The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-07

tious delays TO the paving project. lie
was informed by one who seemed TO
speak with knowledge that the con-
tractor would not go ahead with the
work under the Ross resolution, and
for that reason he had prepared the
amendment.
Mr.. Roche spoke in favor Of Mr.. San
derson's amendment. The Ross reso-
luton was dangerous he said. 1t would
jeopardize the city. The Sanderson
amendment while 1t might not be any
more operative than the Ross resolu-
ton, was a safe measure. 1T shows the
people of the North End that there was
no ground for their suspicious that the
select council, with the city solicitor,
are throwing obstacles in the way of
the pave and at the same time it does
not endanger the city being held liable
for an $S0,OOO paving job.
Mr.. Sanderson in reply to a query
from Mr.. Roche, explained that the
| block between Court and Jones streets
was left out of his resolution because
the plaintiff in the equity suit. Charles
w. Lowery lives there and it is certain
he will not sign the agreement
Mr.. Lansing spoke a good word for
the amendment saying that while it
was, in his opinion, imperative, it
showed a disposition on the part of
select council to do all it can in the
premises and for that reason he would
vote for it.
Mr.. Sanderson nodded concurrence in
the idea expressed by Mr.. Lansing.
Mr.. Mccain wanted to know if the
| amendment did not conflict with the
city solicitors opinion. Mr.. Sanderson
| answered that while it was not exactly
following Mr.. McGinley's advice, the
adoption of the amendment would not
in any way jeopardiZe the city, as it is
not operative until all previous legisla-
| ton and contracts are ignored.
At this Juncture council was much
surprised to hear Mr.. Ross suggest that
both the resolution and amendment he
allowed to drop. On second considera-
tion it was quite evident that little. if
| any time was to be gained, as the
street could hardly be canvassed much
| before court will have rendered its de-
| cision in the injunction case.
TO LET 1T DROP.
! Mr.. Mccain and Mr.. Roche advised
| letting the matter drop, as suggested
| by Mr.. Ross. If their representatives.
! in council do not want us to do them
this office, said they, there is no reason
why we should force it upon them.
Chairman Chittenden gave his advice
in favor Of waiting on the courts ac-
| tiOn. He also took occasion to explain
that it was he who had secured the
| opinion from the city solicitor. He had
noticed newspaper articles in which it
was alleged that the city solicitor was
| putting obstacles in the way of the
| pave. He went to see Mr.. Mckinley
! about it, learned something of the law
in the matter, and becoming satisfied
that Mr.. McGinley's position was the
right one, suggested to him to give
| councils correct understanding of the
| matter.
Mr.. Sanderson and COyne wanted to
pass the measure for the moral effect
it would have if for nothing else.
Mr.. Coyne, reverting to the original
resolution, asked if Mr.. Ross had Sc
| cured any legal advice on it. Mr.. Ross
replied that it was drawn up by one
of the attorneys for the property hold
ers. This did not cause any wild rush
ct supporters to the Ross resolution.
In this connection Mr.. Melvin Volun-
! teered the information that when Mr..
| Ross and Mr.. Finn waited upon the
| city solicitor in regard to the stand
he haG taken in the matter, Mr.. Nc
Ginley assured them that any reputable
| lawyer would tell them the same thing
and offered to pay out of his own pock-
ct whatever it would cost to obtain
an opinion from any disiaterested and
prominent attorney.
AMENDMENT CARRIED.
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amendment carried by a viva voce
| vote. No one called for the ayes and
| haas.
| The Keller asphalt repair ordinance,
| contemplating a ten year contract, was
| referred to the paving committee to
| report forthwith. The committee rec
| Cmmended that it be submitted to the
| city solicitor for an opinion Messrs
| Sanderson, Lansing and Roche advised
that It be passed on first reading and
! then submitted to the solicitor, which
would avoid weeks delay. This was
| dOr ..
Mr.. Roche explained that the Della
ware and Hudson Canal company is
closing up Pine street, between Wyom-
ING and Capouse avenues, and Ash
street, between Monsey avenue and
the river, and introduced a resolution
directing the city solicitor and city en-
gincer to inquire into the matter
These thoroughfares, to the best of
Mr.. Koche's belief, have been opened
and used as streets for over twenty
one years.
An ordinance was introduced by
Mr.. SandersOn granting the Scran-
ton Railway company authority
en-
| Wyoming avenue, from Green
Ridge street to the line of North Park
OF, Sunset avenue, from Wyoming ave,