The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-03-17

to the preceding ones was introduced, pro-
viding for the construction of said sewer.
A petition was presented from Andrew
Wailace praying that the council in perfect
Ing plans for the construction OF the city
hall and market place, to include suitable
room where the two organizations, the In
dianapolis board of of trade and the Indian
apolis real estate board of trade, NAV seper-
ately meet and transact their respective
business. The petition was received and re-
ferred to the committee on public buildings.
On motion, Messrs. Cutlin and Arbuckle
were given permission to grade and pave,
with bric6 eight feet in width, the front of
their property on Washington street, east.
The committee on fire department and
water supply of the Indianapolis Fire In
surance association petitioned for protection
from damage by water of merchandise in
| buildings on fiTe. Referred to the commit
| tee on fire department.
On motion, Henry Schnull was given per-
/ mission to erect an awning ever tie side
walk on Illinois street in front of the main
entrance to the Palmer house. as il is now
being rebuilt.
ported, recommending that the chief fire en-
gineer be authorized 30 release the property
of Mr.. Siebert for the term of two years for
a hose reel house on Jersey street; recon-
mending that the city clerk be directed
to advertise tor the building of one 200 bar
ner of East and Morris streets; recommend.
ing that the chief fire engineer be directed to
secure proposals for a new hook and ladder
wagon. They reported adversely to vari-
Gus other matters referred to them. The re-
port was concurred in.
The same committee reported, asking that
! the CITY clerk be instructed to insert in the
next appropriation ordinance the sum OF
500 in favor of John Montieth, for perpet-
ual lease OF IL inches Of his property now oc-
cupied by the South street hook and ladder
house. The report was concurred in.
On motion permission was given to c. T
Christian to make roadway in front of hi:
property, on Delaware street, between New
York and Vermont, the same to be done
with wooden blocks, and a; his own ex
} pense.
On motion a committee of five consisting
, of w. II. English, john d. Morris, E. b
Martindale, +. NJ. Chu6 and J. George
Stiltz were appointed to ascertain wha
amount can be Obtained by gift. and to so
licit subscriptions from the citizens residing
in the southeastern portion of the city, to Sc
cure the removal of the Indianap qs, CinciL
| natl u Lafayette track from Louisiana
) street.
3 On motion, the chief fire engineer was in
structed to place fire alarm box at Coffil
I Il Co. 's'pork house, near White river.
] On motion, Mr.. NJ. G. Wellman was iii
i rected to proceed with the lettering of tn
] street lamps of the city, where they are no
!, already lettered as per agreement.
On motion, the gas committee was in
D struc!ed to ascertain what arrangement Cal
be made for extending gas mains during th
] ensuing season, and whether or not such ex
: tension can be made so as to distribHts tn
!, mains equally as to quantity among tn
0 different wards.
!, Apetition was presented praying for tn
!; opening of Dillon street from Virginia ave
It nue. to Bates street. Referred.
: The action of a meeting of property own
ers residing Oh east Washington street, ask
g ing for certain improvements on Washing
: ton street, was Dresentad and appropriated
n referred.
b aOn motion the city civil engineer was in
b structed so keep list OF all the contractor
falling to file bonds for the fulfillment
contracts awarded them, said list TO inc3ud
all who have failed within the last 81
- months.
On motion the council adjourned.