Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-12-08

accorded to bis Company and for the
courtesy that had been shown him.
He also expressed his appreciation Of
the fairness and liberal spirit that he
found manifested by the business
men of Grants Pass in his conversa-
tions with them during his stay in
the city. He expressed the opinion
that II all towns and the public
would display the same spirit Of jus
tice and moderation as had been
shown by Grants Pass that much of
the friction with railroad companies
could be avoided, and when it did
occur il could readily be adjusted.
Mr.. Taylor stated that he felt GER
tain that when his Company built
new and larger depot for Grants Pass,
which the increasing business would
require at no distant date, that it
would be located we'll toward the
east part of the Company's grounds 30
as to avoid the necessity Of stopping
trains across Sixth street. On behalf
Of the city Mayor Good expressed the
appreciation of the council and Of
himself at the consideration shown
by the Southern Pacific In sending
one of its highest officials TO arrange a
mutually satisfactory settl ment oI
the controversy that had been Of long
years standing, and he thanked Mr..
Taylor for his deep personal interest
and uniform courtesy he had display
edin the adjustment Of the difficulties
and he further expressed the opinion
that the citizens Of Grants Pass would
now he in more fol oibeariDg spirit
and would endure the unavoidable
obstruction to Sixth street until such
time as the Southern Pacific could re-
move the depot to location moie ad-
vantageous to both the city and the
company. Mr.. Taylor was accom-
panied to the City Hall and intro
duced to the council by Hon. Geo. II.
Durham, of Colvig e. Durham, at.
torneys for the Southern Pacific for
Josephine and jackson counties.
City Attorney Hough called atten.
tion to the fact that the city tax levy
for 1906 must be made prior to Jsnu-
ary lst Of that year and filed with the
county clerk. The finance committee
was authorized to report on the levy
at the next meeting OF the council.
The marshal was ordered TO collect
a drayman's license alleged to be due
from Fred Knight, and also bill
posters license from G. II. Binns,
who is said to be in arrears for three
years, and who claims the exclusive
right to the bill posting business in
the city.
In view of the fact that bills |
amounting to $77. l6 for board Of pris-
oners and paupers had been allowed |
at. this meeting Of the council and |
similar bills had been paid at pre-
vious meetings Of the council, Coun-
Gilman Randle suggested that the
supplying of meals for prisoners be
let out by contract On motion of |
Councilman Hair the auditor was
ordered to advertise for bids for meals
to be presented at the next meeting
of the council.
City Surveyor Reynolds notified the
co uniol that s. Klovdahl to whom
had been awarded the Second and |
Seventh street sewer contracts had |
begun the work Of laying pipe and |
asked If he should be allowed to pro.
ceed with no contract signed up be-
tween the city and Mr.. Klovdahl.
City Attorney Hough stated that ho
had mott fed Mr.. klovdahl that no
would be- signed ON the part |
Of the city until the bond sale had
been fully consumated Mr.. Klov. |
dahl had agreed 10 take his chances
Tor pay ment II permitted TO begin |
the work as he was anxious to com.
plete the job before bad weather set
In. Engineer Reynolds said he was
careful lily supervising the work. as
ordered by the council and the pipe
was being laid in hrst.class manner.
As to the sale of the bonds City At.
torney Hough stated that the matter
had been delayed by Harris & Co.,
asking for additional proof of pro.
ceediugs, and that on that reaching
Chicago, which would be this Friday.
he had been advised by their attor.
ney that the bonds would arrive In
Grants Pass the middle of next week
and suggested that the council hold
m nd journed session next Friday eve.
ming to close mp the business, and the
adjournment was SO made.