Daily globe., 1879-04-04
THE NEW MARKET HOUSE

THE NEW MA-RKE EFT HOUSE
prof. seibert's Proposition Rejected and
the original Radcliff Plans Adopted
The Material to be Stone for the Base
ment and Brick for the Upper Stories.
The council held an adjourned meeting last
night to further advise upon and consider
Architect Radcliffe plans for the new market
house, together with Prof. Seibert's proposed
alterations in the interior plans of the grand
hall The council was called to order at 7:sO
o'clock by Preaident Rhodes.
The special committee thereupon submitted |
q report from Architect Radcliff, setting forth I
that the change III the grand hall suggested by |
Prof. Selbert would cost, over and above the |
estimates in the original plans, ETC., 49, 800.
THE MATTER OF INSURANCE.
Aid. Allen supplemented this report by few
remarks, setting forth that the insurance on
the building would be greatly increased by the
use of scenery and other infammable material,
as proposed by Prof. Seibert. This expense
alone would likely be an increase of $500 per
year.
President Rhodes suggested the reading of
communication from e. E. Hughson to Prof.
seibert upon this subject of insurance.
Aid. MCCARTHY objected. The conmunica-
tion referred to wasn't addressed to the coun-
oil, and ought not to be entertained by it.
Aid. Allen favored its introduction. Presi-
dent Rhodes desired it to be read to impart in
formation to all concerned. On motion it was
introduced and read.
The letter stated that without scenery the
building could be insured for L per cent; if
the upper hall were built in regular opera
house style, 21a per cent. These rates were
given in view Of the detached position of the
building and the substantial manner in which
it was to be erected.
Considerable informal talk followed, with an
abrupt descent upon the plans after a cursory
view of the pictures. Finally an issue was
brought about by Aid. Sanborn moving to 60
iuto committee of the whole to discuss and
advise upon the plans submitted for new
market house. The motion prevailed and
President Rhodes called Aid. Sanborn to the
chair.
sEIBERT's PROPOSAL.
AID. Dowlan, to bring the matter to An issue,
moved the adoption of the plan of alterations
proposed by Prof. Seibert. He believed in
making the building tirst-class in all respects,
and thought these suggested changes advisa-
BILE, as they made hall which invited occu-
panoy and made it desirable for theatrical
troupe to use. This would increase the demand
for it and add to the general rental.
Aid. OConnor thought no Difference should
be paid to the suggestion. Mr.. Seibert only Of
get good rent to advertise for PROPOSE
tions, and thus open the hall to competition.
Aid. Allen had few words of opposition to
offer. Mr.. Seibert's proposition was burdened
with many conditions, such as taking his
property off his hands; this reduced the rental
The haa aal was expected to bring in a rent OF
so, 600 fair and square. Mr.. Seiberts fitting
up the hall would increase the insurance, anc
surely he should submit some proposition
which would cover this difference.
Aid. Griggs directed attention to what if any
gains, would accrue by any alteration of the
plans. He had a few figures to submit fo
consideration under the altered plan. Th
cost of change $500; increased insurance fo
ten years, $4,000; property placed in hall ant
to be turned over in lieu Of rent, $7. 600, max
ing a total of $l5,3OO. This last amount takel
from the rent for ten years, at $4,000 per year
100000, will leave $4,7O0, which woul,
fall to the city. Would the change
suggested pay at these fgures3
RADcL1FFs PLANS
Aid. Rhodes didn't believe in entertaining
Seibert's proposal. He thought 50, 900 not ade
quate to any changes made. When the build
ing was finished, advertisements could be mad
for the disposal of the hall and it would brin
more than $4,000. Even at $40 per night i
would be occupied with fairs, etc, often enoug
during the year to make up $4,000. Therefor
he amended Aid. Dowlan's motion by movin
that the plan submitted be adopted as the on
after which the market house should be built
AID Mccarthy opposed Seibert's proposition
Here was only one man bidding for the use o
the hall, when in fact he knew it would likel
be wanted by many. To entertain suoh
proposition now was unfair and unjust to tn
people, and to others who might apply for tn
use of the hall. Then, too, he didn't approx
of the return Of property in place of rent; tn
city would lose by it.
didn't approve the Seibert proposition.
Aid. Smith favored Seibert's plan. It mad
q first class hall of it, and at once gave Of
portunity of renting it.
Mr.. Selbert, by permission of the council
explained his proposition. He denied havin
any scheme in the matter. He offered a bor
fde proposition in strict business sens
and believed it Us good a the counc
would get. As citizen he urged the counc
to treat the matter fairly, and consider Il
business as laid before it.
Aid. Grace opposed Seibert's proposition
he thought it would be giving the mark
house away at any such figures as offered
Mr.. Seibert.
Aid. Rhodes amendment that the origin
plans be adopted put and carried, AL
Dowlan alone voting in tho negative.
The committee then arose and by the chat
man, Aid. Sanborn, reported the adoption
the original plans etc. The report a
proved and the plans as reported we
adopted.
A LITTLE REGULAR WORK.
The committee ways and means report
that John Cars bond to grade Western aven,
was good and sufficient. Report adopted a1
referred to the board of public works.
Wetherill & Dale's estimate of 1863 SO f
bridge on Dodd street was approved.
Aid. MCCARTHY offered resolution, whi
passed, directing signs to be placed on Jol
street bridge directing all teams and horses
be driven at q walk.
THE MARKET HOUSE AGAIN.
Aid. Allen, from the special committee
markets, offered resolution looking to q
vertisement for bids for construction, ETC.,
the new market house. He explained that
such bids would be submitted to the oounc
and the contract be then awarded.
Aid. MCCARTHY favored the letting of ea
class of work separately. He believed it wou
be more economical in the end, the work
done more satisfactorily, and greater justi
would be done all parties
Aid. Grace favored no such idea. One he
should superintend the whole business. o.
man contract for it, and he would and cou
hasten on all the work of the parts.
Aid. Dowlan opposed the resolution at tt
stage. There were no specifications submit
or adopted. A bidder would not and could n
know for what he was bidding. Until t
specifications were submitted aud approved
the council, he favored no steps looking
wards the advertisement for bids. He also O
posed any idea of letting out the work
plecemeal. 1t should be done as a whole
Aid. Sanborn favored the specification featu
OF the business, and opposed the adoption
the resolution unless backed by these specific
tions. As it was now, the council had adopt
aplan, but whether the building was to
made of brick, stone or even dough, nobo
knew.