The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-14
THE NEW ADMINISTRATION.
ne Event witnessed by Many-No Appoint
ments Made-Glaze is Chosen Chairman
OF the Council-Carey's Address.

evening had been the theme for converse
tlon In and among the ward politicians
throughout the city. 1t had been rumored
IN the afternoon that the mayor would an
nounce no appointments last evening. but
notwithstanding this bit of unwelcome
news to the politicians and different aspir-
ants, very large crowd had gathered in
the lobby
1t was o'clock before Mayor Clement,
followed by the mayor-elect, entered the
chamber. Upon their entering the cham
Der loud cheer which almost shook the
building went up and did not subside un-
til the gentlemen had taken their seats.
Mayor Clement called the house to order,
and the roll was called. 1t showed that
all the members were present.
The new members of the council were
seated in the back part of the chamber
along the railing. where chairs had been
provided for them. They took great in
terest in the proceedings and seemed to be
thoroughly awake to the responsible duties
they were about to enter upon.
On motion of Councilman Buckeridge,
the ex-mayors of this city who might be
in the audience were invited to take seats
within the railing. Ex-Mayor ]. P. Allen,
the only one of the exmayors who was
present, came forward and took a seat
within the railing, amid cheers.
The minutes of the previous meetings
were read and approved.
The reports of the different city officers
were then submitted, read, and, upon mo-
ton, approved.
There being no further business before
the old council Mayor Clement addressed
the councilmen and gentlemen in the
chamber in few appropriate and we'll
chosen words. He said the council had
met this evening to terminate a term of
two years of labor The mayor continued,
saying that it was not his intention to
elaborate upon or explain what
had been done the past two
years, it being entirely unnecessary
to do SO, as the records were there to show,
but whatever had been done he believed to
be from the purest motives and for that
which the members thought for the best
interests of the city He stated that the
executive offices of the city, which he had
tried to faithfully represent the two years
had been done to the best of his ability
and for the interest of the people OF the
city He praised the city officers for the
formed their respective duties. He also
thanked the council for their kindness to
him and their good advice which had often
been given.
The mayor then introduced Mayor j. B.
Carey, who took the chair.
The old couneiimen here rendered their
seats to their successors. All the members,
including the mayor. had previously taken
their oaths of Office.
The roll was again called and all coun-
cilmen found present.
Mayor j. B. Carey then addressed the
council in the following words:
Gentlemen of the Council
In assuming the duties Of the Office of
chief executive of this city. think quite
fully realiZe the responsibilities connected
Herewith and hope to be able, with your
earnest cooperation, to merit the approval
of the people who have seen III by their
suffrage, to commit to my hands this
sacred trust. most earnestly desire the
support of not only the members OF the
council and other city officials, but that
splendid business organization, the Board
of Trade, and our citizens generally.
Owing to the fact that salaries have not
yet been fixed, / think best to defer max
ing any appointments until later
meeting of the council. 1t will be my
purpose to recommend from time
to time such business as in
my judgment the council should act
upon to the end that prudence and econ
omy may prevail in every department.,
and taxation reduced to the lowest figure
consistent with progressive government
/ especially hope that we may arrange to
paw promptly all laborers and that our
treasury may be guarded to that end. In
the Arrangement of the various commit
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in that harmonious and effective work
NAV be accomplished. l am therefore
unable to make committee announce
ments at this meeting.
Inviting your cooperation and con-
sideration, and assuring you OF my Will
ingness to join you In laborlng ior Uhe
best interests of our city, await your
The address took well and washeartily
annlauded. Upon motion of Councilman
Buckeridge the same was spread upon the
records.
The regular order of business was taken
up.
Report of the city..engineer was read and
adopted.
The twenty-third estimate Of the archi-
tect of the city building was presented and
adopted.
Caswell moved that the city attorney be
directed to draw ordinances for the
amount required.
A communication from DR.. Whitlock,
the CITY physician, was read, stating that
since aid from the City hospital had been
withdrawn by the council, there was now
no place to send the sick who came under
his treatment and suggested that the
council take some immediate action he
ferred to the health COMMITTEES.
\ communication from Z. r. Wilson,
the issperite fraud man, was read. 1t de-
manded the immediate payments OF the
amount claimed due Wilson for Jasperite
payemement of which all knows amount
ing to some s72,00a
II was moved to refer the bill to the paving
committee, but was amended by Council
man Nosbacher to lay it on the table. The
amendment carried.
communication from the Electric
Light and Gas company was read concern
ing the change in street lamps, made in a
former meeting of the council. Referred
TO city attorney.
Bills against the city were presented and
referred TO the finance committee.
Ordinance, appropriating $1,000 for bills
allowed. WAS passed
An ordnance approprialng sl,24s.oo Tor
building purposes, was passed
An ordinance, declaring il unlawful for
any person TO carry concealed, or other
wise. any bean snapper, for beans, stones or
other missiles. and fixing fine from 81 70
SIS. for violation OF the provisions OF the
ordinance, passed the council unani-
mously.
An ordinance. which has created con-
siderable talk and in which considerable