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Approved May 81, 1885.

Resolved, That the platsof Smith & Mar
tins Encouragement of block 1856, West St.
Paul proper, as approved by the Plat Com
mission April 80, 1855, and by the City En-
gineer May 49,, 1885, is hereby accepted by
the Common Council of the City of St.
Paul.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'Connor,
Robert, Cullen, johnson. Van Slyke, Star
key, Lauderdale, St. Peter, MI. President
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key, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Mr.. President
Ill.
Passed May 10, 1885.
ROBERT A. SMITH, President of Council.
Approved May 81, 1885.
ROBERT A. SMITH, Acting Mayor.
Attest:
THos. A. PRENDERGAsT, City Clerk.
May 22.
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Resolutions.

Resolved, That the plat of Joseph R.
Weide's addition to the City of st. Paul. as
approved by the Plat Commission May IS,
1885, and by the City Engineer May 10,
1885, is hereby accepted by the Common
Council of the City Of st. Paul.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings; Dowlan, O'COnnor,
Robert, Cullen, johnson, Van Slyke, Star
key, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Mr.. President
Ill
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ORDINANCE No. SIS.

ORDINANCE No. SIS.
An Ordinance Changing the Names of Ger
tain Streets in the City of st. Paul.
The Common Council of the City of st.
Paul do ordain as follows:
Section 1. That the names of various
streets in the City of st. Paul be changed
as hereinafter specified, to-wit:
The street extending north of Maryland
street to the new city limits, and being an
extension of EdgertOn street, be named and
called Edgerton street.
De Bow street, north of Grove street, to be
named and called Pine street.
st. Paul street, north of Grove street, to be
named and called Olive street.
Saltwater street, north of Grove street, to
be named and called John street.
Burr street, from Grove street to North
street, to be named and called Brunson
street.
Sec. 2. That any ordinance or resolution
of the Common Council conflicting with the
provisions of the foregoing section, or any
part thereof is hereby modified to CORE
spond Herewith.
Sec. 3. This ordinance to take effect and
be in force from and aftel its publication.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan. O'Connor,
Robert, Cullen, Johnson, Van Slyke,
Starkey, Lauderdale, ST. Peter, Mr.. Presi-
dent-11.
Passed May 10, 1885.
ROBERT A. SMITH, President of Council.
Approved May 81, 1885.
ROBERT A. SMITH, Acting Mayor.
Attest:
Tnos. A. PRENDERGAsT, City Clerk.
May 22.
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given and granted to Allie Hewitt to erect
an addition to the barn upon property on
the east side of Oak street. near Sixth
street, in said city, for carriage house, the
same to be a frame building, and to be under
the supervision Of the Building Inspector OF
the city.
Sec. 2. This ordinance shall take effect
and be In force from and after its publica-
ton.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'Connor,
Robert, Cullen, johnson. Van Slyke,
Starkey, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Mr.. Pres
ident-11.
Passed May 10, 1885.
ROBERT A. SMITH, President Of Council.
Approved May 81, 1885.
ROBERT A. SMITH, Acting Mayor.
Attest:
THos. A. PRENDERGAsT, City Clerk.
May %.
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Approved May 81, 1885.

Resolved, That the plat of Hornsby's re-
arrangement of lots 1, 2, 8, and 5, of
block SO. of West st. Paul proper, as ap-
proved by the Plat Commission Feb. 3,
1885. and by the City Engineer Feb. 8,
1885, is hereby accepted by the Common
Council of the City of ST. Paul.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan. O'Connor,
Robert, Cullen, Johnson, Van Slyke,
Starkey, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Mr.. Presi-
dent-11.
Approved May 81, 1885.
Resolved, That the plat of L. K Stones
addition to the City Of st. Paul, as APP
proved by the Plat Commission May 49,,
1885, and by the City Engineer May 49,
1885, is hereby accepted by the Common
Council of the City of st. Paul.
I Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'Connor,
Robert, Cullen, johnson, Van Slyke
Starkey, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Mr.. Presi-
deIft-11.
Approved May 81. 1885.
Resolved, That the plat of Como Park
addition, as approved by the Plat Commits
sion, May 8, 1885, and by the City En-
gineer May 10, 1885, is hereby accepted by
the Common Council of the City of St. Paul.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'Connor,
Robert, Cullen, johnson, Van Slyke, Star
key, Landerdale, st. Peter, Mr.. President
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ORDINANCE No. $40.

ORDINANCE No. SIG.
An Ordinance Amending by Extending and
Incorporating Other and New Territory
Within the Fire Limits of the City of St.
Paul Than What is Now Included Within
the Provisions of Ordinance No. ABB, San
Ordinance to Define the Fire Limits of the
City of st. Paul., the Same Being Ar
ticle 26, Municipal Code of st. Paul,
1884.
The Common Council of the City of st.
Paul do ordain as follows:
Section 1. That section one ~ of Or
dinance No. 433, San ordinance to define
the fire limits of the City Of st. Paul, /" be
amended and extended by incorporating
within the limits therein specified the fol-
lowing, viz: And also the following de
scribed territory, commencing at the north
line of Twelfth street, at the southwest cor
ner of Randall's addition; thence north on
and along the west line of said Randall's
addition to the land formerly owned and
occupied by William r. Litchfield; thence
west along the south line of said last named
property to the east line of Robert street;
thence north along the east line of Robert
street to it's intersection with the south line
of Central avenue produced; thence west
erly along the extended or produced south
line of Central avenue, and the south line of
said Central avenue to point one hundred
and twenty (12O) feet west of the west line
of Robert street; thence south ON line
parallel with the west line of Robert and
one hundred and twenty (12O) feet distant
west therefrom to its intersection with the
north line of said Twelfth street, and thence
eastwardly along said north line of Twelfth
street to the place of beginning.
80 orrli, ho1 futy off
from and after its publication.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings Dowlan, O'Con-
nor, Robert, Cullen, johnson, Van Slyke,
Starkey, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Mr.. Presi-
dent-11.
Passed May 10, 1885.
ROBERT A. SMITH, President of Council.
Approved May 81, 1885.
ROBERT A. SMITH, Acting Mayor.
Attest:
THos. A. PRENDERGAsr, City Clerk.
Nav %,
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ORDINANCE No. SIS.

An Ordinance Against the Constructing or
Maintaining of High Fences or Bill
Boards Along the Line of Streets.
The Common Council of the City Of St.
Paul do ordain as follows:
Section l. No person, firm or corpora
ton shall hereafter construct or cause to be
constructed in the City of ST. Paul in front
of or along the line of any lot, piece OF par
eel of land, and adjoining any or either OF
the streets, avenues or other public property
of the City of st. Paul, any fence exceeding
four and One-half (41a) feet in height above
the sidewalk, or the graded line therefor.
Sec. 3. No person, firm or corporation
shall hereafter construct or erect or cause
to be constructed or erected within the lirt-
its of the City of st. Paul. in front Ct OF along,
or within ten (10) feet of the line OF any lpt,
piece or parcel of land, and adjoining any
or either of the streets, avenues or other
public property Of the City of st. Paul, tiny
bill board or other structure for posting and
exhibiting advertisements of any KING, or
shall hereafter keep or maintain any buch
bill board or other structure now so built or
constructed without first having obtained
from the Common Council of the City of
st. Paul permit to construct or erect such
bill board or other structure aforesaid
Sec. 3. Any person, firm or corporation
who shall violate either of the provisions of
this ordinance shall, upon conviction before
any court having jurisdiction thereof, be
fined in a sum not less than ten dollars
(S1O) nor exceeding one hundred dollars
(S100).
Sec. 4. This ordinance shall take effect
and be in force from and after its, publica-
ton.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'Connor,
Robert, Cullen, Johnson, StarkeT, Lauder
dale, st. Peter, Mr.. President-10.
Nays-Ald. Van Slyke-1.
Passed May 10, 1885.
ROBERT A. SMITH, Presidential Council.
Approved May 81, 1855.
ROBERT A. SMITH, Acting Mayor.
Attest:
THos. A. PRENDERGAsT, City Clerk.
May %.
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ORDINANcE No Kin

ORDINANCE No. $40.
An Ordinance to Change the Name OF
Somerset Street to Thirteenth Street.
The Common Council of the City of st.
Paul do ordain as follows:
Section 1. That Somerset street, from
Broadway to DeBow street, be changed in
name from Somerset street to Thirteenth
street.
Sec. 3. This ordinance shall take effect
and be in force from and after its passage
and publication.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'Connor.
Robert, Cullen, johnson, Van Slyke,
Starkey, Lauderdale, St. Peter, Mr.. Presi-
dent-11.
Passed May 10. 1885.
ROBERT A. SMITH, President Of Council
Approved May 81, 1885.
ROBERT A. SMITH, Acting Mayor.
Attest:
THos. A. PRENDEBeAsr, City Clerk.
May %.
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Approved May 81, 1885.

By AID. Johnson
( Resolved, That the City CLERK advertise
bids for paving with cedar blocks that part
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ORDINANCE No. 500.


Permitting George Presley to Widen
Kitchen and Raise House, etc.
The Common Council of the City of st.
Paul do Ordain as follows:
Section 1. Permission is hereby given
and granted unto George Presley to widen
the kitchen to his dwelling, No. 1913 West
Sixth street, to the full width Of the main
building, also raise the main building and
kitchen six inches, and the foundation walls
up to the same as raised; the kitchen to be
covered with a metallic roof, or of such other
material as is required within the fire limits
of ST. Paul. The whole to be done under
the supervision of the Inspector Of Build
ings.
Sec. 2. This ordinance shall take effect
and be in force from and after its publica-
ton.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'Connor,
Robert, Cullen, johnson, Van Slyke. Star
key, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Mr.. President
III.
Passed May 10, 1885.
ROBERT A. SMITH, President of Council.
Approved May 81, 1885,.
ROBERT A. SMITH, Acting Mayor.
Attest:
THos. A. PRENDERGAsT, City Clerk.
May %.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-05-22
ORDINANcE No. 514,

Permitting Allie Hewitt to. Erect q Frame
Shed to Horse Barn.
The Common Council of the City Of st.
Paul do ordain as follows:
Section /. That permission Is hereby.
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Approved May 81. 1885.

Resolved, That the plat of Lake Park
addition to. st. Paul, Second division, as ap-
proved by the Plat Commission May 10,
1885, and the City Engineer May 10, 1885.
is hereby accepted by the Common Council
of the City of st. Paul.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'Connor,
Robert, Cullen, johnson, Van Slyke, Star
key, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Mr.. President
Iii.
Approved May 81, 1885.
Resolved, That the plat of Lawton's
subdivision of block %, Marshall's addition
to West st. Paul, as approved by the Plat
Commission April 80, 1885. and by the
City Engineer May 10, 1885, is hereby ac-
cepted by the Common Council of the City
of st. Paul.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'Connor,
Robert, Cullen, johnson, Van Slyke,
Starkey, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Mr.. Presi-
dent-11.
Approved May 81, 1885.
Resolved, That the plat of Greve's re-
arrangement of lots 6 and z, and parts of
lots 5, 8, and 10, of block 1, Brunson's
addition to the City Of st. Paul, as APP
proved by the Plat Commission May 10,
1885, and by the City Engineer May 10,
1885, is hereby accepted by the Common
Council of the City of st. Paul.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'Connor,
Robert, Cullen, Otis. Johnson, Van Slyke,
Starkey, Lauderdale. St. Peter, Mr.. Presi-
dent-11.
Approved May 81, 1885.
BY AID. johnson
Resolved, That the City Clerk be and
hereby is instructed to advertise for one OF
more street-sweeping machines for use on
the paved streets of the city.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'Connor.
Robert, Cullen, johnson, Van Slyke.
Starkey, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Mr.. Presi-
dent-11.
Approved May 81, 1885.
BY AID. Johnson
: 49,
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By AID. Van Slyke-
Resolved, That the City Engineer is hereby
| instructed to report a grade for Bradley
street north from Maryland street to New
Canada road.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, OiConner,
Robert, Cullen, johnson, Van eSlsks.
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of the Market squire north of the Market
house.
Yeas-Ald. O. innings, Dowlan, O'Connor,
Robert, CulleE johnson, Van Slyke,
Starkey, Lapderdale, st. Peter, Mr..
President
ApprovedMa 81, 1885.
By Aid. Van Slyke-
Resolved That this Council having
learned that Prof. 81. w. S. Cleveland, the
celebrated landscape architect of Chicago,
contemylates visiting St. Paul the latter
part ofthe present month, respectfully ten
der him an invitation to address the Coun-
Gil on the subject of parks, boulevards and
ornamental avenues, and such improve
ments as the present and future necessities
of the city require to add to its beauty and
healthfulneSS and the enhancement of its
taxable property.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'Connor,
Robert, Cullen, johnson, Van Slyke,
Stfrkey, Lauderdale, ST. Peter, Mr.. Presi-
delt-11.
Approved May 81, 1885.
BY Aid. O'Connor-
Resolved, That the Committee on Pub
fc Buildings are hereby authorized to pro-
cure suitable rooms for an Office for the
Mayor.
Yeas Cummings, Dowlan, O'Connor,
Robert, Cullen, johnson, Van Slyke,
Starkey, Lauderdale, ST. Peter, Mr.. Presi-
dent-11.
Approved May 21, 1885.
BY Aid. ST. Peter
Resolved, That the Health Officer is
authorized and instructed to examine all
wells in the civ and condemn all such az
are dangerous to the health of the city by
proximity to cesspools or privy vaults, OF
by reason of impure water from any otheI
source.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan. O'Connor.
Robert, Cullen, johnson, Van Slyke. Star.
key, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Mr.. Presi.
dent-11.
Approved May 21, 1885.
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Approved May 81. 1885.

By Aid. Van Slyke-
Resolved, That the City Engineer L
hereby requested to report grade on Brad
ley str0et ffbm Beaumont street to Fau-
quier street.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan. O'Connor,
Robert, Cullen, johnson, Van Slyke,
Starkey, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Mr.. Presi-
dent-11.
ApprOved Nav 81 1881
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Resolved, That the City Engineer be
and is hereby instructed to reconstruct the
stairs on Franklin and Exchange streets,
between Third street and Eagle street.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, DOwlan O'Connor,
Robert, Cullen, Johnson, Van Slyke
Starkey, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Mr.. Presi-
doof--11
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next two years.
Adopted.
Board of County Commissioners Commune
Committee report in favor of opening the
avenue from Lake Como west to the State
Fair Grounds.
Adopted. (See order to Board of Public
Works.
Also,
Sewer on COlborne Street
Committee recommend that the order for
the construction of a sewer on said street be
referred to the City Engineer to see if the
old sewer cannot be made to answer the
purpose.
Adopted.
Street-Sweeping Machines
Committee recommend that the resolution
instructing the City Clerk to advertise for
said machines be adopted.
GATES A. JOHNSON, Chairman.
Adopted. (See resolutions.
Of Committee on PoliceAA. II. Harper
and Others Petition
Committee report adverse to said petition,
as no better police protection can be given
without increasing the police force.
Adopted.
Also.
Police Patrol
To the Honorable President and Members
of the Common Council:
Committee on Police respectfully report,
and herewith attach for your consideration
a communication from E. B. Birge, the terms
of which your Committee are of the opinion
would be well to accept
The police alarm system we now have is
doing its work well, and it is very i'm
portant branch Of our Police Department, as
the accompanying report, kept by the per-
sons in charge of the instrument, will show
Past experience of other cities has
shown the necessity OF employing arespon-
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Approved May q, 1885.
By Aid. Van Slyke-

Dy Alu. van dyke
Resolved, That the Corporation Attor-
ney be and is hereby instructed to draft
contracts for the music in Rice park for the
season OF 1885 with the Great Western and
the First Regiment bands Said contracts
shall provide that each of said bands shall
play at least eight pieces of music once
week, Wednesday and Saturday, COM
mencing at 1880 p. M, during the months
OF May, June, July and to the middle of
August: and from the middle of August to
the close of the season, commencing at p.
NJ, playing at least two hours each even
ing. Said bands to begin to play in said
park on the last Wednesday and Saturday
in May, and continue each Wednesday and
Saturday of each week to and including the
last Wednesday and Saturday of Septem-
Der, at the price or sum of seven hundred
and fifty (S750) dollars for each band.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'Con-
nor, Robert, Cullen, johnson, Van Slyke,
Starkey, Lauderdale, St. Peter, Mr.. Presi-
dent-11.
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to the extent of the damages, costs and ex-
penses necessary to be incurred thereby; that
said improvement is not asked for by
petition of a majority of the owners of
property to be assessed therefor, but we
herewith send plan or profile of said i'm
provement and an order for your adoption,
if you desire us to make the improvement.
Yeas 6, nays 0.
JOHN HARRINGTON, President.
r. l.. GoRMAN, Clerk Board Public Works.
May II, 1885,.
Adopted. (See order to Board of Public
Works
Also,
Magnolia 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 March 10.
1885, relative to the opening and extension
of Magnolia street, from Payne ave-
nue. to Edgerton street, and having
investigated the proposed improve
ment, respectfully report that said
improvement is necessary and proper; that
the estimated expense thereof is 81. 200:
be that real estate to be assessed therefor can
found benefited to the extent of the damages.
costs and expenses necessary to be incurred
thereby; that said improvement is not asked
for by petition of a majority of the owners
of property to be assessed therefor. but we
herewith send plan or profile of said inn
provement and an order for your adoption.
if you desire rs to make the improvement.
Yeas 6, nays 0.
JOHN HARRINGTON, President.
R. L. GoRMAN, Clerk Board Public Works.
May II, 1885.
Adopted. (See order to Board of Public
Works.)
Also,
Wells Street Opening, Etc
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 April %.
1885. relative to the opening and extension
of Wells street, from Forest street to Green
wood avenue, and having investigated the
proposed improvement, respectfully re-
port that said improvement is necessary
and proper; that the estimated ex-
pense thereof is $3.50; that real estate to
be assessed therefor can be found benefited
to the extent of the damages, costs and ex-
penses necessary to be incurred thereby;
that said improvement is not asked for
by petition of a majority of the own
ers of property to be assessed therefor. but
we herewith send a plan or profile of said
improvement, and an order for your adop-
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-03-31
State Prison Directors.

The State Board of Prison Directors met
at the State Prison at Folsom Saturday
evening, to transact the usual monthly
business Present-Directors John Boggs
(in the chair, w H. Hendricks, Charles
Sonntag Z. 7. Devlin and j. H. Wilkins
Bills for supplies, amounting to S7,704
were audited; also, for salaries, 1859.
The claim of the National Bank of d. O.
Mills d Co., of Sacramento, for 81, 900
moneys advanced for supplies for the
prison for the 35th fiscal year, was audited
and the Controller requested to draw his
warrant for the same out of the appropr:-
alton made by the Legislature for def
ciences in the appropriation for the support
Of the prison for the Both fiscal year.
Warden McComb reported prisoner Chum
Kee for an attempt to escape, which will
deprive the prisoner of all credits" fol
his term OF four years, amounting To one
year added to his imprisonment.
Directors Hendricks and Devlin reported
set of rules for the government of the
Board.
Director Sonntag presented resolutions
which were adopted, prescribing the quail
ifications for guards-not less than % MOI
more than 30 years of age 5 feet 9 inches
in stature; read and write; uniform is
also prescribed.
Director Wilkins presented a resolution
commencing Warden McComb for his eff
cient management of the prison. and fixing
his salary at $3.50 per month. Unanimously
adopted.
Several applications for pardon were re.
ceived, and the Board determined to hear
the attorneys for the petitioners at meet
ing to be held in the State Capitol on the
18th of April, at GAN.
The Board then adjourned
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DIED.

Sacramento, March 29-B. A. Farr, a native of
New Hampshire, 60 years. (Bee please copy
Friends and acquaintance are respectfully in
vited to attend the funeral, which will take
place from his late residence, ON street, be-
tween Twelfth and Thirteenth, tomorrow
"wednesday afternoon, at $50 o'clock.
Sacramento March 29-Patrek Fitzsimmons q
native of County Cayan, Ireland, AZ wears.
Friends and acquaintance are respectfully in
vited to attend the funeral, which will take
place from the residence of ]. II. Ward, Thir-
teenth street. between and o, at O'Clock
this afternoon; thence TO st. Rose Church
where services will be held.
Woodland, March 29-John B. Cronin. 40 years.