Evening journal., 1897-07-15
Mr.. 0'NEIL STILL FIRM.
The Squire Holds the Key to
the Councilmanio Mystery.
WILL EMEET AGAIN TONIGHT
THE DEMOCRATS WERE TIRED
AND DESIRED A REST, BUT MR..
O'NEIL VOTED WITH THE RE
PUBLICANS. AND FOR FOUR
HOURS THE BATTLE WENT ON.

ONElL VOTED WITH THE RE |
PUBLICANS. AND FOR FOUR |
HOURS THE BATTLE WENT ON.
Members of City Council again as
sembled in their chamber to elect
chairman of the Finance Committee
last night, and again did Mr.. O'Neil |
vote as he felt and thereby blocked the
election of a chairman to the Finance
Committee.
The Democrats held caucus meeting |
previous to the business meeting. but
Mr.. ONeil was not present. II Mr.. |
O'Neil continues in the stand that he
has taken in the finance muddle there
is no chance of Council electing a
finance chairman unless Mr.. O'Neil |
should nominate Democrat whom the |
Republicans would vote for. Every
member Of Council is now a member Of
the Finance Committee.
A motion will be made at tonight |
meeting to elect a chairman. The
Democrats will oppose It, but should
Mr.. ONeil vote with the Republicans
1t VIII be carried. The committee will
probably be chairman, Robertson the
other two members will likely be
Oberly and Leary. When the committee
organizes Mr.. Robertson could be dis
posed of. Mr. Oberly could vote for
himself for chairman. and with the
support Of Mr. Leary he would be
chairman. Notwithstanding.
Mr.. Smith opened the proceedings
and made a motion that Council pro-
ceed with an election OF a chairman of
finance. It was carried and Messrs
Robertson and Healy were appointed
tellers.
Mr.. Fisher asked who were the nomi-
nees. He was informed by President
| Leitch that Mr.. Oberly was the candi
date at the last meeting. Mr.. Fisher
asked if Mr. Oberly was the only can
didate. President Leitch replied in the
affirmative. Mr.. Fisher then nomi-
mated Mr.. Robertson.
Mr.. Smith arose and said that the
nomination was closed, and that Mr..
Robertson could not be nominated.
Mr.. Fisher contended that the cleo
tion was held for Finance Committee,
and not a chairman. He asked that the
records be referred to. Clerk Morrison
examined the records and they sub
stantiated Mr. Fishers claim.
Voting then began.
THE BALLOTS.
First-Oberly. 6; Robertson. 6;
Second oberly. 6; Robertson, s.;
blank, /.
Third-Oberly, 6; Robertson, A.
Zebley, 2; blank, /.
FOurth-Oberly, 6; Robertson, g.;
Zebley, 1; blank 1.
Fifth-Oberly, 6; Robertson, /; blank.
Mr. Healy made a motion for a twen-
ty-minute recess. Mr. Smith seconded
Mr.. Robertson objected and said that
\ Council had taken a recess for several
nights. He saw no good in such busi-
, ness.
The motion for a twenty-minute re-
cess was put and Mr.. O'Neil voted with
the Republicans 1t was declared lost
2 by President Leitch. However. a self
I assumed recess was held. The Demo-
Gratis went about whispering to each
other. So did the Republicans. During
the recess Mr.. Healy went over and
talked to Mr.. O'Neil.
Z The sixth ballot stood-Oberly, 6;
Robertson, 4; Fisher /; Zebley, !;
I blank, 1.
4 Then came another lull
= Mr. Healy, the Tenth ward member
4 again went over to the desk Of Mr.
b. O'Neil and held little confab.
- Mr.. Kane moved TO take a recess fol
S fifteen minutes. 1t was seconded by Mr.
s Smith.
D Mr.. O'Neil got up from his seat anC
said that it was apparent that some Oi
the members were suffering from tha
4 disease known as the "swell head" III
. would try and cure them of the disease
. The motion was put and lost Mr.
ONeil voted with the Republicans.
During the recess John Callahan en-
tered Council chamber and engaged il
conversation with Mr.. ONeil bu
Squire O'Neil stood firm.
After recess of at least twenty
minutes President Leitch called TO
more ballOting.
Seventh-Oberly, G; Robertson, a
Watson, 1; Zebley /. It was the sam
c old thing-"no election"
1t Eighth-Oberly, 6; Robertson, 3
= Morris, 2; blank, 2.
Ninth-Oberly, 6; Robertson, 3
Fisher, /; Watson, l; blank, 2.
n Tenth-Oberly. G; Robertson, ?
g O'Neil, /; Zebley, /; Watson, ]; blank
Is 2.
h One or the republican member
D, voted for O'Neil.
Eleventh-Oberly. 6; Robertson, 3
II Watson, /; I.eary. Kane and Zebley,
&c blank, 2.
Twelfth-Oberly, 6; Robertson, 3
- Watson, 1; Fisher, 2; Leary, Healy AM
,e Zebley. /.
g Thireenth-Oberly, 6; Robertson, 3
3 Morris, 1; Leary Healy and Zebley, /
blank, 1.
: -Oberly, 6; Robertson. 3
Zebley, 2; Leary, Healy and zebley, !
20 blank, /.
L Fifteenth-Oberly, 6; Robertson, 3
Watson, l.; blank. 4; Leary, Healy an
- Zebley, /.
8 Sixteenth-Oberly, 6; Robertson, 4
Zebley, /.
-Oberly, G; Robertson
~ 3; Watson, 1; blank 3.
of Eighteenth-Oherly. 6; Robertson, 4
Watson, /; Fisher, ]; blank l.
= Nineteenth-Oberly, 6; Robertson, 3
Fisher, 1; Watson, 1; blank. 2.
Twentieth-Oberly, 6; Robertson, 5
h Morris, L. blank, !.
H. Twenty y-frst-Oberly, 6; Robertson