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JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Aug 8 1887
Be it remembered that on this 8th day of
August 1887 the Common Council of the City
of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pur-
suant to adjournment. The following officers
are present : Acting Mayor J Furth and Council-
men J M Frink, J Green, I W SakeT W Lake, Robt
Moran, U R Neisz, R Russell & C F Reitze and
W R Forrest Clerk, the following proceedings
are had, to wit :
Applications for License Refund
Henry S Carlton & B.Kurz
Comittee Reports Read.
From Judiciary Committee on the petition of W. C.
Hill for settlement by compromise of grade and
other taxes recommending that a compromise be
made. Report adopted and the Chairman of the
Judiciary Committee and the City Atty. Authorized
to make a settlement with said Hill.
From same committee on petition of W A Scott
for damages occasioned by the change of the
Mill Street grade, reporting that the committee is
unable to see that Mr Scott has been injured and
therefore reject his petition. Adapted.
From Committee on License & Revenue stating that
W McMasters has filed a new fund in the peace of
the one from which W H Cowie withdrew.
Bills Allowed
The following bill having been duly audited by
the Council is ordered paid by a warrant drawn
on the Road Fund, to wit :
J H Walker no.1692 Road Fund *15.45 Ground Feed
Ordinances
The City Attorney submits an Ordinance entitled
"An Ordinance to provide for the construction of