East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-11-20

Armed with a petition signed by
200 parents. D.. /. U. Temple. city
health officer, last evening appeared
before the city council 70 ask that
hody to take Some action lo, king to
the elimination of the Byers mlllrace
as a menace TO the lives of children
The petition asked for the placing
of the stream in an underground con-
duit. The matter was referred to the
health committee, consisting of
councilmen Siebert, Cole and Mont
gomery. and DR.. Temple with instruc-
tons to confer with Manager Lens
when he. arrives here
DR.. Temple made a strong appeal
for immediate action. citing the list
of victims which the millrace has
claimed in the past few years. Be-
cause of the proximity OF the stream
TO the Washington school, he de-
clared 1t to be a constant menace TO
the children.
Local Manager Bleidenstien of the
milling company, was present and de-
clared his company anxious to do
something to abate the danger from
the race but stated that the company
must be considerate OF the financial
phase of the question and also OF the
matter as to whether the efficiency OF
the race would be impaired. He de-
clared he personally was not author
lied to make any promises but that
Manager Lens would be here in a few
days and would be desirous OF meet
ing with a committee. He stated
that an underground conduit would
( be very expensive and doubted the
efficacy Of fencing In the stream.
though he expressed a prompt will
ingness on the part of the company
to take this step. 1T is an underta
ing of considerable magnitude and
importance" he said, "and ask the
council not to act too hastily"
Mayor Matlock expressed himself
of the belief that an underground
condoit sufficient to carry the water
of the race would cost $4,000. The
present underground conduit from
the forebay to the river cost about
$4,000. Another question to be con-
sidered. according to Mr.. Bleiden-
stein. is the effect an underground
conduit would have upon the status
of the company's water right.
Do Not Want Macadam.
Representing the school board.
/ Chairman W. Z. Brock appeared
before the council last evening to pro-
test against the improving OF Blaine
street with macadam as proposed by
resolutions adopted. and he present
ed a written petition to stop roceed-
ings and start others looking to a
gravel bitulithic improvement. Mr.
Brock stated that the estimates show
that the cost of the hard surface
pavement to the six lots owned by the
district would be but s1S7 more than
the cost of macadam. The petition
and remonstrance was signed by the
board, Fred Walters, F. c. Searcy
! and Mrs. Hans Struve. representing
fifty per cent of the property affect
ed. The time for remonstrance Is
now passed and the matter was thus
referred to the city attorney. About
the only manner OF blocking the pres
ent proceedings. according to opin-
I ions expressed. is for the council to
refuse all of the bids for macadam
other Business.
The estimates of the cost of paw
ing Water and Lewis streets were ac-
cepted last evening and an ordinance
apportioning and assessng the costs
for this improvement passed
Henry Schultz, proprietor OF the
Crescent saloon. secured new IL
cense for the next year. Alva Peters.
who is negotiating for the purchase
of Molitor X Stangiers saloon. applied
for license but was instructed to
make a written application.
The Equitable Rating Bureau sub.
mitted communication asking TO
be consulted before the alarm system
is Installed in Pendleton.
The complaint against the blocking
OF the sidewalk by teams unloading
hay at the Peringer barn on Thomp-
son street was referred to the street
committee