The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-10-21

which authority is given Cnder the or
dinance have not been occupied by the
tracks on November 1, 1914, and the
line of railroad connected Herewith
completed for the running OF trains as
far west as Mobile by November I,
1914, all the rights granted by the ordi-
nance IS to such unocccupied distances
shall be void.
The ordinance says that within two
years after November I, 1914, the COM
pany shall maintain continuous rail
connection with the railroads now ter
ninating at Mobile directly between
that city and Pensacola, subject only to
delay caused by the failura, or refusal,
of the United States government to au-
thorize the erection of drawbridge
over Mobile hay after reassna BILE and
proper application for such authrity
has been made.
OTHER MATTERS
An ordinance providing for the sale
by the city to NJ. j. EIkan for 81, 500
lots 4 and 8 and certain portions Of
lots and II, in block 50, waterfront,
was read the second time and referred
to the city attorney. The lots are in
the slip between Paiafox and Baylen
street wfarves, where Mr.. EIkan in
q
An ordinance providing for the levy
of ad valerem taxes for the fiscal year
beginning October /, 1913, and ending
September 3o,1e14, to be eyied upon all
the real and personal property in the
city, was read the first and second
time and referred to the city attor-
ney. The ordinance contains the fol
lowing provisions:
A tax of 1 mill for the purpose of
providing a fund for the use of the
city for general purposes.
A tax of is mills for the purpose
of providing a fund for the use Of the
city for police purposes:
A tax of is mills for the purpose of
providing a fund for the use of the
city for streets, parks and public
works.
A tax OF 4 and 9-16 mills for the
purpose of providing a fund for the
payment of the principal and providing
a sinking fund for the bonded indebt-
edness of the city.
A tax of S-16 mills on ali property,
except real estate situated more than
2, 600 feet from the nearest fire ny
drant, for fire protection.
An ordinance granting James
the right to construct a
spur track on Olivia street, between
Gregory and Wright streets. to connect
with the Pensacola, Mobile & New Or
leans railroad, was read the third time
and passed. Under the terms of the |
ordinance, Thompson cannot turn the |
spur track over to the railroad COM |
ea1y or any one else. The track will |
lead to woodward to be established !
On Olivia street by THOMPSON
Phil Sanchez a Iaborer in the storm |
sewer gang, whose salary was re- |
Gently reduced from SIS to SOS per |
month, asked that his pay be placed |
back at SO per month, or that he be |
paid for all overtime. In his letter to |
the commissioners, Sanchez says he is |
to work overtime and on Sun |
days, for which he gets nothing. His |
request was taken under advisement |
Joseph Sihelnik, was awarded the /
contract to paint the inside and out |
side Of the water tower tank at the |
of DeSoto street and /
Eighth avenue for $175. The city will |
furnish the paint. L. SIlellgrove also /
submitted bid for $175. but on recon
of Superintendent Sweeney.
# the water department, the contract
vas given to Sihelnik.
A bill for $113.56 of the w. F. Ken
ledy Construction Company for re-
placing wood block paving last June on
Gregory, Government and Garden
streets was laid over for investiga-
ion.
Neat Inspector E. ". McC1oskey
vas granted a leave of absence with