The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-05-21

plans have been tried and great deal o.
lime and money spcnt, and sll 10 no pur
pose. This method IN nv opinion ia IN,
only way left for us TO inaugura,e. Nh,
great and Important question will BIO how
to raise m eans necessary 10 accomplisi
such herculesn task2 And on this poin
I would not be In favor OF connecting
owners OF lots 10 fill the same sooner than
they could possibly bear the expense
When we take into consideration the fac,
that we raised during the last year sufii.
Gent to liquidate and pay all of our over.
due bonds, amounting TO eleven thousand
dollars, and also reduced the amount OF
script In circulation little over eight
thousand dollars, It does not seem at all
impossible TO raise like amount each
year for this much needed improvement
How best to raise the means necessary 60
rs to suit all parties concerned is a very
important matter; whether to raise II by
general taxation or by special assessmen,
is question entirely at tho disposal OF
the citizens, through their representatives
Ia the city council. / am aware of the
feeling which exists among our citizens
with the system Of special assessments,
and OF the trou bic to collect the same. II
cannot DO expected that improvements of
this kind can be commenced and success
fully carried on. in all portions of the city
at once, but IL one or two streets could be
filed each year by general taxation, the
property holders would be the better en-
Abled TO I'll their lots TO the depth
required. suppose we raiss by general
taxation ten thousand dollars, the present
year and judiciously expend that amount
Ia the manner recommended 1t 10 my
| opinion that earth can be brought into
the city by teams at coat Of 25c per
cubic yard, and by doing II in this way,
the money will DO expended among our
own citizens, giving labor and employ
msns 20 men and teams, which at the
present time Is very much needed. With
the amount mentioned we coul1 bring
into the city abount thirty thousand yards
Of filing and by REPETITION Of this for a
number OF yesrs, we would, ut no very
distant day see marked change in the
appearance and prosperity Of our city.
This 10 my opinion, 10 the only method
| left for us TO do, and unless we adopt this
system, or some such looking TO the same
end, wo will certainly hope in vain for
any steadyo or permanent growth to take
place. Permanent Improvement of this
kind 10 the only thing left for US to do
and to leave this undone much longer will
be fstsa blow TO our growth and pros
perity.
Gentlemen, this 10 a subject of deep
interest TO us all, and should be carefully
weighed by tho citizens and mem bers OF
the council. How 10 get the people TO
take that interest in it which the subject
demands, 10 another point TO be thought
Of l would recommend meetings to be
held in each ward, so as to have a free
ana full discussion Of this important sub
ject.
To commence this improvement for
ono year and allow the matter to drop
would be folly. II we can manage to get
all Of our citizens interested 10 this mat.
ter il will mako but little difference who
fills our places in the coming year.
By concerted action at this time We
may mould the minds of tho citizens to
take this stop and make this matter the
key note OF our future administrations.
Gentlemen, l earnestly request you TO
give this matter the tins and the delber-
alton IL is justly entitled TO, and should
we inaugurate this system, or any other
that will accomplish the end desired, we
will inaugurate something which will
eventually give our city that stimulus
and position that our location demands.
l have given this subject much thought
for the last month aud Fit were necessary
at the present timo 10 20 moro iuto this
matter in detail j might possibly have
done so, but my present aim is 10 bring
the matter before you for your careful
consideration. II have erred in this re.
communication 1t is with q good intention,
and should the council suggest any better
or easier method than l have done /
will be most happy to cooperate with
them In anything that will tend TO the
promotion OF tho end sought to DO &C.
All of which Ia most re-
specially submitted.
JOHN WooD, Mayor.
On motion of Alderman Halliday said
address was received and ordered spread
upon the records, published with the pro-
seedlings Of the council, and referred TO
The oomnitte on streets.
Tho following communication from
VIM. McHale, city marshal, was read;
TO the Mayor and City Council:
GENTLEMEN 1t has come to my
knowledge that certain charges, affecting
my honesty as q man and integriey 90 an
officer have been made against me. 1 am
conscious of my innocensc. know that
/ have never been guilty of q dishonest
act while marshal ofthe city, and in the
con adent belief that investigation will
vindicAts my character and convince you
and the people OF Cairo that l have not
only been an honest but faithful public
officer. respectfully request that COM
mittee OF the council disappointed 10 inves-
tigate tho charges made, and TO report
to your honorable body.
WIN. McHALE, City Marshal.
Whoreupon Alderman Morris present
cd the following resolutions, which was,
on motion OF Alderman Halliday, adopt.
cd,
WHEaEAs, Certain reports are 10 cIrcu-
lation, seriously rejecting on the conduct
of City Marshal McHale; and
WHEREAS, 1t is alike due to the city
and MoHAle, that the truth or falsity of
said charges be established; therefore be it
Resolved, That committee Of I've be
to investigste the charges made, |
with full power to compel the attendance |
OF withessosi sua that lhe alemUers Vt said
be sworn before commencing
the trial, to investigate all charges which |
may be brought against said McHale in |
bis capacity MS city marshal, and to make |
4 just, true and conscientious report TO |
he city council Of the result and con-
illusions TO which they shall arrive, and
hat IN such investigation and report they
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