, 1889-04-19
ON THE RAMPAGE.
Judge Bergman Decares Himself in
the Council Chamber.
Riner's Regret that He Missed a
Chance to down" Kelley.
Alderman Hebard Crying for a
Place on the "Chase Ticket"
Mr.KelIey Receives His Commission
and Files the Bond.

Say, but wasn't last evenings meeting
of the council a "corker2" 1t was about
as exciting as would be a sparring match
between athletes whose suits were padded
with giant powder, and fully as interesting
as a race between locomotives running on
the parallel lines of rival railways.
Trouble commenced during a recess for
the consideration OF claims against the
city. Judge Bergman and Alderman
jerks were quietly converting in a corner
when the former called Mr.. Hammond
from his desk. The Judge charged the
newcomer with something he tried to
turn off with a smile. well. I'd treat
people white" excitedly calculated the
city treasurer. IT | wanted to vote for
another man I'd have the courage to say
80 and give some reasons for it" Mr..
Hammond attempted to explain, but was
unable to get the floor with his mutter-
ings. I've been here just about as long
as anybody and will stay after some Of
them have gone. I'll not give up the
1 DDOkS uulh L VIC ldu u cClllCtiCNI Win luC
council, and | don't know whether or not
I'll do it then" Mr.. Hammond walked
away without replying.
Judge Bergman now went across the
room and took a seat beside Attorney
Baird, who was in a row near A. ID. Kcl-
ley. The conversation was carried on in
low tones until the name of Councilman
Hebard was mentioned To Bergman
this particular alderman's cognomen was
like a red flag to a Spanish bull.
why, that ID pusillanimous
pup" exclaimed the the Judge as an
opening to his excoriation, didn't the
white livered pup come to me before
election with tears in his eyes and implore
me TO for Gods sake get his name on the
Chase ticket"
Instead Of replying to this remarkable
query, Mr.. Baird essayed to calm the ex-
cited official. The marshal interposed,
calling the judge to order, and when the
latter sighed contemptuouslv. offered the
information that an ejectment would
ensue unless there was a cessation of hos
t%ilities.
While the Bergman Hammond jerks
controversy was in progress Mayor Riner
delivered to A. d. Kelley a commission
as treasurer of the city of Cheyenne.
The Judge. a later remark developed, no.
ticed this. In rendering the document
Mr.. Riner said that he had not intended
to pass the %sheepskin at that time, but
would do it now"
The Judge called Mr.. Hammond from
behind the railing again, and his honor
soon joined the pair. The first loud talk
of the seance was this from Mr.. Berg
man: IAN | want is to be treated white.
lou'v We treated me like a dog" This
last sentence was repeated We or three
times. In a minute or two came again
from the Judge:
Didn't you tell me that if you thought
there were seven members of the council
who would vote to confirm me you would
send Kelley's name in?"
No" This was said firmly.
Wen you dld
No"
MY words Just as good as yours"
1t had evidently been the programme
at one time TO nominate Kelley and have
him rejected, and then allow Bergman %
succeed himself.
The Riner- Bergman jangie lasted more
than an hour, and after the first Outburst
was carried on in subdued tones. Once
there was a dispute as tn what Delegate
Carey and Governor Warren had said.
Mr.. Riner stubbornly remarked that he
could not give the lie to the executive.
Didn't | work for you two years ago
last January against the best friend had
on carth-my business %partner?'
The mayor acknOwled the corn.
Mr.. Riner proposed a COMPROMISE of
some sort, but was met with: go
on; carry out your programme; carry out
your programme"
Once Mr.. Bergman thought of the
commission in Mr.. Kelley's possession
and spoke of it, saying that it was the
first instance of a commission being deliv-
cred before the approval of the board.
EXPENSES.
The mayor was finally induced to assume
the chair, and these bills against the city
were allowed on recommendation of the
finance committee:
i G. "a Is
Y. II. Crouch. 6 60
w. ID. ~ 90
j. j. Granger. 40 90
VIM. Il. Bellin.....~.............. "a 90
.. .. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 10 co
n. j. OBrien...................... 46 90
II. A. 20 90
X. Rodgers......... ................ 5 90
VIM. Phelps.............. ............ 10 90
III. Hoffman. 3 25