The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-02-23

"what shall we do with them
asked Mr.. Cravens-
Councilman Supple said he knew
some Of them owned dogs, and sug-
gested that the marshal 50 and kill
such dog.
Councilman Underwood moved to
remit the taxes in these eases.
Couneilmen Page wanted to know
what TO do with those who had paid
their taxes.
"Put In their bills to the city"
was the answer.
The motion was carried.
Taylor Miller wished 70 bring up
the smallpox question, but he vas
informed that Il would be discussed
in the secret session.
The license ordinance was taken
up and subjected to the following
amendments, proposed by Council
man Fitzpatrick:
Hack licenee reduced from SIS to
Sl5.
Resident book agents and map
agents TO pay no license.
Hackmen to have = number fur
nished by the city, for which hack
man deposits sl.OO-to be returned
TO him when haekman delivers num-
Der.
Amos Flmmer'elt asked privilege
TO enquire about the numbers. He
said II was sli right for hacks, but in
hauling lumber OF stone the dray-
men were compelled to throw OF
boxes. and their numbers would not
be conspicuous In accordance with
the ordinance. Again. he wanted to
know what was meant by the word
merchandise In the ordinance. Out
siders were hauling stone, hay. ETC.,
through the streets aud never Wef,
mOlested, although they had no
licenses. Coal and lumber dealers
were delivering and charging Tor
the same, though they paid no
llcence. His idea was 10 tax every
body who drove on the streets
whether for pleasure or business
and the money be expended Ia Inn
proving the streets He thought
each carriage team should pay > tax
Of 500 and y single buggy horse
500. The streets we're In horrible
eOnditiOn-madr 80 by water and gas
mains. All are interested In having
better streets, and willing TO pay for
the work.
There Was considerable discussion
over the word merchandise, but lno
agreem ent ~ 10 its definite meaning
was reached.
Councilman Daum wanted to
know about the Shafier contract on
Iron ave y hole near the bridge
nee led attention bidly. He was re-
ferred TO the street and alley COM
mittrp.
Mr.. supple called up the question
Of the much needed aud loug-needed |
lowering Of the sidewalk IN front Of
the post Office.
Mr. Fitzpatrick said that the own
ers claimed to have laid IL according
to the original city grade. and that
change ought to be made at the city's |
expense.
Mr.. supple insisted that the side-
walk should be lowered.
Councilman Page thought II ought |
TO be lowered to present grade.
Mr.. Supple moved that the side
walk committee be instructed to |
have sidewalk from Santa Fe to |
Fifth street put down to grade. Mr..
Page seconded the motion. The |
votes were a. follows: Ayes: Page,
Weaver. supple. Walton Daum.
Nays: Underwood, Fitzpatrick, |
Cravens.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick moved that the |
property owners be required to put |
down a new sidewalk in front Of the |
building occupied by r. V. Ken
needy, Iron avenue. Carried.
Mr.. Weaver said that an ordinance |
should be passed prOsiding for the
issuance Of the funding bonds 20
cover the amount OF 6. 400 issued in |
script to pay judgments In the rail-
road damage suits.
The clerk was ordered to draw up |
the ordinance.
The council then went !ntO execu-
tive session. The only MATTER 70
come up wss providing measures to
prevent the introduction Of small
plx into Sallna. The sanitary COM
mittee was empowered TO take steps |
to have vaccination attended to In
the city schools. The council then
adjourned to meet again tomorrow
evening