Wichita eagle., 1889-11-05
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Owing to great interest taken in politi-
cal matters there was but light attend
ance at the council chamber last night,
and even for time it appeared as though
there wasn't going to be quorum OF the
| councilmen present. However after pac-
ing up and down the isle impatiently for
fully half hour, the m yor finally counted
| enough noses to constitute the necessary
quorum, whereupon he lost no time In
reaching his chair, where with his gayel
in hand he raped Justify upon his desk
and called the council TO order before any
of the saloons could effect an escape. In
due cause of time, however, the members
began dropping in until there were nine of
the twelve apostles present
A petition was presented by the property
holders along the east side of Market
street from First street to Central avenue,
praying that the curb and gutter be re-
moved so as to give twelve feet width of
sidewalk. This matter occasiOned a great
deal of discussion, during which COM
munication from the city engineer was
read, in which lie stated that to comply
with the wishes of the petitioners would
add a great expense 10 the city and
ing this winter The matter, for the time
being, was disposed of by placing 1t upon
file
Fire Chief Walden. in a communication
in response to petition from the colored
people for positions in the fire department,
stated that he would not discriminate
against anyone on account OF
color, but fitness and expert
ence would first be considered in
selecting men for this department, but
concluded by saying the matter rested en-
tirely with the council. As there are but
few colored men in this city, if any. that
understand the business of fireman, 1t Is
safe to say this virtually does away with
the possibility ola colored brigade in the
fire. department.
An ordinance requiring all persons de-
sirous of moving buildings in the city to
first obtain permit from the fire marshal
and then file with him guarantee to pay
for all damages done to sidewalks and
crossings by moving buildings, was
adopted.
Councilman Healy then brought up the
curb line matter on Market street by in
PRODUCING a resolution, iDstructing the
city engineer to establish a curb line from
the southeast corner Of Market and First
street to the northeast corner OF Mar
ket and Central avenue, thus giving
d width of twelve feet to the sidewalk on
the east side of the street, and thus estab
fishing a straight curb line on that side Of
the street Ths motion was adopted by
vote of five to four.
The street railway franchise matter was
laid over for another week.
I he judiciary committee in making a
report doubted the legality of the meat
ordinance in reference TO butchers selling
meat on the streets, owing TO Its discrimi
Mating against one particular line of bust
ness.
A resolution was adopted calling spe-
cial session of the council Saturday after
noon to hear circumstances against the
changing of the curb line along the east
side of Mark, street from First to Central
avenue.
The original ordinance charging
license of 800 payable an
nually in advance for the privilege of
peddling meat upon the streets, except
farmers selling by the quarter, was placed
upon it's passage. The city attorney asked
the council to delay the matter one week.
in order to give him time to examine into
the legality of the ordinance, but the coun-
Gil refused to grant delay and passed the
ordinance by a unanimous vote.
Al ordinance was adopted appropriating
500 for the Opening OF street fifty feet
wide between Mead and Mosely avenue,
between Third street and Central avenue
A motion instructing the chief Of police
not 10 permit peddlers, especially meat
peddlers, TO occupy any one particular
place along the streets longer than fifteen
minutes at time. was adopted