St. Paul daily globe., 1892-09-21

neer submitted a report that it would
cost S33. 600 for system in that territory.
The corporation attorney reported that
ex-Building Inspector johnson had paid
over to the city treasurer s2T3. That
being the amount of fees for December,
1891. and six days in January, 1892,
which had been retained by him.
Mr. johnson also sent in communi
cation explaining why he had not paid
the December fees for 1891 until Sept.
8. He claimed he paid ON the last-men-
toned date S273. which was SIS more
than the cash book showed. but, rather
than raise any question, he had paid
the full amount. The communica-
tions were both received and filed.
The contract between Berkman g. Sons
and the fire department for veterinary
services at 81, 100 per year was con-
nrmed. The contract with E. B. Birge
for placing device opening engine
house doors on each engine house at
cost of S12 per house was also con-
firmed.
+ The board of public works notified the
council that the abatement of nuiSanceS
OF Stagnant water reported during the
past sixty days had been reported on
fayoratly, and that the carrying out of
the measures proposed by the board de-
pended on the action of the council.
II. S. Chittenden reported that the Bo-
heman flats had for years endangered
the health of large portion of the city.
portion OF the tract beng used as
dump. The petition went to the alder
man of the ward.
The comptroller sent in the gas COM
pany's. bill for July and August, this
year, amounting to $lS,2l7.94. From this
amount the comptroller deducted
81. 160.52, which he said was overcharge
for l57 gas lamps from November, 1891.
to August, 1892. This number of lamps
was ordered discontinued by the board
OF public works, but had not been COM
piled with by the gas company. The
bills were allowed, with the deductions
as made by the comptroller.
The salary of the clerk of the board
of public works was fixed at $3.50 per
month from June l to Oct. l -four
monthS) at the request of the board of
public works.
Seven Men for Morris.
The building inspector requested in a
communication that he be allowed to
retain seven men from Nov. l, 1892, to
March l, 1858, at cost not to exceed
S605 per month. A reduction in salaries
for the four months will be made by
which a saving will be made to the city
on al average of $400 for the four win
ter months.
Aid. Franklin introduced a resolution
allowing the seven men, including as
sistants and clerks, to- be retained for
the period requested, it being declared
necessary.
The printing ordinance submitted by
Aid. Franklin was read and referred to
the printing committee.
An ordinance prohibiting the erection
of any livery stable or ice house 'front.'
ing on any street or within seventy-fve
feet OF any street. unless a majority of
the owners or occupants of the frontage
IN the block shall first sign petition in
favor OF such erection, was introduced
and referred to the committee on streets.
The corporation attorneys office sent
In all ordinance regulating and licenS-
ing intelligence and employment offices
and railroad and ticket agents. The
ordinance, so the communication said,
passed in 1887 has been held
void by the supreme court of
the state, consequently there is
now 10 ordinance regulating these
occupations, hence it is desirous
speedy action to be taken. The Ordi-
nance provides for license of $3.50 for
male intelligence Offices; female intelli-
gence offices, S25; railroad ticket brok-
erS' license, $3.50. Bonds in the sum
of $1,000 are required, and violation of
any provisions is punishable by a fine
of not less than $40 nor more than 500.
Z. 5. Schumann was allowed $50 as
expert printers fees in examining bills
done under the city contract. A side
walk was ordered relaid on both sides
of the Seventh street fill in front of
xx,l,i iol, Ia
Stroyed by fire.
Aid. Copeland offered an ordinance
which torderS the mayor and Chief of
police 10 adopt rule which would give
each member Of the police department
one day III each seven as holiday. The
ordinance went 10 the committee Oh
police.
The resolution from the assembly Or
dering the comptroller TO put $4,000 i'll
the tax levy for free baths was laid over
to await report from a conference
committee. Aid. Cullen and Hickman
thought 1t unwise to eXpend so large an
amount, and then have a white elephant
Oh their hands TO maintain.
The aldermen did not concur with the
assembly as to tine appointment of
committee to investigate iutO the eX
penditure Of the street and sewer funds
for this year. The resolution was re-
ferred to the committee on streets.
One Kick Overruled.
On the north side of Summit avenue,
between Dale and ST. Albans streets,
seven persons own the property. All
but one of the number are in favor of
having cement sidewalk laid in front
of the property. The one kicker, who
OWNS eighty feet, has made such objec-
ton to the improvement that the final
order for the work was referred to a
special joint committee from the cOun-
Gil. The committee met yesterday and
decided to recommend the passage of
final order.
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