The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-18
THE.LOCAL LEGISLATURE.
The Washington Street Medina Stone
Ordinance Stricken from the Files.
Span Bridges Ordered for Pogue's Run-The
Flower Mission Generalization Avenue to
Have IA Street Railway.

A regular meeting of the Common Council
was held last nghr. and the session lasted until
after the usual hour for legislation, but no busi-
ness of special Importance was transacted.
The city civil engineer estimated that the cost
OF building three-fOo sewer through South
street. East street, the first alley east to Merrill
street, thence to Stephens street and thence TO
Virginia avenue, the construction OF which Is
con templated, would be S4.146.
The mayor reported that the collections OF the
City Court during November were: Marshal,s
fees, 100 40; may ors fees Sill 30; fines, $14 20;
In the case Of Sarah g. Kingsbury and Others
against the city, which was decided in favor OF
the plaintiff tie city attorney recommended an
appeal.
was passed granting to the Flower Mission
lease on $50 feet off the north end or the Guy
Hospital grounds, on which to build and main.
tain training school for nurses. 1t Is provldeu
that should the object or character of the train
ing-school be changed at any time the lease
shall then terminate.
AGAINST MEDINA STONE.
The Board of Public Impro vements, In final
reporJ, stated that during the last year 12O con-
tracts, authorized by ordinance, for special i'm
ls>lvements have been allowed, aud the WORK OF
about 100 has been done.
"Washington street, being the main business
street of the city," the hoard states, certainly
needs some change from its present condition.
We believe that Medina stone or granite BLOCKS
would make a substantial improvements, but rs
there seems to be general remonstrance from
the property holders along the proposed line,
and owing to the financial condition of our city
treasury, recommend that the street ne
regarded. crown cut down and rebowldered with
powders not greater than seven nor less tnan
four inches In diameter" The board further
recommends that the work of all improvements
shall he under the direction of an Inspector, ap'
pointed to assist til city civil engineer.
The ordinance providing for the Improvement
of Washington street with Medina stone was
then, motion of Mr.. Bryce, stricken from the
Ing for the Improvement of the street. by lower
ing the crown and acknowledging action on
which was deferred until the next meeting.
However, all ordinance WAS afterward passed
providing for a Medina stone pavement on Mar
streets, and the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ordl-
nance was taken up. After some amend
ments it was passed, providing for the improve
ment of the street, from East to Tennessee, ny
regarding and rebowldering. The Improvement
of the street along the State-house square was
left for further consideration.
report from the committee on education,
submitted by Mr.. Bryce, severely consuming
prominent banker who had spoken or tine City
Coun Gil as unworthy the responsibility devolv-
ing upon them. was referred back with instruc-
tiOns at the suggestion of Mr.. Pearson, to give
the name of the person referred to (AIr sharpe),
and to express in language more emphatic the
resentment of the Council at the charges which
had been made
THE MADIsoN-AvENUE STREET RAILWAY.
The committee streets and alleys recon-
mended the passage of the ordinance requiring
the Citizens Street-railway Company to build a
line on Madison avenue and after a discussion
of considerable length, the recommendation was
concurred in by a vote of II to 3, the ballot
standing as follows:
Ayes-Messrs. Brundage, Bryce Caylor. Cole,
Dean, Egger, Hartmann, Roller. Mauer, MOrri-
son. Pearson, Reich vein, Stout, Thaman, Ward,
Weaver and YORe-17.
Nays-Messrs: Coy, Bowling, Fultz, Harold
and Pritchard-5
The recommendation by n special committee
that tue Western Union telegraph Company be
requested net to charge to exceed ten cents for
the dellvery of telegraph messages within The
city limits, and to make no extra charge where
the distance is not more than one mile from the
main office of the company, was adopted.
The resolution providing for the location of a
hose-reel near the south end of Virginia avenue,
the passage of which was recommended by a
special committee, was adopted and referred to
the fire board
An ordinance granting Samuel W. Brady the
right to conduct dime museum in the Vaien
block, on North Pennsylvania street, was
Mary J. Vance was given authority for build
ing railroad switch along alley and across
East Market street.
An ordinance to amend the license ordinance
was introduced fixing the saloon license at
800 per annum instead of SOP.
An ordinance was introduced regulating sales
according to the standard of dry measures, as
embodied in the Revised Statutes of 1881.
The city clerk directed to request the
county commissioners to build stairway In the
courthouse tower. VI
THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT DOOMED.
resolution was introduced by Mr. Bowling
protesting against the action of the English gov
ernmentin hanging Patrick O'Donnell, "without
any form OF law that free people consider
just" and adding that "we sincerely trust that
our representative in Congress will not allow
this unparalleled outrage to go unrebuked."
The resolution was defeated by vote of II to 8.
by unanimous vote the thanks of the Council
were extended to the presiding officer, Mayor
Grubbs. for his uniform kindness and courtesy.
motion was adopted requiring the rail-
road companies having bridges across Pogues
run to build fOrty-foot spans.
motion was adopted authorizing the street
commissioner to utilize the city prisoners in the
work of clearing and removing Instructions
from Pogue's run.
The Council adjourned to meet in special ses-
sion next Friday evening.