The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-06
Charges Cruelty
Against Driver
Council COMMITTEES to invest.
gate the Alleged Brutality
OF Louis Cardes.

aRninHt Louis C0rdeA driver OK the
chemical engine. The charges were
filed by couneiimen Morton, Nord-
strom and Hansen. comprising the COM
mlttee on fire and water. II is alleged
that driver cordes beat Chief" one OF
the horses. with club In an unmerci-
fui manner. When the matter was
brought before the council Mr.. Burns
said he thought II seemed strange that
charges should not have been preferred
by the fire chief. He moved the ap-
polntment OF committee to investi-
gate and report TO the council. Mayor
Suprenant naming the following coun-
ciimen: Messrs. Burns, Nordstrom
and Wilson. City Attorney Smith win
act with the committee. Under the
present ordinance a member OF the FIRE
department can be removed only for
cause md the council must, by vote,
cause his removal.
Mr.. cordes ridlcules the statement
that he was cruel TO his horses. He said
he had occasion during regatta week
to whip the team. but that he used a
small scent cane OF the regatta sou.
venir style.
Mr.. Morton introduced an ordinance
granting 10 fire engine drivers 10 days
vacation per year. at the expense OF the
city. The ordinance will be finally
acted upon at the next meeting OF the
council.
Chief Stockton reported that the
West Astoria bell tower was In danger
Gus condition. and on his recommend
alton the council referred the matter
10 the public property committee with
power 10 make the necessary repairs.
Mr.. Nofdstrom introduced a measure
that viii prove Of especial interest to-
members Of the Push Club. The city
park fund derived from the levy made
at the request Of the club was never
placed In a special fund, but remained
ed In the general fund Of the city. Mr..
Nordstrom's ordinance Instructs the
auditor TO draw warrant for the
amount. $500. and the treasurer 10 ere
ate n special fund. The bill will come
up for final action two weeks hence.
Considerable discussion followed the
reading OF n communication from J.
LIndenberger. who had been granted
permission to use city property at the
foot OF Eighth street. The city author
itIeR had determined TO institute pro-
ceedIDgs TO compel him to remove
building which he had by previous per-
mission built on the street. and which
had been enlarged without permission.
The council finally decided that he
should be allowed to enjoy the privi-
lege for an indefinite period and Mr..
smith was instructed to suspend pro-
ceedings.
The report OF the board Of equaliza-
tlon on the assessment for the improve
ment OF Cedar street was received, Mr..
Wright stated that some Of the proper
Is owners were not satisfied and that
they desired to address the council, but
the courtesy was not extended, Mayor
Suprenant holding that such matters
should be brought before the council
In writing. This is the first time on
record where the privilege OF appear
Ing before the council had been denied.
Surveyor Tee reported as to the inn
prcvement Of Franklin avenue from
Thirty-sixth street TO the claim line.
He said that he would not recommend
macadam improvement unless the
property owners generally petitloned
for Il. He also made a report on the
proposed Commercial street improve
ment between Fourteenth and Seven
teenth. recommending that It be de-
ferred until connection Is made or Ex-
change street between Twelfth and
Thirteenth. The matter was referred
10 the street committee.
a communication was TeCtlNSu liVib
the Astoria Box Company urging the
Improvement Of Franklin avenue, in
the East End. The petition was pre-
sented In anticipation of n remon-
STRANGE,
The surveyor reported on the pro-
posed Improvement OF Ninth street be-
tween Franklin and Harrison avenues.
II was decided. however that 1t was
and agreed that the legislation should
be done during the winter and the Inn
done during the winter and the Inn
provement made In the spring. 1t win |
be necessary to re-establish some Of
the grades for this Improvement, as all
are not uniform.
An ordinance declaring the intention
Of the council to improve Duane street
from Twelfth to Thirteenth developed a
discussion rs to whether red or yellow
A be provided for in the contract
1t seems that red and yellow fir come
out of the same tree, but that some of
the red fir recently used is not up to