Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-05-19
vegetables, and an ordinance was introduced
accordingly, which was adopted.

accordingly, which was adopted.
THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS.
The communication of Michael Clonan,
in regard to his inability to fulfill the con-
tract of grading the alley back of Fire &
Marine block, was referred to board of pub
lie works; Amos Halls communication in
regard to Third street grade, same action.
THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER BRIDGE.
The chamber of commerce lcommunica
ton referred to committee on streets decar-
ing the bridge in need of repairs, and City
Engineer Sewalls' reply, that it wasn't, were
referred to Aid. Minea of the Sixth ward for
examination and report.
From the same committee an order to open
and extend Herman street from Seventh
to the Mississippi river in the Sixth ward was
passed. Chief of police directed to remove
distractions i'll streets in Terry's addition.
THE PHILADELPHIA PLAN.
A communication was read from the city
engineer submitting a map of numbering
residences according to the Philadelphia
plan. Referred to the committee on streets.
BRIsBIN's BALLOT.
The ways and means committee reported
in favor of paying judgment obtained by j..
b. Brisbin against James Cleary and other
judges Of election for refusing his ballot.
MARKET HOUSE ALLEY.
An ordinance was passed opening an alley
from the market house to Ninth street, the
property owners having dedicated the alley
sixteen feet wide to public use.
An estimate for $2,925.70 was allowed the
contractor on the new market house, making
cost of same up to date amount TO $685.
1866.
SIDEWALKS.
Under suspension of the rules an ordi-
nance was read directing and making it
the duty hereafter of the board
of public works to see that all sidewalks are
kept in repair.
Aid. Bell read from the old ordinance, in
which fines, etc. on conviction were imposed
on property owners failing to keep their side
walks in repair. 1t was good enough law,
and if the police failed to make reports or
arrests, the board of public works would
hardly undertake the job of inspecting de-
fective sidewalks. Aid. DoWlan also OPP
posed the ordinance.
City Attorney Murray explained that it was
all well enough, unless the property owner
was resident, but nonresident couldn't
be found to be fined. He believed the city
should do the repairing, and not discriminate
against residents, as non-resident's sidewalks
had to be repaired by the city at present.
Aid. Dowlan moved the reference of the
whole matter to the committee on ordinance.
Carried.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The bonds of clerk of board of public
works and the street inspectors, we're sub
mitted for consideration.
Aid. Dowlan inquired if Mr.. Flynn
was street inspector, yet?
President Rhodes-"I believe 3d." Aid.
Dowlan-"WeH 1 have not seen or heard of
him on duty for weeks. aud surely his dis
trict is terribly neglected" The bonds were
approved.
RESOLUTIONS.
By Aid. Dowlan-That several sidewalks,
designated, be laid on Canada and other
streets in the Second precinct of the First
ward. Adopted.
at this juncture, DIR. Mattocks, city ply
stefan, having obtained permission to speak,
advised sweeping resolution directing re-
pairs on the sidewalks rs means of saving
to the city. Aid. Grace said the lumber used
by the city in constructing sidewalks was poor
material, sappy, apt to warp and soon be-
came loose.
Aid. Griggs moved the reference of the
whole business to q committee consisting of
Aid. Bell, Dowlan and Ringwald. Carried.
By Aid. Ringwald- Fort street be
graded from Erie street to Oneida. Refer
red to board of public works.
By the same-Tbat Fort street be graded
from Seven Corners to Erie street. Refer
red to board of public works.
By the same-That sidewalks be laid on
Fort street, on both sides, from Seven Cor
ners to Ramsey street Referred to commit
tee on streets and Aid. Ringwald.
LIGHTS AT THE CAPITOL.
By Aid. O'Connor-A resolution providing
for the erection of two gas lamps at each of
the four entrances to the Capitol, making in
all an increase of eight lamps. Referred to
committee on gas.
THE CIRCUS BILL BOARDS.
By AID. O'Connor-That the owner OF bill
boards about the Court House square be
ordered to remove the same within "a hours
after the Goth inst, or the same will be taken
down at the expense of the owners. Re-
ferred to aldermen of the Second ward.
FORT STREET.
By Aid. Ringwald-That Fort street be
widened to 100 feet from Webster street to
city limits. Referred TO committee on streets
and Aid. Ringwald.
The same committees report in regard to
returning to Sioux City railroad petition for
vacation of streets, for plan, ETC., WAS adopted.
Reported in favor of allowing city railway
company to lay tracks on Third street from
seven corners to Wabashaw street. Order
passed directing board of public works to
Investigate as to ACCESSIBILITY of opening
Tilton street.
THE CITY RAILWAY.
Aid. Griggs offered a resolution directing
the street railway to keep the streets over
which they pass in thorough repair.
Adopted.
EFFICIENCY OF TIE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
By Aid. Cornish-That committee be
appointed to make report what action is
necessary to increase the efficiency of the
fire department, by the purchase of ad-
ditional steamers, etc. Adopted. The presi-
dent appointed the following such committee:
Aid. Cornish, Dowlau and Brennan.
THE COURTS.