The Wichita daily eagle., 1901-06-18
SELECTED A MATRON
Mrs. Ella Glenn Shields Is
Chosen for the Place.
OTHER COUNCIL DOINGS
Good Many Things of Import
ance Disposed Of

In executive session last night the
mayor appointed and the council confirm
ed the appointemtn Of Mrs. Ella Glenn
Shields. daughter Of the late venerable
Governor Glenn. as police matron Of the
city. For several months, well known
ladies interested IL the reform Of women,
have been urging the appointment OF a
police matron, and at the last meeting
Mrs. spidel was appointed, but the coun-
Gil failed to confirm. Since then the
demand 70 uatron was reinforced by
other well known ladies and ministers
and ministers. the demand eliminating
last night il the appointment OF Mrs.
Shields.
When Mayor Mclean called the council
meeting to order last night all the mem
bers were present except Davidson.
Mr. Mckee Of lighting committee called
attention that railroad lights had not
been put in on West Side. Mayor Nc
Lean stated that Superintendent Webb
of the Missouri Pacific had told him
that his road had never received the
proper notice. On motion Of Luling the
clerk was instructed TO give the railroad
company the proper notice.
Mr.. Isley, paving and scales committee,
asked that Barber Asphalt company be
notified TO repair the paved streets. Doug
las and Main, and that the street com
missioner see that the company repairs
the pavement on Market street for which
it has already been paid. Thee ouncil
l.
with the asphalt company in regard TO
repairing and nearly every time the coun-
ell meets this matter is up.
Mr.. Luling and City Attorney Helm
reported that It was necessary to have a
plat prepared to aid the viewers IN the
opening Of Wichita street south Of Doug
las. City Attorney Helm here stated that
a law o fteh last legislature provided
that when a new street is opened the
viewers shall determine what part Of the
cost Of opening shall be paid by the city
and what by immediate property holders.
and apportion the same. He said the
last street opened by the city should
have been doneu nder the provisions OF
this law, but he did not know at the
time that it had been published.
AIr. Isley called attention to the fact
that the ditch on East Murdock avenue
had not been tiled. A motion to have
this done was adopted. Smith raised the
question that the work would cost over
500 and would have to be done by con
tract. Burton said the city had the tiles
and the work would not cost over 50
The street commissioner was instructed
TO put in the tile.
Luling oheed a resolution that people
not residents OF the city be charged 800
a day for selling goods on the streets.
City Attorney Helm said he did not
think it would stand the test Of the
courts, but on roll call a motion 10 amend
the license ordinance to this effect was
declared carried.
Mr.. Mckee wanted the Missouri Pacific
to put in a crossing on Glenn avenue.
The city clerk was instructed to give
the proper notice.
An ordinance granting TO Scott L.
Whine the right TO operate and maintain
& system for heat, light and motor power
by hot air, steam or electricity between
Lawrence avenue on east. Water street
on west, First street on north and VIII
liam street on south was read. The pro-
posed franchise grants the right to put
poles in the streets and alleys and con
struct and operate and maintain pipes.
mains. conduits, viaducts. cutters and
manholes along. in, through and under.