La Grande evening observer., August 18, 1913, Image 3

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PROPOSED GHARTEB PBESENTEO TO . LEGAL VOTERS
For the benefit of legal voters who
may not have time to devote earefu
tudy to the proposed charter, the Ob
server will Irom time to time present
actions of Hfche proposed commission
form of government In this way the
voters can absorb portions of the char
ter each day and probably become ad
ditionally acquainted with the 'pro
visions' of the document, Today pre
sents the fourtbVnkallment
(Continued from Saturday's Daily.)
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!?i?.robject.lo?abla Mmblagre, and' to define what shall constitute the
same; or punish any person taking; part therein; :: "!
umceaied Weapons, -i 1 I
To prohibit the carrying of dangerous or concealed
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I Section 20.
weapons.
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! Section 21. To regulate the driving of animals through the streets;
and to prevent or punish cruelty to animals, and to define what shall con-
titute such cruelty. . s, , -,..-''.:'".',. . r
Impounding Animals; Killing Dogs. ,
' Section 22. To prevent any and all domestic animals, including fowls,
from running at large within the city limits, and to punish those persons
who allow animals to so run at large; and to provide for the impound
big of said animals, and also to provide for the sale of such animals upon
five days' notice; and to authorize the destruction of dogs when at large,
contrary to the prohibition of any ordinance. . i i v ..
Notice; limit Traffic; Signs; Awnlrors; Posts; Poles; Placards; Cripples:
Beggars; House Numbers; Naming Streets; Roaming Streets; :
. Good Order. v -i . , ,
Section 23. To regulate and prevent public criers and advertising
notices, the ringing of bells and playing of bands on the streets, and to '
control the limit traffic on the streets, avenues and places; to regulate the
use of the streets and sidewalks for the use of signs, sign posts, hitching
posts, awnings, posts, telegraph, telephone and electric light poles and
other purposes; to prohibit the exhibition W deformed Or crippled per-
sons, and to prohibit such and all persons from begging upon the streets
or any other public places; regulate the exhibition or hanging of placards,
or flags in or across the streets, or from houses or other buildings, to es
tablish from time to time such public stations as may be necessary; to
regulate the numbering of houses and lots on the streets and avenues,
and the naming of streets and -avenues; to prohibit persons from roam
ing the streets at unreasonable hours, and to provide, for the peace and
. got d order of the city. , - . A ; . -
. Fines and Imprisonment. 'L .
1 A -Section 24. To provide for the punishment oV the violation of any
of the ordinances of the city, by fine or imprisonment in the city jail, fine
not exceeding three hundred dollars (300) or imprisonment not exceeding
one hundred fifty (150) days, or both, or by forfeiture as penalty, not
exceeding three hundred dollars ($300-00), nd by working any person
sentenced to such imprisonment on the streets, parks, public squares, in
work houses or houses of correction, during the time thereof, and to pro-''
vide for the punishment of any person sentenced to prison who shall re
fute to work when ordered. -.-.. i.;,-!! -(
'isi - " -'':': Caring for Vagrant Children. ''.;",
. . ' Section 25. : To provide for the care, attention, control, safe keeping
and education of delinquent and dependent children, as defined by the '
:. general laws of the state of Oregon now in force, or any amendment'
, thereto hereafter made. . r-.- -...v ; .
Contagious Diseases; Health; Plumbing; Steam Boilers.
- ' Section 26. To make regulations - to prevent introduction of eon
. tagious diseases, in the city, or to remove persons afflicted with such '
'diseases therefrom to suitable hospitals, provided by the city for that
purpose, to secure the protection of persons and property therein and
v. to provide for the health, cleanliness and ornament of "the city; to regu.Ni
; late plumbing and drainage of buildings and the use of steam boilers
and steam generators, and to provide for the registration of plumbers,
' and to make effectual such regulations as the Commission may deem '
expedient to pass by providing penalties for the breach of any of thai
provisions thereof; to make such sanitary regulations as to the Com
mission may seem proper. ;'':; '",.. t ( -j
Markets; Slaughter and Hide Hooaes; Weights, Measures; aad Uawhote
some Food. ""' 1
Section 27. To' provide for the establishment 'of market houses
and places, and to regulate the -erection and maintenance of market
, houses, hide houses ana other like places; to regulate or prohibit the Jo
cation or maintenance of slaughter houses or hide houses within the
city limits or for a distance of three (3) miles without the city limits;
to provide a standard of weights and measures; to provide for the pun-
lshment of any person giving short weights or measure and authorise aa
inspection of weights and measures and of food, to prevent and prohibit
the sale of unhealthy and unwholesome food; to provide for the office
of City Weigher and Measurer and to prescribe his duties. . . , ; . ;
. Constructing Sewers.'-': . ,v "v '
Section 28. To divide the City into convenient sewer districts and-
ths ewer districts into sections for the purpose of local improvement
.and,. whenever in the opinion of the Commission it Is' deemed necessary
for the protection of the health Of said district,, section and city to
provide for the construction of sewers, the same may be constructed
within such district or section and the navment of the-expense thereof
made by the levy of a special assessment In the manner heretofore pro-
vided for, district improvement upon the property which is especially
'' benefited by reason of the construction of said sewers. A r ,
. Bight of Way; Sewer Connection. ..
1 Section 29. To locate and construct any ditch, canal or pipe for
the conduct of water and any such drain, sewer or culvert It shall deem'
necessary or convenient, and for such purpose shall have the right to en
I ter upon any land between the terminals of such ditch, canal or pipe, or
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Anyone Can Yet Win the Automobile
Great Commercial Contest Closes ' vSeptember 17th
Only Thirty Days Left but Think of the Votes to Be Gained in That Time!
DURING THE CLOSING- MONTHS THE OBSERVES. WILL GIVE 10,000 VOTES ON EACH DOLLAR COLLECTED ON BOOK ACCOUNTS,
AND 70,000 VOTES FOR EACH YEARLY WEEKLY OBSERVER SUBSCRIPTION PAID IN ADVANCE. THINK HOW FAST THE VOTES PILE
UP ON THIS BASIS. A FEW MILLION CAN BE GATHERED IN A DAY BY A LITTLE EFFORT.
The Contest Is Just Now Fairly Begun and Anyohe Can Win-Take a Few Days Of f
and See How Easily You Get the Votes
Merchants Increase Dollar's Voting'
Power
The Mclntyr e
Get it by Working Among
Your Friend,
r j Henry & Carr will give every day
until the contest closes, 10,000 votes
on the dollar and a bonus as follows,
until further notice: ,y -
Each Rug sold, 100,000 bonus. .
Each Brass Bed sold, 250.000 bonus '
Each Universal Range sold, 500,000
bonus. :,; .' ;'"''''':'
Each Rocking Chair sold, 150,000
bonus. '
Do a Little Figuring
Right Now
The Toggery will give 10,000 votes
on the dollar each day until contest'
closes and will also give the following
bonus until further notice:
Each Man's Tailored Suit, 250,000
bonus.
Each Ladies' Tailored Suit, 500,000
bonus.
Each Collar Purchase, 2,500 bonus.
Each Necktie purchase, 2,500 bon-
.us.'. ':.;,.v'
Lilly's Hardware Store will give
10,000 votes on the dollar each day un-
til contest closes, and will give the fol
lowne bonuses until further notice :
"Hot Point Electric Irons, 100,000
bonus. . "'
Steel Range, 500,000 bonus. '
Each Gun sold, 50,000 bonus.;
Each foot of Garden Hose sold, 10,
000 bonus.
! Silverthorn's Familv Drug Store.'
brides giving 10,000 votes on each
dollar,'" ke following bonuses will be
given until fcfrther notice:
Each Camera bM, 100,000 bonus.
Each Hand Bag 50,0K) bonus.
Each Book sold, 25,000 bonus.
Each Drink at Fountain, 1,000 bon-
us. "'
Now and See How Easily You Can Win. You Can Start
and Make a Fine Race With Good Show to Win
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