The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1891-06-25
TIE CITY coUNclL.
A Special Coavoestion % the city
Fsshsrs, ssssasy BvsaiRG.

There vas an cir OF profound niys-
terry pervsdlng the air Of the council
chamber on Monday evening, which
was deepened when Mayor George
smots on the long table with his
knuckles and declared the council
open In due form. While the May
or volunteered the information that
the weather was far from cold and
limiting at an appropriation for few
fans, city clerk Bishop removed his
coat and surrounded himself With
spittoons, even deprivIug the news
paper men Of an old broken one, In
anticipation OF future use for them.
Even councilman Nef seemed to
breathe the air Of mystery and sat In
solemn silence for thirteen eonsecu-
tive minutes.
The roll call revealed the fact that
In addition TO councilman Bristol,
Mr.. Godfrey was not present In the
flesh, being detained by other busl-
ness The journal Of the previous
meeting was also read, end after
casting 81 anxious look In the dlrec.
ton Of the first ward delegation, the
presiding officer, declared the min
utes approved a. read.
The special order Of the evening
was the consideration Of the MIssou-
ri Pacific and paper mill switch
matters, which the Mayor laid before
the council.
Councilman Nef here remarked
that he was from the first ward and
wanted II to be distinctly remember
ed that he was present for the ex-
press purpose Of representing his
constituents. He said that he want
ed an ordinance passed 30 n to read
that all the railroads could use the
switch, without multiplying Of
tracks. spurs, switches, etc., which
by the way IL an excellent idea.
Councilman Crsvens intImated
that In order to insure his vote for
the measure, IL would be necessary
for the parties benefited by the
switch to pay for the publication Of
the ordinance. This brought Judge
Hamilton, who was present In be-
half Of the projectors Of the switch,
TO his feet. The Judge clinched the
chsirman's vote for the measure by
offering to put up the fee In advance
10 required.
The ordinance was amended some
what, and passed after being gone
over by sections. II provides for .
switch 53l feet long, along the south
side Of East North street, not over
twelve feet In width, beginning at
the intersection Of the NJ. p. tracks
and East North street, and running
due east. Councilman Neff not vot-
ing.
Mr.. Pike was present and also his
bill Of t23s for lighting. II came up
from the committee with favorable
report aud was passed In . twink
ling.
Someone said sanitary at this
point, which moved Councilman
Crsvens to introduce the dog ques-
ton. He pointed out the fact that
provision had been made for killing
all dogs found running at large with
out warrant Of law or the sanction
Of the dog tax collector. A dog
might be killed, and then there was
no official way Of disPosing Of the
remains. A dog undertaken ought
to be appointed, he maintained.
And . graveyard provided for"
interPolated the Mayor. After dis
cussing this grave question In all It's
solemn phases, during which time |
city Marshal SwartZ, who has TO dI 3
pose Of the dogs he kills, twitched
neryously on his seat and spit toOsc- i
CO juice behind the door, the ques-
ton went over TO the next meeting,
when, in all probability, the work
Of burying all legally executed dogs,
will be taken from Daddy Hudson's
hands. and given to . regularly APP
pointed aud authorized person to
conduct canine obsequies.
Councilman Nef wanted to con-
slider the matter Of draining Pete
Lunkenheimer's lake, on south
Fourth street, but this also went
over. Everybody seemed conscious
Of IN impending crisis. which had
evidently come.
City Clerk Bishop, our own John,
ct this point arose and with girIIsh
modesty and In stammering tones
presented his written resignation n
City Clerk. This created o profound
sensation. Even the Newspaper
men stared blankly at John In mute
establishment. Councilman Cravena
Introduced the following resolution,
moved its passage, put his feet upon
the table aud burst into tears. The
motion was seconded by everybody
In the chamber and all voted on its
yet the Mayor did not even
uotC tue ioCN Nh8t HcNClbl llltk1l Il
votes were cast.
WHEREAS; John l.. Bishop has
this day rendered his resignation a.
City Clerk, TO take effect July Ist,
1891, to accept q position with the
Salina Water Works Go.
Rcsoired: By the mayor and eoun-
ell Of the city Of SallnA, that we
hereby desire 20 express our appFe-
Of his services ~ such, he be-
ing competent aud Trustworthy, q
man Of excellent business qualIhea-
tons, and o gentleman In every re-
speet. In administering the Affairs
Of his ONCE lie has been courteous,
prompt and exact, and a. superin-
tendent Of the Fire Alarm Telegraph
System he has shown marked ability
and given the same his thoughtful
and unremltting attention. We are
pleased TO know that Mr.. Bishop
has secured the position Of Puperin-
tendent Of the Salina Water Works
Co., and commend him to the Com
pauy as safe and conservative man
Ager, and one who will continue
popular with the citizens Of Salina
In their capacity ~ customers Of said
company.
On motion Mr.. Bishops resigna-
lion was accepted. The Mayor then