The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-25

Despite the heavy rain storm Of last
evening and tho fact that the Barnum
g. Bailey show was exhibiting at the
Driving Park. eighteen members at
tended the meeting of the common
council.
The project to grade Delaware street
between Sanderson aud Washington
received its quietus by the re-
lection Of all bids received by the city
for doing the work.
The matter came before the council
in the shape Of a select council rssolu-
ton awarding a contract to Muldoon
IL Bowe for doing the work necessary
10 make the street conform to the pro-
posed grade. Captain Moir stated that
the passage of the resolution might
give the city more damage suits to
fight, as The property owners on Della
ware street refuse to waive claims
for damage that may be done their
properties by the change Of grade.
They say that if any damages are al.
lowed by the city they proposed to
have their share.
STREET WILL NOT BE GRADED.
This placed the matter in a new
light before the council, rs it was the
impression Of the members that the
property owners had waived claims for
damages. On motion of Captain Moir
all bids were rejected and the project
to grade Delaware street disappeared
down the dim vista of the future.
When tho property owners agree that
they do not want to DO paid for the
privilege of having the street in front
of their land graded, councils may take
action ia the matter again.
A select council resolution direct
ing the city engineer to make the
assessment for the paving of Pine
street between Washington and Clay
avenues, was approved by the common.
The street will be paved with sheet
asphalt except in the block between
Jefferson and Madison avenues. On
account Of the heavy grade in that
portion Of the street Belgian blocks
will be used.
The action of the mayor in revoking
certain franchises of the Scranton
Traction company was referred to the
railway committee for consideration.
On motion of Councilman Nor
ris Morris Of the Second ward
action on the resolution re-.
moving the Niagara Hose company
from West Market street to Providence
road and Court street was indefinitely
postponed.
NEW RESOLUTIONS APPROVED.
The following new resolutions were
read and approved: Directing that q
permit be issued to the property own
ers on the westerly side of Webster
avenue between Mulberry street and
the Tenth district main sewer, to con-
a private lateral sewer; for the
purchase of a horse for the sanitary
policeman, the price not to exceed
$500; asking the mayor to in
form council as to what arrange
ments, il any, have been made
toward the leasing OF premises recently
purchased from Edward Mellon for the
use of the Nay Aug Hose company, the
intention being to ascertain if any
rent Is being received for it; directing
the chief engineer Of the fire depart
ment to have a fire hydrant erected at
Albright avenue and Marion street.
Ordinances passed on third reading
amending an ordinance establishing a
police in the city, and for the extern
sion and opening Of Fairview court
and providing for purchase Of land
from q. w. Brown for that purpose.
Mr.. Moir introduced a resolution,
which was approved, directing the
joint public building committee to in
quire into the deairability of disposing
of the old station house in Center
street, which is at present in q dis
graceful condition.
HOW MONEY WILL BE USED.
If the sale is effected it is the inten-
ton to use the money realized in the
erection Of a police and fire department
building in the rear Of the City hall.
" is probable that the building will
cost $lS. 900, and there is now available
for that purpose only 50, 500.