The record-union., 1892-02-16
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
The City Trustees Hold a MiId-Man-
nered Session.
T. c. Churchman Continues to Kick
Because He Cannot Have Certain
Outside Streets Opened.

Chief Engineer Guthrie of the Fire De-
partment appeared before the Board of
City Trustees yesterday and stated that,
as some people had objected to the con-
struction of a frame dwelling on the
northeast corner of Eighth and L streets,
he would have to withdraw the applica-
ton, under the law. The Chief said that
Mr.. Feldheusen desired to put zip build
ing that would be an ornament to the
corner, and it would not be nearly as
liable to fire as the old shanties now
there. "But as there have been objec-
tions," said he, 81 will have to withdraw
Mr.. Feldheusen's application
Isaac Joseph appeared as attorney for
Mr.. Feldheusen, and asked the board not
to consider the application as having been
withdrawn. The ordinance under which
the fire limits were established left it III
the discretion of the Board of Trustees to
grant or refuse an application. MIR.
Feldheusen desired to build a structure
that would cost between $4,000 and Sl0,-
600, and although it would be Of wood, no
lamps would be used in the house.
John Oschner said he did not want a
frame dwelling built on the block. 1t
would increase his insurance rate, and
DeSlueS, II was III ulfeCG VlOidtlOn Oh The
fire limit ordinance
On motion Of the Mayor, the report of
the Chief Engineer was accepted, and the
matter dropped.
SHOOTING GALLERY PERMIT.
w. Otto was granted permission to con-
duct a shooting gallery at 527 K street.
DESTROYS OF GRADING.
A petition was presented, signed by
property owners, asking permission to
grade and gravel the street in front OF
lots /, 2, 3 and on NJ street, between
Twenty and Twenty-sixth.
Mr.. Conklin thought it would be better
to wait for awhile until the entire street
could be graded. 1t would not be well
| to grade and gravel halfth street
On motion of the Mayor, action on the
petition was deferred Indefinitely.
CHURCHMAN BECOMES ABUSIVE,
t. G. Churchman wanted to know
when the board was going to order the
streets IN the northeastern portion of the
city opened. He was tired waiting, and
proposed to take the matter into the
courts if the board did not act soon. He
said the Mayor had promised to see that
the streets were opened last year, but
failed to do so.
ably take some action in the near future.
'When?' asked Churchman.
Next May" answered the Mayor.
II thought So" replied Churchman.
How much do you get for delaying this
matter? There must be something in it
! for you; but I'll get those streets opened
in spite of the board.'
And Mr.. Churchman walked out of the
room in very bad humor.
RELIEF FOR MRS. sAAL.
| The Mayor reported favorably on the
ain of AIY-y fNnnrCro 81 Or 70 i
ages, which she claimed by reason of her
falling down the embankment at Ninth
and X streets some time ago. The ap-
| proach to the track was very narrow, and
in stepping outside to allow a wagon to
pass, Mrs. Saal fell over and sustained
severe bodily injury.
| The board unanimously agreed to allow
the claim.
THE CITY TREASURY.
City Treasurer Gerber reported as fol-
lows for January:
Balance January Ist................. $50 .O23 II
Receipts during month.....a.. 54,O64 40
O4 OS-
Warrants paid.....~~$29, ,649 93
coupons pald........... $3.50 90
Total disbursements ................. S33. $40 ea
Balance February 1st.............. S7O,567 5s
MINOR MATTERS.
Nicholas Peterson addressed a lono
| communication to the board COMPLAIN
! ing that there was no way for a person in
a buggy TO get near his house at 42O r
street. The matter was referred to the
Street Commissioner.
City Auditor Young was directed to
ascertain whether or not the printer
could get out the supplement to the great
! register in case the board desired to ex-
! tend the time of registration havoud tbe
| 10th instant.
! Janitor Curtis was directed to fly the
| flag over the City Hall at half-mast out o.
respect to the memory of II. O. Beatty.
| The board then adjourned out of re-
spect to the memory Of the venerable