Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-04

Mayor Waters, Recorder Judah, Alder
men Aeheson, Bayne, Crossan, Churchill
Downing, Gesner, Hubbard. Hughes.
The committee on ordinances reported
eight amendments to the health ordi
nance, which were adopted.
The committee on streets recommend
ed that all awnings be raised TO the
height required by ordinance. Adopted
Report of Street Commissioner Tarp-
ley was approved.
The following report was read and
adopted:
Gentlemen: We, your committee on
streets, to whom was referred the mat
ter of installing the Breyman fountain
on the westerly margin Of Wilson av-
enue, by resolution heretofore passed,
beg leave 20 report that we have car
at cost approximating the sum Of
500, and, we are assured, to the entire
satisfaction Of the donors of that splen-
did gift; the consummation Of this
work being universally appreciated
throughout the whole city.
"In this important relation we woull
respectfully urge upon the council the
levy Of, at least, one-half mill tax for
park purposes, at the time Of making
the municipal levies in December next,
for 1905, as the park board should have
no less than $500 for its work during
the ensuing year.
"We would further report that
Messrs. McGill Mcdonald, proprietors
Of the Oregon Nurseries, in this city,
have signifed their willingness and pur
pose TO plant, at their own charge, such
ornamental shrubs as may be suitable,
along the said western frontage Of Will
son avenue, contribution at once pub
lie.spirited and wholly commendable.
"In conclusion, we respectfully sug
gest that Wilson avenue, from its
scope and prominence, Will require time
and large expense for its adequate aud
permanent establishment, all of which
will be bestowed in due course; that
Marion square, one Of the most beau
tiful pieces of park land in the United
states, should also receive earnest con
sideration at the hands of the city gov
ernment, in the matter of walks, curb
ings, and other utilities, as we'll as the
establishment OF public drinking
fountain Nor should the city stop at
these possessions, but should take steps
20 acquire two or three others, one,
notably, easterly of South Salem; these
acquisitions depending, of course, upon |
the levy and collection Of special |
park tax.
Mayor Waters, in accepting the /
gif., said;
"Gentlemen; This evening the com |
mittee entrusted with the erection Of |
the Breyman memorial fountain files
with US It's final report. The work is
completed. II only remains for us TO
Gttingly accept the gift. Our duty, |
therefore, becomes a pleasure as well. |
We address our expressions of thanks |
20 Mr. Werney Breyman and family |
and the personnel Of the estate of the |
late Eugene Breyman, and trust our
feelings Of Indebtedness may be per
mitted 10 share the pleasures and salts
faction these donors ENJOY in the re-
aliEation of their gift becoming so
substantial and elegant monumental |
fixture to the city's endowments. May |
the precedent thus established enecur.
age moro like gifts from our wealthy |
citizens.
'lt is both proper and just that we |
refer briefly 20 the commercial career |
of the generous givers OF our most mag
nifcent piece of statuary, Mr.. Werner |
Breyman and the late Eugene Breyman |
were born In Bokenhcm, near Hanover
Germany. In the year 1850 Mr.. Werner |
Breyman emigrated to Oregon, to be
followed in 1895 by bis brother, Eugene |
Rreyman, Together they opened gen
eral merchandise establishment in La
fayette, lamhill county, conducting a |
branch store in Amily. In the fan of
the year 1864, the two brothers moved !
10 Salem, and in tho following month |
Of February began their business career
here. As conservative and successful |
men Of business the hrm name OF Rrey |
man Bros has earned an enviable rep,
utation, and is known far and wide
throughout the community,
"In selecting the location OF the
present homes Of the Breymans, il was
happily chosen that the respective
brothers bought and built on opposite
sides OF Wilson avenue, in plain view
OF each other. The erection of this
fountain between the two homes seems
20 join them in It's character as me-
morinl and becomes a fitting close "a