was granted with the understanding that same was to meet with the approval of the Chief of the Fire Department, by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nayes, none. Councilman Haynes introduced the following resolution, with affidavit attached of Louis J. Tackett: WHEREAS, Louis J. Tackett makes affidavit that the rendition made by him of $925.00, Notes and Credits for taxes of 1920, was in error, same not being subject to said tax by reason of his outstanding notes and credits being in excess of the amount of said rendition, Therefore, BE I'T RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the Assessor and Collector be and he is hereby instructed to strike said rendition from the assessment of said Louis J Tackett for 1920 and to take credit therefor. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nayes, none. The application of Albert Jabour to operate a service car, Reo Engine #7829, was granted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nayes, none, Councilman Graham moved that Councilman Haynes be authorized to sell two mules and one horse belonging to the Sanitary Department. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nayes, none, The application of R. W. Beal to operate a service car, Overland Engine #7776, was granted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Tett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nayes, none. , The annual report of J. H. Maxwell Sealer of Weights and Measures, and the monthly reports of A. S. Anderson, Public Weigher, J. E. Woody, Fire Marshal, J. A. Warren, Bookkeeper and Cashier of the Street and Sewer Department, Miss Nellie M. Hall, Secretary United Charities Association, C. L. Woodward, Chief of the Fire Department, and the two reports of J. D. Copeland, Chief of Police, were read and ordered filed. The statement from White, Cartledge & Wilcox, Attorneys for the Austin Gas Light Company, was received read and referred to J. B. Rector, City Attorney. The Council then adjourned. 12 Homeby Bitters 411 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, January 20, 1921 The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; absent, none. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and upon motion of Councilman Haynes, were adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Layor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nayes, none. 1 412 The applications of Billy Ebner to erect electric signs at Seventh Street and Congress Avenue and the Lyric Colored Theatre on East Sixth Street were granted upon the recommendation of the City Electrician, by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nayes, none. Councilman Alford introduced the following resolution: WHEREAS, it appears from the attached affidavit of J. C. Moore that he was the owner of one sorrel roach mane horse and one bay mare which were impounded by the City of Austin on January 7th, 1921, and sold at the city pound on the 18th day of January, 1921, for the sum of Thirty-five Dollars and Twenty-five Cents ($35.25); and WHEREAS, according to the City Ordinance governing same, the said J. C. Moore is entitled to the sum of Twenty-four Dollars and Twenty-five Cents ($24.25) out of the sale of said live stock; Now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the sum of Twenty-four Dollars and Twenty-five Cents ($24.25) arising from the sale of said live stock, be and the same is hereby refunded to the said J. C. Moore and the Clerk of the Corporation Court of the City of Austin is hereby authorized to make such refund. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nayes, none. Councilman Alford introduced the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That upon the nomination by the City Marshal, with the consent and approval of the Superintendent of Police and Public Safety, the following named persons are appointed special policemen: James W. Palmquist, J. A. Nelson, R. L. Ziller, A. H. Pool, C. W. Barker, Frederick J, Bohn, A. W. Von Struve, H. C. Edgar, Clarence Stelfox, J. H. Richey, Joe Amstead, Jr., A. S. Bowles, B. M. Osborne, Bert C. Brady, Rufus C. Stoval, W. H. Maddox, Tom J. White, J. K. Rambo, M. C. Leonard, Geo. W. Patterson, S. J. Kelley, J. A. Woody, Joe Smith, and S. C. Loomis; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That none of the above persons shall be allowed to carry arms, nor shall receive any compensation for his services as special policeman, but shall take the oath of office as required by law. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nayen, none. The report of Dr. A. A. Biebel, Heat and Dairy Inspector, for the month of December was read and ordered filed, Councilman Haynes moved that the City Clerk be authorized to place all election returns of the special election held December 14th, 1920, in one box and seal same. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nayes, none, The Council then adjourned.