Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-11-19

President Rhodes explained that this mat
ter was in the hands of a committee, not
ready to report, and he thought this petit,
ton had better be referred to that COM
mittee. -
Aid. Allen opposed tho reference, but pro-
posed that the communication be laid on
the table. he thought the chamber of com
MERGE too brainy they were rather too Off
cious in this, as all other matters. Tho
council had already taken action in this
matter, and the chamber of commerce, in
stead of reading the papers, had only re-
hashed what the council had already done.
On motion of Aid. Grace, the communi-
cation was returned to tho chamber of COM
nerce, with the information that the council
had anticipated their recommendation.
A petition from P. H. Kelly and others,
residents on DaYton's Bluff, asking to have
railroad crossings bridged, was referred to
the special committee having the matter In
hand.
RoUNCED-ApPoINTED.
A communication from Chief R. o.
Strong, recommending the discharge of w.
B. Robinson, of engine No. 3, for disobedi-
ence of orders, and the appointment of
Jerry Stropp in his place, was submitted.
AID. Grace moved Its adoption and the
confirmation of the appointment. q
Aid. Sanborn urged its reference to the
committee on the fire department for exami-
nation.
AID. Allen thought the chief of the fire
department ought to be sustained, and if he
were not it would be destructive discipline.
Aid. Grace's motion prevailed, and the
discharge was ordered, and appointment
confirmed.
COOKS LIQUOR LICENSE.
A. Cook petitioned to be allowed to reopen
his den under the Warren house, declaring
he knew nothing of Fthe complaints against
his house. and promising to do better. Re-
ferred to committee on license.
The usual claims from the city cornptrol-
Ter, together with rents due for election pur-
poses, etc., aud street force pay roll,
81, 551.62, were submitted and allowed.
TEE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
report, with order that sewer on Minnesota
street, from Ninth to Eleventh street, with
lateral sewers on Ninth and Tenth streets is
necessary, etc. Lost.
A whole batch of estimates for work done
by contractors, as heretofore reported in
proceedings of board of public works, were
submitted and allowed as follows:
Lafayette avenue, c. w. Clark, $4,653;
Park avenue, Boyer & Lux, $3,O96; Wes-
tern avenue, James Carr, 81, 499; Broadway
sewer, Flynn & Mullen, $500; Fifth street.
sewer, Daniel Mullen, $497.
The committee on public accounts re-
ported, as usual, for October, ETC., and was
referred, as usual.
The aims house expenses, etc., for Octo-
ber, were reported, $404, which was duly
appropriated.
THE CITY sCAvEN6ER.
The committee on ordinances reported an
ordinance directing that no out house should
be cleaned out unless permit were given by
the health inspectors, and that the cost of
same should not exceed 10 cents per cubic
yard. Lost.
DE sofa STREET BRIDGE.
President Rhodes reported that in refer
ence to bridging De Sofa instead of Kali
omazo street, that he had had conference
with the railroad authorities, who were agree
able to act as directed by the council.
Report adopted, and reference made to
committee on streets with power to act.
THE NEW MARKET HOUSE,
The special committee on market house
reported an estimate, $3,216.82, duo for
word done by MIR. Burris, contractor, which
was allowed. -~..
This was supplemented by report setting
forth that to add five feet to the height of
the basement would cost 50, $40, and recon-
mended that the same be adopted. Report
adopted, and change ordered to be inserted
in the contract. AID. Bell WAS excused from
voting.
NEW STREET LAMPS.
The committee on gas reported in favor of
locating quite number-nineteen in all
OF new oil lamps throughout the city.
Adopted.
TEE sARoN1 LIGHT.
From the same. A resolution directing
the renewal of the contract with Prof
Saroni for lighting the city for the ensuing
year.
The resolution prevailed, Aids. Sanborn
and Minea voting in the negative, and Aid.
O'Connor being excused. ....s..a
One hundred dollars were allowed the city
attorney for contingent expenses.
RAILROAD CROSSINGS AGAIN.
resolution was introduced and passed,
Rs follows:
Resolved That the chief of police is b. reby
instructed, ard it is hereby made the special
duty OF the police force to see that the pro-
Visions OF certain ordinance, entitled IAN
Ordinance to Regulate the Operation of Rail.
roads in the City of st. Paul, and for the Pro-
lection OF Life and Property" be strictly en-.
forced, and to enter proper complaint against
any and all persons or corporations guilty of
violation of any provision of said ordinance.
This resolution to remain in force until ade-
quate provisions haue been made for the
proper protection of life and property, at all
the princi pal railroad crossings in this CITY OF
St. Paul. by bridging the streets over said
or otherwise.
Aid. Allen moved that the regular meet
ings of the council on and after December
End should be held at 2 o'clock P. NJ.
Adopted.
ORDINANCES PASSED
allowing Quinby & Hallowell to put con-
crete roof over their drying shed. An
amendment to ssfre wood'' ordinances. di-
recting that all wood sold in the city, except
By licensed wood dealers, shall be- measured
BY the wood measurer. Adjourned.
Thousands of people win throne TO-DAY to
l03 and 1G5 Seventh street, corner of jackson.
to attend the Great Sale of Dry Goods.
Lamps, Lamps, Lamps.
You will find the largest and best assortment
Of lamps, from SO cents upward, complete,
With beautiful shades, At the 80 Cent Store.