Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-11-18
We also submit the following report of the
Der diem and mileage OF members, etc.
DAYS. MILES. AM T.

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| taylor j. w ..,...........-" u 10 A
Walsh, David .....,.............,... 5 rs is 81
CLERKS, ETC.
7. ii. Arthur, clerk of equil com 10 O0
| II. Halverson on tax claims ) 90
Is. Thomas Jr. Deputy clerk ,...... 25 %
j. Il. Wallis, sheriff attendance
Co Board. -....-............ ....... IL 30
we find that the expense to the Comfy in
caring for tramps that congregate ut the
County Sea-, is approximately $500 Obvious
| ly some plan should be devised and put in
| operation to lessen the attraction of our
| County Jail to the genus tramp. Every tramp
or vagrant committed is in fact sentenced to
! hard labor. but in reality no work is found for
them. Work, 1t seems, to your committee,
must be fonnd We leave 1t to the Board to
| suggest committee or any course that may
seem wise to 1T, only making the sugges-
tion in IL general way that the subject is wor-
thy of attention. Respectfully submitted,
W. J. ROBERTS.
j. w. TAYLOR.
JOHN LEWIS.
Mr.. Rewey moved that the report be
adopted.
Nj. Knight called for the reading of
the bill of the county superintendent
of schools for expenses, which was read
in detail by the clerk.
Mr.. Knight spoke in opposition to
the bill.
Mr. Peavy raised the point of order
that members from Mineral Point city
had nothing to do with the office of
county superintendent.
Mr.. Taylor explained the bill, and
Mr. Gum, while commencing the su-
perintendent as the most faithful and
efficient that the county has ever had,
thought the bill was too large.
Mr.. Peavy withdrew his point of or
der, and Mr. Knight moved that the
bill be cut down 500. Motion lost.
Mr.. Hutchinson moved that the bill
be allowed at $176, which was the
amount charged as actual travelling ex-
penses, the other items being $40 for
postage and a few dollars for common
school diplomas and other supplies
purchased.
The ayes and nays being called for,
Mr.. Hutchison's motion prevailed by
the following vote Ayes Messrs.
Bollerud, Egan p. p. Eagan j. b., Gum,
Gorgan, Horn, Hutchinson, Jones,
knight, Murphy, PAUL, Rewey, Salmon,
Thomas A. T.. and Walsh -l5. Nays
Messrs. Eagan j. c., Ellingen, Frost,
Heathcock, Lewis, Peavy, Thomas w.
j. and Taylor-S.
The report of the committee, as
amended, was then adopted by the fol-
lowing vote: Ayes -Messrs. Bollerud,
Eagan j. c., Eagan j. B., Ellingen,
Frost, Gum, Gorgan, Heathcock, Horn,
Hutchinson, Knight, Lewis, Peavy, PAUL,
Rewey, Thomas w. j., Thomas A. e..
and Taylor-1S. Nays -Messrs. Egan p.
Phones, Murphy, Salmon andWalsh-5
Mr.. j. G. Eagau offered the following
preamble and resolution:
WHEREAS, The committee appointed by
the County Board in l,96 10 investigate the
residence, have purchased house and lot in
the city of Dodgevile and taken title TO the
same in the name of Iowa county, and
WHEREAS, A portion of the purchase price
of said property has already been paid out of
the County lreasury and the county is now
in full and undsputed possession of said prem
scs. Therefore
Resolved, That while said committee In thus
making said purchase exceeded The aut hOrity
gver IL by the board, we recognize the fact,
that their action was due to y sincere desire to
serve the best interests OF the county under
the circumstances then @ listing, that their
action has secured to the county very desir.
able piece of property ut very low price,
and while we do not endorse their action as
precedent for other committees, we hereby
ratify and confirm the aciit II of the commit
tee in making the purchase, believing under
tho circumstances that the best interests OF
the county will be furthcred thereby
Mr.. neathcock moved the resolution
be adopted. Motion lost on division of
the house IL for it, II against.
The reconsideration of the vote by
which the board refused to adopt the
report of the special committee on
shertf's residence was then taken up
under the special order, and after con-
siderable discussion the board refused
to reconsider, the vote standing for
reconsideration and Ii against.
Mr.. Rewey offered the following:
WHEREAS, Certain members of this board are
not satisfied with the action of their committee
in purchasing the Sheritfs residence. therefore
ReSolred, That the chairman of this Board
together with the Go. Clerk, convey said prop
County to w. j. Pearcc and j. W. Rewey upon
their reumhursing the Go. for all money cx-
pended by said committee j. w. REwEl.
Mr.. Gum moved to adjourn to l:30
p. III. Motion lost % to b.
The bond of the First National Bank
of Mineral Point, to secure county de-
posits, was presented and referred to
committee on bonds and salaries.
Mr.. Hutchinson moved that the reso-
luton offered by Mr.. Rewey be adopted.
Motion carried by a standing vote-22
for, against.
On motion of Mr. Taylor, the board
adjourned till 100 p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
LOU r, III. DOdru Calleu 10 OrueF Dy
chairman. Roll called-members all
present, except Mr.. Roberts, who was
excused.
The chair appointed Messrs. Gum
and j. B. Eagan as committee to act
in conjunction with the county survey
or in relation to tax certificates, under
the resolution Of Mr.. Gum.
Mr. Hutchinson offered the following
Resolrei. That the caring for tramps in the
city of Dodgeville during the coming year be
and the same is hereby left to the city Of Dodge.
vile. j. W. HUTCHINSON.
On motion, the resolution was
adopted.