The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-01-20
COUNCIL DECIDES
OFFICERS ARE 0. K.

WHICH all HtiHDeTS anu Olly IleIh
Fannie Harp were present, but which
is probably uppermost in the minds of
residents, was the action taken in re-
gard to many complaints of drunken
ness and allegations that officers were
not upholding the law.
II seemed to be the sense of the
council that in future no attention
will be paid to hearsay complaints,
investigation of which have proved
the reports to be greatly exaggerated.
In future persons complaining will be
told they have two methods of get
ting their desired result-one is to
swear to complaint against offend
ers and the other is to appear before
the council in regular session, that
the officers may be given a chance to
refute stories. Mayor Brandon and
Councilman Hoskins were of opinion
Winnemucca Is as clean a town as
any in Nevada Another feature of
the matter is that the United States
government is now in charge of pro-
hibition enforcement and the council
is of opinion that fact relieves, TO an
extent, responsibility of local govern
ment.
An apparent allegation that the ar
ticle contained in a recent issue of
The Silver State was colored to suit
political motives was denied by
statement from Mayor Brandon that
the story conveyed only what actually
occurred at the meeting, and an added
fact, not then printed, was brought
out that not only was the story cor
rect in every detail, but that one of
the publishers of this newspaper had
been requested by the council to print
the item as a means to stopping the
cause OF complaint and criticism of
the city administration and officers.
Strong for Good Fire Equipment
1t was found that the first payment
of $16.970.69 taxes, received this
month from County Treasurer Hoen-
stine. had just come in time. as the
city's general fund showed an over
draft OF $64S.57 at the close OF 1919.
1t was said that expenditures for fire
equipment had been heavy and as the
eouncilmen were anxious to complete
the new equipment in time to take ad-
vantage of additional water supply
they had overstepped themselves. by
that amount. They are of opinion
that it is good business to perfect the
fire-fighting organization as long as
the money holds out.
VIII Buy Recording Instrument
1t was decided to buy a recording
instrument to test water pressure
each day, so that If anything happens
to the new high-pressure system iii
can be detected and Immediately
remedied.
Fire Chief Gillian was authorized
to purchase 500 feet of new fire hose
and small amount of other new
equipment, in anticipation of a higher
water pressure.
Time for New Budget
Forms for making out the city bud
get for the coming year had been re-
ceived from the tax commission and
considerable time was taken reaching
decision as to the probable amount
necessary. Much more money. il was
said, must be provided for the fire
fund because of hydrant rental and
the councils program of improve
ment Of fire-fighting apparatus and
equipment
AS means to economy in street
improvement work it was decided to
look into the advisability of buying a
roller and small tractor for use with
the grader and scarifier purchased
last year. 1t may be possible some
money can be saved from the street
fund. In this way. and used for fire
fund purposes. Prices will be secured
~A~ shS AuoesSl tdheH up ldtST.
1t was also decided, while on the |
subject of street improvement, to
send the city truck out with gravel
for filling up numerous mud holes in
the streets.
Second Street Sewer
Early preliminary work is to be |
done toward putting in the sewer on
Second street. Advertising for bids
will require month. and another
month will be necessary to transport
materials. The survey for the sewer
had been made and some more time
VIII be required to finish plans and
specifications. After this is all done |
the weather will be warm enough to
start work. City Engineer Tilden is
to appear before the next meeting of