The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-25
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
Choice Limited in the Selection OF
Engine-H House Sites.

At the meeting of the board of public works
yesterday Mr.. Hebron reported that he would
recommend that none OF the lots in Queen Anne
town be accepted, as they were unfit for engine
house sites. The best lot for the purpose near
Lake Washington was the one owned by +. A.
Gardner. He thought, however, that a lot be-
tween Jackson street and Iesler avenue would
be more desirable and the matter was laid over
All other bids were rejected.
The Home Electric Light Company asked
permission TO lay track down sixth and across
Olive street to their buildings. The matter was
referred 10 the city engineer
City Engineer Gardner recommended that the
petition OF James Feek be granted but that 500
be withheld until the street is completed. The
recommendation was referred TO the auditing
committee.
The city engineer also unlimited final esti-
mate OF John street, amounting TO sS,l36.52,
which was approved.
He also reported that the estimate Clara
street is correct, notwithstanding the memorial
OF J. s. Chase TO the contrary
The street commissioner reported that the cost
Of planking Madison street from Third street to
Ninth would amount to S2,2l2.
Major Rinehart recommends the acceptance
of three gongs received in good condition for the
fire department, and that the fourth, which is
defective, be returned at the cost of the sender
The recommendation was adopted
The American Filter Company left some
pamphlets to be inspected by the board.
Mrs. A. NJ. Goldstern complains that Mr.. 0s-
good had built eesspool on Valley street,
dent OF sewers.
A reduisition was issued to the police DEPART
ment for ten tons of coal, and TO the police court
for three tons.
With reference to the matter of advancing fees
In the grade tax cases, Mr.. Hebron said that
the matter belonged to the corporation counsel;
IL was SO referred.
The chief OF the fire department asked for q
small house near the freboat slip, for accommo-
dation of a Waterman to attend to fire alarms,
etc. The superintendent OF buildings was au-
thorized TO construct a small building at an ex-
pense of about $50
Mr. Williams asked for authority TO construct
sidewalk on Temperance street between John
and Thomas streets, and also that an assessment
district be created on those two blocks so that
he could finish his work, as there was an injunc-
ton on the remainder of the street. The per-
mission was granted.
Mr. Chalk said thas he needed some lead, cor
poration cocks and pipe for use in construction.
The secretary authorized to issue u requisi-
ton for the material, and Mr.. Chalk was empow.
cred to telegraph for the supplies
Major Rinehart commented upon some of the
purchases made for the freboat and said that
the authority OF purchasing agent was being
peddled ont to everyone, and he Thought tn at
the curtains, etc, used on the boat were alto
gether too costly
Mayor White said that the Jail was so poorly
furnished that II it were not impaired he was
afraid that it would not keep up its former good
patronage.
II was resolved that hereafter no acquisitions
shall issue except upon the written order of the
head of each department
Mr.. Chalk said that he must have some new
offices, as when the electric light was shut off
he had no light, and, besides, the rooms were
not large enough to accommodate his business.
the third floor for So The matter was laid over
until Monday