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

THE NEW MARKET HOUSE
pror saibert'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 Radclif's 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 President Rhodes.
The special committee thereupon submitted
a report from Architect Radcliff, setting forth
that the change III the grand hall suggested by
Prof. Seibert would cost, over and above the
estimates in the original plans, etc., $4,000.
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 inflammable material,
as proposed by Prof. Seibert. This expense
alone would likely be an increase OF $6OO 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 communica-
ton referred to wasn't addressed to the coun-
Gil and ought not to be entertained by it..
AID. Allen favored its introduction. Presi-
dent Rhodes desired it to be read to lmpart in
formation to all concerned. On motion 1T was
introduced and read.
The letter stated that without scenery the
building could be insured for / per cent; If |
the upper hall were built in regular opera |
house style, 215 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
into 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.
sEBERr's PROPOSAL.
Aid. Dowlan to briug the matter to an issue,
moved the adoption of the plan of alterations
proposed by Prof. Seibert he believed in
making the building frst-class in all respects,
and thought these suggested changes advisa-
BILE, as they made q hall which invited occu.
pancy 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
fered rent of $4,000 per annum. The way to
get good rent was 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.
$4,000 fair and square. Mr.. seibert's fitting
up the hall would increase the insurance, and
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 few figures to submit for
consideration under the altered plan. The
cost of change $500; increased insurance for
ten years, $5 900; property placed in hall and
to be turned over in lieu Of rent, 81 ,0O0 max
from the rent for ten years, at $2, 900 per year,
S20000 will leave $4,7O0, which would
fall to the city. Would the changes
suggested pay at these figures?
RADcLIFF's PLANS.
AID. Rhodes didn't believe in entertaining
Seibert's proposal. He thought So, 600 not ade-
quate to any changes made. When the build
ing was finished advertisements could be made
for the disposal of the hall, and it would bring
more than $4,000. Even at $40 per night it
would be occupied with fairs, ETC., often enough
he amended Aid. Dowlan's motion by moving
that the plan submitted be adopted as the one
after which the market house should be built.
AID. Mccarthy opposed Seibert's proposition.
Here was only one man bidding for the use Of
the hail. when in fact he knew it would likely
be wanted by many. 10 entertain such a
proposition now was unfair and unjust to the
people, and to Others who might apply for the
use of the hall. Then, too, he didn't approve
of the return of property in place of rent; the
city would lose by it..
Aid. Dreis entertained similar ideas. He
didn't approve the Seibert proposition.
Aid. Smith favored Seibert's plan. 1t made
first class hall of it, and at once gave an op
portunity of renting it.
Mr.. Selbert, by permission of the council
explained his proposition. He denied having
any scheme in the matter. He offered bon,
fde proposition in a strict business sense
and believed it as good q one as the counci
would get. As citizen he urged the council
to treat the matter fairly, and consider tn,
business as laid before it.
Aid. Grace opposed Seibert's proposition
He thought it would be giving the marke
house away at any such figures rs offered by
MIR. Seibert.
Aid. Rhodes amendment that the origina
plans be adopted was put and carried, AID
Dowlan alone voting in the negative.
The committee then arose and by the chair
man, Aid. Sanborn, reported the adoption o
the original plans, etc. The report was ap
proved and the plans as reported wer
adopted.
LITTLE REGULAR WORK.
The committee on ways and means reporte
that John Cars bond to grade Western avenu
was good and saHeient. Report adopted an
referred to tha kTs1df public works.
Wetherill & Dale's estimate of 1869. 8S fo
bridge on Dodd street was approved.
Aid. Mccarthy offered resolution, whic
passed. directing signs to be placed on job
street bridge directing all teams and horses
be driven at . walk.
THE MARKET HOUSE AGAIN.
AID. Allen, from the special committee o
markets. offered a resolution looking to ae
vertisement for bids for construction etc.. {
such bids would be submitted to the counci
and the contract be then awarded.
Aid. MCCARTHY favored the letting of eac
class OF work separately. He believed it woul
be more economical in the end, the Wo-k
done more satisfactorily, and greater justie
would be done all parties.
Aid. Grace favored no such idea. One hea
should superintend the whole business. On
man contract for it, and he would and coul
hasten on all the work of the parts.
Aid. Dowlan opposed the resolution at th
stage. There were no specifications submitte
or adopted. bidder would not and could NJ
know for what he bidding. Until tt
specifications were submitted aud approved b
the council, he favored no steps looking t
wards the advertisement for bids. He also Of
posed any idea of letting out the work b
plecemeal. It should be done a. whole.
Aid. Sanborn favored the specification featu1
OF the business, and opposed the adoption {
the resolution unless backed by these specific
tions. As it was now, the council had adopte
aplan, but whether the building was to
made of brick, stone or even dough, nobod
knew.
Aid. Griggs moved that the building be bull
the basement OF stone, and the upper stories
brick. Carried.
After some further discussion Aid. ALE
withdrew his resolution.
On motion of Aid. Sanborn the special COZ
mittee was directed to have prepared and su
NIT specifications. Carried. Adjourned.
THE COURTs.l
Probate Court.
Before Judge o. Gormsn.