Daily globe., 1879-03-15
BOARD OF PUBLIC Works.
Struggling with the Improvements of the
Civ

The board of public works held its weekly
meeting yesterday. Present-Timme, Beck
er and Secretary German.
COMMUNICATIONS PETITIONS, ETC.
Mr.. w. p. Clough stated that he was one
of the property owners on Harriet street,
who had petitioned to have it graded and
the name changed to st. Peter. He urged
that the petition be met with favor and the
change be made.
Secretary German explained that the
matter had been referred to the city engineer
to estimate the cost, etc., and he had made
no report. Thereupon the matter was post
poned.
BLUFF STREET OPENING.
The widening, opening, etc., ofEBlutf street
from Martin to Robert street next came up
for consideration on the confirmation of the
assessment for the improvement. Protests
were Submitted in writing from Richard
Chute, w. F. Davidson, w. H. Dean and
John Bazille. Each objected to the pro-
posed line as damaging to their property,
and alleged that the benefits assessed we're
not sufficient rs compared with the damages
imposed. a
During the reading of the several pro-
tests Mr.. Rice came in.
City Attorney Murray was asked to give
an opinion about the affair. He recon-
mended that the assessment be confirmed;
though undoubtedly there werspoints in
yolved and Ito be settled, yet the board
couldn't settle them.
On motion of Mr.. Becker the assessment
was confirmed: Rice and Becker voting in
the affirmative.
Mr.. Timme voted in the negative, and
stating his reason therefore, because he be-
lieved Richard Chute was not paid enough
for his land. He voted in the negative solely
on account of this feature.
THE MERCHANTS HOTEL. ALLEY.
The assessment for opening the Mer-
chants hotel alley was confirmed and the
clerk was directed to give the usual notice.
FIRE AND MARINE BLOCK ALLEY.
The assessment for opening an alley in
the rear of the Fire and Marine block from
jackson to Rosabel street next came up for
confirmation.
Mr.. Becker remarked that as matters
stood there was an alley there now, and any
action of the board would be to make the
present alley public one. Considerable
y,
Messrs. Kittson, SibIey and others holding
that they were not particularly benefited,
and that enough had not been given them
for the property taken from them for public
use. Gen. Becker favored redisposition of
the assessment so as to give Gen. Sibley
$1,000, the Paul property 5000, and the
same to be assessed against the other prop
erty equitably according to the benefit to be
IArJyer1 from ba
Mr.. Rice thought the corner property was
as much benefited as the inside, and thought
such owners should share pro rata in the ex-
pense attending the Improvement.
MIR. Iimme didn't think the Fire and Ma
rine property should be assessed.
Mr.. Becker thought tho assessment on
the Dawson property was a little too high.
Ihe assessment as altered by Gen. Becker
was confirmed, Mr.. Rice voting in the mega
tive.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The council order for catch basin at the
streets, was referred to the city engineer
with instructions to cause the same to be
built.
THE FOURTH STREET BRIDGE CONTROVERSY.
From the city attorney, areport submitting g
the judgment of the court, annulling the
assessment for opening Seventh street
through Brunson's addition and m,scel-
laneous piece of land on which Seventh
street bridge stands. Referred to the city
council for instructions and orders in the
case for reassessment.
CITY ENGINEERS REPORT.
From the city engineer, a report, together
with plans, specifications and estimate,
1920, Tor sewer on Fift> street. from Fort
to Oak streets. Referred to the city council
with formal report.
From the same, q report of plans, etc., for
the opening and extension, etc., of Park
avenue, at cost of 14,1OO.
Mr.. Timme thought this big sum, and
advised that due consideration be given it
before the board took action.
Mr.. Becker asked whether the improve
ment had not been petitioned for.
MIR. Rice, after consulting the papers, re-
Piled that it was pretty unanimously asked
for by the property-owners along the
route.
Mr.. Timme said the Madison school prop
erty objected.
On motion, the matter was referred to the
counci
From the same, plans, etc., and estimates
for grading Ninth street, $2,67O, and Tenth
street, $2,67O, from jackson to Broadway.
Referred to Mr.. Becker.
EsTIM ATEs ALLOWED.
The board passed upon and allowed the
following estimates:
No. 5, Ninth street sewer, John Evenson,
$25.5O.
No. 7, Wabashaw street sewer, J, M
Evenson, $242.9O.
No. 8, L'Orient street grading, Michael
Clonan, $29.33.
No. 6, Fort street sewer, James Starkey.
$236.51. Adjourned.
The Mississippi Valley Rowing Association.
1t has already been stated in the GLOBE that
the Mississippi River Valley Amateur Rowing
association had decided to hold their annual
regatta at Keokuk, Ia, July Is, 16 and II.
Madison, Wis, and Moline, Ills, were com
petitors with Keokuk for the regatta, but the
latter carried off the prize by offering q
bonus OF $1,000 to defray the expenses of
the association, relying on percentage of
the receipts with no liability to the associa-
tlon. The membership of this association
is now about 500, divided between the fol-
lowing clubs:
Modoc Rowing club, st. Louis.
Farragut Boat club, Chicago
Minnesota Boat club, st. Paul.
Chicago Barge club, Chicago.
University Boat club, st. Louis.
Peoria Boat club Peoria.
Burlington Boating association, Burlington.
Iowa.
Sylvan Boat club, Moline.
milwaukee Boat club Milwaukee
Riverdale Rowing and Athletic club, River
dale, Ill.
Madison Boat club, Madison.
Lurlne Boat club, Minneapolis