We Have To Borrow Money

The council meeting Monday evening was a peaceful affair and there were no sudden bursts of eloquence, and the meeting lasted less than an hour. although the clock in the council chamber indicated 11:05 o'clock.

A communication from Mayor Copeland, in reference to the temporary injunction received by the water company was read. The subpoena and injunction were referred to the city attorney.

The estimate of City Engineer Grove of the cost of a city scales was read. His estimate was $400.

A request from Eugene. Oesterlin, special administrator of G. T. Hanselmann, deceased, that the sum of $83.33 for the unexpired time for which Hanselmann had paid his liquor tax of $500, be refunded, was read and referred to the city attorney. In discussing the matter Ald. Brown said that similar action had been taken in previous cases.

A petition of residents of Thirteenth street asking that the name of the street be changed to Glen avenue, was read and was referred to the ordinance committee.

Ald. Hamilton called attention to the fact that the contingent fund was overdrawn to the amount of $1,300, and he offered a resolution that the city, borrow $1,500 for five months at 5 per cent interest. Ald. Brown asked how the city could borrow money. He supported the motion. Ald. Hamilton said the mayor and clerk could sign the note. The bank would be satisfied if the resolution was passed. Ald. Clancy wanted to know why the city could not get along on its arrangement to pay interest on overdrafts. He thought the resolution was unnecessary and he moved that it be laid on the table. It was not supported.

 Ald. Hamilton said the mayor refused to sign orders on an overdrawn fund. There was a clause in the city charter which provided that orders on an overdrawn fund were void.

The resolution then passed. Ald. Clancy voting no.

The marshal's report for last month showed 15 arrests, drunk3,  assault and battery 6, gambling 3, violating liquor law 2. larceny 1.

The bills allowed on the finance committee's report were chargeable to the contingent fund, $1,346.01; fire. $634.67: street, $175.l7: poor, $351.16; police, $287.50; dog license, $1.50; total. $2,791.55.

Sheriff Gillen was allowed $17.12 for serving papers and board of a prisoner for 10 days.

An order of $50 given to Kinney & Quinlan for work on sewer fund last month, was on motion of Ald. Hamilton ordered paid from the contingent fund, to be replaced from the sewer fund, when the later is replenishted.

A bill of Louis Rohde for $20.25 for coal ordered furnished William Miller during his attack of smallpox, which had been ordered by Dr Clark, health officer at that time, was on motion of Ald. Fischer. supported by Ald. Hamilton. there  being no objections, referred to the city attorney.

The Schumnacher Hardware Co. was allowed $7.75 supplies furnished the detention hospital.

James Goodhew, the florist, of Observatory street, addressed the council. He said that during the last four years his street had been cut down three times, causing him a damage of $1,554 on account of the water mains freezing and his not having water for his plants. He had written the council last fall concerning the condition of the street and no action had been taken. He had notified the inspector of the water company but nothing was done. The street was in a dangerous condition. Hacks had mired on the street, The water company was now filling barrels with water for him, and promised to lower the main in the spring.

Ald. Richards said this was the first he had heard about this . It was not using Mr. Goodhew right.

The liquor bond of  Illie & Krauth. with Fred Steeb and E. H. Dieterle as sureties, was approved by a viva voce vote.

Dr. Conrad Georg, jr.. city physician, reported that during the last quarter he had 15 city patients and had made 48 house visits and had 57 office calls. The total expense for medicine was $19.75.

On motion of Ald. Coon, a committee of three were ordered to look after the necessary repairs of the sixth ward engine house. The committee appointed were Ald. Coon, Hamilton and Schumacher.

On motion of Ald. Clancy the city laborers will in future work nine hours a day at the same wages they now receive.

On motion of Ald Coon a committee of three were appointed to work in conjunction with the committee of the supervisors to examine the justice dockets in reference to the tramp question. The committee appointed were Coon, Jenney and Burg.