The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-09
CITY BODY IN
DISCUSSION OF
NOISE PROTESTS
Resolution introduced to Abate
Hughes Electric System
As a Nuisance
DISCUSSION THEN FOLLOWS
Matter is Deferred on Promise
OF Utility Owner to Seek to
Remedy Matter

The city commission meeting last
night was given over largely to a dis
cussion of a resolution introduced by
Commissioner H. A. Thompson direct
ing that legal action be taken to abate
the system Of the Hughes Electric
company in discharging ashes as a
nuisance. A petition had been filed
sometime ago by number of business
men on Main street and Fourth street
complaining of the noise made by the
ash conveyor and the dirt. The mat
ter was referred to the city attorney
for action.
Mr.. Thompson's resolution was as
follows: Whereas there exists in
the 'ty of Bismarck at present COM
mon nuisance consisting of an appar-
atus operated by the Hughes Electric
company for the purpose ,of cleaning
boilers of their electric plant, and
Whereas, in the operationtof said
apparatus particles of ashes, SCOT and
other debris are blown into the air to
the annoyance and inquiry of ada
cent property owners, and
Whereas, the operation Of the APP
paratus causes steam to be blown at
all hours of the day and night, to the
great discomfort and injury of resi-
dents in the vicinity of the plant,
Therefore, be it resolved that the
city attorney of the city of Bismarck
be- and is hereby directed to take ac-
ton forthwith legally to abate this
nuisance"
Discussion Follows. t,
Discussion of the resolution follow
ed. %. w. Roberts, weather observer,
said that the dirt which blew from the
plant since the new system of ash con-
peyors was installed few months ago
caused damage to the instruments,
that some did not register correctly
and that as a government official he
said something must be done. He said
that as resident he also protested be-
cause he could not sleep with a win
dow open because of the dirt and
sleep was interrupted because of the
noise. He said this condition had not
obtained during his 16 years service
in the weather bureau or residence
here until the last few months.
Mr.. Roberts said he knew of travel
ing men who would not stop In Bis
marck anymore, but went to a Man
dan hotel, because Of the noise.
Mr.. Hughes Called.
Commissioners Thompson and Mayor
,Lenhart referred to the petitioners
who said damage was caused their
stores and offices.
Commissioner Larson suggested that
Commissioner Henzler, being engaged
in mechanical work, investigate. Mr..
tlenzler said he had already investi-
gated and that tMr. Roberts stated
facts. Mr.. Roberts said it had been
referred to the city attorney with pow
er to act.
Mr. Thompson moved adoption OF
his resolution and Mr.. HenZler sec
onded it. Mr.. French suggested Mr..
Hughes be called to the city hall to
discuss the matter. Mr.. Hughes ap'
,peared and discussed the matter. He
said that work had been done to elm
mate the dirt, that the noise had been
cut down but that it was still some
thing to be overcome. At the conclu-
sion it was decided to defer the mat.
ter while Mr.. Hughes sought to rem
edy 1t.
Bills were allowed as follows:
I'M. Il. Henzler, searchlight. t....$ 7.5O
y. NJ. Webb, auto siren 80. 300
H. A. Thompson, truck siren :. 5000
Wachter Transfer Co. ........ 6.25
Modern Machine Works ESQ
Standard Oil Co. 1880
s. r. King 11.25
bismarck Motor Co. 7.76
Street and Sewer Dept. ...... 164.75
Wachter Transfer !Co. ....... 17O.5O
Bismarck Tribune ............ N.45
Fire department payroll ...... W.00
Farmer Labor Record ........ 2.34
Quick Print Co. ........... l.O0
Jager Transfer Co. ........... 2O.Vo
Clerk district court ........... 5.W
Harris and Woodmansee ..... 1.35
Business Service Co., work on
water company accounts 43.6V
Paul Wachter ............... 42.N
Business Service Co. (Trans.
Psychologists report) 49,. 6.7s
IF. H. Carpenter Lbr. Co.. 1925
Bismarck Furniture and Uphol-
sterv Co. !. 4Ot
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