The diamond drill., 1915-12-25

Lawrence, X. Il. Webb, Ben Nicely,
Leigh CasweII, John klesges, VI. T..
Richards, John X. Stolberg, Jas. +.
Corcoran and Thomas Conlin.
The call for the meeting TO con-
slider the question OF an extension OF
the boundary of this city brought out
a gdodly number last Tuesday evening
to the city hall auditorium. The invi-
tations extended to the mining men
brought results for every mining
company affected was represented,
Mr.. Ireland coming from Duluth to be
present and Mr.. Belden, attorney for
the Pickands-Mather people, coming
down from Ishpeming to advise Mr..
Lawrence in the matter
The meeting organized by selecting
Thomas Conlin to be the chairman
and Leigh Caswell 10 be secretary.
The chairman explained in few
words the movement which caused
the call 10 be issued and the ideas
that the originators of the call had In
mind. He stated that there were
really two questions at issue, that OF
the extension OF boundaries and also
that Of the conduct OF affairs after the
boundaries are extended. He advised
that the meeting confine its attention
10 the one question, that OF the ad-
visibility OF extending the boundaries
and Of the ways and means OF bring
ing that about
He congratulated the interested
parties, mining interests and local tax
payers, upon the fact that they could
meet harmoniously as they were doing
TO discuss a matter that has such sell
FISH possibilities on both sides as that
TO be considered and he counseled
that the diverse interests get ac-
quainted and meet one another on a
broad basis of fairness TO both. lie ex-
pressed the opinion that should the
two separate interests get to know
each other closer there would bd no
difficulty in arriving at conclusion
that would be fair u both.
Wants Lower Taxes
X. b. Webb opened the discussion
for the local taxpayers He detailed
how the tax burden had grown TO
immense proportions so that the re-
tail merchant and house owner are
driven 10 the verge OF bankruptcy in
some cases. He stated that the tax
payers OF the city OF Crystal Falls
feel that there are lot OF people liv-
ing without It's boundaries who are
enjoying the advantages OF this city
but are not paying their share TO sap
port the city government With that
end In view Il was the purpose OF the
city taxpayers to endeavor 10 extend
their boundaries 80 that every person
and institution enjoying the advant-
ages OF the city should help in support
OF the city government.
The Mining Company Position
Mr. ireland lead the speakers for the
mining companies. He said that II
was hard for him to say Just what at
titude the mining companies would
take for the reason that no dehnit,
program had been put up to the meet
ing to discuss but that his compan,
would gladly participate In the move
ment to arrive Mt rust equalization o.
the burdenes from which they were
getting any advantage The same spiri
was expressed by Mr. Bjork. Mr.
Lawrence and Mr.. Belden.
W. J. Richards. when his turn came
went right TO the point in one Of hit
customary liberal talks. he nate'
that his people. the corrigan-Mc
Kinney interests. are liberal peopl
and that they want 10 treat the peopl
with whom they are In contact fairly
that he Is willing 70 trust the peopl
Of the city for he has always foun'
them amenable 70 reason. With tha
end In view be heartily endorsed tn
suggestion Of committee 70 draft Al
outline so that the question may taxi
definite form.
Talks we're given by senator Nor
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