Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-13

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1t should be understood that the
amount as shown by the unpaid list
| does not cover all of the delinduents to
| date. but refers to the revenue Wnich
| should be realized on these services Tor
one year.
| From the above 1t will be seen that
| from the services for which fiat rates
are paid there is realized yearly under
the present rates $12,321.73.
From meters that have been In use
nreyious to Nov. 1, taking the average
Iof water used upon a six months estl-
mate. there will be realized $lo,464.6O.
From meters ordered since Nov. l. al
lowing an estimate Of 25 per cent re-
duction from the fiat rates on the same
services. Taking the monthly readings
| of the new meter services, this is ABOUT
1.-THE correct basis of estimate. S2,3SS.
ESTIMATED collections from the delin-
!! quent list per year, $4,000.
From the 5-mill levy for fire proec-
tion within the city limits. s., 7S3.St.
Total receipts per year under he
present rates. with the 5-mills levy
added, $36.957.69.
Expenditures in water department
from 1896 to 1902, placing the same mo
separate groups Of three years each, 8
as follows:
i1S97-1S9S NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. lO,695.6s
1S9S-1S99 .................... ll,too.4o
$36,026.99
1s9s-1900 ....................$19,osS.1s
1900-1901 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. oo'si9.o9
l19O1-19O2 acknowledgements. 22,lol.2o
s77,21S.9s
The yearly expenditures Of the
| first group average ...... SlZ,UVo.Ss
The yearly expenditures of the
second group average ..... Blossom
During the years cf the last group
the city has devoted considerable OF It's
revenue for water supply ana the e2s-
nenditure must be considered excep-
/ tional.
The above data being of great impor-
lance to the water works committee !
submit the above report to the chair
man for his consideration. All of which
lie now herewith submitted to your
honorable body.
49, JOS. H. EGERMAYER,
City Clerk.
Other Reports.
Other reports of city officers were IN
troduced during the evening, covering
the quarter recently closed. Mayor
Jones reported the collection OF $aoSo.-
X in licences; City Marshal Nicholson
the making of 1853 arrests by the ponce
department; Street Commissioner ORD
way the collection of $265 in poll tax.
The treasurer's report was received, al
so that of the board of library trustees,
covering the past year, which the law
compels shall be made to the council
annually.
Miscellaneous Business.
vast amount of miscellaneous busi-
ness was disposed of during the eve
ming. Several petitioners, thru MI.
Creme. asked that the taxes on the
property of Mr.. and Mrs. o. Wallen, 1O3
West Railroad street, be RENTED. The
petition was referred to the judiciary
committee, with instructions to report
on the legality of such procedure, it be-
ing a question in the minds of the coun-
ell members whether or not the coun-
ell has legal right to remit taxes. A
similar request of Mary and John ELY
son, 6 High street, introduces by Mr..
Mcbride. was also referred to the same
committee.
Mr.. Kirby presented petition from
the members of the Brick and Stone
Masons Local Union, No. IL, asking the
council to recognize it exclusively In
the letting of contracts. Mr.. Greene
took occasion to heartily endorse the
resolution, saying that in this day and
age, when the organization of capital
was fast becoming SO generally recog-
nized, that the laboring man should
have the same privilege. He believed
that the same right should be conceded
the laboring man that is granted the
capitalist.
The plumbers bond of S. c. Blake,
signed by George Buffer. was accepted.
A petition was presented asking that
an alley be opened between Second ana
Third avenues, north of Nevada street.
the petitioners Offering to donate as
much land as was necessary. Mr.. Nc
Bride asked for more time to investi-
gate the proposition.
The scales matter came up again. and
resulted in the reconsideration of a for
mer resolution fixing salaries for
WelgnflaSleTS. Hereafter tAC ,SeaiSs -
the south part of the city, which are
used largely by coal dealers, will be op-
Grated by the fee system, the city only
keeping them in repair.
The coal bill of j. C. Dunn, on the
contract with the city, which was nee
essarily violated because of natural
conditions, was allowed unanimously
The council was of the opinion that Mr..
Dunn did the best he could under the
circumstances, and that the coal, tho
not at contract price, could not have
been furnished at a less cost.
Mr. Greene introduced resolution, In