The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-22
In AID OF HAAG'S SCHEME
COUNCILMAN BERRY SUBMITS A RES
OLUTION TO COUNCIL.
StOckynrds Ordinance Stricken from
the F1Ies-Passage of switch
Ordinances.

Councilman J. +. Berry last night sub
mitted the following resolution to the Coun-
ell: Whereas. Julius a. Haag. a reputable
citizen Of indianapolis. has in writing pro-
posed to pay to the stockholders of the
Consumers Gas Trust Company of this
city the full value. principal and interest.
OF all outstanding certificates of stock of
said company and all liabilities of every
description upon the transfer of all property
of every kind and description of said Con-
sumers' Gas Trust Company 10 him and
to pay 10 the city of indianapolis the sum
of 10000 in cash and to furnish good and
sufficient bond for the faithful carrying out
Of his proposal; therefore. be it
Resolved. That the mayor and the Board
of Public Works are earnestly requested
to aid in every lawful manner the said
Julius A. Haag in carrying out his pro-
posal TO the end that the city of Indian
apolis may receive in cash the sum Of
$4,000"
The resolution was referred TO the COM
mittee on contracts and franchises
The stockyards ordinance, providing that
no stockyards shall be established within
the city limits. was reported unfavorabIy
upon by the committee, and upon second
reading was stricken from the files. The
committee held that while there were sew
eral good features about the ordinance il
was too restrictive and the ground covered
was too broad.
An ordinance was introduced providing
fine of $50 and thirty days imprisonment for
driving or riding vehicles. automobiles or
bicycles across the intersection of streets
in the district bounded by Ohio and Georgia
streets and Senate avenue and Alabama
street. faster than walk. The ordinance
was referred TO the committee on public
safety.
LIKE BANQUO'S GHOST.
An ordinance providing for plumbing In
spector and board Of registration and ex-
animation for master and journeymen
plumbers. was introduced and referred TO
the judiciary committee. The ordinance is
practically the same as others that have
been introduced in the Council before, but
failed in passage.
Ordinances passed providing for a flag
man at the Singleton-street crossing al
lowing the Atlas Engine Works to con-
struct switches at its plant allowing James
l.. Reach TO build a switch across McGill
street. allowing the Encaustio Tile Works
to build a switch across Sixteenth street,
allowing w. j. Holiday & Co to build two
| switches TO cross Georgia and Chesapeak Ike
streets. When the latter ordinance was
| placed on its passage Councilman Webster
explained his position and VOted against it.
/ He said when the ordinance was in commit
| tee 1t provided for but one track, but now
another had been worked in"
At the close of the meeting Councilman
/ Billingsly asked 70 go back to the intro
/ duction of new ordinances. He said he
/ had something from Brightwood. The re-
quest was granted. Mr.. Billingsly then
| explained that the ordinance was not in the
| interests of his constituents. but that II was
\ a favor toward another member OF the
| Council who did not have the nerve" to
! introduce IL. The ordinance asks that ZAP
pie Tree Lane" be changed to Larch street.
There was an objection from the Demo-
/ cratic side OF the house on the ground
| that Appe Tree Lane is an alley and not
/ "A street. Before any serious debate took
/ place on this vital question the ordinance
/ was referred 10 the committee on sewers,
/ streets and alleys TO discuss the advfsa bill
/ ity of making the change.