The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-08
The New Council.
THE POsT-ELECTION COMBINATION
CoNTRoLs-wHo WON THE PRIZES.

CONTROLS-WHO WON THE PRIZES.
If the VIRGINIAN of last week had been
issued day after. instead of day before,
the new Council selected the city officers,
it could not have more accurately recorded
the result. The programme determined
upon by the Primary and Anti-Primary
combination was faithfully adhered to.
The men who fought and won the fight
were left out in the cold by the votes OF
those they had placed in power. and this
is how it was done:
When the members of the new Council
convened in the Chamber on Thursday
morning last. every man reported for duty ;
not only that but good many OF their
constituents were on hand to oversee the
job. the available space allotted to the
public being all occupied. When the hour
arrived Capt. F. b. Berkeley moved that
Mr.. A. j. Butts act us temporary chair
man. The motion prevailed. as did also a
motion by Mr.. Crowle naming Mr.. N.
Argenbright as temporary clerk. Upon
roll call the following gentlemen answered
to their names F. b. Berkeley, A. j.
Butts. G. Bargamin J. A. Cochran. W. +.
Craig. J. d. Crowlt. J. T. Long. NJ. Is.
Oberdorfer. W. +. Summerson, J. w.
Teabo and w. p Tams
The certificate of qualification OF Maj.
E. Mcmahon was read and his name added
to the roll The Major was not in the
city when his colleagues qualified.
PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL.
The temporary chairman having de-
clared nominations for President in order.
Mr.. Teabo presented the name of Mr.. j.
A. Cochran. Mr.. Cochran was elected by
a vote of eleven to one, his own vote being
cast for Mr.. Craig.
Upon assuming the chair Mr.. Cochran
thanked the Council for their manifesto
tion of esteem, and stated that an ADLER
presiding officer might have been chosen
but there was none who would try to dis :
charge the duties of the ctlice with great er
impartiality and fairness and All eye single
to the interests of the city liz knew that
he would receive he cordial c,'- operation
of HE members.
CLERK TO COUNCIL
On motion of Mr., Tams. Newton Ar
genbrght, the present efficient cl.,k. was
unanimously reel, ctfd.
RESIGNATION OF A MEMBER.
Capt. j. Z. Long then ,endrred his
IF signation us Il member Of the Council,
which MAS accepted, and on lion of Mr.
Bargamin. Capt. John McQn.hle was
elected, without opposition. to ill the
vacancy Capt, McQuaide Was immedl-
ately sent for and TOOK his seat.
COMMISSIONERS OF THE REVENUE.
After Solnr Tile discussion as to whether
this was Il regular meeting" within the
meaning of the charter, it was deter,
mined to go into the ELECTION of a Commits
sioner of the Revenue to supply the
vacancy occasioned by the death of the
late Geo. Ii. Hudson, An applic;tl ion of
Mr.. Chas. +. Hudson. late clerk to his
father in the office, asking that he be
elected to the place, was read aud under
the ruling of President Cochran, the appli-
cation was regarded as montreal, ion
Mr.. Tams nominated Capt. T. j..
Crowder lAnti Primary Demccrat) for the
position, and he was mnapimously elec' ed
Mr. Craig moved that a commi tie IF
three be appointed to tsauline the
office Of Commissioner of The Rev. nue.
preparatory to II transfer. The motion
nray,ii.,I and tho prasda,,f o,,,n;ntf Il
Messr,. Craig, Tams and Butts lis such
committee
MESSENGER
i MIR. P.yion IIutchins, incumbent, was
| unanimously reelected messenger.
ovEHsEER OF POOR.
For Overseer of the Poor Mr.. Teabo
dominated Mr.. John W. Bryan Mr..
| Oberdorfer nominated Peyton Hntchins
Mr.. Craig nominated Logan Turner. The
vote resulted-S for Bryan; 2, Messrs.
Oberdorfer and Bargamin. for Hutchins
2, Messrs. Craig and Mcmahon. for
| Turner.
| CITY PHYSICIAN.
On the nomination of Mr.. Berkeley, DR..
G. G. Phillips was unanimously reelected
city physician.
POLICE.
For Chief of Police Mr.. Sumnerson
nominated Capt. J. II. Waters. incum-
bent Mr.. OberdOrfer nominated VIM.
Simpson (Dem.) and Mr.. Craig nominated
NJ. Hounihan, (Anti-Primary Democrat)
| In making this domination Mr. Craig
stated that it had been customary when 8
political battle had been fought and won.
for the defeated to step from control. pro-
vided suitable men within the ranks of the
victors could be found TO fill the positions.
| Whilst at the late city election the party
lines were not drawn in the sense of Re-
| publican and Democrat, the issue was
made as sharp and clear between the
Primaries and Anti Primaries. AS Anti
| Primary members. nine of the twelve
Counciimen were elected, and it was the
distinct understanding that the control of
the Council by the Anti Primaries would
carry with it a reorganization of the police
force. The question was not whether
Capt. Waters was qualified for the posi-
tion. but whether man equally well
| qualified could be furnished from the Ant /.
Primary forces. He was prepared to say
that such a man could be found. and he
presented the name of Michael HOunihan
as one thoroughly qualified to fill the posi-
tion. lie reminded the Anti-Primary
members that their election was due in nc
small measure to the influence and work
of Micheal Hounihan, and that it was the
distinct understanding that in case he
failed of election as constable. Mr.. Houni
han should he the Chief of Police.
Mr.. Bargamin stated that he vas al
strong Honnihan man as anybody. Wher
he had found how things were going after
the election, he had asked Hounihan if he
would not rather have the position Of
superintendent of streets. HOunihan had
replied that he would, and further, that hi
would lot accept the position Of Chief Of
Police.
Maj. Mcmahon stated that he had been
absent since the election, and had just
learned of what had transpired in The
meantime. Upon his return he met hi,
personal friend, Capt. Waters, and wa.
asked il he would not support him. HI
had promised to do 80, being under tbt
impression that Capt. Waters would hay,