The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-10-05

ton. On thorough investigation it was believed
the company now represented S2.0O0,0CO, which
was pretty good security. AS to his own finan
cial ability he could say he was personally good
| for tWo-thIrds OF the amount OF the bond. His
indemnity was equal TO 100000 or S3UO 600 Sc
he had nothing to lose. He urged that the bond
D. ptSsed on tonight as the company was
waiting for this move before selling the bonds
+. 3. Adams, banker q director OF the com
pany, was sat SIZED himself that the company
was actingin good faith. The bond was per
fectly good and the city ran no risk
J. C. Armstrong, banker, also one OF the direc.
tors, had been over the line OF the canal There
was no question Of the successful termination
OF the company's projects. He believed the
bond was ample but there was no possibility of
ever having to call on the bondsmen.
Counselor Blaisden moved that the bond be
accepted.
Douglas requested the opinion of the city at
torney.
Attorney Haywood considered the form of the
bond all right.
The roll-call showed a unanimous vote that
the bond should be accepted,
Baker thanked the council for its acceptance
and requested the council in a body to go over
the line of the canal.
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On motion of Herbut, the offer. of Bacon was
accepted.
Several additions were, accepted, subject to
The sanitary inspector reported having abated
several nuisances and recommended that Scav-
enger cart be regularly employed. The people
all over the city were awakening to the import
ance of sanitary measures and are cleaning up
back yards, etc.
The committee on public grounds recon-
mended the Tabernacle square be designated as
place for farmers to hitch their teams. Posts
can be put up for their accommodation.
Griffin thought that this should not be ac-
cepted, as Union Central park would be more
central
Preshaw conceded with Griffin. The streets
were crowded daily and we ought to encourage
the farmers by bringing them near the heart of
the city 1t was time the council was looking to
permanent place for farmers, and he thought
1t might be desirable to purchase and fit up the
centre Of some of the city's big blocks.
Alderman thinner said there was no necessity
for public place. Anhour or so is time enough
for farmers to transact their business.
Alderman Anderson'S amendment that both
tabernacle and part Of Union square be desig
mated, was carried.
The committee on public grounds recon-
mended the sale of Union square in 25-foot lots
except the part occupied by the city hall and
other public buildings, provided the council
have authority. If it cannot be sold, they rec
ommend that it be graded and put into good
shape
The committee on public grounds recon-
mended that the grounds on the square be i'm
proved by trees, vines, etc. Carried.
The proposition of 7. K. Little to paint the
pavilion was rejected.
The pay roll and miscellaneous bills were read
anO disposed OF.
lily attorney heyWoou recommended that
block Z, which is public square be fenced. Re
ferred to the committee on grounds.
The mayor was instructed to sign indemnity
bonds for any oyerdrafts necessary at the Com
merceial National bank.
The asphaltum committee made application
for so per cent of the money due for building
walks. Referred to the street committee.
The street committee was instructed by mo-
ton TO contine themselves to work on the streets
north Of Twenty-eighth street until the neces-
sary work on those streets is completed.
Preshaw called attention to the fact that the
Electric Light company have failed to fulfill
their contract with the city inasmuch as for q
considerable part of the time we get no light
only very poor one. He thought some other
proposition ought to be made for light.
The subject OF the electric light was referred
to the committee on public works to report
next meeting.
Adjourned.