The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-03-27

Mr. Newell said salaries in these de-
partmentS had been already cut
enough
Cohn agreed with Newell.
Mr.. Young agreed with Mr. Claw
sons ordinance in its main features.
He thought, however, the reduction OF
the fire chiefs salary was little too
sweeping. On general principles he
was opposed to the law giving a man
a life job. but when this rule pre-
vailed he was of the opinion that such
a position was worth more than an
other of equal pay, where a man was
subject to dismissal at any time, by at
least 20 per cent.
On motion of Mr.. Cheesman the
ordinance went over for a week
Routine Proceedings.
Prior to the meeting Of the council
proper, the members met as a board
of equalization and review on the
Eighth to Eleventh East The assess
ment was confirmed and referred to
the city attorney to draft an ordinance.
All members were present except
Mason and Morris
Petitions and Communfcat lions.
Petitions and communications were
submitted and references made as fol-
lows:
Lars Larsen. Finley R. Parks. John
and John T. Buckle. W. II. Folsom and
Frank Knox asked permission to re-
deem property from tax sales. Granted.
John Beck asked permission to con-
struct a four foot natural cement
walk for bicyclists and pedestrians
from the Warm Springs to the Hot
Springs, at his own expense. On mo-
ton of Councilman Cohn the request
was granted.
w. r. Jones, Peter Hansen and An
drew E. Busby asked for corrections in
their water rate assessments. Water
works.
Marianne H. Wach served notice that
if her claim for damages done her
property by the gravity sewer was not
settled that she will sue the city.
The constitutional convention offered
the council members the privilege OF
the floor. Received and filed.
Levy Broadbent ct. al. asked that
Firth North be graded. Streets.
John L. Nebeker called attention to
the arbitrary manner in which the
mounted police are acting regarding
animals run into the pound. Fire and
police commission.
Reports of City Officers.
CITY Attorney Hoge submitted the
claim of E. P Scoville VS.. Salt Lake
city for $4,000. affirmed by the su-
preme court and recommended its pay
ment. Adopted.
The same officer reported favorably
on the requests of H H. Anderson and
Albert j. Scarf for deeds to correct er-
rors in tax deeds. Adopted.
The board of public works reported ad-
versely on the claim of Marian /. BOYD,
for damage done by the gravity sewer
The action of the board, of Monday
night. in relation to paying claims of Ia
borers employed on the gravity sewer was
adopted.
Light Commission Reports.
The electric light commission submit
ted its report for making the assessment
together with the accrued bills amount
ing to s541.35. The commissioners tnem-
selves charge nothing for their services
Mr.. OMeara moved to pay the commits
sioners at the rate Of s. per day for each
days Service; he did not want anyone TO
work for the city for nothing.
Mr. Clawson objected. 1t was so re-
freshing for men to work for the city for
nothing that he did not want TO injure
the feelings of men who took that course
by offering them money.
The city engineer said he could not ac-
cept any money, and did not think
Messrs. Heiss and Speirs would
Mr.. Newell moved that 800 be added to
the payroll to be divided between Messrs.
HeiSs and SpeirS. The motion prevailed,
and the original motion by Mr.. Conn was
then agreed to.
RepOrtS or COM m1tteeS.
On report of the committee on claims
the petition of Hyrum e. Hogue for $1,000
damages to property done by gravity
sewer construction was rejected.
The claims committee reported as hav-
ing settled with the various claimants for
damages caused by bursted water main
at Main and Second South streets at the
rate of 40 cents on the dollar as follows:
Carlson Bros. 10 10
Hoele Bros -..--.-..--.-.---.-..-...-. 80 10
Walker Bros. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1,0oO w
Kentucky Liquor company-....-.. as so
Remington & Johnson. .........-...-. 2413 05
The report Of the committee was
adopted.
Smoke was considered on report from
the special committee reported in yes
terday's issue which was adopted
O'Meara called up the bicycle ordinance
which was read the third time.
Hardy wanted all wheels licensed and
numbered and a fee of 81 per annum
charged.
In the midst of the discussion the
council adjourned.
Go and see the New and Nobby
Spring Neckwear'' at the gents fur
nishing goods department of z. C. NJ I.
Tailor-Made Capes.
Special orders taken for any style of