The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-09-14

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lex made vigorous talk TO have the
mayor sent 10 that convention, he 10 pay
his own expenses-if ne chose. The com
munication was placed on file.
Fire Marshal a. G. Walden made ver-
bal report Of his recent trip to Hartford
and the meeting Of national fire wardens.
The city treasurer's report was read,
showing an overdraft OF s3,000.40 at the
close Of the month Of August.
Judge Hatton's report as police judge
was read, showing receipts for the month
Of August from fines, forfeitures and all
other sources 10 be s2,1S7.50.
An ordinance for public improvement
bond was read and upon motion the rules
were suspended and it was placed upon
its passage.
The long-expected bicycle ordinance
next came up and brought forth lively
discussion. l. was first moved to refer
the matter 10 the judiciary committee
and the city attorney. This having no
second, it was moved to suspend the
rules and pass the ordinance, which was
done. Mayor Ross said this was the
mildest regulat ton yet drawn up for a
bicycle ordinance. The ordinance is as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. -.
An ordinance regulating riding of bicy-
cles upon the public streets and side
walks Of the city Of Wichita.
D. 1t
cilmen of the city OF Wichita.
Section 1. That it is hereby declared
unlawful for any person 10 ride a bicycle
upon or along any of the public streets,
or sidewalks Of the city Of Wichita. 9TH
er than street crossings, at a greater
rate Of speed than eight (S) miles per
hour. And is shall be unlawful for any
person TO ride bicycle along and over
any street crossing in said city at a
greater rate Of speed than four "a miles
per hour.
Section .. That it Is hereby declared
unlawful for any person 10 ride bicycle
upon or along any of the sidewalks OF
the city if Wichita, when the public
streets Of said city are in passable con-
dition for bicycle riding. And it is
further provided that when the public
streets of said city shall be in an unsafe
condition from any cause for bicycling
riding, the sidewalks of the unpaved
streets Of said city may be used for that
purpose in the manner hereinafter stat
ed. When using sidewalks for bicycle
riding the rider is required, under all cir
cumstancas, not 10 pass any pedestrian
that may be walking upon the sidewalk,
in The same or opposite direction, with
out dismounting. And il is hereby de-
clared unlawful for any person riding
bicycle, to pass any pedestrian on any
within the corporate limits OF
said city while riding upon such bicycle.
Section 3. That il is hereby declared
unlawful for bicycle riders 20 ride upon
any street in the corporate limits of the
city. by three, or more abreast.
Section /. Ina, ii is hereby made the
duty of all persons who shall ride BIZ
cycle upon the public streets or side
walks Of said city, to place or cause 70
be placed and firmly attached 10 the
bicycle, bell known as a bicycle bell
which the rider Of such bicycle is re-
CURED 10 use as an alarm, so as TO give
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such bicycle. The rider is further re-
luired TO use the alarm bell at dis
lance Of not less than twenty-five feet
from any street crossing OF said city, /
which the rider may approach or cross.
Section 5. Any person violating any
IF the provisions OF this ordinance shall |
upon conviction be fined in any sum not /
exceeding one hundred (s100. 00) dollars. |
Section 6. This ordinance shall AXE |
effect and be in full force and effect |
from ana after is publication in the |
Wichita Daily Eagle.
Minick moved that the city attorney |
,e instructed to draft an ordinance CON- |
,elling bicycles and all other vehicles 70 |
Keep 10 the right of the road. Carried.
An appropria lion ordinance was passed /
o pay for the sidewalks laid by con-
rac;.
The sealed bids for cinder walks were !
'pened and the bids of Laird & Kensler /
# 12la cents for the 1O-foot walk and OF I
<untz < Furlong, u. cents for the 5-foot /
walks. were found 20 be the lowest, and /
ontracts were awarded them.
II was moved by Councilman Smith.
vi,h Schell for second, that committee
,e appointed by the mayor 70 receive /
ma welcome Hon. ". J. Bryan upon his
oming visit - Wichita. Motion pre-
allied. and Councnmen Smith. Scheu and /
.Iinick, with Mayor Ross as chairman,
we're appointed.
Upon motion Of Councilman Handley
he matter OF the appointment % ci;y
hysician. taken Up a. last meeting, was
allied up Cor reccnsi ieration- This
rought Forth some spirited discussion.
". Minick ins.s ed il was a piece Of po-
teal Job work and charged the county
with not ;oting fair with
ne city Smith replied tina; he was look
lg after the interests an economy Of tie
ity and had no idea .; politics. II vac
naIly voted 70 appoint D.. Cave as city
MUSICIAN a. 500 year.
After some unimporiant business j;
as moved by Smith and seconded by
cheu that the body adjourn. Carried.
WOMAN IN THE CASE
Iiss Nina Poeui>h Under Warrant For I