Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-31

There was more public ipterect in las.
Thursdays session Of Council than in
any session since the famous fire depart.
ment middle was in process of untang-
ling. The space outside the railing de-
voted to spectators was well filled, and
all gazsd curiously at Messrs. Beale and
Sharkey, specializing the while whether
or not these two would cease to be men,
beEs of Council after that session.
Both were present in their seats at roll
cell. Mr.. Beale talked freely with Presi-
dent FRrra and others. He said he
would not resign at this meeting, in fact,
ne did not know that no would resign at
ell. he felt inclined to ascertain and
obey the Wishes of hig fellow-o tizens of
che Ninth ward, and thus far his constit.
uents had generally requested him {
keep bis seat. But he had promised to
wait week at least, -s q gentleman who
wanted to succeed hits in the event of
his resignation was out Of town and did
not want the vacancy created until his
return. Mr.. 5harkey, looking somewhat
FED and ruffled, said bat little.
The waiting audience was doomed to
disappointment, rs there were no startling
proceedings. Mr.. Cotton had resolu-
tton prepared, calling upon Nj. Beale,
in View of his confession that he had &C.
ceptsd a bribe of money for his vote, to
resign his seat. He inten ed to offer
this, but at Mr.. Beals's earnest solicita-
tion consented TO hold it up for q week
while MIR. Beale made up bis mind what
to do. The little episode over Mr..
3hRrkey's resignation was far from ex-
sitting and lasted but few minutes.
Routine business was quickly disposed
u. The law committee reported that the
isynor Electric Company's contract for
he police patrol system had been signed
and satisfactory bond given. The COM
mittee on hre companies reported favor
ably on the petition of j, v. Lawrence
and others for tire-alArm box at Sixth
avenue and Duncan street. Both reports
wers adopted.
The city treasurer reported balauce
n bank Of $145.O41.16, and receipts for
.he week as follows; Collector Mealsy,
81, 800; Collector Mitchell, &33, SIS;
Collector Moody, $3.50; Board OF Water
Commissioners, for interest on water
bonds, $3.50.
A. Thielman's petition for the refund.
ing OF 1857 was referred to the finance
committee.
A communication from George 0. Mar
shall, agent of the Gaynor Electric Com
pany, asking that Council at once pre-.
pare suitable rooms Tor the signal appa.
ratus Of the police patrol system to be
put in by the company, and designate the
location Of the street booths, was referred
to the police, public buildings, FIRE COM
panies and law committees.
A petition from the Walton IL Whann
Company, for the appointment of j. Y.
Weldin and James Kettlewood as weigh
masters at their works, was referred to
the law committee.
A communication from Alfred Lee, Jr.,
executor o. Bi1hop Lees estate, for the
refunding Of taxes overpaid on the estate
to the amount of $42, was referred to the
tinance committee.
MR.. sHAgKEY TAXES 1T BACK,
When the call of wards for commuuioa.
lions was finished, President Farra
handed paper to the clerk and said
"A communication is before Council,
presented by citizen, purporting to be
the resignation OF member OF this
body"
MIR. sharkey-"Mr. President, with
draw that"
President Farra-"Is there any obiec.
sion to the gentleman withdrawing the
psper ?"
MIR. ourren-"Oan the gentleman give
us any reason for Withdrawing his
resignation"
Mr.. MoKenney moved to lay the matter
over one week.
SIS It'll genuine resignation ?" inquired
MIR. Baugh.
1T is genuine, 80 fsr as the chair
knows" replied President Farra.
The man can Withdraw his resigna-
ton, J" said Mr.. Hawkins. That's an end
to it. II it was got from him by foul
means he has right to withdraw it."
IT'S my resignation" here interpcsed
Mr.. sharkey, "it's my property. with
draw it. l demand it."
Without further discussion the motion
to Jay over one week prevailed.
Orders drawn Interest, S., 755, bonds
due, SO, 900; E. +. Moody, 1919 90.
MIR. Cotton offered the following
amendment to the rules of Council, to be
known as Rrle 49,
Charges affecting the Official character or
integrity OF any member, officer or employs
OF Council shall ne referred to special
Comm ttee tor examination on tho reuuest
OF not 1888 than three-fourths of the mem.
bers. Said committee shall have power TO
summon and examine witnesses under
oath or otherwise, and shall report their
conclusions at stated meeting. Ia the
event OF said charges being proven against
any mem 81, officer or empioye affecting
the well. being Of ths city said matnbar may
be expelled. or an officer or emplo7e dts.
missed or suspended by vote OF not less
than three-fourihs Of the membership.
The new rule was referred to the law
committee and special committee On
rules. Council then adjourned.
Death of Il Veteran.
Theodore A'lseIs, who served during the