Show A question is asked EDITOR JOURNAL As an editor is supposed to possess unbounded knowledge in fact to at least be partly familiar with all things t and be able abla to inform those whose knowledge box is not so well filled I 1 venture to ask you a pertinent question for the sinfori information I 1 bation of man many citizens and taxpayers y ers residing in the seventh ward of kofl logan we need a street opened through a block A lady owns three rod rods s in width and the city owns one rod the city has repeatedly tried to buy from said lady and have made her good offers tho the opening of said street would materially enhance the value of her property but slie she will not sell unless she can get more than twice w what bat it is i worth by her action there are five famille families s that have to tray travel el from a quarter to a half mile farther than needed whenever they to visit in the ward besides all the inhabitants of the ward have to travel an extra half mile when desiring L to go 0 cro to providence or Mil iville the obstinacy of one person causes considerable inconvenience veni ence to many many what I 1 wish to ask 3 you ou is which is the proper mode of dure for us to pursue in order to obtain the desired convenience please answer through y your our valuable paper and oblige M respectfully A SEVENTH petition the city council they will refer the matter to the street committee this committee will view the proposed street arid and ascertain if possible the expense yin opening the way including purchase of land then they will report to tho council it the price charged for the land over 1 w aich tile proposed street runs is a too hi high ab then thea the property should be condemned or public ibi sra es by the city and it may 1 be e sold old at the price then and there designated signa ted if the city refuses to take part in these proceedings it may may on proper showing sho ing be compelled by writ of mandamus |