Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-03

Aoah Juan tVuhtsB iNCN bo'
he had found sufficient material in
Durango and La Plata county to war.
rant the publishers to get out a La
Plata county edition If the business
men, county commissioners and city
council would cooperate with him in
lis efforts. The Western World has a
circulation of about $4,000 copies
through Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ne
braska, North Dakota. South Dakota
and Kansas. The policy of the paper
is 10 advertise in truthful, not ex-
aggerated manner. the resources of
the western states. Advertisements
are carried at the rate of $720 page
for one year. For every page of ad-
vertising is given four pages of litera-
lure devoted to the section and its re-
sources. Mr. Parry stated he had met
with the hearty approval and co-opera'
tlon of the business men and he would
like the support of the council. The
members expressed themselves as be-
ing heartily in favcr of the advertis
ing through effective mediums but on
account of limited funds they felt that
it. must be carefully considered. Al
derman Morelock moved that the may
orappoint committee of three to
investigate the matter. This commit.
tee to report to the council Friday
evening. Carried The mayor appoint
ed Aldermen Morelock, Sites and Ora
den
A communication from lockwood &
Perkins was read which stated that
the sewer tax levied was 12 cents
on every lot in excess of what it
should be. Alderman Morelock moved
the matter be referred TO the city at
torney with instructions to report al
the next meeting. Carried.
A communication from City Attor-
ney Ellis, stated that Geo. N. Ray
mond had issued writ of mandamus
against the city of Durango to force
them to call for printing bids. The
attorney requested a warrant be drawn
for the s. docket fees Alderman Tur-
ner moved the warrant be issued. The
ried.
The matter of purchasing the grant
of land for the reservoir site was dis.
cussed at length Alderman Morelock
moved that the mayor, the city attor-
ney and a committee OF three alder
men appointed by the mayor confer
with the committee from the board Of
trade who are going to Washington
regarding this purchase. This con-
mittee is TO be asked to lay the mat.
ter before our representatives In Wash
iDgton and he is to bring the mat
Ter before congress If he deems IL
advisable after hearing the opinions
of those who are familiar with the
tract of lands and the existing condi
tions. This motion was carried.
The controversy over the water ren,
at the Palace hotel was brought be
fore the council. Mr.. Schaiies stated
that Mr.. English, who leased the ho
tel and saloon, failed TO pay the wa
ter rent from Nov 20 TO Dec Mr.
McNeeley, who owns the property. is
time he took possession but he re
fuses TO pay Mr.. English's unpaid por
tion. According to the ordinance he
IL liable for 1t. Mr.. SchaIies explained
how 1t is now and always has been his
policy to enforce the law without
partiality. In this case he refused to
accept Mr.. McNeeley's payment unless
he makes good Mr.. English's indebted
ness. The council all agreed that Mr.
Schalles WIS right and as he was en-
forcing the law they would not take
any action regarding the matter.
Alderman Graden stated tnat the
committee appointed to draft a pure
food ordinance had held one meeting
DR.. Schumacher was present and ex
planned the working of an ordinance Of
this nature In Colorado Springs. The
doctor has written to different towns
| to learn from whom the money is rails
| ed to support the ordinance. The com
mittee was granted further time to re
port
Alderman Turner introduced the fol
lowing resolution: That so from tho
cemetery and $1,000 from the watel
| bond fund be transferred TO the emer
gency fund. The resolution was adopt
ed.
Deputy City Treasurer Vaile stated
that the loan of $4,000 became du,
Feb. 3. The interest on the loan wa,
s96. The sum of sSSs.25 interest oil
the water gravity had been collected
so 1t was necessary to Issue a new
Tote for $2,957.75 for six months. AL
derman Morelock moved the note b,
issued. Carried.
| The council adjourned to meet Fri
day evening. Feb. 4.
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