Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-02
right to entertain an ordinance in the alb
sence of the mayor.
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SeHce OF the mayor.
Col. Euglish then said some of the attor-
neys might have made good speeches and
hoped they had good pay for doing so.
This was followed with cheers. He insist
ed. however, that even the attorneys had
enough business about them to know a
switch would enhance the value of prop
erty.
Mr.. Behring suggested that in few
minutes an ordinance would be ready if
the council would wait. 1t was decided to
take recess of fifteen minutes
When council re-convened the ordinance
as prepared was read, when Downing
moved it be put on its passage. The
chair called for remarks on the motion,
when there was silence Of a few min
utes, Carson talking confdentially to the
chair. There was quiet in the lobby, and
every one seemed anxious to know what
was going to be the result. After awhile
the chair inquired again for remarks, when
none were made, and roll-call showed:
MISUNDERSTANDING. Glaze and Mercer;
negative-Carson, Coffin, Herrig, Schnitz-
Ter and Williams.
The council then adjourned, when it was
re-convened on another cali.
SECOND MEETING.
The call was read to consider the propo-
sition of the Citizens Electric Light COM
pany. Mr. Jackson. of Middletown, Conn.,,
a member of the Citizens company, was
present and said he wanted the business
between the council and company ar
ranged, SO the company could know better
what is doing and what improvements it
could figure on making.
The proposition of the Citizens company
to give all-night service for 50 per month
per light.
port Of. the light committee at the last
meeting. The report referred to moving
gas lamps where on corners lighted by
electric lights. The duplicate gas lamps
call for about 81 400 per annum, which the
report considers could be utilized in dis
tricts now dark. When it had been
read Downing inquired if the report could
be considered under the call for the present
meeting; The chair ruled it was in order.
Carson said he thought the report and
Citizens contract separate in nature, when
SchnItzler reminded that on some cross
ings there are three gas lamps and one
electric light
Glaze thought the whole matter out of
order, as at recent meeting a committee
had been appointed to inquire into ad-
visibility of city owning its own electric
light plant. He thought it was not treat
ing the committee with proper courtesy.
Downing as member of the committee
said it would not hurt his feelings, and
Johnson, who arrived for the second meet
ing said it would not hurt his feelings for
the council to so ahead in any way to
settle the matter.
On motion the Citizens proposition was
taken from the table and it WAS moved to
accept the proposition of the Citizens COM
pany.
Coffin said there were three propositions
on hand from light companies and it
would not be fair to the other companies
to have secret meeting and accept one
unknown to the other companies. 1t
would not be treating the city fair nor
would it be justice to the other two COM
panies.
Downing could not see that there YVES
anything unfair about it,
Mercer asked if the Citizens company
proposition had been recommended by the
COIlulGUet, WIFI SOlllu Teplleu tudL TWO
propositions had been recommended.
Schnitzler said he did not know that
Downing was going to press the
contract tonight. He had understood
Mr.. Jackson wanted to explain
the light question and had no idea any
effort would be made to accept contract.
Another electric light company had
offered to give all night service for s. per
month per light or one dollar less than the
proposition it was proposed by Downing
to accept. He thought the people would
howl about the council holding a secret
session and accept the higher bid.
Rustling asked that the council show
that it is well disposed toward the Citi-
zens company and get an expression of
that kind.
Downing said he had always favored an
all night light.
Schnitzler moved as an amendment that
the matter be referred to the next regular
meeting until the special committee is
able to report.
Glaze could not see the use for being so
conscientious and the council had a right
have meeting any time, day or night.
The amendment lost.
The proposition of the Citizens Co., was
again read being called for by Johnson.
The motion carried with Coffin, Glaze in
the negative and the other seven in the
affirmative being Just enough to enable
the chair to announce that the motion had
prevailed.
There seemed to be general rejoicing
among the affirmative fellows and the lob
by which consisted of three employees of
the Citizens company. 1t was late and
hacks were used by some of the members
instead Of walking.