Wichita eagle., 1886-10-01

would suggest that that letter be answered
and tell them the situation.
| For a few minutes after Mr. Campbell
ed anxious to continue the dis
cussion. Finally the mayor asked
what had best be done with the letter
! Mr. Carey-I move that Mr. Campbell be
| instructed to answer that letter.
/ Mr.. Stone seconded his motion.
/ The motion prevailed.
I Aayor-It seems to me If We could agree
upon any proposition whereby they would
build depot we should DO it.
| Richay-I believe we have them in such
a shape as to bring o number of the roads
down Fifth avenue If we work things prop
eriy. 1t may be a nucleus for a union de-
/ pot
| This completed the discussion on the depot
t question for some time, and tie gas commit
| tee was called upon to furnish entertain
ment. Mr. HoiT, the chairman. recommend
ed a light al the corner Of Morris and Mar
ket street.
| 1t was so ordered He also recommended
the extinction of the gasoline lamps. They
were voted nuiSaace and ordered to aodl-
cate.
While the judiciary COMMITTEES held the
floor the oniiaance of tie Riverside railway
company was introduced. It asked that the
right of way be granted over number OF
the principal streets OF the city for construct
ing a motor line. The question wss deferred
until the next regular meeting
Mr. Harris. chairman Of the fire commit
Tee, recommended tiiat two-story brick
building be erected on the site OF the caia-
boose for city purposes. His report was
adopted, and the FIRE committee was
instructed TO get out plans and specifications
for building the SANE.
At this point in the proceedings the city
attorney presented a number of ordinances
that he mad been instructed to draw up con-
cerning the fire department While these
were being read some of those who could rot
be entertained by such literature, resortei to
other sources of entertainment.
The water works company was instructed
to extend their mains on West Central ave
me and River street
Mr nealy said he had some centuries ago,
been appointed as chairman of committee
to get the Santa Fe depot located south of
Douglas avenue. nhare the Lewis elevator
stand
de has failed to set in any effective depot
work in that section and he crossed the ave
nue. and moved that the chairman of the rail
road committee be authorized to inform Mr.
Smith that the city would give his company
TIE much talked OF strip Of lar.,; between
First and Douglas.
The council rang the chestnut bell on him
and quietly passed on.
,ir Healy then asl,ed,to be relieved from
the ancient committee, which favor was
granted.
Al ordinance was passed allowing none
other than buildings Of stores, bric!- or incon-
bustable material with iron roof to be erected
on either side of Main street between Eng
and William streets AMI on Water between
First and Second streets.
An ordinance vas passed opening up Law
renee avenus between Park and thirteenth
streets. 4 committee OF freeholders was
appointed to assess damages.
Another railway called the Wichita and
Suburban railway made its appearance in
the shape of an ordinance asking the right of
way to be granted through number OF the
important streets OF the city. 1t was re-
ferred to the railroad committee
The latest dispatches received troci the
council were received rear 2 o'clock this
morning, when there was but single spec
tator left to hold them down to business, and
that one was Mr.. Douglas Donnelly. The
council was struggling hard to get side
walk adjusted on Calhoola avenue The in
dications seemed to be favorable to an ad-
Observation-Disclosures.