The record-union., 1894-05-12


bridges raised. He also reported the
state in which various street improve
ment is at present.
City Surveyor Mulleney recommended
that the following sidewalks be con-
demned: West quarter and east three
quarters of lot Z, X and l., Second and
Third; east side of lot 4, NJ and \. Sixth
and Seventh; all of lot and east forty
five feet OF lot l. N and n, Fifth and
Sixth; west thirty feet of lot 4 aud east
half of lot 3, NJ and \, Fourth and Fifth;
east side of the south half of lot 4, NJ and
n, Third and Fourth; lot B. NJ and n,
Second and Third; east side of the south
half of lot ., NJ and n, Seventh and
Eighth; east three quarters of lot l, Il
and NJ, Seventh ana Eighth; east quarter
of lot =, east half of lot and west side of
lot l, l. and NJ, Sixth and Seventh; east
quarter and west half OF lot 3, east seventy
feet and west ten feet OF lot 2, and all of
lot /, l. and NJ, Fifth and Sixth; west
three-quarters of lot /, j. and NJ. Fourth
and Fifth; east side of north half and east
quarter ana west three-quarters of lot 1
and all of lots l. and 3. l. and NJ, Third
and Fourth streets.
IoZer moved that the resolution be
laid over until a week from Monday.
There were great many sidewalks being
condemned as dangerous which are not
also than can be constructed for months
to come.
The Water Assessor reported that he
had added twenty y-nine new water-takers,
some OF them having been engaged in
business for the past nine months.
He also found considerable irrigation
going on at improper hours, and the ex-
cuse given was that they did not know
the hours allowed.
The Superintendent of Streets reported
Sl10 expended for sewer work in April,
for street repairs 81 SOP %, and for street
sprinkling 500; total, 81, 422 63.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Federated Trades were granted
permission TO stretch a banner across j
street, between Eleventh and Twelfth, to
advertise their picnic.
THE WATER QUESTION.
Devine moved that as Henry and Alb
bott had refused to supply water to citi-
zens as requested, their check of $4,000
be returned to them by the City Clerk,
and that the water be rejected as not up
to the standard for domestic use, accord
ing to the statement of Professor Ray.
Leonard seconded the motion.
Davis read a statement that he had
worked and voted for clear water, but as
Henry and Abbott had refused to bring
in water to be tested, he could not vote for
the water from the Williamson wells.
He hoped the board would not stop till
they secured clear water.
d. a. Lindley said that he did not wish
to speak with regard to the present propo-
sition. but on the question of finance. 1t
has been stated that no more bonds can
be issued legally, and he wished to speak
on that point. Under the new assessment
there could be s., 250, 600 of bonds issued.
There are at present S2,1Sl 900 in bonds
outstanding. The city then could issue
$4,000 more, if it wishes. An offer had
been made by the Holly Pump Company
to put in pump with a capacity OF S,000,-
900 gallons, ii the city Will put up a
foundation for it 10 rest on. That could
easily be done.
He described an irrigating pump at
Yuma, Arizona, of that capacity, which
raises water eighty feet.
a pump of this sort would cost, per-
haps, 900 with the foundation. With
$40, 900 or $4,000 the city could put in an
other pump, if it wished to continue
using river water, and spend this money
III prospecting for clear water. We should,
even if we had clear water plant. have
q reserve plant at the Water Works
The city does not need a pun ping plant
outside until it finds the necessary sup
ply and quality of clear water, and can
go on for another year while prospecting
for it.
With regard to the old debt, that great
bugbear, it is drawing interest of $45, 900
per year; each year, from the 80 per cent
Sl65,0 900 is being paid, decreasing the pres
ent amount of bonds outstanding by
$780, 900. With $4,000 TO start with, the
city can issue Sl20,000 worth of bonds
each year, even at our present tax roll !,
and secure good water system. He did
not favor raising the city tax roll, but it
would be better to do SO than to part with
the control of its water system.
If the tax roll, however, were increased
to S17,G00,000, the city could then issue
bonds not only TO have clear water sys-
tenn, but a new sewerage system and also
its own electric light plant, and take its
place amongst progressive cities.
Later, Mr.. Lindley said that he had
understood that Mr.. Henry wished to
withdraw his check and abandon the
contract, and on that supposition he had
addressed the board. He had found, how
ever. by listening to the discussion, that
what Mr.. Henry wished was to have the
board decide whether it would accept the
water or not.
Devine said there was great deal of mis-
representation with regard to the water
under question, in order to get control of
the water system. He hoped the scheme
would be voted down and the control of
the water be saved to the city.
Leonard had always believed this was
a lob to get control of the water system.
He believed so now, and was glad to have
an opportunity to vote against it. He
wanted clear water, but wanted to have
the city keep control of it.
Tozer said that the question before the
board, he thought, was the quality of the
water. and it was not touched on. He
wanted to see it more thoroughly tested.
There is no use of being in such hurry.
He believed the city should have clear
water Let us take more time to investi-
gate the matter.
Bragg said he voted for clear water and
believed that the city should have it. II
il is good let us have it; if not, we do not
want it. Ii Abbott and Henry do not
wish to bring the water to the citizens for
a test, let the board get it and test it for
themselves. He hoped that this would
not come to vote tonight.
Wachhorst agreed with Bragg, but did
not like the refusal to bring in the water
for test. lie would like to see it tested.
Lawton said that If the resolution was
passed he believed that Messrs. Henry
and Abbott would be glad to read it in
the morning. He believed that they
would have cause of action against the
city, and could compel it to take the
water. He thought the board should
have legal advice before taking decisive
action. The board would have to prove
that the water is not good, and as it is
used all over the plains, the people
consider it good. He did not want to
see the city placed in a position that
would cost 1t dear.
Devine insisted on the motion being
put and voted on. He said that the votes
that were counted in the election were
never cast for 1t.
Pennish said If the water is good the
city wants it. If it is not good the city does
not want it. He did not want the city to
get into litigation on account of the action