The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-01-06
WASHINGTON NEWS
Tacoma Trying to Close the
Hellholes.
CHIEF THOMPSON LACKS ZEAL.
The Eoslyp strike Ended Railroad
Extension--Mr. Allen ON the
Late Convention.

TAcoMA, Jan. 5.-The regular ses-
sion Of the city fathers this alter
noon was extremely interesting The
councii-room was crosded long be-
fore the mayor called the council to
order. The ladies Of the W G. j. z.
were present in large nnnlbers TO note
the proceedings relative % Harry
Morgan. The handsome features Of
President Theodore Hosuer Of the
Light and Water Co, doomed up just
inside the railing. He was there TO
influence the votes on the new water
franchise asked for Other promoters
OF pet projects were we5ged in around
about the room.
When the order Of business came
around 10 petitions the interest be-
came intenae. II. H. Cline, In peti-
ton, set forth the fact that lac had
purchased Harry Horgan's saloon
and variety theater. and asked that
Morgan license be transferred %
him.
Col. Jim Steele was on his feet in
moment and moved that the petition
be not granted, and in short speech
showed the evil influences emanaiing
from such deprayed institution It's
injury 10 the city and ~ the world.
Councilman Liilis thought the petit
ton ought 10 be referred IN the rega-
lar manner, vas supported by j. II,
Houghton, and after a lengthy dis
cussi0n the conBcii took this action
and the matter rests with the health
and police committee.
While these proceedings we're pend
ding, the Central w. &. T.. L., the Las
and Order League, aud various bodies
and persons, handed ia petitions
PRAYING that AIorgan's license be re-
yoked, and his hell-hoie." ~ q Wcm-
Der OF the counsel expressed it, closed
up. The tenor OF all the
petitions was almost Identical
with that Of the Central
w. G. T. q. which started ia g. fol-
lows. Eve, the undersigned, repre-
senting the Central Womans Chris
tian Temperance Union OF Tacoma, re-
spectfullv represent 10 your honorable
body rs follows: The saloon. variety
thcater and gambling house on SD
Pacific avenue, owned aad conducted
by Harry Morgan, has long been n
resort for the most wanton characters
OF Tacoma. u is source OF demon
aiization to young men. sink Of de-
pravity, and can be regarded in no
other sense than appalling disgust.
The position, which IS a long one,
goes on in this strain for several col
umns, and all the others are coached
In equally vigorous language.
Is believed that the petition Of
Cline will be refused and the dive
closed. Morgan's well-known shrswd-
ness was exhibited In selling out ut
this time Public opinion is very
bitter against this and other low gam
bling and drinking resorts in this
vicinity.
CHIEF THOMPSON AssAILEB.
The next sensation occurred when
Councilman Steele arose and offered a
resolution that the Office OF chief of
police be declared vacant because of
the present incumbent's competency.
LillIs thought this was frivolous
and Irregular manner of proceeding
against a public official, however in
competent.
The mayor concurred in this view
and was plainly Disguised with the
undi yniiied action of the council
throughout
Col. Steele became excited and said
certain councilman had seen the chief
= OF police and told him 30 ''go light on
certain offenders, and he wanted to
know who these members were He
said his charge Of incompeteney would
be substantiated by iilimitabic data la
ter, but he preferred to makeit general
nj present.
Finally the colonel's resolution
was voted down, but by very narrow
margin.
THE wATER QUESTION POSTPONED.
The water franchise question was
postponed for week, on motion of ]
Il. lioughton, the council evidently
not desiring TO handle so many
exciting questions at one sit
ting. An evening paper has in.
situated that there was some
johhery in the council iu connection
with this ordinance, aud lively time
is anticipated when il comes up for
'inal passage
A sewer was ordered constructed on
ID street, from South Second 10 South
Seventh street.
All reports Of officers were referred
TIRE COURTS.
H. G. Strive, OF Seattle, guardian oi
VIM. n Hayden and Charles II. Hay
den, peiitioned Tor leave 10 sell land
in WhatcOm, Island aud Pierce coun
ties.
VIM. Shuman, administrator Of thj
estate OF Sarah L. Shuman, filed Z
petition TO sell personal property.
Iabex Kenyon Of Great Britain aut
Geo. r. Duncoom of Canada, de
olarcd their intention to-day TO becom,
American citizens.