The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-06

mittee reported recommending that as.
sessment on Improvements for~ ears 1897
and 1888 be eliminated aud valuation ON
che property be reduced to $500 for each
OF years 1891. 1925 and 1929. Adopted.
On petition of j. w Sam for correction
of assessment on lots and s, block 8,
| the finance committee recommended that
petition be granted. Adopted.
On petition of John L. Gary ct al for
dismissal OF tax suit the finance COM
mittee reported recommending that upon
payment OF taxes due the city the suit
be dismissed. Adopted.
on petition of Mrs. Mary Mulvihill. for
relief on taxes on block $50, the finance
committee reported that as attorney
| claims no suit was fled and as records
show all taxes paid. they recommend the
granting of the petition. Adopted.
On petition OF w. o. Ausley for separa
tion Of asses ment the assessor and al
torney reported recommending that same
be granted. Adopted
! On petit n OF Mrs. Jennie NJ. Burton
comp planning Of excessive assessment, at
| torney reported that ne had not time 10
look into the matter and assessor report.
ed that petition be referred TO the board
| Of apprai ement.
! Re erred to city engineer.
The sewer committee reported fayorably
up report of board OF pubic works on
Sabine street sewer. Adopted.
On petition of Mrs. NJ j Burke for
| separation OF assessment, assessor and al
torney, to whom matter was referred
reported rec mmend ng that petition be
graa,ed. Adopted.
The police committee returned with
their approval the report of the chief 4
police Tor September. Adopted
Report OF William Alexander, market
master for October showing collection
Of $1063 95 market fees. Referred to mar
ket committee.
On petition of F. A Heitmann to have
the que II n OF his being a city Official
settled on account of his being a member
Eof the board Of liquidation. referred 20
iattorney general, uhat official reported
that his office uniformly declined to fur
nish an opin on on such questions
Alderman S-nnen we'd to adopt the
report and receive and file the original
petition of Mr. Heitmann. Carried.
On motion Of Alderman O'Leary as to
why slot machine cases were not carried
before the corporation court instead OF
before the justice court, the chief # po
Ice reported lat he had been advised
tina. the corporal on court had no juris
ldiction In such cases.
Referred back to ascertain If such cases
were ever taken before the recorder
Clarence R. George. city electrician re
ported that the only expense connected
with his department for the month of
September was S12 ( extra work incident
to he storm. Referred back for further
report.
The finance committee returned with
their approval the report OF the scavenger
from April 16. 1898 to July 81. la4-
Adopted
The report of the treasurer for Sep
TENDER was referred to the finance COM
mittee.
The scavenger's report for September
WAS referred to the h spital comm tee
The city attorney ana ordinance COM
m.ttee returned the corporation court
ord nance with their approval Adopted.
The market committee reported favor
ably upon the motion of Alderman Thorn
as to keep the east side OF market square
clear.
The market committee reported on mo-
tion of Alderman Thomas to have side
walks around market square repaired
that work had already been done
Adopted
The bond of Mr.. Upper as auditor was
approved.
NEW BUSINESS
The bond of E. H. Stenett in the sum
OF $500 for building a bulthead at the
loot of Milan street was referred to
the mayor with power to act
street sewer and on motion of Alderman
| Sonnen 1t was not opened, but returned
to the bidder and the mayor authorized
to readvertise for bids.
| BY Alderman Robinson an ordinance
providing for the settlement of the Stor-
RE claim upon the terms OF compromise
as submitted above.
5 Referred to ordnance and refunding
: committees and recess of ten minutes
"a h oh
ported, asking for two weeks time in
{ which to submit report, Granted
MOTIONS.
r BY o'Leary-l'hat the chief of fire de-
q partment and assistant be required ia
4 lwear a regulation uniform while on duty.
! Carried
t By oLeary-That street commissions,
have two painters in his department to
paint bridges, etc. Carried by vote Of
. to 4.
), BY Halverton-That city fremen be al
1 lowed not exceeding one hour and a hall
t for meals. Carried.
o BY Thompson-That the city treasure,
o at hrst meeting each month make item
+, lied report OF all money paid .out by him
t each month. Carried.
BY Thompson-That street commission
g street between Main and Fannin. also
u place posts on north south and east
u corners of Franklin and San Jacinto TO
: prevent wagons running on sidewalks
Carried.
BY O'Leary-That assessor and collec.
=. tor report the names OF city official.
!, whose assessments were lowered by the
! board of appraisement. Carried
- By Alderman Aubertin--That attorney
. and assessor and collector have power t,
y settle all back taxes and suits due city
: Carried by vote of to 4.
81 BY MiIler-That the city issue 500. OOt
t. bonds for street paving, bonds to bea,
per cent interest and run 40 years
= Carried by vote OF to g.
:, BY Miller That secretary furnish
l names and dates of appointment of boar,
OF health and health inspectors Car.
lie ried.
ls BY o'Leary-That treasurer report tn,
% amount paid expert accountants now
working on books Carried
OF BY Somewhat a light be placed a
OF Washington and Sixth streets. also a
d. Shearn and Oak and on Beauchaml
T. Springs bridge, Carried by a vote of {