Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-31

presented. Mr.. l.. ~, Dougherty of
fered to do part of the work for 81 Al
per foot for part and 81 40 for remain.
der. Messrs. B. A. Brown and Edward
Echols offered to do the work for 81 81
per foot for part and 81 40 for the re-
mainder. Mr.. Tom B. Wade offered
to do the work for 81 80 per foet.
A communication from Z. Gay was
presented, signifying his intention t.
construct the Main street sewer in ac-
cordance with contract entered into
blythe city with him. He stated that
1000 feet of said sewer had already
bren excavated and brick and lime de-
slivered for the construction of the
sewer for that length. He therefore
hoped that no obstruction would be
thrown in the way of his proceeding
with the work by the city.
A communication was also received
from l.. A. Dougherty, claiming that
the contract executed with f. Gay &
Co. had become void by reason of the
| dissolution of the firm. On motion,
Mr.. Gay's communication was laid on
the table.
Mr.. Huber moved that Mr.. Gay be
enjoined from proceeding with his
work. tt.H -.tr.. .t.qe
Mr.. Beaudry suggested that the par
ties engaged in digging up the street
be arrested under the ordinance gov
erning the creation of nuisances. ! IA q
Mr.. Gay requested the privilege of
addressing the Council, but permis-
sion was denied.
| The question of Hewer was passed for
| the time.
BY permission, Mr.. ID. Scheik ad-
dressed the Council, protesting against
the disturbance of street by the Street
Railroad Company for the construc-
tion of switch. Referred to the Board
of Public Works, in conjunction with
the City Attorney. a 4
Returning to the question of the
Main street sewer, Mr.. Huber with
drew his motion directing the issuance
of an injunction against Mr.. Gay.
Mr.. Beaudry moved that the Coun-
Gil take no action in the matter fur
ther than to appoint committee to
| enter complaint against Mr.. Gay be-
fore the Mayor for the creation of a
nuisance, and Messrs. Huber, Valdez
and Beaudry were appointed such COM.
mittee.q Ie
The new bids. presented for the con-
struction of the Main street sewer were
A proposition from VIM. Turner was
presented, Offering to improve. the
plaza, planting trees, vines, etc., for
the sum of $500 paid at once and sal
ary of $50 per month for a term of
eight years. with $40 per month for an
assistant. Referred to the Committee
on Fire and Water. saFaN sssN
Notices were presented of intentions
to grade streets in front of their prop
erty by the following parties: Juan
Gonzales, Perry, Woodworth & Coz, I.
Hellman, Mrs. j. II. Scott,C e. Thorn,
Gllassell & Chapman. All of the petit
tions were granted. a s y.cl ~
A communication was presented
from G. T.. Miles, Chief of the Fire
Department, recommending that the
old truck be sold and new Babcock
truck purchased.
On motion, the communication was
referred to the Committee on Fire and
Water to investigate the subject and
ascertain the necessity of making
change of trucks.
A petition was presented praying
for n quit-claim deed from the city for
certain undivided property belonging
to the Ybarra estate. Referred to the
Committee on Lands.
A petition was received from w. X.
King praying for the granting of a
quit-claim deed by the city for certain
property belonging to him. Referred
to the Gona nnittcc on Iaud>. Atts
4 communication was received from
A. Labory representing that he had
been assessed as the owner of 5000
sheep in the city of Los Angeles, and
that such assessment was in error as
he does not own any number of sheep
whatever in the city. or county. Mr..
Huber moved that the matter be re-
ferred to the Committee on Finance.
Carried. t'@a$He sss 49, -
The City Attorney then stated that
authority to change the assessment,
whereupon Mr.. Huber's motion was
reconsidered. Mr.. I4abory's petition
was placed on file. -a
A communication was received
from G. e. Leighton, agent of the
Wheeler e. Wilson Sewing Machine
Company, asking the privilege of
erecting sign over the sidewalk In
front of his office in front of the White
House. On motion the prayer was
granted f...r.,s., sf.r
The following bills were presented
and referred to the Committee on FL
nance: A. W.. Hutton, So: HERALD,
$43 40; DR.. Mckee, So; Sheriff,$l9l 40;
VIM. Moore, S1l0; VIM. Osborne,
S25 6S; Swigart & Huber, So rs; Geo.
McClain, $40; Nicholas Keolo, 81 so;
Jose Cogar, $34; f. Carpenter, $40;
Bernard Breen, S4S; Los Angeles Gas
Company $l4 %; Fisher & Thatcher,
$l2 SO.
Mr.. Huber moved that the Spring
and Sixth Street Railroad Company
be enjoined from running their cars
over the roed from the Pieo House to
the northern terminus Of the track
until the company conforms to their
contract. Carried. o1
A committee of three consisting of
Huber, Marcarel and Valdez was ap-
poited to secure bonds on the part of
the city for the prosecution of suit
against the Railroad Company.
On motion of Mr.. Huber, it was or
dered that the Gag Company be re-.
quired to level down all Irregularities
in streets, caused by laying their street
mains. tnmwlEA Nfry ffTgt.tr
Adjourned. 4H@ e hA35 = "