Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-04-29

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improper that Visitors of opposite sexes
should be entertained in such rooms,
Ws. ;snoIaa 4 sHap p,.ss such npsr , Place n 9. e
social diversion. 5our-obligations TO so-
ciety and humanity cannot be fully dis
pedient Of increasing wages.
Again: many of our dependent poor
I'VE their condition to ignorance, fneni-
Ing. daughters Of these families quit
school early and Is a rule marry young,
and, perpetuate the ! same undesirable
ni Esec,ive steps are taken to reach hi.
class Of girls and bring them Into the
excellent course Of instruction given
there in housekeeping and domestic
implessionabie axe can but bear good
results: The enlarged night school,
plans for which are now being agitated.
would properly be located in such build
Gas and Electricity. z
The control Of rates charged by Public
State Railway Commission The plac-
Ing pf this matter in the hands OF a
state, Board is regarded as a progressive
than a score of states. 1t is reported as
giving satisfaction and is presumably
the best method yet devised for such
regulation.
When the unit Of the Power Company,
at Fargo took over the municipal and
commercial lighting, the plant was re-
built, old machinery strapped, and new
unit located here was constructed. tur-
bine engines were unknown, and these
are Of the old reciprocating type. They
are still serviceable, but can only be
operated at high cost. The ,Engineering
Accounting firm selected CONFORMITY
by the Railway Commission and the
Power Company. to determine the physi-
cal valuation Of the plant, evidently al
lowed the owe Company to list its ma
chinery at. or near, its original cost. and
perdat, expenses were based upon the
preferred to pay taxes upon the inflated
valuation rather than be deprived of the
revenue computed upon the same. Both
Cities applied to the Board for relief.
none to Grand Forks, although our claim
was pressed. with vigor.
sce 3nr TO on lis in moP Esc OF eIea ra'jef Of T an hon neW
a former message. consideration Of the
heating plant should be absolutely di-
Gas and electricity users cannot be just
ly taxed to support the heating plant.
The Board should, with the aid of ex-
plant Of sufficient capacity to supply the
city with gas and electricity. 1t should
compute the cost of operation of such
plant. The Power Company should be
able percentage for upkcep and depre-
citation and a fair return upon the cap;
VIA invested II the company could
der the terms granted, well and good.
i it could not so do, It would probably
feel compelled to install machinery so
1t has been suggested bv visionary
enthusiasts that the City purchase the
local plant, increase wages. lower rates
The purchase by the City at animated
valuation Of an antiquoated plant. with
a knowledge that il must soon be re-
built. with a substitution Of expensive
sound business proposition.
II the City were ever to embark in
ownership and operation, it should. in all
justice, be under normal conditions and
with at least an equable chance for sue
cess.
The only interest that I have ever had
in the Power Company lies in the fact
that it happens to be an agent furnish-
ing the City with a much needed service
that it may. preserve its efficiency.
Municipal IMPROVEMENTS.
] heartily concur in your action in
son. The wave Of high prices for ma
terial and labor must. certainly now have
reached it's crest, and whatever change
a msy fa * n PLACE scen m% %,,e De te tss dsnreai.t The
OF our warrants we hope to see soon
remedied.
r would therefore advise that all
the lowest bounds consistent with. need
ed comfort and safety.
The need of a hard surfaced highway
to the contemplated State Mill and Elc-
vator and present Packing Plant I re-
gard as imperative and 7 hope you will
find a way to assist in the construction
fofz portion of it belonging to- the
7 am very pleased that the personnel
Of this Council was not; changed by the
results of the last election; retiring
members being reelected, and thus en-
dorsed. assure @ gentlemen. it has
been a pleasure to. work with you. My
every suggestion has met with cour-
teous consideration at your hands.
7 trust that the same cordial relations
will continue: that our efforts may re-
suit in benefit TO the City and meet with
the approval of our citizens.
Moved by Alderman Kelsey, seconded
by Alderman Bird, that the message be
received and filed, and the several rec
concentrations therein hereferred for
distribution TO a special committee on
distribution to be appointed by the may
or. together with the report OF City en-
sineer Giles. Carried.
committee on distribution the following
rr.s.dsnt ofs the City Council
Alderman Hulteng placed in nomina-
derman Andrew Peterson; nomination
seconded by Alderman Eeitch. Moved by
Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman
ed and that the city auditor be instruct
ed to cast the unanimous ballot Of the
city council for Alderman Peterson for
president. Carried. 10 votes affirm.
Ballot cast by the city auditor.
Vice Rresidsmt Of City Council.
Alderman Peterson placed in nomina-
ton the name Of Alderman John L.. HUI
Gil. nomination seconded by Alderman
Kelsey. Moved by Alderman Bird. sec
onded by Alderman Eickhof. that the
nominations be closed and that the city
auditor be instructed to cast the unani-
nous ballot OF the city council for AL
derman Hulteng for vice president. Car
ried. IL votes affirm. s II
Appoints City Council Committsss.
, President Peterson the an.
pointment of the following city council
c0" COUNCIL oomm nit sns1 for issaso.isa1.
.Auditing-Kelsey, Peterson. Smith.
Rridges-Eickhof, kleven, Bird.
Ne Bnildip pee. s G;rounds-Day, Turner.
Bird.
Characterization, veitch. Griffiths.
Fire-Turner, Peterson. Smith.
Inspection Public Wtorks-Veitch. Day,
Peterson. Lockman. Kleven.
Light-Pederson, Neitch. I-ockman,
Day, Griffiths.
Paying-Bird, Hultens, Kleven. Turn
or, ,Eickhof. +.
Poiice-Lockman. Sheppard, Smith.
Public OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Grit
'' Public Ts'taiitty-sheppard. Turner,
PSrchasins-Grnith.. Smith. KELSEY.
Streets & Alleys-kelsey, Hultens,
! ChpnnaYd Eickhnf kJayen. r. ID eH- IN