THE DAILY SENTINEL.Vo!. 9. Grand Junction. Colorado. Tuesday. April 15. 1902. 50c. Per Month.

Council Meeting.

The meeting of the council was a verytime affair la°t night. It was hardly an-ticipated that it would be otherwise. Itwas generally presumed that councilwould elect all the old members, If theywould except Mr Dickerson whowas holding a paid position under thocouncil, and did not desire to be re elect-ed .

There was not bo much as a ripple ofexcitement, ae in the old days Nobodyseemed to care who was elected toserveuntil the regular spring election in 1903,and there were plenty of vacant chairsunoccupied during the Bitting of thecouncil.

Mayor Sampliner war on hand promptly at 7:30 o’clock. Mayor Sampliner isusually prompt in his attendance oncouncil meetings. Punctuality with himin the conduct of business affairs of thecity is held in as much regard, as in theconduct of his private business affairs.Aud while we are talking about the may-or it can be said at the close of the firstfiscal year that he has endeavored to bea good mayor. The affairs of the cityhave had his patient consideration andhe has endeavored to find and do thevery best for the city upon every possibleoccasion. This is dae Mayor Sampliner,whatever his critics may say of him andthe Se itinel takes opportunity to say itright in this account of last night’s meet-ing

The minutes of tho two meetings, theregular one of April Bth, and of the 11thwere read This was a most tiresomeordeal. The minutes were very lengthyand all the bills that had accumulatedwere enumerated again. The readingwas finally finished to the releif of every-body, and they were approved with a fewcorrections)

An amended report of Chief Rogers ofthe tire department, showing 18 membersin good standing was read, also enumer-ating other items,property of the depart-ment The report was placed on file.

Three small bills were then paid whichhad remained over from the last meetingand then a motion was made to adjournsine die

Clerk Ketchum immediately upon thereconvening of the hold over members ofcouncil called roll, showing that therewere then remaining as members of thecity’s official board, Hutchinson, Hards,Waldroup, Mantey and Mayor Samplin-er.

Mayor Sampliner then stated that theywere re> dy to proceed with the electionof aldermen to fill the vacancies In theIst ward the name of Thomas Williamswmr presented bv Hutchinson and RogerBrunnick by Alderman Waldroup. Onevote was cast forWilliams by Mr Hutch-inson, the balance voting for and electingMr. Brunnick to the vacancy.

In the 3rd ward which was called nextthe name of M. M Shores alone was pre-sented The clerk cast the vote of coun-cil for Mr. Shores, and he was declaredelected to succeed himself.

In the 4th ward the name of GeorgeBarton was presented by Mr. Hards andMr. Hutchinson presented the name of

. Cannell. The only vote cast again-tBarton whs that of Hutchinson, whovoted for his nominee.

The 2nd ward waa called last. Theame of W. H. Lee was presented by

Fred Mantey, but Mr. Lee at once de-clined the nomination most emphaticallyand said that he would not accept underany circumstances. Mr Hutchinsonpresented the name of J. L Montague.After the withdrawal of Mr. Lee, thename of C. P. McCary was presentedand the vote favorable to McCary wasthe same ns cast in the preceding votes.

At this time there seemed, after theelection of the aldermen, a dispositionnot to hurrv things. A messenger wassent for the newly elected aldermen, asit was decided that it would b» a matterof courtesy to have them participate inthe election of the officers of the city.

Council took a recess, and during thisrecess Justice Sweney administered theoath of office to Aldermen Barton, Shoresand Mr. Brunnick.

On the reconvening of council afterthe receee Alderman Barton suggeetedthat they have two or three days beforethey should proceed with the electionof officers This was opposed by Alder-man Hutchinson, who believed that thetime to elect the city officers, according

to the new law. was then and there. Attorney Staley gave it as his opinion thatit would not make any difference if thematter was delayed for several days.

Some of the aldermen wanted a recess,and one was again declared to consultover the matter. AH the aldermen gathored into a corner to talk available can-didates. and in a few minutes they wereagain reidy for business.

During this recess O. P. McCary camein and he decisively said he would notcoept the office of alderman from the

Second ward. No one urged him mQchand be was not sworn in. It is morethan probable that McCary will acceptthe office.

When council again reconvened Mrparton suggested that they proceed to“lect clerk, city attorney and police magiatrate

For the office of police magistrate thenames of Justice Sweney and John WArmstrong were presented. JusticeSwenev received all the cast, aavehat of Mr. Hutchinson. He was de-

clared elected.Only one name for the office of city at-

torney was presented, Lorin A. Staley.The clerk waa ordered to cast vote forcouncil for Mr. Staley.

IFor the position of clerk two nameswere The names of TrumanKetchum and W C. Meserve, th« latterdim being presented by Mr Hutchin-

Ison. All the vot«9 save Mr. Hutchinsonwere cast for Ketchum.

At this point Mr. Hutchinson againpersevered in his determination to haveall the officers elected Ho was turneddown however and businenr resumed.

Petitions for lines of water pipes werepresented by citizens for mains to belaid from Belfour north on 7th avenue.Also on 7th from Belfour north to Teller.These w*re laid on the table.

Applications from all the saloons inthe cityfor license were received, acoom-pained by bonds. These had been exam-ined, together with the sureties on thebonds of the various applicants and werepassed on at once, licenses being grantedto all who asked. There was one longnegative vote to the granting of the li-censes, and this came from AldermanHutchinson, of the Fourth ward, whoevidently lives up to the strictest latterof the law and platform upon which hewaa elected, withoutany reservation andwithout caring one iota what is thoughtof him by others or his colleagues on thecouncilmanic board.

Applications were read from John G.McKinney to euceeed himself as watercommissioner. From Lee H. Purnelland John W. Armstrong to act as nightmarshal. From Dr. A. G. Taylor to suc-ceed himself as city physician ar.d fromJohn J. Allison to succeed himself as•ity marshal.

Applications were leceivsd from M. B.Sullivan, M. B. Foster and W. G. Clarkto act as engineer of water works.

The fire department filed a report oftheir election of officers aa follows: Chief,Perry Rogers; Assistant Chief, EdwardInues; Secretary, S ■ ith Scoville; Tressuror, Andy Willauer; Driver, Johu GDickerson.

The report of the finances of the citywater works department of the city governmeut was filed by John G. Mokinney,superintendent.

The deed of gift of the library to thecity was read.

A new contract on the hsuliug of gravel was made by Alderman Shores. Thecity determined to pay $1 00 per yard in-stead of 90 c»nts. Council then adjourn-ed until Tuesday night, Ap.il 22nd.

Annual Report.Grand Junction, Colo., April 11, 1902.

To the Hon. Mayor and City Council:Herewith is submitted my report for

the year ending March 31, 1902:Receipts.

Collected on rated water $ 4 292 32Collected on metered wate:.... 1,040 09Collected on meters 123 47Collected on specials 95 70Collected on sewer permits.... 118 59Collected on tapping 352 50

Total collected by water superintendent 3 6,022 57

Collected by county treasurerand turned over to city treas-urer. 9,862 77Total receipts from all sour-

ces 815,385 44Expenditures.

Salaries $ 2,200 00General expense 192 68Pumping system 1,973 18Repairs 299 25Construction 2,803 88Interest on warrants 284 20Interest on water bonds 5,000 00

Total expenditures $12,753 14Net revenue 8 2,632 30

New consumers added 233Total number of consumers 773Meters set 10Total number of meters in use 12

t onstruction.Laid 585 feet of 4 inch C. I. mains.Laid 600 feet of 2 inch W I. mains.Laid 307 feet of mah G. I. pipe.Set 1 fountainSet 2 Corey fire hydrants.Set 3 small hydrantaPut in concrete pier and crib to protect

main at Grand river bridge.Constructed new intake afod breakwater

at pumping stationRespectfully submitted,

J. G McKinney,* Superintendent of Waterworks

A Serious Accident.Last night while going to his home

west rf this city, D. C B llantine, one ofthe bookkeepers for the Meaa CountyState Bank, met with quite a serious accid» nt which at Hist seemed likely toprove fatal

Mr. Ballantine was taking a load oflumber to his borne and in some mannera bunale of shingles became dislodgedand slid upon the horses. The animalHbecame frightened and started to run,but Mr. Ballantine managed to get t -their beads and bad them pretty wellunder control, but he became tangled upin the lines and waa thrown under thewagon, which passed over his chest, injuring him considerably.

The horses turned and ran up Colora-do avenue, smashing a buggy which wasstanding in front of Buckius* meat market before they could be stopped.

Mr. Ballar tine was tskeo to the homeof W. C. McCurdy and Dr Taylor summonad who cared for the wounded manaa well aa possible. This morning anexamination showed that the left collarbone was broken and two libe on theright eide, as well as a number of veryeeriovs bruises about the head and leftaide. The wheels passed over the leftside of the body and evidently one ofthe horses stepped on him and broke theribs on tbs right side.

Mr. Ballantine is doing very nicely to-day and, unless the internal injuries aremore serious than anticipated, a speedyreaovery may be expected.

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THE iGRAND VALLEY |

NATIONAL BANK !

lUiSfltLl!Certainty or Contract.— The

loan plan here offered by The Fi*delity is that of paying off a loanby easy monthly payments. Thecontract is definite and certain Byits terms it cannot run beyond thetime fixed, but stock participates inearning and may mature sooner. Itis not a loan upon the buildingloan plan as usually presented byassociations. It differs from sucha plan, in that:—a No Hugh are charged the borrower,

b The maximum number of payment* re-quired to pay off is stipulated in the note,

c The sum required to pay off and rancel aloan, or any part of it, is stipulated in thenote for each period.d Certainty and a monthly payment planis an advantage to the borrower. (1) Thedebt can be paid off before maturity with-out penalty. (2) The borrower by easy pay-ments gets out of debt. Straight loans fora term of years are too often renewed.

Throe terms or payment are offered. Itlakes a small monthly payment longer tocancel a debt than it does a larger one.

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DELAPLAIN & CROSBYASEITTS

117 Fourth St.—Canon Block.

Foiografer DeanIS ALWAYS

I AT HOME”To thdßabies and the Babiee are likewise

"AT HOME”When they come to Fotografer Dean,

He Bang Picture nag.•Did you ever think of that?

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jCarpet ar?d Curtail? Department. ja Anything Needed in Carpets, Rugs 2f or Curtains This Spring aZ Tapestry Brussels that sell everywhere at Ji.oo 7Z Sale Price % 68 9\ Wilton Velvets that sell everywhere at £i 35. 77 Sale Price $ 90 77 Roya! Wilton Velvets tl.at sell everywhere at JSi 50. 92 Sale Price £1.15 $7 Axministers that sell everywhere tor $1 35. 99 Sale Price $ 98 P■ Ingrains, all wool, that sell everywhere at 65c. |a Sale Price S .38■ Ingrain*, ex-super, that sell everywhere at 85c.Z Sale Price $ .59 ,7 Lace Curtains 75c. to gio per pair. 1} THE MESA DRY GOODS CO.

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If we toll you whito iablack, but when we tell To P»y rent, when youyou that we have the Iw I can 6uy a house fromcheapest farms in t 1 o r“ us 'or lee* than you oanGrand valley, wo tell j* build it, and pay for ityou in payments

The Truth q Same as Rent

NCAMERON AND BOGAN.

BImitators Q Two Gentlemen

°ur, "IK""; And a real eatate man

ut they can nr t meet asked us yesterday bow•;ur

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mAttaS""” lead, ou property.

Try to Follow Funny Ain't It?

f 1WE WILE MEET ALL COMPETITION

IN CARPETS AND CURTAINSAnd give the beet goods for the money.

GOURLEY,The Fiarnitnre JYI tin.

Funeral Director and Embalmer ■

•.icense No. 66. 'PHONHS 36-8 and 36-4.

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, Our stock of groceries has always maintained tlie <’

, reputation of being a little the best. Our aim 4*

y is to Bell right and give the highest class of 4*

, goods in return ,*

•WADSWOUTtt A SON!IOor order system brings our store to your door. ’Phone—942 Red 1 .

Pioneer Stable; (An Old Institution Under Mew Manngem* nt.)

f" Our first aim is to make our teams the t»est to be found ia the city. We have the" largest and most up to dat** assortment of livery turnouts on the western slope

and it is well known that Platt & King's fancy teams stand for excellenoe.

PLATT & ISIfMQ• (Successor to Scotill); Cimr sth art Colorado Ay*. Braa4 Jaactiaa, CotoraA*