The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-04-12

The proposition of the taxpayers
sgho would assist the county court in
raising funds was yesterday declined
with thanks.
1t was a. the meeting of the county
Board that this action was taken.
Spencer Clawson. chairman of the
mass meeting on Wednesday, sent IN
a report of the proceedings, which re-
port was received and filed, after
which Mr.. Roberts introduced the fol-
lowing typewriter resolution:
1--WE Fully Appreciate"
Resolved, That the members of this
court fully appreciate the kindly in
terest that has been manifested by
the taxpayers in county affairs, and
the generous manner in which aid has
been extended by certain persons in
helping to tide the county over its
present period of financial distress.
Much Obliged Gentlemen.
Resolved, That we hereby extend
our thanks to the gentlemen who have
rendered us this aid and also extend
TO them our thanks Ia advance for a
continuation of such assistance until
the court will be in a position TO MAIN
tain the various county institutions
from this years revenues.
Once More, 1--WE Appreciate"
Resolved further, That we fully ap-
preciats the fact that the present con-
dition of the county is an extraordi-
nary one and that it necessftates the
adoption of extraordinary measures
and for that reason we do hereby
pledge ourselves to the enforcement of
the most rigid rules of economy in
the expenditures Of the county funds
by this court and in every department
OF the county administra ton, in order
that as much as possible of the
eounty's revenues may be saved each
year to be applied in liquidating it's
present Indebtedness and that these
rlies will be observed to the utmost
or our ability whether the taxpayers
decide upon the issuance of bonds or
not.
Come and See U.s."
Resolved further, That inasmuch as
all meetings of the county COURT are
public, we extend an invitation to the
taxpayers of the county, either in per-
son or as members of any committee
10 be present a [ all of the meetings of
ehIs court and make such suggestions
as may be deemed proper as 10 the
management Of the county affairs and
the disbursements of the finances: and
tnat this court will receive and give
que consideration to all such sugges-
lions, and when deemed for the best
80 ~ the taxpayers or the
county, VIII be pleased to adopt anv
or all Of the suggestions that NAV he
offered.
I'VE Are the PeopIe."
Resolved. That the power and duty
is imposed Dy law upon the members
OF this court to manage the affairs of
TINS county and to dispose of its prop
cry ana 10 disburse the revenues Of
!he county as the interests of its in
habltants may require, and that these
powers and duties cannot be delegated
10 any otner person or persons
I'VE Again Appreciate,
Resolved further. That while we will
appreciate the advice and counsel of
any OF the taxpayers in the manner
aDoVe stated, we cannot consent 10
lake any action by which the manage
tient, control or disbursement of any
FUNDS OF the county will be delegated
70 any committee of taxpayers, no
pointed ep-
This resolution was adopted all
voting aye, and thus did Henry Law
renee, william Nielsen and all the rest
OF them fall down
salt Lakes county court can run its
own aHairs and don't you forget II.
Samples of Economy.
The court paid a let of bills western
day, about $4,000 worth. Among those
passed was one from Chief Janitor
Scott Scott's salary is $40 per month.
put ne worked extra time to the
amount OF $40. Mr.. Roberts son filed
his little bill of sos, and it, too. was
ordered paid. 1t costs whole lot of
money to sweep the south end of the
JOINT building. There are seven lani-
tors. all Of whom draw Sos except Mr..
Scott, who draws $40. Adding his extra
TIME II VIII be seen that grooming
costs about $3.50 per month In this
connection the bill of James Garvey
for extra time was referred 10 the
selectmen. Garvey does not hail from
Bingham.
How to Dodge an Issue.
When the question of the compensa-
ton of S. K. Bush. the deputy sheriff
at Bingham, came up the attorney IA
Nored referring the account back for
further statement. The bill as pre-
scented called for $50 due for services in
criminal prosecution" But Bingham !
must be taken care OF, So on motion of
Selectman Roberts, a resolution was
adopted which declares that,
Whereas, Bingham has nine saloons,
which pay $4,000 in revenue, and
Whereas, The services of a police Of
fcer are needed,
Resolved, That Bush be appointed,
70 date from Feb Lat the pleasure of
the court.
All of which leads one to believe that
there is more than one way to get a
cat outside its fur.
Moral-When your bill for services as
a deputy sheriff is not allowed get
yourself appointed as policeman.
Brother-in-Law-GeOr Resigns.
George Reid. the brother-in-law OF
Mr. Geddes. who had held the offices
of supervisor of rosas I'd justice of
the peace at Pleasant Green. concluded
u give some one else a chance and re-
signed his judicial 100.
And he's a Democrat" calculated
Judge MeNally. who SAID Democrats
die. but never resign?''
u move that the resignation be ac-
cepted.'' meekly spoke Mr.. Geddes.
The motion prevailed.
Moneys For Lynch.
Assessor Lynch wants money with |