Semi-weekly herald., 1911-04-20
NEW DEAL
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place peanut ard popcorn stands on
the street were read, those Of Charles
Barton and firm in Amarillo, Tex.
Az the council wished to give pref
erence to local men the application of
Mr.. Barton was granted.
City Clerk Wilson was authorized
to purchase such stationery and have
such printing done as was necessary
for immediate use.
In order to carry out the wishes of
the people and adopt commission form
OF government as quickcly as possible.
Alderman Wingate moved that the
city attorney with the assistance of
three members of the council and
three members of the Board of Trade
draft an ordinance calling for the
election Of delegates to the charter
convention. This ordinance is to be
introduced at the next regular meet
ing Of the council. All members of
the board signifed their approval of
the motion by voting aye. The mayor
appointed Aldermen Wingate, Meuser
and Owen as members of the commit
tee from the council.
Alderman Wingate introduced the
following resolution and moved its
adoption: That all elective officers
declare their intention and willingness
to vacate their respective offices as
soon as the commissioners qualify un-
der the commission form of govern
ment. The resolution was adopted
and all aldermen and all other officers
who expressed themselves signified
their willingness to give precedent to
the officials elected under the charter.
The city clerk refused to make a state
ment in this connection.
Alderman Hanno suggested that the
council as whole be invited to inspect
the streets in company with the street
and alley committee and be given a
voice in expending the street fund as
the city would be equally benefited by
the expenditures. Chairman Jarvis
assured him his suggestion would be
accepted.
The council agreed to make tour
Of inspection over the pipe line at an
early date.
Water Superintendent Redman call
ed the councils attention to the ne
cessity of enforcing the ordinance
hours for irrigation. The mayor stated
the enforcing of these hours would
be left to the discretion Of the water
superintendent.
Upon motion Of Alderman Logan
the printing committee were instruct
ed to prepare form of duplicate or
der books. These are to be signed by
the chairman of each committee when
ordering supplies for the city. II
being understood that bills will not
be allowed unless accompanied by such
vouchers.
The mayor stated that until he was
more thoroughly familiar with city af-
fairs he did not desire to make rec
concentrations, but in order not to
have his stand on the question OF
the commission form Of government
misunderstood he submitted the fol-
lowing:
In obedience to time-honored Gus.
tom after having a few hours each
day through long winter for medi-
tstion; as spring comes with new foil.
age and green fields, so comes the
good people of the great city of Du.
range with new idea, conceived, nur.
tured and matured in their state Of
Information.
This new idea reduced to law means
commission form of government. This
proposed new form Of government was
referred to the citizens Of our mu-
nicipality for their consideration.
By very decided majority those
who favored this method Of operating
city affairs were victorious.
With victory perched on their ban
ner, 70 them va ascrfbe all the praise,
sll the glory.
To my knowledge they committed
no overt act; did no untoward thing.
BY IN honest ballot and fair count
the commission form Of government
has carried.
While II was not heralded ~ .
psrty measure, We Democrats bow In
humble submission. as all good DEM
pcrats Do to the will Of the majority.
Al Individual may b wrong but
- ftss viii Of the people never.
While personally am not carried
Iuay MD ths argumsnt in IL favor
"a havs some miseivings - to IT.
-A -IIIInnm. A.