Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-24
SOME OBSERVATIONS
sy A peRIpATETlc OBSERVER.
The Knights and the Street hallway
"A Tussle with an Alderman
The Miilard Case, Etc.


tic being unaequainted with the griev-
ances on either side has no reason 10 express
himself any further than 10 hope for the
benefit OF both parties that the trouble will
be speedily settled. There was rufnor 10
the effect that the company and committee
Of the Knights held conference recently
with the desire to ADJUST their differences,
bat this is denied, and the knights will prob
ably extend their opposition by introducing
more desirable accommodations IN the way
of 'busses, herdics, etc.
Some merriment was occasioned in the
Council on Monday night on account of
Alderman Whitney's ridiculous opposition
TO the Street Railway Company being al
lowed TO use salt on their tracks IN those
streets where there is a grade. 1t was con-
ceded by the rest of the Aldermen that some
precaution must be taken To prevent acci-
dent, and no stronger argument can be
fact that in going down grade on a slippery
track il is impossible to control the car with
the brake or anything else unless something
is put upon the track To keep it in normal
condition. Salt is the best remedy known
for slippery track, and if used within the
jury to other traffic in the street can follow.
One of the reporters on one of the daily
papers had a word -tussle with one of the al
dermen, after the meeting of the Council on
Monday night, on the matter of secret ses-
sions. The daily mentioned had accused
the Charter Committee of the Council with
conducting their deliberations within closed
doors. The Alderman protested that it was
false. and the reporter insisted that he had
tried TO enter the committee room, but the
door was locked and voice inside insinu-
ated that he was not wanted. The two gen.
tlemen parted as much at loggerheads as
when they met. 1t is hoped that the Coun-
Gil is not fostering the notion of holding
star conferences like some public boards in
the city, who possibly may deem themselves
too aristocratic to allow the motley pubic to
gaze upon their methods ot transacting bus
iness which is of material interest to the
numerous individuals who bear the pains
and ills of reaching down into their breeches
known as tax.
The Millard case has attracted unusual
interest, as it naturally would, as Grand
Rapids courts grind through but few murder
cases. This speaks well for the criminal
ri of oft sanf 10 ON,
important one. Inasmuch as the evidence is
entirely circumstantial, comment upon which
seems hardly called for until the jury have
rendered their opinion, and it is expected
that their verdict will be arrived at tonight.
The attorneys of both sides speak in the
highest terms of satisfaction regarding the
rulings of Judge Montgomery, who has been
careful and conscientious in giving all decis-
ions, with broad and thoughtful considera-
tion-in all most wise Judge.
Tomorrow will be ''Merry Christmas"
and it is hoped that every blessed ruddy- faced
young one in town will receive midnight
visit from grey bearded Santa Claus. Hang
ing up the stocking is an ancient custom and
Is 1OlOWeu Dy auultS as wen as cnliuren
That every home, family and every little boy
and girl, old boys and girls, fathers and
mothers and everybody within the limits of
Western Michigan the Peripatetic wishes a
Merry Christmas.
g The three Colonels, scarcely mentioned of
late. but not forgotten, are still alive and
kicking and inspired with new vigor in an
ticipation of having a corner on the ''red
brick" after the fourth of March. Col. No.
Ones confidence has so far influenced him
that he contemplates the erection of fancy
brick kennel for Danny" on the Govern
ment lot. The other Colonels smack their
lips and smile as they whisper, about the
hirelings and menials crouching about
them and kneeling for favors. One of
them is under so many petty obligations of a
social nature, that it will take good many
years service in ''fat Office to reciprocate
all around. More anon. Well Bob, Bill and
Mess here's Merry Christmas TO you, with
the kind warning not to get the names at
tached to any petition for a local improve
ment pasted on yours asking for Office.
Such a mistake CD did occur here once upon
time.
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