286 the sum of $500.00 for those certain improvements erected by her at Barton Springs, as per contract. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nays, none. The application of Cox Middleton to operate a service car was granted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nays, none. The Council then recessed. C. Hoff & M. C. Paid for Permit SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, December 19, 1919. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; absent, none. Jay Middleton Granted Service Car Permit The application of Paul Kiser to operate a service car was granted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes Paul Kiser Granted Service Car Permit and Ward; nays, none. The Council then recessed. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, December 20, 1919. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; absent, none. Ike D. White M. M. Shipe et al Protests Judge Ike D. White, M. M. Shipe and others addressed the Council, protesting against the action of the Board of Equalization in raising the rendition of their property in Hyde Park. The matter was taken under advisement. The Council then adjourned.