Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - January 11, 1876, Winnipeg, Manitoba 5 h of who passed Manitoba last year other Man you meet prominently fitted for the 3 of the him of Macau Minnesota last evening Ull times a Large erected in the Lias been forwarded to by order in the City carried being very fairly at Manycow crts made. Boys City Hall on tuesday at o clock. The Manitoba Rifle Assoc l tin largely composed of volunteers duty Calls at the custom of 1315 held their final meet and finished up a by of report to will be found m another Manitoba is reviving in the receive applications press by parties Down a by " most Ever mail. Were i informed in re the ladders belonging to the lure cart mint being stolen. They Are m a 3nearly House site. Aldermen elect were pro at the Council meeting last night to the hang of the thing. But some of the Sli aldermen were conspicuous by their a agents amuses texts were plentiful last night. The minstrels a couple of dances our or two meetings an Oyster supper Ball to Tho City Council were All ii rely attended. Tut annual meeting of the Manitoba Rifle association for the reception of a Poi to Section of officers and other important will be held at the custom House Esir this evening. A Large attendance s the m9t to the City for the maintenance the police overcoats and ill for the past year exceeded that of 1874 i Avery trifling sum which is More than compensated by Tho Superior efficiency of she present Force. The Market building was made the subject of numerous jokes at the City Council Ming last night. The however it think it is a very jocular subject As Muse Over the amount of Money that been expended upon ii. Tug Winnipeg minstrels were greeted by i Hugo audience at the Koyal last in ight and the performance gave general satisfaction. The jokes were new and Origi nil and those of a local character frequent Down tic the music whirling were excellent and the dancing 5nj acting very go Oil. The plans of a now store for messes Sutherland have been prepared. He build intr which is to to erected next under on the site of the old merchants i k and adjoining property will be two in height and Brick veneered. To will to 36 feet frontage which will allow room for two stores. St. Society. Atthe annual meeting of the St. Patrick s Tost night the following officers selected b Bormister president r Mcphillips to 2nd Vic. B Devlin 2nd vice to c Secretary he t as3t-3ecretary p Lawlor trea in i r o Donnell physician Kev chaplain. Of management j i Raimi w w Lla Liger a City Council. Monday Jan. 10th, 1876. There was just a quorum present As Ilis worship took the chair at 8 o clock Alder men Clark Fonseca lusted Mclanaghan Villiers and Wright but Aid Logan shortly afterwards came in and later in the evening Aid Hackett filed an appearance. Comm . The following were read from l Layward announcing the re elec Tion of Thos Scott As chief Engineer of the Tiro brigade from a number of fire engine uttering to sell machines to Tho City from Geo Lyndon to applying for Engineer of steam tire engine from Oleo Maxwell applying for the office of health and ire inspector from 11 Parr with petition for License for Prairie hotel from Alex Thorn claiming damages for lot taken for Street purposes. Also a number of receipts for licenses and a number of accounts including those of the returning of hers at the Muni Cipal elections. Dior Sirrs. The reports of the standing committees on finance Board of works Market fire and water Board of i Calth and License jul police presented. A deed of gift of Gore of land from age Bannatyne to Tho Council for Wood and Hay Market also presented. . Aid Clark asked if clause 23 in the City by Law regarding cruelty to animals did not apply to the half starved dogs ill used by boys in the streets the mayor said he would look into Tho matter. Aln Wright asked what Steps had been taken in regard to the fire investigation the mayor Elliod that the matter was in the hands of judge Betourney who had promised to hold the investigation last week but the judge was known was very Busy lie would attend to it this very Likely. Aid villierb1 wanted to know if there was a by Law in existence compelling parties driving sleighs to Havo Bells attached to the horses the mayor thought there was none. Aid Clark after explanations altered his motion in reference to the voters sed at a previous meeting As follows Tomt that the voters lists be published and distributed within fifteen Days after the court of revision has been declared closed. Finances. The Council went into committee on the finance Logan in the chair. The report recommended that Tho a Maxwell Jefferson Morcil x w Telegraph co Mckechney Mulvey in All j if Ashdown t ii Parr rent of office a s Malloch d m Walker registering deeds a Al Laius Floo Mckenney be paid the account of r Sutherland for water for the engine House be referred Back to the fire and water com Mittee for further instructions that a sink ing fund be set apart at once and application made to the local legislature Foi Power to appoint trustees to manage such fund. The report which was a Bulky Docu contained statements Ozap Propri tons and disbursements on debenture account to end of year of receipts and sex i Pend iture Etc Etc. The amount of taxes 1 of 1874 is and it was re commended that they be placed in Tho hands of the City solicitor for collection there were 32 meetings of the committee held at which the mayor was present at 10 Aid Wright 32, Aid Mcmicken 26, Aid Clair 20, Aid Fonsica 23. Aid Villiers in reference to Sutherland s account explained that Well water Coukis not be used by the fire engine and it Wai necessary to procure River water. The account was then passed. Aid Hackett spoke of the figures in the report and said to supposed they would by published. The committee Rose and the report adopted in Council. Kick and water. In committee on this Fonse Ca in the chair. The report referred to the total destruction. Of the fire engine and appliances with the exception of three Hose reels Hook ant ladder sled and such uniforms As were a the time in the Possession of firemen an set Forth that the engine May be repaired but the committee left the matter to tin next Council satisfactory arrangement had been made for the Purchase of a no. Silsby at six months credit the loss at tin late lire was but one half of the los could be utilized the engine could be re we recent examination of teachers fourteen of c ass fied Ami received Certitil Lor Cne year from Date As follows so Coil class. Mctyr v l h Sci. Avoy Coli Rightn upon John Len resell x. J. Miss Brown 11. On the clause referring to the Purchase of he fire extinguishers Aid. Wright thought was a question of expenditure which hould be considered. The fire department Ost a Large sum the expenses last year vere High and e new engine had just been purchased. Aid. Hackett said Aid. Wright s was a Alse Economy he was in favor of Purchas no them extinguishers. On clause referring to renting engine oust Aid. Hackett the Council House on their own thought f All Stock. 1875. C. W. My hould build an engine round. Aid. Villiers gave explanations As to the it gilding which we was in favor of renting rho engine would be Here on Friday week and there would be no place to put it. The Iii Hong was guaranteed sound and Strong enough to hold the engine there was no most inside and it might perhaps be got than Aid a Clenaghen thought the matter hould be referred Back to Tho committee o get estimates of costs of repairs from the y Engineer in which lie was supported by Tho mayor and aldermen Wright and aisle. Aid Hackett said the building would have 0 to papered Anil to would be in the same in As we were with the old engine House. The clause was Ihen referred Back and nother clause added appointing aldermen right and lusted to the committee pro pm. Aid Wright asked in what position the a Ginger stood to the Council. Aid Villiers replied that Tho matter had lot been considered. The committee then Rose and in Council to report was adopted As amended. Us Kusk and 1 01.10 k. Ill committee of the whole Aid Clarke in he chair. The report set Forth that there had been Wenty live meetings of the committee at which Tho mayor was present five times Villiers Twenty four Logan Twenty five Davis Twenty two and Mclenaghan fifteen. 1875, owing to an amendment to the pity charter the granting of licenses was placed entirely under the control of the 3onnc.il, and it had been necessary to pass 1 License by Law which should be strictly 3nforced it recommended that an Amend ment be made to clause 17 of that so that licenses should expire the 30th of in each year and that licenses falling due on the 30th of november next should be renewed for six months to meet the Unen Dmont recommended it reported Tho general slate of the peace of the City As satisfactory notwithstanding the late lamentable occurrences at the City elections. The police Are in an efficient state and Well and comfortably clothed provided with uniform and necessary appliances for pro per fulfilment of duty special police arc patrolling the streets until the arrival of the engine. The Cost of the police for the year was which includes salaries Cost of food of prisoners rent of station and Pur Chase of uniforms but docs not include Tho Cost of keeping prisoners in the provincial gaol. Against this is placed fines amount ing to leaving the Cost to the City which shows a great improvement on the Cost of Tho previous year. Aldermen Wright and lusted spoke against that part of the clause referring to Tho lamentable occurrences at the City elections As unnecessary and it was then struck out. Aid Blackett thought it was a lamentable occurrence As it deprived the City of his services for this year. The clause referring to amount of fines was struck out pending Tho report of the City clerk. The committee Rose and the report As amended was adopted by the Council. Wine spirit merchants new Stock poll Bush Early to loss potatoes. None of your for a Xii trash but genuine Frosh potatoes at ii. Rose Butcher. Frost i oof storage eau he Linail. D23m 1 1 of i t i xs1 i x s u a n cd Flie life. Accident and guarantee capital two million dollars Are prepared to Tonko risks in this province. Canned dried fruits canned vegetables pressed vegetables Alvato residences a speciality. S23-lm John blk Dan Tiik Kij Stoks of the City of North Ward at lie of ii Nui Berof lit ratepayers and voters of this oily and North Ward together with a Himber of my friends t bos to present Nib clout tin fouling election As a candidate Cor Alder Nanic i would therefore Hullelt. The die electors of tins Ward feeling As i do with Many others of this City that a Veat change a a Juisti the Elvalu Sovani thereof and i will spare no efforts in new Council to found themselves up on u and solid basis Wisl he for the Prosperity of the Elly and i in welfare of the peo ple. It would to useless for me to my any Thlik of he the irregular and corrupt proceeding of the Laic Council Luin been in itself to a dial Breiu course1 to he adopted by Tho new full cell. I have i to Honor to be your obedient servant William ukr a. A Large assortment of i Price s baking folder a Kwh acts Plain and Filiey crackers palc Fly Bis gras to Tihes 01- works. The miss Gerrond miss Moss Section of the Board of no More per granted. N of teachers will he 8 the summer vacation. Handed us worked for Hie Telegraph line is w p Manitoba wish wel1 useful done All 6 the the Comfort of their men. In us in your paper As we the interest of Edward Metcalf Darnel Cameron David to 11 Mcgregor David Mcandrew paired for and the other apparatus could also be repaired the payment of number of accounts was that of d. Nelons cutting Wood at engine House was not recommended. The report also recommended the Purchase of fire extinguishers from c. E. Steele at each if Complete and provided with complements of charged cartridges and that they should be placed in the police station till the arrival of the fire engine and then on motion of Aid. Clarke to be kept in the new Market it also recommended that the building of Roht. Patterson on Thistle St., be rented at per month and fitted up for an engine House it was 58x30, with stable room in rear for two horses and place Tor Hay and the offer of Lieut. G. Ii. Young placing the services of the Winnipeg Field Battery at their disposal in Case of lire was accepted. There were 10 meetings of the committee which were attended As follows old. Cameron Jaid. Sinclair 10. Aid. Logan 10, Aid. Villiers 8, mayor i and j4 reports were presented. In reply to Aid. Lusted Aid. Villiers said the engine was shipped to Day the company having rented a through car to Moorhead in reply to Aid. Lusted Aid. Villers said that nothing had been done about the re pairs of the old engine. Aid. Lusted thought the committee should order the work done. Aid. Wright asked if the appliances had been examined and if they were As Good As before the fire lie said that things stood at the ruins the same As on the morning after the fire and thought if anything was Good it should be taken care of. Aid. Villiers said a watchman had been placed Over the ruins. Nothing should be touched till after the investigation. A discussion arose on Neelon d account for sawing Wood for engine House on motion of Aid. Blackett the account was ordered to be paid. In committee Alderman Villiers in chair. The report recommended payment of the accounts of Montgomery Perry for shoe ing horses Ami Macaulay Jarvis for lumber and another account of Tho same firm As far As agreed with the City Engineer s report loss excess of lumber to amount of supplied. Committee Rose and report adopted by the Council. Hoard of . In in the chair. The report set Forth that the health of the City during the had been very Ood there being but few cases of infectious or contagious diseases. There had been expended in Charity the amount granted by the Council. The committee regretted that there had Iken some cases of destitution unrelieved owing to the refusal of the Council to place a sum of Money in their and recommended that the chief of police be appointed to ibo vacant office of health inspector. There were six meetings held at which the mayor was pre sent twice Mcmicken 5, Clarke 5, Blackett and Fonseca 3. The clause expressing regret that no Money was granted was struck out and the report As amended was adopted i Asket. In Mulc Taghon in the Ohair. The report expressed pleasure in report ing that the Market was completed. The amount expended was together with an expropriation from the water works appropriation and it was left for the Council of 1876 to provide a Small amount to meet some unpaid liabilities the last progressive estimates passed by the Council exceeding the amount on hand by including the architect s account for professional services dec. 27th last. There were 10 meetings of the committee at which were present the mayor 0 times Clarke 13, Blackett 14, lusted 12, and Mcmicken 12. The report congratulated the Council and City with having one of the finest and Best arranged Public edifices West of St. Paul and referred to it As an Orna ment to the City. It was left for the coun cil of 1876 to pass by Laws establishing and regulating markets and recommended that the Butcher stalls be rented at auction at an upset Price of not less than per month in Advance and that the cellar be divided into compartments and rented. The committee Rose and the Counci adopted the report. And at 11.30 the Council adjourned. Sauces pickles French fruits in Brandy syrup roquefort Gru Yoro cheese and Java Congo Young Hyson Gunpowder Japan. New brands just received tier mome t i Cal. Reported for the fuel press by tame Stewart meteorological observer at Winni saturday sunday monday tuesday the sign signifies Zero. Jan 8. 9. 10. 11. Max 3 0 3 2 a Man ___1 ale and Coope go s celebrated ale. Pints and quarts. A Inger Glass and Wood. You want first class work done Call it Georg a l. Fir hating b fashionable Valr dressing parlor. Sign of the big lamp. Vexing class us in Book keeping business arithmetic writing Etc., arc organized for Trio Winter by of at ills resldcncf1, to Liard Street on monday wednesday Friday evenings from 8 to 10 o clock. Splendid Opportunity for Young men to improve la Weir line. For firt Lulai s apply to k. Rand Canada 11otkl, o. Monchamp proprietor. 151111iir.l parlor and ill hint could be in slim in liquors mid look in Anil see tic now promises opposite the Post 120m All Are hereby cautioned against Iny dealings Tor Ilie Sale or lease of lands with any indians in receipt of treaty Money As no such transactions Ean be lie Deparl Neihof the inc Flor. By order. A. N. Prove of ilex ind Lun . F Luik Ilia Lemon and a full line of is hereby Alvrn that Tho theby Lii for the prevention of tiros in Thih City will be strictly enforced from this Date. Householders Are earnestly requested to take in Rock ill to move pipes ashes i te., As the dry is now sufi Ciponi lire pro text Lou. Mayor s Orliw 27th just what you want the from april 6th to october Ali wines spirits Complete and neatly for Sale apply no thl 1 1 a n x u a l m get ing of the of the in packages to suit. The following Patent medicines in wholesale lots. Canadian pain destroyer electric Oil British Oil Parley s arabian Black Oid ploy s arabian gargling Oil Davley s condition powder Foba Rifle association As provided the Constitution mid by Laws to be held on the seconal tuesday in january in each year will take Plucin the in this City on tuesday evening the Lith january 1876, at o clock. Standing members of not Icyk than one month Only will be allowed to vote g. B. Spencer g. H. Young president. Secretary. _ n Otic. Disk baning Are agents for c. H. Watchous co. Any information required they will be Happy to give. N23m spa Peri ;