Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-13
CHAS. SIMMONS,
G. A. KRIRHN,
NJ. HOLWELL.
COmmiftpe.

Mr.. Russell moved that the report be re-
ferred to the committee ON improvements and
repairs.
Mr.. Winsor opposed the reference, and
thought action should be taken on the recon-
mendations and not refer u report Of one
committee to another. He was in favor Of
part MT not all of the recommendations. H.
recommended the macadamizing of Main
Cross, between Franklin and South street. to
connect the macadam on tho two streets,
much Travelled.
Mr.. Russell said he moved the reference be-
cause the committee on streets and alleys
had not been definite In its report, not hav-
ing stated the probable cost Of the work
recommended.
Mr.. kriehn recommended the work on
Poplar street as very important, as the
present drainage facilities are inadequate to
carry of the water.
Mr.. Williams moved to amend Mr.. Rus
sells motion by referring back the. report to
the committee on streets and alleys, with in
struction to report the cost at the next meet
itg.
Mr.. Winsor thought the matchmaking
recommended ought to bo done, and that It
will cost not more than $500, and called atten-
ton to the value of the property on the street.
Mr.. Homer opposed the macadamizing
spoken of, rs the street near the old Tenn
pie property and Pine street need the macad-
am worse. "Carry the macadam to the
depot first, and then Pine street."
Messrs. Williams and Simmons spoke on
the matter.
Mr.. Williams amendment carried.
Dir. Homer presented the following peti-
ton, which was referred to the gas com.
mittee.-
To the Hon. Mayor and Council of the CITY
OF Lea inston:-The undersigned voters and
taxpayers respectfully ask your honorable
body, to order the gas district extended along
RidReway street, from the Second Ward
School to Cork street, and by granting the
above request YOU will confer u great favor
as the gas IS badly needed along said street.
Alex. A. Lesueur, Geo. Farrar, Chas. Bar
tells, WIN. Meyer, Bartlett Reams, J. ii. Du-
vail, Geo. G. Weis, and G.. C. Graham.
MIR. Williams read the following petition.
which was received and ordered filed. and
referred to the city engineer with ~instruc-
tons to report the probable cost at the next
meetlng:-
To the honorable City Council of the CITY
Of Lexington:-The undersigned citizens and
fully request your honorable body to have a
gutter constructed on the west side of Vine
street from LudWigs' corner, south across
South street, and to have Vine street repaired
along said line so rs to be psssable for leans.
Respectfully, Logan Hays, Chas. Williams,
J. H. Straughn, w. B. HAMLET, Isaac o.
Hays. c. g. Ludwigs, j. W. Mena, Catherine
Grady, G. GraendOrf, PeytOn Foster, Jos.
Chinn. Street Hale,- John W. Carter, N.
Simms, N. Sigwart, and James F. Mars.
MIR. Williams read the following petitions
To the honorable Mayor and Councilmen of
the City OF Lexington:-YOur petitioners do
most earnestly pray your honorable body to
suspend the operation and enforcement of
the ordinance licensing the Lexington Street
cerned. until the first day of June, 1885,
when the road will be thoroughly com,leted
and In first class order. Your petitioners
have gone to much trouble and expense to
build up an enterprise well calculated to bon
eft and develop our city. and trust your
honorable body will give us the small favor
We ask, rather than u kill or cripple the
goose that lays the golden egg. Our attor-
ney, Mr.. Hall, will give additional reasons In
support OF our petition and request. We are
most respectfully, JOHN G. YOUNG.
AL. Lizard,
WIN II. EWING.
Mr.. Hall, attorney for Messrs. Ewing Il
Co., spoke in behalf of bis clients. He said
they are the first citizens to start such an
Improvement. 1t Is on Its first legs. II IL to
the surprise of many a success, but 1t IS 1ust
beginning; 1t Is only an experiment; may
have and will haye to make changes; they
only ask q reasonable respite till they get
started; and If you grant this prayer they will
not ask it again; and, more, it will give Lex
ington the name of liberality.
Mr.. Williams moved to receive petition
and grant the prayer.
MIR. Homer moved to amend by abating the
first six months of the %liccnce, and letting the
ordinance stand as II is.
ment, said that was the right way six months
more could be abated II necessary, and il il
only fair that they should pay their share of
taxation.
Mr.. Russell thought the tax should be
abated for u year, or until June Ist, as in the
petition.
Mr.. Homer withdrew his amendment, and
the council excused Mr.. Homer from voting
and Mr.. Williams motion prevailed.
Mr.. Russell made the following report
which was received and the bill ordered
paid.
We. your committee on gas, would respect
fully report that the Gas COMPANY are an
titled to their pay for the gas furnished in the