Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-05-08

~ WV i"6 VI thc Slty COUNCIL
Monday evening, the ordinance pro
hibiting gambling came up for con.
sideration OF the Mayors veto. As
two OF the advocates of the measure
Savidge and Schoield-were absent
Mr.. Meays moved to postpone con-
sideratlon till next meeting, which
was lost, and its opponents, seeing
their advantage forced the measure
to vote. Van Epps voted with the
majority and gave notice that he
would move to reconsider at the next
meeting.
The petition for permission to ride
bicycles on Fourth street bridge, came
from the committee with an adverse
report, which was adopted
The petition for a change in the
roadway of Eastbay avenue was re-
fused for want Of funds to do the work
The petition of G. Noschka for a
| liquor license and of c. Watson for a
cigarette license, were put over till
next meeting, as there were not
enough members present for granting
them without Mr.. Meays, who votes
against all licenses.
The resignation OF Alex Wright as
Teamster was read and accepted, and
the applications of J. o. Stewart and
VIM. II. White for the position were
filed.
Another petition regarding the COW
Orii panop ras rood IL, ~
Eastside street on the east and the
city line on the south as the limits;
that cowbells be abolished and it made
the special duty of some officer to see
that the ordinance be enforced. Re.
ferred.
Frank Dickinson's petition for
liquor license was referred.
Henry Goldsby presented a claim
for $G6 80 damages to team and wagon
which fell through Westsidc bridge.
Referred.
A communication was read from
Receiver Burleigh, OF the N. P. r. r.,
regarding the proposed filling of
Deschuttes waterway, which was
placed on file.
Mr.. Meays introduced an ordinance
restraining bicycle riding on the
plaza, walking on the grass or throw
ing rubbish in the pond, which
passed, under suspension of the
rules.
A transfer OF $40S was made from
the General to the Current Expense
fund.
Mr.. Forbes resolution to restrain
minors from frequentine saloons, and
to prohibit the sale of cigarettes to
minors was adopted.
Jas. Radcliffe was granted an auc-
tiOneer's license for six months.
The election of a Teamster for the
Fire Department was postponed till
next meeting, as was the selection of
a Chief Engineer, Mr.. II. B. McElroy,
who was recommended by the De.
partment for the office. declining to
serve.
The Mayor. the Clerk and Coun-
Gilman Lane were directed to prepare
a memorial to the Secretary OF War
regarding improvement of Deschuttes
channel.
A petition for grade stakes on Cen
trail street to enable the water COM
pany to place its pipes was referred to
the Street Committee.
A report WAS received from the At.
torney regarding the warrant received
from the county embracing the amount
collected of penalty and interest on
delinquent taxes. The sentiment
OF the Council seemed to be that the
county should pay cash, but action
was postponed till next meeting.
The following bills were ordered
paid:
R. F. Booth, $125; Capital National
Bank. IS cents; East Side Lumber
Co., % cents; Bilger & Going, $2.15;
Olympia Light & Power Co, SOLO;
Olympia Light & Power Co, $I2.85;
A. c. Going, $l.20; Westside NJ Il
Co., $20.4l; Officers pay roll, 1924 Is
C. J. Peterson, 81; J. F. Cline. IS so;
w. A. Weller, $3.50; Merrifeld & Co.
$l.65; Street pay roll, 81 70; J. c.
Rathbun, $50. Total, $39499.