261 of this City, to burn any shavings or other combustible matter, or to light or cause to be lighted or made, any fire in any street, alley, square, thoroughfare, public or private place, outside of any building; or to build, light, or make any fire, deposit any ashes or hot embers, or to do anything on any premises liable to cause fire in the surrounding buildings, or cause or authorize the same to be done; or to carry, or cause to be carried in any public place any fire, burning coals or brand unless the same be shut up in a covered vessel; or to carry or cause to be carried in any place containing hay, straw, shavings, or other combustible material any lighted candle or brand, unless the same be securely enclosed against all accidents; provided, however, that such refuse, including weeds, grass Fire! Ordinance amendment or brush may be burned only on a permit from and under the supervision of the Chief of the Fire Department or the Fire Marshal. The ordinance was read the first time, and upon motion of Councilman Alford that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its second reading; said motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward; nays, none. The ordinance was then read the second time and Councilman Alford moved a further suspension of the rule and asked that same be placed on its third reading and final passage. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward; Nays, none. The monthly reports of Miss Nellie Hall, Secretary of the United Charities, were read and ordered filed. The Council then recessed. RECESSED SESSION Austin, Texas, September 22, 1919. The Council met with all members present. Application Ernest Bargaley To Operate Service Car The application of Ernest Bargaley to operate a service car was granted by a vote of 5 ayes, no nays. Jarvis Pig Pen etc. The Council then adjourned. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, September 25, 1919. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward. Absent none. The Minutes of the last meetings were read and on motion of Councilman Graham the Minutes were adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council. The Mayor moved that the regular order of business be suspended and Committee from United Charities that the Committee from the United Charities be heard. Mr. Sternenberg, Mr. Rightor and Mr. J. R. Reed then addressed the Council in the matter of an increase in the salary of the Assistant Secretary of the United Charities. Billy Ebner Segn The petition of Billy Ebner was read and Councilman Haynes moved that the petition be referred to the City Electrician for his report back to the Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward. Councilman Alford nominated L. Shropshire for the position of