The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-02-08

Wichita, Kan, Jan. 20, 1902.
Council met in regular session, Mayor
Mclean in the chair; all councilmen
present except ScheH.
Minutes of last regular meeting were
read and adopted.
Committee that went to Kansas City to
appear before the Interstate Commerce
Committee, reported that they appeared
before the committee and submitted evil
uence, and before anything further could
be accomplished would have to await the
order Of the committee.
On motion by Isely the fire chief was
Instructed TO place reel and hose on Fair
mount.
Herman moved to recind motion to place
hydTants on Emporia and Kellogg. Motion
carried
Herman moved that the Water company
be instructed to extend their main from
indianapolis to Gilbert street. on En-
Doria, thence east on Gilbert to Santa Fe.
City TO take two hydrants: also extend
main one block east on Kellogg, and put
IN one hydrant Ali of said hydrants to be
placed under the direction of the fire
marshal
Burton moved that the water companv
be instructed to place hydrant at corner
OF Pattie and Prince. Motion carried.
Mckee moved TO advertise for bids for
furnishing city with 100 70 $50 Welsbach
burner Boulevard street lights Luling
moved 10 lay on the table. Motion 10
lay on the table carried.
Bellew moved that an iron door be plac-
I'd at the entrance of the prison. Motion
carried.
Matter of repairing city hail referred
back 10 building committee for detailed
Statement
Smith moved that committee select ar
INST ana get prices for the furnishing
of portraits of deceased mayors and sub
INIT report or same at the next meeting.
Motion carried
Davidson moved that the allev from
Lincoln street south TO Zimmerly. be-
tween Meade and Santa Fe be vacated
luling moved 70 amend that alley be va
Gated provided Mr. Hasemev would agree
10 remain in the city. Motion as amend
ed. carried
Plat Of Brooks and Oldham addition re-
ferred back TO the public Improvement
committee.
The matter OF bringing several small
tracts into the city limits was deferred
on the account OF Councilman Schens
absence
Davidson moved to go into executive
session before adjournment Motion
carried.
Brakeman moved that city attorney
prepare ordinance declaring it necessary
Meade from Lincoln To Zimmerly Mo-
ton carried
Bellew moved that property owners be
allowed 10 build approach to river on
Dewey street. Motion carried
Mckee moved that the city attorney
prepare an ordinance to widen Handlev
avenue. Motion carried
Davidson moved that 500 be appro-
priaied for the purpose Of cleaning I'D
rk
Davidson moved that the street com
missioner be allowed TO purchase a wagon
with automatic dump. Motion carried.
city engineer instructed TO make re-
port as 70 best method Of disposinC OF
storm wafer
Mckee moved that the city attorney
establish curb line on both sides Of
Maple street from Seneca to Hiram
avenue. and that line shall be 2eia feet
north and south OF section line between
sections 10 and So. Motion carried.
Smith OF the judiciary committee. rec
commended that the sum OF $50 be added
70 the appropriation ordinance. 70 settle
claim for damages sustained by falling
through a defective walk by Mrs l. San
ley. on motion same was allowed pro
vided she would release the city from
ali further liability
Smith moved that the Elizabeth Howell
claim be rejected Motion carried.
Luiing moved that tue street commits
sioner INSPECT walks and report IT any
hoard walks were in use. Motion car
TieS
Claims aDd accounts were read and re-
ferrec L. proper committees
Communicate Itom gohn J. Hafrs-
worth. relative 70 gas franchise read and
TIE clerk Instructed 70 answer relurstas
& submit franchise Tor consideration.
Petition fer c.nder walk or the ease
side ~ EUrl@ aytuue from Harry 20
'sie were read on motion prayers -
Petitioners We're granted, ANA properly
owners given thirty days 70 construct
Communication from police matron re-
cucstins tbs use OF another room To use