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424 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE Jan 25/84 Ordered that the vote by which Andrew Castro was authorized to occupy the foot of Columbia Street for a fish stand & entered on page 418 of this Journal be & the same is hereby reconsidered And now the Council proceeds to reconsider the petition of Andrew Castro to occupy the foot of Columbia Street for a Fish stand; thereupon said petition is denied. Ordered that the Chinese residents be & they are hereby permitted to fire fire crackers upon the condition that they pay to the Chief of Police in advance for the services of Special Policemen to be appointed by said Chief of Police to protect property and that the Mayor the requested to fix the limits for such using of fire crackers. And now the Clerk submits the statements of the cost of Madison street grade & Jackson Street condemnation proceedings. Refered to Finance Committee Claims Paid Washington Street Improvement S. G. Simpson contract work sidewalks 426.25 Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned attest: E. S. Osborne clerk approved H. G. Struve Mayor Feb 1/84 Be it remembered that on this the 1st day of February 1884 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to adjournment. The following Officers are present, towit: His Honor the Mayor H. G. Struve and Councilmen B. F. Day, Geo. W. Harris, B. L. Northrup, Chas McDonald, John Keenen,Otto Ranke and F. W. Wusthoff Thereupon the following proceedings are had: Petitions Rec'd From A. C. Anderson et al for the grading of Cherry Street from the alley between 3rd& 4th Streets to 5th Street. Referred to Street Comtee From August Schafer for permission to move a building. Granted From G. C. Phinney for Donating Grounds for a Park. Peferred to Comtee

433 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE Feb. 13/84 Be it remembered that on this the 13th day of February 1884 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to adjournment. The following Officers are present, towit: His Honor the Mayor H. G. Struve and Councilmen B. F. Day, Geo. W. Harris, Chas McDonald, B. L. Northrup, Otto Ranke & U. M. Rasin. Thereupon the following proceedings are had: And now the Committee on Sewers report an Ordinance entitled "To provide for the construction of a Sewer in a portion of Mill Street," thereupon the Council proceeds to consider said Ordinance, after due consideration said Ordinance is adopted upon the following vote, towit: In favor of adoption Day, Harris, McDonald, Northrup, Ranke & Rasin. Against adoption none. Ordered that a Warrant be drawn on the City Fund for Andrew Castro in the sum of $10.00 being the amount deposited by Andrew Castro for rent of fish stand. Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned until Thursday evening Feb. 14, 1884 at 7-1/2 o'clock P. M. Attest: E S. Osborn clerk approved H. G. Struve Mayor

Feb. 14/84

Be it remembered that on this the 14th day of February 1884 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to adjournment.

The following Officers are present, towit: His Honor the Mayor H. G. Struve and Councilmen Thos Clancy, B. F. Day, John Keenen, Chas McDonald, B. L. Northrup, Otto Ranke, U. M. Rasin & F. W. Wusthoff. Thereupon the following proceedings are had Petitions Rec'd From E. A. Doud for damages caused by tearing doen of building to stop a fire. Denied. From H. E. Norwold et al for granting a license to [?] Ordered that the vote of this meeting by which said license was

433 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE Feb. 13/84 Be it remembered that on this the 13th day of February 1884 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to adjournment. The following Officers are present, towit: His Honor the Mayor H. G. Struve and Councilmen B. F. Day, Geo. W. Harris, Chas McDonald, B. L. Northrup, Otto Ranke & U. M. Rasin. Thereupon the following proceedings are had: And now the Committee on Sewers report an Ordinance entitled "To provide for the construction of a Sewer in a portion of Mill Street," thereupon the Council proceeds to consider said Ordinance, after due consideration said Ordinance is adopted upon the following vote, towit: In favor of adoption Day, Harris, McDonald, Northrup, Ranke & Rasin. Against adoption none. Ordered that a Warrant be drawn on the City Fund for Andrew Castro in the sum of $10.00 being the amount deposited by Andrew Castro for rent of fish stand. Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned until Thursday evening Feb. 14, 1884 at 7-1/2 o'clock P. M. Attest: E S. Osborn clerk approved H. G. Struve Mayor

Feb. 14/84

Be it remembered that on this the 14th day of February 1884 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to adjournment.

The following Officers are present, towit: His Honor the Mayor H. G. Struve and Councilmen Thos Clancy, B. F. Day, John Keenen, Chas McDonald, B. L. Northrup, Otto Ranke, U. M. Rasin & F. W. Wusthoff. Thereupon the following proceedings are had Petitions Rec'd From E. A. Doud for damages caused by tearing doen of building to stop a fire. Denied. From H. E. Norwold et al for granting a license to O'Shea & Parent Ordered that the vote of this meeting by which said license was

436 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE Mar. 7/84 Be it remembered that on this the 7th day of March 1884 the Common Council of the City of seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to law. The following Officers are present, towiut: His Honor the Mayor, H. G. Struve and Councilmen Thomas Clancy, B. F. Day, Geo. W. Harris, Chas McDonald, B. L. Northrup, Otto Ranke, U. M. Rasin and F. W. Wusthoff. Thereupon the followng proceedings are had: Petitions Rec'd From David the Shiner for the right to erect a Boot Black Stand. Granted. From John Leary et al for grading Bell Street from Front to 5th. Referred to Street Committee. From F. Hochbrunn et al remonstrating against the proposed grading of Bell Street. Referred to Street Committee. From Seattle Lumber & Comcial Co. et al for planking foot of Marion Street. Referred to Street Committee. From Geo. F. Frye tendering Sewer to City. Referred to Comtee on Sewers. From Aug Schaeffer and F. Claus for transferring license money. Referred to License Committee. From Fred Voight for the completion of the grading of James Street. Referred to Street Committee. From G. N. Alexander proposing to grade intersection of Jackson & 12th streets for $95.00. Referred to Street Committee. Reports Rec'd From Street Commissioner. Adopted From Chief of Police From Harbor Master From City Justice. Adopted From Treasurer on general Funds. Referred to Finanace Comtee From Treasurer on Grade Funds. Referred to Finance Comtee. From Treasurer on Front Street sidewalk Fund. Referred to Finance Comtee. From Treasurer on Union Street Sidewalk Fund. Referred to Finance Comtee. From Treasurer on [Front Street Grade]] Fund. Referred to Finance Comtee. From Treasurer on South 2d Street Grade. Referred to Finance Comtee.

443 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE Mar 7/84 Ordered that the Clerk be & is hereby instructed re-deliver said Roll to the City Treasurer & annex thereto the proper warrant as provided by law Ordered that the Contract for the construction of the Cistern corner Battery & 3rd Streets be & is hereby awarded to Quigley & Rosburg on their bid & on giving a satisfactory bond in the sum of $500.00 Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned until Wednesday March 12. 1884 at 7 &1/2 o'clock P.M. Attest: E. S. Osborne Approved: H. G. Struve Mar 12/84 Be it remembered that on this the 12th day of March 1884 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to adjournment The following Officers are present, towit: His Honor the Mayor H. G. Struve & Councilmen Thos. Clancy, B. F. Day, Geo. W. Harris, John Keenen, Chas McDonald, B. L. Northrup, Otto Ranke, U. M. Rasin & F. W. Wusthoff Thereupon the following proceedings are had: Petitions Rec'd From Jacob Brunn for removal of obstructions foot of University Street. Referred to Street Committee From O. A. Holm for the right to erect steps to Oriental Hotel. Referred to Street Committee From F. H. Whitworth et al for opening Pine, Hayes, Villard & Boylston Streets & Chestnut Avenue. Referred to Street Committee From G. Kellogg & Co et al for establishing Fire Department. Granted & Fire Committee instructed to confer with the Attorney & Submit an Ordinance Reports Rec'd From the Fire Warden recommending an Ordiance to prevent stove pipes in roofs. Adopted & Attorney instructed to submit the proper Ordinance.