The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-07

previously been allowed several es-
Inmates as the work progressed, leay
ing balance of $11,645.42. The paving
company has not as yet, however re-
ceived any money az all, the money
Tor the bonds not yet having been paid
BY the banks.
The delay I'm the matter was ex-
planned by Mayor James who stated
that Attorney Finnegan of the Sup
erior National bank. had not vet re-
ported upon the legality OF the pro-
ceedings relative to the bond issue, but
That as soon as he reports, If favor
able, the printing of the bonds can
Proceed and be exchanged at once for
the cash. on motion of DIR. Scallon
the clerk was authorized to have bonds
printed Immediately on the report #
Attorney Finnegan being made ana
that the mayor and clerk be empow-
cred to deliver the bonds to the banks
in exchange for the money.
| The American LaFrance Engine
company requested an early settle
ment for the new chemical engine re-
Gently received. in accordance with the
terms of the contract and on motion
the clerk was instructed to draw an
order for the amount due.
Reports Submitted.
/ City Treasurer Hendricksons
monthly report showed a balance on
hand December 1, of $50,6S0.75; re-
ceipts for November. $3,S26.71; dis
bursements, $12.315.2S. or the receipts
$3,562.O9 was for water rents, which
amount has since been increased TO
about $4,000.
Justice Funkey's report showed re-
ceipts for the month amounting 20
$57, and that of Justice olivier, SIS.
Reports were also received from Chief
of Police Thor and the night watch
men showing the number of arrests
made by each, numbering twenty-five
altogether for the month. The reports
were referred to the proper commit
tee.
Chief ]. N. Mitchell of the fire de-
partment reported that he had tested
the hose recently purchased and found
it satisfactory. II measured 994 feet,
8 inches, which was five feet, four
inches less than ordered but as it was
paid for at so much a foot, this did not
matter.
The list of bills audited by the fl
nance committee and ordered paid to-
tailed $4,575.45. The annual allowance
Of $50 for mayor and alderman was
passed and the members of the coun-
ell will receive their stipend in time
for Christmas. The supervisors bills
of $175 each in addition to their reg
ular compensation of 50 per day, were
allowed.
New Fire Hall Needed.
Mayor James stated that the fire
last week in west Hancock showed the
necessity for the erection of the pro-
posed fire hall in that section, as ow
ing to the distance, the flames had
made great Roadway before the fire
apparatus arrived on the scene, and
lnti Nlit ilOi otS Ntlt Noiiipitttly NihuN
ed. Alderman Scallon said he did not
believe in driving the horses so fast
as il was all done for effect anyway
He thought ii too late to start erect
ing n fire hall now. owing to the late
ness of the season, and thought that
It would be better to wait until spring
when the city might be able to expend
more than the proposed $4,000 on it.
Alderman Hosking speaking for tax
payer of west Hancock said that the
city could have the use. rent free. of
a shed in which to keep hose wagon,
or the use of a lot on which to erect
q temporary structure. Mayor James
said that the Hancock Mining Co. has
a barn not in use on Ingot street that
might be used. Another proposition
advanced was that a team and hose
wagon might be kept at Saxby's sta
BILE, but to this objection was made
that this would oblige the teams 20
have a run uphill while the other prop
ostons would give downhil run.
No action was taken. A motion was
made by Alderman Scallon and car
ried that the fire hall committee be
authorized to dispose of the black
horse of the team of which one of the
animals recently died. 1t was stated
that an offer of 1915 had been received
for the horse.
The Engineers Force.
Alderman Hosking brought up the |
question of reducing the engineers |
force by laying off some of the inspect |
ors and doing away with one of the
three men at the new pumping station |
on the hill. Mr.. Craig said that he
could be depended upon to reduce his
force when in his judgment the inter-
etts Of the city required it. Now that
the wells have been connected he |
thought that possibly two men would |
be enough at the pump house on the |
hill. Alderman Scallon said that lie
favored economy but did not approve
Gripping the engineers department.
There are large number of new |
houses in the west end of the city that
are without sanitary sewage, and con-
ditions are pretty bad In some cases.
Tho, hava the convenience but lack |