15 APRIL 21, 1910. THE ST. LOUIS STAR THURSDAY, and the purchase of land therefor, in- Read first time. volvlng an approximate estimate of Mr. HUdenbrandt introduced J4.200.000.
This work need not be Vm- quest) i a MmiMA Ttiii a An ordinance adopted as the roles and order of this Thev are entitled to accurate and au-House until further orders. thor'itative information in respect to the gsrd for the unsanitary conditions jthorizing the Union Electric Light -Mr. Samel seconded the motion. hi'ch will develop in the future un Power Its successors and assigm to maintain, use and enjoy area way cr basem*nts in front of its buildln under the east side of Lewis street anij ine the construction of the first section and detailed plans and specifications, toot tne approved and on the gether with information as to the man-same day the ordinance authorizing tneiner in which the question has been cTdemniTtion of property for the western handled "-flW: xnnroach was unproved, mutinies, will undoubtedly be transmlt- AuTv 14 he contract for the erec-ited to the Assembly in the near future, tion -of he pTers for the main channel and I am quite sure will form the- basis spans i was awarded To the Missouri Val- of intelligent action on the subject dur-fes Bridge iron Company in the ting the coming session. I cannot era-amount of S35 7 phasize too strongly our duty to the peo- This work to be completed by Febru-; pie in this respect whether considered ary 13 1911.
A large pan of the material from a humanitarian standpoint or the fiscal veax three years ago, it was found that this cost had increased over tae prior vear bv approximately S492.000. Two vears ago there was an additional increase of approximately 1379.000.00. One year ago there again was an increase over the prior year amounting to approximately J414.0OO.O0. In each of the last three years next before the one just closed the expenses of our government underwent a very considerable increase over the year before. When the books were closed for the fiscal vear.
it was found that in less the western section ot our vnj is adequately sewered requires a careful consideration at this time of out conduct and efficiency or their puonc servants and to a frank and full discussion of aii problems pertaining to the administration of the city's affairs. Actuated by this belief, I am addressing you at this time. The close of the last fiscal year on April 11 131(1 marked a oeriod of municipal Carried. Mr. Speaker Eombauer announced the appointment of the standing committees for the Regular Session 1S1'J-1511.
"WATS AND MEANS: Messrs. Taussig, Koch, Holliday, Paule and Tirre. under the north side ot sireei needs in this direction. For ihe nast vear the "Board of Free- the City of St. Louis.
holders has been in almost continuous Read first time session devising a new charter for our Mr. HildenbranJ: introduced fbj re- activity on the part of the legislative PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS iCity for submission to popular vote. x. Messrs. Hildenbrandt." Paule.
Hilker- branches as well as ail that is in baumer. Rower, Gregory Chapman and of the citv government good keeping with the rapid development and stead of an increased expeiiunuif, meie had been a substantial decrease amounting to J341.233.00. This de- crease was accomplished by the exer- i cise of tie greatest economy without, i however, impairing in any manner the efficiency of any department of tne government. Our City has Just cause for congratulation upon this extraord- eiinu-lnff Their report will doubtless oe presenieu nuue to the people within the present year, thorizing J. E.
Kaime Brother l.eai The Charier under which we are now Estate to construct and maintain being governed was formed -over aa permanent canopy or awning ovet quarter of a century ago and in num- ithe sidewalk in front of the entrance to erous respects is "not in accordance I the Hotel Building on the north side with present views. The indisputable of Chestnut street. Just west of Elghtt defects in oar present system, the (street, character and abilitv of the individuals Read first time. composing the Board ot Freeholders i Mr. Hamilton introduced (by re-and the thoughtful study which they quest! k- to ihir work en- i Housf Bill No.
7. An ordinance au- nmi.iA The tax rate 01 ihm 5 ritioQ thir renort when made to the toorizing Consumers Gas Company oi thoughtful consideration of our Louis, their successors and assigns pressing needs ot our Public buildings found under way have been pressed to stages of completion equal to time limitations of contracts. Projected public work of various kinds has been start-d and all enabling legislation there, for has been promptly provided by your honorable bodies. At no one time in the history of St. Louis has there been In progress such a volume of public work and construction as the administrative forces are now directing.
Departmental efficiency has demonstrated itself in a highly gratifying de-jrree and In every respect current work lias been conducted with an equal regard to its importance and bearing" upon the public service. The spirit of co-operation transmitted from the Assembly to every executive and department has stimulated the best oneim. RAILROADS: Messrs. Russell. Jacobs.
Mischel, Hamilton. Samel, Eigel and Igoe. ENGROSSED AND ENROLLED BILLS: Messrs. Gregory, Eilers and Buder. CLAIMS: Messrs.
Holliday, Mischel, Har.tilton, Duing and Tirre. EIRE DEPARTMENT: Messrs. Jacobs, Duing, Walker, Speitel and Brennan. POLICE AND WORKHOUSE: Messrs. chapman.
Eilers and Golden. SANITARY AFFAIRS: Messrs. Walker, Gregory, Eilers. Eigel and 8peitel. MARKETS: Messrs.
Ohelm, Duing and Gallagher. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS: Messrs. Samel. Gallagher and Golden. ELECTION AND REGISTRATION: Messrs.
Ei2el. Hamilton and Soy. a lew of JO.Us per ivu.uw miuaiiuu iw pav interest and establish a sinking lund for the public buildings and public improvement bonds issued up to that tfme. This provision was found oceuny. lay and maintain pines in zens; and this i venture to oesiieais.
im for all Diers has been receivtu. ii.uuira jj.cuej-. cuttiug edge of Pier No. 4. which is the One of the most notable legislative i l'linois pier is now SJ feet below the achievements of the past year has been: surface of the ground and 28 feet above complete reorganization in the meth-bed rock The work of sinking Pier No.
ods of management of most of our elee-1 the Missouri shore pier, will start in jmosynary institutions accomplished by the next few davs (your honorable bodies in the enactment Oct. 23 The ordinance authorizing of the so-called Hospital Bills. The in-1 the construction of the second section, teres manifested among your members comprising the erection of the three In the welfare of those persons with channel spuns was approved. whose care or relief the City has charged Nov. lijS The contract nierefor was itself entitled you to the commendation awarded to the American Bridge Com- of every citizen.
I am firmly of the be-pany in the amount of JL5CS.1- This lief that this set of ordinances will be work is to be completed by July 13. 111-1 found to produce a vast improvement Dec 23. 19 The ordinance authonz- over the system in vogue in the past, teg the purchase from the Southern Rail- The advantages of the new plan are wav Company of lanu for Pier No. 1 was numerous. approved.
I The concentration of all final responsi- Dec. 23, IS The ordinance authorU-1 blllty In the hands of one board is in ins the payment of fees and traveling ex- accordance with the best modern ideas peases of Special Counsel in the mat- on institutional management. ter of acquiring the land as easem*nts The regular physicians now stationed for the eastern approach of the municl- at the hospitals have proven able and pal bridge was approved. conscientious in the performance of their Feb. 10.
1910 The commissioners under duty. L'nder the provisions of the or-the condemnation proceedings for the dl nances in question the patients at the west epproaeh were appointed. They hospitals "will continue to enjoy the care have been at work since that date andjof physicians resident at the institutions. it I aDDend hereto copies of communica tions (the originals being sent to your nGnoraoie utuiv uuuufii "ic v-Council) addressed to me from the Health Commissioner, the Inspector or Weights and Measures and tne n.v Jailer in reference to needed legisla tion in their respective department and request from them your careful consideration. erv truiv yours.
FREDERICK" H. KREISMANN. Mavor. (COPY.l Health Department. St.
Louis, April 19. 1910. it is expected that the City win De In addition to this, through the Visiting ositinn to secure nossession of the land Honorable Frederick H. Kreismann. Mavor.
Citv or St. Louis, aio. Dear Sir Referring to your request about the first bf August of this year. March 28. lftlo The ordinance authorizing the condemnation of land for the east highway approach including the land for the railway approach to a point effort on their part, and tne resuns mun far attained have.
1 trust, earned the commendation of the public. Progressive thought has been encouraged and St. Louis may truly be credited with the earnest desire to take on every new function which modern ideas of municipal government shall present as its to the community and to clviliz.tr tiori. With a due regard to our credit at home and abroad' to the increasing demands of the agencies of education, health, sanitation, water supply, protection of life and property and consistent with a wise and economical expenditure of public moneys, some engagements proposed in the past year necessarily had to be deferred. The subject of public health suggests siaii wmca you nave created, tne patients will also obtain the services of the most eminent and expert members of the medical profession engaged in private practice in our City.
The new method of management will furthermore insure the retention in this service of all subordinates who prove for mv views relative to any additional legislation during the ensuing vear that is needed for the more efficient management of this department, I have the honor to say that: far east as Mississippi avenue approved. LEGISLATION: Messrs. Hllkerbaumer, Chapman. Buder, Rower and Hamilton. HOUSE OP DELEGATES: Messrs.
Rower, Mischel and Brennan. EDUCATION AND LABOR: Messrs. Rower. Eilers and Soy. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS.
The following: Message from his Honor the Mayor was read and filed: Mayor's Office, Saint Louis. April 13th, 1910. To the Hon. House of Delegates and City Council. St.
Louis. Gentlemen Pursuant to the Joint resolution forwarded to me on February 1st. the Committee appointed as per my advice to you of the 1th of February. forwarded their report and recommendation on the advisability of creating a City Plan Commission, and I have the honor to transmit the same herewith for your further consideraation. Yours very truly, FREDERICK H.
KREISMANN. Mavor. themselves fit for the responsibilities of i. 1 .1 th. i a iinnmai-h Will be I rcnrTiv-A nAelHnna Tha anla mti First The Contagious Disease t'rui- nanee is defective ill several particulars ami should be amended at once.
instituted in the May term of the Fed- jgideration will be fitness for the duty to eral Court In Illinois. i be performed. especially in the matter of impostiig a insufficient lor tne purpose, uu mo basis of an assessed valuation of approximated J550.000.000.00 the rate this vear "for these purposes should be increased to $0.18 on tne $100.00 valuation in order to meet the interest and provide for the sinking fund as required bv law. To keep tne total tax rate at its present figure for the coming vear will require a reduction of the rate" for municipal purposes and a continuance of the present policy of retrenchment wherever that is possible. By the exercise of great energy on the part of those departments which are.
charged with the duty of collecting tne revenue, a large increase in the amount collected is to be noted. During the year lately closed tne City Collector has collected for the City 246 82. This officer also performs the' duty of collecting the revenue botu for the State and for the fechool Board. Ihe sum above mentioned, however, excludes the collections made by him for others than the municipality. In the preceding year the amount collected for the city purposes was 21.
The increase of in single vear with no increases in the tax rate is, I believe, unprecedented in the history of the office. The License Collector has likewise made a creditable showing. During the past vear he has turned into the city treasury an increase cl $36,557.55. In referring to the subject of the revenue. I wish to express the belief that it is highlv desirable at this time to rearrange the schedule of licenses.
Ii this work is done in a careful manner, I am sure we will be able to accomplish a material augmentation of the revenue without imposing too heavy a burden upon any one occu-pstion or business. In addition to the municipal bridge, other important public works are being pushed to completion with expedition unusual in municipal undertakings. New contracts let to date for the Insane Asylum, or as it is now known the Sanitarium amount to $1,000,000. April 13. 19W-The ordinance auinoii- Xne nlgn character of the men whose V.a son.ilaitlnn f.
from -the ianiuilntmanta rliat It Aenlt a 1 TtnarA Hm-A 5 1 aviiui.i.ivti va. I wa.u 1 T-, Xfm.ntnt.. Qnilfhertl rULll- iKan ttiic nua c.n itiaa A ha the advisability of the Assembly giving rienaitv lor persons suueruiij irum uun-tagion" who disobey the ordinance by mingling with others before quarantine is raised by the Health Department, This practice is the cause of the careful thought to such recommendations road Company and from George J. Gould, council will, I believe, convince the pub the City of St. Louis.
for the purpose of supplying gas to said city ami its inhabitants. Read first time. Mr. Taussig introduced House Bill No. S.
An ordinance to promote the public peace, and to safe-ruard the public health, regulating tne blowing of whistles, and ringing of bells, prohibiting unnecessary and immoderate noises: regulati'ng the sale and discharge of explosive fireworks; repealing Sections 229. 230. 1543. 1544 and 1546 of the Revised Code of the City of St. Louis: providing penalties for the violation hereof; and fixing the time at which this ordinance shall take effect.
Read first trine. Mr. Taussig introduced (by request) House Bill No. 9. An ordinance authorizing the Tower Grove Motor Car Companv (a corporation) to operate the business of storing, caring for or repairing for hire automobiles, motor cars, or other vehicles using oil.
steam or electricity as a motive cow on the premises numbered "310 and 3312 Pestalozzi street In City Biock 1457: and to authorize the said Tower Grove Motor Car Company (a corporation), its successors or assigns, to maintain and carry on an automobile repair shop on said premises. Read first time. Mr. Rombauer introduced (by House Bill No. 10.
An ordinance authorizing the Missouri Pacific Railwav Company to construct, maintain find operate a spur track across Daggett avenue between Boardinan and Hereford Read first time. Mr. Rombauer Introduced House Bill No. 11. An ordinance to provide a fund for the acquisition of land and the erection of buildings for the St.
Louis Industrial School. Read first time. Mr. Rombauer introduced (by re-aucsO House Bill No. 12.
An ordinance authorizing The Otto F. Stifels Union Brewing Company to erect and maintain a public drinking fountain. Read first time. Mr. Rombauer Introduced (by request House Bill No.
13. An ordinance to rrohibit the sale. gift. loan, firing or exploding of blank cartridges, blank; cartridge pistols, toy cannons, certain fire crackers, torpedoes and other explosives and to repeal Section Two I.HGIU rcrtain innds wa. anoroved.
Ii lias been recocnized by all that the lic that tne arrairs of tneir eleemosynary institutions will be conducted conscientiously and without regard to partisan srreat majority ot cases oi contagious diseases in the city. terminal facilities of our city are en ship. tirely inadequate. During tne paii When the new plan has been fully put as the Tuberculosis Commission may present for vour consideration. looking to the control and treatment of this disease in Its various forms.
Close to the heart of every citizen. Is the desire that our people may be afforded every opportunity for their children at play, for the recreation of the grown, and the refining influence of municipal embellishments. When we have nrnviHM foa- Via. aouinmfnt of the addi vears the St. Louis tonnage nas ii-tlcally doubled in volume, while the Hon.
Frederick II- Kreismann. Mayor of facilities by which this tonnage can Second An ordinance should oe enacted providing for the screening of all places where food stuffs are exposed or consumed and of vehicles and containers In which they are transported. Such screening would prevent the contamination of mar- articles of hai.dled have not been materially in St. Louis, St. i.ouis, mo.
Dear Sir This Committee, appointed by your Honor, to ascertain and report tho advisability of creating a tj Plnn creased. This unfortunate condition na of course produced delay and congestion and has resulted in loss to our merchants tions to nur nresent nark and play fcod bv flies and other insects. ThiVd We find that conditions in with consequent injury to tne emue Into operation there will doubtless arise suggestions for changes in respect to its details. In this way the new system will become perfected. While much has thus been done for the care of the sick and infirm, much remains to be done for those of our citizens who live in congested districts by the enactment of laws regulating the construction and sanitation of tenement houses.
The City ought not to pursue a parsimonious policy in respect to those who because of their helplessness have become its wards. In mv opinion, the loca community. Some years ago the terminal Railroad Association acquired a ground system and have made certain that their use and enjoyment by the public may not be delayed by reason of insufficient revenue, then I trust means manv public buildings, such as theaters, nickelodeons, are so bad that an t-rdinance regulating their ventilation tract of land in the Mill creek vaiiey. known as the Ranken tract, which it may be found for the acquirement ot ad is exceedingly advisaDie ii not aoso-lutelv necessary. Fourth An amendment to ordinance ditional park area in the congested cen roposed to convert into railroad arus.
this tract there are plotted streets No. 512, regulating dairies, should be of some acres in extent. The Association enacted. It is impossible to iorce proper sanitary conditTns in these theretore was required to ooiain nuiw the City a vacation of these highways In tion and surroundings of the Industrial sir rl fir tli-jf it mllrh mflke nr.lCtlCal USe 1., fna if Tin places under the present provisions. Fifth Section 632 authorizes the Health Commissioner to enter premises of the property which it had acquired fortunate children are not such as to ters of population.
No more Intricate or serious problems confront us in the execution of public v-ork than those Involved in the construction of the municipal bridge. are duly mindful of the intense interest that our fellow citizens have in this project and the concern they feel in having every section of the work represent conservative and efficient treatment. This structure when completed must embody Ihe Maniacal Building for tne accommodation of the violent insane is prac enable it to accomplish its greatest use fulness. The Schools should be re-lo for sanitary purposes, but provides no penalty for persons denying or pre for railroad purposes. For some months negotiations proceeded between the Terminal Association on one hand, and the City represented bv the Conference Com tically ready lor occupancy.
ins AYlPTlSlflllS tO the SanltS- venting admission. Consequently iorce Commission, whose duty it snail oe -make an Investigation and submit a well jurflned and comprehensive plan ror tne Kfruture growth of St. Louis, begs leave to submit the following report: The questions necessary to be considered by the Committee before making anv recommendations were assigned to three sub-committtees which were instructed to prepare a report on the particular problems assigned to them. Inese committees were as follows: 1. Committee on Streets and Transportation.
Including river front, sewer system. transportation, subways, conduits, street platting and street improvements in general. 2. Committee on Art and Architecture. Including grouping of public buildings, building regulations housing, museums, libraries and schools.
8. Committee on Parks and Boulevards. Including public squares, playgrounds, tree planting and Inner and outer parks and parkways. The sub-committees In their reports were unanimous in the recommendation that a City Plan Commission composed of public spirited citizens should be appointed to make a full investigation into mittees or tne akuuij. cated on the outskirts of the City or in the Country Instead of In the comparatively congested district in which it is now placed.
I advocate that the policy be adopted of setting aside each year a definite sum of money and that the sums num proper have progressed at a rapid rate and will probably be fully completed before the end of the summer. These structures will increase the ca the Municipal Bridge and terminals rmaximum utility, the greatest operating has at times Decn necessary, tne addition of a penalty clause would remove the necessity of this objectionable method and would be effective. Sixth The present vault ordinance Commission and the Mayor, on the other. At these conferences the pacity of the sanitarium iroin uuuui thus set aside be permitted to accumu 7WU tO OVer i.UUV, aim Hi ariicaw.aj ai.w Citv to nronerlv care for all its in late as an Industrial School Fund until the aggregate amount shall be sufficient main subject considered was tne terma on which the City would permit the use of the streets in the Ranken Tract by the Terminal Association. It was agreed In these conferences that the necessities of the mercantile Interests of the City sane and feeble minded.
This has heretofore been entirely Impossible owing to provide, in whole or in large part, for possibilities and a wise and economical expenditure of public money. Tnto every detail of the work this administration will continue to carry deliberate thought and in all its proceedings strictly adhere to the manifest will of and its pledges to the people. I Invite public confidence in the assurance that no section of the work will be begun that entails the expenditure of any part or all of the present available funds without adequate provisions being made for such additional funds us mav he necessarv to complete the looir ot nnpnuaie accuiuiiiuuaiiviia. t-non the comDletion of this work, we roauired an immediate extension or rail can receive tne large in road terminal facilities. No exception sane patients irom tne t-oor nouse, where, because or lacn.
oi proper Hundred Thinv ot tne itcvisci Cede of the City of St. Louis, relating to fireworks. Read first time. Mr. Rombauer introduced (by re-auest) House Bill No.
14. An ordinance to -authorize the St. Iiuls Terminal Railwav Company to construct and operate a switch track across Calvary avenue and into City Block No. 4375. Read first time.
PETITIONS. MEMORIALS AND REMONSTRANCES. A communication from the property holders and citizens of Tyler Place petitioning the House of Delegates to change the name of Van.levcntcr ave is preventing tne necessary reconsiruu- tion of many old buildings by its drastic restrictions and consequently interfering with sanitarv conditions, i It should be revised to suit local conditions at the earliest possible time. With these additions anl amendments to the Municipal Code the efficiency of the Health Department be materially enhanced. Verv respectfully.
(Signed): H. WHEELER BOND. Health Commissioner. (COPY) Honorable Frederick IT. Kreismann, Mavor City of St.
Louis: Dear Sir In reference to needed lArHc-intairia In the Weiirhts and Meas was taken in conference to any or tne terms finally proposed by" the Terminal Company except the refusal of thai company, from the beginning to the end of the negotiations, to consider a franchise which should Include as one of Its oi.arters elsewhere, tney nave rar vears past been habitually kept. This condition of affairs has been disgraceful to our City and I am happy to say will shortly be entirely removed. Last August the contract for tne ex- a.nslnr, trx (ha CltV HoSOital W3S let bridge with all of its facilities or to make certain of a completed railway crossing or a completed highway crossing. this necessary re-iocation. On the 11th of the present month.
I approved a bill providing for the collection and removal by the City of rubbish and household ashes. This is a work which I believe can be handled by the City more expeditiously than by private agencies. The ordinance, however, will not take effect, according to Its terms, until an appropriation shall have been made to carry out its provisions. The Street Commissioner estimates that the cost of this work for the first year will be $169,930, and that the cost will increase annually thereafter. In view of the present condition of the City's finances and of the necessity of the exercise of careful econ-omr in' all lines of its activities.
I do As a final accomplishment, notning for the sum oi TiZ3.uuu. mm ummi is now going forward satisfactorily terms the abolition of the differential rate or bridge arbitrary within the one hundred mile limit. This refusal was the only obstacle to reachiing an agreement satisfactory to all parties. The Assembly admittedly did not have the legal right to enact legislation af- than a bridge equipped for both railway and highway traffic will meet the expressed will of the people or the spirit tmd letter of the bond authorization. Any suggestion that we rest with indifference as to the final accomplishment of less and must be completed under the con nue from Chouteau to Magnolia ave-rues to Myrtle avenue was received and read.
ures Department will state we have in this Department two wagons; 1 two-horse and 1 one-horse wagon, used for carrying test weights. The one-horse wagon l's in very bad condition and should be replaced by a two-horse A communication from o. l.hi.b hsiT wnulrl he retarded as an oertaininar to civine- an hypnotic ex lecting railroad rates unless -ucu was accentable to and accepted hibition was received and resd. existing conditions, to consider tne possible growth and development of the Citv, and to prepare a comprehensive plan which will, so far as possible, direct this growth In the future along- right lines and provide the Greater City with the means to facilitate the absorption of a constantly growing population. They were also of the opinion that the preparation and adoption of a city plan cannot longer be delayed without sr considerable and unnecessary cost to the future St.
Louis. Some of the problems which, in the opinion of the sub-committees, should Teceive full and careful consideration by a competent Commission are: a. A svstem bv which the future extension of streets "and the opening of new aub-divlslons can be made to conform to a general eltv plan. b. An effective treatment of the river front to the integrity of public servants nnd a compromise of good faith and pub by the railroads, and the Terminal As MESSAGES FKO.M THE (XM The following messages from the lic morals.
sociation trom tne oegiuiuuie uki accept any grant coupled with conditions Th ni1in ti atraHnn TiflS realized irOTU Council were read and filed: not believe it will be possible to undertake this work at once, nor do I believe that the Municipal Assembly intended to make immediate provision for the undertaking of this work by the municipality until it had devised ways and means of augmenting the City's annual revenue. the first that the maximum utility of affecting rates. Council Chamber. St. Louis.
Auril 19th. 1910. he municipal bridge would not oe se In the early part of December the City To the Honorable Speaker and Mem Council adopted a resolution wherein it cured unless it should be completed both as a railwav and highway structure, and that the railroad facilities were of much greater Importance than those for high bers of the House of Delegates: Gentlemen have the honor to In wagon as soon as possiDie. we neeo a wagon that is capable of carrying ct least Five Thousand (50001 pounds of test weights: to give an eight or ten ton scale a proper test: it is an imposition on the merchants to attempt to inspect a scale of this capacity with a light wagon such as we have. An ordinance should be passed allowing a driver for the same.
This would incur an expense as follows: 1 two-horse wagon $275.00 1 set of double harness ,75.00 25 fifty lb. test weights 50.00 made public announcement tnat no orui-nnrce nrovirtine for a vacation of the tract In April oi next year. Contracts have also been let during the past year for the Municipal Courts Building at an aggregate cost of This structure will be some two more years in building and when completed will be as commodious and ornate a public structure as can be found in this portion of the country. The Citv has been engaged in important public works other tnan those mentioned. The complete fireproofing of the Poor House has been accomplished.
A new cell house which can accommodate 312 prisoners has been added to the Work House. Both of these improvements were demanded by humanitarian motives. Four Fire Department houses, a bath house and the Carr Square Comfort Station have also been completed. Street and alley improvement bills were promptly acted upon by your honorable bodies during the past ses- form you that the Council l's now con Inasmuch as tne 0111 expressly that it shall not be called into practical operation until the funds are available, I Itat nataaca to BmOUnt tO a necessary streets would meet with its way trarne. it nas oecome anpHmn iui declaration of legislative policy that the Citv ought to undertake this work at the earliest date possible and as soon as the the available funds are Insufficient to provide both railroad and highway facilities.
It is therefore necessary to provide additional funds that the bridge may ha onmnlalwl na WS COntemDlated find amount necessary to us opera-nuii ka orxamA erom mimfpinal revenue. vened in the regular session lsiu-imi and Is reaJy for the transaction of business. Verv respectfullv. ALEXANDER GALT. Secretary.
Council Chamber, St. Louis, April 19. 1910. To the Honorable Speaker and Members of the House of Delegates: Gentlemen I have the honor to inform you that the Council, at its meet authorized. The extent to which addi tional funds are necessary is more or less imrarfgin until It has been determined Both branches of the Municipal Assembly have proven themseives awake to the expediency of passing without delay oro-imancps were required to as front which will not only mane it but Improve Its commercial facilities.
c. The improvement of the entrance to the city at the Union Station so that visitors and strangers will get the right Impression of St. Louis. d. A plan for a complete system of parks and boulevards within and without the city, which can be developed gradually as the funds become available.
e. The location and equipment of an additional number of small parks and niavrmnnild In the crowded districts. just what railroad approaches should be Total $400.00 One driver at six hundred dollars per annum. This is very urgent in order to perform the duties of this office properly. An ordinance should be passed regulating the inspection of automatic scales and other scales used for weighing persons where a revenue is de-rU'Ad from the same.
The law is not sist our manufacturers in developing 9' At the beginning of this fiscal year there are 28.15 miles of streets and 13.51 ing, held this day, adopted the follow completed and a more ace who edge of the cost of securing the needed right of way is obtained than is now pos- their facilities. During tne past year you have authorized numerous industrial miles of alleys unaer com rati ui nance, and I am informed by the Board approval unless at tne same time inu Terminal Association would cause to be totally abolished the differential rate or arbitrary which exists between St. Louis and East St. Louis on shipments originating within one hundred miles. A short time later there was introduced into the House of Delegates, at the request of the Terminal Railway Association, a bill providing for a vacation of the Ranken Tract streets.
Before being placed upon its passage, this bill underwent considerable amendment. In its final form, the City was to receive certain considerations In return for the proposed vacation. Among other things It was stipulated on behalf ot the Terminal Association that any railroad entering St. Louis oer the municipal bridge should have access to all the facilities owned by the Terminal Association on the same terms as those enjoyed by the roads which composed said Association. It was further stipulated on behalf of the Terminal Association that it would cause to be constructed, at its own exoense and under the direction of The report of the Board of Puhlie Improvements, transmitting the estimates nr thA Consulting Eneliieers.
set forth the of Public Improvements mat a ib.is switch tracks in cases wnere nieoc vr.iv needed bv industries to properly connect their plants with the railroads, lour record in this Important matter affords a tuimhor of hills tor DUD11C miUHJve- f. A definite plan for the grouping of tr.ents will be submitted at this session. comparative structural and engineering cost with reasonable accuracy, at least sc that it is more tnan iineiy inai imo tilt future municipal buildings witn aaop-tion of proper architectural features. A careful Investigation of the nre- vear there will be a larger mileage ui sufficiently for financing purposes. The foct nf the necessarv land is more or less explicit enough on this subject.
It would be a means of bringing more revenue to this office as well as settling -many complaints which we get about those scales. This office is handicapped by not having sufficient help to perform the duties for which this office was created, that is. to protect the consumer from being cheated and to detect and p-ose- streets and alleys improved tnan in any one previous year in the ristory or conjectural. Assuming that the more de rnt street railwav facilities and the determination of a feasible plnn for a rapid transit svstem. the extension of car lines the street department.
with th milentre of streets and al sirable railroad connections are. in t-t. Louis, with the Terminal Association 31111 1 trnMra- nnH. in East St. trto ontlvlntr districts now unproviaen.
and the rerouting of lines where neces leys rapidlv increasing each year, there is" an additional financial burden upon the City for cleaning and maintenance. This additional expense must be anti cute dishonest merchants. 1 nave out Louis, to arid across the Belt Line the probable cost for the completed bridge tnlan a a nil fHfl sary to serve the puDlic to tne oesi advantage. fndv of the tresent street sr- ing concurrent resolution: Resolved by the Council, the House r.f Delegates concurring that ne joint committee of six on investigation of Municipal Departments appointed during the last session of the Municipal Assembly, shall be reappointed an I that all the documents and resolutions which were referred then be now considered as referred to them anew. A'erv respectfully.
ALEXANDKH GALT. Secretary. Mr. Holliday- moved that the concurrent resolution as above read, be concurred in. Mr.
Koch seconded tne motion. Carried bv the following vote: Aves Messrs. Buder. Chapman, Eigel, Golden. Gregory.
Hamilton, Hildenbrandt, Holliday, Igoe. Jacobs, Koch, Mischel. Paule. Rower, Samel, Speitel. Sov.
Taussig. Tirre. Walker and Mr. Speaker Rombauer 21. Noes 0.
Absent Messrs. Brennan. Imlntr, Eilers. Gallagher, Hilkcrbaunier. Otieiin, and Russell 7.
Mr. Speaker Rombauer re-appointed ana ouch committee on behalf of the five men in this office wnose duties require them to cover the City twice a vear and Inspect all the scales and me'asnres in the citv: in New York Main Channel Spans St. T-nuis Highway M.IWI.'O the Board of Public Improvements of the City, the viaducts crossing its tracks rnnsrements with a view to eliminating cipated and provision maue iui imc prompt repair ot pavements by the City. remarkable contrast to uie annuuc taken toward such necessary improvements bv at least one body of former Assemblies and has earned for you the approval of our business men. Other progressive legislation has been enacted during the year just closed.
In redisricting the ward boundaries vou have removed a manifestly unfair "situation which formerly existed. The last time previous this that the City was subdivided was In 1S9S. twelve years ago. Since this time the population has shifted in a remarkable degree. This movement of our people increase in the voting wards and a relative decrease in others In consequence of this and before this important measure was adopted by your hoiwable bodies, the number of voters in some wards was three times that in others and vet each ward was entitled and voice in the inconvenient jogs in streets, unnecessary 34fi.rai.0fl at Ewine and Comnton avenues, at T2S.0OO obstructions, and tne opening or.
aaai firm main thorouirhfares. thev have twenty Deputy Inspectors of Weights and Measures: In Chicago thev have nineteen and Boston has Kingshighway and at Union avenue. It 72S.000.oe i An inveotliration into existing State was further stipulated that the Terminal St. Louis Railroad East St. Louis Highway East St.
Louis Railway Right of way St. Louts High Right of "way St. Louis ten. In those cities scales and meas Association should pay the City the sum snd Municipal laws with the purpose of ures are inspected once a year and the of Jl.O00.00n. inspectors put in their spare time looking after riishonest merchants.
I be suggesting tne necessary legislation iu facilitate the carrying out of the in (1 nil oitv nlan. It is not my purpose, however, to discuss the merits or demerits of this proposal, but to confine myself to a recital lieve the scales and measures should he insnected twice a year, but with 59.WO.00 l.vi.wn.oo ico.ooo.oo Right of way East St. Louis Hiehway Right of way East St. Louis Railway At the present time, mr; in a position to do any large amount of repair work on asphalt and bitu-Kthlc pavements. This work being done bv the contractors having tne streets under maintenance.
These maintenance contracts will begin to expire this vear. I. therefore, recommend for vour consideration the advisability of enacting the necessary legislation so that the Citv may own and operate a municipal asphalt repair plant. Such a plant could be installed for about J25.0OU.00. During the past fiscal tne Water Department has laid fifteen miles of new mains and inserted forty-three hundred and two new taps for of the facts as they developed.
This bill met with considerable popu lar disannroval. After lengthy conEid Housv. Messrs. Holliday. Tirre and Ohelm.
five men to do the work they have no time to appear in Court and prosecute the cases thev could make if they had the time to do so. For this reason I should be allowed two more Deputy Inspectors at a salary of One Thousand Dollars per annum each, whose duties would be to visit the various hnslness nlac.es where scales are council unaniner, St. Louis. April 19. 1910.
owef branch of the Municipal Assem-blv Such a condition as this was shock-in- tS the sense of justice. Under the rearrangement of boundaries accomplished bv atl wSrds are substantially equal w.nance lately enacted To the Honorable Speaker and Mem The proper consideration of these and other Important problems which will nrlse with the progress of the Investlga-tlon. calls for the service and advice of exrerts in the various lines of municipal public works. For this reason your committee would respectfully suggest that the Commission consist of not less than twentv-one citizens of St. Louis representing the various Interests and professions who shall serve without compensation; that the President of the Board of Public Improvements, the Street and Park Commissioners of the City shall be ex-officio members of said Commission; nnd that the Municipal Assembly be requested to i.iake an appropriation of CLOW to enable the Commission to employ the necessary experts to make de experts to maKe de- bers of the House or Lieiegaies.
fiamilcmcn 1 have the honor to in form you that the Council, at its meet Totai In the foregoing estimate the first item is for work for which contracts have been let. including the engineers fees. The next four succeeding items are estimates, including engineers' fees, and are quite as dependable under existing conditions of prices for labor and material. The four last items are for land and are. at best, largely conjectural, being furnished only as some indication, of what mav be expected.
In the foregoing estimate no provision has been made "for a southern railway eration it was deteatco in tne Mouse 01 Delegates. Its defeat is attributable to the prevalent belief that no ordinances granting rights in the public highways to the Terminal Association ought to be passed unless the Association or the fourteen roads which compose it should, hy wav of condition precedent, abolish the differential or arbitrary. Shortly after the defeat of the bill, the Municipal Assembly appointed a joint committee to act in connection with a shippers' committee and to discuss the abolition of the arbitrary with the fourteen railroads. I earnestly hope that the labors of this committee will Notwithstanding that the addition of miles of pipe has been smaller, as well as the new house connections in comparison with similar work done tne year before, the consumption of water has increased. The average daily consumption for the fiscal year 1908-1909 was 70,712,000, and for the fiscal year fic should be aoeq' has regulation as tnat now .1 used, and when they find a merchant giving short weight or measure, arrest nnd prosecute the person they find so doing.
Respectfullv submitted. (SlgneJ): PETER ANDERSON, Inspector of Weights and Measures. (COPY) St. Louis. April Sth.
1910. Honorable Frederick H. Kreismann, Mavor. Citv of St. Louis: Dear Sir Mv experience, during the past three vears as City Jailer, has been that the salaries paid by the Chief in long been recognized as a this community.
pproach on the west side of the river, ligations and submit their time In the future it will proba- tailed inves raar-ommend lit ions. 1909-1910 was gallons pei day. The general equipment of the pump -la. be advisable to duiui additional run nnnroaches both in St. Louis and be effective and I pledge to it mv heartiest support and co-operation to the end that the City may.
If possible, teach an amicable agreement with the ing stations have Deen Kepi i ing, held this nay. a.iopien tne concurrent resolution: Whereas, a committee of each House of the Municipal Assembly was appointed In pursuance of a certain Joint nnd concurrent resolution adopted March 15th. 1910, but the authority said joint committee expired with the end of the Assembly's session, 190'ji-1910: and Whereas, the purpose of said resolution should be fully carried out: Therefore, bo it resolved hy tlie Council, the House of Delegates concurring therein that the said joint and concurrent resolution of Marcli l.nli, 1910, be readopted In the same lans'i-ege as follows: Whereas. It Is the purpose of Municipal Assembly to use all just aiid reasonable means i. promote and to extend the railroad facilities of tne city: Thaarofnre Ke it resolved by the standard of the efficiency ot lormer mT tlT.V.
of etne present fiscal vear. the bonded debt of the vears and material additions nae uteu made for more economical operation. roads on the question of rates. In this I trust and feel that I will have the hearty co-operation of both branches of the Assembly. Plans have been made ana are reauy to submit to the Board of Public Im- nanvamanta fftr annrdvai.
for a HP tVer cent bonds un- Cook and his Assistants at tnis institution are totallv insufficient to command and obtain good, competent and economical men to fill these positions, therefore respectfully recommend that Section 1737. of Article S. Page SI" of the Revised Code or General Ordinances, be amended to read as follows Ree-inniner on the 15th line: combined boiler house at Bissel's Point eVthorit, ot directing the JlO-i'W No step should be ert untaken to insure an early solution of the rate question and one which shall be satisfactory Your committee believes that a City Plan report containing a sensible arid well defined programme for the gradual growth and Improvement of the City and submitted to the Municipal Assembly for official adoption will have a most beneficial and permanent influence on the future development of St. Louis. Respectfully submitted.
J. H. GUNDLACH. Chairman. O.
G. CHAPMAN. MAXIME REBF.R. JAS. C.
TRA VILLA, HENRY T. KENT. RICHARD McCTLLOCH. WM. TRELEASE.
CHAS. A. STTX. W. K.
BIXBY. JOHN LAWRENCE MAURA N. WM. B. ITTNER.
East St. Iuiis. but such construction is so problematical both as to the precise location and the time of construction that estimates can not now be made with even reasonable precision. In order to determine with precision just what railwav approaches should be built as promptly as possible, negotiations should be held with all of the existing and prospective railroads who might use the bridge. Before negotiations can be completed with any such roads, it wi be necessary to advise them somewhat fnilv in two particulars.
First, what terminal facilities can be truarantced bv the City of St. Louis on the Missouri "side of the river: and. aa.h.it will be made to the for PUDHC ments. 'irSSO The City redeemed De-ironn-3i cent 1 Chief Cook at the rate of seven nun date to all. The existence of the question itself is disturbing to the communitv.
Furthermore it is apparent that until this question is satisfactorily settled it cember 1st last. 1st ad. dred and twenty dollars per annum, one first assistant cook at the rate of six hundred dollars per annum: two second assistant cooks, who shall re House of Delegates, the Council con tharin tht a committee bonds maturing ot "orth of bonds dition purchased dates. will be impossible for interested roads to Station to replace the two oio nouses now in use. This change will provide a plan designed according to tne requirements of modern practice.
The installation of new combined boiler house contemplates the recon-i-truction of House No. 2 at Bissel Point by dismantling the present old engines and installing faur modern engines with a capacity of twenty gallons each In twenty-four hours. This change is recommended to take care of the growth of the City in the southwestern section and should be make any forward progress in the de ceive a salary at the rate of four hundred and eighty dollars per annum, all of which shall be paid monthly upon payrolls certifed to the auditor hy tha lailer. Anv of the appointees un- three memoers oi racn appointed by the presiding officer tnereof. which shall be authorized to take up with each of the proprietary railroads controlling the Terminal Railroad Association of St.
Louis, the of the removal of the so-calW-d railroads for the use of the bridge on hiisis that the annual cost ot tne maturing in tne bonded debt S27.S15.311.fci- The earn addition-standing provisions al interest and wk" outstanding than last by the State Consti- Jder this section may be discharged at lailro.uls mav be estimated with Thaa tiMKcur? stens to the acqulr- done now before the extreme load is to the pleasure of the jailer, with the ap hri'da-e arbitrary." and the present rroval of the Mayor. raton against this city, an ing'of information so that these questions be carried. In the Supplv and Purification Division, the average efficiency in the re- ery repectfuyj'. of the City of St. Louis is (Signed): CASPER WOLF.
requested to invite the proper aii.v ciiiei- i ratilroad to oval of bacteria, according to tne re Mr. Taussig moved tnat the reading a conference or confer- velopment or their terminal facilities, which are even now inadequate In the course of my study of the railroad situation In St. Louis. I have become impressed with the apparent lack of unifomity and the complicated in reference to the internal switching charges. Legal authority should exist In some bodv to adequately regulate internal switching Tates.
At present however, so far as I can ascertain no such suthoritv exists. The Citv Counselor has advised the Municipal" Assemble- that the mur.ioipaUtv possesses no such power. The State Board of Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners likewise officially informed me somewhat to my surprise that this Is a subject over which they cannot exercise jurisdiction The Interstate Commerce Commission is of course lacking in authority as their power limited to railroad ra'es of Under auuioni citv is at tution and amendments, the CK r.t 4h0 flr.fOTT.nan vin tne port of the Health Department was 1 ractlcallv perfect, this work is done at a cost 'of but J4.S35 per million gal- Mayor's mpsage, as anove. OIS" --Xnd be it further reolv.l. tnat tnis ow leaving as an mav oe answered art- I urg- you to the immediate consideration of such legislation as will enable the administration to submrt a jroposition to the voters looking forward to the increase of the bonded indebtedness In a sum sufficient to meet the cost of erecting both the railway and highway approaches.
so timed that the question may be submitted at the general election to be held in November. 1910. Ions. jpentru rrtmns ttje fo-oprate wun xnv The revenue derived throtieh this Mr, Koch seconded the motion. ifim mitt appointed hy the manufar- PHILIP C.
PCANLAX. W. H. JACOBS. CALVIN M.
WOODWARD. L. FX LEHMBERG. Mr. Taussig moved that the message as above read, be received.
Mr. Jacobs seconded the motion. M. Tsussig moved that a committee of three be appointed by the Speaker to wait upon His Honor, the Mayor, and rotify him that the House of Delegates is now organized in Regular Session 1911-1911. and is ready for the transaction of business.
Mr. Tirre seconded the motion. Carried. Mr. Speaker Rombauer appointed as such committee Messrs.
Paule. Duing, and Tirre. The Committee appointed to wait upon His Honor, the Mayor, returned snd reported throusrh its chairman. Mr. Taule that the Mayor informed the Committee, that he has a messaffe to department arnounted to Irtllf i i.aJr4..
that r.on rnni of jturing, "hippin and mercantile Jntr. available balance for further bond issue, a-T5nvddSf bu fin inf-rans, Ilia- 1,1 aij. a ani ithe musnaKC, i can irrtvrd nrlnted Tii ciihiiart of nrevailinff water iets of St. Louis, to tne same enu. ui i ail said remaining arbitraries may be abolished, and that upon abolition thereof the terminal facilities of said 'railroads mav be increased by ordin I further recommend that negotiations now pending tor me 'i j.
ihneo now entering the Ji50.W. iney Board rri i items, the expenses Com- an Interstate character. In some few instances, found for example in or- or rreeiHCIfa NT" i-inai Commission citv or those seeking entrance, oe to "an early and definite conclusion. Likewise I urge that immeoiate steps be taken to make certain on what terms Sr, conditions the facilities of existing Ir. Gregory seconded the moti'on.
Carried. Mr. Koch' entered. rNTRODirCTIOX OF BILLS. Mr Mischel introduced (by request) House Bill No.
1. An orJinance to vacate a rectangular strip of land in City Block seven hundred, upon certain conditions. Read first time. Mr Buder introduced (by request) House Bill No. 2.
An ordinance authorizing and regulating the construc and crim mission en r.n TnhcrCUlOSlS comfort ii.iv,w fonrt- nubile in tne r-ouce and increasea Anelneerlng HI1U aal Department rates Is being carefully studied by a committee appointed by the Mayor with a view of readjusting: an-I equalizing the same. This committee consists of ihe Water Commissioner, the Assessor and Collector of Water Rates and Mr J. Trov. Secretary of the Missouri Manufacturers Association. 1 am informed that a full report will shortly be received from these gentlemen.
During the past fiscal year, the sewer svstem of the City has been extended 12.22 miles, at a cost of the balance of the money being lergelv expended In the Harlem Creek area 'bulldinp the main stem sewer, and in the. Glaise Creek area, extending the tftem from the Kiver des Peres. The public sewers in the Harlem Creek area and in the Glaise Creek ances based on lair ani imsumuiaj terms." Very respectfully, Alexander on it. Secretary. Mr.
Tirre moved that the concurrent resolution as above read, be concurred in. Mr. Koch seconded tne motion. Carried bv the following vote: Aves Messrs. Buder.
Chapman, Fieel, Golden. Gregory. Hamilton. Hildenbrandt, Holliday, Igoe. Jacobs, Koch.
Mischel. Paule. Rower, Samel. Speitel, Sov. Taussig.
Tirre. Waiker ari.1 Mr. Speaker Rombauer 21. Noes 0. a K.aa -Messrs Brennan.
Duintr. terminal properties In ft. Louis maj be used for freight and passenger- tratnc by railroads entering the city over tne municipal bridge, torce u.iu.ica ii diiviuses to some of the terminal companies now Von trolled bv the Terminal Railroad 4sso ciation of St. Louis and in the later or" dinances granting franchises to the Manufacturers" Railroad and to the Mis souri. Kansas and Texas Terminal Company, the City has stipulated for dp finite maximum switching charge With these few exceptions, however the rail roads in St.
Louis are subject to no ulation whatever in respect thi tion and use OI signs extending more Thee consioeraiion mc in determining the direction and number of railroad approacr.es to uuu. both sides Of tne river, ana iiaa," tnan IS incurs limn "wi-Ji' i'" over streets, avenues and in the City of St- Louis. Read first time. Mr. Eifrel introduced (by request) Riil No.
2. An ordinance au expenses VMr tv iWtionfl over the prior fiscal ear million dollars. Not with- over half a Eilers." Gallagher. Hllkerbaumer. Ohelm switching rates, which condition In mv opinion, is highly undesirable from standpoint of the interest of t-e Citv's shippers.
This matter I call it laarftSC. OI 1 1 IK thorizing tne Wabash Railroad its been successors or assigns to operate and jsna -baur rea ppointed a t-oliev wnicu sjomit to the House or Delegates. Mr. Taussig moved that the Clerk be instructed to notify the Council, that the House of Delegates Is now organized fn Regular Session 19I0-1S11. end is ready for the transaction of business.
Mr. Samel seconded the motion. Carried. The following Message from His the Mayor was read anJ filed: Executive Department. Mavor's Office.
St. Louis. April 19th. WW. To the Honorable the Municipal Assembly: Gentlemen I desire to call your attention in a formal snd somewhat detailed manner to the work accomplished by all branches of the City Government during the past year and to discuss in a general way the questions which confront us for solution in the future.
I conceive that it is proper for me to essay this undertaking Rt this particular time when you have re I. 1 1. AYaarr-isiiiK ant pursued puiBuaraj VUHaiurrar-nn i and tion and Eilers jjiicia may deem proper. Meyers." Messrs. iscrutiny ana anrninistration ana tV2 Vi-m V-ithtn 'on the north line of Ferry street and tne fiscal lilt- i I earnestly direct the attention of th-lthrough throiin Chapman.
unMiinu. uer iii.n: --I- northward iv on i- lrst street Municipal Assembly to the numerous tR.e.Lr "Jl'l'J Closed the last fiscal cf their duties on tne ano dangerous grade crossings. in the treasury should be remove was providing financial ntcwsuiw. The building of railroad aoproaeb.es on the east side might be confined at present to one main approach, extending be-vond the belt line of the Illinois Transfer Railway and to a point outside of any-existing railroad complications. The Board of Public Improvements advise and will so plan the same that the of material and erection thereof will admit of turnouts being later run to several intermediate and important connections.
Through your honorable bodies. I present for tlie information of our fellow citizens a brief chronological review of the procedure hsd thus far: Mav 51. The permit from the Secretary of War authorizing the new location bf the municipal bridge was issued. June 23. lS The ordinance authorlz- the next rour montns at.
a c-l line of Cornelia street, a-J Mr. Jacobs movec. tnat a.i 26rdfnnces have been signed for sew-j distance of three hundred and fifty PVreKoch seconded the motion. wo-k to be let during the months faarrjel of May knd June of this year invoiv- 'Educed (by request, Mr. Tirre moved that the House do "compieirpUns'Tie-bn prepared Bill ordinance ati- now -hVconded the motion.
The City undoubtedly possesses thieM 'tr n'? when the present off I-power to accomplish thi there The bal- the past year, the Board of PubHc Vow on hand is approximately provements at the request of the As- i t73d 00) increase of J540.000 over Carried enclosing ine rn.ei maintain a brck and con- Fri- the fltY -niDiy wt.ni p-nerai plan for the thA balance on hand at tne ciiot elimination of all rrade crossing. I IZJL vear. The comparison elimination oi au irade crossings at rV-icedinsr fiscal vear. '1, i ii ctuhla acrfim commodate i The House adjourned to meet the rear day. April li.
19 .0 m. I VrirV.cll flVr-Dtif. traveled points withir. the City, showing of the actual cost of adr 1 .1, aiS UlC -i. assembled and are about to begin a new ministering muunesier r.
ton ftr mr.r alone long i ma ik a animal noct VS th. legislative year Clerk. in una ii lit' iirr-rrt- iir chm, t.i rnm.mf nTiriiit i Our citizens are vitally interested in the the opinion of Bard. eiimin Vhst record raade in P'' 'UfTo" to toe suitelppl River, "Block 142S north, of St. Louis.
workings of their municipal government. xais ay QrawiDjTS cl great interest -n-.
