San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-07
Adopted.
RESOLUTIONS OFFERED.

Alderman A. F. Beckmann-Re-
| solved, that the street commission
| er be ordered to tear up the side
| walks on south side of West HOuS-
ton street, between Kunkel and
| HaubOldt's property, as far as va
Gated, in obedience to the late con-
domination of said property and
said point as much as necessary.
Be it further resolved that tele-
phone, telegraph, street car poles,
etc, be moved back to new euro
lines by the companies owning said
poles; adopted.
Alderman Beckmann-ResOlVed,
that the forage allowance for a
large mule, owned by the city and
used by the park gardeners, be set
at $40 per month instead of So. The
allowance heretofore has been Sl5.
Resolved further, that $40 be APP
propriated to pay for the forage
used for said mule in September
and October as only S. were allow
ed per month for said two months;
adopted.
Alderman A. F. Beckmann-Re-
solved, that the city attorney be in
structed to draft an ordinance fix
ing a fine of not less than So for
breaking of street signs, and re-
ward Of So to parties giving infor-
nation leading to conviction;
adopted.
Alderman A. F. Beckmann-
Whereas, the resolution was pass
ed several months ago to move an
electric arc light. to a point on
Madison near Turner street in the
Eight ward, and whereas, the San
Antonio Gas company has failed to
do as ordered, be it resolved, that
aid company be notified to make
the change in location of said arc
light forth with; adopted.
Alderman Joe Beckmann-Re-
solved, that the street commits
sioner be required to construct
cross walk on Caretta street at the
intersection Of Main avenue;
adopted.
that the mayor be empowered to
act and arrange with the Water
Works company, to supply water
for Travis park and to put in sutfi-
cient water pipes for the full pro-
lection of all of said parks, ETC.:
adopted.
Alderman Daugherty-Resolved,
that bridge over ditch of Victoria
street be removed adopted.
Alderman Observation-Disclosures,
that on next Thursday, Nov. Sth,
all city employees, including labor
ers, teachers and school children,
shall have a half holiday, in order
to allow them an opportunity of
attending the races; adopted.
Alderman LimDurger-Resolved,
that 5000 be appropriated to place
| Brooks, Pine and Starr streets in
good condition, as it was badly
torn up by the street railway COM
pany; adopted and referred to the
| finance committee.
Alderman Limburger-ResOlVed,
! that four inch water main be eX-
tended from Pine street along
Starr to Palmetto street, a distance
of two blocks, and that fire hy-
drant be placed at the corner Of
Starr and Marion streets; lost as
no second was heard.
Alderman Sinner - Resolved,
that the street commissioner be
ordered to sprinkle and roll Arse
nal street at once, as by so doing
it will be the saving of said street !;
adopted.
| Alderman Newton - Resolved,
that class "a" sidewalks be con-
structed on Camden street in front
of the property of the city occupied
by Engine company No. 4; adopt
ed.
Alderman Observation-Disclosures,
that five days notice be given pro-
perty owners on South Alamo
street; before the commissioners
assess damages and benefits,
preparatory to the widening of
that thoroughfare; adopted.
BLOCK MAP QUESTION.
| Alderman Daugherty read re-
port relative to the block maps,
and after considerable discussion,
especially between Aldermen
Daugherty and Newton, a motion
was made and carried, to the effect
that the mayor be authorized to