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Mayor: Iha.ve reoeived . two Or: three
board,:. There. is a great deal -to 'it but sifted. d.own tt is:. air
issued, for large 'amotnta you are asked.:.04:1.0,1124tY'Vc('
what 'they- are for and. whether or -,net you can o Withoi-b.i
wax. -As to funding indebted.neae,
and. our local finanoing of: oourse it will nct:aftite••„';,
drain the money market'. I don't knew but it is tirne:
issues anyway. I mean matters of '50,000 Or:
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Mr. Highleyman: That would not affect OitTIOrPOP,
the oity government.
Mayor: It will not stop anything necessary and.WOUld
vvernment of the pity "
r. H ghleyman: I understand exactly what- it, is,
bonding with the present bond market. Lr.
vro 11.::Are rerlf. the :ce f,30206t On a;loptal. 75Y'•the Capi.ta
the 6th Federal Reserve District;
And Whereas, we heartily enloree the eame:
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sell or offer for mae, ex3 er 'f,1;: eat tOthe
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of the roll 'the resolution unanimously‘,-,,a04*
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.:_""OINTITTT T.I-UTE7A7T 07 20TJICIE
.7113 oie1c followinj
t:te ":onora7cle City Council:
We the undersised re,eva.0
as lieutenant of police. We having knowIedge-,(4':;::
Respeotfully (Signed) G. L. Davis., Wm, lira.n4.0n,,,,
Ivy 0. risn.nt3 John.T. Seyraour, 3. T. C.11,44•414..
R. B. 'Porter, William Cyrus, N. S. AnudSen-4
(.1.3or.JJ J, W. /Ayers, J. 1.i. Brown, L. A:,
J. B. C. fl.
0 . 1-14 Flanders, F. P. Srmstrong, J. E. 14,13,Pa;
C. Peters, Geo. B. Ott, R. It. Anderpon, J.
cor.7. C . T. 77.ane,;:.., L. Engle, 8. E. Hornberg0r;
h.7-1. 1.1oNeil, H. Blass, J. A. Little,
D. C. Caddagan, D. Freeman, A. H. West, Rob, -;-
7Jeon•Ari 71:..he::, 7). ' Dati44,-
Filler, who presented the petitio#0.:.4t '
represents organized labor in thira tovin•
7r.ovo.:1. by J. 7.. ?ink, seconded. by J. O.. Iok5On
filed for after oonsiders,tion. Motion oarri.4*;'
710fc::eit ..1 notion
Mr. Erfert: The mayor ma,:le the„:.-
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•.-.-41303*.'it at o,.3;/,:.,110:,;.0;0 not .the
tOIVhe:iiii: the ,man
01404 are men, . • 1,04e:tWO:6400.:09*.
twenty orte. There was a. pefltou tit *in
Station and. ',a great many 'Signed i bu two .SoratChecithe' i*nak
department ;does not wn hiut. I would
eUtenant-ofpolice •• Re is,.:a traffic offioexlio*.-
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lyfr.irtert'i So far as poitoemen signing the petitionithet;?0.#02
they. should have been laid. Off, because they violated
• Mr • Fink: I think so. If they had. 'palled on me they .Cou.ld haVe:11
'Mr, E. Fidler: I would like to say this: We, as lebori.people
desire whatever tO interfere with the deliberations of this .
confidence in this council at the last election,but..we have',Our'',1:000,„
it. is our duty to take care of . In presenting this lebition,:::.and:therC,"-e''O„
Several others, we teel that our interests will hest-ipe served, ahk?I*V.„.,.:ereente
}Ir. Bishop than the party council has mentioned for lientenant,:-',AS.1-':2. "
this position: As we are helping to pay the taxes, we. have
after, therefore, we have taken this means of presenting .ocunci:
Until it has been proven to us that Bishop is not. a .64ipeterct.ma a4 is
for the plaoe, we will insist on his recognition and appointAan
show us it is not to the best interests we will simply stepdOWn.:;an O1kIt
object to interfere with your deliberations, our object-ieoreXeceen*
and we feel that in Mr. Bishop our interests will be fUrthereancl it is tooiiit
to have him serve. The chief, who is looked to to conduit
is responsible, desires Bishop who he says is the best man t(0)Oci*,
has appointed Mr. Bishop and the council refused to confirm iWther0;
petitioned counoil. There may be some named on there that.dontbetOng
going to say that the majority of organized labor look ton BishO'VW
-we have had it proben to us that he is not we will certainly bilakethi':?dea
council to deliberate over this carefully and if they can provetoyi,*tbab
the man, we will gladly withdraw any force we have been tryinO;O:pWon,
This force is not our selfish interests but only in the interet*:0::*kiTiO
fax as we stand to day, it knows nothing against Bthop that akdg
stand against his appointment. We understand there is a tentiMen
want to dominate this town and. I believe there is a feeling athong-*
dominate politics in our special selfish interest. I d.iaaboum
because it is not so. We only feel that Bishop will moetqi
our cause better and we have more cause at stake than any other uiar it tones'
we will certainly appreciate it if this oouncil will show -where he,ip:
or else confirm his appointment.
Mr. Highleyman: I have watched this with considerable amusement, -in ,
feature I do not like and that is politics. I don't know Mr. Bishop.
but I doubt if I saw him again whether I would know him. But when
position in this city and uses politioal methods to get it, ain'
politics entered when he went to members of the police force and—f,
petition, which is against the law. I don't approve of that
kind of a man ihould be the lieutenant. There is another questibnOL
goes to a big organization to push him along. Mr. Fidler says
the friend of organized labor." I want the man who is best :yop
only organized labor but everyone else. I don't want any man;;WhOi!,k,
interest. For that one reason alone I would vote against'BiShOp'
about Phillips. If there is anything against him let me knOWank:
If there is a question of his going out for special interests tn7t.
to him.- I want everyman in the city to be for the city a-blarge
why the lieutenant Of policeshould be for any particular brOPAO:,
know whether he is a union man or not, t dOn't,think epq
any Special interest,- he should be free to handle every queStiOn4v-!,
no favoritism:toWard anyone. If not 4e is not a gOod.publio:seryian.
one reason I would. vote against him.
Chief Dillon: I have nothing against Phillips. I recommended:'.;Ls
wuU still reoomi.end him. So far as petitions are noepZk
to 40 .with them. •
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While. that :h•OWl.'Wria made he reets
are 041•eignatiOn hOna,a:••Theaes•
trying to atop, it 'There •ia,
fast women ',A130 that • iti• the kind 'of:4\a,''
to know the fb.cta I Will giVe.
not taking oare of our citir.. Yet they waxrbe8ei„
gambling hone ea axe open and • Wher,aa,an thO'
Government will make you stop
Chief Dillon: Mr . Highleyman spoke ;Me
U. S. Government, I don't, believe,.
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Mr. Erfert: The carnival is at an end and thescs',
ordinance the other night that puts the coutail
Mr . Dillon: They put up pictures .
Ma Erfert: That was not reality. '
Mr. Pink: One of the men who passed thevA,p0 it on
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about Bishop . I told him. He said Bishop was
petitions. The petitions were in the police Oa
he knew it is against police regulationS. The 11141,1
Dillon he was a good man to keep him rom INOr;Yi '
was there, or someone else. I would like to go,
Mr . Erfert: I think Mr. Johnson, who lives on Firis
clean up. If we can't agree on one man take a dark fait
together . If there is not a good man in the depart:men
Mr. Brady: When I made the remarks I did a'Olvt the jetii
we had voted on ie1oon -; tlue anl %a "_-,L11. 'bean rej
: 'lad .no jtt o2 13. I understand from the best
here, that if Sliskp the city didn't pay Bishop a oen
five times the legitimate amount he is getting.
Ltoved by J. C. Hickson, seoonded by J. X. Fink, tha
force immediately. Votes Hickson, yes; Brady, yeS;
Erfert, yes.
Mr . Hickson: I am told it is ten times mop,0,00,.
don't get bUsytp94
Mr. Erftrt 1 think while we are in the 41P,
Mr. Hig1-.1eyman: I now what I am talkingS0.00:
man who will clean up this town.
Hr . Erfert: You are going to name them' '
Mr . Fink: No, sir. We have had enoigi
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S'OVE4'.THE:)1/Att.-0/,'
I addressed a letter to the ottY oounoil
US Oh the steel material furnished for the two br
your offioe with the request that you, present it to
As I have not heard from this letter I Zear :it was misia.id/
ut and presented it to the oounoil, I should be 140680
This matter must be settledas the a000unt has now been st
eight months past due. / feel that we have been treated badly in the 1
we oan adjust the matter at an early date there is nothing left for:oi
to seek a settlement by some other rove.
1. Ve y truly yours,
T. T. rie
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(Mr. Kaokley: Bridge engineer -, It is principally the Matter'of makin
material. They did not send the proper equipment and it is el4
doing a great deal of work on it. They are to sead proper switoh boa
and until they are received and instaled, and two or three'other .niattc
any further payments - to the Virginia Bridge Co. It is q r
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Mr. Erfert: We are justified in holding this up?
Mr. Kaokley: Yes sir, until they have completed their contract:
Mr. Watson: They were given this contrast about two years ago,'so thai
here on time Mr. Kaokley? Did they have it here on time?
Mr. Kackley: They stated they would have the material here on a oerta
of the ususual oonditions of the market they could, not stand any '
do so. .Other contractors, if you will remember, made very poor rorl
Virginia Bridge Co. were a few months late in deliiNring the material
Mr. Watson: They were late?
mr. Kaokley: Yes, sir.
tr. Watson: Whowould say as to that?
Ar. Kaokley: The matter would be referred to council,
-r. Watson: I was just asking beoause it was over two agp a
anted to be sure to have the bridge material when need.eit
ere several months behind and it caused a great eay.
IT. Kaokley: Yes, sir. We have been trying to �or,et
onths. They are made by the Westinghouse Co. and I-hame; JOe.0
ridge people addressed to Westinghouse. It has been a�p
the reason we worked over the improper ones.
r. Watson: They knew that when they were given the oontrac
tr. Kadkley: They knew what we wanted, yes sir.
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tr. Watson: Why didn't they get them then?
• Kaokley: They got the wrong boards.
Watson: I would like to locate the cause for theeaL4a.
nterest on the money for two years and even he40,0'.,
'should find out the cause of the delay4_,
i.eyma.n: I explained the matter as wel
tyL*- to,dVadd,,payment of the bill, but 1*cL
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e*L-roity attorney here who loses Ver
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Gentlemen
are now Saletan
12th'alvea brices
of censtrUet ten haof-,00nrae been1,
fie.]. inapection arztOtatii40 '
ernaU d.ttai1s which shouldnot,
bt'i4gille as far 04,the',PreSen
the iliatsAlation.','4, the perrnaent-
bowing to'10 with the
work , on tilaciiiner
completion- of painting, et
delivered the proper 0,00*,
boards, incorrectly stp1ied. by that coupany, have been ..iista:
affcrd'OPeration. and will be reinovxl w
WiththeS6 incidental and:Weide
the bridges by the Virginia aridge'
we reoommend acteptanoe at that tinie. The final estirnate.sfo:
being preptred and will be aubMitted'tC.:you then.
The finished structures are splend
and oapaoity to serve the ‘heaviest street At
most modern type of oity bridges built' with
needs. In our opinion there will never be"Aa-,tiine w
approximately their oostnof about two hundred the*
let ten months later than they were or at anY
probably three hundred thousand dollars: the
It is now most essential in taking:over these no
adequate provisions for their maintenance and oi,eration. We di
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attention that you have not only two bridges; 'but' ,
machines axe larger and probably more costly thanan
They must be maintained and operated with ittelligente
by an unskillful operator, and there are possibilities
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which might be appalling and expensive.
These machines must receive regular, continnoUe,_,
to provide satisfactory service. Every day, eath'-moVin'pat
tion attended to, parte kept tightened and in adjUStMen
periodical adjustments adjustments for balanoe. 'Thee -
:Iresent :-.mlaaoaa conaition. The floora will soaX Up 'eat,
Ind•7”..e 1oln '1121.t. ,Lateent fo'4, balati0,;4:
be apart of a regular maintenance plan. In our belief pr�per
provided by having a master mechanic to look after the'
What part of his time is not needed in daily taspeotion*
opaxating the bridge or for attending to other mechanical.6
be norn an operator wee exeected to atm .1.1LriAlpil
times* his chief business should be the maintenance of thewl
our insistence on this feature, but it is based on the experi
other cities, and, sinoe these are your first large mova
to you in its full importance.
With such intelligent maintenance and operation, with
steel work and renewal of flooring these bridges Will ;Sar.V,
years.
Very sincerely yoUrsi,„
He.rring•46n),;',OW.
Mr. Howard: I have been making this inspection of the
In about two weeks I believe we will have the estii
Erfert: That Lea very fine ree,ort and I think:WaShO,
maintenoe features. I believe oouncil should,l04eare:00d:
see it is the largest and most expensive- machinery- th
men to look after it.
Mr . Hickson: I put a younger man in charge of Avenue
opened. I think we should have a thorough engineer tc
talked it oNnr and Mr. Highleyman and lir. . Reed.erboth
require him to look after the pumping station.
Mr. . Hi011eyman: Don't you think the bridges shouJ.d
payment is made.
nr. Howard: In sending the final estimate We wdl
kind. The specifications require that the Virgin
guaranteeing the machinery tigainstcefects for ore yei
and they replied that they had a bond with the JO
that was satisfactory to the city Attorney and te,c
not fail to call your attention to all featiare
Mayor Watson: 'When final report is made, or esti*
Mr. Wa4seft Howard: I don't believe the blond is' r
Mr. Watson: You make the estimate and is i
Mr. . Howard: It is up to us to 0411 attewt:
Mr . Watson: I thought it was your lin
Ur . H: Not necessarily, because ,we,d
satisfactory to the city must, e
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lights the city furnishes.
M3. Watson: I should think right now a good time to str
wants improvements made . Could they close UP the atree747-
Mr. Hudson: Any property owner could prevent that, but 80'te4-T.'
have no oontrol over these streets. The streets are dediC04.0C
property in the sUbdivision. '
CITY DOCKS
Mr. Brady: I was down on the looks this afternoon. They will be through .4:
sheet piling to replace the defective piles, about April 1st, T
it will be all right when they are through. If there is anyway in the wor:
something else and use the money in rounding up that little work
do anything that will hemp the Government any better because it is'ao,,
Reeder has an extra good man down there finishing up the work, but
that the bulkheading should be done from the northeast corner of .the war&
the end, or posUbly not all the way, and the floor should be put i
had fesh water there to day we could get a cent a gallon for it ctoze
is so necessary and if we oan stay off any other work - atop the pir
up in weeds. Lets finish up one thing.
Mayor Watson: I oertainly agree with you Mr. Brady and if there
secured it should be done.
Jr. Highleyman: Mr. Reeder can we find tIr money for this vork?
Mr. Reeder: There is a balance in the channel fund that should. be .more. th
to cover the necessary work and if the mayor and council see,fitt6;aitho
for dodk and warehouse work, it oan be replenshed, rather the c ann
in the the next budget and save interest on, money that will othwise.iiarr
to complete the work outlined by Mr. Brady.
Mr. Highleyman introduoed the following resolution:
Passed and adopted March 21, 1918.
Attest:
W. B. Moore,
City Clerk.
Approved March 21, 1918.
J. W. Watson, Mayor.
Uoyedby J. C. Hickson seconded byllE. L. Brady that thO*0",
in -the channe“vmd and reimburse the ohannel ftnd
041 ',110. Yoe was Hickson, yes; Brady, yes; F4*4 res
G`'ityC;t.eiik.�,'"
C1ty,'Atty`.
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�t164uon VW,,
fl r0. Depts
0e14eter1„
.Streets,
Bridges,
SS 3Yters,'
Stab 1e3, r ,
ao8 J-ita1,
Lighting City,
Capital outlays.,11
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Bills on File in the auditor's off ,t3o.,'::`
even by L. T. :,ighley raaxl, seconloa bY ° M ..,
...tan fu:: d2 , e zalable . Motion .carried,
FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL HIGHWAY DI TR C^ .r
.t < o'clock ?.',i., �:ark x0 -sae'.�'i d,�
14 and 15, 1918, advising the publio 'rid: 'a.1,
date aom)la,ints and remonat enoes wool$; be
assessment roll coverinu this i2 )roV4r444 :
T071?: '.) ".1a u'_:J :_ "al c:° 42920.42 and the *See
asked if any one ?-,.ard any ob j notion to
work was done or to the cost. No ob jeot lone •iiyr;3`': F'" : fe
Counoilman Hickson Uhan introduced
Resolution 92.7-_D .
PLAI:I.Jt E
Acceptance by the city oounoil of the Work' o . `oox .st uc`:
6 th st from Dr ''ckell Ave to Avenue E
Distriot 21
RESOLUTION :NO.;2'T
Confirmation of the assessment roll, High
Moved by L. T..Highleyman, seconded by J. .g
be adopted. On separate roll call eavh r
LICENSES TAXES OUTSIDE JITNEY BUSSES.
The question of taxing the outside jitney busee.
stated that if they were not making money t'hiay
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thought they should ay a license talc .
'i�•. Erfert: 0f course they are making moneyi5o'tJ
home boys.
Moved by J. C. Hickson, seconded by L..; T°.' ki
collect the taxes from the outside bus 11.n:0'*x'4i
Sen . Hudson: I think your tax ordi rand, a CQVsr:`°:
,'T3 DIVISIONS APPROVAL OF PLAT FOR •TH:
Counoilman Hiokson introduced:
Resolution
Whereas, there has this day been,p e
"Third Westmoreland Addition", being*..,
Now, Therefore, Be It Reoolvea, by, .;
said map or plat be and the name ,» 1 ie
of the city council are hereby. aut. Y
seal of the city.
Passed and adopted 1 xoh
Attest:
W. B. Mos ., City ;tiler
Moved by 3. ,Y, :d_ Lid ; fir• ; 5.
On call 01?':. e W Y.. �• ya c _,
iLStI:` amt,✓.;Sir i:�'4 ;� �.i �.ti
; oti n du' y manear 0* ite4.0 th
3 motiox d.u1y, Made and oarri.e4, the oit.irre)zoe !Os,:l
:04g erred' to bhe otty *ttorney' for report at' neatt . x i