The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-08

next meeting. He regarded itsunlust.
The city attorney explained that regu-
larly elected councilmen hold over two
years, but in case OF Mercer and Herrig
who were appointed their term expired
when successors were elected. The term
of Mercer and Herrig was out as soon as
board of canvassers made returns.
Carson replied by asking some questions
about the matter, when Herrig and Mer-
Ger left their desk, the same being occupied
bv Mosbacher and Martin. On leaving
Mercer shook hands with Martin when he
accompanied by Herrig left the hall.
The mayor announced his annual report
would be ready at the next meeting as
would other officials.
He also suggested that all would be
printed.
Downing moved to have report
printed, when Healy thought as no one
knew what would be in report, had better
not order reports printed There beng
objection motion was not put to vote.
City engineer made 26th estimate ofwo
on sewer calling for s., 600, which was re-
ceived and referred to the finance com
mittee.
Estimate on bridges in Linwood park by
engineer reported and approved.
Police judge reports having collected
s.. 100 for month of March.
The Wichita Electric Railway company
reported having accepted the ordinance
granted at a recent meeting.
y. \. Cross, by communication, reported
that he would take $500 for his $4,000 suit
for a broken leg.
/ Downing moved to refer to city attorney
and Judiciary committee.
The city attorney expressed the opinion
that it was a meritorious case.
| Healy suggested it would be best to set
| tie the case.
| The mayor thought it best not to settle
! any more cases.
! Healy thought it was no Landers case,
which had been clear swindle.
| Carson thought there would be a howl if
the case was settled as the city had been
settling so much recentlyand getting done
! up.
HeaIy recalled that the Wilson case
could have been settled much cheaper than
it was by going into court.
The motion prevailed giving the commit
| tee power to act.
1t was reported by water company that
sewer contractors were not putting in stop
! boxes NJ uuHu JiIhS. 1htICAICtl " 1AtJ III
/ gineer to investigate.
Gas company reported lamp posts chang
ed As directed
The city treasurer reported favorable to
RENTING poll tax of police as well as fire
men, which was adopted.
Eight thousand two hundred and twenty
four dollars were appropriated out of the
sewer fund to the contractors on twenty
fifth estimate.
Out of the general fund was allowed for
various city expenses >, 1880.
The Postal Telegraph company franchise
was read, being reported by the commit
tee. As read the company To reach the
central part of the city along alley between
Waco avenue aud Wichita street. The or
dinance was adopted.
Glaze, of finance reported having about
5000 on hand. He asked for further IN
struction about the Coifin-DOremus inyes-
tigation.
Mr.. Coffin asked that the committee
bring in finding" reach a conclusion IN
the matter
The mayor said the committee would be
dissolved after tonight and it should make
report at the present meeting.
Mr.. Glaze continuing said the committee
so far had only collected evidence and had
only this to report.
Mr. Colin again insisted on some con
illusions Asked that the committee make
their findings.
Uealv move that committee make re-
mort tonight" The motion prevailed
and the mayor suggested the committee
could retire if so desired and make report.
1t was decided TO advertise for sale on
the 29th instant all bonds for paving under
contract.
The street commissioner was instructed
to move distractions from alleys 10 be
paved
The Kansas Midland was instructed TO
raise the grade on Douglas avenue.
The street commissioner was granted
leave of absence for ten days.
downing offered a resolution 70 resCind
all action relating 70 the Eleventh street
bridge across Little river. The matter
was disposed Of by referring it 10 the
Judiciary committee,
Healv Of sewer committee suggested that
first flush tanks be constructed north Of
Thirteenth street She city engineer was
so instructed. HeaIv recalled that II had
been originally intended To have number
Of catch basins which bad not been put 20.
Mr. Goldberg was ordered TO exchange a
number Of vapor lights
instructed 70 advertise fog bids % pave
Waco from Elm 10 Seventeenth street, also
Fourth avenue from Oak 20 Douglas
Alr. Carson presented a petition asking
that the intersection Of Main and Douglas
be paved with asphalt or the same material
a. Main street.
sfr. Carson moved the adoption O. the
petition
Air. johnson amended To receive petition
and p!ace on file. which was received By a
vote of seven 10 three
Mr.. Glare submitted a communication
from architects Stating that Alma stone
was not suitable for the city building.
! On motion Of Heaiy the matter was de-
ferred until next regalaE meeting.
The committee on the Coffin Dorsmus
investigation reported a. follows. "It i
the opinion Of the committee that Mr.
Coffin was imprudent ia taking tie ca-e
against the city. but there is nothing 10
the evidence nor in hi~ relation 70 said case
,ar reflects on Mr. Coins honor A. "a
LAWYER OF citizen, TIE report was
adopted.
The rnavar said the record showed that
tl,e city engineer was to make q report on
iasreFfte paving tonight lie called sav
report. when the engineer SAID he had
failed 70 understand aHy du7y u tAs-f
kind
HsaIy said II had come out that speci-
frs-sar, and contract were noc the Same a.
rhe bsdEad been based o.4- and thi. lead % 40
( Inqulrg-
T.e mayor sad there had been ruu1or-
II n sren-p and re wanted 60 settle the