The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-07-16
The City Council Unanimously Con-
firms tho Mayors Appointment
Of D. j. McNally.
The Water Supply and Gene
tory voluminously Dis
cuased.
An Important Resolution Adopted Rela.
tive to the imprisonment OF Way
ward Women.

10 oOzo. AICef the usual routine City Clofk
Smith reported having in accordance with
the instructions of the council, ordered
that portion of the Kleinschmidt building
which projects on jackson street cut away.
On the heels of this came petition signed
by NJ. II. Keefe, A. p. Curtin and others,
asking that the same action be taken rela-
tive to the portion of that same building
which projects on Grand street in order
that q sidewalk may be laid. The engineer
and CITY clerk have the matter in hand with
power to act.
Relative to the Mrs. Hewins property on
Park avenue, which has been bone of
contention to the council for several years,
on motion the mayor was instructed to ap-
point an arbitrator. Mrs. Hewins also to
select one and both appraisers to select a
third and Mrs. Hewins' attorney will abide
by the result.
The city engineer reported that the work
OF continuing the unfinished grade of
HOWE street will cost about $500 and on
motion of Alderman Hartwig the street and
alley committee was instructed to advertise
for bids.
F. w. Ellis, street sprinkler, complained
of not having enough water for sprinkling
and requested that the council locate some
new stand pipes. He said he could not get
any water out of the old pipes on Main
street. This drifted into talk about the
water supply and several aldermen COM
planned that the supply was not sufficient.
Alderman Lissner didn't believe in being
lenient and insisted ON making the COM
HRs e. said i've Rshe oom sps ss t.
supply Ellis with water the company should
have $500 per month deducted from their
bill. I'VE cannot stand to be tossed
for $4,000 year. We have the
bride on them and should keep
them in check" Alderman Connolly also
pany did not give better supply. He did
not propose to be diiatory; the matter is
one of such Importance that everything
should be done to force the company to live
up to its cont act, which begins on the 10Th
inst. Alderman Dunn believed the COM
psny would supply M; Ellis with water.
lect tax just the same Is though it was Civ
ing hrst-class service. The company has
two mains on Main street-one high pres
sure-and upon this they will not
permit stand pipes there because they
would damage the mains. Alderman Dunn
thought before any action is taken the COM
pany should be heard from.
On motion of Alderman Theme the mat
tor was referred to the water committee.
A contract between the city and the new
cemetery association was read. The ceme-
terry shall consist of 16O acres and the city
may if it chooses purchase up to 20 acres at
Forty acres are to be laid off in lots and the
charges shall range from $40 to $50. The
lots shall be 12x18 feet IN dimension and
the contract is to be for ten years, during
which time the city shall not purchase any
other cemetery.
was not embodied in the oontract-that it
was not complete. Alderman Lissner
thought the proposition good one, but Al
dermen Dunn and Theme would not vote
for it unless it was carefully revised and all
lacking essentials be included to make it
sssn and acceptable o ts and Al
opinion. seaides tn s' % @ acres sns same the
city shall buy for pauper field the associ-
alton shall never charge an excess of the
prices mentioned, thus giving sixty acres to
the city. Alderman Richards, who repre-
sents the corporation was anxious to reach
a settlement and thought the company
would meet all the objections that had been
raised. Alderman Dunn suggested another
important matter-that cemetery COM
mittee of at least seven should be appointed
to have direct control of the cemetery. He
did not believe in hurryinR and thought to
avoid all hints or rumors of schemes the
and not be in a rush and he seconded AL
derman Themes motion.
Alderman Theme changed his motion
that the contract be drawn in the shape of
q franchise or ordinance; that survey be
made, a deed drawn up for the land the
city shall by all to be included in the osd
also wanted to pay for the land on time, as
the city was not able to pay cash. Lissner
did not believe in pleading poverty at this
time. He was in favor of the city taking
thirty acres and paying cash for it.
Themes motion carried.
City Engineer Reeder reported having re-
age pipe layer. on account of incompetency.
This action of the city engineer was en-
dorsed and the license revoked.
Alderman Dunn suggested that build
ing inspector should be appointed. Several
aldermen indorsed the proposition, as there
up that need inspection. It was decided to
dominate him. and that until the new ordi-
nances are adopted he shall inspect build
ngs and report to the mayor, who shall no.
bify the marshal to inform the builder to
stop work where it is not up to the stand
ard: The mayor nominated ID. j. McNally
IS building inspector, and he was unani-
mously confirmed. Mr.. McNally is bright
and capable young man, thoroughly honest.
and was for long time superintendent of
bridge construction ON the Rocky mountain
division of the Northern Pacific.
A resolution was READ TO the effect that
inasmuch as the INDEPENDENT published
yesterday morning long article showing
that discussions exist between the chief of
police and the city marshal, and requesting
that the matter be investigated to the end
that difficulties may be settled. The COM
bore no signature, nobody
would father it, and it was tabled.
An ordinance on street grades and side
walks was read and passed.
It was ordered that the sidewalk IN Sixth
building and Bach, Cory & Co.'s be made
safe and passable.
Alderman Theme called attention to
Chinese wash-house nuisance, and thought
an ordinance should be passed Compelling
property owners to make sewer connection.
The marshal was ordered to abate the nui-
sance, which is on Helena avenue,
The following was introduced by Alder,
raan Gallagher which was the result of The
publication yesterday rela-
tive to Salt Lake woman, and it was
adopted: Resolved, that il
10 the sense of the city council that here
after whenever the city marshal or any
policeman shall arrest or be called upon to
lake care OF any girl or woman to prevent
mem from entering upon q life of shame,
mat until the said parties can be otherwise
placed and disposed of the same shall be
!akea TO the home of the Sisters of the
jood shepherd and there be kept until
!rienos or other persons or the court shall
aarect their place of confinement. !
AN ordinance appropriating $525 to L.W.
spencer Tor a span Of horses was passed.
After q little pleasantly INDUCED in at
Inc expense of Alderman IhomDson Who