Cañon City record., 1907-09-05

= emergency. however, the commit
81 was given power to have the new
8 .tion surveyed, and the lots laid
ct in a manner so that single lots
be sold to people who do not wish
~ more room.
g Cemetery Sexton 8. B. George asked
,r some seats for the cemetery. He
ays many people come there who are
ired and want a place to rest. The
cemetery committee will see to this
need.
George P. Nix has built barn. cost
ing $3.50. at the rear of his property, in
an alley behind the Methodist Episco-
pal church. He asked the man who
built the barn whether 1t was outside
the fire limit, and says he was assured
that 1t was. The marshal did not see
the building until 1t was completed. 1t
Is a frame structure. with a shingle
roof, and Its building is directly In
violation Of the fire ordinance. Mr..
Nix was present before council and ex-
planned the matter. He said that to
take the barn down would work a
hardship with him just now, but coun-
Gil is loath to establish a precedent,
and the matter has been reported by
number OF citizens. The meter was
left to the fire committe for final ac-
ton.
Complaint has been made concern
ing people who operate hacks. car
riages and automobiles without secur-
ing licenses. These people have been
notified. but the automobile operators
claim that they carry their passengers
outside the city limits and have NO
right to pay a license. The ordinance
controlling these vehicles was read
by Mayor Seely. II provides that the
streets, highways and alleys" shall
not be used" for this purpose. At
torney Sayre, who was present In the
enforced absence OF Attorney Taylor.
said that the vehicles which solicited
trade In town were clearly under the
ordinance. even though they hauled
their passengers to other points. II Is
a question. however. whether or not
the ordinance Is constitutional In max
ing these provisions. The marshal was
directed to see that all passenger ve-
hicles are properly licensed.
The water works bond ordinance
passed second reading. There vas
some discussion over the interest
rate, Mr.. Boyle contending that the
interest should be per cent instead
OF AZ per cent He fears the bonds
will not be marketable at the low rate.
1t was explained that the bonds. should
they be offered for sale. could be dis
counted. This, Mr.. Boyle fears. will
seriously deplete the amount OF the
Issue. No action was taken on this
matter.
The specifications for the proposed
Cotton wood water system will be COM
pleted within the next three OF four
days. II Is possible that special meet
ing OF council may be called to con-
siIer them. II Is the wish OF the coun-
Gil to hurry the water proposition as
much as possible. Engineer Allen.
II is understood, will be q bidder on
the water works contract. In case he
is. a consulting engineer will be re-
tanned to look after the city's interests
in the matter. Mr.. Aliens bid. II 10
understood. will be within the speci6-
cations and within the proposed bond
issue.
City Clerk Dawson asked for q leave
OF absence until the FIRST OF October.
Lafe Comhs will look after his work
until he returns from q visit to his
old home in West Virginia.
City Clerk Dawson read the various
reports for the month OF August His
report Of the general fund shows that
during the month $ss3.SS was collect
ed from routine sources, including lic-
ences. sale OF cemetery lots and . bal
ence OF $667.3s from the Coal Creek
relief fund. which was returned by c.
A. Linkins. chairman.
General sewer and sidewalk tax for
the month amounted to $7.346.26, max
ing 9S,21O.14 the total collections for
the month. For this amount . check
was turned over to the city treasurer.
The water fund shows that $s00.s6
was collected for water rental and
making taps during the month.
The report Of City Treasurer T. B.
Moore for August showed an overdraft
Of 81. .6s2.il at the beginning Of the
month. During the month esS3.sS was
received and warrants to the amount
Of $3.SS0.09 were paid. leaving an over
draft balance Of $4.7OS.62. The sewer
fund paid out es92.22 on warrants and
shows a balance OF es4s.6s. The water
fund paid out 1,206.S0 and shows
q cash balance OF S6.465.70.
Tho cemetery sexton. 8. B. George.
reported the deaths Of eight adults
and three infants, making eleven fun
erals attended. .....
= The monthly report OF the street
supervisor shows that 7%3 loads Of
sand and 212 loads Of dirt were hauled
on tho streets. and that $50 feet OF