The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-11-14
THE DOUGLAS AVENUE PAVING BONDS.

splitter & Co. had sent $0O,OOO DOnuS ana was
ready with the money as soon as the coun-
Gil could return the bonds for the Douglas
avenue paving and some of the council
men were not ready TO accept any money
on bonds for that work, thinking that the
city should not pay for it. Some held the
opinion that the city would be forced to pay
for it. To refuse to return the bonds, it
was offered, would possibly give Splitter
q Co, an opportunity to come to the city
asking damages for failure to comply with
contract. 1t had been understood by some
that the estimates on the work had not
been approved, but the records showed
differently to the extent of sos, 600 What
to do was an important question, and not
knowing exactly, the matter was dropped
by doing practically nothing except TO in
struct the city attorney to be prepared to
answer many questions at the next meet
ing.
THE PROCEEDINGS.
Members present, Carson, Schnitzler,
johnson, Coffin, Martin, Mosbacher, Will
Jams, with Mayor Clement presiding.
When the council adjourned Monday
night they had reached the railroad com
mittee. There was nothing before that
committee, and the mayor suggested the
committee on legislation give some atten-
ton to that feature and present needs TO
the coming legislature. Mr.. Coffin an
nounced that he would be glad to receive
suggestions from the council or any one
else. Any thing desired in the line of
legislation for cities of the first class would
be given careful attention.
Carson, of the sewer committe sub
mitted report about getting right of way
for sewer through the Graham property
on Fourth street between Lawrence and
Topeka Carson said the people were
complaining about incomplete sewer, and
the best the committee could do would be
TO give Graham $40 for right of way. The
sewer contractor wanted the right of way
so as to be able TO complete the sewer On
motion of SchniUzler the report was
adopted.
The city engineer SAID that no COM
plants had come to him personally Of
offensive odor from the sewer, but ne had
heard of complaints from north and east
part Of the city, made offensive from the
packing houses. He bad plan which he
thought would overcome the trouble
North of Douglas all mains cleaned out
and Inspected. The main on indianapolis
avenue filled in with dirt and was being
taken up. He recommended that some
one be appointed to look after the sewer
system. He did not know whether it
should be part of the engineers depart
ment or entirely separate He suggested
that one OF the engineers who have
been at work on the sewer would
be capable to the charge of the work. He
would need some one who had worked on
construction to assist him.
Carson inquired if the public improve
ment committee had got a street sweeper,
or what was the report.
johnson said he was not authorized to
buy sweeper and would report at the
next meeting.
Glaze said he wanted to make a correc-
ton by stating that he was incorrect in
stating at the last meeting that Throck-
morton had surrendered the check of
Splitter & Co. This was incorrect as he
had misunderstood Mr. Throckmorton, re-
sulting in his mstatement. The check
was in the hands of the city treasurer and
a good one
A special committee reported having
destroyed one form of the street paving
bonds which had been issued.
Coffin of the street naming commit
tee said a draughsman was necessary
to make map containing changes sug-
gested. 1t would not in his judgment, be
wise to submit a report in writing, only.
He wanted a map that would be large
enough TO contain names of streets.
Mosbacker moved the committee in
struct the city engineer to prepare a map,
such as was desired The expense not to
exceed S25 in cost The motion prevailed.
The special hospital committee through
Mr.. Mosbacker, recommended $50 per
month to each hospital, the present allow
ance being $50.
Johnson moved adoption of the report
and Williams said the committee was not
to make a report of that kind as
they had been instructed to report on the
Of the St Francis hospital
The Johnson motion was not seconded
and Glaze moved to refer back to the com
mittee with Martin a second.
Mosbacker said he would like to have
some one else on thecommittee and relieve
him of the work.
SchnitZler said the st. Frances would !
take all city patients for 800 per month |
and the city is now paying $3.50
Carson wanted to be excused he did not |
want TO go against the Catholic hospital |
nor did he want to go against the other.
Martin-The councilmen are paid to do |
heir duty.
The motion to excuse Mosbacher and /
Carson failed to prevail and the commit |
zee was instructed TO stick to the track /
md bring in a report on the question as
signed.
Mr. Benner the auctioneer offered sos /
additional to allow him to sell goods until |
Ian. l. IL will he remembered he has had /
rouble about selling the Wilcox jewelry |
Johnson said an auctioneer ought to sell |
,ut any stock Of goods in ten days.
Martin thought the ordinance was plain
IN the question. No action was taken in |
he matter.
Coffin inquired about the bonds when
he mayor said $4,000 of Douglas avenue
paving bonds had been received but &C
'ording TO the action of the council some
ime ago the bonds could not be delivered /
Is the paving had not been approved. The
,ity engineer had made three estimates
Put not final estimate The city attorney
aid it would be all to pay for grading.
But the grading is paid for by intersection
ponds by the entire city and not included
n the bonds received.
Coffin inquired if not accepting the
ponds would let Splitter IS Co. out of the
contract.
The question OF accepting the work came
Up and the city attorney said the estimates
lad been accepted, which was accepting
he work. Caswell and Mosbacher said
hey did not understand they had been