The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-24


was in his seat around the official table
betimes, yesterday afternoon.
Prevailing heat caused departure from
the rock-ribbed rules Of propriety, some Of
the solons appearing without coats, and
wearing flannel shirts.
The following business was disposed Of:
USsANITARY ALLEY.
A number OF residents along Manassas
street and Jones avenue represented TO
the Council that the alley in that vicinity
was in very unsanitary condition, being
constantly filled with stagnant water.
Referred TO the City Engineer and Presi-
dent OF the Board OF Health.
AFTER RoGERs's BERTH.
Thomas Alexander, who represented
himself as 80 years old, weighs 1856
pounds and has good English educa-
lion, made respectful application TO be
appointed Collector OF the Beale Street
Market, In event Mr.. Rogers, the present
Collector and Market Master, shall be re-
moved" lie wasindorsed by Messrs. A.
Il. Hayden, Il. II. Hayden, j. l.. Wells
and ID. II, Hayden and a number Of
others. Received and fled
SIDEWALK PETITIONS.
s. Ii. Taylor PSI Georgia street. repre-
scented, in opposition to an anticipated Pc
tition against brick sidewalks out there,
for plank, that number of people were
already complying with the Taxing District
orders. The expected petition did not
materialiLc
Peter Bauer, for curbing and grades on
North side OF Greenaw street, between
Fifth and Sixth. Granted.
Mrs. l.. Uhl asked for an extension OF
time beyond that granted, for stone
pavement on North side OF Beal street.
Received and filed.
Citizens along Calhoun and Tennessee
streets asked Tor crossings. Granted.
FAVE IT ALI.
Mcssrs Coward, Seabrook and w. d.
Dunn, stated by written petition, that the
paving OF Pontotoc street rs ordered at the
last meeting would leave but one square
last of the railroad within the city limits
unpavcd. Petitioners admitted they owned
all the property on both sides OF tho street
and were anxious to have the thorough.
fare widcnod, etc. They proposed 10 10.
nate 10 the city two feet ui ground from
of their respective lots and also give 500,
both TO be paid only when the city agrees
o. pave Pontoloc street, aud further, to
ill up 10 grade Walnut aud Linden streets
around their property.
Capt. Leo moved that when the dona.
tons were properly made over, and the
grading and tlllingproposilion was knocked
OF, that the work be done.
WANT ~ ABArED.
Mcssrs n. H. Johnston, w. r. Bowdrc
and W. II. Gates called attention 10 the
expiration OF limit Tor the two dummy
railroad companies 20 comply with their
contract with the city aud the city orii.
nanccs governing them. The paper fur.
Their set forth that committee appointed
ON the matter had reported adversely 10
the companies, and petitioners asked that
the hand OF Justice bu brought down upon
the roads. 10 do this, the petitioners
nskcd the right 20 use the name Of the
Taxing Dislnc, In n suit 10 be filed in a
competent court, they 10 foot all the cost
hills. Judge Walker stated that the grant
ing of-ihe petition would only attest that
the Council was ready and .wiiliag 20 an
nul the contract President liaddcn an
nounccJ iiat-iooied that he opposed the
c0ntI/N. Maj. Petit was opposed 20 Civ.
ins>fe namo Of the city Tor anything
'--tfier broad discussion Mai Petit moved
60 receive aud file the petition. Il was
lost. whcrcupon Mr.. llirsch moved togivo
use a the namc for suit 10 recover indi-
Nidual damages, hut not 10 abrogate the
contract. The Council should not stand
~ a barrier 10 any citizen In working lor
his or her rights. At the suggestion OF
Capt. lee, Mr.. Johnston was asked Ia
state his position. and said Il was 10 ahro
gate the contract whcrcupon another
vote was taken and the petition was re-
CCived and llcd.
MEMPHIS TuEArEn.
Mcssnl John T.. lndlc and Samuc
1Iirsch, n committee appointed 10 cNamin
the Memphis lhcntcr rs % safety IN cas-
Of Gre, reported that the main entrance a
the head oi the stairs should be- enlarged
also that the aislus Ia the orchestra circ
should be widcncd under the supervision
OF the chief Of the fire department II
committee reported also that Manage
Gray had promised 10 have the change
made without delay. Received aud filed
WANTS To MY.
Ike 4. Chase offered 500 Der wear. for
period Of I've years Ia monthly install
mcnis, for that property fronting on Joilcr
EOn street between Front aud rromenad
streets. on the south side Of jefferson an
running back 100 feet deep. Rejected.
NANlh NhlnuG.
Mai. Yves. j. Crawford stated by pet
ton, that the bridge on laudcrdalo street
between Bcalc aud Union, was broke
down. lie pointcdly suggested the build
ing Of brick culycrl. Received an
filed.
ARRANGE YouR MAINS ASp coNpUirs.
The resolution, read at the last meeting
requiring the Artcs.an Water Company
- arrange H. main pipes and conduit
That water consumers may have the col
ncciiuus therCuuto made nj the inn,
boundary line Of the sidewalk or alley a.
joining, % nearest thc promises 10 be- sal
Piled, u was adopted. Judge Wake
suggested that the President be instructc
10 notify he. company that unlcs, the NJ
o'utinr> be- complied with promptly III
city would not pay under IN contract wit
The company except at the end Of Law
suit. These connections had to bc mad
at once, aud II the company held bacl
citizens who had 20 make tie connection
were just giving that much 10 the con
pany, and Il WIS permanent. After
great deal OF discussion, IL was decided
defer further action for awhile
hoy uAtL PLAYERS.
MessrA Hunt Il Bro. represented th
they owned a lot west OF laudcrla
street aud south Of Vance, and we're Wei
much annoyed by boys playing ball O
faid lot. The boys broke the fences eyel
day, turn the water on and leave il rul
ming and arc a nuisance generally. Pet
tionon asked that the nuisance be abato,
Referred 10 Chief Davis.
IrAsF TRANurnurB.