The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-03-13
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CITY ELECTION RUMBLES.

begun to make their appearance and
the annual city election on April It'll,
promises to be anything but a tame
affair. While it is yet early in the
game and more candidates are liable
to hop up before the last day for nj
ing petitions and certificates of nomi-
nation expires, names enough are
being mentioned to fill all the offices
at the command Of the dear people,
with the exception of aldermen for
which no one, so far has definitely
announced himself,
For Mayor, two candidates are al
ready before the people, Chas. IRE
IONA and Mike WeinZierl. Mr.. IRE
IONA is manager for the Oliver Iron
Mining company at the Pioneer mine
and Mr.. Weinzierl is the popular
ieweler. A MINER representative
called on the two gentlemen to ascer-
tain their respective views on ques-
tions of vital importance to Ely. Mr..
Trezonr informed us that, if elected,
he would adopt a strictly business
policy in regards to all matters. He
spoke as follows:
81 am for water pure and enough
for all purposes and it shall be my
aim to see that this city is supplied
both for fire protection and domestic
purposes. Am also in favor OF FUR
nishing good light and the enlarging
of the plant to meet all requirements
SIN regards to the saloon question
will say that as long as the saloons
behave themselves and the places are
run in an orderly manner, l shall
make no changes. My ideas are that
during the past year the saloons have
been conducted in an orderly manner
and as long as they continue so. no
changes are necessary. Gambling
will not be tolerated. 1t pleased me
much on reading tue report OF the
grand jury two months ago. to see no
Ely names among those indicted for
gambling. 'Tinhorns' should have
no place in Ely and if elected, shall
see that the city is kept clear of these
characters.
I'm regards to the rumors that &C.
casionally reach me and the question
that has been asked, why should the
mines want this and that, ETC. will
say: 1. personally. wish to be mayor
and it is my right and duty to aspire
to Offices of trust and integrity as an
American citizen. Besides; the
Pioneer mine paid last year in taxes
the sum of $780, 700. Of this amount
over $4,000 in round figures, went to
the state. over $1,000 to the county,
nearly $4,000 to the city and over
$4,000 to School District No. II. The
City of Ely levy last year was $4,000
Of which the Pioneer paid $S,971.SS,
leaving balance of $4,52S.l2 to be
paid by the balance Of the city. This
surely should entitle the mines to
some voice in the affairs of the city.
1.-The talk of Mining Ticket is
all bosh and was sprung as hoax by
man well known in certain bust
ness house some time ago and l can
positively state that no such move is
now on foot or will be attempted. AS
regards appointments, if elected, will
use my own judgement in regards to
these. haye made no promises and
go into this election without strings
to my political ambitions"
Mr.. Weinzierl spoke about as fol-
lows:
ST feel that am entitled to become
a candidate for mayor by reason of
my long residence in the city. 1 also
feel that I know the needs of the city
and if elected shall do the utmost in
my power to fulfill these needs. l am
stricly in favor Ct removing the water
plant to the lake where we can secure
abundant water for fire protection
and private use.
I'm regards to the saloon question,
think the present running of these
institutions is satisfactory. Roulette
wheels, in case am elected, will not
beallowed, but see no serious objec-
tions to the ''nickle machines" in
saloons.
"One aim I shall have, in case 1
secure the Office, will be to see that
peddlers and hawkers pay the largest
possible license fee to ply their trade
in this city. If necessary, will place
an officer in the locations to see that
none of this illegitimate selling is
done.
81 have not promised anyone an
Office and think it is time after cleo
ton to make these promises. know
what is wanted and will do my utmost
to fill the wants"