Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-02-21

AWn "a the INENIullND lNflAAA t. AlAN
II was a notice to the railways that the
city proposed to take possession whether
or not that the council proposed to grab
the right-of-way IN spite Of the deVi
and high water. II the St. Louis agree
nlent Possessed no legal obligations as 10
the city's responsibility there was be-
yond question moral obligation. and he
did not think the agreement should he
brought up at this time. He then
branchcd on into a talk about the old
Aivarado road. referred to the fact that
men, women, boys, girls and dogs made
9 common Of the reservation. yet that
ala not rob the owner of the soil of
his rights.
Alderman Byron said the street and al
ley committee did not propose to try the
case at this session of ihe council laugh
teri The alderman from the 4th ward
was apparently mistaken as to the mo-
tiyes Of the resolution. He didn't care
flrthiug whether men or dogs wandered
al will over the reservation; the commit
tee did not propose to make court
room Of the council chamber. but had
simply reported In accordance with the
direction Of the council,
The mayor said the resolution ought
not TO pass. IL for no other reason, than
It directed the opening Of lamar street
across the Texas and Pacific, which
would bring the street only up the Rio
Grnnde track. thus accomplishing
nothing. He believed there was such
a special committee as was now con-
tempIated, appointed just before the last
election, Of which the gentleman from
the lhghih ward was chairman
Ihis brought Alderman Drake to his
ieet WIN The statement that he was Il
member or that committee but bad ex-
ferienced change Of heart, having
Iel.ized mat the proposed street extern
slons were a public necessity.
Alderman Terrell brought down the
house by inquiring of Mr.. Drake how
ms conversion occurred, and after
th1ughtful consideration amidst great
deal of merriment Alderman Drake said
me committee had not attempted to do
anything because the city attorney had
sail they could accomplish nothing
Alderman Byron said something
about Alderman Lassiters motives in
making the long statement upon the
matter at issue. and Alderman IAsslter
got back at him with the charge that
BYRON had voted against the proposed
uurket mouse, on the ground that 1t
would inlure his business. He, Las
sitter. had never used his position TO
further mis- own personal interests, and
would never attempt to do so as long
as he occupied seat IN the council.
At this Alderman Lewis jumped TO
his feet and pointing his index finger at
the Fourth ward statesman said. "Your
tt.1r,'n Iii, w U',lo'u, lne Bth-
intarcsto ei'i,,.I io r''tt ne Is n9t pflsohlly
,,f.,e,,t M ,,,,,,,.,t - '.'l' lNSl W
rl,t - IL Jiou'' ' ploposts 10 carry
absolutely demanded by citizens re-
gardless Of their location. he blbs up
US the champion of one of the railroads
III question.
me lnugh was on Alderman las'iter,
WY inc mayor put me substitute of
alderman Drake ana appointed as the
special committee. Messrs. Drake,
XIV ana ward. who will consult with
the railroad authorities regarding the
mnIler.
Inc street and alley committee asked
port on the matter of requesting the
Rock Island railway To maintain an
open crossing at Elm street.
The wnterworks vummit.ac reported
that there was due Macarthur Bros.
contractors for the new plant the sum
of SlS,33l %. The committee recon-
mondcd thar the city pay the contractors
S1-.j27 20. the balance amounting TO
500 go. to be retained to satisfy
judgment rendered against the firm In
favor of L. II. Hamilton. II was
further recommended that the firm be
required 70 furnish an indemnity bond
with good local snretieS to protect tho
city against prospective judgments In
two cases now In litigation. The re.
p2,rF,w as adopted,
The quarterly report OF the snperlnten-
dent Of the watcrworks was submitted,
| showing net profit of SOL, Is, a slight
increase over the previous qulrter.
me wnterworks, committee asked and
gnrding the condition Of the Clear Fork
dam,
The ire committee reported in favor
OF purchasing 1000 feet of hose. but at
me suggestion of the mayor Il was ordered
thNl but lVO feet should he bought. His
! honor slid the city had not paid for
me last bill Of hose. and In his remarks
said there was a good dea Of election
,,ucomOc being INDUCED in by the coun-
ell,
Alderman Drake retorted that what
wv mayor didn't know abOut the neces
slll'S Of the fire department would I'm
4, very large book. The mayor carried
ms point, however.
M1rc nhie-election talk was had yyba,,
me postponed resolution came M reonir.
ing all city officials to make ibeir ~
ices in the city hull Alderman irnrrolI
iathcred the resolution. and insisted an
rs adoption. His honor referred ser.os-
tlcally 10 the movNr Rnd AIdc,,,Ts,,
Drake as the mayor pro.tem ami NJ ''' ai
chair, Il was novel tint fhe ros1i,,,i Luz
sh3ulI not take effect until after t6e see.
nn9 tuesday ~ April. 1t was so ordered
ana peace again snread lis wings over rbs
ssonltWht heated aldermen who had