The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-06-03

The Horticultural Union entered pro-
test against the small peddlers of fruit
around the town who GO from house to
house and sell their berries below the
market price to the residents. In order
to protect the fruit growers of the valley
and maintain a regulated price upon the
produce they requested that an ordi-
nance be passed by the city placing "a
pretty stiff tax" upon such peddlers.
Attorney Snyder advised the council that
such an ordinance would be urconsti-
tutional and the matter was dropped.
Attorney Will Thompson appeared
again before the council in the interest
of his client, w. G.. Myers, who claims
damages amounting to $455 for the loss
and injury to some horses of his while
impounded by the city. Mr.. Thompson
urged upon council to make some kind
of a settlement with Mr.. Myers as his
case was a good one and would doubtless
cost the city considerable more if it is
allowed to go to trial. The city attorney
advised the council to reject the claim,
which was done.
A petition for an eight-foot wooden
sidewalk on the east side of South Fourth
street between blocks 81 and 81 inclusive
was granted.
The police judges report for June and
treasurer's receipt showed total collec-
tions of $3.50, itemized as follows: Fines
collected from prostitutes, $50; miscel-
laneous, $500.
The city marshal reported number of
cases tried as H. number of meals fur
nished prisoners 50 at a cost OF Sl2.75
s. collected for riding bicycle on side
walk, and four dogs destroyed during the
past month. There were no unpleasant
features connected with the presidents
visit; no pickpockets were at work and
with the aid of his Is special policemen
sworn in for duty on that dav he sue
ceeded in keeping things in strict com
pliance with law and order.
The sexton for the cemetery reported
Il burials and SIS collected.
The health officers report with refer
ence to the city's health was very ia
vorable one. Dr. Burns, however, in is
report referred to the fact OF several
burials having occurred within the past
few weeks for which no burial permits
had been issued by him as the health
officer He called attention to the ordi-
nance which makes such an action on
the part OF citizen misdemeanor and
holds him liable to fine of not less than
$25. "A certain magnetic healer in the
town is responsible for some of these
burials," said DIR. Burns, ''and | want to
warn the people that ii similar occur
renee is brought to my attention again
| shall enter complaint and prosecute
the offenders" Upon the suggestion of
Councilman Liggett the city clerk was
authorized to notify the sexton of the
cemetery not to permit any more burials
without certificate signed by the health
officer.
A. B. Rock was awarded the contract
for building sidewalk on the west side
OF South Sixth street at the contract
price of 80 9-l0 cents per lineal foot.
J. II. Kaufman was granted contract
to build a l2-foot wooden sidewalk on
west Yakima avenue at the contract
price OF IS cents per lineal foot, with the
exception of block 2ll, for which he will
receive So cents
The grading of South Third street was
let to Pettijohn x Daniels for 60 cents
per foot. VIM. McIvor handed in his
bid of 81 cents after Mr.. Pettijohn's bid
had been read, but the council refused to
consider the latter's bid. Mr.. McIvor