The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-06

they would accede to anything the city
W1shed-if it was only given in such a
manner. that both parties could under
stand 1t thoroughly. 1.-THE telephone
square thing" said Councilman Jordan
last night, to a State Journal reporter
They have built up wonderful plant
in Topeka and they are ready to come
to any terms with the city"
The amusing chicken coop damage
suit brought against the city because
one of the Maxwell teams tore away a
hens home was referred back to the
citv engineer for settlement This
matter has been passed out to a num-
Der of committees but they are all
side stepping 1t. It will probably die
on it's endless journey.
Through a letter of recommendation
the city attorney, r. G. Dreaming, APP
proved the new Knox addition which
win be called "Edgewood," It's titles
are clear and it is well worth consid-
ering.
A communication from the Fire
mems Relief association stated that
$40 had been spent in the last month
for doctor and drug relief. None dis
approved and the account was al
lowed.
The resolution to award the Kaw
Paving company the asphaltic con-
crete paving on College avenue and
MuIvane street was passed in the
right form last night and this COM
pany is now officially under the har-
ness. The former resolutions were ap-
pealed.
The reports of the city officers who
control an inlet of funds TO the city
treasury were approved last night.
The best showing was made by Rolice
Judge S. s. Urmy who sent in S2.473.50.
This Is more than enough to cover the
pay roll OF the police department. 1t
is a record breaker.
One claim was allowed and another
killed by the council last night. c. T.
Byers who had a horse injured by
falling into city excavation asked
1t seems that the man needed the
money and the city was liable. The
claim disallowed came from Archie
w. Coffman who claims to have re-
ceived personal injuries by falling
into a pile of dirt and rubbish cons
trolled by the city in the rear of the
New Era department store. The mat
ter had been referred to the claims
and accounts committee who recon-
mended that it be mot paid It
wasn't.
The anti-cigarette ordinance intro
duced by Councilman Howard re-
ceived its first reading last night and
was sent to the committee on health
and sanitation. This is the ordinance
that was fought so hard a month ago
by Councilman Hughes. It will pass
in very short time.
A resolution by H. B. Howard asked
ing it unlawful for any livery or
boarding stable to conduct business
without a permit from the city board
of health and before a permit was
granted the said livery or boarding
stable should receive the permission
of all people living within 400 feet of
the site. The resolution was passed
and an ordinance to this effect will be
drawn up at once.
Councilman Horn gave the ways
and means committee Of which he is
chairman, a good lecture last night
on attendance. It seems that the
chairman is unable to get his men to-
gether.
which is at the present time only open
to family pets and unprotected chill |
dren was discussed again last night
through a plea from Councilman Horn
who owns an automobile. The Fourth |
ward councilman talked in first class
eloquence last night-for the second |
time during the meeting. He said in |
part: /
Gentlemen, we do not want to an
tagonize the state officials but let me |
tell you something about those
grounds occupied by the state house.
we as city have paid for the pave |
ment around this square and we as a |
part of the state have our rights in |
these matters. Fines inflicted through |
this cause are being RENTED by the |
mayor and council-what is the use of |
this ordinance. When I want to take
visitors through the state house Il
have to leave my automobile outside |
the grounds-as a result 1 have my |
zap rope stolen or some one monkeys |
with the car. These state officials |
can't close the grounds as Mr.. How
ard has threatened this council. Gem
tlemen.I this is my last call-the call of |
the wild-to this honorably body. I
am not going to be with YOU again.
you will hear my voice-you can do
me personal favor by voting for this
ordinance"
Alderman Jordan thought that the
best plan was to appoint a committee
and confer with the executive council
this proposition was adopted by the
council and Mr.. Horn, Mr.. Howard I
and Mr.. Blakely were appointed NV
the mayor through the suggestion Of
Councilman Hughes. However the
SOuASiA ~ OIHlSSu MI morn That on
Friday night when the new council
will be sworn in-time will be given
Mr.. Horn for another speech on the
automobile question.
One of the most beautiful and still
the wittiest spells ever taken by the
city council was conducted last night
after resolution had been adopted to
make it unlawful to kill any song bird
or squirrel in the city limits This
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deeper natures of the busy council