The morning call., 1892-03-11
STREET MATTERS.

The Supervisors Take a Definite stand
on the Post-street Extension Case.
A sharp and short encounter took place
in the Street Committee of the Board of
Supervisors yesterday when Z. Swift and
others property-0wnerS. protested against
the construction of stone sidewalks on Oak
street, from Octava TO Laguna, on the
ground that the sidewalks at present laid
ale in good condition and new ones are not
needed.
Supervisor Buring said very abruptly
that it was not true that they were in good
condition. They are. on the contrary. lie
declared, in very dilapidated condiii0 ),
and Swift knew ii. Swift had attempted 10
repair them with wood at night, but had
been prevented by the police. He had also
disputed the authority Of the board u order
permanent sidewalks laid. Action on The
matter was deferred one week.
The petition of pTOperty-owners to change
the name OF Shipley street. between Fourth
and Fifth. TO Louisa. was denied, owing t.
the confusion that would epsue in the num-
bering of houses. The street extends
through several blocks.
The Superintendent of Streets was or
dered to remove distractions from Haven
street, certain property owners request
ing it.
William NJ. Pierson, representing the
Post-street Extension Commission. asked
the committee to take some definite acton
in relation to that commission; either re-
solve not to hear any more reports, or else
send the last report back for modification.
Should definite action be taken by apprn-
pirate resolution stopping the proceedings
entirely, the matter could be taken TITO the
courts. II this were not done there would
be lien on all the property in the district,
which would cloud the title for an inaeti-
mite period. He believed that the courts
would decide that the board had no right TO
stop the proceedings.
Mr. Burlng said the board had taken
final action. according to his understanding.
in refusing to receive the report. He would
oppose passing any resolution, because It
might make the city liable.
. Let the Commissioners apply for writ
OF mandate against US. he added. Il have
been told that it is no llen."
1T is no lien as Yet" replied Mr.. Pier
son, "but it may grow into One."
Buriing said It was unfortunate to all con-
cerned. The street ought TO be opeEed.
without doubt, but the district is too small.
Taber said he thought there was remedy
If the commission would take back their
report, cut down expenses and reduce the
assessments the board might then accept it.
Burling said he did not believe it would
be satisfactory to the people even il the
assessment were reduced to S. lot.
Commissioner Parker said he had been
placed in Il very disagreeable position he
cause he hal been made personally liable
for large sum of money.
1t was unanimously voted that the crm-
mittee report that the action of the board
be considered final.
The protest of Thomas Halen against lay
ing stone sidewalk on the southeast corner
of Suffer and Stockton streets, OH the
ground that it is not needed, was 0verruled.
BurlEg said the walk was in disgraeeful
condition, and he thought a man ought to
be ashamed to appear before the committee
with such protest The property. he said,
is right in the heart of the city, worth $1,000
front foot and yet the owners object TO
having 1t look decent.