The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-11-18

lines VIII De charged Tor at long dis
tance rates. Sumter subscribers are
not required to use these long distance
lines for business from Sumter 10
Bishopvilie. II they choose to use
them charges will be made therefor
according to tariff governing at the
time.
The Sumter company desires to af-
ford every facility for efficiency to is
subscribers. and will be glad to make
any matter. which may appear to you
to need explanation. clear and definite,
and will be glad to have you express
your specific desires In this matter.
Yours very truly,
The Sumter Telephone Company.
BY I. c. Strauss.
Attorney.
Mr.. Stubbs asked II the promise had
not been made that the Sumter Tele-
phone Co.. wuld not sell to the Bell
Company. IL the increase in rates was
granted. Mr.. Strauss said such prom
ise had been made and was now of
record on Council Minutes but that no
further written promise would he
made. as his own stock might be sold
to some other person and he could not
bind others. Ele further said that his
company will do anything within rea-
son that Councilsdesires. would agree
not to sell for definite period II
Council will permit an additional
increase Of so cents on rates when the
exchange has 1000 subscribers. There
Is no intention to sell to the Bell Com
pany and thinks there should be as
surances given by Coucil against un-
reasonable demands through pique or
an individual complaint. Mr.. H. c..
Haynsworth said that he had always
been opposed to an increase Of rates
and has not changed his mind, but
In view OF the resolution adopted by
Council on Aug. 25th. there was MOTH
ing left to do. but to grant the request
of the company. they having complied
with the requirement. He therefore
moved that the previous action of
Council be confirmed and the privilege
of increasing rates on residence phones
to two dollars per month be granted.
This resolution was adopted. Mr.. Finn
voting no.
Mr.. Isaac n. Monk asked the priv
iiese Of selling confetti on Carnival
grounds at the Ball Park. His request
was refused.
Mr.. Barnett for the Finance Com
mittee reported that the Clerk and
Treasures report for October had
been examined and found correct.
That all claims referred to them had
been approved.
NTH. c. Haynsvorth for the com.
mittee reported that he had only one
bid for the cranes to be used In con-
nection with the street sprinkler, and
suggested that the Water Commission
might have the work done for the city.
The matter was left in hands of the
committee with power to act.
Mr.. Haynsworth presented a state
ment of expenses and products Of the
city farm. showing $ss7.b0 worth of
corn. fodder. oats and hay made and
gathered at an expense OF $4s6.60. be-
si6es great improvement Of the land
Council thought an excellent showing
had been made.
Mr.. II. c. Haynsworth presented a
request from the Cemetary Associa-
ton for the privilege OF using clay
from sewer trenches on walks and
drives of the cemetery. Council dis
cussed the request and concluded that
the clay was more necessary on sand
streets which had been ordered i'm
proved. And they could not therefore
grant the request.
Mr. II. r. Haynsworth. as chairman
OF the Sewerage Commission offered
to turn over to the city. a pair OF
mules and wagon bought by the
and take credit for their
value on the sewerage expense ac-
count. The matter was referred to
Mr.. Barnett and the mayor to make
such disposition Of these mules as they
think best. and also to buy pair Of
mules IL necessary.
Mr.. Ligon for the Police Committee
reported that the winter uniforms are
expected daily. And that they had
found 1t necessary to employ extra
men on account Of the Carnival shows
at the Baseball Park. These extra
men to be paid for as heretofore by
the association. The report was con-
firmed.