Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-07
MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL Alderman Harrington Objects to Being a "Leatherhead." A VERY BREEZY SESSION The Operating of the Behren's Park Street Car Line Calls for Much Speech
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The city council met last night in reg ular semi-monthly session. Present were the mayor, Aldermen Ward, Enslen, Pearce, Jackson, Kettig, McCartin, Gil lespie, Meade, Duncan, Mcknight and Jones.
 The mayor stated that a permit had been issued to Messrs. Inman & Co. to re- build their warehouse shed.
 The petition in regard to mass meet ing relative to Cuban independence was referred to the miscellaneous committee.
 Mr. Winton's petition in regard to tobacco license was referred to the proper committee.
 The mayor recommended that the city attorney be instructed to take steps look ing toward the operation of the Behring street car line. Alderman Harrington introduced a resolution which prevailed at a mass meeting of the citizens of West End requesting the board to compel the operation of the line. Alderman Harring- ton said that this matter had been before the board before, but had blown over. Continuing he said "I am not going to come here and be leather head-a jack ass, as a majority of you are"
 The mayor-Mr. Clerk call the gentle man to order. You are certainly testing, MT. Harrington
 MT. Harrngton-Well, of course, I was joking as to the term. It was a little too strong.
 The maydr-That's strong enough.
 "Now," said MT. Harrington, 'I am an alderman and have just as much right to recognition from the board as any one. I want to say exactly that you are leath- erheads. I don't propose to come up here and sleep. I have very little time to sleep"
 Alderman McCartin-T want to inter- rupt the gentleman. MT. Harrington was not here at the last meeting. The matter came up then and it was the sense of th6 board to compel the operation of the road.
 The mayor-Now, Mr. Harrington, think the sentiment of the board Is favor able to the resolution-not to interrupt at all your speech.
 Alderman Harrington-No, you can't shut me off. Continuing he said. ad- dressing the board. "You men come up here and talk and talk and expound your oratory for three-quarters of an hour and don't want me to have my say"
 Alderman Kettig-I rise to point of or der.
 Harrington was ruled out of order.
 Alderman Harrington was allowed to sneak to the resolution, but his remarks on the motion of Alderman Pearce were ruled out of order, Alderman Harring- ton protesting. The visitors took a lively interest in the proceedings.
 On motion the Birmingham Railway and Electric company were compelled to operate the Behring street car line or forfeit it's franchise.
 The petition of Malone & Beall was re- ferred to the street committee
 requisition from the police commits sion requesting 150 printed copies of the police rules and regulations brought on considerable discussion. Alderman Gill lespie stated that in his opinion the board could be compelled to furnish the printed matter. Alderman Enslen objected to the requisition. Alderman Kettig, speaking to the requisition, said that all such acquisitions from the police commission requiring an expenditure of money here after shall be submitted to the police committee, with the mayor added, who shall report on the same to the board. Alderman Kettig made a motion to that effect and on vote of the board it became operative.
 Z Alderman Kettig moved that the city attorney be instructed to examine into the legality of enforced compliance with police commission requsitions. Why" said the alderman. they might make a acquisition on us tomorrow for a car load { of jackasses, and it seems to be the gen eral opinion we would have to furnish : them I put my motion to .the chair" Carried unanimously. sr The following reports were submitted and approved:
 K Poll Tax Collector P. H. Harris re- ported $67O collected during the past 2 month.
 : The city | treasurer's report shows s259OO S9 available cash on hand. U The report of Tax Collector George