Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-07

| stated over lZ,00O books had been
loaned by the library during the year
ending Feb. 20, 1912. During this Pc
riod more than 10000 have used the
reading room. If the present eff
cheney of the institution is to be main
tanned both speakers convinced the
board the appropriation must not be
reduced. At the last meeting an ap-
preparation of $2,O25 was agreed upon.
While the councilmen favored raising
the amount just how they could do
so with the present shortage of funds
was a question. Alderman Wingate,
who is an especially enthusiastic sup
porter of the library, moved the emer-
gency fund be reduced to s6;50O and
the extra amount used to increase the
library appropriation to $2,500. The
motion was carried unanimously Mrs
Camp, on behalf of the board extend
ed thanks to the council and promised
the money would be judiciously ex-
pended.
The reports Of the various officers
for the month of February were read
and ordered placed on file. City Treas
urer LaCount reported a balance on
hand of s2,900.96. Water Superin-
tendent Redmans collections totalled
SO, 150.06. Nine arrests were reported
by Police Magistrate Houx. The ex-
pense of maintaining the fire depart
ment was $39S.6S. Three cows, four
horses and four burros were accommo-
dated at the pound.
Bills amounting to $1,000 were read
and allowed and warrants orders
drawn for the same.
The finance committee were author
lied to solicit bids from competent
persons to audit the books of the diff
ferent city officials. The bids will
be submitted to the council for con-
sideration at the next regular meet
ing.
Chairman O'Driscoll of the cemetery
and park committee offered the fol-
lowing excellent suggestion regarding
the way to care far the cemetery.
Each order interested is to appoint a
of three to confer with
like committee from the council to
determine the most suitable method of
placing the cemetery under the direct
of the city The suggestion |
was upon motion UNANIMOUSLY adopted. |
The city clerk was instructed to mott |
fy the different orders of the arrange
nent.
Upon motion of Alderman Meuser
The electric light committee were in
to confer with the county |
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..,...:-- ding the lighting of the
town clock and determine if some
agreement could not be reached.
The appropriation ordinance was in
5roduced, read and ordered publish
I'd. The only changes made from the
different appropriations agreed upon
asst week were in the emergency, Ii
orary and bridges. The latter is for |
building sidewalk on the west side
Of the Main avenue stone bridge. Du-
rango people have all recognized the
necessity for this improvement. Not
only is the bridge too narrow to ac-
the present traffic, but
foot passengers are in great danger
Of meeting with an accident. Alder
man Wertin and Wingate opposed the
at the present time on
account of the heavy burdens the tax
payers are now bearing. Alderman
Owen argued not to build the walk
was being penny wise and pound fool
ish as a damage suit is apt to be
brought against the city at any time
on account of an accident occurring
on the bridge. When a vote on the
pr opposed appropriation was taken AL
derman Wingate and Wertin cast the
cnly opposing vote.
Alderman Meuser introduced an or
dinance calling for an election of TWEEN
ty-one delegates to charter conven-
ton, the said election to be held on
May IA, the members of the conven-
ton must compelte their work within
sixty days, for their services they are
to receive $3.50. The compensation
clause did not meet the approval of
Alderman Wingate. In lieu thereof
he offered an amendment which pro-
vides that no officer or member Of
the convention shall receive pay. AL
dermen Owen argued working men
who should be represented in the con-
vention could not afford to serve with
out compensation. He declared there
was just as good brains under the
working mans hat as under the cap
italist silk headgear and the kind of
brains that were needed to frame the
charter. Alderman Meuser most
heartily concurred in these views. Al
derman Wertin seconded Alderman
Wingate's amendment when the ques-
ton came to vote they were the only
Supporters. The ordinance as intro
duced by Alderman Meuser was order
ed published, all members of the board
IN the end voted for it.
All business for the session being