The record-union., 1894-03-07

for his opinion as to whether it is advis-
able to appeal the suits. 1t was SO or
dered.
Trustee Leonard called attention TO
many complaints from the eastern part
OF the city that cattle were running ut
large IN the streets and trespasslng upon
lawns. The people did not seem to know
whether there was any Poundmaster or
not.
Trustee Devine said that he had never
seen the Poundmaster, if there was one,
and would not know him if he saw him.
He believed, however, that the report
from him was presented last night. lie
believed that the Humane Society had
| offered to take charge of the pound and
run it. He would consult with one OF
the members of the society.
Trustee Kent said he thought that it
would be well to pay the Poundmaster
small salary and relieve him from the
necessity of pulling dogs through the
fence or let down bars, in order to get the
poor peoples cows in order to make
living from the office.
Trustee Leonard thought it would be
we'll, ii there was any chance that the
Humane Society will take charge Of the
pound, to hav0 the President colnmuni-
cate with the society and find out. The
matter went over till next Monday night.
STREET IMPROVEMENT MATTERS.
It having been ascertained that a ma
iority of the property holders on Seven
teenth, Eighteenth and Nineteenth
streets were represented on the remon-
strances. the work OF improvement was
stopped.
Trustee Kent stated that if the people
knew that 1900 still remained in the
street bond fund, which would pay % per
cent. OF the expense of improving their
streets, he thought they would be eager
To get IN IN time and secure their share OF
ii before it was exhausted.
An order confirming the official grades
as fixed by the City Surveyor in a COM
nIunicatiOn to the board was then passed.
It fixes the east line OF Front, center OF L
street, at Is feet above datum; center OF
Second and I, I5.5 feet above datum;
center OF Third and t, l6 feet above;
center of Fourth and L, 1915 feet above;
center Of Fifth and Il, Is feet above;
Sixth and L, l4.5 feet; east line of Third
street, at alley, X and l., 25.5 feet; 100 feet
east OF east line of Third, between K and
L, 20 feet; 200 feet east Of east line of
Third, between * and l., 1871 feet; west
line of Fourth street. between X and l.,
a feet; center Of Third and w Streets, 10
feet.
Resolutions of intention were passed
for improving the alleys between NJ and
:, Fourth and Sixth streets; X and l.,
Third and Fourth streets; 0 and p,
Fourth and Fifth streets; 0 and P,
Twenty-tlfth and Twenty-sixth streets;
\ and ., Seventeenth and Nineteenth
streets.
Also, for improving Third street from
X to w, and L street from Front to Sixth.
POLICE REGULATIONS.
Trustee Davis moved that committee
of five be appointed, consisting of the
Mayor, Chief of Police and Trustees
Leonard, Bragg and Tozer, to draft rules
and regulations for the government Of
the police force. 1t was so ordered.
SEWER BIDS.
The bids Tor constructing a sewer in the
alley between Seventeenth and Eigh-
teenth. J and X streets, were taken up.
Trustee Kent asked if the contractors
knew that they must pay 52 per day for
men and 81 for teams, eight hours 10 be
days work.
The contractors all stated that they un-
derstood it, and the bids were opened.
q. A. Dainton, William Schnerr, q. L.
Muddox. W. NJ. Simmons, James j.
Trainor d Co. and Henry Dehn were the
bidders.
The committee having examined the
bids, and announced that Henry Dehn
was found to be the lowest bidder, the
contract was awarded to him.
CONSIDERED ILLEGAL
a communication was received from
Auditor Young stating that. in accord
ance with Sections 2I1 and 81 Of the City
Charter and the opinion of the City At
torney, he was compelled to reject and re-
turn the demands of Dolan IL Middle
mass, aggregating SIS 6S.
His reasons for so doing were that Do
Ian, a member of the firm. is city official,
being a memb Der of the City Board of Ed
ucation, and could not, therefore, be inter-
ested in any demands against the city.
They must. therefore, in the light of the
opinion referred to, be considered illegal
The Street Committee asked further
time on the list of sidewalks condemned
by the City Surveyor, which was granted.
The board then adjourned