Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-10

wrong move this matter be referred to
THE license committee and the city at
toIfiey.
II The motion prevailed.
/ To the Honorable Mayor and Council of
Wichita-Your committee on resolutions
would respectfully report the following,
to wit:
Whereas, The Supreme Ruler Of the
Universe has deemed it proper to remove
from. our midst our beloved citizen, Mr..
INV. c. Woodman,
L And, whereas, tt is but just
that this city, through its officials,
pay some tribute to the memory of the de-
ceased, to extend and perpetuate the mem
DRY of one who was ever ready with heart
and hand to advance the interests Of the
city from the beginning up to the very
moment of his demise, therefore
| Be it resolved, That in his death the city
has lost one of its most worthy, honest,
upright and active citizens;
Resolved, Thatw submitting to the
| viii Of the Supreme Ruler we regret our
loss, and will cherish our memory
! Resolved, That we tender our heartfelt
sympathy to the widow and family
l.of the deceased, and that a.
copy of these resolutions be
| be presented to them, and that thew be also
spread on the minutes Of the proceedings
of this council.
| Respectfully submitted
|. A. I. ,BUCKRIDGE, j.
Z. +. DERBY, Comm.
n. A. ENGLisA.
l. An ordinance was submitted controlling
property owners TO put ND ratings on
Ieither side of elevated sidewalks. The
matter was promiscuousiy discussed for
some time and ordinance refused.
On motion of Buckridge the Missouri
Pacific was Instructed to put track to
grade on Wichita street under the direc-
ton of the city engineer.
An ordinance was submitted compelling
allStreet car companies give the coiin-
ell fifteen days notice before constructing
any new line Each section received five
votes for and English and Johnsonin the
negative. The ordinance lost with Eng
llsh, and johnson in the negative.
: Wien the motion lost, Mr.. Heaiy moved
BuckIidge be appointed a committee of
one to hunt out the much talked about.
niger Ill the wood pile about the street
railway ordinances. The motion was duly
seconded, but against protest the mayor
would not entertain the motion.
An ordinance was submitted relating to
digging up streets, the object being to
protect the streets from SO many danger
Gus excavations. The ordinance passed
The Burton car works addition was
taken in the city limits
a petition was submitted asking that
the Wichita & Suburban be allowed to ex-
tend their line on First street from Water
street to Main street 1t was signed bv all
property owners concerned and also was
accompanied by the ordinance granting
the franchise. The matter was referred to
the railroad committee.
A communication was received from the |
board of education stating that the new
city treasurer would not take the oath of
office and give bonds. and desired such
action taken as to give the |
board treasurer. 1t seems that !
formerly the school board treasury
received $50 per month for services but a
recent change gives him $50 per year bonds |
for $4,000 and places the duty on CITY |
treasurer. Mr.. Adams, city treasurer, |
could not get to handle the money for $50 |
per month, and now does not want to do it |
for $50 per year. He says rather than do |
the work for that amount he will resign |
his position as city treasurer.
Bills were read amounting to over 50 900 I
and finance committee reported 81 40 in .
treasury. 1t was also ST ated hat the county !
treasury would give the city considerable
money very soon which would Ne quite
sufficient to pay all city debts.
In accordance with a resolution passed
some time ago instriictihg the mayor 10
appoint "A board of health y IS Honor an
ncnnteH tlat"ilowin& gentlemen as con
>titntirg IT," board: DR.. A II. EabriJue.
X, r. Puriy, !. +. oldham aud Council
men ]. II. o,mison and ". l.. Johnson