Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-03-22
CITY COUNCIL pRooEBDiEos.
What was Done AZ the Regular ses
sion Tuesday Night City
Hall News.

The city council met In regular ses-
sion, with the mayor and all members
present. This was the first meeting ln
the new quarters in the Gray building.
BILLS ALLOWED.
The following 10 an abstract Of the
warrants ordered paid:
II. Il. Moores, Is; X. NJ. Wade a Co.,
1926; Geo. y. Smith, Is so; Salem
Light a Power Co., $3.50; recorder,
go IS; Gray Bros, S715; Salem Imp.
Co., 1926; w. II. McOscar, $50; X. M.
McKiIlop, t24; n. II. Robinson. s24;
A, Burnett. S24; A. w. Burt, 81; Salem
Truck d Drsy Co. ,t4s.9l; Dugsn Bros,
sIl705; Is. w. Lewis, $6495; Gilbert
& Patterson, $500; Il. M. Waite Print
Ing Co., s22; n. p. MiDto. S45.45; l..
CavaDsugb, $32 81; II. r. Moores, IS;
b. Davis, 81; Salem Water Co., sl04.74;
Salem Gas Co., $3.50; Westacott &
Shoup, $3.50; Brown d Smith, 81 95.
The committee oD licenses reported
In favor Of having the license ordinance
revised; adopted.
Street Commissioner Culver reported
that he had specifications and estimates
for street improvements nearly COM
pleted, and suggested that bids be sd-
vertised for.
Alderman Cross spoke Of street work,
and urged that 22 or Ainch crown
should be required on 80 foot streets.
Alderman Gray seconded his sugges-
tions. Alderman LAHORE informed the
council that the street railway compan-
les were compelled to adjust their
tracks to meet the wishes of the coun-
ell by their ordinance.
City Attorney Bingham stated that
no street work under the new charter
could be commenced until said charter
goes into effect.
Alderman Smith urged that the
street car track on State street be placed
into the centre Of the street.
Alderman Albert reported for the
committee to provide new quarters for
city officials, council, jail, etc.. the rec
Of which have already
been carried out.
Alderman Gray moved that when
the council adjourn II be to meet Thurs
day evening to consider plans for new
city ball. Adopted.
A k.k oil
proceed to election of hoseman. Those
were, Mat. Stanley. On
motion the recorder cast the unan-
Imous votes of the council for Mat.
Stanley.
Alderman Cross moved that the II
luor license of the city be enforced
against the drug stores and restaurants
as well rs saloons. The opinion seems
10 prevail that this cannot be done.
Alderman Albert suggested that drug
stores should be allowed to furnish H.
quor only upon physiclan's prescrip-
lion, which could only be filed once.
Marshal Mimic said that n prosecuting
witness was necessary to prosecute
these violations as II was difficult case
10 get at. The motion prevailed.
PETITIONS.
A petition for a sidewalk on the north
side of Trade street between 18th and
l9th, was referred.
A petition for q sidewalk on the
south side Of Waller street from the b.
p. railroad to 18th, was also referred.
Street Commissioner Culver brought
up the petition for a stairway into the
Patton block, which was discussed.
Alderman Albert called attention to
the filthy conditions about certain
China wash-houses and the marshal
was instructed TO see that the same be
Abated.
ORDINANCES.
An ordinance vacating the extreme
west end Of Oak street and narrowing
\ portion Of the same street TO 40 feet,
was read aud referred.
An ordinance authorizing the pur-
chase Of the Davis property for city hall
purposes was read the second time and
An ordinance pertaining TO the city
recorders duties was read and referred.
An ordinance amending bill posters
license was read and duly passed.
Alderman Albert moved that the
city attorney be instructed 10 rs-codify
The city laws 10 conform TO, and be pub
lished IN connection with the new char
ler. The city attorney was asked what
he cost would be, and said that he did
not think the cost would be any more
han the same work cost before. Re
erred.
Alderman Hunt offered the follow
ny motion, which was adopted.
That the street commissioner aud |
lily attorney be instructed 10 establish |
grade and prepare the necessary or
iinance eonfirming the same, aud 10 1
prepare plans aud speciflcAtions 6,r m.