Daily globe., 1881-12-09

1 Sult uuSoIiSldCtOTys nave QaQ tu6 DrlQR6
Thoroughly examined this fall, and all the re-
pairs made necessary to make it safe during
the winter; after that time the bridge should
be rebuilt or closedup. Respectfully,
L. w. RUNDLErr, City Engineer.
Nov. 80, 1881.
Referred to Committee on Streets.
Also,
Steam Road Roller
To the Common Council:
GENTLEMEN: In accordance with reso-
luton OF your honorable body, have made
carefulinquIry and carried on some corre-
Ispondence in relation to the cost and f1ciency
of steam road roller, suitable for use in this
city. Believing the time has come when the
increased traffic and population require and
demand radical improvement in the con-
struction Of our streets and roads, and be-
liev1ng when large amount is to be expended
every facility should be employed to render the
work durable and satifactory, would recon-
mend that the city purchase steam road roll
Ter for use on our roads and streets, being con-
vinced that the superiority of the work will
more than compensate for the amount ex-
pended. Regarding the Averling & Porter
roller as the best in use I have cOrresponded
with Mr. Oastler, their agent in New York, ,and
submit with this letter received from him
in answer to number of inquiries l made
| to find what was best suited to our wants.
The letter will explain itself, and I trust that
such action will be taken that there may be
l no unnecessary delay, as the roller should
be ordered soon if we wish to have it on hand
for next years work. Respectfully,
L. W. RUNDLETT, City Engineer.
| Referred to Committee on Streets.
Alse,
| Wild Hunter Hotel
| To the Common Council:
l GENTLEMEN: In accordance with your or
| der approved November 18th, made person
| al examination of the building known as the
"Wild Hunters Hotel" I found the front
wall OF the office TO be in dangerous condi;
| ton. All the supporting parts had rotted off
| and the front was supported entirely by the
| side and sash which was bulged and twisted
badly, causing the roof to settle in the center.
The floor OF the Office was all rotten and the
water from the washreom ran under it and
soaked away in the ground creating an Of
! fensive stencil. condemned it at once as un-
| safe and unhealthy, but since that time the
proprietor has lacked up the second story, put
under nine new posts on good foundation,
taken up and relaid the floor, and promises. to
| remove the washroom and put in new front.
With these repairs think there will be no
danger as far as the stability of the building
! is concerned. Respectfully,
L. w. RUNDLRTT, City Engineer.
Dec. 6, 1881.
Accepted.
OF Chief of Fire Department---Test of
Steamers
The Honorable the President and Common
Council Of the City of st. Paul:
GENTLEMEN: herewith report the bills of
expense incurred by engine test on the 29th
and 3Oth ult.
The plank used in platform was more or
less damaged, therefore, being the same as
used in floors Of engine .honse stables. have
caused them distributed to the different houses
for use. The damage charged is for the use
of timbers returned.
The bill for labor is for men hired to assist
the fOremen of companies who worked full
time in erecting and removing platform under
the supervision of Henry Tubbesing, engineer
of engine of No. 1,who is carpenter by trade,
and was detailed for the purpose. The bill of
r. O. Strong is for cash paid out.
The bill of M. W. Jones is for services as
clerk of committee.
The bill of Dreis & Mitsch is for oil, the
balance having been supplied from store
room.
The total amount of bills for test amounts
to $2S2.29. Respectfully submitted,
r. o STRONG,
Chief Fire Department.
Accepted. (See resolution.
Of Clerk of Municipal Court
Report for month of November, 1881,
as follows:
Amount collected in criminal cases. 81, ,0S7 40
Amount collected in civil CASES.. IS IS
Total. ::........:.. ,14S 05
Treasurer's receipt accompanies for
81, 1906.
Referred to Committee on Public ac-
counts
Of Chief Of Police
Report fer month Of November, 1881,
as follows:
Total amount of fines and costs col
iected. ................$l,lOS -
Total number OF arrests. ........... 1876
Total number Of dodgers accomoda-
Referred to Committee on Public Ac-
counts.
OF Market Master
Report for month of November, 1881,
the collections to be 1890, and
accompanied by Treasurer's receipt for
said amount.
Referred to Committee on Public Ac
counts.
OF Special Policeman Acting Pound
Report for the month of November,
1881, showing the net poundage collec-
ti0ns to be $31. 80, with Treasurer's re-
ceipt therefor.
Referred to Committee on Public Ac-
counts.
REPORT OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
Chattswood Street Opening .
TO the Common Council of the city of St.
Paul:
The Board OF Public Works have had under
consideration the resolution or order of the
Common Council approved October 90, 1881,
'elative to the opening and extension of
5hattswood street, from University avenue
forth to right of way of st. p, M. & M. R.
3. Co.. and having investigated the proposed
respectfully report that said i'm
is neces sary and proper, that the
stimated expense thereof is 81 600, that real
state to be assessed therefor, can be found
'eneftted to the extent of the damages, costs
nd expenses necessary to be incurred thereby,
hat said Improvement is not asked for by
etition of majority of the owners of prop
rty to be assessed therefor, but we herewith
end plan or profile of said improvement,
nd an order for your adoption, if you desire
IS to make the improvement. Yeas 4, nays o.
JNo. c. TERRY, President, pro tenn.
). L. GoRMAN, Clerk Board of Public Works.
Dec. 9. 1881