The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-10

inspector the council granted 80 per cent
estimate to the contractors on the work O
remodeling the city hall, amounting 4
$1,000. The building inspector reporte'
the work 80 far done to be highly satisfac
tory and that it is nearly completed.
The auditing committee reported the usua
monthly bills. Among them was $1,27
to E. B. Chandler, for new fire alarm boxe
Larry Hughes, hauling garbage, $525; In
DEPENDENT Pub. Co., $215,5O; the Helen,
Electric Light company, for lights, $sss.sO
city marshal, for board of prisoners
$464.7O, and 81, 900 to Anderson & Co., con.
tractors on city hall work. All these billl
were allowed
On motion of Alderman Thompson tn.
street commissioner was instructed to pro
vide place for coal in car load lots, to b.
used by the city.
The following resolution was then intro
duced and read: Resolved. That the street
and alley committee is hereby instructed tC
purchase all the ground necessary to open
Lawrence street from Main street to War.
rem street, if they find the same can be had
for the sum of thirty-two Thousand dollars,
to be paid in city warrants drawing five pei
cent. and due in ono year, and also to close
contract with Geo. B. Foote for strip OF
ground on Warren street under the terms
Va lib xOGlu0I OueIs
JOHN w. THOMPSON,
Chairman.
Hartwig asked if the whole city would
have to pay for this. Being told that was
thu idea, b thought in view of the fact that
individuals were to be benefited solely, he
did not think it fair proposition. Alder
man Thompson maintained that it was
about time Lawrence street was opened. It
could have been done much cheaper several
years ago; it must be done eventually and
the longer it is delayed the more expensive
it will prove. He would like to see the city
mortgage itself for several hundred thous-
and dollars and make all the street I'M
provements needed. including paving. The
opening of Lawrence street will be great
benefit.
Alderman Dunn spoke in favor of the pur
chase, but Alderman Theme was opposed
to the scheme: He did not see any reason
for hurrying this matter. The legislature
may or may not get down to business next
month. If it does, the city can get a new
charter and go into debt little heavier;
but as nothing could be done until spring
anyhow gh Y. he favored waiting awhile.
believe the land wonld reach such a valtIs
as Is predicted, in year or two. He said
also, the cost of opening would be CON
siderable. He moved to amend to lay the
motion on the table. Hanley seconded
ms. Hartwlg said he would favor the
dlate vicinity would bear the burden of the
expense.
Alderman Lissner said - wears 400 the
property could be bought for $50, But as
for giving up $4,000 now. which would
only benefit as few property owners, he
money was to be spent all over the city he
would be in favor Of it. He claimed that
this land wonld cost S4360O before It conld
be paid for, as the city will be behind
$6OOOO after the revenue for the coming
year IS collected. He thought the men
who want these fine corners should nav The
fiddler. s VIZ
Alderman Dunn said the city had no
street outside of Sixth avenue LEADING to
the east and west sides of the city, and
sixth avenue is so cut up with street car
ing will benefit the whole oity. Aldarmnn
Richards thought the same thing, as Law
renee street will eventually be q business
street.
Alderman Thompson reiterated former
statement that in advocating this PROPOSE
d g,Gn ne asd no axes to grind. As to in
mere baRatelle to what it should be. Every
dollar honestly expended in street improve,
ments will increase the taxable wealth of |
tne city. The present assessed value Of the |
property in question is offered at the as
sessed value of $3.50 front foot.
Some time ago a committee was apnoint.
ed to ascertain how much money conId he
raised Oy popular subscription, to assist in
defraylng the expense Of purchasing the
ground that is wanted. The COMMITTEES Tee
never reported. Alderman Steele did not
teel disposed to incur the expense, although
v uo aas - fayor OF the proposition and ad
could be accomplished for $500.
Alderman Connolly wouid favor ~.
scheme, but Thought i would be = oooS
scheme to have public meeting IN tha
taxpayers. " ue1vy
To Alderman Lissner this scheme xa.
like the Mckinley bill. II was PONG -
help the rich and Cypress the poor. The
people who we're to be benefited we're r. 81
hale, Z: ". Cannon, A. N. Hotter and one
didn't want to have the rich men come
around the city hall and lobby this thino
through. as Alderman Connolly's plen
would suggest.
Alderman Thompson said he wanted to
zee the matter thoroughly discussed. He
believed Ill the Mckinley bill, too. becanse
y was pet of the party he representsd.
ae held that the opening of Lawrence
street would be for the general Good.
!, Alderman Wilmer favored the plan. but ,
5nought the large property owners in that ,
!aclhlty should contribute something to ,
i Sixth avenue.
!. Alderman Theme took the same view: If
eese property owners will make a PROPOSE
eon, let them como mp and the conncil
1lll take hand. It looks as if they want
o make Thousands OF dollars without anv
outlay. NY
Alderman Thompson asked the alderman
ne would be willing to support the prop-l
'sition II those to be directly benefited viii
'ay half the expense.
Let them make proposition Of that
ind, suggested Alderman Theme. Z
Alderman Connolly thought the future Of
delena fully warranted tho proposed ont
~, although at this time it does seem
arge.
Alderman Garrett amended the motion n +,
efer the matter to the street and allaS
ommlttee. The ayes and nays were calied G
or. winch resulted eight to i've in favor Of :
fsrTetts amendment.
Inc judiciary COMMITTEES recommends
mt John East, who was run into bv fha
ose cart, DO awarded $15O The repors VA
oopted. East asked for $500
a petition for sewerage en- Montana av-
nue. Was appropriately referred.
petition from G. J.. Vawter for perm;..
on 70 bulld an extension to the Nerchan1sa
otei k,fchen. on motion OF Thompson. Wa
At the last meeting 500 vas avarded
lra. Jessie Smith for injuries sustained IN p
lling through sidewalk. Her atrornev1
avles Russell. declined to acoent fhst
IN, but asked for $50. Alderman Thomn.
= seoeght the expanses ahoald 3 oharaed
sf47 . 49,