The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-26
water system was referred to the water


why they were entitled by the terms of
their franchise to a switching line. They
explained that il would be much better to
lay single line on Pine street, from Fifth
to Sixth, than TO lay down . second track,
as they are entitled to, on Sixth street.
This application is caused by the action OF
the council in requiring the track on Pine
street TO be torn up. 1t was referred tn
the committee on corporations.
A petition was presented against ac-
ceptance of the plat of Lakeside addi-
ton, on account of the failure to make
Warren street and Lincoln avenue Of
symmetrical width. Several of the sign
ers sent In Withdrawal of their sigma
lures, declaring that they had appended
them under Misrepresentation.
Mr.. Lee ]. Pitner addressed the house
on behalf of the plat and in explanation
of the mistake. 1t was assumed by the
petitioners that the street north and south
beyond the plat was forty-four feet wide,
but, as matter of fact, it was only forty
feet wide, and the plated street, there
fore, was of continuous width, and did
not make Jog" as the petitioners sup
posed.
After further explanation, demanded
by Mr.. Willis, in order to insure accuracy.
and an examination of adjoining plats,
the Lakeside addition plat was APP
proved Of
SOUTH SEWER TUNNEL.
Delegate Morford was called to the chair
and President Jones submitted plan for
sewer tunnel south of Weller street He
described the lay of the land and presented
a sketch showing that it would be upon a
suitable grade to drain not only the south
side, but as far east of Broadway as the
Renton addition.
Mr.. Hanford said the plan seemed to be
good one, but the city had paid $4,000
mainly for sewer plans by Mr.. Benezette
Williams, and wanted to know why he had
not discovered this.
Mr.. Jones replied that Mr. Williams
plans as to that part of the city had not
yet arrived.
Mr.. Lansing said they could go ahead
and lay the pipe; the money from the
sewer bonds would not be all used by the
south tunnel.
Mr.. Kittinger also urged that immediate
action be taken, as a wide extent of terri
tory was very seriously concerned. He
invited the members to investigate the
subject along Yesler avenue.
Mr.. Jones added that it was very encour-
aging to find the members so unanimous
on the question. and again declared the
extreme urgency for relief in the district
! he referred to.
Mr.. Willis was glad to find such good
| spirit prevailing, as it was matter of
equal Importance to every part of the city
to have thorough system of sewerage.
1t was referred TO committee and the
| corporation counsel requested TO furnish
an opinion as to having the work done by
! contract.
THE CHANGING.
The recommendation of the board of
public works to abolish the chain-gang
was. upon Mr.. Willis motion, laid upon
the table. He thought there was too much
tinkering with the city government; also
the memorial of the police commissioners
for an inquiry into the subject. Mr..
Willis favored their working, as the only
time when they ever did an honest days
work.
INSPECTION OF BOILERS.
A petition was read reciting that in
view of the increasing number of station
airy boilers, 1t was advisable to have reg
| ular inspection.
| Mr.. +. Albrecht addressed the house in
favor of an ordinance pro viding for in
spection of boilers and the appointment Of
| an official to see that only competent men
were employed to run them. He demon
| strated the dangers to which life was ex-
| posed by reason of the employment of in.
competent men, and advocated that every
engineer should be subjected to examina-
ton.
Mr.. Willis thought he saw the drift Of
this matter. 1t was not proposed by the
people but in the interest of gentle
men who desired Office as inspectors or ex-
amiuers. This city has had no explosion,
and there was no apparent need of such
officials.
Mr.. Lansing understood the Office was to
be self-sustaining; he saw no objection
| to it.
Mr.. n. ]. Shepard also addressed the
house in favor of the bill.
Referred 10 the fire committee.
THIRD READINGS.
Joint resolution for grading Mary street;
| estimated cost, $308472.
Joint resolution for grading of Decatur
street.
Ordinance authorizing Fred E. Sander to
grade parts of Lewis. Window, McClaire
and Cascade streets at his own expense.
Resolution as to improvement OF JOY
and Black, and giving notice of intention
to create an assessment district.
PETITIONS.
S.B Woodson-Complainin of the man.
ner in which the grading of Lake avenue
was done, and as result his property was
damaged, and asking for recompense;
LAID on the table indefinitely.
Simon Trabucatta-To remove saloon to
Third and Main; agreed to.
Reuben Spahr-Asking for action on his
request for correction of assessment; judi
ciary committee.
Seattle Sprinkling Company-For some
compensation, in water, for sprinkling
cross-streets, accompanied by adverse re-
port by board of public works; laid on
table.
Superior of House of Good Shepherd -
For water free of charge as it is charitable
institution; Mr.. G.. B. Kittinger appesled
to the house to grant the petition and was
sustained by Messrs. Willis, Lansing,
Hanford and Bagley; twas granted.
The house did not concur in the alder
mems resolution allowing Heinigs dam
ages beyond $50.