The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-25
THEY DECIDE TO CONFER.
A Disposition Is Shown to Reconsider
the Pattison Proposition.
The Municipal Bodies Both Appoint Confer
ence Committees with View to Bring
ing About Some Agreement.
COMMON COUNCIL.


Committee Appointed to Confer with the Al
dermen Regarding the Treasury Deficiency.
The Common Council met last night in special
session, with twenty members present The
Mayor announced that, though the meeting had
been called for special purpose, it might be, as
there was prospect of no quorum in the alder
manic chamber, there would be nothing to do.
However, if any member had any business to
present he could do 80.
Mr.. Marley presented petition from num-
Der Of citizens, asking that ire-engine be To-
Gated at engine house No. 10. on Madison avenue.
Referred to the fire committee
Mr.. Swain moved that the street commissioner
be instructed to change the grade of Ninth and
Ruckle streets. at or near their junction. so as
to drain the same. such work to be done under
the direction of the city engineer. Referred,
with power to act.
Mr.. Thalman moved that the city civil engin-
eer be directed to advertise for proposals for
laying brick pavement through Circle Park.
Referred.
Mr.. McClelland introduced an ordinance to
provide for grading, bowlderinR, curling with
stone and paving with brick the sidewalks of St
Bee-line tracks
Ordinances were passed to paw with brick the
west sidewalk of Bellefontaine avenue, from
Eighth street to Ninth street; to grade and gray
ell Tenth street and sidewalks, from Central av-
enue to Greenwood street.
Word having leaked in from the aldermanic
body OF their refusal to appoint conference
committee to confer with a committee from the
Council in regard to the proposition Of ex-Treas-
urer Pattison's bondsmen Mr.. Pearson moved to
adjourn on account of that lack of courtesy. The
motion was Withdrawn, and Mr.. McClelland
moved that the Council adhere to its former ac-
tion and that q conference committee be ap-
pointed
Mr. Pearson favored the motion The Coun-
Gil desired to show the Aldermen that they were
willing to- meet and talk the matter over-to
come together and consult the city's interest as
business men.
Mr.. Coy seconded the adoption Of the motion.
Mayor Denny said he had been in favor of &C
cepting the proposition Of the bondsmen He
was in favor of bringing snit without delay, as
the action of the Board of Aldermen made that
the thing to be done, and if done it should be as
promptly possible. He thought additional
counsel should be employed to aid the city attor-
ney and pursue the matter with vigor.
Mr.. SwaiD-It is an inconsistent thing for a
man to borrow money to invest in a lawsuit to
establish principle. Yet this is what the Board
of Aldermen wish the city to do. A business
man would not do so. call the action of the
majority of the Board unbusnesslike. under
stand some Of them have said it costs them moth
ing. and let us establish a principle. am not
for concurring with the action of the Board.
Mr. Thalman moved to lay the motion over
until next Monday hight He thought in the
meantime the gentlemen who were opposing the
proposed settlement with the bondsmen would
get the expression of public opinion. and pressure
would be brought to make them change. We
want to make this proposed settlement, not to
relieve anybody, but because it is the best for
the city in dollars and cents He was there to
save every dollar for the city that he could.
Mr.. McClelland's motion was finally put and
carried.
Mr. Coy moved the conference committee con-
sist of three councilmen and that the Mayor and
city attorney also be added thereto, and report
to the Council next Monday night. Carried.
The Mayor named as the committee Messrs
Coy, Thalman and Waterman.
Mr. Stuckmeyer-They are all Coy men.
Mr.. Waterman-I wish to withdraw from the
committee .
Mr.. Waterman's request was granted and Mr..
Stuckmeyer was appointed on the committee in
his stead.
The Council then adjourned to meet on next
Monday night.