The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-24

Of the profile rs shown the hill would only
be seven feet lower, and it was very unEise
10 go TO the expense necessary.
Mr. Hull advocated the regarding, TAX
ing the ground although the lots. corner OF
Steward, Len0ra and others. would De
damaged, they were so steep now that no
grade could he established which would
make them much better.
Dr. Root said be would be compelled TO
build wall sixty-one feet high If ne ex-
cavated.
Mr.. Hull said 1t would have to be seven
teen feet higher than now
Mr.. caIiigan argued that It was too late
in the year TO begin DoE.
Mr. Mckenzie said il would be very diff
cult for the citv 10 pay damages just now.
He thought the residents should agree
upon some plan. and moved that the mat
ter be referred TO the council q week.
Mr.. Hull explained that the cut at Vir-
GINA stree. would he reduced from thirty
feet in one block 10 tTenty-shrec feet over
two. rhicll was msterIa. decrease
Mr. Ca:iigan was in favor OF putting the
grade 81 certainty, and If the job was to
be expensive ii should be good.
Mr. Hall did not intend TO speak as he
was an interested party, but he thought it
advisable 10 explain that the grade would
make one level instead of two hills at the
highest point. He was convinced the
change would have 10 be made and he con-
sidered this the best time becanse it would
settle the matter and not retard the growth
OF the city by preventing property owners
from feeling sure that the grade would not
be changed.
az o7fk.
get out at what the lot has cost him; then
they could do with it as they pleased. He
did not believe any jury would give him
one-quarter Of his damages He offered to
sell II for $4,000
Ii was decided to refer the matter back
to the council to be acted upon at the first
regular meeting after Monday night next.
ASPHALT PAVING.
The subject of making an experiment
with asphalt paving of West street from
Madison to Yesler avenue came Up.
Mr.. Hall said the entire city had paid
for the planking and now the people on
the street wanted an asphalt pavement.
The proposition was rejected.
CAPITAL HILL TUNNEL
The ordinance applying for franchise
70 construct tunnel under Capital HILL
ana operate an electric car line from Third
and Pike through the tunnel 10 Bell,
Depot, Oak, Harrison and Kentucky
street.
TWAS mentioned By Mr.. CaIligan that
the hill was generally known as Denny
bill until Mr.. Denny offered to donate the
land TO the territorial government as site
for the capitol.
Attorney ]. r. Hale, for the company,
spoke in support of a provision allowing
four years in which to build the tunnel,
as the time to be consumed could not be
calculated. He thought that after the
road had been constructed to a considera-
bic extent they should not be subjected TO
the possibility of future council prevent
ing its completion; or because it was found
impracticable TO build one part that they
should forfeit their whole line.
1t is q part of the intention of the pro-
jectoTs to construct an elevator from the
tunnel TO the hotel for passengers and
freight A winding stairway will be built
at the opening up to the grounds.
A long discussion took place over pro-
position by Mr.. Mckenzie To allow police
officers TO ride free. He thought that was
all the benefit the city would get, and it
was very small tax to impose upon the
road.
Mr.. Hall and Mr.. Calligan thought if the
franchise was worthy one, it should be
granted without any such petty considera-
ton.
Mr.. Mckenzie defended the amendment;
he said il was quite common in Eastern
cities.
No action was taken.
The committee then adjourned to visit
the grading at South Eleventh street, and
the council will meet on Monday night.