Morning journal and courier., 1891-06-30
} things then. I was young at the

hese things then. was young at the
business.
Alderman Hamilton When did it first
lawn on your mind that these sins were
10 terriblea a.s.~-4 .,
Mr.. Lsigh-Can't tell what brought it to
ny attention first He set Mr.. Hill and
others talking about it and concluded they
we're right.
Alderman Hamilton-Isn't it fact that
you never made disturbance until the |
present yeara
Mr.. Leigh don't know.
Alderman Hamiton-Do you know any |
thing about the truth of these charges Of |
Browne
Mr.. Leigh-Know something about the
Conner Bros contract.
Alderman, Hamilton-The only objec-
ton you have now to the Conner Bros.
contract is because Mr.. Doyle is superin-
tendent of streetss
Mr.. Leigh-Yes, because I think the
same thing applies there, as the applica-
ton you made in reference the purchase of
seed from the firm of Lindsey & Root.
Mr.. Doyle is interested by marriage with
the firm. ,--s.-,....
Alderman. Hamilton-When did you
first object to commissioners signing
bond?
Mr.. Leigh-Ever since Mr.. Atwater has
been in the board. He said he objected to
it because the commissioner appoints the
inspectors, and dishonest inspector can
serve the commissioners interests. o.
Alderman Hitler asked: "Do you be-
lieye it is more your duty as commits
sioner to look out for your party's interest
rather than the city's?n
Mr.. Leigh: emo. did as I did last
year in giving all the work to democrats
T or1rYhf IN, CO IofT, &hn 1sly
would be well done for the city's interest"
He said he knew the city wouldn't suffer
with Democrats in Office, but didn't feel 80
sure of Republicans.
Alderman Avis asked Mr.. Doyle if he
was member of the Conner Bros. firm.
Mr.. Doyle replied he was not.
Mr.. Leigh was questioned further into
that grass seed episode. He stated at one
place that he had had nothing to do with
Mr.. Brown until the first communication
came out. He had not given him any in
formation, had not put him up to any
thing, and thought he had got his informa-
ton by his brains only.
Alderman HAS 1t been general
custom in that board to violate rules
/ Mr.. Leigh guess they don't stand in
the way.
81 am willing to come here and confess, y
he said, "that why didn't come forward
and make an objection because wasn't
sharp enough and Mr.. Brown was"
Later he said that before Mr.. Browns
advent he didn't have anyone to second his
motions.
Alderman Chandler-Couldn't you get
some of your democratic friends to do
that?
Mr.. Leigh don't know. Go and ask
them.
Mr.. Leigh was then asked about his Westville
residence. He claimed residence at 312 Orange
there and 6ad his nS Washing done on
the city again When Aldermen an Hamilton , asked
it was none of his business.
With this Mr.. Leigh was excused and next
was called.
Mr.: States stated he was in favor of the Con
tised, as a committee went around to get prices
from leading contractors He said they didn't
think the advertising then necessary
of public Works got around the Vote Of the com
mon council last year.
Mr.. States said all he knew of the purchase OF
the new stone crusher was what Walter Connol
told him one day, that their company had made
the purchase. About the roller he said that he
| still was ready to stand by the mayors bargain
In answer to Alderman Hitler, he said that in
| dividing the patronage, as Mr.. Leigh stated hat
taken place last year, ''We. the democrats, mean
| to get our share"
| Alderman Hiller-Has there been combina
| ton this year for the division OF patronage?
Mr.. States-I don't know that there has beer
| any combines Of four or any other number. I g
to Mr.. Doyle when ! want my men appointed
| and don't feel herd if it can't be done. Some
times he has told me did half use my pull.
He evidently was mistaken, interjected Alder
Alderman Hitler held on tenaciously to tha
| combine. He asked him again If he didn't know
| of such an organization
1 RtQtnS-I n SI1ch ma
| and you may be sure I will when the TIM
Mr.. Atwater next came forward. Said h,
never asked the Superintendent of streets to EN-
ploy teams Of his. He said he had sold ashes
| name of Thomas Haley, one of drivers. Haley
he said, would 60 to the auditor and receive tn
| for wages and part for the use Of the team. H
| said further, he had and did now supply cor
tractors who are working for the city with ma
Mr.: Avis--The object you had in putting .thes
l bills in another's name was to evade the rules
| Mr.. Atwater-You can put it that way IL yO
| wish.
Mr.. Avis-Does your name appear on bon,
Of any contractor doing work for the city,
Mr.. Atwater-Yes, sir; that of Patrick Dow
ling.
| he bid low enough. He said he never receive
any pay for signing bond c He said he signe
"devitry" than anything else, to let some of tn
aldermen talk about it His pipe, he said, had
/
| Alderman Avis asked number of questions
| why Mr.. Dillon had been assigned by the boart
| to other than his regular duties as superintend
emit of sewers. Mr.. Atwater said Mr.. Dillon ha
| much spare time and could be used in this way
| At just six minutes to IL it was voted to clos
the investigation and go into executive session
| which Alderman Chandler said he considered t.
be strictly executive. The doors were locke
with the reporters on the outside.
| Alderman Chambers motion was carried tina
| Chairman Callahan appoint committee of five
of which he be a member, to draw up a report
be submitted at the next meeting Of the com
mittee of the whole, which will be on the nigh
Of the next regular meeting Of the board, July
| He appointed Aldermen Daley, Prince, Male
| and Chandler. The subcommittee will meet o
| Wednesday night in the mayors office.
AN IMPORTANT MEETING
OF Cottage Owners and Summer Resi-
dents at Savin Rock-Actions Takel
various Committees Appointed
with Reference to Securing Needle,
improvements.
Last evening an important meeting G
cottage owners and cottage residents q
| Sayin Rock WAS ha1d at the Sea- Vie,