Seward daily gateway., 1926-01-05
AXE MOVERS OVER
 HEAD FIRE CHIEF
 AT COUNCIL MEET
HUGH DOUGHERTY NAMED AS CLERK FOR SPECIAL ELEC-
 TON JANUARY 9

All councilmen with the exception of Councilman H. E. Ellsworth were present at last evenings meeting of the Common Council of the Town of Seward. A communication from Clerk of Court Cuddy regarding licenses was read and referred to the commit tee on assessments and collection of taxes.
 Some acrimonius debate ensued at this juncture, the Mayor holding that these atxes were to be collected by the deputy marshal, and w. H. Whit tlesey. deputy clerk of court for Sew ard, visitor at the meeting, holding that it was the duty of the town mar shal and clerk to collect same.
 A resolution declaring the taxes on the special sidewalk improvements on Adams street, and the new resolution covering taxes on the special sidewalk improvements on Second street, mak- ing taxes due on or before March 10, 1926, was read and adopted upon sus- pension of rules.
 Under the head of committee re- ports report was received from the school committee stating that investi- gation of the school building showed two windows on the lower floor were broken and that about 15 square feet of plaster had fallen from the ceiling 1 the remainder being in a dangerous condition. The report also pointed out the uncleanly condition of the building and grounds, numerous pieces of planking with nails sticking up be- ing dangerous to the children at play. The committee was authorized to ex- pend the funds necessary in repairing the building and a copy of the report was ordered sent to the school board.
 Councilman Holman opened the pyrotechnic display for the evening by stating that the fire apparatus was not being properly taken care of, and that he had ordered the fire chief to clean certain lantern on the fire truck, and to return some hose from Fifth street to the Fire Hall which had not been done. He declared that the Fire Chief had not been attending to his duties and that he was negligent and l incapable. Councilman Badger there upon moved that the resignation of the Fire Chief, which was on file in the clerks office be accepted Con- siderable discussion arose over the matter, which was ended by the may or suggesting that the matter be laid over until the next regular meeting. Councilman Helm thereupon moved, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the resignation be laid over until the next regular meeting. Upon roll call 1 Councilman Badger and Holman voted no and Councilmen Helm, McMullen and Selby voted yes.
 It was moved and carried that the report of the Fire Committee be ac- cepted and filed.
 The street committee reported ina blllty to get the owner of the Daggett property to repair the walk about the property, and it was decided that the city proceed to make the necessary repairs and collect from the owner. Under the head of unfinished busi- ness the committee on Claims asked TOT an extension of time until the next regular meeting to obtain certain ad dltlonal information regarding the Gillespie case.
 Wm. Il. Whittlesey, attorney, was present and asked certain questions regarding the coming special election over the exclusion of section of land for the Jesse Lee Home. He was in- formed by the mayor that only free holders are entitled to pote at the cleo tion and that registration is unneces- sary.
 Claims aggregating $1384 were read and upon motioon warrants were or dered drawn for same.
 Due to the absence of Mrs. Grace Carson, who departed Saturday for Se- attle, Hugh Dougherty was appointed to serve as clerk of the special elec- tion in place of Mrs. Corson.
 After further discussion on miscel- laneous matters the council meeting or io,1rpn1