The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-09
LEGAL


the following vote. Ayes, Gouncllmen
Ryder, Simms, Griley, Holiday, Nipps,
Green, Rice, Horn, Howe Sinner, SWend-
son and Hughes-l2.
The following ordinance, introduced by
Councilman Ryder was referred to. the
judiciary committed, on motion Of the
same councilman
An ordinance providing for the con
demnation and appropriation of a certain
tract of land, known as Garfield Park, "
park of the city Of Topeka, establishing
a benefit district to pay for the same. and
providing for the appointment of apprais-
ers therefor and prescribing their duties.
An ordinance prohibiting and relating to
minors under sixteen years OF age being
places in the city Of Topeka, after certain
hours herein mentioned, and providing
penalties for violation hereof. Introduced
by Councilman Howe, august z, and re-
ferred to judiciary committee and re-
ported back was placed upon its final pas
sage. Section 1 was read and on motion
adopted. Section 2 was also read and on
motion adopted.
On motion of Councilman Holiday. sec
ton 9 was stricken out, by the following
vote: Noes, Councilmen Horn and Swend-
son. Ayes, Ryder, Sinnns, CSriley. HOl-
Shimer-10. Section 4 was read and on
motion of Councilman Holiday the maxi
mum penalty was made $500. The section
was then adopted as amended. Section
five was read and on motion adopted The
ordinance was then placed on its final
passage and was adopted by the follow
ing vote: Ayes, Councilmen Ryder,
SInms. GriIey, Holiday, Nipps, Green,
Rice, Horn, Howe, Sinner, Swendson and
The following ordinance introduced by
Councilman Howe, October 2, and referred
to judiciary committee and reported back
70 the council, was placed upon its final
passage.
An ordinance amending section 81 and
section So of Ordinance No. 1884, approved
December %, 1902, entitled AN ordinance
relating to and providing for the levy and
collection of a license tax upon and regu-
Ia a
and occupations conducted, pursued, car
ried on or operated within the city of To-
peka, prescribing punishment for the vio-
laIlon OF the same, and repeating Ordi-
nance No. 1858, approved June z, 1898, Or
dinance 1885, approved September Il, 1898,
ORDNANCE 2ISa, approved November rs,
1900, Ordinance No. 2200, approved Decem-
Der q, 1900, and all other ordinances and
parts Of ordinanees-in conflict herewith .
and repeating said original section 81 and
section So of said Ordinance No 1884.
Each section was read and on separate
motion adopted. The ordinance was then
placed on its final passage and was adopt
ed by the following vote. Ayes Council
men Ryder, Simms, Griley, Holiday,
NIpps, Green, Rice. Horn Howe, Sinner,
SwendsOn and Hughes-12.
The following ordinance was introduced:
An ordinance approving and adopting
rules and regulations for the management
of the system of waterworils Of the city
of Topeka and establishing rates to con-
works department of the sIty of Topeka.
On motion of Councilman Green, Rule
SUSPENDED
placed upon its final passage. Section
was read and on motion adopted.
Section 2 was read and after discussion
was not adopted, the vote heing as fol-
lows: Ayes, -Councflnaen NipDs, Green,
Howe, Sinner, SWendsOn and Hughes--6;
noes, Ryder, Simms,. Griley Holiday,
Rice. and Horn-6. On motion of Council
man Green the water works committee
and board of trustees, were authorized to
adjust cases where special faVOrs are
granted, to increase the rates and make
the rates equitable to all, and to use their
judgment to that end.
On motion OF Councilman Swendson the
ordinance was recommitted to the water
works committee for their consideration
together with the water works commits
sion.
Councilman Nipps moved that when we
adjourn we adjourn to meet next Mon
day night, December II. Carried.
The following resolution, offered by
Councilman Green, was on motion adopt
ed by the following - otes Ayes, Ryder
Simrns, Gr1leye HoNid9ys Nlppss Green,
Rice. Horn, Howe. Sinner, Swendson,
HugheS-12. 4lA
Resolved, That the mayor and council
of the city of Topeka deem it ne sessary
for the best interests of said city that
Clay street from the south line of Tenth
| avenue to the south line of Eleventh
street, be curbed with Fort Scott bhIe
sandstone and paved thirty feet wide with
Shawnee county vitrined brick on sand
Councilman Green offered. the following
resolution, which was adopted by the fol-
lowing vote: Ayes, Councl!men Ryder
Simms, Griley, Holiday, Nipps, Green,
Rice. Horn, Howe, Sinner, Swendson and
Hughes-12.
Resolved, That the mayor and council
of the city of Topeka, deem it necessary
for the best interests OF said city that
| Clay street from the south line of Elev-
enth street to the north line of Thirteenth
street be curbed with Fort Scott blue
| sandstone and paved with vitrified brick
! on sand foundation, SAID pavement TO be
! thirty 800 feet wide between Eleventh
street and Twelfth street and forty t40l
feet wide between Twelfth street and
/ Thirteenth street.
Councilman Green moved that the reso-
/ lutiOns already passed be reconsideTed,
/ for further discussion. Motion lost by the
! following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Nipps,
| Green, Howe, Sinner and dughes-5;
noes, Ryder, Simms, Griley, Holiday,
/ Rice Horn, and Swendson-I
/ Councilman Rice offered the following
resolution, which was adopted by the fol-
! lowing vote; Ayes, Councllrnen Ryder,
/ Simms Griley, Holiday, Nipps, Green.
Rice Horn, Howe, Sinner, Swendson and
/ HugheS-12
Resolved. That the mayor and council
| of the city of Topeka deem it necessary
! for the best interests of said city that
/ Lincoln street, from the north line of
! Seventh street to the south line OF Eight
1 avenue, be curbed with Fort Scott blue
sand stone and paved thirty 800 feet wide
/ with Shawnee county YItrihed brick on
1 sand foundation.
J Councilman Rice offered the following
: resolution which was adopted by the fol-
! lowing vote: AYES, Councilrnen Ryder,
/ Simms, Griley, Holiday, Nipps, Green,
/ Rice, Horn, Howe, Sinner, Swendson and
Resolved That the mayor and council of
! the city of Topeka deem it necessary for
the best interests of said city that West
( Eighth avenue, between the east line of
4 Lincoln street and the west line of West
] street, be curbed with Ft.Scott blue sand
! stone and paved fifty feet wide with
] Shawnee county vitrifed brick on sand
/ foundation, said pavement to consist OF
/ two roadWays each twenty-five feet wide,
with park in the center fifteen feet wide;
/ same being in conformity with pavement
/ existing on Eighth avenue. between Blu
/ chanan and Lincoln streets.
] Councilman SWendson offered the fol-
4 lowing resolution. which was adopted by
/ the following vote Ayes, Councilmen
! Ryder, Simms. Griley, Holiday, NiDps,
/ Green, Rice Horn, Howe, Sinner, Swend-
/ son and Hughes-12:
/ Resolved, That the mayor and council
| of the city of Topeka deem It necessary
] for the best interests OF SAID city that