Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-18
MASS OF BUSINESS
Transaeted bv the Board OF Public
Works-wiIl Prosecute she Postal
Telegraph Company-Many Sewers to
ERupIA

transacted by the BOARD OF Public
works-wiIl Prosecute the Postal
Telegraph Company-Many Sewers to
Build.
Every member of the board of public
works was present at the special meeting of
the board last evening. An unusually large
number of spectators were present, for the
board had several hearings on the calendar.
The proposed park for the Twelfth ward
came under discussion. DR.. q. j. Stevens
and d. Lee Bradley, both representing
property that would be taken for
park purposes, stated that If they were prop
erly compensated for the property taken they
would make no opposition to the park. The
board after some discussion as to whether
the matter belonged to the board or the park
commission voted to recommend to the
Court of Common Council the layout of the
park, bounded by Ferry, Clay and Rowe
streets and the Shore Line railroad.
Several Grove street property holders reti-
toned the board for the opening of sluice-
way that was taken out when the street was
graded. The petitioners pointed out the ad>
vantages obtained by opening the sluice-way.
1t would carry surplus surface water into the
railroad tracks.
Philip Pond called the boards attention to
the need of repair for the Grove street
bridge. Tbs board voted to notify the rail-
road company that the bridge needed atten
ton.
In reference to notice from the board to
the French Gable company instructing it to
remove it's wires from the poles on the north
side of Grand avenue to the Western Union
poles on the south side Of the avenue, a rep
resentative of the Cable company appeared
and said that the Western Union would not
allow the Cable company to erect wire on
| its poles. The matter was referred to Com
| missioner>Leigh to inquire and report.
The board voted to obtain the opinion of
the corporation counsel In the matter OF the
approaches to Tomlinson bridge. The reso-
| luton passed by the sslectmen Tuesday even-
ing was read.
Treasurer Farnham Of Yale college appear
| ed in favor of the extension of Livingstone
| street. 1t was voted to adopt the proposed
| layout.
DR.. Judson and DR.. Darlington appeared
| east side of York street with concrete, claim
ing that their walks were relayed a short
time ago and were in good condition. The
matter was referred to the street committee
with power.
A vacation of two weeks was granted to
the employees of the board. Messrs. Waldron,
Ferry, Kelly, Dillon and Sherman. This
question created quite discussion, in which
nearly everyone present endeavored to talk
at the same time. Mr.. States wanted Messrs.
Thompson and Finnegan added to the list.
Prosecuting Attorney Daley will be re.
quested by the board to prosecute the par.
ties who have injured trees on Winthrop
avenue. The linemen of the Postal Tele
graph company have been through the ave
nue. and cut the trees without Difference te
anyone.
It was voted to recommend to the Com
mon Council to pass an ordinance requiring
that all poles bearing wires be branded with
the owners name.
Superintendent of Parks Sherman was in
structed when it became necessary to re-
; move his tools from the old State House II
remove them to the supply house.
The city engineer was ordered to advertise
for bids for the sewers in the following
streets: Ward street from Davenport avenu
to Sylvan avenue; Pine from Poplar to Fer
! ry; Clay from Ferry to Poplar; Gold from
Prince to Washington; Sylvan avenue, from
Orchard to Howard; Lloyd, from Saltonstal
, to Wolcott; Asylum, from Davenport avenu
to Congress avenue; Washington, from Con
gress avenue to Liberty; Columbus avenue
from Liberty to Waite; Exchange, from
Lloyd to James; Liberty, from Portsea t.
, Carlisle; Prince, from Cedar to Liberty: LAX
3 Place, from Ashmun to Bristol; James, fror
Grand avenue to Clay. The bids for part O
0 | the sewers to be opened next "Wednesday
evening and the others two weeks later.
D An opinion was received from Corporation
Counsel Townsend that the board could com
pei the Centerville horse railroad company
/ pave between its rails.
The engineer was authorized to employ q
assistant at salary not exceeding $50 pc
month to succeed Mr.. g. F. Wood, who ha
| | obtained a more lucrative position elsewhel
| He will probably employ w. @. Briggs.