The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-08-10

NJ. H. Quirk pre- scented petition for re-
bate on liquor license used at the race
track on July 4, which was referred to the
committee on license The committee re-
ported favorably, and rebate of Sl25 was
granted.
Apetition was read from c. E. Rorsford
and others asking that Ontario avenue be
opened up and graded Referred to COM
II ittee on streets, alleys and bridges.
c. Il. Whitney, G.. G. kidder and other
property owners on Woodside avenue, be-
tween Osborn and First streets pehtioned
the council to open the street to its full
width and establish grade. The petition
was referred TO the committee on streets,
alleys and bridges.
A petition from W. T. Mitchell, praying
for the removal of a COW pen, was referred
TO the police and public health committee
The bond of +. j. Mclaughlin, city asses
scr, in the sum OF 81 900, with 5. l. Rad
don and James d. Duskin as sureties, and
the bond of W. Il. Bennett, city marshal, in
the sum of s.. 800, sureties. 4. J. McLaugh-
lin and William O'Connell, were read. and
on motion. accepted by the council and Or
dered filed.
The committee on streets, alleys and
bridges reported favorably On the petition
of w. b. Bransford and others for the
opening and grading of Norfolk avenue.
The council accepted the report.
Alderman Thompson moved that two
electric lamps be placed on Park avenue,
one at the corner of Halliday street and
the other at the corner of Shepherd street
The motion was supported and carried.
Alderman Berry, as a member of the fire
and water committee stated that all the
supplies ordered some time back had ar
rived, all in good condition. He also stated
that he had recently visited the LaXawaxe en-
lake near Bonanza Flat and thought good
supply of water could be secured there He
I'D
mlttee 10 visit the lakes and report on the
ACCESSIBILITY of securing them as a source of
water supply. He condemned the present
system, stating that many of the hyGrants
had but little force, some none at all. He
suggested as protection against fire. while
the present system is in use, that cisterns
be put in to store the water for use when
needed.
The mayor stated that he had the resig-
nation of A. b. Richardson, as alderman of
the Second ward. Mr.. Richardson having re-
moved from the ward could not hold the
Office and 1t would be necessary to eject an
other alderman. On motion of Alderman
kimball the resignation was accepted.
Alderman Williamson then nominated G..
A. Tewksbury to ill the vacancy. Nc
Donough supported the nomination and
Mr.. Tewksbury was unanimously elected
BY vote Of the council the salary of the
city scayenger was fixed at So per month
instead Oh S2.5O per day.
On motion OF McDonough IL was decided
that the council visit in body the Lsxa
waXen lakes to inspect them as to their
availability asa source of water supply.
The assessor stated to the council that
the assessment roll was made up and pre-
scented the same for their action.
On motion of Thompson the council de-
cide6 TO sit as board to hear directions tc
the city assessment, on Wednesday, August
20th, from 10 o'clock a. N. until o'clocL
p. M.
The council then adjourned.
THE CONGREGATIONAL CONCERT
The Congregational choir have beer
working hard recently. preparing for theil
concert, to be given Wednesday evening
next in the brick church. The choir will
be assisted by Miss Libbie PECAN and Miss
Daisy Woods and Mr. w. w. Macintosh.
Miss Woods and MIR. Macintosh are wei
known to the lovers of music in Salt Lake
and their names on a programme are
guarantee of a treat. Miss PECAN is
graduate of the New England conservatory
of music, and possesses voice of wonder
full richness and melody We predict fol-
these singers al enthusiastic reception
The admission is only so cents. Below i.
the programme:
PARTL
Chorus with obligato, 'Merrily Goes our
Mrs. Short Mrs. Streeton, Mrs. Richardson
Mrs. Brown and Mr. Veale.
Male Qudrtette---- NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
aessrs. Abbott, Albert Osborne and Dodcs
PIANO SOLO, -Valse Briliant
Miss Tewksbury.