The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-14
Plan No. 3 Is the Popular One Among
City Property Holders.
MAYOR DEMANDS ATTENTION
Al Last Nights Session Of the Coun-
cil-Re vetoes Gambling Ordi-
nance and Scores Influential Citi-
zens-AIso Declines Proffered
Salary Raise-Logan Wears Well.

AS was expected the mayors veto
OF the gambling ordinance was over
ruled by the council at it's meeting
last night, and the measure was
passed over his head by a unanimous
vote. When the matter was taken up
the mayors message setting fo'th
his objections was read, and consil
cradle discussion arose over his
lating the law. The mayor expressed
himself in his message as being OPP
posed to amy action such as the coun-
CT. contemplated; but the latter could
not see it his. way, and on motion of
Alderman Cutler, the vote was called
passing it over his veto. With the
exception Alderman Gregg, who was
absent, all members voted aye.
The official canvass of the votes
cast at the city election showed that
plan No. 3 of the parking district
system carried by large majority.
This plan calls for a single tree line
between the sidewalk and the street.
The council, on motion of Mr.. Nc
Intire. decided to advertise for bids
for the purchase of the old fire hall
and lot on Main street for the next
two weeks, in order that IT the next
meeting of the council the question
could be disposed of, and some ac-
ton taken toward building the new
fire hall The appraisers in their re-
port at the last meeting valued the
building at $3.50. and the council
decided to sci! it on three years
terms. one-third to be paid in cash,
and the balance in two yearly pay
ments.
Despite the objection Of Mayor Lo-
gan the city attorney was directed
by the council to look up the law re-
lsting to raising the mayors salary
during his term of office. The ques-
ton arose over the statement of Aid
erman McIntire that IS per month
was entirely insufficient compensa-
ton for mayor Of Kalispell, in
view of the demands upon his time
and the great amount Of work he has
to do The council was thoroughly
III accord with his view, and mo.
ton was about to be put raising his
salary to $25 or $50 per month, when
Mr.. Logan declared it could not be
done according to law, as the mayor
could not have his salary raised dur
irg his term Of office Aside from thai
Nc was opposed to the proposed &C
ton 1t this time. as he did not wan,
his salary raised. He stated that
when he made the race for the office
attached to it and could not make
any kick on that score. When Mr.
Webster suggested that he was no
aware of the amount of work at
tached to the office. he acknowledged
it, but asked the councilmen to lie
to do, and the city attorney will lool
; the matter up and report at the mex
meeting.
, On motion, Patrolman Jack Nc
, Carthy. who is incapacitated TO
duty by sickness, was allowed hi
full salary for last month.
Two building permits were granite
, to Mrs. Ann M. Crotty, to build tw'
} frame buildings on lot 9, block 81
r One to be used as a store and tn
&. other as a barn.
!. The following bills were allowed
Alex Kirk, Judge of election. So; Il
atimer. judge of election, So: j. "
/ Knieff. Judge of election, So; I
$ White, Judge Of election, SO; E. {
,. O'Neu Judge of election, SO; +
0 WriCth, street, $4.45.