The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1892-03-25

zion OF hluoTmhu JULIUS WaS i0'0iASN
to the street committee and city engl'
neer.
Petition of JIG, West as attorney
for reduction of assessments was re-
ferred to the city attorney.
Petition of VIM. Edmonds for storm
water drainage was referred to the
street committee.
Petition of w. e. Jackson for use
of sewer pipe, he to pay for it on his
contract, was granted.
Petition of Pat Daugherty, for re.
lief from fine of $25, was read. a
motion to remit was offered.
Alderman Herbert explained that
Pat whipped his wife. He wanted the
matter investigated,
Alderman Briukerhoff moved to
table Pats petition.
A vote on Alderman Brinkerhoff' s
motion resulted in tie and the mayor
voting no it as lost.
Alderman West thought it inexpe-
dient for the city council to interfere
with judgements of the police court.
Aldermen Willig and Jones favored
investigation.
Alderman Hawkins thought wife
beater should meet with rigid treat
ment.
Debate grew humorous,
The mayor explained that the party
pleaded guilty. He did not know the
circumstance.
Alderman Lacy explained that
part of the fine had been paid. He
pleaded for remission of the balance
in the name of charity. 1t would
hurt the family to push the matter
further. He moved to refer it to the
mayor with power to act, Lost.
The motion to refer it to the police
committee for written report was
adopted.
The motion to grant the Blue Room
for the Democratic executive commit.
tee, next Saturday, was granted.
Ligon Bros estimate of the $500
on the new Washington Street Fire
station was referred to the proper
committee.
The motion selling Contractor w.
&. Jackson certain sewer pipe was
reconsidered and referred to the
finance committee.
Mr.. J. A. Henson, on the part of
citizens, in a sensible ad-
dress, urged the building of a bridge
on South First street. He described
danger to the children from cooning
over. Mr.. Henson was fervent and
enthusiastic. He had good attention.
He was followed by Messrs. T. A.
Davis. S. B. Booths followed with
further able arguments in favor of
betterments for Edgefeld.
Alderman Jones stated that the
street committee was awaiting a letter
from Judge Henry.
Alderman Hawkins moved that
the city engineer give estimates on
Waco Greek bridges wanted to con.
meet the Edgefeld addition with the
city.
Alderman Herbert described Edge.
field on a moonless and starless night
as darker than blind niger in an
ink pot. He wanted lights out there.
The mayor was instructed to ad-
vertise Tor bids for the Edgefeld
bridge.
The city attorney reported on the
petition of Rebecca Cox for relief
from the blocking up by w R. Or
man of an alley which cuts her of
from the city, that she is entitled to
relief and that Ormsn's art, in closing
the alley was unlawful. A mot ion
prevailed that the petitioner be protect.
ed.
Alderman Payne's motion looking to
a union slaughter pen was referred TO
the health officer.
Alderman Hawkins reported inqui-
ries from parties about the cause OF
the Northwestern Mutual refusing the
city bonds. He was referred to the
city attorneys report.
Alderman Lacy thought the report
did not cover the point suggested.
Alderman West called for the read.
ing of the report.
The police committee reported un.
favorably on the petition of j. j.
Jergin for pay as a special policeman.
Adopted.
The city attorney reported that the