San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-05-23

ton for 1894 in San Antonio, the
metropolis of Texas, famed
throughout the world as the Their
mopyle of America. Her citizens
will be at your service and be
proud to dispense unto you, true
southern hospitality. The old
Alamo and the city shall be yours
and we shall feel honOred by your
presence. Adopted.
Alderman Albert Beckmann-
Resolved, that the sum of $500 be
appropriated out of the condemned
property fund, in addition to the
$1,000 already paid in by w. c.
Peters for the purpose Of tender
ing payments of damage on the
following property: c.. p. Smith,
5000; estate of Jacob Linn, 800;
County of BeXar, 800; August
Robin, 800; f. Hernandez, $500;
Refugio Flores, $500; w. Granjcan,
800; Frank Simmang, 800; Vic
tor Beeze, $1,000, which will COM
plete 346 feet of Houston street.
Alderman Smith-Resolved, that
the fence around San Pedro Springs
park be repaired; referred.
Alderman Observation-Disclosures,
that the mayor be requested to cor
respond with the owners, officers
and directors of the Union Slaugh-
ter house of this city, to ascertain
upon what terms they will lease
the city their slaughter house,
grounds, etc.; adopted. To this
Alderman Limburger "made a
kick"
Alderman Hoefling-ResOlved,
that $2l5 be appropriated to COM
plete the South Alamo street
bridge; adopted and money appro-
priated.
Alderman Hoefing-Resolved,
that the mayor be authorized to
order the street commissioner to
pillow and grade Oak street, and
that $50 be appropriated; adopted.
Alderman Hoefling-ResOlved,
that the mayor be authorized to
advertise for bids to construct side
walks on several streets in the city !;
adopted.
Alderman Hoefling-Resolved,
that the appropriations made for
the repairing of Guenther's bridge,
and Navarro street bridge, be re-
considered, that the matter be re-
ferred to the city engineer for an
other estimate of cost; adopted.
Alderman Limburger-ResOlved,
that Burleson street be put in good
condition; adopted.
Alderman Limburger-Resolved,
that cross walks be put down on
several streets in the city; adopt
ed.
Alderman Limburger-ResOlved,
that Sherman street be put in pro-
per condition; adopted.
Alderman Mackey-ResOlved,
that a committee be appointed by
the mayor to arrange system of
fees in the city engineers office
with view of making this office
self sustaining; adopted. The
mayor appointed as this commit
tee, Aldermen Mackey, Limburger
and Joseph Beckmann.
Alderman Daugherty-Resolved,
that South street be plowed and
graded from Water to Santa Clara
street; referred to the street COM
missioner for an estimate Of cost.
Alderman Daugherty-ResOlved,
that the city clerk be granted a
two weeks further leave of absence,
as we hear he is greatly improving
in health; granted.
Alderman Shiner-Resolved that
the name of Miss May Millem be
placed on the pay role of the city,
at $50 per month, she being a
clerk in the city clerks office ;
adopted.
Alderman Menger - Resolved,
that Oakland street be graveled
from Lexington street to the
bridge; referred to the street COM
missioner for an estimate of cost.
Alderman Joe Beckman -
Whereas, the San Antonio Street
Railway company has not COM
piled with the orders of the city
regarding the grading of their
tracks on Arkansas street, therefore,
be it
Resolved, that the street COM
missioner be instructed to grade
and repair said street from South
Flores street, 200 yards east, and
the expense of same to be charged
to the San Antonio Street Railway
company; referred to the street
commissioner for an estimate of
cost.
A TRIBUTE TO HIS MEMORY.
Hon. Geo. Paschal read the fol-