The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-20

mending that the petition be granted and
that box drain ba put in on Pine street.
Adopted.
The street and bridge committee re-
| ported on the petition OF 70. Mahoney and
| others, recommending that the engineer
make survey to drain that section of the
ward referred to in the petition. Report
adopted.
The finance committee reported favor
ably upon the petitions of C. II. Hoencke
g. Lillian T. Gordon, asking for separation
OF assessments. Adopted.
| On petition OF G. a. Herzos the finance
committee reported recommending that
judgment be dismissed as prayed for.
| Adopted.
On petition Of J. T. Mckee the finance
committee reported. recommending that
assessor and collector make correction OF
assessment as prayed for. Adopted.
The finance committee reported on the
petition OF G. w. Harral for retunding
OF taxes: Eve recommend that petitioner
be paid the amount asked for. Adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Under the head of unfinished business
Alderman Rosenthal called up his ordi-
nance requiring the Houston Electric
Street Railway company to give transfer
tickets between all OF their connecting
lines.
OF the rules, placed upon its second and
third reading and upon its passage
Alderman Cortes wanted to know
whether or not the ordinance could be en-
forced il passed.
The mayor said the ordinance carried
with it its own penalty for violation and
that an effort would be made to enforce
it.
Alderman Aubertin said that 1t was at
least worth while testing IL.
All the aldermen present voted for the
passage of the ordinance, except Alderman
Cortes, who was excused from voting.
The ordinance becomes operative thirty
days from the date OF its passage and
publication.
NEW BUSINESS.
The following petition OF w. G. Van
Week, laid over from Mondays meeting
to be called up under the head of new
business was again read.
From w. G. Van Week. manage.-of the
Texas and New Orleans Railway company,
that matter OF standpipe on Elvsian street
tx now under consideration between the
engineer OF the company and City Engi-
necr Miller. AS TO the light at The corner
Of Cont and Semmes, petitioner asks
that the company he relieved of the on
pense OF providing this light az the track
there is simply switch and rarely used.
Alderman Bennett said TINT tho Hous-
ton ana Texas Central Railway company
had put IN Two lights and watchmen and
he saw no reason why the Southern Pacific
company should he exempt. He said a
street car pissed the point named and a
lishi there was essentially necessary
Upon his motion the matter was referred
10 the Hight ocmmittce for an immediate
report.
A recess was taken for this purpose and
on reassemblns the light committee re-
ported that the railway company he re-
aueeted to put in the light.
BY Alderman Cortes--A motion that the
chief OF police enforce the ordinance pre-
venting persons from driving over curbs
ard sidewalks and keeping the sidewalks
clear in front of blacksmith shops. Car
ried
BY Alderman Auhertin---A motion that
ne mayor advertise for bids for building
a second garbage crematory and that the
bids be in by the second Monday in Ianu-
airy.
Alderman Rosenthal wanted to know
why the bids should be in by the second
Monday in January.
Alderman Aubertin said, in order to
get the two crematories constructed by
the present administration.
Tho matter WIS referred TO the mayor
with power 10 act,
BY Alderman Rosenthal--A motion that
the mayor enter into contract 10 have
names replaced on streets wherever found
necessary. Carried
Alderman Auhertin thought It very inn
portNnt with the rapid growth of the
city that the houses be also renumhered.
BY Alderman Mueler-A motion that the
Houston and Texas Central Railway COM
pany be required to put in drain on
Dart street. between Houston avenue and
Silver street. Carried.
By Alderman Sonnen-A motion that the
health officer take steps to have a pond
nlled near the intersection OF Holly and
Crockett streets, the work to be done by
the owners of the property. Carried.
By Alderman Sonnen---A motion that the
market committee have steps placed on
tho west side of the market so that butch
ers may unload their meat. Referred to
market committee with power to act.
BY Alderman SonnenA motion that the
auditor or secretary be authorized to pay
| jury fees accruing in the corporation
court Referred to finance committee
| by Alderman BennettA motion that
the secretary notify the Gulf, Colorado
and Santa Fe Railway company to place
a Waterman at their crossing on Odin
avenue and Mary street Carried.
| BY Alderman Bennett-A motion that
| the secretary correspond with the Interna-
tional Compress company to ascertain on
| what condition Providence street and Lib
erty avenue can be opened through their
property. Carried.
BY Alderman Robnson-A motion that
the sidewalk on Houston avenue be graded
between Washington and Spring and that
the walks be graded around the Hawthorn
school. Carried.
The mayor nominated ms examiners an
der the boiler inspection ordinance Charles
X. Blattner and Fred NJ, Behrens. The
nominations We're unanimously confirmed.
BY Alderman Robnson-A motion that
tho open gutter on Milan street, between
Congress and Franklin, be covered. as st
is dangerous in Its present condition. Car
ried.
BY Alderman RobinsonA motion that
the health officer have man placed at
the garbage dump on Eighth street to see
that the garbage Is burned as soon as
deposited there. Carried.
Adjourned.