, 1897-04-27
SQUARELY ON RECORD,
MR.. SETTELE TAXES UP THE SIDE
OF THE CITY DEMOC-
RACY.
And Voted With Larry Fee Upon Every
Proposition-Hon. M. N. Grant
Succeeds Mr.. Jones as Councilman
From the First Ward-The Tie Not
Yet Settled.

lei S6HtlGO. |
The leading feature Of the c~anvassing
board meeting last evening was the &C.
ton OF Mr. Settele in placing himself
sQuarely upon record in opposition to
the republican members of the council
and in voting at all times with Lawrence
Fee, the democratic member. Even I'D
on what Judge Brown declared to be
close questions, Mr.. Settele did not hesi-
tate to advocate the side favored by the
democratic leaders. In Mr.. Settele's
opinion this may be good republican
policy, but there are many others in the
city who believe that republicans rarely
benefit their party by siding with the
democrats. But his Sote is his own, and
ne alone will be responsible to the peo-
pie Of this city for his acts.
THE COUNCIL MEETING.
An adjourned meeting OF the city
council was held at 8 o'clock last even
ing, all the members OF the council and
the mayor being present.
The fret business considered was a
street light which had moi been burn
ing. The matter was referred to the
committee on streets II alleys.
The bon OF the contractor for clean
ing the streets and bitches was reported
approved by the committee on streets
and alleys, and Mr.. Lohlein reported that
the south half OF the city was clean. 1t
was decided to have w men 60 over the
work and make a report thereon. Mr..
A. j. Nash was named by the city and he
will report to the committee on streets
and alleys.
Mr.. Lohlein called attention to the bad
condition OF the road to the north of
the ~glassworks. and said some action
should be taken to better its condition
otherwise traffic over it would have to
he practically suspended.
MI. Fee sale that it was his opinion
that Third street should be extended to
he red hills. He thought the lower
road was upon company ground. In the
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Mr.. Lohlein vas OF the same opinion as
Mr.. Fee. After some further discussion
Of the matter, 1t was referred to the COM
mittee on streets and alleys. with in
structions to report at the earliest pos
sibIe date.
Mayor Brown stated that one of the
councilmen, Mr.. Jones, had been absent
from the city sufficient time to permit
his seat to be declared vacant, under
the provisions Of the new law, and ask
ed the council what action it desired to
take in the matter.
On motion of Mr.. Miller, seconded by
Mr.. Lohlein, the place was declared va
cant.
The mayor asked If 1t was the desire
OF the council that the place be filled ut
once.
Mr.. Lohlein moved that it be filled at
once and the motion was seconded by
Mr.. Miller.
Mr.. Fee moved that the matter be de-
ferred till the next meeting Of the coun-
Gil. Inc mOllON WAS seCUQueu ny MT.
Settele, but the mayor did not hear the
second and called for a vote on the Lob
lein motion, which prevailed.
The mayor then nominated Hon. M.
N. Grant to fill out the u%nexpired term
of Councilman Jones. The nomination
was unanimously confirmed by the
council, and a recess Of Is minutes was
then taken in order that Mr.. Grant
might be found. He shortly appeared
and was at once sworn in.
The council was again called to Or
der and Mayor Brown stated that it was
his impression that a law was passed by
the recent legislature placing cities and
towns under the supervision OF the state
examiner. II it was the pleasure Of the
council he would ascertain the facts, and
If such a law was passed, he would re-
quest Mr.. Henderson to come to Lara
mic at once for the purpose Of checking
up the accounts of the city.
The city council then adjourned.