The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-13

such action should seem to be warranted,
sent to Helena to assist in the work. Yer
respectfully, ROBERT p. PORTER,
superintendent of Censua.
Mr.. SeliRman thought this result was q
that could be expected and very satisfactory
and the council thought the money e
pended for the recount was we'll spent.
In the matter of the petition of Geo. i
Piatt and others praying that the franchis.
of the Rodney street car line be forfeited
the city attorney reported that under iii
franchise the company was required to rur
only one car per month, but he said tn.
franchise could be amended by the counci
to suit their wishes. The matter was re-
ported to the ordinance COMMITTEES,
Alderman Connolly offered resolution
requesting the steam motor company tc
place suitable screens or netting in the
smokestack OF their motors, the obj ect be-
| ing to avoid danger of houses catching fire
| along the motor line from this cause.
The following ordinance was introduced
by Alderman Thompson: Ordinance No.
-. Prohibiting aldermen from voting on
any proposition in which they may be in
terested personally. BE it ordained by the
city council of the city of Helena:
Section l. From and after the passage
of this ordinance no alderman shall vote
upon any proposition coming before the
city council. i'll which he shall have any
financial. pecuniary or other personal in
terest.
Section 2. Any member of the city coun-
Gil who has any personal, pecuniary or pri-
vate interest In any measure, bill or fran
chise proposed Or pending before the city
council shall disclose the fact thereof to
the CITY council while in session, and if any
such member of the city council shall vote
upon any proposition, franchise or other
linz f<,rn %na nik,,
without disclosing his interest in such mea-
sure, bill or franchise, and it shall after
wards appear that such proposition, bill,
franchise or other measure was carried by
reason of his vote, such member 30 violat-
ing either of these sections shall be guilty
OF a mlsdemeanor, and upon conviction
thereof before proper tribunal. the coun-
Gil may by resolution declare his Office va
cant, first giving to such member due no.
tice to appear and show why his Office
should not be declared vacant.
Alderman Thompson, who prepared this
ordnance, moved its passage and did not
think that any alderman could object. AL
derman Garrett seconded the motion.
Alderman Thompson made quite a talk in
favor of the ordinance. Alderman Rich
ards thought that the ordinance was in
tended for his benefit; he could see no use
for it as it was fully covered in the char
ter. but the city clerk did not think so.
Alderman Richards said it was only recent
ly that he became interested in street
railway franchise. Alderman Connolly said
it was well-known rule of parliamentary
law that no member of body will vote on
proposition in which he was interested.
He was in favor of the spirit of the ordin-
ance, and while he regretted its introduc-
ton he would vote for it.
Alderman Theme heartily favored the
ordinance and would support it, as it will
be q Justice to the aldermen and will do
good. Alderman Richards again said he
could see no necessity for it, as no alder
man. to his knowledge, had vet voted on
in which he was interested, and
he would oppose it.
Aldermen Steele and Lissner we're both in
favor of it. but the latter from now ON
would be a 'silent partner
The rules were suspended and the ordi-
nance was placed on its final passage. The
following aldermen voted aye: Lissner,
Brown, Hanley. Theme, Thompson, Dunn,
Hartwig, Spencer. Nay, Richards.
An ordinance regulating the placing of
electric wires was read and referred to the
ordinance committee, and the committee
instructed to report tonight. Engineer
graded near Montana avenue, distance of
G0Ox3O feet, for about 5000. The city clerk
and engineer reported in the matter Of the
klelnschlnidt corner at jackson and Grand
streets, that the city should not take pos
session of the property without first going
through condemnation proceedings. Alder
man Steele thought now proper time to
condemn the property and the clerk was in
structed to proceed in the premises. An
arbitration proposition between Mrs. E. V.
Hewin and the city of Helena was read and
President Steele being authorized to name
the arbitrator on behalf of the city, APP
pointed A. g. Clarke, Sr.
The bond of d. J.W. McNally as building
inspector. with E. A. Knight and Thos
Gilchrist as sureties in the sum of $4,000
was accepted and Mr.. McNally will now
formerly begin the work for which he was
appointed.
Alderman Connolly brought up the mat
ter of the Bluff street survey and the city
engineer offered an explanation of the
situation showing that the difficulty has
arisen from a complicated survey. The
property owners there, desire street
opened, as under the existing condition
their property is valueless as egress or in
gress thereto is impossible.
On motion of Alderman Dunn the CITY
marshal was instructed to forbid the re-
pairing of the stable which caught fire yes-
terday the second time within two weeks.
On motion the council adjourned.