The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-13

The Helena Electric company's bill for
1892 was not checked up and laid over till
next meeting. All bills under $500 were
allowed and ordinances passed for those in
excess of that amount. Some objections
was made to the amount of water said to
be carried in the Woolston reservoir.
Alderman Spencer said there was not
foot of water there when he visited it last
Monday, a week ago.
Under the head Of new business Alder
are necessary at the Montana Central rail
way and the same number near the North
ern Pacific depot or as many as will be
necessary, He moved that this be done
also the extending of the water mains to
furnish water to the proposed new fire
plugs, which was adopted.
A petition signed by A. j. Seligman and
other residents of Madison avenue was read.
The petitioners complain that the tele-
phone company is destroying the street bv
locating the poles in the street. They
claim that the poles are being located three
or four feet from the curbstone, which will
prove dangerous. A restraining order was
asked for requiring the company not to plant
their poles until the matter is investigated
and settled. Mr.. Seligman, who was pres
ent, explained the matter and said tho res
idents would reimburse the company for
any expense in changing the line.
Engineer Reeder, who designated the line
of pole location said when the ordinance
was drawn it was designed to establish
system of width for streets and sidewalks.
Alderman Lssner moved that the prayer
of the petitioners be granted. Alderman
Connolly amended to also refer the matter
to the street and alley committee to repor:
and submit an amendment to the ordinance
and to report at the next meeting. This
WAS adopted and it was decided to hold
another meeting tonight to dispose of this
matter.
A petition of R. Jockey, who says he
wants to erect a four-story building on
Sixth avenue, asked that the work of e1-
cavating Sixth avenue be continued. 1t
was referred to the street and alley COM
mittee.
A petition of ]. w. Thompson and others
doing business on the west side of jackson
street requested that the sidewalk between
Sixth avenue and Grand street be ordered
completed. The petition was referred to
the street and alley committee to report to-
night if majority of the property owners
have signed the petition.
Naginnis & Phelps and others petitioned
for a sidewalk on Gulch street. Referred
to the committee.
A petition of Seventh ward residents was
referred to the street and alley committee,
contrary to Alderman Lissner's wish, who
wanted the petition tabled. Alderman
IiaGner grew indignant at the many petit
tions for work. coming from that ward, and
e~AAes - Ws'o 8SS06.o e@S0s ~SoA AaO4o SAty
money than any other ward.
Mr.. 6eligman read the following for the
benefit Of the council:
WAs1utG1oS. Aug. Z, l890.-My Dear Sir
j havetho honor TO aknOwled0e the receip
by your reference of the list of inhabitants
of Helsna, Mont, compiled by the citizens
COMMITTEES. Also the affidavit of A. w. Id,
and Albert ]. Roberts making the state
ment of methods pursued by them in max
ing this enumeration. The matter hal
been referred to Mr.. Henry Gannett, geop
xlphsr Of ths census, who has been request
ed to make thorough inquiry. If it i
found ON comparison that any Of the name
ON thta list are not ON the census schedules
they will at once be sent to Helena for yer
t1icat1on and II found correct, added to tn
popelotieo Of the city. II upoa inquir,