The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-03


similar petition In conjunction with the 5
Turnverein society's request for exemption
on block SIS; south Of Buffalo bayou they
existence II has grown 20 membership
ot 1000 and has become in effect public
institution. Tho long list Of public enter
ner hall Is set ont and they cite Instances
20 show that the council has. In the past.
exempted the society from taxation.
Both Of tho above petitions were referred
IN the finance committee aud city atesr .
ney for consideration.
The tunnel committee has not yet been
able TO report and requested 2 little more
time, stating that owing 10 the illness ~
Manager Trlce ~ the International and
Great Northern the action N fSat road re-,
rarding the committees proposals can not
be- ascertained.
PETITIONS
From n r. MacGregor. for cancellation
IT erroneous assessment Referred TO
finance committee.
From S. s. Ashe and G. II. Hermann, for
sewer from Smith street to Basbx on
the north aide of Capitol street. To sewer
committee.
! From Mary L. Tips, asking that interest
| be waived for 1901, as she has a petition
| with the finance committee and desires TO
| pay her taxes and will do so II this petition
| Is granted To finance committee.
] From j. b. Perkins, for adjustment Of |
taxes. To finance committee,
From numerous citizens OF the Third |
ward, for light at the corner Of McGowen |
and Fanuin streets. TO light committee /
From =. NJ futile, agent Of san An |
tonic and Arkansas Pass railway, stating |
that o light has been ordered placed at the |
corner OF Bowling and Pease streets, rs
ordered by the council Received and re-
ferred 10 alderman presenting original mo-
ton
From f. NJ Tuttle, agent of San An.
tonic and Arkansas Pass railway, stating
that an Investigation OF the ditching along
Z he sid Of trark On anlaud
nue. 20 Nelasco street shows It to be suf-
ncieut Same order as above
From j. Lobit, for separation OF asseess-
ment. To finance committee.
, From George baloseyich Co, for re-
duction OF assessment on stock of goods,
To finance committee.
From c. A. Reeves, stating that his home
has been sold for taxes without his kuowl,
edge and asking that he be compensat d
u for his loss. To hnance committee and ciLy
attorney
= From Grand Lodge, A, F and A. NJ, for
relief from payment OF all city taxes as
K provided by law. TO finance committee and
From ~ B. Leach and others. complain.
d ing OF deep ditch traverslng lots 2 3 and
= 4, block 4, LOckhart's addition, causing
n defective drainage, and asking relief. To
' Htreet and bridge committee.
u From March GILMORE for relief from a
$ ditch through his lot. To street and bridge
Is From j c, Baldwin, Tor permission to rc-
re pair his natatorium with galvanized iron
II covering the sides OF building. To fire
le committee and chief OF the hre depart
IL mcut,
~ From Houston Turnverein. FOR release
III from taxation To finance committee aud
e. city attorney.
Of REPORTS,
M The finance committee presented large
m number II reports, They reported favor
VI ably upon the petitions Of the following
tie persons: Mamie Reynolds, j. NJ Baker
lis John E. Wiley. agent: d. NJ. Cognlan, II
In IAppett, w. II. Lloyd. w. w Thomas
Gu agent Mrs NJ, ]. Burrell, II. f. Groschke
Mrs II. Bother. Mrs Jennie A. White
Adopted.
'av Il, GroSsman, Mrs, Sarah Fields e. w
'aS Krenge. Adopted,
all The committee requested an sntdGr1t /
nm, mn i IdGgpted. Oh the '''l'-O1 i'
ors proyal Of the treasurers report for Deeeu
,o =" II The street and bridge committee recon
NO lnended the grading Of Mckee stree
ey' through Little Home reserve, provided IL
II. city owns the streets Adopted.
rny The street and bridge committee reporte
fNvorably upon the grading OF Miloy sire
from Harrisburg road 10 the railway I
TO soon as the citys finances will permit
me- .Ss The street and bridge committee recor
'Aa mended that the nllng OF the gulley eros
'ork Ing Waverly street be deferred for Il
present Adopted.
IAe above coufn1ttee Recommended
vs. Ing and draining the Harrisburg road. b
An refused to favor the motion OF Alderml
men Watkins for repairs wlth crushed rock I
- a time. Adopted.
aich The above committee recognized Il
In urgent need OF grading and improving Az
is tin street from Iceland avenue TO
tho KINNEY and recommen led granting the I
rom ut;on OF citizens. Adopted
pre- The street and bridge committee recoi
no mended the granting Of the petition Of I
lege street railway company for double ira
pro over Franklin avenue, the work to be do
ing according to the directions Of the city en-
neer regarding bracug Of bridge, ct
IRON The above committee recommended Ii
ence the motion Of Alderman CASTOR for the
nhs moyal of a fence huilt across seventh strt
60 by John Bannigan pass Adopted,
the The above committee asked that evideI
BE- furnished in support Of petition OF Ed
win Burns for occupation OF his property W
con- paving material Adopted,
man The park committee recommended II
rney the donation of the bell OF the Hnrr
, the Lane by the United Daughters OF the G.
the fcderacy be accepted with thanks Adopt
The committee on records and accou
iler reported me IecelslnS or hsSS,ms y, S :,
hre II so 10 the council as whole. Adopt
eport The city attorney recommended that
of!ng petition ~ n r Golding Tor Quit els
deed releasing tar charges he grant
The above ofNcisl recommended psym
hiS. 81 the Judgment or NJ, ChArwane az p
Wv" toned. Adopted.
pre- ported adversely upOn The amendment !
avn yidInE new limits, Majority reported ado
80 ed
pened The sewer committee reported tsvora
/, tho upon the petition ~ the Bertng Coz
,shr hardware company FOR correction o.
% ". sewer and that the city engineer sea I
n all work Ia properly done. Adopted.
ldinG The nhoyc committee reported tavord
! nsS pom the motion Of Alderman Pulls I
'''' the Missouri. KausRs and TeVas r,il'
Old build SGinch sewer on Spring sur
new Adopted
The finance committee reported unfa
, h,ds ably upon petition for $4,000 10 he allo
= estI Carnegie library association, Adopted.
% The Preston avenue tunnel committee
sug auested more time. owing 10 the ILL
, ths+ " Manager Trice Of the International
re ~ Great Northern railway. Granted
oNnrn The city engineer reported that u
SiWl were no property incroschmcnts on
,grcod street Adopted
,Srccd The finance committee reported the
I-n,i,,, ccuher report 81 tho city assessor and
- ,s | lector correct Adopted.
h,r,n The annual reports Of the market mas
tsner | park commissioner and FIRE chief
800 reported upon favorahly hy their rcspec
- a. | committees and reports adopted
~" =" The street ccrnmi Ssioner's report for