The Nome nugget., 1902-01-22
City Council Seem to Object to Proposed Ice Palace.
CHARITY BALL FUNDS
The Couucil Thinks Could Be Spent to Better Advantage By Clearing Snow From the Streets Collector of Delinquent Taxes Appointed.

The idea of spending the money now in the hands of the relief committee. and which was raised by the charity ball. in building an ice palace, to- began slides and so on for the ice car niva1, seemed ridiculous to the city council at the regular meeting on Mon- day evening. The council seemed to think that the main thoroughfares of the city were in much more need of attention in the way of clearing away the snow drifts, so that, in case of fire. the chemical and other fire apparatus would be able to reach it, which Is now impossible.
 Councilman Stevens brought the matter before the council. moving that a committee be appointed to wait upon
 the relief committee, and lay the mat ter before them. Remarks were made by the different members, councilman Jourden moving that the clerk be in- structed to communicate with the re- lief committee asking their immediaj e action, as the money in their hands was raised by the taxpayers of Nome and Chat they should net a direct benefit. if possible, therefrom. It was suggested that the indieent of Nome, who were . too proud to beg, would be will ing to work if given the oppor- tunity. Mayor Giese stated that Mar shal Richards had declared his willing ness to put the prisoners at work clearing the streets if mittens and footgear were furnished them, and the street committee was instructed to wait upon Marshal Richards and the relief committee and report at spe- cial meeting called Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock for that purpose.
 A communication from B. $. Chap man, Of San Francisco, regarding the lire apparatus purchased through him by Mayor Giese, was read. The communication stated that everything had been shipped with the exception of the tiremen's hats and the water buckets, which through some misuu- sderstandiEg of the houses in the East had been delayed, and also that. inas- much as Nome would be shut out from the outside world for the winter, and as the engine would be useless without them, they had sent several extras such as valves, etc., which did not come with the chemical engine, with out cost. Several bills, amounting to $335 balance due, were also presented and the different discounts allowed. The communication was referred to the fire committee.
 In the matter of delinquent taxes City Attorney Hoggatt stated that all suits commenced had been settled, and that, with the appointment of a good | experienced collector, nearly all ot the l , taxes could be collected without the | ald oi the courts, as such proceedings | would cost more than the taxes | / amounted to, and if put before the people in the proper light they would pay without any trouble.
 Chief of Police Jolley rendered his resignation as ex-olficio assessor and 1 tax collector, and C. V. Morrison was appointed to fill the vacancy, he to re- ceive 10 per cent ot taxes collected by i him.
 The ordinance introduced at the last meetin9 providing for three exits in all publ halls and theaters, under pen : ally ot 500, was passed as Ordinance NO. 6I. Another ordinance, specifying how stovepipes and hues should be placed in all public places, was laid over.
 The city treasurer's report showed where Undertaken Lange had refunded ,S24 to the city treasury, received by him in duplicate for the burial of John Staff, and Mir. Lange clearly explained how the mistake had inadvertently oc. cured.
 On behalf of the fire boys who are stationed in the fire hall, Councilman Ilerneypetitioned the council to allow each of them, ten in number, S5 per month for expenses, such as shaving, washing, etc., but it didn't sound good. <, andswas laid over. (
 Councilman Harris introduced resolution instructing City Treasurer Solner to- pay school warrants No. 26 to No. lSe, inclusive, amounting to Sl, ,O66.@0. which was ratified by the council.
 The city treasurer's report showed: Cash on hand, general fund, SlS5.57; fire fund, S763.S5; school fund, $3, ,l95..l. l
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