Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-23
So Says Auditor Reiser Regarding
Council Refreshments Bill.
MAYORS VETO KNOCKED OUT
Council 80 Acts In the stanton Dam.
age Case-City Property In
Demand.

AN'loilf VIC VIZ AIhAANlA Athl'A Ni'lNA'fN
with liquid refreshments and cigars
when It goes on junketlng trip or
else pay for the same out Of the pri-
vate purse OF the individual members
On Sunday, June T. the council took a
trip up Parley's canyon to inspect the
new reservoir site, and the usual lunch
was prepared for the trip by A. 8, Da-
Wis, who was named az chef for that
occasion, Nothing out Of the usual or
der was prepared for the trip, nothing
more than has been taken on a number
OF such junkets on previous occasions,
However. the city auditor notified
the council last night that he could not
legally draw warrant for $3.50 OF the
total amount Of 5000, which the re-
freshments cost, for the reason that
the same was for liquor and cigars. He
stated that he would draw a warrant
in favor Of Franklin. the caterer, for
$50, but that the balance would have to
be paid out OF the pockets Of the mem
beers Of the council, as the Legislature
did not confer powers upon the city
council to contract such a debt The
matter was referred to the finance and
reservoir site committees to find some
way In which the bill can be paid.
RELIEF FROM WATER FAMINE.
A. ]. Davis introduced resolution
providing for the appropriation Of
$4,000 to lay new G-inch water pipes in
the northeastern part of the city instead
OF the old S-lnch pipes, which were laid
10 years ago. In support OF his reso-
luton he stated that the pipes did not
carry sufficient water to supply the peo-
pie IN that locality with culinary
water and that they should be given
immediate relief The resolution was
passed.
VETO KNOCKED OUT.
After considerable discussion, the
council by vote Of 10 10 /, adopted
the reoprt Of the street committee in re-
gard to the claim Of WA. Stanton. not
outstanding the mayors veto thereto.
Mr. stanton put IN a claim Of S625 for
damages TO his premises at CSC east
South Temple street by reason Of sur
face water from the city's ditch Hood
Ing the same. The committee reported
IN favor OF compromising the claim for
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because he did not think the city IL
liable for such damages. Eardley is
the only one who voted to sustain the
mayors Veto
LICENSE NOT REVOKED
BY unanimous vote the council re-
fused to revoke the liquor license Of
John Carey, proprietor Of the Court sa-
loon. for violation OF the Sunday liquor
ordinance, His bartender Charles
Cushing was arrested for selling llquor
on Sunday. June u, and entered a plea
OF guilty and was fined $50 by Judge
Diehl Carey was present at the
council meeting and was also repre-
scented by Attorney ID. N. StTaup. He
stated that he was at home asleep at
the time the offense was committed ana
did not know anything about the con-
duct Of his bartender Upon his prom
ise that he would not offend against the
ordinances Of the city again, the ac-
ton against him was dismissed upon
motion Of Fernstrom and his license
was not revoked.
CITY PROPERTY IN DEMAND.
a. NJ Anderson made application to
purchase from the city all OF lot s.
block /, plat Il, or as much thereof as
is not used by the street. The matter
was referred to the committee on public
grounds.
The Oregon Short Line Railroad COM
pany also made application TO purchase
Sxl0 rods OF land in lot 2, block l0l. plat
A. belonging TO the city. The property
Is needed by the company for yard and
terminal facilities. and II asks that
the city place an equitable valuation
upon the same The matter wss re-
ferred 10 the committee on public
grounds and mayor and city attorney
associated.
TO LAY DOUBLE TRACKS.
The Consolidated Railway & Power
company petitioned the council for a
franchise to construct double streetcar
tracks from Ninth West and North
Temple streets north on Ninth West TO
Fourth North and thence west on said
street to Twelfth West street. The PEE
tition was referred to the committees
on municipal laws and streets.
MORE QUARANTINE INSPECTORS.
Health Commissioner Stewart asked
authority to employ two additional
quarantine inspectors to look after all
legged olations Of quarantine regula-
lions. lie stated In his communication
that the department had received
number Of complaints against such vio-
lations and that the present force Is In.
adequate to rgidly enforce the regula-
tions. Upon motion Of Eardley the au.
thority was granted TO employ two men
for period of 60 days at a salary OF
8.25 per day
WANT FREE LICENSE.
A petition was received from the Salt
Lake City Athletic 4 Baseball club. ask.
ing for free license for the ball games
at Walkers field during the present
season, The committee on license will
consider the matter.
Underwear Sale.