The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-05-01


Comptroller Carson stated thas,sas be
vas about 10 sever his connscsion with the
city, he wishsd 20 make . suggestion. For
the past two years tbs board had not been
eckhsrsd with the attendance OF the
nsaycr. corporation counsel and comp
troiier. because there had been no place
for them 70 sit. and he suggested In behalf
of his successor that seats be provided for
the three officers. which would require one
extra dssk. room for two Of them having
been provided for by . suggestion OF the
jahitor. On motion Of Mr.. elise, tho clerk
vas Instructed 70 provide the sssts and
desks mentioned.
On motion OF Mr.. Dauiton, . vote of
thanks Was extended to Mr.. Carson for his
attention to the board during his term Of
office.
On motion Of DR.. Sweeney, the board OF
public works Was requested to report all
communications from owners of Front
street property relative TO improving that
street.
A petition from wholesale dealers In
fruit and nuts asked that hawkers Of fruit
and nuts be prevented from vending their
warcs on the best street corners. The
petition was referred.
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Authorizing the board of public works
70 lat the towing and repairing OF garbage
scow by contract: passed.
Amending the ordinance under which
local improvements are made. making il
comply With charter amendments; re-
ferred.
Granting g. II. Piles and Others the
right 10 erect poles on the streets. to be
used for sslephonc aad telegraphic pur-
poses. amen led and referred
Making appropriations for expenses of
the city during the month OF May: passed.
Amending the ordinance regulating the
running Al large OF certain animals, by ex-
tending the '.eow limits. !" passed
Canoeing taxes on lot 5. block -, South
shore divisloa of tie addition 10 1reen
lake: referred for amendment.
Providing for sidewalk in front az the
First Presbyterian church. on Fourth
street. referred.
In the house OF delegates petition was
received from the library commission.
stating that there WAS very urgent need q,
moving the library into the new quarters
In the Collins building, which had been
rented. and as there would be new furni.
tare aud llxtares required. the commits.
slon asks tina: there be appropriated out al
tho amounts due them from licenses and
other sources of revenue. enough money
To meet those expenses: referred TO :he
Judiciary committee.
A petition was received from nnmhe,
Of wholesale fruit dea-srs, complaining q.
the fruit vendors who sell upon the streets
OF the city. thereby taking away the husi.
ness Of the merchants psying taxes. "a
they cannot compete with the street sell,
ers; referred To the license committee.
Tba f~a ef& hA.
the ordinance granting TO the Rainier
Power G RAILWAY Company the right "a
discontinue operations on PORTION Of les
line reported untavorably. the report hs.
ing adopted.
The following ordinances we're read:
Authorizing the mayor and city comp
treileE to issue warrant Ga Peter Hay as
payment for expenses paid by him on ac-
count OF a double assessment on lot N
block : Sander & Romans addition. re-
feErea Tor amendment
Authorizing she issuance of . warran,
a. I. T. Quick for the repayment TO him OF
taxes pad ca account of double assess
nent. referred
Authorizing the hoard Of rGhlsc works
"a contract fer the towing and reparing OF
tfe essy garbage scov: passed.
ftxinS the ooun peusatiou OF a r<rson 20
Oct IS policeman ior attendance anon the
municipal court; passed.
Prescribing certain duties 70 70 rs-~
formed BY the board Of rahlle works. as 20
Keeping books. etc. and duties Of the CITY
treasurer relative % ~sSer system ac-
counts: referred 90 special com naltiee.
Providing for the appcsntmens of psrk
superintendent and fixing hls eorap pu~s-
tion: referred.
Amending section Of ordinance Va.
q ass, regulating the Keeping of animals
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