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CITY COUNCIL MEETING. .nuaiissioners of Public Works Make First Annual Report-Sewerage Commission to Make Investigation. City Council met ir; regular session at 8 o*colock p. m. Wednesday. P?sent, Mayor W. B. Boyle, Alder? men H. D. Barnett, J. H. Chandler, P. P. Finn, R. F. Haynsworth, H. C. Hainsworth, E. H. Rhame, R. K. Wilder and R. L. Wright, y"'*- . Minutes of the 3d instant were rerxi and approved, tv A letter was received from Mrs. M. E. Brown thanking, council for pay? ment of her claim. A communication was read from the County Board of Commissioners in reference to drainage of Saratoga branch and work on Turkey creek canal, to the effect that action was deferred in reference to council's proposal as to Saratoga branch, and as to Turkey creek the county was ready to comply with its contract with the city. Mr. Boyle stated that the council minutes of March 27th were erroneous in that he is there <rooted as saying that the county had agreed to bear one-third of the ex H?pense of draining Saratoga branch; whereas he had stated that the com? mittee of public works had suggested that the work be done jointly by the city, the county and the land owners, each paying one-third of the cost; to wJiich arrangement the city and tlie j owners had agreed, but not the coun? ty. Mr. W. H. Seale was present and declared that the drainage of Sarato . ga branch is very important as a health matter, and the work should "be done before hot weather sets In. He further said that this is city work, and the county should not be expect? ed to assist. On motion of Alderman R. F. Haynsworth the matter was re? ferred to he Board of Health. Jennings, Esq., presented a petition from horse dealers of the city asking for an amendment to the B&Hcense ordinance, whereby they may be placed upon the same basis as merchants. After some discussion by -Messrs. Chas. * W. Stansill and S. M. Pierson the ques? tion was referred to Aldermen E. H. Rhame, R F. Haynsworth and H. C. Haynsworth to consider and report. A letter was received from Health Officer E. L Reardon suggesting the adoption of an ordinance requiring property owners to fill abandoned wells. The Clerk was directed to pre? pare an ordinance according to this suggestion. A letter from X. M. Salley, of ?&^eenwood, S. C., in reference to as? sessment of railway trackage in cities ?nd towns was referred to the finance commitr.ee. Petition of Mr. J. F. Reid for re? appointment as cotton weigher was presented and he was recommended fOr the position by unanimous vote. Request was made on behalf of 3?rs. C. R. Gregg that certain decay? ing trees near her residence on Harr.pt'n Avenue be cut down, was referred to the Commissioner of Pub nc^Works with directions to trim or remove the trees as may be found necessary. By request of County Supervisor W. H. Seal? employment of an extra guard for the chain gang was author? ized while working on Turkey Creek at $30 per month to be paid by the city. Complaint was made by Willis Da? vis, colored, that his son had been unr justly fined in the Police Court, and asking that the fine be refunded. Same was referred to the Police Com? mittee for investigation. Report of Commissioners of Public Works from January 1st. 1906, to March 31st, 1907. was read and order? ed published with a vote of commen? dation for the good showing made. The Finance Committee reported approval of claims referred to them, and correctness of the Clerk and Treasurer's report for March, and re? port for the year ending March 31st. which had been published as required by law. Mr. Chandler, for the Committee of Public Works, reported all work refer? red to them had been done or is now in progress. ' Health Officer Reardon again call? ed attention to the Phillips savannah near the cemetery and asked that proper drains be laid there before hot weather comes. The matter was re? ferred to the Boaid of Health. Request of Hose Co. No 3 for cer? tain repairs on their building was re? ferred to the Fire Department Com? mittee. Mr. Finn reported that part of the furniture ordered for the Council chamber would not arrive until June, but that he would have temporary furnishing so that the Council can soon occupy its nev/ quarters. Mr. "Wilder suggested an ordinance requiring all dogs going at large to be muzzled and such further stringent regulations as may be lawful. Alder? man Wilder and Wright and the clerk were apointed to draft a suita? ble ordinance. Alderman R. F. Haynsworth as chairman off -the Sewerage Commis? sion reported .that the Board is con? templating the construction of sewers w*th foremen and laborers of their own, under supervision of a compe? tent engineer. And Csat it is deemed j advisable to visit certain cities to ob= ! tain information that'will be of prac j tical value; for which purpose ex pense will be incurred, the paymen of which he asked council to provide. The request was granted and the ex? penses of the commissioners author? ized to be paid. Alderman H. C. Haynsworth re? ported that the joint committee of council and the Chamber of Com j merce. appointed to secure adequate j accommodations at the Atlantic Coast j Line passenger station, had appoint ! ed a sub-committee, which went to . Wilmington to present the matter to the railroad authorities. The commit : tee had paid the expenses incident to ! their visit from their personal funds j and he asked the amount so paid be refunded, and it was so ordered. The following claims were refer? red to the finance committee: Dr. A. China, $50 and $30; Sumter Hospital Co., $$ and $37; J. H. Morse. $13.50; T. B. Jenkins, $13; Geo. D. Shore & Bro., $33 and $27. Council then adjourned. Don't Pay Alimony. * To be divorced from your appendix. There will be no occasion for it if you keep your bowels regular with Dr. King's New Life Pills. Their action is so gentle that the appendix never has cause to make the least com? plaint. Guaranteed by Sibert's Drug Store. 25c. Try them. ANNUAL REPORT Of the Commissioners of Public Works of City of Sumter. Sumter. S. C.,, April I, 1907. To the City Council. Gentlemen: We present herewith report, from January 1st, 1906, to March 31st, 1907. We began work without money or resources, except account for $960 bought from the former owners of the waterworks Thus we have had practically twelve months income for fifteen months expenses. Nevertheless, the results we think are gratifying. We have expended about $S.0C0 on extensions, paid interest on bonds and defrayed current expenses. In order to do this we were forced to borrow $6,777.05, of which $1,500 had been repaid. The greater part of the remainder will be paid from rents falling due on April 1st. In our statement of assets we have added $10,000 to the price paid for the plant, which was purchased on a commercial valuation; while, in fact, the value has been increased $25,000 on that basis of calculation. We have made 111 new contracts and added more than 20 per cent to our income from domestic patronage. It will be noted that collections are considerably more- than the stated in? come. This arises from consumption by customers on metres, 'over and above the minimums. We now have 271 metres in use; 111 of which have j .been installed under city ownership. ' The pumping station, machinery and entire system are in good condition, and kept at a high degree of effi? ciency. The prospect is encouraging: and experience demonstrates the wisdom of the city's investment. Very respectfully. R. L. EDMUNDS, Chairman. H. L. SCARBOROUGH. Report of Commissioners of Public Works, City of Sumter. From January I. I9C6, to April I, 1907. RECEIPTS. Water Kents % 13,975*98 Borrowed from Bank 6,777 05 Overdraft ? 217|97 Total $ 20,9711100 DISBURSEMENTS. Pipe and other supplies $6 773 95 Interest on bonds and loans 5.368 85 Fuel *374 25 Salaries .2.240 15 Paid on Loans 1,500 00 Freight and Drayage 1,482 ::0 Labor 536 66 Incidental espouses 276 94 Insurance 191 50 In: proven: ents 162 29 ??. paid checks 58 21 Kef anded to patrons 6 00 Total 820.971 00 ASSETS. Land, buildings and equipment 6135.000 00 Water Rent? dee 4,4 3 ol 290 cords wood and 70 tons coal 900 00 Unexpired Insurance 153 20 Total $14},5CG 51 LIABILITIES. j Purchase Bonds $116,000 00 Accrued Interest 1,305 00 Loans 5,277 05 Open Accounts 340 00 122,922.05 Excess of Assets $17.584 46 MEMORANDA. No. of Contracts from Sumter Water Co. 577 Minimum value contracts from Sumter W. Co. $ 7.3>s j City Contracts 3,*J7."> ??i I No. of new contract* 111 i Minimum value of new contracts $ 1,540 25 j Present minimum income -i for j ear $12,204 00 1 j No. of Mei rei jn use L'71 ; Increase of domestic pat? io jf:?e past 15 months nearly 21 per ct. Thc foregoing, I certify, is r. full and '. ! true statement of the financial - {fairs of : ; the Corr.iKi-ioners of Public Works for j ' the Si teen mout hs ending March Mist. ! 1907. to thc t-e^t of my knowledge and ' belief; C. M. HURST. *! Secretary. Sumter, S. C., April 1st, '07. ACCIDENTAL HOMICIDE. Adolphus Truitt Dies as the Result of an Accident. Lydia, April 24.-Adolphus Truitt. a young industrious white man, was accidentally shot and mortally wounded by his younger" brother while out hunting a few days ago. He died yesterday. The coroner's jury- today rendered a verdict of acci? dental homicide. 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