Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-08

now occupied by st. ,Bernard's aca-
denny for the construction of a new
building for the school. The matter
leys committee, but 1t Is understood
that In any Ease the question of the
vacation of the street will be left In
allegiance for the present.
The ordinance regulating the con-
struction and maintenance Of sign
boards was referred back to the or
dinance committee a 3 most Of the
members Of the council felt that its
provisions were too drastic.
Water Main Costly.
Probability of excessive cost caused
the proposed construction OF an eight
inch water main along Skidmore ave
nue. past the fair grounds to be re-
ferred back to the public improve
ments committee for further consider
alton.
Members Of the G. A. r. and the
Women's Relief Corps appealed to the
council to prevent the playing of the
Star Spangled Banner" as part of a
medley or as an exit march in the
local theatres. The matter was re-
ferred to the ordinance committee
with instructions to see what action
could be taken in the matter.
The Barnum and Bailey circus was
granted a license to exhibit in Grand
Forks July IL.
Bills amounting t o $7.S15.23 were
allowed. The report of h city treas-
urer showed a balance of 500. 1926
In the city treasury.
Resolution Of Regret.
Just before adjournment the coun-
the tragic death of A. Abrahamson,
a former member of the council,
which occurred late Monday after
noon. Plans were also made for the
mayor and the aldermen to attend the
funeral in a body.
The resolution ordering h probe
OF the affairs Of the telephone COM
panies follows.
The Resolution.
Whereas, in his message of April
18th. his honor, the mayor, James A.
Dinnie. did call to the attention of
he council complaints made touching
the telephone service, the rates charg-
cd therefor and the lack of physical
connection between the two telephone
systems now operating in the city.
whereby expense was largely increas-
ed and much unnecessary annoyance
and Inconvenience created, and,
Whereas, in his said message, his
honor, the mayor. did recommend the
appointment of a committee consist
ing of three members of the council.
together with two citizens and ak
payers Of the city to be vested with all
possible power and authority to make
full and complete investigation and to
report its findings. conclusions and
recommendations to the council, up
on which FINDINGS, conclusions and
recommendations appropriate action
might be taken by the council, and.
Whereas, such recommendation of
his honor. h mayor. has met and
does meet with the full and COM
plete approval Of the council,
Committee Plan.
Now therefore be it resolved:
I 1. That there is hereby created a
committee consisting OF three men,
bers of the city council who shall act
in conjunction with two citizens and
taxpayers Of the city, which said COM
mittee shall be named, designated
and appointed by the mayor, who
shall. in addition thereto, name. des-
ignate and appoint the two citizens
and taxpayers who shall act in con-
junction with a committee.
2. That said committee shall have
full power and it is hereby authoriz-
I'D. directed and instructed to make a
full and complete examination touch
ing h telephone condition in the
city Of Grand Forks and including,
among other things, the following:
(a) The franchise or franchises
heretofore granted and now claimed
to be outstanding and held by any
person, frm or corporation under
which a telephone exchange, or sys-
tenn or toll telephone business is car
ried on within the city Of Grand
Forks. including all questions touch
ing the validity. duration, expiration
and terms thereof.
ob) The rights, powers, duties and
authority Of the city council in the
matter and touching the regulation of
such persons. firms or corporations so
carrying on the telephone system, ex-
changes or toll businesses in said city
OF Grand Forks. including the power
to fl change, increase or diminish
rates and to compel and require SER
vice and all matters included in the
regulation of such exchanges, systems
or businesses.
isdiction of the city council to compel
physical connection between the diff
ferent telephone systems, exchanges
or toll businesses operated and car
ried on in said city Of Grand Forks
with the method Of procedure therein.
the compensations therefor and ali
questions connected herewith.
o. 1HdI SAID COmInlttee snail nave
full and complete power and authori-
ty to send for persons, books, records
and papers, to summon and compel
the attendance Of witnesses, to ad-
minister oaths, to take testimony and
to reduce the same in writing and to
employ such clerical and stenograph-
ic help and services as may be ne
cessary. provided, however, that no
experts shall be employed hereunder
without further authority from the
council and provided, further, thai
the expense included hereunder shall
not exceed the sum OF $4,000 with.
out the further authority Of the coun.
Gil.
4. That In its report to the coun.
Gil. said committee shall make find.
ings OF facts as the same appear to II
from the testimony Of the witnessed
and other evidence submitted to i,
and that separate and apart from
such findings Of facts the said com.
mittee shall make Its conclusion,
thereon and its recommendations t.
the council with It's reasons in SUP.