The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-11

OF only about $4,000. Chief Walden said
the electric light wires should be more
closely looked after, as they were a
source of great damage to life and prop
erty.
GEORGE ADAMS REPORT.
George w. Adams was called on for
report as city attorney. Mr.. Adams arose
and said that it was the first time that
he had been called upon for report. His
report was briefly as follows:
When I entered upon the duties of city
attorney, April 15 1893, there were damage
suits for personal injuries pending against
the city to the amount of about 10000.
Those cases were all tried in the district
court, and were all defeatede except one
case that of W 3. Gibboney vs. the city,
IN which a judgment Of 500 was rendered
against the city. At this time the side
walks of the city were in bad condition,
and numerous suits for large amounts
were filed against the city, viz: That Of
DR.. Parr, in which he sued the city for
5000 for personal injury, which was tried
by jury and d verdict rendered for the
city. Also case of S. F. Lane, who sued
the city for $4,000 for personal injuries,
alleged to have occurred on corner of
Market and Second streets which was
tried twice before a jury and finally re-
suited in a verdict for the city. Also the
case Of Martha Ferguson, who sued the
city for $1,000 for an alleged personal in
jury on South Lawrence avenue, which
was tried by jury and verdict rendered in
favor of the city. Also the case Of Mary
Marion Of Clearwater, who sued the city
for 5000 for personal injury received on
South Fourth avenue, which was tried
by a jury and verdict rendered for plain
tiff for the sum of $25, the amount being
so small that tie city did not appeal
Numerous other cases were referred to
by Mr. Adams. in which the cases were
won in the district court and appealed TO
the supreme court and in which the city
was successful And the only case in
which he lost in the past four years was
that of Mary Weist VS. the city of Wich-
tia, and which is now pending in the
supreme court. Mr.. Adams also referred
to q number of other cases against the
Wichita Street Railway company, COM
menced in $780, 1891 and 1892, which were
tried by him and which resulted in favor
Of the city These cases involved the
sum of about $4,000. The celebrated tee
phone case was also mentioned, which was
tried in tn esupreme court and resulted
in favor of the city, whereby the tele-
phone rate was reduced from $40 to $50 per
year and residence phones reduced to $50
per year. Numerous other cases were
mentioned in which the city was uniformly
successful.
The report OF Chief of Police Jones is
sufficient without comment. The reading
Of it brought out much applause. The
report is as follows:
CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT.
To the Mayor and Common Council of the
City of Wichita, Kansas.
Gentlemen:-I have the honor herewith
to respectfully submit the following re-
port of the police department for the nine
months ending March 81, 1899:
Number of arrests, 1,49.
Amounts collected for fees and forfeits.
s22 1892.
Expenses for the department including
payroll, feeding prisoners and other Incl
dentals. $10,S2iH Leaving a balance in
favor of this department of s11,64061
It is with great Pleasure and much sat
isfaction that I am able to report to this
honorable body that our beautiful city was
never so free from criminals and crime as
at the present time.
desire to call your attention to the fact
that the duties pertaining to the police
department of his city are not confined
strictly to the arresting ~ a few Grim
inals I have frequently been called upon
to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, find
homes for friendless children and orphans,
to settle neighborhood quarrels and dis
putes and in many instances TO act as
peacemaker in serious family troubles;
also numerous and various other incidents
not laid down in the calendar of police
duties.
In all of this work have been most
ably assisted by efficient and willing Of
ficers who deserve much credit for their
kindness and courtesy. My relations with
the officers of the seYeral different depart
ments of the city have been most plea
SAINT. and in many instances special favors
have been shown me, of which l desire to
make public acknowledgment here. Re
spectfully submitted. g VI. JONES.
Chief of Police.
Dated Wichita, Kan. April 10. 1899.
The reports Of the various committees
having been submitted. Mayor Ross made
MAYOR ROSS ADDRESS.
Gentlemen of the Council:-This meet
ing closes my first term as mayor. 1t is
not necessary for me to enumerate all
that has transpred during my term OF
Office. as the hsads of departments have
fully covered the same in their annual re-
ports which have been submitted TO YOU
Two years ago when I assumed the Office
Of mayor, pledged TO faithfulness in the
discharge Of my duty and asking the sup
port Of the council 10 united action unsa
az propositions looking 10 the welfare Of
the city. l am pleased to say the gentle
ment of the council and the officers Of the |
city government have given me ;heir sup
port In a spirit of frankness and cordial
ity, with sincere desire 20 acqUit ourselves
as men charged with the execution Of a
sacred trust. The result Of which has in
spired confidence IN our fellow citizens:
also 70 the people OF the state. and beyond
the confines of the same. The material
development n our city's Industrial and
commercial interests were never brighter
than at the present time. CAPITAL is being
invested and new enterprises have been
started. and with them an increase in
population. Hesitaucy and uncertainty are
giving way 70 hope and courage: new resi- /
dences and places OF business are spring /
ing up on every hand
In conclusion. I desire 10 make personal
mention OF the retiring counci,men and
city oficers-Mr. Handley. Mr.. Allen Mr. /
Crib, Mr.. Reese Nj Adams and Mr.
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