The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-04-07
SALOON man
GETS LEMON
SUNDAY DRINKS CAUSED TROUBLE
New Fire Ordinance Increasing Fire
Area Is Passcti-Restrictcd Dis
trict in Status Quo.

Councilman John j. Miller's move
to place the council on record in re-
gard to the restricted district propo-
sition did not materially change the
situation. His resolution which was
submitted declaring against such an
institution and in favor of the state
law was passed by unanimous vote.
Any council, no matter what the
members believed individually. would
have voted the same way, 50 the mat
ter remains just as it has been for a
long time.
Saloon License Revoked.
The proprietors of the Palace sa-
loon on South Front street were
caught selling liquor last Sunday, ac-
cording to information placed in the
hands of the council, and as a result
the license of the place was revoked.
Fire Ordinance.
The new fire ordinance, which in
creases the area in the fire limits, was
passed by the council. George Ar
rowsmith stated that he could provide
way of sprinkling the city streets
outside the fire limits for much
smaller cost than by taxing the water
from the hydrants and committee
has the matter in charge. A special
committee consisting of Null, Wight
and Smith Will secure plans for the
new city hall and report at the next
meeting.
The ordinance compiled by the city
board of health and providing for the
inspection and stamping of all meats,
and giving to the board of health the
IN lot ~;
the next meeting OF the city council.
The ordinance also provided for the
nom using of "Freezem' and other
personalities by meat dealers. Some
serious allegations were made against
the meat industry, and if conditions
are as pictured the city is in need Of
better meat inspection.
Building Ordinance Passed.
The building ordinance, modelled
after the law in force in eastern and
coast cities was passed for it's final
reading after amendments had been
offered. An amendment was adopted
providing for the charging of 800 for
permit for all buildings costing UP
to $1,000, and $500 for all buildings
costing more. An ordinance provid-
Ing for the appointment Of building
inspector was laid over. The city at
troney was instructed to draw an or
dinance providing for the wiring of
all buildings under construction. A
special committee from the council
and practical electricians will draw
up the ordinance in conjunction with
the city attorney.
Open Two Streets.
The city attorney was instructed to
take the necessary steps looking to
the opening of Chestnut and Maple
streets. Councilman Schorn said in
the interests of Chestnut street prop
erty holders and others that he was
in favor of subway beneath this
thoroughfare and that he did not be-
lieve the Northern Pacific would OBJ
ject to the building of subways be-
meath both streets The city attorney
will take the necessary steps looking
towards the opening of both streets.
Threw Rocks In Street.
Complaint was made to the council
through Smith that a man residing on
West B street was throwing rocks in
the streets. The man is eXcavating
cellar and throwing the surplus
rocks in the street. The city attor-
ney will oct in regard to the matter
and bring the man before the bar of
justice.