The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-05
Official Council Proceedings.
Council Chamber,

Topeka, kan,
June 8, 1885.
Council convened pursuant 70 ,, ad-
gress, Drew, Elliott, Nettels, Pattison,
ROundtree, Stevens, stephenson, Skin
ner and Warner-10. Quorum present
Mayor c. A Fellows presiding
The minutes of June 1, 1896 were pre-
scented and partly read, when Mr.. Stew
ems moved that the further reading be
dispensed with and that the Journal be
approved, which motion prevailed.
The committee no ways and means re-
ported back the communication Of J. b
the time Tor completing the lower dam
until June 4, 1897, and recommended
that the same be referred to the whole
council
On motion the report was adopted.
The bond of $500 Of H. r. Kent as city
scavenger, signed by him as principal
and J. D. Miller and A. A. Rodgers as
sureties, was reported on favOrably by
the judiciary committee, and on motion
the bond was approved by the unani-
nous vote of the council.
The committee on licenses reported
back the application of the Oakland
chair factory for permission to peddle
same free of license. and recommended
that it be not granted.
On motion the report was adopted.
The same committee reported back
the request of A. d. De Frantz for per-
mission to sell his Indian remedies free
OF license, and recommended that it be
granted
On motion the report was adopted
Same committee reported faVOrably
on extending permit Of Henry F'elker to
peddle fruits and vegetables Tree OF Ii
cense.
On motion the report was adopted.
Same committee reported favOrably
on application of Mrs H. Rambo for
permit to sell davoring powder free
of license.
On motion the report was adopted.
MT. Nettels introduced AN ordinance
nj
the streets, avenues, alleys and public
grounds and water courses of the city
of Topeka, to the Chicago Topeka Light,
Heat and Power company etc, which
ordinance would extend the time for
completing the lower dam to June 4,
1897
Mr.. Drew moved that the ordinance
be referred to the committee on ways
and means.
Mr.. Nettels moved as a substitute
that the council so into the committee
of the matter. which motion prevailed.
Mr. Nettels moved that the city atJOr-
ney be instructed to prepare an ordf-
nance repeating ordinance NO If9S and
granting new franchise, which, after
much discussion. and the verbal opin-
ion that in case the franchise be simply
extended it would carry with it the con-
tract of the city for 500 horse power, the
motion was lost.
Mr.. Bartholomew was present and
made a heroic effort to have the fran
chise extended in some form, and stated
that the number Of horse power might
be reduced.
The whole matter was then practical
~ ended.
On motion of Mr.. Roundtree the com
mittee Of the whole was dissolved and
the council resumed its session.
Mr.. Elliott was excused for the bal
ance Of the evening.
MI skinner introduced AN ordinance
relating to trimming shade and orna-
mental trees along the side walks and
streets in the city Of Topeka, which
was read the first time, and on motion
of Mr.. Burgess it was referred to the
committee on streets and walks
On motion of Mr. Burgess the council
adjourned to meet Tuesday evening,
June l6, 1895, at O'Clock
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City Clerk.