The daily gazette., 1883-01-24
GETTING ALONG FINELY
WITH THE SECTIONS OF THE
NEW CITY CHARTER.
PROGRESS MADE LAST NIGHT.
Members of Council Inclined to Work,
but Garrett, Evidently Worried by the
"Gaxefte," Thinks There La No Hurry
Quinn's Numerous Motions.

directed. IL described and set forth the du.
ties of Council aud contained about zoe
words. 1t was adopted at once without q
word of discussion.
Sections SO, SO, "a, s5 and SO, describing
the election Of the City Treasurer aud speci.
Tying his duties, were approved rs rapidly
as read, as were also SO, 38 and so, concern
Ing the City Auditor.
Aiter section 40 had been read, respecting
the selection Of City Solicitor and particu-
larizing his qualifications, Mr.. Quinn moved
to strike out five years" ss the term pre-
scrlbed as necessary for the occupant of the
Office to be practitioner before his election,
concluding his remarks with the declara-
tlon that It ''did not always require years
TO give knowledge" The motion was not
seconded, and the section was passed at
once, Mr.. Quinn sitting down.
sections Al, AZ, 43, A, as and 40, further
describing the Solicitors duties and the
appointment and control of constablts or
policemen, were adopted.
Section AZ, naming the different officers OF
the city government, was read, blanks being
left for the amount Of salary TO be paid
each. the payment Of the same to be made
quarterly. On motion of Mr.. Bailey the
word ''monthly" was substituted for
Quarterly Mr.. Patterson made a sug-
gestion as to the salaries to be paid, to the
effect that 1t would be advisable for Council
TO leave the Legislature fix as few of them
as possible, as the city had beteer keep con-
troll of its own affairs so far as practicable.
Refore the section had been fully read Mr..
Quinn moved TO hx the salary Of each
officer as read. He was requested by the
chair to wait until the reading was finished.
Mr.. Mention moved to appoint committee
Of five to establish or suggest tho amounts
to be paid city Off isls. The following
committee was announced at adjournment:
Messrs. Mention. Talley, johnson, Moore,
Paynter.
Mr.. Turner then thought IL was well to
have the matter referred 70 q committees.
Mr.. Quinn didn't see what the City Solicit
tor had to DO with the salaries of the city
officers. The chair ruled the Second ward
member out of order, whereupou Mr.. Quinn
remarked: 81 am always out of order, but
get my hooks In occasionally"
Mr.. Garrett moved tnat when Council ad-
lourus 1t do so TO meet on Friday night.
MIR. Quinn arose 70 a point of order, but
was not sustained.
Mr.. Garrett said there should be no meet
ing on Wednesday night as the committees
had work TO do.
The President remarked that II there was
no motion specifying the time of the nexi
meeting an adjournment would, Of course
be until Thursday night.
Mr.. Garrett moved that when Council ad
journ 1t do SO to meet on Thursday, but wa'
told such motion was unnecessary.
Mr.. Quinn again arose 70 point OF order,
saying that there was much hub-bub In the
papers about the dilatory action OF Council,
but ifthe editors and reporters had to dc
the work they wouldn't find 1t SO easy. He
He thought It had been decided to meet
successfully every night until the work wai
done," and called for the reading of the
minutes of the last regular meeting. They
we're read, but did not corroborate Mr.
Quinn's belief.
Mr. Beecher, after numerous suggestions
by different members, moved that an ad
ournment, when made, should be until
Wednesday night at 8 o'clock.
Mr. Garrett said 1t was impossible fo
him to attend. The matter OF the charter
he thought, was of more importance to thu
DELAWARE GAZETTE and the Law Commit
tee than any one else. The matter would no
take all winter, as the GAZETTE feared, ant
II 1t does "me and Quinn" will be on hant
every night. There was much import IN
business TO be settled by the committees 81
as to report on Thursday night and |
Council met on Wednesday night 1t didn'
give the committe time. 1t was not wis
10 neglect the city for the charter. Th,
papers were not running the latter although
the DELAWARE GAZETTE was very anxious
There was plenty OF time and the Legisla
ture would not adjourn next week.
Mr.. Bailey favored Mr.. Beecher's motioI
and thought one hour was enough time TO
the committees 10 consult.
Mr.. Garrett peevlshly replied 81 won
be there at z o'clock"
/ Mr IN I'M aH Inf al
| all action as the members took no interes
and didn't care 10 attend. The matter h
| thought ought to he hurried through. Hi
motion was out OF order.
| Mr.. Beccher's motion was fually carried
| Action on section AZ was deferred for tn
present, and section 4S, In which the fe
| system OF city officials is done away wit
was taken up. Mr. Quinn wanted to vot
intellgently on the section and made re
mark of some kind about the GAZETTE an,
EVery Evening. On motion of Mr.. Tail
action on the section was deferred.
Sections 40 and so, describing the ward
and election districts OF the city were passe
quickly. Section 81, setting forth the poll
ing places, was amended by inserting COZ
ner Maryland avenue and Madison street Il
lieu of the provision that the election officer
should select proper place. Sections SO I
So, inclusive, also were adopted. Whe
section IS was read, 10 which provision Ii
made for the selection Of election officers b
the voters at a poll, when the regularl
elected official should not be present at til
proper hours, MIR. Garrett wanted to kno,
Mhether, II an election officer was chosen |
the absence of one, and he should put in hi
appearance Immediately after his SUBJ titut
was selected, he could claim his seat. MI
Quinn remarked, "0f course not, aud ther
is an old law to that effect" Mr.. Garrei
replied al only wanted to know, as
haven't got the dictionary the GAzETTE
going to furnish me-"
MIR. Baugh arose to a question of privileg
and asked concerning a certain portion {
section 81, passed, but seeing his mistak
admitted he was wrong and sat down. Nj
Garrett, who was full of talk, then e,
claimed as he walked across the floor: "Yo
better get dictionary, too, boy, and we
get the Repablie0n to get you one."
Action on sections 81 and IS, respactin
the manner of counting ballots and dispos
tlon of ballot boxes after elections was r
ferred, but not until Mr., Quinn had oil
I iected, in q characteristic speech, to Il
, boxes being delivered to the Clerk Of Cour
Gil on Sunday, the day following the ele
tion.
The President suggested the word Mondi
be inserted.
} Mr.. Turner thought the "manifest In
! proprlety" was too great to allow the ball
; boxes to remain In the hands of slectIC
! officers.
Mr.. Quinn didn't observe the "manlfe
, impropriety" and 30 remarked 10 q COZ
: mentary on honesty, holding that anythIE
made q motion to have the ballot-box