Telegram-herald., 1891-12-01
GIRLS IN 1HI COUNCIL.
They We're fhsrs 20 study Civil
Government.
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The council was called to order last
night by President Saunders, Mayor
Unl being absent.
Residents of the Second ward petl-
toned to allow eoasting on Fountain
street hill. Referred.
John X. Mlllen and others, MIRA o. A.
Ball aud others, the Ladies' Literary
club. X. II. Spencer and others, j. q.
Fisher and others. ard Abel 7. Page
and others sent IN remonstrances
against the extension of West Fulton
street through Ball park. Referred.
A bevy of young ladi e. were present
in the council chamber last night. One
Of the aldermen made motion that Il
they were on hand to sddress the coun
ell that they be heard. The girls gig
gled and then tho city attorney ex-
planned tia. they we're present TO study
civil government. The city fathers
CO nsicered this a huge joke.
Isaac Walker Of Indianapolis. con-
trIbuted . communication IN which he
demands of the city $1,000 for the use
of patents held by him on tire alarm
contriysnce. The claim WAS referred
Residents Of South Lafayette street
want q sever laid in that thoroughfare.
The tot. amount OF claims audited
for which WsrrAnts were ordered drawn
Was Sl4, ,957.5s.
City Treasurer Hake petitioned for
permission to employ clerical help TO
receive the taxes to be paid during
next month. Granted.
City Marshal Bragg sent in . report
that he had presented the bill for brac-
ing the polls on Canal street TO the
Consolidated Street Car company, and
tia q. he was informed that IN attorney
would be con- ulted.
The board OF health asked that its
appointment OF John p. Finnegan as
inspection of milk and food he confirm.
ed. It Was made by vote OF TO IL.
West Fulton street Again.
Another petition was presented by
the residents Of West Fulton street.
asking that the grade thereon be not
charged and that the street be ex-
tended through Ball park. The peti-
TONERS represented that the improve
ment would benefit the whole city.
The resolution that West Fulton
street be regarded, was taken from the
table and referred back to the commit
tee on streets.
E. +. Doty and other residents peti :
toned the counol to reconsider the.
action ordering district to be assessed,
$500 for the extension of LivingstoEs
street around the reservoir. 1t was
stated that the city itself obstructed,
the street. and had promised that when
the street was extended the city would
pay the expenses.
The amendment to section two of IN
ordinances relative to the storing of
explosive and dangerous oils inside the
city limits passed to its third reading.
The ordinance as amended permits the
storing of 1000 barrels of petroleum
for fuel purposes in suitable. tanks
properly protected, The amendment
was adopted. m
The Edison EIeckic sLitht company
and the Grand Rapids Electric Light
and Power company asked permission
to erect suitable tanks in which to store
petroleum. motion To refer the first
to the committee on police and fire was
carried. The second was granted. Al
derman Dregge moved To Ieconsder
the action taken on the petition OF the
Edison copptuy Was adopted. The
motion was lost and substitute by
Alo. Turner to re-refer to the commit
tee on fire department and tho fire
marshal was carried.
An ordinance was adopted changing
the name of Crescent court to Henry
court, in honor of Alderman Henry.
The resolution adopted ordering the
issuing of $500, 900 water bonds was
reconsidered and the payment of inter.
est changed from September and March
to January and July.