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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-18
NEW BUSINESS

The following resolution was presented
and on motion Of Mr.. ROsevear same was
adopted; ayes, Hanscom, 'Rosevear,
Resolution No. IO4S
Resolved, by the Commission of the City
Of Owosso, that the Mayor be and he Is
hereby Instructed, directed and authorized
10 borrow upon the credit of the City of
Owosso the sum Of one thousand dollars
and place the same to the credit of the
water works fund.
II is hereby declared to be the purpose
OF this Commission to make said loan In
anticipation Of the collection Of the sew
eral sums mentioned and set out for the
water works fund in the annual appro-
prfation bill of the City of Owosso to the
hscsl year beginning June 1. 1917, and
evidenced by a note of the City of Owosso
bearing date Of the 18th day OF May, 1917,
and shall become due and payable the
10th day of November, 1917, and shall bear
interest at a rate not exceeding per cent
per snnum.
AND on motion Of Mr. Hanscom same was
Sg0pted; ayes. Hanscom, Rosevear.
Wright:
Resolution No. 1914.
Resolved, by the Commission Of the City
o. OwOsso, that the Mayor be and he Is
70 borrow upon the credit Of the City Of
Owosso the sum Of one thousand dollars
md place the same to the credit of the
oil sprinkling fund for District No. 1.
re IL hereby declared to be the purpose
OF this Commission to make said loan in
anticipation of the special assessment
levied upon the several streets for the
oitiDg Of the same in District No. 1 for
The year 1917. Said loan shall be evil
denced by note Of the City bearing date
Of the 18th day Of May and shall become
due and payable November IS, 1917, and
shall bear interest at rate not exceeding
o per cent per annum.
The following ordinance was presented
and on motion Of Mr.. Rosevear same was
adopted: ayes. Hanscom, Rosevear,
Wright.
An Ordinance establishing n fire depart
mcnt in and for the City Of Owosso, and
fixing Of the compensation and prescrib
ing the duties Of the members thereof.
The city of Owosso Ordains:
I. The Chief of the Fire Department
shall be appointed by the Commission OF
the City OF Owosso upon the first Monday
a. May and shall hold Office for a term OF
Two years or until bis successor shall be
appointed and qualified. He shall have
cousDand and supervision OF and be re-
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-18
For the Park Fund.


For the Light Fund.
Cost of lighting public
streets and alleys. SS955.OO
For General Water Fund.
To be used in payment of
interest on and provid-
ing sinking fund for
payment of water works -
bonds; for interest on
bonds S4275.O6
For sinking fund on Water
Works bonds due in 1925 $4,000
Total. .............. $6145.00
AS a set off or source of revenue
for the payment of this interest on
bonds the following charges are,
made and provided for for the SER
vice rendered by the water works
department:
"A flush tanks, at $20... $4,000
6 water troughs, at 500. 10000
Fountain at Fayette square 1000
drinking fountains, at $50 5000
230 hydrants, at $20... 100000
3 sprinkling wagons, at $40 $1,000
Total. .............. $6145.00
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-18

Mr.. Hanscom moved that the minutes of the
special meeting held Monday, May 9TH, 1917, be
amended to show the following resolution:
Whereas, the heads of departments
have caused estimates in writing to
be submitted to the Commission of
all the expenditures which will be
required to be made from the several
general funds of the City during the
fiscal year beginning June 1, 1917,
and ending May 81, 1918, for the
payment of interest and debts to fall
due or for lands to be acquired,
buildings to be erected or repaired,
bridges to be built, for the paving of
streets, the construction of sewers,
making improvements, and for sup
port of the police and fire depart
ments, and for defraying current ex-
penses of the year and for any other
expenses for which money will be re-
quired to be paid from any of the
general funds during said fiscal year,
and for determining the amount to
be raised for the payment of interest
on the bonded Indebtedness of the
City and for the purpose of sinking
further determining upon the amount
W Dc W Uc IdlScu III IHe
next general tax levy to meet any
deficiency for the current year; also
the amount or part of any special
assessment which they may require
to be levied or to be re-assessed in
the next general tax roll of the city
or upon any parcel of land or against
any particular person as a special
assessment; be 1t resolved, that the
following estimates be adopted.
The City Clerk is hereby direct
ed to publish in one or more of
the newspapers published in the
city the estimate as shown below
and to publish Herewith notice that
the Commission of the City of Owes
so will meet at their regular place of
meeting in the City Hall upon Mon
day the 14th day Of May, 1917, at
1880 o'clock p. m, at which time the
annual appropriation bill will be sub
mitted for adoption and opportunity
given for hearing upon the following
estimates:
The Contingent Fund.
To defray the contingent and 9TH
er expenses of the city for the pay
ment of which from some other fund
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-18
For the Water Works Fund.

Construction of new water mains:
Lowering OF water mains
on Washington st. from
ID. G. II. &c M. r. r. to
Ridge street ...s 1890
Extending main at inter-
section of washington
and Cass st. and WASH
ington and Water ST.. 60o.14
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-18
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
CITY COMMISSION
OwOSso, May Is, 19

OwOSso May Is, 1917
Regular meeting Of the Commission
Mayor Wright presiding.
Members present-Hanscom, Rosevear,
Wright.
The minutes Of the previous meeting were
read aud approved as printed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-18

For the waterworks Fund.

CONSTRUCTION or new wat,
Lowering of water mains
on Washington street from
ID. G.. H. e M. r. r. to
Ridge street. :.
Extending main at inter-
section of Washington and
Cass street and Washing
ton and Water street. -.
For construction of main
commencing at corner of
Park and Ridge streets,
south on Park to South
St.; thence east to Sagi-
nav street; thence north
to Stewart street; thence
east to Hickory street
net cost
For construction of wat
err main commencing al
corner Mason and Gilbert
street: thence east on Mas
on to Oakwood; thence
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-18
For the Fire Department Fund.

For the Fire Hydrants Fund.
For rental OF hydrants for
use for fire purposes,
23O hydrants at $20... 100000
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-18

For General Water Fund.
To be used in payment of
interest on and provid-
ing sinking fund for pay
ment Of waterworks
bonds-for interest on
bonds ............... $4275.OO
For sinking fund on water
works bonds due in 1925 $4,000
Total. ............. $6145.00
AS a set-off or source of revenue
for the payment of this interest on
bonds the following charges are made
and provided for for the service rem
dered by the waterworks depart
ment:
"A flush tanks, at $40. $4,000
s water troughs, at 500. 10000
Fountain at Fayette Square 1000
drinking fountains at $40 5000
230 hydrants, at $20.... 100000
8 sprinkling wagons at $40 $1,000
Total. ............. $6145.00
No tax to be raised for general
water fund.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-18

StTcolS.
Telephone rental. ......S 5000
Cleaning paved districts. 100000
Portion of Commissioner
salary .............. 100000
Portion Of Engineers sal
airy :. (. -. 10000
Payment on Sturtevant e
Blood contract for grav-
ell pit =. 10000
Payment of bond for city
portion of paving Wash
. ington st. from bridge
to Ridge street. 49,. 10000
For paving alley in Block
23, Original plat of the
City of Owosso-city's
portion ...........'.. 10000
Street repairs, improve
ments and curb construc-
ton -. 100000 90
Total. -. .$15560.00
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-18
For the Library Fund.
For the General Street Fund.

For the cost of keeping the paved
streets clean and repaired, and other
general expenses in connection with
the repair and maintenance Of
streets.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-18
For the Library Fund.

For the General Street Fund.
For the cost of keeping the paved
streets clean and repaired, and 9TH
er general expenses in connection
with the repair and maintenance of
streets:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-18

Telephone rental. IS 5000
Cleaning paved districts. 100000
Portion Of Commissioners
salary 100000
Portion of Engineers sal
airy 49,. :. 10000
Payment on Sturtevant &
Blood contract for grav-
ell pit. :. -. 10000
Payment of bond for city's
portion of paving Wash
ington street from bridge
to Ridge street. $50. 10000
For paving alley in Block
23, Original plat of the
City of Owosso-city's
portion ............. 10000
Street repairs, improve
ments and curb construc-
ton 100000
Total. .............$ 15560. 90
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-18
For the Fire Department Fund.

For the Fire Hydrants Fund.
For rental Of hydrants for
use of fire purposes, 230
hydrants at $40. ...... $4600.00
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-18
For the Salary Fund.

Interest and Sinking Fund.
Interest on general fund
bonds ............... $6500.0O
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-18

For the General Sidewalk Fund.
For deficiency created in
the construction of side
walks where guaranteed
tar walks had been built 5 10000
For construction of cross
walks and repairs. 80. 10000
Total. ............. $4,000
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-18

For the General Sidewalk Fund.
For deficiency created in
the construction of side
walks where guaranteed
tar walks had been built 5 10000
For construction of cross
walks and repairs. -. 10000
Total. ............. $4,000
For the Park Fund.
Care of Fayette Square. $4,000
Fountain on Fayette Square 1000
Total. ........ $4,000
Less estimated balance at
close Of fiscal year. $500. $4,000
To be raised by tax. $50. 10000
For the General Sewer Fund.
"A flush tanks, at S2O.... $4,000
To be raised by tax. ..... SS8O.OO.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-18

Sinking Serial Bonds.
Refunded park. -. $25O0.00
Refunded paving. -. 100000
West Main st. paving. =. 100000
Refunded general improve
ment -. L.. 100000
Refunded Oliver and Wash
ington street pavement 1000. 90
Armory -. 100000
Total. -. s7500.oo
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-18

The following resolution was presented
adopted; ayes, Hanscom, Rosevear, Wright.
May IA, 1917.
Resolved by the Commission OF the City OF
Owosso that the claims and accounts hereto
attached be approved and the Mayor and Clerk
are hereby instructed to issue warrants on the
City treasurer against the various funds for
amounts shown
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-18

Mr.. Hanscom moved that the minutes
If snecial meeting of May eth, 1917, con-
corning the Mayors report of estimates
of the health fund for the budget OF the
CITY of Owosso which reads, Health OF
ficer. $4,000" be made to read, Health
officer. $4,000" which motion prevailed
ayes, Hanscom, Rosevear, Wright.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-18

The following resolution was presented
and on motion of Mr.. ROsevear same was
adopted; ayes, Hanscom, 'Rosevear,
wright:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-18

For the Park Fund.
Care of Fayette Square. $4,000
Fountain on Fayette Square 1000
Total. ............ $4,000
Less estimated balance at
close of fiscal year 49,. 10000
To be raised by tax. ..... $4,000
For the General Sewer Fund.
A flush tanks, at $40. $S8O.OO
To be raised by tax. $50. $8S0.00
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-18

For the Light Fund.
Cost of lighting public
streets and alleys. a.. $S955. 90
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-18

Mr. Hanscom moved that the minutes of the
special meeting held Mondav. May 9TH. 1917, be
amended to show the following resolution:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-18
PETITIONS

The following petition was presented and
referred to the department Of public i'm
pgovements:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-25
WORKMEN OFFICERS
CONSULT ACTUARY
Grand Lodge Officials Devils,
ing Plans for Preservation
'''SS's Of the Order. s~
VEN PART OF SHORTAGE PAID

Grand lodge officers of the Ancient
Order Of United Workmen met in
Omaha yesterday at Hotel Fontenelle
to consult all experienced actuary in
regard to the preservation Of the So
ciety. -..- ..
The new rates, ordered at q special
session of the grand lodge last month
will go into effect May and it has
been found expedient to have the
problems that confront the socity
thoroughly in hand. A plan suggested
is to devise options for those mem
bers continuing under the higher
rates that will be in force.
Miles NJ. Dawson of New York
City was in Omaha and went over
the situation with Grand Master
Frank A. Anderson of Holdrege
Grand Recorder Frank L. Evans of
Grand Island, Joseph Oberfelder of
Sidney, Ross L. Hammond of Ere
mont, and Nicholas Ress of Lincoln,
the three last named being members
OF the finance committee.
The raise of rates has PLAYED havoc
with the membership already and the
officers are doing all in their power
to perpetuate the society and pre-
serve its members.
One of the bonding companies re-
sponsible in part for the shortage OF
E. L. Dodder, late grand treasurer,
has paid in $4,000 as its share of the
deficit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-25
Former County Judge
Button of HASTINGS Dead

Hastings, Neb., Feb. 24.-(Special
Telegram. .)-Former County Judge
William F. Button, for many years
one of the best known members of
the bar of southwestern Nebraska,
died this afternoon at Kansas City.
He resigned as county judge about
year ago because of failing health
and had since grown steadily weaker,
being confined to his home most Of
this winter. Two weeks ago he was
taken to Excelsior Springs, Mo, and
this week was removed to Kansas
City to be treated by a specialist.
Death was caused by Bright's dis
ease.
Mr.. Button was city attorney for
eight years and county Judge five
years. In the latter capacity he pre-
sided over the proceedings in the John
O'Connor case, embracing the most
bitterly fought litigation this county
has ever known.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-25
Iowa Rural Carriers
Are Against Change
In Highway Laws

Fort Dodge, Feb. 24.-(Special. y
Rural mail carriers at their annual
convention here this week, adopted
resolutions declaring against any at
tempt in the legislature to abolish
the state highway commission. Their
resolution reads:
by information gathered from the press
we learn that plans are being made by
committees In the house of representa- tives
and the senate to Introduce bills containing
provisions for the abolishment of the state
highway commission and tho substitution
therefore Of a single commissioner, and be-
lievlng that such action is not for the best
interests 'of good roads so necessary in our
service. we therefore strongly oppose the
abolishment Of the state highway commits
son and earnestly plead for its retention.
our experience having convinced us that
through the state highway commission bet
ter service, more judicious expenditure of
funds, and ultimately, the good roads we
need so badly will be deprived We further
recommend that copies of this action be
forwarded to our senator's and representa-
tives with an earnest appeal for their sup.
pOrt,"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-25
TO HOLD SENATE IN
CONTINUED SESSION
Democrats Plan Drastic Move
to Cope With Republican
weat' Filibuster.
NO RECESS TO BE GIVEN

Washington, Feb. 24.-Democratic
senate leaders decided late today they
would hold the senate in continuous
session to break the republican fill
buster. 1--WE will remain in session
without recess or adjournment as
long as it is necessary, either to break
this filibuster, or to demonstrate that
it cannot be broken" said Senator
Simmons, chairman OF the finance
committee.
After Senator Poindexter, republi-
can, had been talking for FIVE hours,
Senator Williams of Mississippi
aroused the ire of republicans by
charging that they had received or
ders from the munitions makers of the
country TO defeat the revenue bill.
The democrats held a conference
after republicans had dropped all
disguises in the hlibuster and had
participated in an obstructive debate
for two hours on the legislative APP
preparation bill conference report.
Were going to insist on keeping
this revenue bill before the senate, no
matter what happens" said Senator
Simmons. eth. whole preparedness
program and the destiny of the ma
ton is dependent upon this bill. and
if the republicans want to take re-
sponsibility for imperiling the coun-
try they will have to take the blame
There will be no compromise on this
measure and, if the minority pro-
poses to keep up this fliDuster we
shall have to fight them with a con-
tinuous session of the senate
Senator Smoot. one Of the repuo-
lcan leaders, after comforting with
Representative Mann, republican
house leader said he had no idea that
there would be all extra session OF
congress, basing his statement on the
belief that the republican fight would
operate to prevent the president from
going to congress to ask for more
power to handle the foreign situation
in the absence of congress.
81 do not believe the president viii,
come to congress at all" Senator
| SmOot said.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-25
TWO AMERICANS ON
SHIPS DESTROYED
U. s. Consuls Report Sinking of
Skrim and Blenheim, With
Yankee in Crew of Each. q
EACH IS GIVEN WARNING

Washington, Feb. "a. Sinking OF
two more vessels by German subma-
rines, both with an American sailor
on board, was reported to the State
department today by American con-
suls. In both cases the vessels were
warned and the two Americans landed
safely. The, vessels sunk were the
Norwegian steamer Skrim and the
Norwegian bark Blenheim.
Consul Osborn at Havre said the
Skrim was sunk by bombs planted
in the ship after warning had been
given. The Skrim was unarmed, in
ballast and bound from Treport to
Cardiff, twenty miles from Treport.
1t was sunk on February l9. The
crew, fourteen in number, included
Louis Pinto, a Porto Rican. They
were rescued after twenty hours in
small boats.
The bark Blenheim, according to
Consul Frost at Queenstown, was
sunk by shell fire after its crew had
abandoned the ship and without in
jury to any of the ships personnel.
The Blenheim was of 1929 tons and
sailed from Pensacola January 10 for
Greenock. 1t was sunk February p,
thirty miles south-southwest from
Fastnet, Ireland
Consul Frost said the master sig
nailed submission Immediately after
the first shot was fired by the subma-
rine and was accorded consideration
The submarine towed the lifeboats
until British naval vessel appeared
The crew was landed at Baltimore
Ireland, at $50 p. m. the same day
without incident
The sole American on board was
Solomon Troiche, born in Porto Rico
whose parents reside at 1855 Mont.
gomery street, San Francisco.
The Blenheim was unarmed and
without wireless.
New York, Feb. 24.-The steamer
Skrim, a vessel of 76l tons gross and
2l0 feet long, was built at Christiana
in 1898.
The bark Blenheim was vessel ot
l,l44 tons gross and was built al
Glasgow in 1877.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-25
FALL OFFERS BILL
GIVING PRESIDENT
DEFENSE WEAPON
RspsAs1 s,sss are Authorizes
,x1ix0 Sset U. s. Men
isu Interests With
Armed Force.
FOLLOWS BITTER DEBATE
Administration Senators Are
Taken Completely by Sur
prise by Action.
STONE MUCH REGRETS IT

Washington, Feb. PA resolution
authorizing the president to use the
armed forces of the United States to
protect the commerce, property and
lives OF the citizens of the United
States was introduced today in the
senate by Senator Fall, republican.
Senator Falls resolution was Of
fered by unanimous consent after a
bitter two-hour debate on the inter
national situation in which repub-
licans disclaimed any desire to with
hold support from the president in
handling the situation,
Demos Surprised. ,
The authority to be extended by the
resolution is along the general line OF
that which has been understood Presi-
dent Wilson would request from con-
gress some time next week. Senator
Falls action took administration SEN
ators completely by surprise.
Senator Fall asked that the bill go
to the foreign relations committee
and Chairman Stone consented after
he had objected to the way in which
the measure had been introduced.
Stone Regrets Action.
~ greatly regret that such bill as
this has been introduced at this time
said Senator Stone. Nevertheless, l
see no way of disposing of it except
by letting it go to the committee"
The bill would give the president
wide authority to protect lives and
property OF Americans or to authorize
American merchant ships to protect
themselves against searches and seiz-
ures or capture.
President Wilson this afternoon
had a half hours conference with
Chairman Stone of the senate foreign
relations committee, Vice President
Marshall, Senator Salisbury, presi-
dent pro tempore of the senate, and
Senators James, Pomerne, Hollis and
Swanson. 1t was stated the confer
ence did not discuss the present legis-
lative situation nor the international
situation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-25
Warmer Weather Predicted
For BEGINNING of Week

Washington, Feb. 24.-Weather
predictions for the week beginning
Sunday, announced by the weather
bureau today, follow:
Plains states and upper and middle
Mississippi valleys. Local snow over
northern and rain over southern parts
with warmer weather at beginning of
the week followed by fair and con-
siderably colder on Tuesday and
Wednesday. Generally fair with rising
temperature after Wednesday.
Rocky mountain and plateau re-
gions: Snow and rain probably at
beginning OF week over northern and
central parts followed by generally
fair after tuesday
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-25
Villa Is Reported on Way
To Juarez to Attack City

Juarez, Mexico, Feb. 24.-General
Francisco Villa is on the way to
Juarez to attack the city, according
to statements today from Villa par
tisans. Reports of Villa activities in
the vicinity of Carrisal, west of Villa
Ahumada and ninety miles from Jua-
rcz, continue to be brought here. Villa
troops were seen on the outskirts of
Chihuahua City Thursday, according
to passengers arriving today from the
capital.
Despite warnings from Villa, pas
senger trains left today for Chihuahua
and Casas Grandes. No Americans
took passage as far as known. Cen
eral Jose Carlos Murguia is reported
to have reached Casas Grandes yes
terday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-25
Nebraska AIkaIi Lakes
Produce Most of Potash

Washington, Feb. IA remark
able expansion in the American potash
industry has resulted from efforts to
make the United States independent
OF foreign sources for the potash used
in munitions and for other purposes.
Production during the calendar year
reached value ten times as great as
that OF 1915.
The 1916 production is estimated
in a preliminary report published to-
day by the geological survey at TO-
900 tons with value OF 3,500,000.
The largest output" the report
says, comes from the Nebraska
alkali lakes"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-25
Start to Clear WreCkage
Of Continental BuiIdjnc

The contract to clear the wreckage
of the Continental block, which was
destroyed by fire Friday morning, was
yesterday awarded to the Fl. Gross
Wrecking company. Work will start
this morning and the wrecking COM
pany expects to have the walls down
and the debris completed removed
within two weeks.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-25
Four Killed When Auto
Crashes Into Street Car

Cincinnati, o., Feb. 24.-Four men
were killed and another probably ia
tally injured today when a large
touring car crashed into a north
bound Madisonville street car. All
five men were occupants of the auto
mobile. The motorman of the car
and several passengers were cut by
flying glass, but none was seriously
injured.