The St. Louis Republic., 1900-12-03

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| burg. Richards. Schnell. 1huner. Virgins
| and Mr.. President Meier-i5.
There being objections. the minutes Of
the meeting of November =. l9vj as printed.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
The following message from the House of
House OF Delegates,
St. Louis. November =. 1919.
To the Honorable President and Members
Gentlemen: l have the honor to inform
you that the House of Delegates, 1T its
meeting held this evening. passed
House Bill No. 23. An ordinance TO va
cate alley In city block No. l'1s.
W. Ii. JUDY,
Clerk.
House Ell No. 203. as above, was read
first time.
The Following communication from the
Water Commissioner was read and filed:
Water Dcpdrtmen nj,
St. Louis November -, 1859
Honorable City Council:
Gcntlemen-ln reply to your resolution Cf
November y, 1900 | have the honor To re-
port that the water pipe referred to has
been allowed 20 remain on the streets tor
an unusual length of time because the PAT
ties who contracted 10 lay the pipe un1er-
ground have not completed their Work as
soon as was expected. The COut:ict. scr
laying as well as the contracts fog :ur-
1899.
The work Of putting the pipes under
ground has been delayed by the street ear
strike. the exceptionally hot weather during
August, the presence OF rock in the trenches
at unexpected locations. and the dill! ..1lty
in procuring laboring help.
The time allowed for the completion OF
the work of laying expires Deccmbc! !, 800
The contractors are at work, and il Is
expected that with reasonably favorable
Weather the greater part Of tue pipe VIII
be under ground by the end of December.
EDW. FLAD.
Water Commissioner.
SECOND READING OF BILLS.
Council Bill 81. An ordinance to establish
and open an alley in city block number one
thousand three hundred and seven.
Council Bill g. An ordinance TO estab-
lish and open an alley in city block number
two thousand four hundred and seventy
two
Council Bill g. An ordinance to estab-
lish and open an alley IN city block number
two thousand nine hundred and ninety
two B.
Council Bill c.. An ordinance to estab-
lish and open an alley in city block mum
ber two thousand four hundred and eighty
six.
lish and open an alley in city block num-
ber two thousand one hundred and eighty
one north.
Council Fill ca An ordinance to estab-
! lish and open an alley in city block NUM-
DER TWO thousand one hundred and eighty
one south.
lish and open an alley in city block mum
Der two thousand nine hundred and sixty
seven.
Council Bill GO. An ordinance to estab-
lish and open an alley in city block num-
bsr three thousand nine hundred and nine
teen east.
Council Bill 20. An ordinance to estab-
lish and open Lawrence street from Mag
nolia avenue to Mcf;ee avenue.
Council Bill Il. An ordinance to amend
ordnance number nineteen thousand five
hundred and forty-four. entitled IAN ord-
nance to widen Kings highway from fiCh-
elberger street southwardly to Gravois ayy-
mn apnroy,I NpVpr1bpr pptN-Stpunl
eighteen hundred and nin1ty-eisht.
Council Bills No. 81. 63. a. 90. 66' q. q. 69.
20, IL, as above, were each read second
time and referred to Committee on Public
improvements.
House Bill No. 142. An ordinance supple
mentary TO ordnance number nineteen thou
sand six hundred and thirty-seven. making
an additional appropriation for the improve
ment of Papin street between Manchester
avenue and Boyle avenue.
House Bill No. 1sI. An ordinance author
iZing the Nieiners Livery and Undertaking
Company to erect and maintain a livery
stable.
House Bills Nos. 1ie and 1s5, as above,
We're each read second time and referred to
CCmnitte on Public improvements.
House Bill No. 4. An ordnance author
izing the Merchants Exchange, through its
directory. to supervise ana regulate the
weishing of grain and other farm products
received by rail or river at 81. Louis, or
shipped therefrom. except grain received at
public elevators.
House Bill No. T. as above, WAS read
Municipal Affairs.
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. Carroll offered the following resolu-
Resolved by the Council. That the Street
Commissioner he and he is hereby respect
fully requested to furnish to the Council. at
its next regular meeting. the following IN
formation: First. the names of all officers.
clerks and employees Of the Street Depart
ment. with their official titles. a si,vCitica-
ton of their duties and salaries COmpen-
sation received by each per month
Second. the total amount of money ey-
pended monthly for office rent and cost Of
maintenance of offices. frT Street Super
intendenIs and the monthly cost OF SUB
sistence and maintenance of conveyanc's
and horses for the Street Department
Mr.. Carroll moved that the resolution as
above he adopted.
Carried.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
Mr.. Kratz introduced:
Council Bill No. 72. An ordinance TO
amend ordinance No. 1888. entitled IAN or
dinance for the greater convenience and fur
ther transportation of passengers on the
railways of the Cass Avenue and Fair
Grounds Railway Company, citizens' Rail
way Company. Southwestern Railway Com
pany. Southern Electric Railroad Company.
St. Louis Railroad Company and Baden and
ST. Louis Railroad Company. resy ectively.
and for that purpose authorizing chan ge of
motive power. the connection Of railway
tracks respectively. and the running Of ears
Of one more of said companies on the
tracks of one or mere Of the other compa-
mics. and of such companies whose tracks
may be interSs by the tracks of either
of said companies. with authority to run
ambulance funeral. mail and express ears.
and also authorizing, If found desirable for
said purpose. the sale. conveyance or lease
of the rights, privileges. franchises and
property of one or more of said companies
and of the companies whose tracks may be
so intersected, TO another of said companies,
or to the St. Louis Transit Company. its
successors and assigns. and the acquisition
thereof. with authority tn hold. enjoy and
operate the same for period expiring with
the term of the franchise of the said South
ern Electric Railroad Company, as provided
In CITY Ordinance No. 1887 and to regulate
the speed of cars, and authorizing the
Southwestern Railway Company 10 extend
its tracks on GravOfs avenue from its inter-
section with the Norganford road to Bates
street, and there to connect with the tracks
of the Southern Electric Railroad Company.
and extending the time for the completion
of its tracks from Grand avenue on Chippe-
wa street and GravOis avenue to the Nor
ganford road. and the Southern EieNric
Railroad Company to extend its route on
Bates street and to operate the sams," ap-
proved March 20. 1853. by striking out Sec
ton Of said ordinance and inserting in lieu
thereof a new section to be known as Sec
tiOn s.
Read first time.
Mr. kratZ introduced
Council Bill No. %. An ordinance to
amend ordinance No. 17021 entitled IAN or
dinance to authorize the Union Depot Rail-
road Company to extend its railroad by
changing its tracks in certain streets and
by additional construction in certain streets
and by acquiring the transfer to it by The
Mound City Street Railway Company and
pany of their respective railroad tracks,
rights priyileges and franchises and 10 aIl-