The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-03-15
removal, if such a structure is after
wards. changed in the method of con-
struction should be imposed

struction should be imposed
Parks..
Further expenditure for some time in
the line of parks should be confined to
the improvement Of those spots now
owned by the city. and the securing Of
the Beach drive, on Park Point, which,
In connection with the new ship canal
bridge. will be most desirable
Public Fairgrounds.
In connection with the work on the
parks proper. ! unhesitatingly recon-
mend the establishment OF Fairgrounds
Civic Improvement.
The entrance: Of The zWoudm,en,s asso-
citation into the arena TO combat against
tions AND inartistc ef a siyes G prom-
Use of results that cannot fail to be ben
eficial to the city at; large.
Street sprinkline Hydrants.
The installation of, special hydrants
for filling. street sprinklers ts needed;
the use Of fire MIGRANTS for such pur-
poses.
Overhead Wires.
The time is not far distant when the
mass of wires and poles along some
Of our principal business and residence
streets, at least, will compel you to take
action looking towards the ordering
Of the removal Of poles and the burying
The matter is extensive and import
ant enough to warrant the appointment
Of an electric commission. or board.
to make a detailed study Of the situa-
ton.
Street Signs.
Considerable nrooross co,,1d he made
in the direction of improving the ap-
pearance of the principal streets by
refusing to grant any more permits
for signs that project over the side
walks. 49,.
West Duluth Water Plant.
It is very important that the West
Duluth water plant system should be
owned by. the city. and purchased at
fair price. If the water company.
to make q fair and Just proposal for
the sale Of the plant, urge that con-
domination proceedings be instituted.
Municipal Franchises.
In my opinion it would be we'll to as
far the ae1 rates Gareed ~ ether natr
city franchises. I also desire to call
your attention to the section of the city
charter which requires the owner Of
the Zenith Telephone franchise to file
at stated periods verified statements
showing. the expense Of construction
Of the plant It is very important that
the city insist upon this provision.
Municipal Lighting.
"A contract has been made with the
to furnish the city with 327 arc lights,
punches of two inca ndescent lights.
16-candle power: located in Lakeside.
HeeSts and da Park Eona as ra9e
$1S per year for each bunch.
The light company furnishes free one
arc hight Tor each improved park, and
the lights used in the city hall for all
This Settles very satisfactorily the
city lighting for five years, by which
time the city will be in better position
to undertake it's own lighting.
Duluth Telephone Co.
The case of the city against the Du-
luth Telephone company is being push
ed In the supreme court of the highest
jurisdiction It can be placed in. and the
final decision may be looked for within
decision is made known, it win be time
enough to" discuss the, next step to be
taken to protect the best interests of
the citizens Of Duluth.
|; Conclusion.',
|, Our paramount duty is to guard the
interests Of the taxpayers by not
hastily pluneings into fields not thor
oughly explored, doing thoroughly
what is done. economizing in every
direction. and endeavoring to make Of
onr Municipality 9: decent. beautiful
There should be but one law for the
rich and he>poor, and public opinion.
after all. is the great interpreter Of
that law; there should, be no special
privileges, and. as far as am able
to prevent it, there will be none, and
any citizen who submits to anything
that savors Of blackmail, or chooses
to use bride, does so because he wish