Wichita eagle., 1886-10-01
THE WOULD-BE fX-MAYOR
Returns to the Fold Although He
Thought the Pasture Not
Good.
The Verbal Resignation Said tc tc One I'm
tended''-verily the Mountains Labor
and Mouse is Brought
Forth.

70 little discussion in every nook and cornel
of the city. "a city without head," wa
, the sentence frequently quoted in the early
, hours Of Tuesday. Following this period i
. was stated tha: something would hatch a
: the incubator was in operation. Whether /
was best 10 re-liclk things in shape Or hen
out another and risk ceformity, was th,
question That gave color TO the faces OF tn,
. n,anipGiators. How Tire affair would star
! from the bes inning when the council ne
last night, was looked UPON with no little in
terest. As could be expected quite /;
, number were AZ the city chamber
last evening who were drawn there
through curiosity, and Others who came (
, see that their rights were not invaded by al,
action OF the city fathers, provided they got
themselves ready for business.
The roll call found Corncil.nea Carey
Heaiy, Richey, Brown, Hoif, Stone and
ChivinSton present, and Mr. Harris arrive
on the scene when the circus was over at tilt
G. 4. Z. hall
Who was in the chair! He who had lately
been considered ''ex-Mayor Aldrich.n This
stiffness to reign over the assembly from the
time the mace fell until his supposed cx-
honor favored the members Of the council
with a brief explanation. When the
rol! had been called M. Aldrich said
that it would perhaps be in order for him &c
make an explanation. lie stated that he had
been informed by the city attorney and
other. legal advice had caused him to believe
that the action by which it had been sup
posed that ne was no longer mayor was
Illegal and hence be still held his position
'.in view of the fact" he said that il would
be difficult to get another man for so snort a
time / have concluded not to resign. I have
been solicited by many friends to remain in
Office"
This brought a look OF surprise accom-
panied by a suggestive smile from many Of
the spectators and something not materially
at variance with the same could be detected
/ in the countinances Of few of the
council WAC it was sglspicioned were
familiar with the program In
| fact, his hohor himself did rot seem to be
wholly in harmony with the occasion ard
his actions indicated that he was not wholly
unaware OF the uncertainty of human
events.
SO it happened, and the clerk was instruct
cd 10 real the oh l wish it was burnt
records OF the previous meeting. As he
passed down the page it could be seen that
the interest manifested by the crowd had
- ,j>y,1 n., a.-,%
where it was understood thas the mayor had
rendered verbally his resignation it seemed
that his honor ha.: ''intended to place his
resignation before the council.
Despite this fact many recalled the moment
in the previous meeting OF TIE council
when Councilman Richey..had said: ''Do
understand that the mayor has rendered
his resignation. They also called with equal
viyitlness the answer OF his honor, who re-
Piled in 10 eifeninate tone, Yes, sir"
y hen the studied minutes had been read,
Mr. Brown was seen at the bat and called fer
a low ball, Il move that portion Of tho min
utes referring to the resignation OF the
mayor be stricken OUT Mr. Stone was on
deck and seconded the motion The motion
passed, and the tell-tale records ordered ex-
plunged.
The committee on salaries next command
cd attention. 1t was moved that tho report
rs amended en- the previous meeting, by
which his homer was given 81 per year be
adopted and passed with single vote il the
negative by Mr. Healy. The
motion was made by Mr.. Ca
rey and seconded 10y Chivington.
Richey-There is one matter l don't think
jast right, and that is allowing the police
men only $50 per month, whils they have
heretofore received S55 / think they are
worth that much and should have it. Don't
know how we can get around the sta ate that
allows only $50.
Carcy-in relation to the matter would
say we have rs good q police force we
have had for years, ami | think labor is
worthy OF its hire Could it not be arranged
to allow them 20 make extra time! This
would give them more than the specified
wages.
Healy-According to law q policeman can't
ret over $50 per month if he works twenty
five hours day We might find some way
of getting It Each councilman is liable for
the amount pad beyond what the law
specifies.
Richey-lfove that the ordinance eInbrac-
ing the salaries of The city officials be placed
on its passage.
Carey--Second the motion.
The clerk stated tina. the committee GA
salaries had left some places blank for the
co oIncil to iill. They were the street com
missioner city weighers and fra marshal.
The first was allowed $3.50 per annuIn, city
weighers each s'-'1, and street commissioner
500.
Alter the ordnance h1l been approved by
tle council, on is bein, handed to his honor
the mayor fcr his signature, he said: Il
doa't believe III approve OF that; viii let it
go b, default; don't want to sign bill giv-
inS the mayor s. a year
IL. ucaiy. chairman OF tile public improve
ment counit.ee. said that in view OF tie
fast taat the ejty vas in the near fu.are TO
have tie free delivery system, it would be
macll 10 the advantage K the carriers 10 have
tie Streets -a.az,. He said il had long be.n
natsissl AMI yolii be very acceptable 70
5 rangers anl zen yToch prove al ;-;van- !
taee 10 or oga citizens. The mater was
5iSrcsea o - a 5tT.ctins the cleri< to ai.er-
t.se for bills .oc pi.tiag UP. b3arus on TIE
c csrr.ers or Main stree. aai Oh Doaslss ave-
me-
,i-. Fiea,y 81! that al the people nea- ;ies F.,
z