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Show then lay tribute on the other company for the purpose of getting them, the Indiana company out of the way. Until this new company show that they have gas in com-t com-t mercial quantities he would not favor the question. Sitnondi thought that Mr. 1 awson had no right to make these assertions. The company com-pany has made a very reasonable proposition. proposi-tion. They should not be condemned too early. - Jleisa explained that this new company had about 5000 acres upon which to develop the gas industry, and all they wanted was some encouragement. The discussion was cut short by a motion .to lay on the table, which vras carried. The resignation of Councilman Ewing was then read, and was followed by a motion from Mr. Bell that it be accepted. Moran seconded the motion. It carried. THE CITY COUNCIL, Thi Afternoon's Meeting and the Business Busi-ness Transacted. The city council was billed to meet at 2 p. m. this afternoon, but at that hour Councilman Coun-cilman Heiss was the only member of the municipal congress in sight, and he was engaged en-gaged in cooling his heels on the steps in front of the city hall entrance. At 2:10 Messrs. Folland and Rich looked into the room and retired down stairs. Finally Evans, Horn and Wantland put in an appearance. ap-pearance. Horn was chosen chairmau and Rich moved to adjourn. The motion was not seconded and the city marshal was instructed to hustle in some members. Beardsley was captured, but in the meantime Rich and Evans had made their escape. Bell was next hustled in and then Reporter Hansen Han-sen of the yews, knowing his paper would be a blank if the council did not meet, clapped on his hat and started out to do police po-lice duty. Lawson came in while Hansen was absent and was followed by Evans, who completed the quorum. Simondi and Moran came in later. After the minutes had been read the following fol-lowing business was transacted: . Among the documents tiled and read under un-der the head of petitions and communications communica-tions was the following from the mayor: To the Pretident and City Council: Since my former communication on the snhject of the retail re-tail liqtior license to Carney JS X.t ritt, I have received re-ceived from them the attached letter which 1 atk to be placed on file for future referenca: August 10, 1892. To R. X, Basliin, Mayor: In regard to our retail re-tail liquor license we solemnly make yon the promise that if granted renewed licence "we will faithfully observe the ordinances of the city relating relat-ing to the sale of liquor lu all respects. Joseph Carket. . William Merritt. In view of the fa ;t that Carney & Merritt in this ;e ter eo't nniy prom:3 they will in the future obey tho liqu r law in all respects, 1 will you re onsider vour action in (.ra ttag this firm a renewal oi tLa r license. Kespectfullv jhmitt'dt K. N. Bakix, Mayor. J. H. Bowman, contractor on the city and county buiiding asked for four lights in the , derricks in order that the watchmen can see how to perform their duties. , The Salt Lake Power, Light A Heating Co. acknowledged the receipt of a notice to use combination noles in the center of the street on Main, First and Second South, but submitted that it was impracticable because, first, the poles would not be sufficient to carry the heavy wires ; second, that the wires from these poles extending to the buildings from the center of the street would form a network and be likely to break, besides pulling pull-ing the poles out of line; third, that the telephone wires would be affected by induction; induc-tion; fourth, that the company would lose about $7500 invested in 250 poles, which have been placed in compliance with the orders or-ders of tlje city council. Rich and Hardy came in during the reading read-ing of this communication. Tho matter was explained by Mr. Heiss who said the telegraph company ought to use combination poles, while the electric light people should be allowed to use poles of their own at the side. The matter was referred to tne committee on streets with the city attorney associated. - "' The telephone company, in a lengthy communication, said they were willing to obey the mandate of the council,, but the poles were not large enough to carry their wires together with all others. This was referred re-ferred to the same committee. The reading of Mr. Bowman's request for electric lights in the city and county build- i is? brought up Mr. Moran "vrith-a motiviUoj reject. If Mr. Bowman wants the lights for show let him pay for them. If not he should pay for them. There was no law against so doing. A running debate on the question ensued, which was finally disposed of by referring to the joint city and connty building. The West Side Rapid Transit company, by its superintendent, Charles S. Wiike6, notified noti-fied the council that it was ready to do any work the street supervisor might deem necessary. nec-essary. This is in response to a notice to repair streets as provided in its franchise. This was filed. George Canning asked permission to cover his residence at 400 West Third South with shingles coated with fire-proof paint. Mr. Lawson moved that this petition be granted. Slate was too heavy and tin un-suited un-suited for the purpose. Beardsley opposed on the ground that it was establishing a precedent. Rich endotsed Beardsley. Evans thought it was drawing the strings too tight. The limits extended too far. Thrt nptit.inn wpnt tn pnmmit.tp on firp department. William Dunn and others asked that Sixth North Temple, from Fifth West to Eighth West, and Grant street from Fourth North to Sixth North, be graded. Committee on streets Residents asked that a s'reet light be placed at Pear and Wall streets. Committee on improvements. William J. Dalley, M. D., and twenty others ask that John I. Stewart be appointed desk sergeant. Committee on police. Duncan McAllister and others protested against the grading of Center street, as it will lower the street and make access to the houses impossible. The petitioners informed in-formed the council that they would hold the city responsible for depreciation of property. prop-erty. The matter was sent to the committee on streets with the city engineer and attorney associated. Mr. Wantland remarked that the petition was a bluft, but let it go. Mrs. Mary Post and twenty others requested re-quested the council to remove the houses of ill-fame from Franklin avenue in order that the houses may be rented. A motion to refer to the mayor called forth a vigorous protest, who said the mayor had no business in the matter. The police committee was the proper authority to refer re-fer to. Rich was in favor of the position taken by Lawson, as was Wantlaud, with the exception excep-tion that he believed the improvement committee com-mittee could do just as well. Bell deemed it proper that action be taken immediately and that the mayor was the person. Folland thought the matter should be referred re-ferred to a special commlttie. The eradication eradica-tion of the social evil from Franklin avenue meant that it will be scattered all over the city. The question is one which should be carefully considered. Mr. Bell said he agreed with Mr. Folland in this idea. He wanted action taken. Either decide that they shall remain at Franklin arrested or that they shall not. Mr. Lawson said he favored a consideration considera-tion of the subject. The council could not drive them from town if they tried. Drive the scarlet women from Franklin avenue and they will ply their vocations in the best part of the city. In this as in other cities this evil is bound to flourish. Mr. Evans amended by moving to refer to the mayor for recommendation. Moran finally moved to lay over until the next meeting of the council. This motion was lost. Moran then spoke in favor of referring to the mayor. The council had no authority to enforce these laws. ' The mayor was the executive officer and the laws are on the statute books. It is his duty to see that they are enforced. The matter was finally referred to a special spe-cial committee, which Lawson moved be composed of nine members. Hardy went Lawson one better, and moved as an amendment that the entire council act as that special committee. Moran moved at a substitute that the committee consist of five members. The motion prevailed. The Indiana'Natural Gas and Pipe Line company filed their application for a franchise fran-chise aa published in The Times a few days ago. When it was read Mr. Lanson moved to reject it. The company had nothing to base an application upon, not a foot of pipe or an acre of "ground, not a bit of gas or a hole in - the - ground. It looked . es if thia new company came here in order to get a franchise and |