Telegram-herald., 1891-05-26
GRANTED A FRANCHISE
The Reeds Lake Company Secures
Its Plum.
SILICA BARYTlC KNOCKED SILLY
The Coaaeii Has = stormy siege, but 4,
TrAnsaets Some Basiasss. whether
Good or had, and Thus He
deems lts Past Record.


in full force, and the influence of the
lobby, backed up by politicians from
the labor unions, brought about the de-
sired effect, and Saltpeter could not
stop the ordinance from going through.
The Silica barytlc boomlet that was
to sweep away all opposition on West
Brldge-st. exploded like toy balloon
under the blow of a meat Ak when sew
eral of the people whose names ap-
peared on the petition declared them
rank forgerles ami entirely unauthor-
! Ized.
Alderman Anderson moved that the
record Of the council proceedings be
changed so that MS vote on the conf,r-
nation of Vim. Walsh, as highway COM
| missioner. shall stand as mo" instead
of eyes" The motion carried. The
minutes were approved as corrected.
|. e. Levi and others demonstrated
against the dlscontinuance OF sprinkling
| Canal-st. Referred to Committee on
| Streets.
Two petitions were presented asking
the council TO proceed to declare the
street railway franchises forfeited IN
streets where service is discontinued.
Referred to the Committee on Ordin-
ances.
Doren Springs n Surprise.
Ex-Alderman Doren submitted
communication giving away come cor
respondence that had passed between
himself and President s. Wesselius and
Treasurer John Dregge relative to
the granting of q franchise to the
Reeds Lake Electric Railway by the
Common Council. The cOmmunica-
tions were evidently of a private nature
and Alderman Dregge seemed greatly
exercised over their presentation. He
kept jumping up with motion TO refer
them back TO the sender, but he was
declared out of order. The letters more
than limited at certain advantages that
would accrue TO the alderman if he
would remain faithful to the Reeds
Lake Electric Railways cause and ex-
horted him to be firm and faithful.
Alderman Dregge was spared the read
ing Of his letter. The communication
was referred to the committee on ordi-
nances.
Street Car Service Demanded.
The residents of StocKing-st.demanded
that the Street Railway Company be
obliged to run cars according to sched
ule or that its franchise be declared for
feited. Alderman Tateum asked If the
discontinuance was not under the ad-
vice of the Chief of Police. Alderman
O'Donnell said that the union would
be glad to help the company if it would
only run the cars according TO the
schedule. He moved that the City
Attorney be instructed to institute pro-
| ceedings for the forfeiture of the CON-
| pany's franchise. Alderman Sproul
| said that the company was only able TO
run the cars under police protection.
He moved that the company be in
structed to run all its cars. Alderman
Saunders said it was the people that
needed protection, and not the Street
Railway Company. He sa;d that ne
| of the company's employees had
drawn a revolver on a passenger. He
| favored Alderman ODonnells motion.
Alderman Conger said it would be we'll
to have an understanding in tho matter
before proceeding to extreme measures.
That the council was ordering the COM
pany 10 run cars and the police author
tiles were ordering them not to run cars.
He moved to refer the matter to the
Committee on Ordinances. Alderman
Sprouts motion was lost and the
motion of Alderman ODonnell carried.
The time of the notice 10 the company
to date from 10 O'Clock this morning.
A j. Bovine. of the Street Railway Com
paDy. said that no person was author
lied to sign for Silica Barytlc pavement
for the Street Railway Company's
property on West Bridge-st. Several
other property owners declared their
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forgeries. A petition for cedar block
pavement on the west end of West
Bridge-st. was also presented. All these
communications were referred to the
Committee on Streets.
Reeds Lake Franchise.
The various labor unions and 500
others petitloned the council to grant
franchise TO the Reeds Lake Electric
Street Railway Company. Alderman
ODonuell at once moved TO grant the
prayer of the petitioners. The motion
was declared out of order and the pcti-
ton was laid on the table temporarily.
The mayor renominated VIM. Walsh as
highway commissioner of the third is.
trict. To prevent any further misun-
derstanding the council proceeded TO
ballot The nomination was not con-
firmed, the vote being yeas and IA
nays. Mr.. Walsh dropped into the
consomme with a dismal plunk and
William Fitzpatrick smiled again.
The Committee on Ways and Means
reported. recommending that the Board
of Review and Equalization be allowed
q clerk At a compensation not TO exceed
$la dav. Alderman Sproul said that
the board could never he found busy or
at work. eco in there when you will
and you will find them gagglng each
other and telling yarns. They are al
ways to ne found at ball game or any
other place where there IS some fun
gong on. am a taxpayer of this city.
and | would like to see this board work
and earn its salary. I shall oppose al
lowing them clerk" The reconlmeu-
dation Was knocked sky high by an
overwhelming ''no" from the council.
The Franchise Granted
The committee on ordinances sub
mitted an ordinance 20 specify the
powers aud duties of the sealer of
weights and measures. II was placed
upon iis first and second reading by
titie and ordered printed IN the pro-
ceedings OF the council. Alderman
Dfcgge called for the Reeds Lake Elec-
tTic railway ordinance and 4 vas there
upon saken from the table and placed
upon ia third reading. Alderman
- ponneil submitted 81 amendment 10
change The reNts - that 4 leaves Ful.
ton ~ at Ransom and proceeds alone
Rsnsafn "a Park q. and fhcnca through
Pafk-st. 90 North plvisoa-.s. the re-
nlaiadef al the foute o. remain as ~.
lore. Alderman pfeg1e stteu4pfed ta