The record-union., 1894-01-23
STILL AT LOGGERHEADS.
[coNr1SUED FROM THIRD PAeE.l


were principally for levee work.
THE FORMER BALLOT.
Trustee Pennish moved that as the
Mayors communication raised the ques-
ton of the legality of the boards former
ballot on appointees, the matter be re-
ferred to the City Attorney for his opinion,
but his motion met with no second.
THE BOARD VS.. THE MAYOR.
Trustee Leonard stated that the board
last week ordered an electric light at
Twenty-first and S streets. and another
at Twenty-seventh and +. The Mayor
had stated to him that it was all right to
put one at Twenty first and S, but those
living at Twenty-seventh and L streets
would have to get along without, as there
was no need of it, and he would not place
IL there.
Now" said Mr.. Leonard, 81 think it
is about time that the board should know
whether it has right to order these lights
or not. If the expense is too great under
the present system, 1t IS about time we
began to figure On some other. l believe
the taxpayers in the northern and eastern
part of the city are entitled to the light,
Just as much as those on the southern
side. They pay their taxes as well and
regularly as others do. L should like to
hear what the other members of the board
think about the matter. l do not believe
in our being dictated to. l believe the
board has right to order these lights
placed there l find there is also an old
petition for light at Fourteenth and X,
which has never been acted upon. There
is no light within three blocks of there.
move that one be ordered placed there"
The motion was carried.
"How are you going to get IL If there Is
no money? asked President Lawton.
'Wen,' replied Leonard, 1--WE will
order it, and let the Mayor give his
reasons for refusing"
EXTRA HOOK AND LADDER.
A communication was received from
Chief Engineer Guthrie, recommending
that that reserve hook and ladder truck
be placed in service for the eastern part
of the city, as the one in use has to go SO
far. By so doing, the Hayes extension
truck could always be available in the
business portion of the city. The re-
serve could be operated with two
permanent men till the funds would
allow of more.
The matter was referred to the Com
mittee on Fire department.
CITY GARDENER.
A resolution was passed to employ a
gardener to care for the Plaza and parks
of the city at salary of S75 per month,
and the nomination of j. II. Ward for
gardener coming up for confirmation, he
was confirmed by a vote of Z to 2.
LOVELY STREET.
Trustee Kent stated that Front street,
between r and Y, was graveled, but had
not a crosswalk on it in that distance.
The mud is foot deep, and fifteen tami-
lies live on the street.
The matter was referred to the Street
Committee.
DECLINED WITH THANKS.
A protest against the confirmation of ].
J. Simmons was presented by the Clerk,
but the President said ne doubted the pro-
priety of reading any such communica-
tions in the open board.
On motion of Trustee Wachhorst it was
decided not to read 1t.
BALLoTING OVER AGAIN.
Gentlemen" said President Lawton,
''the City Attorney has expressed to me
his opinion that we were a little premat-
ure last week in confirming the appoint
ments of the Mayor for policemen, and
suggests that it would perhaps be well if
we call the names and ballot again. l
will appoint Messrs. Leonard and Kent
as tellers."
j. f. Wilson was first voted on and
was elected by s to l.
w. j. Hardy was elected unanimously,
and so were j. ?. McAlanus and J. J.
Plunkett.
Anthony Greene was elected by vote
of to /.
ID. w. Higgins and James Douglas were
elected unanimously.
w. l.. Talbot was also confirmed unan-
imously, and Robert w. Ash was con-
firmed by s to l.
r. Cunningham received only one vote
for to eight against him.
+. Franks was rejected by vote of
ayes to noes.
THE NEW OFFICERS.
before were taken up.
l. j. Simmons was rejected by vote of
4ayes to noes.
Henry Alter was also rejected, the vote
being 2 ayes to noes.
w. g. Rehm having requested permis-
sion to withdraw his name. it was passed.
in order to communicate his request TO
the Mayor.
Daniel Shine was confirmed by vote
of s to l.
The appointment of E. L. Kripp was
rejected by vote of ayes to noes.
FIREMEN CONFIRMED.
The appointment of Thomas L. Dixon
as hoseman for Engine Company No. l.
was confirmed unanimously.
Samuel Mcdonald for Foreman of No.
8, was confirmed by eight ayes only that
number being cast.
Trustee Pennish wished his vote re-
corded as voting aye.
Frank T. Yager's name, as appointee
for driver of the hose cart of No. |, COM
ing up, Trustee Leonard stated that he
had asked that the matter 90 over one
week. He had known Yager for many
years, and he knew him to be man who
paid his bills when be considered them
just.
Several members of the board stated
that they did not believe the board
should be made collection agency.
Clinton l.. White stated that the City
Trustees two years ago ordered the street
graded, and every one within mile aud
a quarter, except Mr.. wager and the
Woolen Mill, had paid their share. He
has deted the city authorities, and he left
it to the board whether they wished to
encourage such conduct
Some discussion ensued, and motion
was made TO lay the matter over week,
but as the nomination had been made
fourteen days ago it could not be done.
wager was confirmed by a vote of 6 To 3.
The nominations OF W. G. Fitch, S. Ii.
Gerrish, l.. b. Willis, A. G. Hinkson and
i. Franklin for Free Library Trustees
were unanimously confirmed.
BOARD OF HEALTH.
The names of those nominated for the
Board OF Health coming up, Trustee De-
vine stated that he was Informed that
those named were all of one school. and
he believed in giving an equal chance to
those of other schools. If allopathists did
not want to serve with the others let
them step aside. and the board could elect
from the other schools.
A ballot was taken. however, and Dr.
u. W. Huntington was confirmed by a
vote of to l, when the board took a re-
cess of five minutes to discuss the situa-
ton.
Dr. James II. Parkinson was confirmed
unanimously; f. B. Sutliff was rejected