The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-06-06
Appointment Of City Attorney
and Superintendent Of
Streets Confirmed
CITY MAKES PURCHASES
Water Works System to be Improved
by Addition Of Much Needed Regu-
lator and Strainer-Purchase of
600-gallon Sprinkler 10 Ordered
Proposed Ordinance is Interesting

The City Dads held their regular
monthly meeting Monday evening be-
fore large and interested audience.
The friction that has been in evil
dence since the election seems about
cleared up and it is probable that mat
tiers will hereafter 60 forward with
accustomed regularity.
After the bills were allowed the ap-
pointment of Alfred F. Stone as city
attorney, the mayor casting the de-
Gliding vote. was confirmed. A bill
from the city engineer, not being
thoroughly understood was referred
back to the finance committee.
New Superintendent Of Streets
The question of the appointment of
superintendent of streets came up
for consideration. The clerk read an
order of the mayor relating to the re-
tirement of Sam Vassar from this Of
fee, to which the council refused to
give their sanction. For time it SEEM
ed that the opposition between certain
councilmen and the mayor would
break out anew. Mr.. Parker moved
that the matter be laid over until the
next meeting, when Mr.. Turner de-
livered himself of few crisp sen
fences calling the attention Of the
council to the fact that the people OF
the city might wish that their bust
ness receive some attention. The
people," said the mayor, expect NJ
to act like men. There are matters OF
more Importance than this, that are
being held back by our failing to
agree on this appointment. We should
get together and settle the question
tonight" This brought forth de-
cided applause from the audience. MI.
Turner then stated that his selection
for the Office was D. D. Campbell. Mr..
Campbell now enjoys the distinction
of being chief of police. The under
standing is that he continues to hold
the two Offices for the present, the
mayor making another appointment
later when the council may or may not
approve.
Should it be decided that the Office
of chief of police become vacant by
Mr.. Campbelrs latest appointment. 1t
is entirely within the province OF the
mayor to make new appointment
independent of the council.
The bills were read and approved,
as were the regular monthly reports
of the officials.
A Good Suggestion
Some discussion was had regarding
the bill presented by the city en1i-
neer for inspection of sidewalks. Mr..
Adams suggested that instead OF a
costly inspection, IS is given under
the present system. that the contract
ors be placed upon bond that their
work will stand up for two years. This
would save the city quite respecta-
bic sum each year and result IN the
: city getting better work. No amount
of inspection can assure first class
work, but the contractors knowing
: that they are under bond. will see to II
that their work is good-and the con.
slant friction between the contractor
and inspector will be done away with
The matter of the purchase OF
; strainer and regulator Tor the watel
! system was presented and It wa
found that in order to enjoy the pres
. emit favorable rates of insurance th'
! installation of valve would be neces
: sary. The water committee was in
structed to investigate and purchase
s SIS ;s'''ns' ana 'es'''''' "A' '''
Mr.. Beatty appeared before tn
, council and gave . special report
It appears that the power compan
: has been in the habit Of turning tn
;, power off for two or three hours ever
night. No notice having been re
{ ceived by Mr.. Beatty, for a matter c
to weeks the pumps. which stop whe
y the power is turned off and do nc
J. begin work until. started again b
u hand, had lain idle during most OF tn
IS night. This caused a shortage c
e water which occasioned complet
r mysti6cation of the department ur
'e til through investigation the cause
the trouble came to light. 1t was sus
gested that the committee try an
reach an agreement with the Beave
River Power company by which the
It would make connections with tn
power houses so that their currer
le could be used when necessary.
A. Mr.. Farrar Has Troubles
IN Several communications from Robel
y Farrar were read in which he made
er strong kick about the condition OF tn
~ sidewalk at the corner OF Sixth an
p Arthur streets. Mr.. Farrar elaine
e. Continued on page 81