El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-11-04
MADE Of
NEW 5TOCKYARD5
City Council Hears Protests
Against Ordinance Declar-
ing Yards a Nuisance.

Ell PaSO and within five miles of the
limits thereof" are being heard this
afternoon by the city council sitting as
an adjourned body. John L. Dyer. rem
resenting the parties protesting against
theordinance, is delivering the argu-
ments assigned by these parties as to
the cause why the ordinance should be
rejected He will be replied to by Capt
w. B. Brock, who represents Mr..
Rudy.
After the ordinance had been intro
duced protests against its passage were
filed by Thomas r. Buckham and the
FL PasO Stock Yards company. At the
meeting of the council Thursday morn
ing the Ell PasO Union Stock Yards
company, recently organized, Joined in
the protests. This company set forth
in its protest that it recently acquired
30 acres OF land IN Cotton addition at a
cost of $4,000 and that it already
owned IS acres adjoining this tract,
which had been acquired from the Tex
as &, Pacific railroad This land was
purchased, it was set forth for the pur-
pose of building stock yards
According to the protest of this com
pany it has already made large con-
tracts for the purchase of cattle and
will eXpend approximately $3.50, 900 for
building the yards. If the Rudy ordi-
nance is passed, it is set forth # will
prevent the company from operating
and maintaining a stock yards in FL
Paso county. for the reason that there
is no other available place, either in or
outside of the city limits.
Health Report.
During the week ending Nov 5, there
were q deaths and 20 births. according
to the report of the health department
The department condemned 331 pounds
of meat and 205 pounds of fruit and
vegeta bles There were 1867 meat mar
kets fruit stands and groceries in
spected and 11O6 head of cattle.
The monthly report of David F. Sui
livan, assessor and collector, for the
month of October. showed collections
amounting to S2,762.33. There is due
the city s2,678.54.
1000 Feet Of Sewer Laid.
J. W. Hadlock. sewer commissioner,
submitted his report for the two weeks
ending Nov. 4. showing that 1000 feet
Of pipe was laid during this time.
During the month of October there
were 26 blocks swept per day, accord
ing to the monthly report of j. W
Brady, street commissioner. There were
81 teams employed.
The monthly report of R. Schuber,
city blacksmith. showed that expendi-
lures for October for the various de-
partments totaled $913.1O.
During October 90 plumbing and 16
gas permits were issued, according to
the monthly report of NJ. P. MalOney,
building and meter Inspector.
Many Building Permits Issued.
There were ia building permits with
a total valuation Of S11434O, issued
during October, according to the report
of A. Z. Bartlett, building inspector.
Twenty-Five permits for sewer extern
sion were granted during October ac-
COrding to the report of J. ". HadlOck,
sewer commissioner.
There were so permits issued for in
stalling electric fixtures during Octo-
Der
The monthly report of George Espy.
city engineer, showed expenses aEgre-
eating $1,683.90 and revenues $316.
Petitions Granted.
The following petitions were granted:
F. z. Hunter and others for sewer
extension through lots / to u, block SO,
East Ell Paso addition.
o. c. Coles and others for sewer to
block 20 Cotton avenue, facing Mon
tana street.
A. NJ. Sachett, to erect awning at s7o1
Alameda avenue for Ell Paso Brewing
company.
William H. Burgess, for sewer ex-
tension on Rosewood street to Alamo
Ordinance Passed
The ordinance accepting the bid Of
the Southwestern Paving company on
Florence street and ordering improve
ment of same was passed on its first
reading
The bond of W. D. braun, partoIman,
was accepted.
Petitions Referred.
The petition of J. D. Stalker to erect
barber pole in front of the Hotel Nc
Coy was referred to the street and
grade committee.
The petition of Luis Martinez for a
barber pole in front of 205 East over
land was referred to the street and
grade committee.
The petition of property owners Of
Highland park for sewer in alley OF
block 27, Highland park, was referred
to the sanitary committee.
The petition Of the futile System 10
build a temporary structure on the old
Airdome site was referred to the fire
and building committee.
The petition Of the Hotel Beaumont
to erect an electric sign over entrance
was referred to the fire and building
committee.
The petition Of J. H. Adams to Guild
a basement stairway at 1O4 South Ell
Paso street was referred to the fire
committee
The petition of r. Eggers to erect two
ornamental iron posts for electric lights
IN front OF the Hotel Linden was re-
ferred to the street and grade com
mittee.
The Detition Of the trustees of the
First Presbyterian church for remission
of taxes on lot 8, block 251, was re-
ferred to the finance committee.