White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-11

lauded as being one Of the best in
the country and equal to the paid
fire departments OF many larger cit
les, clean streets and alleys and the
like, which he said were cared for
by the city, the license fees and
taxes were reasonable. The vote on
the ordinance as amended was called
and passed by the votes of Council
men Purseli and Russell, Councilman
West, who voted for the measure as
originally presented, voting against
1t as amended.
The ordinance carries a penalty for
failure to procure the license before
engaging in the hotel business and
provides for punishment upon eonvic-
ton of its violation by a fine not to
exceed $500 or imprisonment for a
term not exceeding six months, or by
both such fine and imprisonment, in
the discretion of the magistrate.
The matter of repairs TO the city
hall roof was next taken up. While
the matter of repairing the leak was
being discussed it developed that an
investigation made some time z
disclosed that some of the rafters
supporting the roof were In a dan
gerous condition and the city mar
Eba aAAa az II WIZ
TO examine into the matter and make
a report at the next regular meeting.
The paving of Aultman street was
l.cxt brought up for consideration
and City Attorney Lockhart said that
the matter was making satisfactory
progress. He quoted the figures as
shown by tie survey made about two
years ago between the east and west
lines of the city and gave the esti-
mated figures to pave that distance.
This matter was fully Sc. forth in the
last issue of the News. The matter
of drawing In the city line, the city
attorney said, could be fully accom-
plished only by action through the
legislature at the next meeting of the
lawmaking body In Carson City. lie
further said that the federal govern
ment would not aid in road construc-
tion through incorporated cities I'M
less grade crossings were eliminated.
The matter Of Strengthening out the
main t~horoughfare under the rail-
road tracks near the city line on the
west, as well as a bridge crossing the
tracks near the portal of the railroad
tunnel, was discussed and 1t was de-
cided to take the question IN with
the county commissioners In an ef-
fort 10 procure county aid for this
improvement.
Andy Barr, who has had charge of
the city cemetery for a considerable
period, rendered his resignation, CIV
ing as his principal reason the fact
that he has made arrangements to
engage In business in Ely. Mayor
Gallagher reported that Walter Nc
Donald was placed in charge of the
work temporarily and would so con-
tinue until a successor to Mr.. Barr
is appointed by the council. Coun.
Gilman West said that he believed
when the matter became generally
known there would be several appli-
cants for the position Of caretaker at
the cemetery. which carries with 1t a
salary of $3.50 per month, and 1t was
decided to defer action until the next
meeting.
The Star auto service was granted
permission to have a small extension
telephone bell placed outside the
door Of the Ely office On Aultman
street, so that the ring OF the tele-
phone might be heard when the mef
were engaged around the cars stand
ing outside the office door.
City Engineer Willard reported
that the work of improving the mu-
nicipal park as outlined for this sea-
son had been completed. with the ex-
ception of the completion of the fire.
places and the removal of about two
loads Of rock which could be used
advantageously on the city streets.
This The mayor and city council or
dered done. The city engineer also
made reference to garbage cans and
wood. which he thought necessary
for the use of tourists during the
summer. and he was directed to pro-
cure one load OF large wood and have
IL placed at a convenient point on
the grounds. City Attorney Lock-
hart drew attention TO the fact that
in other places where wood had been
furnished under similar conditions
the privilege was abused. TIL emayor
and council decided to give 1t a trial
and IL tourists do not show proper
continued. The city marshal was d.
rected to look around for suitable
garbage cans or receptacles and re-
port at the next meeting.
Councilman West said that since
the parksite was first purchased he
had inclined to the belief that a care
taker for the grounds will eventually
be necessary, and 1t was ordered that
tho mar In charge of city streets de-
vote some attention to the park
grounds to see that lights were turn
ed off In the bathhouse when they
were not needed and with the city
marshal keep an eye on the property
so far as possible. This, 1t was said,
would make 1t impossible for tho
street mar to devote Is much time
as he now does to the cutting down
of weeds along the streets and other
work Of that character, which keeps
him busy every hour of the day. but
the mayor and councilmen felt that
extra help could be employed for that
work when necessary.
The public library. toward the sup
port of which the city pays sos per
month. s25 of which is for rent and
$50 for the librarian. was considered
and Councilman West made inquiry
as to what was being accomplished
and whether aid was being received
from other sources. This matter will
probably receive further attention in