The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-05-25

ton to extend the time for laying the
walk until Sept. LIST.
Mr.. George and f. " FELTON, opposed
the motion, as they saw no object in
extending the time, as the agitation
would be had over again in September.
The substitute motion was adopted
four to two.
County Presents Bill.
City Attorney Daley said that the
county auditor has presented a bill
against the city for $l,4l4.O6 for board
and care of prisoners by the county fol
he city, for the period from Sept. 6
1902, until May l, 1906. OF this sum
Sl,OO3O6 was for money paid the sheriff
for board of prisoners at the rate of AZ
cents to 81 cents day, according to the
number of prisoners in the Jail. The
balance was $4ll for matron fees. The
auditor asked that the matter be dispos-
I'd of as soon as possible. Mr.. Daley
said that many of the cases on the list
we're state cases, while the city is only
liable where the prosecutions are under
he city ordinances. The city also has
counter claim against the county.
The matter was referred to the city
;ecorder to consult with the county au-
litor and try to arrange a settlement.
committee appeared and asked for
he privileges of Front and the cross
streets for shows, paid exhibits and
mall privileges of all kinds on July
'rd to 9Th, inclusive. A resolution sim
lar to one adopted last year was
granted.
Must Remove Dirt Piles.
Aid. Schroeder brought up the matter
If the dirt piles on the boulevard OPP
>osite the court house equare, on Fifth
'treet. The county board is anxious to
ave the unsightly piles removed. He
moved that the matter be referred to
he city attorney and city engineer.
City Engineer Thompson said that
when the street was graded the boule
ards were left in fine shape. After
wards, the property owners took up
heir walks without their being con-
lemned and put down new walks,
hrowing the dirt onto the boulevards
md refusing to remove it.
Aid. Atchison moved that public nee
'ssity requires that the boulevard on
he east side of Fifth street between
Hickory and Walnut be graded and inn
roved and that the matter be refer
ed to the board of public works under
rider No. l. This was carried
Health Recommendations.
Health Officer Edwards said that pub
ic health demands that sewers be put
own on Sixth street. The condition of
Kings is very serious one. The peo
lie residing two or tire blocks below
line street want their garbage collect
d. The collector will want little
more wages to do this.
The council voted to instruct the COM
nittee on health to consult with the
;arbage collector and see what he will
10 it for
DIR. Edwards said that where dead
orses are found he has used his re-
possibility and had them buried, as it
lad to be done quickly.
Aid. Atchison moved that the city re-
order advertise for bids for burying
lead horses and COWS.
City Attorney Daley and Aid.
Schroeder feared that all whose animals
lie will look to the city to bury them,
wen when amply able to do it them
elves.
DIR. Edwards said that he was aware
hat the city had been held up on prices.
The motion was carried.
DIR. Edwards brought up the matter
If the new creamery building at the
orner of Fourth and Rock streets. He
ske whether the sanitary arrange
1ents were satisfactory to the council.
There have been complaints that the
ever connection is not large enough
md the closets are the gravity kind and
lot satisfactory. The matter ought to
re looked into. Creameries are not
leanly, as he had told the council be-
ore, and he proposed to watch this one
loosely.
The board of public works agreed to
ook after the matter.
City Market Location.
The matter of new location for the
ity market was taken up, and Aid.
ttchison said that two lots, SO by 200
eet, can be leased on South Front
treet from Geo. Ballard by paying the
axes. The property is located just south
{ the Hayes-Lucas Lumber Co.'s yard
Aid. Hampl said that Mr.. Hoerr wants
100 a year for the lots where the mar
:et is now located.
AID Atchison moved that the Ballard
..n