San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-11-19
SESSION.
DIR. MBNGER ON CONSUMPTION
CONTRACTION.
Investigation of ~capabtlity of Off
Gals Oriered-To Discuss City
Finances, Etc.

III Was LClhg "hlNh "o5 NV NOAJ IN
teresting in the main, though DR..
Menger's report on the number OF
cousumptives who come to our
city, and his recommendations as
to their disposal, formed quite a
contrast to the routine bushes
disposed Of. He reported that in
the past % months and IA
days there had been 1926
certificates of death from consump-
tion filed in the city health office.
These included deaths from all
%tubercular diseases. This was an
average of about Is per month. OF
these 220 we're non-residents; 1l9
were native Texans. He took issue
as to the contagious character Of
consumption and cited eminent
authorities for both sides Of the
question. He suggested that the
health department be authorized to
provide measures to govern hotels,
undertakers, and others, in regard
to this afflicted class Of our popu-
lation. The report was referred TO
the hospital committee and city
attorney.
Petitions were disposed OF as fol-
lows:
G. Golletti, claiming $500 dam
ages for the tearing up Of Laredo
street in front Of his property by
the sewer contractors and by the
street car company; referred.
Citizens, to have Leigh and Indi-
ana streets graded; referred.
F. G. BiXby, F. Weingartz, w. Z.
Roach, for relief in the matter of
tax assessments; referred.
Citizens, for electric lights in the
eastern part OF the city; referred.
j.. H. Reynolds, Offering to sell
land for the opening of Denver
street, for $1,000; referred.
The cost Of putting Crockett
street in good condition was esti-
mated at $3.50; referred.
F. E. Huck & Co., for drain on
Crockett street; referred.
The engineer reported that he
had located the route for the out
fall sewer. and the mayor was
authorized to appoint an agent to
secure right-of-way for same.
The $4,000 awarded G. Hoenel,
two years ago, for the widening of
South Alamo street was ordered
paid.
The sum Of $3.50 was appropri-
ated to pay for the removal Of the
greenhouse at San Pedro park to
the nursery OF River avenue.
The city attorney ruled that OK
Collector Rische was not legally
entitled to money alleged to be
due him on fees in back tax collec-
tions. Adopted.
The attorney also reported on
Alderman Mackey's resolution as
to why some sanitary firms were
not required to pay occupation tax,
that this collection was in the
hands Of the city marshal and he
had no data to report from. The
mayor said Mr.. Simmang was due
$500 from the city and when this
was paid he would pay up.
Trenton avenue was ordered re-
paired.
Mrs. G.. A. Richter asked dam
ages for the lowering of the grade
Of Burleson street and 5000 were
adopted to raise her four houses to
the proper height.
G. B. Christian was granted his
clothing allowance as a fireman on
report OF the finance committee.
Mrs. Elmira Gillis was allowed a
reduction of assessment; also Mrs.
Elizabeth Aycock.
Joseph hester, r. E. Knowlton
and r. Doran were granted remis-
sion of pound fees.
Water mains on North Concho
to Chavez streets were ordered.
Benevolent Mutual Aid ~associa-
ton and Anchor Lodge A, A. F. &
A. NJ, were allowed cemetery
grounds on lease.
NEW BUsIN ESS.
By Fahey-That a fire hydrant
in front of Beethoven Maenner-
Choir hall be replaced ;adopted 800.
That entertainments on Colorado
and Durango streets be removed /;
adopted. 49,. That the Gulf Shore
railway be required to put in cross
ing on dawson and Palmetto
streets; adopted -. That a cross.
walk be laid on Milan and Hack
berry streets; adopted.
By Mackey-That estimate Of
crosswalk on South Flores street in
front of st. Henry's school be
made; adopted .... That a coun-
Gil meeting be called at an early
date, aldermen to serve without
pay, to discuss the financial condi-
7 tion Of the cjtv and Tn seek q