Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-07-15
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L,,.;,.ss and animated discussions. the water
,,,,ks ouestion was discussed with ali the
r;oo- that is usually on exhibition when the
thermometer registers twenty degrees below
ze,o. Almost in every store one could enter
~ vberever men were seen talking 1t was
concerning that much mooted
question. the interesting addition would be
suggested what will the council do tonighiF
Like every question of Importance there was
8 difference of opinion and this led at times
animated and spirited discussions.
Finally the hour came for the city fSthers
to assemble and act, but they had not en-
tered the council chambers. A ha.f-hour |
passed with the same result, but at last when |
the few spectators had come to the conclus-
ion they had been smotbered out they made
their appearance much to the delight OF all
present.
The session was declared open by his
honor, the mayor, and the roll call found ell
present except Healy, Stone and Chiving-
ton, but the latter was in few minutes
found in his seat.
Councilman Carey, who was member OF
the committee appointed to examine an
ordinance granting the Chicago, st. Joseph
and Fort Worth railroad three different
routes through the city from which to
choose, reported favorable to the ordinance
and upon q vote it was placed upon It's
passage. The ordinance passed with some
amendments.
This completed, Mr.. Carey again took the
floor, and from the appearance OF all present
one could well suspect that question oil
importance was on tap. By this time quite
crowd was present, and many seemed TO
be personally interested in the subject about
to be introduced. As all suspected the
water works question was about to be re-
introduced.
Mr.. Carey stated thst he had been IN
structed by Mr.. Herman to withdraw the old
ordinance and he had been furnished from
the same source with new ordinance when
he would Introduce. At that moment he
deposited the same on the table, but there
seemed to be look of surprise mixed with
doub. tracable on the countensnces OF some
and in few instances this combination
seemed to be alleged with wish 1t could
be so but fear it won't work" While these
expressions were solidifying the mayor sng-
gested that the committee had not been ap-
rointed to examine new bid on water
works. but TO examine the "new old" one
and report upon the veto.
Mr.. Allen at this moment moved that the
veto Of the mayor be- sustained. His motion
| received prompt second from
Mr.. Hof. After considerable talk
among the members the position Of the
mayor was adjudged to be correct and the
motion of Mr. Allen put to vote which
| res suited in showing the council unanimous
| in sustaining the veto. No sooner was the
! question decided than there was demon
stration which favored taking up the second
edition proposition Immediately which
| brought Mr. Allen to his feet who gave the
council his views on the water works CUES
ton. He started out by stating that ne
thought that the city should first decide Il
they wanted new water works. In the event
it did then let the council take measures ior
obtaining the same He did not venture to
argue the question whether the city wanted
new works but surprising it did then thu
question would resolve itself iato two
proposition. They would be whether
| it would be best for TN
city to be furnished water by a company o.
whether the city should RIM its own works
Surprising it should decide that compan,
had best furnish the city with water and ais'
that the present company is inefficient AM
another company is desired then We can lie
the world know our wishes and receive bid
from different companies and choose tn
best. If in the event We decide TO Own Gu
own water works then We can eommeDe
work with that end in view. As 1t is VI
have not decided that we want new com
pany or to own the plant and France
Herman has been sending bids for suppiyin:
the city with water. The hrs
sen. was vetoed by the mayo
which has just been confirmed D.
the council and now o second one makes II
appearance. Is this council to examine bi
after bid for new wsser works before 1t ha
been decided that the same is neeced!
there is anything needed let us go at 1t IN
Systematic way. If an improvement is Dc
manded BY the condition of the present SUI
ply let us examine thoroughly the question
1t is a matter of years to the city and II
wolves thousands of dollars, hence its part
mount importance to the city and the cat
ton that should be displayed in solving III
problem. The way this matter has bee
introduced does not commend itself to tt
more cautious. Some of the councilme
did not know that it was coming, and
, was sprung on the meeting and "Faliroaded
through. He protested against tn
manner of procedure. and though
lit should be discontinued, m
the subject taken up systematically. Ii
, concluded his remarks by moving that tn
. ordinance be referred back to Francis Tiel
nan. The next moment brought secon
, in the person of Mr.. Hofl.
ii The above report of Mr.. Aliens speee
embraces some of the main points but Is n
attempt at the exact words. When he ha
concluded, Mr.. Herman appeared upon Ii
scene and asked to address a fen words
the council. His request was granted, an
he proceeded to state tina. Mr.. Allen W.
laborinc under a mistake, as he had not a
tempted to rush matters undnely- lie hs
taken his proposition TO some members
The council before submitting it. True,
did not TO him-Mr. Allen-as he was sol
of a crank and would oppose anything
: the council.
. The last sentence brought a contribute
from Mr.. Allen to tie effect that he sou'
want to examine any proposition sueh
man as he-Mr. Tiernan-would submit %
fore voting for it.
Ahont this tine things were assuming II
, terest snd i. was noticed that some faces di
. PLAYED all the colors Of the rainbow and II
{ preparation took new squirt and made OF
, think of a summer shower No mol
, threats Of the damaging character vel
made hoxever, and the earnestness oil u
affair emerged into rich smile