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Show shall liave paid a property tax therein, in the year piecedin Mich election, and a majority of those voting thereon shall have voted in favor of incurring such debt." It is very clear that (he framers of the constitution had in mind that opportunity Khoiild ho had to tfive calni and judicious consideration to these ho propositions Involving what inlght and that ; investrnents large capital as a matter of safeguard to the public, these questions of capital investmentshould bo thoroughly ventilated and exploited so that an intelligent vote could be had from the 5. Q. is that process obligatory or may the city commission merely issue city notes? A. We merely have to refer you to the constitutional provision ns quoted, to answer tills question. There is no alternative. The city commission or city council, whatever the designation of the legislative body may lie, do not have the right to, issue city notes for this purpose. They must go through Tlie matter the process designated. to the vote of Unmust he submitted The majority must vole people. for the proposition, otherwise the city commission do not have the right to proceed to spend the taxpayers' money for the proposed plant or any other proposition when a debt will be created in excess of- tlie taxes for the current year, (i. Q. If (lie law Is not carried out in this respect, what protection has the THOROUGHBRED and KEITH Hats and Caps Just Arrived Almost any new hat or cap will look well. The real test is when the hat or cap is old. Our hats and caps are made to hold their color and shape. Other hats and caps can be bought for less, but if not as good, are not as cheap. SHOES That are Real Companions THESE ARE They're faithful, and will serve you well and long. They're always ready to walk with you in any kind of weather. Soft, Plain Leather in Black or Tan $2t95 J. TO E. Amazing SUIT Value FOR SPRING Single and Double If Breasted in all the new Shad es and Colors arrived Drop in and make your selection h THE LEADER Murray, Utah toll'? iHurrau Eaulr uljc AND MIDVAI.K JOI'IJNAL .". I.i tlmt process obligatory or may the city commission merely issue eitv Issued ciiy Thursday by Murray notes? ti. Press, M- - South State Street, Mur- If tlie law in nut carried out In this respect, what protection has tlie ray. Ptah. taxpayer? TKKMS OF M ItNCKirriON 7. Wlmt effect has the issuing of One month. Salt IjiKo County $ .10 an Injunction upon the execution of 1.00 One .war. Salt Lake Comity this promised plan? JMsovvhcre in t'liifed Slates s. Where does the liability rest If One year in advance .JlfiO the city commission should iittempt to aiw:i;timn; I'ispbiy, per i rs. per Ib-ad- oluiiiii II n Circulation. . U.".hi the law? it. Art1 ttie clti.itm nil entitled to ,M .10 vote nt a bond election or Is there ii limitation ilnce tiNiii this right? 10. May the taxpayer claim the right ( have access to the plans ntui sjii ificutlotiH and the fluiiticlal Ignore $ ... $ Copies Yv'tvkly Teh plume Murray 3. state-mint- s joii fall t get your taigli' In n Involved such plan as telephone tin- - circulation department, lroNiself Murray ."". nt.il n copy will be tsmt to Thanking you for your consldcra you Immediately. When tloll, I'.ntcred mmy .!. Salt Lake of Marc!- nB'iiil ilasx 1'L'T. a! the it -- matter F clUec !tesect fully nubmitted. CITI7.KX AMI taxpayph MfuitAY city. Ji- A lit or Tin, I'tah, wider the A.t lsTM. Citizen nnl Taxpayer. Mr. Murray City, t'tah. Letters to the Editor sir : ar m s O liciilliiU Ye. A. Murray. 1'tnh, Man h R. I'.CT. I Ian Murray 2, to cxti tid it pnsetit . Muir.-T- A. Y.s. X ) leri'ition ngltatnl In this t'ltirniit.if revpcetijii? the creition n ti "pi ration of sni i miliary lighting plant. A a taxpayer ami citfoti I sboubl like In lom ;mi infoim ine on the following j.oi. i nhi. h I think shoul he arranged before the laxpay luoiiey sji lit oti ttii pruji't 1. II. tde l(y Ko riini"ii! t:ie rich! to jM'.'i;i a niuiiii ii ally innei llthliim piiit t : 2. Ih Murray f'ity tie rU'iit rxt tid pres id i.pi r ith the- erec3. ''nn t'i'iiiey l e tq id. tion and ration of mi auxiliary plant hy the Iim re action cf the city niiiitui vs'mn It ? No. A I. locs the constitution nr the Q tautK f the tntn to the. ri'ilre le nilni.iltcil that thl ople for tlo lr I tile j ' I'ii . H'lislituti-i- l very fe Sittioti .'t of nr IV na: ("mltit vt coiitl'icn rexenne, l' 'te let to eit-- ifii mi i t V.thin the A. : poitit. rw er if the In I i t Miall for the rurri Healed by nny county nr ulliUi"ii i ilUfriot thi rts.f. boo) by nny t . town or i r l y any tin K in. "ptioii tai No ilehl titleiiien : We, the tnxpavcrs of tfulh pro by your Honorable Itody of any notes, )h.mm, of iiidcbl warrant, or other cvbb-in-colLcm wln rel y tlie ttv i f .Xl.irrav tin- - pur-swould Indebted of pun hning nnd Installing a Ivbel engine or otln r equipment for the pur toe of generating and tbstrilmtii k ii'Mitbmal electric sirviie In t!,e City of Murray. This protest s based tijufl the fob s fr low jug prt tiilsc I, That Mo h : Itnlcbieilni'SH would tie In cXcc of the litv's revitiu.. mid. under Ihe provision of v. St tloil 3 ( f tin- - Coi,lltii! ion of ti e ,ni,o . State of l lnh and tin- - M,.tutes of the State, tin- (oiiue may not be in curred without fir't KubiniMfcg the, tr tj'iestion to the ijiialifiid taxpavit gl r nry iililUin tlireef (n thin iJectom of the City, and by 11, e affirm i!ninilloii? IfciCH the ft. lit ion .r the a tnajtuity of sin h clttt-ornlive lete trite; utiles (he prnw.ition lo treat that this siuli debt, shall li.ue been Kuhiiiitlfd tllten of the Mate le MihtiiittH to the people for thilr , la a vote vt mh!i qu.ilifiiil ilciton a 2 That titidt-Un foi.Mitutlon find - 1 , 48-I- cake Mission Bell Soap FREE 2-l- b. b. OQ M&K, Package COMET RICE 2 Packages LARGE WH ITE QC KING WASHING POWDER...,. and 3 Cakes Mission Bell Soap tOl FREE 1 Cakes MISSION SOAP 15 BELL QQp wOv - i)Qn UOVs Package CREAM OF WHEAT 2-l- b. CAN J.QfT Tttt 1 SNOWDRIFT ' QOp SNOWDRIFT lib. COFFEE WEST COAST QQr J(J Asst. BOY'S WASH SUITS Ot Asst. GIRLS' Q4 ffA 1 1 CAN BORAXO 1 J)AtJU FINE DRESSES FREE DELIVERY SERVICE THOMAS MARTIN & CO. Murray, Utah of Murray for ''" years, nnd in check-luup on my receipts I find I have paid more for the .same house under the 5 cent rate than when I paid 10 cents under the Progress Company rule. This is easily explained by the fact that we .'ire obliged to burn larger globes and more of them to obtain the same candle power as formerly, to say nothing of the loss in globes due to the fluctuating power. As to tlie saving to the large consumer I cannot say, but presume it would work out just the same, anil they have their losses another way, take for instance the picture show. 'an you blame for going to Salt Lake ami patronizing the shows there with their bright ami clear pictures, .tine of course to the Meudy llow and heavier voltage. During the tin rk and cold winter months, the display in this line Is osifivcly miser-abl- Laws of the State of I'tah. the board of commissioners has no authority to authorize and issue such evidences of indebtedness. Your petitioners lire informed that the proponents of the plan to issue such evident cs of indebtedness, assert that because of some emergency which is claimed to exist, the board of commissioners has power and authority to issue ami incur such indebtedness such evidences thereof. Ymir petitioners urge respectfully that the present condition of the city's nnd the municipal plant and desire of certain citiens to repair and enlarge the same, are the only reasons hat require lite purchase and installation of additional equipment and the only justification for the proposed expenditure; that it is well known that the present condition of this plant and equipment is one of long standing ; and at the matter of enlarging and repairing the same docs not create an existing emergency that requires these expenditures to be made: further, your eti tinners assert that the laws of the .state of I'tah do not conictuplate and !o not provide th.it a city may incur siieh Indebtedness upon the grounds: of an emergency. I inally, your petitioners nre obliged m Issue to say that if attempt is ma-bstn h evidence of inilobtel:M'ss for the pnrsise above mentioned, the undersigned will be obliged to take such legal action as they may deem necessary in order to protect their Interests. This protest is no! aimed at Ihe improvement but rather against the plan of creating the indebtedness, g ?sl.-v-o.- - - xil-hfi- s. p 00 m . a. n. tiwsi:m. r. Mr, IMitor. Murray pros (OMMITTKK MKKTIM; ON ( I.KAN-- I P AMI I I.0WI.K CONTEST wiit ion. . Hear Sir: You did will to publish the other on be wonderful power man's id'-aplat t, !ls this .!, bcell tin- big bolie of onientioii and soiuie of mi n.nuv factions and bitter enemies tin- - real and true facts lntve never !', u published. ii. trust tvi'h V"iir magnanimous sup it thai J 011 might allav lUs feeling d all wort, tor a .rrtater Murray. t I .b.o't n man for signing hi- t s; a ialiv it "IVx I'avi-r.aai.i. us I kia'vv he - u b, Miit-sluan. main a g mati who has been boviotud and os! jsi 'I for his bcilt'f nnd iitlerancc regal-linthe mvver plant. rc And Mr Tax Paver v.m right whin oti said lavts have bet u laorc il.ai. doubled, an-- Mr. llnsclier, yon were wrong. Ymir figures were inls haling and I oppose sue'; stolen,, nl s go"Ug out to the public. lb re me lails. In li.". t!" lax was 1.. iioIK la ltJ I t! lumpen ill L'.'i luilK it'll" of louts, to ; ijclii it in li e jH.wcr plant fuml-- , lu I'.'l.'i II 1U1''. was in n.iils, nnd only ! in N, but in that year ftn vjiluitlou was iri- - d from ".,.I,'.'i.';!.'jiiii (. S .vT.i's-.i, r vhal putjHise ymi tan only guess, l's( to Inisli a. of ,itirse This doubled the valualhiii. therefore ibiubh"! the a mount of mills, making it l mill . and from tln'ti until the present tin has iniri.iMil. ntid last the lax l"Vy Wlls 10 U P.l.lt, 't at. r 'Jl ills n, iimler the i:'l.'5 vainnil, a 'lo. T. saving oi the tax payer i tin 11, 'Is amusing. 1 have been a resident "Have you been on a just on n vaoa-'N'- tramp." HC JUST ATE A Piece or oot ITCAKfi f . - pro-lise- lle.spt-ctfully- of the committee, advised that press of other calls upon his time made It impossible for him to take the duties of thy olliee. I'nder these circumstances Mr. O. A. Cootior as vice chairman, made a motion that the meeting adjourn until Thursday, at which time a fully attended meeting will gn into the details of the matter thoroughly. Murray City is completely in favor of this Clcan-Cand Garden content. Mr. Cooper suggested that a flower show be held at the end of the campaign, so an exhUilt could be made of the flowers that were raised by the contestants, and this will probably be nrranged. In this manner the public In general could view the results of the efforts of the contestants ami much favorable publicity would result for the ctuiiinuiiity. Mr. Peters read a letter of appreciation for the efforts of the chairman of last year's drive, and all heartily endorsed this Heferriug again to the misleading ligures, what about interest on the Flea Progress Company iiot. of $.T2,.VK).(MI, Hsu mi the amount paid by the tax tlon?" payers of ?..i2.l U. Surely the plant Kly : can pay interest on the money Invest ed. If so. then charge the plant up 6: with interest in the sum of Instead of $::,inhmhi. Put the plant on a paying basis with n sinking fund In care for Ihe bonded indebtedness. More can Ik- said on depreciation on auxiliary plants, etc., and with your w ill see you again next t criiiisj-ioi- i week. Thanking yon kindly for this space, I am. Yours very truly, A. Tax Payer. I Murray t'ity M.v The committee by Mayor Lester and the city om'iifssjiiijfrs to ni range (he details I of H e pro .spring ricatiTp ami . met at the Mur- eon;c-tloinbn rav City Ibili mi Monday. A discus - sion was enjoyed regarding for the campaign. Mayor iigagod in another meeting not be present, Mr. Caiifaln I n requested to serve as m . I Ulider-!gl.e- d City the rldd the City of Murray. est ngaiiist the Isstiiiiiii1 I'cratiiiiis' cjH tit for the if an auxiliary mi're action if t!,e rlty Can tnntiey Rtid !v the plarl ii r' and CIJL.tO IQ FLOU- RWEST JORDAN QQp OV e ; Us WHITE KING 10 BARS SOAP nt kis-pin- l'.igte. Mtirrav, I jali. I '!)! Sir: Tie inict ion has For Friday, Saturday and Monday as individuals A. The taxpayers, or collectively, may enjoin the city commission from entering into un agreement or obligation for any Mich proposed plant unless the constitutional provision is first carried out. 7. Q. What effect has the Issuing of an Injunction upon the execution of this proposed plan? A. An injunction will have the effect of restraining the city commission from any further action until the court decision Is rendered. 8. Where does the liability rest if the city comniision M"iould attempt to ignore the law? A. It can scarcely be assuifled that the city commission would attempt to proceed In the face of an injunction or ngninst a court decision. That would obviously be n violation of their nubile trust and would make them liable for Mich an act. It would constitute lualfiiesance. !. Q. Arc all the citi.eus entitled to vote at a bond election or is there u limitation placed upon this right? A. The constitution is clear on this point: (inly those who shall have paid u property tax in the year preceding the flection are qualified to cast their votes at this election. 10. t). May the taxpayers claim the rkht to have access to the plans ami Mil if ifii lions and the financial statements involved in such a plant as proposed? A. Yes. The taxpayer may request the right to see these plans and also determine in their own minds whether ample provision has btvn made to care for nil of the probable expenditures involved in the setting up of a in w idant. They may then determine whether or not the contemplated bond Issue Is sufficient for all these needs. In a word, therefore, if the city commission concludes that It Is necesmunicipal sary to iicll to the prc-elighting plant by erecting an aux!llar plant, they may ask for bids but tiny have no authority or right to accept Mich bids or to enter into any contract or In any manner to obligate the tax payer without first Huhiiiitling the protMisitioti to a vote of the qualified is no alternative- to elector. T!it-rthis plan. Any other method would Immediately Involve the city coinuiis slott In litigation. In these questions we are Hot discussing the merits of the build lug program but arc dealing wholly with the processes to Is- - followed In reuue-- t of Cotni'h Ing with your I.MIOKS N(Tir Mnnli 5th we ore answering your constitutional requirement, I'.rhni U printed a view point of one ipn tioiis lu nl order. A to if our subscribers. Anyone desiring l!ic legal t.M htihafitiei Involved, we Mailed to ( it) Commission to answer this article ph .iM Mibnilt have referred them In the I tah Tax u Mill he without who latinn width have tV then num reply p.m printed ti e dint ion Involved in thlx question, rollllllrlil, Murray City. I tah. Manh 7. V.C7. v assume no responsibility hut act ItiiN the i it)' KuVcJIiIili'llt tlie The Honorable Hoard of f'ummN-slotierJ. n iiiuiih ipally owned of Murray City, Ctah. as piiMiril) medium only . ric'it t" I'tt-riil- iMit.-r- ' - taxpayer? $8.50 w. o. nuis inch Ma rtln's Specials t r.-- w-- the plans was ami could who had chairman n A PII()T( KJHAril-Kwho sutohhU said to us the other day, "If I Just had Rome of your strawberry short cake to nerve folks Just before the camera clicks, I wouldn't have in nay 'look M I den so nt, please.' r au I im P5J -- ht mumv fill a 'nxo. mf m DimondCoal & Feed Co. 4. STANDARD ! COAL All Kinds of Poultry Feeds Made To 41-4- 7 West 48th South Order Phonet Murray 259 i Used Car Special 1925 Ford Balloon f- Touring'with $125.00 I - - Tires I j Carlisle Motor Company 4800 South State Street Phone Murray 483 st |