St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-02-06

street IS continually blocked Win
sleighS and wagons; that since the mar.
ket has been located there it is impoS-
sble to rent houses on the street; that
the place is infested by a gang of loaferS
who try hard to run things to suit
themselves, insult ladies and do other
wicked things. Tbs petition concludes
with the statement that the petitioners
"will not tolerate such nuisance in our
midst" IL was signed by W. Okeefe,
William Gohlke, John Hudek, and
others. The petition was referred to
Alderman Ehrmanntraut and the city
engineer.
There was promise of a lively debate
when the clerk read a communication
from the Great Northern Railway COM
pany. asking that the city vacate for
the use of the railroad company that
part of Jackson street which is now
fenced up. Aid. Murphy spoke against
the city granting the company the use
of the street, maintaining that the COM
pany had already had too many favors
from the city. He concluded his speech
by motion that the communication be
laid on the table.
Aid. Markham moved that 1t be re-
ferred to the committee OH streets. thus
atfording all parties interested hear
ing.
Murphy again spoke in support of his
motion, saying that the railway COM
pany had had plenty of time to give the
matter attention. and should have pre-
scented the petition long ago. Upon
vote. Murphy's motion to lay it Oh the
table was carried by vote of to 4.
a resolution from the fire commits
sioners. providing that $500 be ad-
vanced to Henry Jansen OH account of
the total cost of the st. Anthony Park
fire engine house, was referred to the
city attorney, with instructions to put
the resolution in proper form.
A communication from DR.. Hoyt,
city health commissioner, referred to a
bill introduced in the state legislature
to compel all cities to keep within their
limits all pest houses Or quarantine
hospitals. AS the st. Paul pest house
is outside the city limits. this bill, if
passed, would necessitate change of
site. The communication was referred
to the committee on legislation.
The committee on claims reported
recommending the passage OF an ordi-
nance providing for the payment Of $500
to Wlnnifred Heating, in full settlement
of all claims against the city for injuries
sustained by falling Oh defective side
walk.
A resolution appropriating $4,000
for the widening Of the west approach
to the Wabasha street bridge was re-
terred to the conference committee.
A motion was passed that the city
clerk advertise for bids for the building
of the Como avenue bridge.
Aid. Markham offered resolution
that the license inspector be
INSTRUCTED to Investigate
ana make complaint against all saloon
keepers who have been conducting buSi-
ness since the first OF the year without
having their license renewed. Passed.
Aid. Brady presented resolution
that was unanimously passed. extend
ing all invitation to the Grand Army Of
the Republic TO hold its national ell
campment III ST. Paul in 1896.
An ordinance by Aid. Brady prohib
iting the placing of salt on the streets,
unless for the purpose OF melting ice,
and fixing penalty for the same, was
passed.
Aid. Murphy presented an ordinance
regulating the licenses of street vendors
and peddlers. The annual license for
foot peddlers is made So; for push
wagons, booths and stands, S25. and for
team and wagon. $50. Referred to the
committee OH license.
The following bids for the disposal of
garbage from March to Dec. 81. 1895,
were opened and read by the clerk:
James Forrestal.. ............ $500
st. Paul Garbage company. l. 80
w ] Prnstnn and 2 Kaighnr IL 800