The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-03-07


was suspended by the unanimous vote Of
the council and the ordinance was read
and considered by sections. and on sep
arate motions sections one and two were
adopted. The ordinance was then put
upon its final passage and passed by the
following vote: Ayes, Pattisou, Holman,
Earnest, Stevens. Ettlinger, Bradford,
Burgess. Fellows, Fulton and Griggs-
TO- The title was agreed to.
"An ordinance relating to uuisances
and providing for the abatement Of the
same was introduced and referred 10
the committee on ways and means.
Mr. Holman introduced IAN ordinance
granting to he Topeka Harrison Tele-
phone and Electrical company and its
successors and assigns the right 10 erect,
operate and maintain telephone lines ia
the city Of Topeka, Shawnee county
Kansas" it was read the first time, and
referred to the committee on ways and
means.
Mr. Bradford moved that the vote by
which IAN ordinance relating TO weigh
masters" was defeated February 12ths
1894, be reconsidered. which motion pre-
vailed by the following vote. Ayes-Pat-
tlson, Holman, Earnest, Stevens, Ettlln-
ger Bradford, Burgess, Fellows, Fulton
and Griggs-10
On motion the ordinance was referred
to the committee on license.
The matter of the street stand at the
northwest corner of Sixth and Kansas
avenues, was referred to the committee
On streets and walks.
Air. Fulton offered the following:
Whereas, The refunding bonds of the
city OF Topeka, to the amount of $4,000
directed TO be issued by ordinance No.
1876. approved October 10th. 1898, and
published in the TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL
on the 9Th day of October. 1898, have
been properly executed by the proper
officers and registered I'D the office Of the
city clerk and in the office of the county
clerk and in the Office of the auditor Of
state, and certificates of such registration
duly endorsed thereon by such officers as
required by law and by said ordinances
and.
Whereas, The city treasurer was di-
rected and authorized by said ordinance
to exchange with the holders Of the bonds
thereby intended TO be refunded, the
bonds of this issue at their par value; and,
Whereas, Said bonds so intended TO be
refunded, or large portion thereof, are
held in the east and the holders of such
bonds are unwilling to send them to the
city of Topeka for the purpose Of ex-
change: now be it
Resolved, By the mayor and council
men of the city of Topeka that the city
treasurer be and lis hereby authorized
and directed to forward said refunding
bonds to the National Bank of the Re-
public, bank ia the city of New 4ork,
as agent Of the city of Topeka, with In
structious to said bank to deliver said
bonds ia exchange with the holders of
the old bonds Intended to be refunded
par for par, said bank az the time of such
exchange to mark upon the face Of the
old bonds so surrendered distinctly the
words "Paid ito full.' and to return such
bonds SO surrendered and cancelled to
the city treasurer for the purpose of de-
posting them ia the office Of the county
clerk or procuring their destruction 10y
the county commissioners IS required by
law,
BE Ill resolved further That the city
treasurer shall remit to said bank sum
sufficient to pay the difference between
the accrued interest on said old bonds
intended to be refunded and the bonds IF
this issue from and after the eighth day of
November, 1898, up to and including the
time of such exchange.
Passed the council March 9Th. 1894.
Mr.. Griggs offered the f0llowing
Resolved by the mayor and councilmen
of the city of Topeka, That the street
commissioner be and is hereby in-
structed to lay alL park walks lfrom the
end of the sidewalk To the curb or gut
ter BRIDGE with vitrihed brick instead Of
lime stone as has been done heretofore
Jap many cases.
on motion the resolution was adopted.
Dir. Fulton offered the following.
Whereas, No provision was made iu
ordinance No 1899 In regard to the
wages per diem of the stone nasons en-
also in regard to wages 81 the men
known as the sewer gang therefore be it
Resolved by the mayor and council Of
the city of Topeka. That the stone ma
sons employed 10y The city to lay our stone
crossings, and the men who are employed
in cleaning the sewers, be paid two 1872
dollars per day each for such services.
ON motion the resolution was adopted
Mr.. Ettlinger offered the following.
Resolved by the mayor and council
That the city attorney be and is hereby
instructed To prepare an ordinance to
prohibit BOYS and all persons under legal
age from Ioa6nQ OF lettering around the
streets, alleys and public places Of the
city after certain hours of the evening
Referred to committee on ways and
means
MIR Fellows offered the following:
Resolved. BY the mayor aud council
that the matter of lost records of the city
council be referred 70 the city clerk for
thorough investigation. Expenses 10 be
paid by the city.
On motion the resolution was adopted
Dir. Stevens offered the following.
Resolved. BY the mayor and council
that the street commissioner be and is
hereby instructed TO change the location
Of Il Sun Napor street lamp from its pres
emit location viz: The lamp in the center
Of the block of Lawrence street between
Seventh and Eighth streets TO the north
west corner Of Eighth and Locust streets
On motion the resolution was adopted.
Alr. Fellows offered the following:
Resolved. BY the mayor and council
that the Harrison Telephone company be
and are hereby granted the right to place
sample, pending the consideration of an f
ordinance, without expense. from the f
Colum bian building to the city building. +
on motion the resolution 81 as adopted. +