ing January totaled only 51.288. Mayor Russell E. Umbel reported to council last night.The city fathers transacted a considerable amount of routine business, and received monthly reports of the session.Resignation of Dr. O. S. Kough and Dr. John B. Hlbbx from the Board of Health was accepted, and John Y. Chidc.sfor and Dr. S. A. Balt/, respectively, were named to succeed them.Council approved the claim of Fireman Joseph IS. Cook for payment of half hi* regular salary, according to law. to his family’whlle ho is In the nation's service.Two ordinances were given first reading, one authorizing acceptance from the School Board of part of the Lafayette Junior high school grounds for extension of Gordon