The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-29

The progress of the viaduct ordi-
nance through councils was materially
FASTENED last evening, the measure
passing third and final reading in the
common branch and inst ard second
readings in select
Mr.. Calpin. the father of the ordi =
nance, called it up in common council
and the following is the vote recorded
on it:
Yeas-Reese. Grier, Godshall Calpin,
Ruane, Zizciman, Tewksbury, Naegli,
Watkins, Coleman, T. T. Morris, Cuslck,
Norton-l3.
Nays-Phillips, Wonzel Smith,
Chairman Keller did not vote, say
ing he was personally concerned, as he
owned property along the line of the
proposed improvement. lie said he
questioned very much whether the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
company would contribute one cent
toward the viaduct as it is now
planned TO build it, leaving the cross
ing open. He stated that any viaduct
which did not absolutely close the
street was a serious mistake to build.
He further remarked that in his be-
lief the traction company should pay
one-half of the cost of any viaduct
built
Mr.. Calpin, in voting for the meas
ure. said that he voted with the idea
in mind that both companies would
pay goodly sums towards the cost.
The whole matter he said, hinged on
their position, which it was impossible
10 ~ t,1
not having waited upon the officials as
yet.
Mr.. Phillips. in voting against the
ordinance, said there was enough debt
being sqddled on the city at present.
Mr.. Wenzel in explaining his vote
against the measure, said that the
whole business was speculative
scheme on the part of land sharks
who arc desirous of increasing the
value of their West Scranton property.
After the ordinance had passed it
was hurried over to select council, re-
ferred to a committee with instruc-
tions to report forthwith and passed
two readings, all in five minutes.
NEW COMPANY REJECTED.
In common council communication
was read from the mayor Netoing the
concurrent resolution admitting the
Kcyser Valley Hose company to the
city fire department. The mayor stated
that he was not in favor of admitting
any new companies, but rather toward
improving the present condition of the
fire department by the addition of per-
manent men. The veto was sustained.
a concurrent resolution directing the
city solicitor not to appeal from the
awards of viewers in the matter Of
opening Wyoming avenue was ruled
out of order by Chairman Keller on
the grounds that the city solicitor coul /
not appeal until instructed by the'Cou
ellis to do c An appeal from the
chairs ruin" ken by Mr.. Calpia and
Mr. Grier, WAS carried and the resOlu-
tion was adopted.
When the ordinance providing for a
permanent man in the Cumberland
hose house came up for third reading,
quite a little discussion was caused.
Mr.. Keller strenuously objected to the
passage of the measure, saying that
councils were going too deep into the
matter Of appointing men with no
funds to pay them. The ordinance,
nevertheless, passed third reading.
Other Ordi7ances which passed third
reading are as follows: Providing for
repairing and repainting of the front
of city hall; permitting the Traction
company to change the lines of their
tracks providing for electric lights in
the Fourtee"th Fifteenth and Seven
teenth wards; providing for a fire
alarm box in Twentieth ward: nr0viI-
ing for a fire hydrant in Twentieth
ward; providing for fire alarm box
at the corner of Cayuga street and
Bloom avenue; directing the payment
Of the claim of Edward Pethrick, OF
the Columbia Hose company.
The resolution directing the city clerk
to advertise for bids for electric light
was referred to the light and water
committee. A concurrent resolution
was adopted extending the time for the
completion of the East Market street
pave forty-fiVe days.
Mr. Coleman Introduced an ordinance
appropriating 800 for a sewer basin ut
the corner Of Pine street and Wash
ington avenue.