The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1894-03-17

told Mr.. TOOmbs that her husband
and children were all buried on the
old Cane Place" in Bossier parish,
but that that had now, or soon would,
pass into the hands of creditors and
she would like to feel assured that
she would at least be allowed a spot
in the old burying ground
Mr.. Toombs then moved that the
first vacant lot that was found in the
old cemetery, should be donated to
Mrs Cane. This was amended by
Mr.. Youree, that she be allowed her
choice of all the vacant lots found.
This was unanimously carried.
Mr.. Benjamin requested the coun-
Gil to buy an invalid's chair for one
Della Scott, an old, decre]td and in
digent colored woman, who was r
worthy object Of charity.
Mr.. Youree said he was perfectly
willing to donate the necessary sum
about $12 or Sis, if 1t could be
done legally. But without going in
to an extended debate on this point
the motion prevailed.
On motion of Mr.. Randall, the
street commissioner was instructed
to serve notice on property owners
on the East side of Crockett street
between Market and Spring streets,
and out Spring to the bridge, to lay
sidewalks, and If this order was not
complied with in the specified time,
for that officer to have it done at
their expense.
Mr., Wimbisb heartily concurred
in this motion and said he was in
favor of treating all alike, rich or
poor, it made no difference. Said
that unjust determinations had been
made and that it was time for them
to cease.
Mr.. Randall also asked the council
to direct the commissioner to do the
same with property owners ON Mar
shall street, from Cotton to Davis
street.
At his instigation Commissioner
keeney was instructed to collect from
the Belt Line and City Railway
company for all brick and material
used between tracks, and to do SO at
once.
Bids for feeding mules for current
year were opened and it was found
that Mr.. W. j. Allen had offered to
feed and care for them per head,
with medical attention, for $1190,
while that Of Messrs. Cooper Bros,
was S11.75
Mr., Randall moved that the bid Of
Cooper Bros, be accepted, seconded
by Mr.. Benjamin.
Mr.. Toombs offered as substitute
that both bids be rejected, for the
reason that he believed the city could
care for them at much less cost,
Just there the chairman interrupt
ed him to say that good, commodi-
GUS stable, with plenty of room for
feed, etc, could be secured very near
the city hall for SIS per month.
Taking this cue Ajr. Toombs
said that the stock, five head, could
be fed for IS per month each, S25;
the stable could be rented for US per
month, making $50 per month which
would be the total cost, as the fire
men had expressed a willingness to
care for them, one of whom MIR.
Mike Roach understood as much
about caring for them as any man i'll
town. He then compared the cos, as
follows: BY Cooper Bros, $5S rs;
by the city, $50 per month, making u
saving to the city of sZS.7j per
month by the latter method.
Messrs. Herold, Randall end Ban
jamin thought it was nest to put
them in the care of Cooper Bros.
while Mr. Benjamin said it was poor
way to economist, and Mr.. Randall
said that it was not well to risk the
stock with men who might be called
on at any moment, even while feed
ing and currying, to respond to the
fire alarm which some times demand
ed hasty actions.
On the yeas and hayes being taken,
the substitute was lost by the follow
ing vote:
Yeas Toombs, Youree, Wimbish;
nayes Herold, Randall, Benjamin,