Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-03-22

several other matters of interest re-
ceived attention. Mayor Symmes pre-
sided and all the other aldermen were
present, including Alderman Brad
bury, who made his first appearance,
and was appointed as member OF
all the committees on which Mayor
Symmes formerly served. The follow
ing judges of election and clerks was
made:
The Election Officials.
First ward-Judges: A. Hopkins,
Samuel Phillips, o. w. Belden. Clerks:
Alex Lehman, Phil Chase, Samuel An
derson.
Second ward-Judges: j. S. Hovis,
L. w. Norton, Walter Knight. Clerks:
c. Bart Noble, Ed. Wright, C. &.
Jamme, f. S. Ackley.
Third ward-Jrdges G. A. Par
rott, Phil LauX, j. E. Lane. Clerks:
Morris Sloan, Donald Fowler, Edward
Brassey, Henry Shea.
extra work that the voting on the
franchises will entail, it was decided
to employ a deputy register, and j.
NJ. Croft was chosen for that position.
The deed to the reservoir site, etc,
was referred to the city attorney, and
Upon his favorable report, a warrant
in favor of Mr.. Jackson for $1,000
will be drawn.
The petition of G.. w. Anderson and
! Thompson for permission to erect
a stone building, "a by 40 feet, one
story high. opposite the opera house,
was referred to the building commit
tee.
The city attorney submitted an or
dinance covering the general eXpen-
ses for the ensuing year. including the
salaries of offices. The amounts were
left in blank. and the ordinance was
referred to the finance committee to
make the estimates and report back
to special meeting to be held prior
to the election.
City Attorney De kalb also submit
ted an ordinance specifying the quail
ifications Of those entitled to vote on
the franchises as freeholders. The or
dinance was passed.
The special committee appointed to
prepare resolutions expressing the
thanks of the city to Andrew Carnegie
for his gift of 10000 for a free pub.
lie library. which We're adopted, and
ordered turned over to Frank E.
Smith, chairman of the library board,
who will forward them, after they
have been suitably engrossed, to Mr..
Carnegie:
Thanks to Mr.. Carnegie.
Whereas, Andrew Carnegie has be-
slowed upon the City of Lewistown
the magnificent gift of $4,000, with
which to erect a suitable library build
lag; and,
Whereas. BY the bestowal OF the
said gift he has paid high and last
ing compliment to the industry, pro-
gressiveness and intelligence of the
PEOPLE of this city: and
Whereas, The library to be con
structed will add dignity and strength
to the appearance of the City of Lew
istown, and will be a source of pride
and acknowledgement only to the peo
pie of the present, but to the people
for generations to come; now, there
fore, be it
Resolved BY the City Council OF
the City of LeWistoWn, that the City
of LeWistoWn extends to Mr.. Carnegie
its heartfelt thanks for this munifi
cent and generous gift, and that the
people of the city resolve to make
the city a center of cleanliness, refine
ment and culture, in keeping Will
such an institution as will be erected
by the people with the money SO gen
erously bestowed; and that the cit,
will, from time to time, add to tht
list of books to be placed therein
clean, helpful and inspiring books o
literature, science and art, such a.
to bring the learning of all ages with
in the grasp of the Jealous students
of our municipality; that the youn;
men and women of our schools ma,
there find inspiration and entertain
ment and that it's influence may hay,
q beneficial and lasting effect upol
their lives and characters.
Done and passed at the City Hal
of the City Of Lewistown, Montana
this 18th day of March, 1905.
1t was stated that numerous con
plants had been made regarding tn
ice pond of Frank Moshner, which wa
regarded in the neighborhood as
nuisance and the city attorney wa
Instructed to institute proceedings t
have it abated forthwith
The Gambling Question.
Just before adjournment, the gaml
ling question was brought up. Cit
Attorney De Kalb stated that on
party had come to him with a state
ment that there had been some gaml
Ing on one occasion recently. TIL
city attorney had made some inquir.
and could not gather enough informs
ton to satisfy him that the statemer
was correct, but he would, if it wa
desired push the inquiry further.
Alderman Smith also stated thu
one party had told him that there wa
gambling. The alderman question:
his informant, and found that he ba
ed his belief on the fact that a doc
leading to back room in saloC
was locked on one occasion, and tn;
a waiter carried some drinks in. Gil
Marshal Bebb added his mite to Il
tales that were told, and the charg,
brought to his attention rested upc
even slighter foundations than in Il
ether cases related. There was,
fact, nothing in all the cases REFER,
to on which to base a strong presum
ton that any of the saloon men We
taking a chance on losing the $40
bond given by each under the ne
ordinance to prevent gambling.
The conclusion was reached tn
there was nothing in connection wi
fhic m alter raO,,iriDp action and 4