Great Falls tribune., 1889-06-08
ALDERMEN IN COUNCIL.
Rolfe Much Disgruntled-Park Commits
Sloners. .M0

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ton, johnson, Hickory, Hotchkiss, Al
brecht and Webster-a full board.
Clerk and City Attorney Leslie had
large bundle Of communications whicl
he proceeded to read after the minute
had been read and adopted.
He read from the committee on ordi
nances, an ordinance to regulate tn,
width Of sidewalks which gave rise t.
some discussion in which Aldermen
johnson, Clinton and Webster took part
Finally the ordinance was read for thu
first time. H
Another ordinance was read. 1t pro
vides for the appointment of two parl
commissioners, one of whom is to hole
office one year; the other, two. They are
to have general control Of the parks
This ordinance met with general favo,
and was also read for the first time.
| When the disposal of the printing bids
came up Rolfe who who was present be
came estless. He had supposed that
he had everything so fixed that he would
be awarded the contract.
The bids as read showed that Rolfe
wanted four cents per line. The TRIBUNE
offered to do the city printing for three
cents line. Alderman johnson inquir-
ed what date was named for receiving
tenders? He was informed June 4th.
| Alderman Germ said that he asked Mr..
Leslie to advertise for tenders for the CITY
printing as he deemed that the best way
to dispose of the matter.
Mr.. Leslie said he gave due notice. He
added that he received Rolfes letter and
handed the inner envelope which contain
ed the bid, unopened to the mayor.
Mayor Fairfield explained that the US
ual course had been observed in regard
to the receipt of bids.
When Bofe saw that he had lost he be-
came furious. His eyes became
fiery and standing up he said: "Mr. May
or, may l see that envelope of miner"
After pause the mayor Sent him the en-
velope, which Relfe examined suspicious
ly. Then he subsidized. The aldermen
and spectators were indignant at this in
sulting implication that tile envelope had
been opened, but they let the matter
pass.
Alderman johnson moved that the
TRIBUNE be awarded the contract as the
lowest bidder.
Alderman Clinton moved that the bids
lie on the table.
Finally Mayor Fairfield put the ques-
ton to the board, who all voted that the |
contract be awarded to the TRIBUNE.
Rolfe walked out sadder and wiser
man. The subsequent proceedings inter-
ested him no more.
The board took recess and audited
the following bills: P.sweeney, SO; J.
W. Stanton, $114; Z. MITCHELL $40; Ira
Myers & Co., $Ss.26; Electric Light Co.,
so; Matt Dunn, 800; ]. B. Leslie, $S2,-
so; g. E. Huy, $50; J. Byrnes, $14.5O;
H. Ringwald, $3s; ]. G. Johnson, s119.2O;
J. P. Lester, $72.
Alderman johnson received more time
to report on licenses and taxes. He
caused quite breeze by moving that the
electric light appropriation be henceforth
to $3.50 per month.
Visions of dark chambers, dripping oil
and flying chimneys dawned on the al.
1ermanic mind and there was pause.
Mayor Fairfield finally said: "Gentle-
men, what are you going to do?''
Alderman Clinton moved that the lights
oe discontinued entirely.
Alderman Webster said that the com
oany would no doubt reduce the price for
he service to $3.50.
Alderman Gerin-I approve of Mr..
Webster's suggestion. As this company,
which is largely home institution, has
lad the enterprise to establish works
lere which add to the importance, com-
:ort and appearance of the city, hold
hat It does not become us to treat them ,
'udely and discontinue their light in or
Ter to save few cents. l doubt if any
hing would be saved. hope that we
hall display more public spirit.
Alderman GERMS remarks, which were
poken with emphasis, clinched the mat
er, The electric light will continue to
hrow lustre on the aldermen, but the
company will he asked to reduce the rate
o $3.50.
While Alderman Germ was speaking
be miniature cyclone carried off his Dun
ap and it seemed probable that he would
'e hatless. A search expedition was sent
tut, who found the hat and brought it
'ack in triumph.
Alderman Albrecht reported in favor of {
12-foot sidewalk on the west side of s
bird street from Central avenue to First /
venue South. Also for one from Central
venue to the alley near the new postof- |
ce. Allowed. #"a
Chief Ringwald announced that James
'yrnes has been selected by the fire brig
de to succeed Fire Marshal Hunt, re- ,,
[gnsd,
Finally the aldermen dispersed to meet
omorrow evening to pass on the salary
Terrible. .... !