The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-09-27
Aldermen Begin Work as a Board Of
Equalization on the City
Assessment
Edward Jordan Changes Hia Mind
Once More About His
Settlement.
The City Money Tisd Up In tho Frs. Ma.
tionAi Hank Made Good by
-. A. q. TlOwsroe.

Inc cNy eOuuctl 0pent eoIno vine IN oee-
zion 10 board of equalization last night.
A large number Of applications we're made
for a reduction in Valuations. Most OF
them we're for small amounts. They we're
all referred 10 the committee on taxes and
licenses. On motion of Alderman Howell
IL Was decided that no application for a
reduction of assessment be allowed which
would work reduction below the sssoss-
mens made by the county. Some OF the
aldermen objected to this az ID would not
permit the city 10 correct any errors made
by the county assessor. In answer TO this
il was stated that the county commissioners
had set ~ board of equalization and
every body had a chance 10 correct mis-
takes. Alderman Howsll's motion Was
adopted by yeas ten. nays four (Post, Nor
ris, Collins and Cox) Az ths sngasstion
of Alderman Fuller the council decided
that the next meeting AZ board Of squsli-
zation be- the last. This 10 to prevent the
meetings strinRing out into the winter. a.
they did last year. All having complaints
to make should appear as the next council
meeting. After shat II will be toe late TO
correct errors
The 10 dan matter came up bafors the
council once more. Il. J. Walsh, repre-
ssntinR Edward Jordan. said the recent ar
ranRement by which warrant for $1.S0O
was accepted in payment OF ground At Park
and Benton avenues, taken for street pus-
poses, was not satisfactory TO his client,
A deed had been given for the ground, but
IL the council was satisfied TO not press iss
part of the ar sn9emens. Jordan would be
content 10 let the matter take its regular
course shrough the courts by condemna-
tory proceedings. Mayor Curtin said she
warrant had been drawn and the city had
the deed. William Wallace. Jr.. said no
had come before tha council at its previous
meeting representing Jordan. but with the
uno srstanding that II the arrangement was
not acquiesced In by Jordan he would NO
longer represent the claimant Jordan
himself said he had misundorstood the
whole arrangement. and did not think he
was paid enough for tho 1round. The
| council paid no attention TO the request OF
Jordan 10 reopen the case. which means
that the city will record ths deed IL holds
and end the matter Jordan had already
given an order ~ TO the division of the
x1.8 800 warrant.
The ordinance committee was directed to
report as the next meeting on The matter Of
hauling powder through the streets within
the fire limits. Alderman Fuller said I.
| recent ordinance prevented anybody haul
ing moro than 100 pounds Of powder
| through the streets at one time. Under
that the officers of the Hotter Hardware
| company had been arrested during ths day.
He said he had no desire TO excuse the Hol-
| ter company from hauling large quantities
| of powder, but too many restrictions would
operate as hardship on the dealers and Oh
She people who used the powder. Alder
man L,saner opposed any change in she
present ordinance. on account OF the pos
sible damage by explosions through runa-
ways and other accidents. Tbs matter
was referrsd 10 the ordinance COMMITTEES.
The council accepted a certified check TO ="
| 81, 5s1. IA on the Helena National bank,
drawn br d. A. g. Flowerree. one Of the
former bondsmsn Of Treasurer Garrett, for
the amount OF city funds now tied MP In
the suspended First National hank. The
trsasurer's former bondsmen were also re-
lieved Of any further responsibility in tho
| matter.
IL was decided to pay Michael Reinig
| $685. for injury 10 no ~ and hArnsss BY =
| live wire. II WAS stated that the wire had
been put up by = private party and had
been crossed by live wire. The ElsctriC
Light company could not bs held sesponai-
Bile, and the party who ran the wire had
gone away. Tho city was the only one tc
be held issponsihls, as the authortttsi
| should have had the wire removed.
The mayor WAS authorized TO offer re-
ward Of $3.50 for the arrest and conviction
Of tho party or parties who caused thu
Davidson "a ehouss are sunday night
The committee on origin OF hrss reported
that IL WAS incendisry in their opinion.
Sidewalks were ordered laid In front o
the Rodney street, the Seventh WA d ant
| the depot school houses.