, 1922-11-21

EA - 80 AAN q
1921, and was forgotten until "A city
official sought to w It merely for
M purpose OF getting an opinion on
it.
'If It is an ordinance It must be en-.
forced" said Mayor BiacKmore. 'If
Il is a poo ordinance. 1t ought to be
repealed. but not violated while it il
on the books"
Among tho other important things
done at the meeting of the city coun-
ell last night was h awarding of a
$4,000 contract to tho Warren Con
struction company for the paving OF
District No. rs. which comprises ter.
ritory from Eighth to Railroad be-
tween Beech and Kimbaii streets.
Warrenite bltulithic is 10 be used for
the job. The company wa granted
an extension OF time in which to com
piete the paving in District No. 10. 20.
and 20. Il was argued hat although
the surface OF the ground is dry at
the present time. the sub soil is wet
and when hot asphalt is placed over It
tho water rises to the top and forms
a soft bhse. Tho paving will be com.
pleted by June !, 1921.
The opening OF c street through
from DUvbin TO Center was a subject
Of discussion. The fast growth OF
Casper has caused u conJestion OF
traffic on North Wolcott near the de-
pot which could be greatly aIlevlated
IL egrcss were obtained through a
side street. Negotiations with the
Burlington railroad viii have to be
gone through however before any
thing Is done.
A great deal OF interest has been
shown over the planning Of the dis
trict south and east of the East Cas-.
per school. An engineer employed by
the Casper Chamber of Commerce
drew up a suggestive plat OF this dis
tact. but much argument has arisen
over h matter. 1t is the general
opinion of the council thnt Eleventh
street should be continued up tta hill
perhaps with a slight detour.
Former captain Of Fire Department
No. l. Hugh Giffin. presented q hll
OF $50 to the council at heir meet
ing. The bill was n claim for $50 a
month rent On 81 apartment. that was
TO have bee furnished Giffin through
out his captaincy.
Il has naca the custom during thu
last u years, according to Mr. Giffm.
TO furnish the captain with an apart
ment in which to live in additional
10 his GALAXY. This was agreed upon
when tne captain took his position
and the apartment was furnished him
Sor several months. which was the
place in which ne ms his moIher re-
sided. When the captains mother
died, he rented the apartment to a
member Of the force for $50 a month.
This was whore the trouble began.
for soon afterwards the officials tool.
.hc apartment fer the city clinic.
IT figure that I have been robbed
OF $50 n month Income for the period
get action on the matter I was un-
able to do SO. Finally I quit on No
vember 49,
The bill vas allowed.
The water department Is to have a
aew Ford. This was the decision OF
the council. It viii be remembered
that the Ford which tho department
has been using was pretty badly de
molishod in n recent collision with a
gravel truck.
The question OF granting special
permits to builders, who have not
complied or are not able TO comply.
with the city ordinance because of the
conditions surrounding them or the
circumstances they are in is also
puzzling the city servants. It is their
general opinion that special privileges
are a for the city. but fairness to
all and the intention of not working
n hardship on n home builder is an
other object.
two cases came up last night. One
was that of Mrs. NJ. James who is