Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-22
VERYQUIET AFFAIR
The Hack Ordinance Passed
by the Council
MAYOR UHL'S VETO WAS READ
The Subjee; Refeusd to the COMMITTEES
on Ways and Mesns-The Cemetery
Commissioners Want Free Water.

nights council meeting Was q tame
affair. In consequence OF the recently
acquired reputation a large number OF
spectators were present, but they went
home disappointed. There MAS desrth
OF verbal encounters, repartee and toe
usual exchange of compliments.
The property owners on Fountain
street demonstrated against the paving
of that thoroughfare with asphalt.
Mrs. Aldrich and others petiiioned the
council asking that Ottawa street. from
Fulton 10 Lyon street be paved with
cedar blocks on concrete foundation,
and cobble stone cutters. The mayors
veto OF Stenographer Atkinson's bill for
an extra copy of the evidence taken IN
the Steven Weiden nuisance case before
Circuit Court Commissioner Hughes.
was read. By request City Attorney
Taylor gave his reasons for ordering an
additional copy, showing that II was
necessary. A question arose as To the
business of the claim. After some ar
gument this was referred TO the CON-
mttee on ways and means.
Wants the Right tn Lay Track
The Consolidated Street Railway
company sent In a communication call
ing the attention of the council TO the
fact that Ottawa street, from Monroe
To Lyon street, and from Bridge 10
1rowbrldge street, was not included IN
any routes which were required TO he
operated by the Street Railway CON-
pany. The property owners along the
street were desirous of having regular
service, saving that II would greatly
benefit them and relieve Canal street,
which, owing TO new lines TO be put
into operation this spring, will proba-
bly, cause serious blockades In that
street. The street car company asked
that II be allowed to lay additional
tracks in Ottawa street between Bridge
and Lyon streets. and 10 operate one
of its north end lines through Ottawa
street. Permission IS asked to lay
tracks in Madison avenue from Hall
street to the Detroit. Lansing & North
ern railroad crossing, the new line 10
form part of the Stocking street ana
Lafayette street line.
The petition also asks that the or
dinance passed April "a, 1891. be
amended SO as to carry the above
changes into effect.
CLAIMS amounting 10 $s,62l.99 were
reported by the comptroller and or
dered paid.
Would Like Free water.
The petition submitted by the ceme-
terry commissioners asking for free
water for the purpose of beautifying
the grounds. which was referred to the
board of public works. was reported
upon by that body. The report said
that the board was of the opinion that
the water department should receive
credit for all water furnished. Conf
missioner Enos Putnam said that Val
ley City cemetery, Fulton street ceme-
terry and OakhilI cemetery needed the
water, but did not have sufficient
money 10 paw for it and lay the neces-
sary pipes. 1t was desired that the
revenue received from the sale of lots
should he devoted 10 laying pipes in
stead of paying for water. 1t was
simply matter OF economy for the
city, he thought. The report was re-
ferred TO the committee on WAYS and
means.
Towers Nearly Ready.
TIE committee on lamps reported
that the Grand Rapids Electric Light
company had said that the tower lamps
NOuiu bt ItsuN lOt lIiuiiiitlatflS IuE-
poses March %. The committee asked
that 1t be authorized to discontinue the
use of naptha and gas lamps at that time,
and that the Electric Light company
be paid on pro rata basis for light
furnished until all the lights were in
place. Adopted.
The committee on buildings, 10 which
had been referred a petition relative 20
from | TO o'clock Sunday. reported
that It would concur IN the request
provided the board Of education would
paw for the extra Jsnitor service.
Adopted
The grading and grsveling of Lake
avenue was declared necessary public
improvement.
BACK Ordinance Passed
The hack ordinance came up on its
last reading. There were few change.
made. Alderman Stokes wanted the
hack owners 10 furnish bond of 500 in
stead of $500. saving 80 thought that
amount sufficient. His amendment
failed to carry. In regard 10 the rate
10 he charged there have been many
alterations, but It finally resolved It.
self INTO an attempt on the part of
Alderman gatsum 10 make the ordi-
nance read practically as when first M
troduced. VIZ; twenty-five cents for
every half milo travelled. His amend
ment was lost. For funerals a uni
form rate of 81 will he charged when
the services ere held at the house. A
amendment was made and carried re-
dncing the price from o.. Alderman
O'Donneil moved % change the pTlce
Of hacks for funerals held ct churches
fram 81 % IS. The amendment was
lost. The ordinance was passed.
resolution vas introduced tv
Alderman Tsteum ordering tho CITY
engineer 70 prepare n map circled 81 ss
10 shew the distances from the center
OF the cItv 70 different points. the same
10 be conveniently posted IA each hack.
Adopted.
EATEN UP RY ANTS