The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-05-21
.$l4,3l7 TOBE SPENT
ON PACIFIC STREET
John Rouse Wins Contract from
City Over Four Com
petitOrs.

$14,317.95.
At first there were six opposing
bidders, but before the meeting was
called to order, Herman Loeffel with
drew his bid, leaving five to compete
for the work.
The bids offered were as follows:
John F. Mcmahon, S16,193.5O; An
ton Haas, S15,908. so; John H. Rouse,
$14,317.52; Carmen & Bennett, ST.
6O7.52; E. F. Regenhardt, $15,9S606.
On motion of Councilman Kaess, the
contract was awarded to Mr.. Rouse.
The petition Of citizens along Belle
vue street, between Pacific and Maud
avenue for fire plug and water mains,
upon motion of Mr.. Kaess, seconded by
Mr.. Fowler, was ordered granted.
Upon reading the petition of the
Ladies Cemetery Committee for an ap-
preparation from the city, Mr.. Kaess
moved that they be given $3.50, the
same sum that was awarded them last
yea. The motion was seconded by Mr..
Armgardt and was carried unanimous
ly.
The report of Ways and Means Com
mittee recommending that the col
lector be instructed to publish a no.
tice for one week calling upon all de-
linquent tax payers and advising them
that unless their taxes are paid at
once, suit will be brought for collec-
ton, was received and filed and con-
Cured in.
The Judiciary Committee presented
an amendment to the motor vehicle or
dinance, making provision for all IL
eenses to expire on January 1st.
The chairman of the Judiciary Com
mittee, in answer to the petition for
opening Merriwether street, filed re-
port in which he said he had reviewed
the petition thoroughly, and had been
slow to act because he felt satisfied
that it would involve protracted litiga-
ton.
He stated that the C. G. & No Ry.
had sued out an injunction which was
made perpetual, as to the present
grade line, and that While he did not
wish to stand in the attitude of being
opposed to opening Merriwether, it is
a matter of the gravest sort that will
resolve itself into a question of dam
ages when it comes to a show down,
and expressed the fear that it would
involve much expense. He recommends
that the petitioners file bond with
the city to meet the expenses IF
litigation. The report was signed by
Charles Armgardt, chairman, and up
on the motion of Councilman Medley,
was received and filed.
Councilman Black stated to the
council that when the matter of
amending the ordinance referring to
motor vehicles, was brought up for ac-
ton, that there are many things yet
to be added and suggested that the
matter be deferred until the next
meeting.
The clerk announced to the council,
that the Mayor in vacation had ap-
pointed Messrs. Fowler, Kaess and
Blumer. as a special sewer committee.
Proof of publication for grading and
paving Main street was filed.
A certified copy of the order of the
County Court regarding the method of
arranging the assessment of the coun-
ty property was received and filed.
The Street and Wharf Committee
and the city engineer submitted their
report of the completion of the con-
tract of Anton Haas, of the sidewalks
and curbs on Mill, Spanish and Mason
streets. The apportionment by the city
engineer of the cost Of the work was
received and approved.
Mayor Rage advised the council THAI
he and Chief of Police Jeff Hutson had
been considering the proposition of
purchasing some cheap clothing for a
prison garb, to be used to prevent
prisoners from carrying saws and
other instruments concealed about
their clothing into the cells, and render
their escape less probable.
Upon motion of Councilman Fowler
the chief was empowered with author
ity to make what purchases he deemed
necessary for the purposes mentioned.
Upon the request of Mayor Rage for
an expression of the council as to the
of the appropriation to be ask
ed for before issuing lis proclamation
for the election to decide upon the pur-
chase of the Fairgrounds, it was de- !
cided to refer the matter to commit
tee composed of Councilmen Bowman,
Black, Fowler and Kaess to investigate |
and ascertain the amount necessary
and report at the next meeting.
The clerk was instructed by the Mayor