The Ely miner., 1900-03-30
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school house would settle great deal
OF the kick. That the house is
necessary evil is conceded by nearly
all who have thought over the matter.
Men will frequent these places and
one house is much better than doz-
en-. for as soon az the house is closed
the city would become infested with
roomers, street walkers, etc. This
has also been the experience wherever
tried. The roomers are hard to get
at while the house is stationery and
under the eyes OF the law Both the
proprietors have shown the ability to
run an orderly place. We have ascer-
tained the ideas of many on this deli
cate subject and while the majority
are in favor of having the house re-
moved to less public place, the ma
jority also expressed themselves as
favoring the retention of the resort
as long as it is run quietly.
While we may be censured for Civ
ing the facts as they stand we feel it
a duty to occasionally say something
on subjects in which the city is inter-
eSted. Observation-Disclosures does not
go in the upbuiding of a community
and as it is the duty of the newspaper
to give facts, we do 50 unhesitatingly.
Look at everything from all sides,
put two and two together and next
Tuesday when you 90 to the polls,
cast your ballots for the men who in
your opinion are fit and capable of
managing this the best town in the
northwest.
Regarding the outgoing officers we
have only words of praise. Mayor
McMahan has held the office for three
terms aud it was only his refusal to
serve longer that keeps him from
being mayor longer. He has worked
hard and faithfully for the upbuild-
ing of the town, always being fore
most in any movement calculated to
be of benefit. His labors for the city
have been in many cases to his own
disadvantage as we can truthfully
testify. When petitions were to be
circulated he was the first called up
on and liberal response was always
met with. During his capacity as
mayor he has woreed many a night
and day at the electric light plant or
on the police force in cases of neces-
sity, doing work no other mayor can
be credited with. His three years of
office have seen many changes in the
conditions of the city. The water
and light plant have been perfected:
the main streets have been graded
and guttered; the city hall building
has been built and first class fire
ri rtr ct,l
improvements were necessary and
Mayor McMahan can credit himself
and his council witch their accomplish
ment, The city has been bettered
by his having been mayor. His con-
stantly increasing business demands
his undivided attention, hence his
retirement from the local political
field.
Treasurer James who has been Gus
todian of the city's cash for five years
leaves his position under protest of
those who have during the time come
in contact with him. Like the mayor.
Ms. james refusal to serve only pre-
vented the people from electipg him
again and he gives the press of per-
SOnal business as a reason for refusal.
In Mr.. James retirement the ity has
lost an honest and popular official;
one whose whole career in the treas
urership has been pleasant to the
patrons of the office.
| Notice for publication.
| Land Office at Duluth. Minn., M arch II, 1900