Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-03

Butchers licenses. .................. 1916 &C
Dog licenses. .:................... 634 90
Total. So, 800 66
THE PHILADELPHIA PLAN. ..a.
A communication was read from the CITY
engineer, to whom was referred the propo-
sition to number the houses in this CITY &C.
oording to ethe Philadelphia plan," stating
it could only be done with great difficulty,
but that he was open to suggestions from
the council, advising that any action to be
taken should be done before the next d.
rectory was issued. Referred to committee
on streets.
gard to locating the old Como road in com
pliance with Eve Lamprey's petition, re-
commencing that for drainage purposes
Marion street be extended through the
Lamprey property. Referred to committee
On streets.
The final estimate, $11, 274o1, for grading
was allowed.
KALAMAZOO STREET BRIDGE.
& The committee on streets reported in favor
of bridging Kalamazoo street instead of De
Soto street the property owners on the
latter street consenting to the change. Re.
port accepted and the whole matter was re-
ferred to the city engineer.
: ~E RAILROAD CROSSINGS.
The special committee, to whom was re-
ferred the matter of safeguards for railroad
crossings, submitted report of their con-
ference with J. J. Hill. r. P. Angus and
others OF the st. Paul & Manitoba railroad,
aud stated that gates would be put up at
once, pending the adoption of some other
mode of protection. Report adopted and
committee continued.
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
submitted the following reports:
A report favoring the construction of q
sewer on Fourth street, from Minnesota to
Cedar street, at cost of $3.50. Laid
over.
From the same-The award of contract to
James Starkey for constructing sidewalks,
of the board. Contract confirmed.
A report recommending the opening of q
street thirty eight feet wide through block
20, from Sibley street to Broadway, at the
cost of $4,000, the same being for the ad-
vantage and convenience of the Union Depot
company. In other words, the street con-
templated lies between P. H. Kelly's store
and the railroad track.
AID. Bell thought as the Union depot's
plans were somewhat immature, the improve
unent should not be made at present, and &C.
cordingly he moved the reference of the
whole matter to the committee on streets.
City Attorney Murray explained that the
street was necessity for the Union depot,
and no move could or would be made until
the street was opened. He stated that it
would not be of any expense, as all the prop
erty owners were in favor of the improve
ment. -.E.---s. .--.-.,..- H..
AID. Dowlan had grave doubts about the
union depot being built, as he had been in
formed that one of the railroad companies
had WITHDRAWN from the union depot pro-
ject.
Secretary Estabrook, Of the Union Depot
company, had heard nothing official of sue b
withdrawal. Even had one withdrawn, it
would not effect the project.
The upshot was that the matter was re-
ferred to the special committee on railroads.
. THE BOARD OF HEALTH
submitted the usual lot of reports and bills,
which were appropriately referred.
TAE orTY ATTORNEY
submitted contract with VIM. Van Slyke
for the delivery of sewer brick, which was
confirmed.
From the same-A contract with Philip
Herzog for building stone wall on the east
side of the capitol grounds. Confirmed.
From the samoa deed from Peter Pfei-
fer of parts of certain lots for the widening
of Minnehaha and North streets, the con-
veyanoe being made without consideration.
Aid. Bell moved that the deed be placed
on record, and thanks for the gift be re-
turned.
AID. Smith wanted to know how near the
depot the property laid.
Mr.. Monroe said the nearest depot was
Oakland cemetery Qaughter).
Aid. Bells motion prevailed. ..s
From the samoa contract with 81. s.
Saroni for lighting the city for one year.
Approved. w. ...-
From the samoa communication rela-
tive to the construction of sidewalks on
Iglehart street, setting forth that some
property owners put down their own side
walks, though assessed on the Dinsmore con-
tract. The attorney recommended that they
be reimbursed, when they had paid their pro
rata share for the surveying and such like
expenses. A resolution to this effect was in
PRODUCED, and prevailed.
From the samoa communication setting
forth that the building at the southeast
corner of jackson and Fourth streets pro-
jected three feet on to Fourth street, and
the street WAS further obstructed by stair
way three feet wide, and recommend that
the stairway be removed, at least, 50 that
new sidewalk can be made. ~ +.
Aid. Allen hoped that this wouldn't be
done. He wanted the walk omitted here, as
it was Mr.. Gilfllan's, the owner, intention
next spring to tear down this building and
erect new handsome one. Mr.. Gilfllan
would then obviate the three feet obstruction
which now held good.
On motion of Aid. Minea, the whole mat
ter was referred TO the committee on streets.
From the same officer, transmitting q
from Supt. Walsh, of the
street railway company, setting forth that
his company did keep the streets over which
the road Travelled in good order, etc. Re-
ferred to committee on streets.
RA11RoAD CROSSING.
communication from Samuel w.
Mayall and fifty others of the
Fifth ward in regard to railroad
crossing through Trout Brook valley, was
read, which complained of inadequate safe
guards and urged the council to take imme-
date action for the protection of citizens.
Besides this source of complaint, the shrek