently for examination and reference, and to cause such public records as are found incomplete, to be completed. He finds that some of the older books of reco rds, of intentions of marriage are much worn, and partially muti- lated, yet not beyond repair, if seasonably attended to but that none of these records between the years 1709 and 1875, are indexed, this omission causing embarrassment and loss of time to parties consulting such records. Some experience in genealogical researches, has taught the undersigned the great value of accurate indexing, and impressed his mind with its necessity. He therefore recommends the adoption of the fol- ].owing Order by the City Council. Henry Y. Oliver, Mayor. "Ordered, that the City Clerk be, and he is hereby in- structed, to cause suitable indexes to be made of the "Books of Records of Intentions of blarriage," said books containing suach records between the years 1709 and 1875 inclusive, the expense thereof, not exceeding the sum of seventy-five ($75) dollars, to be charged to the incidentals in the Mayorand Aldermen's Department.'" The report was accepted, order adopted, and sent down £or concurrence. Notice was received from the Common Council the the Appropriate orders appropriating $1833.15 for widening Orange and Curtis ion.Orange :streets had been laid on the table. c: Curtis Si The following orders were submitted by the Committee on Appropria Finance, viz:- tions "Ordered, that the following appropriations be and the Adopted: same hereby are made on account of the financial year 1877, • .)ec. 10, 1877. Vol. 10, Page 27. Poor Department $ 747.85 Streets & Eridges 831.94 '',later Dept.taintenance 777.26 Salaries 827.17 Lamps & Lighting 382.12 City Stables 246.53 Incidentals 17' 18.88 Total. 5531.75 -aking ih:.all Five thousand, five hundred and thirt;- onedo dollars and seventy five cents. "Ordered, that the following named amounts be and the Appropria- same hereby are withdrawn from the appropriations heretoforetions -ade:- withdrawn. School Dept. $25.19 Fire "' 41.63 Water tiConstruction 6060.36 . m it Special Appr. 190.01 Interest 2971.16 State Aid 886.-- Police 171.57 Nose House, .`lard 1 5.50 Webb St. Extension 21.90 Essex St. widening 122.22 Fourth- of July 100.00 Turner St. widening. 105.00 Phelps St. " 39.2 North St. it 5.13 Total $10744.89 ;=faking in all Ten thousand seven hundred and forty four dollars and eighty nine cents." The orders were adopted and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. (Presented for approval Dec. 11, 1677. Approved Dec. 11, 1877. ) The following order was submitted:- .Meeting. "Ordered, that the next regular meeting of this Board be held on the fifth Monday of this month instead of the fourth sonday (Christman Eve. ) The order was adopted. • Dec. 10, 1877. Vol. 10, gage 28. hir. Eaton submitted the following report:- Claim of "in Board of aldermen, Salem Dec. 10, 1877. The Joint Chas. S. Standing Committee on Claims, on£the part of this Board to C1 ark. � whom was referred the petition of Charles S. Clarke adminis- trator of the estate of William Fitzgerald late of Salem deceased, for the abatement of a sewerage assessment against said estate, amounting to fifty six & 35/100 dollars (56.35) with accrued interest amounting to sixteen 80/100 dollars (16.80) having considered the subject respectfully report the facts, substantially as set forth by the petitioner, and re- commends the abatement of the interest accrued, also the adoption of the accompanying order. For the Committee John D. Eaton, Chairman."' "Ordered, that the Mayor be authorized to execute in be- half of the City, a quit claim to Jay H. Moulton, or any person entitled to redeem the estate formally owned by the • heirs of Bum. Fitzgerald, and sold to the City by the collector of taxes for non-payment of a sewerage assessment-provided t::ere be first paid the city treasury the sum of Fifty six 35/100 dollars." The report was accepted, order adopted and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. (Presented for approval Dec. 11,1877. !approved Dec. 11, 1877. ) A petition signed by h?rs. John Bryant asking permission Report on to unite lots NO 44 and 45 in Orne Street Cemetery, was re- pet. of frs ferred to the Joint Standing Committee on Public Property John Bryant with leave to sit at once, and sent down for concurrence. Came for leave back concurred. to use The Committee subsquently made the following report: space in "City of Salem, In City Council, Dec. 10, 1877. The Joint Orne St. Standing Committee on Public Property to whom was referred Cemetery_ the petition of Belinda Bryant, for leave to accupy the space in the Cnre Street Cemetery lying between the two lots ovrned by the Heirs of John Bryant deeeased, respectfully re- commend the adoption of the accompanying order. For the Committee, John D. Eaton, Chairman." "Ordered, that the Mayor be authorized to execute a ouit claim deed conveying to the Heirs of John Bryant the City's right and title to the land lying between the two lots in the Orne Street Cemetery which v;ere owned by said John 3ryant, provided said land be paid for at -the same rate per foot which was paid for the original lots." • Dec. 10, 1877. Vol. 10, Page 29. _he report was accepted, order adopted and sent down for concurrence. CLme back concurred. (Presented for approval Dec. 11, 1877. !approved Dec. 11, 1877. ) "1r. Emmerton submitted the monthly report of the Committee Report on -accounts. The report was accepted and sent down for concur- of Com. rence. Came back concurred. (Presented for approval Dec. 11, on 1877. approved Dec. 11, 1877. Accounts The following Ordinance came from the Common Council pass- erdinance ed to be ordained and sent up for concurrence:- preserva- "City of Salem. tion of Tn the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy-seven. public _ An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance property. in relation to the preservation of Public Property. Be it or- dained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:- Section 1. The foregoing ordinance is herebYlamended by in- serting the following section: • SectionG. No building or buildings shall be erected by the City, or any addition be made to any building or buildings now existing or hereafter to be erected, the erection of or addition to which shall exceed in value the sum of fifty dollars, without a special appropriation therefore; and by changing aection 6 of said ordinance to Section 7." The Board non-concurred. Notice was received from the Common Council that the =lppropria- crders appropriating $500.-for laying out of Cabot Street ex- tion Cabot tension had been laid on the table. St. Tdr. Laban S. Osborn requested that he be qualified as a Voting voter for the election to be held on the llth inst. The re- Lists. quest was refused. The minority report relating to the North River nuisence,North submitted at the last meeting of the Board, was accepted; the Fiver majority and minority reports were referred to the Joint nuisance. _ Standing Committee on Printing with instructions to have the same printed with the annual reports; and the whole subject referred to the next city government, and sent down for con- currence. Came back concurred. (Presented for approval Dec. 11, 1677. Approved Dec. 11, 1877. ) , • Dec. 1G & 14, 1877. Vol. 101 page 30. The following report was submitted:- Claim of "City of Salem, Dec. 10, 1877. To the City Council. The John Joint Standing Committee on Claims to whom was referred the 'elch 2d petition of John Welch 2a, praying to be reimbursed for a tax erroneously assessed against , and paid by Lim in IM-12 t to the extent of thirteen & 30/100 dollars ($13.30) with accrued interest, amounting to two and 50/100 dollars ($2.5G) making a total of fifteen & 80/100 ($15.80) , respectfully re- port, that they have attended to the duty assigned them, and that the error appearing as claimed by the petitioner, they have reimbursed him to the extent claimed. For the Committee, John D. Eaton, Chairman." The report was accepted and sent down for concurrence, Caine back concurred. (Presented for approval Dec. 11, 1877. Approved Dec. 11, 1877. ) The Board then adjourned. • Attest, henry M. creek, Clerk. A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Friday December 14, 1877, at 7 o'clock F.Y. All the members were present. The Mayor presided. The reading of the record was dispensed with. A petition signed by John Earle and 8 others requesting Pet. for that two street lights be placed on Grafton Street, was re- Lights in ferred to the next City Government. `L--- Grafton Sty . On Motion of Afir. Manning the City Clerk was instructed to Papers^ prepare for the next City Government a list of all matters ferred that have been or may be referred to them. ref the next The CityClerk City Goverr presented petitions signed by ten or -mer.t. more qualified voters of each Ward, requesting an examination of the ballots cast at the election on the llth inst. , for Pet: for Common Councilmen in Iards 2 and 57 and for Aldermen in all '1-. recount o Votes. Dec. 14, 15 £- 177 1877. Vol. 10, Page 31. 'Nards. On motion of Er. Emmerton the Loard voted to proceed to Recount_ count tie ballots as requested, commencing with Councilmen in of lard 2, and that the count for one set of officers be complet- Votes. ed before commencing another. Prir. Iu;anning requested to be excused from participating in the count, and his request was granted. The Board proceeded with the examination of said ballots until 3 o'clock L.M. of the 15th inst. , and then adjourned to 21 o'clock P.M Attest, Eenry M. Meek, Clerk. The Board of Aldermen met on Saturday December 15, 16777 Recount at2� o'clock F.M. pursuant to adjournment. of Votes. • All the members were present except Iir. Manning. The P.Iayor presided. The Board then proceeded with the examination of the bal- lots, as requested in the petitions presented on the 14th. inst and remained in session for that purpose, until 1 o'clock A.Y. of the 16th inst. , when they adjourned to h?onday, December 17 th. , at 2z' o'clock.F.N. Ilttest, Eenry M. Ileek, Clerk. The Board of Aldermen met on Monday, December 17, 16777 at 2Z o 'clock F.IV':• All tie members were present except Par. I7anning. The Uayor presided. The Board proceeded with t'r_e examination of the ballots Recount aforesaid and completed the same at 11 o'clock F.M. , with the of result as shorn in their certificates on file. Voles._ The lard Returns were examined, and the Cit Clerk was in- structed to amend the same, in conformity with said certifi- cates. Dec. 17 & 312 1877. Vol. 10 rage 2, fThe Board then declared the result of the election to be as ellows : Llayorl Eenry K. Oliver; Iderm.en) Henry J. Pratte Idv:ard Kemble, George R. =mmerton; Benjamin 19. Russell s s Jame t. =verill, and Thomas J. Gifford; and certifi c ates cf elec- Jame tion were ordered to be sent to the persons so declared to be elected. n application of the Young Men 's Catholic Temperance Permit Society for Fermit to raise and move the building in �,iarren to St. ; known as Monantum Hall, was granted. Build. The Board then adjourned. Attest, H Henry M. Freek, Clerk. • A regular meeting of the Boar. of ,ldermen was held on Ir;onday2 December 31st., 1877, at 72 o'clock P.M. The Common Council were also in se ssion. All the members were present. The Pdayor presided. The record of the four proceeding meetings were read and approved. The Mayor retiring, T6r. Emmerton occupied the Chair. The following Orders were submitted:- "Ordered, That the annual reports of the several Depart- Pronti&2 ments7 committees and officers, submitted at this meeting, r:nnual stand referred to the Joint Standing Committee on F'rinting� Reports. with instructions to have printed a sufficient number of copies thereofl _for the use of the inhabitants of the city." "Ordered2 That the Joint Standing Committee on Printing, bey and they are hereby instructed, to cause to be printed, so as to be in readiness for distribution at t' e inauguration of the new city government2 one hundred copies of a pamphlet containing the financial reports of the city for the year ending ITov. 30, 1877, viz: the report of the Committee on Finsnce, the condensed statement of the committee on Accounts the report of the Trustees of the 'relater Loan Sinking Fund; the re;.ort of the Comriissioners of the ::unicipal Sinking Fund2 and ti:e report of the Treasurer and Collector." The Orders were adopted and sent down for con- • Dec. 111, 1877. Vol. 10, Page 33. eurrence. Came back concurred. (Presented for approval, Jan. let, 1878. Approved Jan. lst. , 1878.) The following Reports were then submitted; and, on mot- Annual ion, they were read by their titles only:= Reports Annual Report of the Committee on Finance. Annual Report of the Committee on Accounts. Annual Report of ^trustees of Water Loan Sinking Fund. Annual Report of Commissioners of Municipal -oinking Fund. Annual Report of City Treasurer and Collector. Annual Report of Committee on Lamps and Lighting. Annual Report of Clerk of Relief Committee. rnnual Report of Committee on Public Property. Annual Report of Wenham Water Board, Clerk, and Superintendent. Annual Report of City Marshal. . Annual Report of Chief Engineer of Fire Department. Annual Report of Overseers of the Poor. Annual Report of the Commissioner of Streets. Annual Report of the superintendent of City Stables. Annual Report of Inspector of Buildings. Annual Report of Inspector of Milk4 Annual Report of Superintendent of Burials. Annual Report of City ;':eigher. Annual Report of Nathan Nillett, City !,';easurer. The Reports were then sent to the Common Council. The following Order came from the Common Council ado !ted and sent up for concurrence:- "Ordered, That Mr. Clarence Murphy be allowed to construct and maintain a dam across the culvert on Ocean Avenue in said Dam at city, and thereby to obstruct the free passage of the crater culvert through said culvert, in order to flood the land adjoining Ocean sufficiently for the maintenance of a skating park during the Avenue. winter of 1877-78. Said dam to be subject to the inspection and approval of the Commissioner of Streets of said city." The Board concurred. (Presented for approval, Jan. 1st. 1878. Approved, Jan. 1st. , 1876.) The Committee on Licenses to whoji was referred the peti- Common tion fo J. M. Goodwin to be licensed as a Common Victualer, Victualer reported that • Dec. 31, 1877. Vol. 10, Page 34. the had male the needful ine_uiries, and duly considered the case, and recommended that the petitioner have leave to with- draw. The report was accepted and the recommendation adopt- ed. The Committee on Licenses also reported leave to with- Innholder draw: on the petition of Daniel T. Hagerty for a license as an Innholder. The report was accepted, and on motion of Mr. Eaton the license was granted. Notice was received from the Common Council that the Creek Orders for the laying out And widening of Creek St. , had been street. laid on the table. The following Report came from the Common Council:- Appropria- "City of Salem, Dec. 10, 1877. The joint special com- tions and mittee appointed "to consider the expediency of reporting an duties of ordinance to regulate the time and manner of making the annualcommittees appropriations, and to see in what manner, if any, the powers • end duties of committees of the City Council can be further de- fined and prescribed by ordinance," having considered the subje- ct, would respectfully report the accompanying Ordinances. As the ordinances fail to meet the unanimous approval of the committee, they are presented without comment, for such action as the council may think proper. For the Committee, Geo. R. Emmertcn, Chairman." The Board accepted the Report. The following Ordinances came from tie Common Council passed to be ordained and sent up for concurrence. "City of Salem. Ordinance In the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy seven. Committee An ordinance establishing a committee on finance and on appropriations, and defining their duties. Finance 8_c Be it ordained by the Cit,11 Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. There shall be appointed at the commencement of each municipal year a joint standing committee on finance and ap- propriations, consisting of the Mayor, two members of the board of aldermen, and four members of the Common Council, which committee shall negotiate to all loans to the city that shall be authorized by the City Council in such manndr as they shall deem best. Section 2. Said committee shall at or before the second regu- lar meeting of t_.e City Council, in the month of February annually, prepare and lay before the City Council an estimate in detail of the amount of money necessary to be raised for t • the ensuing financial Dec. 31, 1877. Vol. 10, page 35. year ender the various heads of appropriation and the ways and means of providing for the same. Said committee shall also at the first regular meeting of the City Council in the month of November annually, prepare and lay before the city council a similar estimate of the amount of money re- quires for the ensuing month of December, and the manner of raising the same. 3. It shall be the duty of the different departments and committees of the city government to submit their books and vouchers and furnish any information to the committee on finance and appropriations, that it shall require, in making the aforesaid estimate. 4. Said estimates when submitted to the City Council as afore- said, shall be first presented in the Common Council and shall thereafter their passage to a second reading, be referred to a joint special committee with instructions to report upon the same at the next regular meeting of the City Council. • 5. All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistant here- with are hereby repealed." `"City of Salem. Ordinance In the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy seven. regulating An ordinance regulating the expenditure of the city. expendi- Be it ordained &c, as follows:- tures. Section 1. No board, or committee of the City Council, or of either branch thereof, shall make any contracts on behalf of a binding upon, the said city, the amount of which shall ex- ceed the specific appropriations of the city council pre- viously made therefor. Section 2. All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsis- tent t•ith this ordinance are hereby repealed.'" "City of Salem. Ordinance In the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy seven. System of An ordinance in addition to an ordinance entitled an or- accounta- dinance establishing a system of accountability in the expen- bility in ditures of the city. eroendi Be it ordained &,c, as follows: tures. Section 1. The joint standing committee on accounts shall each month cause to be prepared a statement showing the amount of the various appropriations at that time, the amount ex- pended out of each appropriation and the balance remaining unexpended. They shall also add thereto the amounts as near as may be, of all outstanding contracts and bills chargeable to each cf said appropriations. The amount of all approved bills and of all orders drawn by the Fayor shall be included • in amounts expended. This statement when prepared shall be printed and a Hec. 31, 1877. Vol. 10, Page 36... aapy thereof -furnished to each member -of the city. council. Section 2. All ordinances and parts of ordinances 'inconsistant with this ordinance are hereby repealed." The Mayor in the chair:- The ordinance establishing a committee on finance &c. , was amended, by striking out the word "an" in the fifth line of section 2, and inserting in place thereof the words "a J Printed"; and also, by striking out the whole of section 4, and inserting in place thereof the following:- "Section 4. Said estimates when submitted to the City Council as afore- said, shall be presented in the common council, and shall, after their passage to a second reading, be referred to a special committee of the common council with such as the mayor and aldermen may join, with instructions to report upon the `same at the next regular meeting of the city council." The ordinance as amended was then passed to be ordained, and sent down for concurrence in the amendment. Came back indorsed !'amendments concurred in.'" (Presented for approval Jan. 1, 1878. Approved Jan. 1, 1878.) The Ordinance regulating the expenditures'of the city, was non-concurred in, and notice sent to the,�common council. Notice was received from the common'council that the 'ordi- nance had been referred to .the next `city government, and sent up for concurrence in the reference': The Board concurred, but .. • this vote was afterwards reconsidered, and the Board voted not to concur. iq, The ordinance in addition to an 'ordinance entitled an ordinance establishing a system of accountability in the ex- penditures of the city, was amended by striking out from Section 11 the words,- "They shall also add thereto the amounts as near as may be, of all outstanding contracts and bills chargeable to each of said appropriations." Also, the so words,- "This statement when prepared shall be printed and a copy thereof furnished to each member of the city council," and, as amended, the ordinance was passed to be ordained, and "sent down for concurrence in the amendment. The common council requested a committee of conference, and appointed Messrs. Farris, A. S. Perkins and Russell. The Board joined Messrs. Em- mertcn, Manning and Eaton. The committee of conference recomm- ended that the first amendment by the Board of Aldermen be concurred in by the common council, and that the Board of Alder- men recede from the second amendment. This recommendation was adopted by the Common Council and sent up for concurrence. The Board receeded from their action on the second amendment, and concurred with the common council in the adoption of the re- commendation. iPresented for approval, Jan. let., 1878. Approved Jan. 1st.1 1878. ) • Dec. 312 1877. Vol. 10, Page 37. Applications for permit to build) .were received as fol- .Permits lows: John Kinsman, addition to dwelling house in Pleasant to St. ; Samuel Ca�ley, addition to dwelling house :•,o. 85 Essex build. St. ; John C. Y.Carthy, addition to house on Charter St. Permits were granted. The application of J. F. Mariner, for a. license as an Innholder. Innhclder, was referred to the Committee on Licenses with leave to sit at once. The committee submitted a report recom- mending a reference of the petition to the next city govern- ment. The report was accepted and the recommendation adopted. The petition of Charles D-1. Buffum, for a street light Pet. for on Cabot St., opposite Myrtle St. , was referred to the next 77t in city government. Cabot St. The Order instructing the city clerk to cause suitable Intentions indexes to be made of the records of intentions of marriage, of • was returned from the common council, passed in concurrence. marriage. (Presented for approval, Jan. 1st, 1878. Approved Jan. 1st. , 1878. ) The Orders laying out streets over the Great Pastures, Streets was returned from the Common Council, passed in concurrence across (Presented for approval, Jan. 1st. , 1878. r'.pproved Jan. 1st.. , Great 1878. ) Pastures. The appropriation of $400.-for covering the drain in rearAppropria- of Boston St. , came from the common council, passed in con- tion for currence. (Presented for approval, Jan. lst. , 1878. Approv- covering ed Jan. 1st. , 1878.) drain. The jury list came from the common council, revised and Jury List. . amended, by striking out the names of 'William Agge, E. Augus- tus 6mable, Leonard Harrington, George R. Harris, and ' illiam Reith Jr. , and, as thus amended, accepted and approved. Mr. Eaton submitted t-:e following: Resolve:- Resolve of "Resolved, That the thanks of this board be given to His thanks to Honor the Yayor, for the devoted industry and success with Mayor. which he has ,performed the duties of Chief Executive Officer of the city, during the year now drawing to a close, and for the zeal and fidelity with which he has attended the meetings of this Board, and presided over its deliberations." The • ec. 31, 1877 c Jan. 5, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 38. _'esolve was unanimously adopted, and the L-layor .responded. ILr. Stone submitted the following Resolve:- "Resolved, That this Board hereby expresses its a ;_rec- Resolve iation of the promptness and courtesy with which its rresi- °- thanks dent, George R. Emmerton Ds hasmee to whenever, in the absence of the h.ayor, hee has tbeen called gs' President. Upon to assume the responsible duties of the Chair." The Resolve was unanimously adopted, and Pir. Emmerton rasponded. Lr. ilanning submitted the following Resolve:- "Resolved, That the thanks of this Board are due and Resolve of z.re hereby tendered to Henry M. Meek Esq. , City Clerk? for trClerkto the constant attention and faithfulness with which he has dis - charged the duties of his office during the past year, and _br the valuable assistance which his experience and famili- • ity with the business of the city has enabled him to render t_ the several members of this Board in the discharge of their o'ficial duties." The Resolve was adopted. The Board then adjourned. Attest, Henry M. 14eek, Clerk. A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on L,.Inday, January 5, 1878, at 4 o'clock F.L. All the members were present. The Eayor presided. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. Several bills of the Department for the month of Decem- [onthly b=s were examined and approved. Sills. A bill against George F. Morse, a police officer, in the Bill of suc of S591-for surgical attendance from Feb. 15 to Cct. 1, 1077, in favor of Chas. A. Carlton, M.D. , was presented; 2dr. Carlton. arse was injured by a fall in February last while on duty. T: e Board voted that the bill be returned to Dr. Carlton • 39 Jan. a, 1878. dol. 10� ,age 3 . w1thout approval. I,Sr. &tanning moved that Mr. Stcne be authorized and re- Annual quested to attend to the printing of the 'annual Reports, and Rer..orts. see that they are completed at an early date as possible. The motion was adopted. The Board then adjourned. Attest, Henry I3. Mieek, Clerk. Humber of meetings held 1672 • by ayor and Aldermen. 72 52 1 53 1 79 1 61 1 1877 Record of attendance. v D i d h a f d f If HenryK. Oliver 5747575457691 72 2 74 JohnD. Eaton 5747575455791 71 3 74 John H. Davis 6 7475 7545 7481 70 4 74 George R. Emmertor 6 7 4 7 5 7 5 4 4 7 7 9 1 . 73 1 . 74 Irving Stone 6 7 4 6 5 6 5 1 3 6 7 9 1 66 8 74 Richard C. tuiannin 6 6 4 6 5 7 4 1 5 7 7 7 1 66 8 74 Halter S. Harris 6 7 4 7 5 7 4 4 4 7 7 9 1 72 2 74 6 J714175754577,91 - 1 74 • 1878. Vol. 1.0, F.age 40. :. . Salem City Government. 1878 7 Mayor. Henry K. Oliver. n Aldermen. ' Henry J. Pratt, Edward Kemble, George R. Emmerton, Benjamin W. Russell, James W. Averill, Thomas J. Gifford. Common. Council. Ward 1. William F.M.Collins. Isaac P. Foster Jr. Frank T. Dalrymple. Samuel A. Potter Ward 2. Edwin H. Dodge William Reith Jr. George H. Perkins Edward D. Ropes to Ward 3. Arthur L. Huntington ` Tristan T. Savoy Matthew Robson Oliver D. Way Ward 4. Gilman A. Andrews William R. Colby Hubbard Breed Benjamin F. Hawes. Ward 5. George R. Harris Horace S. Perkins Lawrence E. Millea William G. Webber Ward 6. Henry W. Balcomb William H. Downes. Josiah M. Crocker. William A. Hill. • Jan. 7, 1876. Vol. lo, Page 41. Organization o£ .the ,City, Council, Janua 7th, 1878. The Mayor and Aldermen of Salem assembled in their Organizatim Chamber, on Monday, January 7th, 1878, at 10 o'clock A.M. , for the purpose of taking part in the organization of the City Government for the ensuing municipal year. The Mlayor and all the members were present. The Yayor called the Board to order. Irr. G. R. Harris, a member elect of the Common Council, Proposal came in with a message from that Board, informing the Mayor for and Aldermen that a temporary organization of the Common Convention. Council had been effected, and proposing a convention of the two branches forthwith for qualification. The proposal was accepted. • The two branches met in convention accordingly. Convention. Praver was offered by Rev. Fielder Israel. The record of election was read by the City Clerk. The oath of office was then administered to the Mayor, Oualifica- by Hon. J.B.F.Osggod, Judge of the First District Court of tion of Essex County. members. The Mayor administered the oath of office to the Alder- men, and afterwards to the members of the Common Council,and declared them duly qualified. (Messrs. Hawes and G. H. Per- kins of the Council being absent. ) The convention was then dissolved, and the two Boards Convention separated. dissolved The Board of Aldermen proceeded to elect a President of Election of the Board, Messrs. Pratt and Kemble were appointed a committeePresident. to receive, sort and count the votes. The committee reported as follows :- ti'Jhole number of votes 6. i Jan. 7, 187 ". Vol. 101 Page 42. Necessary to a choice a_, George R. Emmerton had 5. Edward Y.emble 1, and Mr. Emmerton was declared duly elected. Ix. G. H. Perkins, a member elect of the Common Council; h:Fember appeared, and was duly qualified by the Mayor. qualified - Yr. Vim. G. Webber then came in with a message from the Proposal Common Council, informing the Board that the Common Council for had been or anizede and proposing a convent ion forthwith wi th to Convention. listen to the inaugural address of the TAayorg and also, to elect a city clerk, city treasurer, and collector. The Board assented to the proposal. The two Boards met in convention, and the Mayor deliver- Convention ed to them his address. & • .".fter which the Council proceeded to elect a City Clerk. address. Ylessrs. Emmerton, Foster and Way, were appointed a committee Election of to receive, sort and count the votes. The committee reported City Clerk as follows: Whole number of votes 25 Necessary to a choice 13 Henry m. Meek had 25, and was declared duly elected for the ensuing municipal year. The Council then proceeded to elect a City Treasurer Election and Collector. Messrs. Russell? Webber and Ropes were appoint-of City ed a committee to receive, sort and count the votes. The comm- Treasurer ittee reported as follows: Whole number of votes 22 Necessary to a choice 12. Henry J. Cross has 22, and was declared duly elected for the ensuing municipal year. . The oath of office was then administered to the City C1erhjQualifica by A. L. Huntington Esq. , a Justice of the Peace. tion of City C1er The convention was afterwards dissolved, and Convention Dissolved. i Jan. 7, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 43 the two Boards separated. In the Board of Aldermen, Mr. Russell submitted the fol-Rules lowing order, viz: and"Ordered, that the joint rules and orders of the last Orders_ City Council, be adopted, as the rules and orders of the present City Council, until otherwise ordered." The Order was adopted, and sent down for concurrence. Mr. Pratt submitted the folloiring Order: Addiourn- "Ordered, that when this Board adjourns, it adjourn un- ment. til this evening at 72' o'clocl." The Order was adopted. Br. 5mmerton offered the following Order: H4eetinas "Ordered, that the regular meetings of this Board be held on the second and fourth Monday of each month, at 7L'$" • o'clock P.M., until otherwise ordered." The Order was adopted. The following Order was submitted by I:r. Gifford. Committee "03Zdered, that the whole city council be a committee on on relief the subject of the relief of soldiers and sailors and their of sold- families; that the mayor be chairman of said committee; that iers & said committee be authorized to disburse according to the sailors. statutes of the commonwealth, all moneys which shall be appropriated in aid of said parties during the present muni- cipal year; that they be authorized to choose a clerk, and that ten members of the committee be a quorum for the trans- action of business."' The Order was adopted and sent down for concurrence. The following Order came from the Common Council, adopt- ed, and sent up for concurrence: "Ordered, that the thanks of th.e Board of Aldermen and Thanks Common Council be tendered to the Mayor for his able and for suggestive address; and that a copy of the same be requested _Mayor's for publication with the municipal documents." Address. The Board concurred. (Presented for approval, Jan.8,187S. ) • zia2.77 1878. Vol. 10, :age 44. The Board then adjourned. ,attest, Henry El. Meek, Clerk. Essex ss. Salem, January 71 1878. Personally appeared Henry 2ualifi- m. f„eek, duly elected city clerk of the City of Salem, and cation of made oath that he would faithfully perform the duties of his City Clekok office. Before me, Arthur L. Huntington, Justice of the Peace. • The Board of Aldermen met on Monday evening, January 7th, 1878, at 72 o'clock P.M. pursuant to adjournment. The Common Council were also in session. All the members were present. The Mayor presided. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. The Mayor announced the following Standing Committee tStandina of the Beard:- Committee Police and Licenses. Aldermen Averill and Russell. Streets and Bridges. Aldermen Pratt and Gifford. Lamps and Liffhting. Aldermen Emmerton and Kemble. P:;arket and Market House. Aldermen Gifford and Averill. City Stables. Aldermen Russell and Gifford. Gn motion of Mr. Pratt, the Mayor was added to the Committee on =olice and licenses, and to the Committee on Streets and bridges. Jan. 7, 18.78. Vol. 10, Page 45. The Mayor announced the following assignments of Alder- Joint men as r.:embers of the Joint Standing Committee:- Standing Finance. UoEittees. The tfiayor, and Aldermen Emmerton and Russell. Accounts. - Aldermen Kemble and Pratt. Fire Department. Aldermen Averill and Russell. Military affairs. Aldermen Russell and Kemble. • Printing__ Aldermen Pratt and Averill. Public Property. Aldermen Gifford and Averill. Public Instruction. Aldermen Emmerton and Pratt. Water Works. Aldermen Emmerton and Gifford. Mr. Emmerton then submitted the following Order:- "Ordered, That the Mayor and President of the Common Council be added to the Joint Standing Committee on Public Instruction." The Order was adopted, and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. (Presented for approval, Jan. 8, lK8. Approved, Jan. 8, 1878. ) A venire for two persons to serve as Grand Jurors was Jurors. submitted, and the following names were drawn from the jury box:- James • Jan. 7, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 46. Spring and Albion Stephenson. communication from Forteus r-. Bielby, soliciting the City appointment of City Physician, was received and read; and ?hvsician sent to the Common Council. The Board then took a recess, to discuss the selection of a candidate for city physician; after which, Messrs. Emmerton and Pratt were appointed to receive, sort, and They reported as follows: count the votes for such officer. Whole number of votes g. Necessary to a choice 4. Thomas Kittredge had 4. Joseph P. Fessenden 2. and Thomas Kittredge was declared to be city physician for the ensuing municipal year, on the part of this Board; and notice was sent to the Commoh Council accordingly. Notice was received from the--'Common Council, that they had elected the same gentleman in concurrence. • The following order came from the Common Council adopt- Dater ed, Messrs. Foster, Ropes, Way, Breed, Harris and Crocker Doard. appointed, amd sent up for concurrence and to be joined, wiz: "Ordered, that a committee of one from each ward, with sue such as the Mayor and Aldermen may join, be appointed to nominate candidates for the Water Board." The Board concurred, and joined, alderman Emmerton, Pratt, and :verill. The following Order came from the Common Council adopt- Assessors ed, Yessrs Dalrymple, Reith, Robson, Andrews, H. Perkins and Hill appointed, and sent up for concur ,joined, viz: rence and to be "Ordered, that a committee of one from eachYuard, with such as the i:'iayor and Aldermen may join, be appointed to nom- inate Assessors and Assistant Assessors. " The Board concurred, and joined Aldermen Kimble, Averill and Gifford. The following Order came from the Common Council adopted, Commiss- Tessrs. Potter, G. H. Perkins, Savoy, Colby, Webber and Dal- Toner of comb appcinted, and sent up for concurrence and to be joined, Streets. viz: "Ordered, • Jan. 7-, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 47. that a .committee of one from each Ward, with such as the Y-ayor and Aldermen may join, be appointed to nominate a can-, didate for Commissioner of Streets." The Board concurred, and joined Nldermen Emmerton, Pratt and t;verill. The following Order came from the Common Council adept- Overseers ed, Iiessrs. Collins, Dodge, Savoy, Hawes, Millea and Downes of the appointed, and sent up for concurrence and to be joined, viz:I'oor. "Ordered, that a committee of one from each ward, with such as the Mayor and Aldermen may join, be appointed to nominate candidates to Overseers of the Poor." The PRard concurred and joined Aldermen Russell, Pratt and Gifford. The annual report of the Surveyor General of Lumber was Annual submitted, ordered to be printed with the other city docu- Report. • ments, and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. (Presented for approval, Jan. 8, 1878. E.pproved Jan. 871878. ) The City Clerk submitted a list of matters referred by Pet: for the last City Government to this Board, as follows:- lights in 1. Petition for street lights in Grafton Street. Grafton & 2. 11 " It to " Cabot Street. Cabot Sts. 3. Report and Orders for building a bank wall, filling, grading and building sidewalk on northwestern side of High- Highland _ land Avenue. Ave. 4. Petition of J. F. P. Mariner for an lnnholder's li- Innholder. cense. The first two items were referred to the Committee on Lamps and lighting; the third, to the Committee on Streets; and the fourth, to the Committee on Licenses. Applications for permit to build were received as fol- Permits to lows:- Mary E. H. Farmer, addition to dwelling house No. 20 build. Crombie St. : LT. P. Cutler, addition to dwelling house No. 65 Federal St. ; and permdts were granted. The Board of Engineers recommended, the Mayor nominated, Fireman. .nd t'ne Board confirmed, Charles r_. Williams as a member of %ctive Hose Company No. 6. Jan. 7, 1878. Vol. 10: Page 48. The city clerk submitted a.list of matters referred to Forth this City Government by the Council of last year, viz: diver & I. Reports and papers relating to the North River, and anitary the sanitary condition of the city. Condition 2. Report and Orders for the establishment of a ball o£ the City ground on Salem Neck. Ball Ground Action on the first matter was deferred by consent, and �eck.lem ' . . .. . the second was referred to the Committee on Streets. —The Order adopting the rules and orders of the last City Pules & Council, came back from the Council passed in concurrence. Orders. (Presented for approval, Jan. 8, 1878. Approved Jan. 8, 1878. ) - The Order appointing the city council a committee on the Relief relief of soldiers and sailors, came back from the Council CommComm—ittee passed in concurrence. (Presented for approval, Jan. 8, 1878. Approved Jan. 8, 1878.) • The following Ordinance came from the Common Council Ordinance passed to be ordained and sent yp for concurrence:- Expendi- "City of Salem. tures. In the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy eight. An ordinance regulating the expenditures of the city. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem as follows : ' Sectionl. No Board or Committee of the City Council, or of either branch thereof, shall make any contract on behalf of or building upon the said city, the amount of thich shall ex- ceed the specific appropriations of the city council prev- iously made therefor. Section 2. All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsis- tant with this ordinance are hereby repealed. The Board non-concurred. Several bills of the Department for the mono. of Decem- Monthly ber were examined and approved. Bills. The Board then adjourned. Attest, Henry Y. &leek, Clerk. Jam. 14, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 49. A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Iv"onday; January 14th, 1878, at 71 o'clock P.E. The Common Council were also in session. All the members were present. The Paayor presided. The record of the last .meeting was read and approved. The report of the City Mlarshal for the month of December City was received and place on file. Marshal' s_ The Committee on Licenses to whom was referred the peti- Report. tion of J. F. P. Yariner for a license as an innholder, sub- Innholder. mitted a report recommending that the petition be granted. The report was accepted and the license granted The Mayor nominated George B. Loring and James B. Curwen, Trustees of • as Trustees of the Plummer Farm School7 for the ensuing five of the years, their term of office having expired January lst., 1878. Plummer F. The nominations were confirmed. School. The annual report of Thos. M Dixp Measurer of Bark, was Annual _ submitted, ordered to be printed With the other city documents,—Report. and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. (Presented for approval, Jan. 15, 1876. Approved, Jan. 15, 1876. ) The petition of Patrick T. Kennealy for leave to keep a Fruit fruit stand at the 1,11illows the coming season, was referred to stand at the Committee on Licenses. ILI-1 � A petition signed by James H. Bettis, requesting a permit Pet. for to erect a bay window on his house in Brown Street, was sub- eredtion mitted; and it appearing that the same, if constructed) would of bay project over the line of the street, the petitioner was grartedwindow. leave to withdraw. Rir. Emmerton for the joint spedial committee appointed to , ater nominate candidates for the dater Board, submitted a retort Board. nominating the following persons; George Uptonp for five years; James B. Curwen for four years; and Francis Cox for three years. The report was accepted and sent down for concurrence. Game back concurred. • Jan. 147 1878. Vol. 10, Page. 50. L,r.- Russell for the joint special committee appointed Overseers _ to nominate candidates for Overseers of the Poor' submitted of the a report nominating the following persons:- ] oor. Ward 1. Edward Fitzgerald. Ward 2. J. Frank Dalton. Ward 3. John Pickering Jr. Ward 4. Gilman A. Andrews. Ward 5. Charles K. Chase - Uard 6. Theron Palmer. The report was accepted and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. L;r. Emmerton for the joint special committee appointed Comm'r. of to nominate a candidate for Street Commissioner, reported Streets., that one of the committee was unable to attend the committee meeting, and of the remaining eight, four members are in favor of presenting the name of the .present incumbent Joseph C. Foster, and four members present the name of Charles A. • Ietca.lf. The report was accepted, and se-t down for concurrence. Came back concurred. Y,r. Kemble for the joint special committee appointed Assessors to nominate Assessors and Assistant Assessors, submitted the & following list as their report. Ass 't. Assessors. Assessors._ For three years- Eleazer Tustin. For two years- Thomas S. Jewett. For one year- J. W. Luscomb. Assistant Assessors. Ward 1. James Dalr m ple ward 4. Isaiah Nichols. J. K Webb. Rufus B. Gifford. OWard 2. W. Bi Bates. Ward 5. Joshua Brown G. H. Warren. Nathaniel Brown ;9ard 3. Pemberton Hale. Ward 6. James B. Gifford. Stephen Thayer J. Shove Symonds. The report was accepted and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. Mr. Enmmerton submitted the following Order: "Ordered, that so much of the Mayor's Address as refers _'etrenchment to the retrenchment of the expenses of the city, be referred to the joint stand- . • Jan. 14, 1878. Vol. 10, Page. 51. ing committee on finance; and that said committee be instruct- ed to consider and retort at an early day what reduction can be made in the compensation of officers and employees of the city, whose compensation is fixed by the city council; also, whether or not the income of the city can be increased, and if so, in what manner." The order was adopted, and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. (Presented for approval, Jan. 15, 1878. Approved Uan. 15, 1678) . The following Crdinance came from the Common Council, Ordinance passed to be ordained, and sent up for concurrence:- Public "City of Salem. Pro art y. In the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy-eight. An ordinance to amend an ordinance entitled "an ordi- n_nce in relation to the preservation of public property." Be it ordained by the city council of the city of Salem as follow:-Section 1. The ordinance, entitled "an ordinance in relation to the preservation of public property" is hereby amended by inserting the following section, viz:- Section 6. No building or buildings shall be erected by the city council, or any board thereof, or any addition be made to any building or buildings now existing, the cost of which shall exceed fifty follars, without a special appropriation therefor.,"-and by inserting in place of the words "Section 6" in said ordinance the words "Section 7." Section 2. F11 ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed. The ordinance was laid on the table until the next meet- ing. The following .ordinance came from the Common Council pas-Ordinance sed to be ordained, and sent up for concurrence:- xpendi- "City of Salem. tures. In the year one thousand eight hundred and seventh--eight. An ordinance to amend an ordinance in addition to an or- dinance entitled "An ordinance establishing a system of account- ability in the expenditures of the city." Be it ordained by the city council of the city of Salem, as follows: Section 1. The ordinance in addition to an ordinance entitled an ordinance establishing a system of accountability in the a::- penditures of the city, passed Dec. 31, 1877, is hereby amend- ed by adding the words "all orders drown by the Mayor" in the • first Tan. 14, 18`78. Vol. 10, Page 52. section, the words ':.'and the amount of all _rending contracts so far as practicable." The ordinance was laid on the table, until the next meeting. A report of the Joint Standing Committee on Finance Appropria recommending the adoption of the following order, came from lions. the Common Council, endorsed Order adopted and sent up for concurrence&- "Ordered, that the sums stated respectively as follows, be hereby appropriated to defray the current expenses in the several departments of the city for the months of January and February, to be included in the general appropriations for the current fiscal year, hereafter to be made, viz: School Department $15,500.- Poor " 5,000.- Fire " 500.- • Plater Works 25400.- State Aid 1,900.- Streets and Bridges 61000.- Salaries 2,300.- Lamps and Lighting 4,500.- Police 6200C.- City Stables 2,000.- Incidentals. 5.000.- $51,100.- amounting in all to Fifty one thousand one hundred dollars." The Board concurred. (Presented for arproval, Jan. 14, 1878. Approved Jan. 14, 1878.) The following report came from the Common Council ac- Report on cepted and sent up for concurrence:- appropria- "In City Council, Salem, January 14, 1878. The Joint ticns. Standing Committee on Accounts respectfully report that the appropriations for the month of December were not sufficient to meet the expenditures of that month, and the monthly payment of the city have for that reason been deferred until to-morrow. The appropriations for the months of January and February to be reported this evening from the joint standing committee on finance, will be sufficient to meet the defi- ciency in December, as well as the current expenses for those two months. The following accounts were deficient in December:- Incidentals $1396.44; Lamps B Lighting $852.19g Policeq $57.01• City Stables, ' • i_Jan. 14., . 1678.__.._ _--..___.. _ ._...__._ Vol. -lo, ..Page--53. $175.86.- Total._$2481:50. For the Committee, Geo . R. Emmertin, Chairman." The Board concurred. (Presented gor approval, of acceptan- ce, Jan. 15) 1878. Approved Jan. 15, 1678. ) A petition signed by George F. Putnam, and 23 others, re- Pet. for questing that Yr. Caleb Buffum be retained on the board of app't. of assessors, carae from the Common Council, read, and sent up. Assessor. The petition was read and placed oft file. The Board then proceeded to elect members of the '.Venham Water ?4'ater Board. Yr. Emmerton was appointed a committee to receive,Board. sort and count the votes. The committee reported as follows: Whole no. of votes 6. • Necessary to a choice 4. For five years,- George Upton had :6. For four years,- James B. Curwen 6. For three years,-Francis Cox 6. End they were declared duly elected on the part"of this Board.' The Common Council concurred, and elected the same gentlemen. A petition signed by A. L. Huntington and 11, others,citi- Pet. for zens;and tax payers of Ward 3, representing that the welfare removal of and safety of said ward, require better protection against firel;ose 3. and for that reason respectfully petition that Hose No. 3 be located in said ward, the present location being in !"lard 42 in which ward there is at present another company, came from the Common Council referred to the joint standing committee on fire department and sent up for concurrence. The Board concurred. (Freser_ted for approval of reference, Jan.. 15, 1878. Approved, Jan. 15, 1878.) The following Order came from the Common Council adopted, 250th Liessrs. Way, Ropes and Barris appointed, and sent up for con- anniversax currence and to be joined, viz: of settle- ment of "Ordered, that so much of the mayor's address as relates Salem. to the 250th anniversary of the settlement of Salem, be referr- ed to a joint select committee consisting of the mayor and two aldermen, and the president and three members of the Common Council." The ,Zan....14,_ 1878..._ ....:. . . .._. Vol. 10, Page 54. i I i award....concurred_and_...Aldermen .Emmerton._and Pratt were joined.'- (Presented for approval, Jan.15, 1878. Approved Jan. :;L5, 1878. ) A message was received from the Common Council proposing Conventior a convention forthwith for the election of Commissioner of Streets, Assessors and Assistant Assessors, and Overseers of , the Poor. The Board accepted the proposal. The two Boards met in convention accordingly. The Mayor appointed Alderman Kemble, and Councilmen Nill Comm:of and Savory, a committee to receive, sort and count the votes ( Streets for Commissioner of Streets. The committee reported as fol- is Ballot. lows:- Whole no. of votes 28.' • Necessary for a choice 15. Joseph C. Foster had 13. Charles A. .Metcalf 11. Joseph M. Parsons 4. and there was no choice. A second ballot resulted as follows:- 2a Ballot. Whole no. of votes 29. Necessary for a choice 15. Joseph C. Foster had 15. Charles A. Metcalf 14. and Joseph C. Foster was declared to be duly elected for the ensuing municipal year. Messrs. Averill, Robson and Crocker were appointed a A��essors. committee to receive, sort and count the votes for Assessors. 1. Ballot. The committee reported as follows:- For three year&,- Whole no. of ballots 27; necessary for a choice 14. Fleazer Austin had 12. Caleb Buffum 11. Thomas S. Jewett 4. For two years,- Whole nol of ballots 26; necessary for a choice 14. Eleazer Austin had 13. T. S. Jewett 8. J. W. Luscomb 3. Caleb Buffum 2. Jan. _14,18.78.._.__. .. Vol.107 Page 55. Eor.__one_..y_ear• __'; hole..no.._ .of. ballots 254. . ... necessary for a choice. 13. J.17.Lu sc omb had 15. T.S.Jewett 4. Wm.Chase 3. Caleb Buffum 2. J.Shove Symonds 1. and J.i_.Luscomb was declared elected for one year; there being no choice for an assessor for two or three years. A second ballot resulted as follows:- 2Q Ballot. For three years,-17hole no. of ballots 28; necessary for a choice 15. Eleazer "ustin had 13. Caleb Buffum 11. • T.S.Jewett 4. For two years,- Whole no. of ballots 27 necessary for a choice 14. Thomas S. Jewett 13. Eleazer Austin 11. Caleb Buffum 2. Wm. Chase 1. anal there was no choice. A third ballot was taken with the following result:31 Ballot. For three years,-B;hole no. of ballots z8. necessary for a choice 15. Eleazer Austin had 18. Caleb Buffum g. Thomas S. Jev;ett 1. F8r two years,- Whole no. of ballots 27; necessary for a choice. 14. Thomas S. Jewett had 15 . Eleazer Austin 8. Caleb Buffum 4. ar-d Eleazer Austin for three years, and Thomas _. Jewett for ucto years, were declared elected. %'essrs. Emmerton, Ropes and G. H. Perkins were appointed Assistant a. committee to receive, sort and count the votes for AssistantAssessors. tissessors. The committee reported as follows: Thole no. of votes 27. Necessary for a choice 14. • ';:'ard 1. James Dalrymple had 26. '7;ard 4.Isaiah Nichols had 26. an.1411873. Vol.l0,Page 56. ';;ard 1. John K. `Nebb 27. Ward 4. R. B. Gifford 27. James Chaney 1. 'd:ard 2. George H. Warren 27. Ward 5. Joshua Bro,rn 27. B. Bates 27. Nathl. Brown 27. `ard 3. Pemberton Hale. 23. Ward 6. J. B. G ifford 26. Stephen Thayer 27. J. S. :Symonds 26. W. L. Batchelder 4. Alfred B. Brown 1. B. R. Symonds 1. and Nessrs. Dalrvmple. '; gnu 94arren. Bates, Hale? Thayer, Nichols, L. B. Gifford2 Joshua Brown, Nathaniel-Brown, J. B. Gifford, and J. Shove Symonds, were declared to be elected for the ensuing year. Messrs; Gifford, 'way and Foster were appointed a committee to Overseers receives sort and count the votes for Overseers of the Poor. o£ the The committee reported as follows: Poor . • Whole no.o£ votes 28;necessary for a choice 15. Gard 1.&dward Fitzgerald had 21.Ward 4.Gilman A. '.ndrews had 28. S. 0. Dalrymple 6. C. H. Allen 2.W*rd 5.Charles H..Chase 25. V'sard 2.J. F. Dalton 27. Richard C.-panning 12. J. R. Davis 1. George R. Harris 1. 'trard 3.John Pickering Jr. 28.Ward 6.Theron Palmer 24. V.I. S. Harris 4. and hessrs. Fitzgerald, Dalton, Pickering, Andrews, Chase and Palmer, were declared to be elected for two years. The convention was then _dissolved� and the two Boards amnvention separated. dissolved The following Order was submitted: "Ordered, that so much of the mayor's address as relates Orange to the widening of Orange and Curtis streets, be referred to a 8c joint special committee." Curtis The order was adopted, aldermen Enmerton and Russell ap- Streets. I.onted, and .sent down for concurrence and to be joined. Came back concurred, and Lessrs. Poster, Collins and Dalrymple joined. (Presented for approval, Jan.1521878. Approved2 Jan. 1521878. ) Jan.14 & 1971878 Vol. 10, Page 57. • The following Order came from the Common Council adopted and sent up for concurrence. "Ordered, that so much of the mayor's address as relates to a better supply of gravel, be referred to the joint stand- ing committee on public property." The Board concurred. (Presented for approval, Jan. '1521878. Approved Jan. 15, 1878. ) The following Order came from the Common Council, adopted and sent up for concurrence: "Ordered, that so much of the mayor's address as relates to schools, be referred to the joint standing committee on public instruction." The Board concurred. (Presented for approval, Jan.15,1878. Approved Jant 15, 1878.) The Board then adjourned. Attest, Henry m. Meek, Clerk. A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Saturday, January 19, 1878, at 10 o'clock A.M. • All the members were present, except Messrs. Bemble and Gifford. The Mayor presided. The reading of the record was dispensed with. A venire for four persons to serve traverse jurors, at the January term of the Superior Court to be held at Salem, was submitted, and the following names were drawn from the jury box, size William G. Webber, Charles Y. Richardson, Charles Odell and Stephen Whipple. The Board then adjoined. Attest, Henry M. Meek, Clerk. • Jan.. 217.1878. . . - ____. __._ Vol. 10,Page 58. ; A special .meeting. of .the Board of Aldermen- was held on D;onday evening, January 21st., 1878, at 8 o'clock. All the members were present. The Mayor presided. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. Notice by Zina Goodell of his intention to erect an ad- `Intent to dtion to the building on the corner of Lafayette and Dodge build. Str eets, was received; vede and permit t was grant ed. Notice by Gilman Andrews of his intention to build an ad= dition to his building on Beach Street, was referred to the Inspector of Buildings. Isar. James H. Battis renewed, in writing, his request for Bay • permission to erect a bay window, over the porch in front of Window.; his residence No. 22 Brown Street. On motion of Mr. Emmerton permit was granted,provided that the window noes not project over the line of the street. ) The application of Charles F.- Morris for an innholder's 1nnholder license, was referred to the Committee on Licenses. The official bond of Henry J. Cross, City Treasurer, andOfficial Collector, was presented, approved, and place on file. Bond. _ Mr. Russell submitted the following Order: "Ordered, that the Committee on Streets be authorized to ° Recessing recess the steps in front of the dwelling house of J. H. Pratt's steps on Browne Street, so that they will not project over the line in Broome of the street; provided, that the expense .of the same does not St. exceed the sum of twenty five dollars, said expense to be charged to incidentals in the Mayor and Aldermen Department." The Order was adopted. (Presented for approval, Jan.22, ' 1878. The B and informally discussed police matters, and, on Reduction motion of h1r. Emmerton, the Committee on Police were instructed of to consider the expediency of reducing the day force to seven ; Police men, and the night force to twenty men; also to report their Force. tour of duty, and any other regulations they may deem expedient. The Board then adjourned. Attest, . Henry M. Mleek, Clerk. Jan. 24, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 59. A ap.ecial meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held og Thursday, January 24,1878) at 7 o'clock, P.M. All the members were present. The Mayor presided. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. The Committee on Folic.e submitted the following Orders:- "Ordered, that hereafter and until otherwise ordered, the regular police force of this city, in addition to the Marshal, Assistant Marshall and Janitor, including Keeper of the Lock up, as now existing, shall consist of twenty nine men, one of whom shall be designated as Captain, and one as Sergeant, of the night police. Twenty of whom shall be designated as night police, and seven as day police. Such intervals of rest for the entire force may be prescribed by the Committee on Police as they deem expedient. It shall be the duty of the Captain of the night police to cause all street lights (gas burners) to be extinguished by the night police, at such hours as may be des- ignated by the Committee on Lamps and Lighting." *'Ordered, that each member of the force receive an annual salary of eight hundred dollars, except that the City Marshal shall be paid fifteen hundred dollars per annum; Assistant I4ar- . shal nine hundred dollars per annum; Captain of the night police eight hundred seventy five dollars per annum; Sergeant of the night police eight hundred and fifty dollars per annum. Such • number of substitutes may be appointed as may be necessary; the same to be paid by those for whom they act as substitutes." The Orders were adopted. (Presented for approval, Jan.241 1878. Approved, Jan.24,1878.) The following communication was received: "City of Salem, mayor's office, Wednesday, January 23a ., 1878. To the Board of Aldermen, Gentlemen: By our city charter, in its ninth section, the executive power of the city, generally, with all the powers heretofore vested in the selectmen of Salem, including the administration of police,-is vested in the mayor and aldermen of the city as fully as if specially enumerated the said mayor and aldermen to have full and exclusive power to appoint a city marshal and assistants, and constables, and all other police officers, with power of removal for cause, the word appoint being defined in the charter as giving to the mayor the power of nomination and to Jan. 24, 1678. Vol. 10, Page 60. • the_.Alderraen .the. power of confirmation-or rejection. tinder this authority, I nominate as follows: For Cit-.- Marshal John W. Hart. _Assistant Marshal William Y Chapple. eeper of the Lock-up. John J. IvfCue. Day Police. Joseph P. Allen Charles Shortell 't:oses A. Averill. Joseph Stickney. Mark Hathcot Villiam H. Townes. Kenneth F. M.Kenzie . Night Pdtrol. Captaih-John R. Skinner Sergeant- George H. Bluin Jr. P;Iembers-George S. Arrington Benjamin Hersey Eben Beckford. James H. Kelley John M. Beckford David H. Kelley Yichael Bucx ley Chalres E. LeGrand Charles E. Cloutman Samuel Marshall John Donovan Charles H. Ntiller David B. Dowst. George F. Morse Joshua B. Emory 'Gilliam M. Peabody Thomas R. Fallon '.Gilliam F. Staples. Richard Horton Abraham Very. Substitutes. • David S. Pollock, George Berry, Leonard J. Townes. Timothy Lucer, Archibald McNeill, John H. Peters. Very resp'y, Henry K. Oliver, Mayor. It may be here added, as matter of information, that from the year 1868 to 1872, the force consists of a city marshal, two assistant marshals, a captain, a clerk, 14 evening and 14 night patrolmen, a total of 33 men, at an average of annual wages of $20,854.11. From 1872 through 1874, it consisted of a marshal, a captain, a clerk, 12 evening and 14 night patrolmen, with 6 day men a total of 35 .men, at an annual average cost in wages of $21,164.45. Since 1874, it has consisted of a marshal, an assistant marshal, a captain, a sergeant, a keeper of lock-up, 8 day police and 24 night patrolmen, a total of 37 men. There were also ten men in 1876 on Sunday duty, and five men in 1877. It is nor propsed to discontinue the extra Sunday men. The annu- al average in wages for 1875, 76 & 77, was $31,615.69. The force as now proposed will consist of a city marshal, an assistant marshal, a captain, a sergeant, or night-roundsmen, a keeper of lock-up, seven • Jan.25 & 28, 187S. Vol. 10, Page 61. day and twenty night patrolmen, the .da-,- force t ., b.e on duty on .�undays, as on other days, with a reeerve, if needed; of six substitutes. The estinated wages cost for the year is 26,550.-" The communication was read, and the nomination confirmed. The Board then adjourned. Attest, . Henry P;i. ivteek, Clerk. A regular meeting of the Board of ?adermen was held on • Lionday, January 28th, 1878, at 71 o'clock, P.M. The .eommon Council were also in session. All the members of the last meeting was read and approved. The annual report of the city physician, was received; Annual and the same was referred to the Joint Standing Committee on Report Printing and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. (Presented for approval, Jan. 30, 1878. Approved Jan. 30,1878. ) The ordinance entitles "An ordinance regulating the ex- Ordinance penditures of the city," passed by the Common Council January re ulat- 7th, end rejected by this Board, came from the Common Council inp, the indorsed; "Action of this board adhered to, and a committee expendit- of conference requested, Messrs. Harris, Colby and Hill ap- ures. pointed, and sent UP for concurrence and to be joined." The Board joined Aldermen Kemble, Pratt and Averill. The committee subsquently requested further time to make report, and the request was granted. The petition of =iillism Maynes, asking for relief in the Pet. of matter of the suit pending against him for violation of the '7m. &aynes. building ordinance, came from the Common Council referred to 4 joint special committee, Yessrs. Eeith, Robson and Collins appointed, and sent up for concurrence and to be joined. The Board concurred, and joined Aldermen Russell and Gifford. (Presented for approval of reference, Jan. 3071878. Approved Jan. 30,1878.) Jan. 28, 18.78.. Vol. 10, page 62. P;;r. Russell usbmitted the following Order: "Ordered that the a P.ent of- e appointment made by this Board on the mer_t of 34th. , inst. , for city marshal, assistant marshal, and UaY police. night and substitute police officers, be considered as rude under authority given by Chapter 272 of the Acta of 1867, and that all persons appointed to said positions, shall have all the powers of Police officers, with all or any of the po,-!ers of constable, except the power of serving and executing civil processes. The order was adopted. Pair. Kemble submitted the monthly report of the committee Report of on accounts; the report was accepted and sent down for con- -am* on currence. Came back concurred. (Presented for ppproval of ac- Accounts. cePtance, Jan. 3071878. Approved, Jan.30,1878. ) -- • The following Order came from the Common Council adopted, '>urvevor Priessrs. Potter, Dodge, Savory, Andrews, &iillea and Balcomb General of appointed, and sent up for concurrence and to be joined, ,viz: Lumber "Ordered, that a committee for one from each bard, with such as the Mayor and Aldermen may join, be appointed_ to nom- inate a candidate for Surveyor General of Lumber and Timber." The Board concurred, and Aldermen Averill, Pratt and Russell were joined. (Presented for approval Jan. 30,1878. Arproved, Jan. 30,1876. ) A petition signed by Henry A. Hubon and five others, re- Pet. for Presenting the company at present using Lincoln Hall for the use of purpose of military drill, and requesting the continuance of L.inco n the permission for the ensuing year, was referred to the Joint. Standing Committee on Public Property and sent doom for con- curre_.ce. Came b9.ck concurred. (Presented for approval of re- reference Jan. 30,1878. Approved, Jan. 30,1878.) Per. Kemble offered the following Order: "Ordered, that so much of the Layor's address as relates to the sanitary condition of the city, be referred to a joint special committee, consisting of two members of the Board of aldermen with such as the Common Council may join." The Order was adopted, Aldermen Bmmerton and Gifford ap- pointed, and sent down for concurrence and to be joined. Came back concurred •and Iessrs. Ropes, V.ay and H. S Perkins joiner,. (Presented for approval, Jen. 30,1878. Approve$, Jan. 30,1878. ) • ,.an. 28,1S76. Vol. 1012Page 63. The-following-Report was submitted:- "ln City Council, Salem, Jan.28,1878. The joint special Curtis & committee to whom was referred so much of the 1.1ayor's a.ddress Orange as relates to the widening of Curtis and Orange streets, after Streets. carefully considering the subject, would respectfully report, that it is inexpedient for t1he city to take any further action at _,resent. For the committee, Geo: . R. Emmerton, Chairma.n." The report was accepted and sent down for concurrence. Cane back concurred. (Presented for approval of acceptance, an.30,1878. Approved Jan. 30,1878. ) hir. Averill submitted the following Order: Tenure of "Ordered, that so much of the P:ayor's address as relates office of • to the tenure of office of the Mayor, the members of the Board Cit— V of Fadermen, and the members of the Common Council, and also , Council that portion relating to an increase in the number of Aldermen, be referred to a joint special committee consisting of two members of the Board of Aldermen with such as the Common Coun- cil may join." The order was adopted, Aldermen Kemble and Pratt appoint- ed, and sent down for concurrence and to be joined. (Presented for approval, Jan. 30,1878. Approved Jan. 30)1678.) f.°:r. Russell offered the following Order: Pay of "Ordered, that the members of the police force who were police. discharged in consequence of an erder reducing the force, pe_s- -.ed by this Board on the 24th. inst. , be allowed full pay for the present month." The Order was adopted. (Fresented for approval, Jan. 30, 1878. Approved Jan. 30, 1878) . Applications for permit to build were received as fol- Permits lo;as: Gilman Andrews addition to building on Beach vt. ; Thomas to Treadwell, addition to dwelling house on Southwick St. ; Cath- build. erine Gill, wooden dwelling house in Congress Street. Permits were granted. The ordinance amending an ordinance establishing a systemOrdinences, of accountability in the expenditures of the city, and the F_xpendituret ordinance amending an ordinance in relation to the tireservat- & Public ion of public property; laid on the table at the Property. • IJan. .28__6:_Feb._.4, 1878. V01.101Page 6�. , i f i f Llast_regular meeting were taken up, and after consideration :of the same, action upon the first one was postponed, until :the next meeting. This vote was afterwards reconsidered, and 'both ordinances were referred to a special committee consist-_ ing of b7essrs. Tremble and Pratt. The Board then. adjourned. Attest, Henry r'. E`eek, Clerk. A meeting of the Board of ?aldermen was held on I. onday, February 4, 1878, at 72 o'clock, P.T:. The Mayor and all the members were present. The record • of the last meeting was referred to the Committee on Licenses. The application of Matthew Mahoney for a. Common Victual- Common ers license, was referred to the Committee on Licenses. Victualer The Mayor submitted the following nominations as Cob- stables for the City of Salem, viz: Oliver Adams John Innis Joseph Peterson Join R. Arrington Nathl. L. Jackma,.n Roland Smalley, Aldred R. Brooks Charles A. Johnson Amos G. Teague William F. Buckley Philip H. Kimball George E. Stanifor d Charles L. Burns. M. P. Kingsley John S. ''ardwell Charles B. Currier..Joseph Kinsman JosephH. Torr Charles T. Conner Elias C. Larrabee John vest 47illiam A. Clapp clarren Larrabee John %7. neeler Justin Dowst. John S . Libby Eben IT. Walton George Farwell George Low William Y.T. F?entv,crbh Nathan Farnum ; m. H. Mc.Grane Frank �.. P. Rust John F. Ford John R. Mansfield Eisen 0. Parsons Luke L. Friend William Mansfield. James Dempsey George (�; Gray 'Prince E. hash James Beaver John Gcldsmith Henry C. Perkins Richard Davis Jose,:h Hammond Ira J. Hatch Joseph A. Littlefield Frederic H. Hunt Henry M. Perkins. John F. Ford. • Feb. 4 & 112 1878. Vol. 10, I'age 65. 5i11iam H. Archer 0 Samuel B. Edgerly Daniel Haines. James J. Hebron Daniel Littlefield. Newel S. Rinks James O'Hare Edward E. Gardner. Thomas S. Kinsley. H. Thyng. George F. Foote. Thomas S. Pope. The nominations were confirmed. The Board of Engineers -recommended, the IYayor nominated, Fireman. and the Board confirmed, 'William '.lentworth, as. a member of =ose Co. No. 5, in place of David A. Ynio t, deceased. The Bills of the Department for the month of January r,e_e Bills. examined and approved. The Board theh adjourned. Attest, • Henry MI. Meek, Clerk. A regular meeting of the B and of Aldermen was held on ilonday, February 11, 1878, at 4 o'clock., F.M. The Common Council were also in session. rll the members were present, and the Ilayor presided. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. The Eayor nominated Benjamin A. Gray and John G. Page a. Constables, Constables. The nominations were confirmed. The report of the city marshal for the month of January City was received and place on file . AlarsnalIs Report. A petition signed by Id. H. Easson asking permission to Pet. for repair a building on Goodhue Street, and for that r_urpose to leave to use a ,ortion of the street, was granted; the work to be use cart done under the direction of the Commissioner of Streets. of street_ • Feb. 11, 1878. Vol. 10, Page GG. Mr.. Emmerton submitted the following report:- Samitary. "City Council, Salem, Feb. 11, 1878. 'The joint special committee on that part of the Yayor's address relating to the sanitary affairs of the .cityI respectfully report, that the mayor in accordance With an order passed by the city council, Nov. 13th, 1877, as follows:- "Ordered, that the Mayor be re- quested to petition the General Court for the requisite auth- ority to construct a system of drainage and sewerage work, for the city of Salem, including the taking of such lands, flats, buildings, wharves, or other structures, as may be nec- essary to accomplish the object proposed, and that he invite the co-operation of the authorities of the town of Peabody in obtaining such legislation,"- has petitioned the General Court for the requisite authority to construct a system of drainage and sewerage for the city of Salem, and that the authorities of the town of Peabody, have been invited to join with this • city in procuring such legislation, and that a meeting of the inhabitants of said town of Peabody will be called on or about 7.1onday, Feb. 18th., to appoint a committee adoption. For the Committee, Geo. R. ymmerton, Chairman." "Ordered, that the Mayorq two members of the Board of Aldermen, and three members of the Common Council, be appoint- ed a committee to be authorized and requested to procure the passage of a bill in the Legislature, authorizing the city of Salem to construct a system of drainage and sewerage, includ- ing the taking of such lands, flats, buildings, wharves, or other structures, as . may be necessary to accomplish that object." The Report was accep ted, Order adopted, Aldermen E.nmer- ton and ICemble appointed, and sent down for concurrence and to be joined. Came back concurred, and hessrs. Crocker, Colby and Potter joined. (Presented for approval, Feb. 12, 1878. .Approved, Feb. 12, 1878. ) Mr. Femble submitted the following Report: Increase d' '"To the Honorable the City Council of the City of ualem. Aldermen The joint committee to which was referred that portion of the Mayor's inaugural address recommending an increase in the tenure of number of aldermen, and a change in the tenures of office of office . both aldermen and councilmen, respectfully report as fcllows:- In the judgment of your committee the interests of the city will be subserved by following the suggestions of :is Honor the mayor, and making the board of aldermen to consist of seven members instead of six numbers, and by making the term • of service of the members of the board of aldermen, and the nembers of the common council, two years instead of one year. And to this end your committee begs leave to submit herewith, an order for your consideration. Feb. 11, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 67. For the tonmittee-. Edward-ICemble, Chairman." "Ordered, that His Honor the I.ayor is hereby requested and authorized to petition the Legislature for such amendments to the city charter as will best accomplish the following ob- jects:- First. To make the board of aldermen to consist of seven mem- bers instead of six members. Second. To make the terms of service of the members of the board of aldermen and the members of t'-e common council, two years, instead of one year. Third. To make the election of aldermen, for the first muni- cipal year after the necessary power has been granted, to be four for one year, and three for two years, and thereafter, four, and then three, in each alternate year, instead of six each year. Fourth. To make the election of common councilmen, for the • first municipal year after the necessary power has been grant- ed, to be two for one year and two for two years, by each ward, and thereafter, two by each ward, each year, instead of four by each ward each year.;" The Report was accepted, Order adopted, and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurrec. (Presented for approval,Feb. 12, 1878. Approved, Feb. 12, 1878) DIr. Averill for the joint special committee appointed to nominate a candidate for Surveyor General of Lumber and Timber, submitted a report recommending the name of James c Fairfield Jr. , the present incumbent, and upon whom the mem- bers of the committee present at the meeting we unanimous. The report was accepted and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. The joint standing committee on fire department, to whom was referred the petition of 0. B. Shreve and others, for the removal of 'Wm. Penn Hose carriage from `:+ard 4 to bard S, re- ported that the subject was under consideration, but in con- sequence of not being able to find a suitable location, are Mot Trepared to make a final report, and ti.erefore ask further time. The report was accepted, further time granted, a.nd sent down for concurrence . Came back concurred. (Presented for ap- _>roval Feb. 12, 1878. =pproved, Feb. 12, 1878.) n order authorizing the committee of conference on "An ordinance regulating the expenditures of the city,'"' to sit at once, came from the Common Council adopted and sent up for • concurrence. The Board non-concurred. Lr. Kem.ble, Chairman of the committee, asked for Feb. 11, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 68. further time, and the same ,.aas granted. The a-non Council concurred. Pr. hembel submitted the following Report: Ordinances ' The Committee to which was intrusted the consideration expendi- of "an ordinance to amend and ordinance in addition to an tures & ordinance entitled an ordinance establishing a system of ac- oublic countability in the expenditure of the. city," and '"an ord- proDerty._ inance to amend an ordinance entitled an ordinance in relation to the preservation of public property,"-both of which origi- ' nated in the common council, respectfully retort that, in its judgement, it is inexpedient for this board to pass in con- currenee, these ordinances as they at present stand. Your committee therefore begs leave to submit herewith a new draft, in each case, for the consideration of this Board, (See papers on file) • For the committee, Edward P:emble, Chairman." The ordinances as passed by the Common Council were taken from the table and the Board non-concurred in their passage. The report was accepted, but consideration of the ord- inances submitted therewith, was postponed until the next meeting. A report of the joint standing committee on finance, Annual submitting an order appropriating certain sums to defray the Appropria- expenses of the city for the current fiscal year, came from tions. the common council, recommitted, with instructions to report estimates in detail, and sent up for concurrence. The Board non-concurred, and requested a committee of conference, Alder- men Russell, Pratt and Emmerton appointed, and sent down to be joined. Came back, Messrs. Ropes, Harris and Breed joined. The committee subsequently submitted a report recommend- ing that the :,hole matter be 'referred to the joint standing comr.;ittee on finance with leave to set at once. The report was accepted, recommendation adopted, and sent doom for con- currence. Came back amended. (The last indorsement not being correct, and the council having adjourned, the board took no further action. The application of ;tim. H. Baker for permit to make re- 3ay eaindow, pairs and alterations to the bay window on house No. 6 Ash St. , was granted. The Board then adjourned. • Attest, Henry 14. Meek, Clerk. Feb. 15, 1378. Vol. 10, Fage 612. A special meeting cf the Board of Aldermen was held on Fr_day evening, February 15th. , 1878, at 7J o'clock. The Com- mon Council were also in session. All the members were present. The Iiayor presided. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. The Committee on Licenses to whom was referred the peti- _nnholders. tions of ?.iatthew, PSahoney for license as an innholder, and that of Charles P. Morris for a similar license, submitted a report recommending that the licenses be granted. The report was accepted and licenses granted. The Mayor nominated A. Judson Cate to be a Constable. The Constable. nomination was confirmed. • ;r. E.nmerton submitted the monthly report of the Committee on Report of Accounts, in print. The report was accepted and sent dovrn for Com. on concurrence. Came back concurred. (Presented for approval of Accounts. acceptance, Feb. 16, 1878. Approved, Feb. 16) 1878.) The Board concurred in the _ amsndmert to the annual ap- annual Ap- propriation order passed by the council last meeting, and nropriat--- which authorized the Committee on Finance to report at a fut- ions. ure meeting, instead of that evening. A venire was submitted .for four persons to serve as Jurors. traverse jurors at the March term of the Superior Court of be held at Lawrence, and the following names were drawn from the jury box: Henry A. Hale, George C. Lord, George W. Langdell, James E. Pickering. The official bond of Benj. A. Gray in the sum of 0-3000.- 3Bond. as a constable, for the service of civil processes, was re- ceived, read, and accepted. The following report was submitted: Retrench- "To the City Council of the City of Salem. The Joint ;aent d Standing Committee on Finance to whom was referred so much S_.laries. of the s:aycr's address as relates to retrenchment in the ex- penditures of the city, have considered -Feb. 15, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 70. the subject, and submit an order making appropriations for the current municipal year, in which material reductions are mL�.de from the appropriations made for the rrevious year. The same cormnittee who were also instructed to inquire and report thereon, at an early date, what reduction, if any, it is ad- visable �o make in the compensation of officers, and employes of the city whose compensation is fixed by the city council, having maturely considered the subject, are of opinion that any reduction therein is inexpedient, and therefore recommend- ed that said compensation remain unchanged. For the Committee, Henry K. Oliver, Chairman." The report eras accepted, recommendation adopted, and sent doom for concurrence. Came back concurred. (Presented for approval? Feb. 16, 1878 . Approved, Feb. 16) 1878) . • The following report was submitted: ','rater "To the City Council of the City of Salem. The Joint Rates. Standing Committee on Finance, who were instructed to ascer- tain tshether any- increase can be made in the income of the city, have considered the subject, and are of opinion that said income can be increased by a change in the rates charges, to the consumers of i:enham water, and submit the accompanying schedule of new water rates. (See schedule on file.) For the Committee, Henry K. Oliver, Chairman." The report was accepted, papers referred to the Joint Standing Committee on 'rater ..orks, with leave to report an ordinance in print, and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. (Presented for approval, Feb. 16, 1878. Approved, Feb. 16,1878.) A petition signed by Philip Lorene, asking permission Bay to build a bay window on house No. 21 Carlton St. , and stat- 'indovw_ in,- that said window if built would project about three inches over the line of the street, was submitted. The Board declined to grant the petition, the vote being a tie. A report of the Joint Standing Committee on Finance and annual Appropriation, submitting a statement in detail of the estim- A Dropria- ated expenses in the several departments, together with an tions._ order appropriating in all the sum of $404,500.- to defray the current expenses for the present fiscal year, came from the Cormion Council indorsed, "'Report accepted, order passed • to .a second reading, and referred to Messrs. Ropes, Hill and Dodge, with. such as the Mayor and Aldermen may join, and sent up for concurrence and to Feb. 15, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 71. be jcined." The n,ard concurred, and Y-essrs. Kemble and Fratt were joined to the committee. (Presented for approval of re- ference, Feb. 16,1878. Approved, Feb. 16,1878. ) Mr. Gifford submitted the following Report: Report on "The Joint Standing Committee on Public Property, to pet. of -,whom was referred the petition of Henry A. F.ubon and others, .A.Hubon_ representing the company now using Lincoln Hall for the pur- 7 -..1s.for pose of military drill, requestingthe continuance of the —' use _of same privilege for the ensuing year,-respectfully Lincoln Report, that the petitioners appear to have associated gall. themselves together, as a military organization, without the license of the governor of the commonwealth, contrary to law. As the statute declares that it shall not be lawful for cities to provide drill rooms for such organizations the committee respectfully recommend that the petitioners have leave to with- draw. For the Committee, Thos. J. Griffen, Chairman." The report was accepted, recommendation adopted, and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. (Presented for approval, Feb. 16, 1878. Approved, Feb. 16, 1878. ) A petition signed Charles Weston & Sons, and 31 others, Pet. for representing that they understand that there is a change in reduction the water rates contemplated, and that they deem this a properof water time to present their claim for a reduction in the rates charg- rates. ed for manufacturing purposes; that the water rates charged them are nearly three times as much as those charged for dom-. estic and other purposes which they deem unjust in the extreme , and they see no reason why this unjust discrimination should be made against them; that they pay taxes on all their property the sane as others engated in other bueiness, and ask that the same rule should apply to them;- came from the Common Council referred to the Joint Standing Committee on Water ?iorks and sent up for concurrence. The Board concurred. The Committee of Conference on an ordinance regulating Ordinance the expenditures of the city, submitted a report recommending xpendit- that the said ordinance be amended as follows: "provided, ures. hov:ever that if any emergency arisen requiring the expenditure of money by any department before the city council can be con- vened, a contract may be made therefor." The report was accepted, but the Board took no eb. 25, 1878. Vol. lC, Page 72. The Board then adjourned. Attest, Henry I.I. Tneek, Clerk. A regular meeting of the B and of aldermen was i.eld on Yonday, February 25, 1878, at 7� o'clock P.M,. The Common Council were also in session. All the members were present, and the ILayor presided. The Mayor stated that the City Clerk was necessarily ab- City Clerk sent, and nominated Henry J. Cross, to be city clerk pro tem- nro tem. pore. The nomination was confirmed by vote of the Board, and • also in writing under the hands of the Mayor and Aldermen, as 4rovided b-:- statute. The clerk pro tem was sworn before F. "r;i. Collins, Justice of the Peace. The reading of tie record was dispensed with. The application of A. J. Philbrick for a license to keel: Shooting and maintain a shooting gallery at bo. Brown St. , was grant- Gallery. e d. The application of H. C. Batchelder and James Gamble, for Junk. license as junk dealers, were referred to the Committee on Licenses. The application of J. D. F J. F . Eaton for a license as junk, dealers, was granted. The Application of 0. P. F.icicer for permit to build a Tler.mit to dwelling house on ;inter street, eras granted, subject to the build. '?;roval of the Inspector of Buildings. The application of John Connolly for permit to build a barn on Vale street, eras gre.nted., the same having been approved by the Inspector. The official bond of N. TV, Jackmz:n, as constable to serve Bond. processes, vras submitted and approved. petition by Emory S. Johnson and 83 others, remonstrat- :m. Fenn ;. nZ a- einst the removal of the hose Carriage located in Bec Hose Co.� • _°crd atreet, to `.lard 3, :pas re="e,,—_J __it riding P?o. - 'omr?ictee on Fire Department and sent down -forconcurrence. zne back concurred. (Fresented for approval, Feb. 27, 1878. ^_,proved, Feb. 27, 1876. Feb. 2 , 1878. Vol. 10, Page.73. n notice from Mary O'Malley, of injury received v;hile Claims_ walkin." on the. sidewalk of Frint St. ; nearly opposite the market, at the corner of the alley leading out of said Front St. ; a.nd near the building owned or occupied by one Shats- r;ell, on Saturday the 16th. of February present at about 8 o'clock, P.A., and requesting payment of damages, was re- ferred to the Joint Standing Committee on Claims End sent doom for concurrence. Came back concurred. A similar notice from Catharine D. I;empton of injury received while walking on the sidewalk of Lafayette It. nearly opposite the grocery store of Richard Lindsey; a.na near to and on same side with house AIo. 26 on said street, on Tues- day evening, February 5th. present; at about 8 o' clock; and demanding payment of damages; was referred to the sine com- mittee and sent down for concurrence. Carve back concurred. Presented for approval of reference, Feb. 27, 1878. r_pprov- • ed Feb. 27, 1878. ) The Joint Standing Committee on Finance submitted a re- City port recommending the adoption of the following Order: Treasurer "Ordered, that the City Treasurer; under the direction authorized_ of the Joint Standing Committee on Finance, be authorized to to hire. hire, in such sums as may be required, t; e sum of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, to meet the demands on the treas- ury, in anticipation of the receipt of taxes." The report was accepted, order ado-, ted, and sent doom for concurrence. Came back concurred. (Presented for approval, Feb. 27, 1878. Approved Feb. 27, 1876. ) The joint special committee to whom was referred the pet-Resort on ition of wm. A'Eynes, reported that in view of the fact that pet. of sr•.id petitioner was granted leave to build two months before "`m. gfEynes. _.he ordinance in regard to the prevention of fires was passed, r:nd also as it is the opinion of the committee that the house as it now stands is as safe as regards fire as it would be if the end was constructed of brick, and asking that the peti- tioer's prayer be granted, and recommended the passage of the iollov;ing Order; viz: "Ordered, that no farther proceeding be had on the part of the city in tLe case of City of :alem Va. 'r'illiam Laynes, recently tried in the Supreme Judicial Court:" The report and order were laid on the table. The following Order came from the Common Ccuncil aaopted,'lection I:essrs. Potter, G. I-.,. Perkins, Savoy, Colby, Febber, and of • rocker ai:pointed, and sent 1 peers. Feb. 252 1878. Vol. 10, Page74, up for concurrence anc tc be joined, viz. "Ordered, that a committee of one from each Gard be a:- pointed, with such as the I:Iayor and Aldermen may join, to nom- inate a candidate for Chief Engineer and candidates for Assis- tant Engineers.'"' The Board concurred, and joined Aldermen Averill, Russell and F'ratt. On motion of Mr. Kemble, the vote passed by this Board, Ordinance January 7. 1878, non-concurring in the passage of an ordinance gxpendi- — entitled "An ordinance regulating the expenditures of the city, " tares. was reconsidered. LIr. Kemble then moved to amend the ordinance by insert- ing the amendment reported by the Committee of Conference at the last meetinggbut LSr. Pratt moved, that in place of said amendment, the ordinance be amended by adding to .Section lst., • the words following: "except such as the necessities of the city may demand." This motion visa accepted by i,Ir. Kemble, and the amendment offered by Parr. Pratt, adopted. The ordinance as amended, was then passed to be ordained, and sent doom for concurrence in the amendment. The following report was submitted:- Annual "To the Honorable the City Council. The joint special Appropria- cemmittee to which was referred the report recently made by tions. the joint standing committee on finance and appropriations, covering estimate for the ensuing year, and the order intro- duced in connection therewith, beg leave to report that they have examined and considered both, and hereby commend the ac- ce�tance of the report and. the adoption of the order afore- said. For the Committee, Edward Kemble, Chairman." The report was accepted and sent doi!.m for concurrence. Came back concurred. (Presented for a.prova.l of acce tance, Feb. 27, 1878. Approved, Feb. 27, 1878.) The following Order came from the Common Council, adopted, and sent up for concurrence:- "Ordered, that so much of the report of the Chief of the Hose. Fire Department as relates to the necessity of providing more hose for steamer's use, be referred to the Joint Standing Com- mittee on Fire Department, with instructions to report at the next meeting of the City Council." The • Feb. 251 1S78. Vol. 10, -acre 75. 3oard concurred. (Presented for approval, Feb. 27, 1S789 Ap- proved, Feb. 27, 1878. On motion of Mr. Pratt a message was sent to the Common Convention Council proposing a convention to be held on Ionday evening, proposed. ,arch 11th, for the purpose of choosing a Surveyor General of Lumber and Timber. The Council concurred in the proposal. Consideration of the two ordinances relating to a system Ordinances of accountability in expenditures, and the preservation of xpendit- public property, on motion of Mr. Kemble was again postponed. Tres public An ordinance entitled "An ordinance to amend an ordinance`rcroerty. entitled an ordinance providing for lightin.- the streets,° and0rdinances an ordinance entitled "An ordinance to amend the following street ordinance, to wit: an ordinance establishing the office of lighting 6' • Commissioner of Streets, passed FebY 26, 1855, and an ordinance concerning edgestones and sidewalks passed June 23, 1873," care of came from the Common Council passed to be ordained and sent streets. up for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Kemble, the first ordinance was laid on the table. This vote was' afterviards reconsidered, and both ordinances were referred to ,a special committee, consisting of B:essrs. Emmerton, Pratt and Kemble. The folloin.ring Order, submitted by the Corunittee on Annual Finance at the last meeting, came from the Common Council, °.p)ropria- amended, by;radding the words °'No money shall be exper_ded, or liens. debt incurred in any of the above departments of the city in excess of the amounts herein appropriated," and, .as emended, adopted, and sent up for concurrence:- "Ordered, that the sums respectively stated as follows be hereby appropriated to defray the current expenses of the city in its several departments for the current fiscal year, which sums shall be held to include all partial appropria- tions for the year already made , viz: School Dept. 9729000.- Poor " 241000.- Fire " 127000.- mayor and Aldermen's Dept. ; for Streets, Bridges and Stables $36,500.- • *eb. 25 £i Pach. 41 1878. Vol.IOpF :ge: 76. Addition to stables or Bridge St. 1500.- ,.alaries 110009- Lamps and Lighting 18000.- 170lice 315C0.- Inc i den tals 2500C.- 1232500.- ' ater F'dorks; for Construction 5000.- 'aintenance 25000.- 3C7000.- Interest 817000, 5tate Aid 121000.- ;iunicipal Sinking Fund 2C,000.- Plater Loan "' " 211000.- Payment of Permanent Fund 21 000.- $404,50o.- The Board 'non-concurred in the adoption of the order. • The application of John H. Bell for permit to make an _ermit to addition to building No. 114 Federal St. , was granted. build. _ The petition of John E. Bell for permission to con- Pet. for struct a drain from house 'To. 114 Federal St. to Beckford St.leave to sewer, was referred to the Committee on Streets with power. build drain. The Board then adjoined. Attest, Henry J. Cress Clerk pro tem. A meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on konday, >a.rch 4, 1878, at 7J o'clock F.Y. All the members were present except Er. Kemble. The I,€ayor ri•esided. The record of the last meeting was read and a.proved . .The Committee on Licenses to whom was referred • _ 1ch. 4., 1878. Vol. 10, Fage 77. _the : etition of James Gamble for a junl: license, resorted Junk. that they had considered the subject, and are of opinion that the license ought to be granted. The report was accepted and the license granted. Upon the petition of the wardens of St. Peter's Church, Constable " the I.-ayor nominated, and the Board confirmed, Chas. Pi. :right, as a Constable. The applications of Charles Odell, and Fowler and Fen- auctioneer dall, for licenses as Auctioneers, were granted. The Committee on Streets to whom was referred with power Private the petition of Z1. i Bell, for permission to enter the city drain. drain on Beckford Street, from house number 114 Federal Street, reported that they had examined the premises, and are of opinion that the petition should be granted. The application of James fii:Shane for a license to sell Liquor liquor under Class 4, was submitted. On motion of Der. Emmer- License. ton he was granted leave to withdraw. The application of T. T. Savory for permit to make an Permit to a6dition to wooden shed on Creek St. , was granted, subject to build. the the approval of the Inspector of Buildings. ' The City Clerk submitted a statement of official fees Statement received during the three months ending on the 28th. of of fees. February. The petition of J. S. Williams for leave to remove some Tree. branches from a tree in front of house No. 89 Federal St. ,was referred to the Committee on Streets with power. The Board of Engineers recommended; the Fayor nominated., Fireman. e_nd the Board confirmed, ',illiam U. Bridges as a member of =_ose Company No. 2. The appl .cation of Philip Lorene for leave to build a bay F_av window, upon house b-o. 21 Carlton Street was granted. lindow. Mch. 4 & 117 1878, -. Vol. 10, rage 78._. -to---build--w.ere.--granted-as_follows:-D. F. A. Goss? Permits wooden dwelling house, on nursery Street; Charles S. Noah, to alteration of dwelling house, no. 103 Boston Ctreet; James H. buad. Pa.ttis, addition to dwelling house, IIo. 22 Brown Street. Ir. Emmerton, for the Special Committee to whom was re- Ordinances £erred the ordinances passed by the Common Council, amending street ordinances providing for lighting the streets, and the care Lights,&:c. of streets, reported that the Committee are of opinion that it is inexpedient to make the proposed amendments. The report was accepted and recommendation adopted. The Board then non-concurred in the passage of the ordinances. On motion of Yr. Russell, the Board reconsidered the vote Annual passed at the last meeting e non-concurring in the adoption of fi_ppropria- the annual appropriations, and after some discussion, on ticns. • motion of fi?r. Averill, the Board concurred in the passage of the order. (Presented for approval Lich. 5,1878. Approved I.Ich.. 5, 1876.) The Rills of the Department for the month of February Monthly ,:ere examined and approved. Dills. The Board then adjourned. ' ttest, Henry ?:".. Lekk, Clerk. A regular meeting of the B and of Aldermen was held on Monday, March llth. , 1878, at 72 o'clock, P.Ml. All the members were present except Yr. Kemble.. The ILayor presided. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. The I.Taycr submitted the fcllorsing nominations: Pound Keeper Found _Keeper: 17illiam Y. Trofatter. a Constable. Constables. , illiam II. Tresfatter, James Y. Skinner, M. Colby Abbott, Alonzo I-I. Smitib. The Nominations were confirmed. • ''ch. 11,1872. Vol. 10, Page 79. The following .Report was submitted: Celebrat- "To the City Council of the City of Salem. The Joint ion 250th. special committee to whom was referred so much of the IaFyor' s ,nnniversary address as refers to the celebration of the 250th. a.nniver- eery of the settlement of Salem, in conjunction with the Essex Historical Society, having considered the subject, re- port that it is advisable to unite in such celebration, and recommend the adoption of the following order. For the committee, Henry K. Oliver, Chairman." "Ordered, that the sum of fifteen hundred dollars be and Auprorria the same is hereby appropriated toward payment of the exLense-ton. of a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the settlement of Salem, the same to be expended under direction of the joint special committee to whom the subject of said celebration • was referred." The report was accepted, order referred to the Joint Standing Committee on Finance and "appropriations, and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. (Presented for ap- proval of reference, Miarch 13, 1878. Approved, ich. 13, 1878. ) The Layer submitted the following nominations : quperinten- superintendent of South Bridge: Everett E. Austin dents of " ItEssex Bridge: !Varren Larrabee. Bridges it Union Bridge: John Goldsmith. The nominations were confirmed. A petition signed by L. B. Harrington and G others, ask- Sewer in ing permission to place a sewer on Federal and Dean streets, _)ean & connecting their estates with the seoaer now running through ederal Carpenter street, was referred to the Committee on Streets. Sts. A petition signed by Ezra L. '?ioodbury and 17 others, re- c'.treet questing that a street light be placed in Yorthey St. , betweenLamDs. the one at the head of the street and the one opposite 400d- oury's Court; also, a petition signed by John D. Eaton and 2 others, requesting that a light be located and maintained in Eaton Place; was referred to the Committee on Lamps and Light- inZ. The Committee on Licenses, to whom was referred the pet- Junk. it.'-on of H. C. Batchelder, for a license as a dealer in junk, re ,orted that they had given the applicant a hearing, and re-commend that the petition be granted. The report rh. 11, 1UL. Vol. 1C, ageSO. was accepted, and the license granted. The applications of George Cunning and E. J. Smith for Junk.. licenses as dealers in junk &c. , were referred to the Com- mittee on Licenses. The application of E. 4 . F. bTatter for a license as an Innholder. Innholder, at No.14J Front Street (upstairs) ; was granted for one year from the first of April next. Er. sverill for the joint special committee appointed Engineers. to nominate a Board of Engineers reported the name of Josiah 3. Osborn for Chief Engineer; and the names of John F. Stani- -b rd, George S. Hadley, Charles P: Luscomb and Geo.C. Hutch- _nson, for Assistant Engineer. The report eras acce, and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. • The report of the City Marshall for the month of Feb- C'ity ruary Fras received and placed on file. 1.1arshal' s ?eoort. The petition of George P. Farrington for permission to build a bay .'indow on house tdo. 112 & 114 Federal St., was re- -Say ferred to the. Inspector of Buildings. indow. A message was received from the Common Council proposing Convention. a convention for the election of a Surveyor General of Lumber. The Board assented to the proposal. The two Boards met in con- vention accordingly. hessrs. Russell, Colby and Crocker were appointed a com- Surveyor mittee to receive, sort and count the votes. The committee re- General of "_ported as follows: Lumber. 'Whole no. of votes 27 . I,Iecessary to a choice 14. James Fairfield Jr. had 27, and was declared duly elected as said Surveyor. The convention was then dissolved, and the two Boards ;pparuted. A message was then received from the Common Council, pro-Convention. nosing a convention forthwith for the purpose of electing a ^.hief Engineer and • Lich. 11, _1878._---------- __. ._..__.___.__._.__. _ _ ... _ Vol.. 10, - F'age. 81. fcur_a.ssistant .Engineers -of the. Fire Department. The Board concurred in the proposal, and the two branches met in con- vention. Yessr. rverill, Fill and Dalrymple, vrer•e appointed a Chief committee to receive, sort and count the voted for Chief En- ngiReer. gineer. The committee retorted as follows: Whole no. of votes 26 Necessary to a choice 14. Josiah B. Osborn had 10, John F. Staniford 7. and Josiah B? Osborn was declared duly elected. Eessrs. Pratt, H. S. Perkins and Collins were appointed Assistant to a committee to receive, sort and count the votes for four Engineers . .ssistart Engineers. The committee reported as follovis: • Whole no. of votes 26 :Necessary to a choice 14. John F. Staniford had 25 Charles F. Luscomb 16 George S. Hadley 26 George C. Hutchinson 26 John H. Bell 11. and Iessrs. taniford,_Luscomb, Had1e1 and Hutchinson were declared duly elected. The convention was then dissolved a.ngl the two Boards se .arated. A petition signed by Henry Hale and 13 others, residents Fet. for of Yorthey, Bridge and Pleasant Streets, requesting that a Viewer. corcmon sewer be constructed to run easterly so as to unite i^rith the sewer in Pleasant Street, was referred to the Commit- tee on Streets. A petition by Sarah Pleagle requesting that she be award- Claim. ed an equitable sum in settlement of damages to her estate by ti-le widening of East ':!ebb Street, was referred to a spec- ial committee. consisting of Messrs. Gifford and P_verill. a petition signed by G. L. Streeter and = others, repres- East 'Lebb enting that a certain strip of land on the southerly side of St. or =,.st Po'tbb Stree, between. Fort Avenue • 7' . 11 1878. Val. 10 Page 82 ._ch � � g the lard of Plrs. Vagel and land of the Eastern Railroad, is desired for street purposes by reason of the location of the tracks of the horse railroad in that street; and that said land lies between the southerly line of East '..ebb St. as 1--t- ely determined by the Mayor and Aldermen, and the curved line s:uth of said last mentioned line and coinciding with the line of the fence as it now stands; and that said strip of land may be had by the city without cost, the railway company compen- sating the owners of the land therefor; and praying that said strip may be laid out and accepted as a part of the inublic highway, was submitted; and the same was referred to the Com- mittee on Streets. The petition of John Kinsman for permit to move a build- Pet. for ing across 'taebb Street, was referred to :alderman Pratt and removal of • sent down to be joined. Came back, Pessrs. Collins and Potter building. joined. A petition signed by Patrick Hennessy and 10 others, ask- Pet. for _ in.- for the construction of a sewer thrcugh 't;ard St. , -::as re- sewer in ferred to the Committee on Streets. I _ard St. Permits to build were granted as follows: James M. Brown, Perniits— d:aelling house, at corner of Bridge and " illiams Sts. ; David to _..I. Hamilton, dwelling house, on Eden Ztr; James P. Chandler, _build. dwelling house, on Yorthend St. ; Wm.Redmond, dwelling house, on High St. ; Joseph Tracey, barn, on Osgood St. ; A. B. Cross, addition on roof of building No. 250J Essex St. ; Ezra ';ood- bury, repair. of house, No. 44 Forrester St. The application of Dr. A. E. Miller, for a free license, License to give a course of twelve lectures, on Physical education, for wus Zranted. Lectures_ The Coinmon Council reauested a committee of confere-_ce Ordinances on the ordinances relating to the lighting _.nd care of streetslifihtind & nd e:?" ointed P.4essrs. Ereed, Harris and Crocker, as the eom- care of mittee on the part of their Board. '=..lderman Emmertcn, Russell Streets. and :'ratt were joined. The committee subseuently reported that they were unable to agree, and the report was accepted. '.'r. Averill submitted the folloc;ing Order: _Junk. "Ordered, that the Committee on Licenses, be, and they • t=ch. 11, 1878. Vol. 10, :age 33. are, Here-by authorized co consider and report, what changes, if Gi:y, are necessary or desirable, in the ordinanc3 of the city, relating to dealers in junk, old metals, and second hand articles." The Order was adopted. The ordinance regulating the expenditures of the city Ordinance came back from the Common Council indorsed "amendment non- Bxpendi- concurred in." The Ordinance was then laid on the table. tures. The following Order was submitted: Rules. "Ordered, that the Mayor, one member of the Board of tildermen, and the City Clerk, be instructed to have prepared, and submit to this Board for their consideration, a set of rules for the government of the Board; and that they have • authority to employ such assistance as may be necessary." The Order was amended, by providing for the appointment of two ldermen instead of one, and that the committee have leave to report in print, and, as amended, adopted, and =1der- men Pratt and Emmerton appointed. (Presented for approval, :;Ich. 13, 1878. Approved, Mch. 13, 1878.) The following Resolve came from the Common Council:- Resol;- e "In Common Council, Salem, Mch. 11, 1878. Resolved, that on the following Resolve be sent the Board of 1. ayor and Aldermen: Syria Resolved, that the Common Council do not recognize the Lions. cower of the Board of Aldermen to appropriate money, that being a right reserved for the Council, they however recognize the importance of the Board of Aldermen concurring in the pas- sage of an appropriation bill, and will if requested by the Board of !Aldermen return to them for fart i.er consideration the appropriation bill which was returned to this body at the last meeting non-concurred in by the aldermen." Read. The following Order came from the Common Council adopted Opinion re and sent up for concurrence: guested on "Ordered, that the opinion of the city solicitor be askedAppropria- by the city council, as to the legality of the passage of the tions. a..nual appropriation bill and whether the same has been proper- ly and legally passed." The Board concurred. (Approved, Ych. 13, 1878. ) • ,,ch. 25, 1&%'8. Vol. 10, Page M. i The soar-d then adjourned. Attest, Henry ;.;. .leek, Clerk. a regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on .Ionday, March 25th, 1878, at 721�1 o'clock P.M. All the members were present. The 1.ayor presided. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. a petition from J. R. _Tlichols, representing that he has Claim of sustained damages in consequence of the removal of his house J. R. on 'd?ebb Street, in May last, and asking that a small conpen- Nichols. sation be allowed him in consideration therefor, was referred to the Committee on Streets. A communication from the Executive Committee of the Pet. of School Board, stating that they had been instructed to re- School present to the City Council, the urgent need there is for more Com. for primary school accommodations in the western part of the city; addition and to petition that such accommodations be provided by an ad- to Boston dition to the Boston street school house, according to plans St. Sch.ho. which the School Board will offer, was submitted; and it was 'referred to the Joint Standing Committee on Public Instruction, and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. (Presented for approval, f:"ch. 26, 1878. �^:pproved, -,`.,ch. 26, 1878.) The following Report was submitted: Rep2rt on "To the ;Pard of rldermen of the City of Salem. The Com- pet. for mittee on Streets to whom was referred the petition of L. B. Sewers in Carrington, and others, for permission to lay a sewer on Feder- Dean, Fed ,.kl and part of Dean Streets, the cost t-hereof to be at their eral, North- Min individual expense, have considered the subject, and are y, Bridget of opinion that the laying and maintenance of sewers, and the Pleasant & control thereof should be wholly by the city itself, and not v'!ard wts._ by private parties, and for this reason recommend that the petitioners have leave to withdraw. The committee however, are of opinion that a sewer ought to be constructed in this case, as indicated by the petitioners, but inasmuch as an Act amenda- tory of the Act of 1669, relating to sewers, is now before the • Legislature, the committee recommend that no action be, at present, taken in the premises. By the contemplated Lich. 25, 1878. Vol. 10, Fade 85. , ct, it is provided, that, instead of paying an assessment, as under the existing Act, the per• ;ons who enter their part- icular drains into the public sewer or use it any way, shall pay for the permanent privilege, such reasonable sumi.as the i.°,ayor and Aldermen shall determine. In reference, also, to the petition of George D. Phippen and others, for the laying of a sewer on Northey, Bridge and pleasant streets, and to that of Patrick Hennessey and others, for the laying of a sewer on 7'ard street, for the same reason, the committee recommend similar delay. For the Committee, Henry K. Oliver, Chairman." The report was accepted and adopted. The following Report was submitted: Celebration • "To the City Council of the City of Salem. The Joint Stan- :ng Committee on Finance to whom was referred the Order of 250t�anni- PIarch llthg appropriating the sum of fifteen hundred dollars versary. towards payment of expense of a celebration, in conjunction with the Essex Historical Society, of the 250th anniversary of the settlement of Salem, have considered the subject, and are of opinion that it is not expedient to recommend the adoption of the Order. For the Committee, Henry K. Oliver, Chairman." The Report was accepted and adopted, the Order rejected, 11 nd sent down for concurrence. Came hack concurred. (Presented for approval, Lich. 267 1878. Approved, Lich. 26, 1878. ) The following communication from the City Solicitor came Opinion of from the Common Council indorsed "read and sent up," viz : City Soli- "To the Honorable the City Council of the City of Salem. citor on I have lately received from the city clerk a copy of the fo1- =.propria- lowing order, passed at a meeting of the city council, held tions. on the eleventh day of the current months- "Ordered, that the opinion of the City Solicitor be asked by the city council, as to the legality of the passage of the annual appropriation bill and whetlier the same has been properly and legally passed." In presenting this very broad and general question relating to the transactions of both Bards, and covering in all a con- siderable period of time, the city council does not inform me on what point or in what stage of the proceedings doubt has arisen as to the propriety or legality of the passage of the order referred to; but i have reas,.n to suppose, that the • question turns upon the regularity of the action of the Board of Aldermen in non-concurring with the Common Council in the passage of the order, and at a sub- Mch. 25, lKS. Vol. 10, Page 86. • sequent meeting rescinding. this vote., and thereupon voting to concur. An examination of the records shows that on FebY 15th an order was reported from the Joint Standing Committee on Finance, appropriating moneys for the expenses of the city, which order passed to a second reading in the Common Council and was then referred to a joint special. committee. On the 25th of Feby. , at a meeting of the city council, this commit- tee reported in favor of its passage. The report was accepted and the order amended in the Common Council, and then, as amended, was adopted, and sent up for concurrence; at the same meeting the Board of Aldermen voted to non-concur. Thus far no question arises as to what actually took place, but at this point the records of the two Boards are at variance as will hereafter appear. Subsequently at a special meeting of the Aldermen on the 14th of March, the vote of non:-concur- rence was recomsidered, the action of the Common Council was concurred in, and the order was sent to the Mayor March 5th, and formally approved by him upon that day. I think it must be assumed as matter of law that in taking the steps above referred to, and6in attempting to perfect and carry through this order for the appropriation. of money, each-Board acted in good faith and in accordance with what it supposed to be its rights and duties; and the question;is if I am-right in my view as to the real print at issue, 'Ehether'the ;efforts of both branches to pass the order .must 'be defeated, by reason of any of the circumstances above set forth.. In considering • this question some aid may perhaps be derived from the remarks of Chief Justice Parker in Wells. vs.Bartlett,"'11'Massachusetts Reports 477, who in commenting upon the irregularity in the proceedings of towns and other municipal corporations, goes on to say that '"the Courts have always been desirous to uphold these. proceedings, where no fraud or wilful error was discers- able. Too much strictness in subjects of the nature would throw the whole body politic into confusion." In the Rules adopted by the Common Council it is provided that if a motion is made at the same meeting with the passage of a vote, . or if notice be given that a motion will be made, a majority of the voters present may pass a vote of reconsideration. No rules whatsoever have been adopted by the Aldermen and there is nothing in the joint rules and orders which applies to the re- consideration of a vote like the one in question. It is stat- ed in Yr. Cushing's Treatise upon the Law and Practice of Leg- islative Assemblies, a v.,ork of the very highest authority upon these subjects, that where there is no special rule a motion tc reconsider may be made at any time or by any member prec- isely like any other motion, and subject to no other rules; , this however is stated with the qualification that though a motion for reconsideration may be made and discussed in the absence of the paper to which it relates, if decided in the • rich. 25) 1878, Vol. 10} Page 86A. • affirmative-._the--vote -will--be -wholly- ineffectual-snd-inopera- tive until th paper in question is "'in the possession" of the legislative body passing such vote. The action of the Aldermen in reconsidering at a meeting subsequent to that in which the vote of.-non-concurrence was passed is clearly with- in the rule above stated. Rut was the order at the time,�inthe • • t"ch. 25.2 187S. Vol. 10, Page 87. • possession" of the Mayor and Aldermen?- For an answer to this -question, resort must be had to the records as furnishing the only legal mode of determining it. But the records .of the two Boards are not consistant wit h each other upon this point. Both agree in showing that on the evening of Feby. 25th. the order, as amended, was sent up for concurrence, and passed into the custody and possession of the Aldermen; neither the records of this last named Board, 'though in reference to this matter, extending from Feby. 15th. to March 5th., nor the en- dorsements upon the paper itself, show that the order ever left the custody of the Aldermen till it was sent to the Mayor ' for his approval. On the other hand the records of the 'other branch contain a statement that the order "was returned, " and lead to the conclusion that it came'on the evening of Feby. 25th, into the possession and custody of the Common Council. Now if the return of the paper to the Common Council was a sufficiently formal act to entitle it to notice on their re- cords, it was in like manner such an act as. would require men- tion on the records of the Board of Aldermen; and the omission to refer to it in the one case must h ave the same force and significance as the mention of it in the 'other. Which then is right? It seems to me that here is a question of fact, to which the records do not afford a satisfactory answer. Of occurences outside the records I know nothing, and can know nothing; and It may be that the precise question of the actual possession of the paper upon the evening of .the passage of the vote of • reconsideration, will always remain unsettled_. But in case of doubt upon such a point as this what 'are the clear legal pre- sumptions? I have no hesitation in saying that they are all in favor of the regularity of the proceedings. Here the con- trolling legal presumption must be that the Board of Aldermen was acting regularly and within the due limits of its powers, and I am thus brought to the conclusion that its vote of recon- sideration was valid and effectual. It is my opinion therefore ,that the order for the annual appropriation was properly and legally passed. Very respectfully, J. A. Gillis, City Solicitor.0 Salem, March 25th, 1878. The communication was read. The following Report was submitted: "To the B and of Aldermen of the City of Salem. The Com- mittee on Licenses to whom was referred the petition of Patrick F. Kennealy for a license to sell fruit at the pillows during the coming season, having considered the subject, are of op- inion that the petition should have been for permission to occupy-.ground.-at--said-Willows -for-said--purpose. -The -committee therefore ask to be discharged from further consideration of the subject, and recommend that it be referred to the Commit- tee on Public Froperty. For the Committee, Henry K. Oliver, Chairman." • b;Ich. '152, 1878., Vol. 1C, :'age 88. The report was accepted, subject referred tc the Joint Stand- ing Committee on Public 1roperty and sent doom for concurrence. Cane back concurred. (Presented for approval of reference, i'ch. 26, 1878. Approved Mch. z6, 1878. ) The petition of Geo. E. Berry for permit to enter the Pet. for sewer from house No. 41 Essex Street, was referred to the leave to Committee on Streets. enter sewer. The city clerk sent in a communication under date of i.Sch. Ballots 13th. , stating that all the ballots cast in the several 'rards destroyed_ of the City, at the elections held in rlovember and December last, had been that day destroyed, as required by Section 1st. , Chap. 188, of the Acts of 1877. A petition signed by Timothy Collins representing that by Claim of • an order of the city council, passed Iciarch 26, 1877, laying oult mothy and Widening East Hebb St. , he was awarded the sum of $200.- Collins. signifying his acceptance of, and willingness to take said award, but as the appropriation made last year for that pur- pose has been withdrawn, requesting another appropriation at an early day to settle his claim; was referred to the Joint ~Standing Committee on Finance and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. (Presented for G;proval of reference, P;:ch. 26, 1878. Approved, Ych. 26, 1878. ) A petition signed by R. C. 11anning & Co., owners of a Pet. of wharf, formerly known as Clark's wharf, opening at 169 Derby F.C.Idanninc _ St. , representing that in August 1874, by direction of the Com-& Co.Derby mittee on Streets for that year, the high fence, then being Street. constructed along a portion of the front of said wharf, was removed by them, to a new line determined by said committee, with the. understanding that the street should be widened to said new line, and that suitable damages should be awarded for the land taken; that no legal widening or laying out of said street at that joint has since been had, and that the present condition of things has been and is, a great inconvenience to them and an injury to their estate. They therefore request the Board to view the premises, and either carry on and complete the widening heretofore proposed, or remove the fence out to its former position, and make such other recompense to the petitioners as shall be just and expedient. The petition r:as referred to the Committee on Streets. • The application of James H. Knox for the privilege of Pet. for maintaining a refreshment saloon at the Willows through the leave to season of 1878, was referred to the Joint Standing Committee sell re- on Public Property with power to act, and sent down for con- freshments currer_ce. Came back concurred. (presented for approval, Fch. at the 26, 1878. Approved, MIch. 26, 1878.) iillows. Mch. ::57 )1878. Vol. 10 Fa?-- SS. u R petition. signed by William 1 Kean) and one other, ask- pet. for ing dor a sewer through Norman Street to the city sewer at sewer in the western side of the Eastern depot) was laid on the table. .oima"an�t The Committee on Licenses to whom was refer_ed the sub- Ordinvnce ject of a change in the Ordinance relating to dealers in funk &C. junk &c. ) submitted a report recommending the adoption of the ordinance accompanying the report. The report was accepted. The ordinance was then laid on the table) ordered to be printed) and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. (Presented for approvz.l I_ch. 262 18i8. :approved) PSch. 26) IKE. ) A petition signed by 11artha Saul) and others) widow) and Claim of heirs at law of John Saul) representing that a portion of theirhei�'rs of— . estate was taken by the city for the widening of ',.,ebb Street, S=aT that they suffered great damage thereby; that they have never received anything from said city on account thereof; and ask- inE that they may be granted a certain sum of money in full settlement of said damages) was submitted and read. Referred to a special committee) consisting of Y.essrs. . Gifford & Averill. On motion of Er. Emmerton) the ordinance regulating the ordinance expenditures of the city) vies taken from the table and return-regulating ed to the Common Council. expe�n Came back from the Common Council indorsed: "amendment ures. amended by substituting for " except such as the necessities of the city may demand," the words "Provided) hovrever) that if any emergency arises requiring the expenditure of money by ary Department before the City Council can be convened) a con- tract may be made therefor;" and sent up for concurrence in the amendment." The Board non-concurred in the amendment. (Notice of non- cor_currence sent to :'resident of the Common Council) Meh.26)1878) The 2dayor submitted the following nominations: An ointments Sealer of S eights and B;easurers)- John C. i:cpes City F;eigher)- Benja. P. Symonds Fence Viewers)- Enoch F.Fuller) Daniel A. Monaghan Field Drivers) Samuel K. Haines) John '�!est. 'Superintendent of Burials)- Jeremiah S. Perkins Weigher of Coal)-Benja. F. Symonds) Ira B. Pearson) Geo. W. Pickering. !%`ch. 25, 1678. Vcl. 10, z'age 90. Pound .Pound Keeper., John. 'Jest. I:eezer. The nominations were confirmed. The application of F. C. Brown for a. license as an Ir_n- Innholder. holder, at No. 15 Derby Square, was referred to the Committee on Licenses. Permits to build were granted as follows, the same hav- Permits ing been approved by the Inspector of Buildings:- R. F. Knight, to dwelling house in Harris St. ; Geo. Langley, dwelling house bn' ld. in orchard tit. ; Seamen's Orphan & Children's Friend Society, a children's home, in Carpenter St.; Esther H: Aylward, ad- dition to dwelling house, No. 51 Bridge St. ; Isabella T. Earston, repair of dwelling house, No. 140 Washington St. ; Wm. U. 4dright, alteration of dwelling house, No. 19 Hardy St. ; Geo. D. Phippen, Agent of Peabody estate, repair of building • No. 155 Essex St. The application of Charles Sewall for permit to alter the ell of dwelling house No. 12 Brown St. , was granted subject to approval of Inspector of Buildings. Undertakers Messrs. Jacob H. Allen, Charles S. Buffum, Charles Creesy, „illiam Carney, Jeremiah O'Leary, and J. S. Perkins, were licensed as undertakers. The Mayor nominated, and the Board confirmed, Samuel J. Constable._ Trofatter, as a constable. The following Report was submitted: Claim of "The special committee to whom.was referred the petition 'arah of Sarah Neagle, requesting that she be awarded an equitable i?ea le. sum in settlement of damages to her estate by the widening of East '.;ebb St. , respectfully report that they have given the matter careful consideration, and recommend that she be allowed the sum of $357; the original award of damages made by the city council of 1877, being the sum of $260.- The com- mittee submit the following order for the consideration of the city council. For thec.tommittee, Thos. J. Gifford, Chairman." "Crdered, that the sum of three hundred fifty seven del- pp ropria- lars, be, and the .same is, hereby apI%ropriated, in settle- tion. ment of damages to the estate of Sarah !%Teagle by the widen- ing of East 5ebb street in 1877, and that said Sarah Neagle • be allowed said sum in full of all demands against the city on account of said widening." The report was accepted, order ador,ted, and sent down ':ch. 25, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 91. -or concurrence. The Committee on Accounts requested permission to re- Reouest to port in print, the opinion of the City Solicitor, relating print to the liability of members of the city government, and of opinion. the several municipal boards, under a statute of the State, entitled "An Act relating to contracts with certain public officers," being Chapter 232, Sections 1, 3 and 4 of the Acts and Resolves of 1875. The request was granted and sent dorm for concurrence. Came back concurred. (Presented for approval) Mch. 26, 1678. Approved Lich. 26, 1878. ) Mr. Emmerton submitted a majority and a minority report Report of of the Committee on Accounts. The Board substituted the minor-Com. on ity report, for the majority, accepted the minority report, Accounts. • and sent it to the Common Council for concurrence. Notice was received that the Common Council had non-con- curred in the substitution and acceptance of the minority report for the majority report. Afterwards a majorityreport came from the Comon Council re F r- accepted and sent up for concurrence. The Board non-concurred. (Notice to that effect was sent to the rresider_t of the Coun- cil, Lch. 26, 1878. ) The Committee on Lamps and lighting desiring instructions Lamp in in reference to placing a street light in Eaton Place, P,Sr. Eaton Place Pratt moved that said committee be instructed to place and maintain a kerosene light in said place. The motion- was lost, the vote being a tie. Mr. Emmerton exhibited a copy of a contract proposed to Salem be executed between the city and the Salem Gas Company, and Gas Co. after some discussion the subject was laid on the table until- the next meeting. The Board then adjourned. Attest, Henry Y. Meek, Clerk. A meeting of the Board of aldermen was held on Monday, • April 1st. 2 1878, at 7J o'clock.P.M. All the members were present. The Mayor presided. The record of the last meeting was read and a_-proved. April 11 1878.. Vol. 10, Page 92. The application of Frederic Porter for a license to keep Common a victualling saloon at Zo. 9 Central 8t. , was referred to the Victualer Committee on Licenses. w�--- The petition signed by George ITheatland and others, asking Pet. for for the appointment of Charles Creesy, George Ai. Creesy, and app't of Francis T. Converse, as special police officers, 1rithcut pay, social said officers to be located at the grounds of the Harmony police. Grove Cemetery Corporation, and to be compensated in full by the Corporation, was submitted, and the same was referred to the Committee on Police. Ayr. Emmerton stated that the Salem Gas Company did not Salem feel inclined to offer any more liberal terms than these spec- Gas Co. ified in the contract mentioned at the last meeting, but if any reduction eras made to the citizens, the city should also • receive the benefit. The Board took no action in the matter. The Bills of the Department for the month of Narch were Monthly examined and approved. Bills. The sem-annual returns of the several companies of the Semi-Annual Fire Department were received from the Board of Engineers and returns. approved. d communication from the Board of Engineers recommending Firemen the appointment of the accompanying list of persons as mem- bers of the Salem Fire Department for the ensuing year, was received. Referred to the A;ayor. Permits to build were granted as follows: Joserh Peter- Permits to son, addition to barn, rear of 168 Bridge St. ; John H. Bell, build addition to dwelling house, Yo. 77 Summer Zt. Mr. Emmerton submitted the fallowing Crdert" Opinion as "Ordered, that the City Solicitor be requested to give to Mayor' s his opinion in writing as to whether the i^tayor has the right riEht to _ to vote in matters requiring action by the A'ayor and :.lder:nen ' vote. The Order was adopted. • April 8, 1875• Vol. 10, Pa_e 93. The Board then adjourned. Attest, Fenry :.'.. Meek, Clerk. A regular meeting of the B a.rd of _'aldermen was Yield on Eonday, Spril 8, 18781 at 7g o'clock F.iv= The Common Council :ere also in session. The I+ayor and Alderman :iverill were absent. Lr. Emmerten, res 'dent of the Board presided. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. • A communication from the 'I':ater Board representing that pet. of the building now used by them on Church street, is in an un- ';ra er ofa safe and dangerous condition, and in their judgment requiring for new speedy action to remedy the existing danger & to meet this — necessity the Board feel compelled to ask from the city coon- building— cil an appropriation of $5000.- to rut up a building on the in site cccupied by them, adopted to their grants and purposes, Church St. was received. Referred to the Joint Standin- Committee on t`iater 'forks and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurr- ed. (presented for approval of reference, April 12, 1878. Approved I.pril 12, 1878.) A communication from the L'ayor was received, submitting Fact prov- a certified copy of an ict in addition to an act establishing idiia for the City of Salem, Approved I:larch 30, 1878; said act provides seven memb that the board of aldermen shall consist of seven members. see of the The act was accepted by a two thirds vote,and sent down for ersBoard of concurrence. The Common Council by a two thirds vote concurr- -- — ed in its acceptance. (Presented for approval .pril 12, 187c. r.ldermen. Approved, April 12, 1878.) L`r. Hawes, a member elect of the Common Council from Council ..:rd 4 appeared, and was duly qualified by Henry L.Yeek, a man Justice of the Peace. nua_lified. The Committee on Public Instruction to -,:hom was referred the cor::munication of the school committee, asking for addi_ Loston tional accommodations for the primary school childrer_ in the treet western tart of the city, reported that tt.ey had duly con- 7CO1 — • sidered the case, and are of opinion that the pressure for souse. cl�ch accom April 8, 1878. Vol. 10, Page794. modation is not sufficiently imperative to warrant the erect- ing of t .e addition to the Boston St. primary 6chool house, asked for, and recommend that no action be taken in the premises. The report was accepted, recommendation adopted, and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. (Presented for approval F,pril 21 1878. Approved tpril 12, 1878. ) The petition of George !'d. Pickering for permission to _ et. to move a building from Dodge St. to '.Pard St. , was referred to ,.'move Alderman Russell, and sent down to be joined. Came back, Ives-bu ldin s. srs. Colby and Hawes joined.The petition petition of Terry Collier for ,remission to move a building from the corner of Bridge and Fearl Sts. , to some place not yet determined, was received, and laid on the table. The petition was afterwards taken from the table, referred to Alderman Y.emble and sent down. to be joined. Came back, Idessrs. Dodge and Balcomb joined. The following Report was submitted: ,ravel "The J int Standing Committee on Public Property, to whom Su; .--- vaas referred so much of the Layer's inaugural address as re- lates to the necessity of a better supply of gravel, respect- fully report that they have given due consideration to the sub- ject referred to the, have made proper inquiry and examina- tion, and, as the result of their investi-ation, they advise the purchase of a part of the estate of t'- e late hben S. Poor, situate on the southwest side of North street, opposite Nursery street. The lot has been surveyed and found to contain 2 452 1000 acres. The land arises steeply from the street which fact will facilitate the removal of the gravel, and the land left after the gravel is taken, being level, will be rendered more valua- ble. The gravel has been tested and proves to be of good quaaity. The lot contains, above the level of the street, 77,000 cubic yards of gravel and other material suitable for street repairs. A plan of the estate is presented herewith, anCt made a part of tLis report. The Trice of the lot, writi, right of ivay thereto, is thirt- five hundred dollars. ($3500.) The committee res_rec.tfully submit, and recommend the adoption of, the accompanying order. For the committee, Thos. J. Gifford, Chairman." "Ordered, that the sum of Three thousand five hundred ;_l_,y,roprir dollars (S3500. ) be hereby approT.riated, for the purpose cf • purchasing a lot of land in North Salem, in order to obtain 'J rs'" better supply of ,ravel for the repair of treets and other uses, said lot being a cart of the estate of the late 3ben i`. Fcor, described in the report of the Joint . tanding Com- mittee or Fublc Fro; erty of this dote, r.nd represented cn a pl=.n suornitted v:ith said report, and the Iaa,yor is hereby au+horized, on receipt April S, 187r. Vol. 107 Fae S'5. of a good and sufficient deed conveying said estate tc: the Cit., to draw :is warrant on the city treasu_•er fo:; .,he pay- ment of the ,rice thereof as hereby a,y.ro-.-riated." The rer;ort was accepted, order ador_ted, and sent down for ccacurrenc. (See two communications and telegrams on file A report from the Committee on water -. orks submitting an Teter Sates ordinance establishing rates for the use of 'J:enham water came from the Common Council indorsed, "Ordinance do amended, as to provide that the water rates shall remain the same as they existed last year, as thus amended, passed to be ordained, and sent up for concurrence." On motion of 'F.r. Kemble t:.e report and ordinance was laid on the table, and notice sent to the Common Council. • Subsequently a notice was received from the Common Council, that at the nett regular meeting a reconsideration will be ^.oved of the vote whereby the ordinance was passed to be ord- ained, and a request for the return of the. ordinance. The pan- ers were then taken from the table and returned. The Committee on Accounts reported the following opinion Opinion of of the City Solicitor relating to contracts with city officers:c-ity Soli "To the Committee on Accounts of the City Council of the citor. City of Salem:- Gebtlemen:- I have received a. copy of a vote recently passed by you, as follows:- "Voted, that the opinion of the city solicitor, be request- ed as to the validity of contracts in �:hich the city is inter- ested, made with members of the city council, or either - branch thereof, or with members of the school committee, board of overseers, or '+'enham water board, under statute of 1875, Chap. 232." It 1.ppears, from an examination of the statute in ques- ticn, that the legislature intended that no person connected wits, the city government or the municipal boards shall derive ti s ;ecial benefit from an expenditure of the city's money, to rrhich his vote in any way contributes. By withdrawing froc. him the ,:otrer of profiting by the transaction in reference to. which he casts his vote, the statute seeks to secure from ever , mec:ber impartial action unbiased by any consideration of direct .personal adva; tage. To determine whether a contract in which the city is interesred, and made with a member of the cit;- council, or either branch thereof, is valid, it must be asked,- • First. F:'hether such contract was made directly by the city council, or either branch, and- Second. Shether it was made bl% authority derived from them. If 1878. Vol. 105 Page 26. both these questions can be answered in the negative, theii the cortract does not fall within the provisions of ti,e stat- ute and is not prohibited. As the school committee end the board of overseers derive th their powers wholly Or for the most part from the statutes of the commonwealth, and in the exercise of these powers actin- dependently of the city, and not by the authorit•- of the city council or either branch thereof, it must follow that contracts with a member of the city council, made by these boards or either of them, acting with the authority derived from the Legislature are not prohibited. But the school committee, beard of overseers, and Wenham water board, seem clearly to be "municipal boards" within th-_ meaning; of t' e second clause of Section 1st. ; and therefore no member of either of these boards can be interested in a contract made by said board or by authority derived therefrom. • Aeither a contract made by the school committee with a mem- ber of the city council, nor a contract made by the city coun- cil with a member of the school committee, is prohibited, but a contract made by the school committee with one cf its own members mould fall within the provision of the statute; and the same statements would be true in reference to the Board of Overseers. 'The tierhzn water board stands on a different footing from the boards above named, inasmuch as it is created by city ordi- nance and derives its powers directly from the city council, therefore no member of the city council can be interested ina a contract made by this Board, alt;houZh a member of the. board is not prohibited from being interested in a contract made by the city council, or by either of the boards above referred to. Respectfully, J. A. Gillis, City Solicitor." Salem, Feb. 8th. 1878. The report was accepted, place on file, and sent dorn for concurrence. Came back concurred. `..ir. Kemble submitted the following Order: illoyrs. "Ordered, that the Joint Standing Committee on Public Property be, and they are, hereby authorized to receive and act, in such manner as they may deem best for the interests of the city, upon all applications for permits to sell refresh- ments, fruit, confectionery, etc., at the "erillot°rs"' during the season of 1878." • The Order was adopted, and sent doom for concurrence. Cane back concurred. (Presented for aj:proval, Aril 12,1878. Approved April 12) 1878. ) Mr. Kemble moved to take up t':e Ordinance relating to the Ordinay. ureservation of pubsio property, rrhich was resorted Feb. llth, "uc-IC pro p . 1878 by a special committee of this board. The motion. was ad- ro e oi,ted. On motion of .;r. Pratt !pril F, 1878, Vol. 10, rage S'7. the ordinance was _ assed to be ordained and sent doem for con- currence. The Ordin "nce concerning dealers in junk &c. , was taken Ordinance from the table. On motion of fi.r. Pratt the ordinance vas con- ,may;, sidered and adopted by sections, a motion to amend Section 7, by striking ou the words "'throughout the de.y" having been lost. The ordinance then passed to be ordained and sent dorm for concurrence. Notice was received from the council that the ordinance had been laid on the table. Ir. Pratt submitted the following Ordinance: Ordinance "'city of Salem. r'inance In the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy eight. an a�o- Sn ordinance amending an ordinance establishing a com- mittee on finance and appropriations, and defining their • duties. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows% Section 1. The ordinance entitled an ordinance establishing a. committee on finance and appropriations, and defining their du duties, passed ''ecember 31, 18772 is herevy amended by strik- ing out Section 4, and inserting in ; lace thereof the follov.- ing sections:- "Section 4. It shall be the duty e_ said committee on or -efor-e the first re7ular meeting in July of each ;,.year, to ;>re- pare and lay before the city council, and ordinance for levyin7 and collecting the annual tax. Section 5: Said estimates and ordinance, when submitted to the city council as aforesaid, shall be presented in the common council. Section 2. Section 5 of said ordinance shall be numbered and cc.nsider•ed as Section 6 of said ordinance. section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its :;assage. The ordinance was massed to be ordained and sent dovan fUr concurrence. A report from the Joint Standing Committee on Fire De- Report on partment, submitting an order ap _r•opriating $3500.-for the osF�e Io erection of a new. hose :souse in Deckford :street, came from thetecT;Torn-'- Common Council recommitted and sent up for concurrence. The Board concurred. (Presented for approval, April 12,1378. • Approved) April 12, 1878. ) Iair. Kemble moved to take up the Ordinance relating to a Ordin_nce system of accountability in the expenditures of the city, expendi- which v;�.s re_-orted Feb. tures. i ,April 5, 1878. ___. Vol. 10,Page 95 llth, 1878f by a special committee of this Board. The motion was ado ted. ,..r. A:emble moved that the ordinance be amended by insert- ing after the sord "unexpended" in 'ection 11 the words "at the end of said nonth." The motion was not adopted. On motion of Mr. Pratt the following Ordinance was sub- stitutes for the one reported as above, viz: "City of Salem. In the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy eight. An ordinance in addition to an ordinance entitled an ordinance establishing a system of accountability in the ex- penditure of the city." Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem as folloas :- Section 1. The Joint Standing Committee on :-.ccounts shall • each month as early as practicable make a detailed report in print to the city council of all appropriations up to the &ate of such report, the amount expended out of each appreur - ation for the preeeding calendar month, and the total amount expended of each appropriation; also so far as practicable the expenditure of the city for the corresponding re*-iod of the preceding year. The amount of all approved bills, and of all orders drawn by the I:4ayor2 shall be included in amounts expended. Each member of the city council shall be furnished a copy of said retort. >ection2. The ordinance entitled an ordinance -n addition to n ordnance establishing a system of accountability in the expenditure of t:-e city, passed Dec . 31st. 2 1877, together vtith all ordinances- and parts of ordinances inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed. The ordinance was adopted, and sent down for concurrence. (ls. kemble having voted in the negative, desired that his vote by thus recorded. ) A petition signed b. John H. Bell asking permission to priv�•te c nstr4ct a drain from house No. 95 Federal St„ to the Beck.-_rain. __ ford ct. sewer, about two hundred feet, eras referred tc the C- — ttee on Streets. :r. Russell submitted the fc:llod��.ng Order: Licuor �_ "Ordered, that the Committee on Licenses be, and they Licenses are, hereby requested, to report at the next regular meeting of t;_e rcard, any recf. riendation they deem necessary, relative to granting licenses to sell intoxicating liquors, wit;an the • City of t;alem, during the year commencing lay lst. , 187S." The Order v,as adopted. April 81 1878. Vol. 10, Page99. t: venire for four persons to serve as travers jurors at Jurors. the April term of the Supreme Judicial Court was submitted, and tIe follow ng names were drawn from the jury box:-George D. Glover, Zina Goodell, Daniel B. Gardner ana Augustus H. Kimball. The application fo Y,'. L. Palmer & Co. for a: license as Innholder. Innholders was referred to the Committee on Licenses. --The Inspector of Buildings reported that he had examined Ben• w„ ndow. the building of Geo. F. Farrington, Nos 112 & 114 Federal € t. ,and found that the house already reaches the street line, and has F. door head projecting over the street about 4 ft. , on which he desires to build the bay window; the report was ac- companied by plan. On notion of Mr. Kemble, the petitioner( &r. Farrington) • was granted leave to withdraw. Notice was received from the Engineers of the Fire De- Engine artment, that they had voted to loan the relief steam fire leaned to engine to the torn of WLarblehead, subject to the consent of p;_zrblehead. the f+iaY or and Aldermen. - Consent was given by the Board. A petition signed by George Upton and 20 others, repres- Pet. for entins� the need of a new pavement on Liberty ztreet, and re- questing that said street be so improved, was referred tc the Liberty Ccire.ittee on Streets. - St. A communication from the IT yor submitting the following Annual named persons as members of the Fire Departr.ient for the en- app't of _ suing year, was received:- wiremen. Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 1. — - - Joseph C. Kehew, C h<.rles Lamson, Samuel I.T. Lewis, David W. Hamiiltor, John B. Chamberlain, John J. -Saunders, ,William 'I�obey Jr. , George 17. Buffum, George H. Glover, ;,:m. F. F. Chipman, Thomas E. ':iilliams, Richard Davis, John T. Lovett, Sylvanus R. Are;;', Hova-rd C. Kimball, Edward T. Osgood, Reuben H. Coffin, Libert D. Sanborn, George 'i:. F. Brovrn. i:c:renzo A. smith, Engineer; James F. Smith, Fireman; George Cole, Driver. Steam Fire Enrin.e Co. No. 2. Stillman G. Syi-=onds, Joseph s . Wilkins, Joseph C. Foster, John F. Clover, 17illiam H. Nichols, 17illia.m PT. Trofatter, Charles • F. Osborne, Charles F. Fhippen, Frank Hale, !'!alter A. Fepi'er, ThomL.s Hamilton, Leonard J. Townes, Emory B. Skinner, ti . L. Tucker, Chas. April. 8 7- 1&7Z• V01..101 Page 100, J. Abbott, 'om. S. -Hutchinson, J. N. Skinner, ;illian. H.Bakery Frederick L. Shepard, Horace N. ;Talton. Samuel I. Kinsman, Engineer; r!. W. Hardy, Fireman; Aug. H. An- drews, Driver; `•i. A. Wetherell, Driver of Horse Hose Carriage. Hose Com env No. 1. William L. Full, Edward Cottle, Hiram Sanborn, Edward A. Dal- ton, Daniel M. Gilman, George F. Getchell, George H. Frye, John C. Remon, David A. Nichols, John C. Brainard Charles W. Burnham) Joseph Perkins, Jr. , Horace F. Churchill, Joseph L. Lawrence, Frederic Real, John C. Remon Jr. , `,Iilliam G. Remon, George E. IvUller, °+alter J. Hubt, John J. Parsons. Hose .Co. any No. 2. William L. Luscomb, Samuel A Stevens, William N. Andrews, James R. Baker, George R. Ballard, Joseph H. Brooks, Frederica: ,C. Brown, William 0. Bridges, Henry T. Chalk, George L. Cur- rier, John P. Davis, William D. Fernandez, S° illiam N. Good- ridgg, James F. Y.�'.Iurphy,Cornelius Nolan, Frank Nolan, George F. F rter, Walter i:i. Perkins, John H. Rinks, Newell S. Rinks. Hose Cocnpe.n No. 3. Charles A. Brown�Edward G. Gardner, Samuel K. Sawyer, John S. Griffen, George K. Arrington, Daniel Fi. Ladd, Joseph E. Phip- pen, Caleb Sawyer, henry IE. Robinson, Na thar_iel R. Palmer, Jonathan B. Clifford, Henry Davidson, James H. Vent, James E. Trask, Joseph P. Hamilton, William H. Sawyer, James Levers, Charles Clough, Thomas H. 'Williamson Jr. , Edward A. Davidson. Hose Company No. 4. • William ).. Austin,_ Warren F. Davis, George F. alen, Frank H. Floyd, J B. Jeffrey, J. L. Austin, J. B. Lemmons, Freeland Libby, Henry Davidson Jr. , J. W. iiimblett, E. H. Arnold 'X, R. Kenney, T. R. Williams, Finder F. Bussell, II. J i9eston2 J F. Rriggs, G. Frank Hersey, Austin Christian, Hose Comma No. S. Charles A. Goldthwait, A. R. Tayte, John J. Averill, Benjamin T. Pedrick, Henry R. Luscomb, John Reeves, Charles H. Blunt, John C. Hopes, James C. Chase, Joseph R. Synar, Willi<;m G Tayte, George 1:. Young, Charles a?. Meady, Robert E. Pollock, George Henderson, Richard F. Jeffrey, Archib&.lc YgNeill, ill ism I',. Wentworth, Charles D. Arnold. Hose Compa y No. 6. Alvin Uielden, Thomas A. Pcwell, Charles N. Williams, Patrick Graham, George H. Symonds, Reuben Kingsley, Thomas Riley, George Caswell, Joseph Pousla.nd, George Cross, erilliam Brient, ,'Iar-ren L. L§elcher, Charles B. Currier, Thomas Rainville, Benjamin F. Hamilton, • t.p,ni1 8� 1b7&. Vol. 10, :age 101. Charles --rles __ Conner, .,C. nugustus :todderi George :,. :.ilsor. Charles A. ;l'illiams. Book & Ladder Co. I;o. 1. Charles W. Burbank, Joseph N. -PPeterson, ',illiam C. :.rnold9 J. -3atchelder, Albert Day Jr. , G. Felt, Robert -ill, _amuel A. Ley-is2 John. H. I?icnols', T. ','ilson ITye, G. W. Peabody, R. E. r._pen, Ben r.;in _- Touret Edward L. t,arren r. V.I> > J" e � John ',.arner, George F . ','oodbury, •G. ':1. thittemore. �S,tcj.hen E.Ficberts, Driver. The nominations were confirmed by the Board. The Committee on Licenses retorted in favor of granting Common a license as a comr:.on victualer to F. porter. Victu..ler. The retort was accepted and the license granted. A. communication was received from the L-ayor submitting the �?1=oint- folloring nominations:- ments. Measurers of Bark. • Thomas '. Dix7 John D.VGuire. ^Measurers of Wood and Bark. John I�i.G—wire. A.Tathrn Ilillett.� t'ne latter to be F;.easurer of Bark on railroad cars. i<easurers and Inst:ectors of Leather. James H. Turner Jr. Thomas Sheehan. The nominations were con£irmer. The report of the city marshal for the month of I::arch city -- was received and placedon file. EarshalIs -Re-port. The folloviing applications for Permits to build) al:proved by the Inspector of Buildings, eaere received: F rs. L. B. Fetch, wooden dwelling house, corner of Pearl eE�its_ 8 Bridge Sts. ; Charles B. Symonds, wooden.dwelling house on build. 2?orthend St. ; 'r'{m. B. Smith, repair of house corner of Skerry €: Bridge St. ; Cornelius K_ehoe7 alteration of building No. 126 Derby St. ; John ''hite2 addition to house .No. 10 Osgood St. ; -rs. J. C. Harris, addition to house I?o. 103 Bridce St. ; I..rs. John Hangan, alteration of building on Planters-S,. : John Cuilan) addition to house No, 180 North St. F-ermits were granted. - _ - --he h! and then ad�ourned_ 'Ittesti_ E.enry IC. ,'eelc, Clerk. i Hp'ril 12, 1 „8. Vol. 1C, age 1CC. stecica meeting of the Bez.rd of Al:iarr.:es_ aas held on Friday evening, April 122 1878, at 7: o' clock. Ell the members mere present, except Er. Averiil. The :your presided. The record of the last meeting was read ano approved. The application of Geo. G. Buxton for a license as a Common Common Victualer, at Pio. 112 Essex street, eras referred to Victualer the Committee on ]Licenses. The Board of Engineers recommended, the 'r..'ayor nominated, Firemen and the Board confirmed, F. T. Berry z:nd Geor-e L. Goss, as members of Franklin Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1. • Yr. lmmerton submitted the follocaing Orders :- Llection "Ordered, that Yrarrar_ts be issued for meetings of- the for leEal voters of the City of Salem, in the several Wards, on Ide'rmen. Tuesdav, -pril 30th, 1878, at 8 o'clock A.K. , then and there ��— to give in their ballots for a n Alderman of the City, to serve until the expiration of the present municipal year, as provided by an Act of the Legislature approved I,'arch 30, 1878) and accented by the City Council of Salem, P:pril 8, 1878. Ordered that polls be opened at 8 o'clock A.. Ll. and closed at 42 o'clock P.K. Ordered, that a meeting of this Board for the purpose of .;e istra receiving evidence of the qualification of persons claiming ion of a rigi_t to vote, and correcting the list of voters, to be held voters: on Tuesday, I-.pril 23d 1878., at 71 o'clock P.L* registration of voters will cease on said 234 day of April, at twelve o'clock midnight, and after the close of said registration no name will be entered on the check lists, except as provided in section 107 Chap. 3769 of the Acts of 1874, for which purpose a meeting of the Fsoasd swill be held on i'aturday, t'pril 27, 1878, at 72 o'clock F.Y Ordered, that the city clerk be authorized to employ such City assistar.ce as ri.._y be necessary in the Preparation of the vctincClerk. 1istsq'"' The Orders were adopted (Presented for approval April 13, 1078. Approved pril 13, 1878. ) on motion of Ls. Gifford, the Committee on L•.-arket, were 'Earket authorized to let the market house cellar upon such terms as _cuse _ • y be cellars ,.� April 1:�2 1878. Vol. 10, -Page 1C3. prescribed by said committee. Li.r .Russell moved that the Committee on Streets be author- private ized to grant the petition o? J. H. Bell for leave to lay a sei:er private sewer from No. 95 Federal Street. The notion was not adopted. At request of §r. Gifford further time to retort, was Claim of ;;ranted the special committee to whom was referred the I•eti- tion of the Heirs of John Saul. Mr. Emmerton moved that when this Board adjourns it be meetings until Thursday evening next at 71 o' clock, and that hereafter until otherwise ordered, the regular meetings of this Beard be held each month on the first Monday, the Thursday following, • and the Thursday following the third Monday, at 7-1 o'clock P.I::. The motion was adopted. ' Mr. Emmerton submitted the following Order: P.':ayor '110rdeved, that, in view of the probable increase in the —ermen number of members of this Board, a special committee of three Chamber. members be appointed, ,,iith instructions to report tvrhat changes are desirable in the arrangement and appointments of the ;.Mayor and Aldermen chamber, and the estimated expense thereof." The Order was adopted, and !cTessrs. Ei:ueerton, Russell and Gifford appointed. The Board then adjourned. Attest, Henry P . Meek, Clerk. A regular meeting of the board of Aldermen was held on Thursday evening, pril 18ttc. 18757 at 71 o' clock. All the members were present. The Iayor presoded. • April 16, 1878. Vol. 1C, Page 1_04. The record of the last meetingwas read _:nd approved. The Committee on Licenses submitted a report recommend- Common ing that a license be granted George H. Buxton as a Common Victualer Victualer, and C'Ulliam L. Palmer 8k Co. , as Innholders. The F report was accepted and the licenses granted. Innholder. Application .£or permit to build, approved by the Inspect- Permits or of Buildings, were received, as follows: I:7rs. L. H. Hart, to dwelling house, on Emmerton Street; D. C. Il'anning, dwelling build. house, on Dodge Street; Philip Eagle, dwelling house, on Board- man Street; V'dilliam J. Walton, dwelling house, on Bow Street; Zina Goodell, brick building for boiler house, rear o' 18 Laf- ayette Street; E. H. Morse, repair of building on W,st Avenue. Permits were granted. • The following communication was received:- Commit from *To the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Salem. I have r��Soli- lately received from the city clerk a copy of the following citor on order:- `"Ordered, that the city solicitor be requested to to ayor's give his opinion in writing as to whether the Mayor has the ris;ht to right to vote in matters requiring action by the Mayor and vote. Aldermen." In reply to the above I have tc say that I understand that the cases referred to in this order, as 'kmatters requir- ing action by the Mayor and Aldermen" are those in which the Legislature has granted special pokers and imposed special duties upon the Mayor and Aldermen. I have endeavored to give the subject a careful examination, but I find that these cases are exceedingly numerous, and that it would be impossible for me to lay down a general rule as to the power of the kayor to vote , which I would be willing to say would apply in every in- stance which might be covered by the language of the order. I will therefore respectfully request the 1,'ayor and '.ldermen to point out any one, or more cases, to which it is desired that my attention should be directed. Salem, April 177 1878. J. A. Gillis, City Solicitor. The communication was read. A communication from the `Foman's Christian Temperance Liquor Union of this City, in reference to licensing the sale of Licenses. intoxicating liquors, was received, read and referred to the - Committee on Licenses. • April 18, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 105. The following rpplications were received:- Licenses_ Charles _W. Yeady� for a license as a Common Victualer, and liquor license under Class 3. Francis A. Morrill to, " " as an Innholder d.nd liquor license uner Class L. Thomas IT. Covell for a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. Andrea:' Dodge for a license as an Innholder. The applications were referred to the Committee on Licenses. The Yayor nominated and the Board confirmed, Josiah Bt, Inspector Osborn, as Inspector of Buildings. of Buildings. The Committee on Accounts2 submitted their monthly re- Rent. of port, and the same was accepted and sent down for concurrence om. on • Accounts. The following report and order was submitted:- -r� on "Cit,, of Salem, rpril 81, 1878. To the City Council. new build The Joint Standing Committee on :rater :orbs to :;hom was refer-ing'.for red the petition of the Wenham ;later Board in Church Street, .water and the .need of a new building, respectfully report, that dez:'t.__ they find the building is in a dangerous condition' and ought no loiwer to be occupied; that extensive repairs are impract- icable, and that it would be for the interest of the city to demolish the present building, and erect a suitable struct- ure in its places and therefore recommend the adoption of the accompanying order. For the Committee, Geo. R. Emmertonj Chairman." "Ordered, that the bienham lWater Board bey and 'hereby is2 A 1n opria authorized and instructed to sell or remove the building or tion. buildings now occupied by the ;eater Board on Church Street, =ad to erect on the site thereof a suitable brick building two stories in height, upon a line with the brick building ncur occupied by the Steam Fire Engine Co., in substantial conformity with the plans submitted by said Board, provided that the cost shall not exceed the sum of five thousand dollars. The amount expended in the erection of this build- ing --hail be charged to the appropriationfor the Elaintenance ccount of the Nenham water Sdorks." The report was accepted. i:`.r. -Russell moved that the order be laid on the table. • The motion was not adopted. .pril 181 18781 Vol. 1C, rage 106. On notion _of Yr. Emmerton, consideration of the Order was postr;oned until the next meeting. The following report and order was submitted:- Claim of Salem, April 81,1878. To the City Council. The Special Saul. Committee to whom was referred the petition of the Heirs of John Laul in reference to damages for lard taken for the widening of Essex and Tebb Streets, respectfully report, that they have examined the premised, and that said Heirs should receive for said land damages in full the sum of four hundred and seventy five dollars. We therefore submit the following Order:- For the Committee, Thos. J. Gifford, Chairman. "Ordered, that the sum of four hundred and seventy five dollars be, and the same is hereby awErded the -Heirs of John • ESaul in full settlement of their claim for land damages, by the widening of Essex and Webb Streets in 1877." The report was accepted, order adopted and sent down for concurrence. . Mr. Emmerton called up the proposed contract with the Contract Salem Gas Company. ,:ith Gas 10r. Averill then offered the following Order:- —Oo. "Ordered, that the Mayor be authorized to sign the con- tract with the Salem Gas Company, submitted by the Committee on Lamps and Lighting for supplying the street lights of the Cit :." The Order was adopted (Presented for approval April 19, 1878. Approved, April 18, 1878. Iair. Emmerton submitted the following Ordinance:- `"City of Salem. In the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy eight. Ordinance .An ordinance relating to the public health. Public Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as ealth._ follows:- Section 1. It shall be the duty of the Yayor to be vigilant a and active in protecting the public health; to see that the laws and ordinances in relation to the same are enforced, to communicate his views to the health commission, or the city council, from time to time as he may deem expedient; and he shall have power to call upon the police • -April 162 Vol. 10, Page107. • and the various city .officers, to .aid him in the performan- ces of these duties. -section 2. There shall be appointed upon the passage of this ordinance and thereafter annually in the month of January, a Joint. Standing Committee of the City Council on the public health consisting of two aldermen and three councilmen. Section 3. It shall be the duty of said Committee to examine as often as once in each month the records and accounts of the health commission, and also to examine and approve all applic= ations for appropriations. section 4. Upon the passage of this osdimnce the Joint Stand- ing Committee on the public health "41i nominate to the City Council three persons, one of whom sl}all be designated as ex- ecutive officer, and one of whom shall be the city physician, to constitute the board of health commissioners for the City Council. The persons so chosen shall enter-Aupon their duties forthwith, and shall hold office for three years, except as provided for in Section 5.. Section 5. The terms of office shall be so arranged at the time of their election, that the term of one shall expire on the first Monday in February in .each year on and after 1879, end the vacancy so created as well as all vacancies occurring • otherwise, shall be filled in the manner provided in Section 4. The members of said Commission shall at all times be subject to removal by the Mayor for cause. . Section 6. The executive officer of the Commission shall receive in full compensation for his services one thousand dollars per annum until otherwise ordered, to be paid in equal quarterly payments. Section 7. The health commissioners as hereby constituted shall have and exercise all the power vested in , and shall perform all the duties prescribed to the City Council or Board of Mayor and Aldermen, as a board of health under the statutes and ordinances heretofore in force, excepting the powers and duties given by Section 2 and 3 of this ordinance to the Joint Stand- ing Committee of the City Council. on Public health. >ection 8. The said Commission shall annually on or before the first day of February send to the Joint .Standing Committee on Finance and Appropriations, an estimatelni detail of the ap- propriation required for the current year.''` • April 18.G 201 •1878. V01.107 F'aLe 108. Section .All bills for expenditures by the Comni:_sien shall be..certified by the executive officer to have been eraecned and found correct, and the I.ayor shall drag his order there- fore upon the treasurer, when the same shall have been audit- ed and allowed, in the mode usually adopted in the financial arrangements of the city. Section 10. The health commission shall 1--nnually in the month of December present to the City Council a report made up to and including the thirtieth day of the preceding November, containing a full and comprehensive ste.tement of the acts of the commission during the year, and a review of the. sanitary condition of the city. Section 11. All ordinances and -_&.rts cf ordinances incor.sist- art with this ordinance are hereby repealed." • On motion of Mr. Bemble, consideration of the matter was postpoped until the next meeting. The oard then adjoined. Attest, henry 1.1. I;eek, Clerk. On the 20th day of April 1878, at 91 o'clock .I: . pursu- Jurors. ant to notice, from Horatio G. Herrick., Sheriff, the Mayor, - . and Aldermen Bmmerton, Pratt, Russell and Averill, .^.let and withdrew from the jury box the names of George S. Osgood, jury � ,. Charles H. Higbee, Charles A. Ropes, Yilliam S. Lord, I,rilliam D. Dennis as jurors, to appear before said sheriff, at the torn .,.•all in Peabody, on the 27th. inst. , at 92 O'clock to 'near and determine the subject matter of the petition and co!nUlaint of helen L. Osborne and ?:Mary Osborne for the assessment of damages sustained by the location of a town 4:ay over their land in Peabody. Attest, Henry Y. Beek, Clerk. • pril 337 1878. Vol. 102 PagelOS. A special Meeting of the `w.oard of Aldermer was held on Tuesday evenin.0 April 23j 1878, at 7z o' clock. All the menioers were .resent. The •. ayor presided. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. 8 communication from Samuel D. Dalton2 Lt. Col. 2s Corps .rmory of_ Cadets2 stating that his command had largely increased in 2d.Corps_ ntuibersI .nd requesting mere closet room for the care ofState of Cadets. property, was referred to the Committee on 1-1ilitary affairs on the --art of this !,card. lafterwards2 on motion of I4r. _'.ver- ill, the Conuittee were granted lower to act, the ex)ense of the improvement to be charged to the a_'propriation for inci- dentals. (Presented Ror approval P:pril 24- 1 1878. s'-pproved April 24, 1878. ) • The iayor nominated Francis T. Convers as a. special pot- Police & ice officer, under Chapter 279, .cts of 1867, and George W. Constables Creesey and Charles Cressey, as constables; all said officers to be employed at larmony Grove by the Harmony Grove Ccrr,ora- tin, and without conpensation from the city. The noninations were confirmed. The following report and order was submitted. Fort "City of Salem, April 2A 1878. The Committee on Streets, =:venue. to r.hom :ras referred the communication of Gilbert L. Streeter2 Richard C. Manning, Henry P. Ivers7 'i?illiam fliack and Henry Pheatla.ndj dated? March 11, 1878, offering to convey a certain strip of land located on East Webb St. to the city, and peti- tioning that the same be incorporated as part of the ]_ublic highay� respectfully submit the accompanying orders and re- commend its adoption. For the Comaittee7 Henry K. Oliver? Chairrs.n." "Ordered2 that upon the reception of a good and suffi- cient deed of a certain strip of land loc,:ted on East ::ebb St. ' substantially as bounded and described n a comunica- tion from Gilbert L. Streeter and others? dated I''arch llthq 1578, _.nd in the accompanying plan of said ..remises by the city engineer; said strip be accepted by ti:e City Council and that ti-le Co.cissioner of Streets be instructed to lay out said strip as a pE-rt of the ;ublic hi,-In-,ray sub- • A?:r_1 23, 1373. Vol. 1C, Page 110. ject to all ordinances :.s such." The report was accel-ted, order adopted and sent down for concurrence. Notice was received from the Clerk of the Cormnon Council, teat at a meeting of the Council held April __2d. j they had concurred with the Board of aldermen in the following matters:- `"Acceptance of monthly report of Commnittee on recounts." Rept of Coa on Accounts "Passage of an ordinance amending an ordinance in rela- Ordinance- tion to the preservation of public pro_.erty." ^ub11c _ "Passage of the order appropriating €13500.- for the pur- Prorerty. ;:ose cf purchasing a lot of land for a supply of gavel." Appropria- The above papers were presented for approval April 23, tion for 1S78. reproved :=:pril 23, 1878. suprly of ravel.3eal • A report from the Joint Standing Committee on Y7ater ',:'orksTstate of submitting, an ordinance concerning the Salem water works, and E. Poor. the use of 'Wenham lake r✓aterj came from the Common Council, Ordinance re_::ort accepted, ordinance passed to be ordained zFnd set up Salem for concurrence. Public L-r. Pratt moved to amend Section 1st. of the ordinance, lbrs. so that the water board snail be called t_ e ":'enham rsater board, (as at present) instead of the Salem water board. The notion was not adQnted. The Board then concurred in the passage of the ordinance. (Presented-for approval 4ril 2,11 1878. .=.pproved April 24, 1878. ) Oee record of ordinances. The following report and order came from the Common Coun-,EELro ria_ oil report acceited, order adopted, and sent up for concurr- tion Fort ivenue. _ "City of Salem, In City Council, April 87 1878. The JointC!F.im of^ 3-1 nding Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the peti- Timothy -lion of Timothy Collins, praying that an appropriation may be Collins c" :wade for the pa.yntent of the sum of Two hundred dollars award- others! ed to him by the City Council in the year 1877, as damages :`or laying out ans constructing Fort Avenue over his estate, res- pectfully report2 that the Committee find that the sum of two hundred dollars awarded to said Collins, and also sundry other auras a':.'arded to other persons as damages on account of laying out Fcrt -.venue7 and other improvements in connection there- ith, remain unpaid, and as the • Ar.ril 23, 1878. Vol. 101 Pa e 111. small une;:pended balance of the appropriation for ',:hat pur--ose -.'.`as v;ithdrawn at the close of the ls.st nunicipz,l year, the conmiittee recomr: end that a new approprzaticn be made therefor as set forth Ln the order herewith submitted. For the _Co=A tteej Geo. F. Emmerton." "Ordered, that the sum of Twelve Hundred dollars be 'rnere- by - � gropriated for the payment of damages to Timothy Collins and-others, and other necessary contingent expenses incurred on account of laying out and constructing Fort ::venue, and of—her improvements in connedtion t _erewith, provided, that only such damages be paid as have z_lready been, or n.ay Here- after be ai^yarded, by the City Council.', Tile Board concurred. (Presented for g. •proval, April 2-1, 1878. I-pproved April 2-, 1878. ) • The report of the special committee to e:hom was referred Claim of_ the _-et:Lticn of Sarah 27eagle, submitting an order s.ppropria- Sarah ting and ararding the sum of 4357.- in settlement of damages _ i le! to her-estate by the widening of East `iiebb E3treet passed by tris B and Iarch 25gh. 2 came back from the Com"on Council, order Lrended so as to read as follows : "Cdered, that the sum of Three hundred fifty seven dollars ($357) be and the same is hereby awarded to hrs. Sarah Neagle in full settlement of her clE,im for damages to the estate own- ed by her, on account of the widening of East ',iebb street in 1S77," and as amended, adopted, and sent up for concurrence in the z:mendment. The Board concurred. (Presented for approval April -14, 1878. t':.pproved I-pri1 4, 1878. ) The 1etition signed by Chas. B. Symonds, requesting that pet. for the eater pines be extended to the dwelling house being erect-�,,ater_-Pines ad br him in Northend Street, came from the Common Council, referred to the Joint Standing Committee en. ':ater -.'orks and sent up for. concurrence. The Board concurred. (Presented for ay •roval of reference l.pril 24, 1878. Approved P.pril The following Order came from the Common Council, ado�..t- Ins::ector ad, iessrs. :.ores , I.,illea and :otter appointed,and sent up for of ecncurrence, and to be joined, viz : Build nos. "Ordered, that so much of the annual re_crt of the Inspec- tor of Buildings, suggesting that the Crdinance for the urjose • of s-curing the April 23-, 1878. Vo1.10, "age 112. _prevention of fire ,be modified, so that adaitions and altera- tions to any buildings may be r,ade :7ith the acp rov�:.1 of the Inspector, without the necessity of obtaining a permit from t1,e Board of aldermen, unless such addition or alteration is to be zlaced or made within ten feet of the public streets, or scuares, alleys or laned of the city, be referred to . joint ecial committee, and that said committee be authorized t:: in7,uiry and re-ort in reference to the salary of said Inspector." The -Bard concurred in the adoption of the orders -nd joined .dessrs. Gifford and Pratt. (Presented for a_provel, Aril : 4, 1878. Approved April 24, 1878. ) The following Order came from the Co!<micn Council, adopt- :'ashington ed, u'essrs. r!ay, G. H. Perkins and Dalrymple appointed, and N u L�-2 sent up for concurrence and to be joined, viz: • "Ordered, that a Joint Special Committee be appointed to consider the expediency of expending any money for the im- provement of Washington Square (or the Common so called. )" The Board concurred in the adoption of the order and joined. T.-essrs. Kemble and Averill. (Presented for approval April 24, 1878. Approved April 24, 1878.) A re;. ort from the Joint Standing Committee on '::ester ; orks, Tater sifom-itting an ordinance, establishing rates for the use of tes. Venham water (see printed report on file) came from the Com- mon Council, report accepted, ordinance so amended, as to provide that the water rates shall remain the same as they existed last Near, and, as thus amended, passed to be ordain- ed, and sent up for concurrence. IT. Kemble, moved to amend so that for duelling mouses the rate shell be five dollars for each family of four r:er- sons, or less, and for every additional person in a family fifty cents, instead of three dollars for each family F:c. The he motion was adopted. P._r. Kemble moved to further amend by striking out the clause allowing on �.11 water bills paid ;ithin ten days after the save are due, a discount of ten percent. The motion was ad,orted. Further consideration of the matter was then postponed until the next meeting. I otice was received from the Co-m:on Council that they ordinance_ and amended the ordinance in addition to an ordinance entitl-fin^ nd lure • ed an ordinance April 23, 1878. VC1.1C a-e 115. establishing - system of accountability in ..he experid:iture Of the city upon its passage to a second reading. (See notice on file.) Consideration of the ordinance relating to public health) Ordinances , and the order appropriating 4S500C. for the construction of a '%ublic brieh building on Church Street for the use of the water de- Health psrtiaentj was again posti_oned. a}:'oro a— tion for The following applications were received:- near; build- Ar_plication of Geo. E. Osgood for a license to keep a Billiara i-u-waater 3Le 't' a;, plication of E. F. Hall for a licence as an Innholder. it " Kelley 6- Carter for a license as Innholders ancticenses.___, liquor license under Class 1. A r.lication of Geo. E. Osgood for a license as a Ccmron Vict- ualer and liquor license under Class 11 A,_plic�,tion of Hoyt Bros. for a liquor license under Class d. �+ " Wallace Shan for a brewer's licence under Class 5. The applications were referred to the Cormiittee on Licens- es. The application of J. Mansfield of Lynn, for a license xhibition to give an exhibition of glass blowing for six days at a store on 7ssex Street, with the privilege of giving away the goods mE:nufactured, was granted, and the license fee fixed at one dollar. The name of Dwight C. 'r=.lker was added to the voting list Voting of Ward uron his zerscnal application. Lists. The voting lists were revised and corrected; the names c;P several persons wi-'0 had deceased since the electior. in Dec- emner lest being stricken from the --iists7 and sever-1 names added thereto. (See memorandum on file. ) The Board then adjourned. Attest Henry i:;. .:Ieek, Clerk. A special meeting of the B and c,. ':lderme_: was held on SatUrda.A- April 27) 1878 at 7t o'clock P.H. • All the members were present exceit I:.r. Kerlble. • II npP11 27, lo,:>. V01.10, .'at,E 114. I The ?;Ia =ter r.r•esided. The record of the last meeting :°ead <nd a; proved. The following report and order was submitted:- Derb;, "City of Salem, Y:ass. , E;ayor's Office, April 27th,1678. =street._ .To the 5o&.:rd of ;aldermen of the City of Salem. The Committee on streets to rai-_om was referred the -,:etition of ::?. C. Hannin L Co. , owners of L. -<.harf opening at No. 169 Derby street, that the city should complete a widening initiated by the city government of 1874, at the above .naned Point, or remove ti'.e fence to its former position whence the petitioners had re- moved it by direction of the then Committee Streets, in view of said contec.:;lated , idening, having viewed the premises as desired, and duly considered the subject, find that, as set forth by the _cteitioner the said fence was by direction of • saidConlnittee on Streets, so removed, but that no further action eras taken rn the matter of widening the street, nor has any been since taken at the point indicated, your com- mittee are of opinion, that it is advisable to carry out the original intent and recommend the adoption of the following order. "Whereas the safety and convenience of the inhabitants of the city of Salem require that Derby Street should be laid cut and widened as hereinafter described, it is "Ordered, that Derby Street, be, and the same is widen- ed and laid out on its southern side as follows, viz:-Commen- cing at the westerly corner of .the brick store standing upon the Peabody estate, said brick store being nearly opposite to building Yo. 168 on said Derby Street, thence running upon a- straiZ*rt line ina a westerly direction across land of E. C. fanning,& Co. , a distance of ninety four (94) feat then turn- ing rand running northerly five (S) feet then turning and run- ning easterly on nearly a straight line to the point begun at, the above lines of location being more fully si-own upon a plan drawn by Charles A. Putnam Civil Engineer, dated August 1676, and on file at the city dlerk's office, to which plan refer- ence may be hhd, and it is hereby adjudged that the expense of laying out and widening as aforesaid trill amount to the slim of one hundred and thirty dollars ($130) . which sum is I-,er•eby a,rarded essrs. ="anmmng J Co. , L•.s dar::ages to the estate pert of :::rich is taheng the expense of cutting off the buildings projecting over-the proiosed new line of ti:e street being in- cluded in the above aw :rd." • "Ordered, that the sum of one .hundred 4:nd t _irty dollars ;L ro,ri�.- (4-130. ) b -by De appropriated for tine :urr.ose of laying ut tions. and widening Derby Street as aforesaid, the se;me to be ex- pemaed under ti:e direction cf the Committee en ctreets." For the Committee, Cliver, Chairman." 2-7-1 _ ;78. ?1o1.1G7Page 115. The report was accepted, order adopted arid sent do .n for cc :cur, ence. The following applications for erelit to build approved Termits by the Inspector of Building were received:-Omen Reardon, re- to pair of, and addition to, dwelling house Yo. 18 Lemon :street•, build. Amos L. Vincent, repair of house at corner of Derby and Turner Streets : Iris. Rebecca dilley, addition to house No.74 3ssex Z.treet. Permits were grc.nted. Upon al.plication in writing from the iresident of the RailroL.d astern ^ailroad Co. , the i;iayor nominated, and the Board con- :olice 'irm.ed, "Tilli -m I . -rcher and ':iilliam F. 7Iarner, as ?ailroad ----'� _olice, in accordance with provisions of Section 143, Chapter 372, of the Iocts of 1874. • . venire for threeF.ersons to serve as tre.verse jurors Jurors. at t;:e Eay term of the Superior Court to be held at Newbury- rert, was submitted •and the following na:,,es sere drawn from the jury box:-16'illiam A: Symonds, D:ivid erritt and George I.I. Harris. The follor:ing applications were received:- Licenses._ A �,:iicL�aion cf John J. Cunningham for & license as an Irnholder. " " John Hurley for a license as a Common Victualer, and liquor license under Class 1 and 4 : lication of Jc:hn J. Sullivan for a license as an Innholder r.nd lies-or license under Class 1. . AArplic Lion of _. D. Winn (L :,r;rence loch. _er E. license as a Ccru::on Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. A-:plicE,t,ion of S. B. " inn (191 l'ashi .gton St. ; for a license e.s a Conn?on Victualer and liquor license under Class 3 and 4. :aics.ticn of Eartin 1':Guire for a license as a Common VictuF-- ler e.nd liquor license under. Class 1 and 4. The applications v:ere refereed to the Committee on ]Li- censes. The ar, lication of iaary O'Connell for a license to keel Intelligence an itellieence office at iio. 29S -ssex Street ras granted. Office. The T-,oard determined the qualifications of George F. Voters. rren as a voter in Yard 2. • The Bo:^.rd ther_ adjourned. Attest, :enry P::. Feel:, Clerk_. I a,; 3, 1K Vo1.101Page 116. sT ecia.l MesT_ng cP the Boe.rd of Aldermen ;ras `geld on F'rida.y evening, I1-ay 31 1878, at 3 o'cloct:. All the members were pr=esent. The iizyor being absent, r. n,r.erton rresided. The record of the last meeting was read and arrsoved. The following aptlicat.ions were received:- Applica,tion of John H. Davis, for a license as a junk dealer. Chas. Randall It " If to keep a Billiard Fall. A,.rlicaticn of Edward F. Hall for a license to keep a Billiard Fall. Licenses, Ar.rlication of James Gamble for a license as a junk dealer. Junk Deal ° " Piilliam Earr " " " 1] " rm wo on Vict- ers1 u�r.ler.£nd liquor license under Class 3.• Fill a Application of Thomas Lannon for a license as a " " ualer and liquor license under Class 3. H,_-lls, Com. Vic k ApplicE,.tion of Philip M. Donnell for a license as a Common urlers, Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. Innhold- Axplication of Patrick H. Devine for a license as a Common ers, Victualer and liquor license under Class 1. Licuor Ai;plication of Katie Clark for a license as a Common Victuz.l- Licenses. er and liquor license under Class 3: Arplication of James H. Anderson for a license as a er and liquor license under Class 1. !=-ur:lication of Sheridan B. Comstack for a license as an Inn- holder and liquor license under Class 3. Application of Isary Lincoln for a license as a Common Victua- ler and liquor license under Class 3. A1:plica.tion of John Vaughan for a license as a it " ler and liquor license under Class 3. Ar,plica.tion of ',.Aim. L. Palmer F Co., fcr a license .-:a a Common Victue.11er and liquor license under Class 1. A.pplicaticn of John Ganey for a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 1 e: 4. :ipplice.ticn of Thomas Yneeland for a license as a and liquor license under Class 3. Applicatior_ of Thomas S. Call for a license as a and liquor license under Class 1. Application of Eark J. Smith for a license as an Innholder. Application of Charles H. Kezar for a license as an Innholder. A_plicatior_ of Thones ! illia.ms for a license as an Innhelder. Aprlicati,on of John * Chambers for a license as a Common • Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. Application of thoma,s B. ?'ichols for a liquor license under Cl..ss 4. Arilicaticn of Garrett Pigott for a license as E. Com;i:on 'lictu- aler and liquor -rid Class I & 4.- Application of Thomas A. Devine for a, license as a. Co^anion Victualer and liquor license under Class 5. day 32 1070. Vo1.10, Page 115A. • ,pplication of Alden B. Gardner for a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 1 & 4. Application of Fichael Doyle for a license as a Common Victualer znd liquor license under Class 3 & 5 Application of Ediard F. Hall for a license as a Common Victualer and lieuor license under Class 1. Application of Edsrard F. Hall for a license as an Innholder and licuor license under Class 1. • • 187s. Vol.107 Page 117. - y 1i C,.ti Ort Of T17:1C t1"„7 C. ..arey for a licuor 1'_cense cancer Class 5. :. p:Lcati::n o, =:ugh ^renrsr. for e: license as Common ict- ualer and liquor license under Class 3• The applications r c ;ere referred to ti-e Committee n Licen- ses. ,:essrs . Josi h Li. Crocker, Daniel ierd •.nd Goo Jurors. elci:er , were dr ...n s grand jurors; and henry Parton, dward ;.eating, Fussell F. Harding and Gilman A. wrdret;s, as petit jurors; to serve at the L. S. Circuit Court in Roston. The follor;ing report was submitted:- er:er in "City of Salem, i.lass. , 'r;ayor's Cffice, April 20t?;, l '7S. Fed er __ _ To the Board of .ldermen of the City of Salem. The Conu:;ittee and Dean— • B. _ �- on Street:: to t^�1_om was referred the petition o� L. Earring=its. ton Lnd others for the laying of a sewer between a point on said Federal Street, near the house of said Harrington and the main serer running do;-in Carpenter Strret from said Feder- al Street, have considered the subject, and s.re cf opinion t]-rat the petition should be :ranted, and recommend the adopt- ion of the fcl'loVing Crder. For the Comm'tutee, r• J. Pratt, Chairman, protem." "t,nereas, it appears to this Board that the public con- venience and health requires the construction of common servers tlrcn 's, portions of Federal and Dean Streets, it is there_'ore Jrdered, that tl,e Commissioner of Streets be and he i i;ereby directed to construct common seerer•s as folloers : Com- mencing in Federal Street at a point opposite the este_te num- bered l5c' on said street, thence running eastery through said street to and connecting with: +_re comc,cn sewer runn:_ng t-.rough Carpenter Street; also, commencing in Dean Street, a joint o :pos_To the estate o£ F. B. Gifford and rur;nign north- ' o ' :street erly to and connecting with the common sewer _n Fed..ral as above described. aid sewers to be constructed under ne direction of the CoeLmittee on 6treets7 end in accordance with ;lans c:f se ;erage completed October 1874, by C. !. • Put- n m� Civ- 1 - .neer, on file in the city clerk's office ; and ss.id Corunissioner is hereb instructed tc rei.ort z, schedi: of the expense thereof, when cornpleted, to ti_is Board..1" The report c:as acce':ted. On motion of ?;:r . 1'-emble the order cam reccmit ed r,ith • leave tc Si, e;t once. The Committee subsquently reconmended ti-,at tine order be Sewer in amended by inserting after the words "Carpenter :trees," 7j'ae S ST. the following words, "`Shen commencing again at Yonrce Street, e een a s runr_ign through Federal Street to Korth Street." 1.(onroe :.o�-rtT'— ::.; The recommendation was adopted. The order, as amended, wLs then ado,. ted. (-resented for --- -- a.,, ,-•oval -ay 41 1878. 'approved T,:ay 4, 1878. ) The following re,.:ort was submitted:- Sewer in "City of Salem, I-ass. , PSayor's Cffice, April 20th, 187S. ,;ortFiey, To the Hoard of Aldermen of the Cityof Salem. The Committee F:riage an , on Streets to whom %°aas referred the petition of George D. pleas .nt .hi,.pen --nd others for the laying of a setter from a. point in —_ems, iortfiey Street, along a r:ortion of Bridge and of Pleasant • Streets, to join a sewer in the latter street have duly con- sidered the subject and recommend the adoption of the fol- le;;-nS Crder. For the Committee f. J. Pratt, Chairman, Faro tem." ",°hereas, it appears to this Board that the pub1S-c con- venience and health, requires the construction of a. ccm.lnon sewer through portions of Northey, Bridge and pleasant Streets, it is therefore Crdered, that the Commissioner of Streets, be and lie is hereby directed tic construct a common sever as follows: Cora:fencing in Korthey Street, at a Point o,-I:osite the estate numbered 23 on said street, running southeasterly to ridge .-treet, thence turning and running northeasterly throug,l-. Bridge street to Pleasant street, thence southerly throulgh =leasar_t street to the estate numbered 41 on said street, the- re connecting with the common, sewer already laid. Said sewer to be constructed under the direction of the Committee on Streets, and in accordance with the plans of sewerage comrlet- ed Cctober 1874 by C. A. Putnam, Civil Engireer2 on file in ti:e city clerk's office, and said Commissioi_er is hereby in- structed to re ort a scl.edu.le of t'.e excense thereof, wY,en com*:leted, to this Board. The report was accepted and order ado;-.ted. (Presented for a prcval, P;iar 4, 1678. Approved L_aY 41 1S78.) I n-. Lemble submitted the following Crder:- Sewer in "Craered, that the Committee on streets be hereby request T de'ra1 ed to consider and retort, as to the expedience and probable Street a :, of constructing a common sewer in Federal Street, ex e-se g • con:-,!encirig at the Catholic Church and running vpeterly to a suitable outlet on Boston Street. i,iay 32 1376. Vol.10, Page 11S. The order „as ado;:•ted. On motion of lair. Pratt, the vote passed .pril 23, 1373, Fort adopting the order widening Fort ^'venue, was reconsidered, anc•. Avenue. one subject recommitted to the Committee en �'treets. The application of Oliver '','ilson for ;emit to repair a Sermit to dwelling house on Lafayette Street is roved b the y (i?o._,;5) approved y bu' ld_ ins_;ector of Building was granted. On motion of ',Jr. gifford the order appro.'ric:.ting ',5000.- ApproLria_, for a. nsw building in Church -Street, was taken up, and, after tion - discussion, on motion of 1.'r. Russell, further actior. r:as _Host- Church E't. -•.oned until the regular meeting on Thursday of next week, and LLa. the Committee on later forks were requested to reort at the ti_ie plans and estimates in detail. • On motion of Nr. hemble the ordinance relating to water Ordinc.nce rates was taken up, and without taking any action, the _,oa.rd ;s..ter -rates pesti:oned further consideration of the matter until some fut- ure meeting. Mr. Pratt called up the ordinance relating to the +ublic Crdin .nce healu., and after consideration of the same, it was Eased to public be ordained, and sent doom for concurrence. health The hoard then went into executive session, but transact-Rules ed no business, except to post ;one consideration of the rules Orders. �_ and order of the Board, reported by the special committee on that subject. The Board then adjourned. - Attest, Henry L% i:;eek, ,Clerk. A regul='r meeting of tire _"and of ::lderr.:en was held cn i,;onday :;ay C, 13781 at 7J o'clock T' 1, All the members were ,.resent. The TM:c.yor ,resided. • I;a G 187E. Vol.l0�Pa-e 120. i The record of the last meeting was read -rid --,roved. The returns of the election held on the 30th of rpril Election last, for an Alderman of. tine City, were exarUined and found Returns. correct. Cn motion of t--r. Russe112 '-Tr. Charles A. Benjamin was declared elected2 and a certificate of election ordered to be sent to him. 1�iessrs. Russell and Pratt were appointed a coiamittee to wait upon r. Benjamin, and conduct him before the Board for qualification; the gentleman appeared, was duly qualified by the Iv,ayor7 and took his seat as a member of the =:oard. A special license was grar_ted to Sr. S. E. Eolbrook for Permits to an ddit_cn to a wooden building in rear of 3rov�n Street. bu-lid. The following applications ai�Lroved by the Insi-ector of Buildings, were received, viz : tm. E. addition to • building in rear of Lafayette Street; `dm. E. idelch, addition to stable in rear of Lafayette Street, for a carriage house; John 'irilsonj for permit to build a dwelling house. on Hamilton Street. Permits v;ere granted. A petition .signed by the officers of several temperance Temperance societies, requesting permission to hold temperance meetings 13eetinF:s._ in the open air, was referred to the Coc::ittee cn Police with ,�oe:er to act. The application of Daniel 'a. Ladd for a license to keep Billiard a 1illiard Fall) was referred to the Committee on Licenses. i?_ll. A retition signed by l'illiam E. i.rcher2 for a„ointnent Pet. for as a policeman for duty on the I?eck during the usual term of arr't. as— su;rnier service2 was referred to the Co,m2iittee on Polices rjolice officer. The ;ills of the Department for the month of April vrere exa :ined and approved. Bills. _ A petition signed by J. J. Gray asking perm.-fission to usePet. to _ the rhelan farm7 so called, situated in ',north Salem, for use land burial purposes2 as provided by :section 57 Chapter 282 of the-for burial General Statutes, was referred to the Committee on Streets. rurooses. • w i:'ay 6, IS.75, vol.lc� age 121. On motion of LT. A_emble the ordin�.nce relating to �,ater Ordine,nce rates 4YaS tb.ken Ups and the umendments passed by thhis rL0_.I'Q� ater rates, 1pril 23, 1378, were reconsidered. !,:r. tremble then moved to amend the ordinance by substi- _ tutin- the following ordinance in place thereof2 viz : "City of _i.lem In the year one thousand eight hundred .nd seventy ei ,iit. to ordinance establishing certain fates for the Use :;f 'oenhaIIi water. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Seaeni) as £011or:s : Section 1. The following rates shall be charged annually for the use of C?enham water, viz: -very dwellinj house, five dollars for each family of £aur persons, or less3 and for every additional person in u famir w fifty cents. In addition to the above, there sha--1 be charged to each dwelling in which a pan or self acting water closet or bathing tub, or botY.7 is used, the sum of $5. ; for a second pan or self acting rater closet, or more $3. additional. For the right to attach a hose) of not ;pore than five eights of tin inch orifice7 for washing windows) sprinkling streets or vLrdens, no charge sliall be made, unless the person so using the hose is not e_ taker of said water for .ny other urpose7 in which case a charge .:f $5. shell be made £or the re hcr use of the same; and such use shYll 4 be l;rn_ted to c12 i, .uand rer d<.y bet�seen the :'_ours of 6 and o'clock ..1a. � 1 and 6 and 8 o'clock F.M. No discount shall be e.11omned on any water bills due the c ty. The provisions of this ordinance shall a,ply to the v,"ater rS-tes for the i-resent year. ection 2. , 11 ordinances or 1,�.rts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are rereby repealed) provided tihe.c the ra es no: in force not affected by the provisions of this ordinance remh .in and continue in force. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passa;;e." The motion was adol:ted;. and the ordinance, e-s amended) was thhen .ssed to be ordained; and sent .dovn for co :currer.ce in the .ciendment. The Board t_.en vent into executive session. wThe Board of Engineers i,ecomff.iendedj the i'ayor S-c"y 69 1878. Vo1.107 Page 122. iagmin;-�.ted, and the Board confirmed, David H. Eobbs as El of :1tea. Fire =ngine Co. 13o. 12 and John C. Grover as a member of T_ese Co. R?o. 6. The Committee on Licenses submitted the follo+:ring re_ort Concerning and orders:- Liquor "City of Salem, xass, I.:ayer's Office, April 20th,iG78. Licenses. _-o the o.:.rd of Aldermen of the City of alen. Teh Corm..ittee on Licenses acting under your request that they trould sur-est such course of action, as 7.ould seem advisable in the matter of eran_ting licenses ;within the city for the sale of li-juors during 'he year commencing I:iay let next fol'_ouing, have thoughtfully considered ti!e subject, and resiectfully submit the following:-Fully aware of the mischievous effexts of ti-le Prev.-lent abuse of intoxicating drinks with its terrible trr"in of ccnseauent poverty and grime, your committee is neverthe- less compelled to concede the chronic impotence of all at- te::lpts to enforce laws contemplating tine suppression of the use of such drinl:s; to none is this impotence more palpable. -. than to those, who by official duty are brought into conste. at and immediate contact with the vice and its victims. For cer- tain purposes the law authorize6 the sale of alcoholic liquors _nC" yet, whatever benefit such legal sale contemplates, the community is compelled to undergo attende.nt evils of the worst nature end influence and hitherto beyond the povrer of mastery; in view then, of all the surroundings of th_s most embarrassing subject it, has seemed to your Committee that they can only recom- mend that the sale of intoxicating drinks be hedged in by such restraints as experience has shown to be practicable securing whatever of advantage may be possible and guarding so far as may be against the evils that abortive attempts at enforcement tiri11 only intensify. Under no form of government whatever, in any of the a es, even under those that have despotically legislated upon l:.bor, wages , food and dress, upon the social and family relations, upon the very incomings Lnd outgoings of the :eol:le has any restriction, been successful in controlling the habituz.l use of stimula-nts and narcotics, even in China where an a.utoc- ratio despoti:;mi is recognized in_ tube `;Pr1ei'6. " i`eVel`ence of the subjects for their rulers, the governmental crusade aga.i_-st the sale and use of opium is now, e.nd always has been a failure. Temporary local success in prohibitory enforcement is except- ional, and not ncrme.l, and here in SElem we have nct been able even with the a:ost earnest effort to secure anv ai;iding relief from the genereal calamity; appeals to a nigher court hl-ve f;.l- laied almost every conviction until the Coos-et of th6t coli.rt is • burder_ed be;;cnd all probable relief. Your Cominiittee then f.inds itself fc.-ced tC the conclusion that it is better to -rant lic- enses, bP.t they recommend the parties licensed be Llost cautinus- selected, ti:b.t such xelec$innscc'.rd5ti:e licensing be onl- of Leil kiio-,M "j�e1'sons wlTc0 will not nno4'iiIigly offendi�iSt -ny ag. provisions of the permissive statute, nor in any era; .-..ruse 61 1378. Vol.10,Fage 123. the privilege granted. 1"o licenses shculd be issued to women r:d r_one to ,sties intending to sell in private dwellings ;.at fees nisy be fixed, the Committee leave to the decision of t ,e 7_6e.rd. _gainst call persons selling without license "he most rigid push of the lair should be enforced raithout fear or favor. The Committee recommend the adortior_ of the following orders . For the Committee, henry F. Cliver, Chairman." 1.'"Ordered, that the following sums be charged as lic- License ense fees under the Act of the Legislature of 1875, rego.lat- fees. ing the sale of intoxicating liquors, visa- Class Cne, one — . hundred and fifty dollars ($150. ) ; Class Two, one hundred and fifty dollars (4-U50. ) ; Class Three, fifty dollars _'lass 4, seventy five dollars (w75. ) ; Cle.ss Five, Brer:.,ers, t'. o hundred dollars ($200. ) ; Ill others, fifty dollars • 2. "Ordered, that the City }e;arshal, asistant 1. :rshc1, .and Folice all police officers of the city; also, all substitute police authorized officers when on duty; be hereby especiL..11y authorized to en to enter_, ter at any time upon the premises, of any person licensed remis _es. �� _ ._ to sell intoxicating liquors under Chanter 80 of the Acts of 1675, for the Purpose of ascertaining the manner in which such person conducts the business, and to ireserve order, in accorda_":ce with Section 11 of said Charter." a. Ordered, that the Bond required to be used under the Aui.roval _ tct of 1875 to regulate the stile of intoxicating lic,uors, shall of ^' be of the same form as the blank hereto annexed marked "A" � • o bonds______ and that all bonds shall be considered satisfactory vitYin the meanin; of said Act which are approved by the Committee or ChL.irman being hereby authorized to aurrove any bond which is subii:itted for that j.urlose and proj_`.e"_'ly executed." The rel.crt was accepted. The first order coming ur for consideration, the fee for Class 11 $15C was adopted. _.:r. Yemble moved that the fee for Class 2 be fixed a.t The motion ws.s adopted. The fee of 4.5C. recommended for C1a.ss 3 was then adopted. hemble moved to fix the fee fcr Class 4 at c,50. but • r. =miierton moved as an e.n endrnent that the fee be fi:ced at tiIGC. The latter motion prevailed. "'he fees recomriended for Class 51 were then aco, ted. � 61 187&. Vol.10, >a-e '24. ir-. mmerton moved to re.c.onsider 'he vote fixing the fee fcr Class 31 at 150. , cut the motion was rejected. The order -pas amended, vias then adcrted. The second and third orders, as relorted, were also ad- opted. The following report was submitted:- Licenses "'In Board of Aldermen2 Ealem, P,:ay 6, 1878. The ConmiitteeInnholders on Licenses to whom was referred applications from the fol- Coin. Victua to-ding named persons for licenses under the Act of 1875, re ulz.ting the sale of irtoxicating liquors respectfully recom- Liar_or Dea- mend that licenses be uranted to the_,7 as £ollovs :- ler_grant- To Frederick C. Brovvin a license as an Innholder. ed. F " Tho;<ss N. Coved " W. " a Com.:on Victualer and liq- uor license under Class 3. " Francis A. Morrill a license as an .Irnholder and liquor • license under Class 1. " Charles Yeady a license as a Common Victualer and liq- uor license Linder Class 3. " K.elly & Carter a license as an Innhclder and liquor 1ic- ense under Class 1. " George F. 0sood a license as a Common Victualer and liq= uor license under Class 1. " I:Ellace Shaw a license as a Breixer and liquor license LL^-- der Class 5. . " John J. Cunnir_gham a license as an Iruihclder.anc liquor " John hurley a license as a Common Victualer and ''liquor license under Class 1 d 4. -ilas B. 'i inn (Cora Front & 'S,ash. ) a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. Silas B. ':'inn (191,E''ash. )a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3 & 4. Philip 1-.!Donnell' a license as a Common Victualer and liq- uor license under Class 3. Patrick E. Devine a license as a Common Victualer and liq- uor license under Class 1. Sheridan B. Comstock a license as an Innholder and liq- uor license under Class 3. " ' m. L.Palmer c Co. a liquor license under Class 1. " Thomas S. Call a license as a Common Victualer _md liquor license under Class 1. " :.:ark J. Smith a. license as an Innholder and liquor license under Class 3. • " Charles F. Kezar a 'license as an Innholder. Thomas Williams a license as an Innholder. " Thomas D. 1ichcls(ApotheeLry) a liquor license under Class 4. Thor!las la. Devine a li uor license under Class 5. I;ay 61 1878. Vol..10,Fage 124A. • To Alder_ B. Gardner a 1 L:ense as a Common Vi.ctualer._and lic- uor license under Class 1 8: 4. " Edrvard F. Hall(Juniper House) a license as an Innholder and liquor license under Cls.ss 1. " Edward F. hall (Custer House) a license as an Innholder and liquor license under Class 1. " Timothy C. Carey a liquor license under Class 5. James H. Anderson a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 1. • • To Jchn '. . Chambers a licer.se as =. Cos__ion V i ctuc ler, end liquor license under Class 01. For the Committees Henry K. Cliver, Chairman." The report etas accetted, and the licenses Zranted. The following rei:ort was also submitted:- "To Board of 1,.ldermen Salem I:.a� 6 18`r8. The Committee s , e o d e License., on Licenses to thom was referred alplications from the fol- ,°e.iecced louring named persons for licenses under the tact of 1875, re- hnhcicers _^ulLtino r. the sale of intoxicating liquors2 resectfully re- Inn viers corn,:end that they have leave to withdraemi viz:-- —ale.rs , Hovt Bros. e a liquor license under Class 4. Li(1uor Join J. Sullivan, a license as an Innhclder or Common Victuti.- Dealers. ler and liquor license under Class 1. :'srtin Ye Cuire a. license as a Corunon Victualer and liquor lic- ense under Class 1 & 4. C:illiam i':e..rr a license as a Corm;on Victuaer and liquor lic- ense under Class 3. Thomas Lennon a license as a Common Victualer and liquor lic- ense under Class 3 a.tie Clark a license as a Common Victualer and liquor lic- ense under Class 3. i:'ary Linnehan. a license as a Common Victu�.ler• .r_d liquor lic- ense under Class 3. John Vaughan a license as a Common Victualer and liquor lic- ense under Class 3. Tboc._s 'Kneeland a license as a Common Victualer and liquor lic- ense under Class 3. GE,rrett Figott a license as a Common Victualer and liquor lic- ense under Class 1 & 4. Fo. h Brennan a license as a Common Victualer <.nd liquor license under Class 3. For the Committee? Henry I . Oliver, Chairiae:.n." I..r. _enja.min moved to a strike from the re_:ert the name of Garrett Fig-ott. The motion wc.s adol.ted. Er. EmLierton moved to strike out the naiae of Foyt Bros. The moticn was adopted. The re ortj Ls aciended, v;as then accepted s.nd adc_;ted. Several aI:,-licGtions for licenses under the liquor lace were received and referred to the Conw;ittee on Licenses. t;(,ns�for E,;uerton moved that all similar aprlications receivedl; cen.se:._ • by the clerk l.;revicus to the next meeting stand refer2:•ed tc tae O_:IIll Cittee on Licenses. The motion r;as adopted. 1-;r. Gifford, for the Committee on I:.ari:et requested ray 6 E 9, lKS. Ao1.10,Page 126. _:.stri:c'ccu in reference tc Ir. I:[orr•is who occupies: the cel- I:Carket lar under the Larket Fouse, he being in arrec:_rs of rent. Cn =cuse� _ notion o Lr. P_emble the utter was left tc the discretion "ell r.� of the C'omraittee. The Board then adjourned. - _:hest, Henry M. I,ieek, Clerk. A relc,ular meeting of the Board of .'.ldermen --as held on T'r_ursday evening Say 8: 1578, at 6 o'clock. �ll the members uere -•resent. The T.a.yor presided. • The record of the last meeting vas read and al ,rcved. A petition signed by Francis Cox. and 9 others, request- Pet. for ing that a sewer be laid through a pL:rt of Broad <treet, be- sewer in tureen Caribridge and Summer ::streets, and through a part of goad and Sum:.:er Street, between Broad and Creek or ''Normsn Etreetsg 5uruner Stre- also, a communication from D. B. Fage.r, Princ_-p_.1 of the I•'•or-ets ma.l School, upon the sane subject, was referred to the Commit- tee on Streets. The following application for permit to build, approved _ ermits to by the Inspector of Buildings, v:ere received:- Charles C. build. Brings, aivooden building in Garden Court, S. Foster cui:gby, remov_,1 and alteration of barn on Bridge ctreety Fermits v;er•e grunted. h;r•. Er;mierton submitted the following report.and orc<er:- 3eccrt on "In Board of 1.1dermen, Cit of Salem, t.'ay 9, 18?S. alteration To the Board of Aldermen. The speciLl Corvnittee to whom v;L�:s 0] referred the subject of preparing estim=tes for the altera- laderruen tion, ventilation and refurnishing of the room occupied by Chhamber__� this board, respectfully submit the following estimates. Alteration of room $350.- Ventilation 150.- Refurnishing 40C.- 4900.- • , lo7c . V01.10,Page 127. making a to#r.l ou:tla.- of nine hundred dollars, .inich re think will be sufficient for those I.urposes, and therefore recom- mend the adoption of the accompanying order. George R. Eremerton¢ Thomas J. Gifford )Committee. B. 1". Russell ) Ordered, that the sum of nin hundred dollars, be, and r;ppropria-, the same hereby is appropriated for the purpose of altering, ventilating and refurnishing the room now occupied by the *j_aM-'— Board of 1'.ldermen, the money so zp, ropriated to be expended under the direction of the said Board." The report was accepted, order adopted, a.nd sent to the Comm.on Council for concurrence. An application signed by Ferry Collier requesting a lic- _uctioneer. er_se as s.n auctioneer, Eras received, and the license granted- • A communication from the PSemorial Committee of Post 34 Invitation G. P . R. , extending invitation to the City Council to part_- from cipate in the observance of Lemorial Day, May 30th, was re- G.. A.R. ceivedg a.nd the same was accepted and sent down for concur rence. The petition of Daniel L°Cern. for a. license to de a in Seccnd-hard second hand articles, was referred to the Committee in Licen- articles see. A communication from the city treasurer stating that _lor auth- ::ichael Dorsey, of ie4body7 former owner of a lot o£ 1a.nd cn orized to =:lbion 6treet, now held by the city by a deed from the execute collector of taxes, has paid into the city treasury the deed, aricunt necessary to redeem: said estate, and asks that the city -::ill Zive him a proper release thereof, was received. On mo- _ion, the Mayor was authorized to execute a quit claim deed of the ;:remises in favor od said Michael Dorsey, and sent dorm for concurrence. The Committee oh Licenses to whom was referred the net- Billiard ition of D. V . Ladd for permission to keep a billiard saloon, gall. submitted a report recommending that the petition be granted. The report vra:s accepted and a license granted. A petition signed by David N. Cook requesting permission Pet. for to use a certain portion of the city farm on Salern P?ech for a Tire.y • livery stable, upon such terms a.nd conditions as may be pres- sTa6 7'.T__ cril_ed, 'vas referred to the Joint standing Com- ' ilToias. vol.l0,Page 128. nittee on public rroperty with pov,er to act and sent dorm for concurrence. A petition signed by Joseph L^ierritt =-nd 57 others, own- ?et. for ers or residents on Rollins Street and vicinity, rep-esent- a;ying cu ing that the public convenience requires that said street be Ro _ins laid out and accepted as a public way, and requesting the — acceptance of the sane, was referred to the Committee on Streets. A petition signed by John 'dVilson representing that he Pet. for proposes to erect a duelling house on Hamilton Street, and 7177 e— recuesting a permit to enter the Chestnut Street sewer, sewer in through Hamilton Street, a distance of about one hundred and ;i1 own St eighty feet; was referred to the Cm2u_iittee on Streets. �'— • A petition signed by Caleb Buf_"um, in reference to an Claim of allowance of cne perncent upon the amount of taxes collected from non-residents, to be paid by the State for assessing and collecting the same, and requesting that if the amount of right belongs to the assessors, or a portion thereof, that the treasurer be authorized and directed to pay to him the rortion that would be due him as assessor from the time of the passage of the Law of 1873 to the present year, was re- ceived; and the same was referred to the city solicitor. Yr. Emmerton for the Committee on Water Forks submitted Appropria- plcns of the proposed building on Church Street for the wate ion or dejertment and stated that estimates of the cost had been re-bui ing on ceived ranging from $4700. to $5500. , and that the :rater urCo c� 5�— BOcrd were satisfied that the cost would not exceed %5000. After discussion, on motion of Iir. Kemble, the order appropriating $5000. was recommitted, with instructions to re- port an order making a special appropriation, and limiting tiie ex;ense to $4000. The Board then vent into executive session. The Committee on Licenses submitted the follo::ing rehort• .icensees "In Boc.rd of Aldermen, Salem, Pray S, 1878. The Committee granted_._ on Licenses to whom was referred applications from the follow- ing named persons for licenses under the Apt of 1875, regulat- ing the sale of intoxicating liquors, respectfully recommend tha.t licenses be granted to them. . For the Committee, Henry K. Oliver, Chairman." May °, 1878. Vo1.10, Page 129. • John Ganey a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license- under Class 4. Charles H. Pinkham(Apothecary) a liquor license under Class 4. George P. Farrington(Apothecary) " " " it " 4. Charles H. Kezar Holbrook & Kenney a license as an Innholder and liquor lic- ense under Class 3. George L. Hodgkins a liquor license under Class 4. Charles P. : Yforris a: license as an Innholder and liquor lic- ense under Class 2. William C. Semons a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. Hoyt Bros. a liquor license under Class 4. John Cassell a license as a eommon Victualer and liquor lic- ense under Class 1 & 4. John J. Cunningham a liquor license under Class 1. Gardner Barton(Apothecary) a liquor license under Class 4. bluchael Devine a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 1. Frederick C. Brown a liquor license under Class 3. John Casey a license as a Common Victualer'and liquor license under Class 1 & 4. Thomas S. Call a liquor license under. Class 4. . . Thomas Williams a a to • 1° 1. Geobge H. Buxton a liquor license under Class 3. ' James I!cShane a license as a Common Victualer 'and .liquor license under Class" 1 & 4. • John Boyd a liquor license under Class 4. Edward D. Sanborn a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. D. B. & J. Newcomb a license as a Common. Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. John Chandler a liquor license .under Class 5. Benjamin Webb a liquor license under Class 4. Daniel 14. Ladd a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under .Class 1. Jesse W. Lewis a license as an Innholder and liquor license under. Class 3. Pelletier& Bouet a license as an. Innholder and liquor license under Class 3. C. h. & J. Price a liquor license under Class 4. Charles H. Stentiford a liquor license under Class 4. Yartin MiGuire e license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 1. Patrick Walsh a 'license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 1 & 4. Thomas A. Fitzgerald a liquor license under Class 6. David Kiely a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under-Class 1. Vey 91 1878. Vol.1CjP.age 129A. • Eharles A. Randall a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 1. °illiam :' . Brooks a liquor license under Class 4. James Carey a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 1. . • S:ay °�1878, Vol.10 jage 130. George A. D. Stickney a liquor license under Class 4. D-niel Daley a license as a Common Victualer and liquor lic- ense under Class 3. The report was ,acceited and the licenses granted. The Committee on Licenses submitted the following Licenses report: rejected. "In Board of Aldermen, alemj Nay 91 1878. The Com- mittee on Licenses was referred applications from the follovr- ing named persons for licenses under the :ict of 1875, reoulat- ing the sale of intoxicating liquors, respectfully recommend that they have leave to withdraw. For the Committee Henry K. Oliver2 Chairman." Ylchael Doyle a license as a Common Victualer and liquor lic- ense under Class 3 & 5. • Cornelius H. Buckley a license as a Common Victualer and liq- uor license under Class 2. Patrick Hennessy a license as a Condon Victu=.Ier and liquor license under Class 3 & 4. I;;ary Devlin a liquor license under Class 5. Iargaret Joyce a license as a Comnon Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. Elizabeth Clark a liquor license under Class 5. Y: ichael F. Lee a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 1. % illiam Hayes a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 1 & 4. TUchael Sullivan a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3 & 4. John Joyce a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class. l & 4. Catherine Fahey a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. Annie Lisby a license as a Common Victualer and liquor lic- ense under Class3. Catherine Yates a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. Peter Curtis a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3 & 5 Jones Brady a license as a Common Victualer and liquor c license under Class 3. John C. L .Carthy a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 1 & 4. • Garrett Fitzgerald a license s under &na liquor 1 John Doherty a license as an Innholder and liquor license under Class 1 & 4. James Frawley a license as a Connon Victualer and liquor lic- ense under Class 3. May 9, 1878. Vol.1C,Page 13CA4 • Michael Craney a license as a Corwnon Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. Patrick Manning " ° " " Common Victua.lEr and liquor license under Class 3. Thomas Myers " " " "Coma-ion Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. Cornelius F. Collins a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. Lawrence Mahoney a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. Julia Hayes a license as a Cownon Victualer and liquor license under Class 5. Daniel Y,;Eliget a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. • • :.^:y ic28• Vo1.1C7 Page 131. 7illi�lnH. Buckley a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. Isaac J. Bright a license as a Com!non Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. Patrick Dolan a liquor license under Class 5. n " " " " " Tho :r.s ,.oggin 5. John Carey If license at a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. ^Men ;ulready a liquor license under Class 5. James Cusick a license as a Common Victualer .ard liquor license under Clz:ss 3. Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. icI_ael Burke" " ' a Common Victualer and lieuor license under Class 3 & 5. �u h Carey " it " Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. James ICiely '" " " " Common Victualer and liquor • license under Class 1. James O'Connell a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3 & 5. David O'Keefe " " " a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3 € 5. James hallissy a liquor license under Class 5. The report was accepted. On motion, the applications of '.'ich :el Burke and Patrick 7olan, -:;ere reconm;itted,, and the recoamendation of the Com- mittee as to the others, was adopted. A petition signed by Thomas Reynolds and 14 others re- Application questing that a license be granted Hugh Brennen and recom- for a mending him as a man in every way competent to receive the license. same, ',:as referred to the Committee on Licenses. The executive session was then dissolved. Yr. F:emble offered the following Order:- ct con- _ "Ordered, that the Act of the Legislature relating to=thecerning� drainage of Horth River, be hereby referred to the Joint ;North Standing Committee on Printing, with authority to have the River.�i same :-.r _nted and distributed to the inhabit=:nts of -Salem, ac- cording to their discretion." The order was adopted and sent down for concurrence. The Board then voted to consider the ador.tion o.' the Rules & Rules and "rders of the Board. Orders.i__ • On motion of Mr. I;emble, Section 12 was amended . ra.y S,. �: 13., 1878. Vol.107Page 132. _ by adding after the ...word "previous meeting" the words "or to ,e clerk within twenty four hours after ss. d previous meet- ing." ITr. Averill then moved their adoption as aimended, but on otion of 3a11,r. Yemble, consideration of the motion was posttoned until the next meeting and assigned as the first business of the meeting. The Board then adjourned. :..test, Henry iv . PSeek, Clerk. 1i special meeting of the Board of _1dermen was heldon Monday evening, Eiay 13, 1878, at 8 o' clock. The Common Coun- cil were also in session. • .11 the members vrere present. The Mayor presided. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. The Mayor said that the meeting had been called in con- Licenses to se. uence of the passage by the Legislature of an : ct relat- 7nn o aers in..- to innholders and common victualers, which was approved Fc. by the Governor, and became a law, on the llth instant. The revolved. Act .;as read and discusses. Afterwards, it appearing that none of the licenses granted by this Board on the 6th. and 9th. instant, to innholders and common victualers, had been issued, except those of Thomas .T. Covell and »Alas B. 11inn, on motion of Mr. Bmmerton it was,- Voted, that all licenses to innholders and common vict- ualer, granted by this Board on stay 6th , and 9th, except those to Thomas E. Covell and Silas E. ','Jinn, be, and the same are, hereby revoked, and that the clerk notify the per- sons to rahomsaid licenses were granted of said revocation, and r•eGuest them to file nem applications for the saute." The uetition of Thomas Bracket for the free use of Pet. for iienham water, in watering portions of Essex and "Washington =ee Lae c7 Streets, by regular water carts, during the present season, t�Jater in was referred to the Joint Standing Committee on `.,ter ,orks %,a e ing and sent down for concurrence. Crime back concurred. (Pies- per--Eari erted for approval of reference, :•aay 14, 1678. Approved iciaY streets. 14, 1876. :a;, l3, 1.--^0. Vo1.1G� Page 1.113. An application signed- by James F. I-ill, ap; roved by the Permit to Inspector of Buildings, requesting permission to enlarge the build. building No. 4 Winthrop Street, was received; and -- pernit �— was granted. Several applications, for common victualer and liquor ..pplication licenses were received, and referred to the Committee on .:'or licens-... Licenses. (See list on file. ) ,S Yr. Emmerton in the Chair, tlr. Benjamin presented the et. of petition of N. W. Covell, representing that he is one of the `.`".Covell proprietors of the shop numbered 217 on Essex Street in said To excavate Salem, and that he is desirous of malting an entrance to the sidewalk. basement of said shop, said entrance to run from the side- -- walk on Lssex Street, near the corner of I_"arket Squire; the petitioner says that in order to male said entrance of use to hint it v;i11 be necessary to erect a small railing on said sidewalk, which railing �rould stand about two feet from the • £rent side of said shop, and would be about four feet long; he therefore prays that he may be permitted to erect said railing for the purpose aforesaid. The :>etition was referred to the Committee on Streets. The U;"ycr in the Chair, Kr. Emmerton moved that :.11 new Jkpu,lication al;I.lications for licenses under the liquor lair, stand referredt0 Ue to the Committee on Licenses. The motion was adohted, and saicprinted &c. Committee mere also authorized to have printed blank appli- cations in suitable form for innholder's and victualer's licenses. ..r. Emmerton submitted the foliovsing rer,ort and order: =;et rt on "City of Salem, Lay 13, 1878. To the City Council. The new building Joint titanding Committee or. 'Water 'Nork.s to whom was recoruni tt-in Church ed the rerort and order in relation to the erection of a build- Street. ing on Church Street for the use of the Salem 'rater `corks, with instructions to report a new order limiting the expendi- tures to four thousand dollars, in a separate and speciEl a ,- propriation,. respectfully submit the accompanying order. For the Committee,. Geo. R. Emmerton, Chairman." pprorriati "Ordered, that the sum of four thousand dollars be and -on. he s .nue is hereby appropriated for the ;-urpose of erecting a building on Church Street for the use of the Salem <.ter ;orks. The.t the c'alem `r:'ater Board is hereby authorized and :irected to forthwith sell or reriove the building or building>s • at present occulAed by them on Church i.treet, and tc erect upon tile site thereof a brick: building tiro stories in height upon a line with the building now occu ied 111, the team _Fire .Cy 13, 1878• Vc1.1C, Page 134. Engine Companies, in substantial conformity with the plans submitted by the ;rater Board so far as the educad a}, .ropria- tion will allow. The said building ncc. to be erected unless reszonsible parties will contract to build t;:e same for a suLi not to exceed the amount atpropriated, and any additional sum which may be received from the salty of the old buildings or material, which the 'dater Board is hereby authorized to ex- ?end in the erection of the building. The report was accepted. Mr. Emmerton moved to amend the order by substituting $5000. in .lace of $40000., but the motion eras not adopted. The question was then taken upon the p_ssage of the order as reorted, and the mayor declared the order rejected. The vote being doubled, the question was again taken, and the or- der rejected by the following yea and nay vote:- l.essrs. Em- mertcn, Iiemble and Pratt voting in the affirmative, and srs. .verill, Benjamin, Gifford and Russell in the negative. • The following order came from the Com;aon Council adopted Apnrouria and sent up for concurrence, viz: tion Post it "`Ordered, that the City Treasurer be, ana he is hereby 347G.!,,v. authorized to pay Robert P. Bruce , �Quartermaster of Post 34, G't_ .R• , the sum of three hugtdred dollars ($300. ) the same to be ex-,-,.ended to defray the expense of I!emorial Day on the 30th of .;ay next." The Bard concurred. (Presented for apiroval, flay 14,187S. Approved Yay 142 1878. ) The following report and order, came from the Common Coun-:�pronria- cil, order amended by adding "provided, that such hose shall tion for be approved by the Board of Engineers of the Fire Department;" hose. and as thus amended, passed, and sent up fo concurrence;- "City Council, City of Salem, April 22. 1878. The Joint Standing Cocuiittee .on Fire Department to vhom, was referred that portion of the Chief Engineer's Report recommending the purchase of one thousand feet of hose for Steamer's use, have considered the subject and would recommend that five hundred feet be purchased immediately for Steamer' s use, -.nd they would therefore offer the following order: For the Committee, James Averill, Chairman. "Ordered, that the sum of Five hundred dollars • _:ay 13 & 23, 1878. Vol.10, P..1 e 125. ($500.00) be and i.ereby is appropriated for the purchase of five Inau.red feet of hose for i.teamers us; '_he same to be e:c- rended under the direction of the Joint :tandin� Co :.ittee on Fire Depz.rtment. " The Doard concurred.. (i resen ted az +rovul 1s:ay 14, 1878. A_rt:roved Lay 141 1878. Notice was received ths:t the Common Council had this ordinances evening rei'used to peas the ordinance relative to public Dub'jc health, and non-concurred in the amendments to the ordinance health,watei e;ctablishing water rates, and that the ordinance relative to � junk dealers had been amended and j:assed to a second meetin_r vtesates*deale junk L j The Board then adjourned. Attest, Henry i". Leek, Clerk. The following matters were passed in concurrence by the Common Council iclay 13, 1878, viz: "Award of $475. to Heirs of John Laul. (_rezented for ap- Claim of proval Yay 142 1878. Approved hay 14, 1878.) Saul. Vote authorizing the P:Iayor to execute quit claim deed to Oust claim Irlichael Dorsey." (Presented for approval, L--ia.y 14, 1878. °p- to L,'ichael _roved I'!ay 14, 1878.) Dorsev. 'reference of petition of D. X. Cook to Committee on Livery— Public Property with power." (Presented for approval, I'ay 14, Stable at 1878, Approved Liay 14, 1878. ) 'Villows. 'Acceptance of invitation of memorial com;uittee of .Moss Invitation. 34, G."'.R." Attest, Henry 1,. Meek, City Clerk. A regular meeting of the B and of Sldermen was held on Thursday, L;ay 23, 1878, at 7y o'clock P.!,- All the members were present. The Ir:ayor presided. The record of the 1:::st meeting was read r-,nd _:_proved. • 7.-&y 23, 1878. Vol.10,Page 136. The 5oard then considered the adoption of the Rules and Rules Oruers; the same having been si.ecially assigned for consid- Crders. _ eratiun at this time. On meeting of ii',r. F;emble, Section 20 was amended, by in- �sert_ng after the word "purr.ose,2 the words "or amended." On motion of P.?r. Emraerton, the -;;hole of Section 18, was stricken out. The Mules and Orders, as amended in Sections 127 18 and 20, r,iere then adopted. (See copy on file) . The regular order of business was then proceeded with, _i. under the rules. The following report and order was received from the T'Iater pipe Common Council; report accepted, order ador.ted, and sent up in Iaorthend for concurrence : Sty__ `"City of Salem, May 13, 1878. To the City Council. The Joint Standing Committee on 'idater : orks, to whom :vas referred the etition of C. B. Symonds that the water pipes in North- end Street, may be extended as far as gis estate, respectful- ly report that the length of pipe required will be about 105 feet, and the cost of pipe and laying same about two hundred and seventy five dollars, as per report of the Superintendent of the dater Works. Your committee recommend that tine pipe be extended as requested and report the accompanying order. For the Committee, Geo. R. Emmerton, Chairman." "Ord-ered, that the Salem t' ater Board is hereby authoriz- ed and directed to extend the six inch water pipe in ITorth- end street, at and from opposite the estate of Ballard, about one hundred and five feet, more or less, in a westerly d1irec- tion; the cost to be placed to the construction account of the Salem later works." The Board concurred. (Presented for approval, b:ay 25, 1878. Approved, Ilay 25, 1878. ) The ordinance in addition to an ordinance entitled an ordin- Crdinance_ ante establishing a system of accountability in the expendi- _2xpendi.t- tures of the city, passed by this Board April eth, came back ures. from the Common Council, amended, so as to read as follo;:is:- Section 1. The Joint Standing Committee on accounts shtill each month cause to be prepared a statement showing the amount of the various appropriations and the amount expended out of each appropriation, and the balance. remaining unexend- ed, to and includ- • _av -3, 1078. vol.1C2Pe:ae 137. ing the last day of the *-receding month. The ;mount of all a�,� proved bills, and of all orders drawn by the rSayor, shall be included in amounts ex-ended. This staterient when prepared a11 be printed, and a copy thereof furnished to each me-ber of the city council. Section 2. All ordinances-or ;%arts of ordinances inconsistent with this ordinance, are hereby repealed." E-nd, as amended, passed to be ordained, and sent up for con- currence in the amendment. The Board non-concurred. The monthly rer.ort of the city marshal was received and City Liar- _ lace on file. sri71T.e- p o — The following petitions were received: A petition signed by .. Story, Pres. of the Holyoke L . .R.R. Fire Ins. Co. , and 44 others, stating their belief that it Tunnels would be for the general good, and specially conducive to the safety and convenience of public travel, that the tunnel over • the -astern Railroad should be extended southerly from Fssex a Tart of the public street, as far as practicable and made 1 highway; and that it is their understanding also that those more particularly interested in the accomplishment of such: an enterprise will contribute in aid thereof; and pru-ing that the Board will adopt measures to effect so desirable an im- proVement, was referred to the Committee on streets. A petition signed by John ',;ikon, requesting permission Pet. to use. to occupy a portion of Hamilton St. , during the .rogress of s!aewal"77- taking down a brick wall on said street, %ras referred to the Commmittee on Streets with power to act. Petitions for sewers in Lafayette, Flint and Endicott Sewers. Streets, were referred to the Committee on Streets. A petition signed by I . & F. A. Devine, requesting per- Permit mission to remodel the brick building on the corner of Front �o and Lafayette Streets, approved by the Inspector of 3u1* ldings,bui73. was granted. A petition signed by the members of the police force, Police as=:ing for a vacation during the coming season of such a vace- on— ler_gth of time as is consistant with the public vrelfarej -- referred to the Committee or. Police. A petition signed by Edward Saunders, requesting per- Trees. mission to remove the overhanging limbs of two trees, in front of his house Yo. 122 Boston --t. , at his own expense, is referred tc the Committee on Streets, with pover. A petition signed by J. S. Symonds, and 17 others, re- • r i " e37 187G. Vcl.11;,:age 136• questing the laying out and acceptance as a public highway, _ nts_ tt. the street that connects the northern ends of Buffurn and ly- monds streets, with Sorth street, and that the same be call- ed uymonds Street, was referred to the Comr.ittees on Streets. 17r. !afford submitted the 'following report:- Anuropria;ti "Tile Committee on I- arket and R:arket Y,ouse�res_ectfully on Urinal in report, that, in the opinion of this committee, the rjublic plarket _ health and convenience require that a urinal be erected in square. some suitable location in Market Square, and they therefore recommend the adoption of the order Iere, ith submitted. Thomas J. Gifford) James Averill. )Coilmdttee. - Ordered, that the sum of three hundred dollars be hereby a7�1:ropriated to defray the expense of erecting a building in rket Square to be used as a public urinals and that said buiidin, be constructed under the direction of a joint select committee of the city council to be appointed for that pur- ose." • The rer:ort was accepted, order adopted, .ldermen Gifford. and Russell appointed) and sent dov.n for concurrence. Ejaaa rton submitted the monthly r e,-ort of the Com- r I�:€r. e er ort o_Y R mittee on hccounts, and the same was accepted and sent down Com. on for concurrence. accounts. _ The Committee on Streets submitted a retort recommendinE fit. Peter the adoption of the following Order:- Street: "Ordered, that the Board consider the expedience of ex- tending St. Peter Street, from Bridge Street,- in a north- %:-resterly direction in accordance with a. plan of the same on file in the city clerk's office, that a public hearing be had at the City Fall, on the sixth day of June ensuing at 7 g o' clock P.15. , and that due notice of the same be given to eat parties interested." The report was accerted, and the order adoted. The Committee on Streets also submitted a re,ort r^corn- Rawlins mending the adoition of, the following Order: Street_ "Ordered, that this Board consider the ex,:ediency of -� laying out Rawlins Street, as a public era,;, and that ",:car- ing thereon be :_ad at the City Hall on the sixth day of June, 1373, at eigP:t o'clock in the afternoon; and that due notice ,f said hearing be given to all parties interested." The rei:o-rt was accented and the order adol-ted. • 187S. Vol.10, Page 13c. The Committee on Streets sabriitted the following report:- 3enort on "City o£ alera, L:ass. , LFaycr' s office, !.,Tay 16, 1S78. To pet• ='or the card of Aldermen cf the City of Salem. The Committee on railing_a Streets to vahom was referred the petition of N. Covell, for sidewalk. leave to build a railing in front of his store on corner of ssex Street and Derby Square, have examined the :-remises, and heard the petitioner, and being of opinion that the erection of such railings, to be one on the western, and another on the eastern end of his cedar passage way, already uron the side- vial:, to be follovred by a stairway into his cellar, would prove a public inconvenience and an unadvisable precedent. T1:ey theref;:re :recommend that the petitioner have leave to vithdrar. . For th_e Committee, Henry K. oL••ver, Chairman." The re_ ort was accepted End the recommendation ado_,-ted." The following report was submittea: '_'lagstaff r _- -jS "City of Salem. In Board of -.lde_mer_, :a', 237 1878. To on the • the City Council of the City of Salem. The Committee on Publi2 Pr•op;erty respectfully represent that the flag staff on the Cor:u on_ Comp on a , proves an examination made under direction of said Commmittee, to be so decayed, and rotted, at its base, as to need for the ss:ke of safety* a new pole; _ possibly the urger r:ortion of the staff may last a while longer. The Committee . ask the needed appropriation, and recommend the z:a.ss<.ue cf the following order: "Ordered, that the sum of two hundred dollars be and the sane is hereby appropriated for the purpose of defraying the cost of a new flag staff on ilashington Square, otherwise knov,n as the '4alem Common." For the Committee, Thos. J Gifford, Chairman." The report was accepted. * isir. Gifford moved to amend the cyder, so that it. shall read, as follows: "Ordered, that the Committee on Public Property be here- by authorized to expend a sum not exceeding ,200.-in the erec- tion of a flag staff on 5iashington Squaaeg said sum to be charged to the arpropris.tion for incidentals in the Liayor and aldermen Department." The motion was ador.tedg and the order, as amended7 was adopted and sent down for concurrence. • EL,Y 231 1 %8• Voi.107 rage 14C. The following report was submitted: "City of Salem, L:ass. , Yayor's Office, ls'ay 217 18?S. To the Board of Aldermen of the City of Salem. The Committee on Report on S�reets to whom was referred the petition of John ':'iilson, wr:or-,e. or proposes to erect a dwelling house on Hamilton Street, v:here- sevrer , in is not, and probailly will not be, a city sewer: his rear- F mi ,won est point for drainage being towards Chestnut street; have ---- - �— considered the subject, and inasmuch as the petitioner mere- ly asks permission to enter this public sewer by a private drain from his proposed building running along the line of 1;a.milton Street, the Committee recommend that the petition be granted, the drain to be laid to the satisfaction of the Com.,,issioner of Streets, and subject to the proper fee for entering. For the Committee, Henry K. Oliver, Chairme.n." The report was accepted but pending the adoption of the recommendation, on motion of Ls. Pratt, the matter was laid • on the table, and the Committee on Streets requested to ob- tain the opinion of the city solicitor as to what rights r:ould be required by the petitioner if the petition was granted. The following report was submitteds Claim of "Salem, .;lay 18, 1878. To the Board of .ldermen of the dsP.Niehols City of Salem. The Committee on Streets, to whom was referr- ed the petition of John R. Yichols for compensation for &-ma- gee to::his estate on East Webb tareet, caused by the rr8den- ing of said street, having examines the premises, offer the following order, and recommend its adoption For the Committee, Henry K. Oliver, Chairman." "Crdered, that the sum of Two hundred and fifty dollars be awarded to John R. Nichols, the same being in full settle- ment of all claims for damages to his estate incurred by the widening of East F'iebb street, and the removal and reloca- tion of his building thereon." The report was accepted. order adopted, and sent down for concurrence. The following report was submitted: nurial ' City of Salem, L;ass. , L?ayor's Office, Nic.y 16th. 1678. Ground_ .o the Board of _aldermen of the City of Salem. The Corunittee Phelan or. ,treets, to whom was referred the petition of J. J. Gray, minister of It. James Church (Catholic) in the city, that lie - --` may use the land of the Phelan Farm, so called, in North Sal- em, for burial purposes, as provided by Lection 5th. Chap.2S. • of the General Etatutes, have dull; considered the subject and report;-That said land lies immediately adjacent to grounds nou devoted to the uses of burial of the deceased of the same de- 11�,y 22) 1578. Vol.2-01 Page 14--1. nomination, and the permission asked merely enlarges said grounds. under the Act referred to permission' is required of the ,'ayor and t-ldermen of the city wherein the ground so used is situated, and your Committee is of opinion that leave should be granted, and so recommend, provided no interments are made within one hundred feet of the adjacent county road. For the Committee, . Henry K. Oliver, Chairman." The report was accepted and the recommendations adopted. The Committee on streets submitted the following re ;ort: :.pprorria "City of Salem, Yass., 1,`ayor's Office, May, 22, 1878.To TIon—,or the City Council of the City of Salem. The Committee on Stre- sevaer.•`— . ets, respectfully represent, that for the year 1877, no ap- propriation was asked to defray the cost of laying sewers, no sewers being contemplated for that year, that when the appropriations were asked for the current year, the subject of severs was overlooked, and no appropriation therefor was, made; that since the commencement of the year, urgent peti- tions have been presented for sewers in several parts of the city. The Committee are of opinion that at least some of these petitions present strong cases, and therefore respect- fully asking appropriations therefor recommend the passing of the following order: "Ordered, the the sum of Fight thousand dollars be, and the same is hereby appropriated for defraying the cost of Pay- ing servers during the present municipal year." For the Committee, Henry Y. Oliver, Chairman." The report was accepted. IE;r. Fmmerton moved to amend the order by inserting $1C,000.-in place of $80OC.=, but the motion was rejected. The order was then adopted, and sent down for concurr- ence. The followiz named persons v-ere drawn as jurors to Jurors. serve at the June term of the Superiour Court for Essex County, viz: William H. Downes, Jonathan Freston Jr. , James Lord, ThomEE,s H. Prime. The Board then went into executive session. The Y'ayor submitted the following nominations: Field _ Lri�ver. _ Field Driver,- George Farwell. tnspec�er InsTector of &ilk.,- David V. Palch. oi' UTIF:-- InSEector of Petroleum,- David L. Balch. -EnspecEFr c • —off F'eEro-T_eum. I:alv 23, lcti . Vol.1C',Page 1,_2. The nominations were confirmed. sr. Kemble moved that the Order relating to :illiam quit vs. aynes, reported Feb. 25, 1878, and laid on the table be taken .,:illiam Lip. The motion was adopted. On motion of the same gentleman, Mlaynes. the order was amended, so as to read as follow: "Ordered, that under the peculiar circumstances of this case, no farther proceeding be had on the part of the city in the case of City of Salem vs. %illiam Iriaynes recently tried in the Supreme Judicial Court; provided the petitioner pzys all costs for ihich the city may be liable." The order, as amended, was then adopted, and sent dorm for concurrence. The Committee on Licenses to tihom was referred the ptti- Billiard tion of Charles A. randall and of Edward F. Fall, each for a galls. license to keep a billiard hall, submitted a report recom- mending that the petitions be granted. The report was accept- ed and the license granted. The following report was submitted: "Salem, May 23, 1876. To the Board of "adermen. The Com- Licenses mittee on Licenses to whom was referred several applications 7ra.nted. for licenses from the following named persons, respectfully recommend that licenses be granted to them as follows. For the Committee, Henry K. Oliver, Chairman." James Brady a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. John Doherty " " " " " Victualer and licuor license under Class 1 & 4. A. B. Gardner & Co. a license as an Innholder and licuor lic- ense under Class 1. John J. Yenney a license as an Innholder and liquor license under Class 3. Thomas Lamon a license as a Common Victualer and licuor license under Class 3. John C. 1, Carthy a license as a Corm:on Victualer and liquor license under Class 1 & 4. lichael Sullivan °t " " " Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 1 1 4. Peter Curtis " " " " Corunon Victualer and liquor license under Class 3 E 5. Janes Connell " " "' " Coramon Victualer and licuor license under Class 3 � 5. hugh Brennan " " " ° Cocnon Victu�.ler and licuor license under Class 3. • Garrett Pigott " " " " Common Victualer and licuor license tinder Class 1 c'- 4. J. ir. Chamberlain a liquor license under Class 4. Thorndike Lefavcur " " "' " " 4• George F. Ropes n " n " " 4. V01.101 Page 142:. Daniel .B. .Webster a liquor license under Class 6. James :.:tone Jr. 11 if 11 11 11 6 t<?ichael Heaney a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 1. Cornelius H. Buckley a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3&5. kichael Burke, a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3 €_ 5. Garrett Fitzgerald a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license tinder Class 3 & 5. John F. Myers a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. James F. Kirk a license as an Innholder and liquor license under Class 1. James I_iely a license as a Common Victualer and liquor lic- ense under Class 1. James Hallissey a liquor license under Class 4. The report was accepted, and. the license granted. • The following report was also submitted: Licenses 115alem, Yay 237 1878. To the Board cf .aldermen. The Cow- zri.nted. nittee on Licenses respectfully recommend that licenses be ranted to the following named persons, as specified in the annexed schedule. The list comprises the names of persons -whose licenses were revoked by this Board on the 13t :. inst. . and :•+ho have renewed their applications under the recent Act of the Legislature relating to Innholders and Common Victua- 1ers. For the Committee, Henry F. Oliver, Chairman." Licenses as Common Victualers. James H. Anderson 136Derby St. I )orsn Casey 32Derby St. Thomas S. Call 16471ashington, Etlrichael Devine 3High St. John Ganey 39 Hill St. I Philip. h?:Donnell 1ODerby St. Charles L"eady 14 Lafayette, StD.B.8J.Newcomb 24&26Derby Sq. Charles =.. Randall 11 Derby Sq., Patrick Ualsh 104 Derby St. John W. Chambers 138 Derby St., Liartin M? Guire 33 Harbor St. J ohn Cassell 46 Broad St.1 George E.Osgood 18 Front St. Patrick E. Devine 23 Front St.1 Daniel +. Ladd 4 D`'rby Sq. John Hurley. 39o-41Charter Et.`;:illiam C. Semons39 North St. 1 — Licenses as Innholders. Frederick C. Brown 15Derby So. 1 Fdward � . Hall Custer ?< 1- se herid :n B. Comstack 53iiashin-ton, olbrook hennev 5 Derr; St. 1 John J. Cunningham 94e:96Derby• St.CharlescF. Kezar. 2GDerbySq.rdrard F. '_a17. Jun rer House, 7^nes :;:.ShF_ne 32'Brid. a St. 22 Der. . 1. e'_iet_er c: Bouet 461-arbc _.t. krancis j>. I,iorrill Y Eo_ ,ILy- 237 1878. Vol•10,Pagc 144. Mark J. Smith 42 Boston St. Thomas 7'illiams Forest ?fiver House. Jesse 7d. Lewis 75 ','rashington Kelley & Carter 140 Lafayette :St. St. The report was accepted and the licenses granted. The following report was submitted: Licenses "Salem, I:Tay 237 1878. To the Board of .aldermen. The Com- rejected. mittee on Licenses to whom was referred applications for lic- enses as specified below having considered the same res-ect- P g � fully recommend that the petitioners be granted leave to with- dr-aw. For the Committee, Henry K. Oliver, Chairman." Ann Fallon a liquor license under Class 5. Patrick Joyce a "' It It " 5. Cornelius Collins a license as a Common Victualer and lia_uor license under Class 3. Daniel L::rliget "' " " " Common Victualer and- liquor license under Class 3. • John I:iulcahey " " " " Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. John Vaughan " " " " Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. Patrick Dolan a liquor license under Class 5. L'ichael F. Lee a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 1. Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. James Frawley "' " " " Common Victualer and liouor license under Class3. Daniel Mahoney ° " " " Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. Peter &,:Niff " " " " Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. Oven 14,:Donough " " " " Common Victualer c.nd liouor license under Class 3. ".Zry Devlin a liquor .license under Class 5. On motion of Pr. Kemble the report was amended by strik- in out the name of Michael F. Lee and recommitting the same to the Committee on Licenses. The report as amended was then ac- cepted and the recommendation adopted. On motion of I:Ir. Benjamin the clerk was instructed to Police request the police officer7 who inspected the premises of th 7fr; cersto applicants for licenses, as common victualer or innholders, indorse aan-_ v:hich had been granted this evening to indorse mn the applicayi ; csai^ns. tion the result of such inspection. • :r. Benjamin submitted the following motion, "that the Susnens•'�on n h votes ranting licenses rules be so far suspended that the vo s r g of rules take effect upon their passage with out awaiting action of the twenty four hours for reconsideration by rule 12. refused The motion was not adopted. Eay 24, 1878• Vo1.10,Page 145. The Board adjourned at 12 o'clock midnight. Attest, Henry i:i. Yeek, Clerk,. A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Friday evening, I'ay 24, 1878, at 8 o'clock. The Mayor, e:rd Aldermen Benjamin and Kemble were absent. ..._ . Ermterton presided. The reading of the record was dispensed with. The Committee on Streets submitted the following report: Sewer in "City of Salem, Biass. , Mayor's Office, "Say 24th. 1878.To Broad nd� the Board of Aldermen of the City of Salem. The Committee on : uru;izr Streets to whom were referred the petition of Francis Cox and Sts. • others, and the petition of D. B. Hagar, under .instruetions of the Visitors of the State Normal School in this city, that a. sewer may be laid through that part of Broad Street between Cambridge and Summer Streets," and through that part of Suruner street between Broad and Norman streets, have considered the subject, and report that in the judgement of the Committee the case is one of extreme urgency, specially in relation to the Pv'ormal School, as is set forth in a. memorial from its Principal, accompanying his petition. Your Committee has also ascertained th_:t the only resptacle for the wastage from the Salem High School is a cesspool built so many years since, that it cannot be much loner utilised. This school and a primary school a$e on the line of the sewer asked for. They therefore recommend that the petitions be .-ranted) and that operations be commenc- ed at the earliest possible day, submitting the following or- der recommending its adoption. For the Committee, Henry K. Oliver, Chairman." ""i,'hereas it appears to this Hoard that the public conven- ience and health require the construction of a corn ;on sewer through portions of Broad anc� ;summer streets, it is therefore,- Ordered, that the Commissioner of Streets, be, and he I is directed to construct a common sewer as follows;._- Commencing in 3road Street at a point opxosite the junction of Cambridgge Street therewith, thence running northeasterly on said Proad Street to Summer Stret, there turning and running northerly till it connects with the common sewer already laid £rom Chestnut street. Said sewer is to be constructed under • tI-_ direction of the Committee on Streets, and in accordance, with the plans riay 2� E June 39 1678. Vol.10, Page 146. of sevierage completed October 1874, by C. A . tutnam, Civil ngineer, on file at the city clerk's office; and s-' id Com- missioner is hereby instructed to report a schedule of the ex- pense thereof, when completed, to the Board." The report was accepted and the order adopted. On motion of Ir. Averill Section 12 .of the Rules :as suspended, so that the Order should take effect on its passage, without waiting twenty four hours; the time provided for reconsideration. (Presented for approval, Liay 25, 1875. Approved i`ay 25, 1898. ) A communication from the Laayor was received, nominating Constable. Lew A. Tanning as a Constable. The nomination viae confirmed. v On motion of hir. Pratt the Board proceeded to elect a City city solicitor, and Ifessrs. Pratt and Gifford were ap.-ointed Solicitor a committee to receive, sort and count the votes. The Committee reported as follows: !:hole no. of votes 57 all of s:hich were for James • Gillis, and he was declared duly elected, on the part of this Board. The Board then adjourned. Attest, Henry ld. P. eek, Clerk. A regular meeting of the Board of aldermen was held on i: onday, June 3d. 1878, at 8 o'clock P.id. .11 the members were present. The Y.ayor presided. The record of the last .meeting was read and approved. On motion of Mr. Benjamin, the petition of Caleb Buffuri Claim of was v:ithdraan from the City Solicitor, referred to the Joint C.Buffum. Standing Committee on Claims, and sent dozen for concurrence. The Bills of the Department were presented and approved. Monthly Bills. • June 31 1S7S. Vol.10,Page 147. The ordinance concerning dealers in junk, came from the Ordinance Common Council amended, by striking out of Section 51 e:11 af- Junk. . ter the words `having reason to believe him to be such," andalso, by making th._ 8th Section read as follows: "No person or firm shall, vrithout a license, be a dealer in junk, old metals or second hand articles; and upon every wagon, cart, sleigh, or other vehicle, used by such person or firm, shall be painted on each side., in plain letters and figures of not less than one and one healf inches in size, the name of the person or firm owning the same, and also the number of the license of said person or £irm.'° And, as amended, passed to be ordained, and sent up for concurrence in the amendment. The Board non-concurred, petition signed by John Kinsman, asking £or the exten- pet. for sion of water pipes through Boardman Street, came from the Comn,rater Dine. mon Council, referred to the Joint Standing Committee on ':rater in Board- • forks, and sent up for concurrence. The Board concurred. man St. The Board also concurred ih the reference of the peti- tions, of Joseph P. Friend for permission to pitch a tent at Pet. for the 9illows for the purpose of carrying on the business of let-tent at ting boats, to the Joint Standing Committee on rublic Property; ?"illows. of N. S. Chase and five others, for the extension of the water 'dater Pipef pipes at the 'cillows to that part of the avenue, on which the at :iillows, restaurants are located, to the Joint Standing Committee on giFh ater Works; and of the Salem high School Batte.lion, asking School for an appropriation of fifty dollars toward defraying the ex- Batt. senses of a. ptoposed public parade, to the Joint Standing Com- mittee on l.'ilitary Affairs. Notice was received of the election of James A. Gillis, City as city solicitor, by the Common Council, on the 31st. of Lay. Solicitor The following report came from the Common Council: i'tiashin^tor "The Joint-----------Committee appointed to consider and Souare. report what measures it is expedient to adopt for the improve- ment of the present condition of ':ashington Sa_uare7 have agreed upon and respectfully submit the following: That the i:alls be made of uniform width and straightened, wherever necessary, by the adding o£, sod or the taking array of the same, just as the standard v.hich may be adopted for said uniform cridth, may re- quire. -hat the lines of the avenues be straightened in the same manner, so far as may be practicable, with the conforma- tion of the avenue; but that the existing averLge width of the s_-.me be maintained. That both malls and svenues be thoroughly covered with good gravel or rotten stone, suithble for the pur- pose. June 3, 1878. V01.10,Page 148. That-a reasonable number- of movable settees, either .with backs or without them, be purchased and distributed along the aven- ues. That the grass be cut short, and kept so; and that a lar;n, mover, of the size usually drawn by one horse, be purchased and kept in order for this purpose . That steps be taken, eith- er by temporary fencing, or by means of the police force, or both, to prevent habitual walking on the grass, or any destruc- tion of the samdr: That the trees be carefully attended to; when- ever one dies, that it be replaced as soon as practicable by the American or the English elm. Your committee beg leave to submit the accompanying order. Salem, Itilay 272 1878. (signed by( Edward Kemble & the rest of the Committee." "Ordered, that the committee on public property is hereby directed to carry out forthwith the measures submitted by the committee on Washington Square, in their report dated, Friary 27, 18783 and the sum of five hundred dollars is hereby appropriat- ed therefor, the same to be charged to the appropriation for in- cidentals.". The Order was amended, May 31st. , by the Common Council so as to read:- "Ordered, that the committee on public property are here- by directed to carry out such of the measures submitted by the Committee on Washington Square in their report dated, May 27, 1878, as in their judgment they deem advisable, and the sign of Five hundred dollars is hereby appropriated therefor, the same to be changed to the appropriation for incidentals." And, as amended, adopted and sent up for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Benjamin the Order was amended by insert-Ball play ing after the word "advisable" the following words "and in ad- 1ng on dition thereto that a suitable portion of the common lawn 7ommT on ground be set apart by the committee for the use of the public as a ball ground under such restriction as. may be from time to time imposed by. the Mayor and Aldermen." Yr. riemble then moved to amend by striking out all after . the word "Ordered," and inserting in place thereof, the .words of the original order reported by the Committee., but the motion was not adopted.- The Order, was amended, was than adopted, and sent down for concurrence in the amendment. Under the Rules of .the Board, notices of intent to move a reconsideration thereof, were given June 4th. , by Mr. Emmer- ton and Mir. Gifford, to the clerk. Mir. Emmerton in the chair, a statement of the fses receivBtatement ed by the city clerk, was submitted and read. of fees. • Jute 31 1-8-78.. Vol.10,Page 149. A- communication from the city treasurer was received, Mayor au - stating that Mr. Charles 8. Nichols, mortgagee of certain thorized real estate, formerly of Bernard Ntaguire, now held by the city to execute by collector's deed, for non-payment of taxes, has made the deed, of payment necessary for the redemption of said estate, and de- real es- sires that the same maJT be properly released to him. tate. On motion of Mr. Benjamin, the hlayor was authorized to execute a quit claim deed of the premises to Mr. Nichols, or any person entitled to redeem the same, and sent down for concurrence. - i _ rk that the Common _t clerk) from the c - w s received fr ir_ ace PTotice a Y � Grd a Council on the 27th day of May, concurred, in the passage of Finance—. an ordinance amending an ordinance establishing a committee Report of_t on finance; in the acceptance of the monthly report of. the Com. on Committee on Accounts; and in the appropriation of $130.- for cots widening Derby Street. (Said papers were presented for approa- ,IDLIat al and approved May. 28, 1878.) ien for • Also that, on the 31st. of May, the same Board, concurred Uerby St in the passage of the Order authorizing the Committee on Pub- lic Property to expend $200.-intthe erection of a flagstaff Flagstaff r on the Common; in the appropriation of $8000.-for the con- on struction of sewers; and in the appropriation of $300.-for a Common building in Market Square. (Presented for approval and approve Arzrerri� '' ed June 11 1878.. ) tion Sew- ers. several applications for permit to build or make repairs, Building_ approved by the Inspector of Buildings, were received, and in h:zrket permits-viere granted:? (See record of permits.) Sc. Permits to{ A petition signed by John W. Reynolds and 10 others, re- build. presenting that being residents on Highland avenue, and hav- ing in different years, petitioned that that part of the ave- nue above Mr. Horace Wares, where it is narrow for a short Richland distance, may be made .of' equal width as the main road, for the _ Ave accomadation of the families beyond; and renewing their peti- tion they refer to the original paper now on file at city hall, and ask for a review of the case, was received, and referred ' to the Committee on Streets. The Mayor ih the chait;. petitions from Jeremiah O'Grady Swine. and MiShael Fitzgerald, for leave to keep swine; also, from John M.Carthy and 4 others, complaining of a pig sty at No. 12 Green Place as a nuisance, and asking that it be abated; were received: On motion of Mr. Emmerton, the petitions were referred to the city marshal, with a request for a retort at the next meeting. • June 31 1878.. Vol.10,Page 149. A communication from the city treasurer was received, Mayor au- stating that I<]r. Charles L. Nichols, mortgagee of certain thorized real estate, formerly of Bernard I:iaguire, now held by the city to execute by collector's deed, for non-payment of taxes, has made the deed oP payment necessary for the redemption of said estate and de- ym y p e real es- sires that the same ma-y be properly released to him. tate. ' On motion of is. Benjamin, the ISayor was authorized to execute a quit claim deed of the premises to lir. Piichols , or any person entitled to redeem the same, and sent down for concurrence. Notice was received from the city clerk, that the Common Ordinance_ Council on the �7th day of May, concurred, in the passage of Finance. an ordinance amending an ordinance establishing a committee P.e crt _of on finance; in the acceptance of the monthly report of the Coca. on Committee on Accounts; and in the appropriation of $130.- for ' .ccts. • widening Derby Street. (Said papers vrere presented for apprcv- prorriat al and apiroved May 281 1878.) ion for a_ Also that, on the 31st. of clay, the same Board, concurred-5 r'b-St_ in the passage of the Order authorizing the Committee on Pub- lic Property to expend $200.-irrcthe erection of a flagstaff Flagstaf- f _ on the Common; in the appropriation of $8000.-for the con- on _ struction of sewers; and in the appropriation of $30C.-for a lommon. building in Market Square. (Presented for approval and approv- ed June 1) 1878. ) tionS'ew- ers. several applications for permit to build or make repairs, BvSldlnr aptreved by the Inspector of Buildings, crere received, and in i'a.r: permits were granted. (See record of permits.) _Sc.rearm A petition signed by John l7. Reynolds and 10 others, re- bt:.ild �: presenting that being residents on highland ivenue, and hav il - ing in different years petitioned that that part of the ave- nue above Yr. Horace 'i.'are ' s, where it is narrow for a short i„Plonc distance, may be made of equal width as the main road, for the accomadaticn of the families beyond; and renewing their peti- tion they refer to the original paper now on file at city hall, and ask for a review of the case, was received, and referred to the Committee on Streets. The Mayor in the chait:i petitions from Jeremiah O'Grady Swine. and ',::iSha.el Fitzgerald, for leave to keep swine; also, from John K.Carthy and 4 others, complaining of a pig sty at NO. 12 Creen Place as a nuisance, and asking that it be abated; were received. • On motion of 1"r. Emmerton, the petitions ,,ere re_r eri•e to the city marshal, with a request for a reg:ort at the next meeting. June 22 1878. Io1.10, :ale 1r0, Femble moved to amend the �ules- of the oard, by LWIes Z stif•_h.ing out clause 3 cf E,ecti-on 16, which relates to con- _OrderE. iP.it .ee on bills in second reading. The motion 4ias adc-ted. T� Er. lcemble then offered the following Order: _ "Ordered, that the city clerk be directed, and Pis is herein- authorized to cause to be printed fifty copies of the rules =d orders, which have been adopted for the use of the aldermen, and the expense of the same be clanged to the c.p- propria_tion for incidentals." The Order vias adopted. (Presented for sl.prov�).1 June 7, 187<i. Approved, June 7, 1878. The Doard of Engineers recommended, the i•Sayor nominated, Firem:er_._ _ and the ;oard confirmed, Frarklin 'Williamson as a member of ::team Fire En.-ine Company No.lg and Charles -.. 1..71t.chell as a member of Erse Company D?o.5. • The following report was submitted: "The Joint Starding Coc¢nittee on Fire Department to douse in whcm. was recommitted the report submitted by them some weeks Be.cYfcrd since, in relation to the petition of certain citizens for the St. removal of ''Villiam Pean Hose Carriage from Hard 4 into Uard 3, and .also the rem:;rstrance of other citizens against said re- ova.l, have fully considered the subject, and having received official information that the school committee have no far- ther use for the building lately occupied as a. school and that it has been turned over to the committee on public pro- perty., and still holding the belief that no better location can be found for a hose house, than the :ne occupied by the said hose company at the present time, and also believing that a neva house is necessary for said co::;pany in connection with a ward room for ''ard 42 would resi-ectfu.11y recommend thc.t the Company on Public Froperty be instructed to dis;ose of ti'e buildirgs now used as a hose horse and ward rccm aid lately as a school house, situated on Beckford street, and that a new house be erected for the 5:illia,m Fenn F.ose Cor.,r .n. , anC, also a rrard room in connection thereu t": �ax;d ';:er.ld "for the following order. For the Committee, Ja.nies P; !,veri 11, Chairman." "ordered, that the sum of•Thirty five hundred dollars 2- pzlrorrie.- be and hereby is ,alpropriated for the purl_ose of erectinZ ci _ion__� nev: hc!use ofr ose Company No. R on ='eckford street, and e_ yard room in connection therewith, the same to be acne under • the direction of the committee on fire der-rtment." June c G1 lo7s. Vol. 10, I-e 151. The retort was a.ceerted. -r. ♦:erible moved that eonsid:era -ion _rder be postoned uni.il the next meetin_. The motion r+as a'io,.ted. "he ,oard, at it o'clock, then a.djcurned. ,.ttest, henry =... s'.eek, Clerk. A. re ular meeting of the Board of e_lderrien was held on Thursday, June 6th, 1078, at 7y o' clock All the members were i:resent. The I:ayor bein absent, ':cr:-erten presided. • The reading of the record was disrended with, until after the expiration of the hearings assigned for this evening. The Board then proceeded to hear all r.eroens present r:ho St. Peter were interested in the !.reposed extensie:n of : t. Teter Street,,._treet_ Er. S. Patterson stated that he did riot object to the lay- ng cut as his estate mould be damaged. He other persons desiring to be heard, the nearing Tics closed, �:.nd on motion of ;: ?'emble, the subject was recorvnitted to tine Conmi ttee on Streets. The Board next proceeded to heal all }ersons interested RL.-rlins _ in t't_e laying out of Rollins S'.treet, as a .-ublic uay. The peti-Ltreet. tion -was read and also the order of notice. L-r. S. F. havres s< id that the residents of that street, and vicinity, had re- quested i_irr to inform the Boe.rd, that they will pay the expense of bl:.sting the ledge, if' the. city will lay out the street and put it in proper condition for travel. Several petitioners r;ere present, some of rthom stated their vier, as to the necessity for such laying out. The hearing was t__en closed, and the sub- ject reccrmaitted to the com%littee on c;treets. The following petitions mere received and disposed of, as f'ollowsg- Fetiticfn of B. h. Silsbee, e-nd 12 others, for the accept- _eb_ter -co cf `,.ebster Street as a. =ublic hii;hua,, . 'Referred. to the _treet,. oc_::ittee cn Streets. • June 6, 1878• Ve1.1() =age 152. Petition of John 11. Davis, a.nd ?d,, and 7. Sme-,hurst� for Swine. peri.:issicn to keep swine. Referred to the City iluarshal . Petitions of D. H. Silsbee, and lE' others, and of Jaynes C. Safford and 16 others, believing that the practise of ball Ball pla.v- playing upon alem Common, a place open to pedestrian travels ink on is dangerous to life and limb, and protesting against permit- Common. lion being granted for such purposes; were referred tc the Cocmittee on Streets. On motion of Mir. Pratt this vote was afterwards reconsidered, and the petition referred to the Joint _standing Committee on Tublic Property and sent do;-m for- concurrence. Petition of L. D. Hatch for leaveto enter sewer in Pet. to _ Bridge Street, from the estate at corner of Fearl and '_,ridge enter :streets. B.eferred to Committee on Otreets. sewer,- - Petition of Sarah T. Fodsdon for zermit to erect a _ -- dwelling house on Lafayette '-treat, ar ,rcven by the Insl_ector Hermit to • of Buildings. Fermit vas granted. build Fetition of John D. Eaton, representing that at an earl- ier date) since the organization of the -resent city govern.- _et. for ment, he with others petitioned the Board to locate and main-lsjIp. twin a gas light on Eaton Place: that since that date, the ex- -� pease of locating) including the post and lantern, having been met, he calls attention to that Cacti and requests only that the lantern shall be lighted. After discussion, on motion of 'trir. I:embley, further consideration of the matter .,as laid over to t'i.e next meeting. The following re.,.ort was submitted:- Fort _ "City of Salem June 3, 1876. To the City Council. The ' Lvenue. Committee on Streets, to whom was referred the petition for widening Fort Avenue, on its southerly side) near the cross- ing of t`:e track .of the Eastern. Railroad Co. 2 respectfully report that the action asked for is merely a formal accept- ance of any arrangement heretofore made by the Naumkeag street Railway Company) with the abutters, to enable said compe:ny to maintain a turn out, at that pointy without en- croi.ching upon the roadway of said Fort Avenus. The fences have been constructed on the new line as pro, osed, and the city will not be subject to any exI_ense in rnaking the im- roven.ent. The committee submit the folloizing order, am re commend its adoration. 7or the Committee , Henry h. Cliver, Chairman." " the safety and convenience o_ the nhc,2itant. ,.'here€s f ;, of the City of Salem require that Fort Avenue should be widen- ed as hereinafter described, and due notice having been given of the intention to make such ridening it is hereby: Crdered, that Fort Avenue bey and the same June 6, 167E. Vol lC,Pa.ge 153. hereb,- is widened and laid out as follows:- Ee'ini_in1- �.t a lointin the present south east side of Fort 6venue, ;:t the boundary line between land of the Eastern Railxroad Co. , and Lana of Buffum, Dike:&Waters, thence running southeast by the boundary line between the above named parties seven tenths of a foot; thence running northeast through land of Buffumy Dike and ':raters on a curved line 36 feet to a point that is 2.9 feet southeast from the southeast side of said IAV erue; thence continuing on a curved line 50 feet to a point that is i.6 feet southeast from the southeast side of said Avenue; thence continuing on a curved line 50 feet to a point, in the boundary line between land of Buffum, Dike and ':raters, and land of Sarah Beagle, said point being 2.9 feet southeast of the southeast side of said Avenue, and the whole curved line being as the fence now stands; thence continuing north- east on a straight line 752 feet to a point in the present • southeast side of said Fort Avenue; thence running southwest by the southeast side of said Fort :venue, about 211 feet to the point begun at. The above description being in accordance -. ith a .Ian made by Charles A. Putnam C. E. dated P,iay 287 18782 on file at the office of the city cler, and the land thus des- cribed is forever made a part of the public highway called Fort Avenue. No land damages are awarded; the ?;'aumkeag Street ilt:ay Company agreeing to compensate the abutters for c:11 land taken, and the said abutters agreeing to accept such ccm- pensaticn in full for all damages caused by the above raiden- ing and laying out." The report was accepted, order adopted, and sent doom for concurrence. Lr. Gifford called up the Order authorizing the expendi- -s'ashinatcn ture of $500.-in the improvement of tashington Square, and the Souare.� setting apart of a portion for ball playing; passed at the last meeting and moved a reconsideration of the vote. The motion was adopted. Ii:r. FCemble then moved to amend the Order,by striking out all after the word "'Ordered" and inserting in place thereof the following words ; "that the committee on public property is hereby directed to carry out forthwith the measures submit- ted by the committee on -i,a.shington Square, in their re :ort dated F?ay 27, 1876, and the sum of five hundred dollars is here- by appropriated therefor." The motion was adopted. ?.r. Russell moved to amend by adding these + ords: "the same to be charged to the appropriation for incidentals." The motion ia:.s adopted. • June 6, 1878. Vol.10, rage 154. The Order, as amended, . was there. adol:ted and sent down _oi'l concurrence. Er. Yemble submitted, the following Crder:- Ball "Ordered, that the Committee on i,ublic Property, is here- piin�, by requested to report to the City Council, as soon as practi- cable, what lands belonging to the city excepting the common, are available for the purpose of ball playing, should it be deemed ext:edient to set apart any for that purpose." The Order was adopted and sent down for concurrence. The Order appropriating $3500. for the construction of �rrro ria- a hose house and ward room in Beckfcrd street, was then con- tion Foss sidered. The Order was adopted; also, the reco,rmendation of thelcue-e in CCIZIMittee concerning the disposal of the building nor:, standing;Beckford and sent down for concurrence. gt;� • I.;r. Kemble submitted the following Order:- Ordinance "Ordered, that a committee of conference be requested Junk. upon the ordinance relating to dealers in junk." The Order was adopted, PSessrs. Bemble, Russell and Benj- amin appointed, and sent down to be joined. On motion of Iir. Russell the !.card took a recess of five executive minutes, after which an executive session was held, and the Cession. following business transacted. The following report was submitted: Salem, June 6, 1878. To the Board of .ldermen. The Com- Licenses mittee on Licenses having received applications in due form, granted. from the following named persons, respectfully recommend that -` licenses be granted them as follows:- For the Committee, B. W. Russell. ) James W. i.verill.) John Iurphy, 27 So. prospect St. K license as a Common Victual- er and liquor license under Class 3. Lichael F. Lee, 20 Derby Square a license as a Common Victual- er and liquor license under Class.l. i:._wrer.ce Iiahoney, 27 Congress St. a license as a Common Victual er and liquor license under Class S. Barthti`Fahey, 46 lard St. a. license as a Common Victualer and licuor license under Class 3. • Latrick I.-arming, 5 Varney cat. a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. June -fig 1878. Vo1.10, Page 155. • John Carey,89- 4ason St. a license as .a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. Thomas Kneeland, 37 Nort_: St. a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. John Collins, 5 Congress St. a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. Thomas Collins, 35 Perkins St. a license as a Common Victual- er and liquor license under.Class 3. John Joyce, 140 Bridge St. a license as a Common .Victualer and liquor license under Class 1 & 4. Michael 11: Donnell, 3 India St. a license as a Common Victual er and liquor license under Class 3. Timothy Murphy, 17 Congress St. ' a license as a Common Victual .er and liquor license under. Class 1. W. Hayes, 136 Bostoh St. a license as 'a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class1 & 4. James Kenney, 5 Derby Square a license as an Innholder and liquor license under Class 3. Wm. Meager, 139 Boston St,. a license as 'a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. Patrick F. Buckley, 5 High St. Ct. a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. Michael Sullivan, 142 Derby St. ,a license as a Common Victual er and liquor license under Class 3. Patrick E. Campbell, 142 Bridge St. a license as a Common • Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. Ovien ESDonough, 2 Watson St. a license 'as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. James Carey, 10 Derby Sq. a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 1. John Vaughn, 73 Mason St. a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. Owen Geary, 18 High St. a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. David K.iely, 9 Derby So. a license as a Common Victualer. Richard Kiely, 25 & 251 Front St. a license as an Innholder and liquor license under Class I. Thos. Winberry. 7�- Boston St. a license as a Common Victual- er and liquor license .under Class 3. John Kiely, 6 Derby Sq. a license as a Common Victualer. Edward D. Sanborn, 12 Derby St. a .license as a Common Victua ler. Chas. P. Morris, Pdarket House Cellar, a license as an Innhold er and liquor license under Class 3. Patrick Hennessy, 181 ward St. a liquor license under Class 4 Patrick Carroll, 4 Rawlins St. a. liquor license under Class 5 Ira K. Yansfield, 5 Daniels St. Ct. a liquor license under Class 4. Eduard Heffernan, 3 High St. a liquor license under Class 4. ??m. d. Doris, 37 Union St. a liquor license under Class 4. . • June F>) 187E'. Page 155F.. The resort was accented and the licenses �-rante(f.. The following resort was submitted: "Saleni, June 6, 1SWs. To the Board of iadermen. The Licenses Committee on Licenses to whom were referred applicat_ons for 'reelected. licenses from the iollov,*ing named ;.ersonsj respectfullu recom- mend that licenses be refused. For the Committee, B. Fussell ) James =.verill." ) • June 5, 1878. Vol. 10) Fage 156. Joys Casey, 32 Derby St. a license as an T_nnholder. Patrick Dodd; 38 Peabody St. a " " a Common Victualer and . liouor license under Class 3. ;:aurice C'Donnell7 20 Myrtle 3t. a liquor license under Claw 5. Thom:.e r.. Farrell, 13 Aborn St. s: license as a Comc.on Victua- ler and liouor license under Class 3. - r.rtin E.Dona17 10 Creek Lt. a license as a Common Victu..le_•. John Donally, 13 Planters St. a liquor license under Class 5. John Conway, 12 Aborn St. a liquor license under Class 5. Christopher Clark, 23 Park St. a license as a Commcn Victual - er and liquor license under Class 3. Patrick Clark, 12 :'ark St. a liquor license under Class 5. The rel:ort was accepted. i..r. Benjamin moved to strike out the name of John Dona ly .nd t:-:at his application be recommitted to t._e Committee on • Licenses. The motion was adopted. Licenses were then refused the other persons named in the re- port. Mr. Russell submitted the folloviing Corder:- Concerning 1"Crdered2 that public notice be given that all rersons iionnor desiring licenses under the laws of the Coamonvrealth of 1' censes ..:assachusetts relating to t;re sale of intoxicating liquor must make application for the same or, or before the 20th of June instant: and that all licenses granted under said lays will be revoked7 unless the sameare taken by the licenses with- in fourteen days from the date of the notice to them that such, licenses have been granted. The Order was ado; ted. On motion of Ls. _verillj the clerk was instructed to -:ublish theeorder in the Salem Register and .Salem Gazette; tl-mee tunes. (Presented for apl-royal June 102 1373. S -proved June 107 1878. i:'.r. nussell submitted the following Order:- Coral. "Crdered, that the I;L.yor be hereb•% authorized to ad- vertise for r.roposals for suPilying the city with coal for tLe ensi.ing year, under such specifications as m-'y be deemed neces- sary.„ The Order was adopted. (Presented for approval June 10, 1273, Approved June 107 1873. :.'r. Iverill submitted the following Corder:- inspection "Ordered, that the Committee on Police be hereby in T --�,M 0 om. June 6, 187 .. Jol.10, :'age 157. strutter, to cause si inspection o_ the remises. c_' all licens- ed innholders and common victualers to be made by some mem ber or members of the _police force, at least once in each month, and a report in writing made to this -oard of the re- sult of such ins.ection." The Order was adopted. The folloe;ing reiort uas submitted:- _olice a.lem, June 61 1876. To the Board o' .ldermen. The Com- vac_ .tioa_ . miutee on Police to ,rhor:. was referred the retition `roc: the members of the police force for a vacation during ;;he ensuinf ser.son, having considered the subject, reslpectfuily recom- mend that the zetition be granted, �.nd that each member be allowed a vacation of two weeks, in the manner proposed by the C'ity P]arshal, in the communication annexed hereto. • For the Coiiunittee, B. W. Russell. ) James 'd,'. Averill. ) City Harshal's Office, S.lem, June 6th, 1878. To his hcaor i:: -yor Oliver. ir:- In case a vacation is Lilowed, I could alto: one man off of the day force and one from the night-force rithont r,;:.ttin_� on any substitutes; their beats to be covered by t're men doing a. little more duty the same as it has been done in years :ast when the members of the force have been allowed a vacation. Respectfully yours, John 4, Hart, Bnarshal." t,fter discussion of the matter, on motion of ,Y.r. Kemble, the report was recommitted. The Board adjourned at Ili o'clock r'.I1. ;.ttest, Henry T . I.:eek, Clerk. At a meeting of the Common Council held on the loth of June, the -following concurrent business was transacted, viz : Idessrs. geed, ;-ndrews and Hill, sere joined to the Junk ccrami`tee of conference on the junk ordinance. Fassage , as amended, of the Order directing the Cora- '`shin-ton._ mittee on S'ublic 1ropertir to carry out fortes:-th the mews- _Lu,re_____ uses submitted by the • -0ur_e. 1-- 1 1878. vol.10, _age 158. Committee on 1ashington Square. (Presented for approval June ill 1u78. ) Passage of the "rder &rardln y250. to Johan R. _`ichols, Claim of in settlement of damages to his estate incurred by the :=idea- J, R. in.-- of -East '.-.ebb St. (Presented for approval June 11-1 1878 __*; cols, --,proved June 11, 1878. Passage of the Order referring the Act relating to the S?orth drainage of '-forth River to the ,Committee on hinting. (Rres- Liver____ erted for approval June 112 1878. Approved June 11, 187"'. ) Passage of the vote authorizing the I:iayor to execute for to euit claim deed to 1E:r. C. S. Nichols. (Presented for aplrcve_ecute _ al, June 11, 1878. Approved June 11, 1878. deed Passage of the Order requesting the Committee on Public Iroperty to report to the City Council, what lands are avail-Bgll Fla— able for the purpose of ball playing. (Presented for ap;prcvaiin? in • June 112, 1878. Approved, June 11, 1878. ) Reference of the petitions of B. H. Silsbee, and JanesFla-y- o.,fr ball playing on Salem Common,in- on C. „--w_�ord, and others, against ba ,,•_ g tc the Committee on Public property. ^omcnn. Attest, Henry I5. Meek, , City Clerk. A special meeting .of the Board of .-.ldermen "as held on Thursady, June 13, 1878, at 84 o'clock F.P:i. all the members were present, except ;bessrs. Benjamin =ifford and Remble. The YLyor presided. v r and a--^roved. The record of L�.e last meeting was _ end , i The following Order came from the Common Council, ado,:t- rrorria_ ed June loth, by a yea and nay vote (18 yeas to 1 nay) being tions- a too thirds vote, Messrs. Dodge, Dalrymple and :ill ar.,-oint- -r_uhr 21,th. ed on the committee, and sent up for cor:curre,_ce and to be joir_ed, viz: Cddered. that the sum of four hundred dollars (`-A-00. ) be and is appropriated for a celebr�.tion of the coming Fourth of July, the anniversary of our National Inde_`endence, the sEaae to be expended under the directi.;n of a joint s;;ecic.l co:m:ittee." The Board concurred in the adotion of the Order by a two thirds yea and nay vote, all the members present voting in ti.e affirmative, and • "up e 137 1678. Vo1.101 Page 158. -_ssrs Fussell and �_emble were joined tc the committee. (tres ..'ted for approval, June 14, 1876. approved June 14, 187S. ) Hotice •,eras received that the Cor._mon Council on the 10th r _n s e _1ae, ;,a ' inst. , non-concurred in the t:assage of ti':e at:prop€laticn of - Room. - 1900. for improving the Aldermen's room; and also in the ;rl.Eavnes. order for staying proceedings in the case of 17m. &i&ynes. --' The following Order came from the Common Council adopted port ^.nd sent up for concurrence :- w-nue. "Crdered, that the Committee on '.ccow?ts be requested ro :-ve report to the Common Council, at their next regular meeting• t _e tot .1 -mount of expenditures incurred _n laying out and dompletino Fort .venue, including all lard damages." The Doard non-concurred. • The following Report came from the Coimnon Council, to- insection (ether with the accompanying ordinances, indorsed,- Report of p—" accented; ordinances Massed to be ordained and sent up 'or Euildin- s. concurrence, viz: — "in City Council, Se.lerl, June 6, 1878. 'he joint special conm.ittee to ahem was referred a proposed alteration in the cite ordinances for the prevention of fires, and the insi-ec- tion of buildings, together vrith the salary of the lns, ector o- 'uildings, respectfully report they Lave fully considered the ratter, and herewith submit the following ordinances covering the proposed amendments . In behalf of the Committee, T. J. Gifford, Chairman." "'Cit - of Salem. rdin .nce In the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy eight. rev�ntion.An ordinance amending an ordinance for the purpose of of fires. securing the crevention of fires. —"- be it ordained by the City Council of the City of .e.1em. as follows: Section 1. The ordinance for the r,urlose of securing; the hre- vent_on of fires, aproved April 26, 18771 is hereby amended by adding to Section 12, the words felleering;_ "Provided, however, that if in the judgement of the Inspector of Build-ings _. proposed addition or alteration to any buildin, -1 be of so trivial a. nature as not to conflict with the sirit of any section of this ordinance, or of any section of the ordinance regulating the inspection of buildilnrs, approved f:pril 2 , 18771-then the ; er„it required b; this section :ay • be dis_ensed with. June 13, 1878. G-t;1.1C, rage 130. �ectior. 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon its p ssa. "City of Salem. Ordinance In the i^ear one t'nousand eiD-_t `.hundred and seventy eight. of ',n ordinance amending an ordinance regulating the in- -Insector spec _ion of buildings. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Ealer.:, in s. as follo-:s: Secticr. 1. The ordinance regulating the ina'.I:ection of bu_ld- in s, A:proved April 26, 1877, is hereby amended by str_king `rcm section: 1, the .cords "one hundred dellors" and insertin - in ylace thereof, the Y:crds "'t::-o hundred dcllars." u Section 2. This ordinance shall take e£ ect upon its passage." • On motions of Er. EIru➢erton the first ordinance was laid on ',_e table. The second ordinance was f j:.ssed to be ordained in concurrence. (Presented for a::rov 1Jt.ne 14, 18i8. ed June 14, 1878. The following petitions e:ere received and disti.osed of) as followz:- Fetition of J. J. Kenney for a. transfer of his liquor Licuor liceiase to a house on the corner of herbert and Derby :ts. '1-cense.— F?eferi•ed to Committee on Licenses. `- letition of Daniel -L.ahoney for appointrnent cis a ccnsta-cle Constable Referred to the Liayor. ---Petition of of James Grady for permissicn to move a d�:ell- let. to ing house across ; ylvan street, Referred to Aldermen Giffor "'no' \re El-_ c- and sent dory to be joines. - V letitions, approved by the Insl-actor of Buildings, of - GeorZe R. rarris, for hermit to build a. stable on . illoe: Ave-Ferr:,its to nue; of .. D. Bunton, for permit to build a. bakery, rear ofi7�-- Iio. 130. Boston sit. ; of John. Chr_dler for permit to build a _ barn at Ao. 7 River St. ; of isms F. Kurd for _ermit to tale dos:n and rebuild a building at --o. 27 67inthrop St.; of 1-ilten Raddin, to set bo_ler in builcing on I':Torth E'treet. Permits vrere granted. The resort of the city s:'arshal for the month of L'ay wrs eport of accey ted end I: aced on file. r:e t...at..ars=1 The following ret:crt was submitted: °Cite of Salem, P..ayor's office, June 13, 1876. To the lo1'ce • Board of -ldermen of the City of 3a.leri. The Com:cittee on Ja.c .tics._ Foliee to c!t:cm ,;'as receeu. itted the -etition of the police force for a vacation, have considered the subject. June l3, 1878. �!01.10, _ _gc 181. -nC re:-ort,-that in the judgement of the or;:aittee the peti- tion is a reasonable one -.nd ought to be ranted. Tie duties of: the .force, under its reduced numbers , have been increased; the former night recess of terc hours has been reduced tc -ne hour, a.nd duty is required on Sundays of ti:e regular force, 17 .i Ci_ ria6 formerly performed by a slec-':l force ; it ought also tG be Vi::rne in mind, that attendance QF:nCe c.t CC-u Pt c... ri to e3 Se6, in many cases, prevents members of tie force from tal-inl- rest during the early hours of the forenoon, after tie-r nights •.ror1.. Arrangements for the vacation :^:ill be so n_:de ' tile officers, and the committee, as th -t no interference uitL the necessary protection of the city mill occur, the vacation to be of cne creek for each. officer. For the Committee, Henry 1.. Oliver, Chairmen." • The report was accented and ado ted. fhe fiiayor, for the Committee on Streets, m: .de a. state- ev;ers. cent in reference to the cost of certain connon dowers, and, -on motion of I9r. Russell, the subject as recommitted. The follocring report was submitted: er:er in "City of Salem, i.rayor's office, June 13, 1878. To the yap d ette Hoard of Aldermen of the City of Salem. The Cor:r:ittee on ets, to i^hom tress referred the petition of J. P. Langm:.id and - ---- others, for e. sever in Lafayette Etreet, have considered the subject and report-that the approprie.ticn f'or severs asked for and made for t'-e year 1878, is $8000. ; that the cost cf severs nor:., finished, or ordered, or under advisement, will be, in the age-regate, as made up already, or estimated, the sum of S37591. 36 bing but $408.62 within the appropriation; that if to this; stem of $7581.38 there be added the cost of the Lafayette serer as r.er estimate of street commissioner, v,31S8.-, the amount •r;culd be v107&°.3E, in excess of the apr.ropriaticn of c�8000. ; in the sum of :2789.3E;- that the sewer asked for mast ultine.t- sly be -r::rtedj as an urgent necessity, the committee do rot doubt, but feel constrained under :.11 circuinsta.nces tc recon- mend that the netitior. be referred to the i,ext City Government. For the Committee, Henry K. Oliver, Ch:..irman." Cn miotior_ of EX. "Er.miertcn, the re_: ort r:as laid on tide t.-ble. The fo11o;^sing -ei crt was submitted: City of c.ulem, Y&,yor's Office, aune 13, 13 E. To the ec;er in • -'card of '.ldermen of t're City of S-- lem. The Co.-. attee on to :. :om ryas referred Parailtcn June ls, 1878. 'Jol. 10, !:age 162. thle petition of John �..ilson, that he mc.y lav a t7rivate seVrer froP:. -.,,is house, now in course of erection on iamilton street, to the publie sewer on Chestnut street, have duly considered the subject and report;- that their are of opinion the:t, .s a general rule, the granting of privatle sewers, is inexpedient, wo;id that ti_e city should lay and control them, a.nd that, inas- much as ti,ere is now no public sewrer In Hamilton street, it ;rill be better, and will accommodate the petitioner, as yell as serve for futube exi encies, that the city lay one along a .ortion of the street, the petitioner to be a.11oved to en- ter it on the usual terms; this public sewer will afford op- portunity for what has been long needed,- a basin for the reception of surface water at tie junction of 'Hamilton nd Chestnut street. The committee therefore recommend that the petitioner have leave tc withdraw. • For the Committee, cenry F.. Oliver, Chairman.' The report was accepted, and the recommendation adopted. tar: E+„merton submitted the following Crder: Vat.1t. uest the 2oard .of Overseers Ordered, that file �"4}ror i e G_ of the Poor, to make arrangement at their earliest convenience to remove the contents of such vaults as may; be designated by the health Cfficer. " The Order was adopted. :r. Averill submitted the following Crder: �"'=11e• "Ordered, that the city marshal be deleZated to grant ? er- missicn to persons deserving to keep swine under such restrict- ions as the board of Health may require." The Order was laid on the table. Consideration of the petition of J. D. Eaton for li-hting La.mo in a lamp in 7aton Place, was t:-osthoned until the next regular meet-^.aton_ ing. Place_ The 'card then adjourned. fittest, Henry MI. tseeki Clerk. • June 2C, 1078. Vol. 10, _age 163. S regular meeting of the :oars of :aldermen was held or, ThursdGy June 20, 1878, at 8 o' clock 11 the members were present. The '.layor rmesoded. The record of the last meeting was read and a_:proved. coruaunication addressed to the Committee on Fublic Overseer' s `'ro ,erty, from sr. Daniel P. Fitz, clerk of the Overseers, Room in asl_ing permission to occu y for an office room _Uo. 16 in the ^_t,r iz11.i City Ha.117 the room now occupied by him beinZ very injurious to his health, ww.s read. On motion of Pair. Benjamin, permission was c-r=_nted, and sent dorm for concurrence. Communications from 3. F. Peach Jr. Colonel 8th Regt Invitation_ • lL V.M. , inviting the Iayor and members of the City Govennment,from Col. to review his command on the morning of the 28th. inst. , at si. Roa= the City Hall, between 9h.40m. ,..nd 10 o'clock r:.P . , and to the inspection on the 28th. inst. , at 1 o'clock P.,.-. , were received, accepted and sent down for concurrence. The ;:ayor stated tl-:at the new Rules, reouired the :appoint-Committeec ment of a Commmittee on elections and returns, and a com;nittee Cn on drains and sewers, and announced the committees, as follozTs: Committee on Elections and :returns. `essrs. Benjamin, Pratt and Em:nerten Co:amittee on Drains and Ser:=ers. P:essrs. P,ussell, Hanjamin and verill. The followin communication was received: orses for Salem, T.ass. , June 18, 1878. To the City Council hook c!L dd_ Centlemne :- At a meeting of the Board of m_ineers of _er Co. the Salem Fire Department, held this evening, the folio-.:ing .'rea:ble and _.esolve were adcl,,ted:- ", herea.s, at tre recent fire on Fort Avenue, the "ire D-- ertmeiit ryas cbli-ed to supply themselves with ladders froi.i a passing tear;, owing to delay in the �=ive,l of tite Hook F lad_er Truck, said delay • June 20, 1878. Vol. 1C, age 1c'4. being in consequence of the horses employed, for dra;:inr- s_^.id truck, being at work in a distant cart of ti:e city, and not respondin_- inurediately to the alarm: it is therefore: Resolved, that the City Council be hereby respectfully requested to make some arrangement t:'i_ereby this Department May be suitably provided with horses, so that at any tine of the day or night, the apparatus can promptly respond to alarms of Fire." Very Resp'y, Henry :.: ia;ekk, -ecretary." Referred to the Joint Standing Committee on lire Depart- ment, and sent down for concurrence. The following com::,unication was received:- Purche.se "Salem, &':ass. , June 18, 1378. To the City Council, .S,-Cie:. of Hose., Fire Department, held this evening the folloraing Prea::ble ana _ • :Resolve were adopted. "11:hereas, this Board has heretofore represented to the Committee on Fire Department, the necessity that existed far urc ,ase of one thousand feet of hose for use of.-the steam fire engines, and the City Council authorized the purchase of only five hundred Beet for such use, wrieh purchase ha.s been: made, and - '::'hereasj oc;ing to the recent fires in this city, one of the steam fire engine companies, has bee obliged to _lace -,,:et hose ulson their carriage which will result in injuiry to saic: i,oseg therefore Resolvey : that we respectfully call the attention of tite City Council thereto, and "hereby ask for an api:rorriation for the purchase of five hundred feet of hose additional." Very ::esp'y, Henry Li. I:'eeh, Secretary." The dommunication was referred to the Joint Standing Com= mittee on Fire Department, and sent dorm for concurrence. The following petitions were received and disposed of as fcllo<;s :- ?'etition of Elizabeth B. Day for a license to keep an in=nntelli-__ telligence office at T_Fo. 110 Essex Street. "eferred to Committee pence on Licenses. etitic.ns, approved by ti:e Inspector of Buildings, of Car- o_il?e Be%ldwin for permit to alter barn on =rigl-s street into ^ermits a dwe_ling hoilse : of :im. Q. Barker for permit to build a d',`ie__-to • :n_; house on L:yrtle street:, of James F=_nning b=. June 20, 1878. Vol. l0, ?'s.ge 165. 'or ermit to build a dwelling house on Boe:rdm n street. were granted. Petition of Edward 19 Perkins for r.ermit to alter ;%err:; t to dv!ellin " house ivo. 24: La_>range -treet. =referred to the In- build. sr,ector of Buildings. Petition of George Kingsley for license as a Common Licenses. 'ictualer and liquor license under Class 3. referred to Ccm- --' mittee on licenses. Petition signed by Stephen B. Ives and 16 others, resid- .;-ll on ents in the nei hborhood of the Central baptist Church re- E:post guesting that the practise of ringing the bell of that clurch -l-:urch. at S o' clock P.I . , may be discontinued far the reason that it is annoying to themselves and their families, es eciaily in cases of sickness; that whatever reasons- may have rendered th=_ practise useful in former times, are no longer operative, since time pieces in every family give sufficient notice of the hour; • and asking that they may be relieved from this annoyance, .which ma- be done without disadvantage to the uublic. Referred to a special committee consisting of l.tessrs. Benjamin, Gifford and Russell. Petition signed by Charles Hl. Flint and 7 mthers, asking ;_,ter pipe for a water main in 'idashinton Street extension. Referred to ti. e -in feint Standing Committee on ;rater Vorks and sent down for con- ash nrton cllrrenc .e I St. P W. Petition of S. .a W T.,Grrabee fora license to l:ee ,r a billiard — hall. referred to Committee on Licenses. Billiard The folloy.ing report was submitted: A "City of Salem, Mass. , Mayor' s Cffice, June 20, 1878. ebster To the Board of Alderman of the City of Salem. The "om,ittee an Street. Streets to whom were referred the petition of Benj: H. Sils- bee and others, for the laying rut cf ': ebster Street as a ;_•ub- lic hi"Zhway; also the petition cf J. ;ymonds and others, for ;..,rmo__ds the laying out of a portion of Symonds street as t2.e same; and Street. _ the 1--etition cf Augustus Story, President of the hol the Ilisur .ince Company, and others, setting forth that it rcu.ld be conducive to the public safety that the tunnel over the yeast- Tun__el in ern B--.ilroad under 'aashington street should be extended farther:-,shin=ton_ south; leave considered the several subjects �_;_d reco; mend tTe Greet. ado)-tion of tY_e following order. For the Commtttee, Henry K. Oliver, Cha:irma:n." "Ordered, that this 'Beard consider the expediency cf 1:-,y- ing out as public ways, ebster street, and the street running • from the eastern end of Symonds to North street, and also the -extending of the tunnel over the Railroad on ';ashin-rtcn --treet, d that p'ubli"c heal'1P.gS thereon be n -d t the City - :11, upon _.a he Firs ., da.y cf July ne.;t ensuing as follows :- in June 20, 1�78. Vol. 10, F ..^e 186. the ciatter of '. ebster street at 7 4 o'clock F.E. g in that of the _-ortion of :Symonds street betareen i'orth and Symonds street prover, at 8 o'clock, and in that of the extension of the tunrel at 8 J o'clock; and that due notice of said hearings be given to all parties interested." The report was accepted and the Crder adopted. (Present- ed for ar:proval June 22, 1878. Approved June 22, 1078. ) The following report was submitted:- "City of Salem, 's"ass . , 14ayor's Office, June 10th. 1872. Sewers— To the Eoa.rd of _:ldermen of the Cit of Salem. The Coarnittee on Streets to whom was referred the retition of Paul L.orant and otil•ers, for a sewer along Endicott Street, and : r£.rt of Su,vner Street, have considered both cases, and deeming it advis_"r-le to grant them, recommend the passage of the following ::rder. For the Committee, • henry Y. Oliver, Chairman. " "S:hereas it ap}ears to this Board that the public conven- ience and health require the construction of the coia.:on sewers hereine;fter described it is therefore,- "Ordered, that the �octeiissioner of Streets be, and he is lerebY directed to ccn- struct common sewers as follows, viz :- Beginning at the sun-it of ;orman Street near the house kncwn as the Felt rouse, and running easterly about 300 feet tr: s. _:cint near to ''astern _—ilroad, there joining novr existinZ sevrer; begL ir_ also, on 7ndicott Street at or near '"inthrop street, and runn_ng easterly about 400 feet to Summer :creel, thence turn_ng south- easterly and running about 475 feet to the T-ill Pond. The Com- mittee further recommend that the sewer on Bridge Street be ;;rolonged westerly about 75 feet to a point nearly opposite 3c,unders street, u;:on the Brest corner of which b. B. Hatch is now erecting a dwelling house, he being a petitioner to enter said sewer." The report was acceted. 1'r. Pratt moved to amend the Crder by striking out the ps.rt directing the construction of a sewer in 3nd:icott -nd SSumm..er Streets, and referring the subject to the Committee on gins and Sewers. The motion was adopted. ^he Order, as amended, was then ado,. ted. (Fiesented for apyr_roval June 227 1878. Approved June 221 .1678.) The following rel:ort was subniitted:- City of Sclera, 11-ass. , I:iayor' s Office, June 12th, 1378. • d.ure 20, 1276. Vol. 102 Page 167. To the :ot.rd of "..1dermen of the City C." `c lem. The '.'oml.attee Pall ins _ on treets tc c,.,hom was recomdnited the z•etition of Jose :h Street. ;:erritt and others, for the laying out of 'awlins Street as —---_ public highc;ay, respectfully report,- that inasmuch as the petitioners agree to defray the expense of blasting the ledge upon said street, and removing the debris to such -Exts cf the street as the Comr;issioner on streets may dip- ect,lee.ving tc the city but small cost in levelling and lay- in' out,and as the public safety and convenience will be rro- Noted by the laying out of the street, the Committee recom- mend the granting of the petition, and the E.doption of the follov;ing order. For the Committee, Fenry Y. Cliver, Chairr. a.n." "Ylhereas the public safety and convenience of the irha.b - itants of the City of Salem require that Rawlins I'treet sla.11 • be laid out a:s a public way, and due notice having been given of intention so to do, it is hereby:- "Ordered, that Ravilins street be, and the same is hereby: laid out, as follows. viz:- Beginning at the southwest canner of Rawlins Street at a point in the northeasterly line of Pros- pect Street, thence running north easterly 327 feet to a point in the southwestern line of Boston Street; thence running set:thwesterly 327 feet, to a point in the northeasterly, line of prospect Street; thence running ncrthwesterly by said ncrth- easterly line of Prospect street 40 feet to the point begun A. Said description being in accordance with a pla.n of Rawlins Street at the City Clerk's Office; said street shall hereafter be hnov!n as Rawlins Street, and no damages are allowed, no; shall the laying out take effect until the prcrosal cf the peti- tioners to break up and remove such portion of the ledge cm said street, as may be necessary, be carried into ef_'ect to the sati- sfaction of the Committee on Streets, such carrying out to be by that Committee reported to the City Council." The re;:�ort was accel.ted, Order adcraed, and sent dorm for concurrence. Er. Riimmertcn in the chair, !.�r. Benjamin moved to sus'penc Lamp in ti:e rules cf the E,oard, so as to act at the present time, ur- !�aton,:n the petition of J. D. Eaton for a lamp in Eaten laeG� The F'leea ._— motion wa.s ado.-ted. --" -he Tet_tion was "her: taken from the table, and cn :;teticai of .-r. Pratt the petition was granted. (under the rc.les, _._. - 1•:e:-a1e, on the '-lst. inst. , gave notice to the clerk ofhis in-ert at the next rieeting to move a reconsideration of, the vcte Zranting the petition. ) 7;une 207 1878. Vol. 10, Page 160. The Layor in the chair. Sewer _ I:r . Emmerton moved that the Committee on Drains and ^� Se,,rers be instructed to report at the next meeting, the esti- mgted cost and advisibility of constructing a common sewer in Federal Ltreet, from St. James Church to Boston Street, and in Boston Street from Federal Street to a suitable outlet in the "Follow," so called The motion was adopted. Br. Epimerton submitted the monthly report of the Corpnittee -Report on ;accounts. The report was accepted and sent down for concur- of rence. Com. on _ recounts. The following report was submitted by K.r Cif_"ord. "Salem, June 20thi.78. In City Council. The Committee on Ball Public r'roperty to whom--was referred the matter of selecting around on • a niece of land for ball playing, have attended to that dut-, Salem and beg leave to make the following report:- Neck.. The Committee have selected a piece of land now enclosed as a part of the poor farm, the same being the piece of land lying west of the I.Willor;s, so called, and running west to and including the rising ground to the western line of the fort; believing it to be the most suitable and available, of any other City lands that conies under our notice, :ie therefore, recommend said piece of land for the consideration of the City Council for said purposes. And we furt:.er recommend that if the Council should appropriate said land for the rur oses of ball playing, that a sum of money not exceeding three hundred dollars, be appropriated for the purposes of running a. fence on the western boun«ary and placing some sears on the rising ground, and any other improvement as may seem necessary. For the Committee, T. J. Gifford, Che.irmran." The report was accepted and sent down for concurrence. Ur. Gifford submitted the following report:- Flagstaff "Salem, June 20t :. 78. In City Council. The Committee on . akin on Public Property who are requested and directed by City ton Spuare_ Council to erect a new flagstuff on the Common in •aece of the old one have attended to that duty and beg leave to make the following to report:- That the new flagstaff no:; stands in place of the old .one, and in the opinion of the Committee it is a very nice spar, that it was erected by T. Parker he being the lowest bidder the sum to be raid one hundred • seventy dollars and t'.-_e old spar. v170.00 For the Committee, T. J. Gifford, Chairman." June 20, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 169. The report was accepted and sent down for concurrence. 1,.r. Gifford also submitted the following report:- Ball nlz=.v- "Sa.1em, June 20th/1878. In City Council. The Committee cn;na on the — Public Public Property to whom was referred the ies D. �' p y petition of Ja�� Coaon. Safford and others in relation to ball playing on the Common, - beg leave to make the following report:- That we deem it inexpedient to allow ball playing on the Comimon, therefore we recommend that no part of the Common be set apart for such purposes. For the Committee, T. J. Gifford, Chairman." The report was accepted, recommendation adopted and sent dotrn for concurrence. The ordinance, amending an ordinance for the purpose of Ordinance • securing the prevention of fires, was then taken from the =revention table, and passed to be ordained in concurrence. )Presented f(p rf fires. arproval June 22, 1878. Approved June 22, 1678.) _ The order authorizing the City I4arshall to grant ., ermits Swine. to keep swine, v:as taken from the table, and withdrawn by Fr. :verill. The report relating to .a sewer in Lafayette Street was Sewer in taken from the table, and, on motion of I:ir. Kemble, the sub- Lafayette ject was referred to the Committee on Drains and Sewers. Street. f,5r. Russell offered the following Order:- rirecrack- "Crdered, that no licenses be`zzmnted by this Board to any person in this City for the sale of squibs,. serpents or fire crackers on or before, the 4th of July next, and that the City b:arshal be instructed to post the usual notice." The Order was adopted. (Presented for approval June 22, 1878. Approved June 22, 1878.) The .,oard then went into executive session. The following report was submitted:- • June 20-, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 170. • "Salem, June -20, 1878. To the Board of Aldermen. The Committee on Licenses having received and considered appli- cation for licenses as described below, respectfully recom- mend that the petitioners have leave to withdraw. For the Committee, Henry K. Oliver, Chairman." John Barton, 123j Boston St.,' a license as "a Common Victualer & liquor license under Class 3. John Barton, 152 Derby St. , a license as a Common Victualer & liquor license under Class 3. John Conway, 12 Aborn S�. , a license as a Common Victualer & liquor license under Class 3F_5 James Cusick, 28 Pingree St. , ,a license as a Common Victualer & liquor license under Class S. Daniel MSEliget, 156 Derby St. , a license as a Common Victual er & liquor license under Class 3. John Mulcahy, 93 Mason St. , a license as a Common Victualer & liquor license under Class 2. John H. Power, 12 Green Pace a license as a Common Victualer. & liquor license under Class 3. Stephen Reagan, 50 Derby St.,' a license as a Common Victualer &"liquor license under 'Class 3. Albert Page, 42 Union St. , a license as a Common Victualer & liquor license under Class 3. Thos. F. Joyce, 7 Perkins St. , a license as a Common Victual- er & liquor license under Class 3.` . • Cornelius Buckley, 15 River St., a liquor license under Class 5. Patrick Clark, 12 Park St. , a liquor license under Class 5. Daniel O'Brien, 18. Derby St. " " ° '" 5. . Michael Hallissy, 13 Lynn St. , " " " " '" 3. James daley, 53 St. Peter St., " " " " it 3 and Common Victualer. The report was accepted and the recommendation 'adopt- ed. The following report was submitted:- "Salem, Mass. , June 20, 1878. To the Board of Aldermen. The Comr-Uttee on Licenses having received and considered ap- plications for licenses from the following named persons, re- spectfully recommend that licenses be granted them as des- cribed below. For the Committee, Henry K. Oliver, 'Chairman." Frederick C. Brown, 195 ':lashington St. , a license as a Com- mon Victualer and lie_uor license under Class 3. James Frawley, 2 Beach St. , a license as a Common Victualer & lir,uor license under Class 3. June 20, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 170A. • Patrick Ahern, 100 Derby St.g license as a Common Victualer & liquor license under Class 3 65 Patrick Dolan, 20 River St. ja license as a Common Victualer & liquoo license under Class 3. S. W. Larrabee, 145 Essex St. a license as A Common Victual- er & liquor license under Class 3. J. H. Chipman, 137 Essex St. a liquor license under Class 6. Michael Tivnan, 13 Park St. , a 5. • • s Vol. 101 Page 171. John Dona11?, 13 "lanters St. , a liquor license under Cl.-is: 5. e"ich__el Doylee 30 i;ill St. , ;::orris O'Donnell, 20 L'yrtle St. , a " " " " 5. . od. "I , u n u eter P. t..eaney, � _ Phillips St. a 5. eter ;I.Yiff, 10 Creel, St. , a license as a Common VictuE.ler & liquor license under Class 3 P: 5 The report was accel,ted and the licenses granted. 'r. Yer•.ible moved that an election be held on the third Election Tuesday of July next, on the acceptance of the !ct p=.ssed by ct gender."- -Y;e last Legislature relatin to the construction of a. main g g _nt_drain drain or sewer in forth River. The motion was adacted. (ire- in T?orth senteC for ap. roval June 22, 1676. Approved June 25, 1878. ) p; --' ver. The Board adjourned at 10&111 o'clocl F.H... • attest, 'renry k;. II'leek, Clerk. The Common Ccuncil at a meeting held June 251 18787 con- curred with the Board of Aldermen in the folloz:ing matters: Passage of -he Order .,idening Fort ;:venue, over land of Tort uffum, Dike and :'aters. (Presented for approval, and ar-Irov-Rvenue. ec. June 25, 1678. ) Reference of petition of Charles h. Flint zi:nd others, Water Fire for a water main in E ashington St. extension, to Comr::ittee in ';ashinp.� on 'rater -, orhs• ton St. Reference of petition of Board of engineers for some arrangement v.;hereby the Fire De,artment may be suitably prov-?ierses for ided with horses, to the Co smittee on Fire Department. sire DeUt.' Acceptance of invitations from Col. Peach to attend re- Irvtaticm. vies, and insrection of 8th Regt. Y.V.I_. Reference of petition of Caleb Buffum to Committee on C1 im. Claims. Acceptance of report of Como.ittee on =:ecormts. (Present -_e^girt of ed for a,: roval o£ acce :•tance and approved, June 25 187S. ) r i p acceptance, o om. on Passage of recorT.endation and Order alr-fopriating :reefs. _ 35C0. for Flose rouse e.nc i and room in Beckicrd 6 (Present- .r�i rc ed for a 7 roval end a :proved June 25 1878. ) - - 1F _ o o tion for Grunting permission to clerk of Overseers of the Poor io_ose reuse. cp,ange room in City Ra11. (:'resented for e nr:rovaal, and a;: .rov-Overseers ed. June 25, 1878. ) fioc.m.-- -- • July 11 IESE. Vol. '10, ?r;,,-e 172. Ado_,-lion of i�econimenda ion of Cer:Jni 'tee cn I:ublic pro- E3 .11 :'IL, inj pert,-; t'r.at no part of the Cornnen be set L srt 'or ball Paz - on :orimon_ inf. (Presented for approval, and ap ,roved June 27, 15C70. ) _ 1 round kcceptance of report concerning ball ground near .'-A .il-near loins. (Presented for L.pprcval, and apTa•oved June 27, 1E78. ) lows 'cce'_'.t�:-nce Of re Ort Concerning fla. staff Cn the •Co!:L7on. (Jresented for aL rov€1, and a7.rroved, June 27, 127E. ) —'— -` The Council also joined I,:essrs. Lill and Dcwnes , on the 1emeve of eticicn of James Grady for leave to r.:ove E building. bt Lld+n'." Attest, henry ',.:. .'eek, City Clerk. r regular meeting of the Eoard of _.ldermen =..z.s held on • Idlorday July lst. , 1E78 at 7 4 o'clock P.I':. -11 the members were present except `, essrs. i_emble and I`ratt. The 1.1aYor presided. The reading of the record vas dispensed until .fter -he hearings assigned for this meeting. Upon the laying out of ebster .c t eet, the ,'.'a.yor read the F7e-ster petit.icn therefor, and I:r. Nathaniel tulsifer addressed the treet._- ':oar•d in favor of such laying out. Eo pers^ns objected, ::nd ..__e J.earing was closed. On motion of Ex. Feunerten the subject :7as recc.r i .;ted to ti:c ;o:enittee on °treets. In the matter of the la-:-ing out of Symonds etreet ex- Eymcnds _enc ion, Lies Srs. J. c Sy:.ionds and. Daniel -Looney, cC:QPCS bed treet. t're •cLu'd, in favor of the z etition3 •..hic1, cas read. 'o other l-:erscns desiring to be :;earl, the nearing '.!as closed, c,nd the c object recorlilitted to the C,'omn:i ttee on Streets. The L':ayor read the petition for covering a T'Oi'ti On Of _Tunnel in_,._. Bile tunnel in ':;ashingtcn -treet, and the hearing z.as c_ened '.ashington clo:::on incoln Jr. mse. , for the Tetitioners,. Lessrs. - r_t:-' .cri.I',',' F. Ives, >uZustus :;tor`%. and Thor.t..s H. Johnson ..ere LT'esent Lend favored the matter. Ldo person cbjecteG. thereto , and the hearing was Closed. Cn motion of L;r. pmmerton the Jsatter• trus reCOMMItted to the Committee cn streets. • July 1, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 173. The .Board _then,-tool; a recess in order to transact cer- 3ece-.s. t-in business as a Board of Health, after which the Beard was again called to order, all the members being rresent except L'essrs. Benjamin and Tratt. The flavor in the chair. The records of the last meetings vrere read and aprroved. The follvuing communications was received: oldiers Z. _ "City- of Salem, A`ass. , 'nsayor's Office, June 29th.1F7 ',,ilcxs.. .�_ To the Board of Aldermen of the City of Salem. Your attention "- is drawn to Chap. 282, Acts of 1878, of the last legislature matting provision for "additional pay to poor and indigent soldiers and sailors." The length of :section 1st of the _.ct precludes its entire Quotation here; its substance is th- t the T.-ayor and �.ldermen Of cities in the state, or _electlaen • o£ tovrns, shall see that Payment is made out of monies raised by taxation or otherwise, to such said soldiers and s�Alors; such necessary sum of money as call furnish them reasonable relief, said parties not to be required to receive such relief in any almshc.use or public institution, unless he so choose, a physical condition require it or i.. mental r sica o p y _ e all sums so e;.:- vended to be reimbursed by the commonwealth. Applicaticn for such relief having already been made, the subject is br-ou.,,ht to your notice for the initiation of some method of puttinIg tine law into vractise. Very Resp'y, Henry K. Oliver, I:c.yor.'" On motion of 'ar. Kemble the communication v;us referred to a special committee of three members, cnd the fr:ayor aproint- ed, :`.essrs. Y.emble, Benjamin and Russell as the committee. The follouing communication was eceived: Passage way, . "City of t•alelm, Liass. , Fayor•'s Cffice, June 28LY:. 1%7u. i'eaP Of _ To the Board of Aldermen of the City* of Salem. in behalf of Fish ', chbol' the Executive Committee of the Board of School Committee o£ £.c. Salem, the undersigned makes knob^rn to your P.oard that in th; Opinion of the Committee the closing up of the passage way in the rear of the 'r_igh School and of the Broad Street Frimary :School, and the :state Normal -chool, could be of material advantage inasmuch as it would enlarge the existing narrow limits of the ple.y grounds of the first two named schools, end would protect the school buildinLs now e• tirely exiosed, allot v;ithout any fencing on t',:eir rear; the er_tir•e southerl- sides of 'their grounds being open to the �enerai public. The • Com:.iittee res4ectfully petition that the subject may be re- _erred to t.a a.propr,ate Coacre';a„e of cur Boz:rd ';uly 1.7 178. Vol. 10, Page 174 for further examination and dec<sion. For the Cocm.itte, Fenry K. Oliver, Chairman. " On motion of Br. Russell the communication Was referred to the Committee on c:treets. The following Order cane iron the Common Council, adort- Flagstaff ed and sent up for concurrence. on 'r%ashin,r "Ordered, that the Cormrittee on Accounts be instructed 7��ori ouare not to approve the bills for the flag staff on ':';ashington Square, until it shell be put in proper condition, accertab- le to the Committee on Public F`repertyg and that the clerk of the Common Council be directed to notify the I:4ayor in order that he may not dray his warrant for ti-!e payment of said bills until the work shall be satisfactorly accomplish- ed. " The Board concurred. (Presented for approval Jul - 3 FF y , 1878. Epproved July 3, 1878. ) The following Order came from the Common Council adop- . ted, and sent up for concurrence. "Ordered, that the Cor_lmittee on Public Property be in- _'ashton strutted to ascertain End report to the City Council in what Square. manner 'Tashington Square, so called, is held by the city, and whether the city have the right to make such use of the same as they may see fit." The Board concurred. (Presented for approval July 3, 1878. Approved July 3, 1878. ) The following Order came from the Common Council, adop-d.? rrcprial ed, and sent up for concurrence. tion Fortc "Ordered, that the sum of eighty two dollars be hereby _.venue. appropriated in addition to the sum of twelve hundred dollars already app-ropris.ted, for the purpose of paying damages award- ed to Timothy Collins and others, on account of laying out and constructing Fort Avenue in the year 1877." The Board concurred. (Presented for epproval July 3,1878. Approved July 3, 1878. ) The following report and order came from the Common Coun-Lamm on oil, report accented, and sent up for concurrence:- Salem P_ec! • ,July 11 1878. Vol. 1C, rage 175. "City of Salem, May 31st. 1878. To the City Council. The Committee on Lamps and Lighting reo; ectfully report, that their attention has been called to the subject of placing street lamps upon the road leading from the end of East 1ebb Street to the Willows, and to a few other places upon Salem Neck to be lighted only during the summer season. The expense :is estimated as follows:- For 30 Lanterns $200.- it, 30 Posts 30,- " 30 Iron Baskets for Lanterns 40,- 30 Lamps & Chimneys 10,- 94 Ierosene Oil for 80 nights. 50,- " Labor filling & lighting 70.- $ 400.- • I:Aking a total of four hundred dollars of which two hundred and eighty dollars are for permanent fixtures, and one hun- dred and twenty dollars are for running expenses. These grounds are used by a large number of citizens during the summer season to whom these. lamps will be of great conven- ience. As the regular appropriation allowed to this Depart- ment will not be sufficient to meet this extra expenditure, the Committee present the accompanying order for such action as the City. Council may think proper to take in the premises. For the Committee, . Geo. R. Emmerton, Chairman." "Ordered,. that the sum of four hundred dollars be, and o ropria- the same hereby is added to the appropriation for the Depart-tion. ment of Lamps and Lighting for the. purpose of defraying the expense of placing thirty additional kerosene street lamps upon Salem Neck, in accordance with the report of the Commit- tee on Lamps and lighting herewith submitted." The Board concurred. (Presented for approval July 3, 1878. Approved July 3, 1878.) Notice was received from the Common Council that they Hose. had non-concurred in the reference to the Joint Standing Com- mittee on Fire Department of the communication of the Board of Engineers2 relative to a need of additional hose, and as an amendment, has passed to a second reading an order ap- propriating $500. for the purchase of five hundred feet of hose. The following communication came from the Common -July 11 1876. Vol.107 Page 176. Council, referred to the Joint Standing Committee on Public Pet. for ne Fro .erty, and sent ur for concurrence. "City of Saler", 1-ass. , 17,ayor's Cffice, June 24:th, 1878. m nhooPGh5ns To the City Council of the Cit:- of Salem. By a vote of the School Committee, the Executive Committee of that Board was requested to ask of the City Council, that school accommoda- tions be p„ovided for the Folly Street Frimary School in vi-ard Five and by ordering the construction of a school house of four rooms for the use of said school, inasmuch as the rooms now occupied by said Primary School have been assigned to the Holly Street Grammar School. In behalf of the Execu- tive Committee I make known to the Council the request as directed and have the honor to remain. Very Resp'y, Henry K. Oliver; Chairman Executive Commit- tee." • The Board concurred. The following report and Crd.er came from the Comrion Cour.-W&.ter pipe cil, report accepted, order adopted and sent up for concur- in Boardma rence. "City of Salem, June 10,/78. To the City Council. The Joint Standing Committee on '.,,ater i9orke, to whom was referred the petition of John Kinsman for the laying of water pipes from Pleasant Street through Boardman, to Webb street, res- pectfully report, that in their opinion it would be for the interest of the city to lay the water pipes as requested. The superintendent of the water works estimates that the whole ex- pense including one hydrant and box, will not exceed the sum of one thousand dollars. your committee therefore report the accompanying order and recommend its adoption. For the Committee, Geo. R. Emmerton, Chairman." "Ordered, that the Salem Crater Board is hereby authoriz-Pet. fcr ed and directed to lay a six inch crater pipe, at and from leave- to� Pleasant Street through Boardman Street to C:ebb Street, a move build- distance of about one thousand and ten feet , more or less, ings. I a sum not to exceed one thousand dollars, the same to be charged to the Construction 6ccount of the Salem ',,rater ','orks ." r The Board concurred. (Presented for E. proval July 3, 1876 Approved, July 3, 1878. ) A petition signed by K. Bigelow, requesting permission to move a building from 71illow Street to Eo. c4 Lafayette • Street, came from the Common Council, referred to I.essrs. ;"ebber and 'Harris, and sent up to be joined. The Board joined r. Averill to the Committee. July 11 1875• Vol. 10, Page 177. A communication from the city clerk, reportin that all Ballots the ballots cast in the several Wards of the City, at the elec- tion held in "*:pril last7 have been destroyed, as required by destroyed. law, was received and read. Petitions urre received and disposed of as follows: A petition signed by Mrs. N. F. Moulton, requesting per- pet. to mission to continue the Pence, which now terminated at the continue southerly corner of. house No. 20 Lafayette Street, to the con fence, ner of Dodge Street. Referred to the Committee on Streets. petitions, approved by the Inspector of Buildings, of Peter Silver, for permit to alter all of dwelling house Fo. 19 permits Brot;n Stheet; J. N. Anderson to repair building on Essex titre-to build. et; D'. J. Holden, to make addition to dwelling house on Briggo- build. Street; Julia C'Keefe to alter building on .Beaver Street; Wm. • G. Barker, to build a dwelling house on Lyme Street. Permits were granted. The Inspector of Buildings, reported in favor of granting permit to E. B. Perkins, to improve a dwelling house on Lagr- ange Street. Permit was granted. hr. Emmerton submitted the following report and order: `stater The Joint Standin; Committee on Vater Works, to whom was refe --pipes i es red the cetition of Charles H. Flint Lnd others "that the e:ate ir�� pipes may be extended through the -Kashington Street e$tension ashington_ (so called)," respectfully report, that the buildings at the extreme northerly end of said street are supplied by single services of considerable length from the main, which crosses under the railroad track immediately in front of the depot, the buildings located north of Dodge Street are supplied by single services from a four inch pipe laid in Dodge Street, and that the buildings south of Dodge Street are supplied in- directly by services from that part of Washington formerly called Yill Street. while all the buildings upon the street are supplied with water, the consumers complain that the water is very dirty owing to the grant of proper circulation through the pipes, and although the pipes are frequently blown off it does not remedy the difficulty. After careful consid- eration Your Committee are of the opinion that it will be for the. interest of the city to lay a ten inch iron pipe at and from the corner of Washington and Front Streets through ",'ashington Street to Dodge Street, and a six inch pipe from Dodge through the remainder of the Street to a junction with the main in that part of 'Washington formerly called ;till • Street. Your Committee are of the opinion that in a very short time the public co6,venience and necessity will require that a ten inch pipe shall be laid in Dodge Street, connecting the Jc.ly 1, 1876. Vol. 10, Page 178 :.ashingtcn Street main, :with that on Lafayette Street as a safe guard against accident to the syphon under the South Bridge. Your Committee report and recommend the adoption of the accompanying order.. For the Committe, Geo. E. Emmerton, Chairman." "Ordered, that the Salem Crater Board are hereby author- ized and directed tc lay a ten inch iron pipe at and from the corner of Front and Washington Street in a southerly direction about five hundred feet more or less, to Dodge Street, and a six inch iron pipe at and from Dodge Street in a southerly direction about four hundred feet mere or less, to a junction with the dater main in that part of Washington formerly called Yill Street, with suitable gates and branches. The cost of the same not to exceed nine hundred dollars, to be charged to the Construction .account of the Salem- "later `diorks.� The report was accepted, order adopted, and sent down for • concurrence. Mr. Kemble submitted the following report:- Ordinance _ "To the honorable the City Council. The Committee of con- Junk. Terence appointed to consider the differences existing between the two branches of the city goverrxment-:, in relation to cer- tain tain clauses in the Junk Ordinance, recently under dis- cussion, respectfully report that they have agreed, one member dissenting, and have voted to recommend the following action, namelyi- that the amendment to section 8 which has been adopt- ed by the Conmon Council be concurred in by the Aldermen, and that the Common Council recede from its position in regard to section 5 and concur with the i.ldermen in relation thereto. Salem, June 24th. 1878. Edward Kemble, For the Committee." The report was accepted and sent down for concurrence. The P,agor retiring, 1121r. Emmerton presided.the remainder of the evening. Lr. Kemble moved that the vote of this Board passed June Junk. 3d. 2 non-concurred with the Common Council in the amendments to the junk ordinance, be considered, so far as it relates to the amendment to Section 8. The motion was adopted. L'r. P:enble then moved that the Board concur with the Co-mon Council in the amendment to Eection 8. The motion was adopted. • July 12 1878. Vol. 102 Page 172 Ins. Averill submitted the following report:- Hcrses .fon;: "In City Council, City of Salem, July 1st. , 18-18. The Fire Dex;t. Joint Standing Committee on Fire Department to ,:r`:',cm r:as re- ferred the communication of the Board of Engineers relative to the importance of having horses always in readiness in case of fires to convey the Steamer's Horse Hose Carriage and the Ladder Truck at the earliest possible moment to the zlace of':tbe-.=re, have considered the subject and would report that they believe their request to be a wise and important one and they would therefore recommend that the Committee have power to arrange for the keeping of a pair of horses at all times at the stable on Church Street also one for the Horse Hose Carriage at the same place, and a pair at the Hook and Ladder stable on Bridge Street, and that regular drivers be designat- ed for said steamer and carriages. For the Committee, . • 11 1 - James W. Averill, Chairman." The report was accepted. Subsequently, on motion of Yr. Aemble, the report was recommitted. Mr. Russell stated that the Committee on Sewers were not ready to report on the proposed sewers in Federal and Lafayette Streets. Mr. Kemble submitted the following report:- Report on "To the honorable the City Council of the City of Salem.pe -to The Committee to which was referred "with power," the petitio mofi--ve Eui] of Ferry Collier asking permission to remove a building respectin. * fully reports, that it has. examined the matter, andgranted to the petitioner a "permit'! to move the building designated by him, from the corner of Bridge and Pearl Streets to a location on Conant Street designated by him, (the usual bond having first benn executed, ) the said removal to be made via Bridge and Co- nant Streets, and to be under the supervision of the Commis- sioner of Streets. alem, k.pril 23d 1878. Edward tremble, Chairman." The report was accepted and sent down for concurrence. The following report, and ordinance was submitted: Ordinance Kl"City of Salem, ass. , Yayor's Office, July let. 1878. emoval of To the City Council of the City of Salem. .Sectioh 7th. of buildings. Chapt 34 of the General Statuted of the Commonwealth under the head of "Construction o_ Statutes" declares that certain rules shall be observed in interpretation of the meaning of such • words and July 11 1878. Vol. 107 Page 180. phrases as occur in saic Statutes, of these the 17th rule de- clares that the word "tor.-n" may be construed to include "cities" .and "districts", unless such construction be repug- nant to the provision of any statute specially relating too such cities or districts. Further by Chapl 19, Section 2¢ it is provided t at the Layor an. Aldermen, shall have the powers, and be subject to the liabities of Selectmen and by Chapter 314 of the Acts of 1670, it is provided that "no person shall move a building in any public street or way in any towns uithout written permission from the Selectmen of such town, to be granted upon such terms and conditions as in their opinion the public safety may require. Now the exist- ing ordinance of the city provides that any petition for the removal of any building in SE.lem shall be referred to a Joint Special Committee of the City Counci12 who are to give their consent in writing; this process apparently conflicts with • the before quoted Statute provisions. The Committee on Streets therefore in view of this conflict2 and in view of the delays unavoidably donsequent under the existing ordinance provisions respectfully submit the following ordinance. For the Committee, Henry K. Oliver, Chairman." "City of Salem. Ordinance Ir. } e year one thousand eight hundred and seventy eight. Removal of An ordinance in relation to the removal of buildings buildings . through the streets of the city. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem as follows: Section 1. All applications for moving buildings through the streets of t.-is city shall be made to the Board of Aldermen. Section 2. All applications shall state the location of the building proposed to be moved, its length, widths height, and .the material of which it is constructed; and shall definitely describe the route over irhich it is to be moved, the length of time required to move the same, and whether it will be necessary to remove any shade trees or branch as thereof. Section 3. All applications shall be accompanied by the writ- ten consent of the inspector of buildings to place the build- ing on the lot proposed, together with a certificate from said ,insr:ector that the building has been examined and is in proper condition for removal. Section 4. Permits shall be granted only to practical building movers, who are known to be engaged in such business, and the removal shall take _:lace under the direction of the Commis-sioner of Streets. Section 5. No person shall move or carry a building through the streets of the city witbout first giving bonds to the City of Salem in the sum of not less than July 17 1678. Vol. 10, Wage 181. five hundred dollars, with two or more sureties (one of whom shall be the owner of the building) to save harmless and in- demnify the city from all damages which may occurs by such re- moval. Section 6. The consent of the Board of Aldermen shall be ob- tained before any shade trees are removed or the branches thereof cut and trimmed. Section 7. 47hoever shall offend against any of the provisions of this ordinance, shall forfeit and pay for each offence, a sum not less than five mor more than twenty dollars. Section S. Th ordinance entitled an ordinance in relation to the renoval of buildings through the streets of the city, originally passed February 11, 1867 is hereby repealed. Section G. This ordinance shall take effect upon its __assage. The report was accepted, ordinance passed to be ordained, and sent down for concurrende. • Sn accordance with notice duly given, I.r. Kemble moved to Lamp in reconsider the vote passed at the last meeting, by which the —Eaten petition of J. D. Eaton, for a lamp in Eaton Place, was grant- Place. ed. On motion of Hsr. Russell, consideration of the motion was postponed,until the next regular meeting. Fair. Kemble offered the following Order:- Ball n:rounc "'Ordered, that until further notice ball playing and on Salem similar games, be permitted on that portion of the city's Neck. land described in a report made by the Committee on Public Property. Dated June 20, 1878." The Order was adopted and sent down for concurrence. The Clerk of the Board was instructed to send a copy of the Crder, after its final passage, to the Overseers of the Poor. Yr. Kemble offered the following Orders:- 'election of wCrdered, that warrants be issued for meetings of the Sewer Act. legal voters of the City of Salem, in the several '•.:'ards, on -- Tuesday July 16, . 1878, at 8 o'clock = .1I. , then : nd there to give in their ballots for or against the acceptance of Chap- ter 162 of the :,cts of 1878, being an Act to authorize the City of Salem to construct a main drain or sewer in the 1Forth River. The form of ballot to be as follows: "Acceptance of Chapter 162, -cts of 1878,°Yes"or"No." • I� ul = Tc^,f • Vo1.1C, Page 132. "Ordered, that the polls; be opened at 8 o'clock ..Y. and closed at 9-1 o'clock P.E." "Ordered, that a rieeting of this Board for the purpose g• of receiving evidence of the qualifications of Re istra- q persons claim- tion of ing a right to vote, and of correcting the list of voters, be voters. held on Tuesday July 9, 1878, at 8 o'clock P.M. Registration of voters will cease on said 2th day of July, at ten o'clock F.I:".. , and after the close of registration no name will be entered on the check list." The Orders were adcited. (Presented for a .proval July 37 1878. Approved July 3, 1878. ) . The following report was submitted: _icenses Salem, July 1, 1878. To the B and of aldermen, ranted Gentlemen:- The Committee on Licenses respectfully refused. • irecommend that licenses be granted, as follows: - James Riggens, 12 Aborn St. , a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. Patrick J. M, Carthy, 125 Boston St. , a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class3 John Sinnott, 10 Varney St. a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3 & 5. John Iuulcahey, 23 Sason St. , a license as a Common Victualer and licuor license under Class 3. Patrick C. Driscoll, 98 Derby St. , a license as a Common Vic- tualer and licuor license under Class 3. Daniel 15cE1iget, 156 Derby St. , a license as a Common Victua- ler and liquor license under Class 3. John F. Powers, 12 Green Place, a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. The same Committee also recommend that licenses be re- fused the following applicants: Timothy P%iurphy, 3 India St. , a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. Cornelius Bucl_le•;-, 15 River St. , a liquor license under Class 5. Patrick Clark, 12 Park St. , a liquor license under Class 5. George Lingsley, 23 Park Lt. , a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. Edward I,i:Grath, 53 St. Peter St. , a license as a Common Victut.l- er and liquor license under Class 3. For the Committee, B.W. Russell James F . Averill." The report was acce-ted and licenses were granted, and re- fused, as recommended in the report. The following report was submitted: Salem, July 1, 1878. To the Board of Aldermen: Gentlemen: The Committee on Licenses respectfully recommend Jul ;_ 11 1878. Vol.10, Page 183. that the licenses heretofore granted to the following named Licenses persons be revoked, the reason therefor being given below: -1 - Elden B. Gardner a license as a Common Victualer and liquor - license under Class L. Since taken out in firm name. Eolbrook & Kenney a license as an Innholder and liquor lie- ense under Class 3. Taken out by James Kenney. Chas,. P. Yiorris a liquor license under Class 2. Class 3 taken. John Casey a liquor license under Class 4. Not desired by applicant. Patrick "Walsh a liquor license under Class 4. Not desired by applicant. Daniel Daley a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. A minor. John J. Kenny a license as an Innholder and liquor license un- der Class 3. Not desired. • ' Licenses have been granted granted the following named persons, but the licenses were not taken by the applicants dur- ing the fourteen days prescribed by a recent vote of the Board, and the lint is submitted for action:- John Collins, a license as.,a Common Victualer and liquor lie- ense under Class 3. Thomas A. Fitzgerald (Apothecary) a liquor license under Class 6. I:Iichael T.-':Donnell a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. John Morrison a liquor license under Class 5. Timothy Ivfurphy(Apothecary) a. liqu®J3 license under Class 6. Ira K. Ransfield(Apothecary)' a liquor license under Class 6. David Kiely a 3icense as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 1. Lawrence Mahoney a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. In the last three cases, the parties misunderstanding the time at which their licenses should be taken the committee re- commend that they be permitted to take them, upon payment of the proper fee, during the present week. In the other cases7 the committee recommend that the licenses be revoked. For the Committee, B. W. Russell, James W. Averill." The report was accepted, and the recommendation of the Committee were adopted. • The Bills of the Department for the month of June were Bills. examined and approved. e,".r. Kemble moved that when the Board adjourns, it adjourn_Af ournmen until Tuesday evening- July 9th. The motion was adopted. July 9, 1878. Vo1.109 Fr.ge 184. The Board then adjourned. Attest, Henry 1,. Yeek, Clerk. The Cojmmon Council at a meeting held July 8, 18782 con- curred with the Board of _'.ldermen in the following matters : Acceptance of report of committee to whom was referred the Removal of petition of Ferry Collier for leave to move a building. building. Passage of the Order permitting ball playing on the city's hall land near the 'ilillows. (Presented for approval, July 9, 1878. -playinng._ Approved, July 9, 1878. ) Passage of the Order laying out Rawlins Street as a public Rawlins way. (Presented for approval July 9, 1878. Approved, July 9, Street. . 1378.) Attest Henry I.i. Meek, City Clerk. A meeting of the Board of '.ldermen was Held on Tuesday evening July 9, 1878, at 8 o'clock. All the members were present except I.r.. Pratt. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. The following communication was received: Acts of "City of Salem, Mess. 2 ?•.iayor's Office, July 8th� 1878. 1878. m - , o the City Council of the City of Salem. Your attention is in- vited tothe provisions of certain Acts of the Legislature of 1 1078, that of Chap. 74 relating to "compensation for tide- vrater displaced" that of Chap. 104, " requiring returns in the m�.tter of fires," to be made to the Insurance Commissioners in the month of January, to 1_rticle Xll, Section 88 & 89, page Y4 of Charter U 5, relating to the provision of armories for the purpose of drill and keeping of arms and equipments of our military corps, and rooms for the keeping of booksp and trans- action of their business; to Chapter 282 of the same acts which provides additional pay to poor and indigent soldiers and sail:- ors; to Chapter 2321 in amendment of Chapter 48 of the General ;statutes relating to Sewers and Drains, and to Chapter 251, • being an Act to provide for the keeping of Registers of Voters in Cities and Tocros. The requirements it • I� July 91 1878. Vol.10, Page 185. o --the-se-Acts-are--of--interest to the city, and this communi- cation is simply to apprize you of their existence .as parts of the Statute laws. Very Resp'y. Henry K. Oliver, L;ayor." Referred to Messrs. Kemble, Banjamin and Russell. The following communication was received: Act con- "City of Salem, Lass. , L`ayor's Office, July 8th, 1878. -cerning To the City Council of the City of Salem, Section 1 of Chap. dan Rerous 47 of th- Acts of the Legislature of 1878, provides for the buildings. protection of the public against unsafe and dangerous build- ings in cities declaring that wherever any City Council shall have accepted the Act, the superintendent of public build- ings shall be the inspector of building and his duties are set forth in the same Act. These duties are so important, and • the provisions of the Act as conducive to the general safety, that its acceptance by the City Council is earnestly recommended;. so also is recommended the carrying out by suit- able ordinance the provisions of Chapter 91st. of the Acts of 18781 . in relation to the protection of traverlers on streets and public ways. The consideration of these two subjects, they being germane in nature"might be referred to a special joint committee, who may determine what action may be ddvis- able. Very Resp'y, Henry K. Oliver, Mayor." referred to IWessrs. Kemble, Benjamihi and Russell. e The following communication was received: "chool cCity of Salem's Mass. , Mayor's Office, July 8, 1878. Buildings. To the City Council of the City of Salem: The Chief Dkteetive of the Commonwealth has served upon the city five notifica- tions in relation to certain school buildings, three of these relating merely to change of locks upon doors of eo=ress, and involving trifling cost, have been complied with: the otY.er two demand that better means of egress be provided from the Fowler Street and Broad Street Primary schoolhouses, either by covered stairways at each end of the building, or by tourers containing each a good stairway, as these changes involve an expenditure, it seems necessary to bring them be- fore the City Council commending the reference of the subjedt to the appropriate committee. Very Resply, • Henry K. Oliver, L?ayor.' On motion of L?r. Kemble the same was referred to July n., 1878. Vol.10, Page 186. the Committee on Public Property an& sent down for concur- rence. A ommunication from the `:(ayor, nominating William Con- Constable nor as a Constable, was received and read. The nomination eras confirmed. The report of the City P';arshal for the month of June City Marsh_ was received and f laced on file. report. A petition signed by Donahue 6- Eangan, in reference to Claim. an,;a,-reement with the Street Commissioner, for furnishing the City with broken stone, came from the Common Council re- ferred to the Joint Standing Committee on Claims and sent up for concurrence. The `:oard concurred. • The following Order came from the Common Council adopt- _ppropria- ed, e.nd sent up for concurrence: tion hose "Ordered, that the sum of Five hundred aollars be ap- propriated for the purpose of purchasing five hundred feet of Steamier hose, to be expended under the direction of the Joint Standing Committee on Fire Department, said hose to be approved by the Board of Engineers." On motion of Yr. Emmertcn, the. Board non-concurred. A report of the Joint Standing Committee on Finance Tax submitting the following Crdinance, came from the Common Ordinance. Council. Report accepted. Ordinance passed to be ordained and sent up for Concurrence:- `"City of Salem In the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy eight. An ordinance for levying and collecting the annual tax. Be it ordained by City Council of the City of Salem, as fol- lows : Section 1. The sum of Three hundred and twenty thousand dollars ($3201000.-) shall be raised by assessment upon the polls and estates liable thereto agreeably to lacy in order to meet the demands upon the treasury, during the present municipal year, exclusive of the --tate and County taxes. Section 2. All taxes assessed for the year shall be payable on or before the sixteenth day of September next, and it shall be the duty of the City Treasurer and Collector to distrain for all taxes unpaid as soon after the said six- tennth day of ,,eptember as. may be practicable. July �, 187S. Vol. 10, page 167. Section 3. All taxes remaining unpaid on the fifteenth day of October next, shall be charged with interest at the rate o_' seven per cent, per annum until the first day' of December next, and all taxes remaining unpaid at that time shall be charged with interest at the rate of one per cent per month till paid." The report was accepted, and ordinance passed to be or- dained in concurrence. (Presented for approval July 11, 1678. Approved July 11, 1878.) Notice was received that the Common Council had non-con- Junk curred in the acceptance of the report of the committee of Ordinance conference on the junk ordinance. _ Petitions were received and disposed of as follows: Pet. for • Petition of Benjamin R. Symonds for leave to enter the leave to serer passing his: estate on North Street. Referred to the enter a Committee on Sewers. sewer, Petition of Charles 11. Richardson and 43 others remcn- strating against the closing of the passage way on the south Passaizewa side of the High School and Broad Street school houses. Read. in Broad Petition of Josiah Crocker and 23 others, residents of, Pet. for and near, Mall Street, asking for the repaving of the loner Paving EL2 end of said street, with square pavement or otherv:ise� so as St. to place the same in a safe condition for travel. Referred to the Committee on Streets. . Petitions, of Frederick Johnson, for permit to build a Permits tc dwelling house on Boardman Street; and of John Galivan to ma.h-e build. addition to dwelling house on Beach Street. Permits were granted. Petition of John D. Paton and 13 others, requesting the pet. for _ Board to locate and construct a sewer, through that :ortion sewer in of Buffum Street, lying between School and fcason :streets. Be- Buffum St, ferred to Committee on Sewers. The following report was submitted. Fassage-was "City of Salem, Hass. , Mayor's Office, July 9, 1878. in rear of To the 'Board of Aldermen of the City of Salem. The Committee Broad St. on Streets to whom was referred the petition of the Executive Schools. Cor:riittee of the School Committee that the passage way in the - rear of the High and Broad Street Primary Schools bordering on the Broad Street Burying Ground be closed and its area be thrown into the play grounds. of those two schools, have ex- amined the subject and are of opinion that it will not be expedient to grant the petition, the passage way bein« a much used thorough July 8, 1878. Vo1.10� :`age 188. fare, and of much public convenience. The object sought of protecting these play grounds from the general use to whim they are now exl:osed may the Committee think be satisfactor- ily accomplished by continuing the fence now in the rear of the Horma:l School to the vresterly outlet of the passage, an expedient that will satisfy all parties. It is therefor re- commended that the petitioners have leave to withdraw, and that the Committee on Public property be authorized to erect such fences as may be needed to inclose and protect the play- grounds'of the school houses before nar.-:ed. For the Committee Henry K. Oliver Chairman." The rei•ort was accepted7 adopted2 and dent down for con- currence. • The Corm:ittee on Licenses submitted the following re ort: Licenses "'In Board of Alderrienj Salem, July 92 1878. The Committee granted e on L• censes respectfully recommend that licenses be granted to rejected. the follftring named persons they having made due application for the same :- Patrick Ahern, 100 Derby St. : a liquor license under Class 1. Thus. A. Fitzgerald2 137 Essex St. " " " " 4. Thos. P. Fitzgem.ld, 124 Boston St. .," " " " 4. Peter I:_:Niffy 32 7 and St. s. license as a Common Victualer and and licuor license under Class 3. John, Herlihy) 30 Peabody St. a license as a Common Victualer and liquor license under Class 3. 'Palter F:obson� 12 Park St., a liquor license under Class 5. The same Committee recommend that Patrick Ahern be grant- ed leave to withdraw upon .his application for an innholder' s license. The following persons having failed tc tai:e their licen- ses within the la days prescribed by the Poa.rd, the Committee recommend that their licenses be revoked with the exceptions named below: . Patrick Ahern liquor licenses under Class 3 e. 5. J. H. Chipman liquor license under Class G. Patrick Ahern a license as a Common Victualer. Peter F. Heaney a licuor license under Class 5. The exceptions referred toy are Patrick 1�hern� common victualer, and Peter F. Heaney, & license under Class 5. In . these cased the Committee recommend that the parties be • allowed to tale sz•.id licenses. For the Committee Henry F;. Oliver, Chairman." The rel:ort was accented and the recommendations were ad- opted July 9 16., 18^18• Vol.10, Page 169. The Board then proceeded to revise the voting lists for _Voting the election on the 16th instant. 'Zeveral nacres were added to,Zl-� '— and stricken from, the same. (See list on file) . The voting lists, as revised were then accepted, and the city clerk was authorized to have printed a sufficient number of ballots for use at the election. Mr. Kemble, then called up his motion to reconsider the Lamp in vote, whereby the petition for a lamp in':'aton Place, was E . on . . granted. The Board refused to reconsider, the vote being a tie. (The vote granting the petition was 7:resented for ap- proval July 11, 1876. And took effect 10 days thereafter, not having been approved by the Mayor. The Board adjourned at 10 ms past 10 o'clock P.Y. Attest, • Henry. M. Meek, Clerk. A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Thursday, July 18, 1878, at 71 o'clock P.M. All the members were present except Mr. Averill. The I'ayor being absent," Yr. Emmerton presided. The reading of the record was dispensed with. Petitions were received and disposed of as follows: Licuor Petition of. T. A. Devine, presenting an application for icense. liquor licenses under, Class 1 and 47 at No. 1 Front St. , and stating that he has already a license under Class 5 at 23 Front St. , which license he wishes to relinquish, and if con- sistent with the rule governing the issuance of licenses, he requests that the money already paid for said Class 51 m�:.y be applied towards payment of the other two now applied for. Re- ferred to the. Committee on Licenses. Petition of Theodore Holman, for permission to e,,ove the Removal of Beckford St. school house from its present location to Aborn , u, _ ing. St. , by the way of Essex and Boston streets. Referred to Alderman Benjamin and sent down to be joined. Petition of J. Frank Dalton concerning relief for Robert Relief fo H. Carey, under the provisions of Chapter `c.62 of t'.':e Acts of sc cie 1878. Referred to the special committee to whom the Chapter was referred at a pregious meeting. • Petition of Peter Silver for leave to construct a Bay vindov -July 18, 1-278. Vol. 10, Page 180 bay- wdndow-..on.-house I?o. 1° Droun St.. Referred to the: Com- mittee on Streets. Petition of A. S. Rogers and 3- others, citizens and Fire tax palyers of . alem, believing a general fire alarm to be of Hlarm. . the utmost importance, and requesting the city to adopt some good and practicable alarm, and as one of our most respect- able citizens has recently invented a very simple and effect- ive one, at a comparatively small cost, e.nd being desirous of bringing it before the public, by attaching one alarm to one bell, at an expense not exceeding three hundred dollars, that its merits may become publicly known, and requesting the Board , to make such appropriation for said fire alarm test. Referred to the Committee on Fire Department, and sent down for concur- rence. Petitions of David N. Cook for license as an innholder and Licenses. • liquor license under Class 1, at ;;ol 23 Bridge St. Referred to the Committee on licenses. Subsequently, on motion of Yr. Benjamin) the reference was reconsidered and the licenses grant- ed. Petition of Patrick Lhern, for a license as an innholder, at No. 100 Derby Street. The license was granted. Petitions for permit to build, from Mary G. Cook, a build- Permit ing for a stable; David N. Cook, alteration of building. No. 23- to- Bridge St. ; Susan H. Bertram, for a bay window on house No. 40 build. Chestnut Street; Caroline Torr, a dwelling house on Symonds Street. Permits were granted. Petition of s'm. F. Ashton and 28 others , residents of that Pet. foi part of the city affected by the filthy condition of. the basin extension lying between the Essex Railroad and Federal Street requesting of Sewers. that the sewer not; emptying into said basin be immediately ex- tended to the main channel of the North River, that, the further pollution of this basin may be arrested; also, that the Carpenter street sewer be extended in a like manner. Referred to the Com- mittee on Sewers. The Committee on Streets to whom was referred the peti- Uebster tion of B. H. Silsbee and others, that ':'ebster Street be laic Street. out and accepted as a public highway, reported that they had examined the preffilses, and being of opinion that the public exigency does not require the granting of .the' petition recomm- .end that the petitioners have leave to withdraw. The report was accepted and the recommendation adopted. • yr. Russell submitted the following report: F_ orses for, OCit--- of alem, Board of Aldermen, July 18, 1878. The the Fire Joint Standing Committee on Fire Department to whom was re- Dept. commended the report July 18, & 22t 1878-. vol.10, Page 191. made by them, in relation to a better provision for horses' tc haul the steamers and ladder carriage in case of fires, (as petitioned for by the Board of Engineers) have had a consultation with that Board, and would respectfully report, that satisfactory arrangements have been made with the Sup- erintendent of City Stables, whereby the desires of the En- gineers"will be met. For the Committee James. ??. Averill2 Chairman." The report was accepted, and sent down for concurrence. Mr. Ernmerton submitted, in print7 the monthly report of Report of the Committee on Accounts.7 as on file. The report Was accept- Com. on ed and sent down for concurrence. _ Accounts. . Mr. Pratt moved that the meetings of the Board until I.IeetinFs. otherwise ordered, be held at eight o' clock P.Ri. The motion was adopted. On motion of Mr. Benjamin2 the Board then adjourned to Monday evening next, at 8 o'clock. Attest henry M. Neek Clerk. .. The Board of Aldermen met on Monday evening July 221 1 ; 1878, at 8 o'clockt P.M., pursuant. to adjournment. The i Common Council were also n session. All the members were present; the mayor in the Chair. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. Lr. Emmerton moved that a message be sent to the Common Council informing them of the session, and notifying them that the Board will be pleased to receive and act upon con- current business. The motion was adopted. The following communication was received: Trees. _ i9City of Salem? Mayor's office, July 221 1878. To the Board of Aldermen of the City of Salem. The tornado of the 21st. demonstrated the necessity of a careful examination • into the, condition of the trees, on the line of the streets of the July 22) 1878. pol.10, Page 192. city. Yo.t a few of them are past their vigor2 and are not. safe) as the fall of a portion of the old elm on Pickering street indicates. In drawing attention to the subject, it is recommended that the matter of examining into their condition, be referred to some appropriate-committee to report what action may be advisable. Resp'y submitted, Eenry K. Oliver, Mayor." On motion of Er. Kemble the matter was referred to the Committee on Streets. Petitions were received and disposed of as follows: Pet. for Petition, signed by E. S. Atwood and 18 others, believ- removal of ing that the removal of the dam at Frye 's Yills is the first dam at step to be taken towards removing the cause of the offensive Frye's t.`il: smells arising from the North river, and requesting that • measures be immediately taken toward that opject by the pur- chase of Frye's 427ills. Referred to the Committee on Sewers. Petition of Thomas Gorman for leave to remove the Beck- R' et. to ford 'St. school house. Referred to Alderman Benjamin and sent move down fo be joined. Came back) i:essrs. Andrews and Breed join- building. ed. - Petition of 'd. L. Palmer for a license to keep a billard Billiard_ hall, at No. 176 Essex St. The license was granted. Hall. Petitions, approved by the Inspector of Buildings, from- Francis Reynolds2 for permit to raise building on Irving St.i Permits to and from Stephen Thayer for permit to build a stable in rear build. of Broad St.-Permits were granted. hir. Russell submitted the following report: Extension "City of Salem, July 22,. 1878. To the Mayor and Aldermen of Beckfor• of the City of 'Salem. The committee on drains and sewers, to & whom was referred the petition of 17m. F. kshton and others, Carpenter for the extension of the sewer emptying into the Federal St. St.Sewers. basin, also the extension of the Carpenter St. sewer, have con- sidered the. subject and recommend the passage of the following order:- "Whereas, it appears to this Board that the public health requires the extension of the Beckford and Carpenter Streets sewers to the channel of the ,dorth river2 it is therefore,- Ordered, that the Commissioner of Streets be and he is here- by directed to make such extensionlas follows; the Beckford street sewer to be extended in a northwesterly direction about 40 feet, 'and the Carpenter street to be extended • July 22, 1878. Vo1.10, Page 193. in the-Same direction about 50 feet, both to the channel of the _North river; said sewers to be constructed under the dir- ection of the committee on sewers,. and in accordance with plans made by C. A. Putnam, Civil Engineer; and said commis- sioner is hereby instructed to report a schedule of the ex- pense thereof," when completed, to this Board." For the committee, B. W. Russell, Chairman." The following Order also accompanied the report: "Ordered, that the sum of fourteen hundred and fifty dollars be and hereby is appropriated to defray the expense of extending the Beckford and Carpenter Sts. sewers." The report was accepted, and after discussion, on motion of 1r. Gifford, the matter was recommitted. • The clerk of 'the common council having requested permis- gew School sion to make a'clerical correction of the indorsement upon house in the petition of the School Committee for a new school house ;yard 5. in Fdard 5, changing, the reference of said petition from the Committee on Public Property to the Committee on Public In- struction, , the"request was granted, and the correction made.. On motion of Mr`. Benjamin the rule preventing a recon- sideration of the vote, passed July 1st. , by which the Board concurred in the reference to the Committee on Public Pro- perty, was suspended. On motion of Mr. Kemble, the vote aforesaid, was then reconsidered, 'and the Board concurred, in the reference to the Committee on Public Instruction. A message was received from the Common Council, request- Hose. ing a committee of conference, on the appropriation for the purchase of five Hundred feet of hose, I:essrs. V:'ebber, Savory and Foster appointed. The Board joined lilessrs. Russell, Aver- ill and Pratt. 1r. Russell submitted the follo.a-ing report: Sewers in "City of Salem, July 22, 1876. To the D:iayor and Alder- Endicott, men of the City of Salem: The committee on sewers o ,+: hom was Summer, referred the subject .of a sewer in Endicott and Sumner stre- Federal ets, respectfully report that in their opinion no sewers Boston Sts . should be constructed at this time which will empty into the Alill Pond. They also report that the estimated cost of con- structing a common sewer from St. James Church in Federal St. to the Hollow in Boston St. is $1310. , but in view of • the fact that no owners of estates July 227 1878. Vol. 10) =age 194. on that line have petitioned for a sewer, they do not think. it advisable to construct one this year. For the Committee, B. V.. Russell, Chairman." The report was accepted and adopted. Yr. Russell submitted the following report: Sewer in "City of Salem, July 22, 187E. To the Isayor and -.lder- _r,7YyeTE_e— men of the City of Salem. The Committee on drains and sewers teal to whom was referred the petition of J. P. Langmaid and othe a Hxs ve,— for a sewer in Lafayette St. , commencing at Leach Et. , running southerly to Ocean Avenue, down the Avenue to the Harbor, have considered the subject and recommend the passage of the follow- ing order:- " ,'hereas, it appears to this Board that the public conven- ience and health requires the construction of a common sewer • through a portion of Lafayette St. � it is therefore,- "Ordered, that the Commissioner of ,treets be and he is hereby directed to construct a common sewer as follows: com- mencing at Leach St. , thence running southerly about 1000 feet to Ocean Avenue) thence running easterly about 1000 feet down the Avenue to the Harbor; said sewer to be constructed under the direction of the committee on sewers, and in accordance with the plans of sewerage. completed Oct. 1874, by C. A. Put- nam, Civil Engineer, on file in the city clerk' s office; and said commissioner is hereby instructed to report a schedule of the expense thereof2 when completed, to this board." For the committee, B. W. Russell, Chairman.' The report was accepted) a.nd the order adopted. (Present- ed for approval July 24, 1878. Approved July 24) 1878. ) The following Order came from the Common Council, adopted) Sail car; and sent up for concurrence: _7_FoocI—c "Ordered, that the Committee on Fire Department be instruc - a ser ed to inquire into and re,,ort upon the expediency of adding to ffs the Department, one or more sail cars, and one hook and ladder truck." The Board concurred. (Presented for approval, July 24, 1878 Approved, July 24) 1878. ) her. Russell submitted the following report: Report o "City of Salem, July 22, 1678. To the 17ayor and Aldermen -pe— ti;0-1- of the City of Salem. The committee on sewers to whom was refer-n�,_,.-ym_ red the STi�— • July 221 l` ; '. Vol. 10, FGge 195. petition of B. R. u mends £or the North S p leave y , e to enter e t. serer have considered the subject and recommend that leave be granted under the direction of the Street Commissioners, the assessment therefor be the fee which ;;ill be charged to his estate for the construction of the Federal St. sewer. For the Committee, B. Fa. Russell, Chairman." The report was acce^ted and the recommendation adopted. A report of the Committee on Finance, submitting the Ordinance following ordinance, came from the Common Council, ordinance Redemption passed to be ordained and sent up for concurrence, viz: of r " eal_ 'City of Salem. e _ea In the year one thousand eight hundred and sevent eight. An ordinance relating to the redemption of real estate, sold to, or taken for, the City by the Collector of Taxes. • Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follor-rs: Section 1. '11henever any person entitled by law to redeem any real estate held by the city under a sale, or taking, for non- payment of a tax or other assessment, shall have paid, or ten- dered, to the treasurer and collector, all sums due the city in respect of said real estate by reason of such sale or taking, and all subsequent taxes or assessments thereon due and unpaid with interest nd all incidental costs land expenses, the Palayor, upon being satisfied of such facts, shall, in the name and be- half of the city execute a quit claim deed conveying said real estate to the person entitled to redeem the same, or to any other person designated by such person. Said deed shall be counter- signed by the Treasurer and Collector who shall deliver the same upon payment of all sums due as aforesaid. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage." On motion of Lr. Benjamin, the ordinance was laid on the table. The follo,:ring order came from the Common Council, adopted, Frve'a ': essrs. Cray, Ropes and 3reed appointed, and sent up for concur- Ijills. rence and to be joined:- "Ordered, that a joint special committee consisting of three members of this board with such others as the board of _ ... aldermen may join be appointed to ascertain at what price Frye's ,:fills can be purchased; and also to estimate the cost of taking ai^ray the mill, enlarging the culvert at that r.-oint, and making any incidental alterations or improvements, which • such removal and enlarement may July 22, 1878. Vol.101 Page 196. render necessary." The Board concurred, and joined t.'essrs. Benjamin, Rus- sell and Averill. (Presented for approval July 24, 1878. Ap- proved July 24, 1878.) The following petitions were conceived: gets for Petition of Hugh Carey, 27 Derby Square, for a license as a licenses. Common Victualer, & liquor license Class 3. Miles Porter, 84 North St. for a license as a Common Victualer & lic_uor license Class 3. " "' hichael Doyles, 30 1.7ill St. , for a license as a Common Victualer & liquor license "- Class 3. James Cusick, 28 Pingree St. for a license as a • Common Victualer & liquor license Class 3. Referred to the Committee on Licenses. The S':ayor retiring, S,Sr. Emmerton took the Chair. 11r. Kemble submitted the following Order: Sewer in "il'hereasi it appears to this Board that the public con- Hamilton venience and health requires the construction of a common St. seerer through a portion of Hamilton street,. it is therefore,- Ordered, that the Commissioner of Streets be and he is hereby directed to construct'a common sewer as follows : com- mencing in Hamilton street at a point opposite the house of Fr. John Filson, thence running in a southerly direction to and connecting with the present seiner in Chestnut street, said sewer to be constructed under the direction of the Com- re:ittee on Sewers, and in accordance with the clans of sevrer- age complete Oct. 1874, by C. A. Putnam, Civil Engineer, on file in the city clerk's office; and said Commissioner of Streets is hereby instructed to report a schedule of the ex- pense thereof, when completed, to this Board. The Order was adopted. (Presented for approval July 24, 1878. Approved July 24, 1878. ) The return of the election held on the 16th instant, lection were examined, found to be correctly entered in the book kept :7turns. for that purpose, and the result declared. • 1„r. Russell submitted the following reccrt: Purchase "Cite Council City of Salem Jul 22 78. The committee o e Y � Y / of hose. of conference in relation to the petition of the Board of En- Eineers, report that they have considered the subject and va.ould recommend that, SOO feet of hose be r,urchased for steam- er's use, and would respectfully offer the following order. For the committee, July 22, 1S78. V01.102 Page 197. B. .. Russell, Chairman." "Ordered, that the sum of five hundred dolls.rs be .nd the gppropria- same is hereby appropriated for the puI'chase of 500 feet of low-_ hose for steamres use, the same to be purchased under the dir- ection of the Committee on Fire Dep-.rtment and the Board of Engineers." The report was acce ted, order adopted, and sent doom for concurrence. fvr; Benjamin submitted the following Order: =ter Pipe "Ordered, that the Joint Standing Committee on 'rater Works—in be instructed to inquire into the matter of the recent laying Myr�re St. of a aup•ply pipe in 1:?yrtle street, so called, a private tray in :--outh Salem; with reference to the cost of the same and the aut'_ ority for the exTenditure, and that siad committee report the facts in the case to the city council." The Crder was adopted and sent down for concurrence. Came back. concurred. (Presented for approval, July 24, 1878. 2,pproved July 2u, 1878. ) Notice was received from 'she Common Council that z7hen they Adjourn- adjourned it would be until the fourth i:onday of September. me w-- The coeLson council eiso acted upon concurrent business p<.ssed by the Board of ldermen at i.irevious meetings, as fol- lows: 'essrs. Colby and Howes :were joined to the committee on Removal of petition of T. Holman for leave to move a building from Beck- I 1 Ge— f o d St. The order authorizing the laving of rater pipes in i'!ash- hater pipe inton St. , w- s ,ussed in concurrence. (Presented for approval in -- and approved July 24, 1878. ) PaTngton The ordinance in relation to the removal of buildings throughthe streets of the city, was passed in concurrence. (Tresentedprdina7be fcr approval and approved July 24, 1878.) 7emovaZ= bu-la:.ngs— Concurred in the reference, to the Comittee on FublicRro,_�— Property, of the communication from the EIayor concerning the Fo4e e=-r .road St. and Fouler t. Primary school houses . ,cioo oust Concurred in the acceytance of the report of the com- assp age mittee on streets relative to the passage stay in -rear of the way rear c goad St. school houses, a,nd adoption of the recommendation 3ro�5� authorizing the committee on public property to erect such c�-M-7-rouseb . fences as may be needed to inclose and Protect the playgrounds of said school houses. ("resented for approval and approved, July 24, 1878.) Concurred in the acceztance of the rel:+ort of the July 22, & Aug. 5-1 1878. Vol.10, Page 198. committee_ on Fireepartment_� relative to_ a better provision r-7�ses for for horses for that Department. (Presented for approval and Fire Dent. approved, July 24, 1878. ) Concurred in the reference to the Committee on Fire De- Fire Alarm partment of the petition of S. Rogers and others, concerr_- ing a fire alarm. Concurred in the acceptance of the monthly report of the Reuort of _ committee on accounts. Com. on Accounts. The Board adjourned at 5 me. of 11 o'clock P.L'. Attest, renry M. Meek, Clerk. • A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Monday evening? August 5th. , 1878, at 8 o'clock. All the members were present except liessrs. Benjamin and Kemble. In the absence of .the Mayor, Yr. Fmmerton presided. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. An invitation from the Second Corps of Cadets for the Igvitation Board to visit the Camp at Magnolia, August 8 and 9, was ac- cepted. oc Cadets. Petition were received and disposed of, as follows: Pet. for Petition of George C. Chase and 40 others, owners and extending occupants of houses in the vicinity of test Avenues re,resent-sewer in _ ing that in consequence of the drain leading into the dock at ';jest Ave. the foot of said Avenue, not being carried out far enough is - a source of annoyance and a nuisance and requesting the Board to take measures to abate the s-meoby extending it further out into the water. Referred tothe Committee on Sewers. Petition of the Faumkeag Street Railway Co. , askinEj Pet. of 1st. The locatidparton of a double track from Fleasant c-t. tc the aumkeag `'t M ows, or- .2. The location of a double track for part of ti-_e p,v.Co.y way with such additional turnouts as may be necessary2 or- 30 For the location of three turnouts one on Essex Sty within sight of the turnout at Pleasant St. , one near the stone crti@11- er, and a third at the turn in the road below the Juniper rouse. Referred to the Committee on Streets. • Petition of Devereux Dennis and 11 others, citizens of _Pet. for :alem, and ovm m ing estates on Forth Pine and Fcler street�, ;in- sac;er in said city representing 17o. Pine L Fowler Et. u. . 91 1878. V01.10, Page 1NJ . that it is recessar>, for the -.ublic convenience and ublic health, that a sever be laid in said streets, and asking the r•oard to cause a sewer of ;:roger magnitude to be laid in said streets, e..n . running through L. certain way from Fwrler `'t. to Federal St. , connecting with the sever in the latter street. Referred to the Committee on °ee;ers. Petition of P::ocney F: r:!adlei h, and 10 others, o;:mers of reel estate on Crd and Ehillaber streets, asking that said Ord £ Shil. streets be accented. Referred to Committee on Streets. - , try.. Petition of 'c . C. Reynolds & .Co. , ar_d 41 others, recuest_ Fiichols St ing the --card to take such act-' on that Kichols S't. , from Dos- tcn St. to :aIbion St. , may be repaired, it being an accepted street, and not in fit condition for public travel. Referred to the Committee on Streets. • Petitions for permit to build, from, Y_. I.. Batchelder, i:tty. , addition of covered passage i°:ay to building in Central s to l rbuild St. ; Yartin :. Cuire, alteration of building on Farbor St. ; Robert I:'uhlig, repair of building in ITorth Salem; Clarissa J. Putnam, repair of building on Porter St. ; Henry F. ",00dman, repair of building No. 39 Federal St. ; City of Salem, building I or hose 1-_oude L.c. on 3eckford St. ; Fr. H. Rasson, addition to house on Flint St. ; Ezra ';oodbury, dwelling house at Yo. 167 Federal St. ; Joseph 's. Davis, repair of building on Buffum's harf, Front St. Permits were granted. The last nar:,ed petitioner zlso requested permission to erect a blacksmith's force in the same building, and the Fore. matter Baas referred to Alderman Pratt with poorer. Fetition of J. B. Edwards for leave to move a building, Removal of .from No. 38 Essex St. , through ssex and Danielsts. , to the buildin . foot of Daniels Street. Permit eras .ranted. Petition of L. Holman for leave to rove a building from eckford, through Essex, Boston and :',born Streets. On rv.ntien Remo yalof of E.r. Gifford permit was granted, provided the building be bu=lding. moved through Rechford, Federal, Bosten and r:born Streets. Petition of J. Jones 6 Co. in reference to a widening Derby St. on Derby at. Referred to the Committee on Streets. Err. Russell submitted the following report: Bell rin�ir "To the I::ayror _nd Aldermen. The committee to whom was re- • ferred the petition of :_terhen E. lves Jr. and ethers recuest- ing the discontinuance of the ringing of the bell of the Central Baptist Church of this city at nine o'clock F.L . , u_- on consideration, res':ectfully recommend that the , etitionj be so fair granted that said bell be not rung at that hour until tre thirty-first day cf Octo- L-Ug. 5 , 1878. Vo1.10, Page 200. be next, inclusive;--subsequest to which date the ringing shall be resumed, unless otherwise ordered. For the Committee, Charles A. Benjamin, Chairman." The report was accepted and the recommendation adopted. (Presented fot approval Aug. 7, 1878. Approved Aug. 7, 1878. ) hr. A.verill submitted .the following report: Sail "City of Salem, Board of Aldermen, Itu . 5, 1878. carriages. The Joint Standing Committee on Fire Department to whom was re- ferred the subject of adding one or more sail carriages and ladder truck to the apparatus of the Fire Department, have con- sidered the subject, and would respectfully report that in their opinion it is inexpedient to do sb at the present time. For the Committee, James II . Averill, Chairman." The report was accepted, adopted, and sent down for con- currence. Pr. Averill submitted the following report: Fire "City of Salem, Board of- Aldermen, kug. 5, 1878. The Alarm. Joint standing Committee on Fire Department to whom was refer- red the matter of a fire alarm as designed by Thomas B. 2ussell Esq. have had a consultation with that gentleman, and believ- ing that his proposed alarm is worthy of a trial recommend the passage of the following order. For the Committee, James Vs. Averill, Chairman." "Ordered, that the sum of three hundred dollars �;300. , be Appropria- and hereby is appropriated for defraying the e::pense of plac- tion. ing a fire alarm in the belfry of one of the churches, the same —" to be expended under the direction of the Committee on Fire Department." The report was accepted, but, pending the adoption of the mrder, on motion of Mr. Fussell, the matter was postponed until the next regular meeting. The following report was submitted: ^ewers "City of Salem, Aug. 51 1878. To the I.ayor and Aldermen carpenter of the City of 'Salem. The committee on sewers to whom was recum- & jutted the report on the extension of the Carpenter and Beckford Beckforc Streets sewers to the channel of the ffiorth Fiver, have given the Sts. matter farther consideration and are of opinion that the re of-t should be accepted, and the order adopted with the following amendment, namely by adding the words ""and be it further Ordered, • that a culvert be constructed un- Aug.. 5, 1678. V01.10, Page 201. der the Beckford St. sezaer." For the Corjmi�tee, Bf V.. . Russell, Chairman." The re_:ort was acce;:ted. The cyder reported at the last meeting was then adopted, with,- the above amendment. (Present- ed for approval and approved, F.ug. 7, 187E,. ) Yr. Russell, then offered the following ()order: °iOrdered, that the sum of fourteen hundred and fifty Appropria- follars be and hereby is appropriated to defray the expense tier. of extending the Beckford and Carpenter 5ts. sewers." The Order was adorted and sent down for concurrence. The Ordinance relating to the redemption of real estate) Ordinance was, on motion of Ix. Frett� taken from the tablet end ,pass eo. redemrtion to be ordained in concurrence. On motion of Mr. Averill the of real rule which authorized a notice of intention to move a recon estate. • sideration to be filed raithin twenty four hours after the meet- ing, was suspended, so far as it might effect the passage of the ordinance. The ordinance was prese-ted for approval and approv- ed, Aug. 6, 1878. A circular from the State auditor in reference to .relief Relief for for poor and indigent soldiers and sailors, cats read, and ref- old.' ers. erred to the special committee having that matter under consider- ation. The Bills of the Department for the month of July were Bills. examined and approved.. The following report was submitted: Licenses. "In Board of Ald. , Salem, Aug. 5, 1878. The Committee on Licenses to whom was referred applications for licenses from following naried persons] respectfully recommend as fol- lows:- That licenses be grarted,- 11i1es Porter, 84 Forth St. , as a Co:non Victualer 8. liquor license under Class 3. h'ichael Doyle, 30 r"ill Et. ; as a Common Victualer F, liquor license under Class 3. Jas::es Cusickt 28 Fingree St. , as a Common Victualer c liquor license under Class 3. ,Tm. H. Buckley, 39 Derby St. , as a Common Victualer & liquor license under Class 3. Charles O.Harej 16 Front St. , as a Common Victualer €: liquor license under Class 1. John J. henny, 37 Charter :It. : as an Inr_nolder liquor • license under Class 8 Samuel js. Larrabaej Lynde Block, a license to keep a Billiard Hall. They further recommend that licenses be refused;- ug. 5 26� 1678. Vol.10, rage 202. Dennis Farrigan, 3 India St. , as a Common Victualer U liquor .. license under Class 3 Isaac Bright, 42 Union St. , as a Common Victualer 6, liquor license under Class 3. In case of 1ichael Doyle, above named, the applic_.nt further requested that the sum paid for a license under Class 5, which he now has, be allowed towards payment of the license which is recommended above, but the committee having duly considered the matter respectfully report that it is inexpedient to grant such request, and recommend that the petitioner have leave to trithdraw. In the case of John SiAh6tt, No. 10 Varney St. , who was granted a common victualer's license, and liquor license under Classes 3 & 51 said licenses not having been taken within the fourteen days prescribed by this Board, they recommend that the licenses be revoked. For the Committee, • B. 1.'. Russell ) James W. Averill.") The report was accepted, and the several recommendations adol ted. hir. Russell submitted the following: Register "Resolved, that the city clerk be directed to prepare and 0-.- , submit to this Board2 previous to the annual elections in Nov- ---— ember and December next, the Register of Voters2 required to be kept by the Mayor and Aldermen, under Chap. '51 of the Laws of 1878, substantially in accordance with the form hereto annexed, and that in the preparation of said Register and the .voting lists for said elections, he be authorized to employ such assis- tance as may be necessary." The Resolve was adopted. (Presented for approval and approv- ed, tug. 7, 1878.) On motion of Mr. Russell, at 25 ms. past 10 o'clock? the Board adjourned, to the first Monday in September next. Attest, Eenry M. Leek, Clerk. A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen, was held on Londay, August 26, 1676, at 71 o'cloch, P.M. • The Mayor and Messrs. Kemble and Benjamin were absent. Mr. Bmmerten presided. The city clerk being absent Henry J. Cross was chosen -US. 26, 1578. V01.107 Fage 2003. cleric o` the board to act at this meeting. The appointment was Clerk, prc confirmed by a xrriting under the hands of the :aldermen presents tem. and the clerk pro tern eras sr;orn before George 7.7. Pease Ttsc ., Justice of the Peace. The record was read and ay-proved. A venire for ree jurors for the Superior Court to be Jurors. held at b'ewbur-rport, September 26d. , was read, :and the name of-- Joseph K. Yillett, Edward D. 3opes and George Chase were drawn from the jurNr box. A communication from the Nayor, respecting the purchase '?ea.l Fund c of coal for the Peal Fund Lc. , was read, and, on motion of Ar. Russell the P:ayor was authorized to invite proposals for such suI ply. A communication from the "ayor respecting a bequest to Be, o+o+ • the Ilayor and Aldermen for charitable purposes, by the will 0 1�af ry iary Perkins, on motion of Ir:r. Pratt, was referred to a cemrrit-Per -ins. tee, consisting of the Yayor and Air. Banjamin... -- A report of the special committee to whom was referred the Removal petition of Theodore. lolman for leave to move the old hose house of in Beckford St. , recommending that the petitioner have leave to building withdraw, came from the Common Council accepted and sent up for concurrence. The Board non-concurred for the reason that the pe- titioner had been granted permission to move said building, under the new ordinance, and ordered notice of the non-concur- rence to be sent to the Common Council with a statement of the reasons therefor. The following. report came from the Cone.on Council accent-;later Pipe ed, and sent up for concurrence, viz: in Ia;yrtle "City of Salem, LME. 15/78. To the City Council. The JOintSt. and Standing Committee on ':'ater 7Zorhs to whom ;;as referred the fol-opinion c losing order, viz : "Ordered that the Joint Standing Cormittee city soli on '.rater ;'ori:s be instructed to inquire into the matter of the itor. recent 1tying of a supply pipe in Alyrtle street so called, a private way in :_outh Salem, crith reference to the cost of the same, and the authority for the expenditure, and that said committee rel_ort the facts to the city counci. ,"- respectfully retort, that in conformity to the above instructions, your coin- mittee a- dredded _- communication to the Nalem ?;titer Board re- questing the information asked for by the city council, _,nd have • received the fcllo,cing reply:- "In --nswer to your communication of July 26/76, I am directed by the President pro tern of the ':'rater Board to say, the.t the supply pipe was laid in Cabot ug. 26., 1878. Vol. 107 Page 204. Street Court (sometimes called IZyrtle Stree'l-) by direction of the ',later Board, at a cost for material of U.!enty eight 50 dollars. For authority for expenditure the Board refer 100 the Committee to Sect. let. , Art. 3S of Ordinance concern- ing to alem dater 'diorks and. the use of 'rienham water, " and to Sectit 4th. of Chapter 268 of Statutes of 18641". signed, . ndw. Brown, Clerk.-" Upon receipt of this cor,imunication your com,:,ittee decided to lay the matter before the city solicitor and request his opinion upon the subject. From the following extracts from the opinion of the city solicitor it will be seen that the action of the Ili Board is approved. "Under the very full and extensive provisions (referring to the statutes and ordinances mentioned in the communication from the "'ater Board) and in the absence of all restrictions, it would seem clear that the `later Board is clothed with rover to ma?:e such distribution of Wenham water throughout the city as it me.y see fit, and that the whole subject is substantial- ly submitted to their judgment and discretion. The only re- striction upon this power in reference to the laying of pipes =nd distribution of water, so far as I am aware, is contained in the proviso annexed to the general appropriation order for 1787, that- "no money shall be expended or debt incurred in any of the above departments of the city in excess of the amount appropriated." As -the Plater Board is one of the depart- ments of the city referred toy its poorer must for the present year be limited to the expenditure of the amount designated in that order. I think that in laying a supply pipe in hyrtle Street and subjecting the city to the cost of the same , the Board did not exceed the authority legally ranted to it, un- less the limits of its appropriation were thereby passed." Accompanying this report is the opinion of the city solicitor, and the communication from the 'Pater Board, referred to therein. For the Committee . Geo. R. Emmerton, Chm." The Board concurred in the acceptance of the report. The following order came 'rom the Common Council, referred t-ater to the Joint Standing Committee on ','dater 2;orks, and sent up foi . concurrence, viz: r - Pipes in "Ordered, that the Salem Water Board are .hereby authoriz- Dodge e�te ed and directed to lay a ten inch iron pipe at and from the coil a -- ner of Dodge and Washington streets, in an easterly direction through Dodge street to the junction of Dodge and Lafayette streets, and thence in a southerly direction up Lafayette stre- ets, and thence in a sout,erly direction up Lafayette street to a junction with the water main at the corner ofIfashingtcn and Lafayette streets, with suitable gates and branches, ,the cost of the same not to exceed $2000. to be changed to the construct- ion account of the Salem "" "titer Works." I The Boyd concurred. (Presented for approval of reference and approved Sept. 2, 1878. ) Aug. 26, 1S7S. Vol. 10, rage 205. The follo:.inr Crder cane from the Common Council adol.ted 1ppropriat. and sent up for concurrence, viz : on for ext *'Ordered, that the sum of five thousand dollars be ap- -ndin r;ropri-;ted for the purpose of extending the sewers now enter- sewers emp ing the Bridge £t. basin to deep water,- the same to be exI,end=-r• to ed under the direction of a joint special comrr.ittee•" _Hrnd.�enSt. basin. TSr. Pratt ;roved that the order be referred to the Commit- tee on :',e,,ers, and Tar. Averill moved to ls.y on "he table until the next regular meeting. The latter motion was adopted. The city marshal 's report for 'Uhe month of July was re- City Itar- ceived, and ordered to be :1 aced on file. sh�:.l' s Re etitions were received and d'sr.esed of as follows: sort. Petition of Daniel Fuller of Torsfield, for payment to Claim. • him of damages to milk .,agon cc. Referred to the Joint Stand- ing Committee on Claims and sent down for concurrence. Petition c_ Thomas Gorman for return of money raid for claim, city building in Beck-ford St. , and additional damages, came from the Common Council, referred to the Joint Standing Com- mittee on Claims and sent up for concurrence. The Board concur- red. (Presented for approval and approved Sept. 2, 1878. ) Petitions for hermit to build, as follows: Catherine Troy ermits to repair of house on ,iarren S.. . g Patrick 3insley, wooden tenemen bu�_ 1"i0ll::e 0I1 1Ch01S ."it. ; Ellen F. 'S"onberry, carriage house, 71 Boston St. g Sarah E. Collins, duelling house, 38 Essex St. ; J. H. Hanson, repair of house on Federal St. ; P. L. Cutts, re- pair of house on Endicott St. g C. H. Fi£ield, duelling house, on Pleasant St. ; J. T. Reed, building on Ferry St. ; 7. . K. Bige- lou, repair of house on Lafayette St.- Permits were granted. Petition of Henry D. Johnson and 4 others, for removal of Pet. for the projecting steps at ITo. 112 Essex St. Referred to Committee removal o on Streets with full powers, expense not to exceed 540.- (Pres- steps. ented for r.pproval and approved Sept. 2) 1878.. ) Petition of First Baptist Societyi for permission:-.to con- Pet. for nett house No. 15 Beckford St. , with the public sewer. Referred leave to to Committee .on :streets with full poorer. enter _ Petition o. Yichael T::SDonald for leave to sell licuor. Re- sewer. (erred to the Corirfldttee on Licenses. Liluor ' icense. • Aug. -26� 1878,. Vol. 102 Page 206. The following-report was submitted: Ravrlins ko":o the Board of Aldermen of the City of Salem. The Cori- c- — mittee on. Streets beg leave to re-ort in thematter after of laving out Rawlins Street, between Boston and .Fros^ect Streets tha r t the petitioners for said laying out, have complied with the requistion, that they should at their own cost, and to the satisfaction of said committee2 remove certain portions of the ledge on said street, and the committee therefore recommend that the laying out of said street take effect on the accept- ance of this report. For the committee, Henry K. Oliver, Chm." The report was accepted, but the recommendation was laid on the table until the next- meeting. The joint special committee to vrhom teas referred the et- Removal of • ition of Thomas Gorman for leave to remove the Beckford St . -. building._ school house) submitted a report recommending that the petition— er have leave to withdraw. The report was accepted, recommenda- tionn adopted, and sent down for concurrence. Mr. Averill submitted the following Order: Lill _ "Ordered that a committee of three members of this Board .be appointed to consider what action may be expedient for the =•pond nd — abatement of the nuisance existing in the South Mill Pond, and to report thereon at an early day." The Order was adopted, and MEssrs. Benjamin) Averill, and Pratt appointed. Charles O.Harei for reasons given was allowed to take his Llouor _ license for selling liquor, notwithstanding the fourteen days License. allowed for taking out.the license had expired. The Board then adjourned until the first Monday in Sept- ember. Attest, Henry J. Cross, Clerk pro ten. A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on I.ionday evening, September 2, 1878, at 8 o'clock. • All the members were present. The Maypr presided. III -_ The -record of thk. last meetinc *.iaL read and �,proved . :.n invitation to attend a. convention for the rromotion Invitation of l:r:.erican coi,: erce, to be held at ITew Crlea.ns, on the 3@ of Decen:cer, was read, and laid over to the next meeting. coremuniceticn =ro . the c'_ty cler:: stating the amcunt 'it-: Clerks of fees, received drain; the three ..., nt'r.s endim_• August 31st.�a®�, 127c:7 was received and read. 'et.itisns „ere received and disosed of, as follows :- Pet. to Petition of Patrich De2.n for leave tc connect with the e_, er Beier serer in lot.es ;;t. ^eferved to "lie C'c;a::ittee on :.ewers. Petition of Lan. Colman -nd _- others, aslting for "he massage of an orcllrance, in rela icn to iaen coming -:ere and :.uctioneers o;,ening' :.n auction room without a license, and selling such • goods as cur storeicee_ens Y.ee foi sc le. R.eie °ed to the Com- _nittee on Licenses. Petition of :':1!1. _ 'tichols and 18 others ; a.shin& for the F-nson St. acce_:-tance of Iflanson St. , as a i:.ublic .wad. -,.eferred to the Co-u ittee on ; treets. Petition of ;:'ichael TivnE:n for c. license to sell liquor Licenses. under Class 5, and etition of Thomas Devine for a common , victualers license, r.nd a license to se'•_1 liquor under Class 1. eferred to Con ::i`�tee on Licenses. etition of D. ji. Varney, requesting i:ermission to enter Pet. to the public se-..er, from 24 Pleasant .it. and I7o. 12 Pickman :'t.entei Peter-red to the Committee on Severs with rtower to act. sewer.-- Petitions for Permit to build as follows : Horace D. Shat=-- tucl:, a dwa'_ling house, at Juniper Point; Arthur Feenan, a ^ermits to barn on I-arbor St 'ki11iam K. Ilashe117 a dwelling house cn r;--- Carr_enter St.- Permits were -ranted. Petitions from dereriia.h Logan, E. Furphy, and 29 Nets of others, fcr relief, under the =:et relating to addit_c- 1 pay so—T?era for r:ocr and indi.-ent :.cldiers and se.ilors. Referred to the for ref% special cem uttee on that subject. — an invitation fror.-: the Essex Institute, for the city Invitation. council to attend the exercises at Iiechanic Hall, on the loth da:y of .Ge: ter:ber, 1878, in com;:error€ti0n of the landing of Governor 3nd_cott at _.alem, was accented and sort dcrm for bond•._r•ence. 2.Ir. 31ineitcn subtu.tted 'Lhe monthly re'-ort of file Com- _,eh rt of rillttee on c.ccounts for the :^Onth of Jul's. The retort was ac- OIIl. on • cel_ted ana sent dour. for concurrence. _ bfl - Se,t. 2, 1 ;78. ol. 10, .age ifC: . 1r. i:emble submitted a rerort in referance t; varius ..cts of the Legislature, and the rerort was acce ted. He s.l- so submitted a resolve concerninE relief for poor a.nd indi- ; ent soldiers, but after discussion, at his request, tie re- solve was laid on the table, and the vote acceiting tLe re port was reconsidered. The rerort was then recommitted, and subs eau.ently sub- -:fitted in a new draft, as follows: "To His Honor the mayor and Board of :.lder-men of the cts e.f city of Salem. The comrifittee to which -:fas referred toe con- " - �- sideration of certain acts of the Legislature of 1878, re- spectfully reports, in relation thereto, as follows : First. Referring to Chap. 47 of said Acts, it is recommended that it be adopted by the city government in its entirety. Second. Referring to Chap. 232, it is recommended that tide Ch; ,p.232. • assessnents made upon abuttors for the privilege of enter- _ -- ing main sewers be hereafter made in accordance with a "fix- ed uniform rate based upon the esti:, ated average cost of all the sewers) and according to the number of feet of frontage the estates have on any street or way where a sewer is con- structed." Third. Referring to Chap. 251, it is recomnmended that the ".ezister o city clerk be directed to take the proper steps contemplated .=zti� ;-- by the Act for preparing and keei.ing a register cf voters, which shall be submitted, from time to time, to this hoard, that he be authorized to cause to be ms.de a book, suitable for the purpose, and that he be allo,.ed to employ necessary assiste.nce in the work. Fourth. Referring to Chap. 205, sections 88 and 09, it is re- _.rmories. ccmmer_ded that a_ certain sum of money be set E.7:art --.s the an---- nual and "reasonable allowance" for fuel and, lights for eacr armory ih the city. Fifth. referring to Chap. 2227 it api'ears that all e.pplica.nts -lip- lc under it, in order to deserve the r'.:d therein contemrlated, must be conditionally circumstanced, and it will be necessary------- that each case be enquired into as to its ,,ertis, i=hen it is pre:ented. It is recosu:,ended therefore, that t^.ese a_r lice. tions, as they are made, be referred to- a special ccruuittee, which committee shall take cognizance of them, z.nd examine then, in E manner siri:ilar to thatpursued by the com-!ittee on licenses,in examining applicants for license, and -when tre applicant shall be found deserving under the law, the said committee shall reior•t that a.id shcu-ld be granted. '::hen the aFi-licant shall be found not to be deserving under ti-e • law the committee shall report rece.^.rending that leave tc ithdrae; be ,ranted. And it is further recc i:r-e.ade_ d that an E--re, ri .tion c' $5000. be made tc, cover the c.id contem lot ad by this section. Sixth. :referring-.to- Chap. 104-..:.nd---Chcp..--74y .it is reccc::::ended Ct_ar, .1C" _ that no siecific action be taken by thie Board in re_..--ion to E; 74 . then,, or either of them. at this time. ----"'-- : .Ci_'.leri, 7u1'r zl, 1878. (signed. ;' '--d-;,,ard i.einble, _ . ... icl.10, Sage 2C:.c. _...-s�l', Cl.r_,lEe. . . _•enjel:.in." -he rej''Crt . as accej ted. :embie teen o___erect t he folio ring C.rder: "CTQerec:, tilat t _ sum! five ti.ai.:S'=.1_Q dollars, be, At�pr'C�'ri� - t.nd -i.tYC Sc.tae iS, 1':e+'eby a`T•Y'Opr•iz..ted, t0 cover diSbtir5EP.:E11t6- tlOri sold to be _:z,de t the 2-oard Of Aldermen unuer Ch-, . 282. , Acts er'S of !E=r gelatin to�addit._cn_.1 . ". ' to poor and indigent ie c1C'.ie_ s c.rd Sailors .'' The order saes acioi'ted and sent do-:.m for concurrence. Cn mc.tion of ..._ 1.emble the Resolve introduced above was t"-hen from the table. The Resolve is, as follows : no e2clved, that e. com!:.-ttee of three members be ap- Committee rtainted, tc' dh:Cn? shF-11 be. refer_'ed c'_11 c -'1._caticrls for re- Or! i'e.l i Ej- 12ef ur C.er the .'.ct of tl.e Le_icl .tore re1£.ting to additional 07761dier: ay for poor s..nd i r disent scld-iers ss'. d cer:._,` ttee to rel:ort • to this '.(c_rd n aceord;.nee. 'o 'th the ree0::'ri'.endat_on contain- ed in teth re or•t cf t2:e ss)eci_,l com:,iittee submitted L.t this ".'-ecti:: j :nd -urther, —lat raid cccimittee be ay.thorized to ei:�:'loy t:"lE services Of the Cler" of the overseers of the 1 cot in the inv.estig_.ticai of s_.id a r.licc+.lions." (_'rese;.ted for .I_•i_rove.l and a,.y:roved, ent. S, 187&. l The Resolve was a.dcrted, and . essrs. _ra.tt, Benjamin n- :':u;_sell, x,ere ac .oirted. Cn ;notion of -Yr. i'emble, ccnsider_.tir'n of the other i.atters CorltLined in tine re"j.,crt, was i-ostponed Until the ne:ct i,eet'r c . '_r. Err- erter LI !_,itted the follow in.- 3epo_t: 'rater by e "To .._re _'itl _cunc11. The Jcirt �1-r_in Comr:iittee on in Dodge IS. _Lbter ..cries to Y1-oni was referred @_n order directing the ua1Er:7s.fz.-:rette e.ter Board tc lay an iron ;:ipe through Dodge t::nd a r:ortion Sts. ci, L_.f yette streets, resj:eetfnlly re'_ ort, that they fc•.11y __�__ Colicur in trie above nci' ed Order t.nd :,econu:lend its adoltion. :.S the C:jr.our_t <aLropriL.ted for the ccnstruction account of tie :lean . _.ter .:orks e:chciusted, it gill be necessary to trb._a'fer [, sum"icient sum ='r-r0 the m2intenance acccunt, end _ o, that -ur_cse year cora!:.ittae propose the accomp -hying C raer ..nct re CCnmend its aaoi:tl^n. For the Con^.ittee, C;eo. _. em:ertcn, Ch. „ "Crde_-ed, tliE,t t' e sum of three thousand dollars be C.nd T—T,ro .ria- �__� �- the s_.me _stew' . is trr:as_erred :rc*.r the z.mornt r.pr;ro_.rieted tion addea or ti:e ..,c,intenE.nce aoC:,urr_t of 'he c.lem ..;:.ter '::orks, tc be IF, r:itharai: • a^.ded tc the £ri-io-unt ._proi'ric-ted for the construction of the . sae orl-s." ,it- re_ or" , ,..., accei:ted. The Order Cirectin„ the _. c. F C;v L678. y01.10; rage �,10. -..'step oard to lay a ten inch ripe in Dodge _.nd Lafayette Sts. r.r:d the above orde-•; were both adopted and sent down for ccn- cu-ir-ence. The order appropriating $300. for a fire e.larm, the con- Apprcpria- siueration of which was assigned for this meeting, was taken t.ion Fire u; 2 the order adopted, and sent down for concurrence. 1 :rm The alpropriation of $500C. for extending tr)e servers en- Ar.rropria- tcring the Bridge St. ba-sing was taken from the table; :r_d� CewDave7 on motion of I`r. Benjamin, the whole subject referred to the ,ommittee on Severs. The report relating to the laying out of P.avrlins St. , Rawlins St was taken from the table, the recommendation adopted, z:nd :gent down for concurrence. • The bills of the Department for the month of August were Bills. exr.mined and approved. The Board then adjourned to :onday evening next. Attest, Henry I::. Yieek, Clerk. ---------------------------------------- Pursuant to notice from Geo. E. Staniford, a constable, jurors. the I'ayor a-nd =_ldermen Emmerton, '.verill and Cifford, met at t-.-:e city clerk's office on Friday? September 0; 1678, at 12 o'clock noon, and drew from the jury box the names of Richardson, Samuel H. Smith and Charles R. dulyn) to serve as,jurors at the vuperior Court to be held at Salem, by adjourn- ment from I'ewburyport. Attest, Henry E. ;Seek, City Clerk. A meeting of the Board of Aldermen eras held on I[onda.y e.venin , SeFtember 9th, 1878, pursuant to adjournme__t. ".11 the members r:ere present. The Yayor I-resided. The rec; rd cf the last meeting was read a.nd approved. S- IL70. V01.101 ..age 211. The re:_crt cz the cit, mL;.rshal for "lie mont2_ of ii- at ity .:a.s received and ;.lt:ce on file. shays The c_ty marshal having :wade a tour of nsl_ection of the several licensed inn holders E..nd ccmmon victualers of the Inspection city, reported that v:ith very fevr exce tions tbe;{ s.re _ivin of rreli up to -t_e lac:; the most of then.. keet very good places Tnnhclder' e in fact much better than he ex: ected to find; there -�.re no::,, `,ut very few places in the city -c here lic_uer is sold vitl cut -" a license, a large numiber who were in the business lz.st year laving €iven it up. `.ead and rlaced on file. A c0,L7.-iunication from, the citv marshal, recomjiiending 'that Comr.laints the license of James Brady. VO. 2•J harborSt. be revoked, a-a' nst was received; and file s-me was referred tc: the Co:-uiittee on liquor Licenses. dealers. • The city marshal also reported that :Peter Curtis, -" - Phelps St. , hhs been selling to ralncrs, and �.lso selling on Sunday. The mc,tter was referred to the Coim:rittee on Licenses. The Committee on Licenses submitted a re, ort recom=end- Licenses. in- thE.t Thomas =. T_!evine be -ranted a licuor license tinder -" '--- Cless 1, and license as co:.x_ion victualer, at his remises on the corner of L_fayette r.nd Front Sts. The resort .,.as a.cce,_ted e.nd the licenses granted. etitions were received and disposed of as follows: Petition of Elizabeth G. Gardner and S, others, that the Kyrtle or pxevs.te way in "South Salem, known ass hTyrtle St. or Cabot -t. fps°ess court, be accepted and called Cypress St. , from Cabot St. to street. _.stern F E.- ^eferred to the Committee on Streets. 'r'etitions for permit to build, s follows : Philip Abbott, ;ermits to Eiddition to house on 1. illiams St. ; Y. J. Pratt, addition to bul Id. house on Lafayette St. ; G. L. =treeter, Treasurer, of :Salem L`ceim, alteration of Lyceiri :_all; P:ary L. Yas_nski, dwelling i-souse on Leach St. ; Jt.cob E. Conacher, dwell-in i:ou-se on �Zil- ow :ve.-Perri i is trere Eranted. The petition of James Dalrymple, for permit to put a new Bequest of door Lead on house Yo. 110 J sex : t. , v.as referred to the Cam-�,,I.ry mittee on Streets B:ith powerto act. kins. :r. Eenjzrain submitted the follov.ir__ re crt: "Tn So&rd of 115. 7Sept. C', 187S. ^_i'.e con:--ttee to whoL, was referred tl:e natter of acce, ts.nce or ctherr;ise of the ler2c • tc the ':auor -.ad -lder- Sept. 9; 1 78. ;iol.101 Fr-ge 212. men in the will of Lary Ferl:ins deceased, for the pur}roses therein specified, would respectfully re-.ort �.gainst the ac- cetance by this board of said trust, but` c;ith a view to the ultirE.te reception by the, city of said legacyr in accordance c: e:ith the wishes of the testator the committee recommends that proper proceedings be instituted with the courts for the < * - pointment of the city as trustee to receive and administer said trust. And they submit the accompanying order. Henry K. Oliver, for the Committee." The retort was accented. The Grders are as follor;s: "Ordered, that the legacy in the will of I:`e.ry Perkins deceased, to the Layor and Aldermen be declined by them-- they hz�.ving no legal right to take or administer said trust.' "fhereas, due notice has been received by <:he i`ayor and Aldermen cf a bequest by Fary Perkins of the sum of three • thousand dollars to the Mayor and Aldermen for the purpose hereinafter named; and whereas ti:e l ayor and Aldermen he e de- clined said trust,- Ordered, that the Idayor be and le iu hereby authorized and requested to take the l-roper steps to procure the appointment of the city of u:alem as trustee of th.•e funds devised by Yary Perkins to the iy:aor and Aldermen for the purposes named in said will, the said flayoi andader- men having declined to act as trustees of said bequest." On motion of I°:r. Benjamin the first Order ;:as amended by striking out all the words after the word "them." The Croer, as e..r.ended, was then adopted. The second Crder vias then adopted, c:nd sent to the Common Council for concurrence. Yr. Fratt submitted the following report: Relief of "'In Bpard of Ald.. , Salem Sept. 91 1878. The Committee soldiers_'e to whom was referred the consideration of applications for relief by poor and indigent soldiers and sailors under the provisions of Chap. 282, P.cts of lG78, have entered upon the duties assigned the, and having given careful attention to the cases ?:resented, respectfully submit the follo-�.ing rer:ort. In all, fifty applications have been received from persons i:ho claim to be entitled to relief under this statute. Maus fe.r, only nineteen of these have been fond deserving of re- lief under the conditions of the law. l=.t meeting of the committee held this evening, the folloring vote was passed. • Voted to recommend that there be alloyed e.nd raid tc each of the follorin.v named perscns, the sum of twelve dol'lErs -.nd _SO per month, commencing Sept. 9th. ; 1876, viz: Hugh fE;-. enn 100 Se-rt. 9= 1878. Vo1.10, Page 21S. trick Scully, Robert ri. Caney, Charles . . .LerU ,, Daniel S. Goodwin, Thomas i:.elle, , Jeremil-h Logan, =de;_rd i. pork, Ed- ward Powers, John .. Ray, John Birmingham, Jeremiah Connors , Timothy Foley, ';,illiam r.. hanson, L:ichael I_elley, and David Caslin. <lso, to 'he following named persons, the sum of ten dollars per month: Timothy Driscoll, ..m. h. i-urphy, Timothy Sullivan. For the committee , J. ?rcat, Chairm.,n." The retort was accepted Gnd the recommendation ado ted. (Presented for arproval and approved, =ept. 1-1, 1878. ) The recortiendations contained in the report, submitted Acceptance at the last meeting, relating to certain Acts of the Legis- of Act re- la.ture, were called up for consideration, on motion of Lir• �ia.ting to • "Be;erable, acid the. I ollowing Resolve -:ras submitted by him:- dangerous " it- Resolved by the city council of the city of Salem, buildings. that Chap. 47 of the acts of the Legislature of 1878,- entitl- ed "An act for the protection of the public against unsafe and da.ngercus buildings inccities" a copy of ,:hick is hereto annexed,- is hereby accepted." The resolve was adopted, c,nd sent do,xr for concurrence. L=r•. Femble then submitted an ordinance relating to a Ordinance s�lsten of se,�:era_-e. -- fter considerable discussion, it eras Sevres e. laid over to th•:; next meeting. --- g—' I.r. Yemble then submitted the follm.ing Order: 'evision o "Ordered, that Fis Honor the 1ayor• afid the President rdinances or tLe Common Council e-re hereby authorized e..nd recuested, to employ a suitable ;person or L:ersons to revise the ordinances of the city, s.nd l.repa.re the same, together with all stat- ues, now in force, relating to cities of thei commonwealth, and the city of Salem particularly, and the charter of said sity, as it now stands, to be tainted for the use of the city government; and %.ho shL.11 also, �vhen the s_.id work shall have been approved by the officers before naMIed, cause one hundred volumes 'of the same to be printed a.nd substan- tially bound, a.nd delivered to the city clerk. =nd it is z'urther ordered that the exl.ense incurred, be charged to the ..iprcp'rie ti on for _ncidentE.ls." The Order was a.doi..ted and sent down for concurrence. • The Board adjourned at 10 o'clock, 25 ms. P.Y. Attest, henry L:. Peek, Clerk. Sept. 11 e 19, 1878. V01.10, Page 214. -_t a meeting of the Common Council held on the llth of September, 16787 the following matters were passed in concur- rence: Crder authorizing L":ayor to take proper steps to procure Beauest of the appointment of the City of Salem, as trustee of the fund, ka;:,L; erkin devised by liary Perkins. (Presented for approval and approved Sept. 132 1878.) Appropriation of $500. for the purchase of five hundred r:puronrla= fee£ of hose. (Resented for approval and approved Sept. 13, tion.Hoses_ 1878. ) Report of the Committee on Streets recommending that the Rawlins St. laying cut of Rawlins Street, take effect upon the acceptance of the report. (Presented for approval and approved Sept. 137 IS78.) Report granting leave to withdraw upon the petition of �emova.l of Thomas Gorman for leave to move a building. bu ding. • Report of the Committee on Fire Department that it is in- Sail expedient to add one or more sail carriages and a ladder truck carriages. to the apparatus of the department. Reference of petition of Daniel Fuller to the Committee Claim of on Claims. D. ?;.Fu ei Acceptance of invitation of Essex Institute to the ex- Invitation ercise of ISechanic Hall on the 18th inst. —' —� Acceptance of the monthly report of the Jointtanding Report of Committee on Accounts. -7—OIIl.OIL: Attest, Henry 1.1. I,Seek, City Clerk. A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Thursday evening, September 19, 1678, at 8 o' clock. The Com- mon Council were also in session. All the members ,were present. The rdayor rresided. The record of the last meetingi%ras read and approved. The following Crder came from the Common Council, adopt- ";ooden ed and sent up for concurrence, viz: covering • "Ordered, that the Committee on Streets be respectfully ,—_or drain.. requested to inform the Council vihy the amount appropriated Dec. 31, 1877, for the purpose of constructing a covered .00e- en dr_:in in the rear of C. _'arrin ,.cn L Co' s. ..:anufactory on zoston Street, has not been expended." The 'o::ra c,')nc,,:. "red. (prese,ted fCP a:'.+`.T`OV$i E.na, E:' pi'OVed wept. The fcllo'7in7 i:rder c8_I`:e fr^f:1 the 'Cof7.Eton Council a:=O'.-ted i:ra ter ._Id sent uT) for concurrence , viz: covers on "Ordered that the Joint 'tandinl Cclm::ittee on ;later sir7eu1 s or_•:s be instructed tc consider nd re, ort -ether scale plan ---- c_;nnot be devised by which the d;-i,6-'er from water covers abOA/ level the sifievialh or ttreet, in,i y be obviated." The hoard eoncU:Cred. (Fresente £Or -T='oval -:arid -''L'ro?r_ n ed� _ept. 237 l070. i� i otice C,a:s rece i Ved that at a fT3eti_lo cf tS•e Comm on houn-n..r.proprie.- c__ __e_d 'eptember llth. , the order` apz:'ropriating w3C0. --Poll -�cn _{i e the trial of a fire alarm, was rejected; and tl:e follo:,ring alarm. • papers ere laid on the table; the subject of water 1 ipe ;ater-ipe throu-h Dodge and a portion of Laf- -rette streets ; the appro- in Joage -ria.tion of :r5000. to be disbursed under Chap. 282� A of iaIaye�e 1878; e..n•d the accestance of Chap. =7 of said "cts. UT—S. =.=1d A communica'cicn was received from the Secretary of the o sier-- ;D'chool Committee, stating, that E.t a meeting of the comrAttee LLinccln Hal- held on the 15th inst. , a petition signed by a committee of --- the ralen i=igh .school 3attalion, requesting permission to use Lincoln `all as an armory, was r.resented:, and it was voted t. at the the matter be referred to the city council, with the ar- „ t; f. r p_ooa�_c,n o_ che_ rcho�l- ou_n. The request vas -ranted and sent doom fo-r concurrence. -etitions were _.ceiyed and disposed of, as follows : Claim of Petition. of P.:ary Dalton, for suitalle compensation for 1,,a—ry-Orton in�ti.Pi eS receive ':?�r S7F ..._'il passing E-.l r. the —.—..__ lot. ) 1c op ., _ e one e lid. k in front of dr;ell_ - house IT. 70 Enston tit Referred to ne Joint tc.ndin- Committee cn ':'ilainS aP.d sent dorm for con- cluz,rence. Petitions for i-erii' t to build is follows: :cry Devlin, permits to a'dit=on to I:ouse °\o. 13 !-ar1: :. . ; L. _. :arrinz;ton, F:ooden building for storage, on :'iZhlE.nd Ave.- hermits were rante . - Petitic2n of =.artha _.. _.e Lma.r re^uestinE i ermissi on to _et. to enter the basin north of Drid_r-e St. ; by sewage pines from hei er L i s- t, > C -II GC.S„ !'tO. `u_ O_. s_tid greet. liefer led O the Om;lL-i.tee On Sewers. �-- • petit''-ons of David .;e,slin for a license as a Corlmon uric Licenses. L'aler E..nd - li{uor license ,.,.der Class 3. _.cferred to 'con- —.. _.,ittee on Licenses. 3ei 19� 1878. Vol. 10 _ =-e 'I . Petition of S. '.;inn and 217 ott ers, re'.-'L'.estinc a c5i_.noe in the location of the track of the -_alein Street vial- from Front to DodCe streets ) stnd th5a sc:id track- be loc- �.. ated tl._ough the middle of tht;t r1art of ';:ash 1'nZton Str-et7 1:i-ichylies between the streets named above. eferred to the Com.aittee on Streets. Feti ion of John Floc}_hart and another, requesting; that Pin "t ee 31. that Portion of Fin street, south of So. iros ect St. l be laid out as a public hiEhviay. ''eferred to the Com-,!'ittce on :arcets. The Crder relatin,g to a revision of t_-_e r.rdmr._.nces ,-as levision__o: retuI'ned from the tCormon i:ouncil� '..mended, by su ctitu-tinE Crd' nances. for :.i_e cords "relating to cities of this coix:;enr:ea'_th .__nc, the city of Salem particularly," the '::o-ds "relsain tr•f tte City of Saleia;" and also, by si:bstitutino the te words • "One hundred volumes" the r;ords "two hundred volumes, " C.nd, as thus amended, adot:ted, and sent ur for concurrence in the a::hendment. Cn motion of lir. Kemble the Hoard non-concL^red. Tile Board tl:es: voted to request a co:riittee cf confer- ence, and t5essrs. l:ernble, Pratt and --ennerton were r?:(-,inted. l-r. Pratt suba:itted .the folloeting i'e _ort: i.elie of "In bard of Alcermen, Salem., ent. 19� 137F. The co;:i- rittee to whom eras referred the ccnsideratior. lots. for relief by poor t:nd indigent soldiers and sailors under tie provisions of Chap. 82) Acts of 18.70, have examined the ap_lications herewith mubmittedp and resj!ectfully -recoin::!end that there be allo-s-;ed and aid to the follo::in.- named _ersors, montnl;112 the suns set against their resiective n"mes, commen- cing this d:Yj and datin.g from the l9th. day cf =.LZust 187E viz: to Daniel Littlefield $8; John Murphy $8. ; l:i'_liam Cro'.:ley S10. ; Tien+:ton J. Forler v10, ; ?�.tricl; _.rtiholomew Daley E)1C. ; Tihom:.s Davis ;10. ; Coihre.d : _tz�c-rald -1C. ; John Barry :'10. ; Jose_.h A. Bixby 31 .50; John K. C'lds.•n 712.50; josel,'h A. Stichney 13.50; DE.niel ,;hea 15.50; John Cashron 12.50; Jt.mes C'i•;alley 12'.5C; :'? .tia !'loran 12 50; John . ald_ on 1-.50; James A. __-11 12.50; Ch: rles : :yes 12.50; _ e'emiah Driscoll Uli vet __ri_mes 1G. ; r: e . Thorne-'. IQ. ; Jose. l! Giim n T cr -the . Ccimiittee � t1. t 1ral.t, Ch, ].rrit.n.11 • The re opt -,.as acce `red `nd the:'reeo - '.end ion adci-ted. (-- resented fcr F.j rov,.l nc .r—roved, Sept. 2C j l • ) -n f•._ u- :real t!:e rr._, a :.-1,e _.uspe:aed, and ti"_e_ ei ie - of r., led tr ,.,�:_ C., .. ye v.. ;n Ih ' 1 soldiers_ rel i ___ t� '_` Cc_ n -- o :T• � 'na :ent s.,1S ., >i s .__ ' _ f_ _he - :oz.Pdt!--en v wed _-11o7. e-_ef :: y ,s -& :e .,C a' d Vo re of sailol'S. Lte'loer 4tn. , tc the ersons nanedti ere_n, eo!c .ene n� _llo'- uST, i,'th. , _Cio. (i resented for a,.-. royal and c' :droved t ept. Er. f.-.�if 'ord submihed tiie follow- n� _::e_'.Drt: °S61P.^., Sept. '13, lci(`o. In City Z;Ouncil. The com!lunica- `i-n Elr ad ti-n frc:: 'excutiVe co:.!'i_hee of school Com-littee reouestln^ telch e the cozuuittee On '.-ubliC ,roperty to ca=y out certain T:lans h3reby sub:nihed 1he t ur 'ose cf vri_ich � s in part to conform to t2_e recuireaents of statute 1a': ,nd f,-rther for the con- venience of dressin rooms of .. ,ach the school house is sad- ly deficient; the Lli.ns have the approv=-1 of the scl-c,ol com- mittee lily ' he 1 :.nest one committee on -ubiie pr ,-:erty Proceed I'mmediate_y in -.i-e execution of s,. d i.:or__; therefore the comet ttee on ; "c:b,11'. c 7,ropert',.% most respectfully offer the fo11o•,7`m' cider: Ordered, that the ..:u:l Cf tV:o t-!'ous_:nd dol'_t.rs be and the ssnle is hereby ap .roprie.ted for tie : ur-',oses of building s .id e,,:tencionto the 'road St. primary school house. T'c S• t'r:z ceia;i:_ttee) - 1. J. _afford, Che.irm:.n. The rel ort '..as aece-. ted, order ado_ ted , "nd sent doe:'n for concurrence. Cn motian of :.-r-. _.emble, t':e i;oerd took c., recess to at- :end to P.71: zters tG the .•card of _..eal th, -after whicr I It' t. tr:.r,s :.ctim� `ca't ilzr b,a i; ess, t:,e _ ca;'d _:djo rr,ed at 1C o'cldci:. _.hest, 'he Co_:,_,.n ,ouncil at a i-eet-no he' d e::t. 19 -'" , COEICt- -.pprorx^ e C'l in �.. `-:S s3"'e C?f tt-e ap"_ ""ri':.t'_Ori of '.1=.7O. t0 _ or c� �e C` e t, *' h Le C -rd _T' 'em teP .t. ( resented, Ior -_1 oved '201 1 '7C ) Also, in 'r-c dy.�:. o v 1_. ,.5000. _C_ relielf of soldiers 'C. (i^'e- $oldie2 _ _ 1'oV. _ ei:'-�. a lOPE r':18 Common Counc i_ at a -,ieetinZ nCI6 on the 23d o ..eVi_1�n 0 ep�e.iue=', 1878, aL oin ed I'essrs. ;o1Lns, orris en G .F. rCiin_._ CeE T' ._"ns on the committee of ,conference, cC:ricerninU the .'G- ------� vision of ti:e ordinance. . They _,lso, crncurred in t:'e reference of tr,e retition Claim o— of t..c.ry Dalton to the Joint Stand-in-: Conunittec on Cl-.i_s . ^ i)'ltcn. Attest, F.enry .-. i.:eek, City Cler,__. A special meeting of the =.o€.rd of t:lder-men was held on ond_y evening, -epternber 30, 18732 at 7 1 o'clock. �11 the members :sere resent. The ..your :.resided. The record of t'c:e last meeting; was read z�.nd a;-proved. • The renuest of the riZh Zc -:ool Battalion for use of jEh Schoo: Lincoln tgll, which was granted by t'_.is Bo_:rd -nd sent d oan _att.-- for concurrence, cane back referred tcythe Joint Standin ; Coca:.littee on _ublic Fro. erty, -.nd sent up for conc•,:rrende. The Boe.rd concnr-red. The folloaring report e:nd order ca:ee from the Comaon Frye ' s Council, order ado-pted, �..nd sent up for concurrence :- °'In City Council, City e- _.1em, Sept. 1 , 127S. 'he kilt s','ecial committee ai. ointed tc ascertain at that -rice ^rye 's .?,-ills can be 1_urchased and c.lso to estimate t:-:e cost of tcl-in. away the mill, enlarging the Culvert at that `. Dint, and making any incidental alterations and imp-rover,. _ ents .._ich suci. removal .nd enlar ement mag render necessary, resnect- .f- 11y re :ort that they 'Lave conferred iti'1 the owner F'rye' s . ill prcwerty and cannot obtain an offer from t_le:: cf a o_'ice tt:at tr1e City would be justified in ccnsid. lin ; the:- °ever suggest a reference of the questi'�il Of t_e T.^1Ce ti: three disinterested persons; they beinZ aillinl to acce-.t such rice as such referees shall fix. `.nd your committee re- CIMMLend such settlement of this m -cter as exi-ressed in t�.e accompanying order. ',!ith re-E rd to the further duties of the c0 .:a Uee, they are agreed upon the alteration end improve- ments fu"_ly described and shown by the ac.ccmpc.nyin - lan a.nd esti;:':ate of C. A. Putnam, Civil -njineer, and they recommend such method of treating the loc_.'_it;.-, believin" that it e:ill be effective in nuch improving the condition of tr.e Z'orth, • i'. loll above "end bolo:,' ti12.t ?:Gintj bllt the CO;Stllittee do not no offer any order a*. � rccriati no- the c.me�ani, recess_.,,;. _'o_• suc s pure oses, nothing can be dc;11e in t!.is 'section until t :e :urcl-a6e __ ti.e Frye' , ?:ill cr•:_art It .dil be Cb..c.V2d t,.c.t nG .:roVision i£ .:.Cie in LSe „s SF.te, ..OV- ,.e �. 2C:, 1"72. It CE-ri;_; believed thi;'t t`:e j' =_l S2i_ fC"_' -...,i'e t1':ai S'1:i- '_�O"_6nt Lo defr-y sued Cr_•st. For—the Committee, Chas. .-. _e 0a2li11, Ch .irnle.n.' "C'rdered, that tL:e joili-' sl_ecial Con!aittee to '..'_^Om Was ..- ;:erred t:e ascertainment t=e 1_ ice fcs ?: ch Fr re 's i.:i11s can be '.ur chased, and otne--' matters relatin-. t.-er et0, be autL- otiZed dlrected tC select a suitable tterSon to :" Om, ,7ith anctreI' tr be C1:o�en b'.- t:e oT.__„c_'s J s `f said rye' dills :.''ro- -�crty, L.hC f. 'third to be cl csen by te�sEid f`-rst t`do, shall referi`eCL t:'= uestirn oY ti:e rice uh the � City shall ay Jor said jrooert�- :-11 the viater iriV'_y'_e--es, and c.11 othel privvleges =.nd ar,uurtena-noes thereto belon in ; c,nd tl.at said com::,ittee cause the _rcz_er a-reem-nts to be e;cecuted, nec- essary for carrying out said reference and binding the city and said tiers thereby, .'.nd that trey further report the de- cision ofsaid referees to the council When rendered." I:ftsr discussion, the --'der eras laid c n the table until ne-t meeting. -lie Board of 3ngineers recoi-m.iended, the 1:4ayor nonina.ted, Firenen and tt_e oa'rd confirmed --dv-e.rd Lichens, _.s a member of Hose — Co. =':c.1, e.nd John :-. 1,artlett as a member of Fool; � Ladder Co. _. coF.!:.Uri'' cal fi'Om to?e toL.rd of Hrigi P_eEI'S, stc.tillj that 'xcnrsion ..a.c3 -ranted - e-,:- I ssion to :;tear: Fire Engine Co. ,'o. 2, to —0 f to i_e t .eir en`ine to Providence; ].so, to _ Gse Co. ':o. =, to Pi remen. the tilEir c'_rria_;c - a cne -n= ai-ed feet - _ Cotton :_oSe to SFi1e City, subject 'G`_ _'ile CORSeRt Cf tl"!e __L�i Or Li Rd ::1,?ermen, U .s rece:Lved; :..:_c it ,:ss vated tla i such consent be _-iven. F'etitione ..ere a'ece_ved .__ dis os _`, as =cllo': s; Clr:._ 1S tetitic;ns o F'iel:i, of '.;evel'1, , _nr. i:enr of _>Ien for comoensa':,icn e.r ,.ccount injury t:eir carri_.- e , :;ere _ _ __ :ac t_.e Co:.: '-._ Lae on C1-:_ms .nd sent down far cc,ricurrence. ::L`,.tts for --e redo Val of E.n elm tree in _'roe �t 1:fora at., nd or the disc Gil ti17uc11Ce CZ a i:i_17 hole 1?6_ir d tI"ec ..c Fer- ed -e Cog":. -On Streets. etrtion aac . for t'_ c re:r.oval tsao eln trees ^Trees oil 1-earl .. ,,. , :i.11(� fci- rai Silh ;.1-:e s'-derr_.11: at t?e corner 5ridE,e and' - earl StI'eets, one foot. 's:eferred tG t := 'Committee ---_ on .streets. • i'6 i �� n Jf l 1 L'.i i_' liS, {'?� . 1,- S i Gr to enter i .rye re'. to _. ce n se n l tree , fir s e e c:: nassiii�r-, by ir . &cien, throu-h certain ;.livate l .nds. _.efer- aeg� roc tc: tt:e "or.-: .ittee cn _ ee:ers . —� Petit'--oil Ai S. Ci:[... _. _n, fci' re!':C Vd.l _- a t"t'ee in ire2. Nara . 201 IC78. Jol. 1Ge _ _Le 220. _'runt of No. 1161 Federal St. 3efei'i'ed t: t-ise Coo;._:-ttee ,n 5 - ets. retiticr. o_ harriet C. Pousland, fc removal of £o _'�Trees._� elri treas in fr:,nt of house P;o. 11 Central Ct. Refer_ed to lee Coreittee on Ctreets. Petition of C. Goss, Sup".. of uh�,rf of F'hila6clt ^ia toei .her _ -teadinrm Coal & Iron Co. 2 iequestinE ti_e ap:-c:ntrient cz' •a=te'_'_ . of cor.l. _ H. :_erritt, as E. weigher of coal. The _.:L.yor nomin-ated ,':Sid the =bard cc:nfirmed, Er. i.;erritt, as such vei-her. 'etition of C. tiarrin ton c: Co. , ;.nd 57 otl=-, for that portion of Boston ;:treet, between _ssex and Ggcdhue Stre- rnvi, ets, .7ith the square granite pavement, sLAd portion being in _C_ c.1.. its ,_resent state, dangerous and unsafe for public travel. -oston Ref. to Cog:. on Streets. Petition of residents of lard St. , complaining of chimney CIplt. • at Pr. iletrcomb's building. Referred to the -oard of Health. _ n_t__ ? etition of James T. ?ead for l;ermisslcn to establish a co__mne ,,_ blac?:smith's forge on Ferry .St. Referred to Alo.erma-n ;Ce:nble For;*,e. _ Frith power. ?'etitions for hermit to build, :-.s follows; J. Per-sits t Gi_for°;, duelling house on Gifford' s Court; Geo. l .J :i.lobee, build; stable on '.Darren e: Flint St. ; Sarah T. Eorton, dwelling house on Leash St. ; P. T:'ullin, to move an building on Prospect St. , to another p rt of the lot; i'^llllir., building for grocery Store and tenement, an Prospect St.- -err.-.its wsre granted. The _ollouing Report was submitted: ".City Of Salem, =ept. 26, 1678. To the City Cruncil of _:'utbui Id in the amity of Sc-lem. The Comi.,dttee on Public irOperty to `:. i:-m. in Ph_i11i: vas com"litted t__e communication of the Gchool Cara ?ittee sett- cr:. _'d.^ ing forth that that department had no f--rther, use ='or the building' standing in the card Of tl!e ' hir_lips r',i_ry "_cho,,!, inasmuch the school building was now supplied „iti_ water closets, res :ectfull-i ask for aut.ority to dis 'ose of said cut building as may bey in tI-,e4r judgements for ':ire edv_•ntage of city. For the Comc.::ittee, Thos. J. Gifford, Chi-man." The request lass ;ranted and sent down for cc ncurrence. `r. Pratt submitted tie fcllo°r;ing -..eport: _:__ =q_s The Dos.rd of ''�ldermen7 Sr.lem, Lept. 2GI/78. The com,atte^ on relic of poor and indigent seldi•^_rs and s ilors, under h _s_iors— T`.'-3 iS2ons of ChL:p. 262, _-cts C 1872, re S_`ecb_ull•, ec- m::enc. ,+ z ic:.nts viz: to John Coz- id beranted to _c_lo:ai, E appl • I•i. , JOS h -.. 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I.,r�> Icl I• �d) IF1; f ept. 30, 1�75. Vol. 10, ge _-S P.Ir. :verill submitted the fol_or:inE Cyr •er; =e".i_t e r n r`,r der2 d, that the City _•C1iC'_tOr b:: reOUeSted t':• 71V0 :11 sC'__ VOters ouinion as foll0ss: cA . 1. -.-het_:er, under Chap. 251, Statutes : f 185=2 it is -"e dut: of the -.a -or and "ldermen, tc re._u'_re ail i:ersons to _rre- sent thcroselves fe-r reSistration, crhether ti_eir names were on the vctin.- lists of last :ear, or niit,-or, if tn2v- inZ notice to-all persons, should only require ttcse, ..;,ose n ne"3-les Here not cn the lists afores[. i::, to :resent —liemselved _'or that i_uriiose. Tn - _ eparing the resister of voters, ,:ili it be s'a<_icient if t::e _'a. cr r.nd :ldermsil vote ti:at t::e ..apes c_' each _erscas as ;ere' on. t :e eating lists _ l27'l, ;. d c.re __. .: be entered in the reEister ofcres_ ._ o_1G. afiu.rwards, .2;e "--re-n, t-'-e n_.-res cf such -ersens .:a; , f:-_. .,_me be -Pound -ua'_ified. y� . 3. ether, in revising the votin ; lists, the Boe.rd s_-could ad; to sz,idlists, the names of persons r _,o had been voters sit an," time - revious to 16771 but :;hose na;r:es were omitted from the L St Of lust ear for non-payment of takes, or other cause, without said ;,ersons presenting theraselves for registration.. 4. -..ill it be sufficient if '.:ersons ' resent themselves _ _ r re,-'istraticn at the office of the city cler ., or must they pe_- so:nally ai;iear before the favor and .aldermen, at meeti:lgs dr•-ly c P.11ed� for that purpose." The Order Baas adorted. venire for four persons tc serve as traverse jurors, t `urc-s._. the October term of the Sur.erior Court at I:_ourence, -,:as sub:::it- te•d, _.nci the following of-mod le drawn from the jury DO'- o i2n � . I_smleP., Ch::isles _'. ilro.dn, Jacob tar'.er, Jose -h F. ..8.1- den. ..r. Emmertan in the ch_.ir; ..._ 1_e ':ble coved tl__.t there- e ii =•_. Of the �•Ozrd, until• ot:e"'.ise orderei] , be held at 7 2 o' cloc :, F.1 . The :_--or in tine chair, the hoard adjourned a : 9 y o' ,.loc'.:. i,ttest, I-enry ,;eeh, Clerh. • Oct. ?p 18?8. Vol. 10, Page 223. a regular meeting of the Board of aldermen was held on '..`ondayj October 7) 18?81 gt 72 o'clock, P. MI. All the members were present. The Mayor presided. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. The Bills of the Department for the month of September Monthly were examined and approved. Bills. The Board then went in�o bxecutive Session, and the. Folice ayor nominated Archibald M.Neal as a member of the police Officer. force, in place of Charles F. Staples, resigend. The nomina- tion was referred to the Committee oh Police. The executive session was then closed. • The following communication waa received: Opinion '"To the Mayor and Aldermen of the Ciao of Salem. I have concerning received from the city clerk a copy of an order passed Sept.registratior 03th. 1878, in which my opinion is asked upon certain quest-of voters. ions relating to the registration of voters; a copy of these questions is submitted herewith. To the first I have yo say, that I think persons whosenames are on the voting list of the prece ing year may be register- ed without inquiry, under section 3. of Chapter 251, of statute of 1878, into their qualifications to vote. To the second question I answer that I think the action of the Mayor and Aldermen therein referred to will be suffici- ent. To the third question my answer will be in the negative. To the fourth question I answer that in my opinions the per- sonsshould present themselves before the Mayor and Aldermen. Respectfu�lyj J. A. Gillis, City Solicitor. Read and placed on file. Petitions were received and disposed of as follows: Permit to Petition of h.iram Andrews for permit to make altera- build, tion of building on ?;est Avenue. Permit was granted. Petition of ' m. A. Fill for permit to cut down and re- Trees. move. two the ry trees from in front of his residence No. 31 Barr St.-Rrfu to Come on Streetd. Petition of John Buckley & 9 others, asking that Phillip Phillips St. • Cct. 71 1878. Vol. 10, Page 224. Street, be put in such order as will avoid danger to frequent- ers therein. Referred to Com. on Streets. A warrant from the County Commissioners for the election County of a County Treasurer to fill vacancy, caused by the decease -'_measurer of Allen W. Dodge, was received and referred to the Committee on Elections. Petition of Levi I'liggin and 25 others, requesting the Gard Room use of the ward room in North Salem for religious meeting. I o h� Referred to the Joint Standing Committee on Public rruperty --STm.— and sent down for concurrence. - The Committee on Sewers, to whom was referred the peti- Pet. to Lion of Vim. Lillis, for permit to enter the common sewer in enter sevre :;!ill St., submitted a repprt recommending that leave be granted-- him to enter, under the direction of the Street Commissioner, after paying the sum of fifteen dcllars. The report was accepted, • and the recommendation adopted. Mr. Emmerton submitted the following Report: Report on "In City Council, City of Salem, Oct. 7, 1878. To the -wa er cover City Council. The Joint Standing Committee on H'later Works to PTiydran�s. whom was referred the following Order, viz: "Ordered, that the Joint Standing Committee on 'slater Works be instructed to con- sider and report whether same plan cannot be devised by which the danger from water dovers above the le'4el of the sidewalk, or street, may be obviated,"-respectfully°report, that they have consulted with the Commissioner of Streets, the Superintendent of the ?later Works, and have partially inspected the streets of the city, and after careful consideration of the whole mat- ter, are of the opinion that it is inexpedient at the present time to make any change in the existing regulati ns concerning .the laying of service pipes and hydrants. . For the Committee, Geo. R. L'mmerton, Chairman." , The Report was accepted, adopted, and sent down for con- currence. i::r. Benjamin moved to take up the order relating to the Frye' s Mil] purchase of Frye's mill property, but on motion of Nr. Kemble --"— consideration of the matter was postponed until the next regular meeting. Mr. Gifford stated that two of the tenants at the Market Market House desired a reduction of rent, .and, on motion of Mr. —Tous`e. • Kemble, the Committee on Market were authorized to examine the facts, and report to the Board. at. 7, 1878. Vol. 1C, Paz-e 226. Mr. ICemble submitted the ollowing Order: "Ordered, that the sum of one hundred fifty one dollars appropria- and 66/100 be and the same is hereby appropriated for the pun tion- pose of providing fuel and light for the armories of the Armories. city (in accordance with Sec. 88, Chap. 265 of the Statutes of 1878 ) to vover the period from May 16th 1878, to Nov. 30th 1878, inclusive; and to be divided in the following manner: sixty five dollars for the Cadets and Battalion Bead ,uarters, and forty three and 33/100 dollars each for the L:echanic Light Infantry and the Salem Light infantry, the same to be charged to the appropriation for incidentals. This appropriation is based on an annual expenditure of one hundred twenty dollars for the Cadets and eighty dollars each for the infantry companies. " The Order was adopted and sent dawn for concurrence. • The following Crder was submitted: ieetiags fa "Ordered, that meetings of this Board for the purpose olregistratio receiving evidence of the qualification of persons claiming a of voters. right to vote, and correcting the lists of voters, be held on Thursday, October 10, 1878, at 7� o'clock P.M. ; Wednesday, Octob October 16, 1878, at 22 7 7-'J o'clock P.M. ; Saturday, October 26, 1878, at 21 and 7� o'clock P.M. ; and Tuesday October 29, 1878, at 2"> and 72 o'clock P.M.!' Ordered, that public notice be given to all persons to present themselves for registration at ti:e times above men- tioned. Registration of voters will cease on Tuesday, October 29, 18787 at 10 o'clock P.M., and after the close of said re- gistration no name will be entered on the check lists, except as provided by Section 10, Chapter 376, of the Acts of 1874.' ine Orders were adopted. (Presented for approval and ap- proved Oct. 91 1878.) The Board then adjourned, but immediately reassembled at the call of the 14ayor. On motion of ir. Emmerton, the names of such persons as Voting, lis were on the voting lists of 1877, and are now duly qualified & Register to vote at the cming election, arrere ordered to be entered in of voters. the register of voters, and on the voting .lists. At ten o'clock the Board adjourned. • Attest, Henry M. P:;eelc, Clerk. Oct. 10, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 226. A regular -meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Thursday, October 10, 1878, at 7- o'clock P*M. All the members were present. The Mayor presided . The record of the last meeting was read and approved. Eleven persons appeared, were found duly qualified as Reeistrat; voters, and their names entered in the register of voters of voters. and on the voting lists. (See record of signatures. ) The petition of James F. Hale, asking permission to lay Pet. to a private sewer on Winthrop street, from his residence on enter sew( the corner of Winthrop and Mr. Vernon Sts., about 350 feet, `,o connect with the public sewer at the corner of Prescott and Winthrop Sts. , was referred to the Committee on Sewers. Other petitions were received and disposed of, as fol- lows: retitions for permit to build, from John A, Currier, Permits t! dwelling house in Williams St. ; Benj. P. Pickering, a shed build. in rear of No. 12 Front St. ; F. W. Putnam & Co. , addition to building on Derby At. ; Mrs. Robert Skerry, addition to house in Federal St. Permits were granted. Petition of F. W. Putnam & Co. , for permission to put Engine & an engine and steam boiler, in the building on corner of Lib- boiler. erty and Derby Streets. Referred to the Committee on Streets with power. Petition of H. M. Brooks, concerning a manhold in front Manholes. of his house, was referred to the Committee on Sewers. _ The Committee on Streets to whom was referred the subject St. Pete of laying out an extension of St. Peter street northerly, Street across the basin lying between Bridge Street and the track of Extension the Eastern Railroad, submitted a report recommending the passage of the following Order:- MWhereas, the public convenience and safety require the laying out of St. Peter street northerly from Bridge street, over. land belonging to the city, and lately occupied by a pub- lie pound, and thence northerly, across the St. Peter's basii3 so called, to the track of the Eastern Railroad; and whereas due notice has been given of the intent to lay out such ex- tensionm it is hereby,- Ordered, that said St. Peter street be so laid out as a public highway in accordance with the fol- lowing description, viz: beginning at a point in the norther- which is in a line with the resent 1 side of Bridge street F y g easterly side of St. Peter's Street, extended across said Bridge street, thence running in a northerly direction across the St. Peter's street basin, so called, upon a straight line to the location of the Eastern Railroad, , said line, if extend- ed to Oct. 102 1878. Vol. 10, Yage 227. the southerly rail of the main tracks of the pastern ail- road, will strike a point upon said rail which is 182 feet distant westerly from the face of the westerly abutment of the large culvert under the "astern Railroad tracks. The westerly line is to be parallel to and forty (40) feet dis- tant westerly from the above located easterly line. The loca- tion of said westerly line takes from the estate of Daniel F. Regan a triangular piexe of land containing about eleven hun- dred (1100) square feet, for which the committee deem the sum of one hiLdred ( iVV./ uuitare a sufficient compensation, and recommend that said sum be awarded to said Regan therefor." The Report was accepted, and consideration of the Order postponed until the next meeting. The following report was submitted: sxchange "To the Board of I'ldermen of the City of Salem. The Com- of land • mittee on Streets to whom was referred the subject of the ex- on St tension of St. Peter's Street find that the location of the Peter�St. easterly line of the extension of said street, will create a triangular piece of land, bounded easterly by the westerly line of land of E. S. Patterson, on Bridge Street, and containing about 1450 square feet, for which piece of land, said Patterson consents to exchange, evenly, a triangular piece of land bound- ed easterly by land of the City of Salem, containing about 2700 square feet, the northerly boundaries of each of said triangular pieces of land being in a line parallel to and one :iundred feet distant from the northerly line of Bridge street; and the committee recommend that upon the receipt from said 'atterson of a good and suggicient deed, conveying to the city his said triangular piece of land of 2700 square Peet, the city give him a quit claim deed of the city's triangular piece of land of 1456 square feet, lying westerly of land of said Pat- terson and bounded westerly by the line of the extension of said St. Pet er street. For the Committee, henry X.. Oliver, Chairman." ine report was accepted, recomm>ndation adopted, and sent down fog- concurrence. The following report was submitted: Symonds "To the Soard of =:laermen of the City of Salem. The Com- Street miuuee on oLreets to whom was referred the petition of J. S. Symonds & others, for the acceptance and laying out as a public highway of the unaccepted portion o:: Symonds St. , having duly • considered the subject respectfully submit the following order. For the Committee, H. K. Oliver, Chairman." "',"hereas, it arrears that the public convenience and safety require t- at the easterly end of Symonds Street be widen- ed and straightened over Oct. 10, 1878. Vol. 107 Page 228. land belonging to the heirs of Ebenezer Nourse deceased, and whereas due notice has been given to all parties concerned in the premises, it is therefore hereby Ordered, that said Symonds Street, between Buffum and North 'Streets, be laid out as a public highway as follows: Beginning at the present westerly corner of Symonds Street at Buffum Street as the fence now stands, thence running in an easterly direction through land now or late of the Nourse heirs, a distance of about 126 feet to a point on a line with the easterly or front side of the house standing upon said Nourse estate, and four feet distant southeasterly from the east corner of said house, thence running again in an easterly direction, a lit- tle more northerly through estate of said Nourse heirs a dis- tance of 51 feet, to a point in the westerly line of North Street, which is ten feet northerly from the present easterly corner of the Nourse estate, and thence southerly by the . present westerly line of North street, thirty six and two tenths feet to the fence standing on the present southerly side of Symonds street; thence running westerly one hundred and eighty two and one half feet (182�) as the fence now stands, to the easterly line of Buffum Street, forty and five (400 tenths feet to the point begun at, said description being in accordance with the point begun at, said description being in accordance with a plan made by C. A. Putnam, Civil 3ngineer, and now at the office of the city clerk; said street shall hereafter be known as Symonds street and no damages are awarded, this laying out not to take effect until the owner or ocmers of the land taken to complete the aforesaid laying ou out, file with the city clerk a conveyance of said land to the City of Salem, freeing said city from all claims for damages accruing from saic widening, said conveyance to be ap- proved by the Committee on Streets." The Report was accepted, Order adopted, and sent down for concurrence. The Committee on Streets, to whom was referred the peti- Naumkea tion of S. B. Linn and others, for a change in the location Street R" of the track between Front and Do Co. , � Dodge Streets, of the Aaumkeag------- Street Railway, submitted a report recommending the adoption of the following Order: "Ordered, that this -Board) on Saturday, October 20, 1878, at three and one half (30 o'clock in the afternoon, at the City hall, take into consideration the petition of Silas B, Flinn and others, for changing the location of the track of the Naumkeag Street Railway between Front. and Dodge Streets, near- er to the centre of Washington Street, and that due notice of the hearing be given to all parties interested by publication of t�is order in the Salem Observer of the first publication to be at least fourteen days before the said hearing." Oct. 10, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 228A. The Report was accepted, and the Order adopted. 9n mo- Claim. tion of Mr. Emmerton the rule allowing twenty four hours in which to file notice of reconsideration was suspended, so far as it relates to this order. (Presented for approval and ap- proved Oct. 11, 1878.) The Committee on Streets, to whom was referred the peti- tion of J. S. Jones, for reimbursment for land on sidewalk in front of No. 173 Derby St. • • Oct. 10, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 229. submitted a report, recommending that the petition be referr- ed to the Joint Standing Committee on Claims. The repert was accepted and the recommendation adopted, and sent down for concurrence. Per. Vim. Connor having removed from the city and resigned Colistable his position as special constable assigned for duty at the :i£rican Methodist Church on Harbor Street the Mayor nominat- edfrfarmbds successor, Pr;.r Jerry Sumpter. the nomination was Mr. Kemble submitted the following report: Ordinances "To the City Council of the City of Salem. The confer- ence committee to whom. was referred the difference existing between the two branches of the city government, in regard to the order providing for a revision and new compilation of the ordinances of the city, have agreed together, and hereby • respectfully report that, in their judgment, the order should Pass in its original form, to the end that the new volume cojtemplated, may include the general statutes relating to cities. For the Committee, Edward hemble, Chairman." aalem, Oct.107 1878. The report was accepted, adopted, and sent down for con- currence. Mr. Benjamin submitted the following Report: Mill Pond "To the Mayor and Board of aldermen of the City of Salem. The Committee of this board aplointed to consider that action might be expedient for the abatement of the nuisance existing in the South Fill Pond have the honor to report; that they have considered this subject with care and consulted with the city engineer, in company with whom the locality has been visited and examined, and they unanimously recommend; first; that the passage formerly excavated on the eastern side of the Eastern R. R. track, (called the Dutch gap canal) be reopened, and a plank sewer with clear opening of 4x5 feet be laid there- in, connecting the north and south eastern portions of the mill pond with each other, facilitating the flow of the tides, and permitting their effect to be sooner felt in the more remote portions of the pond. The cost of this work is estimated at $4800. Second: that the edges of the main pond be filled with gravel; commencing at near Hathorne Street on the northerly side and • thence continuously along the western shore for a distance of about three thousand (3000) feet, covering the flats from the bank in width varying from fifteen to twenty (15 to 20) feet, -o an average depth of three (3) feet; then continuing along the southern border for a distance of about twelve hun:ired (1200) feet in width of_ about twent (10) feet and the same average depth. This filling will, if carefully laid, Oct. 10, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 230. cover all the worst and Jongest exposed portions of the flats which are ." ound in the irregularities and indentations of t he shores and especially, the peculiarlyoffensive borders of th branch of the pond lying notherl a e id westerly of Castle Y"Y ) ill. It is believed that this gravel may be purchased from the Rail- road Company at a reasonable figure re on adjacent land, and the total cost per yard is estimated, for this filling, at (500) fifty cents, or for the whole, which will require about ten thousand (10,000) yards, $5000.- In all, an expenditure is thus recocm:ended, for t3:ese objects of a sum which should not exceed $10,000.1 and the committee believe that what is suggested will effect a decided change in the character of the pond and prevent, for many years at least, any inconvenience arising from its condition. In intercepting sever ir. Martin Street which will shortly be required by the necessities of the adjoining portion of the city, will, when • laid, relieve the pond from any sewerage matters and complete its purification; this work, though not distinctly recommend- ed in this report, as to be immediately done, should not be delayed over another year. The committ a recommend to the Board of Health of the City, as a matter coming within their special province, a thorough examination of the effect oY the glue works refuse upon the waters of the small stream making from that point into the pond, which should include a chemical analysis of the same, and a determination of what, if any, im- purities enter the pond from this source. This to be allowed by such action as shall be found necessary in the premises. For the Committee, Charles A. Benjamin, Chairman." The report was accepted, and, on motion of Mr. Emmerton, further consideration of the subject was postponed for the present. The following report was submitted: Soldiers 6 "The Committee on relief of soldiers and sailors under :tailors.' the provisions of Chap. 282, Acts of 1878, respectfully recom- mend that aid be granted to the following applicants, viz: to Patrick R. Brady, James Hughes, Benjamin F. Chandler, Benja- min Barker, William Burns, James Y.ahoa, David Sinclair, Patrick YgAdams,the sum of .$6.-per month respectively; to Thomas H. Coughlin, Amos G. Teague, each the sum of $8. per month; to Z'illiam Lee, Villiam G. Dodge, Joseph A. Walton, Michael 0' Neal, George H. Hazlewood respectively, the sum of $�O. per month; to Charles A. Wentworth, William R. Green, Augustus 111. Forness, the sum of 42/50 per month respectively. All the • above pGyments to commence from Sept. 5th, 1878. The Committee further recommend that in the cases of Philip A. manning and Benj. R. Arrington referred back to them on the 5th of October 1878, the payment be made to the wives of the applicants for the supi.ort of said applicants. The committee have also reexam- Oct. 10, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 231. fined the case of Joseph A. Littlefield, and have reconsidered their vote, recommending aid to .aid Littlefield, and reject- ed his application. For the committee, H, J, Pratt, Chairman." The report was accepted and the recommendations adopted. (Presented for approval and approved Oct. 122 1878. The following reports were submitted: "The Committee on Sewers and Drains to whom was referred St. Peter the order for the extension -of the sewers now emptying into Street the basin at the foot of St. Peters St., have the honor to re- Basin. port in favor of the proposed extension, excepting, that they__ recommend that the plan be so far modified as to cause the ex- tension of the St. Peters Street sewer to follow the line of the centre of the proposed.extension of said street, and that the connecting sewer between that and the sewer extended • through the extension of Howard Street be laid at a right angle with said sewers, or as nearly so as is the correspong- ing line of Bridge St. And a majority of your committee are further of the opinion that the work contemplated should be done under the diredtion of the Committee on Sewers and Drains, it being the committee conversant with and appointed for the charge and conduct of works of this character. The committee are obliged to add that while in the line of an abatement of such nuisance as arises from this basin, they do not consider that this work will be of much value unless supplemented by some filling of the flats in the basin, and they believe that this must soon follow to a greater or less extent. For the Committee, B. W. Russell James W. Aver ll. "In the report of the majority of the committee I fully concur, except as to he recommendation that the work be done under the direction of the Committee on Sewers and Drains, which, in my opinion, should be omitted; with no desire, however, that any precedent should be thus established for the future action of the common council, or of joint special committees upon mat- ters of this nature. Charles A. Benjamin, minority of Com." . The Majority report was accepted, and, on motion of 1-Jr. Emmerton, action was postponed until the next regular meeting. The semi-annual returns of the Fire Department were ex- Returns o. amined and approved. Fire Dept • Mr. Kemble stated that in the matter of the pe- Forge. Oct. 10,14,16,1678. Vol. 10, Page 232. tition of Mr. Reed for leave to erect a blacksmith's forge, he had visited the premises and fount the forge erected by consent of the Inspector of Buildings. The Board adjourned at 10 o'clock. Attest, Henry M. Meek, Clerk. The Common Council at a meeting held on the 14th of October, 1878, transacted, among other matters, the following business:- C:oncurre&.iC the adoption of the report of the Committee Water on Water Works, relating to water covers and hydrants. (Pre- covers &c sented for approval and approved Oct. 15, 1878.) • Authorized, in concurrence, the Committee on Public Pro _P_hiil�ip's perty to dispose of the out buildings in the yard of the cam. o—' Phillips School House. (Presented for approval and approved, Oct. 152 1878.) Referred the .petition of J. S. Jones & Co., concerning . J.S.Jones Derb;o St., to the Committee on Claims, in concurrence. & CO. Concurred in the reference of the petition of Levi Wig- Wardrroom gin and others for the use of the Ward room in Ward 61 to the in Committee on Public Propertjv. d 6Concurred in the acceptance of the monthly report of the Rep.o Committee on Accounts. Com. on Concurred in the reference of the petitions of Henry F. Skerry and C. H. Fiel£s, to the Committee on Claims. Claims. Attest, Henry M. Meek, City Clerk. A meeting of the B and of Aldermen was held on Wednesday, October 16, 1878, at 2 1 o'clock. Messrs. Emmerton, Pratt, Gifford and Averill were present. In the absence of the Mayor, Mr. Emmerton presided. Seventeen applicants for registration appeared, and Voting being found duly qualified, the Board ordered their names to Lists &c. be entered in the register of voters and on the voting lists. (See record of signatures.) • Oct. 16 & 24, 1878. Vol. 109 Page 2033. The Board then adjourned to 72 o'clock F.M. Attest, Henry M. Meek, Clerk. The Board of Aldermen met on IEednesday, October 16, 1878, at % o'clock P.M., pursuant to adjournment. All the members were present except Mr. Averill. The Mayor being absent, Mr. Emmerton presided. - Forty two applicants for registration Appeared, and were Voting__ found duly qualified, except Thomas M.Cormick, and his case Lists. was continued until the E6th instant. • The Board at 10 me. past 9 o'clock adjourned. Attest, Henry M. Meek, Clerk. A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Thursday, October 24th, 18782 at 72. o'clock P.M. All the members were present. The Mayor presided. The record of the last three meetings was read and approved. Charles E. Phippen appeared for registration, and his Voting name was entered in the register of voters, and on the voting Lists. lists of. Ward 2. A communication from the Mayor in reference to a donation Gift fron of the sum of $5000. for educational purposes, b11 Hon. A. A. Hon.A.J':.Lc Low, of Brooklyn, N. Y. together with certain correspondence, was received and read. I minute description of the purposes of the fund is given as follows: "New York, October 19th, 1878. Hon. H. K. Oliver, Salem, Mass. Dear Sir: "Referring to my letter of the 24th. of September last, addressed to you as Mayor, and enclosing a check for $5000. I now beg leave to indicate the disposition which I wish to have made thereof, viz: 1. I desire that the principal sum of Five thousand dollars, and • any additions that may be Oct. 24, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 234. • made thereto, by gift or otherwise, shall be invested in Bonds of the City of Salem, or other secubities of an un- doubted character, and in like manner, be re-invested as may from time to time become necessary; and held in trust as a permanent fund. 2 . The income of said fund, to be applied annually, by the Trustee for the time being, so as to promote and advance the education of meritorious youth, who shall have been fitted for college in a public school of Salem, and who shall be designated by the Mayor of the City of Salem, the President of its Common Council, each for the time being and such member of its school committee as may be selected by said Mayor and President of the Common Council for that purpose. These three, or a majority of them, to decide all questions relating to the distribution of said income, in the full and free exercise of their discretion; being guided so far as they may think proper by the following considerations and conditions, viz: 1st. That thepars mount par mount object for which this fund has as been set apart, is to assist young men of good moral character, who, having been prepared for College in the public schools of Salem, are without the means to pursue a collegiate course* d g 2. A reference to be given to those wh P g se o are born of Amer- ican parents in the City o a p y f S lem, and known (i.e. the parents) ad having been exemplary in their lives,- but not to the ex- clusion of any, who, by successful endeavor, and high attain- ment may recommend themselves as worthy to receive the bene- fit� of this charity. 3. In my judgement, it is a q:atter of unimportance whether the money be paid annually, to enable one or more to enter col - lege, or employed in defraying the expenses of any who may be designated as recipients of such aid, during the full term of their college course; or in what manner applied, so that the purpose of its bestowment is fully answered. 4th. If it can be done consistently with the declared pur- pose for which this Rind is established, the income may be off-, red as. a possible, or probable reward to those who are competing for honors in the public school,-as an incentive to exertion-and thus accomplish a double purpose in stimulating and compensating well directed effort. 5th. The Character and rank of every candidate for such reward, to be certified by the principal or presiding officer of school or college, of which such proposed beneficiary is a member. 6th. If it should so happen thet in any year during the ex- istence of this trust, there should, from any cause whatever,, be a failure to appropriate the income thereof, wholly or in part, the amount unappropriated shall be added to the princi- pal sum, and form a pert of the permanent fund. And to the end, that the particular purposes for which this fund is proposed, as above set forth, may be wisely ful- filled, I solicit you, as my friend and former teacher, to • Oct. 24, 1878. Voll 10, gage 234 u • accept the charge of the Five thousand dollars above referred toy and of the investment thereof, and to hold the same as trustee; and, in the event of your death, or necessry resigna- tion, I do respectfully request the Board of Aldermen of the City of Salem to as- • • ,Oct, 24, 1878. ______,... _.. _ ._ Vol. 10, page 235. -some the duty of appointing your succesor, and successors, - who shall, in term, discharge the duties involved in said trust; so that it shall be maintained and perpetuated, and continue to exert a benign influence upon the education of deserving youth of my native city. I have the honor to remain very truly and respectfully yours, A. A. Low." Mr. Emmerton thereupon offered the following Order: "Ordered, that the City Council accept the munificent gift of Hon. A. A. Low, and that the Mayor, two members of the Board of Aldermen, and such as the council may join, be a committee, to ilom the matter shall be referred, who shall report such further action as may be proper and necessary." The Order was adopted, Aldermen Emmerton and ICemble appointed, and sent down for concurrence and to be joined. • A communication was received from the Mayor stating that Dam at 11r. D. B. Gardner had applied to the State -Board of Harbor unl�- per Commissioners for permission to erect a dam at the Juniper's, oil so called, inclosing a small area of tide water, so as to re- tain it after ebb tide begins. The Board itself consents prov- ided no objected be made by this Bard. The Mayor was author- ized to notify the Harbor Commissioners that the Board makes no objection. A petition from the Republican City Committee, represent- Ward Room ing that the voters of Ward 3, of said city, are now unprovid- 1-�-3 ed with a ward room, and requesting that the city furnish said ward with a suithble room for the use of both political parties, as has been done in all the other wards of t`.e city, came from the Common Council, referred to the Joint Standing Committee on Public Property with power to act, and sent up for concurrence. The Board concurred. (Presented for : pproval and approved, Oct. 26, 1878.) The Order appropriating $2000. for the purposes of building A.pprop- and extens_on to the Broad St. primary school house, was return-rla�ion - ed from the common council amended, by providing that the amour rC g-oacT— be taken from the appropriation for incidentals, and, as emend- S ed, adopted and sent up for concurrence in the amendment. The Board concurred. (Presented for approval and approved Oct. 26, 1878.) The following Order came from the common council adopted, Clerical • Messrs. Breed, Dalrymple and Collins appointed, and sent up fox and to be joined, viz: and "Ordered, that a committee of three members of the c1�y—' Clem. Oct. 24, 1878 Vol. 10, Page 236 Common council, with such as the Mayor and Aldermen may Join, be appointed to consider the necessity and expediency of employing so much extra clerical assistance in the office of the City Clerk, said committee to report as soon as practicable. On motion of Mr. Benjamin, the Order was referred back to the Common Council for further information as to the subject matter. Notice was received from the Common Council that the Revision of report from the committee of conference on the revision of ordinance the ordinances, had not been accepted in concurrence. • The monthly report of the City Marshal was Report of City received and placed on file. marshal Petitions were received and disposed of as follows: Petition of Chas. H. Noris for leave to move Pet. to move a building through Hancock and Lafayette Street, to rear building of No. 6 Legrange St. , was received; and a license granted. Petitions for permit to build were received Permits to as follows: W.C. Endicott, alteration of house No. 365 build Essex St. ; H.T. Conant, wooden shed, on St. Peter' s Court; Mrs. S.S. Merrill, a dwelling house on Boardman St. ; Alice Grover, wooden shed, at No. 4 School St. ; Chas. H. Flint, addition to shed, rear of No. 191 Washington St. - Permits were granted. Petition of Henry J. Lane for removal of a Tree tree in front of his house No. 58 Endicott Street. Referred to this Committee on Streets. Petition of John Kinsman and 6 others, Boardman St. representing that a street has recently been laid out between Pleasant and Webb Streets, known as Boardman St. ; that it has been u g duly grad ed and provided with a substantial sewer throughout its whole length, and is fully prepared for public residence and travel; and asking that said street be laid out and accepted by the City. Referred to the Committee on Streets. • The Committee on Streets submitted the Appropriation following Order: edgestones Oct. 24, 1878 Vol. 10, Page 236A "Ordered that the sum of eight e 4 hundred dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the use of the street department for the purpose of procuring an additional supply of edgestones." The Order was adopted and sent down for concurrence. The Committee on Streets to whom was Boiler House referred the petition of F.W. Putnam 5 Co. for leave to erect a small boiler house in the open space lying west- erly of the building occupied by them as a printing office on corner of Derby and Liberty Streets, submitted a report stating that they had examined the premises, and recommended that the • • Oct. 24, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 237. petition be granted. The report was accepted and a license granted. M.r Kemble submitted the following Report: Report on "To the Honorable the City Council The Committee on certain _ claims asks leave to report as follows: claims. In the matter of the claim of Messrs. Donahue and Mangan, it has voted to allow the petitioners twenty five cents per ton, in addition to the amount allowed them by the street com- missioner, making their compensation seventy-five cents per ten altogether. In the matter of the claims of C. H. Field and H. F.Skerry, it is recommended the petitioners have leave to withdraw. In the matter of the communication received from Messrs. J. S. Jones & Co. , which does not appear to be a claim, and which • is reported back herewith, it is recommended that it be re- ferred to the committee on streets. For the committee, Salem, Oct. 24th,/78. Edward Kemble." The report was accepted, adopted and sent down for con- currence. Mr. Russell submitted the following Report: Rept on pet "To the Marar and Aldermen of the City of Salem. The for leave Committee on Drains and Sewers to r:hom was referred the peti- to enter tien of James F. Hale, for permit to enter the public sewer sewer. at the corner of Prescott and Winthrop Streets, from his resi- dence on the corner of Winthrop & h1t. Vernon Streets, have considered the subject, and as it will necessitate the laying of a private sewer of some 350 feet or more in the public streets, and as the city have a plan of sewerage laid out, they are of opinion that no permits for private sewers in the public streets should be granted, they therefore respectfully recommend that the petitioner have leave to withdraw. For the committee, B. W. Russell, Chairman." The report was accepted, and the recommendation adopted. The Board then went into exceutive session, and Mr. Aver- police ill, for the Committee on Police, submitted the following reporC—.-Officer. "The Committee on Police to whom was referred the appoint- ment of Mr. Archibald Ifteal as a' member of the police force, would report that they have consulted with the city marshal and the principal members of the police force', and they are of the • opinion that Mr. h.Neal is the most competent of the substitutes for the position; your committee would therefore recommend that the appointment be confirmed. Respectfully submitted, James W. Averill, B. "!. Russell." Oct. 24, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 238. The report was accepted and the nomination confirmed. The executive session was then closed. Mr. Emmerton submitted the monthly report of the com- Report of mittee on accounts, and the same was accepted and sent down Com. on for concurrence. Acc'ts. Mr. Emmerton offered the following C'rder: Reflectors "Ordered, that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized for street and requested to contract for the purchase of one hundred lamps. reflectors, for the street lamps of this city at a price not - exceeding three dollars for each pair of reflectors, to be paid in three equal payments, in three, six, and nine months from December let. , 18789 provided, that if at any time prior to either of the above named payments, the committee on lamps and lighting are disatisfied with the reflectors, • and wish to remove them, that siLd p@flectors shall be remov- ed without charge or expense to the city:_: provided however in case of any payment on account of the reflectors the city shall have no claim for or refund of said payment." The Order was adopted. (Presented for approval and approv- ed Oct. 26, 1878. ) . Mr. Pratt submitted the following report: Relief to "The committee on relief of soldiers and sailors under soldiers &e, the provisions of Chapter 282, Acts of 1878, respectfully reCt '-1"—'" — — ommend that aid be granted to the following applicants, viz: to Warren J. Upham, Franklin Upham, Joseph Higginbottom, James E. Smith, Robert Carey, Jr., Samuel Cottle, Walter Thomp- son, John Riley, Matthew Sauman, respectively the sum of five dollars per month; to John R. Chase, George Glass, Daniel M: Carthy, George F. Foote, Joseph Beals, John Welch, William Lynch, respectively the sum of eight dollars per month; to wllliam H. Manning, John Brown, Villiam Duggan, James A. Clif- ford, respectively the sum of ten dollars per month; to Sand- ford B. Gannon, Augustine B. Bryant, Arthur Doyle, Horace E. Sanborn, Thomas Tynan, David Hazzelton Jr. , respectively the sum of twelve dollars 50/100 per month. All the above payments to commence from the 30th. day of September, 1878. For the Committee, H. J. Pratt, Chairman." The report was accepted, and the recommendation adopted. Relief to (Presented for approval and approved Oct. 26, 1878.) soldiers &c • The following report was also submitted: "The committee on aid to soldiers and sailors under Chap. 2822 Acts 1878, submit the following report and ask its adopt- ion,- that the monthly al- Oct. 24, 1878. Vol. 10, Pag 239. lowance to Neuton J� Fowler be increased from $10. to $12.50 per month; Albert M.Fadden from $5. to $8. per month; dm. H. Murphy from $10. to $12.50 per month, with an addition of $2.50 for one month back pay; Samuel Thorner from $8. to $10. per month, and John Murphy from $8. to $12.50 per month. For the committee H. J. Pratte Chairman." The report was accepted and adopted. (Pbesented for ap- proval and approved Oct. 26, 1878.) Mr. Ben'amin for the Committee on Elections reported ',:'arrants the following Order: for State tl'Ordered, that warrants be issued for meetings of the Election. legal voters of the City of Salem, in the several Wards, on Tuesday, the fifth day of November 1878t then and there to • give in their ballots for a rdpresentative in the next Con- gress of the United States from District number Six: Also, for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Secretary, Treasurer and Receiver Generale Auditor of Accounts, and Attorney General, of the Commonwealth of Masachusetts; Also, for a Councillor for District No. Five, and a Senator for the Second Essex District; Also, in the Firsts Second and Fifth Wards for two Representatives in the General Court from District No. Six; and in the Third, Fourth and Sixth Wards, for two Represen- tatives in the General Court from District No. Seven; Alscvi :for a Register of Probate and Insolvency, and County Commissioner, for the County of Essex; Also, for a County Treasurer of the County of Essex, to fill an existing vacancy." "Ordered, that the polls be opened at 7 o'clock A. M. and closed at 4� o'clock P. M.) and that the votes for all the officers to be voted for be received on one ballot." The report was accepted, and the Orders adopted, (Pres- ented for approval and approved Oct. 262 1878.) 14r. Russell reported for the Committee on Sewers that Beckford they had discontinued the extension of the Beckford St. sewer, St. Sewer. at a point about fifty feet north of the railroad track, it net being deemed advisable to complete it to the channel, until next spring. The action of the committee was approved. • Oct. 24 & 26, 1878. Vol.10, Page 240. The Order for the e.ctension of St. Peter's Street, came St. Peter's up by special assignment, and action was postponed. Street. Mr. Pratt moved that public notice be given that the Reg�istratioz Board will hold an additional meeting for the registration of �oers votes, and the revision of the voting lists on Monday next, at 3 o'clock P.M. The motion was adopted. Mr. Russell moved that the Dean St. school house be des- pollip& plat ignated as the polling place for votes of Ward Four on elec- in Ward 4. tion day. The motion was adopted. . A verbal request from Mr. J. S. Moulton that he be allow- Exhibitioni ed a deduction from the regular license fee, when he gives an Fees. entertainment on two successive nights, was referred to the Committee on Licenses with power. . • The Board then adjourned at twenty minutes past ten o'clock P.M. Attest, Henry M. Meek, Clerk. A meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Saturday October 26, 1878, at 2J o'clock P.M. The Mayor and all the members were present except Alder- men Benjamin and Kemble. The Board at once proceeded with the registration of vot- Voti ers. Seventy three persons applied, and being found duly quali-=is . fied, their names were ordered to be entered in the register of voters and on the voting lists. Thomas MCCormick, whose case was continued from the 16th. inst. , appeared, was found qualified, and registered according to law. On motion of Mr. Russell, the names of the persons who applied for registrating on the evening of the 16th instant, were entered in the register of voters and on the voting lists. (See record of signatures.) The hearing assigend for 31 o'clock, was adjourned to 41 Naumkeag o'clock, at which last named hour, the hearing was commenced. reo�e • Mr. Emmerton in the chair, the petition for the Oct. 26 & 28, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 241. Change in the location in the track of the Naumkeag Street Railway, in Washington St., was read, as was also, the order of notice thereon. Wm. D. Northend Esq., appeared for the petitioners. Mr. Silas B. . Winn stated the inconvenience aris- ing to his business, and Mr. Goodell, President of the Street Railway Co., said that the company would not object to the change proposed, if the city paid a portion of the expense: No other persons desiring to be heard, the hearing was closed, and, on motion of Mr. Averill, the subject was recom- mitted to the committee on streets. The Board then adjourned. Attest, Henry 11. Meek, Clerk. The Board of Aldermen held .a special meeting on Saturday • evening, October' 26, 1878, at 72 o'clock. The Mayor and all the members were present except Alder- man Kemble. . Eighty one persons appeared for registration, and being Voting found duly qualified, their names were entered in the register lists. of voterso and on the voting lists. (See record of signatures.) The name of Geo. H. Devereux, Ward 6, was stricken from the voting lists, on account of his death. The Board adjourned at 10 o'cicek P.M. Attest, Henry M. Meek, Clerk. A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Mon- day, October 28, 1878, at 3 o'clock F.M. The Mayor and Aldermen Emmerton, Benjamin, Gifford and Rus- sell, were present. Seventy five persons applied for registration, and being Voting found duly qualified, their names were entered in the register lists. of voters and on the voting lists. (See record of signatures. ) The names of fifty seven persons, who were on the voting lists of 1877t and now duly qualified, were also entered. (See list on file. ) • Oct. 28 & 29, 187S, Vol. 10, Page 242, Complaint having been made that John W. Mahoney, whose Voting name appears on the voting list of S7ard 2, is unable to write Lists. his name;. and that Willard H. Dunbar, whose name appears on the votirg '_ist of Ward 51 has moved from the city; the clerk was instructed to notify Mr. Mahoney to appear before the Board at one of its meetings to be holden Tuesday the 29th. inst. , to show cause if any he has, why his name should not be stricken from the voting list; and also to request the city messenger to make inquiry at the residence of Mr. Dunbar as to his removal from the city. Mr. Emmerton submitted the following Order: Appropria °!Ordered, that the sum of two thousand dollars be and tion Broad the same hereby is transferred from the amount appropriated St.'Sch.Hoo for incidentals to special expenditures for erecting a porch • to the primary school on Broad Street." The order was adopted and sent doom for concurrence. Mr. Russell submitted the following Order: Sinking "Ordered, that the city treasurer be hereby authorized Funds. and directed to pay to the trustees of the Water Loan Sinking on thousand dollars and to the com- missioners e o twenty n the sum £ : fu d _ of the Municipal Sinking fund, the sum of twenty thousand dollars, said sums having been appropriated for said purposes respectively." The order was adopted and sent down for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Russell, the rule allowing twenty four hours in which to file a motion to reconsider, was suspended, so far as it relates to matters acted upon at this meeting. At 5J o'clock, the Board adjourned. Attest, Henry M. Meek, Clerk. A special meeting of the Board of nldermen was held on Tuesday October 297 1878, at 21 o'clock P.M. The Mayor and all the members were present except Alder- men Kemble, Russell and Gifford. Eighty one persons presented themselves for registration, Voting and being found duly qualified, their names were entered in the Lists. register of votersi and on the voting lists. On motion, the • names of Vim. C. Murphy and Wm. P. Cushing, Oct. 29, 1878, Vol. 10, Page 243. were added to the voting lists of Ward 31 and entered in the register of voters. The city messenger reported that he had visited the late residence of Millard Dunbar in ';lard 5, and found another family occupying the house, who stated that Yr. Dunbar and his family had moved to Chelsea. The name of Mr. Dunbar was then stricken from the voting lists. The following report was submitted: TLelief for "In Board of Aldermen, Oct. 29, 1878. The committee on soldiers &c relief of soldiers and sailors under the provisions of Chap. 282, Acts of 1878, respectfully recommend that aid beg ranted to the following applicants per month, viz: John A. Welch, No. 10 English St. , $12.50; John Hennessy $12.50; Edward S.Skerry, $12.50; Richard L. Edwards $10.-; Alonzo C. Kezar $10.-; John L H. ddell $10.-; Michael Roach $10.- James Collins $8.- ; George K. Frost $8.-; James W. Fogg $L-; Enoch Wilson $8.-; • alarren Grimes $6.-. All the above payments to commence from Aug. 30th. 1878. For the Committee, H. J. Pratt, Chairman." The report was accepted and adopted. (Presented for ap- proval and approved, Oct. 31, 1878. ) The following report was also submitted: Relief for " Aldermen Oct. 29 1878. The committee on In Board of , , soldiers support of soldiers and sailors under Chap. 282, Acts of 1878, &c. respectfully recommend that in the cases of the following per- sons, previously acted upon the monthly allowance shall com- mence Aug. 30th, 1878, instead of Selt. 30th. , as provided in report of Oct. 24th. viz: Franklin Upham and Warren J. Upham. The committee also further recommend that the monthly allowance of Conrad Fitzgerald, Timothy Driscoll, and Patrick Spring, be paid to the Overseers of the Poor, or to George Farwell, for their support; also, that the monthly allowances, of John Riley, John R. Chase, Benj . F. Chandler and James Hughes, be paid to their mothers severally for their support. Also, that the month- ly allowance of Joseph Higginbottom, Wm. H. Manning, Arthur Doyle, Augustine B. Bryant, Michael Keating, Jeremiah Logan, David Hazelton, Jr., and Thomas Nolan, be paid to their wives respectively for their support; also, that the monthly allowance of James E. Smith be paid to his sister Mrs. Caroline H. Nichols for his suppor,- that the monthlyallowance of James A. Clifford be paid to Mrs. Eliza Dominick for his sup,.ort, add that the monthly allowance of Charles A. Wentworth be paid to Samuel • Calley Esq. , for his support. The committee further recommend that the monthly allowance of the following named persons be dis- continued, dating from the receipt of their first monthly pay- went, vizx Edward Powers, Edward IV. York, John Cashron, 11ohn H. Oldson, Bartholomew Daley, Nathaniel Moran, Jeremiah Driscoll and Joseph Gilman. For the com- Oct. 29 & 28, 1878. Vcl. 10, Page 244. mittee, H. J. Pratt, Chairman." The report was accepted and adopted. (Presented for ap- proval and approved Oct. 31, 1878. ) At 5i o'clock the Board adjourned. Attest, Henry M. Meek, Clerk. A meetingof the Board of Aldermen was held on Tuesday Y evenings Oct. 29, 1878, at 72 o'clock. The Mayor and all the members were present . Y e except Alder- man Kemble. Seventy Pour persons applied for registrationr and be ing Voti found duly qualified, their names were entered in the register rsnis. of voters and on the voting lists. (See record of signatures. ) The names of several persons who were on the lists of 1877, were registered and added to the voting lists. (See list on file. ) Mr. John We Mahoney, not appearing in answer to the sum- mons of the Board, his name was dropped from the list of Ward 2. (see page 245. ) k� petition from the building committee of St. Peters churcht Pet. to requesting permission to connect the church sewers with the city enter sewer in Brown St.$ was referred to the committee on sewers with sewer. power to act. The Board adjourned at 10 o'clock P.M. Attest, H. M. Meek, Clerk. At a meeting of the Coi=on Council held on the 28th. of October, 1878, the following business was transacted. Concurred in the adoption of the order authorizing the Sinking city treasurer to pay to the trustees of the water loan sink- Fund. ing fund and the commissioners of the municipal sinking fund, certain sums of money. (Presented for approval and approved, Oct. 31, 1878). Concurred in the adoption of the order transferring the Appropria- appropriation fo $2000. for incidentals to special expenditures, tion for erecting a porch to the primary school in Broad St. (Pres-Broad St. ented for approval and approved, Oct. 31, 1878. ) Sch. Ho.� • Concurred in th= appropriation o $151.66, for the pur- p Arm- ories. Oct. 28 & Nov. 41 1878. Vol. 10, Page 245. pose of, providing fuel and light for the armories. (Presented for approval and approved, Oct. 31, 1876. ) Concurred in the adoption of the report of the Commit- Claims . tee on Claims, dated Oct. 2422 1878. (Presented for approval - and approved, Oct. 31, 1878. 1 Concurred in the order accepting the gift of Hon. A. A. Gift of Low, and joined Messrs. Ropes, Harris and H. S. Perkins, to the committee. (Presented for approval and approved, Oct. 317 1878.) Concurred in the passage of the order laying out" as a Symof}ds St, public way the extension fo Symonds St. (Presented for approv- - al and approved, Oct. 31, 1878.) Concurred in -the acceptance of the monthly report of the Rept. of committee on accounts. 7_0M on Attest, , Accts. Henry LT. Meeks City Clerk. - • A regular meeting of the Board o Aldermen was held on Monday, November 4, 1678, at 71 o'clock P.M. The Mayor and all the members were present except Alder- man Pratt. The record of the last six meetings was read. Mr. Kemble Voting moved that because of a certain doubt which has arisen concern — ing the record of the meeting held Tuesday evening last, so — far as it relates to John W. Mahoney. that the record in that particular be confirmed. After discussion the motion was lost. Mr. Benjamin then moved that the record be amended so as to read,- 11Il9r. John W. Mahoney not appearing in answer to the summons of the Board, no action was taken." The motion was adopted. Petitions were received and disposed of as follows: Petition of Mrs. Samuel Honeycomb for permission to run Pot. to a private drain from her house on Collins St. Across said enter sewer street, into Collins Cove, there being no sewer in the streets and no other convenient place to discharge a drain into. Re- ferred to the Committee on Sewers. Petition of John F. Myers for a transfer of his liquor Liquor license from No. 14 East Gardner St. to No. 35 Union St.- Re- icense £erred to the Committee on Licenses. Petition of L. B. Harrington, asking that the wall on Pet. far Highland Avenue) in front of his storehouse be moved back, moving wall- and the intervening space properly filled, in order that he on ig an may have suitable access to said building. Referred to Com. — �7e;— on Streets. Petition of M. A. Bush for the removal of a tree in front Tree. of ::o. 45 Endicott St.- Referred to Committee on Streets. Nov. 41 1878. Vol. •10, Page 246. Petitions for permit to build as follows: James Boston, Permits to addition to building on Boston St. ; L m. M. Swasey, improve- build. ment of house on Leach St. ; James Dugan, addition to building on Grove St. ; Perkins Fifield, addition to house No. 6 Park St. ; John P. & Sarah P. Downing, alteration of house, corner of Dow and Salem St. ; H. W. Balcomb, dwelling house on North- end St.; N. G. Symonds, barn on Barr St. Permits were granted. Petition of First Baptist Churdh Society, for the use of Pet. for a strip of land eighteen inches wide, or thereabouts, adjoin- use of land ing the new hose house, and upon the southern side of the Bap- in Beckford tist parsonage on Beckford St., upon such terms as the commit- tee may determine. Referred to the Joint Standing Committee on Fire Depart,emt and sent down for concurrence. PTrt Benjamin submitted the following report: "To the Board of Aldermen. The committee for the relief Soldiers & • of soldiers and sailors report in favor of resuming the pay- _-ailors. ment of aid to the following named persons discontinued at a former meeting of this board: Albert U:Fadden the sum of eight dollars per minth; Edward Powers, the sum of twelve 50/100 dollars; Edward W. York, the sum of twelve 50/100 dollars. These payments to date from Oct. 5, last. And that the aid voted to be paid in case of John Riley to his mother be paid to his father for him; that voted to be paid to the wife of Jeremiah Logan be paid to himself; that voted to be paid to the wife of Joseph Higginbottom be paid to Mr. J. R. Lakeman for him. That aid be al�owed to John H. Crowley at the rate of $10. per mo.; MichaelN.Carty at the rate of $8. per mo; Edward Southwick at the rate of $12.50 per mo. ; Lieut. John F. Ford at the rate of $20. per mo. ; these payments to date from the first day of Cetober last. Charles A. Benjamin ) B. W. Russell ) Committee." The report was accepted and adopted. On motion of Mr. Benjamin, the rule relating to reconsideration was suspended. (Presented for approval and approved Nov. 5, 1878. ) The following Order came from the Common Council adopted, Clerical Messrs. Breed, Dalrymple and Collins appointed, and sent up forassistance concurrence and to be joined, viz: city clerk. "Ordered, that a committee of three members of the common council with such as the Mayor and Alderman may join, be ap- pointed to report to the city council the amount paid during • the present year, for clerical assistance in the office of the city clerk. and for what purposes it was expended." The Board concurred and joined Messrs. Russell and Benj- amin. (Presented forepproval and approved Nov. 8, 1878. ) Nov. 4 & 71 1878• Vol. 10, Page 247. The report relative to an exchange of land on St. Peter Exchange of street extension, with E. S. Patterson, was returned from land with the common council, todet 'er with a report from a special com- . S. Patter mittee of the common council upon the subject. son. On motion of Mr. Benjamin, the papers were referred to the Committee on Streets, with instructions to give, to the parties interested, a hearing. The Board of Engineers recommended, the Yayor nominated, Fireman. and Ithe Board confirmed Messrs. Geo. W. Hadley and Charles S. Munsey, as members of Hose Company No. 4. The monthly bills were examined and approved. Monthly Bills. At 9 o'clock, and 20 me., the Board adjourned to Thursday evening next at 7 o'clock. • Attest, Henry M. Meek, Clerk. A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Thursday, November 71 1878, at 7 o'clock P.M. The Mayor and all the members were present. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. A communication from Charles Sewall, stating that Mr. Claims. Henry F. Skerry and Mr. Charles H. Fields, had left with him a claim against the city for damages occassioned to their car- riages, was received, and the same was referred to the city solicitor and sent down for concurrence. Petitions, signed by ten or more qualified voters of each pets for lard, in the city, stating that they have Zood reason to be- recount of lieve that the votes cast far Representative to Congress, were votes. not properly accredited to .the respective candidates to whom they belonged, and that a miscount was made by the Y7ard offic- ers, and praying that a recount of said votes may be had accord- ing to statute provided, were received from the city clerk. Mr. Y.emble moved that the request be acceded to, and that the Board meet on Saturday next, at 7 o'clock P.M. , for the pur- pose of examining the votes aforesaid. The motion was adopted. • Nov. 7, 1878. Vol. 10, -age 248. The following report was submitted: Donation "To the City Council of the City of Salem. The joint - special committee to whom was referred the papers relating A. A. Low. to the recent donation of the Hon. A.A. Low, of .Brooklyn, —-- - N. Y. , in aid of the educational needs of the city, with directions that said committee report such action as may be proper and necessary in the premises, having duly considered the subject, recommend the passage of the following Resolve. For the Committee, Henry K. Oliver." "Resolved, by the City Council of the City of Salem, that the sincere and most earnest thanks of the city be pres- ented to the Hon. A. A. Low for his grateful remembrance of the city of his birth and education, and for his substantial and munificent token of his regard therefor." The committee further recommend that, in compliance with the • preference of the donor thereof, the gift to the city by Mr. Low be invested inaa note of the city to the trustee of the fund for its amount of Five thousand dollars ($5000.) at the rate of six per cent (6%) per annum, payable semi-annually on t!,a first days of January and July respectively, as is provided in the following order, the adoption of which the committee recommend: !'Ordered, that the city treasurer be, and his is hereby City Treas authorized and directed to hire of Henry K. Oliver, holding -"ureter o--' in trust the donation of Hon. Abiel Abbot Low, the sum of hir-e�ex=- . ($000.) Five thousand dollars, executing and delivering to ecu a bond. said trustee, a bond of the City of Salem, for the same, - payable on demand to said trustee or his successors, and bear- ing interest at the rate of six per cent (6%0 per annum) pay- able semi-annually on the first days of January and July res- pectively, in each. year." The report was accepted, Resolve adopted, and sent down for concurrence. The Order was also adopted, by a two thirds yea and nay vote, and sent down for concurrence. The Committee on Streets reported the following Order: Boardman St; "Ordered, that a public hearing be given at the city hall, - on Thursday, the 21st. , inst., at 7 o'clock P.M. , to take into consideration the expediencey of accepting the private wgey leading from Pleasant St. to Webb St. , called Boardman S+. , and that due notice be given to all parties interesred." . The Order was adopted. (Presented for approval and approv- ed Nov. 9, 1878.) • The following Report was submitted: "The Committee on Streets to whom was referred the peti- Tree. tion of the L. B. Hatch for the removal of two trees on Pearl St. , respectfully recommend that Mr. Hatch be allowed to re- move one of said trees, viz: that nearest to Bridge St., provided, Nov. 7, 1878. Vol. 10, page 249. said tree be removed without expense to the city. For the Committee, Henry K. Oliver, Chairman." The report was accepted and the recommendation adopted. The following report was submitted: Naumkeag "The Committee on Streets to whom was referred the peti- Street _ tion of S. B. Winn and others for a change in the location of R'y Co. the tracks of the horse railroad on Washington street be- tween Front and Dodge streets, have duly considered the sub- ject, and recommend that the subject be referred to the next city government. For the committee, Henry K. Oliver, Chairman." The report was accepted, but pending the adoption of the recommendation, the matter was recommitted to the Committee on Streets. • The following report was submitted: Claims. "To the Honorable the City Council. The committee on claims begs leave to report as follows: Respecting the peti- tmpn of Daniel Fuller of Topsfield the committee have voted to pay all '"actual" damages. The repairs to wagon and milk cans having already been paid for by the city, there remains only the value of the property destroyed, viz: milk, five dollars forty-cents, and eggs three dollars ninety one cents, both together, nine dollars thirty one cents, which the com- mittee have voted to pay.. The claim for damages to horse ap- pears to be imaginary, and is not allowed. Respecting the petition of Caleb Buffum it is recommended that the petitioner be allowed to withdraw. The claim of Thos. Gorman has been settled by the voluntary withdrawal of the petitioner. For the committee, Salem,Nov.4th,1878. Edward Kemble." The report was accepted and the recommendation adopted, and sent down for concurrence. (Notice of intent to move a reconsideration of the vote granting leave to withdraw upon the claim of Caleb Buffum, was given to the clerk of Alderman Benjamin, Nov. '81 1878.) The following Report was submitted: . Repairs at *City of Salem, Board of Aldermen, Nov. 7th, 1878. The steam fire joint standing committee on fire department would respect- engine hoi: ' ` Hilly represent that it has been found necessary to make • somewhat extensive repairs and improvements at the steam fire engine house, the boiler being in such a condition as to require its being taken apart and new sections added _.ov. 71 1878. Vol. 10, Page 250. thereto. It has also been found that the trough for washing hose is badly decayed as is quite a portion of the floor, anc it has been thought advisable to place additional windows in the tower in order to facilitate the drying of west hose. Your committee would therefore offer the following order. For the Committee, James F'!. Averill, Chairman." "Ordered, that the sum. of five hundred dollars be and Appropria- ' hereby is appropriated to defray the expense of repairs and tion. improvements in the steam fire engine house." The report was accepted, order adopted, and sent down for concurrence. Mr. Gifford, for the Committee on Public Property, submit-,Appropri". ted the following Order:- tion for "Ordered, that the joint standing committee on public pro- trees at perty be authorized to purchase such number of trees as may seemWillows. -: necessary and have them set at the side of Fort Avenue, so cal- led, and also on the land called the Willos, and also on the land, or such portion of the land as is set aside for ball play- ing, as will not inconvenience the ball players, and that a sum not exceeding three hundred dollars be appropriated from such moneys as is not otherwise appropriated." The order was adopted and sent down for concurrence. The following report was submitted: Soldiers' "Salem, Novem. 7, 1878. To the Board of Aldermen, City of g_ Salem. The committee on the relief of soldiers and sailors, re- Sailors. port in addition to the report submitted at a former meeting of this board, that the allowance to John H. Ohison discontinued heretofore, bd again paid to him to date from October 5 last at the rate of twelve 501100 dollars per month. Also that an allow- ance be made to Edward Powers from Sept. 15 last to Oct. 30, at the rate of twelve 50/100 dollars per month the same being due to him according to his previoud allowance. For the committee, H. J. Pratt, Chairman." The report was accepted and adopted. (Presented for approv- al and approved Nov. 8, 1878.) The* Committee on Streets reported the following Order: Yyrtle "Ordered, that a public heaeing be had at the City Hall, Street. on Thursday evening, Nov. 21, 1878, at 7z o'clock, to take in- to consideration the expediency of laying out a private way. in Bard five, now called Myrtle Street, also of changing the name of said street to Cypress Street: and that due notice be given • of said hearing." The Order was adopted. (Presented for approval and approved i!ov. 91 1878.) Xov. 71 1878. Vol. 10, Page 251. On motion of Yr. Benjamin, the Order relating to the c Frye's _ purchase of Frye 's mill property was taken from the table, and pnills. after a long discussion, the same was recommitted, on motion —�— of Ieir. Kemble, and sent down for concurrence. Mr. Emmerton submitted the following Order: System of "Ordered, that his Honor the Mayor be requested to peti- - Drainage. tion the General Court for the requisite authority to construct a system of drainage and sewerage work for the City of Salem, including the taking of lands, flats, mill privileges, build- ings, wharves, or other structures as may be necessary to accom- plish the object proposed, and that he invite the cooperation of the Towh of Peabody in obtaining such legislation." The Order was adopted and sent down for concurrence. An application for permit to build an addition to the Permit to • Broad St. primary school house, was submitted; and permit was build. granted subject to the approval of the Inspector of Buildings." On motion of Er. Russell the Order appropriating $5000. for Appro- the purpose of extending the sewers now entering the. Bridge St.priation basin, was taken up. Mr. Emmerton moved that the matter be refer- for red to the next City Government, but the motion was lost. extending Mr. Emmerton in the chair, the order was amended, by dewers in adopting the recommendations contained in the majority report-II Wit. of the committee on sewers, dated Oct. 10, 1878, so far as sai basn, recommendations relate to a change of route, and the work being done under the direction of the committee on sewers . The Order, as amended, was then adopted and sent down for concurrence in the amendment. The Order, as amended, reads as follows: "Ordered, that the sum of Five thousand dollars be appro- priated for the purpose of extending the sewers now entering the Bridge street basin to deep water, in accordance with the plan submitted by the special committee of the common council, drawn by Chas. A.. Putnam; excepting, that said plan be so far modi- fied as to cause the extension of the St. Peter's St. sewer to follow the line of the centre of the proposed extension of said street, and that the connecting sewer between that and the sewer extended through the extension of Howard St., be laid at a right angle with said sewers or as nearly so as is the cortesponding line of Bridge street; and that said sum be expended under the direction of the Committee on Sewers and Drains." • The Board adjourned at lOz o'clock P.A . Nov. 91 12 & 11, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 252. Attest, Henry LF. Meek, Clerk. A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Saturday, November p, 18782 at 7 o'clock F.I4. The Mayor and all the members were present except Alder- men Banjamin and Kemble. The Board at once proceeded .to examine the ballots cast Recount of at the recent election in the several ;'lards of the City for Votes. Representative to Congress, with the result stated in their certificate on file, and the city clerk was instructed to amend the ward returns so as to conform with said certifi- cate. The ward returns of said election were then examined, found to be correctly made and entered in the book kept for that purpose, and the result declared. The state and county returns were then signed by the Mayor and members present. A petition signed by Charles Baker, requesting permis Permit to sion to construct a temporary door head on the building at uITT- oor the corner of Union and Essex Sts.,. was referred to the Com- hear mittee on Streets with power. The Board then adjourned at llg o'clock. Attest, Henry M. 96eek, Clerk. Pursuant to notice from George E. Staniford, constable,' Jurors. the I;ayor and Aldermen Averill, Pratt and Russell, assembled at the city clerk's office on Tuesday, November 122 1878, at 12 o'clock noon, and drew from the jury box the names of Y,`alter S. Dickson, Jacob C. Hiltz, John K. Webb and George V,'. Varney, to serve as jurors at the Supreme Judicial Court to be held at Salem, on Monday, November 25th. Attest, H. Y. Meek, City Clerk. The Common Council at a meeting held on Monday, November • ill 1878, transacted the following concurrent business: Concurred in the recommittal of the papers relating to Frye's the purchase of Frye's mill property. Con- NOV* 11 6: 14t 1878. Vol. 10, Page 253. curred in the reference of the petition of the First Baptist Land in Society to the Committee on Fire Department. eC rOr�C T t Concurred in the order, as amended, appropriating the ppropria- sum of $5C00. for extending the sewers emptying into the ion sewers ' Bridge street basin. (Presented for approval and approved Nov. ri g�--a—ems 13, 1878.) Concurred in the adoption of the resolve and order relat-Gift of ing to the gift of Hon. A. A. Low. (Presented for approval �, oti•�, and approved, Nov. 13, 1878. ) Concurred in referring to the city solicitor, a notice Claims. from Chas. Sewall concerning claims of Henry F. Skerry and Charles H. Fields. (Presented for approval and approved Nov. 13, 1878.) Concurred in the appropriation of $800. for the use of Appropria- the street department in supplying edgestones. (Presented foITion ree • approval and approved Nov. 13, 1878.) �_. Attest] Henry M. Meek, City Clerk. A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Thursday Nov. 14, 1878, at 7 o'clock P.M. The Mayor and all the members were present except Alder- man Averill. The record of the previous meetings was read and approved. The following Order came from the Common Council, adopted,proposed and sent up for concurrence:- "Ordered that the Joint standing en g oy committee on Fire Department be requested to furnish the City Ise — Council with some plan whereby the present Hose Co. known as s earner Hose four may be changed to a Steamer and Hose Co. , also to ose o: inform the city government if the present hose house in Boston — St. will accomodate both steamer and hose carriage, and if not if sufficient land can be obtained to build an addition to said hose house so as to accomodate both steamer and hose carriage, and to present plans and furnish estimates for cost of land and said alteration as soon as practicable." The Board concurred. (Presented for approval and approv- ed Nov. 18t 18780 Notice was received that the Common Council on the llth Appropria- instant laid on the table the order appropriating $300.- fo ion or • trees upon the Neck lands. Trees. Notice was received from the Clerk of the Common CounciliMeetings. that he had been instructed to ask the Mayor .and Aldermen to hold t :eir meetingson the same sevenings as the Common Council during the remainder of the present year, in :?ov. 14, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 254. order to facilitate the public business. The question being put in the affirmative by the it;ayor, the Board declined to make the desired change. The Order requesting the Mayor to petition the General System of _. Court for the requisite authority to construct a system of drainage. drainage, was returned from the Common Council, amended, by adding after the word ":mayor" the words " and the President of the Common Council," and, as amended, adopted, and sent up for concurrence in the amendment. On motion of Mr. Kemble the Order was laid on the table until the next meeting. The monthly report of the City Marshal was received and City Pear- place on file. shall's re • A petition signed port. p gned by John R. Lakeman, for the privilege of clearing the vault at No. 12 Elm St. , between the hours of Vault. sunrise and sunset, was received, and on motion of Mr. Kemble,— the same was referred to the city marshal with power. The following report was submitted:- "To the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The committee on Report on drains and sewers to whom was referred the petition for a nets. for sewer in Buffum St., and also the petition of Devereux Dennis sewer in and others for a sewer in No. Pine and Federal Streets beg Bu££um, No. leave to report that they have considered the subject and are pine & _ --opinion that these sewers should be built at an early date, Fowler St. but as the appropriation for sewers this year is nearly ex- hausted they respectfully recommend that these petitions be referred to the next city government. For the Committee, Salem, Nov. 14, 1878. B. W. Russell, Chairman." The report was accetped and the recommendation adopted. The following report was submitted:- "To the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The committee on Report on drains and sewers to whom was referred the petition of Mrso pets. for Samuel Honecomb for leave to run a private sewer across leave to Collins St. into Collins Cove and also the petition of Martha enter sewer, E. Kelman for leave to enter the basin north':-of Bridge St. by -- sewerage pipes from her house No. 181 Bridge St. , have con- sidered the subject and would respectfully recommend that the • petitioners have leave to withdraw, for reasons previously reported on similar petition for leave to empty sewers into the mill pond. For the Committee ,. Salem, Nov. 14, 1878. B. W. Russell, Chairman." Nov. 14, 1878. Vol. 10, ^age 255. The report was accepted and the recommendation adopted. LYr. Russell submitted the following Order:- Central St. "Ordered, that the Commissioner of Streets be and he is Sewer. hereby directed to make such repairs on the Central St. sewer as he may deem necessary, provided the expense thereof will not exceed the sum of two hundred dollars. the same to be charged to the appropriation for the construction of sewers." The Order was adopted. (Presented for approval and ap- proved Nov. 18) 1878. ) Mr. Russell for the Committee on Sewers reported the fol- Manner of lowing Orders:- charging "Ordered, that such persons who have entered, or may en- for privi ter, their particular drain@- Into any main drain or common legs to sewer, constructed the present year, or who have used, or may enter sewer • use, the same in any way, shall pay for the permanent privilege to his estate such reasonable sum as the Mayor and Aldermen shall determine, in accordance with Section 11 Chapter 184, Acts of 1878." "Ordered, that the Committee on Sewers be instructed to Com. on report to this Board the names of such persons as have entered Sewers to their particular drains into any drain or common sewer coast- report ructed the present year, or who have used the same in any wa;r, names of together with a schedule of the amounts to be paid by said persons persons for the permanent privilege to their estate." entering The Orders were adopted. sewers &e. ttr. Emmerton submitted the following Order:- '"Ordered, that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized and Lamp re- requested to contract for the purchase of thirty four reflect-flectors. ors for the street. lamps of this city, at a price not exceeding three dollars for each pair of reflectors, to be paid in three equal payments in three, six and nine months from Dec . 1st, 1878, provided that if at any time prior to either of the above named. payments the committee on lamps and lighting are dissatisfied with the reflectors and wish to remove them, that said reflectors shall be removed without charge or expense to the city, provided however in case of any payment on account of the reflectors the city shall have no claim for, or refund said payment." The Order was adopted. (Presented for approval and approv- ed Nov.- 18, 1878.) • The Board adjourned at 9 o'clock P.M. Attest, Henry 11. Meek, Clerk. Nov. 21, 1876. Vol. 10, Page 256. A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Thursde.y evening, Nov. 21, 18781 at 7 o' clock. The Mayor and all the members were present. A hearing was then held upon the laying out of Boardman Boardman Street as a public way, the Mayor reading the petition and St. order of notice, thereon. Messrs. John Kinsman and Thomas Fuller addressed the Board in favor of such laying out, Mr. Kinsman saying that about $1200. had been expended in grad- ing the street, and placing a sewer therein, and that if the city accepted the street the sewer would belong to the city. ir'o other persons desiring to be heard the hearing was closed, and the subject recommitted to the Committee on Streets. At 7J o'clock, the Mayor read the petition and order of Myrtle _ notice for a hearing on the laying out of Myrtle Street as a Street. public way and changing the name to Cypress Street. No person appeared, either for or against the same, and the matter was recommitted to the Committee on Streets. A communication was received from the city clerk stating Ballots that he had destroyed the ballots cast at the election held destroved_ on the 16th of July last, as required by the Laws of this Commonwealth. Petitions for permit to build were received from the fol-permits to lowing named persons; James C. Evans, repair of building rear - build. _ of No. 25 Brown Street; Thomas Rock, wooden shed .at 156 Derby .street; Thomas F. Florence, alteration of roof of building in rear of Cedar Street; Aaron Nourse9 stable on "iebb Street; Stephen Murphy, repair of house No. 435 & 437 Essex Street; Tv;. LS:Nulty, removal of house on Becket St.- Permits were granted. Mr. Emmerton in the chair:- Market _ Mr. Gifford submitted the following report:- rents. "Salem Nov. 21st.78. To the City Council. Your committee . to whom was referred the petition of Messrs. Bigelow, Ward and others, tenants of Market House for an abatement of rent have considered the subject and beg leave to make the following re- port, that sometime in 1872 under the times of seeming pros- perity in business the rents was raised, consequently follow- ing and for the same causes namely the great depression that • has hung over the business community for the past five years, your committee believe that an abatement of rents to the for- mer standard should be made to Nov. 21, 1876. Vol. 10, Page 257. these gentlemen who have petitioned, and also to others when asked so to dog the same to take effect from and after the first of December 1878. Thomas J. Gifford ) . James IV. Averill ) Committee on P:iarket." The report was accepted2 and, on motion of Mr. Kemble, the general recommendation contained in the report was adopt- ed, and the matter left to the Committee on Market with full power. The Mayor in the chair; the following report was submit- ted by lair. Averill:- "Qity of Salem, Board of Aldermen, Nov. 21st1878. The Retort on Joint Standing Committee on Fire Department to whom was refer- Peet. of red the petition of the First Baptist Society for the use of First Bap- • a strip of the city's land on Beckford Streets have consider- tist Soc 'v, ed the subject and would respectfully report that they deem it inexpedient to comply with the desires of the petitioners, and would therefore recommend that they have leave to withdraw. For the Committees James T. Averill Chairman." The report was accepted, recommendation adopted7and sent down for concurrence. . Mr. Russell submitted the following Order:- Dam at cul "Ordered, that Mr. Clarence Murphy be allowed to constrwt:v�9n and maintain a dam across the culvert on Ocean Avenue in said Ocean Ave. city and thereby to obstruct the free passage of the water through the said culvert in order to flood the land adjoin- ing2 sufficiently for the maintenance of. a skating park, dur- ing the winter of 178 and 179. Said dam to be subject to the inspection and approval of the Commissioner of Streets of said city." Mr. Emmerton moved that the Order be amended by adding the words2 "provided, that the said Clarence Murphy shall cause to be removed at the end of the winter season all mat- erials used. in the construction of such dam." The amendment was accepted by Mr. Russell7 and the Ordertas amended? was then adopted, and sent down for concurrence. Mr. Pratt submitted the following Report:- Soldiers 8 "'In B and of Alderment Salem, Novi 21/78. The committee Sailors. • on `"relief of soldiers and sailors respectfully recommend that aid be granted Nov. 21, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 258. to the enclosed list of applicants in the following sums pay- able monthly, the payment to commence from October 30th, 1878. For the Committee, H: J. Pratt, Chairman.' James Nolan (Pay to wife) 12.50 Edward T. Osgood 10.- William H. Cunningham 12.50 Robert Carey Jr. (increased from $5. )10.- Peter Becker 12.60 William Thorner 8.- Enoch Wilson (increased from$8) 12.50 Patrick Barnett S.- Daniel M:Carty 12.50 Charles C.Williams 8. - John H. Rinks 12.50 John Fitzpatrick 8.- William H. Teague 12.50 William B.Hayford. 8.- William H. Fowler 12.50 Matthew Cunningham S.- Patrick Lynch 12.50 Jeremiah Daley 8.- Patrick Scanlon 12.50 Edwin Janes 8.- • John F. Batchelder 12.50 Vincent Matthews. S.- John L. Cunningham 12.50 Thomas Flinn 8.- Francis Moran 12.50 Nathaniel Soley 8.- William Roberts 10900 Samuel Carlin 8.- Oren Mildram 10.- George Cross 6.- Edwin Plaisted 10.- Edward Upton 6.- M ark L. Willey 1G.- Michael Whalen 5 .- John E. Goodhue 10.- Alfred J. Richardson 5.- Thomas Quinlan 10.- William Shearman 5.- Francis Harwood 10. Charles Oldson S.- William H. Barnard(pay John W. 5 .- Hart) 10.- Joseph Gilman (resumed) Eben B. Clifford 10.- J. A. Beckford 5 .- John Quinn 10.- Albert M.Fadden (increas- ed from $8)It.50 Peter Carroll 102- Benjamin B, Ruse 10._ Joseph H. Saul 10.- 463.- The report was accepted and the recommendation adopted. (Presented for approgal and approved Novl 26, 1878.) Messrs. Averill and gifford were appointed a committee to ComZ of receive sort and count the votes for a Commissioner of the Diun-t^unicipal icipal Sinking Fund, and they reported as follows :- Sinking Fund. Lhole number of votes 7, all of which were for Joseph H. Webb and he was declared duly elected for three years9 on the part of this Board. Yov. 21) 1E78. Vol. 10, Page 259. Mr. Emmerton submitted in print the monthly report of Report of the Committee on Accounts, and the same was accepted and Com. on sent down for concurrence. Accounts. Mr. Benjamin for the Committee on Elections reported the warrants following Orders:- for cit ",Ordered, that warrants be issued for meetings of the flectio legal voters of the City of Salem, in the several 'i'ards, on — Tuesday) the tenth day of December, 1678, at 7.30 o'clock A. M. , then and there to give in their ballots for a Mayor and seven Aldermen of the City of Salem; also for four members of the Common Council for each ward in the city; all for the ensuing municipal year. Also, for one member of the School Committee for each ?lard in the city, to serve for three years. Also for a 1'ard- an, two Assistant Wardens, and a Clerk for each Ward in the • City, to hold their offices for one year from the fourth Fonday of January next, and until others are chosen and qual- ified in their places. Ordered, that the polls be opened at 7.30 o'clock E.M. and closed at 4 o'clock 25 minutes P.M. , and that the votes for all the officers to be voted for be received on one bal- lot. Ordered, that meetings of this Board for the purpose of Registration receiving evidence of the qualification of persons claiming of voters. a right to vote, and correcting the lists of votersq be held on Nonday, December 2, 1878i at 71 o'clock P.M., and Tuesday, December 31 1878, at 7i o'clock PIE;. ; and that public notice be given to all persons to present themselves for registra- tion at the times above mentioned. Registration of voters will cease on Tuesday, December 3, 1878) at ten o'clock P.M. and after the close of said registration no name will be entered on the check lists, except as provided by Section 102 Chapter 376 of the Acts of 1874." The report wasaccepted and the Crders adopted. (Presented for approval and approved Nov. 26, 1878.) Mr. Benjamin submitted the following Ordinance:- Ordinance City of Salem. salaries ._ In the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy eight. An ordinance establishing the salaries of certain city offi- cials. • Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:- Section 1. The salary to be allowed and paid to the Mayor for the municipal year commencing on the first day of January A. D. 1879) and for each succeeding year until otherwise ordered shall be -,t the rate per annum of thirteen hundred and fifty dollars to be paid in equal quarterly payments. 'Nov. 21, 1878. Vol. 1C, Page 260. Section 2. The salaries to be allowed and paid to the sever- al officers mentioned in this section for the municipal year commencing on the first day of January A.D.18799 and for each succeeding year until otherwise ordered shall be at the rate per annum to be paid in equal quarterly payments, as follows:- To the city clerk fourteen hundred and forty dollars. To the city treasurer and collector fourteen hundred and forty dollars. To the commissioner of streets fourteen hundred and forty dol- lars. To the city marshal thirteen hundred and fifty dollars. To the clerk of the overseers of the poor eight hundred and tan dollars. To each of the assessors seven hundred and twenty dollars. To the clerk of the committee on accounts three hundred and • sixty dollars. To the clerk of the common council two hundred and twenty five dollars. To the clerk of the relief committee ninety dollars. To the health officer, ninety dollars. To the superintendent of city stables sixty seven 50/100 dol- lars. To the city messenger six hundred and thirty dollars. To the janitor of the city hall six hundred and thirty dollars. To the Police force of the City as follows:- Assistant marshal eight hundred and ten dollars. Captain of the night watch seven hundred eighty seven 50/100 dollars. Sergeant of police seven hundred sixty five dollars. Janitor of station house and officers of night and day force, each, seven hundred and twenty dollars. . Special officer employed at Peabody museum four hundred and ninety four dollars. Section 3. The salaries herein provided to be paid to the sev- eral officers herein named7 shall be in full for all services rendered the city in their respective offices, and in accord- ance with the provisions of the several Statutes and Ordinances relating to the same. Section 4. All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent herecrith are hereby repealed. On motion of Mr. Kemble the ordinance was laid on the table until the next regular meeting. • The following named persons were drawn as jurors to serve Jurors. at the December term of the Superior Court, viz:- John I. Hutch- inson, Samuel Brown, Nathaniel Tuttle and William H. ;hipi.le. Nov. 211 1878. Vol. 10, Page 261. Mr. Benjamin submitted the following report and order: Frye's "In City Council, City of Salem, November 21, 1878. The Tslills. Joint Special Committee, appointed to ascertain at what price Frye's Palills can be purchased and also to estimate the cost of taking away the mill, enlarging the culvert at that point, and making any incidental alterations and improvements which such removal and enlargement may render necessary, and to whom after report of September 19th. 1878, the matters afore- said were referred back by concurred vote of both boards for further examination and report, have conferred again with the owners of said property and again have failed to agree with them upon such a price .as in the opinion of the Committee is reasonable, the final offer of the owners being to sell for fifteen thousand dollars. The Committee therefore must adhere to the method of arriving at a price for this property recom- mended in their former report, viz: a reference to three per- sons who shall fix a price upon the property and whose find- ing shall be binding both upon the city and the owners. But the Committee have modified somewhat the selection of such re- erees by causing the third man to be a person agreed upon mut- ually by the parties, and have made some other slight altera- tions in the order which they herewith submit as a substitute for the one offered with their former report. For the Committee, Charles A. Benjamin. Chairman." "Ordered, that the Joint Special Committee appointed to ascertain the price for which Frye's Mills can be purchased and report on other matter relating thereto; be authorized and directed, to select a suitable person to whom, with an- other to be chosen by the owners of said Frye's hills property, and a third to be agreed upon by the Committee and said owners mutually, shall be referred the question of the price that the City shall pay for said property with all the rights, privileges and appurtenances, of flowage or otherwise, thereto belonging and that said Committee cause the proper agreements to be ex- ecuted, necessary for the carrying out of said reference and binding the city and said owners thereby; provided however, that said agreement or agreements so prepared and executed shall ex- pressly provide for the giving by said owners to the City of good .title to the property, which shall be sufficient to enable the City to carry out the plan of improvement embraced in the plan and estimates heretofore submitted with report of said Com- mittee, without further expenditure for the purchase of real estate or rights therein; and further that the cost of such re- ference shall be equally borne by the city and said owners." The report was accepted. Mr. Kemble moved to amend the Order by adding the words:- "provided further, that no decision of the referees shall be binding upon the city Tov. 21 8. 25, 1876. Vol. 10, page 262. until it shall have been approved by the city government." The amendment was not adopted. The Order itself was then rejected. A recess of a few minutes was taken, after which Mr. Benjamin offered the following Order:- "Ordered, that the sum of five thousand dollars be and Frye's Mill the same is hereby appropriated for the purchase of the mill appropria= right and privilege appurtenant and belonging to Frye's Still kot- n.J property so called, with the right to open a culvert through the Grove Street bridge and in so far carry out the improve- ments embraced in the plan and estimates submitted to this Board by the Joint Special Committee on ascertanning the price of e e FrY 's Mills etc. lately reporting thereon as may be nec- essary. The title to said rights so purchased and any deeds thereof to be satisfactory to the city solicitor; the said sum to be expended under a Joint Special Committee to be com- • nosed of two members of the Board of Aldermen with such as the Common Council shall join.` The Order visa adopted, Messrs. Benjamin and Emmerton ap- pointed and sent down for concurrence, and to be joined. In the matter of the report from the Committee on Claims dlaims. of leave to withdraw upon .the claim of' Caleb Buffum, Lir. Benj- amin did not call up his motion to reconsider., and the report was sent to the Common Council fbr concurrence, as per vote of the 7th instant. The Board adjourned at 91 o'clock F.M. Attest, Henry M. Meek, Clerk. The Common Council at a meeting held November 259 1878, pet. of concurred in the acceptance of the report, and adoption of the-=1r --- recommendation, of the Committee on Fire Department, granting a�p,£oc�y.' leave to withdraw upon. the petition of the First Baptist Soc- iety for use of a strip of land in Beckford Street. Concurred in the adoption of the Order authorizing Clar- Draw at ence ,. urphy to construct a draw at the culvert on Ocean Ave. scean--A7ve. Concurred in the acceptance of the monthly reL:ort of the Committee" on Accounts. Concurred in .the acceptance of the monthly report of the' Report of Committee-bneAceounts. oC`m.on"— • Concurred in the acceptance and adoption of the report of Ads. the Committee on Claims concerning claims of Daniel Fuller and other. All the above Claims. Nov. 25, & Dec. 21 1876. Vol. 10, Page 263. matters were presented for approval and approved, November 26, 1878. Attest, Henry M. Meek, City Clerk. A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on 7. Monday evening, December 2, 1878, at 72 o'clock. The Mayor and all the members were present. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. Jeremiah O'Sullivan was duly registered as a voter, Votive gtnd his name entered on the voting lists of "s:rard 5. Lists. The Mayor submitted the following communication: Portrait "City of Salem, Mayor's office, December 21 1876. To of • the City Council of the City of Salem. It affords me uncom- Leverett mon pleasure to announce the presentation to the city, by Saltonstall his daughters, Misses Ann E. & Caroline Saltonstall, and Mrs. J. Francis Tuckerman,- of a portrait of their father the Zion. Leverett Saltonstall, the first Mayor of our city. Mr. Salton- stallt son of Nathaniel & Annie (White) Saltonstall, was born at Haverhill brass., June 13, 1785, was Mayor of Salem .1836, 1837, 1838; died May 81 1845. The portrait is a copy made by the late Mr. Southard of Salem, and is an excellent likeness, and an artistic painting. The donors desire that it should be placed in the room of the Mayor and Aldermen. Those of us, now surviving, to whom this gentleman was a well known citizen and who saw him in our daily walks, and met him in daily business, unite, with earnest cordiality, in bearing testi- mony to the excellence of character and the completeness of manhood, which marked him as among the best of the best citi- zens of Salem. The gift is most gratifying and welcome, and will be honored, who most faithfully discharge the duties con- fided to them. Very respectfully, Henry K. Oliver, Mayor." After reading of the communication, Mr. Pratt submitted the following Resolves:- ."Resolved, that the sincere thanks of the city council be tendered to Misses Anna E. and Caroline Saltonstall, and Mrs. J. Francis Tuckerman, for their valuable gift to the city, of a portrait of their father, the late Ho. Leverett Saltonstall, first Mayor of the City of Salem; whose administration: -of the • affairs of the city, at its start, was so eminently judicious and satisfactory; it being to the city council a source of UB greatest Dec. 2, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 264. gratification to be able to place upon the walls of the city hall a permanent memento of one so greatly esteemed and honor- ed. Resolved, that a copy of the action of this Board be trans- mitted to the donors." The resolves were adopted and sent down for concurrence. The Order appropriating $500. to defray expense of repairs Appropria and improvements at the steamer's house$ passed by this Board, tion- was returned from the common council amended, by adding the Steamer' s words "the same to be expended under the direction of the Joint house. Standing Committee on Fire Department" and, as amended, adopt- ed and sent up for concurrence in the amendment. The Board con- curred. (Presented for approval and approved Dec. 5, 1878. ) Notice was received that the at:propriation of $5000. for Appropria the purchase of Frye's Mills. had been laid on the table by the tion Frye • Common Council. Mills. A report of the Joint Standing Committee on Finance sub- mitting the following Order, came from the Common Councils re- port accepted, order adopted, and sent up for concurrence, viz: "'Ordered, that the sums respectively stated as follows be tpvropria- hereby appropriated to defray the current expenses of the city tions for in its several departments, for the ensuing month of Decembers December. viz: School Department$ for .Salaries of teachers $6325. Fuel, care of houses &c. _1675. $8000. Poor Department 2000. Fire " 1000. Mayor and Aldermen's Department, for Streets, bridges and stables. 2000. Salaries 1000. Lamps and Lighting 1450. Police 2500. Incidentals _2500._ 9450. WAter Works 22000. Interest: 6 months on permanent loan 12500. State Aid under Act of 1878 1.6Ob. It " It former Acts. .900. 2500. Payment of permanent loan. 1000_ $38,450. The Board concurred. (Presented for approval and ap- • Dec. 2, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 265. proved Dec. 6, 1878.) Notice was received from the Common Council of the elec- CommT of tion of Joseph H. Webb as. a commissioner of the municipal Sink sinking fund, by that Board, in concurrence. Fund* A communication from the city clerk stating the amount Cit clerks ~t' of fees received during the past three months was received eeg- — s. and read. A petition signed by Honors Kehoe, requesting permission pet. for to construct a private drain from her house on the corner of pv�ri� Herbert and Derby streets, across the streets to wharf of drain c, Charles A:. Ropes, who has kindly permitted her to cross his property if the city authorities will allow her to cross the streets; and stating that the cellar has at times five 3est • of water in it, and her tenants have given her notice that they shall vacate the premises unless the water can be car- ries off; was received. Mr. Russell moved that the petition be granted, the work to be done under direction of the Committee on Sewers. Mr. Kemble moved to amend by adding the word:- "provi ded, the petitioner acquires no right under this permission." The amendment was accepted, and the motion, as amended, was adopted. Other petitions were received and disposed of as follows: Innholder Petition of Thomas P. Newell for licenses as an innhold- 1quL— of er and liquor license under Class 11 at Rear No. 14:Front St. license. (up stairs) . Referred to the Committee on Licenses. Petitions for permit to build as follows: 4:m. Ilack, Permit to trustee, addition to building corner of Webb and Bridge Stre- --build. ets: 0. W. Upham, addition to building on Essex St: H. C. Batchelder, addition to building, rear of 232 Derby St. : Thomas K. Hamilton, dwelling house on Eden St. ; Stephen Mur- phy leather manufactory at No. 437 Essex St. ; Mary C. Low, dwelling house on Nursery S+. Permits were granted. Petition of George L. Ames and two others, asking or a Light in public light in Palfrey Court. The petition was granted. FaIfray (Presented for approval and approved Dec. 5, 1878.) — The following Order was submitted: Light in • Ordered, that the Committee on Lamps and Lighting be au- or t. thorized to place and maintains four additional street lights at the northern end of North Street. Dec. 2, 1878. Vol. 109 Page 266. . The Order was adopted. (Presented for approval and apprO- ved Dec. 51 1878. ) The following report was submitted: t Myrtle "City of Salem, Mass., Mayor's Office, Nov. 30.h1878. Street. To the Board of Aldermen of the City of Salem. The Committee Cypress on Streets to whom was recommitted the petition of Mrs. Eliza Street. C. Gardner for the acceptance and laying out of Myrtle Street, in South Salem, under the new name of Cypress Street, have considered the subject and recommend the adoption of the fol- loving order. For the Committee, Henry S. Oliver, Chairman." "Whereas the public convenience and safety of the inhab- itants of the City of Salem require the laying out of said • street as a public highway, it is hereby-Orderedi that said street be so laid out under the following description, and that it be hereafter known by the name of Cypress Street, viz: Beginning at a point in. the westerly line of Cabot Street at the southeast corner of estate of W. A. Ireland, thence run- ning westerly by land of said Ireland 295 feet to land of the Eastern Railroad Company, thence souther ly by land of said Railroad Company 41 feet: thence easterly by land of Airs. Gardner aforesaid, and others 304 feet to Cabot Street] then- ce northerly 40 feet by the present westerly line of Cabot street to the pointbegun at, said description being in accord- ance with a plan made by Charles A. Putnam? Civil Engineer and now on file at the city clerk's office." The report was accepted, order adopted, and sent down for concurrence. Mr. Russell submitted the following report:d Assistance "To the City Council, City of Salem, Dec. 2. 1878. The cit clerks Joint Special Committee to whom was referred the order of in- office. quiry as to the amount paid during the present year for cler- ical assistance in the office of the city clerk, and for what purpose it was expended, beg leave to make the following re- port:- They find that the amount expended for the present year is one hundred and seventy two dollars and twenty five cents, and that the same wad paid for the following purposes, viz:- Indexing intentions of marriage from 1709 to 1875. (Ordered by City Council Dec. 1877.) 75.- Preparing ordinances passed in 1877 printing with city docu- ments. Ordered by Committee on Printing of 1877.) • Preparing ordinances, Wenham water rates, and concerning Salem Water Works, in revised form. The City Council by vote approv- ed Feb. 16th. 1878, authorized the Committee on ;later ;'corks to report in print, and the work was ordered by the Committee. 5.- Dec. 21 1878. Vol. 107 Page 267. Preparing Junk Ordinance for Aldermen and for printer. Committee on Licenses under vote of Board of Aldermen. March llth., reported the ordinance, and the City Coun- cil (Iviarch 25th.) ordered it to be printed. 1.25 Copies of ordinances passed in early part of 1878, for publication as required by the ordinances of the city. (Ordered by Chairman of Committees on Printing.) .50 Preparing rules and orders of the Board of Aldermen (Or- dered by Board of Aldermen) 4.- Preparing voting lists special election 7th Aldermen. (Ordered by Board of Aldermen. 16.- Preparing Register of Voters and Voting lists for State and City election to Nov. let- 1878. (Ordered by Board of Aldermen.) 66.- 172.25 For the Committee, • B. W. Russell, Chairman." The report was accepted and sent down for concurrence. Mr. Pratt submitted the following report: Aid to °In Board of Aldermen, Salem Dec. 27 1878. The Committee Soldiers. on aid to soldiers and sailors respectfully recommend that aid be granted to the following persons, viz: to Charles Watts Jr. eight dollars per month, and that the allowance be paid his wife: to Stephen G. Hooper, Joseph E. Holbrook, Thomas Looby, Wm. F. Ramsdell, Wm.' H. Symonds, Wm. P. Kingsley, Joshua S. Prime the sum of $12.50 each per month; to Josiah L. Converse, Francis T. Converse, Thomas Hill, Thomas J. Williams the sum of $10.-each per month: to Joseph 4. Waitt the sum of $6.- per month; all the above payments to commence October 30th. 1878. For the Committees H. J. Pratt, Chairman." The report was accepted and adopted. (ptesented for ap- proval and approved Dec. 47 1878.) The following report was also submitted:- Aid to _ In Board of Aldermen, Salem, Dec. 2 1878. The Committee soldiers. on aid to soldiers and sailors recommend that the allowance of Conrad Fitzgerald be paid to John J. Kenney, and that the allowances of Michael Kelly and Franklin Upham be paid to their wives respectively also that the allowance of James Kahoa be increased from �6.-to JlO.-per month dating from Oct. 30, 1878, and that the allowance voted to Daniel Goodwin be discon- tinued. • For the Committee, H. J. Pratt, Chairman." The report was accepted and adopted. (Presented for Dec. 2i 1878. Vol. 10, Page 268. approval and approved Dec. 4, 1878.) Mr. Kemble submitted the following report: Claims. "To the Honorable the City Council. The Committee on Claims have voted to settle the claim of Mary 0. Malley by :a the payment of a sum not exceeding two hundred seventy five dollars in full. The Committee have also voted to settle the claim of Catharine D. Kempton by the payment of a sum not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars in full. The claim of Mrs. Mary Dalton the Committee beg leave to report back herewith together with papers appertaining thereto, marked "one", "two," and "three". The claim is for seventy five hundred dollars, and larger in amount than the committee have power to settley moreover it is found that no notice of this claim against the city, was given within the time required by law, and it is therefore recommended that the petitioner be allow- ed to withdraw. The action upon these claims has been taken after consultation with the city solicitor, and in accordance with his advice For the Co.mmittee, Edward Kemble." The report was accepted, recommendation adopted and sent down for concurrence. The bills of the Department for the month of November R9onthly were examined and approved. Bills. The Board of Engineers recommended, the Mayor nominated,Fireman. and the Board confirmed J. Howard Hay as a member of H®se Company No. 2. Mr. Emmerton moved that Mr. John W. Mahoney be notified—Voting to appear before the Board on Tuesday evening to show cause _Lists. if any he have why his name should be stricken from the vot- ing list of Ward 2. The motion was adopted. The Bard then adjourned. Attest, Henry M. Meek, Clerk. • Dec. 3, 1878. Vo1.10, Page 269. A special meeting of the_Board of-Aldermen was held on Tuesday evening, Dec. 3, 1878, at 71 o'clock. The Mayor and all the members were present except Mr. Averill. The reading of the record was dispensed with. A list of 125 applicants, for the benefit of the income Trust of the Neal and other trust funds, was submitted by Mr. Fitz, funds. clerk of the overseers of the poor, and it was voted that each applicant be supplied with one ton of coal. Alderman Emmerton moved that when the Board adjourns it i:1eetinJ7. be until Friday evening next at 7� o'clock. The motion was adopted. The Board then considered and prepared a list of persons Jury List. qualified to serve as jurors, and the following order was adopted:- Ordered, that the foregoing list of jurors made in con- formity with the Laws of the Commonwealth, and containing the names of such inhabitants .of the City of Salem, as are thought to be qualified to serve as "jurors, be approved; the list posted in the entry of the City -Hall for ten days as pre- cribed by law, and then sent to the Common Council for revis- ion and acceptance of the same. (See list on file.) Mr. John W. Mahoney not appearing in answer to notice Votine from this Board, on motion of Mr. Emmerton his name was strick-Lists. en from the voting lists of Ward 2, the evidence showing that "• he was unable to write his name. The voting lists were further revised and corrected, the names of William Dunn and William Wilson of Ward 1; Walter C. Hagar, and William White of Ward 3; John F. Brady, and Evans ? Burnham of Ward 6 being registered and added thereto. The names of. Horace Ingersoll, Michael J. Noonan Ward 1; Charles H. Gar- dner, Thomas.Riley, Charles H! stocker Ward 2; George Newhall, Charles A. Hobbs Ward 3; PoAer Holland, George C. Briggs Ward 4; John Waldron, Thomas J. Treadwell W rd 5; John Riley Ward 6 being persons whose names were on the voting list of last year and who have paid taxes since the last election, were register- ed, and added to the lists. The names of Sylvester Killam, Dec. 3 2: 6.1 1878. Vol. 10., Page 270. 7.dward-.111.. .Sinclair,_ Charles.-F.. Reeves.?Nard 2g_ Philip Morant, Ward 3: William Austin, Benjamin Cutts Ward 4: William P. Buffum Ward 6 deceased, were stricken from the lists. The voting lists were then accepted. At ten o'clock the Board adjourned. Attest, Henry M. Meek, Clerk. A meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Friday evening, December 6th. 18789 at 7* o'clock, pursuant to ad- journment. The Common Council were also in session. The Mayor and all, the members were present except Ald- erman Russell. The record of the last two meetings was read and approved. i The Mayor submitted the following communication: - Bequest of "City of Salem, Mass. , Mayor's office, Dec. 6th 18,78. D,yary Perkins ;` To the. City Council of the City of Salem. In the month of August 1877, Mrs. Mary Perkins the widow of John Perkins of this city left to the "Mayor and Aldermen of Salem," the sum of three thousand dollars ($3000.) to be invested until the same should amount to, the sum of six thousand dollars, and then the interest'of said six thousand dollars is to be ap- propriated to the relief of .the poor of the city. But inas- much as the "Mayor and Aldermen" cannot act in such trustee- ship, the city council under order approved September 13th. 1878, directed the Mayor to apply to the Supreme Court for an order appointing the"City of Salem " as trustee under said will of Mary Perkinsi in the place of the Mayor and Ald- ermen, such application was made, and a decree of the said Court under date November 1878, was issued and duly receiv- ed, granting the application. It will be now necessary that other action be had, and the adoption of the following Order is recommended. Very resp'y, Henry R. Oliver, Mayor." wOrderedy: that the decree of the. Supreme Judicial Court appointing the City 'of 'Salek, trustee of the sum of $3000. bequeathed by the will of Mary Perkins, deceased, for the benefit of the worthy poor of this city, be hereby accepted, and that a joint special committee, consisting of the Mayor, two members of the Board of Aldermen, and such as the Common • Council may join, be appointed to consider and report what further action may be necessary in the premises." The communication was read, order adopted, Aldermen Emmerton and Pratt appointed and sent down for concurrence and to be joined. Came back concurred and Messrs. Collins, Kill and Hawes joined. (Presented for approval and approved Dec. 71 1878.) Dec. 6, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 271. A petition -.from Peter Marrin, for permission to put a Steam steam boiler into a building on Putnam Street, was referred Butte-- to the Inspector of Buildings.The report stating the amount expended the present year Assistance : for clerical assistance in the office of the city clerk, came- � from the Common Council recommitted and sent up for concur- c-11. U -: rence. On motion of Mr. Benjamin the report was laid on the ice, table. Subequently the report was taken from the table, the Board concurred in the recommittal, and authorized the commit- tee to sit during the present session. Mr. Benjamin ttn n mov- ed that the rules be suspended in order that the report may be returned to the Common Council for concurrent action at this meeting.. The motion was adopted. The Common Council concurred in the vote authorizing the • committee, to sit during the session, and the committee subse- quently recommended to .the Common Council the acceptance of the original report; and the same was then accepted and sent up for concurrence:; The Board concurred. (Presented for approv- al and a roved Dec: 7 1878.) FP Y : An application from D. C. Manning, for. permit to build a Permit to ' chaise house on Brown Street, was granted. FuI a. Mr. Benjamin submitted, the following Order: Mayor autk` "Ordered,; that the Mayor be authorized to execute a quit orized �o-.. ` `'- claim deed in behalf of the .city, conveying to John A. Gynan, quu, aim . '' for a nominal consideration, an estate on Perkins street, form- erly owned by' Patrick Buckley, which was sold to the city in the years„1874 by,,the collector of taxes for non-payment of a sewerage,:.assessment; such conveyance being due to said Gynan pursuant' to'an agreement made with him the year 1876, in a settlement of a suit against the city." The order was adopted and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. (Presented for approval and approved Dec. 71 1878.)_ , Mr. Kemble moved that the rule of this Board which allows twenty four, hours in which to file a motion to reconsider, be suspended')66 far ai it relates to concurrent business trans- acted at this meeting. The motion was adopted. The following report came from the Common Council, togeth-Appropria er with the following orders; report accepted, orders adopted, tlonn add • and sent up for concurrence,viz: a wi "In City Council, City of Salem, Dec. 6, 1878. To the Cit yawn: Council. The joint standing committee on accounts respectfully report that the sum of twenty two hundred and eighty two 8/100 dollars ($2282.0.8) is needed to meet the expenditures of the following Dec. 6, 1878. Vol. 10, Page =72. • department for the fiscal year ending Nov. 30th. 1878; School de ,t. $406.21; Poor dept. $883.57; Water dept.a/c construction $501.76; Mayor and Aldermen dept, streets, bridges and stables $490.55; total $2282.08 That the sum of twenty three thousand four hundred and eleven 87/100 dollars ($2341.87) of the amount appropriat- ed during the year remains unexpended and may be withdrawn. That the sum of seventy five hundred and three 22/100 dol- lars (7503.22) appropriated during the year for special ex- penditures (which are not yet completed) should be trans- ferred to the ensuing fiscal year. Your committee therefore submit the accompanying orders and recommend their adoption. For the committee, Geo.. R. Emmerten, Chairman." "Ordered, that the sum of twenty two hundred and eighty two 08/100 dollars ($2282.08) be ans the same hereby is ap- propriated to meet the expenditures of the following depart- ments for the fiscal year ending Nov. 30th. 1878. For the School Department $406.21 " " Poor '" 883.57 Wgter " construction a/c. 501.75 Mayor & Aid. Dept. Streets, bridges & stables. 490.55 $ 228L'—. 88 '"Ordered, that the sum of twenty three thousand four hundred and eleven 87/100 dollars (2341.87) bey and the same, • hereby is withdrawn from the appropriation made during the year ending Nov. 30, 1878; from the several departments &c. herewith enumerated:- Fire Department $265.02 Water Department Maintenance a/c. 7819.22 Interest 2703.56 State Aid 1472.25 Mayor and Aldermen's Dept. Addition to stable. 1500.- ;alaries 232.89 Lamp & Lighting 935.98 Police 252.81 Sewegs 227.84 Incidentals 6258.68 Church St. widening 62.- Prospect St. it 22.- Covering drain (rear of Boston St.) 9.85 Building in Milarket Square 90.78 Extension of Beckford & Carpenter St. 710.89 sewers. • Dec. 6, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 273. Relief of soldiers & sailors 648.06 $0 .1 "Ordered, that the sum of seventy five hundred and three 22/100 dollars (7503.22) appropriated during the year end- _ng Nov. 30th. 1878 for special expenditures which are not yet completed, be and the same hereby is transferred to the ensuing fiscal year, to the credit of the following accounts: Hose House No.3 $1356:70 Repairs on Broad Si; school house 1642.82 of " steamer house 187.81 Extending sewer in Bridge street &c. 4315.89 $7503.2211 The Board concurred. (Presented for approval and approv- ed Dec . 7, 1878.) • The following report was submitted: Appropria- "The committee on aid to soldiers and sailors under act tion aid to of 1878, finding the estimated appropriation for the month of soldiers. Decer'.ber, 1878, insufficient, respectfully offer the follow- ing order, and ask its adoptmpn: Ordered, that the additional sum of six hundred dollars be appropriated for the month of Decemberq for the relief of indigent soldiers and sailors under the Act of 1878. For the Committee, H. J. Pratt, Chairman." The report was accepted, order adopted, and sent down down for concurrence. The following Ordinance came from the Common Council, Ordinance pasted to be ordained, and sent up for concurrence:- Salaries. "City of Salem. In the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy eight. An ordinance. establishing the salary of Mayor . Be it ordained by the city council of the city of Salem, as follows• Section ;. The salary to be allowed and paid to the Mlayor of the city, for the municipal year commencing on the first Mon- day of January, A.D.18791 and for each succeeding year until otherwise ordered, shall be at the rate per annum of one thous- and dollars, to be paid in equal quarterly payments. Section 2. All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed." The Mayor retiring, Alderman Emmerton Fresided for • Dec. 6, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 274. the remainder of the evening. after an informal discussion, Mr. Benjamin moved to amend the ordinance, by inserting SP200. in place of $$1000. The motion was adopted. The ordinance, as amended, was then passed to be or- dained and sent down for concurrence in the amendment. The following report came from the Common Council ac- Report on cepted, committee discharged from further consideration ofthe subject, and sent up for concurrence: os-g ee-Lo�No �In Board of Aldermen, City of Salem, Dec. 6th. 1876. oo—s-T The joint standing committee on fire department, to whom er. was referred the order "requesting them to furnish. the city council with some plan whereby the present Hose Company known as No. 4 may be changed to a steamer and hose company, and also to inform the city governmant if the present hose house on Boston St., will accommodate both steamer and hose • company, and if not, if sufficient land can be obtained to build an addition to said hose house so as to accommodate both steamer and hose carriage, and to present plans and furnish estimates for cost of land and said alterations as soon as practicable, -"have duly considered the matter and are of the belief that the said hose house is in no way suitable for the purposes desired, nor do they believe that any addition there- to would make it what would be needed for the purposes named, and upon inquiry among the ,business men in that locality they learn that with one or two exceptions there is no desire to have that change made which the order contemplates, and your committee therefore have thought it best to make this state- ment to the city council and ask for further instructions. For the committee, James W. Averill, Chairman.' The Board concurred. (Presented for approval and approved Dec. 79 1878. ) Papers from the Common Council authorizing the payment State Aid. of state aid to Daniel W. Stevens and Susan R. Ober, were ---- received, having been sent up for concurrence. The Board con- curred. Subsequently the vote was reconsidered, and the papers returned to -the Common Council. The report of the Committee on Claims, in reference to Claims. the claims of Yary O'&Ially, Catherine D. Kempton, and Mary — Dalton, came back from the Common Council passed in concur- rence. (Presented for approval and approved, Dec . 7, 1878. ) The resolve of thanks to the daughters of the late Hon- L. Salton- • Leverett Saltonstall, was returned from the Common Council ^stall. _ passed in concurrence. —At 9 o'clock, 40 me. , on motion of Mr. Benjamin, the Board adjourned to Nonday evening at 8 o'clock. Attest, Henry Mi. Meek, Clerk. Dec. 9, 18787 Vol. 10, Pae 275. A meeting of the Board o: €ldermen was held on Monday, December 9, 18782 at 8 o'clock P.M. , pursuant to adjournment. The Coamion Council were also in session. The Mayor and all the members were present. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. The Ordinance fixing the salary of the Kayor was returned Ordinance from the Common Council, amendment concurred in. (Fresented for Pdayor's approval and approved December 12, 1878. ) salary. The appropriation of $600.-for additional aid to soldiers Appropria- and sailors during the month of December, came back from the tion- Common Council passed in concurrence. (Presented for approval soldiers. and approved Dec. 12, 1878.) • The following Order came from the Common Council adopted nppropria- and sent up for concurrence:- tion- Ordered, that the sum of two hundred thirty seven dollars interest. and fifty cents (237.50) being a part of the unexpended and withdrawn balance of the annual appropriation for interest for the fiscal year ending November 30, 1878, be hereby re-appro- priated for the payment of certain outstanding items of inter- est which were accidentally overlooked. The Board concurred. (Presented for approval and approved Dec. 12, 1878.) The following Crder came from the Common Council adopted Annual and sent up for concurrence:- Repo Ordered, that the Joint Standing Committee on Finance, the Joint standing Commiteee on Accounts, and the City Treasurer have permission to present their annual reports to the City Council in print. The Board concurred. (Presented for approval and approved Dec. 12, 1878.) The following Ordinance came from the Common Council, passed to be. ordained, and sent up for concurrence:- • Dec. 9,1878. Vol. 10, Page 276. City of Salem. Ordinance In the vear one thousand eight hundred and seventy eight. Streets. An-ordinance to amend an ordinance entitled an "ordi- narce in relation to streets?" passed August 17th. 1853. Be it ordained by the City Council of the dity of Salem as follows: Section 1. Section fifth of an ordinance entitled "an ordi- nance in relation to streets" passed August 17th. 1853 is hereby amended by adding the word "indecent" before the words rude or disorderly behavior" in the fifth section of said ordi- nance. The Board concurred. (Presented for approval and approved Dec. 12, 1878.) The following report was submitted:- Innholder "City of Salem, Mass. 2 Mayor's Office? Dec. 9th. 1878. _ Liquor__ • To the Board of Aldermen of the City of Salem. The Committee on License Licenses to whom was referred the petition of Thomas P. Newell for a licnese as an innholder� and to sell liquors under Class 1. having considered the matter, beg leave to report that they are of opinion that the petition should be granted. For the Committee, Henry K. Oliver, Chairman." The report was accepted and the licenses granted. A petition signed by D. B. Hagar, Principal of the Nor- Pet. of mal School in behalf of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, ask- D.B.Ha�z ing permission to move the fence bordering the passage way on to move _ the southern side of the school house lot on to a line with fence at the fence in rear of the other school houses on Broad Street, Normal was referred to Committee on Stbeets. . School. A petition signed by George Fettingell and others repres-Pet. for enting that the public good and convenience require the laying:'_: aying out as a street or town way, of the existing way from Grove out street Streets near the terminus of Tremont Street, to Mason Street, between _ was received, and referred to Committee on Streets. Grove & ,lason Sts. The following report was submitted:- "In Board of Aldermen, Salem, Dec . 9, 1878. The Committee Soldier's on Soldiers and Sailors aid under Act of 1878, respectfully re- Aid. commend that the monthly allowance of Georfe M. rilley, be in- creased from $8. to $12.50, said increase to commence from Sept. 30th. 1878. Also, that Vim. Mack be allowed the sum of twelve • 501100 dollars per Dec . �:, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 277. month, payment to commence from Sept. 30th, 1878; that John Lurphy be allowed the sum of twelve 50/100 dollars per month, payment to commence from Oct. 30th. 1876: that John Brown's allowance be increased from $10. to $12.50 per month, said increase to commence froip Oct. 30, 1878. _ For the Committee, H. J. Pratt, Chairman." The report was accepted and adopted: the rule allowing twenty four hours in which to file a motion to reconsider being suspended. (Presented for approval and approved Dec. 10, 1876. Mr. Pratt submitted the following Order:- La i out ' Crdered, that the "ordinance regulating the layeng out of streets and widening streets" passed January 12th. 1846, be referred to the Committee on Streets to report thereon whether some • change in said ordinance may not be desirable, regulating the width at which new streets shall be laid out. The order was adopted. On motion of Mr. Benjamin the ordinance fixing the sala- Ordinance ries of the city officials was taken from the table. The Board then went into a. committee offthe whole. Mr. Emmerton in the Salaries. chair, and discussed the provisions of the ordinance. At 11 o'clock 40 minutes the Committee arose, the Mayor in the chair and reported the following recommendations:-that the first section be stricken out, and the second section ammnded by in- serting the word "Monday" in place of the word day; also, strike out the clause relating to Superintendent of Stables; also, that the salaries be fixed as follows:- City Clerk $1500.- City Treasurer 1475.- - Commissioner of Streets 1500.- Clerk of Overseers 800.- Assessors 720.- City Marshal 1350.- - Assistant Marshal 85C.- Police 750.- Captain of night watch 825.- Sergeant of police 800. Janitor at police station 750.- Constable at Peabody Acedemy of Sciencg City Chyscian. • Dec. £ & 14� 1878., Vol.. 101 Page 278. City Solicitor 225.- Inspector of Milk. 100.- Clerk of Committee on Accounts. 400,- Clerk of Common Council. T25.- Health officer 100.- City Messenger 65C.- Janitor at City Hall 7C0.- Clerk of the relief Committee 100.- Chief Engineer 300.- Assistant Engineer 15C.- inspector of Buildings. 20C.- Engineer of Steamers (each) 350.- Firemen of Steamers (each) 75,- The report was accepted. On motion of Mr. Benjamin the subject was then laid on the table. • At fifteen minutes of twelve o'clock the Board adjourned. Attest, Henry M. Meek, Clerk. A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Saturday December 14, 1878, at 3 o'clock P.M. The Mayor and Aldermen Pratt, K_emble, Emmertonp Russell and Gifford were present. The reading of the record was dispensed with. Petitions for an examination of the ballots cast at Examint- the election on Tuesday last in 47art 3 and 4, for Common tion of Councilmen, were received from the City Clerks and the Board ballots. proceeded to examine said ballots with the result shown in their certificate on file. The returns of the F;ard officers were then examined ,yard found correct7 and the result declared (See record of elec- Returns. tions.) The City Clerk was instructed to forward certifi- cates of election to the Mayor and Aldermen elect. The Board adjourned about 9 o'clock F.1,9. Attest, Henry M. Meek, Clerk, • Dec. 17, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 27C. A special meeting of the Board of "ldermen was held on Tuesday December 17, 1878 at 3 o'clock P.,:. The Layor and all the members were present except Alder- man Benjamin. The reading of the record was dispensed with. The following Order was submitted: special "Ordered that a warrant be issued for a meeting of the election legal voters of the City of Salem in 'lard 4, on Mlonday the for Coun- thirtieth day of December 18787 at 7.30 o'clock. A.Y. , then oilman. and there to give in their ballots for a member of the Com- rnon Council for said Ward for the ensuing municipal year; and that the polls be opened at 7.30 o'clock Ath% , and closed at 4 o'clock 30 minutes P.M. • Ordered, that a meeting of this Board for the purpose of receiving evidence of the qualification of persons claiming a right to vote, and correcting the lists of voters, be held on P. onday December 23, at 7i o'clock P.M. , and that public notice be given to all persons to present themselves for re- gistration at the time above mentioned. Registration of vot- ers will cease on Monday December 237 1878, at ten o'clock P.M., and after the close of said registration no name will be entered on the check lists, except as provided by Section 10, Chapter 376, of the Acts of 1874." The Crders were adopted. (Presented for approval and ap- proved Dec. 19, 1878.) The following report visa submitted: Steam Salem, Dec. 14th. 1878. To the Board of Aldermen. Boiler. Gentlemen:- The undersigned petition of Peter Marrin --_ for permission to put a steam boiler into a building on Put- nam Street, having been referred to me, I beg leave to make the Yellowing report; that I have examined the building and find that he intends to manufacture stiffenings and heels for boots and shoes, that he has a twenty two horse porwer boiler which he wishes to set outside of the building for manufact- uring purposes. And I see no reason why a permit should not be granted. Respectfully, Josiah B. Osborn, Inspector of Building.s The report was accepted and permit was granted. At 4 o'clock and 35 ms. the Board adjourned. • Attest, .qenry E. Meek, Clerk.. Dec. 19, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 280. A regular meeting-of the Board of Aldermen was held Land in on Thursday evening, December 19m 1878, at 7Z o'clock. Rear of Normal The Mayor and all the members were presentl The record School con_ of the last two meetings was read and approved. vexed to State.. The following report was submitted: "City of Salem, Mass. , Mayor's Office, Dec. 11, 1878. To the Board of Aldermen of the City of Salem. The Committee on Streets to whom was referred the petition of D. B. Hagar in behalf of the State Normal School on Summer and _Broad Streets) for permission so to place the fence on the south- ern side of the Normal School grounds that it shall align with the fence recently erected by the City of Salem. have examined the deed from the said City conveying to the State the land under consideration and with civil engineer Chas. A. • Putnam have examined the premises and tested the boundary lines and finding that in the erection of its fence on the side adjoining the passage way between Summer and Broad streets, the state did not include the whole area to which under the deed it was entitled by a space of about 83 1/3 feet by about 2 feet, that consequestly the state would have a right to carry its fence southerly so as to include this ' strip, it not having been orignally done lest harm should befall the trees along the passage, that if said fence be now brought out on a line with the city fence, the trees will be protected by the fence because included within the rear land of the Normal School building. To do this would necessitate the conveyance to the state of a strip about 83 feet long by one foot in width, say 83 square feet of little value to the city. The Committee recommend that this strip be conveyed to the state for a nominal sum on condi- tion that the state readjust the curb stones and iron posts at the eastern end of the passage way. For the Committee, Henry K. Oliver, Chairman." The report was accepted, recommendation adopted and sent down for enncurrence. A petition signed by J. O'Leary, requesting a lease for Pet. for ten years of the flats No. 61 North Street now occupied by le - him at a rental of $50.- per year, was referred to the Joint reT— Standing Committee on Public Property and sent dorn for estate. concurrence. • Mr. Emmerton submitted the monthly report of the Com- Reo. of Com rittee on Accounts, in print, and the report was accepted on Ac ts. z_nd sent down for concurrence • Dec. 19, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 281. Mr. Pratt submitted the following repurt. Soldier's "In Bard of Aldermen, Salem, Dec. 19,th, 1878. The Aid. Committee on relief of soldiers and sailorsunder the Act of 1878, respectfully recommend that the sum of six dollars per month be allowed to Wm. F. Beckford, Patrick Colwell, Edward D. Sanborn, and Qeo. P. Phippen, that the sum of eight dol- lars per month be allowed to Wm. Sweeney, James Poor Jr. , Richard Ricker, Joseph N. Larrabee, Jeremiah T. Lee, Garrett Timmins, Thos. Coggin, Henry F. Cleaver, Tom. H. Hersey, Ed- ward A. Hall. John Whelan, Edward Duke and Frank E. Johnson; that the sum of twelve 50/100 dollars per month be allowed to Patrick Griffen; Andrew Kincheller, John Welch let. 18 So. Prospect St. , and Benjamin A. Reed, and that the sum of fif- teen dollars per month be allowed to Thomas S. Peterson, all the foregoing payments to commence from November 30th, 1878. The Committee on soldiers aid under Acts of 1878, respect- fully recommend that the allowance of Amos g. Teague be increas- ed from $8.-to $12.50- per month; that Edward G. Gardnerfs al- lowance be increased from $6.- to $12.5- per month; that Ben- jamin B. Russ's allowance be increased from $10.- to $12.50- per month; that the allowance of Alfred J. Richardson be increas- ed to 12.50- per month and that the allowance of ed from 5. $$ P : Aicajah P. Hintington be increased from $6.- to $10.-per month; alsoe that Warren J. D ham s and Joseph H iog inbottom s monthly allowance be discontinued, the former having removed to Lynn, and the latter to Swampscott. For the Committee, Henry J. Pratt, Chairman," The report was accepted and the recommendations adopted. (Presented for approval and approved Dec. 21, 1878.) Idr. Russell submitted the following report:- Common In In Board of Aldermen, Salem, Dec. 19, 1878. The Committee Sewers._ on Sewers, who were instructed to report the names of such per- sons as have entered their particular drains into any main drain or common sewer constructed the present year, or who have used the same in any way together with a schedule of the amounts to be paid by said persons for the permanent privilege to their estate, respectfully report, that the statute under wh which the sewers were constructed the present year provides that instead of assessing all the estates abutting on the line of the same, that a reasonable sum be charges to such persons or estates who enter or mane use of the sewers, and after care- ful consideration of the whole matter the Committee are of opin- ion that said reasonable sums Dec. 19, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 282 . should be determined in accordance with the method adopted in previous yearsm when the sewers have been constructed under the betterment law. That is to say, deduct one fourth part of the whole cost of constructing each sewer and divide the remaining three fourths among the estates benefitted by the construction of the same, according to the valuation of the land belonging to each es- tate. The Committee submit herewith, reports of the Street Commis- dioner, giving the cost in detail of all the sewers construct- ed the present year, except the Hamilton Street sewer. They also submit schedules specifying the estates abutting on the line of said sewers, the valuation of such portion of the laced contained in said estates, as they consider will be benifitted whenever the estate enters of makes use of the same, and the • sums which result from a division of three fourths of the ex- pense of the sewer among said estates, according to said val- uation. In submitting these schedules, the Committee believe that the - reasonable sum to be paid by the estates that have not yet made use of the sewers, can only be determined whenever said made use of the sewers9can only be esta tes that have not et a es Y determined whenever said estates make such use, yet they con- sider it important that all the estates likely to be benefit- ted should be specified in said schedules, thus showing for a e basis the information of the government in future years, th upon which were fixed the reasonable sums to be paid by such persons as have already made use of the sewers. Plans are also submitted herewith showing the route of said sewers, and the estates bordering thereon. The Committee in addition submit 'the accompanying order and recommend its adoption. Ydith reference to the Hamilton street sewer the Committee ask further time. For the Committee, B. W. Russell, Chairman." "Ordered, that the City Treasurer and Collector be here- by directed to proceed and collect according to law of the persons or estates hereinafter named, the sums set to their respective names, said persons or estates having already en- tered or made use of the common sewers, mentioned in the fol- lowing schedule:- - Schedule. Sewerage Extension of Bridge Street Sewer # 34.73. Charges. _ L. B. Hatch 66 Bridge St. • Northey, Bridge and Pleasant Street Sewer L;rs. Eliza C. Dole 4�4 Northey St. 10.65 renry Hale 12 " " 14.91 Lars. Rebecca ?'apace Cor. Northey & Bridge St. 48.99 Mrs. George 0. Harris 103 Bridge St. 25.56 Dec. 19, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 283. • Augustus Story 98 Bridge St. $ 34.08 George D. Phippen 92 It It 38.34 2Hrs. U. N. Chapman 43 Pleasant St. 23.43 Norman Street Sewer 't!m. V�Kean 4 & 6 Norman St. 47.47 Broad and Summer Street Sewer. Francis Cox 34 Summer St. 13.85 Heirs of Benjn Cox 40 It " 18.48 it " Cor. Summer & Broad Sts. 7.69 " " 2 & 4 Broad St. 24.64 Alfred Peabody 45 Summer St. 69.25 State of Massachusetts Normal School 55.44 City of Salem Broad St. School Houses 73.92 Dean St. and Federal St. (from Carpenter St. to St. J James Church) . Sewer. John Culliton 145 Federal St. 16.45 Joseph A. Wilkins 151 It It 7.09 L. B. Harrington 153 it " 27.78 Charles Higbee 155 it " 14.39 Federal Street Sewer from Munroe to Beckford St. Thorpe Fisher 115 Federal St. 1 17.37 Federal Street Sewer from Beckford to North St. Benjamin R. Symonds. 72 Federal St. 9.40 Martha N. Very 78 If it 9.40 Joseph W. Lefavor • 95 "' It69.83 • Lafayette St. and Ocean Ave. Sewer Geo. R. Harris 123 Lafayette St. 80.97 Jos. H. Webb 125 " " 62.29 Francis R. Webb 135 it " 68.51 i;rd. James A. Noble 137 It if 112.10 Frank A. Langmaid 122 It to 56.07 John H. Langmaid 124 it It 56.C7 Edward S. Thayer 128 " it 99.65 Joseph H. Webb 14 Ocean Ave. 18.66" The report was accepted and the order adopted. (See schedules and plans on file. ) On motion of Mr. Kemble the order authorizing • Dec. 19, & 237 1878. Vol. 10, Page 284. the mayor and President of the Common Council to petition the Drainage Legislature for authority to establish a system of drainage of North for North River, was taken from the table. The Board then con- River. curred in the passage of the order, as amended by the Common Council. (Presented for approval and apprived Dec. 21, 1878.) The Board adjourned at 8 o'clock 40 me. P.M. Attest, henry M. Meek, Clerk. A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on :;tonday evening December 23, 1878 at 7i o'clock. The Common Council were also in session. All the members were present. The Mayor presided. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. • On motion of Mr. Emmerton the rule of the Board relating Rule sus- to reconsideration, was suspended, so far as it relates to cor gended. current business transacted at this meeting. The following reports were received: Annual Annual Report of the City Marshal. Reports._ Annul Report of the Committee on Finance. Annual Report of the Clerk of Overseers of Poor. Annual Report of the Superintendent of Burials. Annual Report of the Commissioner of Streets. Annual Report of the City Weigher. Annual Report of the Salem 'aster Board, Superintendent and Clerk_. Annual Report of the Measurer of Bark. Annual Report of the Committee on Lamps and lighting. The reports were accepted, referred to the Joint Standing Committee on Printing and sent down for concurrence. Notice was received from the Common Council that the Resolve Re- accepting Chapter 47, of the Acts of 1878, relating to dangerous solve buildings, was laid on the table by that Board, September 11, Dangerous 1878 . Buildings The following report, was submitted: Dec. 23� 1878. Vol. 10, Page 285. "In Board of Aldermen, Salem, Dec. 23, 1878. The Com- Soldiers mittee on Soldiers and Sailors aid under Statute of 1878, res- Aid pectfully recommend that aid be granted the following named personst viz: Martin E. Ames, John O'Keefe, Moses H. Little- field, Asa B. Perkins ten dollars per month each, payment to commence from November 30th, 1878; also, to Henry Field and John H. Cate (insane paupers at Worcester AsylumP each the sum of seventeen dollars per month, commencing from July lst. , 1878) the same to be paid to Daniel P. Fitz, clerk of over- seers of Poor, for their maintenance; also, that the allowance of Joseph Beals be increased from $8.-to $12.50 per month, and that James E. Smith's monthly payment be discontinued. For the Committee, H. J. Pratt, Chairman." The report was accepted, and the recommendation adopted. (Presented for approval and approved Decem. 26, 1878. ) • Mr. Pratt, for the Committee on relief of soldiers and Appropria- sailors, submitted the following order:- Ordered, that the sum tion com- of one hundred dollars be appropriated as compensation for ser- ensation vices of Daniel P. Fitz, clerk of committee on relief of indi- fork ems- gent soldiers and sailors under the Act of 1878, for the year of soldier ending Dec. 31, 1878. com. The order was adopted and sent down for concurrence . The following report was submitted: Hamilton "In Board of Aldermen, Salem, Dec. 23, 1878. The Commit- St-sewer. tee on Sewers respectfully reportq that in accordance with an order passed by this Board, a common sewer has been construct- ed in Hamilton Street, at an expense of $131.69 as shown by the detailed report of the Street Commissioner hereto annexed. The only estate that has entered or made use of said sewer is the estate of John Wilson, situated on the western side of said street: the only other estates abutting on the line of the new sewer, are the estates of Henry Gardner and Heirs of Nathan Endicott: both of which were assessed in full for the common sewer in Chestnut Street, constructed in 1869. The committee are of opinion that fifty dollars will be a reasonable sum$ to be paid by the said John Wilson, for the permanent privilege to his estate, and submit the following Order for the considerat- ion of the Board. . For the Committee, B. W. Russell, Chairman." • Whereast the estate of John Wilson in Hamilton Street has entered or made use of the common sewer constructed in said street, it ie hereby,- Ordered Dec. 23, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 286. that the estate of said John Wilson be hereby charged with the sum of fifty dollars for the permanent privilege to his estate by reason of such entry or use, said sum being deemed a reasonable sum to be paid for said privilege: and that the City Treasurer and Collector be hereby directed to proceed and collect said sum according to law. The report was accepted and the order adopted. Mr. Emmerton stated that the annual report of the Com- Annual mittee on Finance had been submitted through inadvertence, Re ort. said committee having at a previous meeting been granted leave to report in print, and he moved that the Common Coun- cil be respectfully requested to return said report to this Board. The motion was adopted, and the report was returned. Mr. Emmerton submitted the following Order:- Printing of • "Ordered, that the Committee on Printing be authorized Annual Re- to have copies made of the Annual Reports of the Departments ports. before placing them in the hands of the printers, and to make such expenditures as may be necessary for that purpose. The order was adopted and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. (Presented for approval and approved Dec. 26, 1878.) Mr. Benjamin moved to take the salary ordinance from the Ordinance table. The motion was lost, but was subsequently renewed and Salaries. adopted. It was then voted to take up separately the amendments agreed to in committee of the whole, at a previous meeting. The amendments, striking out the whole of Section 1; in- serting in Section 21 the word "Monday" in place of the word "day" ; and striking out from Section 2, the clause relating to Superintendent of the city stables; were adopted. The amendment fixing the salary of the city clerk at $1500.- was. then adopted. The amendment fixing the salary of the city treasurer and collector, at $1475--was considered, and Mr. Kemble moved to amend by fixing the salary at $1500.-The motion was adopt- ed, and the ordinance amended to that effect. The amendment fixing the salary of the commissioner of streets at $1500.-was adopted. The amendment fixing the salary of the clerk of the over- seers $800.-was considered, and L:r. Benjamin moved to amend so that the salary shall be $825.-The motion was adopted, and • the ordinance so amended. Dec. 23, 1878. Vol. 107 Page 287. • The amendment fixing the salary of the city marshal at $1350.- was considered, and Mr. Averill moved to amend by making the sum $1400.-The motion was adopted, and the ordi- nace so amended. The amendment making the salary of the assistant marshal a850.- was adopted. On motion of Mr. Kemble the votes fixing the salary of the city marshal and assistant marshal, were severally recon- sidered; and on motion of the same gentleman, all the items relating to the salaries of members of the police force in- cluding the marshal and assistant marshal, were stricken from the ordinance. Other amendments, agreed tc in committee of the whole, were taken up as follows:- Assessors, $720.- ; adopted. Constable at Feabody Academy of Science $500.- adopted. City Physician $55C; Mr. Averill moved to make it $600.- The motion was not adopted. The amendment ($550.) was then adopted. City Solicitor $225. ; adcpted. Inspector of Milk $100. , Mr. Benjamin moved to make the sum $50.-The motion was not adopted, and the amendment ($100.) was adopted. Clerk of Committee on Accounts $400. ; adolted. Clerk of Common Council, $225; adopted. Health officer $100. ; clerk of relief committee, $100. :, • City Messenger, $650. ; were adopted. Janitor at City Fall, $700.-17r. Kemble moved to make the salary $650. The motion was lost, as was also another motion to make it $675. The amendment (u700. ) was then adopted. The amendments fixing the salary cf the Chief Engineer at $300. ; assistant engineers, (each) $150. ; Inspectors of Build- ings, $200. ; Engineers of steam fire engines each $350. ; fire- men of steam fire engines, (each) $75. ; were adopted. Bair. Pratt then moved a reconsideration of the vote fix- ing the salary of the city clerk at $1500.-; the motion was adopted, and on motion of the same gentleman, the ordinance vas amended by fixing the salary at $1600. Mr. Russell moved a reconsideration of the vote fixing the salary of the treasurer and collector at $1500., but the motion was lost. The ordinance, as amended, was then adopted and is as fol- lows:- City of Salem. In the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy eighto ` r • Dec. 23, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 288. • ,n Ordinance establishing the salaries of certain city of- ficials. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. The salaries to be allowed and paid to the several officers menticned in this section for the municipal year com- mencing on the first Monday of January, A.D.18787 for each succeeding year until otherwise ordered, shall be at the rate per annum to be paid in equal quarterly payments, as follows: To the city clerk, sixteen hundred dollars. To the city treasurer and.collector, fifteen hundred dol- lars. To the commissioner of streets, fifteen hundred dollars. To the clerk of the overseers of the poor, eight hundred and twenty five dollars. To each of the overseers of the poor, eight hundred and twenty five dollars. To each of the assessors, seven hundred twenty dollars, To the clerk of the committee on accents, four hundred dollars. To the special officer at Peabody Academy of Science, five hundred dollars. To the city physician, five hundred fifty dollars. To the city solicitor, two hundred twenty five dollars. To the inspector of milk, one hundred dollars. To the clerk of, commcn council two hundred twenty five • dollars. To the health officer, one hundred dollars. To the city messenger, six hundred fifty dollars. To the janitor at city hall, seven hundred dollars. To the chief engineer of the fire department, three hun- dred dollars. To the assistant engineers of the fire department (each) , one hundred fifty dollars. To the inspector of buildings, two hundred dollars . To the engineers of steam fire engines (each) three hun- dred fifty dollars. To the firemen of steam fire engines (each) , seventy five dollars. Section 2. The salaries herein provided to be paid to the several officers herein named, shall be in full for all ser- vices rendered the city in their respective offices, and in accordance with the provisions of the several statutes and or- \ dinances relating to the same. Section 3. All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed." The ordinance was sent down for concurrence in its adopt- ion. • Dec. 23, 1878. Vol. 10, Page 288A. A petition signed by C. G. Thomas requesting leave to Fish maintain a temporary stand at the foot of Derby Square for stand. _ sale of fish &c., was referred to the Committee on Police. The resolve accepting Chap. 47 of the Acts of 1878, re- Hedolve lating to dangerous buildings, was returned from the Common damn eerouss Council, indorsed "taken from table and referred to the next uildb ings. city government, and sent up for concurrence." The Board • • Dec. 232 1876 & Jan. 41 1879. Vol. 10, Page 289. concurred. (Presented for approval and approved Dec. 24,1678) No person appeared for registration at the election to Voting be held on the 30th inst. in Ward 47 and no changes were Lists. made in the list of voters for that %',lard used at the $ast election. The Common Council concurred in the following matters: "Adoption of the recommendation contained in the report Land in of the Committee on Streets, authorizing the conveyance to rear o�— the State of a Strip of land in rear of the Normal school orma building. c o3 ool. Passage of the order appropriating $5000. for the pur- Arpropria6 chase of Frye's mill property. Messrs. Way, Ropes and Breed ion Fryes were joined to the committee. Tt2r: • Reference of the petition of J. O'Leary for a lease of use oP-- certain premises on North St. ; to the Committee on Public city-lana;*_: Property. Passage of the order laying out Cypress Street as a pub- Cypress St ' lic way. Acceptance of the monthly report of the Committee on Com. on Accounts for November." acco nrS77- All of the above matters were presented for approval and ap- proved Dec. 24, 1878.) The jury list was returned from the Common Council amend- Jury ed, by striking out the named of hubbard Breed, George H. Hill;-DTsz. '. . nad William G. Saltonstall, and, as amended, approved. The Board adjourned at 10 o'clock, 20ms. P.M. Attest, Henry M. Meek, Clerk. A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Saturday, January 41 1879, at % o'clock P.M. The Common Coun- cil viere also in session. The Mayor and all the members were present, except Alder- men nemble and Pratt. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. • The Mayor read a communication from John Bertram esquire7Gift of inclosing a check for $10000. g this amount to be invested and 07M er- of fuel; and the in thepurchase ,. the income to be extended , same to be distributed to the worthy poor. Jan. a, 1879, Vol. 102 Page 0-90. • On motion of Lir. Russell, the communication was referred to the next city government and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. The Board voted that the rule relating to reconsider- ation be suspended upon all matters acted upon at this meet- ing. The ordinance establishing the salaries of certain city officials, came back from the common council referred to the next city government and sent tip for concurrence. The Board non-concurred. Permits to build- were received and granted as follows: R. P. Cressey, addition to house on St. Peter St. ; WW, A. Pope, addition to house on Boston St. ; Elizabeth Carry addition to house on English St. A petition signed by C. G. Thomas, asking permission to maintain a stand for the .sale of fish &c. in Derby Square, was referred to the Committee on Police. The following reports were received: Annual Report of Committee on Drains and Sewers. Annual Report of the Chief Engineer. Annual Report of the Inspector of Buildings. • Annual Report of the Inspector of Milk. Annual Report of the Committee on Public Property. Annual Report of the Relief Committee. Tge reports were accepted, referred to the Committee on Printing, and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. The following report was submitted: "The joint select committee to whom was referred the com- munication of the Mayor respecting the beouest of Mary Per- kins, deceased, with instructions to consider and report what further action may be necessary in regard thereto,-respect- fully report, that they have duly considered the subject re- ferred to them, and for the purpose of carrying into effect the charitable intention of the testatrix, they respectfully rec- ommend the passage of an ordinance, a draft of which is here- with submitted. For the committee Eenry K. Oliver, Chairman." "City of Salem. • Jan. a, 1879. Vol. 10, Page 291. In the year one thousand eight hundred anc seventy nine. Ordinance An ordinance in addition to an ordinance relating to Trust Fund certain funds held by the city in trust for the benefit of Svary_Per- the poor. kins_. Be it ordained by the city council of the city of Salem, as follows: Section ;: The sum of three thousand dollars, bequeathed by the will of Mary Perkins deceased, and now held by the city o of ,Salem, as trustee, as an accumulating fund for the benefit of the worthy poor of said city, having special reference to those who are sick and excluding those who are supplied from - the Poor Department of said city, shall be invested in a bond of said city for the said sum of three thousand dollars pay- able on demand after the first day of January in the year eigh eig'-teen hundred and ninety one, to the order of said trus- tee, and bearing interest at the. rate of six per cent per an- • num which shall be compounded annually on the first day of January and added to the principal sum until the whole shall amount to the sum of six thousand dollars, after which time said interest on said gross sum shall be payable annually on the first day of every January. Section_ 2. The city treasurer is hereby authorized and direc- ted to execute and deliver the bond described as aforesaid and to receive to sum of three thousand dollars named there- in. Section 3. Said bond shall be held in the custody of the may- or, who shall cause the interest to be added to the principal as herein provided, until said first day of January in the year eighteen hundred and ninety one, on and after which date all interest then accrued in excess of the sum of six thous- and dollars, or subsquently accruing annually, shall be re- ceived by the mayor and distributed among the poor, under the direction of the mayor and aldermen, in strict conformity to the terms of said trust. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage." The report was accepted,, the ordinance passed to be or- dained by a two thirds yea and nay vote, Messrs. Averill, Benjamin, Smmerton, Gifford and Russell voting in the af- firmative, and sent down for concurrence. Came back amended, by striking out of the first section the words "demand after" and "until the whole shall amount to the sum of six thousand dollars, after which time said int- erest on said gross sum shall be payable annually on the first day of every January," and by substituting the words "eighty • nine" for the words "ninety one" in sections 1 and 3, and striking out all after the words "ninety one" in section 3; and, as amended, passed to be ordained by a unanimous yea vote, and sent up for concurrence in the amendments. The Board concurred in the amendments, and passed the ordinance, as amended, by a two thirds yea and nay vote, all the members present, voting in the affirmative. (Presented for approval and approved, Jan. 6, 1879. ) ! Jan. 41 1679. Vol. 10, Page 292. The annual reports of th Committee on Fineace, Comit- Annual tee on c.ccounts, City Treasurer, Commissioners of the .`later Rer,orts. Loan Sinking Fund, and Trustees of the Municipal Sinking Fund, were submitted imprint', accepted, and sent down dor concurrence: Came back concurred, referred to the committee on Printing and sent up for concurrence. The Board concurred. Mr. Benjamin submitted the following report: , "The joint special committee appointed to expend the dills. sum of five thousand dollars for the purchase of the mill right and .privilege appurtenant to and belonging to the Frye's mill, so called, etc. , have the honor to report that they have been unable to carry out the provisions of said order inas- much as the owners of said property with the easements appur- tenances thereto belonging, bein._ offered said amount fa such rights and privileges definitely declined to accept such sum • for the same or to name for it any price under $10,000.- And the committee recommend the adoption of the accoppanying order. For the Committee, Chas. A. Benjamin, Chairman." "Crdered, that the appropriation of five thousand dollars Aapropria. for the ,purchase of the mill right and privilege appurtenant tion v=ith and belonging to. Frye's mill property, so called, with the drawn. right to open a culvert through the Grove street bridge and carry out certain other improvements therein described, be withdrawn, it being impossible to expend the sum at this time in the manner contemplated by the order." The report was accepted, order adopted, and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. (Presented for' approval and approved Jan. 61 1879.) The following report was submitted: Market - "The Committee on the Market and Market House, to whom rents. was referred the subject of rents for stalls &c. in the market, with full powery by vote of this Board November 21, 1878, respectfully report that they have attended to the duty assigned them and have fixed the rents of the several stalls &c. , at the rate per month stated in the schedule hereto annex- ed. Leases have been duly executed, signed by the Idayor, and delivered to each of the tenants named in said schedule, ex- cept Charles P. Morris. All the leases are for five years, com.- mencing December 1, 1878. Thomas Gifford) James '. Averill) Committee. • I Names of Tenants. Stalls &c. Former rents. Present rents. per month per month. Benjamin S. Wheeler. Nos1,2,3, . $35.42 $30.50 Frank T. Ward " 51 6. 14.17 12.50 Jan. 4, 1879. Vol. 10, Page 293. Charles :V. Read Nob 71829. $14.17 $12.50 arren A. Read " 102 11 10.- 8.- Ira H. Bigelow " 12, 13,14 18.34 15.50 Jonathan 0. Ward ". 157 16. 20,42 17.75 Charles F. Goodrich " 17,18. 19.59 17.- Charles P. Morris "market Hotel. 27.09 20.- Isaac P.S. Paige "Fish Market." SO, 40.- 209.20 173.75 The report was accepted. Notice of a suit against the city by Mary Dalton was re- Suit. _ ferred to the city solicitor and sent down for concurrence. _ Came back concurred. (Presented for approval of reference and approved, Jan. 6, 1879. • The following report was submitted: Soldiers "The committee on furnishing aid to indigent soldiers aiid. and sailors under Act of 1878, respectfully recommend that thd�— monthly allowance granted to John Batchelder and Joseph A. . Waitt, be each increased from $6. to $10. , said increase to date from Nov. 30, 1878. For the Com. H.J.Pratt, Ch. " The report was accepted & recommendation adopted. (pres ented for approval and approved Jan. 61 1879. ) The return of the election for common bouncilman held in Election Ward 4, on the 30th. of December, ,last, was examined and f0un Rem_ , correct. Mr. Benjamin submitted the following order: Un£inish- "Ordered, that all business pending in any form before ed busine the city council and upon which action has not been taken or ss. is unfinished, be referred to the next city government fror their consideration." The order was adopted, and sent down for concurrence . Came back concurred. (Presented for approval and approved Jan. 6, 1879.) Mayo to ex. Mr. Emmerton submitted the following order: ecute deed "Ordered, that the Mayor be hereby authorized to convey of ,and in to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, for a nominal considers—rear of tion, by quit claim deed, the strip of land in rear of the Normal— . Normal school building, which was de- Sc Jan. 4, 1879. Vol. 10, Page 294. scribed in a report of the Committee on Streets, adopted by the city council Dec. 23, 1878." The Order was adopted and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. (Presented for approval and approved Jan. 6, 1879.) The annual returns of aid furnished under the old and Annual Re- new act to soldiers etc., were signed and sworn to. turns State Aid. The common council concurred in the passage of the ordeMj — appropriating $100. as compensation for services of Daniel _ApnroPri_a- P. Fitz. (Presented for approval and approved, Jan. 6, 1879. tip on D. B. Fits. On motion of Dar. Benjamin, at 91 o'clock, the Board ad- . journed sine die. • Attest, Henry M. Meek, Clerk. 1878. Record of attendance* Mayor- Aldermen. Henry K. 6 4 3 6 4 3 3 0 . 5 8 6 8 1 57 10 167 Oliver Henry J. 7 4 3 7 6 4 2 2 4 9 5 8 0 61 6 67 Pratt Edward 6 4 1 5 5 3 3 0 4 4 4 8 0 47 20 67 Kemble George R. 7 4 3 7 6 4 4 2 5 10 5 8 1 66 1 67 E-mmer.ton Charles A. 4 3 4 0 4 8 4 6 1 34 11 45 Benjamin Benjamin W 7 4 3 7 6 4 4 2 4 8 6 7 1 63 4 67 Russell James W. 7 4 3 5 6 4 3 2 5 8 5 6 1 59 8 67 Averill Thomas J� -6 4 3 6 6 3 4 2 5 9 5 8 } 62 5 67 Gifford. • Number of _[7 meetings 7 4 3 7 6 4 4 2 5 10 6 8 1 67 held. vol. 10, Page 295. • Sale n City Government. 1879. Mayor. Henry K. Oliver. n Aldermen. James W. Averill, George R. Emmerton, Thomas J. Gifford, Edwin R.. Ide, Edward Kemble, William L. Palmer, Benjamin W. Russell. m Common Council. Ward 1. William T. M. Collins John J. Hartigan Frank F. Dalrymple. Samuel A. Potter Ward 2. John B. Cox Edwin H. Dodge • James F. Dean George H. Perkins. Ward 3. c ALBERT DAY William M.Kean James F. Hale Oliver D. Way Ward 4. Hubbard Breed George W. Rogers. James Riley Urban R. Williams Ward 6. Daniel Driscoll Nathaniel B. Perkins Jr. George R. Harrsi Jonathan 0: Ward. Ward 6. William H. Downes William A. Hill James B. Gifford. David Wentzell. • , an. 61 1879. Vol. 101 Page 296. Organization of the City Council, January 61 1879. The Mayor and Aldermen elect, assembled in the Alder- Organization men's Chamber on i;7onday� January 6th� 1879� at 10 o'clock of City — a A.M. for the purpose of t4king part in the organization of the City Government for the ensuing municipal year. The Mayor and all the members beeing present except Aldermen Emmerton. The Mayor called the Board to order. Mr. Hubbard Breed, a member elect of the Common CouncillConvention came in with a message from that Board, informing the Mayor and Aldermen that a temporary organization of the Common Coun-TTU7Tn= • cil had been effected and proposing a convention of the two branches forthwith £or qualification. The proposal was acceptedl and the two branches met in Convention. convention accordingly. Prayer was offered by Rev. Charles Arey, Rector of St. Peter's Church. The record of election was read by the city clerk. The oath of office was then administered to the P;tayor, by Iuiembers. Arthur L. Huntington esquire, a justice of the peace. qu-i�ie�1c-,- The Mayor administered the oath of office to the Alder- men present, and afterwards to the members of the Common Cou. cil (all being present except Messrs. Gee. H. Perkins and Plathaniel B. Perkins Jr.) , and declared them duly qualified. The convention was then dissolved, and the two Boards Convention separated; the Mayor and Aldermen returning to their Chamber. sso ve . The Board of Aldermen then proceeded to elect a Presi- Eie dent. Aldermen Kemble and Gifford were appointed a Committee -O-f--- to receive, sort and count the voted. The committee reporter_,-esident. as follows:- 'Whole no of votes 6. Necessary to a choice 4. Geor a R. Emmerton had 47 Edward Kemble 21 • Jan. 6, 16W. Vol. 10, Page 297. and Alderman Emmerton was declared duly elected. Alderman Kemble .submitted the following order: Relief Com• "Ordered, that the whole city council be a committee on mittee__ the payment of state aid to disabled soldiers and their fami- lies, and the families of deceased dolsiers; that the mayor be chairman of said committee; that said committee be author- ized to disburse according to the statutes of the common- wealth, all moneys which shall be appropriated in aid of said parties during the present municipal year; that they be auth- orized to choose a clerk and that ten members of the committee be a quorum for the transaction of business.' The order was adopted and sent doom for concurrence. C—nme back concurred. (Presented far approval and approved Jan. 67 1879.) • Alderman Russell submitted theollowing Order: 'd,iournment. . FOrdered, that when this Board adjournso it adjourn until this evening at 72 o'clock." The Order was adopted. Alderman Palmer submitted the following Order: Rules and "Ordered, that the rules and orders of the last Board 0 Orders. Aldermen, be adoy.ted7 as the rules and orders of the present Board, until otherwise ordered." The Order was adopted. Alderman Averill offered the following Order: Joint Rules "Ordered, that the joint rules and orders of the last and Orders city council, be adopted, as the rules and orders of the pre- sent city council, until otherwise ordered." The order was adopted and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. (Presented for approval and approved San 6, .1879. ) Councilman Oliver D. Way2 then came in with a message Proposal for from the Common Council, informing the Board that the Common convention. Council had organized, and proposing a convention forthwith to listen to the inaugural address of the Yayor; and also, for the purpose of choosing a city clergy and a city treasurer and collector. , The Board assented to the proposal. • Jan G, 1879. Vol. 10, Page 298. The two Boards met in convention, and the Mayor deliver- Convention ed his address. xxd-*ddresE Alderman Emmerton having come in, was duly qualified by Sege the I;ayor.The Council then proceeded to elect a city clerk. Alder- Election man Kemble and Councilmen Harris and Way, were appointed to — a -- receive, sort and count the votes. The committee reported as City clerk. follows: �— Whole no. of votes 29. Necessary to a choice 15. Henry L;. Meek, had 29, and was de- clared duly elected. Alderman Gifford, and Councilmen Dodge and Day were ap- -Ilection of . pointed committee to receive, sort and count the votes for a city treasurer and collector. The committee reported as fob.l lows: Whole no. pf votes 28. d -~ Necessary to a choice 15. Henry J. Cross had 287 and was declared_ duly elected. The oath of office was then administered to the city city. Clerg clerk, by William Cogswell esquire, a justice of the peace . �i-rr6T-- fnnventi9Il The convention was then dissolved, and the two Board sep�� . s�--i-�— rated; the Mayor and Aldermen returning to their Chamber. Mr. Averill moved that the rule of the Board requiring the seats to be numbered, and the members to draw for the same, be suspended, and that the members be allowdd to occupy their present seats. The motion was adopted. The following order came from the common council adopt- ed and sent up for concurrence: I4aTvnr s "Ordered, that the thanks of the Board of Aldermen, and-&- - 2— of the Common Council be tendered to the Mayor for his able and instructive address, and that a copy of it be requested for rublication with the municipal documents." The Board concurred. The Board then adjourned. • Attest, H. L. Meek, Clerk . J an.6, 1879. Vol. 10, Page 299. Rssex sc. Sale -, January 61 1879. Personally appeared henry M. Oath of I`eek, duly elected city clerk of the City of Salem, and made _Office oath t4at he would faithfully perform the duties of his office.Cit�' y Cle Before me, Vim. Cogswell Justice of the Peace. for all the Counties. A meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Monday, January 67 1879, at 71 o'clock P.M. , oursuant to adjournment. The "ayor and all the members were present. The Common Council were also in session. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. • Messrs. G. H. Perkins and N. B. Perkins Jr. , members elect � �mmnn of the Common Council, appeared, and were duly qualified by the 0.nnnnilman , Ieiayor• gnat ; e; d The Mayor announced the ffollcwing committees: Standing Committees of the Mayor and Aldermen. c�mm; t+.Pea Police and Licenses . The Mayor and Aldermen Averill .and Russell. Streets, Bridges and Stables. The Mayor and Aldermen Gifford and Palmer. Drains and Sewers. Aldermen Russell, Averill and Palmer.. Lamps and Lighting. Aldermen Emmerton and Kemble. Market and Market House. Aldermen Gifford and Russell Elections and Returns. Aldermen Emmerton, Ide and Palmer. Joint Standing Committees. Finance. The Mayor, and Aldermen Emmerton and Russell. Accounts. Aldermen Emmerton and Kemble. Claims. • Jan-. o, 1879. Vol. 10, Page 300. Aldermen Kemble and "_de . Fire Department. Aldermen Averill and Russell Military affairs. Aldermen Russell and Kemble. Printing. Aldermen Averill and Ide. Public Instruction. Aldermen Emmerton and Palmer. Public Property. Aldermen Gifford and Averill. Water Works. Aldermen Emmerton and Gifford. 1ldermen Russell and Kemble declining to serve on the Commit- tee on Market and Committee on Military Affairs respectively, the Mayor appointed Aldermen Averill and Palmer in their plac- er. Kemble offered thefollovrin Alderman Ke g Order: Committees "Ordered, that the Mayor and President of the Common Council, be added to the Joint Standing Committee on Public Instruction." The order was adopted and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. A communication from the office of the State Insurance Return of Commissioner, inclosing a blank return of the number of fires fires &c; &c. in Salem, during the year 1878, was received, and referred to Aldermen Averill and Russell, members of the Committee on Fire Department on the part of this Board. Notice was received that the Common Council had this 7.1ection of evening elected Thomas Kittredge, 1.9. D. , city physician for City Physi : the present year. cian. On motion of Alderman Kemble the Board then proceeded to elect a city physician. Messrs. F.emble and Averill were ap- pointed a committee to receive, sort and count the votes. The Committee reported as follows': Whole no. of votes. 7. Nece,�:sary to .a choice 4. Thomas Kittredge had 7, and was declared duly elected in concurrence. Notice was sent to the other branch. • Jan 6. 1879, Vol. 10, Fage 301. A from the Common Council adopt- The following order came . Overseers_ ed, yessrs. way, Potter, Dean, Rogers, Driscoll Lnd DW,nes of the appointed, and sent up for concurrence and to be joined, viz : Pool!• "Ordered, that a committee of one from each Ir7ard, with such as the Mayor and Aldermen may join, be appointed to nom- inate Overseers of the Poor."' The Board concurred, and Aldermen Averill, Ids and Gif- ford were joined. The following order came from the Common Council adopt- 'ater Boar ` ed, Messrs. Way, Hartigan, Dodge, 1`iilliams, I . B. Perkins Jr. and Gifford appointed, and sent up for concurrence and to be joined, viz: "Ordered, that a committee of one from each ward, with such as the Mayor and Aldermen may join, be appointed to • nominate a candidate for the water Board." �mmerton, Aver- The Board concurred and joined Aldermen Aver- ill and Russell. The following order came from the Common Council adopt- °ssss^ram ed, Messrs. Harris, Collins, G. H. Perkins, Hale, Riley and *,';entzell appointed, and sent up for concurrence and to be joined, viz: "Ordered, that a committee of one from each Ward, with such as the Mayor and Aldermen may join, be appointed to nom- inate as assessor and assistant assessors." The Board concurred and joined Aldermen Kemble, Gifford and Averill. The following order came from the Common Council adopt- ed and sent up for concurrence:- 910rdered, that so much of the Mayor's address as relates Hose House., to building a hose house in ward five, be referred to the Com �r�-- mittee on Fire Department." The Board concurred. (Presented for approval and approv- ed Jan. 92 1879. ) The following Order came from the Common Council adopt- ed and sent up for concurrence: "Ordered, that so much of the Mayor's address as relates HnhgPi to building a school house in ward five, be referred to the joint committee on public instruction." Ward 5_ The Board concurred. (Presented for approval and approv- ed Jan. 91 1879.) r The following order came from the Common Council adopt- Comm. of ed, Messrs. Breed, Dalrymple, Cox, Nay, Bard and Gifford ap- ' pointed, and sent up for concurrence and to be joined, viz:- "Ordered, that a •committee of one from each Ward, with „ Jan. 6, 1879. Vol. 10, Page 202. such as the Mayor and Aldermen may join, be appointed to nominate a Commissioner of Streets." The Board concurred and joined Aldermen Russell, Em- merton and Averill. The bills of the Department for the month of December &ionthly were examined and approved. Bills. The Board of Engineers recommended, the ,Mayor nominated, Firemen. and the Board of Aldermen confirmed, the appointment of Frederick A. Peabody as a member of Rose Co. No. 5, and Roscoe W. Libbey as a member of Hose Co. No. 6. The following Order came from the Common Council adopted, South & ,Messrs. Potter, Rogers and Wentzell appointed, and sent up forNorth Rdver concurrence and to be joined. nuisances "'Ordered, that so much of the Mayor's address as relates to the South and North River nuisances, be referred to a joint • special committee." The Board concurred, and Aldermen Emmerton and Gifford were joined. (Presented for approval and approved Jan. 9, 1879.) The following order came from the Common Council adopted, Hance na_ Eessrs. Breed, Dodge and M:Kean appointed, and sent up for con- Suns. currer_ce and to be joined: "'Ordered, that a joint select committee be appointed to consider the expediency of causing to be removed all hanging signs over the public sidewalks and streetsm abd u£ they deem it expedient so to do, tr report an ordinance to that effect." The Board concurred and joined Aldermen Gifford and Palmer, (Presented for approval and approved Jan. 91 187.,.) The following order came from the common council adopted Buildine and sent up for concurrence: in Church "Ordered, that so much of the TvIayor's address as relates St. used to the building on Church street, known as the Water Board by water building, be referred to the joint standing committee on water dent. works." The Board concurred. (Presented for approval and approv- ed Jan. 91 18792 The following Order came from the Common Council adopted, Iltessrs. Rogers, Dalrymple, G. H. Perkins, Day, Harris and r-alaries. Downes appointed, and sent up for concurrence and to be join- ed:- • "Ordered, that a committee of one from each t;ard, with such as the Mayor and Aldermen may join, be appointed to con- sider the reduction of salaries of all city officials for the year 1819." The Jan. 6 112 1879. - Vol. 10, Page 303. Doard concurred and joined Aldermen Eemble, Russell and Ide. (Presented for = :.proval snd approved Jan. 29 187C. ) The Board then adjourned. Attest, Henry M. Meek, Clerk. A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Saturday evening, January 11, 1879, at 72 o'clock. The Com- non Council were also in session. The Miayor, and Aldermen Russell, Ide , Gifford and Aver- ill were present. The reading of the record was dispensed with. A report of the Joint Standing Committee on Finance and Ap- Appropr propriations recommending the adoption of the accompanying Order,iations came from the Common Council, report accepted, Order adopted, and • sent up for concurrence, viz: " Crdered, that the sums stated as follows be hereby respect- ively appropriated t.o defray expenses of the city in its several departments for the monthsclof January and February in the present f a and to supply an deficient in the a ro riaticns �lscal year PP Y PP P Y y Y for the month of December, viz: School Department nt $ 142 0 00.- Poor 5300.- Fire 500.- Water 2500.- Streets, Bridges and Stables 5500.- Salaries 1500.- Lamps and Lighting 4000.- Police 5,900 - Incidentals 5000.- Interest on Water Loan 10000.- State aid to soldiers &c. 7500.- . . $611300.= " The Board concurred. The rule allowing twenty four hours for reconsideration having been suspended, the Order was pres- ented for approval and approved Jan. 11, 1879. The Board adjourned at ten minutes of eight o'clock,, P.M.,. Atteztty H. M. Meek, Clerk._ Jan. 13, 1879. vol. 102 Page 304. A, special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Mondays January 13� 1875? at 72 o'clock. The Common Council were also in session. The Mayor and all the members were present. The record of the last meeting visa read and approved. The report of the city marshal for the month of December City Mar- was received and placed on file. shall's Re port. The following communication was received: To the City Council of the City of Salem. The School Pet. for Committee beg leave respectfully to represent that the increas-new school. number of childred in the southern part of the city (ward 5) house in South Fields7 so called, demands a new school building. Two. ward 5. classes are now housed in a private house, and a third romm will, before long7 be needed, these all to accommodate, upwards of 150 scholars.. Should the Naumkeag school be discontinued these would be a greater pressure. For the Committee Henry K. Oliver, Chairman Sch. Com."' The ro;cimi�cation was referred to the Joint Standing Com- mittee on Public Instruction and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred: (Presented for approval of reference and approved Jan. 17, 1879.) Notice was received from the city clerk of the resignat- P.esignatior ion of Theron Palmer Esq.) as a member of the Overseers of the Poor. Read and sent down. On motion of Alderman F.emble the rules relating to recon-Rules sus- sideration were suspendedy se far as they relate to business pended. transacted at this meeting. The following reports came from the Common Council accepted and sent up for foncurrence. Street Commission- "Salem, January 13th, 1878. The undersigned a minority of er. the committee appointed to nominate a canditate for Com- missioner of Streets respectfully presents the name of hr. Charles A. 11'etcalf. (signed) Hubbard Breed." "Salem, Jan. 13, 1879. The underisgned a minority of the • committee appointed to nominate a canditate for Commissioner of Streets, would beg leave to present the name of Francis Chase. (signed) F.F.Dalrymple, John B. Cox J. Jan. 13, 1879. Vol. 10, Page 305. 0. 'i;ard." The Board concurred in the acceptance of the re- assessors. ports. -- Alderman Pemble submitted the following report: "To the City Council. The joint committee appointed to nominate a candidate for Assessor for three yearsc , and two candidates from each :7ard, for Assistant Assessors for ; Otte year, respectfully submit the following nominations. For Assessor for three years- Jos. V.I. Luscomb. For Assistant Assessors. Ward 1. Yvyard 3. Ward 5. James Dalrymple Pemberton Hale. Joshua Brown. John K. Webb . Stephen Thayer Nathaniel Brown Ward 2. Ward 4. Ward 6. William Be Bates R1 Be Gifford J. Shove Symonds George H. Warren. Henry Varney James H. Conrey For the Committee , Edward Kemble.' The report was accepted and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. Alderman Emmerton submitted the following report:- Water Boat "To the City Council: The Joint special committee appoint- ed to nominate a canditate for member of the Salem Water Board for the term of five years, respectfully submit the name of Henry P. Ivesi at present a member of said Board, whose term will expire during the present month. For the Committee, Geo, R. Emmerton, Chairman." The report was accepted, and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. .4 Alderman Russell submitted the following Report:. Street Com- "To the City Council. The joint special committee appoint-missioner ad to nominate a candidate for Commissioner of Streets have attended to that duty and respectfully report that they have nominated the present incumbent Mr. Joseph C. Foster. For the Committee, Be W. Russell, Chairman." The report was accepted and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. Alderman Averill submitted the wllos:,ring Report: Overseers °City Council, City of Salem, Jan . 13, 1879. The joint of the Po( special committee appointed to nominate one citizen from each • Ward as candidates for over- Jan. 13., 1879. Vol. 10, Page 306 seers of the poor to serve for the term of two years in place of-those whose terms of service expire this year, have at- tended to that duty and would respectfully report the follow- ing named gentlemen .for those positions; the same being the persons who have served as such for the past two years. For Ward 11_ Stephen Whipple. For Ward 4. William F. Nichols. if2. John E. Davis " " 5. Samuel V. Goodhue. IT " 3. John Freston. "' " 6. George F. Brown. The Committee have also received information that Theron Palmer declines serving longer on the Board on account of sickness and your committee would respectfully present the name of Thomas Symonds to fill the unexpired term occasioned by the resignation of kr. Palmer. For the Committee, James W. Averill, Chairman." The report was accepted and sent down for concurrence. • Came back concurred. Alderman Emmerton for the joint special committee to System of whom was referred so much of the Mayor's address as relates S�g-Mg—, to the South and North River nuisance, submitted a report for h recommending the adoption of the following Order: you ive� Aldermen,, and three members of the CommonsC of ouncil Bber of appoint- ed a committee to be authorized and requested to ' ethpassage of a bill or bills in the Le 4 procure the e gislature, authorizing of Salem to construct a system of sewerage and drainage, in- cluding the taking of such lands, flats, mill privileges, buildings, wharves or other structures, as may be necessary to accomplish that object. The said bill or bills to provide that the expenditures of the city under the same, shall not exceed the sum of one hundred and twenty five thousand dollars. ($1252000.)" The report was accepted, order adopted, Aldermen Emmerton and Kemble appointedq and sent down for concurrence and to be joined. Came back concurred, and Plessrs. Dodge, Fray and Harris joined. (Presented for approval and approved Jan. 17, 1879. ) Alderman Kemble submitted the following Order: rinting "Ordered, that the city clerk be authorized to have print-Pballots.o ed ballots for assistant assessors, in accordance with the nom- inations made by the committee." Assessors. The Order was adopted. (Presented for approval and approv- ed Jan. 17, 1879. ) • Alderman Emmerton submitted the following Order: Amendment_ "Ordered, that section #16 of the Rules and Orders of thisto Rules.- Board be amended by the addition of the following paragraph:- Com. on Tr A. n committee on the City Trust Funds to consist of two Alder-Funds. men. The Jan. 13, 1879. Vol. 10, Page 307. Order was adopted, all the members present voting in the af- firmative. Aldermen Emmerton and Ids were appointed; as the committee. On motion of Mr. Emmerton the Board voted to proceed to Water the election of a member of the Water Board for five years. Board. Messrs. Emmerton and Ids were appointed a committee to re- ceive, sort and count the votes. The committee reported as follows : Whole no. of votes 7. Necessary to a choice 4. Henry P. Ives. had 5. John D. Eaton 2. and Henry P. Ives was declared duly elected on the part of this Board. Notice to that effect was sent to the Com;non Council. Nptoce was received that the Common Council had this • evening elected Henry P. Ives a member of the Water Board, in concurrence. a A message was then received from the Common Council pro- Convention posing a convention forthwitb', for the purpose of electing a — Commissioner of Streets, and Assessor, two Assistant Assessors for each Ward, . and an Overseer' of the Povr for each Ward, and an Overseer of the Poor for Ward Six, in place of Theron Pal- mer resigned. The Board acceded to the proposal. The two Boards met in convention accordingly. The Mayor stated the first business to be the election of Street a Commissioner of Streets, and appointed Messrs. Russell, Ide,Commission Way, Cox and Hartigan, a committee to receive, sort and count er. the votes. + Alderman Palmer moved that the first ballot taken be an in- formal ballot. Councilman Breed objected to the motion, as some of the members had already voted. The motion prevailed, and on motion, 'of Councilman Williams, the committee were instructed to destroy the ballots already collected. The informal ballot then took place, and the committee re- ported as follows: Whole nol of votes 32. Necessary to a choice 17. Charles A. Metcalf had 2. Joseph C. Foster 11. Francis Chase 19. • Alderman Palmer then moved that the ballot be made formal. Alderman Emmerton moved to amend by proceeding Jan. 13, 1879. Vol. 10f Page 306. to a formal ballot. The amendment prevailed, and the conven- tion proceeded to a formal ballot. The committee reported as follows: Whole no* of votes 32. Necessary to a choice 17. Charles A. Metcalf had 1. Joseph C. -.Foster 12. Francis Chase 19. &.nd Francis Chase was declared duly elected. Messrs. Kemble, Gifford, Williams, Perkins and Downes Assessor were appointed a committee to receivei sort and count the votes for an Assessor for three years. The committee reported asfollows: Whole no. of votes 31. • Necessary to a choice 16. R. B. Gifford had 1. Samuel Pitman 4. Joseph W. Luscomb 12. Caleb Buffum 14. There being no choice a second ballot was taken with the fol- lowing result:- Whole no. of votes 32. Necessary to a choice 17. R. B. Gifford had 1. Samuel Pitman 2. Joseph W. Luscomb 14. Caleb Buffum 15. There being'no choice Et third ballot was taken with the fol- lowing -o ` Whole no. of votes 32. Necessary to a choice 17. George W. Luscomb had 1. Joseph W. Luscomb 14. - Caleb Buffum 17. and Caleb Buffum visa declared duly elected. The same committee were appointed to receive, sort and Assistant count the votes for Assistant Assessors. The Committee re- Assessors. ported as follows: Whole no. of votes 31. . Necessary. to a choice 16. • Jas. 13i 1879. Vol. 10, Page 309. Ward 1. Ward 4. James Dalrymple had 31. Rufus B. Gifford had 31. John K. Webb 31. Henry Varney 21. Isaiah Nichols 10. Ward 2. Ward 5. William B. Bates 31. Joshua Brown 31. George H. Warren 30. Nathaniel Brown 31. Caleb A. Smith 1. Ward 3. Ward 6. Pemberton Hale 31. J. Shove Symonds 31. :Stephen Thayeb 29. James H. Conrey 31. John C. Osgood 2. And Messrs. Dalrymple, Webb, Bates, Warren, Hale, Thayer, Gifford, Varney, Joshua Brown, Nathaniel Brown, Symonds and Conrey, were declared duly elected. • The mayor appointed Messrs. Averill, Ide, Potter, Dean Overseers and Hale, a committee, to receive, sort and count the votes for of the an Overseer of the Poor from each Ward, to serve for two years.Poor. Alderman Averill announced that Yr. Samuel V. Goodhue positively declined to be a candidate from Ward 5, and stated that he had been requested to sugggst the name of Yr. Edward Collins for the position. Mr. .Nath. Brown was also nominated for the position by Alderman Palmer. : A ballot was then taken, and the committee reported the ballots in confusion, and suggested a new ballot. The sugges- tion was adopted. Alderman Emmerton then moved that a separte ballot be tak- ,en for each Ward. The motion was not adopted. The ballot was then taken, and the committee reported as follows: Whole no. of votes 31. Necessary to a choice 16. Ward l.. Ward 4. S. W. Whipple had 1 Thomas W. Lefavor had 1. Stephen H. Davis 1. Edward Collins 1. Stephen Whipple 29. W. H. Nichols 3. 1. F. Nichols 5. William F. Nichols. 21. • Jan. 13, 1879, Vol. 10, Page 310. V:.Tard 2. Ward 5. J. H. Davis had 1. Tom Collins had 1. Ezra 'i'ioodbury 3. Samuel V. Goodhue 1. John H. Davis 27. Brown 1. John F. Brooks 2. Edward Collins 11. Nathaniel Brown 15. Ward 3. Ward 6. John Preston 31. Thomas Symonds 1. G. F. Drown 3. George F. Brown 27. And Messrs. 'Stephen Whipple, John H. Davis, John Preston, Wm. F. Nichols, and Geo. F. Brown, were declared duly elected. There being no choice in Ward 5, a second ballot was taken and resulted as follows: • Whole no. of votes 28. Necessary to a choice 15. Nathaniel Brown had 19. Edward Collins 7. John F. Brooks 1. Tom Collins 1. And Nathaniel Brown was declared duly elected. Messrs. Russell, Emmerton, Way, Wentzell and Rogers were Overseers appointed a committee to receive, sort and count the votes, of the Poor for an Overseer of the Poor, for one year, in place of Mr. Palmer resioaed. A ballot was taken, and the committee report- ed as follows: Whole no. of votes 31. Necessary to a choice 16. Thomas Symonds had 29, Walter S. Harris 11 and George B. Melcher 1; and Thomas Symonds was declared duly elected. The convention was then dissolved, and the two Boards Convention separated. dissolved. Alderman Immerton in the chair, the annual report of Annual Re- Thomas M. Dix, city measurer, was submitted, referred to the port. committee on printing, and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. ,Messrs. Francis Brown, Charles F. Wilkins, and Tucker D' Jurors. Williams were drawn as grand jurors. • Jan. 13, 1879. Vol. 10, Page 311. The Mayor in the chair, the application of James Matt- Permit to hews for permit to build a carriage house and stable, in rear build. of No. 18 Boston St., was presented, and permit was granted. The petition of M. 0. Snow, representing that he had Claim of suffered loss in the construction of the new building in p:,, 0. Snores. Beckford St. was presented, referred to the Joint Standing Committee on Claims and sent down for concurrence. The Board then went intb Executive Session) and the Mayor Nomina- submitted the following communication: tion of "City of Salem, &lass. Mayor's office, January 12, 1879. Police. To the Board of Aldermen of the City of Salem. I hereby pres- ent for your consideration the persons herein named for the offices set againdt their respective names. • Rohn W. Hart, City Marshal. William F. Chapple) Assistant Marshal. Joseph Allen, Moses A. Averill, Mark Heathcote, Kenneth M9- Kenzie, William H. Townes, Charles Shortell and Joseph Stick- hey, as day policemen; and as night patrolmen, the following, viz: John. B. Skinner, Captain.. George H. Blain jr., Sergeant. George S. Arrington, Eben Beckford, John M. Beckford, Michael Buckley, Charles E. Cloutman, David H. Dowst, John Donovan, Joshua R. Emery, Thomas R. Fallon, Richard Horton, Benjamin Hersey, James H. Kelley, David H. Kelley, Charles E. LeGrand, Samuel Marshall, Charles H. Miller, George F. Morse, Archibald MiNeill, William M. Peabody Abraham A. Very. John J. M�Cue, Keeper of Lock-up. All the above persons to be police officers and constables. It appears that Sec. let. of the ordinance of FebY 12, 1872, authorizing the appointment and prescribing the duties of a city marshal and six (6) day policemen, was repealed by ordi- nance of Feb 44, 1873; the latter differing from the former in providing an assistant marshal. In the year 1875, the Mayor and Aldermen? by vote, increased the salary of the city mar- shal although it had for many years previously been fixed by ordinance. The Common Council whereupon, desired to know the authority by which this was done and the opinion of the city solicitor, in the premises was asked, who decided that the action of the Mayor and Aldermen was legal,Sec. 38, Ch. 18, of Gen. Statutes, justifying the action. His opinion is on file. Since then the Mayor and Aldermen have regulated the number and salaries of the police. The apparent inconsistency of the • ordinance and the statute, suggests the expediency of an ex- amination of the two, and, if necessary, a repeal of the ordi- nance. Very RespY, Henry K. Oliver, Mayor." Jan. 13 a: 23, 1879., Vol. 10, Page 312. The communication was -referred to the Committee on _olive. A communication from the city marshal requesting that Complaint the innholder9 license of Richard K.iely, No. 25 and 25J against Front St. , be revoked, was referred to the Committee on Innholder Police. The Board adjourned at 10 o' clock, 20 ms. P.M. Attest, Henry 1 . I:4eek, Clerk. A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Thursday evening, January 23, 1879, at 7g o'clock. • The Ltayor and all the members were present. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. A communication from the fllayor and President of the Janitor. Common Council, announcing the appointment of Charles E. Burnsi. as janitor of the city hall, for the year 1879, was read and sent down. The annual report of the city physician was submitted, Annual and the same was accepted, referred to the committee on print- Report. ing, and sent down for concurrence. Alderman Emmerton submitted the monthly report of the Report of Committee on Accounts for December, the expenditures for that Com. on month being $41,359.35. The report was accepted and sent down Accounts. fur concurrence. Alderman Emmerton submitted the following report: Report on "In City Council, Salem, Jan. 23, 1879. To the City Coun-new build- oil. The Joint Standing Committee on Water Works to whom was ing in referred so much of the Mayor's inaugural as relates to the Church condition of the buildings on Church street, occupied by the Street Water Board, and street department, respectfully submit their report. The committee find it impossible to give any new in- formation to the city council , in regard to the condition of the buildings in addition to that contained in the rei:ort of this committee of last year and the previous; it is in the judgment of the committee simply disgraceful to the city, and ought no longer to be tolerated. Two years ago this whole sub- ject reveived the very careful and thorough attention of this committee, plans were drawn under the direction of the Plater Board, the Commissioner of Streetso and the Board of Engineers, which also included alteration of the steam fire engine build- ing, which are very much needed, and the rebuild- Jan. 23, 1879. Vol. 10, Page 313. ing of the stable. These plans received the unqualified any-roval of all the above named departments, and the entire cost was estimated at about ten thousand dollars. The proposed altera- tions in the engine building are in the opinion of your com- mittee of your committee very essential and necessary for the proper accomodation of the steam engines, and the rebuilding of the stables will give the street department greatly improv- ed facilities, which at present are very defective. The plans above referred to are herewith submitted for the inspection of the city council. Your committee are unanimously of the op- inion that it will be. more economical for the city to carry out the plan as above suggested, rather than build a separate building for the Water Board, but if the city council consider this plan impracticable, your committee would still urge the claims of the Water Board for a new building, the site at pres- • ant occupied is owned by the city is in a very central loca- tion, convenient for those citizens who have occasion to vi- sit the premises, and is contiguous to the steam fire engine building, a matter of very considerable importance to the Water Board, as some person connected with the Water Works is obliged to attend at every alarm of fire in the city, day or night. This is the third year that the Water Board has request- ed of the city'council an appropriation for a new building on the site at present occupied by them,an inspection of the prem- ises by any member of the city council will give convincing proof of the justice of their petition, and .of the propriety of acceding to their request. Your committee herewith submit two orders, first an order authorizing the expenditure of a sum not exceeding nine thousand dollars to carry out substantially the plans herewith submitted, second an order authorizing the ex- penditure of ,a sum not exceeding five thousand dollars for the erection of a building for the Water Board, at the same time expressing their unqualified preference for the first order. For the Committee, Geo. R. Emmerton, Chairman."' "Ordered, that the Joint Standing Committee on Public Property be, and hereby is, authorized and directed, to sell or remove, the building or buildings, ' now occupied by the ?'!ater Board, and the Street Depart,emt, on Church street, and to erect on the site thereof a substantial brick building, two stories in height, upon a line with the brick building now occupied by the steam fire engine company, also a brick build- ing to be used as a stable,. also to mhke sundry repairs and al- terations in the building occupied by the steam fire engine • company, all of which to be made in substantial conformity with the plans herewith submitted, provided that the entire expendi- ture under the provisions of this order shall not exceed the sum of nine thousand dollars, and protded further that no proceedings shall be taken in regard to the erection of the building, or repairs, or alterations, as above set Forth, Jan. '33, 1879. Vol. 10) =age 313A. until a responsible person or persons shall contract to do the same for an amount not exceeding nine thousand dollars." '^Ordered] that the Salem Water Board be and hereby is Arpropria- authorized and instructed to sell or remove the building, tion. or buildings, now occupied by th Water Board on Church street, and to erect on the site thereof, a suitable brick building, upon a line with • • Jan. 23, 1879. Vol. 10, Page 314. the brick building now occupied by the steam fire engine com- pany, in substantial conformity with the plan submitted by said Board, provided that the cost for the same shall not ex- ceed the sum of five thousand d ollars." The report was accepted. On motion of Alderman Kemble the first order was laid on the' table, until the next regular meeting; and afterwards, on motion of Alderman Emmerton, the second order was laid on the table. The application of Thorndike Lefavor, an apothecary, for Licuor a licenser-to sell liquor under Class 61 at No. 81 Bridge St. , License. was referred to the Committee on Licenses. • A petition signed by Patrick Hennessy and others, com- Chimney. plaining of the chimney on Mr. Newcomb's building in Ward St. , was referred to the Board of Health. A venire for four traverse jurors to attend the Superior Jurors. Cout, to be held at Salem, February 3, 1879, was submitted, and the following names were drawn from the jury box, viz: Gilman Andrews, Nathaniel Kins,an, John R. Lakeman, Janes B. Curwen. Alderman Russell submitted the following Order: Gift of '110rdered, that so much of the Mayor's address as refers J. Bertram to the donation by Capt. John Bertram be referred to a joint special committee.` The Order was adopted, Alderman Russell and Ids appointed, and sent down for concurrence and to be joined. On motion of Alderman Averill, the Mayor was added to the committee. Alderman Kemble moved that when the Board adjourned, it Adjournmen adjourn to Monday evening next at 7 o'clock. The motion was adopted. Alderman Kemble offered the following Order: Fuel & "Ordered, that the sum of two hundred eighty dollars be, Light fm_ and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of provi- Armories. ding fuel and light for the armories of the city, (in accord- ance with Sec. 88 Chap. 265, of the statues of 1878) for the fiscal year ending Nov.. 30th. 18799 the same to be divided as follows:- one hundred twenty dollars to the Cadeta, and • eighty dollars each to the two infantry companies; to be char- ged to the ppropriation for incidentals." The Order was adopted and sent down for concurrence. Jan . 23, 1870. Vol. 10, Page 315. The following Order was submitted by Alderman Lemble: Show and "Ordered, that the committee on printing is hereby au- lee on thorized and requested to cause to be printed copies of the bi ewa notice recently published by His Honor the Mayor, relating. to the condition of the sidewalks, and, further, to cause one of these copies to be left at every threshold in the city, or to be distributed to this end, so far as may be practicable. The Order was adopted, and sent down for concurrences The Board then went into executive session. Alderman Averill submitted the - ollowing report: Appointment "The Committee on Police of the Board of Aldermen to -o o iice. whom was referred the nominations for members of the police -- . force, offered by the laayor at the last meeting, would res- pectfully report that having received information that Wil- liam F. Chapple declines serving longer as assistant mar- shal, which will necessarily require a re-arrangement of some of the force they recommend that the list be returned to the Mayor to make such change. For the committee, James W. Averill." The report was accepted and the recommendation adopted.. The A:iayor then nominated:- John B. Skinner for Assistant Marshal vice Chapple declined. George H. Bluin Jr. for Captain 8f the Night Watch, vice Skinner appt. Ass't Marshal. Joshua B. Emery for Sergedant of the Night Watch, vice Bluin appt. Captain. Kenneth T. MTKenzie now of day force to be transferred to the night patrol. William F. Chapple tranferred to the day force, vice M?Kenzie transferred to the night patrol. Alderman Kemble moved that the nominations be taken up separately by classes. The motion prevailed. The following officers were then acted upon separately gnd confirmed, viz:- City Marshal, John W. Hart. Assistant Marshal, John B. Skinner. Captain of Night Watch, George H. Bluin Jr. Sergeant of " if Joshua B. Emery. , John J. 11; Cue was then nominated and confirmed as Keeper of Keeper of the Lock-up. Lock-up. • The Mayor nominated Joseph P. Allen, Moses A. Averill, Mark Heathcote, William H. Townes, Charles Shortell, Joseph Bay Police. Stickney and William F. Chapple, as da policemen. On motion of Alderman Emmerton, the Board voted to take up all the nominations, except Mr. Chapple's, and act upon them to- getiier. On motion of Jan. 23, 1879. Vol. 10, Page 316. Alderman Palmer the last vote was reconsidered, end the Board then voted to act upon the nomination of all the day offic- ers together, except Messrs. Stickney and Chapples. Messrs. Allen, Averill, Heathcote, Townes and Shortell, were then confirmed as day policemen. The Board then confirmed William F. Chapple and Joseph Stickney, as day policemen. Upon nomination of the Mayor, the following named per- Ili�ht sons were then confirmed as members of the night police force f police. George S. Arrington David Dowst James H. Kelley. Eben Beckford John Donovan David H. Kelley John M. Beckford Thomas ji. Fallon Charles E. LeGrand. Michael Buckley R Richard Horton Samuel Marshall Charles E. Cloutman Benjamin Hersey Charles Hl Miller • George F. Morse Archibald IlSGNei11 Kenneth T. N,.Kenzie William M. Peabody Abraham A. Very The Board then voted that all the officers confirmed above be appointed police officers with all or any of the powers of constables except the power of serving and executing civil processes. The Mayor nominated the, following substitutes: George F. Substitute Berry, David M. Pollock, Leonard J. Townes, Timothy Lucy, Police. Luciuc B. Morse, John F. Ford, executing civil processes. The nominations were confirmed. The Mayor nominated the f ollowing persons as Constables:Constables. William H. Archer 2d. John Goldsmith. John R. Mansfield John R. Arrington George A. Gray. James O'Hare James Beaver Joseph Hammond. John G. Paige William F. Buckley James J. Hebron. Eben 0. Parsons Charles E. Burns Frederick H. Hunt Ira J. Patchw William A. Clapp ; John Innis Henry C. Perkins Charles T. Conner Philip H. Kimball Henry M. Perkins James Dempsey William P1 Kingsley Joseph Peterson Justin Dowst. Thomas S. Kingsley Thomas S. Pope Samuel B. Edgerly Joseph Kinsman Newell S. Rinks Nathan Farnum Elias C. Larrabee Francis P. Rust George Farwell Warren .Larrabee Roland Smalley Clifford A. Farwell John W. Libby Amos G. Teague. George F. .Foot Daniel Littlefield Joseph F. Torr John F. Ford William H. 1,4:Grane 'William H. Thyng. William Mansfield Eben N. Walton. '`im. !7. Wentworth • John W. Wheeler Jphn C. Remon Lewis A. Manning William N Trofatter John W. Pratt Charles B. Currier Henry R. tuscomb Charles Ureesy George W. Cressy John S. Wardwell Jr. Nathaniel P.;. Jackman Benjamin A. gray The nominations were referred to the Com. on Police. Jan. 23 27, 187E�. Vol. 10, Page 317. The Mayor nominated as Trustees of the Plummer Farm Trustees School for five years, 2;iessrs. James Kimball and :`Jilliam of Flummer Chase, their terms having expired with the year 1878. The Farm School nominations crere confirmed. The official bond of Henry J. Cross, City Treasurer and City Treas Collector, was submitted, read, and accepted. urer's Bond. The application of Geo. 'v{. Huntley, Agent of the Nor- folk Jubilee Singers, for a licensS to give a sacred con- Concert. cert on Sunday evening, February 2. 1 at Mechanic's Hall, was referred to the Committee on Licenses with instructions to report at the next meeting. The Beard, at 10 o'clock, P.M. , then adjourned. • Attest, H. iy;. leek, Clerk. The Board of Aldermen held a meeting on Monday evening January 27, 1879, pursuant to adjournment. All the members were present. The Mayor presided. The record of the last meeting was read and approved; previous to the approval, on motion of Alderman Emmerton, the record was amended by striking out the words "until the next reg- ular meeting," from the sixth line, on page 314. The application of J. E. Holly for the position of chim-Chimnev _ ney sweep, was received, and he was granted a license for Sweep. that purpose. A petition for the a ppointment of certain members of the Constable; Salem Reform Club as special police, was referred to the Mayor. Alderman Emmerton offered the following Order: Convaition. "'Ordered, that a message be sent to the Common Council, proposing a convention forthwith, for the purpose of electing a Surveyor General of Lumber and Timber." The Order was adopted, and notice sent to the Common Council. The Common Council acceded to the request, and the two Boards met in convention. • Jan. 27, 1879. Vol. 101 Page 318. The Mayor appointed Aldermen Ids and Gifford, a commit- Surveyor tee to receive, sort and count the votes for a Surveyor General of Lumber and Timber. ', of umber. Mr. Day announced that Mr. James Fairfield declined a — re-election. He suggested the .name of George A. Brotim four the position. Balloting having already commenced, on motion, the same was declared null and void. A ballot was then taken and resulted as follows: 1';1hole No. of votes 29 Necessary to a choice 15. Ezra Woodbury had 1. George A. Brown 28. and George A. Bror✓n was declared duly elected. The convention was then dissolved and the two Boards sep- • -rated. Aldermen Russell then moved that the Board take up the 3enort of salary question. The motion was adopted. -Salaries. Alderman Kemble then submitted the following report: "To the City Council. The committee on the reduction of salaries, "have admitted on the very threshold of their en- quiries, what seemed imperative and inevitable, namely: that a reduction must be made in the salary list. The exigencies of the time demand it, while the decreasing expense of living, liberates such a course from any injustice to the recipients. Reduction is al`.ke the order of the day, in private, as well as in public life,-in the state, as well as in the municipal service,- and your committee have endeavored to proceed vigor- ouslym and, at the same time, justly, in deciding upon what re- ductionsare proper and reasonable. Their recommendations in this regard, so far as they relate to the salaries regulated directly by the city govern._ent are herewith submitted in the form of an ordinance marked "A.� Their commendations in refer- ence to those which are fixed by the heads of departments are embodied in the accompanying order marked "B". The considera- tion of the salaries now paid to the city clerk and the city treasurer and collector, . have led to a careful examination of the duties of these officers, a realization of their great im- portance, and their ardious nature, and to the consideration of the expedience . of employing assistants in both cased. This question became so closely involved in the discussion upon the salaries paid to the officers, that the interests of the city • were fully brouggt out, and it became apparent, that, in either event, whether these salaries were to be reduced or not, these interests required an assistant in each case, to the end, n:,•t only that these officers may not be overworked, for an over- worked officer is not an efficient officer, usually,- but also to the end that, in case of any disability on the part of ether an assistant may be at hand to assume and perform, properly, and promptly, their duties. Therefore the creation of two new offices is recommended, - that of assistant Jan. 27, 1870,. vol. 10, 'rage 319. city clerk"' and that of "assistant city treasurer and collec- tor;-" and, in order that there may be no increase in the sal- ary list, by this action, but still a reduction, it is recom- mended that the °"assistant city clerk' shall act as clerk of the common council, his duty in this respect to commence at the beginning of the next municipal year, and that the 'assis- tant city treasurer and collector" shall act as the clerk of the committee on accounts, and as clerk of the relief of com- mittee, his duties, in these places, to commence at the begin- ning of the next municipal year. It is also further recommend- ed that the ordinances or the parts of ordinances which prov' de that the city clerk shall act as clerk of the school committee, and clerk of the board of engineers; that the committee on ac- counts shall elect, and fix the salary of, its clerk,- that the relief committee shall elect its clerk, and that the salary of the clerk of the relief committee shall be one hundred dol- lars annually,- be repealed. With the view of carrying into ef- fect these recommendations, ordinances covering the same, and marked C. D. and E. are herewith submitted, to the considera- tion of which the earnest attention of the city government is invited. It is further recommended that the amounts now paid annually to the members of the Fire Department, and to the fire- men of the steam fire engines, and the fees charges by the super- intendent of burials, remain unchanged. Salem, Jan. 27th, 1879. Edward Kemble For the committee on the re- duction of salaries." The report was accepted and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. Alderman Emmerton moved t--.at the several documents be print- ed for the use of the Council. The motion was not adopted. On motion of Alderman Kemble, the Board voted to take up and consider the Ordinance marked "A." Alderman Emmerton moved that the discussion be informa., but the motion did not prevail. . The ordinance is as follows: "City of Salem. Salary In the year one thousand and eight hundred and seventy nine. Ordinance. An ordinance establishing the salaries of certain city officials. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section �. The salaries to be allowed and paid to the several officers mentioned in this section, for the municipal year • commencing on the first Monday of January, A.D. 1879, and for each succeeding year, until otherwise ordered, shall be at the rate per annum, to be paid in equal quarterly payments, as follows: To the city clerk, fourteen hundred Sollars. To the city treasurer and collector; fourteen hundred dol- lars. To the commissioner of streets, including his salary as superintendent of the city stables, fourteen hundred dollars. Jan. 27, 1879. Vol. 10, Page 320. To the clerk of the overseers of he poor, eight hundred dollars. To each of the assessors, seven hundred dollars. To the city physician, five hundred dollars. To the clerk of the committee on accounts,not exceeding four hundred dollars. To the city solicitor, two hundred dollars. To the clerk of the common council two hundred dollars. To the chief engineer of the fire department, two hundred fifty dollars. To the assistant engineers of the fire department, each, one hundred twenty five dollars. To the engineers of the steam fire engines, each, three hundred dollars. To the inspector of buildings ,two hundred dollars. To the inspector of milk, one hundred dollars. • To the health officer, one hundred dollars. To the sealer of weights and measures, seventy five dollars. To the city messenger, six hundred fifty dollars. To the janitor of the city hall, six hundred fifty dollars. Section 2. There shall be allowed and paid to certain other . officials, hereafter, until otherwise ordered, as follows , when on duty: To the assistant assessors, each, .three dollars per day. To the ward officers, each, three dollars per day. To the ward constables, each, two dollars fifty cents per day. To the special officer at the Peabody Academy of Science, one dollar fifty cents per day. Section 3. The amounts herein provided to be paid _to the several officers herein named, shall be in full for all ser- vices rendered to the city in their respective offices, in accordance with the provisions of -he several statutes and ordinances relating to the same. Section 4. All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent therewith are hereby repealed." The ordinance was passed to be ordained and sent down for concurrence. The following Order marked "B" was then taken up.- Departments :. "Ordered, that those who are in charge of departments of requesgetr— the city service, and to whom has been intrusted the duty of to TleautM , fixing the salaries to be paid in their respective departmentsFapenMe'd— are hereby reminded that a reduction of expenses, wherever it • be possible, is considered necessary and is expected by the city government. They are , tierefore, requested to reduce the sal- aries which have been paid in their respective departments, so far as it can be done with justice to the incumbents and z: ith a due regard to the efficiency of the public service. That a copy of this -order before awarded, by the city clerk, to all those who have in charge departments of the city service." The order was adopted, and sent doi:.,n for concurrence. Jan. 27, 1879. Vol. 10, Page 321 Came back concurred. (Presented for approval and approved Jan. Ordinancei 2f+, 1879. ) Assistant The Board then took up the following Ordinance, marked "8 , C" in the report:- Clerk. . "City of Salem. In the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy nine. An ordinance entitled an ordinance establishing the office of assistant city clerk. Be it ordained by the city council of the city of Salem, as fol- lows: Sectionl. On the passage of this ordinance and annually there- after in the month of January, the city council shall elect, by concurrent vote, an assistant city clerk, whose duties shall be to assist the city clerk in the labors of his office, and, in ad- dition thereto, after the close of the current municipal year, to • act as clerk of the common council, when duly elected. Section 2. The compensation in full for all services rendered by this officer to the city, shall be, for the current municipal year, at the rate of three hundred dollars per year: and annually thereafter, at the rate of four hundred dollars; the same to be paid in equal quarterly payments. Section 3. All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. The ordinance was passed to be ordained and sent down for concurrence. The ordinance marked "D", was then taken up, viz: Ordinance "City of Salem. Assistant In the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy nine. City Tress- An ordinance entitled an ordinance establishing the office urer. of assistant city treasurer and collector. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Upon the passage of this ordinance, and annually there- after in the month of January, the city council shall elect, by concurrent vote, an "assistant city treasurer ans collector," whose duties shall be to assist the city treasurer and collector in the labors of his office, and, in addition thereto, after the close of the current municipal year, to act as clerk of the committee on accounts, and clerk of the relief committee. Section 2. The compensation, in full, for. all the services render- ed to the city by this officer, shall be, for the current munici- pal year, at the rate of three hundred dollars per year, and an- nually thereafter, at the rate of four hundred fifty dollars; the • same to be paid in equal quarterly payments . Section 3. This officer shall give a bond subject to the approval of the Mlayor and rldermen in the sum of three thousand dollars. Section 4. All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistant here- with are hereby repealed."' The ordinances was passed to be ordained, and sent down for concurrence. Jan. 27, 1879. Vol. 10, Page 322. The ordinance marked "-E," is as follows:- Ordinances "City of Salem. repealing In the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy nine. certain An ordinance repealing parts of ordinances. duties of Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as city clerk, follows:- & of commit Section 1. That so much of Section 5 of an ordinance adopted tee on ac- June loth, 1839, defining the duties of the city clerk, as counts. provides that the city clerk shall act as clerk of the school committee, is hereby repealed. Section 2. That so much of Section 3 of an ordinance establish- ing a fire department adopted HSarch 16, 1869, as provides that the city clerk shall be secretary of the board of engineers and keep a record of their proceedings, is hereby repealed. Section 3. That Section 10 of an ordinance entitled "An ordin= . ance establishing a system of accountability in the expenditure of the city," and adopted Feby 11, 1867, is hereby repealed. Section 4. That paragraph 11 of Section 2 of an ordinance entit- led, "An ordinance establishing the salaries of ,certain city of- ficials, and passed FebY loth 1873, is hereby repealed." The ordinance was passed to be ordained, and sent down for concurrence. Alderman Emmerton in the chair, on motion of Alderman Kemble, the rules of the Board concerning reconsideration so far as they Suspen-, relate to business transacted at this meeting, were suspended; sion of Rule. The Mayor in the chair,- The following report came from the Common Council recommit- ted, and sent up for concurrence, viz: Report on "City Counci, City of Salem, January. 27, 1879. The joint Hose House standing committee on Fire Department to whom was referredthat in ward 5. portion of the Mayor's address relative to re-modeling the brick building at the junction of Washington and Lafayette streets, for a hose houseo have examined the premises and also obtained the op- inion of a Compettnt architect, all of whom agree that it would be economy to take down the present building and use the material as far as practicable in the construction of. a new one which they would recommend should be a substantial brick structure having in view the probable necessity of substituting steamers for hoe: car- riages at no distant day and believing it would be described to so construct it, that it would be suitable for that purpose when- ever required. The committee also recommend that the eastern wall . of the new building if erected, be brought nearly or quite out to a line with the estate of William A. Brooks Esq. end that on the 1.'ashington street side, a one story projection be connected to the hose house for a ward room; and that the committee has power to dispose of the old buildings and that the land now occu- pied by the Jan. 27, 1879. Vol. 10, Page 323. present wooden hose house and such other lend in front of the new house as may remain unoccupied, be improved in such a man- ner as may seem best, hereafter. In connection with the above, your committee would offer the following order. For the Committee, James W. Averille Chairman." "Ordered, that the sum of Forty five hundred dollars Appropria- ($4500. ) be and hereby is appropriated to erect a brick hose tion. house and ward room on the city's land, at the junction of 167ashington and Lafayette streets, the same to be expended un- der the direction of the joint standing committee on fire de- partment." The Board concurred in the recommitment. Alderman Emmerton moved to take from the table the ordersChurch St. relating to the proposed new building in Church Street. Building. • Alderman Kemble moved that consideration of the matter be postponed until the next regular meeting; and the motion pre- vailed. Notice was received from the Secretary of State pf the re- State peal Jan. 22, 1879, of the law to provide additional pay to Aid. poor and indigent soldiers and sailors. Read and sent down. Alderman Kemble offered the following Order: Fire Alarm. "Ordered, that the Committee on the Fire Department is hereby requested to consider the expediency of establishing in the city an approved fire alarm system, and to report to the city council their views in regard to the matter, togeth- er withtthe estimated cost of introducing the same,' and the estimated expense of maintaining it." The Order was adopted and sent doom for concurrence. Came back concurred. (Presented for approval and approved Jan. 292 1879. ) The Common Council concurred in the passage of the follovi- ing matters, previously acted upon by this Board, viz: Reference of the Annual Report of the City Physician to Annual the Committee on Printing. Report. Acceptance of the monthly report of the Committee on Ac-Report of counts for December. Com. on Accounts. Reference of petition of Y. 0. Snow, to the Committee onClaim of • Claims. h;.O.Snow. Adoption of the Order referring so much of the Mayor's Jan. 27 E 30, 1879. Vol. 10, Page 324 address as relates to the donation of Capt. John Bertram, to a special committee. Lessrs. Dodge, Rogers and Way were join- Sift of ed to the committee. (Presented for approval and approved Jan J. Bertram 29, 1879.) The Board adjourned at 9 o'clk, P.Y'. Attest, H. E. Yieek, Clerk. A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Thursday evening, January 3.0, 1879, upon adjournment of the Board of Health. All the members were present except Alderman F:emble. The I,'ayor presided. The reading of the record was dispensed • with. The following Report was submitted: Donation of "City of Salem, y1ass., January 29m 1879. To the City Coun-Capt.Johr cil of the City of Salem. The joint special committee of the. Bertram. ,_ two branches to whom was referred so much of the Yayor's ad- dress as referred to the donation of Capt. John Bertram, of Salem, of the sum of ten thousand, ($10,000.) dollars, the in- come of which is to be devoted to the "mitigating of the suf- fering of the worthy poor of this city, during the inclement season of the year," have duly cansidered th'e subject and re- commend the passage of the following Resolve. For the Committee, Henry R. Oliver, Chairman." "Resolved, that, in most heartfelt gratitude and in most earnest lan ua e the CitySalem,Council of in behalf of its citizens generally, and in,behalf,amore especially, of those who shall become beneficiaries of the bounty,- present to Capt. John Bertram, this expression of thanks for his muni- ficent donation, such donation being renewed token of grati- tude to Him who in His wise Providence has favored the donor above his fellows,- and has given both the will and the means of such practical beneficence." .The committee further recommend that in compliance with the preference of the donor thereof,- this gift to the city be invested in a note of the city to itself as trustee for its amount of Ten thousand dollars ($10,000.) at the rate of six per cent (6%) per annum, payable semi-annually, on the • first days of January and July in each year respectively, said interest, - until otherwise ordered,- to bd added to the ,principal, in accordance with the wishes of the donor. For the carrying out of this recommendation, the committee advise the ado_ition of the following Order, viz: "Ordered, That the city treasurer be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to hire of the City of Salem as trus- tee thereof, the sum of ten thousand Jar.. 30, 1870. Vol. 10, Page 325 . dollars, the same being the dcnatiuns of Capt. John Bertram for the benefit of the deserving poor of the city, ex- ecuting and. delivering to said trustee a bond of the City of Salem for the same payable on demand to order of said trustee and bearing interest, at the rate of six (6p) per annum pay- able semi-annually on the first days of January and July of each year, said interest, until otherwise ordered, to be added tc the, principal and to become a part thereof." "Resolved, that a copy of this report, and of the Resolves and Order, be transmitted by the city clerk to Capt. Bertram." The Report was accepted, Resolves and Order adopted, and sent down for concurrence. The vote adopting the Order was af- terwards reconsidered, and the Order again adopted by a two- thirds vote, taken by yeas and nays, all the members present voting in the affirmative, and sent down for concurrence. • The Committee on Licenses submitted a report recommending Sunder that the Norfolk Jubilee Sinders, so called, be granted permis- Evening sion to give a Sunday evening concert. The report was accepted, Concert_ and the recommendation adopted. The Committee on Licenses to whom was referred the petition Liquor of Thorndike, Lefavor for a liquor license under Class 6, at No. _-License ' 81 Bridge St., reported that they have considered the subject, _ and recommend that the petition be granted. The repprt was ac- cepted, and the license granted; L':r. Averill having previously moved to lay thereport on the table, which motion was reject- ed. The application of Robert B. Johnson, for a permit to build Permit _ an addition to house No.. 21 Barr St. , was granted. to build. '!. . '..i The following communication was received: ."Salem, Mass., Jan. 30, 1879. To the Mayor and aldermen. Salaries. .-entlemen: In accordance with an Order of the City Council, pas- sed Jan. 27, 1879, I have the honor to forward the annexed copy thereof. Very .Respy, Henry M. Meek, City Clerk." "In City Council, City of Salem, Jan. 27, 1879. Ordered, that those who are in charge of departments of the city service, and to whom has been intrusted the duty of fixing the salaries to be paid in their respective departments,, are hereby remind- ed that a reduction of expenses , wherever it be possible, is con- s idered necessary, and is expected by the city government. They are, therefore, requested to reduce the salaries which have been paid in their respective departments, so far as it can be done with justide to the incumbents and with a due regard to the efficiency of the. public service. That a copy of this order be forward- Jan. 30 & Feb. 3, 1879.. Vol. 10, rage 326 ed, by the city clerk, to all those who have in charge de- partments of the city service." Approved, Jan. 29, 187S." The communication was read and place on file, on motion of Alderman Russell. The following communication was received and read: . Cruelty to "Boston, Jan. 30, 1879. To the Mayor and Board of All- Children. dermen of the City ofSalem: The officers of the society for the prevention of cruelty to children beg leave to call your particular attention to the following statutes concerning the care and education of neglected childre. St. 18667 C.2832 St. 1878, C. 217. Respectfully Yours, Geo. H. Lyman Jr. , Counsel for the Society • for the prevention of Cruelty to Children." The Board adjourned at 94 o'clk, P.M. Attest, Henry M. Meek, Clerk. A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on monday, February 31 1879, at 7J o'clock$ P.M. All the members were present. The Mayor presided. The re- cord of the last meeting was read and approved. Notice was received from Charles Sewall, that one Daniel Claim. Leahy has left with him a claim for injuries received on the evening of January 30, 1879, by falling upon the sidewalk on Derby street, at or near Daniel Moynahan's, number 91 on said street; the occasion of the fall was an accumulation of ice across the sidewalk. Referred to the Joint Standing Committee on Claims and sent down for concurrence. Alderman Emmerton then called up, as unfinished business,A ro ria- the matter relating to the proposed new building in Church tion for Street, and moved the adoption of the order appropriating new build- $9000. therefor. ing in Alderman Kemble moved that the Order be indefinitely post- Church S' poned. The motion was not adopted. Alderman Keffible moved that the Order be amended by prov- iding that the expense of the portion of the building which • is to be used by the Water Department be limited to $4000.-, but the motion was declared out of order by the Chair. The FebY 3, 1879. Vol. 10, Page 327. Order was then adopted and sent down for concurrence. This vote was immediately aerified, at request of Alderman Russell; by a yea and nay vote. Messrs. Averill, Emmerton,, Gifford and Palmer voting in the affirmative, and Messrs. Ide, Kemble and Russell in the negative. Alderman Russell gave notice that at the next meeting he should move a reconsideration of the vote. Alderman Emmerton moved that the vote be reconsidered at the present tine. The motion was rejected; the Board thus refusing to reconsider. The Bills against the Department were examine_dd and approv-Monthly ed. Bills. The Board then went into executive session. The Committee on Police, to 'whom was referred the list of Constable; • nominations made by the Mayor for Constables, recommended that the following nominees be confirmed, viz: Wm. H. Archer 2d. , J John R. Arrington, James Beaver, V'm. F. Buckley, Chas. E. Burns, ;'dm. A. Clapp, Charles T1 Conner, James Dempsey, Justin Dowst, Nathan Farnum, George Farwell, Clifford A. Farwell, John Golds- mith, Joseph Hammond, James J. Hebron, Frederick H. Hunt, John Innis, Vim. P. Kingsley, Joseph Kinsman, Elias C. Larrabee, Iarren Larrabee, John c9. Libby, 1,17m. II. McGrane, John R. Manse'. field, James O'Hare, Eben 0. 'Parsons, Henry C. Perkins, Henry M. Perkinst Joseph Peterson, Francis A. P. Rust, Roland Smal- ley, Amos G. Teague, Wm. H. Thyng,. Eben N. Walton, Wm. W. Went- worth, Bohn %fo Wheeler, John C. Remon, Lewis A. Manning, Wm, N. Trofatter, John W. Pratt, Charles B. Currier, Henry R. Lus- comb, Charles Cressy, Ggo. W. Cressy, John S. Wardwell Jr. , William Mansfield, Nath. M. Jackman, Benjamin A. Gray, Newell S. Rinks, Thomas S: Kingsley. The Board then confirmed the nomination of the above nam- ed persons as Constable. The Mayor then nominated Samuel Strout, Daniel Haynes, Constable Jeremiah Sumpter and Samuel A. Johnson, as Constables; and the nominations were confirmed. The general subject, of the burial of the dead, care of Burial 'the burial grounds, and all matters pertaining thereto, was, on(Grounds. motion of Mr. Kemble) referred to the Joint Standing Committee on Public Property. This vote was afterwards reconsidered and t the matter referred to Aldermen Gifford and Averill. At 9 o'clock 40ms. , the Board adjourned. Attest, Henry F . Meek, Clerk. Feb. 6, 1879. Vol. 10, Page 328. A regular meeting of the BoarQQ of Aldermen was held on Thursday, February 6th, 1879, at 7$ o'clock. All the members were present except Aldermen Gifford and Russell. The Mayor presided. The record of the last meet- ing was read and approved. An application from Alfred M. Kimball for a permit to remodel a building at No. 31 North St. , wasgranted. Alderman Kemble submitted the followign Resolve: '"Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Salem. that Chap. 47 of the Acts of the Legislature of 1878, entitl- ed "An act for the protection of the public against unsafe and dangerous buildings in cities,"- a copy of .which is here- to annexed,- is hereby accepted." , The resolve was adopted and sent down for concurrence. The following preamble and order was submitted: ' Whereas, it appears by the record of the special com- mittee of tthis Board for the year 1878, to whom were referred all applications under Chapter 282, Acts of 1878, providing additional aid for poor and indigent soldiers and sailors , (a copy of which record, is hereto annexed) that at a meeting off' said committee held"'on'"'the 19th. day. of December last, it was voted to recommend to* the Board, the payment of $10. per month to Michael Harrington,. and $12.50 per month (each) to .dward Moore and John Beal, commencing November 30th, 1878; and whereas, by some inadvertence the recommendation:was omitted from the report of said oemmittee made in December last, and said persons thereby failed to receive any benefit therefrom,- ii is therefore- Ordered, that the city treasurer be hereby directed to pay to Michael Harrington the sum of $17.67; Edward Moore the sum of $22.08; John Beal the sum of $22.08; being the amounts which they would have been entitled to, under said vote, from Nov. 30, 1878 to Jan. 22, 1879, (the date said :.ct was repealed), if the vote aforesaid had been reported to the Board and approved." Adopted. (Presented for approval and approved February 8, 1679. ) At eight o'clock the Board adjourned. Attest, • H• M. Meek, Clerk. - Feb. 10, & 20, 187S. Vol. 10, Page 329 The Common Council at meeting held February 10, 1870) acted upon the following matters in concurrence: Reference of the claim of Daniel Leahy to the Committee Claim. on Claims. Acceptance of the report, and passage of the resolves ,Donation and order, relating to the gift of John Bertram. (Presented T-Ca t. for approval and approved, FebY 12, 1879.) 7chn—Ber- tram. Passage of the appropriation of $280. for providing fuel and light for armories. (Presented for approval and approved, Armories. FebY 121 1879.) Passage of the order authorizing the committee on print- Snow and ing to distribute noticest concerning condition of the side- ice on walks. (Presented for approval and approved Feb. 127 1879.) i—EevraMs. • Attests Henry Y. Mleek, City Clerk. A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Thursday evening, February 20, 1879, at 8 o'clock. The IuIayor and all the members were present, except Alder- man Gifford. The record of the last meeting was read and approv- ed. Notice was received that the Common Council February loth. Ordinance inst. : had refused to pass to a second readings the ordinances Ash establishing the offices of assistant city clerk, and assistant clerk city treasurer and collector2 and also that repealing parts of Assistant ordinances, all of which had been passed to be ordained by the treasurer Board of Aldermen.' Notice was received from the city clerk that on the 19th Ballots. inst. ) he had destroyed the ballots cast at the election held on the loth. of December last, as required by the laws of the Commonwealth. The monthly report of the city marshal was read and placed City on file. Mairshals Report. The petitions of IT. A. Clarke s.nd two others, for leave to remove certain trees in front of their lots on Linden street Et Removal their own expense, and of Charl•as creesy, superintendent of - of • Harmony Grovel requesting liberty to take away trees. _ Feb. 20j 1879. Vol. 10, Page 330 two elm trees on Grove Streets were referred to the Committee on Streets. The application of Michael Hurley, for leave to remodel Permit to a building at the corner of Charter and Libert Streets, was build. _ granted. The application of J. B. Edwards for leave to move a build-Removal ing through Phillips and Grove Streets, was granted, subject to of the requirements of the ordinance regulating the removal of building buildings. The petition of D. A. Varney for a reduction in the amount Sewer of the sewer assessment against his estate on Pickman Street. t tax* was referred to the Committee on Sewers. • The claim of Martin Driscolli for damages on account of a Claims. fall on the sidewalk near No. 37 Forrester Street; and the claim of P.°ary A. Carroll on account of damages by a fall on the side- walk near the house of G. Webster on Mason Streets was referred to the Joint Standing Committee on Claims and sent down for con- currence. The petition of H. L. White -general agent of the Kidder Insaectioa Coal Gas Co., stating that they had manufactured and stored in of ,gas. the gas holder on Bridge street, about 2007000 cubic feet of gas and are now ready to have it inspected, and asking the Board to request the State inspector of gas, to examine the same, in a66 cordance with an Act approved April 10, 1861, Section 10, was received; and the request was granted. The Committee on Accounts submitted their report for the Com. on month of January) showing the expenditures for that month to have been $32,334.23. The report was accepted and sent down fn con- Accounts currence. The following Ordinance was then taken up2 its adoption Ordinance having been recommended by the Board of Health. Board of *City of Salem. Health. In the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy nine. An ordinance to amend an ordinance entitled an "ordinance constituting a Board of Health." Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem as follows: • Section 1. The ordinance passed Feb. 10, 1873 entitled and Feb. 20, 1879. Vol. 10, Fage 331. of Health is hereby amended by adding the following sections. Section 2. The said board shall annually in the month of ;arch, and whenever a vacancy occurs from any cause elect an of- ficer who shall be known as Health Inspector, said inspector shall hold his office, for one year from the first DGonday in April in the year in which he is appointed, and until a succes- sor is appointed, or he is removed; and he may be removed at the pleasure of said board. He shall perform such duties, keep such records, and make such reports, as the said board may from time to time direct. For his services he shall receive, until other- wise ordered, at the rate of one thousand dollars per annum, payable in equal quarterly payments: said inspector shall perform such other duties, and have such other powers, as agent of the hoard of Health, in executing the laws, ordinances, orders or regulations, relating to the subject of health, as the said board may from time to time prescribe. • Section 3. The said inspector shall give bond with one or mor sureties, to the a pprobation of the Board of Health, that he shall faithfully perform all the duties of the office, and account for all monies entrusted to him, and that he will not directly or. indirectly, for himself or others, or by others in trust for him, or his account have any interest or concern in any purchase, lease, contract, or agreement, made in pursuance of this ordinance: Section 4. The Board of health are authorized to make and adopt other regulations not inconsistent with the foregoing prov- isions, which they may deem necessary for the preservation of the public health. Section 2. All ordinances and harts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed," sent down for concurrence. A venire for four persons to serve as traverse jurors, at Jurors_ the Harch term of the Superior Court, was submitted, and the following names were drawn from the jury box, viz: Jamgs Dugan, Edward A. Simonds, James B. Nichols, and Roderick A. Y.Kenzie. A. petition of Company L. 8th. Eegt M.V.M. (Salem Light In- Armory._ fantrA asking for an appropriation of $150.- for. the purpose of providing additional uniform closets and other arrangements, made necessary by the increase of the maximum number of men, was on motion of. Alderman Kemble, referred to the Joint Stand- ing Committee on Military Affairs. :afterwards the reference was reconsidered, and the motion of Alderman Kemble withdrawn, no objection being made thereto. 11derman Russell • Feb. 20 & 24, 1879.- Vol 10, rage 332. .then offered the following Order: "Crdered that the members of the Joint Standing Committee on Military Affairs on the part of this Board, be hereby auth- orized to expend a sum not exceeding one hundred fifty dollars for the purpose of providing additional uniform closets at the armory of the Salem Light Infantry, as requested in their peti- tion to this Board, said sum to be charged to the appropria- tion for incidentals." The Order was adopted. (Presented for approval and approv- ed Feb. 24, 1879.) In executive session, the Mayor nominated and the Board Constables confirmed, the following named persons as constables:- Henry H. Coburn, Charles A. Johnson, John G. Page, A. Judson Cate , Charles W. Wri ht Samuel J. Trofatter William H. Archer. Wright, e • The official bonds of Nathaniel M. Jackman and Benjamin Official A. Gray, as constables to serve civil rocesses were received Bonds. processes, and approved. In reference to licenses for entertainments given by the License fo Salem Oratorio Society, Alderman Emmerton moved that no fee Exhibition be charged for the same. The motion was rejected. Alderman Russell moved that Miss Helen Freeman be granted a license to give an exhibition of walking, on the 22d. inst. , and that the fee therefor be $5.- Alderman' Averill moved to amend by fixing the-fee at $3.- The amendment prevailed and the motion, as amended, was then adopted. An application from the agent of May Fisk's troupe for a license to give an exhibition, was referred to the Committee on Licenses with power. The Board then adjourned. Attest, Henry M. Meek, Clerk. The Common Council at a meeting held on the 24th. day of February, 1879, concurred in the following matter; previously passed by the Board of Aldermen:- Acceptance of the monthly report of the Committee on Report of Accounts,for the month of January. UOM. on • Reference of the claims of Martin Driscoll and cc� 'C aims. Feb. 24 & .'.ch. 3, 1879. Vol. 10, Fage 333. :ary A. Carroll, to the Joint Ste-riding Committee on Claims. (Presented for epproval of reference and approved Feb. 25, 1879. ) Acceptance of Chapter 47, Acts of 1878, .relating to Acceptance dangerous buildings. (Presented for approval and approved of Act. _ Feb. 25, 1879.) Attest, Henry A . Meek, City Clerk. A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Monday, March 3, 1879, at 7 i o'clock P.P.?. The Mayor and all the members were present, except Ald- erman Averill. The record of the last meeting was read and ap- proved. • A communication from William J. Goldthwait, of I'larble- Teal Estate head, was received, stating that having purchased the David Buffum property on Front and Lafayette streets, in Salem, and having decided to sell a portion contiguous to the Fish Market, he offers it to the city for market purposes, at seventy five cents per square foot. On motion of Alderman Kemble, the same was referred to the Committee on Streets. Notice was received that the Common Council, February Urdinance 24th. , had refused to pass to a second reading the ordinance Board of relating to the Board of Health, and rejected the order ap- health. propriating $9000.- for a new building on Church Street. The following report and order came from the Common Coun-Annual cil, Order adopted, and sent up for concurrence, viz: Appropria- "City of Salem. In City Council February 10, 1879. The tions. Joint Standing Committee on Finance and Appropriations, res- pectfully present the following estimate of the amount of money necessary to be raised for the current fiscal year, to meet the expenses of the several departments, viz:- School Department. Salaries of teachers, &c. $60,000.- Other expenses 191000.- $79,000.- Poor Department. Almshouse and Incidental expenses 17,000.- Outside relief 7,000.- 24,000.- Fire Department • Salaries. 62600.- &ich. 37 1879. Vol. 10, Page 334 Repais &c. $4,900.- $117500.- Stre'ets, Bridges and Stables. Block paving 51500.- IAacadamizing 3, 100.- Concrete sidewalks 22000.- Edgestones 21500.- Crossings 800.- Repairs on streets and gravel 3130C.- Stock for bridges, fences &c. 47000.- Cleaning streets 11800.- Removing snow 1,000.- Feed and care of horses, labor at stables,harnesses, repairs &c. 32500.- Removing wall on Highland Avenue 300.- Salaries of Street Commissioner and Superinta4dent of Bridges 2.1975.- Wharf rent 125.- Coal for crusher 250.- riscellaneous contingencies 1,850.- 331000.- Sewers 101CC0.- Salariea Mayor 11 200.- City Clerk . 1,600.- Treasurer and Collector 11600.- Three Assessors $800. each 2,400.- City Solicitor 250.- City Physician 600.- Clerk of Common Council 250.- Sealer of Weights and Measures. 100.- City Weigher 150.- City Messenger 700.- . Janitor at City Hall 700.- Inspector of Milk 250.- Inspector of Buildings. 200. Clerk of Committee on Accounts 450.- Clerk of Relief Committee 100.- Incidentals, (including Assistant 450.- 11100C.- Assessors &c.) Lamps & LiQhtinQ. • Mch. 3; 1879. Vol. 10, Page 335. Gas $92540.- Superintendent 420.- Labor 11487.- Repairs 358. Horse 8c. 155.- Sundries 40.- 122000. Kerosene Oil 900.- Superintendent 310.- Labor 21150.- Repairs 430.- "lcohol and matches 52.- Horse 6.c. 120.- Sundries _ 39.` 47000. $16,000. _Police Salaries 26$500. • Indidentals 49000. 30,500. Incidental_ 20 ,000. General estimate ;Hater Works Construction 52000. Maintenance 201COO. 252000. State Hid for disabled soldiers &,0 11,000. State support of "Poor and Indigents 41100'. . do" Interest 252815.50 On permanent Loan 501590.- On ';cater Loan ' 2,594.50 79,000. On Temporary Loan 207000. Municipal Sinking, Fund 21,000. F!ater Loan Sinking Fund 2,000. Payment of Permanent Loan $397,100. In accordance with-.the foregoing estimate, the Committee re- commend the adoption of the order, herewith submitted. The committee propose that the required amount, except so much as may be received from Later Rates, Licenses, Fees, Rents, €:c. , and Loans from the City's Trust Funds, shall be raised bjt taxation in the present year, for which purpose an ordi- nance will be submitted at the proper time. For the Committee, Henry K. Oliver, Chairman." • Mch. _3., 18-7.9. Vol. 10, Page 336. "Ordered, that the sums respectively stated as follows, be hereby appropriated, to defray the current expenses of the city in its several departments, for the current yearm which sums shall be held to include all partial appropriations for the year already made, viz: School Department $792000.- Foor -� 241000.- Fire " 1115000.- 49ay�or and Alderman's Department, for : g Streets Brid es: and Stables. 271500. Block paving of part of Boston 1,800.- Street 117000.- Salaries 10,000.- Sewers 16, 000.- Lamps and Lighting 301500.- • Police 207000.- 116,800.- Incidentals %'dater Works; for Construction 5,000.- Maintenance 201000.- 25,Oo0.- Interest 79,000.- State Aid to Disabled Soldiers,&c 11,000.- State Su ort oT Poor & Indigent 4,100.- So iers,&c. Municipal in in-g� Fund 23D,000.- Tlaten Sinking Fund _ 211000.- ayment o eft oan 2y000.- $393,400.- And it is further ordered that no money shall be expended and no debt incurred for any object or purpose for which a specific appropriation is herein made, beyond the amount which is so specifically. appropriated. And it is further or- dered, that no::street except part of Boston Street, shall be paved the present year, and if for any cause it is found in- expedient to pave it this year, the money appropriated for such purpose, shall not be expended for any other." Alderman Emmerton moved to amend by substituting the following Order:- "Ordered, that the sums respectively stated as follows be hereby appropriated to defray the current expenses of the city in its several departments, for the current fiscal year, • which sums shall be held to include all partial appropriations for the year already made, viz:- yich. 3, 187�, Vol. 10, Page 337 School Department 797000. Poor 247000. Fire ° 11,500. P.Rayor and Aldermen's Department, for Streets, Bridges, and 33,000.- Stables. 11,000.- Salaries. 10,000.- Sewers 16,000.- Lamps gnd Lighting 30,500:+- Police 20100G.- 1207500.- Incidentals Water 'i;orks; for Construction 51000.- Maintenance 201000.- 25,000.- Interest 791000.- State Aid to Disabled Soldiers &c. 111000.- • State Support of Poor and InciTgent 4,100.- Soldiers,&c. - Mlunicipal Sinking Fund 201000.- Water Loan Sinking Fund 21,000.- Payment o£ Permanent Loan 2,000.- $3972100.- The motion prevailed) and the order, as amended, was ad- opted and sent down for concurrence in the amendment. The following Order came from the Common Count' adopted, Election Messrs. N. B. Perkins Jr. , Collins, Dodge, Day, Williams and of Fire 1,7entzell appointed, and sent up for concurrence and to be Engineers._ joined. "Ordered, that a committee of one from each ward, with such as thq Mayor and Aldermen may join, be appointed, to nominate a Chief Engineer of the Fire Department, also four Assistant Engineers." The Board concurred, and joined Alderman Russell, Ids and Averill to the Committee. The following report and order came from the Common Coun-Hose Hous: cil, report accepted, order adopted, and sent up for concur- in rence:- ward 5. "City Council. City of Salem. Feb. loth. 1879. The Joint Standing Committee on Fire Department to 'khom was recommitted the report made by them on the 27th. of January relative to a new hose house and ward room • Mch. 3, 1879. Vol. 10, Page 338. in ".lard 5, respectfully submit for the consideration of the Board, two other plans. The plan marked P?o. 2, can be built of wood with a one story ward room for $3800.- and with a second story over the ward room for $4200.- Plan marked No. 3 will cost the same as No. 2 built of wood and either of the above can be constructed of brick using the material of the old building, at an estimated cost of drom four to five hundred dollars more. The original plan presented by the Committee can be built with a second story over the ward room for about five thousand dollars. Your Committee are still of the opinion that a brick building would be far more economical than a wooden structure. For the Committee, James W. Averill, Chairman." "Ordered, that the sum of forty seven hundred dollars Appropria- • ($4700.) be and hereby is appropriated, for the erection of tion. a brick hose house, and two story ward room, upon the city's land at the junction of Washington and Lafayette Streets, the same to be constructed under the direction of the Joint Standing Committee on Fire Department, and that the said Committee have power to dispose of the old building, in such a manner as they may deem advisable." On motion of Alderman Fmmerton, consideration of the matter was postponed until the regular meeting of the Board, to be- held on the 20hhL instant. A statement of the fees received by the city clerk dur- City Clerk ing the past three months, was received and read. fees, The Committee on Licenses, to whom was referred the peti- Exhibitic tion of the May Fisk troupe, for a license for their exhibi- tion, submitted a report, recommending that the petitioners have leave to withdraw. The report was accepted, and the re- commendation adopted. The application of George A. Pease for a license to keepBowling a bowling saloon, was referred to the Committee on Licenses. Saloon. _ Applications from Charles Odell, and Fowler and Kendall,_Auction- for licenses as auctioneers, were received, and the licenses eers._ were granted. Applications for permits to build were granted, as fell- Permits ows:- John F. Carey, dwelling house on Andrew Street; C. RTorris��o • barm, on Green Place; buulld. Bich. 31 1879. Vol. 10, Page 339. Frank Cousins, alteration of building Yo. 172 Essex Street. Notice from Timothy Hayes, of an injury to his person, Claim. occasioned by slipping and falling upon a large collection of ice, or. the southerly sidewalk at .the corner of Curtis and Essex streets, on the evening of Friday, 7th of Februarjr 1679, and that he holds the 'city to its full accountability, was received, -eferred to the Joint Standing Committee on Claims, and Bent down for concurrence. A petition signed by Charles E. Derby, and 16 others, Fowler for the laying out of Fovrger Street as a public way, was re- --Stree6. ferr-ed to the Committee on Streets. On motion of Alderman T•maerton) the order appropriating Appropria- 5000. for the erection of a brick building on Church Street,: C1g l for the use of the Vater Department, was taken from the tabl :,Se t.';.guild, and on motion of Alderman Kemble, consideration of the same _qn was postponed until the next regular meeting. Alderman Gifford for the Committee on Public Property Appropria- submitted a retort, recommending the adoption of the followi�o fo Order:- trees at "Ordered, that the' sum of three hundred dollars ($300. ) g �- be hereby appropriated, for the purpose of purchasing and set ting out suitable shade trees, on the public grounds or. the Neck, by the road leading thereto, and on Washington Squar6, and that said sum be expended for said purpose, under the dir- ection of the Joint Standing Committee on Public Property." The report was accepted, the orders adopted, and sent down for concurrence. Alderman Emmerton stated for information of the Board, Street la: that the first payment under the contract for supplying the city re- with a certain number of. street light reflectors, had become flee ors. due, and that there had been a large saving in the quantity af---- gas consumed. Alderman Gifford, for the Committee to v:hom was referred Chimney o: the complaint against Mr. Newcomb's chimney in 'Yard street, re- yard St ported that they had called at the premises, and have had a conference with one of the lessees, R_r. Geo. Ferguson, who stated that he will attend to the matter, and in due time ob- viate all difficulties. The report was accepted, and place on • file with the Board of health papersl I::ch. 3, ?, & 102 1875. Vol. 10, Page 340 Upon recommendation of the Board of Engineers, the Mayor Firemen nominated, and the Board confirmed James 1'i. Symonds, John H. Burns and Linwood Lewis, as members of Hose Co. No. 3 in place of James E. Trask, . T. H. Williamson, and George H. Ar- rington, discharged at their own request, Alderman Emmer ton in the chair, the bills a..ainst the Lnonthly department were examined and approved. Bills. The Board refused to approve a bill of James Cullen for 150 tons of briken stone for the street department, the same not yet having been purchased by the street department. Alderman Kemble moved that the regular meeting addigned? Meeting. fot Thursday evening next, be postponed until Monday evening next, at 7� o'clock. The motion was adopted. • The B and then adjourned. Attes�, Henry M. Meek, Clerk. Pursuant to notice from Samuel A. Johnson, a deputy s Jurors. Sheriff,- The Mayor, and Aldermen Russell, Ids and Averill, met at the city clerk's office, on Friday, March 7th, 1879, at 4z o'clock P.M., and drew from the jury box the names of Eras- tus D. Vlore, Walter S.. Harris, end Joseph H. Safford, as jur- ors to attend on Monday next, the present session of the Sup- erior Court at Lawrence. Attest, Henry M. Week, City Clerk. A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on L'onday evening March 10, 1879, at 71 o'clock. All members were present. The Mayor presided. The Common Council were also in session. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. The following report came from the Common Council, accept-Engineers ed and sent up for concurrence:- "City of Salm, March 10, 1879. To the City Council • i;Ich. 10, 1875 Vol. 10, Page 341. The Joint Special Committee appointed to nominate a Board of Engineers, have attended to that duty, and respectfully report _ the following names:- For Chief Engineer:- Josiah B. Osborn For Assistant Engineers:-John F. Staniford Chas P.Luscomb George S. I:adley George C.Hutchin- For the Committee son. B. W. Russell Chairman." The Board concurred. A message came from the Common Council, proposing a con- Convention vention forthwith, for the election of a chief engineer and four assistant engineers of the fire department. The proposal was acceded to, and the two Boards met in convention. Mr. N. B. Perkins Jr. of the Common Council, moved to Election o: • proceed to the election of a Chief Engineer. The motion was . Engineer; adopted. Mr. Edwin H. Dodge of the Common Council, nominated Mr. John F. Staniford for the position. The Ilayor appointed Llderman Russell and Messrs. N. B. Perkins Jr. and ",ay, a committee to receive, sort and count the voted. The committee reported as follows: Whole .no. of votes 31. Necessary to a choice 16. Josiah B, Osborn had 17. John F. Staniford it 14. and Josiah B. Osborn was declared duly elected. Alderman Ids and Messrs. Gifford and Rogers of the Coun- cil were appointed a committee to receive, sort and count the votes, for assistant engineers. The committee reported as fol- lows: Whole no. of votes 31. Necessary to a choice 16. John F. Staniford had 29. George S. IJIadley 29 George C. HutChinson 25 Charles P. Luscomb 30 John H. Bell 6 Warren L. Melcher 2 • Mch. 10, 1879. Vol. 10, Page 342 and Messrs. Staniford, Hadley, Hutchinson and Luscomb, were declared duly elected. The convention was then closed, and the two Boards sep- arated. The monthly report of the city marshal was received and City_Mar_ placed on file. shal's Be- port. A communication from Henry Varney, resigning the posi- tion of assistant assessor from Ward 42 was received, accept- Resi,-na ed, and sent down for condurrence. Came back concurred. tion. A petition signed by Walter S. Harris and 76 others, pro- Orne St. prietors of lots in the Orne Street Cemetery, requesting that Cemetery. the city government will make suitable provision for the care of the paths and avenues in said cemetery, was received; re- ferred to the Joint Standing Committee on Public Property and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. Notices, from Peter Carroll of injuries received Februa Claims__ ry 24th., by slipping and falling upon the sidewalk on the n northwest corner of Union and Derby streets; and from Fary .Donahue, of injuries received February 8th. by slipping and falling upon the sidewalk in front of Idol 85 Derby street;. we were referred to the Joint Standing Committee on Claims and sent down for concurrence. Came back_ concurred. The application of Arthur Emmons for a license to give Exhibitio: an athletic entertainment at Mechanic Hall, was referred to the Committee on Licenses. The application of R. P. Cressey, for permission to con- Pet. for nect the estate Not 30 and 32 St. Peter street, with the common leave sewer in said street, was referred to the Committee. on Sewers. to enter Com.sewer. T The petition of Thomag Gorman, for permit to remove a Removal o building through Andrew, w bb, Pickman and Milk Streets, was building granted. n Alderman Gifford submitted the following report: Signs._ "'Salem, Parch 102 1879. In City Council. The Joint Special Committee, directed to consider the expediency of causing the removal of all signs, hanging over the public streets or side- walks of the city, and if deemed expedient to report an ordi- nance relating thereto, have considered the subject and recom- mend that no such ordinance be established, and the same Com- mittee recommend that the sub- . !ch. 10, 1879. Vol. 1C, Page 34S. j-ect be placed in the hands of the inspector of Buildings, to examine each case that may arise, and to report to this Board for further action. For the Committee, T. J. Gifford, Chairman." The report was accepted, recommendations adopted, and serf down for concurrence. The following report was submitted:- Real City of Salem, Asass. , Yayor's Office, 1.1arch 6th, 1879. To Estate fc the Board of Aldermen. The Committee on Streets to whom was market referred the proposal of ,iilliam J. Goldthwaite of Marblehead, purposes. that the city purchase of him the land lying southerly of the Police Station, adn accesible by a passage way on the westerly side of said station, and lying west of buildings on Lafayette • :'treet, on estate of the late David Buffum, purchased by said Goldthwaite, and accesible by a passage way from Lafayette Street, have considered the subject, and deeming it inexped- ient for the city to make such purchase, recommend that the proposal be not accepted. For the Coumiittee, Henry K. Oliver, Chairman." Teh report was accepted, and the recommendation adopted. On motion of Alderman Averill, the clerk was authorized to de- liver to Mr. Goldthwaite, the plan of the premises submitted by him. The following report was submitted:- Fowler '"City of Salem, Mass. , mayor 's Office, March 7th, 1879. Street. To the Board of Aldermen. The Committee on Streets to whom was referred the petition of Charles A. Derby and others, for the acceptance of Fowler Street, entire, a portion of it being already accepted, have considered the subject and recommend the passage of the following order. For the Committee, H. K. Oliver, Chairman." "Ordered, that this Board consider the expediency of laying out the unaccepted portion of Fowler Street as a pub- lic way, and that a public hearing thereon be had at the city hall on Thursday, the 20th instant, at 7i o' clock P.M. , and that di}e notice of said hearing be given to all parties in- terested." The report was accepted, and the Order adopted. (Presented for approval and approved Larch 12, 1879. ) Inch. 10, 1679. Vol. 10, Page 344 Notice was received that the Common Council had refused AI)Dronria- a second reading to the order appropriating '300. for shade tin shade trees. trees. On motion of Alderman Emmerton, the ap.iropriation of Appro ria for the proposed building in Church Street, was taken tion Chur upf St.Build- Alderman Kemble submitted a communication from Earp and i_ng_ Brorn, architects, together with plans. He also submitted the following Order, and moved to substitute it for the Order under consideration:- "Ordered, that the Salem Water Board be, and is ::ereby authorized and instructed to sell or remove the building now occupied by that department on Church Street, and to erect on the site thereof a brick building, in substantial conform- ity with plans submitted herewith, by Vessrs. Earp and Brown: provided that the entire cost of the same when completed, shall not .exceed the sum of four thousand dollars . The Board then took a recess for the purpose of examining the plans, after which, on motion of Alderman Russell, the . matter was post-poned until the next regular meeting. Notice was received that the Common Council adhered to Annual Ap- their amendmes_ts to the annual appropriation order, and re- propriatio; quested a committee of conference, Mlessrs. . Breed, Harris and Way being appointed on the part of their Board. Alderman Em- merton, Averill and Russell were joined to the Committee. The Committee remained in session from 25 me. cast 9 o'clock until 5 ms. of 11 o'clock;: 1:rhen they came in, and as1_- ed for further time. The request was granted. The Mayor submitted the following mominations:- Constabl "City of Salem, Mass. , Islayor's Office, March 8th, 1879. To the Board of Aldermen. To remove existing doubtsi I submit for your consideration as constables, the members of the ex- isting police force, they being:- John W- Hart. John B. Skinner Moses A. Averill William F. Chapple '.:illiam H. Townes George H. Blinn Jr. 3ben Beckford John M. Beckford John Donovan David B. Dowst Richard Horten David H. Kelley Kenneth T. H4.Kenzie Archibald McNeil • Joseph F. Allen Mark Hegthcote Joshua B, Emery Thomas R. Fallon James H. Kelley Samuel Marshal Charles Shortell Joseph Stickney George S. Arrington Charles E. Cloutm-_n Benjamin Hersey C:rarles E. LeGrand Charles F.- Miller Alch. 10, 1879. Vol. 10, Page 345 George F. M rse, lNilliam M. Peabody, Lucius B. ISrse, John F. FErd, Leonard J. Tonne, John J. M.Cue, Abraham A. Very, David M. Pollock, George F. Berry, Timothy Lucey, RespY, Henry K. Oliver, Mayor." The nominations were confirmed. The Mayor submitted the following communication: Fence "City of Salem, Mass., Mayor's Office, March 8, 1879. To Viewers&c. the Board of r.ldermen. Nominees for the several offices herein specified, are respectfully submitted for your consideration. All are present incumbents. Henry K. Oliver, Mayor. John C. Ropes,- Sealer of Oeights and Measures. Benjamin P. Symonds,- City Weigher. Warren Larrabee, - Superintendent of Essex Bridge. John Goldsmith,- Superintendent og = Bri ae. Everett E. Austin,- Superintendent of South Bridge. Enoch P. Fuller, Daniel A. Monaghan,- Fence Viewers. , Samuel W. Baines, John 'Nest,- Field Drivers. Jeremiah S. Perkins,- Superintendent of Burials. Benjamin P. Symonds, George IN. Pickerin, Ira B. Peardon, weighers of Coal. John ,lest, John F. Ford,- Found Keepers. David IsI. Balch,- Inspector of Petroleum. David M. Balch,- Ins ector of Milk. The following persons are recommended for license as un- Undertaker. dertakers:- Jacob H. Allen, Charles S. Buffum, Charles Cressy, William Carney, Jeremiah O'Leary, Jeremiah S. Perkins, Charles S. Cushman." 'Phe nominations were confirmed, and licenses granted to the several undertalers recommended. On motion of Alderman Kemble the rule relating to recon-Rule sus- sideration was suspended, so far as it relates to concurrent pended. business transacted at this meeting. The Ordinance establishing the salaries of city officials Ordinance came back from the Common Council, amended, so as to fix the Salaries. salary of the Mch. 10 & 20, 1879. Vol. 10, rage 346. Inspector of Milk at $25.-9 city messenger at700.-; and janitor at $700.-g and by substituting for the first eight lines of the first section the words: "'Section 1. The salaries to be allowed and paid to the several officers mentioned in this section, for the remainder of the present municipal year, and for each succeeding year until otherwise ordered, shall be at the following rate per annum, to be paid in equal quarterly payments," and, as amended, passed to be ordained, and sent up for concurrence in the amendments." On motion of Alderman Emmerton consideration of. the ordi- nance was postponed until the next regular meeting. The Claim of Timothy Hayes, came back from the Common Claim. Council, referred to the Committee on Claims in concurrence. • At eleven o'clock the Board adjourned. Attest, Henry M. Meek, Clerk. A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Thursday evening, March 20, 1879, at 71 o'clock. All the members were present. The t:gayor presided. The Mayor read the petition and order of notice for the FoT,.,ler laying out of Fowler Street as a public way. A large number Street. of the petitioners were present, and Messrs. Boudreau, Derby, Southwick, and Matthews, were heard upon the subject. No per- son objected to the laying out. The hearing was then closed, and, on motion of Alderman Emmerton, the matter was recom- mitted to the Committee on Streets. The record of the last meeting was then read and approv- ed. A petition from the President of the Essex County Teach- Lincoln er's Association, requesting the use of Lincoln Hall, for its Hall. annual meeting, on Friday and Saturday following the Annual Fast:, being the 4th. and 5th. days of April next, was grant- ed and sent down for concurrence. The Mayor stated that the graduating class of the High school, had petitioned the school committee for the use of Lincoln Hall for a sociable, in July next, and that the peti- tion had been granted by said committee, subject to the -approv- al of the city council. The Board granted the petition, and the matter was sent down Mch.201 1879. Vol.10, Page 347. for concurrence. Applications for permit to build were received, as fol- Permits lows: John H. Carey, dwelling house on MU lk Street3 Mrs. Downie, to repair of building on Warner St. *, J. B. Edwards, removal of build. building on Buffum's wharf; D. B. Gardner, alteration of build- ing in Higginson Square; Edward B. Perkins, addition to build- ing on Lagrange Street. Permits were granted. Other petitions were received and disposed of, as follows: Petition o3 A. B. Gardner & Co., No. 14Z Front Street, forInnholdes• a license as innholders. Referred to the Committee on Licenses. Petition of S. C. Bennett for permission to give one or Sacred more sacred concerts on Sunday evenings. Granted. Concert Petition of James Braden, and four others, requesting that measurer Samuel Pitman, be appointed a measurer of leather. Referred to of heath • the Mayor. er. Petition of Charles O'Hare, for leave to transfer his lic- Liouor ense from 16 Front St. to 26 Market Square. Referred to the Com- License mittee on Licenses. The Committee on Licenses to whom was referred the petition Exhibt of Arthur Emmons for a license to give an exhibition of boxing, tion. club swinging &c. , submitted a report, recommending that such license be not granted. The report was accepted and the recommendation adopted. The Committee on Licenses, to whom was referred the peti- Bowling tion of George A. Pease, for license to keep a bowling saloon Saloon. at No. 17 Derby Square, submitted a, report recommending that such license be not granted. The report was accepted and the recommendation adopted. Aldermen Emmerton submitted in print, the monthly report 'Com. on of the Committee on Accounts, stating the. amount of expenditures Accounts for the mont:: of February, to be $19,761.95. The report was accepted and sent down for concurrence. Aldermen Emmerton submitted the following report: Annual "To the .Board of Aldermen, Gentlemen: The committee of pp�rop conference on the part of this Board, on the passage of the do-Tns. order making the annual appropriations for the current year, — --- respectfully submit the following report. In so far as the appropriations are concerned a substantial agreement has been reached, your committee recommend ti-e adoption of the following • amendments to the rei:ort as submitted by the joint standing committee on finance and appropriations. First, rich. 20, 1879. Vol.10, iage 348. To amend ..the amount appropriated for streets, bridges and stables, by substituting in place of $33,000. the sum of $272 500. Second. To amend by adding the following clause to the appro- priations: Block paving- for paving Liberty, Charter and a part of Boston St. $5500. This amendment will leave to the discretion of the Committee on Streets, and Street Commissioner, the amount to be expend- ed on either of the streets, and the amount so appropriated cannot be used for any other purpose. In-regard to the other amendment proposed by the Common Coun- cil, and objected to by the Aldermen, no agreement has yet been reached. After full and careful consideration of- the subject, your committee is of the opinion that it is inex- pedient for the board of aldermen to accept this amendment, for in so doing this board will deprive itself of rights and privileges conferred upon them by the city charter, by sta- tute, and by ordinance passed at the organization of the city. The. unvaryinngg usage of the city government (with the exception of last year), would seem to amply sustain the Board of Alder- men in the correctness of this position. For the committee, Geo. R. Emmerton, Chairman." The report was accepted. Alderman Russell submitted the following report: Report on "City of Salem2 20th March, 1879. To the Board of Alder- pet. to= men. The committee on drains and sewers, to whom was referred enter sewe the petition of Mrs. R. P. Cressey for leave to connect the estates No. 30 & 32 St. Peter streets with the common sewer, respectfully report that leave be granted, under the. direc- tion of the Street Commissioner, upon the payment of forty t eight dollars and fifty six cents, this amount being in the same proportion charged other estates who have entered. For the committee, B. W. Russells Chairman." The report was accepted, and adopted. The subject of a new building in Church 'Street, was the;: Building. taken ups as unfinished business from the last meeting, the in question being on substituting. Alderman Eemble's order, for Church St. the one submitted by the committee. • Alderman Emmerton stated that since the last meeting he had received a communication from the eater Board, submitting a new plan of a building] made by Mr. Dennis, which could be constructed for $4000; that the same had been exhibited to the committee on water works, and approved by them; and in accordance '.rc-h. 2C, 1879. Vol. IC,Page 349. with a request by said committee, he now moved, to amend the motion made by �.'lderman Kemble, by the adoption of ti:e origi- nal order, with the words "four :thousand dollars" inserted in place of "five thousand dollars." A recess was then taken to examine papers and plans, after which, on motion of Alderman Russell, the matter was postponed until the next regular meeting. Aldermen Tide offered the f olloving Resolved: Resolves "Resolved:, that the City Council deeply regretting the o—n - ea F— death on the 19th. instant, of Ho. David Roberts, Chief Meg- o x- ,ayo_. istrate of this city in the years 1866 and 18674 desire to avers" place on record the regard and consideration in which he was held during during his term of office, and his value as a citizen in all the relations private and public which he sustained • towards the community during his long life. Resolved, that our expression of sympathy be transmitted to the family of the deceased." The Resolves were adopted, and sent down for concurrence. The order appropriating $4700. 1 for the construction of Hose House a new hose house and ward roam in Ward 5, was then taken up, ::+'—"ina-r=. the matter having been postponed until this meeting. After discussion,, the order was recommitted to the Committee on Fire Department and sent down for concurrence, on motion of Alderman Gifford. The Board then proceeded to consider the ordinance estab-Ordinance lishing the salary of certain city officials, as amended by t, e a cries^ Common Council. On motion of Alderman Emmerton, further consid- eration of the same, was indefinitely postponed. On the morn- ing of the 21st. inst., Alderman R:emble gave notice to the clerk that heitill moave a reconsideration of the vote. The Board adjourned at 10 o'clock, 20ms. , F.;:?. Attest, p Henry L'`:. Lfeek, Clerk. The Common Council at a meeting held. on the 24th day of - `arch, 187017 concurred in the. following matters:- Acceptance of the report of the Committee on Accounts Com.on Acc • 7�- Vol. 35 Nich. �4 8. �7, 18 , . V 10� Fa e g 0 for the month of February. Acceptance of the report of the special committee, con- Hanging cerning hanging signs, and adoption of the recommendation. Signs. _ (presented for approval and approved March 25, 1879.) Granting permission to the Essex County Teacher's As- Lincoln sociation and graduating class of the High school, for the FaI� use of Lincoln Hall. (Presented for approval and approved ' �^ ,.arch 25, 1879. ) Recommitment of the report and order for construction Hose Housf of new hose house in South Salem, to the Committee on Fire Department. Adoption of the resolves relating to the death of tx- Ex-P:Faayor Yayor David Roberts. (Presented for approval and approved. Roberts. Larch 25, 1879.) Attest, Henry M.Bieekil City Clerk. A special meeting of the Board of. Aldermen was held on Thursday eveningy Yarch 27th, 1879, upon adjournment of the Board of Health, at 5 ms. of 9 o'clock. All the members *mere present except Ivir . Gifford. The Mayor presided. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. Petitions were received and disposed of, as follows: Petition of Ezra L. Browne and 6 others, owners of real Nursery S estate on Nursery St. , requesting that said street be extend- ed through to Liberty Hili Avenue. Referred to the Committee on Streets. Petition of Salem Oratorio Society for a license to give Exhibitic an entertainment on April 14th. , next, without charge. Grant- Oratcrdo ed. Society. Petition of Uilliam &Pack, for permission to extend over S>dewa= the sidewalk, the front platform of the building to be erect- ed by him at the I-11 illows, for the convenience of passengers of the IIaumkeag Street Railway. Alderman Russell moved that the petition be granted, provided no rights accrue to the • petitioner, but, on motion of Alderman Ermnerton, the petition was referred to the Committee on Streets. Petitions for permit to build were received, as follows:-Fermits Petition of D. C. Manning, for leave to build an office, on to Proem St. ; F. f . Fonson, alteration of building Yo. 42 Chest---build. _ nut Street; William Flack, wooden building, on Salem Neck. Permits were granted. The following petitions were received, referred to the Ych. 2-' & a71 1879. Vol.101 Page 351, Joint standing Committee on Claims and sent doi^m for ccnour- Claims rence:- Petition of Henry Shapleigh, representing that on the 2d. day of February, 1879, in passing down Essex St. , he slipped on the ice in front of the Lynde Block, sustaining injuries from which he has been detained from business to the present time, and asking a fair compensation of the same. Petition of Margaret "Wardwell, No. 17 March Street, re- presenting that on the 1st. of ,March, while gassing through ;winter street, she slipped, on account of the ice, and fell heavily to the sidewalk, breaking her wrist and sustaining other very sever injuries, and asking for relief, and that $500, in her opinion, will only, in part, afford the relief she needs. Petition of Jphn Connolly, representing that on the 22d. of March instant, when apposite Vo. 53 Charter St. , he slip- ped off the sidewalk, and falling on his right side was severly hurt, and asking for proper and fair relief. Petition of Sarah H. Ellen, claiming damages for injur- ies sustained by her, by slipping and falling on the ice on the sidewalk, near the corner of Fleasant,and Fickman streets, Feb. 17, 1879. Petitions by Charles H. Kezar and John J. Cunningham, for Innholder license as Innholders, were granted. Two petitions by Frederick e. Brown for licenses as an innholder, were referred to the Committee on Licenses. A venire for four persons .to serve as traverse jurors at .Jurors the April term of the Supreme Court was submitted, and the following names were drawn from the jury box, viz: James F. Hale, Wi'_liam A. Purbeck, John H. Parsons, Calvin C. Ainsworth. The Committee on Licenses submitted a report recommend- Liquor ing leave to withdraw on the retition of Charles 0114are for a License_ transfer of license. Accepted-.and adopted. Alderman Palmer submitted the following Order: 4Vlhereas, the safety and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Salem, require that Boardman street, so called, s Boardman should be laid out as a public way, and whereas due notice of St. the intention to lay out the same, has been given, it is here- by ordered that said Boardman street be, and the same is hereby laid out as a public way as follows: commencing at a point on the northeasterly side of Pleasant street, said point being 11 feet g inches distant southwesterly direction by land of said Kinsman as the fence stands 28 feet to a point which is 7 feet • 9 inches distant from the east corner of the porch of said Kinsman's house; then running in a more nottherly direction, by land of Kinsman and others a distance of about 995 feet to 'Ne'ob street, then running in a southeasterly di- Me-h.2 72 1879. Vol. 10, Page 352. rection by the southeasterly line of said Webb street, a dis- tance of 30 feet, to the northerly corner of James A. Gillis land, then running in a southwesterly direction, on a line, which is parallel to and '30 feet distance southeasterly from a northwest side of said Boardman street as above located by land of James A. Gillis, Moulton, Richardson, Water and others, a distance of 967 feet, then running in:..a slightly more wester- ly direction by land of Waters as the fence stands a distance of 66 J feet to a point on the northeast side of Pleasant street, then running in a northwesterly direction by the northeasterly line of P easant street, a distance of 40 feet to a south cor- ner of said Kinsman estate and the point started from, said line being more fully shown upon a plan made by Charles A. Put- nam, Surveyor, Nov. 11, 1878, and on file at the city clerk's office,Salem,_ to which reference may be had, said street to be • hereafter known and called Boardman street, and no damages are awarded." On motion of Alderman Russell, the order was referred ,to the Committee on Streets, for examination pnd report as to the legality of its passage under existing ordinance. Alderman Palmer offered the following Order: Annual "'Ordered, that the clerk of this Board be hereby instruct- Appropri, ed to respectfully request of the Common Council, a return of the tion. annual appropriation bill, in order that this Board..may take further action, relative to the disagreement between the two branches." The Order was adopted. Aldermen Kemble, in accordance with his notice, moved that Salary the vote, passed at the last meeting, indefinitely postponing Ordinance. the salary bill, be reconsidered. The motion was adopted, and the motion for indefinite postponement, was then rejected. The Mayor then deciding that a motion toamend other por- tions of the ordinance, besides those amended by the Common Ccun- cil, would not br in order, Alderman Kemble moved that the Board non.-concur in the amendments of the Common Council, and request a committee of conference. Alderman Emmerton moved to amend by striking out the words "and request a committee of conference." The amendment was re- jected. .aldermen Kemble' s motion was then adopted, and Iiessrs. l'emble, Emmerton and Averill were appointed on the committee. • The Board adjourned at 10�41- o'clk,F.H. At Henry Y. Meek, Clerk. • Apr. 71 1870. V01.10, Page 353. A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Llonday evening, April 7, 1879, at 71 o'clock. The Common coun- cil were also in session. All the members vier present. The Mayor being absent, the President of the Board presided. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. The following communication was received:- City of Salem, Masses Mayor's office March 29, 1879. To tion for the City Council of the City of Salem. Under authority of the Health Dep Board of Health of the City of Salem, the undersigned respect- fully asks that an appropriation be made for the purpose of pro- curing suitable odorless apparatus, for the removal of the contents of vaults and cesspools, in the city. It is estimat- ed that the sum of $2000.- will meet the expense. In behalf of said Board of Health. Henry K. Oliver, Ex.officio, Chairman." Read and sent down. A message was received from the Common Council, proposing Convent a convention forthwith, for the purpose of electing an assist- ant assessor for Ward 4, in place of Henry, Varney resigned. The proposal was acceded tob, and the two Boards met in convention. Alderman Emmerton in theehair. Mr., Breed of Nard 4 stated that Isaiah Nichols had been Election nominated for the position. I of an On motion of ^ar. Ploy, a ballot was ordered, and IJessrs. Ass't. Averill, Flay and Dalrymple, were appointed a committee to re- !assessor. ceive,. sort and count the voted. The committee reported as follows:- Whole no. of votes 27. Necessary to a choice 14. Isaiah Nichols had 26 Samuel Pitman 1 and Isaiah Nichols was declared duly elected. The convention was then dissolved and the two Boards sep- arated. annual Appro. The annual appropriation order, was returned riation. _ • April 71 1879: Vol.101 Page 354. from the Common Council, in accordance with a request of this Board. Alderman Kembel moved, that the Order be amended, by ad- ding the recommendations made to this Board, by the Committee of conference. The motion was afterwards withdrawn, but sub- sequently renewed by Alderman Kemble, as follows: Alderman Kemble moved to amend the appropriation for streets, bridges &c. by inserting $272500." in place of $33, 000." Adopted. By inserting after said appropriation the words, "Block paving of Liberty, Charter and part of Boston street $5500." Adopted. By adding to the Order, the followign words; " And it is further ordered, that no money shall be expended and no debt incurred, for any object or purpose, for which a specific ap- • pripriation is herein made, beyond the amount which is so spec- ifically appropriated, except in cases of emergency. Adopted. The Order, as amended, was then adopted, and sent down for concurrence in the amendment: the rule in reference to a reconsideration, so far as it would prevent the Order being returned-to the Common Council, at this meeting having been suspended. Notice was received from the Common Council, that, Messrs.Salary Cox, Day and ward, had been appointed on the committee of Ordinance. conference, on the salary ordinance. The President appointed Alderman Russell to his place on the committee. A recess was then taken, after w hich, the monthly report City Marsl of the City Yarshal, was accepted and .placed on file:. al's re- port._ Petitions were received and disposed of as ;follows:- Petition Bf W. J. Goldthwait for a permit to build a For&re. blacksmith's forge, in a building on Buffum's wharf. Referred to Committee on Licenses. Petition of J. B. Edwards for leave to remove a bui.lding,Removal o 28 x 18. ft. .from Federal Street through Beckford, Hamilton, Building, Pickering, Broad Streets, to Phelps; also, another 19 x 12 ft. , from Federal Street, to North Street.; was granted under the provisions of the ordinance relating thereto. Petition of Thomas Gorman, for leave to move a building, Removal o: 24 ft. 9 in. x 12 ft. , from Federal Street, through North, Building • Bridge, lNebb, Derby to Becket Street, was granted, under same ordinance. Petitions for permit to build, were received and grant- April 71 1679. Vol. 10, Page 355. ed, as follows : Frederick Johnson, dwel.lin— house on Board Permits mar, Street; Lucy P. Johnson, addition and alteration of house to No. 18 Summer Street: William J. Goldthwait, alteration and build. repair of building on Buffum wharf: G. L. Upton, repair of building on Orange Street, J. B. Nichols, alteration of build ing in "arket Square: ',,7illiam 'Jilcox, alteration of building in Boston Street. Petition of I.I. L. Palmer, for a license as an innholder Innholder. at No. 176 Essex Street. Granted. Petition of Eduard D. Ropes, for permission to enter the pet. to public sewer, from estate No. 214 Essex Street, the assess- enter sewe meat for betterment having been paid: Granted: the work to be done under direction of Street Commissioner. Petition of :^I. C. C. Moulton and 6 others, for a sewer Pet. for in Briggs Street. Referred to Committee on Sewers. sewer in • Petition of J. A. Noble, for a rebate on sewer tax as- BriQTSt. sessed against estate No. 137 Lafayette Street. Referred to, pet. for Committee on Sewers. abatement Petition of L. Colson of` Beverly, for leave to engage in of sewer the confectioner and tobacco business in Y , connection with a tax cue alley, on Salem Neck, at such spot as the City Council may Fet. for direct. Referred to Committee on Public Property and sent down P Y re resh- for .concurr nc -n- e e ment st— a. Petition of 21. H. H. Sweetser, for permission to build a at idi low drain from his house, through Hanson Street to Boston Street, gear to enter the surface drain on Boston Street, for the purpose drain in of draining his cellar. Referred to Committee on Sewers. Hanson St.' Petitions of James H. Anderson, Michael Sullivan, Sheridan Innhold B. Comstock, Jeremiah Desmond, ratrick Ahern and James Kenney and Com- for licenses .as innholders, and of Charles W. Yeady, for a li- mon Vict cense as a common victualer. Referred to Committee on Licenses. ualer. Petition of Jahn E'illiams for permission to connect his Pet. to estate No. 27 Essex St., with the common sewer.. Referred to enter sew Committee on Sewers. The following report was submitted:- "Cite of Salem, bass. , Mayor's office, April 7, 1879. To Report on the Board of Aldermen. The Committee on Streets to thom was re-pet.. of farred the petition of ;;illiam I--:lack in behalf of the Naumkeag eJm. *lack Street Railway for leave to extend a ,.latform over the sidewalk' for plat in front of a proposed new building at the willows , have esamin-form at • ed the Premises, and been made acquainted with all details of the I';'i - the contemplated work, and being of opinion, that a great public 17o7Ts. convenience April 71 1879. Vol. 10, Page 356 will be secured, with no risk to the city, recommend that the petition be granted. For the Committee, H. K. Oliver-, Chairman." The report was accepted, and recommendation adopted,- provided the petitioner acquire no permanent right. The following report was submitted:- _Nurser_. "City of Salem, .'ass. , Mayor's office, April 7, 1879. To Street..__ the Board of Aldermen. The Committee on Streets. to whom was referred the petition of Ezra L. Brown and others, for the ex- tension of Nursery Street (N° Salem, ) having considered the subject, are of opinion that the public demand and convenience do not require said extension, and therefore recommend that the petitioners have leave to withdraw. For the Committee, • Henry K. Oliver, Chairman." The report was accepted, and the recommendation adopted. The following report was submitted: Fowler "City of _Salem, Mass. , Mayor's office, April 7, 1878. To Street., the Board of Aldermen. The Committee on Streets to whom was referred the petition of Charles A. Derby and others , for the . acceptance and laying out of Fowler Street, in its entire length, a portion thereof having already been accepted, having considered the subject, are of opinion that under all the cir- cumstances, the prayer of petitioners should be granted, and they so recommend. The street is an old one, and does not fall under the prohibition of the ordinance of January 12, 1846. For the Committee, H. K. Oliver, Chairman." On motion of .Alderman G -fford, the report was recommitted. The following report was also submitted:- "City of Salem, Mass., Mayor's office. April 7, 1879. To" Boardman the Board of Aldermen. The Committee on Streets, to whom was St. referred the question of the legality of laying out as a pub- lic highway, the street proposed by Mr. John Kinsman to be called Boardman Street, leading from Fleasant to Webb Street, have consulted the city solicitor, and find that such laying out would .be in contravention of Section 21 of the ordinance of January 12, 1846, and as said Sectuin now stands, with its positive prohibition, the street cannot be accepted, however much the general convenience, and • April 7, 187£. Vol. 101 Page 357, good of the city might justify it. But the committee is un- animously of opinion that it will be for the general interest that said Section 2, should be repealed or so modified, that ,then cases like the present, so manifestly advantageous are presented, advantage may be taken by acceptance of such streets. For the Committee, Henry K. Oliver, Chairman." On motion of .lder•ms:n Russell, the report was recommended. Alderman Gifford submitted the follot^.ring report: Orne Stre "City of Salem, in City Council, April 7, 1679. The Joint et Cemet Standing Committee on Public Property to whom was referred the env. petition of Halter S. Harris and others, relating to the Orne — Street Cemetery, respectfully report, that they have duly con- sidered the subject, and are of opinion that the request of the • petitioners is reasonable and ought to be granted. The Committ- ee therefore recommend the adoption of the order which is here- with submitted. For the Committee, T. J. Gifford, Chairman." O10roered, that the Joint Standing Committee on Public Property, be hereby authorized to expend during the present municipal year, a sum not exceeding two hundred and fifty dol- lars ($250.) for the care of the paths and avenues in the Orne Street Cemetery, and for keeping good order and protecting pro- perty therein; such expense to be charged to the annual appro- priation for incidentals." The report was accepted, Order adopted, and sent down for concurrence. Notice of a suit by P,;ary [.. Carroll against the city was Suit. referred to the City Solicitor and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. (Presented for approval and approved April 10, 187: . ) A. communication was received from the Board of Engineers Firemen. recommending the appointment of the follov:ing named persons, as members of the several Companies of the Fire Department, for the ensuing year:- .Steam Fire Engine Co. Yo. 1. Foward. O. Kimball, Albert D. Sanborn, George 17. H. Brown, David N. Hobbs, Samuel t.. Lewis, �.'illiam Tobey Jr. , John T. Lovett , Joseph C. Pehew, Charles Lamson, David TN. Hamilton, John B. Chamberlain, John J. Saunders, George W. Buffum, George H. Glo- ver, Thomas H. Williams, Richard Davis, Sylvanus R. Arey, • April 71 1879. Vo1.10, F'age 358. Franklin W. Williamson, Frank F.ichens, Frank. Hanson. Lorenzo A. Smith, Engineer: James T. Smith, Fireman: George Cole, Driver. Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 2. Stillman G. Symonds, Joseph a. Wilkins, Joseph C. Foster, V." John P. Glover, William E. Nichols, Charles P. Osborne, �a 1- liam N. Trofatter, Charles H. Phippen, Frank Hale, Walter A. Pepper, Thomas Hamilton, James N. Skinner, Emery B. Skinner, Leonard J. Townes, 17illiam.L. Tucker, Charles J. Abbott, Wil- liam S. Hutchinson, Frederick L. Shepard, Horace M. Walton, V,illiam H. Baker. Samuel A. Kinsman, Engineer: William W. Hardy, Fireman: Aug- ustus H. Andrews, Dricer: Williard A. Wetherell, Driver of Horse Hose Carriage. Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1 • Charles W. Burbank, Joseph A. Peterson, Willi s.m 0. Arnold, Benjamin A. Touret, Joseph Batche3der, Frank S. Berry, J. H. Bartlett, Albert Day Jr., George W. Felt, George L. Goss, Robert Hill, Samuel A. Lewis, John H. Nichols, T. Wilson Nye, George W. Peabody, Robert H. Phippen, Edward L. Warner, John V. Warner, George P. Woodburyg Stephen H. Roberts, Driver. Hose Co- No. 1. William L. Full, John C. Remon Jr., George F. Getchell, Ed- ward A. Dalton, J hn C. Remon, George H. Frye, John C. Brain- ard, Charles W. BGrnham, David A. Nichola, Daniel E. Gilmna, . Joseph Perkins Jr., Horace F. Churchill, Walter F. Hunt, Frederick Real, Joseph L. Lawrence, William G. Remon, George E. Miller, John J. Parsons, B. Frank Hawkins, Edward E. Lee. Hose Co. No. 2. william F.F. Euscombl William D. Fernandes, George F. Porter, V-U lliam N. Andrews, George R. Ballard, Joseph H. Brooks, Frederick C. Brown, James R. Baker, William C. Bridges, Henry T. Chalk, George L. Currier, Jochn P. Davis, William N. Good- ridge, James H Hay, James F. b1.Murphym Cornelius Nolan, Frank Nolan, Walter N. Perkins) Newell S. Rinks, Samuel A. Stevens. Hose Co. No. 3. Charled A. Browne, Edward G. Gardner, Samuel K. Saveyer, John S. Griffen, Daniel W. Ladd, Joseph E. Phippen, Caleb Sawyer, Henry M, Robinson, Nathaniel R. Palmer, Jona B. Clifford, Henry Davidson, Janes H. Vent, Joseph R. Hamilton, William H. Sawyer, James Lever, Charles E. Clough, Edward A. Davidson, Linwood Lewis, James W. Symonds, John H. Burns. • Hose Co. No. 4. ;'Varren F. Davis, Geirge F. Allen, Frank H. Floyd, John B. Jeffrey, Joseph L. Austin, J. B. Lemmons, Freeland Libby,. Henry Davidson Jr., Edward H. Arnold, "i. R. April 7, 187S. Vol. 10, Page 355. Kerney, T. R. ?Tilli.ms, Pindar F. Russell, J. F. Briggs, George F. hersey, Austin Christian, '15illiam J. Weston, George W. Hadley, Charles L. I7unsey. Hose Co. No. 5 Charles A. Goldthwait, Anthony R, S. Tayte, John J. Averill, Henry R. Luscomb, Benjamin T. Fedrick, :1illiam G. Tayte, Charles H. Blunt, Charles D. Arnold, J hn C. Ropes, George A. Henderson. James C. Chase, Charles Pr. Cleady, George Youngi Robert E. Pollock, Richard P. Jeffry, r'illiam W. 'Wentworth, Charles R. P°itchell, Frederick A. Peabody. Hose Co. No. 6. Alvin Melden, Thomas Powell, Thomas Riley, Y.illiam Brient, Patrick Graham, Vlarren L. Melcher, Charles N. Williams, Joseph Fousland, Reuben Kingsley, George Caswell, Charles Currier, Thomas Rainville, Benjamin F, Hamilton, Charles Conner, S. Augustus Stodder, George A. Wilson, Charles A. Williams, John. • C. Grover, Roscoe W. Libbey. Referred to the 1.1ayor. The Board voted that the rules concerning reconsideration, .Suspen- so far as they relate to concurrent business transacted at sion of this meeting, be suspended. Rule. The annual appropriation Order was returned from the Com-Annual Ap mon Council, with the statement that two conflicting amendments propria- by this Board appear to have been adopted, and requested that tion. the matter be so explained that the Common Council may under- stand the precise condition of the Order. On motion of Alderman Kemble a committee of conference was requested Aldermen Kemble, Averill and Russell appointed and sent down to be joined. Miessrs. Harris, Breed, and Way were joined. During the session of the committee the Board examined and Dionthl approved the monthly bills. Bills. Alderman i:emble for the conference committee submitted a Annual verbal report, recommending t_ e board to reconsider the amend- Appropria ments passed at this meeting, and the amendment passed March tion. 3d. , and then to substitute a new order for the one now pending, as the Common Council objected tothe manner of making the amend- ments of this evening, the vote of March 3d. not having been first reconsidered. The report was accepted. On motion of Alderman Kemble the amend • April 71 1879e Vol. 10, Page 360. ments passed at this meeting were recionsidered and were with- drawn at his request. He then. moved to suspend the rules so as to permit recon- sideration of the amendment passed on the third of Earth. The rules were suspended, and the amendment last referred to was reconsidered, and then rejected. The question then being upon passing the appropriation order in concurrende as it first came from the Common Council, on motion of Alderman Kemble, the following Order was substi- tuted for the same$ viz: "Ordered2 that the sums respectively states as follows be hereby appropriated to defray the current expenses of the city in its several departments for the current fiscal year$ which sums shall be held to include-all partial appropriations for the year already made, viz:- • school Department $791000- Poor it1 241000.- Fire it. 11,500.- Mayo r and Alderments Department: for Streets, Bridges and Stables. 27,500.- Salaries, 111000.- Block paving of Liberty, Charter 5,500.- and part of Boston St. Sewers, 10,000.- Lamps and Lighting, 161000.- Police 301500.- Indidentals. 207000.- $1202500. Water works; for Construction$ 5,000.- Maintenance, 209000.- 25, 000.- Interest 79,000.- State Aid to Disabled Soldiers &c. 11,000.- State Support of Poor and Indigent 41100.- Soldiers &c. 201000.- h1unicipal Sinking Fund, 211000.- 1,7ater Loan Sinking Fund, 2.000.- Payment of Permanent Loan2 $3970100.- And it is further ordered, that no money shall be expended, and no debt incurred for any object, or purpose for which a specific appropriation is herein made$ beyond the amount which is so specifically appropriated, except in case of emer- gency.`^ • On motion of Alderman Russell the Order was April 7, 1875, Vol. 10, page 361. amended by striking from the clause relating to block paving the words "Liberty" and "5500. 1" and inserting in place of the figures 114000."'g also by changing the total footing to correspond. The Order, as amended, was then adopted and sent down for concurrence, and was returned passed in concurrence. (Presented for approval and approved April 10, 1879.) On motion of Alderman Kemble, the Order relating to a �,ater Dept huilding for the ?'rater Department in Church Street, was taken Building. up, and the matter so far as it relates to a building in Church Street, visa indefinitely postponed. Alderman Russell offered the following Crder:- Licenses. • 'Ordered, that all applications during the present year for licenses as common victualers, innholders, and for the sale of liquor, be first acted upon by the Committee on Licenses, whose udty it shall be to make examination into the merits of each application, and present the same to this Board with their report thereon." The Order was adopted. Alderman Russell then submitted the following Order: Anoropriat. "Ordered that the sum of Twenty two hundred dollars be on for and the same hereby id appropriated for the erection of a Water DePI building for the Nater Departmemt on the city land on Bridge _Building. Street, said building to be built under the direction of the . Committee nn dater works, and in accordance with plans herewith submitted " A recess was taken to examine the plans, after which, the Order was adopted and sent down for concurrence. Alderman Averill submitted thei ollowing Order: Appropria- "Ordered, that the sum of Two thousand dollars be hereby tion Healt appropriated for the Board of Health, to meet expenditures Dept. of that Department during the present municipal year." The Order was adopted, and sent doi:m for concurrence. The folloering Crdinance came from the Common Council, Ordinance passed to be crdained, and sent up for concurrence, viz:- Neglect of '"City of Salem children . • April 71 1879. Vol. 1Ct Page 362 In the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy nine. An ordinance concerning neglected childreflr. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. The "Plummer Farm School" and the "Seamans Crphan and Childrens Friend Society" are hereby assigned and prov- ided as the places to which children under sixteen years of age living in Salem, in Srhe conditions described in Chapter two hundred and eighty three of the Acts of the year eighteen hundred and sixty six, may be sent by any of the Judges of the Superior Court, or Justice of the First District Court of Essex upon the complaint of any of the officers appointed by the Mayor and Aldermen under the second section of said chapter." On motion of Alderman Remble consideration of the same • was postponed until the next meeting. The Board then went into executive session and the fol- Appointment lowing oommunications were read: . "City of Salem, Mass., Mayor's office, March 19th1S79. To the Board of Aldermen. For the office of Inspector of Buildings for the year ensuing I respectfully nominate John F. Staniford a practical housewright. Henry %. . Oliver, Mayor." "City of Salem, Maas., Mayor's office, Aprils 1879. To the Board of Aldermen( Nominees for the several offices here- in specified are respectfully submitted for your considera- tion, they being all the present incumbents. Henry S! Oliver, Mayor." Thomas M. Dix-. Measurer of Bark2 Nathan Millett- Measurer of Bark in cars. John Maguirei Nathan M:illett, Measurers of Wood and Bark. Charles Manning2James H. Turner, James H. Turner Jr. , Samuel Pitman and Thomas Sheehan.- Measurers of Leather. The nominations were laid over until the next meeting. There being no other business for the executive session other matters were passed upon as follows:- Alderman Remble moved that when this Board adjourns it be Meeting. until Monday evening next at .71 o'clock. The motion was adopted. The following Order came from the Common Council adopted pppropria- and sent up for concurrence:- tion shad( "Ordered, that the sum of $350. be hereby appropriated trees. • April 7 & 142 1879. Vol. .107 Page 363 for the purpose of purchasing and setting out suitable shade trees on the pub Lc grounds of the "T?eck", the road leading thereto and on 'Washington Square, and that said sum be ex- pended under the direction of the Joint Standing Committee on Public Property and charged to the appropriation for in- cidentals." The Board concurred. (Presented for approval and approv- ed April 101 1879.) The claims of John Connolly, Sarah H. Allen, henry Shap- Claims. leigh and .:Margaret Wardwell, were returned from the Common Council referred to the Joint Standing Committee on Claims in concurrence. (Presented for approval of reference and approv- ed April 10, 1879.) • At 11 J o'clock the Board adjoirned. Attest, Henry L. Meek, Clerk. A meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Monday . evening, April 14, 1879, at 71 o'clock, pursuant to adjourn- . ment. The Common Council were also in session. All the members were present: The Mlayor being absent? the President of the Board presided. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. Alderman Kemble asked leave to present a report from Salaries. the committee of conference on the salary bill at once, as he would be able to remain at the meeting but a short time. The request was granted, and he then submitted the following re- port:- "To the Hoard of Aldermen:- The conference committee up- on the salary bill find the two branches of the city govern- ment, are agreed upon seven eighths of this bill. That the points of difference, though ostensibly confined to the amoun- ts of the salaries to be paid to the inspector of milk, the janitor at the city hall, and the city messenger, in reality include the amounts of the salaries to be paid to the city clerk and the city treasurer and collector. The committee have recognized the fact, that -..here an important bill is so nearly agreed upon, an earnest effort, by mutual concessions should be made to complete it; and therefore have agreed unanimously upon the following recommendations. • First. That the Common Council send to the Board of Aldermen for the bill. April 14, 1879. Vol. 10, Page 364. Second. That the Board of Aldermen, on receipt of a request from the Common Council to this effect, deliver up the bill with the understanding on the part of both boards, that if . the Common Council shall deem it inexpedient to adopt the amendments of hereinafter recommendedi then the bill shall be forthwith returned to the Board of Aldermen7 in its present form: Third. That the Common Council upon receiving the bill, re- consider its action upon it (which your committee assume will be done by unanimous consent.) so far as it relates to the amounts of the salaries adopted for the inspector of mill- the janitor attthe city hall, the city messenger- the street commissioner- the city clerk and the city treasurer and col- lector and amend the bill by making the salaries of these officers as follows: • For the inspector of milk $ 75.- janitor at the city hall 650.- " " city messenger 650.- "' ^ s.treet commissioner including superintendence of city stablesl500.- " " city clerk 1500.- "' city treasurer and collector 1500.- Fourth. That the Board of Aldermen concur with the Common Council in these admendments. Salem, April 14thq 1879. Edward K_emble. B. W. Russell. James W. Averill." The report was accepted. A communication from J. S. Symonds) resigning his posi- Resignatb tion as assistant assessor, was accepted and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. Petition were received and disposed of as follovis:- Petition of Mrs. Nathan Putnam, requesting an appropria- Dredging tion of $75.- for dredging the channel in the dock at her Dock. wharf, said channel having been filled by deposits from a public sewer. Read. Petition of.A. J. Philbrick for leave to use a boiler Steam Boi- at No. 136' Bridge Street. Referred to Committee on Licenses. ler. Petition of George A. Pease for a license to carry on a bowling saloon at No. 17 Derby Square. Referred to Committee Bowling on Licenses. Saloon. Petitions for permit to build &c.l were received as Permits tc • build. April 14, 1879. Vol. 10, Page 365. follows: B. H. .Sweetser, alteration of building on Tremont Street; dames Braden, wooden building in rear of Boston Street; P";rs. Nathan Putnam, wooden coal shed on Derby Street; Y.rs. Nathan Futnam, removal of building on Derby Street eight feet. Permits were granted. Petition of F. A. Hayden for leave to occupy a building Stable on Sewall Street for a stable. Referred to Committee on Pub- lic Property on the part of this Board. Petition of J hn Wilson for abatement of portion of sewer Sewer ta. tax. Referred to Committee on Sewers. Alderman Gifford submitted the following report: Fence arot "City of Salem. In City C.-uncil, April 14, 1879. The the • Joint Standing Committee on Public Property respectfully re- Cownon. commend the adoption of the order herewith submitted. For the Committee, Thos, J. Gifford, Chairman." 110rdered, that the Joint Standing Committee on Public Property, be hereby authorized to expend a sum not exceeding three hundred dollars ($300.) for painting the fence around Washington Square, and that said expense be charged to the annual appropriation for indidentals in the mayor and alder- men's department." The report was accepted, order adopted, and sent down £or concurrence. Alderman Averill submitted the following report: Hose Housf "To the City Council of the City of Salem, April 14th3 in 1879. The Joint Standing Committee on Fire Department to whom a.3 d 5. was recommitted their report in relation to a new Hose House and 14ard Room in 11.'ard Five, have fully considered the subject and learn upon inquiry among the citizens of that locality that there is not the least objection to rebuilding upon the same spot for the purposes above named, but on the contrary a general desire is expressed even by some of the nearest neighbors, to have the new building erected thereon. We learn also, that the Board of Engineers are unanimous in their op- inion in favor of the present location and we farther be- lieve that the efficiency of the company would be greatly impaired by any change. Your Committee would therefore recom- mend that the Board of Aldermen concur in the order appropria • ting forty seven hundred dollars ($4700.) as adopted ]ey the Common Council Feb. 24th. and that the plan of April 14 1879. Vol. 10 Page 366. P e � � 's'iilliam D. Dennis Esq. , marked No.3 be accepted with a 2d. story over the Yard Room. The order aforesaid is herewith re- turned for farther action. For the Committee2 James W. Averill, Chairman." The report was accepted and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. The Board then took a recess for examination of plans2 after which the President ruled that the order would have to come up as entirely new matter. Alderman Russell appealed from the ruling of the chair, and the question being taken7 the chair was not sustained. Alderman Averill then moved to amend the order2 by adding A.ppropria the words "provided, that tesponsible parties can be found who tion. • will complete the building for a sum not exceeding the appropri- ation, and to be build in accordance with plan No.39 furnished by Vim. D. Dennis Fs.." The motion was adopted. The bid@pj as amended, was then adopted and sent down for concurrence in the amendment. Came back concurred. (presented for approval April 16, 1879 and approved April 177 1879. ) Alderman Russell submitted the following Order: Dredging Ordered; ,that the sum of seventy five dollars be and the Dock. same is hereby appropriated to dredge the channel on the western side of Putnam's wharf which has been filled up by the sewer on Derby Street emptying into it. The same to be charged to in- cidentals. The order was adopted and sent down for concurrence. Alderman Palmer submitted the following ordinance: Ordinance "City of Salem Streets. In the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy nine. An ordinance to amend an ordinance regulating the laying out and widening streets. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as foll- ows: Section 1. The ordinance regulating the laying out and widening streets; passed January 12, 1846, is hereby amended by inserting in Section 2 of said ordinance after the words "city council" where they first .occur, the following words:- "except by a spec- ial vote of said city council, two thirds of the members of each branch present at any meeting, voting in the affirmative? or."' • Section 2. This ordinance shall tai_e effect upon its passage. April 14, 1879. Vol.101 Page 367. The ordinance was passed to be ordained and sent down for concurrence. The ordinance concerning neglected children2 which came Ordinance from the Common Council at the last meeting was then taken up.,H2—alected and passed in concurrence. (Presented for approval and approv- children ed April 16t 1879.) Alderman Russell submitted the following report: Report on In Board o=' Aldermen? City of Salemt April 147 1879. Th_epeet�for Committee on Sewers, to whom was referred the petition of J01in leave to, Williams for leave to connect his estate with the' common sewer7 ,enter respectfully recommend that leave be granted (under the directir sewer_ ion of the Commissioner of 'Streets) upon the payment of the sum of twelve dollars. • For the Committee2 B. ;9f. Russell2 Chaimmanl." The report was accepted and the recommendation adopted. A message was received from the Common Council proposing Conventio: a convention forthwith for the purpose of electing an assis- tant assessor for Vlard 61 in place of J. S. Symondst resigned. The proposal was acceded to. The two branches then met in convention, President Em- Election_ merton in the chair. Councilman Dalrymple nominated Thomas of P. Honeycomb for the position. Councilman '+'Jay moved the ap- Ass't.Asse_, pointment of a committee to receive] sort and count the votes. ssor. The motion was adopted and Messrs. Russe112 Hale and N. B. Perkins Jr. were appointed. The committee reported as follows: 26 Whole no: of votes Necessary to a choice 14. Thomas P. Honeycomb had 24 Nathaniel A. Horton had 2. and Thomas PI Honeycomb was declared duly elected.. The convention was then dissolved and the two branches separated. The following report and order came from the Common New school Council, report aocepted, order adopted and sent up for con- harae5. currence:- • kpril 14, 1872. Vol.10, Page 36S. "City of Salem, "•_'ass. , Mayor's office, Feb ' 2za187-,. To the City Council of the City of Salem. The Joint Stana_ir Committee on Public Instruction to whom was referred the re- quest of the School Committee for a new Primary schoolhouse in yard 5 (So. Salem) have carefully considered the subject, and being of opinion that the school committee present a strong case recommend that the request be granted. It was fully shown that school accommodations are needed for 200 children of the primary school, all being enough to fill at once a four room house, these comprising children, :part of whom are now in rooms on Hazel Street hired of ::Sr. Almy at a rent of $250.- per annum, part are in a room of the Holly Street School house, soon to be needed for grammar school pupils, part are in the Naumkeag school room, now no longer time u strictly devoted to half t e ile the mill now not em- ploying p ploying children under fifteen years old, with a probability • that the building may be needed for other purpose, and a part are with held from school because of the unwillingness of parents to send children to rooms deemed by them to be. unsuitable. The committee are also of opinion that the old Harbor Street Schoolhouse is no longer available or fit for school use, the building itselg being in bad order, and not worth repairing nor worth removing, and its situation is away from the population the children of which need this new accommodationg the narrow and inconvenient grounds are also entirely inadequate as playgrounds, nor are the surroundings attractive. The committee therefore recommend that favorable action be taken in the premises, that land be purchased, a school house built, and furnished, all under direction of the committee on Public Instruction at an expense for land, house and furniture, not exceeding the sum of $101000. ten thousand dollars, inclusive of cost of fencing, and walk ways. The building to be substantially in accordance with plans sub- mitted by W. D. Dennis of Salem, and approved by the Committee on Public Instruction. The adoption of the following order is therefore recommended. For the Committee, Henry K. Oliver, Chairman," "Ordered; that the Joint Standinb Committee on Public 2ppropri: Instruction be instructed, and authorized to cause to be erect- tion. ed forthwith, a four room schoolhouse of wood in Ward Five, substantially in accordance with plans by W. D. Dennis here- with submitted, and if, in the opinion of said committee, exped- ient, tc purchase a site for the same, and to Bell or exchange Peal Es- the lot of land now owned by the city in the vicinity of Green fate in_ Street, and at the foot of ? esservey Street; and further, that tslesservy said committee, if they deem it advisable, and for the interest St, & of the city be authorized and empowered to sell on proper terms Harbor an.' conditions the schooLouse and lot of land on vhich it stands St. on Harbor Street, and that the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.-) be, and April 14, 1879. V01.101 Page 369. the same is hereby appropriated to carry this order into ef- fect." The report was accepted. Alderman Russell moved that consideration of the order be postponed until the next regular meeting. The president called alderman Averill to the Chair and addressed the Board in reference to the motion. The motion was then adopted. Alderman Emmerton in the chair. Alderman Russell moved Suspension that the rules of the Board relating to reconsideration, so of rules. far as concurrent business is concerned, be suspended for this evening. The motion was adopted. Summons for the city to answer to Daniel Leahy and James Sults. hlooney, in actions of tort, were referred to the city soli- citor and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. • (Presented for approval and ai.proved April 16, 1879. ) At 10i o'clock, the Board went into executive session. ^xecutive session. The nominations made at the last meeting for measurers . 1.1easurers of bark, measurers of wood and bark, and measurers of leather, of Bark .c . were all confirmed. The nomination of John F. Staniford for Inspector of Inspector Buildings, was considered, and action postponed until the - of nect meeting. Buildings. A communication from the Mayor, nominating Francis Lyford, as a Constable, was received, and the nomination was confirmed. A communication from the Mayor nominating the entire list Firemen. of persons, submitted by the Board of Engineers at the last meeting, for appointment as members of the Fire Department for the ensuing year, was received, and the nominations were confirm- ed. Alderman Russell submitted the following report:- 'f!In Board of Alderman, Salem, April 14, 1879. The Committee on Licenses respectfully submit the following Orders for the consideration of : he Board. Very RespY James W. Averiil") Benj4 `I`. Russell ) Committee." • .April 14., 1879. Vol.10, Page 370. " 1. Ordered, that the-i-ollowing sums be charged as li- Concernin tense fees, under the Act of 1875, regulating the sale of in- Liquor toxicating liquors for the year commencing, May lot. , 18792 Licenses viz:- &c. Class 1. Innholders $250.- Common Victualers. $150.- " 2. • 150.- " it 150.- ;'" :3: 100.- ° it 75.- " . 4. Grocers: $75.- Druggists $50. All others $100. " - 5. All $75. = ",! Brewers $200. 2. Orderd, that the city marshal,assistant marshal, and all police officers of the city, be hereby specially au- thorized to enter at any time upon the premises of any person licensed to sell intoxicating liquors, for the year commenc- ing May lst.,. 1879,. for. the purposes mentioned in Section 11, Chapter 99, of the Acts of 1875. • 3. Ordered-' that the bond required to be used ender said Act, shall be ofAbeesame form as the blank hereto annexed, marked "A", and that all bonds shall be considered, satisfactory within the meaning of said Act which are approved by the Com - mittee on Licenses' or the Chairman thereof; the said Cimmittee , or Chairman being hereby authorized to approve any bond which is submitted for that purpose and properly executed. 4. -Ordered' that the committee on Licenses be hereby authorized to 'have:.printed such blanks as they deem advisable, and may be necessary for the granting of innholder8, cixtualer's and liquor licenses." . The report was accepted and the Orders adopted. Order No. 4 was presented for approval amd approved, April 162 1879. ) Alderman Russell submitted the following report:- "Salem, April 147 1870. To. the Board of Aldermen. Gentlemen:-' s The Committee on Licenses respectfully Innholder recommend that licenses be granted to the following named per- & sons, for the year commencing Aprill, 1879, applications there-Common for having been made in due form, viz:- Victualer: Frederick C. Brown Innholder 15 Derby Square. James H. Anderson " 17,19&21 Derby Square. Patrick Ahern. '" IOCDerby S reet. James Kenney. ° SDerby Square Sheridan B. .Comstock "' 53 Washington Street. Charles W. ➢`eady Common Victualer 14 Lafayette Street Charles H. Kezar " " Willos L. Palmer Innholder Lowell Island For the Committee, B. VP,. Russell." The • -'April 14 e. 24, 1879. Vol.10, Page ..-71. 2-eport was accepted and the licenses granted. The semi-annual returns of the Fire Department were ex- Semi-annual amined and approved. _returns ire Dept. The Order authorizing the Committee on Public Property to expend $'450.- for the care of Crner Street Cemetery came Lrne St.__ from the Common Council passed in concurrence. (Presented for Cerne'tery_ approval and approved Apr. 16, 1879.) The Board adjourned at 11 4 o'clk F.Y. Attest, H. M. Ilieek, Clerk. A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on • Thursday, April 247 1879, at 72 o'clock. P.I.I. The Mayor, and Aldermen Ids and Palmer were absent. The _resident of the Board presided. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. Y,otice was received that the Common Council on the 14th. Refreshmen inst. , had non-concurred in the 'referenee of the petition of Stand at L. Colson, to the Committee on Public. Property. Willoers.� Petitions were received and disposed of as follows:- Petition of V. C. Stowe and 7 others, for the appoint- Constable . rent of Peter Lassen as a Constable. Referred to the Eayor. Petition of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, Remonstran remonstrating against the granting of liquor licenses. Read and placed on file. ce an — Petition of George H. Pierson for permission to lay a111 uor _ drain from his estate No. 44 Pleasant Street to connect with licenses. the i:ublic sewer in said street. Granted, upon condition that the petitioner pay to the treasurer $23,43, and the work Pet. to to be done under direction of Street Commissioner. enter Sets Petition of Ezra L. Woodbury for Permit to enter the common sewer in Northey Street from his premises Ido. 3. on reset. to said street. Granted upon condition that the petitioner _ray enter serve to the treasurer $12.78, and the work to be done under direc- tion of Street Commissioner. • April 242 1879. Vol. 10, Page 372.. Petition of Frank Dalton and .John F7. FFart., asking Pet. for that some action be taken towards providing, for the use of ground for the militia companies o£ this city, a suitable ground for rye F.rac- rifle practise, referring to Section 88 o£ Chapter of the tise. Acts of 1878, Referred to the numbers of the Committee on Military affairs on the part of this Board. Petitions of Charles A. Randall and Joseph L. Bignall Billiard for licenses to keep Billiard Halls, and petition of Lemuel gall & 'nest for a license to keep a bowling saloon. Referred to Com- mittee on Licenses. Saloon. Petition of Thomas Gorman, for leave to move a building e�dor from Andrew Street through FIebb Street, and Fort Avenue, to renoval of Derby Street. Granted, under the restrictions of the City wilding__ Ordinances. • Petitions for permit to build were received as follows:- Permits to Francis L. Perry, repair of building in Becket St. court; b liud. William E. Luscomb, addition and repair of dwelling house No. 130 North Street; Alfred Poole, alteration of building No. 132 Boston -Street; J. F. Hickey, erection of chimney on dwel- ling house No. 20 Liberty Street, I<;argaret Williams, addition to dwelling house No. 53 Harbor Street; Frederick Friend to build a furnace and chimney at No. 137 Boston Street; G. L. Upton, repair of building No. 3 Cross St. Court; G. L. Upton, repair of building No. 27 Pleasant Street; Edson Lewis, barn in rear of No. 150 North Street; Arthur H. Davis, dwelling house on Castle Hill; Thomas Lamon dwelling house in Peabody . street; William F. Luscomb, addition to dwelling house No. 42 Pleasant Street; H. C. Strout, stable corner of Park Ave- nue and Linden Street; Reuben Arey, dwelling house in Briggs Street. Permits were granted. Alderman Gifford for the Committee to whom was referred Stable. -� the petition of F. A. Hayden for leave to maintain a stable in Sewall Street, reported that they had examined the prem- ises and recommend that said petition be granted. The report was accepted and the recommendation adopted. Aldermag Russell for the Committee on drains and sewers, Report on to whom was referred the petition of D. A. Varney for a re- pet. to duction of sewer tax submitted a report, .stating that they enter see no reason why an abatement should be made, and recommend sewer. that the petitioner have leave to withdraw. The report was • accepted and the recommendation adopted. Alderman Russell for the Committee on drains and sewers, Report on reported the following Order:- :,. dc_ ed, pet. to enter sewe � April 243 187f`. Vol.10, Page 373. that the charge against J.. A. Noble 'or entering a ;rivate drain from his estate on the corner of Lafayette Street and Ocean Avenue into the common sewer constructed in 1878, be hereby abated in the sum of $43 57/100 for the reason that the eastern portion of said estate has not made use of sE:.id sewer; said sum to be paid however when ever that portion of the estate last referred to shall enter or :make use of said sewer." The report was accepted, and on motion ofAlderman ICemble, consideration of the order was postponed until the next regu- lar meeting. Alderman F.emble, submitted the monthly report of the Report of Committee on Accounts in print. (See report on file.) The re.-Com. on __ port was accepted and sent down for concurrence. Accounts _ • Alderman Russell for the Committee on Licenses, to whom ForEe. was referred the petition of W. J. Goldthwait, for leave to erect a forge, in his building on Buffum's wharf, submitted a report recommending that the petition be granted. The report was accepted and the recommendation adopted. The appropriation of $10,000.- for a new school house in Appropric_ South Salem, came up as unfinished business. tier. for Alderman Russell moved that consideration of the order new school be postponed until the next regular meeting. The motion was house. not adopted. After a long discussion, F.lderman Femble moved to amend the Order, by adding the following words:- "It is further ordered that the plans and specifications for the proposed building be submitted to the City Government for its approval before any contract for the work is executed." The amendment was adopted, and the order, as amended, was then adopted, and sent down for concurrence in the amend- ment. lderman Russell submitted the following Crder:- Fuel and "Ordered, that the sums allowed the several military corm:-light for_ panies of this City, by the order of the City Council approv- _armories._ ed February 12, 1879, for providing fuel and light for their armories during the fiscal year ending November 30, 1879, be paid to said companies serai-annually, in the months of r .y and November, anything in said order to the contrary notwith- standing; provided, however, that all sums paid to said com- panies for such purpose on account of the present fiscal year, • shall first be deducted from the payment in I.Iay." The Order was adopted and sent down for concurrence. April 241 1879. Vol. 10, Page 374. • A ve^ire for three rersons to serve as jurors, at the 1iay terIli of the :>up c?'i Gr Court to 'oe held at DTewbL'P"y Ola, . was submitted, and the folloring names were drawn from the jury box; Richard Skinner Jr. , Benjamin S. Grush, 1silliam F. Fuller. The Board then Trent into executive session, and consid- ered the nomination for Inspecto£ of Buildings. On motion of Alderman Russell the matter was postponed until the next meet- ing. Alderman Averill submitted the following report: In Board of Aldermen, Salem, April 24, 1872. The Commit- tee on Licenses respectfully recommend that licenses be grant- ed tc the followinZ named persons, as follows:- Diane Licenses to be Liquor Place of Fee. granted. Licenses ' business'. John Ganey Common Victualer-Class 1. 39 Yill Street $15C. John Ganey It 4, it U It, 100; J. J. Cunningham "' 1. 94&96 Derb:t St. 25C. Fred C. Brown " 3. 15 DerbySquare loc. q ci c - �26 Derby Victualer 3. 2_ , D.E.�:J.��er+comb Com�uon V Y Geo,.n,Fari " 0 Essex St. 50. _ -ton 4. 31nL • (Apothecary) J."'.Chamberlain "' 4. 410 Essex St. 50. U..pothecery) John Joyrce Coiw,on Victualer 1. 140 Bridge St. 15C. John Joyce (Grocer) Sit4. " " " 75. Charles .-..Randall "' 1. 11 Derby Square 150. Corm:-Ion Victualer Charles ':`. . -ready " 3. 14 Lafayette St. 75. Thomas B.I:ichcls it4. 1592 Essex St. 5: . (P.pothecary) Joseph L.Biinall 1. 18 Front St. 150. lommonVlctualer Geo. L.Fodgkins (Groacer) "' A. 45 Pleasant St. 75. Thos.IT.Covell Common Victualer 3. Phoenix Building75. Patrick Dolan i0 it It 1. 20 River Street 15C. Thos. :.Call it if " 1. 164 Washington St. 15C. T'ho..s.S.Call " 4. it " " 1CG. ..ar2_ J.Smith " 3. 42 Boston St. lGC. ilas E.''%inn " 3. Cor. Front £: YlashSt.76- Silas B.iinn Conrion Victualer 3. 191 Washington St. 75. _,ilas B.''inn " ° " � 4. n "' " loc. heriden E. Comstock "' 3. 53 Washington St. 1C, • April 24 & 28, 1879. Vol. 10, Page 375. James Kennery Class 3 5 Derby Square 100. William Fayes Common Victualer " 1 136 Boston St. 150. William Hayes " 4 It " " 100. Garrett Pigott Common Victualer " 1 .134 Boston St. 150. Garrett Pigott " 4 " " " 100. Charles H. Kezar " 3 28 Derby Square 100. Charles F. Belley Innholder 140 Lafayette St. A. B. Gardner & Co. Innholder 14- Frint St. James Y.Entwistle Innholder Class 1 Fort Ave. (Juniper House) 250. Thomas 'r:illiams Innholder Lynn Road (Forrest River Ho.) Francis A. r;orkill Innholder Class 1 22 Derby Sq. 25C. The Committee further recommend+ on the petitions of Jeremiah Desmond and Richard Matheson for licenses as inn- holderf, that the petitioners have leave to withdraw. For the Committee+ James W. Averill." The report was accepted and the licenses granted as recom-mended. The recommendation+ leave to withdraw+ on the peti- tions of Jeremiah Desmond and Richard Matheson was also adopted. At 10 o'clock and 7ms the Board adjourned. Attest+ H. N. Pleek, Clerk. At a meeting of the Common Council+ held on the 28th of April+ 1879, the following concurrent business was transacted: Concurred in the amendment to the order appropriating Real Estate i10,000.- for a new school house in South Salem. (The Order was in Iliess- . presented for approval and approved April 29+ 1879.) ery & Harbor' Concurred in the adoption of the order authorizing the Sts. Apo Committee on Public Property to expend $300.- for painting the riaticn fence around Washington Square. (Presented for ��-p proval a dd aI - School proved _April 29+ 1879. ) house _ Concurred in the adoption of the order authorizing semi- Common annual payments of the appropriation for fuel and light for Fence armories. (Presented for approval and approved April 29+ 1870. ) & Li- Concurred in the adoption of the order authorizinz the e,_- ht fcr F o i_rie—s.._ enditure of ,� 5.- e +7 for _r dredging r' i dg o the dock at Putnam s wharf. Armo_ies. (Presented Dredging� Dock. • April & & 30, 1879. Vol. 1C,Page 37G. for approval and approved April 29, 1879.) . Concurred in the acceptance of the monthly report of the Report of Committee on Accounts. (Presented for apprcval and approved, Com. on April 29, IKE,. ) Accounts. Attest, F. Y. Meek, City Clerk. A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on `.�ednesday evening April 30, 18797 at 7'3 o'clock. The P.,ayor and Alderman ':verill were absent. The Presi- dent of the Board presided. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. The following Order came from the Common Council: refer- A pro ria-. red to Messrs. `iay, N. B. Perkins Jr. and Breed, and sent up tion Health for concurrence in the reference and to be joined:- Bept. - • "Ordered, that the sum of two thousand dollars be here- by appropriated for the purpose of purchasing suitable appara- tus for the removal of the contents of cesspools &c. The Board concurred in the reference, and .alderman Gif- ford and. P.verill were joined. (Presented for approval of ref- erence and approved May 2, 1879. ) The following Order came from the Common Council adopted G.A.R. and sent up for concurrence:- Decoration— "'Ordered that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby Day. authorized ,to pay Frederick Grant, Quartermaster of Post 34, G.A.R. ,,the''sum of three hundred dollars ($300.-) . the same to be expended to defray the expenses of Memorial Day on the 30th of &Say next." The Board concurred. (Presented for approval and approved is[ay 27 1879. ) " The following Order came from the Cow-ion Council adopted, Church Ste and sent up for concurrence:- Buildingor L __ "Ordered that the Salem Water Board be and hereby is auth-fater orized and instructed to sell or remove the building or build- Dept_ ings, now occupied by the Cater Board on Church Street, and to erect on the site thereof a suitable brick building upon aline with the brick building now occupied by the steam fire engine company, in substantial conformity with the plan submitted by said Board • April 30, 1875. Vol. 10, rage 377. provided that the cost for the same shall not exceed the sum of four thousand dollars." The Board non-concurred. (After adjournment, Alderman mmmerton gave notice to the clerk that he should move a recon- sideration of the last vote, at the next meeting of the Board. ) The following Report and Order came from the Common Coun- New Schoo cil, report accepted, order adopted and sent up for concurrence:- house it "In City Council, City of Salem, April 28, 1879. To the South Sale City Council. The Joint Standing Committee on Public Instruction present herewith for the consideration of the City Council, the specifications of the proposed new school house in South Salem, also., the accompanying order and recommend its adoption. For the. Committee, • henry K. Oliver, Chairman." "Ordered, that the Joint Standing Committee on Public In- struction be, and hereby is authorized to proceed with the con- struction of the school house in South Salem in substantial ac- cordance with-.-the specifications herewith submitted, and that said Committee is authorized to alter these specifications if in their judgment the interests of the city should require it." On motion of Alderman Kemble the Board took a recess to examine plans and specifications, after which, on motion of the same gentleman, further consideration of the order was postpon- ed until the next regular meeting. Petitions were received and disposed of as follows:- Stable. _ Petition of William Jones for leave to occupy a build- ing in rear of Front Street, as a livery stable. Referred to Alderman Gifford and Averill. Petition of D. M. Harris and 7 others, for a common sewer Pet. for in Upham Street. Referred to Committee on Sewers. sewer in Petitions of D. N. Ladd, S. W. Larrabee, and T. P. NewelljUrham St. for licenses to keep billiard halls. Referred to Committee on Billiard Licenses. Halls. Petition of Mary O'Connell for a license to keep an intel- ligence office. Referred to Committee oh Licenses. Intellieenc Petition of Ivory Quimby for leace to continue use of a Office. forge at the shop No. 8 Sewall Street, recently occupied by the late Benjamin Cutts. Referred to Aldermen Gifford and Averill. Forge. Petition of John J. Gray, representing that the • April 30, 1879. Vol. 10, Page 378. Catholic Cemetery in North Salem is about to be improved <,nd Burial beautified, and requesting the Board to cause the sidewalk in Ground. front of said cemetery to be graded, and to grant permission for the setting out of shade trees along the line of said- walk. Referred to the Committee on Streets. Petitions for permit to build were received as follows: Permits to George W. Reed, addition to dwelling house No. 2 Beckford St. ; build. Perry Collier, alteration of dwelling house No. 5, Skerry St. ; — John Redmond) addition of building No. 14 Franklin St. ; Willie R. Mooney dwelling house on Walter St. ; William M. Cate, stable on Bridge St. ; J. S. Butler, barn on Hancock St. ; W. J. Goldthwait store on Lafayette St. Permits were granted. The Board then went into executive session, and the fol-inspector o: lowing communication was read:- Buildings. "City of Salem, Mayor's Office, April 29, 1879. To the • Board of Aldermen. By Section 2d Chapter 47th. of the general Laws of Madsachusetts, passed in the year 1878, it is provi- ded that an Inspector of Buildings shall be appointed in any city wherein the city council shall have accepted said Act. ; and in Section 3a of the same Act it is declared that in case of any offender against the provisions of the Act, shall after due notice in writing setting forth the offense, neglect to comply with :the lawful demands of said Inspector., as duly set forth in the Act,. thenza careful survey of the premises complained of shall be made by a Board consisting of the City' Engineer an officer not now existing in Salem., the Chief Engi- neer of the Fire Department of the city, and a third disin- terested party to-,,be appointed by said Inspector, thus secur- ing a Board of three persons, of which said Inspector is not to be q member. With us our present Inspector of Buildings and Chief Engineer of the Fire Department are one and the same person, so that the Board of Appeal contemplated by the Act would with us as we are now situated consist of only one per- son, and he the person from whose decision appeal is made. It seems therefore that the Inspector of Buildings should be another person than the Chief Engineer of the Fire Department, and in that view another person has been nominated for your consideration, and further more that to secure the Board of Appeal of three persons measures should be taken to create the office of City Engineer, the compensation of which should be simply for such special service as he might render. The City Solicitor entertains the same view. • Very Respy Fnery K. Oliver, P-1ayor." pril 30, 1079. Vol.10, Page 379. The president then stated that the nomination of Mr. J. Inspector F. Staniford for inspector of buildings was before the -oar d of for action. After an informal discussion, the president with- Building's. drew the name of Mr. Staniford and presented the name of Ruf- us B. Gifford for the position, having been authorized so to do by the Mayor. No objection was made to the withdrawal2 and the nomination of Mr. Gifford was then confirmed. Alderman Russell submitted the following report: Licenses. In Board of Aldermanf Salem, April 30, 1879. The Commit- tee on Licenses respectfully recommend that licenses be grant- ed to the following named persons, as follows: Licenses to be granted. Name. Place of Common Liquor Fee. business. Victualer License. or Innhol- der._' • John Roche 84J Derby St._Common.Victualer Cass 1 $150. John Riche 84� Derby St. 4 100. Mark J. Smith 42 Boston St. Innholder 3 100. Terrence Smith 50 Harbor St. Qommon Victualer 1. 150. Thomas F. Brennan 28y Grove St. Common Victualer 1. 150. Edward D4 Sanborn 12 Derby St. Common Victualer 1. 150. Philip M.Donnell; 10 Derby St. a "' 1 150. James H. Anderson 136 Derby St. If it 1 150. Cornelius H. Buckley 12 Pingree Street " 1 150. Jeremiah Cronan 3 India St. "' " 1 150. John Donnell ty 13 Planters St. 1 150. Patrick J. Pd.Carthy 125 Boston St. " " 3 75. James Hallissy 15 So.Prospect St. " 4 100. Peter Curtis 14 Phelps Street " 3 75. Peter Curtis If If "' 5 75. Thomas A. Devine Cor. Front & Lafayette Sts." 1 150. Thomas A. Devine If If If " " 4. 100. John Boyd (Grocer) 127 rlashington St. 4 75. Timothy C. Carey 14J Front Street 5 75. John Griffin 104 Derby Street Common Victualerl 150. 'iJilliam C. Semons 39 North Street Common Viatualer3 75. Geo.A.D.Stickney (Druggist) 123 Essex Street 4 50. George L. Edwards (Druggist) 71 Bridge Street 4 50. W. G. Hoyt Rear 140 Lafayette Street 4 100. P. F. Heaney 24 Phillips Street 5 75. • :pr-il-307 - 1879. Vol. 10� Page 380. John F. Myers 137 Derby Street.Common Class 1 $150. Victualer John C.M.Carthy 38 Charter Street 1 150. John C.M.Carthy 38 Charter Street 4 100. James M.Shane 38 Bridge Street Innholder 1 250. James M.Shane 38 Bridge Street 4 100. Richard Lyons & Garrett Timmons 27 Derby Square Common Victualer 1 150 . Margaret Collins 169&171 Washington St.Innholder 1 250. Thomas P.Hewell 14 Front Street (2.Story�Common Victualer 1 150. John Casey 32 Derby Street " " 1 150. A.B.Gardner & Co. (Innholder) 14J Front Street 1 250. Jphn Chandler (Groaer)107 Federal Street 4 75. • James H.Anderson (Innholder) 19,21&23 Derby Sq. 1 250. Daniel W. Ladd 4 Derby Square Common Victualer 1 130. John W.Chambers. 138 Derby Street "'. " 1 15C. Benjamin Webb (Druggist) 54 Essex Street 4 50. Francis P, Fitzgerald (Druggist) 137 Essex Street 4 50. Francis P. Fitzgerald (Druggist) 124 Boston Street 4 50. Gardner Barton 124 Essex Street 4 50. William A. Brooks. 29 Lafayette Street 4 50. Charles H. Staniford (Druggist) 80 Boston Street 4 50. Samuel 71. Larrabee 1451 Essex Street Comiraon Victualer 1 150. Frederick A.Walter. (Brewer) 60 Union Street 5 200. Frederick Porter 9 Central Street Common Victualer For the Committee. B.S;.Russell, The report was accepted and the licenses granted. At 9 o'clock 20ms. the Board adjourned. Attest$ Henry M.Meek7 Clerk. A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Monday evening May 51 1879, at 71 o'clock. • All the members were present. The Mayor being absent, :.lderman Emmerton presided. The record of the last meeting eras read and approved.. May 51 1879. Vol. 10, Page 381. The ,monthly report of the city marshal was received, ac- .Report of cepted and placed on file. City ;far- Petitions were received and disposed of &s;,follows: shall-- Petition of the police force for a vacation during the Police coming season. Referred to the Committee on Police. vacation. Petition of Alfred MI. Kimball for permission to enter Pet. to the city sewer in North Street with a drain from his premises enter sewe No. 31 North Street. Referred to the Committee on ;ewers with power. Petition of Nancy G. Richardson, residing at the corner net. of of River and Beckford Streets, requesting that a culvert be Nancy G_ made under the tracks of the Essex Branch of the Fastern Rail- Richardson road, so that access by boats from North River may be had to the flats adjacent and belonging to her estate; said flats having been made inaccessible by the extension of the Beckford • Street sewer during the £all of 1878, Referred to the Commit- tee on Sewers. Petition of officers of several temperance societies for Temperance permission to hold out of door's temperance meetings on Salem meetings. Common or elsewhere. On motion of Alderman Palmer the petition was granted. Petition of D. C;; Manning for permission to occupy and use Stable. certain premises on Brown Street as a stabke, On motion of Al- derman Russell permission was granted.. Petition of V-'illiam H. Foster and others, , requesting the ap- Constabi pointment of Francis T, Converse as a special police officer for the city. Referred to the L;ayor. Alderman Russell submitted the following Report: Report on ' Cit of Salem A -' Y � April 1 30th, 1879. To the Board o4 Aldermen. pet. for The Committee on Drains and Sewers to whom was referred the pet4-abate- tion of John V.ilson for an abatement of sewer tax charged his ment of estate :.o. 10 Hamilton St. ; have considered the subject and res-sewer tax. pectfully recommend an abatement of fifteen.dollars. For the Committee, B. W. Russell, Chairman." "Ordered that the sum of fifteen dollars be and the same is hereby abated on the sewer charge levied on the estate No. 10 Hamilton Street belonging to John ? ilson." The report was accepted, and the order adopted. May 51 1879. V01.10I Page 382. Alderman Gifford for the Committee to whom was referred Stable. the petition of William Jones for leave to maintain a stable o in rear of Front street, submitted a report stating that they had examined the premises and recommend that the petition be granted. The report was accepted, and the petition granted. Dir. Osborn, the Inspector of Buildings presented several Permits to applications for permit to build, and the time for receiving build.— petitions under the rules having passed, the rules were sus- pended, and permits were granted to the following applicants:- R. B. Gifford, addition to building No. 275 Essex Street; Charles M. Putnam, addition to building No. 157 Derby Street; Arthur Kemble dwelling house on Federal Street; Mrs. John W. Strout, dwelling house corner of Park Avenue and Linden Street. The petition of Thomas Gorman, for leave to move a build- Removal of • ing from Bridge Street to Lemon Street, was granted. Buildine_ Alderman Averill submitted the following report: Steam "In Board of Aldermen City of Salem, May 5, 1879. The Com- Boiler. mittee on Licenses to whom was referred the petition of A. J. Phillbrick for leave to place a boiler on his ,premises opposite the Hey Scales, having learned that said boiler was set, and in operation did not make a visit to the premises until the past week, when it was found that the boiler was set and the machinery in operation, and your committer were informed by the proprietor that he was anxious to use his machinery and thinking there would be no objection to his petition, he acted in accordance with his own judgment. For the Committee, James W. Averill." The report was accepted. The petition of P:Ir. Philbrick was then granted. The Order abating in part the charge against the estate Sewer Tax,_ of J.A.Noble for entering a private drain into the common sewer, came up for consideration, and the order was rejected. Alderman Emmerton stated that in accordance with his notice Build n_z to the clerk of the Board, he now moved a reconsideration of the in vote, whereby this Board non-concurred in the adoption og the Church St. order authorizing the • ".'ay 52 1879. Vo1.10, Page 383. construction of a building in Church Street for the use of the 'c,'ater Department, at an expense not exceeding 4000.- The motion prevailed. Alderman Kemble then moved to amend the order, by prov- iding "that no rooms for a private dwelling shall be placed in the building." The amendment was rejected. The Board then concurred in the adoption of the Order. (Presented for appro- val and approved Nay 71 1879.) The Order authorizing the Committee on Public Instructicn School_ to proceed with the construction of a new school house in house South Salem, in accordance with the specifications submitted therewith, came up as unfinished business, and the Board con- curred with the "Common Council in its adoption. Alderman Palmer then submitted a communication from 'e:.Til— liam S. A:?esservey, tendering certain land on Summit Avenue for • a school house lot, in exchange for the city lot at the foot of Messervey Street. Afterwards, on motion of Alderman Averill the vote adopt- ing the above order in convurrence, was reconsidered, and the order was rejected. On motion of Alderman Kemble a recess was then taken for examination of a plan of the land tendered by hsr. Messervey, after which the same gentleman moved that the Board proceed to consider the specifications for the construction of the school house. The President ruled the motion to be out of order, as the specifications were part of the Order. Alderman Kemble then moved to reconsider so much of the vote as rejected the speci- fications.'.:The motion was adopted. The President then decid- ed that the whole order was practically before the Board for action, and alderman Kemble thereupon moved that the order be amended, by substituting the following order for the samet "'Ordered, that the specifications for the new school build- ing to be erected in South Salem are hereby amended to the ef- fect that the said building shall be located on the eastern side of Lafayette Street." The amendment was adopted(Alderman F.mmerton gave notice on the 6th. inst. to the clerk that he should move a reconsidera- tion of the last vote, at the next meeting.) Alderman Emmerton submitted the following Order: Frve's "Ordered, that a Joint Special Committee be appointed tc con Trills, consist of two members of the Board of Aldermen, with such as • the Common Co,.ulcil may joint' to whom is hereby referred the Act entitled "dn Act to authorize the City of Salem to take Frye's ifills," passed by the General Court Ma 5 187e Y e . Vol. 10 F'a e 384. in February 1879. The said Committee are hereby authorized to consult with the owners of the Frye's Y.ills, the abutters on that portion of North River lying between Frye's Mills and the town of Peabody, and with the authorities of the said town of Peabody, and to report as soon as practicable upon what terms the said Frye's Mills can be purchased by the city, and whether any arrangement can be made with the town of Peabody, and with the owners of the land lying on either side of the river between the town of Peabody and Frye 's Mills in regard to the straightening of the channel, and fil- ling of the flats between the two points above referred to, and also any other information in relation to the subject which in the opinion of the Committee may be of service to the City Council. No action was taken thereon. • Alderman Russell submitted the following Order: Common "Whereas, it appears to this Board that the public con- Sewer in venience and health requires the construction of a common Federal and sewer through a portion of Federal and Boston Streets, it is Boston Stre therefore,- ets. Ordered, that the Commissioner of Streets be and he is hereby directed to construct a common sewer as follows: Com- mencing at a point near the Catholic Church on Federal Street, and running to the junction of Federal and Boston Streets, thence up Boston Street to the hollow there to connect with the stone drain emptying into the North River, said sewer to be constructed under the direction of the Committee on Sewers (and in accordance with the plans of sewerage completed Oct. 1874 by C. A. Putnam Civil Engineer on file in the city clerk's office) and said Commissioner is hereby instructed to report a schedule of the expense thereof, when completed to this Board." The Order was adopted. (Presented for approval and ap- proved May 7, 1879. ) Alderman Averill offered the following Order:- , Meetings. "Ordered, that hereafter, until otherwise ordered the ses- sion of the Board of Aldermen commence at 8 o'clock P.P:4." The Order was adopted. The Board then went into executive session, and AldermanLicenses. Russell submitted tt;e following report:- '"In Board of Aldermen, Salem, May 52 1879. The Committee • on Licenses respectfully recommend that licenses be granted to the follow- � ray 52 187� . Vol. 10, rage 335. ing named ;.ersons7 as follows: Licenses to be granted '_lame. Place of Common Victualer Fee. business. or Innholders .Liq- uor 11cense6 James Brady 3,5 Harbor St.Common Victualer Class 1 $150. Cornelius Buckley 15 River St. ° " "' 3 75. Cornelius Buckley 15 River St. "' of " 5 75. I:ichael Burke 149 Bridge St.Com9ton Victualer " 1 150 George H. Buxton 112 Essex St. " IT " 3 75 John Cassell(Grocer)46 Broad St. " " " 3 75 John Cassell 46 Broad St. "' 4 75 Garrett Fitzgerald 145 Bridge St.Common Victualer IT 1 150 Garrett Fitzgerald 145 Bridge St. " m IT 5 75 Alden B. Gardner 141 Front St. " It " 4 100 Michael T. Hagan 10 Derby Sq. " If it 1 150 • Patrick Hennessey 181 Ward St. "' it IT 1 150 James Kiley 6 Derby Sq. "' "' " 1 150 John Kiley 9 Derby Sq. " IT " 1 150 Thomas Lamon 34 Peabody St. " 1 150 Owen McDonough 2 111atson St. " 1 150 Patrick Manning 5 Varney St. " 3 75 Patrick Manning 5 Varney St. " 5 75 John 1.Iulcahey 93 Mason St. Common Victualer " 3 75 Thomas Myres 14 East Gardner Zt. "' " " 1 150 James O'Connell 6 Rawlins St. If " " 3 75 James O'Connell 6 Rawlins St. " 5 75 Michael Sullivan 89 Derby St. Common Victualer " 1 150 Patrick Tansey 18 High St. it It ° 3 75 The Committee further recommend that licenses be granted to the to the following named persons as stated below] said persons having been licensed at the last meeting of the Board and have since renewed their applications in accordance .+;ith the provisions of the Civil Damage Law passed April 30, 1879. Thomas F. Brennan 282 Grover Street Class 1 $150. Cornelius 11. Buckley 12 Pingree Street IT 1 150. Timothy C. Carey 141 Front Street If 5 75. John Casey 32 Derby Street " 1 150. John ';v. Chambers 138 Derby Street '" 1 150. Jeremiah Cronan 3 India Street " 1 150. • `Jol. 10 326. eter Curtis L:: Phelps St. Class 3 $ 75. I eter Curtis it A Thomas A. Devine 1 Front " " 1 15C. Thomas A. Devine 1 n of "' 4 1C0. Join Donnelly 13 Flanters St. " 1 15C. Geor„e L. Edwards (druggist) 71 Bridge St. " 11 Francis F. Fitzgers.'_d(drugg'• st) 124 BcsLon St. " Z. 50. SC. � .B.Ge.rdner t< Co(Innholders) 14�. Front St. " 1 250. JL_mes LLilisse•: 15 So. Fros :e^t. " Joan C. ::Carthi A I 150. John C.I::c.Carthy 38 Charter Ste 1 150. 3S �_- 10C. Jar:ies L�Shane (Innholder) 38 Bridge St. " 1 25C. James t..�hane 38 " It 4 100. Thomas F.P'ewell 14 Front S,. (2astor.,) 1 150. John oche 84= Derby St. " l 150. John Foche 84> a, to " m. C. Semons• 39 Piorth St. " 3 75'r'ark J. smith(Innholders) 42 Boston St. ° 1 Benjamin 'sebb(Druggist) 54 Essex St. "' 4 50. The licenses recommended to the above as cemnon victualr-s or innholders to expire April 1st. 1880, and the licenses to sell intoxicating liquors to expire.I:iay 1st. 1880. A11 the ai - ications of the .above named parties have been accompanied by the written consent of the owner or 'lessor of the building or ;remises, €nd the applications are herelzith submitted. The Committee further recommend that the licenses to sell in- toxicating liquors granted by this Board .pril 30,o 167P be re- voked, said licenses having been granted after the passage of the Civil Damage Law, and the applications therefox not being; in conformity with said Law. For the Committee, B. ':'f. Russeel." The licenses were granted as recemrnendedj and the recoE,- r:-:enda-.tion) that the licenses to sell intoxicating liquors granted April 30 be revoked, was adopted. communication from the I::ayor norains_ting Peter Lassen onstabble as a constable was read and the nomination was confirmed. • a d ,i874'. "ol.1C,i'age 3c, The following report was submitted: Billiard "City of :al Eri, 1flass. 2 1: 2.y or' s office . :.y Jth, 167C✓. To halls Bold- .In oard o=' Aldermen. The Committee on Licenses to hom was lines S loon aie.•red the petitions of, 5. ,; Larrabee, T. F. Yewell, Chas. Intelli�;erc S:andail, Joseph L. Mgnall, and D. Y'I. Ladd tc keep: Billi- 75fflce. z�.rd Swoons have duly- considered the several cases and recom- —'---`- rsnd thi:t the petitions be granted. The Committee further re- o.,re;aend that the petition of Lemuel ':;est to Y:eep a Howling alcon, and of friary O'Connell to keel.: an Intelligence, Cffice be severally ,ranted. For the Committee, Hanry T. Cliver, Chairman." The report was read, and the 1'_censes granted. The executive session was then closed and the monthly Bills. i11s r;ere examined and appre!ed. -" -- • The Eoard adjourned at 10g o'clock F.Y.. Attest, henry fr'. ::Meek, Clerk. A regular meeting of the Board of 6.ldermen was held on :;Y,:ursda- evening Iviay E, ISW at .Q o'clock. 13. the members v:ere F-resent except i,ldermar. .Falmer. __ e 1,:ayor Y:resided. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. .petition of Samuel B. Gre or••-, of Eamilton, for a. lease Pet. for C ., the Y•'orth and �cuth Gooseberry Islands, for he purlose of lease of taking ballast, e•;as referred o the Joint Standing Coimmittee Gooseberr , on i'uolic Property and sent down for concurrence. Islands. Petitions for permit to build were received as follows: Permits to illiam L. hates, alteration of stable corner of Linden and build. Laurel F•treets; Edward Cody, e>ooden shop and stale on Irving Street; John F. hurley, c:coden sY-.ed on Everett Street; Salem ter De,eartment, wooden building in rear of Church Street. F,' r-rcits were granted. A report from the Joont Standing Committee on • ay E, 187S, !ol.10, Page 3E�. Finance, recommending the :adoption o .the follocain. order ire.s Cit, Trea- submitted, viz:- surer auth- "Crdered, that the City Treasurer under the direction orized to of the Joint Standing Committee on Finance be authorized to h�.e money_ hire in such sums as may be required the sum of cne hundred and fifty thousand dollars (150,OCM to meet the demands on the treasury in anticipation of the receipt of ts.xed." The Carder was adopted and sent down for concurre-� ce. Alderman Russell submitted the following report: Re-ort on In Board of Ildermen, City of Salem, L-.e.y 8th, 1E7�,. The pet. to Committee on Drains and Sewers to hom was referred the -r,eti- hire money tion of Alfred L. Kimball for leave to connect his estate on ITerth Street with the common sewer, respectfully report that leave be granted (under the direction of the Street Commis- sioner) upon the payment of fifteen dollars. • For the Coirmqittee, B.Y7.Russell, Chairman." The report was accepted and ado]ted. Alderman Ernmerton moved a reconsideration of the vote school _ passed at the last meeting amending the Crder relating to the House. cojstruction of a new school house in South Salem. Reconsid- eration was refused. Alderman Fmmerton then moved to amend Alderman Lemble 's amendment by incorporating said amendment into the original order. Alderman Femble raised the point that the motion of Alderman Emmerton was riot in order. The Chairman decided to the contrary, and upon an appeal from this decision by Alder- man I:emble, the Chairman was not sustained. Ilderman I:emble then arose to a question of privilege, and stated that as . th.ere had been an omission at the last meeting in not completing the order, he now moved, that the Order, as amended, be adopted. The motion prevailed, and the Order was sent to the Common Council for concurrence in the amendment. Freeident Smmerton in the chair, rlderman Averill moved worse Rail- that the petition of S. B. Winn and others for a change in therb d track location of the Horse Railroad track in F/ashington Street, be fn' i'laaYng- taken from the files of last year, and referred tothe Commit- ton c _eet. tee on Streets. The motion was adopted. The Order introduced by Alderman Emmerton at the last Frye's • meeting in relation to Frye's PSills, was considered, adopted, ii11s__ end sent down a 8� 187:., V01.10, Page 385. for• concurrence. Aldermen EMMerton an Gifford were appoint- ed to the Committee. The Board then went into executive session. Licenses. Alderman Russell submitted the following report: °'In Board of Aldermen Salem Pay 8, 1879. The Committee on Licenses respectfully recommend that licenses be granted to, the : ollovring named persons , as follows: Licenses to be granted. Tame Place of Common Victualer Fee. buisness. or Innholders. Liquor License. James H. Anderson 136 Derby Street Class 1 $150. Hugh Brennan 143 Boston Street Common w 1 150. William F. Buckley 39 Derby Street victualer in 1 150 Daniel Connors 29 Prospect Street It in 3 75 Daniel Connors 29 of 'n h of 5 75 James Cusick 28 Fingree Street 3 75 ?�'.ichael Doyle 30 Yill Street of " 1 150 James Frawley 83 tlascn Street ++ " 3 75 John Griffin 104 Derby Street + +' 1 150 Jeremiah K. Hurley 39 Charter Street it " } 150 Jeremiah I:. Hurley 39 if it '+' n 4 100 Stephen B. Kelley 33 Harbor Street n " 1 15C Patrick J. L•I.Carthy 125 Boston Street " "' 3 75 Philip 1! .Donnell 10 Derby Street " 3 75 Peter L.Idif£ 17 Congress Street - ' " 1 150 John Pdurphy 27 So. Prospect Street " 3 75 Bernard C'connor 16 Varney Street '++ "' 1 150 P. aurice C'Donnell 20 T;lyrt]e Street eA M 5 75 C.H.&T. Price it (Druggists 226 Essex Street it 4 50 John Roche 84k Derby Street Innholder "' 1 250 John Roche 842 it to to 4 100 Edgard D. Sanborn 12 Derby Street it 3 75 Jphn Sullivan 40 Derby Street Cor:mon to 1 150 Patrick Ahern Victualer. (Innholder) 100 Derby Street to 3 1CC The licenses to be granted to the innholder and common victualers will expire April lst.1880, and the licenses to sell intoxicating liquors Yay 12 1680. The Committee further recommend that the 'licenses granted Ir;e.y 57 1879 to Jehn ^oche as a common victualer and to sell liquors under Class 1 & 4 be revoked. For the Committee, B. W. T.ussell." • The licenses were granted as recomunended. Y'a, 8, 12, er 16, 1879. Vol. 10, Face KO. The Board of Engineers recommended, the I..ayor nomins.ted, Firemen_ and the lioard confirmed James A. Lord Jr. , as a meiber of :team Fire Engine Co. Yo. 2. A communication from the hayor nominating Francis T. Con= Constable verse as a Constable was received and the nomination was con- firmed. Alderman Kemble submitted the following Crder: Coal "Ordered, that the Mayor be hereby authorized to adver- tise for proposals for supplying the city with coal for the en- suing year, under such specifieaticns as may be deemed neces- sary. The Order was adopted. (Presented for approval and al-.prov- ed May 10, 1879.) • The Board adjourned at 9 o'clock 55ms. P.M. Attest, Henry M. Meek, Clerk. The Common Council at a meeting held May 127 1879 concur-Frye 's red in the passage of the following matters. Kills. Adopticn of the Order relating .to Frye's Idills. I6essrs. Dreed, ',';ay and Plard were joined to the Committee. (Presented for approval and approved May 16, 1879.) Adoption of the Order authorizing the city treasurer to City Treas hire the sum of $1501000.-(Presented for approval and approv- urer to hi: ed May 16, 1879. ) Ordinance Adoption of the Ordinance regulating the laying out and Ctreets. widening of streets. (Presented for approval and approved I.'ay 16, 1879.) Attest, H. M. Vleek, City Clerk. A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Friday morning k,Iay 169 1879 at 9 o'clock. All the ciiembers were present except Aldermen Palmer, :;verill and Gifford. The Nayor presided. The Mayor called attention to the decease of L7r. Cross, Death of _ Treasurer and Collector of the City. Alderman Kemble moved Treasurer. that the office of the • T ay 16, :'Ut . i'01.10, Page 301. tressurer and collector, the contents, ant the keys, of the safe to be Elate in charge of the city clerk for the day, and that when the Board adjourns it be until five o' clock this afternoon. The motion was ado,.ted. .".lderman Palmer then came in, and afterwards, on motion of 5nplovmenl alderman Russell, Alderman Kemble was authorized to obtain an of expert expert to examine the accor.nts of the treasurer and collector under the direction of the Committee on Accounts. (Presented "or approval and approved t'ay 17i 1879. ) The Board then adjourned. Attest, H. Y. I; eelj Clerk. The Board of Aldermen met on Friday Nay 162 1879 at 5 o'clock P.M. pursuant to adjournment. • All the member were present. The Uiayor presided. The read- ing of the record was dispensed with. The tr;ayor read a portion of the Statutes relative to the Appointment appointment of a Treasurer and Collector in cases of vacancy, of treasur- and stated that he had received a personal application from ergo tem_ Augustus J. s;rcher for the positions. r..pplication in writing were also received from John C. Osgood, Nathaniel Brown and Horace F. :;imonds. After discussion, it r'as voted to proceed with an informal ballot for a city treasurer and collector pro tempore, and iiessrs. Russell and Ide, were appointed a committee to receive, sort and taunt the votes. The committee reported that all the votes (7) were for Nathaniel Brown. Alderman Russell then mov- ed that Nathaniel Broom be appointed city treasurer and collect- or pro tempore . The motion was adopted, and a certificate to that effect was signed by all the members of the Board. Alderman Y_emble stated that he had engaged the services of Expert Nathan F. Lamson as an expert. flderman Bmmerton moved that the bonds of the treasurer ^reasurerlr end collector pro tefipore be filed at thirty thousand dollars. Bond. ^he motion was adopted. Alderman Russell moved that the 1.1ayor and President of t-ae Death of 3oard be authorized tc ::ake uach arrangements for the funeral Treasurer of the late E-r. Cross as m .y be necessary. • 1F & 172 Vol.107 rage 392. The Board then adjourned to 8;, o'clock T .Ic. � at which hour the Hoard then again assembled. 1,11 the members were present; the Payor in the chair. Alderman Kemble moved that the treasurer and collector's office continue in charge of the city clerk until the ouali- fication of the treasurer and collector pro tempore. The motion was adopted. Alderman Emmerton offered the following Order: Clerical "Ordered2 that the Treasurer and Collector pro tempore assistance be hereby authorized to employ such clorical assistance in his office as may be necessary for the present, subject to the I:-Tayor's approval, and the whole expense thereof not to exceed one hundred dollars." The Order was adopted. (Presented for approval and ap- proved I<:ay 17; 1879.) • Alderman Averill moved that the rules of the. Board re- Rules sus lating to reconsideration so far as the business transacted pended. at the meetings held this day is concerned be suspended. The motion was adopted. The Board adjourned at 10 ms.past 9 o'clock F.LS. Attest2 H.M.Meek, Clerk. A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Saturday evening May 172 1879 at 8 o'clock.. All the members were present except Alderman Remble. The A'•ayor presided. The record of the meetings held on the 16th inst. were read and approved. Nathaniel Brown, treasurer and collector pro tenpore, Treasurer' was present. and submitted his official bond for approval. Bond. The kiayor read the bondi and afterwards on motion of Flderman -almer it was accepted. Alderman Emmerton moved that the treasurer and collector Back taxes rro temp be instructed not to collect any back taxes, until i he has received further instructions from this Board. The motion was adopted. • alderman Russell moved that the City Solicitor, :ay 17 F: 221 187C. ol. lO,Page 393. be reC!Ue Sted tE '1Ve hi o'cinion in wri t_n�, ..Lief.}`cr t'1'P _ ":'e- Cp nion coi sent city treasurer and collector pro tempore, is authorized cerninm to collect back taxes or r;het;;er a s :ecial appointment for -axes. that !ur_.ose, must be made by the -.oard. The motion was adopt- ed. The oat;: of office was administered to !s-r. Brown by the ^reasurer city clerk a justice of the _eace. ualified The Board then adjourned, Fattest, H. 1.:. .'.eeh, Clerk. A regular meeting of the _^oard of aldermen was held on Thursday evening i`ay 22, 1879, at 8 o' clock. • All the members were present-. 'The Ii':ay^or presided. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. The follor!ing Crder came from the Common Council adopted,Celebratio: :"essrs. Dalrymple, Dodge, and G. F. Perkins, appointed, and of July _ sent up for concurrence, and to be joined. 4th. "Ordered, that a Joint Special Committee be a -pointed to consider the expediency of a celebration of the a,.proaching anniversary of our Fational Independence, and to retort an estimate of the expense thereof." The Board concurred and joined Aldermen I:emble and Rus- sell. (Presented for a ;:roval and approved ay 2S, 187S. ) The tsayor appointed Aldermen Ide and F liner as a Commit- State Aid tee on State Aid. The following ooiamupication was received:- C^inion on "To the city clerk of the C..tv ofSalem.- Sir:- taxes. I am in receipt of your letter of the 20th inst. , informing me that at a recent meeting of the Board of <:ldermen, it was voted that tine c '.ty solicitor be requested to give his op- inion in writing, whether the present city treasurer and col- lector pro tempore, is authorized to collect back tares, or whether a special appointment for that purpose must be made by the ?,Rard. In reply to this 1 have to say that _n my opinion it is not • necessary for the Board May 22, 1879. Vol. 10, 11 a.ge 394. to make s. special appointment of c_ collector to collect back ta::es, and that the present collector pro tempore, will be authorized to collect them, whenever the assessors shall have delivered to him the tax list with their warrant. Very respectfully, SalemlMay 2201879. J. A. Gillis, City Solicitor." Read and placed on file. Petitions were received and disposed of as follows:- Petition of George L. Hodgkins, for leave to enter a _et. to private drain into the public se,raer, from his estate at the enter 6ewz corner of Bridge and Pleasant streets. Deferred to Committee - on Sewers. Petition for appointment of Charles F. i:iiller as a Con- ,: onstable._ stable. The Piayor nominated P'.r. ir:iller for that position, ar:. • he was confirmed. Petition of Adeline E. Barron, for a license to keep an lntelligens intelligence office, at I7o. 30 Charles Street. Granted. Office. ..__ Petitions for permit to build were received, as follovis;- Mrs. Jackson, addition to dwelling house in Forrester street;Permits to henry. 1-1. Perkins, wooden building in East :;ebb Street; :d• G. bu; ig� Barker, wooden dwelling house in Gardner Street; L. A. Smith & Co. , wooden shed on Franklin Street. Permits were granted. Petition of Joseph P. Friend for permission to erect a pet. to' le- tent at the '7illows for letting boats. Referred to the Joint boats at Standing Committee on Public Property and sent down for concur=7ffT�;ws rence Petition of Perry Collier and 10 others, requesting thatExtension_ the street laid out from the foot of Forrester street to '';ebb of� street, may be graded and put in condition for _Public travel . vorrester Referred to the Committee on Streets. 'St. Petition of James A. Noble, asking for another hearing, et. for or a reconsideration of his petition, for a rebate on sewer abatere^t� tax, assessed against his estate I'.o. 137 D.fayette street. Cn of Sever motion of Alderman Y.emble, the petitioner was granted leave to tax. withdra*.,:.. Petition of John J. Gray, representing that improvements C=ththoiic _ are in contemplation, at the .Catholic Cemetery in Aorth Salem, Cemetery. and that for the purpose of beautifying and improving the Zrounds, , n avenue some fifteen feet in FidtY., is to be laic a. out next to the fence which separates Tiorth Street from said Cemetery, and that it is .desirable that permission should be • granted to sell lots for burial purposes, on the site of said avenue, further from the street; and praying that all restrict- ions now in force preventing the sale of such lots for burial purposes, may be removed. On motion of Alderman I:eible, t' e r,etition was referred to the Committee on :streets. 22, 187= . Icl. ?.G, :'age %5. ' etition of ahillaber Haley mid 14 oth:ers, requesting Innholder that Jerem_ah Desrand be granted an inn;:olde_ license. -.ele-,,- red, to Committee on Licenses. Petition of r. C. li:E:.nninZ, L.nd 7 others, reC_uestin- an ap-Charter St'. proyriation be made for the improve¢,ent of Charter Careet -eet Burial Burial Ground. Referred to the Joint Standing Com;ittee on _ground. Public F'ro erty and Sent do !n for ccncuir-enee. Alderm--.n I.verill for the Com.nAttee cn Fire Department re-Fire alarm _,crted pro ;ress =n the matter of a Fire r.Iarm Telegraj.h. hlderraan Averill submitted the following report: Hose=louse " SS rl. Board of '.ldeilrien i u 21 1KC. The Joint I* n City of .le y i - tanding Coms ttce on Pire Department respectfully report, -,.and S_• .... that upon opening the estimates for building the new Hose House • and 7;ard Room in '.lard Five, it -,.;;as found that the estimates so far exceeded the c.p rcl.:riation that it is impracticable to make any modification of a building of that design] and as the order malting the ai.rropriation, sl ecified the plan from i,.hich t'ne designs were made, your committee ask leave to substitute the plans herewith presented for the one originally adopted, both of which are presented for the inspection of ; he Board. For the Committee, James I.verill, Chairman." The report was accepted, and the Board took a .recess to examine the l.lans. 1.fter the recess, President Emmerton in the chair, on motion of Alderman Kemble .the permission asked for I), the Committee was granted., and sent down for concurrence. alderman 1'emble moved that the i:etition fcr a common Sewer in _ seTrer in Isuffum street, be taken from the. files of last year,Buffum _ and -referred to the Comimittee on : eviers. The motion was adoit-_Street_, ed. A comriunication from Charles J. Sadler, Cor' ander of Invitation '.bst $'45 G. :.__.R. extelldinl- to the city council, an invitation from tc attend memorial service at laechanic t_.11 on the evening of Fost 35y ; ay 3C, 18(�%j w&s acceted and sent dorm for concurrence. .-I. R. Bessrs. Fdard S. Thayer, Charles F. ' arl;er, Jurors._, • ay 227 2.o7S. ':701.101 - ::ge 301G. ,eon,^(,- r.owker am =d,Sard F. Roberts, viere nrar;n as traverse iurors, for the June term of the Superior Court tc be i,eld at �a.lem. The Board then went into executive session. onstables. Communications from the hfayor nominating Joseph Lee, Cramel Durgin? James Smithll and George Far„ells �.s Constables, were read, and the nominations vrere confirmed. The following report was submitted:- Police 'City of Salem, Lass. I.aycr's office, ."-.y 227 1S79. To VaOatior. the Board of Aldermen. The Committee on Police to whom was re- ferred the subject of the Police vacation having considered the matter recommend that a vacation of eight days be allowed to each member) the necessary arranger::ents tc be made by the officers of the force. • For the Committee Y. E. Oliver Chairman." The recommendation of the Committee was adopted. The following report was submitted:- Licenses. 'lIn Board of B.ldermen, Salem, Vey y 22, 1E79. The Commit- tee on Licenses respectfully recommend that licenses be grant- ed to the following named personst as follows:- LicFenses to be gre_ted. Name . Place of Common Victualer Fee. business. or Innholde?-s Lia_ucr licenses. James H. Anderson 19721&23 Class 1 $250. (Innholder)Derby square Thon-s Anderson 7 Boston St. Common Victualer 3 75. Patrick Carroll 4 Rawlins St. 5 75. John Casey 10 Derby St. Innholder. 1 250. Thomas Collins 35 Perkins St.Common "ictualer 3 75. Bartholomew Fahey 46 Viard St. ^ '" 3 75. I:'.ichael Reaney 105 Mason St. It "' 3 75. John Herlihy 30 Peabody St. " " 3 75. Richard Lyons & Garrett Timmons 27 Derby Square 1 150. Daniel I, .Fliget 156 Derby St. Co:arion Victualer 3 75. Terrence Smith 50 Y.arbor St. 3 75. James Sullivan 16 Fingree St.Common `:'ictualer 3 75. P:ichael Tivnan 3 Congress Oct. "° '" 3 75. :'ichael Tivnan 13 Park St. 5 75. • 3artholomew Whalen 12 Aborn St. " " 3 75. i 22, 187� . V01.10, -age 307. ?dward. F. Smith_ 273 Essex 'treet Common Victualer Luke L. Friend 7iliows Commrn ictua.1er P:athaniel S. Chase '`_llows Comron Vi ctus.lei� The licenses :-ranted tc ti:e innholder ar.d conim:on vict- ,,a , ers will exrireUItpril 1, 1880, and the licenses to sell intoxicating liquors ?;i11 exl ire °_:_ay 11 1880. The Corsrciittee further recommend that the application of "tephen B. i_elley for an innholder' s license be rejected. The Commmittee fur- ther recommend tlaat licenses heretofore n'ranted the follow- ing named T.ersons be revrhed, said persons having ,riven up tt:e business or a.rrlied f.r a new license: iilliam ra-res 136 Boston Street Common Victualer Class 1&4 Jere;-iah. Cronan 3 India Street Join Casey 3= Derby Street For 1;he Committee, H. l(. Cliver, Chalrmrs..' • The licenses were Zranted as recommended; Stephen B. Kelley's application was rejected; and th_e recommendation of ti;e Committee that certain licenses be revolved, was also adopted. The following report was submitted:- ConcerninE Salem, Vayy 22, 1879. To the Board of P.ldermen. The Com- licuor _ mittee on L. censes respectfully recommend the adoption of the licenses._ follor;ing orders. For the Committee, H. i:. C'liver, Chairman." "Crdered, that the city clerk be hereby instructed, to notify those persons who have been licensed to sell intoxi- cating liquors rrevious to this date, and have failed to tal;.e out t`__eir licenses , that unless said licenses are taken on or before the 2Pth. inst. , the same will be revoked."I "Ordered., that a,11 :ersonsg this day or hereafter, 1ice ,-s- ed to sell i:-.toxicating licuors, be notified to take out their licenses w:tuhin ten days from the date of their notice, or t'.:e sa:::e will be revoked." "ordered, that t'-,e cite marshal be hereb instructed to notify all persons who desire to s-11 intoxicating liquors, and who have not yet been licensed, that application therefor must be made on or before Londay June 2d. 1875." The rei ort was Licceiited axad the eruers ado_ted. The oz,rd adjourned at 9 a o'clock F.i.. Attest, L? .y 6 u 297 187�-. . Vol. iC; _ age _ C8 The Common Council at meeting I:eld ICay 261 1679, con- curred in the following matter, viz:- Reference of the petition of R. C. I.7anning and others Charter St for improvement of Charter Ltreet burial ground, and of the Burial _ petition of J. P. Friend for leave to let boats at the fill- Bro'�.nd lows, to the Committee on Public Property. (Presented for ap- 3oats K'E_ proval of reference and approved I::ay 27, 1879. ) 1!"7illoras. Acceptance of the invitation from lost 34, G. : . R. to Invitatior. attend the services on I-emorial Day. G. RR .ttest, g. E. 'reek, City Clerk. A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Thursday tay 297 18797 at 8 .o'clock P.i'.. • 4A11 the members were present. The i,"ayor presided. The record of_the:.last meeting was read and aI_�roved. Notice was received that the Corm-,ion Council on the 26th. City inst had elected James A. Gillis, as city solicitor. Solicitor. Alderman ETmertcn moved that the Board proceed to elect a city solicitor. The motion was adopted, and Aldermen Em- merton and Ide, were appointed a committee to receive, sort and count the votes. The committee reported as follows :- ;','hole no. of votes 7. Necessary to a choice 4. James A. Gillis had 6. Gilliam D. Northend had 1. and James A. Gillis was declared duly elected on the I:art of this Board. Notice was received that the Common Council had laid ^ooseberr upon the table the retition of Samuel B. Gregory relative to Islands__ a lease of the Gooseberry Islands. Yotice was received that ti_e Cor:,mon Council and non- School concurred in the order relative to a school house in `:'ard Fouse ..— Five. Alderman Palmer moved that a ccm;nittee of conference on the subject be requested. The motion was adopted, and rldercaen Palmer and Kemble appointed on the cart of this -,card. A communication from: Charles J_.. Price affering certain land to the city for a school house • 29, 13;7c, V01.1C, Fage :9S. lot, came In ..71th the pe.pers from the Common Council, and the same was referred to the Conu::ittee of Conferelice, and sent down for concurrence. The retort of the Ccrrs.rittee on Fire Department submit- Hose ting new plans for a hose mouse in ':ard Five, which were ac- House ce,: ted by this Board, is ay 22d. , ca::e back from the Com :on Council indorsed:- "T?:e resort was acce ted, and the order was amended, by providing that "an additional sum of twelve hundred d^11ars (v1200. ) be and is hereby appropriated in addition to the priated, for the pur•; ose of building a hose sum already appro house and ward room in conformity with the original plans and srecificaticns," and seat up for concurrence in the ariend- ment.11 • Alderman Yemble moved as an aiaendment that the whole subject be recommitted to the Committee on Fire Department. The motion was adcr:ted and sent dorm for concurrence. The follov;ing Crder came from the Common Council: Cites "Ordered, that a meGCage be sent to the 7oard of `1dermeTreasurer proposing a convention to be held on ;,:onday, June 92 1079, at 6 .30 F.M. , for the ptirpose of electing a City Treasurer, and Collector, in place c£ t;:e late -'enry J. Cross deceased. Cn motion of Alderman Drnmerton the order was leid on the table for the ::resent. The folloc:sing Crder cane from the Cormiion Council adopt- Clerical ed, is'essrs. -reed, L. B. ierhins Jr. . and G. H. Ferl=ins ap- assistance pointed, r-nd sent up for concurrence and to be joined, viz: ^"Crdered, that a. committee of three t-ith such as the ..:ayor and :'.ldermen may join be appointed to consider tte ex- pediency of I.rovid.in clerical assistance in the office of the Treasurer, City cleri. and 6:ssessors, and to re ert to the City Government as soon as practicable." Cn motion of adermr:.--mmertcn the Order was D.-id on the table for t::e ;.resent. The follov:•ing Crder came from the Common Council adept- Soldiers' ed, I:ess_ s. Palrvm:,le; <nd :'ard appointed, and sent :::onument. up for ccncurrence and to be joined, viz:- "iraered, that _- committee of three members of this • Kay 29, 1879. Vol.10, Page 400. Board be appointed; (i--ith such as the I,.ayor and Aldermen may join, ) to ascertain the probable cost of a Soldiers Lionu- ment, and other facts relative thereto, as to location .c. , said committee to rei:ort .at a future meeting." The Loard concurred and Aldermen Gifford and Russell were joined. (presented for approval and approved :'ay 31, 1S79. ) Alderman gmmerton stated that IBr. Lamson had com_:leted Reuort on his examination of the books and accounts of the late treas- exan:ina- urer and collector. L'r. Lamson being present, the. Dcard vot- tion of ed to receive his retort, and the same was read by himself. treasurer'e Afterwards, on motion of Alderman ICemble the report was, re- accounts.__ ferred to the Joint Standing Committee on Accounts and sent down for concurrence. . The Order relating to clerical assistance was then taken Clerical up, and passed in concurrence. Aldermen Emmerton and I:emble assistance. were joined to the committee. (Presented for approval and approved L;ay 31, 187S.) The Order for a convention to elect a city treasurer Election of and collector was also taken up. :alderman Emwnerton moved as —Election substitute, that the b9ayor be requested to call a special _ urer. _ meeting of the Common Council on ?tonday evening for such an election. Cr motion of Alderman Russell, the substitute and the Order that came from the Common Council were laid cn the table until the next regular meeting. Alderman Kemble moved that the 'Treasurer and Ccllector Collection pro tempore be instructed to proceed with the collection of of taxes back taxes, and that the Assessors be notified in writing Assessors of the appointment of Nathaniel Brown, as city treasurer and to be not- collector, pro tempore, and of the receipt and approval of iiie o his bond. The motion was adopted. aur_ or-- treasurer. Petitions were received and disposed of as follows: Petition of C. S. Buffum relative to the foundation of V.'ater Dew the new building now being constructed in Church Street for g in the ;later Department. The petition was referred to the Salem Church St. 'W ter Board. Afterwards, on motion of Alderman Pemble the vote was reconsidered, and the petition referred to t:,:e Joint Standing Committees on ;:'ester V;orks and sent down for concur- rence. c • Petition o: P. P:;. Ir_tire, relative to electric lighting _L_ htin. apparatus, and fire alarm. Read and placed on file. aL`arattus Fetitions for permit to build were received as follows:- Permits to build. ?sia,, 2C c June 2, 187C. Vol.10, ?'age 3C1 axles 3mert011, re_air r.nd addit_on to dwell-in- house "'o. 5 Elm Street: Saler., :rater Board brick building in Church Street. Fermits were granted. A statement signed by Jocep.: F. Full, ^nd la others, Barbers__ certifying their intention to close t_.eir barber shops on Sundays hereafter, commencin on the 25th of Fay, was re- ceived -and read. Alderman Russell for the Committee on drains and _;e..:ort on sewers, to whom was referred the petition of G. L. Hodgkins) net. to I leave to connect his estate at the corner cf Bridge enter sewez and Fleasant Streets e:ith the common sewer, submitted a re- port, recommending that leave be granted, under the direction of the Street Commissioner upon the payment of `e3767681 this • amount being in the sane proportion charged to other es- tates vho have entered. The report was accepted and adcpt- ed. Alderman Averill offered the folloi°-ring Order:- Door head. mCrdered, that the Inspector of Buildings be instructed to enquire and report to this Board by what right a door head projects over the sidewalk in front of the Arrington F,state near the Depot.' The Crder was adopted. The Board adjourned at 27ms. past o1clock2 Attest Henry ;:`. k;eek, Clerk. '. regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Londay, June 27 187Sj at 7 o'clock F.Y. '.11 the members were present except 1lderman Kemble. The Yayor presided. The record of t;.e last meeting was read and ;proved. The Board went into executive session. 'he Yayor nominated David l'. Hamilton as a Constable. _Constable. The nomination was ccnfiri�,ed. The hayor then read a communication from 1?athaniel esignation Brown, tendering his res Ens-lion I.s treasurer and collector • pro tem1;ore. June 22 lon. Vol. 10, Fage 402. Alderman 3mmerton moved that the aesigration be accetted, but on motion of alderman Palmer a recess was taken for in- formal discussion; after iihich the motion made by Alderman Timmerton was adopted. Alderman Palmer then moved that an informal ballot be 3lection o7 taken for a city treasurer and collector pro tempore. The Treasurer motion was adopted and Aldermen Fussell and Gifford were ap- pointed a committee to receives sort and count the votes. The Committee reported whole no of votes 6 Necessary to a choice 4 Henry L. Williams had 3. Iiathaniel A. Very had 3. and there was no choice. A motion was then made to take the Crder proposing a con- vention June Oth. for the purpose of electing a city treasur- er and collector from the table. F vote being taken on the motions it resulted in a tie. Alderman Russell then ncved ths.t when the Board adjours it be until 8Z o' clock on Tuesday morn- ing. The motion was adopted. The annual roll of Co. L. 8th. Regt Infantry, was re- Poll of ceived and place on file. Alilitia. A communication from Susan A. i€oultonl complaining of a Pil-erv. piggery in laay Street, was referred to the Committee on Police. Notice was received that the Common Council had acceded School__ to the proposal for a Committee of Conference on the School House, House matter7 and that ressrs. Harris ;ay and Gifford had been joined on the Committee; and that the corununicetions of Lessrs. Fri-eel A lmy and yesservy had been referred to the Conference Coruaittee. Alderman Gifford was added to the Committee by the ..ayor. nlderman Russell for the Committee on Sewers offered the I Crder: Sevier in "Whereas, it appears to this Board that the public conven-Charter _ fence and health requires the construction of a common sewer Street. through a I.,ortion of Charter Street, it is t :ereforel- Ordered, that the Commissioner of Streets be and he is hereby directed to construct a common sewer as follows: commencing at the junction and outlet through Lafayette Street; at manholes thence ascending 400 feet to sum- • June 2, Vo1.1C, Page 403. mit, thence descendinE 17C feet to Liberty Street, said se,.-:er to be constructed under the, direction of the Committee on Severs (and in accordance with the i.ls.ns of sewerage conplet- ed Oct. 1874 by C. Putnam, Civil E7ngineer -)n file in the city clerks office) and said Commissioner is hereby instruct- ed to rer:ort a schedule of expense thereof when completed, to this oard. " The Crder was adopted. (presented for aiprovE:1 and ap- ".;roved June 4, 187S. ) A petition signs by i'. D. Fowler, requesting the sup- _State Aid. ?;ort provided for soldiers under Chapter 252, I'cts of 1879, was referred to the Committee on State Aid. A cofnmunication from Samuel rill, calling attention to Complaint • the outlet of a city drain, atf oot of Sark Street, emptying against into Palmers Cove on land of Aill and T:t.Geary, eausing an offen- Sewer. sive nuisance, and damaging to pro,-erty, was referred to the card of reE.lth. A quarterly statement of the fees received by the :city Fees. cleric, was receiyed, read and placed on file. The Board of ngineers recommended, the i€ayor nominated, Firemen_ and tine Board confirmed Joseph Roach, Abel Gardner, and Frank D. Edwards, as members of Pose Co. No., 3, in place of ,.Fessrs. Symonds , Lewis and Lever, discharged at their own re- Duest. The monthly report of the city marshal was received and Cites_ . .-laced en file. Marshal The following Order came from the Common Ccuncil adopted, Election iessrs. Dreed, P . Ferkins Jr. and Dodge appointed, and sent of ul for concurrence and to be joined, viz: Treasurer_ TCrderea that a Committee of three with such as the hayor and :aldermen may join be appointed to nominate a candidate for Cit;r Treasurer and Collector." The Crder was laid on the table until Tuesday morninE. ;'resident 7mcierton in the chair, the monthly • June 2, 1375 . Vol.10, Pa e 404. bills were examined and approved. :alderman Russell submitted the f oll.o-:.ing ret,,ort: i,Ionthly _ "In Board of Aldermen. Salem, June 2, 1879. The Commit Bills. J «tee on Licenses respectfully recommend that licenses be ra—,,.-- .� ed to t :e following named Persons as follows: T icersec__ Licenses to be granted. Name Place of Com,.on Victualer Fee. business.or Innholder Liouor License Expire April 1,1880! John Boyd(Grocer) 127 Washington St. Class 4. 75. Frederick. C.Brown 195 4iashinoton St.Common Victualer 3 . Patrick F.Buckley 5 High S .Court Common Victualer 3, • James Carey H-gginsosn' Square Innholder I . Jphn Carey Johb 3. Stephen Cragan 136 Boston Street Common Victualer 1. 1.'Ichael Devine 3 High Street John Fay 3 India Street ;'!alter Fobson 23 Park Street " "' 5 . Patrick Joyce 22 Ri-:er Street Common Victualer 3 , Charles F.Kelley (Ipholder)140 Lafayette Street I Michael 1';:.Carthy 12 Andover Street.Coclon Victuale. 3 , Michael :v1�Carthy 12 Andover Street 5 . Pa les Porter 142 Bridge Street Common Victualer , John Powers 12 Green Place Common Victualer Leander Russell 1 East Collins 5 . Charles l .Stentiford Street. (Druggist) 80 Boston Street 4. John Vaughan 73 Uason Street Common Victualer , F.A.7ialter 60 Union Street 5 . George B.Foster Willow Common Victualer For the Committee$ B. 17. Russell.'' The report was accepted and the licenses granted, as re- commended. The £olloviing matters were passed by the Common Council in concurrence :- Recommitment of the whole subject of a hose house in iose_Housc • South Salem to the Committee on Fire Department. (Preset ted for approval of recommitment and approved June 41 1879.) Reference of the communication of Charles H. Price June 2,3u5,18?` . V01.10, Fag•r 405. c^ncer_=,c c. school house lot,. tc ti'e Cop: i..tee Reference of the petition of C. S. Buffure to the Com- ';later De ,t. mittee on 'rater Vorks. 3uild: _ eferer.ce of the report of Itb. Lamson, the export employ -Treasur- ed to examine accounts and books of the late treasurer and col-er' s Acct lector, to the -ormiittee on Accounts. The oard tiler. -djcu.rned. Attest, P:enry I=;. Leek, Clerk. The Board of .ldermen met on Tuesday morning June 3, 1879, at 8 o'clock, pursuant to adjournment. • All the members were present except. Alderman I'.enble. The ...ayor presided. The reading of the record was waived. On motion of _aderman Russell the Order for a Committee .lection of to nominate a treasurer and collector, was taken from the 'reasurer. table, and adopted in concurrence. Aldermen Russell and Fm- - nerton were joined to the Committee. (Presented for a_proval , nd aiproved June 4, 1879.) The proposal of the Common Council for a convention June Election c 9th. to elect a treasurer and collector, was then taken from Treasurer_ the table. Cn motion of .ldernan Russell the proposal was amended, sc that the convention shoc_ld be held on Thursday June 5th. 1379, at 82 o'clock, and, as amended, adopted, and sent down for concurrence in the amendment. The Board adjourned at 9 o'clock. A.Y. r'.ttest, E. :.;. Ece's:, Clerk. A re.-ular meeting of the D-ard o-�" Aldermen was held on Thursday June 5, 1879 at 8 o'clock. P.Y. The Conmon Council r;ere _.lso in session. :.11 the members mere rrese.;t. The I.;ayor presided. The • record of the last meetinZ* was read a-,d approved. s June 5, 1879. V: 1.10, Page 4G6. :` otice was received froir the Common Council, that the City amend ,ent to the propos_.l for a convention to elect a city Treasurer. treasurer, had been concurred in. A comriunication from the Salem ';.ester 3oard, requesting -rater :ipe: an ari:ropriation of $4500.- for the purpose of laying iron for water pipe, on each side of the tunnel, in '. ashington Street, :N;ashinoton in ;lace of the cement pipe now laid, was received and read. St. _.fter discussion, on motion of hlderman Kemble, further con- sideration of the matterm was postponed until the next regu- lar meeting. The following Crdinance came from the Convnon Council, Ordinance passed to be ordained and sent up for concurrence: - Insrection "City of Salem of In the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy nine. Buildings. An ordinance to amend the ordinance regulating the In- spection of Buildings. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. That Section 1 of the ordinance regulating the in- spection of Buildings, passed April 23, 1877, be amended by striking out the words "The Mayor and Aldermen shall the present year, in the month of May and thereafter annually in the month of April, or whenever a vacancy occurs, appoint one of the engineers of the fire department as an Inspector of Buildings," and inserting in place thereof the words "The Mayor and Aldermen shall upon the passage of this ordinance , and thereafter annually in the month of April, or whenever a vacancy occurs, appoint some .competent person as an Inspector of 3uildings."' On motion of alderman Emmerton, the ordinance was laid on the table until the next meeting. Alderman Russell submitted the following report: City Treas- "'City of Salem, June 5th. 1879. To the City Council. The urer. Joint special committee appointed to nominate a candidate for treasurer and collector, have attended to that duty, and res- pectfully report the name of T. Putnam Symonds. For the Committee, B. W. Russell, Chairman." The report vas accepted, and sent dm, n for concurrence. Came back concurred. • Alderman Bmmerton submitted, in print, the monthly re- Report of r.ort of the Committee on Accounts. The report was accepted Com. on sent doom for concurrence. Accounts. June 5, 187E. Vo1.10, Cage qG7. Came back concurred. Alderman Y.emble moved that the rules of this Board re- Rules sus- lating to reconsideration, so far as the business of this : nended. meeting is concerned, be eusnendeO The motion was adopted. r:t half past eight o 'clock the two branches eiet in con- F lection o_ vention for the purpose of electing a city treasurer and col- Citv_ reas- lector, in accorde.nce with a vote to that effect. urer. Alderman Russell moved that a b�;liot be taken .for a city treasurer and collector. The motion was adopted. 'ldermen Tem- ble and verill, and Councilmen 1.!IKean, Hale and Riley, were a^pointed a comnLittee to receive, sort and count the votes. The cornittee retorted as follows: • Whole no of votes 29 P:ecessary to a. choice 15 P:athaniel :.. Very had 10; T. Putnam Symonds 7, 'enry L. ?' illiams, 2; John C. Osgood, 2; and DTathaniel A. Very gas declared duly elected. The convention was then dissolved, and the two branches separated. The f ollociing report was submitted:- Mate Aid "In Bcard of :aldermen, City of Salem, June 2, 1879. The Indi ent Cn miittee on State Aid respectfully re-,_ort, that by an exa:nin-soldiers &c at-ion of the statutes gassed by the last Legislature, it appears that the Statute passed in 1878, for the relief of poor and indigent soldiers and sailors, has been repealed, and that another Act (Chap. 252, Laws of 1879) has been passed for the benefit of indigent soldiers and sailors, which Act provides tr._,t a.ny city or town may raise moneylt and under the direc- tion of the T,ayor and Aldermen or selectmen, may, under cer- tain conditions, pay sums thereof to or expend them for any rorthy person having a settlement under the y.auper laws in such city or town &c. It also appears by Chap. 301, Laws of 1879, it being an Act to provide for tLe payment of State Aid to disabled soldiers and sailors and their families, and the I amilies of deceased soldiers and sailors, that any city or town may raise noney for the purposes of this Act, and the treasurers thereof may, under the direction of the I;ayor and .ldermen or the selectmen thereof, under certain conditions, ,.:ay state aid to or exz;end it fort' any pers,;n having a resid- • once and actually residing in such city or town (�.c. The old June 5, 1279. Vol.101 rage 406. state aid lacy, viz : Chap.. 192, Laws of 1677, which provided that state aid should be paid under the direction of the city council, hus been repealed by this new law, -which tool: ef- fect upon the first day of june. s the payment, under said Chap. 192, have been made under the direction of the city corncil, as a relief committee, and the authority there- for having been repealed, it now becomes necessary for the hayor and Aldermen to authorize the payment of state aid by the city treasurer in such manner as they may direct. The Committee further report, that a great deal of time a-nd at- tention, will have to be given to the consideration of ap- plications for support of poor and indigent. soldiers and sailors, as provided in said Chap. 252, and that it is im- portant that they should be authorized to employ such assis- tance as may be necessary for a proper examination of all • such applications, in order that the aid will not be extend- ed to any person not entitled to the same. They respectfully recommend that adoption of the following Orders. For the Committee, E. R. Ide, Chairman." "Ordered, that the committee on state aid of the Board Assistance of Aldermen, be hereby authorized to expend a sum not exceed- ing One hundred dollars, for assistance in the examination of applications of poor and indigent soldiers for support, dur- ing the ^resent municipal year, and that said sum be charged to the appropriation for incidentals. Ordered, that the sum of Three thousand dollars be here-Applicatior by appropriated to cover disbursements to be made by the Board of Aldermen, for poor and indigent soldiers and sailors, under Chapter 252, of the Acts of 1879." The report was accepted, Orders adopted, and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurred. (Presented for approval and approved June 6, 1879. ) The following report was submitted:- "In Board of .'ldermen, Salem June 5, 1679. The Committee ADnlicatic on State Aid respectfully recommend the passage of the follol,;_ for State ing Crder. __.id «c. For the Committee, E. R. Ide, Chairman." "Ordered, that all applications for state aid under Chapter 301 F.cts of 1879, and for support of poor and indigent soldiers, under Chapter 2521 Acts of 18792 be made to the Committee on State Aid of this Boardg said committee to take cognizance of, and examine them, and when the applicant shall be found deserving, to report to this Board their recarLmend- ation as to thea, mount of aid to be granted, and when found not to be deserving to re.,ort accordingly. The auplication June 5, 18W . Vol.1C; __agc SCC'. to be submitted to this board wit!-. the rer. ort." The resort was acce ,:ted Ind the Crder ado}ted. 1^..lderman Eemble submitted the -followin rei?ort:- Jul}�4th_ "To the Homorable the City Council. The committee ap- rointed to consider "'the exp e3ienc,: of celebrating the Sth of July and R rer-ort f:.n estim2._te of the e.-:sense'" hereby report, r ecoiiniending, thz.t �roi.er notice be ta1_en of the duv in aCccrd- ance T';ith tide honored ctstCm, and t'."_e , szage of the ac- r.a -inc rder. wor the Co:ni"itt'e, June 5/72. Edward 1;emble, Chairman." "Ordered, that the sun of !Five hundred' dollars be here- by appropriated for celebr€-..ti:.:n of the Fourth of July ne:_t, _.r, nro riat- the anniversary of our Yaticnal Inde7:endence, said amount to ion. • be ex-,ended under the direction of a joint s';-ecial con_;:ittee." e �- Th re,,.crt was accei-ted, order ado tedby a t;,,,o-thirds yea vote, (.11 the members .voting in t'ne af£irniative) , -ldermen '—mole and :usseli rr:;pointed, rmd sent down for concurrence, :_nd to be jointed. laderman i er::b_e, for the c-:airman of the conference core- School _ mittee oa the subject of s_ school house in '.ard Five, resorted _House._^ that the cormiittee had been unai:le to agree as to the basis of the conference, and cashed for further instruction. :alderman 3ussell moved th�:.t t::e difference between the two 'oards on the subject be "referred to s:.id ccrmAttee of conference, and that t:ey be confined tc the consideration of that matter alone. The notion was ado.-.ted. The i,nnue,l rolls (three) of the 2c. Corps of Cadets, were 1.1ilitia received and placed on file. Holls. The i'.:yor stated t,c:.t the :verseers of the 1oor, are des-_._guardian. ireus that the `, ,rd s :ould ma'_;e i._lieaticm to the ;.rcUate court for the ap cintment of D.-Miel . Fitz, or some other _'suit ble T e-so`., 3s Fuc.rdiaih of ardlsTolmz.n, .n inhabitant of gal-e L. The nlembe2'S of the :Board tY.en signed ci S'iri tten applica.- t.ion to that effect. ?tld ePmari 7..mmerton in the chair, an executive session i%ras held, and the follo'::inc re-:art sub,^itted:- "In • June 5�6€c7�137€:. Vo1.1C� Sage 410. i Qurd of Aldermen, Salem, June 5�1378. The Cocuaittae in Lic- Licenses. enses resjectfully recommend that iice;ises be granted to tie — "— fo1low ng named .-,ersons,. as follows :- Licenses to be -ra_;ted. I'`ame. Place of Comr-_on.Victu_.'_er F'ee. business. or Innholder Lic_ucr License Daniel ci. Ladd 4 Derby Square f Class 1 $$150. Thomas Kneeland 37 North Street Common Victualer " 3 75. For the Committee, B. I%T. Russell James Averill." The report was accepted and the licenses . ranted. The Poard adjourned at 10 o 'clock Attest2 • '_ envy I'. Yeek2 Clerk. A special meeting of the Board of Z.1dermen was held on Friday June 6, 137C) at 72 o'clock Aldermen averill, F_emble and Palmer were absent. _i:e P`ayor presided. The reading of the record was dispensed with . The I:.iayor nominated `:'illiam h. hill as a Constable. The "onstables nomination was confirmed. ------ The Bcard then adjourned to Saturday i:...:. at 34 o'clk. Attest Henry M. Ideek, Clerk. The Beard of aldermen met on Saturday morning, June 7, 1378 pursuant to adjournment. Aldermen :.emble and Palmer were absent. The Psayor presi- ded. The reading of the record was dispensed with. Nathaniel :.. Very, city treasurer sand collector, c;as --oard of present and presented his official bond. After reading of r asurer. the Bond by the T'ayor, on motion o I.?r. i:ussell the s«�me aas aplroved. T..r. Very was then sworn to ti-e faithful dis- ualifica- l ^� Vol. C, rage 1'.. • char e of his duties, by the city clerk, a. justice of the -Ass e:>sc s peace. no--i�"ied._._. Alderman Em.ierton moved that the Assessors be notified of the election of :'.r. Very, as city treasurer and collector; and that his official bond had been approved. The motion was do,,ted. The Cormiittee on Licenses recommended A-.zt 1illian G License. Hoyt, be licensed to sell liquors under Class 4, at No. 140 Lafayette Street. The license was granted. The _oa.rd then adjourned. Attest, Henry I'. 'Feel' , Clerk. The Common Council at a meeting held June °t_., 1379) Jul-:r_4t_., ccneva•red in the a :propriation of $500. for celebrating the 4tI . of July7 and appointed I:'essrs. Dodge, Dalrymple and Cox, on the ccmr;ittee. (Presented for approval and approved June 10, 1375. ; Attest? Eenry L. ":.!eel,, City Clerk. A re%u1e.r meeting of the Bcard of Aldermen was field on Thursdr:y June 1 j 13701 at 3 o' clock F.L. Aldermen Averill and ide were absent. The I:ayor presided. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. t The Annual Tolls of Company K. 8th Reg. liilitia, and of I°4ilitia Company 3. let. Cores of Cadets, were received and placed on _Rolls____ Me. On motion of Alderman ^mmertonj the Yayor was authorized Coal.» to ccntr..et for a sur.ply of coal for the city, with the lowest bidder. The read a communication to him, from James A. _oor_ head. in reference to a door head on the Arr'_n-ton taild- in_; in '.. .si=ingtcn Street. 'Phe matter vas laid over until the n :.t raeetir_g. • June 1ST 16-C. Vol.10, aS-e 512. rn apFlication froia Thomas I=. 1,ark-, for _. -osition .:s Pet. for clerk in the treasurer's of=ice, xa.s dace on file. cierks_: The following report carte fro- the Com,,on Council ac- Fire farm cepted E-nd sent up for concurrence:- -.e _'_T_ _ "City Council City of 'Salem dune C, IV '. The Joint Standing Cormmittee on Fire Department to whom was referred some r::ont_.s since, the subject of a Fire Uarm have had the matter under consideration, but being strenL,l%1 pressed by parties interested to enquire more fully into the Telel; hcne syetemg Your Committee would re-ort p.rogr•ess and ask farther tme. For the Comnittee, James Fi. Z.verill, Chairman.." The Board concurred. • The following report was submitted:- Catholic_ _. ''City of Salem, kiass. , Yayor Cffice June 11, 1879. To emeter -_. the Board of Aldermen. The Committee or. Streets to whom was committed the petition of John J. 3ray2 that the sidewalk along the new portion of the Catholic Cemetery in forth Salem be greded, and that he may be allowed to continue along the entire line of the grounds, the line of shade trees now grow- ing along the line of the old grounds have examined the 1_re- m:ises, and are of opinion that the letition should' be granted. For the Comrittee, F. F. Cliver, Chairman." The report was acce..ted and the recommendation ado-ted. The following report was submitted:- Catr.alic "City of alem, S„ass. , P:'ayor's Cffice, June 11, 1879. To Cemeter- the ^oard of Aldermen. The Committee on Streets to whom was ccr.uiitted the petition of John J Gray praying that the res- tricticn now existing limiting iflterments to a line not less than one hundred feet from the fence serarating the Catholic Cemetery from the hiEhway maybe removed and said xestrictior. be "fixed at twenty feet therefrom have examined the - remises and considered the subject and are of opinion that the -:eti- ticn should be granted. For the Committee , H. K. ( liver, . Chairman." The petitioner set forth that he intended to Irelare a drive- -.,ay cf fifteen feet t;ithin and c.long the fence , and to set cu.t a. line of ornar:.ental trees all along the new front • June- 1°, lE7S '101.10, Fage 41cd --Ln extension o" the line of trees now existinE Llon the old ='runt. :-e further stated his intention of erecting a fence x feet in heizht ..lon_z 'he ;::hole line of the rounds. lice re-ort accen andted, nd t!'e recoi7imend<'tions aiio ;t- e.d The Committee or, Streets submitted the follor:ing rerurt:- "Tit , of Se.lem , ass. ol"- Cffice I:i 2E 187 '. :o y , s `'y , -y , Foi ler the i.oard of __lderrten. The Compittee or, Streets to whom vms Street. recommitted the ce':.ition of Ch. !.. Derby nd others, for the -- acceptance, in the entire of For:ler Street. have duly consid- ered the subject and reccmmenid in view of all attendant cir- eumsta.nces, a.s set _'orth at the i:earing of* the petitioners , and esrecit,ll'y' in vier: of the fact, that, as the st_i-eet is the thor•oughfL.re of the children from 3ostcn Street vho at- tend the Fouler Street Primary School, the street must at no Very distant day2 be k'idened both for safetl" and convenience. For the Cor:Utittee, E. "c:. Cliver, Chz.irme.n. The Com:aittee t..erefore recommend the i.assa-ge of the follocrinr, Order:- "iFhereas the safete and convenience of the inhavitants of he City of Salem recuire thact Fowler Street should be laid out as a. t:uulic hi--huay as is hereinafter described, and r;hereas due notice has been given of the intention to lay out said street as aforesaid, it is :er•eby:- Crdcred, that Forcler Street be and the same is hereby la.id out, and accepted as a public highway as follows: Cormencing at the southerly corner of said street, cn ^octon Street, and at the northwest corner of the Fouler house, thence rurning in a northeasterly direc- tion, but more easterly by the line of said house 43.8 feet; thence again, in a norlheasterly direction, slightly more east by the line of said house and the line of the fence 75 feet: thence again in a northeasterly direction, slightly more east 131.4 feet: .thence again in a northeasterly direction, still more easterl -, di stance of 6t .5 feet tc the norti:eiy corner of the dwelling house, on the southriest side of 1?orth tine Street: thence in a northeasterly direction across said Diorth Fine Street, a" distance of 28.8 feet to the west corner of the house standing on the northeast side of forth Fine Street: thence running ag�.in in a northeasterly direction slightly more east, e distance of 1 0 feet, to the north corner of the house numbered 24 in s�.id Fowler Street: thence again in a • northeasterly direction a distance of 53 feet to the fence rur_nino across the northeasterly end of said Fo%.Ier Ltreet: thence ruu.nirg across said northeast � June 19, 187:;. Vol. 10, Iage 41,1 erl- end of Fouler Street ina no •thwesterl - direction by the line of the fence, a distance of 25 feet to the nc:rther_,: cor- ner of said Fov:ler Street; thence running in a south,,.,esterly direction by the fence on the northwest side of said street a distance of 51.5 feet to the easterly corner of a passage wayl thence across said passage way five and one half feet to the southerly corner thereof as the fences stand: thence s.gr._n ir_ a southwesterly direction by the line of fence, a distance of 26.6 feet to the east corner of house Ho. 21 in said Fowler Street: thence again in a southwesterly direction, a distance of 46.2 feet to the east corner of house 1'.o. 19 in said F'ovr- ler Street: thence southwesterly again a distance of 19.3 feet by the line of the front of the house F.o. 19 in said Street: thence southwesterly again, on a straight line by the fence now standing a distance of 213 feet to an angle in said fence at the east corner of house ,Io.7 in said Fowler Street: then . again in a southwesterly direction, but more southerly by the line of the fence, a distance of 97.9 feet to the east corner of the house, standing on the westerly corner of said Fowler Street, by Boston Street: thence again southwesterly by the line of said last named house 32.8 feet to the south corner thereof, at Boston Street: thence running in a southeasterly direction across the southevesterl end of said Fowler Street, a distance of 17.6 feet to the corner started from. Said loca- tion being in accordance with the plan of said Fowler Street, made by Charles A. Putnam, Yay 15th. 18'79, ;and filed in the office of the city clerk. Said street shall here&fter be cal- led Fov:ler Street, and no damages are awarded." The report was accepted, and on motion of i:ldea.nan 1-emble, consideration of the Order was l:ostponed until next regular meeting. The Comr::ittee on Licenses submitted the follo,,!ing repot: Licenses "Salem, June 19, 1879. To the Board of ;,ldermen. The revched. Comimittee on Licenses respectfully recommend that the licenses -�- n_raed belovr be revolved, the persons licensed not having taken them, within the time prescribed by this Board, viz:- Liquor License. James Cusick28 Pingree Street Common Class 3. Bernard C'Connor 16 Varney Street Victualer " 1. Edvrard D. '•inborn 12 Derby Street " "' 3. l.`ich,ael Y':Carthv 12 Andover Street " " 3 <, 5. Lichael Feaney 105 Pason Street • For the Committee, F. F. Oliver, Chairman." The report was accepted and the recclmmendatirn. actor.-ted. Jun? lE., 137°. Vol. 10, Page 415, The 'omia E itte or acense: '-'.lsc Subl::ittteC the fnlloi;;ing - icens'eS 1`c oit:- ,tso.leu, June lf', 1S7�.. The Co:m:lit.tee on Licenses res- i.ectfi°.11y recorfiend that licenses be granted the following nai.ied ,-. ersons a stated in the schedule below:- L ouor ' iceiises. J er'eDliah :%e SLioild 46 harbor Ectieet Comilon lclass 1. 7chn J. I".enny SC $. Lalrende i.ahoney 27 ConVresC Street 11 a ae o. F =ropes 211E Esser, Street For t e C'omciittee, E. K. diver, Chairman." The re,)o.t was accented and tLe licenses granted. • The CoLuaittee on Streets to .whom was referred the Order Boa-dman __ la-, ing cut i;oardmar_ Street as a i;ublic way, submitted a .re- St. r_crt -recc wending the adol,tion of the Crrder. The rel:ort was, -- accented, and cn motion of r' ldermr.n 7ussell consideration of the Crder was postT;oned until the next meeting. i.lderman Gifford submitted the following rel=ort:- Certificr..te: 'IT Board of _:ldcrmen, Falem, June 19, 1a79. The special of cormittee apl;ointed to consider matters relating to the bur- cause of iul of the head in this city, respectfully rerort, that Chcp. ceatY. 174- Acts of 187S, provides ti�at no, hum..n body shall be buried '- until a iroger certificate has been given by the clerk Cc. ; ._. . and that such certificate shall not be given, until a certi- ficate of the cause cf death, has been obtained from the phys- ic:ian, if any, in attendance at the le:.st sickness of the de- ceased; .no further,- that upon aF.plicaticn, the chairman of the local board of i ealth, or a..nyy plivsician employed .for such-- purr-ose shall sign the certificate of the cause of' the death to the best cf his knov;ledge and belief, if there has been no physician in attendance. Since the ;passage of said Act if has been the ,.ractise in this city, vriien there has been no Physi- cian employed as aforesaid, for the undertaker to al.-ply to the Layor, v;I_o is Chairman of the Board of 7-eelth' for a certi- ficate of ti:e cz,use of death, but your committee are of opin- icr_ tilt certificates in such cases should. be siEred by the city physician. Under �ecticn 4 of the ordirance establishing the office of city physician, it is the duty of this officer to i-erform, besides these therein specified, such other pro- • fessionLl services, as ra be reo_uired by him, by the Eayor and Aldermen. Upon com;i;unicating with the city physician, he states the:t therev:' ould be from,: fifty to seventy five such cases in the course of a year, and therefore it wculd take that number of profess_cmal call: to at- June 19, !_Mi . Vol. 10, Page 4,16. tend to the matter: he thinks that he sh:oulc be alloyed twenty fire dollars in addition t� his salary. The commmittee ;resent these facts to ti_e Board Iand desire to be instruct- ed vai:ether they shall report an order to this Board instruct- ing the city Physician to attend to the matter as one of r_is regular duties,- or, an order, to the city council, instruct- in :raid officer to attend to those duties, and authorizing him to receive therefor the sum of 25. in addition to his salary. For the Committee, T. J. Gifford, Chairman." The report was accepted, and rn motion of Alderman Rem- ble the Committee were instructed to report an order to the Board directing the City Physician to attend to the mutter, as one of his regular duties. . alderman Gifford submitted the fcilowin report:- Designaves b i.ratin, "In Board of i.ldermen, Salwm, June 19.7.1 1870. The special committee to whom was referred the matter of designating the graves in the public burial daces of this city in some man- ner, so that the number and exact location of the same may be readily determined, after careful inquiry, feel satisfied that sotie action in this direction should be taken, and respectfully recommend that consideration of the subject be referred to the Joint Standing Committee on Public Property for examination and report. For the Committee, T. J. Gifford, Chairman." The report was accepted, recommendation adopted and sent down for cnncurrence. Alderman Gifford for the c1:eciL,l committee to vAhom was re-. ferr•ed the petition of Ivory ' uimby for leave to use a forge it Forge a building in Sewall Street submitted a report recommending that the petition be granted. The report was accepted and the recommendation adopted. Petitions were received and dis,.,sed of as.follo,as:- Gratin o; Petition of George C. Chase for leave to lace an iron Sidewalk. grating on the sidewalk in front of Ido. 26 Church Streeto e- ferred to Committee on Streets. petition of 'silliam I.. Feters. n and 3 others for a sewer Pet. for in 3entley wtreet. Referred to Committee on : ewers. sever in Petition of S. B. ';' inn and 15 others, for : defer in Leach gentle • Street. referred to Committee on Sewers. .' e� Oz Ietit.ios; of Derry Collier for a license as auctioneer. sewer in aic,i oneer June 1C c 23, 187" . Vol. 10, Fage 417 -rated. Petition of Tho;nz,s Gorman for leave to move a building itemcv,::l of_ through l:ndrew �::nd .,-ebb Streete to Fort ;_venue. Granted. Petitions for rermit to build were received as follo-ws:= L. B. Harrington5 addition to dwelling house . o. 153 Federal Permits to street; Thomas A. Devine addition to building No. 22 Lafa- -._,U" d. ? tte Street; .'.eichcael :Turley, alteration of dwelling house ?:o. 51 Lafayette Street; ', illiam F. Chapple, wodden building corner of '�ssex and '.:ebb atreets. Permits were granted. Consideration of the co!__:I,ur1ication from the Salem ;;ate; Baer cil,� �.'oard in ref_rence to ,a vater -•.:ices in `.'las?_ington Street, and of the ordinance concerning the ns_•ector of buildings, tnsrector on motion of Alderman Russell -vas .osti;oned until the next of re, a -or meeting. _Build' s_ • A co:_:raunication from the Etata Insur_.nce Ccmciissioner, _'eturns of in reference to returns of fires, was referred to the Com- fires. sittae on Fire Departnent on the art of this hoard, on motion of Alderran ;ramble. A cosununication from the i.;ayor in reference to `seat- �:ea.tina of zsg the -:olice st -tLon b;; steam, -as referred tc the Com- . olice sta. Mittee on Police . tion. .lderman hemble offered the following Order:- Street Rai: "Crdered, that ti!e comaittee, on streets be requested to away. Mahe inouiry and re port, whether the <.lem -treat _railway have authority, under t'r:eir charter, cr the statutes of this Com,icnwealth, to lay such `"turnouts" in the streets of th_s city, as they deem desirable, without first a-plying to, and obtaining _;ermiss ion from, the i;tayor and ,%lderipen.'" The Order was adopted. The Board adjourned at 12 ms. past 10 o'clk. F.Iv . Attest, Henry U. Lack, Clerk. .: special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Monday June 23, 1879, at 8 o 'clock F.9;. The Cor.amon Council ^ere also in session. • All the members vrete i_resent. The !:'avor ;resided. June ° 1873 Vol.10, cage 118. The record of the last meeting: was read u__d at.1 -oved. A communication fro m G. L. Stre.eter, °.n behalf of t_ne Invitatior. Trustees of the lummer Farm School, invitin,- ti;e City Ceun- -- -- cil to visit the school on Friday afternoon next, was receiv- ed. The invitation c,as accepted, e;nd sent d..,wn for concurrenea. Came back concurred. Cn motion of Alderman Kemble, the rules of the Board re- Rules sus_- lztin to recommendation, were suspended for this iaeeting. —'-,.ended. co;: :unication directed tc the Con ittee on Streets and Builnina__ signed by the Street Commissioners, .'Ln reference to the con- for street struction of a shed in rear of the 'dater Department building ire del . on Church S Street, for the protection of carts a;;d irg aons be- --- lonZinz to the Street Department, was read. • Alderman Russell moved its reference to the Committee on Streets and Joint Standing Committee on Fire Department. :,ldersan Emmerton moved, an amendment, that it be referred to Committee on Streets with instructions to report at this meet- ing. The amendment prevailed, and, the motion, as amended, was i::a ted. communication from `.7. L. Kinsman, agent for the heirs Pet. _for ofbij�ah Chase, asking for the sale to them by tl:e city of a -purchase o strip of land in the rear of their estate cm Federal Street, real ess aas received, referred to t;:e Joint Standing Corm ittee on Pub-taLe. __ lie Proi;erty, and sent down for concurrence. Came back concurr- ed. A report, from the Inpsector of Buildin-gs, in reference Door 'eead to a door :ead on the Arrington estate) .,as submitted and read. Alderman Bmmerton moved that tr_e report, together with the conri:;unic+;tion from Y-r. Gillis to the 11Sayor oh the sx-: e subject submitted at the last meeting, be referred to the Joint Standing Committee on Claims, with authority to employ c_.o.nsel if necessart. The motion was adopted and sent dovrn for concur- , rence. Cane back concurred. (Presented for a-prov .l and aprov- ed June zS, 187S.) The Committee on Streets to whom was referred the petition Iron of George C. Chase for leave to place an iron grating over a _-ratin?�. proposed cellar light at his house on Church Street, submit- • ted a retort recotnniending that thr- petition be granted. The re- r,crt -vas accepted and the recommendation adopted. June _3, 1674, V, 1. 10, rage 418. "lderm-m ;iffcrd sub:itted the following report: City MIn 3oL.rd cf :.ldermen, alem, June 231 1S72. The special rhvsician cormnittee who were instructed to re-.ort an Crder relative to signing certificates of causes of death, by the ity physi- c iatn, res',ectfully submit the fC11Gl°i.lag. For the Comimittee, Thos. J. Gifford, Chairman." "Crdered, that on and after the first day of July next, it sh.'-.•.'_1 be t}:e :iuty of ti_e City physician of ti.is c'ty, in additicn to tYe other duties of his office, upon application fr n; 'lhe suierintendent of burials, or any undertaker of this . city, to sign ti:e cert_ficate of t'te cause of death, to the best cf _is knoc;ledge and belief, of any erscn ahG may de- cease in tl,.is city,- provided, tiiere has been no physician in attendance at the last sickness cf such - ers:m." The -rel.ort was accel:ted and the order adopted. Aldermen Pe.ljmer submitted the following report:- School _ In Board of Aldermen, City of Salem, June 23, 1872.1 The House: Committee of Conference on the -matter of locating the new school house to be constructed in Scuth Salem, have consider- ed the matter referred to them, and res_ectfully report that t=_ey are unable to agree . For the Committee, • L. Falmer, Chairman."" The report was accepted. The Crder laying out Boardman Street as a public way, Boardman_ was then taken up, c`nd a Britten agreement from John Kinsman, to save tl: er e city harmless from ny daimages arising by reason ------ of such laying Out, wz:.s resented. The Crder was then adopted and sent down for concurrence. The Com::iittee cn :streets submitted ti_e f ollm,.ing re ort: T-uildinv "City of Salem, June 23, 187°. To the City Council. The or Street 'O.-Imittee on Streets to whcm the foregc_ng com„iunication was _ _ re:l•ded .�.ve exa.ined tale Tresi]ti ses cllu'ded _o, and be'liev- Fire Dept. `.ng hllu tl.e r.acessities of the st Bet and fire de artments dena.nd t'r.e proteCtia2i of its a' paratus, recommend the nassa�e of the needed ap;_rG_;ri..ti::n, _ er the order following-. For the Ccimr-littae, 'n_. Oliver, Chs-irrm.n." _ rcnrla- "Ordered, thsa t`:_e sum of cne thousand dollars be t ic.n, June -C, i C72. Vcl.10, Tage -_20. anu the same is hereby approl;riated to defray the erection on Ci:urch Street in rear of- the new building of the Vrater Board of a building for the protection of the apparatus of the street and fire dei.>o.rtr::ents, in substantial conformity with the plE.n and description herewith. submitted."' The relort was accepted, order adoted, ^nd sent down for concurrence. Came back referred to tt.e Com-mrittee on Streets and Bridges and the Joint Standing Committee on ',later irorks and sent up for concurrence. On motion of Alderman Russell the hoard non-concurred in the reference, and requested a cem;aittee of conference. Alderman Ru.ssell Gifford and 6verill ap,.ointed and sera down to be joined. The Coruaon Council joined i:essrs. Potter, F-.le and 5;ard. . petitions for permit to bulld were received as follows:—permits to krs. Stores', addition to dwelling mouse No. 315 Essex Street, py„ _a—. . G. Barker, wooden dwelling house on yme Street. rermitswere granted. The follov.,ing Order carte from the Coi:,r:cn Council adopted o. of seal and sent up for concurrence. _a -pupils in schools. "Ordered, that the Coirmrittee on public ipstruction be requested to furnish the City Goverrment with' sta.tistics a.s to the number of seats in the different schools together with the number of pupils." The Board concurred. (Presented for approval and ar rov- ed June 2A, 1872. ) The following Order came from the :'o ninon Council adcl ted _.lpropri s.- and. sent up for concurrence. }icr icu "Ordered, that t :e sum of f our thousand dollars be and hereb,; is e.pprocriated, for the purpose of erecting a brick building on Church Street, for ti-e use of the Salem ',rater 'corks, in accordance with rlans already accepted by the City Council, said appropriation to be expended under the direc- tion of the Salem 17ater hoard." .The Board concurred. (Presented for a. :proval and a:,:r:rov- ed June 24, ,aderme,n Ei2merton submitted the following Order:- cheol "Ordered, that the Joint Standing Committee on I'ublic -on,e. • Instruction is hereby -authorized and directed to proceed vrith ------ the erection of a school house in t_outh Salem in accordance with Leans and s, ecifications already sub itted to the City June 23, l %cl.lC:j _T'a:,ge 421. Councils a on such site as in the judgeient of said com: :ittee will be most for `she interests of the city." The Order vr-.s ado;te.d and sent dw:m -fcr concurrence. Came back concurred. (Presented for �_pprcval and a. ,nroved June 24, i870. ) President Em.merton in the c1air.- The follori n Crdim nce cane fron. the Conm:on Ccuncil, Ordinance pe sed to be ordained, and sent up for concurrence:- clerical _ "City of r�-elem assistance In t'i,e year one thousand eight hundred a-nd seventy nine. `c-tv clergy:. An ordinance yreviding for clerical assistance in the office of the cit• clerk. ^e it ordained by the City Council of the City of Ealer:., as follows: • Section 1. The city clerk is hereby authorized to employ such clerical assistance in the I er-f-rviance of the duties as l e may deec: necessary -,wov_: ded t; at the expenditure for such purpose small not exceed in any one year the sum of four hundred dollars. Section 2. This Cmc,incnce shall take effect iron its :assr-ge." The a.rd concurred. (Presented for _a:roc..l and approv- ed June 2,�, 1879. ) Alderm_,r_ 2ussell moved that `:`illiam G., Hoyt, be granted License. a. license to sell liquors under Class 57 he having been grant---� ed a Class n license at a previous meeting by mistake. The motion was ado,,ted. The following Crdina.nde came from the Common Council Ordinance passed to be cr&_ined and sent up for concurrence:- cl<^ col "City cf =;a1em assistance In the year one thc'-:sand eight hundred and seventy nine. 1 t trews- An ordinance provi4ing --or clerical assistance it the urer. office of the c it r treasurer grid collector. — "''- Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem., as fol:l.oers: Section::.1. T'he city treasurer and collector is hereby author- ized t.o emplo;; in his office such ciericol assistance as he ;nay deem necessary, c:t an expense not exceeding six hundred dollars ayear, and at the scnie rate for any Fart cf a year, p _yable n monthly instalments. • :fi e e' lon 2. "_'his ord Lnr-nce si:cll ta't:e effect upon its -b-sSage. (1 The ';curd CiiaCL=r'e::. -- cs enteC'. for "PC Vc.I and am' rov- ed June 2<_e lQ,_r June 236- July 7, 187... Vol. 10, =age 422. The follo;vin- girder came from the Co;-;:,ion Council adopt- ed e.nd sent up for concurrence :- "Ordered, that ti:e Committee on Fubiic Proierty be re- Rep,<ir of quested to inform the City Government b wrheit authority- the scP;co1 i=:ous school committee extend money for repairs e.c. on school hous- es , end also if such repairs do not properly come under their direction, and to report to the city government as soon _,s p;ossible.'� The Boaurd concurred. (tresented for :; i=rcv ,l and 11prov- ed June 24, 1879.) ldermsn Russell for tie Committee of Confersnce, in the DuildinR Natter of an appropriation for erecting a building to protecf'fc'^ street the carts &c. of the Street Department, reported a recommiendS= & Fire tios,-.that the Board concur in the reference made by the Com- D .t,_—'- • non Council. The report was accepted, the vote non-concurring Was reconsidered, and the Board then concurred in the refer- ence to the Committee on Streets and Joint Standing Committee on Water ',".orks. The report concerning the designation of graves in the Designation public burial places, came bacl: from the Coma;on Council ado_otea of in concurrence. (Presented for approval and =approved June 24, 87E,.) The Doard adjourned at 10 5 o 'clk. F.i. . Attest, Henry Y. k;eek, Clerk. A regular meeting of the Board of d.ld.ermen was Yield on I,onday July 7, 18792 at 8 o'clock F.l:i. A11 the members were present, e.:cent A1dei-man :Elmer. The _..ayor ri-esided. The record of the last meeting wis read and approved. The monthly report of the cic.y marshal was received and City i.arsh- , laced on file. a,l!s reTort Petitione for permit to build were received as follows: Permits t_c Charles h. Flint, alteration of uilding No. 191 and 195 gash bui'_d. irCiten Street; 1,-ary A. Tufts, wooden dwelling house on Yorth �`— Street; John Daniels wooden dwelling house on Lafayette Street. • rerr.:its were granted. ul;; 7., 107: Vol. 10, Page Petitions viere received and disposed as follov.,s: Petition of Ellen Creamer for the construction of a s Sewer seerer in Essex Street at head of Turner Street, and connect- in * with that already laid on Essex from Carlton street east- z:ard. =:eferied te. t .e Coeuaittee on Sewers. Petition of Thomas Kittredge for the muzzling &c. of a :=et: for dog belonging to James 1:ead. Cn motion of -.lderman Erimierton u_z _ � t"e me.tter was referred t. the Cite t"arshal with instructions- doh._ to maize investigation, and to give the desired notice, 1^rov- ided tLe dog is found to be vicious. Petition of Fork and Jewett, for -,:-emission to put in a 'team small uprigi:t boiler in their 1 :.ndr�-, at .` o. 215 75ashington Boiler. Street, for heating and boilinJ; stater•. ^eferr•ed to Committee ----_ on Streets with 1_o-,:er. .lderman Emmer•ton submitted -n print the mont-_1•r report ,wort of • of the Committee or recounts. The report etas accepted and Com. en sent dcwn for concurrence. :11ccounts. Unfir_iss:ed business from 1-revicus meetings was then tal.en ul and acted us_on as follows: The ordinance relating to the Ins^ector of Buildipgs, on Inspector motion of Alderman Er.::aerton was ycstponed until the next meet- of ing. Building The cecm:unicaticn from the !;ester Board in reference, to laying iron water pipes in 't:ashington Street, on motion of 'l- `.crater _ oerman Kemble, was referred to the Joint Standing Cocucittee Pipes.— on "dater forks and sent down for concurrence. In the matter of the laying out of Fov.ler Street the Com-Fo-,:ler ;iittee on Streets rer.orted progress, and asked further time. Street. ^-ranted. ---� Alderman Emrserton offered the follor;ing Order:- cicle. cn -- �rder•ed that the Committee on Police be rec_uested to re- oat by ordinance or ot'rert:Ise, such regulations as the; deem necessz.ry for the use of the bycicle and other' similar vehicles, on the sidewalks and streets of this city. The Order tars adoted. .lde-B."EM Kemble submitted the follueing Crder: Collection. °Grdered, that 1?athaniel A. Very he and herepy is a-piloint-7 of ed to complete the collection of the taxes of the city- of Sclera taxes. left uncollected at the death of henry J. Cross late collector of taxes, and that t`-e several tax lists vferein there re_aain any • taxes uncollected be duly comr:aitted to said Very Jul - 71 1.37e. Vol. 10, are 424. for collection." The Crder was ado;:ted. The Board of Bnaineers recommiended, and the Eallror nom- Firemen. in ;ted Frank 1". Raymond as a member of :::team Fire �ngire Co. No. 1, in place of David 7+. Hobbs, discharged at his o- n re- quest, and Edward A. ::night as a i:ieriber of Hose Co. Yo. 5. The nominations were confirmed. The folloring report was submitted: Licenses. '115alem, July 7, 1875. To the Board of bldermen. The Com- --� mitt.ee on Licenses respectfully recommend that licenses be granted as follovrs:- Licuor License. • PYm. J. Barry 142 Essex Street Common Class 3. $75. Patrick Quirk 16 Rice Street Victualer "' 3. 75. Upon the application of James Kiley for an innholder's license, at I;o. 6 Derby 'Square, he being licensed as e: Com- mcn VictuL.ler at that place, the corsr.ittee recommend that the license granted to him as a common victualer be revoked, and that his application for a license granted Leander ^us- sell to sell intoxicating lic_uors under Class 5, at Plc. 1 3ast Collins St. be revol_ed, the said Russell having; failed to take out the same within the time sr6cified by this; Board. For the Committee, H. K. Cliver, Chairman." The report was accepted, and the licenses granted as re- commended, James Kiley's license as a common victualer was revoked and he was granted an innholder's licnese. The license of Leander Russell was also revoked. The Street Commissioner retorted that t.:e sewer in FederalCost of r_d Boston Streets had been completed at an ex, ense of $1434.44 Se,;er_~ President Emmerton in the chair, the monthly bills were e::- amined e.nd approved. A bill of Richard Shea in the sum of $157.P_-jenthI __ 2.5, was passed provided it receive the _.r:proval of the Commit- _tills. _ tee on Streets. The --oard adjourned at 10 ms. past 10 o'clock. Attest, H. Y. Ie?eel., Clerk. • July 10, 187.:. Vol. 10, Page - 25. A rerrula.r meeting; of the B•,ard o_ Aldermen '- as held on Thursday, July 1C, l •5 , 8 o'clock P.L . Aldermen Yemble, Averill, Gifford end Ide were present. The Lavor and :'resident being absent, the clerk called tl;e board to order, and on ;notion of _.lder,man t:verill, =1der•- mar_ Eemble was chosen president pro teml:cre. The record of the last meeting v:as read and approved. ;' ldermar_ Gifford submitted the £ollov.ing report: Report on a. "In City Council, City of .Safer,, July 10, 1879. The Joint pet. to Standing Coy ndttee on Public Property to i°rhom was referred the let boats petition of Jos. P. Friedn, have ccnsider•ed the subject and re!— .t-- spectfuily submit the following report,- "our Committee recon,'Zillows. • mend that the petiticner be allo•sed to let - oats at t'-.e lcs and that perm P-issicn to pitch a tent at the `vr illorrs be re- fused. For the Committee, 'T. J. Gifford, Chairman.." The report was accepted, recommendation adoptedi and sent deem for concurrence. Alderman Gifford for the Committee on Public Property, vhO p..epairs were instructed tc report by what authority the school Committee on expend money for repairs cr;c.' on school houses, submitted a re- school _ port. The re.,ort was acce ted. subsequently, on motion of !a- Houses. derman Averill, the acceptance was reconsidered, and the re; cr:- sa.s then recommitted. Alderman Gifford submitted the follo- ing Report and Crder: MIn City Council, City of Salem, July 10, 1872. The Joint Charter wtandin Committee on Public Property to whom was referred the Street °Petition of Richard C. 1.1unning e:nd others for the improvement Rurisl of the Charter St. _burial Ground" have considered that subject G_round;___ and respectfully submit the follor;in{g report,- your Committee reconii::end the f ollowing improvements to be made in the Charter St. Burial Ground. The underbrush to be cut up, the grass cut, and three or £our trees tc; be. set r.ith'_n the fence on the street line. The holes to be filled and any large bunches to be levelled dor;n if the same do not interfere vith the graves. All the old ;rave stones that date back one hundred years to be pro- perly cleaned • July 10 t 14.7 1875, Vol. 10, F'age 426. so as to make the inscr.i_rtions legible, :nd 'co be reset so far as is necessary-. The iron fence on Charter Street to be painted, and such repe..irs made In the other fences and ::ails as may seem necessary to the Com=ittee. For the pur:,ose of carrying out these improvements, they recommend the adcptien of the accompanying order. For the Committee , T. J. Gifford, Chairman." "Ordered, that the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars ($;150. ) be and the same is hereby appropriated to be expended under the direction of the Joint €tanding Committee on Public Property for the purpose of carrying out the improvements in the Charter St. Burial Ground as recommended in their report of this date." Alderman vverill moved that the rei:ort be amended, so that • all the grave stones that date as far back as the year 1800, be properly cleaned L?c. The amendment was accepted by the Chairman of the Committee, and the report, as amended, was ac- cepted, the recommendation adopted, and sent down for concur- rence. The order was also adoptedi and sent down for concur- rence. On motion of lderman �verill the Ordinance relting to Inspector the Inspector of Buildings was postponed until the next regular of meeting. Buildings. en motion of Alderman Ide, the I:ayor was added to the Cori- State mittee on State Aid. Aid. The Board adjourned at 8 4 o'clock. Attest, Henry 11. Meek, Clerk. The Co^lmon Council at a meeting held ZFuly 14th, 18702 concurred with the Board of Aldermen, in the folio%ring matters:- Reference of the request of the Water Board for an ap- rater ^ropriation of $4500. for the purpose of laying water pines in Pipes. __ Vashington Street, to the Committee on ':Water 'corks. (presented for approval of reference, and approved, July 15, 1878.) Acceptance of the monthly retort of the Committee on Ac- Com. on counts for the month of .r:ay. (Presented for approval of accept- Accounts. ance and approved) July 15, 1875.) • Acceptance of the report and adoption of the recommenda- Report on tiono of the Committee on Public Property in reference to the pet. to 1< petition of Joserh P. Friend for leave to let boats at the I', boats at _ lows. (Presented for approval and approved July 157 187C. ) i:`illocre� July 14, 10 € 17, 1875. Vol. 101 ge 427. .cceptance of the report, and adoption of' the recotmnenda-. Charter tion , as amended, from the Committee on Public Property, in o r'�- reference to the improvement of Charter St. Burial Ground. Buri�- (presented for �- pproval and approved July 15, 1879.) Crow- Passage of the appropriation of $150e for improvement Of' Appropria- the Charter St. Burial Ground. (Presented for _. pproval and ion. approved July 15, 1879.) Passage of the order laying out Boardman Street as a pub- Boardman tic c:ay. (Presented for approval and approved July 1.5) 1279.) 717. Attest, Henry IT, I:Ieek, City Clerk. A special nesting of the Board of Aldermen was called for 'aednesday evening July 161 1S79, -t 8 o,'clock. • The I:iayor, and Aldermen Emmerton, Gifford and Ide were Dresent. There bein> no quorum, the Board adjourned at 9 o'clock. No quorum. Attest, r. Li. Leek, Clerk. A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Thursday July 17, 1879, at 8 o'clock Aldermen E mnerton, Falmer, Averill and Gifford i-aere pre- sent. The Yayor presided. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. The following Order cane from the Common Council adopted and sent up for concurrence. "Ordered, that the sum of a3000.- be appropriated for the Appropri purpose of beautifying the Common and for such improvements as �ion�or may seem to be necessary, the same to be expended under the dir- ection of the Joint Standing Committee on Public Property."' The ,oard concurred. (Presented for approval and approved July 13, 1679. ) A report from the Committee on Finance and appropriations Tax Ordi- sub:aitting and recommending the adoption of thefolloe;ing Ordi- nannce .— • nance, came Jtly 17, 1379. Vol. 10, ;.'age 428. from the Common Council, report accepted, ordinance _assed to be or&.ined and sent up for concurrence: "In City Council of Salem July 14, 1879. The Joint Stand- ing Coiwaittee on Finance and Appropriations, respectfully sub- mit the accompanying"Ordinance for levying and collecting the Annual Tax, " and recommend its adoption. For the Committee, Henry K. Oliver, Chairman." Tax Ordi- "City of Salem nance. —' In the year one thousand eight-hundred and seventy nine. An ordihance for levying and collecting the annual tax. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as fo1- loeas: • Section 1. The sum of two hundred and eighty seven thousand dol- lars shall be raised by assessment upon the polls and estates liable thereto, agreeably to law, in order to meet the demands upon the treasury, during the present municipal year, exclusive' of the state and county taxes.' Section 2. All taxes assessed for the year .shall be payable on or befofe the fifteenth day of September next, and it shall be the duty of the city treasurer and collector to distrain for all taxes unpaid as soon after the said fifteenth day of September as nay be practicable. Section 3. all taxes remaining unpaid on the fifteenth day of October next shall be charged :-., ith interest at the rate of seven per cent per annum until paid.'" The Board concurred. (Presented for pproval and approved July 18, 1879.) A petition from Co. R. 8th. Reg't. PAL. V. M. , asking that armory. closets for the proper and safe keeping of the state property in their charge be placed in the armory of the company*, cane from the Common Council, referred to the Joint Standing Committee on Yilitary Affairs and sent up for concurrence. On motion of Alderman Averill, the petition rasa referred to the Committee on Military affairs on the part of this hoard, with power to act, the expense to be charged to the sppropria- tion for incidentals. (Presented for a;rroval and approved Jul_ 18, 18'l9.) The folloraing Order came from the Common Council adopted _1_ppro ria- • and sent up for concurrence. ticn or_ "'Ordered, that the sum of $4700.- appropriated for the lose House ✓i thdrarrn. July 17, 1879. Vol. 10, Page 429. pur?:ose of ouilding a Hose Souse, and .lard Rzoom in Ward 5 be ;ithdr-".-I."' The '_ oard concurred. (Presented for approv.:.l and approv- ed July 18, 1879. ) report from the Committee on _ublic Instruction, with Seats &c. _-t=.tistics of the number of seats in the several public schools inpub- toget?ier with the rurncer of pupils tlherein, came from the Com- tfic school. i..cn C. uncil accellted, and sent up for concurrence. The 3oard concurred. (Presented for al_proval of acce; tance and approved July 18, 1879. ) The following report u,as submitted:- Licenses "Saleri-:, July 17, 1875. -o ti:e Board of _.ldermen. The Com -" mi ttee on Licenses respectfully recommend that John Is::Grath be ;raf,ted a Common Victualer's license and a license to sell in-toxicating liouots under Class 31 at sdo. 11 Dichols Street. They also recommend that the license granted to Edward D. San- born as a Common Victualer be revoked, the said Sanborn not being engaged in that business. =or the Com;:iittee, H. I,. Oliver, Chairman." The report r:as acce:.ted, the reconsiendati_;n that certain licenses be granted Join .;.Grath was rejected, and the recom- r ..dation ti.a.t the license `ranted to E. D. Sanborn be revoked, ,.as adoted. Alderman Palmer wast:en excused from further attendance, and Alderman Russell came in and remained until adjournment. ,',ldermr,n ussell offered the following Order:- :state : id "Ordered, that the Com:n.ittee on St:;te '.id be authorized clerical�W to employ such cleric=l assistance as they may deem necessary, assistance in the examination of applications for aid under th-e several - --`-- State 'lid laws of this Comnonwealth, the ex ,ense thereof not to exceed one hundred and fifty dollars and to be ct:arged to t'r:e ar;ro .riaticn -`or incidentals." The Orrder was adoyted. (r'resented for approval and approv- e July 18, 1879. ) A report from the Committee on :;torte Aid, recommending tt:e_tate Ai( adoption of the fol'iowing Crder was submitted:- "Grdered, that the f ollowing mused 7 ers: ns be allowed far the faonth of June, '_87C, the sums set oyposite their respect- • ive n_:mes e-5 July 17, 1379. vol. 102 Page 430. Lilitary ;.id in accordanc- - ith the ;.revisions of Chapter 252, acts of 1879, viz:- George A . Willey) $8.33; Patrick Scully, $7.50; Fdm. kd. Fowler $6.67; Horace E. Sanborn, 1�6.34; Amos G. Teague S2.80; Robert H. Carey, $2.33; Eben h".onarch $4.67; Edwin 'a. Wiley, $5.60; Samuel R. Thorner $2.67; James G. ' vans $3t67; John L. Cunningham $3.74; Chas. ?!. Derby $4.67. The city treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to nay s .id ;:ersons the sum aforesaid." The re,:ort was accepted and the Crder adopted, Subse- quently it appearing that the requisite certificates of the a„ylicants had not all been filed faith the <,l:lications2 the above vote vias reconsidered, and tie reilort and order vaere then recommitted. • A petition for permit to male alteration on dwelling ermit to house in ,:iunroe Street by Goldthwait .and. Day was received. build. Permit was arantedt The :.following report was submitted:- Heating of 41City of Salem, iniass. , Mlayorls Office, July 16, 18'79. To Police the Board of Aldermen. The Committee on Police to 'Thom was re- -tation. £erred the matter of heating tite Police Station wr th steam, have made the necessary inquiries r,nd find that all attendant esrenses will be comprised within the sum of $500.z lessened by credit for old heating material, that the cost for coal twill be lessened by about one half, being some 12 to 15 tons instead of 25 tons, that one fire will be maintained in place of five, and much more satisfactory result. It is therefore recommended that the orange from stoved to boiler be authorized the c crk to be done under direction of the Committee on Police, and the c^st to be char,-;es to appropriation for police. For the Committee, H. K. Oliver, Chairman." The report was accepted and the recommendation adopted. (Presented for approval and approved July 18, 1879.) On motion of Alderman Averill the rules of the Board re- Rules sus- 1c.t_ng to reconsideration so far as they apply to this meet- amended._ int ;ere suspended. The Board adjourned at 10 ' o'clock A. Ti • Attest,Henry ;r:eelc, Clem.:. Sul;. 16, t,87€• Vol. 101 rage 431. special mee '.in ni tc,e 3caru of - ldermer. ';as :_eld on "Pick„ Jul.• 10, 1S7C, at 12 o 'clock noon. ade lien =mi ertcn, .=.ussell, -verill rnd (3iff'ord were _,res- ent. The record of t .e 1&st meeting vas read and �. ,r.rcved. raderman Russell submitted t::e follov ng re ,ort: Sewer in "Cit-, of Salem Jul, 18, 1272. To the 3oard of tilde-men. _Buffum St. The Co. r::ittee on Eewers to whom was referred the retition of 1_.st -ear for a common sewer in 3uf'fum Street respectfully re- port that a sewer is much needed in that locality and recom- mend the assa.ge of t?:e follo-r ing order:- ".,.hereas, it .i_ nears to this Bcard that the public con- venience and health re: uires the condtructi on of a common sew- er tinrou-h that rortion of nuffum Street lging between C.chool and :-ason Streets it is therefore,- Ordered, that the Com;nis- • sinner of Streets be and he is hereby directed to construct a eor.,._.cn sewer as follows:- eoisnene_ng at corner of School and Buffum '•treets thence runnin- southerly about 1200 feet, there to connect ith the Mason Street sewer, said sewer to be con- structed under the direction of the C'onur,ittee on 3ewers ( End in accordance with the „laps of sewerage com: leted Oct. 18747 ' _.y C. F'utnai , Civil "ngineer on file in city clerk's office ) and s::.id Commissioner is i:ereby instructed to reT.ort a schedule of the e_crense thereof -whencn;,,pleted, to this 3oard." For, the Conn::ittee, E. i°l. Russell, Chairms.n." The re':ort was accented :r.nd the order adoted. (`,- esented for a .prov .l -.nd approved July 19, 187C. ) Aiderm--M 7us sell submitted the following re. ort:- ewer in "Cite of .Salem, July 18th. 1879. To 't; e Board of Aldermen.-',,inthrop, -:.hereas, it ::;pears to this oard that the ?.ublic convenience 7ndicott, and hes.lth re. uires the construction of a common sewer through Lam n a o-rtion o_ :'inthr i:, 3ndicott, Lill and ';?argin Streets, it is Lill Sts., therefore,- Ordered, that the Cormniissioner of Streets be and he is hereby directed to construct a ennimon sewer as follows:- corn nenc_n- at junction of Vernon and `; inthrop Streets thence e.loi `:iinthrop to Endicott :;street about 200 feet, thence thro- ugh 3ndicott Street crossing Rummer Street to junction with _-argin Street about 650 feet, thence along _:arg n and :::ill Stre- et to i-oint of • J'..ly 1S, 1879. Vol. 10, Page 432. entrance, with the Creek Street severer about 500 feet, then commencing at junction o_ ',Vinthrop and Endicott Streets thence following alonZ I::arg_n Street about 1600 feet to the joint of connection at foot of Endicott Street, said sever to be con- structed under the direction of the Committee on Sewlers (c.nd in accordance with the plans o-I sewerage completed Cet. 1S74 by C. A. Putnam, Civil:.Engineer on file in the city clerk's office.) and said Commissi::ner is hereby instructed to report a schedule of the expense thereof, ;when co;npleted)to the board." For the Committee ,B. F-. . Fussell, Chairman." The report v;as accepted, and the order adoted. (=resented for approval and approved July 19, 1879. The Committee on State Aid subm' tted a rer,ort reconLmend- State Aid ing the adoption of the following Order:- "Ordered, that the following named,persons be allowed f, a:- the .month of June 1879 the sums set opposite their respective names, as i:,iilitary Aid, in accordance with the provisions of Chap. 252 of the Acts of 18797 viz:- Names. Allowance per month. Amount to be paid. ;eo. Ili. Fdillay $10.- $8.33 Patrick Sculley 10.- 7.50 I. m. Fowler 10.- 6.67 !.orace E. Sanborn 10.- 6..34 Amos G. Teague 8.- 2.80 Robert F. Carey 10.- 2.33 Eben Monarch 10.- 4.67 ^dwin 11. 'a7iley 8.- 5.60 Samuel F. Thorner 4.- 2.67 James G. Evans 16.- 3.67 John L. Cunningham 8 - 3.74 Charles 1'. . Derby 5.- 4.67 Said amounts to be paid being their lroportional part of tie months months allov.-ance commencing at the date of their application and ending the last day of June 187C. The city treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to Fray said lersons the sums aforesaid. And it is further. - Ordered, that the above nar::ed p:ersors be allowed 1::ilitary Aid as aforesaid at the same rate per month, p yable monthly, until otherwise ordered." The report was accel.ted and the irder ado -ted. (Presentee. for approval and approved July 19, 1879. ) • my 2=_1 187f . `iol. 10� _ age 1_33. The: Board adjourned at 25 ms. _ Llst 12 o' clock. Attest, Henry 'i. `eel,, Clerk.. A regular meeting of t'r.e Board of Aldormen srae hold on "'huroUy evenings auly 24t 129Vt at 0 01010Ok, Aldermen Emmertong 7emble, Russell, Averill and Gifford were i:: esent. The P:;ayor res ided. he record r_ the 1.-st ::;ee in as read and ar}roved. Petitions were received aid dis_• osed ::f as follows:- Pet. to lam. Petition of P:ecr_ e Lanc;ley, for leave to lay a private sewer in sewer throu;�h Orchard Street, from his house to the Dearborn Orchard St. tr-et sewer. referred to the Com: ::i<;tee on hewers with power, • on motion of _.lderman I:emble. etition for permit to build were received as follows: �ermits to L. A. Smith, alteration of dwelling house on Franklin :treetg _build Henry Gardner, wooden stable on Cedar Street; John Keen, wood- en barn on Frz:nhlir. 1tr•eet. Permits were ranted. Petition of Shi ll8.ber icaey and G others, for .a sewer Pet. f'or_�. in :ar cr Ctreet. leferred to Committee on _•ewers. Sevier in rarUor St. _ Alderman Lemcle .'resented a core-nun`catic•n from Chas. L. Lord c.. Co. � in refere:-ce tr their .ro: -sal -'or t :e cart enter Commit from ,work on the neiv school house in South S_.len. refeered to the Ch_s. L. Joint StundinS Committee on Public instructi m and sent own Lord I: Cc . forconcurrence• c^ncernin-�. School The following resort was submitted:- I_iouse.��. In ' oard of Aldermen Salem, July 24,/79. The Committee on `ihte.r�d <,id respectfully submit the ollowing order and re- __;iilitary__ bor:mend its ado 'tion. Aid for Soldiers. For ::e Comr i ttee, - -- := I:. "liver. "Crdered t•_at the follo*sin-* framed r,ersons be alloered the month of June 1789� the stems set orrosite their res-;ective names as I_ilitc.r7 aid7 in accordance wi tl' the i:rovisions of Cha ;. 252 of tt_e : cts of :7.-y viz:- Name �_riiount to .l-e �,id. Jose -h ..-ilmrn v5.00 ;1.53 • ul;•; 24 , l8n. Vol. 107 ?age 434 Bartholomew Daley S8.00 SL.id amount to be p:.id being their proportional cart of the s:onths allowance commencing at the date of their Ipl:i.caticn -.nd ending the last day of June. i.nd the City tre_=.surer is hereb;,r authorizes: L.nd directed to pay s�.id e,•sons the sus: ' afcresaid, and to continue to pay the said persons these several monthly allowances until otherwise ordered." The report was asserted end the Order adopted. (Present- ed for apr_roval and approved July *25, 1875. ? The following report i^ras submitted:- S=ilitar;_-_. "In Board of Aldermen "alem July 24, 187:'. The Committee i.id on P:ilitary Aid respectfully submit ti.e following order and recommend its adoption. -Fer the Committee, • I_. 1.. Oliver.." "Cr•dered, that the following named persons be allowed for the month of July 187�, the sums set opposite their res- pective names, as 1>iilitary Aid, in accordance with the prov- i ions of Chap. 252 of the Acts of 1870., viz:- hame Mionthly Allowance. Amount to be id. richard L. Edwards. 8.00 2.S3 Joshua S. iTevrrort 5.00 1.23 James Quinn 8.00 4.53 James Shortell 10.00 10.00 Said amounts to be paid being their proportional part of the months allowance commencing at the date of their z..l :lication and ending the last day of July. The city treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to pay said ,ersons ti:e sums afore- said; and to continue to pay, said pereons these monthly a.l- loviarces as aforesiad, until otserlwise ordered by this Board." The report was accepted and the order adopted. (Present- ed for a.l;pr•oval and approved July 25, 187c.) The following report and order v;as sr..bmitted: State Aid. "Salem, July 24, 1679. To the City Council. The Corar:!ittee on State Aid respectfully report that Chap. 192 of the Acts of 1877 and certain other !,cts, 'ranting State A id, have been reealed� and that there remains unexrended from the approyria- tion of $117000, to cover di-sbursenients under said s:cts , a 1 large. sum of money, to writ: about $5700.- That the <r.id extend- ed under said d:cts is hereafter to be disbursed in accord- -cc with tlhe provisions of Chap. 301, act of 1870, a.h:d that . aF,.ror:ris.ti on therefor has et been made. They therefore reco::i- • end th�:t a portion of said unexi;ei m sum oul; 247 1`3711. vol. 1C , Page 435. be transferred tc -,he new account, ttnd for t:aat r.ur;:ose sub- r:i'. the following :rder. For the Comciittee, s, T.. Oliver." "Crdeved that the sum of five thousand five hundred dol- Aar o lars be hereb transfe-_red frc..i: the approiriation of eleven tion. t'_lous .nd dollars for :,tate Aid, tc the accc'unt of State Aid under Chapter 301 of the l,ct:; of Thie report i!'as reud,, oriie'_` adoi ted and sent down for con- crr•ence. On motion of .lderman iCemble the rules relating to reccn- l~.ules sus- sideration, so f'ar as tire business of this meeting is, concern-'rended.� ed, -.:ere usi•ended. The follm.ing resort was submitted:- Street Hail. • "City of -le , Lass. , e.;;or 's Cff-i ce, .'uly 12th, 187C. track i To the Board of =1dermcon. The Con i tee on Streets to whom ash ncten was referred the Letition of �;. E. inn, h"t the rails of the Street. Salem Street Railway, in front of' his building on 'riashington Street, may be re:::oved fror,i their pc'ese:: t location, tov:•ards the center of ?;ashingten Street, so far as to permit carriages to st:-nd, or to pass betv;een the curbstone and the track, have attended to the subject, and deeming the request a reasonable one, reconmtend that it be granted, so far as the city is con- cerned. a'ashington Street at this point has a. width between orrbst;:nes c,.f _3 feet, a sufficient width to accommodate all trr.vel on either side, were the rails removed to the middle of . tie road bed. Their present location on the easterly side of the street was insisted upon by the city, auainst the -refer- ence of tl,e abutters on s�:.id eastern side; the depot cf the Eastern = ilroaad being on the western side. This location has proved to be a source of constant inconvenience and irritation be Teen the abu'-ters on the east side, and the employes smd ci�stoziers of the Street Railway. The road itself desires the change, but its flirectors are of opinion, that inasmuch as the cresent location '.,!as forced upon then, the corporation ought not to be .',ubJected to the ex-tense of tl_e change. It is tie cp'lnion of the StI'eet Comi:.issiuner that the labor of the Vrorh ca . be done at a cost not exceeding two. I=dred ( °200. ) dollars. The comAttee therefore reccrr":end that the .pra-er of the t:eti- tioners be granted, and th. tt the Comrsittee on Streets be authcr- ized to ea end upon the terh not exceeding the sum of two hun- dred dollars (4s20C.) , the s :re to be charged to the a. .ro:;ria- tion for incideata.ls. • For the uor. -:ittee, H. Clive-, CP:airm_M."' The re ort ..as reed a:'.d the recor,usendation adort- 1y 2 i--, 187.;. Vol. 1C',. i . Ee <36. ed. (Presentee for epYroval an,- c.pIrroved July 25; 1`_'7S-. l The follorina report e,.nd order ,:e.s submitted:- Steals Fire "Salem, ifass. ,Jule 24, 187`.-. To the. City.Council. The Com-`nu:: ne - mittees on Street, and on `:rater i2orks to i..on: rras referred the 'rSouse. order L:ppropriating Departments, in rec.-r of the new. ester Boa- — rd Building on Church Street, have considered the subject, and after consultation *with the Cormitittee on Fire Department, ,and the LLnZineers of se-id Department, I'ecor:ir::end as a substitution of the above named Order, the Order fcllor•.-ing. For the Corai;ittee, Henry K Oliver, Chairman Cegi. on Streets.'" "Ordered, thLt the sum of 8P6000.- be and the same is here- Ar.propria Ly approproated to defray the cost of cert<.in alterations :_r_ t en. the tresent Steam Fire Engine House on Church Street] and for • the erection in rear of the new ?dater For -s Building on the sa;;re Street, of a suitable shed for protecticn of the in_lements o£ tY-e Street Department, the said alterations and erect_cn to be in accordance with plans L:nd svecifications submitted by '. . D> Dennis, :.rchitect; said sum to be ex .ended under directicr, of the Joint Standing Cormmittee on Fire Department and Comriit- tee on Streets." On motion of Alderman Russell, a recess was taken to ex- ar,.qine plans, after which, the re�lort v-.s icce-ted. P.lderman Yem'L,le then moved that consideration pf the order be j_ostponed until the next regule;r meeting. The motion did not prevail, and the order was adopted and sent down for concurrence. Alderman Ernmertcn submitted the follo,-ring report and orders- ' ater Fi2es_in_ "City of Salem July 24th 1879. To the City Council. The JoLi_rg int Standing Committee on Tiater Forks to whom was referred the _ton t_. com:1-inicati on from the Salem ';:ester Board in reference to the present condition of the twelve inch cement water pipe in ?Yash- irzton Street on each side of the tunnel, respectfully submit the P �o1lor:ing report, also the accompanying order, a.nd reco::urend its ad:,ption. The 'Water Board report to your Committee that for the purl)ose of inspection, a trench was gug along the course of the above named ripe, in seven different places, on either side of the- tinnel,. exposing about eight feet of the pipe in each place, thr:t in six places the cement shorted marked signs of rust, ,°;rich could only proceed from the contact of water with the iron pipe imbeded in the cement; that in three places the cement was found more or lees broken frcm. the bottom of the pipe leaving the iron • exrosed, ar.d in one instance the pipe was Jul. 24, 187S. Vol. 101 Page 427. lealdn" badly. 17rc::: tl t best information your committee can obtain ti-e cause of the i'irst trouble (eater forcing its way tl.rouch the cement) is the poor cuality of the cement, too large uantity of sand being ;;axed Iith the cement making it very porous, and the second is occasioned by the constant jar the ipe is subjected to, by the frequent passage cf the cars through the tunnel, which causes the filling or bed, un- de - the pipe to si='t down between the rocks forming the bac'.<- in, of the tunnel and upon which the -.ipe rests. In one place three loa.ds of gravel were, necessary to fill up the vacant si.a;ce, occasioned by the dirt . iftinE down. The safety of the cer.ent. pipe as is iaell hnor:n depends almost entirely upon the irte; rity of the cement upon tl)e inside a.nd outside of the ipe, but little reliance is t. laced upon the iron which is ver•- thin, It is im„ossit.le to clter the cuality of the cement pipe now laid in Ja.shington Streety or to avoid the constant • jc.r of the carsc or to _place under the i:resent pipe a thor- ouf3hly reliak:le bed wiich will *;-event the gravel from sift- ing doi^;n bet•. een the rocks, unless at great expense ; the dander of a suddenof a sudden break, though perhpas net immediately inninent, is sufficiently so, to make it incumbent on the city council to take such measures as till as far as poss'dile re- move all danger df accident. In viev, of the facts above na:^ed, and as v*ashington Street is one of the principal thoroughfares of the city, should a serious break occur in the hater pipes the damages for vrhich the city would be liable would crobably be very large. Your Committee are of the opinion that the re- commendation of the ester Board to the effect that the present cement l:ipe should be removed, to be replaced by a twelve inch cast iron pipe at a cost not exceeding forty five hundred dol- lars should be adopted. Your Committee have consulted eaith Chs. k. Futnam, Civil Engineer, who coincides in the opinion that the cement pipe ought to be removed. For the Committee, Geo. R. Frimerton, Chairman.'! "'Ordered"., that the sum of forty five hundred dollars be ApLroQria_ and the same hereby is a_rproLria.ted, for the purpose of pur- °_t.ion.__ c=using and la,;ing twelve inch cast iron water main, through ,9ashington Street, .from Front Street to ?ridge Street, on the easterly side of the tunnel, and from Bridge Street to Rorman Street, on the r;esterl, side of the tunnel, to be exr.ended un- der the direction of ti;e Salem ':.ester ,card. That the Salem `,'!est- er Poard is hereby authorized and directed, to turn over to the Con-issicner of Streets the cement i.ipe which shall be removed • from Washingtcn Street, to be used in the ecnstruction of the public severe if found availaele for th,"t rur_�:ose." The rei:crt errs aece :ted, Crder ado,_•ted, and sent denen for concurrence. my 242 1878. Vo1.10, Page 43S. Alderman Gifford submitted the follo•c: ng report -:.nn or- Reoair of der:- Dons ,.n� "In City Council Salem, July 24th. 1878. The Committee on tsarket have received a' communication from Fr. Fane, tenant —in fish market, stating the bad condition of the i loor in the rear part of his ;:remises. Your Con.iittee have examined the premises and oind the floor in a bad condition, horn bad can- not be determined until it is opened for inspection. Your Com- mittee recommend the repairing of the same and offer the fol- lowing order for the purposes of carrying forcrard the said ro rh. For the Committee, T. J. Gifford, Chairman." "'Ordered, that the sum of two hundred dollars be and the A- ropria- same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of carrying outieri the recommendations of the Committee contained in the above --- • report." The report was accepted, order adoi.ted and sent down for concurrence. Alderman. Erunerton submitted the monthly report of the 'eport of Committee on Accounts. The report was accepted and sent down 7,0E on- for concurrence. ::cc s. The Ordinance to amend an ordinance regulating the in- OrdinanceY spection of building, consideration of v.,hich -was postponed :nsp.�o� - until this meeting, was taken up, and passed in concur- ';ini� dY"3`n`gs. rence. (Presented for approval and approved July 25, 1875. ) -"The P;ayor then retired, and the President of the Board took the chair. Alderman Kemble presented the following Crder:- . return of "Ordered, that the city clerk is hereby directed to re- — turn to lr<:essrs. Earp and Brown, the plans for r. building, -� which were submitted to the City Government in Larch last b, I hem:,." The order was adopted and sent down for concurrence. Alderman fiemble submitted the follov.Ting Order:- 'Appropria- "'0rdered, that the sum of two hundred dollars is hereby —Tn ror"- aprrc :riated for the purpose of clearing out of, and removin[7 Porid- 'rorn, the mill pond and Bowker's docl_, decaying vegetable or-ena — • ny other offensive matter: the work to be performed forth- Bow I witlr_, under the direction of the committee on public pros.ert,:. ,.lderman -Russell moved to amend by substituting S300. in tl<_ce of $200. The amendment orevailed. The order, as amended, was ,hen ador.ted, and sent down for concurrence July 24 c, 28, 187 Vol. 10, Page 439. Alderman Kemble submitted the fcllovt-ing Order:- Eastern ' Crdered, that toe -tiailr•oad company ownir_g the railway _F• R. not leading to Phillips dharf be notified by the city clerk t'raat -' their road bed r. the vicinit;! of fridge Street is complained of as offensive, and that they are requested to attend to t.e utter." The Order we.s adopted. The Co&.ittee on Li• ceases submitted a rel:ort reconmending License that John L;.Gra.th, be 'licensed as a Comm-on Victu-ter• and to --- sell intoxicating licuors under Class 31 at IIo. 11 Xichols Street. The licenses were granted. Alderman 1emble requested unanimous consent to intro- STreet duce a motion for reconsideration. _ No objection was made, and 1lway • lie then moved that the vote adopting the recommendation of the Corm::ittee on Streets in reference to the removal of the street_�a in onton_ railway track in % ashirigton Street, be reconsidered. The St. motion did not prevail. --"� The Board adjourned at 9 o'clock 50 ms. F.:.i. Attest, Henry ..eek, Clerk. . The Cormon Council at a meeting held Lionday, July 28, 1872, concurred in the following; matters with the Board of Aldermen: Passage of the appropriation of $300, for the I.-ill Pond prorria- anr. Bc::ker's Dock. (Presented for approval and approved, July tion Liill 29, 187E. ) Fond. Passage of the order transferring �"5500. from the appro- l:p=,opri, 1.-L.ticn of S11,000. for the State :.id, to the accourt of State on Fid under Chzpter 301, Acts of 187fi. (.resented for approval and State Ai e:nd aI-I.roved July 2C, -- Passage of the arT:roi:riation of 1200, for re-flooring the ApTpropris- fish market. (Presented for ap:rova.l and e.. p-roved July LIP , ticn f sh 187E'. ) mcrket. Passage of the order directing the city clerk to return ria_ns to certain Mans to A. essrs. F.arp and Broyrn. (Pres° —or epp. and Ear7pR approved July 29, 1217b'. ) rroern. .'.ccel:tance of Lhe monthly re _ort of the Committee on .ep_ort of Accounts. (Fresented for aYrroval of accel%lance and al;l-roved Com. on i:cc J n c'uly' 29, 1.., .. . � • ,-test, E. L. IDeeic, City Clerk. July 30, 187c, cl. 10, _ ---ae 44C. A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on ',lednesday July 30, 1879 at 3 o'cloc': F. 11-7. Alderman Emmertcn, =verill, Gifford and Ide. was present. The E.,aycr presided. The reeding of the record was dis .ersed r7i th. The appropriation of $6000.- for alterations in the steam Arprc^. ria- =ire engine house on Church St. &c. came back from the Com- tion Ste^i mop Council, recommitted to the Joint wtanding Com:::ittee on er's FOus( :Water 4:'orks end the Committee on Streets and Fridges and sent up for concurrence. The Board concurred. (Presented for ap- proval of recont,.itment, and approved July 317 IS-19.) The communication from C. L. Lord 8: Co. in reference to Commit from • their proposal for the carpenter work on the new school house Lord & Co_, in South Salem, was returned from the Common Council,-"re- school ference concurred, with an amendment that the Committee be re- house. quested to report as soon as practicable, and sent up for con- currence in the request. (Presented for approval of reference and request, and approved July 317 1879.) Petition for t:ermit to build were received, as follows. Permits to A. :.emble, addition to stable on Federal .Street: the Comait- build. tee on Public instruction, school house on Summit Ave: Geo. F . Sargent, wooden barn at corner cf Bridge and Lathrop Stre- ets: John F. Blinn, wooden dwelling house on Lyme Street. Per- mits were granted. The petition of George F. Allen, for permission to enter pet. to t':e sewer in rssex Street, running from the 'entley school tc enter sew( Forrester Street, to connect e:ith t'Is'e estate i7o. 14 & 15 Es- _ sex Street, was referred to the Committee on Sewers. A summons for the city to answer to Fannie E. Flm rter in Suit. an action of tort, was referred to the Joint Standing Commit- tee on Claims and sent don-in for concurrence. The following report was submitted:- "Salem, July 30, 1679. In Board of Pldermen. The Commit- .T:ilitarY . tee on Yilitary yid respectfully submit the following order __id. Chat'_ and recommend its adoption. 25E._ For the Committee, ^. R. Ide, Chairman." • "Crdered that the following named persons be allow- Juiv 301 lK` . lol. 1C, Fage -41. ed, for tie months o une and Jul-Y uhc s•i-.ms set cp_osite their res_ective names, as `-.ilitary .`•.id in accordance with the rrovisions of Chap. S52 of the _ cts of 187C-, viz:- June July. Samuel E:ones $10.- 10.- Thomas Feterscn 15.- 15, ;,iichael t.'url:hy lst. 8.- 8.- Said amounts to be paid for the months of June and July, and the city treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to Fay said .ersons the sums aforesaid:, and to continue to parr the same each month follouin , until otherwise ordered." The retort was accez:ted and the order adopted. (Present- ed for apl:roval and approved July 30, 167C'. ) The follow ng rez:ort was submitted:- Military In Board of -1dermen, Salem, July 30, 1c78. The Cominittee Aid • on P: ilitL.ry Aid respectfully submit the following order and re _hap•301_ ccmm..end its adoption. For the Coms!:ittee , Ide, Chairman." "Ordered, thc,t t: e following named persons be alloyed for tl:e months of June and July, the sums set opposite their res- pective names, as ir;ilitary .id, in accordance with the provi- sions of Chap. 301 of the .':cts of 1679, viz: June July. 2. James Arrington 3.- 3.- 3. James E. Arnold 6 .- 6 .- 7 Eenry Broixn 4.- 4 .- 8 John Burns 4. .- 4•- 9 Peter Barrett 4.- 4•- 10 S=muel B .rnard 4.- 14 Thomas Collins 4.- 4.- 20 Charles L. Getchell 4.- 4.- 21 Hcrace B. Gardner Z, 27 Charles ',urd 4 .- ^: •- 29 Maurice Fa-yes a,_. n 32 David ':Donald 4.- 34 John i.°Carthv - 35 Jane ;;;6Cormich 36 Patrick (;'organ 4: . 4.- 40 Geor;e Roberts - Lcrenzo smith._ • July 302 1879. Vpl. 10, ^age 442, 45 .?athaniel F. Stover 4.- 4,- 55 Lark L. t'lilley 4.- 4.- 60 Israel D. Barnes 4.- 4,- 62 James G. Chipman 4.- 4,- 37 Ruth 1 Findley 4,_ 4,_ 72 ',,roses F. Francis 4,- a,_ 74 Thomas 14aguire 3.- 3 .- 7'i Edwin R. hill 4,-._ 4,_ 78 Georve 0. Hinckley 4,_ n,_ 79 George Iiobbs G.- 6,.. 85 Joseph Lee Jr. 1.50 1.50 7 `.arren Larrabee 3 .- 3 .- 89 11.1illiam S. Lee 3.- 3.- 00 George A. l,.artin 4,- 4,- c5 George Parsons 4,_ 4 ,_ 100 Henry F. Rennard 4,- g,_ . 103 George Staples 4,_ 4 ,_ 105 ;:roses A. Trask. 4,- 4,_ 108 Samuel A. Flood 4.- 4, 118 VU lliam Edwards 6.- 61.- 119 'William F. Fowler 4.- 4,- 130 Patrick Tierney 3.- 3 .- 132 Andrew Busted 1.50 1.50 136 John Clines a,_ 4,_ 137 John A. Clark 4.- 4.- 138 Luther L. Chamberlain G.- 5 ,_ 139 Thomas Donohue 4,- 4,_ 141 James Deboe 4,- 4,_ 142 Aldred Friend 4,_ 4,- 147 John Hopkins a,_ a,_ 150 B. Sylvester S. t:filton 1.50 1.50 151 Daniel A. Banning 4,- 4.- 154 George B. Stone 2,_ 2,_ 163 John A. Barker 4,_ 4,_ 164 Charles H. Cheesmun 6,_ 6,_ 172 John B. Daniels 4,_ 4,_ 174 James Hogan 4,_ 4,- • d' o O ILO I In I I I I I I I I I I I I I I - ' nd ndu) CJotpNn CJ dc) M lo O H LO O O (� 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I tO I IO Q: till I 11 1 I 1 I I I '0 0 d c0 d' d' 11 co CO ' d' d'CO d' v)to n d' 1n CJ t0 C0 CV ri d'Ca (C7 d't0 d' d' d'd'tO d' d' to to CJ d' r-i 4, to ro w G 10 w G m CC FI toG U +I r-I N d at, .CI o 0 17 a) 'cl C� H =i 4J rd - t♦ co N - +� G G ;� t1)N •.-1 � G ri LJ F. N •a w +) o Gw G .G ^ f� .�m ..a ww C ,G .[ bd F, 43 o -;, Gdoto 4)A G PI N U of tU .G Fy Fi J Ij ;j o "0 O F. C7 ;j to M ri G, N 'd tJ Fa "1 , 0 q ' r !) i y :UEl o C G F C„ 7[- co 7 a C: o O i Co N � UO - r .0 4 Ur :G -i c • w w C) Xf 7 U a) G N U i) U N U a)+1 (O ri •'d � :G ri a) A .� r-I N a)Cc•rl Id ri'd m ri 4) U U w i:I `^, N CJ •a F. •-i ..a '0 F. w U N t-I m N .� '�:, U •.i UO U F+ U F.r-I d w F-. --1 G 71 .G Fi a) G ri F, F, m s; ;J N 0 G G C, G G r3•rl N F) � v a) sti G C O a) F,' l U � •U rl +) 0,1 S. • F. r-I_• -4 G .O .L; . U c7 ry r-I o G. "S •f1 .d O O•.i (1) O O A r-i ri O O, O•fi•rl O O M N O `d 6 C! li ^j O N O ''a O?7 ,-7 .-: G4 X �� E':: FL UP, rd Cr7 f'7•'� 4 rpU :ic. �j U ::c c.7 1� Cy t_7 n W UCO ED Cq " E+ ri CO u, lO ID.A C,t d• In OJ O Gi n d' IO :•G� CO d' (5) r-I Cl CO In H N W CI)d (:\3 O O O G, u1 P.C'-G,Ui O O O O O O r-1 ri (A Od Cl N Cl n n CO 10 Co In t0 D- D-G)O) O ri N CO t9 C)Co G� �� ri.r-I,-I ri Cl N al C`.7 03 N C'J N N :iJ A CV Cl Cl 0 C'a C) C)C.1 CJ Cd CU N Cq :`d CO 03 C9 Cr) CO co CO CO July 307 1879. Vol. 10, Puge 444. 402 *.Tartii: V. B. Russell 3 .- 3.- 404 Yartin '.letter 3.- 3.- 407 Patrick O'Eern 3.- 3.- 410 John P. Flynn 4.- 4.- 412 John Blaney 4.- 4.- 416 ': illiam Tobey 2 .- 2 .- 418 Robert G. Lee 3 .- 3'.- 425 John S. Rodigrass 4.50 4.50 423 ',:illiam Havey 4.- 4.- 429 Liichael 7ohane 6.- 6 .- 432 Thomas Fogerty n,_ a,_ 4_3 George P. Ballard 6 .- 1 , 453 Frank W. Galloway 4.- n,_ 460 David C. Clifford 4.- 4.- 463 Francis P. Flhite 4.- 4.- 470 tililliam H. Knight 4.50 4.` • 472 Thomas J. Sargent 4.50 1.50 474 John Gorman 3.- 3.- 475 Dennis Broderick 6.- S.- L-7G Edward B. Smethurst 6.- 6.- 478 George F. Jones 3 .- 3.- 479 Stephen W. Thomas 1.50 1.50 4--85 rrederick Wilson 3. - 3 .- 487 John Kingsley 4.- 4.- 488 James Connelly 1.50 1.50 493 Patrick .NTavill 4.- 4.- 494 Robert Cashin 1.50 1.50 495 Charles W. Buxton 4.50 4.50 49G Patrick Sullivan 1.50 1 -50 499 ', illiam Ober 4.- 4.- 502 John Dolan a,- 4.- 503 Charles D. Collier 4.- 4.- Said amounts to be paid for the months of June and Julys and the city treasurep is hereby authorized and directed to pay said persons the sums aforesaid, and to continue to pay the same each aonth following, until otherqise ordered." The report was accepted and the order adopted. (Fresented for approval and approved July 30, 187`- . ) • lull-- 30, 107:,• Vol. 10, I age 445. Cn motion of _lderma;) mrr,ertc the rule; Of the Board re- Rules sus— lating to reconsideration so far as the business of this meet- pended. ins; is concerned were suspended. The Board then went into executive session. Licenses. The follov.ing re,:ort was submitted:- — — "In Board of %ldernen, City of alem, July 30, 1679. The Committee on Licenses respectfully recommend that H. A. Larra- bee be licensed as a Common Victualer and to sell intoxicating liuors under Class 3, at Bio. 1452 ^ssex Street; also, Horace A. Meacom be licensed to sell intoxicating lio_uors under Class 41 at Ato. 124 :?ssex Street, as a druggist. For the Committee, H. F:. Oliver, The retort was acce,�ted, and the licenses granted. The following communication was read by tile Yavor. Ins �E of • "City Of Sz�:len, b°.ass. , bayor Office, July 27, 1870. To the Buildings. .;oard of Aldermen. By authority conferred by an amendment to the ordinance relating to the inspecting of buildings, Rufus B. Gifford is nominated for your considerati :n as Insuector of uildings under the ordinances of the city _nd statutes of the coa;-nonwealth. Henry K. Cliver, Mayor." e d. On motion of Alderman ^mi.ierton the nomination was confirm- The Board adjourned at 5 o'clock Attest, Henry L . Leek, Clerk. regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on onday August 4, 187 ', s:t 3 o'clod: ?.:. .ldermen 3rmerton, Kemble, "vc-rill, Ide and Gifford were ;resent. The fiayor presided. The record of the last meeting was rend and aproved. The monthly rel;ort of the city marshal aas received and City t:ar- placed on file. shsl 's Re-_ uort. • .ug. 4, 187C. Vol. 10, 'rage 446. Petitions for .permit to build were received as follows: k�er:aits tc Emery Y. Benson, addition to dwelling house on ':-'inter St; build. F.enry �7. Putnam, three wooden greenhouses on Crombie Street. <-ermits were grc nted. Petitions sigaed, by Gilliam F. Nichols and 90 others pump. and Joseph S. Frye and 44 oti:ers, requesting that the pump situated on Boston Street, be kept in its ,.resent position, were referred to the Committee on Streets. The following report was submitted: C. L. Lord "'City of Salem, Eass. Mayor's Office, =ugt 1, 1879. To & Co. _ the City Council. The Committee on Public Instruction to whom School was referred the communication over the signature of Charles P,ouse. L. Lord and George A. Neal of the firm of Lord and iieal, up- - —"—' on the rejection of their bid for the contract for the new • school house in Ward 5 report,-that after the most exhaustive and careful consideration of the several bids presented, they, decided by unanimous vote, to award the above contract, as had been announced, because in the judgement of the Commit- tee the interests of the city would be best served by their so awarding. For the Committee, H. K. Oliver, Chairman.'" The report was acce_ ted, and sent down for concurrence. The " olloaing reiort and order was submitted:- Im rovemen- "City of Salem, Brass., Mayor Office Aug 4th, 1079. o-f Steam- To the City Council. The Committee on !rater "lorLs, and the or G house Com:ittee on Streets, to which two Committees was referred the subject of the appropiration of w6000.-for <.lterations in the Steamer House on Church Street, and for the erection of a shed for the housing of the im_;lements of the Street De- partment, near by, have considered the subject most carefully, and report, that a review of the :.lans and esti:;ates conf.irr;s their previous opinions that the said sum of $6000.-possibly lessened by careful expenditure, yet not to the endangering of thoroughness and honest work, will be needed for the prover completion of the changes, and the shelter shed contemplated; ths:t the accommodations to be thereby secured are of great value End necessity, if not positively indispensable, special- ly to the Fire Department, in making it free from existing awkward and serious embarrassments and causes of delay, all actinZ as hindrances to promptness T..n getting into action. And • in no department are hindrance and delay_ .more dangerousq here, if anyc,here promptness is safety, and ma._eshifts are full of hazard. The present lower romm of the engine house originally intended for but two steamers, and with insuf_icient death for even them Vol. 10, rage 147. has now three, one being kept in. reserve. From the fact that the depth of the room permits no other dispostion thereof, this stare engine stands between the other twoy crowding them towards t'lae walls, and occupying space which under the hoped for im :rovement, would be most advantageously utilized in affording room for the horses at time of alarm to trot from their stalls into postion on each side of the poles, which poles should never be detached from the engines, but which now, from lack of sufficient depth in the room are neceasari- ly kei:t unattached; this operates as a serious hindrance, and is a vexatious tax upon the patience of the firemen. Nor are the horses now stabled so that the;,- can most readily reach their maces at the poles, too much backing, and turning c-.nd wheelin,- about have to be done before they can get on the fire path, they sh:;uld be stalled close at hand in the immediate rear, with their heads facing the machines with their feed bones on a swing gate easily opened at alarms, so that the sagacious animals can at once trot to their several places at 'he poi.@, be hitched, and be off. Nor should there be a single minute out of the twenty four hours when at least, one pair of horses cannot be found in stable at the house, all of them should not, at one and the same tine, be away, one pair at least, and anothe> asr.soon as possible, should be avail- able, with the poles of the s teamers always in their several • , machines and nAhing to be done but to hitch traces and rush for the danger. The ccmmon using of horses by both the Fire and Street Departments is not unattended with hazard is a fruitful cause of delay, this was exemplif ed at the recent alarm from upper Roston Street, the alarm was given by steam whistle, and hose house bell in the vicinity at the ti=:e, abouit ten o'clocK in the forenoon; all the horses but the hose horse .,rere in use on the street work on Charter Street; at t'__e alarm t .o pairs with street wagons attached started on the run h • in the meantime the drivers -nd men at for t',.-e el.o_ne ,_ouse, , the house, had opened the gates, and were attacfin.^ the poles. Be Core the first air were unhitched from the wagon and hitci;- ed to the engine 8 minutes had sassed, and before the second gai' :v as ready 10 minutes had ;,one, and 15 minutes had gone before the engines reached the class of fire, finding nothing* to do , as 'r:ose Company do. 4. had extinguished tide flames b;,- water from the nei Lhborino street hydrants. 10'4�, at least oIie half of these 15 minutes had been saved, had a pair of horses been available at the house, and not all of them in use on the streets, and .-ret, such was the then pressure of street work thr:t the Commissioner was compelled to call for and use all available means to keep his work along. The system of co ron means and coi,::on tools to be utilized by different departments is full of di='ficulties, is fertile of discord, and -n the present case full of danger, and oucht to be abolished. =3ut, as it ; rev-iles lore, it si necessary that the means and aiplian- ces of -,he two departments, now in hand, be in immediate proxi- :Ili a i su . ,lied • Au.,-. 41 1679. Vol. 1C, age 448. with all possible facilities, and the Cor. :-,i ttees, after re- viewing t,ll circumstances and surroundift-s attendant, and - after comparing thoughts and opinions :rith all parties inter- ested, the engineers of the Fire Department, the several Con- mittees of Street, Fire aird 'rater :forks, as swell as private individuals, are confirmed in their views that t -e plans pre- sented will secure all the objects desired, and !: ill meet general approval. The Committee therefore renew their recom- mendatfon of the a tropriation of 4;600.- for the OujeCtS spec- ified. For the Corv:,ittee, Henry Y. Oliver, Chairman?" "Drdered, that the sum of 6000.- be and the same is here- ApproTria by a :propriated to defray the cost of certain alterations in tion Steam the -resent steam fire engine house on Church Street, and for er's the erection in rear of the new water works building, on the rouse._ • sane street of a suitable shed for protection of the implem- ents of the street department, the said alterations and erec- -icn to be in accordance with plans and specifications of the Joint Standing Committee on Fire Department and Committee on Streets." The report was accented, order ad.o;.ted, and sent down for concurrence. A petition to the Board of Engineers, from 'r_ose Co. 'i, c.4, _xcursion reauesting permission to take their hose carriage,from an e:•_- of Hose Cc ::. r , in Septerifoer next came rom he cursion to Nashua, IT. Board of Engineers approved, subject to the consent of the '_ayor and .ldermen. The Board granted the ;:etition. The monthly bills were then examined and approved. t=ionthly__ ills Alderman Kemble submitted the followtin Orders:- "Ordered, that warrants be issued gor meetings of the _'ilection. le;al voters of the City of Salem in the several surds on I:4onday August 18th, 15797 at 6 o'clock A. s;. , then and their to .-ive in their ballots for or aga._nst the acceptance of Chap- ter 148 of the Acts of 187�), the same being "an .ct to author- ize the city of Salem to construct a main drain or sewer in the .Iorth. River." The form of ballots to be as follows:- "Accept- ance of Chapter 1482 Acts of 1B'7.:.- Yes or o . "Ordered that the polls be opened at 8 c , clock A. ?+:. , -And closed at 4 o'clock The Orders were ado ted. (Presented for anprov_.l and ap- • i;roved August 57 1679- ) _ . ':u-. 4 8 11� _87C'. Vol. 1C, ' age 449. Alderman i:emble submitted the following Order:- teFistra- __ "'Ordered, that a meeting of this 3ozl:.rd for the purposes lion of _ of receivin" evidence of the ,. ualifi cations of persons claim- ' 'oters. 1Ylo' the ri ht to vote, 6.nd of correctinE the li St of voters, be :eld on `onda- rug. llth, 1379 at 3 o'clock F . .... , -Iel-is- tration of Voters will cease on said llth day of August at 1O o 'clock P. ..,. , and Lifter the close of re_istration •no name will be entered on the check list."t The Order was ado•. ted. The Voting lists used at the last election were then ex- Votii)E Li_ aniined, fifty one naMes were stricken therefrom by reason of StS. death (See list on file) and the lists were then accepted and - ordered to be i,osted according to lava. 0n motion of Alderm�in Efaraerton, tile rules relating to re- Rules sus • consideration, were sus_s:ended, so far as t;iey relate to busi- ocnded. ness transacted at this meeting. At 20 minutes of 11 o'clock, on motion of Aldex•m3.n Kem- ble, the _card adjourned to ;::onday August 11, 18792 at 8 o'- clock F.I. Attest, Henry I,% _".eei.� Clerk. The 3oz�:rd of Aldeamen net on I. onday t:ugust 11, 1879, at S e ' clock P.A . pursuant to adjournment. The Common Council were E.lsc in session. ;.Mier Lies] " =.,ertonj ic.emble, TlusseI17 lde and Gifford were z;iesex.t. -he .' : cr being absent] the President of the Board pvesi Ged. The record of the last meet-ini; was _Mead c'�.11("i ap Proved. lderman b'u.esell offered the fellowin_, Crder:- rule sus- 11( rdei-ee,7 thc.t the ,uses of ti_is 'card sele.tin to recon- er_ded. sideration, so far as t;_e busi-ess of this meeting is concern- be ai si ended. " The . Y%del- w&s adc� ted. d c:aL:Yunicaticin v,as received from the aor, nominating Constables_ _ . emL_h Bro :n, John i-c::lc.nd� and Lawrence I). Loran as Con- stables. The nominations wei°e confirried. • Aug. 11, 1879. Vol. 102 Page 45() . Petitions for permit to build were received as folloirs:- Permits to William B. Dates, Agent, repair of Franklin Building; Sheridan build. a-id Duignen Rear No. 62 P;iason Street, alteration of stable; Crin Thompson, duelling house on barren Street; S, . J. Gold- tl:•wait, wooden building on ^nuffum's 7harf. Permits were grant- ed. The following report and order were submitted:- Frye's "City of Salem, Aug. llth 1879. To the City- Council. The ?dills. Joint Special Committee to whom was referred the matter of the purchase of Frye's Lills so called, the straightening of the channel of North River between the boundary line of the town of Peabody and Frye 's Mills in Salem, and the filling of the adjacent flats, respectfully submit their report:- Your Corni:ittee waited upon the selectmen of the town of Pea- body to inquire whether the town would join the city of Salem in th proposed plan of straightening the channel, and fil- ling the flats. As a result of this conference a town meet- ing was called, and a committee a-ppointed; both committees • met and discussed the whole subject very thoroughly, subse- quently the Peabody committee made their re;.ort to an adjourn- ed town meeting recommending that the town straighten the channel of'the river, to fill the adjacent flats, from a point about 500 feet (more or less) north of Grove Street in 'Peabody, to the Salem line, provided that the city of Salem straighter the channel, and fill the flats from the Feabody line, to frve's Lulls, and reported an appropriation to carry the order into effect;. the order however was not adopted, as the By-Laws of the town of Peabody require that one hupdred persons must be r:resent at a town meeting where a large sum is to be ap•t:ropria- ted, at the meeting referred to only thirty persons were ent. In place of adopting the order, the Selectmen were instruc- ted by the meeting to lay out that portion of North River above -referred to, within the limits of the torn in the manner above described, and to appropriate the sum of five thousand dollars to ;aeet the expense of the same subject to the acceptance or rejection of the town, provided that the city of Salem carried out the plan referred to above £hom the Peabody line to frve 's 7.Tills. ';chile this action is not as definite as your com-:ittee expected, still we are of the opinion that the tom of Feabody will in good faith carry out their part of the undertaking, whenever the city of Salem are ready to proceed with the project. Your Committee have also had a conference with the proprietors of the Harmony Grove Cemetary, but so far have been unable to obtain tain a definite proposal from them, the Corporation would like to ?.ave the flats filled up, but are-hot' at the present;. te_ie7 .tbondition to expend money for such a; purpose. Your Committee hsve consulted with the owner of the Frye 's 'hills so celled, but ha,.ve not -is_ yet been able to fix a price sat-sfactory to both parties. i;aving no definite proposition to offer the other aLut- ters on the river, your Committee have thoug.:t it best t-: defer consulting with them for the present; after carefully reviewing the whole subject your committee are of the Aug. 11, 16.7S. Vol. 10, _a 'e =51 opinion that if a sum not to exceed 'shirt- _five thousand dcl- lars be a:.propriL%ted, and ::laced _, " their disc:os_:1, to be ex- nerded as in the judge ;ent of the com.::ittee the best interests of the cite require, that the channel of the north :river from the 'reaoody line tc and thrcuEh Frye's !..ills can be straight- E:ned and the flits on either ide _'_11ed up to the grade of the ralro , ::i i d, hp;- t ttom and fifty feet c;ide on t1_e top, c:fith slowing Bides, also a road- way forty feet -:;ide _rcmr; rove Street in .alem t8 trove Street in leabody r._ d the rill privile7e at Fr;ye' s dill rurci_ased. There can be no doubt that if the above lean is carried cut that the nuisance Fri;e's t.1ill and 7:11_1c'h has for many -.-ears caused so meat :.n aII-no-,L.nce tr. t`:e citizens Cf ._c.lem C?i,.l be efiectu;_11.- ;:.nd toorou--hly ab_;fed. he ori_ortunity at t'?e re- sent time is Very �avcraole for contracting for I'illinC the fl_.ts -jith :gavel, and Your cor..rlittee feel confident that ti e . coitemi:lated e:ori_ can be accomplished for the sum ns.med: Your Co:uu ttee i,i esent for the consideration of the City Council the accompan rind order i.nd unr.niriously and urgently recom:.Iend its ado :tion. For the Co::mlittae, Geo. Emnerton, Chailrman." Murde-red, that t'_e Joint Special Committee appointed under Fri=_ tiie order relatini; to Frye 's 'fills passed by the City Council ,ills. P,lau aprroved Play 16th 1079, be and they hereby are authorized —"---- to purchase of the or:ner or owners thereof Fryes 'n.iills so cal- led, in the City of Salem, -and any or all of the lands or flats connected therewith, emd the privileges and franchises belonging end ari:urtenant thereto, and any or t.11 of the flats in Frye's ;"ill I:ond, c.nd contract for the filling a^d grading of all such lands end flats, or if deemed best for the in- terests of the city in s.ny case, instead Of :;urchaeinE, to ar- r_.nEe in such ❑i_:nner as i;:ay be thou._ht exTedient for such fi 1- linl -nd lr'rading rith the oc:ner Cr ovrners of any of s_.id lands Or fiats, L.P.d iilr'thel' t_"at Said CG ?:':l flee in cans i n_ such lands, and flats to be filled and 7Mded as aforesaid, t .i:e such action as may be ex edier.t in reference to leavinE a prorer channel for carr; ing off the draina`>.'e, filth and pollution, emptying into s_id Lill :ond. Th,st the Colmittee be and her-eby a.re authorized to sell exchange or other-wise dis'ose of said lands and flats as the interests of ti'e City may require, and for that -::urr. ose to execute deeds, or oti,:er instrur,ent, in the ncuue of the city. That -foi, t1le i ur:.ose of carr-: ing out the 7rovision of the abov Ar-ronria. order the sum of thirty five tl.c.usand dolle.rs be, and hereby tion. • is _, t' o riated, ire same to be extended under tie d irectioil --- tile above naf-,ed cer littee. " .._ Lei' i Oadin:- of the same, on mo ui on of :.1r erman i.emile, C CriS iCl21'atlOn Of the re'. Ort a:':C carder was oSt"�011ed until the next regular ::.eetin_-. V01.10, page 452. Alderman Gifford submitted the following report and Burials order: _ "City of Salem August 11, 187 . The Joint Standing Com- s,ittee on Public Property to whom was refer-red the matter of designating the graves in the public burial places of the city, respectfully report,, that after consultation with the Superintendant of Burials, they are of opinion that it will be difficult, if not impossible, to designate satisfactorily the graves not already marked in the public places of burial in this city. The Committee recommend that when any new, or por- tion of an old groundy not yet used for such purposes, is laid out for the burial of the dead, that the same should be IL-id cut in ranges and graves, each range and :rave numbered, and a plan thereof made and filed at the city ha11. A portion Of the Crne Street Cemetery has not vet been appropriated for the purposes of burial and the Committee r•econmiend that they _ be authorized to have the same suitably laid out in ranges and graves, the same numbered and a plan thereof made and fil- ed in the city clerk's office. The Cora:iittee submit the fol- lowing Crder and recommend its adoption. Res,,ectfully submit- ted. For the Committee, . T. J. Gifford, Chairman.'" "Ordered, that the Joint Standing Committee on Public Pro- perty be hereby authorized to expend a sum not exceeding one 1.undred dollars, in carrying out the recommendations contain- ed in the above reportg said ex;_ense to be charged to the ap- _;-ro .riation for incidentals in the i;ayor and .1dermen Depart- ment." The report was accepted, order adopted, and sent dos.,n for concnrren:ce. alderman Gifford submitted the following Crderg- Lease of "Ordered, that consideration of the lease of lard and ,: harf. _ wharf near South Bridge from Chas. S. Clark be referred to the Cor.:::attee on Fublic Property." - The order e;as adopted and sent dovtn for concurrence. Came 'pack concurred. (Presented for approval and approved August 132 1875 .) - .. . ,. Aldermen Russell submitted the following report: - Licenses "In Board of Alderman, Salem, ,=.ug. 11, 107 . The under- —� signed for the Committee on Licenses resi.ectfully recommend that Licenses granted to the following nar::en persons as fol- lows:- Licuor License L.lter A. Pansonc 123 Essex St. Class 4. • (druggist) John (' 'Shea 5 Rawlins St. Common Victualer 113. Vim. Youltcn, Market House Innh.older. The Committee further red@A;Rd that Ptitrick Esanning be grant- ed leave to withdraw. Aue. 11; 187f . Vol. 101 ? age 453. upon his E.Fpl.icaticr :'or a license as an innholder at P?o. 5 " Varney St. The CoL llttee also recorimend that the l;".censes _'ranted Jereni.ah Desmond, as a Co:imcn 7,'ictua'ler and tc sell liquors under Class 1, be revched; he having failed to take out tl:e same. "or the Corunittee, ?ussell?" The re_ort wi s accepted •and 'its recommendations ado;:ted. t:otice ivas received from the Cori:::.on Ccuncil, that they Ar rU JT'la_ la"d refused a. second reading to the cyder a rropriating tion viater �4500.- for iron vlater rioins in ..-a.sr.ingt n treet. yneS. ..otice eras received from the _.card of 3ngineers that Srcrrsion they had zranted :;team Tire ngine Co. I;o. 1, >ernission to take their en ine to ".ashua, 17. !'. , September 3 and 4, 187S7 • subject tc the F".,_�)rcw.l of Lhe mayor and _lldermen. The Board ayl-roved the same. venire for three : ersons to attend the Superior Court Jurors. in •eptem.ber next, was -received, and the ne;.ries of _a:Mel I:ill, �—`- Robert Eill �:nd George D. -tedman, were drawn from the jury box. Alderman I:emble o_'fered the following Crder:- Ballots to "Crdered, that the city clerl: is hereby directed to cause be _print to be printed femur thousand ballots for the use of the cite- ed. zens at the election to be held -Londay August 18th next, one -- - ?t.1f of a"'ri ative ballots acid one -half negative ballots,the exl:ease of the same to be cha:.rges to "incidentals." '.he Order v;as accl.ted and sent do;^.n for concurrence. The C"_der eras returned _rom the Common Council" , with a request erhy the hoard of _.ldermen think it necessary to ask for an ap- propriation of $10.- for ballots, and not necessary to ask for ti:e a-.:pror;riatien of 5'00. for the r:urpese of removing the horse railroc.d track a"t time ex-, ease of the city." On motion of r:lder- r,c.r_ 'emble it eras voted that the reouestof the Ccmr::on Council be a.nsviered, by calling their -ttenticn to the fact that this Board have not asked for an arhropriaticn of ten dollars. The Coru,ion Council then conc..r•red in the adontion of the Crder. (Presented for approval and approved F.ugust 13, 187c. ) Alderman ;:eruble offered the follm,in Order: Le: islativc 'Cruered, t::at t]"_e city cler : is herby directed to cause �Act tc • we rimed fear thousand copies of t::e Le�ie lative Sot c;h ch a be iriii_- to be si-u;r:i"-ted. ed. :u 11, 1879. Vol. 10 Tage 454. to b -ilot on L.onday :august 18th. next; that :.e cause at least one of these copies to be osted in each vtt.rd rocs of .the city ';r i0r to the election above referreed to, and, the others `istri- buted so far as may be rr&cticable, ajronEr i, :e citizen voters, the exrense of tl,e same to be cilar ed to "Incidentals." The Order was adopted and sent do::n for concurrence. Come bac", concurred. (Presented for a l.roval and a prcved t.ugust 1-32 1872.) 'Iderman Gifford submitted the following report and or- posts to € der:- �e L cec7 "'In City Council, City of c.alem, ug. 11, 187: The Joint across Standing Committee on Public Property reccr,mend that posts be orT7Vd set Lcross the eastern end of Fort ..venue fcr the purpose of -- --- • excluding carri�;.ges temporarily from Massing below the western boundary of the line of fence that incloses the v+illor;s. For the Committee, T J. Gifford, Chairman." "Ordered, that the Joint Standing Com_ittee on Public Pro- be authorized to expend the sur:: of fifty dollars in carry- ;Mg out the recommendations contained in the above report: said sure to be charged to the appropriation for incidentals." The report eras acceted, Crder adc_;ted, and sent down for corct;rren.ce. Came back concurred. (:resented for approval and approved Wg. 13, 1879. Ja;.ies Leonard was registered as a vo'--er and his name en- Voting _ tered on the voting list of "..ard 1. The names of Robert R. Lists. ash-by 23 Salem St; Thomas B. Cary, 66 Broad St; David Donahue, -- - 78 Derby St; John Geary, 17 righ St; Terrence .: Cavrley, Rear 14 ;igh St. Ct. ; Thomas Prendergast, 1 Friend St; r,ugustus Broen, 9 r'orthey St. ; were stricken from the voting lists on acco7,:nt of death. !:t 10 o'clock F. LI. registration was closed, s:r,d the voting lists were approved. alderman i,emble moved that vrhen this Board adjourns it 1`eeting. adjourn until Friday "ugust 22, 1879 at 6 O'clock F.Pa. The - i,otion was adopted. The follovring Crder came from the COPmOn Council:- Street "='rdered, that the Board of radermen be re:_uested to ir - tr;1 117 form the Common Council why the surn of 5200. Was appropriated trichin • witi:out concurrent action on the pert of this Board for the _asz%riffEo puri_•ose of relocating the ?'orse 'railroad track on '..ashin :ton 5t, Street." Cn motion o Elderma:n Russell the Crder was 1+ id Aug. 11 & 22, 1879. Vol.10, :age z_55. on the tattle until the next meetir!g. The re ort relative to the imTrovenient of the steam- Steamers 2 Is house, ca;z:e froii the. Common Council acce'ted in concur- rouse__ rence. The Coi::- c.r. Council elso concurred in the reference of Suit. the surimons for the city to answer to Fannie - Flurmer in —� an action of tort, to the Committee on Claims. (!resented _or c�.F::provs,l of reference and E.pt;roved Aug. 13, 187F'. ) The re•;.ort from the Committee on Fublic Instruction in Lord !- Co. reference to the proposal of C. L. Lord c Co. for the new School school house, vas accented by the Cocm_:on Council in concur- zcuse._ rence. (:resented for al:proV�il ar_d approved Aug. 13, 187�;. ) • The Board aajourned at 1C� o'clock F.I.I. Attest, Henry E. I.'.eeh7 Clerk. A meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Friday evening August 22, 18791 at 8 o'clock pursuant to adjournment. All the mer.:bers were ;:resent except Alderman calmer. The yor• being absent the President of the Board presided. The record of the least meeting vas read and approved. Petitions for peri,it to build crere received as follows: Iermits to. Thomas T. Florance, Cedar S-,. Ct. , addition to manufactory _build. I or st n�ore roc _... Hobson, GC;dition to '.:eslel' It'. E. Church; Fenry r. ' errill, wooden shed. on Clark's ':.harf. Permits sere granted. -1ications fron: Js.n:es F. 1=<..le and DaT::iel C. Manning, Perr:!its to or ;.ermits to build mere received and referred tc the Insr.ec- build._ for o£ uildin>.s A written notice fro;: Edward _.: .lton, claiming that he _ Claim. received personal injury, Jul;; 30, 1^o7S, at the corner of :'t:elps and 've.le Ctireets, by reason of s. defective street side- ,ra1k, vas referred to the Joint :sanding Committee on Claims and sent down for concurrence. • Aug. 22, 187£. `.101.10, Page Z156. Summons for the city to answer to I,iaurice Flynn a.nd Suits. -enry C. Sha.pleigh, in actions of tort, were referred to the City Solicitor and sent down for concurrence. Alderman Gifford for the Committee on Public Property Lease of submitted the following 0rderi- a-CI-rr s "Ordered, that the Joint Standing Committee on Public — — Property be and are hereby authorized to lease of Charles S. Clare: for the term of five years from the first of January last, the flats and lands near South Bridge now occupied by ' the city, for the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars for the entire term, said amount to be charged to the a_rpropria- tion for incidentals." On motion of Alderman Temble, consideration of the order was postponed, and the Committee on Public Property were re- quested to inquire and report if the land can be purchased, and, if so, the price therefor."' Alderman Russell submitted the follotsing report: Report on "'City of Salem, August 22Q 1878. To the Board of elder pe��oi wen. The Committee on Drains and Sewers to Kfhom was referred eking the ,petition of George E. Allen for leave to connect the es- —sewer. tates I'os 14 and 15 Essex Street, with the common sewer, re- ---- - spectfully recommend that leave be granted under the three= tion of the Street Commissioner, upon the payment of thirty dollars. For the Committee, E. Russell, Chairman.'" The report was acce ted and the recommendation adopted. Alderman Russell submitted the following report:- Forrester "'City of Salem, August 22: 18W, The Committee on Drains sewe`r: and Sewers resl_ectfully recommend that the Street Commission--- er be and he is hereby directed to extend the Forrester street sewer 75 feet, and that the expense thereof be charged to the appropriation for sewers. For the Committee, B . V.I. Russell, Chairman." To the Board of «ldermen. The report was a.ccel:.ted, and the recommendaticn adopted. (Presented for approval and approved August 27, 187S. ) • Alderman Emmerton submitted in print the monthly report Report of of the Committee on Accounts showing the expenditures for July-70m. on 13W, to have been `s42,620.75. The report was accepted and se .t _ ccou�n s down for concurrence. — "" Aug. 22, 15741. Vo1.10,Tage 457. The order of in-uiry £ror. the Comr::or Council, as to the Street R. ap ropria,.tion of w2o0. for relocating the street railway track in track in ',,,ashington Street came up as unfinished business, . Wash in ton and, on motion of Alderman Fussell it was laid on the table St. until the next regular meeting. `---- Alderman Ide sub:fitted th:e fc11o ;ing report and order: -lilitary ____ "in Board of Aldermen, Salem Aug. 22d 1679. The Commit- _id_Chrr�. tee on Lilitary raid resvectfully submit the follocaing order 301 and recommend its adoration. --�--' For the Committee, E. R. Ide, Chairman." MCrdered that t__e fo1loring named persons be allowed for the months of June, July an., August 1879, the sums set op- hosite their resuective na:nes, as ?ilitary Aid, in accordance with the provisions of Chap. 301 of the hots of 1875 , viz:- 3ridget i.elley $4.-; :'usun i.. Fabens w4.-; ;.nna ':,. Lord w4.- ; Johanna Smith $4.-; Anna O'Connor $4.-; 1;7ary A. Clark $'4.-; Catherine ^. 'CallahFn C4.-; ;hod. R. S. Wilson ..?4.-; Sarah Barker j14.-; ..ary KilliL.n T4.-. Said amounts to be paid being the allowance for each month above named. The treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to pay said persons the sums aforesaid, and to continue pay- ing said persons said sums each month until otherr:ise ordered." The report vas acce_>:ted and t`e order adopted. (Presented or approval and aprrcved August 27, 1879. ; The report and order concerning the iurchase of Fryes Frve's : ill property, came up as unfinished business, and on motion of ills>. Alderman Russell the whole matter was indefinitely post poned and sent down for concurrence. Jabez K. :;Terrill, was drawn as a juror for the September Juror. term of the Superior Court in place of Robert trill, exee:pt on accovnt of being a member of the Fire D&;&rtraent. The returns of the election held August 16, 18791 on the Election _ acce .tance of the Act concerning of the drainage of the T=orth returns__ _fiver, v7ere examined, found correct, and entered in the record of elections. Alderman Russell for the Committee on Licenses submitted a License_, rercrt recommending that Peter F. Neaney be licensed to sell li- quors under Class 5, at I.'o. 24 Phillips ;street for the wear end- in. y 1, 1850. The ;ug. 25 E. Sept. 1; 187 '. Vol.10; Page 455. license was ;,ranted. The Doard adjourned at 10 ms. past 9o 'clock. Attest, Henry M. K;eeh., Clerk. The Common Council at a meeting held on the 25th. of :august 1879; concurred in the follo ing matters; viz: Acceptance of the monthly rei.ort of the Committee on �.c- Cori. on counts. (Presented for approval of acceptance and a,.:-,roved Accounts_. September 2; 1879. ) Passage of the order authorizing the Committee on Pub- Orne St. _ lie Property to expend $100.-in laying out a portion of Crne Cemy St. Cemetery and designating the graves therein. (Presented for approval and approved Sept. 2, 1879.) • Reference of the notice £romEdivard Dalton of his claim Claim. against the city for damages. (Presented for approval of re- ference and approved Sept. 21 Referencd of the summons of Henry C. Shapleigh and Mau- Suits. rice Flynn to the city solicitor. (Presented for approw-1 of, reference and approved Sept. 2; 1879. ) Attest; F. L . 1.;eek; City Clerk. The B,VF�rd of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Londay September 1; 1879, at 8 o 'clock F.i1. All the members were present except Alderman Russell. The Mayor presided. The record of the last meeting was read and approved. Notice vras received that the Common Council; on the ro ,ria- 25th of August rejected the orderspppropriating a6000.- for tion Steam- alterations in the Church Street building; and that pending er' s rouse. the question of concurring in the indefinite Iostponement of the Frye 's I:ills matter, an amendment prevailed; substituting the order as reiorted by the Comiittee; which order was sassed to a second reading. A petition signed by Jona D. Y:elley, and three others, _rater Fire asl=ing that the Wenham water pipes be extended in Lynn roc+.d, • in order that they may take a supply therefrom, came from the Common Counci12 referred to the Joint Standing Committee on Water Fiorks and sent up for concurrence. The Board concurred. Sept. 1, 187C. Vol.10, Page 45 . (i;resented for :approval of reference and approved Sept. 2, 13- 7c The monthly report of the city marshal was read and plat- ?:-arshal's ed on file. Report. The quarterly statement of fees received by the city City Clerk: cleri; was received and placed on file. fees._ _ A petition from George Staniford jailor, asking leave Telephone to connect a telephone apparatus c;ith the city police station, from o1- the same to be done at the expense of the county, vras received, ice staff and on motion of Alderman Fmmerton the petition was granted. tion to _ mil A petition signed by F. F. L. Vezina, and others, in be- half of the parents of some 75 or 80 French children, asking Harbor St._ • that a portion of the school house in Harbor Street be set a- Sch. lio. part for a school of said children, was referred to the Joint Standing .Corm;iittee on Public Instruction and sent down for con- currence. The Comr::ittee on Streets to whom was referred the peti- tions cf ".' lliam F. P'ichols and Joseph S. Frye, and others , against the removal of the pump on Boston Street, submitted a report recommending that the petitions be zranted. The report was accepted. The Co:m::ittee on Streets submitted a report recommending Sidewalk the adoption of the following Order: for new "Ordered, that the Street Commissioner be authorized to lay School ti]e necessary curbstones and concrete for a sidewalk about the House. nett school house lot in Card 5, on SiLT-iit Avenue, 1.7illow Avenue, and T:Fesservy Street." The Crder was adopted and sent dorm for concurrence. A petition signed by H. h;, Balcomb and 6 others, for the Grove St. repair of Grove Street the same being in a very bad and danger- _ ous condition, was referred to the Conmittee on Streets. The petition of James Cravens for relief on account of in- Claim.___,_ jury to his estate on South "rrospedt Street, by reason of water flowing from the street • Sept. 1t 1878. Vo1.10, Page 460. on to his land, was referred to the Committee on Streets. Petitions ofr permit to build were received as follo.rs: Stephen H. Sargent, Corner of Salem and harbor Streets, ad- diticn to dwelling house; F. R. himball, 16 Pleasant Street, addition to dwelling house; Charles Read, wooden dwelling house on Yason Street; JGmes F. Hale, wooden derelling house on Corner of Sumner and 'Norman Streets; Charles H. Flint, Agent, wooden building on ,:ashington Street; Daniel C. Llan- ning2 repair of building on Brown Street. Permits were grant- ed. Alderman Ids for the Committee on 411ilitary Aid submit- ted a report recommending the adoption of the following Order: "'Ordered, that the f ollow.ing named persons be allowed for the month of August 1879, the sums set opposite their re- spective names, as Military Aid, in accordance with the provi- sions of Chap. 252 of the Acts of 1679, viz: 22 Charles Heston $8, 23 JQhn H. Batchelder 4.- 24 E$ward Shehan 5.- 25 John 'Waldron 6.- 2E• Benjamin Barker - 27 Peter Becher 4.- Said amounts to be paid for the month of August, the city treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to pay said persons aforesaid, and to continue paying said I:ersons said sums each month until otherwise ordered. The report was accepted and the order adopted. (Presented for approval and approved Sept. 32 1879.) Alderman Ids for the Committee on L.ilitary raid submitted a. retort recommending the adoption of the following Order: "Ordered7 that the following named persons be allowed for the month of August 1879, the sums set opposite their res- pective names; as Lilitary Aid in accordance with the provi- sions of Chap. 301 of the Acts of 18797 viz: 16 Daniel I.I. Frye 4.- 71 Eoses D. Faunce 3.- 123 John 9 .Carthy 4.- 144 George P. Ferguson 4.- 228 Richard H. Thomas 1.50 247 Dennis O'Connor 1.50 • Sept. 1 k 4, 1079. Vol. 10, Page 461. 484 John O' '-onnell 3.- I Jilliam H. Lune 497 Daniel 'S. Stevens 1.50 505 Benjamin H. Chapman 3.- 456 Stephen 7, Tolman 6.- Said amounts to be paid for the month of August, the city treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to pay said per- sons aforesaid, and to continue paying said persons said sums each month until otherwise ordered.`' The rei:ort :aas accelted, and the order adopted. (Pres- ented for approval and approved Sept. 3, 1079.) I'iessrs. George L. Upton, 'diilliam F. Gardner, and Horace Jurors S . Traiil were drawn as grand jurors for ti:e U. S. District Court at 3oston, : ept. 91 l07 ', and Messrs. Edwin Very and 3enjainin H. Ives were drawn as petit jurors for the sane court for September }6, 1379. Alderman Tr:emble moved that the further business of this Bills _ meeting be confined to the examination of the monthly bills. The motion prevailed, and the bills were examined and approv- ed. The bill of Jose,h Peterson for damage to his barge, was Claim referred to the Joint Standing Committee on Claims and sent down for concurrence. The Board then adjourned. .ttest, H. L1. P:ieek, Clerk. The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Thurs- day September 47 1879 at G o'clock P.M. All the members were present except Alderman Ide. The sayor being absent, the Fresident of the aoard _eresided. The record of the last meeting was read and ap roved. Military _ A petition signed by E. A. Fhe.len, for relief un- _—� • Sept. 4, 1679. Vol. 10, rage 462. der the oldiers aid lair; on !:u.'cic:r. of :l'orm_,n T-emble was laid over to the next meeting. The Board of engineers recommended, the Mayor nominated, Firemen. and the Board confirmed, John 7, Hancock as a member of Hook 8: Ladder Co. 11o. 1, and Filliam Lee as a member of Hose Co. No. 6. Alderman Gifford for the Committee on Public Property Lease of verbally reported that the land used by the city at the South Clarlo s Bridge could be purchased for $1000.- and that it was inex :ed- 7.-Tharf._ ient to make such purchase. The report was accel:ted. The order _ . authorizing the leasr of said property of C. S. Clark for five years at $30.-per year, was then considered, adopted, and sent down for concurrence. • Alderman Gifford read a communication from the Super-in- Shed for tendent of Streets, addressed to the Comrittee on Streets, street de- stating that no shelter had yet been provided for the wagons gartment_ of the street department. C.n motion of 41derman Russell the Committee on Streets mere instructed to report an order for the erection of a shed for such shelter, similar to the order heretofore submitted. Alderman Gifford read a communication from J. S. Jones & Claim of Co. in reference to certain land taken from them on Derby Jones & Co. Street. On motion of Alderman himble the Committee on Streets were instructed to settle the matter upon such terms as they see fit, and charge the expense thereof to the appropriation for streets. (Presented for approval and approved Sept. 61 1379. ) A communication from the City I:arshal recommending the LiLi^uor liquor licenses of John Powers and James Kieiy be revoked, the Licenses conditions of the same having been violated, ,::as received, arid, on motion of Alderman Russell, it was laid on the table until the next regular meeting. Alderman Russell for the Com-mittee on Sewers submitted the following Order:- "Ordered) that the Commissioner of streets be and he is Sewer. hereby directed to construct a common sewer as follows; com- mencing at the rear of the new school house on Summit Avenue • thence running easterly about 700 feet to the water. Said sewer to be constructed under the direction of the Committee on Sewers, and said Commissioner is hereby instructed to report a schedule of the expense thereof, when completed, to this Board. The Sept. 4, 1019. Ifol.10, -age A63. Order seas adopted. (Presented for ..pproval and approved Sept. Alderman i:e!eble submitted the follo%r;ing Crder:- "Crdered that the city clerk be hereby instructed to give Feme.rr le vo zublic notice in the several newspapers of this city, that the , -- tuns for ferule citizens of this city to be assessed for the =e . pur-ose of voting for members of the school committee, will expire on the 15th of 7eptember instant, and at the same time publish the :roper steps to be tal_en by them in order to be so assessed, and registered as voters, for the _;urrose afore- said." The Order was ado,,-ted. (Presented for approval and arl).'ov- ed 'Sept. 6, aldernr.n B=e:able submitted the following Crder:- Frye 's • "Crdered that a s-ecial joint committee be ap ointed _ r � p � `ills dc. consisting of two from this Board, and such as the Common Coun= it may join, to obtain the folloifring information, which is to be reorted to the City Goverment at the earlies practicable moment. First:-`;)hat expenditure will be probably necessary to obtain for the city all right and title to all flats, and other property, the ownership of ?rhich may be necessary 'to the carrying out of the rOpOSed improvement known as the "t'orth River �;e?ver," by which it is contemplated to confine the said river to a riarroi:r channel extending from the Peabody line to P;orth ..ridge. Second:- 'dihat expenditure may be nec- essary for the "Filling in" of said flats, reserving a chan- nel for the river fifty feet ;vide, and for building a sub- stantial wall of scone on both sides of the same. Third:- How much land the city will probably acquire by the completion of the said work. The committee is hereby directed to procure propositions or estimates signed by reliable and experienced :;erties, covering the above named points, so far as it may be rractica le to do so. d,nd it is further, Crdered, that the said Cor :.ittee obtain in like manner, like information, con- cernin� the t:asin at the foot of i'orth treet; the basin at the foot of St. Teter Street; and, 3owker's Dock, so called, and report the same. And it is further ordered that the said commmittee ascertain and report r>hat arrangement can be rude if any, with the 'astern R. Company, which shall ensure the complete suppression oi' the "I:ill Pond nuisance," so called, either by the '"filling in" of se-id pond, or otherwise. And it is ondei°ed, further, th_.t tl'.e said Committee is hereby author-ized to exend a sum not exceeding three hundred dollars, in carr-;inj out the aforesaid directions, to the end that the citi- zens may be a prized of the e::tent of expenditure necessary to abate these nuisances, the said three hundred dollars, or any pert thereof, tc be charged to the propriation for inci-. Sept. 41 8 & 18, 187' , vol.1G, :'age =04. denials. " The Order was adopted, Alderman Kemble and ;ussell ap- Turnout of -10inted on the Committee,, and sent down 1'.r concurrence and ITaumk. sU. - to be joined. (On Sept. 5th. Alderman _ri_merton gave notice of �y his intention to move a reconsideration at the next meeting.) Alderman Kemble submitted the following Crder:- "Ordered, that .the I1aumkeag Street Railway Company be directed to remove, forthwith so much of the "turn out", re- cently laid at and dear the junction of Essex and ''ebb Stre- ets, as rests upon 'aebb and what is called "old Essex" Stre- ets, to the end that said "turn out" shall not extend wester- ly be;-ond the eastern line of ';'ebb Street: _.nd it is further Orde:,ed, that the Committee on Streets is hereby directed to take the necessary steps to secure the execution of the above order." • Alderman Russell moved its reference to the Committee on :streets. The motion was not adopted. The Crder was then adopt- ed. after adjournment, _llderman Russell gave notice that at the next meeting he should move a reconsideration. The Board adjourned at 22 rns. past 9 o 'clock. Attest, F. iI. Ir:eek, Clerk. At a meeting of the Coimnon Council held on the 8th day of September, 1879, the following matters were concurred in, viz:- Reference of petition for use of a i;ortion of the Farbor ;*arbor St. ot. school house, as a school for French children. (Presented School._ _or approval of reference and approved, Sept. 15, 1879. ) Reference of .claim of Joseph Peterson for damage to his Cla_im.__ bare. (Pies. for approval of reference and a :F.roved Sept. 15,� 1079.) Passage of the Order authorizing the street commissioner Sidewalk— to construct sidewalk at the new school house lot. (Presented £or for -:_:'proval and approved Sept. 157 1879. ) new school house. ,ate s t, -- F.enry Bi. Irieek, City Clerk. re ular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Thursday, September 18, 18791 at 8 o'clock F.P:I. • All the members were present. The i"iaycr oresided. Sept. 18, 167`. . Vol.101 =age 465. The record of the last meeting was read and ai'r--roved. The L'ayor stated that 'he seerer running from .7ichcls Sewer. z,treet, .cross ostgn t.nd Gcod ue 'streets, to the :orth River,had been cor.,rlained of as being offensive, and the matter was re--'erred t:; the Co ^;'.'"tee cn Sewers. A ccDmiunication _rom the School Coaunittee stating that Lincoln _ they had ;ranted the ,cetition of the Pi.ah School Battalion for t.1%— use of Lincoln ::all, so far as they were concerned, and request- ing the ay_roval of the city Council, Carrie fret.. the Common Coun- cil re-ferred to the Joint _standing Com::ittee on iuhlic Frci,erty and sent up for concu_'rence. '-he ' oc.rd concurred. (_'resented for a_::prove.:l of reference and ayproved _ert. zC) 1878. ') The follo in" re orts and order came from the Common Coun- Fire • cil., reports acce .ted, c:nd order refused a second reading;:- larm. "City Council, City of 6alem Sept. 8th. 1873. The Joint Standing %ommi ttee Oil : ,.re 7ei)artment who have had under cc nsid- eratior. the subject of a Fire !-.!arm Telegrar;h, which subject was refe red to them sense months since would res ectfully report, they have made incuiries into the different systems, and ex- amined the method of working ..one of them; and while your Com- mittee are of the opinion that a Fire Alarm Telegraph mi_ht prove a benefit aftentinies, yet owing to unusual a_:propriations that have been made, they deem it inexpedient to recommend the intro- duction of either of the alrns proposed. For the Committee, James , . r.verill, Chairman." "City Ccuncil, City of Salem, Sept. 8th. 1M. The under- signed, a member of the Joint Standing Committee on Fire Depart- ment dissenting from the opinion of the rest of "lie Committee, begs leave tc offer a ;inority resort, as fcllov;s:- The subject of a Tele ra hic Fire ..farm has beer. before nearly every City Government of Ialem for several ;rears i,ust and has been often ex- anined into znd reported upon, -enerally. I think favorably, but, has not as yet ever been adca.ted. 3elieving that its introduction would add very much to the efficiency of tine Fire Department by .rotsr_hly r —ink 'uicran the location of any fire, as vrell as by im- -:arting information to the citizend who though' not firemen are �.lways anxious concerning their pl_.ces of business, and in view of the fact that the Chief Engineers annually reemimiend its i_ztro- dlrction in ti-eir i'e�or'ts, I 'cdeuld r'esp•ee ffuily offer t11e f011Oui- ing crder. • James Averill." Sept. 18, 1879. Vol. 101 :age 46G. --- "Ordered, that the sum of fifty five hundred dollars 550C.- be and hereby is appropriated to defray the. extense of a "Gamewell" system of telegraphic fire alarm, _and the ..arc'a be constructed under the direction of the Joint Standing Committee on Fire Department." The Board concurred in the accertance of the re ,ort. (pre- sainted for _approval of accertance and a.,.proved Sept. 20, 1375 . ) The following Order came from the Common Council, adorted, viz:- "Crdered, that the following reco;!uaendaticn be sent to His Frve ' s Fonor the '^ayor and Board of 'lderr::en:- That the very decisive 1. vote r;ihereby the Act of the Legislature, otheiniise 'knor:n as the --� Sewera,;e .ct, was defeated, in an indication that the people do • not want to increase the debt of the city by an extensive system of sewerage, but, that it is the opinion of the Common Council, that they .,rill endorse any or all economical and judicious at- temps on the part of the city government to remedy the evil, and to this end, the Common Council would recommend that instead of letting the matter rest, and again submitting the Act to the people at the nett municipal election, the Hoard of Aldermen unite with this Board in at once carrying out the Provisions of the :'.cts of 1879, Chapter To. 135 as set forth in the rej:ort of the committee appointed £or the rur_.ose of recommending a plan to abate the nuisance in North River: believing .that should the recommendations of the corwaittee be carried out the trouble will in a great measure if not entirely cease. Should this plan if carried out not abate the nuisance, tine ceople heaving learned by experience will be more ready to commit the city to a large ex- penditure of money. 'ilderman Burrell. moved that the Order be laid on the table. Alderman rmmerton moved, as an amendment, that the Order be ,placed on file. The motion was not ado :tedt The motion to lay on the table then prevailed. The rer:ort and order, appropriating iC35000,- for the rurch se of r"r-e's Mill property etc. ; which was indefinitely _ostponed by Fr•,e 's t;:is Board and sent dov:n for concurrence carle bacl-. from t:?e Co-u;ion i;..il1s Council indorsed,- "' pending the :question cf concurrence, the re- Iort rras acce-tedi and an amendment prevailed substituting the or- der as re;.orted b-,- tf:e corm ittee;" "order -d::pted r-._ d sent u,_, for concurrence." • Alder,aan Kemble raised a point of order, that the order rr_.s not properly before the Eoard, as the whole matter : ad been inde- finitely post..ohed. The Layer ruled that it �:as ;rozerly before the Alder-for action. e >t. 1S, iG7S. io1.101 Page 467. i:ussell t ,en ;:roved 'r:at the ,.,I-cle matter be l:.id on the table. The moti::n was aloited. co ununica.tion Compla;int eim vau,i:_.li a_-C1 Ia.tric♦ Luirk, had viuletea L 'e c(noit' n of their anainst licuor licenses, ,:as referred to tt:e Comc:ittee 'on Licenses. licu.or licenses. t co:.uaunication from t :e overseers of the I-oor, staging --` ti t on t e 15th of Septeriber, they had v::ted to build a build-ruildin,• ink for the storage of coal; s�..id cuilding to be located or, the aep i',or riPi_sf at t::e city fa.ri,:; _. d ashino for p f S::n apiroriation o750.=�e to enable them to erect said building, was read and sent dcrvn. The 0o::iL1:_ttee on :.tree is submitted a re_'art with an crier I _ red i'o'° I.ro riating 1000.- for tie construction of a shed in tt;e rear Street Hof Church :-treet for tt.e use of t?:e street and fire dep-rtmexits_Det:t.J_c, • i.ldernan Gifford moved to strike out 4.1OG0, and insert ;15G0. lderman Y,ussell moved that the report be recom-mitted, 'Eth instructions to retort at this meeting, and the latter notion prevailed. The Cora-:ittee on streets submitted the follorring report:_ CLim o, games City of `:a.lem, • ass. , .:ayor's Office Sept. 18th. 1 79. _Owen.Y_, To the 3oa.rd of F,lderri The Conr ittee on Streets to ari_om was referred the t:etition of Jae:es Ceren for relief on account of an overfloer of water intu his r_:rd from South trosr.ect Street, con- seciuent ueo.i the -raisin of an adjz::cent street (Perkins) :-s er co)ntru.ct by the city -with John Gynan, have examined the ;:remises and findin the st_.tea:en-�s of the i etiti crier to be correct, re- ccrx,iend that tine 2traet Coms,dssioner under directi cn of the Com- m ttee on streets, be authorized to raise the grade of th:- yard of the ietit .oner sc as t. turn essay t' e in running surface ;rater, into the near lying basin, ens to r_;ise the rade of such adjacent rmtio..s OI street as .,:; oe necessary tc t e same end, and tP:at g__e ex ease ti:ereof not to exceed the sure of one hundred (`_10,C) dollr:.rs be charged t,. g:_e apir•oi-riation for streets, and for in- cidant_.ls proportionally. ror ti,e Co ;.ittee, F.. sliver, Che.irmz.u." The vei_ ort was acce: ted. n lC'I ei'Llcln ,:Imo Ptcn Moved to a;de nd tiie recon- • %ept. 13) 1E79. Vol. 1C� 1a6e 4F8. r¢endation by striking out the words "end for incidentr•.ls pro- portionally" at the end of the report, so that the exlense should be charEed to the appropriation for streets. The amend- ment prevailed, ard the r•ecor:naendation, as amended was ade.-t- ed. !Presented for al. %roval and a,-.proved Sept. 20, 1M". ? The Committee on streets submitted a ret-ort recommending owler the laying out and ccidening of Fowler Street. The report was ac- Ptr_e�- ` ._ cay ted. Afterward, on motic•n of : lder•nan � iinmerton the rel`ort was �— recoiii. itted. Alderman 'mi•ierton submitted the folio,ng Crder: Building• "Crdered, that tare sum of seven hundred and fifty dollars for Focr be added to the aiipror.rlation for the -. 00r Department, for the Dei- r. pur -ose of erecting a buildin` for the storage of coal; said bU17 riatioE._.n lain - to be located oh the wharf at the city farm, and the ap-propriation to be expended under direction of the Cverseers of the Foor." The Corder was adopted and sent do-un fcr concurrence. ietitons for _r.ernit to build i-aere received as follows : ermits t John C. Burbeck) alteration of dwelling hcuee 1i0, 164 Boston Stre- build. et; Ja. es P; . Averill, Trustee, 271 Essex :treet, to shin -le addit- _,Ind -- ion of dwelling house; barren page _,Ind "Layor Paoe, wooden dwel- lin; house on Lynn oad; Fyam D. rerkins, -•,00den duelling I:c;nse on 13oston Street; ';'illiam L;. Cate, t:ocden stable on Church street. Ferr-i-:its were Zranted. A petition from ':'illiam s. Hill for permission to cut doc:n and Trees remove two nearly dead trees in front of his residence 1o. 31 Su.rr Street, and to replace tt_:e same with two shade trees, was refer- red to the Committee on Streets with power to act. A petition of Fyam D. Ferb_ins -'or l.eruission to move the build- Remo in., ::o. IN Bosthn Street, to the rear of the same lot of land was ai'of Zranted. ouilti .'lderma.ri l.emble submitted the following report: Claim To tr,e honorable. The City Council. The committee on claims recleetfr.11y reports t`c•at demands against the city have been set- tled ir, full IDn accordance with the ordinances pertaining to such mattei•s � .s follows: that of L. Driscoll for v35.- ; that of John Connolly for '' 75.- ; that of Peter Carroll for �5C.- an.- these amo- unts have been i.a:id b;;; the city. In reference tc t}s demands made by 0. E.now7 1, Leahev, Carroll., E. C. Shgpleigh, S. 11. :?llen • t:nd Timothy I_Eyes, it si recommended that Se t. 1< � 187 Vol.10, r, Ze 4G5. the petitioners have leave to 'iAthdraw because it does not ap- pear to your committee that, in either case, ti:ere is a valid claim against the city. &otice of a claim was not given to the city t,ithin the time required by law, either in the case of S. H. Allen or in the case of E. Shapleigh. It appears from evi- dence, that Timothy Hayes was not injured by his fail; th,,t t'r.e fall of Carroll was not occasioned by any ice upon the side walk, or by any ner'lect of the city, snow was fe;llinf' at the time it is said to have occured. In thecase of'I.'. Leahy, both lie and his counsel have been re•�eatedly invited to. a .pear before ,our committee; but neither have ar,_;eared. Reliable evi- dence shows that ashes was spread upon the sidewalk just be- fore the fall is said to have occurred. In the case of I.;. 0. Snow it appears that the city has, in all respects fully carried outj cn its part) the terms of the contract. For the Oommittee, SElem, Sept. 18'1/79. Edward Yemble, Chairman.'" • The report was accepted, teconmendation adcpted� and sent dcern for concurrence. Alderman�Ide for the Committee on Vi iary iid submitted a 1. ilitary retort recommending the Adoption of the following Orders :- "C'rdered that the following named persons be allowed for id_ _ the month of September 1879, the sums set opposite their respec- tive names, as Uilitary Aid, in accordance with the .-rovisions of Chap. 252 of the Acts of 1879, viz:- John E. L.abcock, y5.-; Grin L4ildram, $6.-. Said amounts to be paid being 'or the mon- thly allowance commencing Sept. 1, 1879; tie city treasurer is hereby e_ e ✓ authorized and directed to pay said : � � n F =:� t s d .., se._s �..., .uts aforesaid." S "Crdered, that the following named persons be allowed for the month of September 1879, the sums set opposite their res- pective nar::es, as Yilitary 6id, in accordance with the provi- sions of Che-p. 301 of the acts of 1879, viz:- Charles F. Smith, wJ. John E. Ferley $4.50; John C. I.lelcher �4.50; Elizabeth Cogen ;:4.0. Said amounts to be ,a.id beinZ £or the months a1=oe;- once comi,iencing September 1st 1E79, the city treasurer is herby authorized and directed to pay said persons the sums afores�_id� and to continue laying said wam's: until otherwise ordered." The report was accented and the Orders ado :ted. (Present- ed for approval and approved Sept. 20; 1878. ) The C'om; ittee on Streets to whom was recommitted the e.p- hnpropria- propriation of $1000.- for a sired in rear of Church Street, re. tion for , ported the folloering Order:- sided of • "`Ordered, that the sum of fifteen hundred dcll::.rs street debt beet. 1S, 1u7S. Vol-10, iage 17C. be; and the same is hereby ai;;:ro,_ri_:ted to defra % ti:e erecti n on ;hur•ch Street, in rear of the rhet: builcin of t_,e meter card, of a. Uuildin,c for the protection of the t, i:aratus of the street a:nd ire departrients, in substantiL.1 cPniforrhity ,iit-h ti'.e lan �_.nd description herewith submitted." The re ort vas accei.ted, Crder ado_ ted ahx? sent do'. n for con- currence. riloerrnan --nnerton subrai tted the raonth-l;r �'e, ort of the Commit- Coha. o: tee on ..ccountsi: in print, sho;aing the exi.enditures Icr the month IcCount ofIf_u-,*ust to have been The re? ert was acce ted and sent down for concurrence. iilderman bmmerton submitted the fullovin' reY'ort and o-r•der: ', ater "City of Salem, Sept. loth. 1087c. . To the Cit-; Counc:_1. 'he ;ipes_ Joint Standing Cormlittee on ".liter to whom ?-,--as referred the peti- • tion of John D. Kelley and others, that the ';enham 'rater Fipes . may be extended or, the LyIn Road (so called) from Lafayette Stre- et to the railroad crossing of the i.arblehead Firanch, resectfnl- ly submit their report:- Your Conu:hittee after careful considera- tion of the subject are of the opinion that the re<;uest of the petitioners should be granted, and also recommend that the pipe then laid should be connected with the water ripe noz: laid in Broadway: street, by which means a dead end in each pipe a 111 be avoided, besides furnishing a better supply of crater to a large section of 7outh Salen. Your Cbrnmittee re'lort the accompanying orCier a"nd recommend its adoc,tion. For the Coramittee, Geo. R. rmnerton, Ch .irme.n."' "ordered, that the _salem ',.titer Board be and hereby is auth- orized and directed to lay six inch cast iron pipe in the Lynn ?oad (so called) at and from Lafayette '--treet in a westerly rcticr sixteen hundred feet more or less to the railroad cross- in.; ; ..lso, _ six inch cast iron pipe at and from the l,resent ter- minus on roadwallr Street, in a southerly direction tueive hundred and forty feet taore or less, to and connect itrth the crater pipe on the Lynn Road, both F:ipes tc be furnished with suit-able mates and h -drants. The total ex ense not to exceed ttrenty one hundred doll re, the sarie to be charged to the Construction , ccc_.nt of the alerh ;.ter ", orI:s.'" The re or•t was accei ted, order adoi ted, +".nd sent doom_ for con- currence. :.ldermt.n Gi_ford sr;urhitted the fcl1o,:inE re; fi;Crt find order: oldie_, • nCity Gouncil, Ci t.`' of ._ let , ept lC t.h• IrSW;. TI.e c r in` ^RLlile Rt. l:eCli;l COiiS i_ .,tEe;, to i;ihCLh wzis re -.1red tl.e si,! ect cf a _o1C.. r8— "onuLien- , have fully Sept. 1(s, 111,9. Vol.101 Page A71. considered that u reel ectfull, submdt t',_e follo-c-ing ubjec-, and reIort:- Your CoL',i-littee are unanimous in the opinion that sos,,ie 1. action sl-.culd be tal,en tow--rd erecting a suitable mem- orial in honor of the heroes w'hu gave their lives, tliat the anion mi_ht be ueserved. The Coi.;-7iit-.ee therefore recooilliend thLt a si, j of money b,fe ap-,propriFted by the City Council, as a, guarantee to t*.-.e citizens th,-t no further dela ,l� is intended b,,, t!•e cite gov- ernz.,ent, and as the Comi.iittee believe that said memorial shall ell be of such design and arc'i-itectr.ral beauty as v!-'Jl fittingly r-i e-re- sent its high esteeiA for our marts red soldiers, and as the E.nrou- nt asi,ed fori b-y the ClorLmittee viill be inadequate for the erection of such i::em.oriFllj they vic-uld further rec--mr.,end thv.t the City Coun- il c.i:r.oint from the citizens at larEe a Committee to co-overate U witL . our Corx::Ittee for the -ur;_ose cf obtaining subscriptions ih aid of said enter-L rise _-.nrd there-fore recor..,.i.iend the fol in- Order. :!or the Cc _i 4ttee, LoW T. 7 V . Gifford, Cha I rmem • "'Ordered, that the sun of turenty thousand dollars ($201000). Arpropr be, L.nd the s�..,ae is hereby &-.-,ropriated from any moneys not other- ation. ;_iSe a,.TroprL.ted for t:,e T.ur,,.oqes of carr:-_-'n.- out the reco-,_menda- tie.ns contained in the ECCoY.-..r&_n-,rin= rel ort. 'he re- crt was acce- ted, and on metier. of A rIldermar. Emnierton over to -! e order uras laidU is ne.,t meeting. �1-'ernan .=.verill offered the _following Crder:- rproprit "Crdei ed, that tLe sum c-x' tkiree hundred -xid fifty do!1r.rs be ti' cn foi he eby appico;:rliated towards a arade and ins--ection of the Salem grade c rire Tj�,z:.rtnleert, S-i' d a:iount to be e,:1.ended -wider the direction of fire the 3oard of 7yeot The OrCLer was �.dc,,--ted. Cn the lEth. of September Slderrian Lemble .,YFve notice that he should move a reconsideration. _iFm •�Lii;iertorz subr,;! ,ted tI.e following order:- TeleT:h6n, "Crd z-e(fi, that the Com:_dt',ee on Police be authorized to ccn- for meet tLe C:t'-I 1-1 al 11 c-nd, police station b-- telei:hone. city e Crcle,-,, as ado-, ted. (Tresented for ar- c_e7_ proval and E.- moved ldernan -ussell submitted the following Crder:- Sewer. "Ordered, -1 -t t" e Comflissioner of Streets, under the dir- ection of the Cornti%It*_ _t ee on .ewers be authorized to construct a sexier 350 feet Sept. 16, low. 1,101.10, F'.-ge 472. in length: Beginning at the Catch Basin on the southwesterly side of Essex Street near the head of Boston Street, in front of the dwelling house belonging to John Iiath:awa,; thence cross- ing Bssex Street and through a portion of i•:aiy treet to enter the s tone drain already laid on t-, land of Charles '<';eston. The purpose of said sewer being to rel_i.eve the estate of s_.id John hathawa•:1- and Charles Teston of the overflow of street .rat >r, which is now in a measure discharged into their cellars. The Crder was adoited. (Presented far e_rproval and a_ roved Sept. 202 nlderman Falmer offered the following Crder:- Puny, TCrdered, that tare Board of "nEineers be requested co cause the old F•urap and trough on 1ostcn Street foot of 1.ichols Street to be retlaced by a nev: pump and trough; the sane to be _-rotect- ed by a suitable fence." Alderman Fussell moved tc amend by inserting after ti.e word • "'requested" the words "'if they deer:: it expedient." The a:,iendment was acce_ ted by _.lderman Palmer, s.nd the Crder, as amended, eras ac_ot:ted, and sent dov:n for concurrence. lalderm_-.n Fussell in accordance -I-tit' his notice moved to re- y?aumy„ consider the order tiassed at the last meeting instructinir the UTree y<aumkeeg Street Railway Company to remove a tcrticn of a turn- out. The motion prevailed. Alderman Russell then moved reference of the matter to the Corosittee on Streets with power. Alderman 7malerton moved as an amendment that the Committee on Streets be instructed to re^_rort to t'_.is _,oard. The amendment was accepted, and t'i_e motion as amend- ed, was adoted. The communication from the city marshal, statine that John Com^lain' Powers and James Kiely had violated the conditions of their Zia-agarrnsY uor licenses, laid cn the table until ti:is meeting, v:as referre t2.cerse`: to the Coma.:ittee on Licenses. The Petition of r . Fhalen for relief under the soldiers i:ilitary aid law, laid over to this meeting, was taken up, a.nd :alderman sell moved that the Committee on State Lid be reauested to al.ply to the t;tate Coa. issioners fcr ,ermission to grant tDe desired aid. The motion ryas rejected. Cn motion of :alderman Kemble the yeti- tioner eras t,ien ;:ranted leave to withdrat•:•. The followin retort v:as submitted:- License "'In -Board of Alde i :n ;;alem.. Sept. 1S, 1075 . The Cora- • Wept. i8, Vol.1C, IEze 47^ mittee on Licenses res_ectfull•; reco,:imend tit at licenses be Zranted tl:e fC`li O.;ing natle0 -erscns, as f011oSiS:-. Liouor License. Thomas ::s :ton 4G ::arbor St. Co-'L-on Victualer Class 1. Geo. J. :;ecl_ 7 Derby -.c_uare " " " 3. John Sheridan 1S Fowler ._t. 6. For the Committee, H. l:. C•liver, Chaireian." The recommendation of the coir: :ittee was ado :ted. The order for the aFvcintment of a joint special commit- Frye 's tee to Frocure estimates relating to the purchase of Frye 's I._ills Fills etc. passed at the last meeting of this Board, v:as sent to the other branch for concurrence, no motion to reconsider having beer_ made at this r,:eeting. " .lderman 3maierton submitted the following Resolves: Resolves • ",whereas the removal by death of Er. '.'illiam Mansfield, on death late messenger of the City Governmer_t, has closed the uninterr- of Vn- upted service to the City of .alem of upwards of half a century Mansfie3-d of a faithful and efficient public official, be it,- Resolved by he City Council that there be entered upon the city recoords its earnest and grateful recognition of his long and faithful fulfilment of duty, and of the city's respect to the memory of a veteran servant, who durin all the years of a yell ripened life, conscientiously discharged every obligation devolving up-. on him. Resolved, that the meribers of the several deFartrkents of the -overnment be requested to pz�._y their last res- ects to the deceased by attending his funeral rites. Resolved, that a cony of t_.ese resolves be sent by the city clerl. to the famlily of the deceased. The resoves were ado ted, and sent d( ;wn for concurrence:, The oard adjourned at 5 inutes iLst ten o'clocl_, but im- mediately assembled at the call of the :.:ayor, all the members being -,_resent. zlderm. n Lmz.":erton for the Co;,i...ittee on --!actions re-orted Registra- tia.follo;rin Crder:- tion of _ "Ordered, that a meeting of this Foard for the Fur- voters. • Sept. 18, 22 d_ Oct. 67 1679. Vol.10, Pz.ge 47,�. pose of receiving evidence cf the eualification of -.-,--rsons claiming a right to vote, and correcting the lists of voters, be held on I;onday, Cctober 6th. , 167c2 at 7 •'^y o' clock The Order was ado-'ted. The Board then adjourned at la me. past 10 o!cll_. Attest, henry -1 . eek, Clerk. The Ooc.mon Council at a meeting held September 22, 16791 concurred in the £olloi:ing matters, viz:- Acce tance of the retort of the Comr:ittee on Claims. (Pre- Claims. sented for aiproval of acceptance and approved September 23, lc7c. ) Acceptance of the monthly re:.ort of the Coitiittee on Ae- Com. on counts. (.resented for approval of acce ,tance and approved cco • Septe:,iber 23m 1879. ) Adoption of the Crder authorizing the lease of part of Clarke' s Clark's wharf. (Presented for approval and approved, Sept. 23, Passage of the Order appropriating $750. for the erection Appropria- of an shed for storino. coal at the I'-lms House. (Presented for t, on�oor approval and approved Sept. s32 1879.) Passage of the :resolves relating to the death of ;:m. I<Tans- field. Attest, Henry .'. i,teek, City Clerk. A re ule.r meeting of the Board of r-ldermen was held on i::cnday Cctcber 6, 1879, at %� o'clock A11 the members mere present except Aldermen Palmer. The i.alror p.esided. The reading of the record was dispensed ,ith. The board immediately proceeded with the registration of ge^istra- voters, and 36 ..ersons presented theriselves for that purxose and ti—"o- viere duly registered. voters. The monthly bills +ere then exai:ired and a proved. Dill gills. from ':dilliam D. Dennis, in the sum of 3125.-for plans cf the pro-- posed hose house in Hard 51 was presented, and on motion of Alder- men bmmerter. I r . Dennis raas allowed $100.- for said p.l -ns; sz:id amount to be charged to incidentals. Oct. G, 1879. Vol. 10, Page 475. I:otice was received that the Common Council had non-con- Fr e 's cu-rreu in the order for committee to obtain esti_zates re- ;,;ills._ lative to t1 e I orth R .ver ini:rove.ments. Pictice was received that the Common Council had non-con- FumD. curved in the order relative to t _e pump at the junction of Boston and Nichols Street. The follo-' ng .'rder came from the Common Council adopted :�ropria• and sent ur for concurrence :- tion p_=:ra "Ordered, that the sum of three hundred attd fifty (5350.) de cf Fir dollars be and is hereby arpropriated to defray the .expenses of e t; a parade and insectior, of the Fire Department; said sum to b D e ex anded under the direction of the ^ngineers. The 3oard concurred. (--, resented for apr:roval and approved Oct. 8, 187 '. ) • The follouing rer:ort came from the Common Council, accepted, Harbor and sent up £or concurrence :- Street "City of Salem, I.Iavor's Office, Sept. 22a 187°. To the School City Council. The Committee on Public Instruction to whom was re- I'.ouse. £erred the *aetition of F. r. L. Vezina and others for the use of t_e 'rarbcr treet school-house for a private school, have consid- ered the subject, _.nd recommend that the ^etitioners have leave to withdraw:, inasmuch as the Committee under authority conferred by the Council by vote approved .._rril 29, 1879, have decided to sell the roverty at rublic auction. For the Committee, H. L. Cliver, Chairman." The 3oard ccnci:rred (I resented for aprroval and approved Oct.. 8, 1�7✓. J The reort of the city marshal for the month of September, City was received and I;la:ced on file. Marshal 3enort. ; etitions were received and disposed'of as foli.ovts:- Petition of David Ryan and 22 others, asking that Vale Street, Vale be l'-.i d out as a public hi hwrav-. Referred :to Com;:i ttee on Stre- Stree ets. r'etitiuns for permit to build were received as follows: James Permi E, Garn..n, _.Iteration of building in Phelps St; Thomas :1. and -o i�ichael Devine bu lc Gct. 6, 1079. Vol. 10, rage 4_76. -repGir of building corner of Lafayette and Front Sts. , '.. K. Bigelow, addition to Ito. 94 Lafayette St. , Lirs. E. Per'-,ins, addition to building on Essex St. ; D-. E. Saunders, rei:air of dwelling house in ':'inter St. ; J. F. 'i;alden, addition to curry- ing shop No. 48 Boston St. ; Jacob N. Conacher, wooden carriage house on tFillow Avenue; 2. A. Emlmerton, wooden dwelling house, Corner Lafayette St. and Ocean Avenue; 'eilliam Looney, wooden dwelling house in Phelps St. ; George E. Lord, wooden green house on Oliver St.; Charles A. Nolcini, wooden stable on Union St. ; I. P. Earris, wooden building for storage on Bridge St.; George Sargent, wooden dwelling house, Corner 7iidge and Lathrop Sts.; J. - M; eoughj wooden dwelling house on Brigs St. lermits were granted. Petition of Stephen B. Ives and 21 others, reuuesting that 17alkinc no license be ,granted for walking matches, in the neig=;borhood of IsLtch. brown Street. On motion of _.lderman -MMerton the -.etition was re- ferred to the Committee on Folice� with instructions to rer:ort. • Petition of 77. F. Childs and 10 others, for the location of Pet. f( a gas light in Bott's Court, at a place intermediate bet;'reen Chesu- :amp i nut and Essex streets. The petition was granted. (Presented for ap-Lo�oE proval and approved Oct. 8, 187C. ) Cour-F. Alderman Russell submitted the folloring retort:- _ Retort "'In City Council, City of : alem, Oct. 6th 1879. To th Board o p of Aldermen. The Committee on Drains and Se:rers to whom was refer- for T red the petition of Lirs. Creamer for leave to connect her estate ve to Corner of Turner and Essex Sts. , with the common sewer, respect- c—on ne( fully recommend that leave be granted (under the direction of the •rri'�n Commissioner of Streets) upon the payment of fifteen dollars. sewer. For the Comrittee, --- B. W. Russell, Chairman." The report eras acce_:ted and the recommendation ado.:ted. Alderman P_emble sub::,itted the follo•::ing re_ort:- Claim "To the Honorable the City Council. The Committe on Claims Lirs. res-ectfully reports that it has settled the claim of i;rs. i.'ardwell ' �- against the city, in accordance with the ord_nances . ertaining to weTl- such matters for the sum of three hundred dollars in _ull. The Com- mittee also further re,:orts that an amicable arrangement has been Door - arrived at :with I6r. Gillis, the turstee of the " .rrini*ton estate" —eeaT-- so called whereby the projection from that estate, so far as it pro-arri; jects over the line of ashinJ-ton Street will be, fortir:;ith, remov- ed. trite For tie Cor .iittee, Edward I:emble, Chairmz-.n. " Salem Oct. 6/1S79 Cct. C, 187c-. ro1.10,Fa. e 477. The re_:ort was acce .ted, and sent down for concurrence. ;,l'derilan '!:Uf1er%cn for the ComLhittee on 'lections submit- L:e Ct inf'S ted a retort recoiamending the ado' ticn of the follo:ding Orders.. for re T: "'Ordered, that meetings of this :oard for the rurlose of r -- to ration ceiving evidence of the qualification of '.ersons claiming a right o1— to vote and correctinc; t:_e lists cif voters fcr the election to voters. ta::e iaace i:ovember 4, 187� , be hald on L;onday Cctober 25, 18791 at 2g Und 7 2 o'clock P. s. ; and. Tuesday Cctober 24 1879 at 2' and 72 o'clocY. "Crdered, that public notice be given to all persons to pre- sent ti:emselves for begistration at the times above mentioned. die-istration of voters will cease on Tuesda; Cctober 28, 187°, .at 10 o'clock P, 1'. , and after the close of said registration no nave will be entered on the check lists, except as .provided by Section 10, Chater 376, of the .tots of 1874.1 • The first Order was amended, so that the meeting on I:"sonday, October 13th. , shall be held at 7 2 instrad of 8 o'clock, and the orders as amended, -:ere then adopted. (Presented for approval and al-,proved Cot. 8, 1879. ) . A.1derman Russell submitted the foilo*;.ring Order:- Sewer in "lhereae it ar:;ears to this =oard that tide public conven- Bride S ience and health requires the construction of a common sewer thro —" ush a y. ortion of Brdige St. , it is therefore:- Ordered, that -"he Commissioner of Streets be and he is here- by directed to construct a cocia:on sewer as follows:- Commencing at the present terminus of the sewer already laid in Bridge Street near the northerly end of the tunnel, and jst east of the Railroad crossinc, thence westerly along Bridge ;street, crossing under the tracks of t2:e 3astern Railroad Co. , about four hundred feet, to a point nearly equi-distant from '.,ashington and 'Forth Streets. The Order was adoi:ted. (Presented for e .proval and appra, ed Oct. 81 1875. ) Fldevnan =rxierton rewd a statet:lent of the cost of the pro'-os-rorth o ed :forth and -oath river ix rovements, and, requested that th.e state- Sout meat be ,,laced on file. River improve- alderman "r_emble o"_fered the following Orders:- ments. "'Ordeied that the vot.ino lists resented this evening by the Voting city clerk, be hereby acce_,ted, subject to such changes and alter- lists. atiens, � may be made by this ':oard T,rior to the close of regis= tration on the 28th. instant; and it is • Oct. 61 1879. V01.101 Tcge �78. - hereby further crde2ed ti:rt t__e names o=• t',e .-ersrns ".._o re- stered as voters at t is seetinc be 11e.ced a-:on t..e voting lists and entered in tl:e register o_' vct�rs." "Cr�-ered, tart t !e Cit;! cleric be here:.;;' author=zed to have rintin- printed the lists of voters 'or tLe t-resent year." oP vot- The Crders were adorted. (-resented £: a,;;reval and a;prov- ina _ ed Oct. 8; 1679. ) lists. The ;.:aypr for ti_e Comnittee on Licenses si;b::iitted a rej.ort 3e ula- reco,.ruending a change in the regulations concernnimg t.ie issue tirns for of tickets for entertainments. n motion of .ldernan ::enble the ex "_ibitim re, ort was laid over to the next ❑:eeting. The Coa,iittee on licenses submitted a retort recommending ti;e adoption of the following Crder:- Ordered, that ti_e Salem Oratorio Society and t're Salem 7xhibition; Schubert Club be granted free licenses for any entertainnents of Oratori• • to be ;given in this city under the direction, and for the ben- ',ociety &c. efit, of said Society or Clu:o. The Crder was adopted. The following resort and order was sub itted:- exhibition 'In B'd of Aldermen, Salem, Oct. 6th. 1879. The Comiiittee of IU;oulton; on Licenses respectfully represent that her. John S. oulton of course. this city has applied to them for E free license for the course of entertainments nor: being given in this city under his dir- ection, and after consideration of the matter they submit the dollowing Order and recommend its adoption. For the Committee, H. 1% Oliver, Cheirm-n." "Ordered, that the city clerk be authe�rized to issue to John 2. Loulton of this cite a license for ti:e course of enter- tainments now being given under the directi )n o= said i'oulton, upon payment by the said L;oulton7 f^_r the use of the citir of t the sun of six dollars," The Crder was adoz:ted. 6.lderman -rv:merton coved to toke up the orders relatin to inyv s Frye's L'ills, which were laid on the table, at a meetin; of the ::'ills. Bo-rd, held on the 18th of September last. The motion did not pre- vail. In a cc:r•da_'ce rri th his notice, I�ldernan Cer,: e • ct. 6, lu7 Vol.101 Page 479. moved to reconsider tt:e vote c,assed at ' ti_ s i e last meeting of ticarade of Bor_rd, ado_ ting the Crder arp;ol:riatinag :a350. for a rarade and Fire Deter inslection of t_e Fire De_:artment. The motion prevailed. :.lder- man 1:emble then moved that ti:e order be laid on the table, as the Board had already concurred in a similar order from the Com- mon Council. The motion was ado ted. i,lderm".n I emble subciitted the follo!:inf- Order:- Salary of Ordered, that the city treasurer be 1_ereby authorized andIr. 'him. instructed to pay to the widow of :A lliam Lansfieid, late city T:;unsrield messenZer, tie sum of two hundred thirty three 33/100 dollars, bein.s,, the amount ti.at would be due. L,..r. Eansfield, for salary as city ;.:essenJer, from ;eptes:ber lot. 1379 to January let. 1880, if he had continued to i:erfcrm the duties of his office." The Crder was adopted and sent down for concurrence. Sunuaons for the city- to answer to Edward Dalton in -n action Suit • of tort, was referred to the city solicitor and sent down for con- currence. LFessrs. ': illiam D. Gardner, James S. Butler, James 3raden and Jurors 3illiam I;. Ielch, were dra7;'n as traverse jurors for the Cctober term of the Superior Court to be held at Lawrence. The oard of 7nZineers recommend, the T'LIayor nominated, and the Board confirmed ':,'illiam L''. 'r'ymond, as a member of hose Co. DIo. 5. Fireman The semi-annual returns of the Fire Department were examined Semi- an: al,:proved. annual Returns The recrt concerning a soldiers :aonument, came up as unfin- Fire ished business, aru cn notion of :lderman Russell .,.,as laid over Dent. to ti-e ne:;t meeti.:_ Lionumen The -oard adjourned at 10 o 'clI, 35 ms. I . nttes t, i enry :... Leek, Clerk. • Oct. 9, 1879. Ve1.10, lage48G. A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Thursday evening Octobar 9, 1879, at 8o'clock P. 1' . All the members were present except Alderman Averill. The Layor presided. The reading of the record was dispensed with until the next meeting. Petitions for permit to build were received as follows :- Permit to tiPinslow & Rogers, alteration of building on Goodhue St. ; Henry build Vt. Peabody, addition to building in Rear of 19 Chestnut St. ; David Upton, alteration of building in Derby Sc. ; Anderson & Reynolds, brick boiler house Rear 405Essex St. ; dames A. Lord, wooden building Rear 180 Federal St. Permits were granted. The Committee on Streets submitted the following report;- Turnover a' "City of Salem, Layor's Office, Oct. 7th. 1879. To the corner of Board of Aldermen. The Committee on Streets to whoa was refer- Essex & • red the order of this Board of Sept. 4th., directing the removal - ebb Sts. of the turnout of the Salem Street Railway, at the junction of Essezk and Webb Streets, have examined the premises and made in- quires as to cause of complaint, and recommend that no action be taken towards such removal. The Committee however recommend the removal of the tree stsnding about 15 feet northerly of said Tree. turnout on Essex Street, as removing all difficulty. For the Committee, H. . Oliver, Chairman." The report was accepted, and, on motion of alderman bem- ble, consideration of the recommendation was postponed until the next meeting. The Committee on Streets submitted the following report; Vale Stree "City of Salem, Suss. , layor's Office; Oct. 9th, 1879. To the Board of Aldermen. The Committee on Streets to whom was referred the petition of David Ryan, and others for the laying out of ;Vale Street as a public highway have considered the sub- ject, and being of opinion that the public exigency does not now demand such laying out, recommend that the petitioners have leave to withdraw. For the Committee„ I . E. Oliver, Chairman." The report was accepted and the recommendation. adopted. The Layor stated that the Committee on Licenses were not S+ali:ing ready to report on the petition against a license for walking match. matdhes in a building on Brown Street. Alderman Enw rton mov- ed that no license for a walking matdh in said Oct. 9 & 13, 1876. 4Cl.10, Page 461 building be issued, until the matter is passed upon by the Board. The motion was adopted. On motion of Alderman Fussell the Board then adjourned to v-onday evening newt at 7I o'clock. attest, Henry L. Lsee:=, Clem:. ri meeting of the Board of Alderuen was held on L:onday October 13, 1879, at 7z o'clock. P. iu. pursuant to adjourn - ment. All the members were present except Alderman Palmer. The L:ayor presided. The Common Council were also in session. • The record of the last two meetings was read and approved. Twenty four persons appeared for registration, and their Registra- names were ordered to be entered, on the voting lists, and in tion. the register of voters. (See registration records. ) The names of eleven persors, . who were on the voting lists of last year, and have paid a tax for 1678 or 1879, since the last meeting for registration, were added to the voting lists; and three names were stricken therefrom. (See memoranda on file. Alderman Averill moved that the Commissioner of Streets be Sidewalks instructed to enforce the ordinance relating to the construct- ion of sidewalks. The motion was adopted. The Order authorizing the Salem 'rater Board to lay a six Water Pil inch iron pipe in the Lynn Road and in Broadway, at an expense of 21001 - came bacl: from the Common Council, amended by mak- ing the amount i?2500.- instead of y2100.-, and as amended, adopted, and sent up for approval and approved Oct. 15, 1879. ) The follor,ing communication was received:- Beverly "Office of the 6,enham '.rater Board Salem, Lass. October — 13th, 1672. To the City CoL'ncil, City of Salem,- Gentlemen:- 1gg; The grater hoard are desirous of making some arrangement with the Toren of Beverly in reCard • .Oct. 13, 1679, V01.10, Page 4622. to fining a price%. for the supply of water, after the expira- tion of the present award, which ceases December 31st. 1679. The Board feel confident that a satisfactory bargain can be made between the City of Salem and the Town of Beverly, that will save the expense of a reference to conaissioners, and res- pectfully ask authority from the City Council to make such terms as will in their judgement promote the best interests of the city. For the Board, George Upton, President." The communication was referred to the Joint Standing Com- mittee on Water Works, and sent down for concurrence; the rules of the Board relating to reconsideration having beets sus- pended. The following report was submitted:- "City of Salem, lass., uayor's Office, Oct. 9, 1679. To Re ort • the Board of Aldermen. The Committee on Licenses to whom was ref- on erred the several cases of John Vaughan, Patrick (uirk, John Pow- pT ers and James Kiely alleged to have violeted the conditions of against their respective licenses have in pursuance of your order of the 1 lst, instant, had a hearing of each case, with the following iMense result, the proof in the case of Patrick Quirk, was not consid- ered satisfactory; no action is therefore recommended in the revoking of his license. In the case of John Powers the Com- mittee recommend that his license be revoked. In the case of John Va::ghan a majority of the Committee giving him the benefit of their doubt recommend that no action be taken. In the case of James Kieley the Committee ask further time. For the Committee, E. K. Oliver, Chairman." The report was accepted and the recommendations- concerning the licenses of John Powers and John Vaughan were adopted. The Order relative to a soldiers monument, on motion of Lonument. Alde--man Fmmerton was taken from the table. After discussion, on motion of Alderman :'emble, the Order was laid on the table until the neat regular meeting. The following report was submitted:- "City of Salem, Lass, Llayor`s Office, Oct. 7th, 1679. To uialk- the Board of Lldermen, The Committee on Licenses to whom was hintch. ing referred the petition of Pd. C. :bobbins and others that no li- cense be granted for walking matches at the walking rink on Brown Street have heard the parties interested on each side, . and under existing circumstances, as" leave to refer the deci- sion to the Board itself. Oct. 10-1 1178. Vol. 1C, age 4S3. ror th- Com:aittee, h. -C. Oliver. " ,'after discussion, on motion of r.lderman Kenole, the report was reccn:.;itted. The Coi.n.,ittee on Licenses submitted -, report recommending Lice se _ that :.illiam j. Barry be. ;ranted a license to sell intoxicating Iiouors under Class 1, at i-o. 142 `Jssex Str=et, upon paynent of the scc: of one hunO.red dollars. The recommendation was adopted. The cor.irixni cation frcm the Salem .rater Board relative to Bever__ the Beverly -�.'ater• rates, was returned from the Cocmaon Council, water _ refer ence amended by adding, I'vi-th_ ower tc grant tire request races.__. if they deem it advisable," and, as amended, concurred, in, c.nd sent up for ccnc;;rrer_ce in the amendment. The Bcard non-concur- red, and notice eras sent to tiie other branch. 5ftervards the ccrr±uiiication was returned to the Coru.ron Council at their re- quest, Lnd the Coru;on Council reconsidered the amendment, and • concurred in the reference to the Corunittee on ', ater "t;orks. (iresented for api,roval of reference and approved Oct. 15, 157S.) The following Order ca:::e from the Common Council ado*.:ted f.znrot--ria and sent up for concurrence : tion bloc MCrde-red, that ti.e sum of twenty six hundred dollars ($260C) c�avin17, be added to the a r.ropriatior. for Dlock paving-, the same together with the unexrended balance rer,±ainiqgr on hand, amounting in all to w3700. tc be used for t-:e purl. ose of blocb: •paving the remain- der of .oston Street beteaeen Fov;ler and Federal, and on Essex Street in front .of Franklin Building from Newbury Street towards Union Street." ;_lderne..n .ussell moved that the Crder be laid on the table uniil the ne:a re plat meeting. The motion was adoiaed. T.h_ follo'.iinz Gluier car--e gro : the Cor—ion Council ado 'ted and s:r^ropr sent up fGr conct;.rrence:.- ticn ti:a.t .;_.e sum cf =(%O, be and the same is hereby asi;in a rropriated to defr±:±y t .e ex,:ense of carting on additional loam, Se. _ c.nd fc-- such of er Yrc r]. as m_y be d e!iied advisable tc beau fy asi:ink-on I - re. The sa;ae tc be ex?.endeC, under ti.e direction of the Committee on IuLlic Property. The o6:rd e. r:curreC . (P"Pes-.nted for a':i rov<.1 and a;r.roved Oct. lc>) im .) • Oct. 1: J 157 . Vol. lC y -oe 42, . The President of the Board in the chc.ir, - lderri�n Gifford submitted the £ollocin • re; or•t anu :_rder:- ' In City Council, City of :haler:: Octc'-b er 91 1871 . The Joint Crne St. Standing Coi�naittee on ;ublic Frol. erty res-pectfully rei:ort ti:at Ce�- from frequent inquiries -reg-rding tile purchase of lots in the Crne Street Cemetery they have onnsidered that subs ect and find there are nor no available lots laid out for sa:Ie. Your Commit- tee recorimend' that they be authorized to have laid cut and S-rad- ed the row of lots on tine ELstern side of Chestnut Avenue, also the lots on the side of the hill sloying tcviards the pond as shcr:n by the accompanying plan; also building a stone wall ar^u- nd the pond and filling up the land to grade of said. wall, mat: ing he now, low land available for burial purposes. Your Com- mittee further ask that they be allowed, if they deem it for the best interests of the city, in making contracts for the said wor.:2 to take the necessary material so far as it may be fo_nd suitable for tLe purpose from the city gravel lit on i:orth Street. • From the general contour of the land yourcomsittee believe it . inexpedient to offer the lots for sale in their tresent forr.., as it would be almost imr..ossible7 and at any rate very ex-en- sive to grade each lot sel.arately. . They ti;erefor recor:nend. that tihe work be carried out substarti ally 'in accordance „itt: the plans submitted belieding that although the first exiense may, seed lame the principal part vlill be returned to the treasury by the sale of the said lots. They recot.nend the adoi:tion of the acceclp- anyin order. .espectfully submitted For the ComAttee, T. J. Gifford, Cha_rra—M." "Order•ed2 that the sor of eigi_teen hundred ai;a fifty dollars .r-crcp be ar:d the sane is :hereby apl rorric.tedg -to be e:c'..ended under- the riatio. direct_on of the Joint Stanains Conmittee on Fublic roi:erty in uilciIl; a rra.il around the polld.l and la;'i iIg cut and grading lots in the Crne Oct. Cemetery in accordance T.ith tiie rei_ort subr.:itted and 1.I£.ns of C. k,. -1 utnar, C. • �� The re .ort eras a.ccei:tedI order ado Aed� and sent do,vtri for concurrence, ti;e rules of the Board relating to reccnsiderat:ion having been sus-: ended. Iiotice uaa received that the Coml::on Council had this even- CoMissi ing on its ,art, elected Francis Cox, a member of the Com:eissiom- er .of ors of the i.unici;al Sinking Fund, for three ;,Jeans. Sinking Fund. F;n application from C. S. Bq:fur2 ic.'r leave to build a door Dccr- head on his building in '.ia.shinZtcn Street., -::as referred, bac;: tc tIE heat Irs,. eccor of luilein--s. Oct. 130 1879 V01.10, Page 485. Petitions were received and disposed of as follows:- Permits to Petitions for permit to build were received as follows: build. Charles Weston & Sons, addition to building Rear of May St. ; David L:erritt, addition to, dwelling house No. E6 Mason St.; Naumkeag Steam Cotton Company, brick building on Harbor St. Permits were granted. Petition of Solomen.Stevens and 16 others, requesting Pet. for that lamps be placed in Pope's Court. Referred to Committee Lamus Tn on Lamps and Lighting. Po e�1s Ct. Petition of Plrs. Thomas Treadwell for permission to con- Ptto nett her estate in Southwick Street, by a private drain, with oonn�ct__ the common sewer in Dearborn Street. Alderman Russell moved the with petition be granted upon payment to the city treasurer was then sewero granted upon payment to the city treasurer of ten dollars. -- Petition of Be A. Immerton for permission to enter the Pet. to sewer upon Ocean Avenue, near the northwest corner of Ocean Ave- connect nue and Lafayette Street. The petition was granted upon pay- wi sewer ment of ten dollars. The vote was afterwards reconsidered, and • the petition again granted upon payment of the amount charged to that estate, when the sewer was constructed in 1876. The report of the Committee on Streets relative to the Turnout at turnout of the street railway came up as unfinished business. CoreOr - 51� Alderman Kemble moved that the matter be laid on the tablet/ — until the next regular meeting. The Chairman ruled the motion Essex 51s: out of order, as in his judgment the proper motion would be to postpone until the next regular meeting. Alderman Kemble appeal- ed from the ruling and the chair was not sustained. The Noard then refused to adopt the motion made by Alderman Kemble. The question then recurring to the recommendation of the Committee, at the request of Alderman Averill the question was divided. The Board then adopted the recommendation that no action be taken towards the removal of the turnout, and afterwards adopt- ed the recommendation for the removal of the tree standing about fifteen feet northerly of said turnout. (Presented for..approval Tree. of vote authorizing the removal of the tree and approved Oct. 1879. ) The following retort and Order came up as unfinished busi- Regula- ness:- • on— Isxlii�i i— "In Board of aldermen, Salem Oct. 6, 1879, The Committee ion'nsx on Licenses respectfully represent that the regulations of this hoard relative to the licensing of entertainments, provide that "The L:ayor and Aldermen and City Clerk, shall . • oct. 13, 1879. Vol.10, .Page 486 _.be provided with a ticket countersigned by the owner, mana- ger or director of all public halls in this city &ell; the tickets at present in use, are signed by the presidents of the societies owning the principal halls in the city; that there are three or four other halls in the city in which pub- lic entertainments are often given, and that it would be in- convenient to procure the signature each year of the owner or manager of all the public halls. After careful consideration the Committee are of opinion that a ticket signed by the May- or and countersigned by the City Clerk, would be preferable to the present arrangement, and they therefore submit the fol- lowing Order, and recommend its adoption: For the Committee, H. Z. Oliver, Chairman." "Ordered, that the regulations of this Board relative to the licensing of entertainments be amended so that the Mayor and Aldermen and City Clerk shall be, provided with a ticket • signed by the YLayor and countersigned by the City Clerk, which, shall enttble them to free admission at any and all times. to an any hall or place of entertainment whatever; instead of a ticket counteriigned by the owner, manager or director of all public halls in this city. The report was accepted, and the Order adopted. (Present- , ed fgr approval and approved Oct.. 1879.) Alderman Kemble moved that the Board proceed to elect a Commiss- Commissioner of the Municipal Sinking Fund for three years, in one o place of Francis Cox, whose term expired October 8, 1879. The s n ing motion prevailed. Alderman Ide was appointed to receive, sort unY a.- and count the votes, and after attending to that duty, report- ed the whole number of votes 6, all of which were for Francis Cox, and he was declared duly elected in concurrence. On motion of Alderman Kemble the order relating to block Appropria paving was taken from the table. The Board then concurred in on oc the adoption of the Order. (Presented for approval and approv- paving. ed Oct. 15, 1879. ) Alderman Russell moved that t_e Committee on Streets be Turnout a requested to confer with the Naumkeag Street Railway Company, ra in reference to altering the location of the turnout at Frank- ui a ng. lin Building. The motion was adopted. Alderman Kemble moved that the regular meetings of the keetings. Board until otherwise ordered, be held at 7?1 o'clock. The mo- tion was adopted. Oct. 131 209 & 20, 1879, Vol, 10,Page 487. Alderman Kemble in the chair; Alderman Fmmerton moved -PrYE Is — that the Order relating to Frye's kills be taken from the table. bills_ The motion prevailed. Alderman Russell moved that the Board non- concur with the Common Council in the adoption of the Order, but the chairman declined to put the motion as it was not seconded. Alderman Emmerton then moved that the Board concur, and at the request of: Alderman Fmmerton and Gifford the question was taken by a yea and nay vote, resulting as follows; Aldermen Emmerton and Gifford voting in the affirmative, and Aldermen Averill, Ide, Kemble and Russell in the negative. The motion ti:erefore did not prevail. ,,, yla9m_ •he report concerning the claim of Mrs. Wardwell, and the door-head on the Arrington estate, came back from the Common Council, accepted accepted in concurrence. (Presented for approval of read_ acceptance and approved Oct. 15, 1879, ) The Common Council concurred in the reference to the City sU; t_ • Solicitor of the summons of Edward Dalton against the city. (presented for approval of reference and approved Oct. 15, 1879. ) The Common Council also concurred in the Order appropriatC Appropria- ing 01500.- for the erection of a shed in rear of Church Street io�e� for the protection of the apparatus of the Street and Fire De n rear partments. Presented for approval and approved Oct. 15, 1879. ) or Church The Board then adjourned at 10 o'clock 40 ms. P. M. Attest, Henry Id. Meek, Clerk. A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was called for lionday, October 20, 1879, at 4 OIclock P. h1l. Ido meeting was held Alderman Kemble being the only member present. Attest, H. M. Meek, Clerk. A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on &onday evening, October 20, 1879, at 84 o'clock. Aldermen Emmerton, Averill, Gifford and Ide • Oct. 20, 1879. V01.10, Page 488. .were present. The Mayor being absent, the President of the Board presided. alderman Averill offered the following Order:- Sewer in "Whereas, it appears to this Board, that the public con- venience and health, require the construction of a common sewer through a portion of Boston Street, it is therefore,- Ordered, that the Commissioner of Streets be hereby direct- ed to construct a common sewer as follows:- commenoing in said Boston Street at a point near the engine house, thence running northerly, through said Boston Street, about one thousand Peet, to a point near Grove Street: said sewer to be constructed un- der the direction of the Committee on Sewers, and in accordance with the plans of sewerage completed October 1874, by C. A. Putnam, civil engineer, on file in city clerk's office: and said Commissioner is hereby instructed to report a schedule of the expense thereof when completed, to this Board. • The Order was adopted. (Presented for approval and approv- ed Oct. 23, 1879. ) Aldermen Averill offered the following Order:- Ap-A proprie "Ordered, that the sum of four thousand dollars be hereby ions ror added to the appropriation for sewers, in the Meycr aid Alder- sewers. men Department, to meet expenditures of the current year." The Order was adopted and sent down for concurrence, The Board adjourned at 9 o'clock. Attest., E. M. Meek. Clerk