The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-01-08
MURPHY's COMMITTEES.

Ryan Suddenly Elsvated-Gauss, Who Il
Committed to Frenzel, on Franchises.
Twenty bright and beamlng Legislators
gathered in the Council chamber last even
ing. There would have been twenty-one.
but Councilman McGIll was not there.
City Clerk Abrams cautiously assembled
sembled Solons to order. Upon the desk
before him was flourishing group of rare
and radiant flowers. But they were for
President Martin Murphy, who in a mo-
ment would take the gavel from his tremb-
ling hand. Each Councilman wore bo-
quet on his coat lapel, as did each reporter
ell. who desired to give the new city legis-
lators a pleasant send off, and indeed they
all appeared on the best possible terms
with themselves.
Councilman Ryan spoke first He moved
that Mr.. Murphy be president or the Coun-
Gil for the ensuing term of two years. Mr..
Cooper. on behalf of the six Republican
members. seconded the motion. and Mr..
Casper asked that the clerk cast the unani-
nous ballot for Mr.. Murphy.
Gentlemen and fellOw-members," said
President Murphy. Il wish to express to
you my sincere thanks for the honor con-
ferred upon me. L want to treat you as
well as it is possible for me to do, with all
no matter which side of the house he Is on"
Emil G. Rassmann was unanimously
elected vice-president. and Mr.. Ryan Of
fered rules and regulations for the govern
tically the same as those that governed the
preceding Council. Mr.. Rassmann offered
resolution that one hundred copies be
printed, together with lists of city officers
and committees and including those por-
tions of the city charter defining the DOW
ers and duties OF the Council. Mr.. White
offered the amendment that the city clerk
index the work, and the resolution as
amended carried.
Mr.. Rassmann presented q communlca-
ton in reference to the tiremen's pension
fund, which was received and referred.
A communication was received from the
Board of Public Works embracing the pro-
posed contract with the indianapolis
and referred to the committee on contracts
and franchises.
Mr.. Rassmann moved that when the
Council adjourned 1T would be to meet on
Monday, Jan. Is. and the motion prevailed.
President Murphy then announced his
committees, adding: Il have endeavored
to fix these committees in such a way as to
give satisfaction to the members and citi-
Zens generally. and If have made any mis-
takes l Will have to ask TO be excused"
The committees were az follows:
Accounts and Claims-olsen, McGuffin and
Puryear.
Contracts and Franchises-Ryan, sherer, No.
Gill, Cooper, Halloran, Gauss and Allen.
Elections-McGuffin, Laut and Linn.
Fees and Observation-Disclosures. White and Casper.
Enancs-Rassmann, Ryan, Laut, Casper, Co.'S
tello, she rer and Cooper.
Judiciary-McGiil, Rassmann and Young
Ordinances-Schrader. Casper and Costello.
Printing-Schmidt Olsen and Puryear
Public Health-Laut, McGuffin aid Linn.
Public Morals-White. Gauss and Linn.
Public Property and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
Schrader and Young.
Public Safety and Comfort-sherer, McGill and
Allen.
Railroads-Gauss. Golfer and Cooper
Rules-Murphy, White and Young.
Sewers. Streets and Alleys-Costelio, Schmidt
and Young.
The Council then adjourned. after which
President Murphy set mp the cigars as in
such cases made and provided.