The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-08-18

the applications for liquor license
be accepted and placed on file and
that the liquor license bonds as read
be accepted with the sureues thereon
and placed on file. Motion supported
by Alderman Agnich. Carried, un-
animously.
A communication from the Oliver
Iron Mining Co., asking permission to
tap water mains being extended to
the Duluth & Iron Range Railroad
water tank, near the section house,
for the purpose of securing supply of
city water to be used at their 'B''
shaft engine house in case of emerg-
ency should anything happen to their
lines from their "A" shaft boiler
house to that point, was read.
Moved by Alderman Porthan that
the Oliver Iron Mining Co., be grant
ed permission to make the connections
as requested, with the understanding
that they make the necessary arrange
ments with the Railroad Company
and pay the City of Ely for all water
used by them, at the rate of &c per
1000 gallons. It being understood
however, that the City shall make no
charge for water used by them in
fighting fires, which shall be obtained
through such mains. Motion support
ed by Alderman Agnich. Carried un-
animously.
The report Of John Cosgrove, Ex-
Offcio Clerk of the Municipal Court,
City of Ely, showing that lie had re-
ceiVed $1,000 in civil action during
the month of July, 1905, as evidenced
by City Treasurer's receipt attached
was read. $3.50 f.
Moved by Alderman Knutson, sup
ported by Alderman Coad that the re-
port be accepted and placed on file.
Carried unanimously.
The report of A ndrew WatiIo, Street
Commissioners, giving SS42.35 as total
amount of poll tax collected and de-
posted with the city treasurer, was
read.
Referred by the Chair to the FL
nance Committee.
The report of Supt. T. w. Toal,
showing expenses and earnings of the
light and water plant for the month
Of July 1905, was read.
The expenses of operating for labor
and supplies as shown by same was
S1025.S9. to this amount $34 90 was ad-
ded as 1-12th of the yearly charge for
insurance and 1858 as charge for
depreciation, making total expense Of
S1205.72. IT, -...
The earnings were as follows, charg-
es to consumers for light, $865.66, for
water Sl92.90. charges to city for
street'lighting, $4,000, for Water for
fire protection, $1l2.5O, for lighting
public buildings, $4,000. making total
earnings, Sl467.06, net earning for the
month, S261.34
Moved by Alderman Coad that the
report be accepted and placed on file.
Motion supported by Alderman Ag-
Mich. Carried unanimously.
The following report of the finance
committee was presented.
Hon. Mayor and Common Council.
We, your finance committee, to
whom is referred the matter of audit
ing all accounts against the city, do
report that we have examined the
following bills, found them correct
and recommend their payment.
Herman Pete, hauling wood in July
S6755; Herman Pete. piling wood,
$500; w. S, Mott Co., Hose and sup
lies S359.50; d. & 1. R. r. Co.. Freight
and express S3435; M. e. Gleason,
Hardware, S4.O5; H. Niedecken Co.,
Stationery Supplies, sl2.43; James B.
Glow & Sons, Hydrant and grease
cups, S37.O4; Oliver Iron Mining Co.,
Graphite, Sl.00; Emil Leino, Black
smithing $3.50; Payroll of city officers
for the month of July S837.34; Pay
roll of street and other labor for the
month of July as per street commits
sioner's report. S25l. go.
Respectfully submitted,
RICHARD COAD.