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ORDINANCE No. 504.
An Ordinance Relative to the ST. Paul City
Railway Company.
The Common Council of the City OF st.
Paul do ordain as follows:
Section l. That in consideration of the
acceptance hereof and the undertaking OF
the ST. Paul City Railway Company to
comply with the provisions herein con-
tanned, the right is hereby granted to the
ST. Paul City Railway Company to lay
double track of its railway on Thirteenth
street, from Jackson street to Mississippi
street, in said city.
Sec. 2. Prior to laying said track the
said st. Paul City Railway Company shall
grade said part of said Thirteenth street, &C
cOrtling to the City Engineers profile OF
such grade, and shall fill in under the side
walks to grade as established, and replace
such part of said sidewalks as the City En-
gineer decides shall be relaid.
Sec. 3. This ordinance shall take effect
and be in force, if accepted by the said
company in writing, signed by the presi-
dent thereof under the corporate seal OF
said company, and filed with the City Clerk
within ten days after it's publication.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'Connor,
Cullen, Otis, Johnson, Van Slyke, Kelly,
Starkey, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Topping,
Mr.. Vice President-13.
Passed May Z, 1885.
W. D. CORNISH,
Vice President of Council.
Approved May 9, 1885.
c. d. O'BRIEN, Mayor.
Attest:
THos. A. PRENDERGAsr, City Clerk.
May H.
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Resolutions.

Resolved, That the plat of E. G. Downs
addition to the City of ST. Paul, Minnesota,
as approved by the Plat Commission May
6, 1885, and by the City Engineer May Z,
1885, is hereby accepted by the Common
Council of the City of ST. Paul
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, DOWlan, O'Connor,
Cullen, Otis, johnson, Van Slyke, Kelly,
Starkey, Lauderdale, ST. Peter, Topping,
Mr.. Vice President-13.
Approved May 9, 1885.
Resolved, That the plat of MATHS subdi-
vision of lot II, Wilkin & Heyward's out
lots to st. Paul, Mimi, as approved by the
Plat Commission, May Z, 1885, and by the
CITY Engineer, May Z, 1885, is hereby ac-
cepted by the Common Council of the City
of St. Paul.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'COnnor,
Cullen, Otis, Johnson, Van Slyke, Kelly,
Starkey, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Topping,
Mr.. Vice President-13.
Approved May 9, 1885.
Resolved. That the plat of William A.
Van Slyke's arrangement of lots 10, 20,
81 and 90. block g. Warren q WinslOw's
addition. as approved by the Plat Commits
sion MAY 2, 1885, and by the City Engineer
Nav Z, 1885, is hereby accepted by the
Common Council Of the City of St. Paul.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'Con-
nor. Cullen, Otis, johnson, Van Slyke,
Kelly, Starkey, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Top
ping. Mr.. Vice PreSident-13.
Approved May 9, 1885.
Resolved, That the plat of Paulson's re-
arrangement of the north half of lots and
4 o Of G. Taol-cnntC aHdi-
ton to West St. Paul, as approved by the
Plat Commission April 80, 1885, and by the
CITY Engineer May 7, 1885, is hereby ac-
cented by the Common Council of the City
of St. Paul.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, DOwlan. OConnor,
Cullen Otis, johnson, Van Slyke, Kelly,
Starkey, Lauderdale, ST. Peter, Topping,
Mr.. Vice President-13.
Approved May 9, 1885.
By AID. Cornish
Resolved, That an order be drawn on
the City Treasurer in favor of the Board OF
Directors of the AlmshouSe and Hospital
for the sum of $1,274.36. that being the
Citys proportion of the expense of said
Board for the month of March, 1885.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan. O'Connor,
Cullen, Otis, Johnson, Van Slyke, Kelly,
Starkey, Lauderdafe, st. Peter, topping,
Mr. Vice Presidents.
Approved May 9, 1855.
Resolved, That an order be drawn upon
the City Treasurer for the sum of two hum
bred and thirty EIGHT and 76-100 (S23S.76)
dollars, with interest thereon from the 18th
day of March, 1884, in favor OF w. II.
Mead, Esq, attorney for Mary Alderman,
in payment of that certain Judgment en-
tered up and perfected of record in the office
of the Clerk of the District Court, Second
judicial district, on said 18th day Of March,
1884, in favor of said Mary Alderman
against the City of ST. Paul, upon salts
faction thereof being filed with the City
Comptroller.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'Connor,
Cullen, Otis, johnson, Van Slyke, Kelly,
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Ordinances.
ORDINANCE No. sol.

ORDINANCE No. sol.
An Ordinance Permitting Matthias Koch to
Reshingle and Repair Frame Building.
The Common Council of the City of St.
Paul do ordain as follows:
Section 1. That permission is hereby
given and granted unto Matthias Koch to re-
build porch to that certain frame dwelling
house, No. so West Ninth (9th) street, and
also to build thereon two bay windows, and
reshingle said building, and to do such other
repairs on the inside thereof as may be re-
uuired to.make the same tenantable, the
same to be all done under the supervision OF
the Inspector of Buildings of this city.
Sec. 2. This ordinance shall take effect
and be in force from and after its publica-
ton.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'Connor,
Cullen, Otis, johnson, Van Slyke, Kelly,
Starkey, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Topping,
Mr.. Vice President-13.
Passed May Z, 1885.
w. D. CORNISH,
Vice President of Council.
Approved May 8, 1885.
G. D. O'BRIEN, Mayor.
Attest;
THos. A. PRENDERGAsT, City Clerk.
May 10.
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ORDINANCE No. SOB.

ORDINANCE No. SOB.
An Ordinance to Authorize John Genois to
Remove Wooden Building.
The Common Council of the City OF st. Paul
do Ordain as follows:
Section 1. Permission and authority is
hereby given to John GenOis to remove
wooden barn fourteen (14) feet westward
across the alley running through block two
(3), Robert & RandalPs addition, onto the
rear of lot No. (six) of said block, said
removal to be done under the direction OF
the Building Inspector.
Sec. 2. This ordinance to be in force
from and after it's publication.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'COnnor,
Cullen, Otis, johnson, Van Slyke, Kelly,
Starkey, Lauderdale, ST. Peter, Topping,
Mr.. Vice President-13.
Passed May Z, 1885.
W. D. CORNISH.
Vice President Of Council
Approved May 9, 1885.
G. d. O'BRIEN, Mayor.
Attest:
THos. A. PRENDERGAsT, City Clerk.
Nav 10.
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ORDINANCE No. 500.


An Ordinance Permitting G. G. Berkman to
Remove Two Frame Buildings.
The Common Council of the City Of st.
Paul do ordain as follows:
Section 1. That permission is he eby
given and granted unto G. c. Berkman to
remove those certain tWo-story frame build
ings Nos "a and 80 East Sixth street, from
where they are now located, southerly and
back upon the rear end of the property
upon which the same is situate, said re-
moval to be under the supervision of the
Building Inspector of said city.
Sec. g. This ordinance shall take effect
and be in force from and after its publica-
ton.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'Connor,
Cullen, Otis Johnson, Van Slyke. Kelly,
Starkey, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Topping,
Mr.. Vice President-1S.
Passed May Z, 1885.
W. d. CORNISH,
Vice President of Council.
Approved May 8, 1885.
c. d. O'BRIEN, Mayor.
Attest:
THOMAS A. PRENDERGAsT. City Clerk.
Nav IL.
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eight feet wide on north side Marshall ave.
nue. from Kent to Victoria streets.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'Connor,
Cullen, Otis, johnson, Van Slyke, Kelly,
Starkey, Lauderdale, St. Peter, Topping.
Mr.. Vice President-13.
Approved May 9, 1885.
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AID. Johnson

By Aid. johnson
Resolved, That the Board of Public Works
cause plank sidewalk to be constructed
eight feet wide OH north side of Ellen street
from Kent to Dale streets.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, DOwlan, O'Connor,
Cullen, Otis, johnson, Van Slyke, Kelly,
Starkey, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Topping,
Mr.. Vice President-13.
Approved May y, 1885.
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By Aid. Otis

By AID. OTIS
Resolved, That the Board of Fire Com
mssioners be and are hereby authorized to
build an addition to Engine House No. 2,
as asked for by them in their report to the
Council of March 10, 1855.
Yeas-Ald Cummings, Dowlan, O'Connor,
Cullen, Otis, johnson, Van Slyke, Kelly.
Starkey, Lauderdale, ST. Peter, Topping,
Mr.. Vice Presidents.
Approved May 9, 1885.
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Starkey, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Topping,
MI. Vice President--13.
Approved May 8, 1885.

AppIofeu MAY y, 1000.
By Aid. Otis
Resolved, That Matthias Breen be and IS
hereby permitted to set and operate stone
crusher upon Court House square for
period of not longer than one month from
this date.
Yeas-Ald Cummings, Dowlan, OCOnnor,
Cullen, Otis, johnson, Van Slyke, Kelly,
Starkey, Lauderdale st. Peter, Topping,
Mr.. Vice President-13
Approved, May 9, 1885.
Resolved, That the general plans and
specifications for bridge over the railroad
tracks on Third street as submitted by the
City Engineer and approved by the Com
mittee on Streets, be and are hereby adopted
as the plans for the proposed improvement
on said street, and that the City Attorney
be and is hereby instructed to draw up the
necessary contracts with the st. Paul,
Minneapolis s. Manitoba Railway Com
pany, the St. Paul u Duluth Railway Com
pany and the Union Depot Company for
bridging their tracks in accordance with this
general plan and such detailed plans as may
be approved by the City Engineer.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'Connor,
Cullen, Otis, Johnson, Van Slyke, Kelly,
Starkey, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Topping,
Mr.. Vice President-13. .
Approved May 8, 1885.
Whereas, John DOwlan, who was can
didate for Alderman in the Second alder
manic district of the First ward of said
city, at the election held on the 5th day of
May, 1885, has filed his petition with the
Common Council, claiming that by the re-
turns of said election in said aldermanic
district it appears that he failed of an cleo
ton by two votes, while in fact if recount
of the votes for Alderman in said district be
had it will be shown that there were errors
in said count and that the said Dowlan had
majority of the votes cast in said district
for Alderman. Therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Common Council OF
said city will recount the votes cast for AL
derman in said aldermanic district on the
5th day of May, at meeting to be held on
Saturday, May 9. at 2 o'clock p. m, and
that the City Clerk shall cause a notice to
be served upon Andrew Simpson and G. W.
Elwell of the passage of this resolution.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan. O'Connor,
Cullen, Otis, johnson, Van Slyke, Kelly,
Starkey, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Topping,
MI. Vice President-13.
Approved May 9. 1885.
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OFFICIAL.
Proceedings Of the Common Council
REGULAR Meeting.

Rscs uEar NEeetIIs'
ST. PAUL, May 5, 1883.
President Smith in the chair.
Present: Aid. Robert, Cullen, Gus,
johnson, Van Slyl1e, st. Peter, Mr.. Presl-
dent.
Adjourned to Thursday the 9TH inst. at
7:30 O'Clock p. IN.
ROBERT 4. SMITH, President of Council.
THos. A. PRENDERGAsT, City Clerk.
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By Aid. Starkey-
Resolved, That the Board of Public
Works be and are hereby directed to cause
the following crosswalks to be laid: On
the north side of Hudson avenue, across
Forest street, Mendoza street, Maple street
and Cypress street.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'Con-
nor, Cullen, Otis. johnson, Van Slyke,
Kelly, Starkey, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Top
ping. Mr.. Vice President-13.
Approved May Q, 1885.
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By Aid. Johnson
Resolved. That crosswalks be constructed
on the north side OF Viola street, across Rice
street; also ON the east side of Western,
across Fuller street.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan O'Connor,
Cullen, Otis, johnson, Van Slyke, Kelly,
Starkey, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Topping,
Mr.. Vice President-13.
Approved May 9, 1885.
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By Aid. Johnson
Resolved, That an oil lamp be placed at
the following places: One at the northwest
corner of Van Buren, street and Como ave
nue.; one at the northwest corner of Marion
street and Como avenue; one at the north
west corner of Lake street and Como ave-
nue..
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'Con-
nor, Cullen, Otis, johnson, Van Slyke,
Kelly, Starkey, Lauderdale, ST. Peter, Top
ping. Mr.. Vice President-13.
Approved Nav 9. 1885.
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By AID. Otis

By Aid. Otis
Resolved, That the Board of Fire Com
missioners be and they are hereby requested
to suspend further proceedings for the con-
struction of cisterns in the Sixth ward until
the further orders of the Council
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'Connor,
Cullen, Otis, johnson, Van Slyke, Kelly,
Starkey, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Topping,
MI. Vice President-13.
Approved May 9, 1885.
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BY Aid. Johnson
Resolved, That the Board of Public Works
cause plank sidewalk to be constructed
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z. Aid. Van Slyke, Chairman Committee

on Parks
Resolved, That Committee on Gas are
hereby authorized to place four electric
lights on the mast in Rice park.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan. O'ConnOr,
Cullen Otis, johnson, Van Slyke, Kelly,
Starkey, Lauderdale, St. Peter, Topping,
Mr.. Vice President-13.
Approved May Z, 1885.
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By Aid. Dowlan-
Resolved, That the Oil Lamp Contractor
is hereby instructed to erect an oil lamp on
northeast corner of CORTLAND and jerks
streets.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'Connor,
Cullen, Otis, johnson, Van Slyke, Kelly,
Starkey, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Topping,
Mr. Vice President-13.
Approved May 9, 1885.
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By Aid. Starkey-
Resolved, That the Street Oil Lamp Con-
tractor be instructed to erect an oil lamp on
the northeast corner Of Margaret and Forest
streets.
Yeas-Ald Cummings, Dowlan, O'Connor,
Cullen, Otis, johnson, Van Slyke, Kelly.
Starkey, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Topping,
Mr.. Vice President-13.
Approved May 9, 1885.
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By Aid. Starkey-
Resolved That the Board of Public
Works be and are hereby requested to cause
a sidewalk to be built on the south side of
Seventh street in front of lot 2, block IA,
Terry's addition.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, OConnor,
Cullen Otis. johnson, Van Slyke, Kelly,
Starkey, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Topping,
Mr.. Vice Presidents.
Approved Nav 8. 1885,
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Attest:
THOMAS A. PRENDERGAsT.C City Clerl
May IL.
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By Aid. Otis
Resolved, That the Board of Public
Works be and they are hereby directed to
construct crosswalk on the east side Of
Rice street across Viola street.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan. O'Connor
Cullen, Otis, johnson, Van Slyke, Kelly,
Starkey Lauderdale, st. Peter, Topping,
Mr.. Vice Presidents.
Approved Nav g. 1885.
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BY Aid Lauderdale-
Resolved, Thai the Board of Public
Works cause crosswalks to be built on Star
key street, across Fairfield avenue; also on
Custer street, across Fairfield avenue; also
on Hubert street, across Fairfield avenue.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'Connor,
Cullen Otis, johnson, Van Slyke, Kelly,
Starkey, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Topping,
Mr.. Vice President-13.
Approved May 8, 1885.
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By Aid. DOWIan-
Resolved. That the Board of Public
Works cause crosswalk to be laid on Rosa
bel street on north side of Eighth street;
also a crosswalk on Mt. Airy west side Of
Linden street.
Yeas-Ald Cummings, Dowlan, O'Connor,
Cullen, Otis. johnson, Van Slyke. Kelly,
Starkey, Lauderdale, St. Peter, Topping,
Mr. Vice PreSident-13.
Approved Nav 9, 1885.
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By Aid. Kelly
Resolved, Thas the Board of Public
Works cause a siS-foOt plank sidewalk to
be laid on the south side of Hudson avenue,
between Bates and Maria avenues.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'Connor,
Cullen, Otis, johnson, Van Slyke, Kelly,
Starkey, Lauderdale. st. Peter, Topping
Mr.. Vice President-13.
Approved May 9, 1885.
By Aid. Lauderdale-
Resolved, That the Board of Public
Works cause crosswalks to be built on west
side of Ada street across Concord street.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, OConnor,
Cullen, Otis, Johnson, Van Slyke, Kelly,
Starkey, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Topping,
Mr.. Vice President-13.
Approved May 8, 1885.
By Aid. Smith
Resolved, That the Board Of Public
Works be and are hereby directed to con-
struct a sidewalk along each side Of Banfl
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By Aid. Cornish
Resolved That the Board of Public
Works cause sidewalk to be constructed
on the west side of Harrington avenue. be-
tween Dayton avenue and Nelson avenue.
Yeas - Aid Cummings, Dowlan. OfCon-
nor. Cullen, Otis, johnson, Van Slyke,
Kelly, Starkey, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Top
ping. Mr.. Vice PreSident-13.
Apnroyea Nav g. 1885.
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By Aid. Van Slyke-
Resolved, That an oil lamp be placed on
the north side of Commercial street, in
front of lot 6, block A, Lyman Dayton's adj
dition.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'Connor.
Cullen, Otis, johnson, Van Slyke. Kelly,
Starkey, Lauderdale st. Peter, Topping,
Mr.. Vice PreSident-13.
Approved May 9, 1885.
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BY Aid. Johnson
Resolved, That the Board of Public
Works cause plank sidewalk eight feet wide
to be constructed on the east side of Louis
street. from Nelson avenue to Carroll street.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'COnnor,
Cullen, Otis, johnson, Van Slyke, Kelly,
Starkey, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Topping,
Mr. Vice Presidents.
Approved May 9. 1885.
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By Aid. Johnson
Resolved, That the Board of Public
Works.cause plank sidewalk, eight feetwide
to be constructed on east side of Western
avenue, from Martin street to Carroll street.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'Connor,
Cullen, Otis, johnson, Van Slyke, Kelly,
Starkey, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Topping,
Mr.. Vice President-13.
Approved May 8, 1885.
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ORDINANCE No. 5O4,

Attest:
THos. A. PRENDERGAsT, City Clerk.
May IL.
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BY AID. 81. Peter-
Resolved, That the Board of Public
Works cause twelve-foot walk to be laid
on both sides of Dakota avenue, from the
end of the Wabasha street bridge to
Channel street, said walk to be laid to
property line and to grade.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, O'Connor,
Cullen, Otis, Johnson, Van Slyke, Kelly,
Starkey, Lauderdale, st. Peter, Topping,
Mr.. Vice President-13.
Approved May 8, 1885.
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that said improvement is necessary and
proper; that the estimated expense thereof
is So, 600; that real estate to be assessed
therefor can be found benefited to the ex-
tent of the damages, costs and expenses
necessary to be incurred thereby; That said
improvement is not asked for by a petition
of majority of the owners of property to
be assessed therefor, but we herewith send a
plan or profile of said improvement, 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.
April 81, 1885.
Adopted. (See order to Board of Public
Works.
Lafond Street Grading
To the Common Council of the City of St.
Paul:
The Board of Public Works have had I'M
der consideration the resolution or order of
the Common Council, approved May Z, 1888,
relative to the grading Of Lafond street,
from Rice street to Como avenue, and hav-
ing investigated the proposed improvement,
respectfully report that said improvement is
necessary and proper; that the estimated
expense thereof is 81, 200, one-half of which
need not be paid into the City Treasury be-
fore the contract is let; that real estate to
be assessed therefor can be found benefited
to the extent of the costs and expenses
necessary to be incurred thereby; that said
improvement is not asked for by a petition
of majority of the owners of property to
be assessed therefor, but we herewith send
a plan or profile of said improvement. and
an order for your adoption, if you desire us
to make the Improvement. Yeas 6, nays 0.
JOIN HARRINGTON. President
r. l.. GOR.rAN, Clerk Board Public Works.
April 81, 1885.
Adopted (See order to Board of Public
Works.
Also,
Sewer on Bradley Street
To the Common Council of the City of st.
Paul:
The Board of Public Works have had I'M
der consideration the resolution or order of
the Common Council. approved July 16,
1884. relative to the construction of sewer
on Bradley street, from North street to
Fifth street, and having investigated the
proposed improvement, respectfully report
that said improvement is necessary and
proper; that the estimated expense thereof
is So. 273, one-half of which need not be
paid into the City Treasury before the con-
tract is let; that real estate to be assessed
therefor can be found benefited to the ex-
tent of SO, $50 of the costs and expenses
necessary to be incurred thereby, the bal
ance (S4, 423) to be paid by sewerage bonds;
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-05-28
THE DOLPHIN.
what Secretary whitney has Writ
ten Ia Mr. Roach.

WASHINGTON, May %. Secretary Whit
noy has sent the following letter to Mr..
John Roach relative to the trial trip Of
the Dolphin which is to take place next
week:
"You will, think, recognize that the
performances If the Dolphin thus fur inn
pose upon me the duty of exercising IN
unusual degree of caution i'll dealing with
her. What would have been reasonable
prudence in me some weeks since
would not he so now. II is quite possible
that difficulties encountered in making
her so through II trial trip may have beer
due 10 accident and temporary causes
But you would not now expect hel
10 he accepted without your having
M opportunity 10 demonstrate bcynnc
all question the high character of hol
work. understand you to assent to thi,
proposition in our conversation yesterday
aud, while | do not understand you nov
to claim for her the speed nor the horse
power contemplated, you do insist that
80 far rs your pnrt is concerned, that the
plans have been properly executed have
given orders i'll accordance with oul
arrangement yesterday for further tri;l
to be held under similar conditions to til,
last on Thursday, the 2Sth instant. Ii
| addition 10 this | must nsk that she b,
put to II similar run ut sen upon such dn,
ms you may name. | do not insist upol
| her full horsepower or fifteen knots speet
upon this latter trial. If deemed by you
too trying upon her machinery, II spec,
of twelve knots will answer the condition
under which | wish to place her. Sh
should he loaded TO something near he
lines. The expenses of this latter tria
will I've borne by the government in Gus
| she is accepted