The Anaconda standard., 1899-09-14
ALDERMEN SAT ON FERNS
His Resolution for Afternoon
Meetings Defeated.
WOULDN'T LET HIM TALK
Alderman Ederkin's Report Rejected
by the Council-The Barn Was
Too Large-Many Rou-
tine Matters

pleasant and peaceful meeting of
the city council was held last even
ing, in sharp contrast to the stormy
session of a few weeks ago. There was
scarcely a ripple to disturb the even
ings calm. The crushed form of AL
derman Ferns was about the only fea-
ture out of the ordinary routine. The
aldermen sat down on him hard and
collectively. The alderman introduced
a resolution providing for the holding
of regular council meetings at p. m
instead of p. m. Alderman Bausman
at once moved that the resolution be
laid on the table which was seconded
by Knowlton. Mr.. Ferns arose to de-
fend his resolution, but was ruled out
of order. The resolution was then laid
on the table by a vote of - to l.
Alderman Elderkin was also sat on,
but not with such unanimity and
crushing force. He tried to get his
report of the light and building COM
mittee through the council, the report
including permission to Sloan & Nc
Govern to erect an addition to their
barn in the fire limits.
How big is the addition?" asked Mr..
KnoWlton.
"Oh, only a small addition" said Ell
derkin.
About how big?"
."Only about 16 feet by 100."
The council voted, by a vote of to
6, to reject the section in regard to
Sloan & McGovern's barn, but adopted
the balance of the report.
Alderman Elderkin revived suffici-
emily TO change his vote, and later
moved for reconsideration. He asked
that the matter be fully looked into so
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asked that the matter be again referred
to the building committee. His motion
to reconsider was carried by vote
of to 6, and the matter was again re-
ferred to the building committee.
resolution was introduced by AL
derman Elderkin providing for the
peace and morality of the community
for three miles from the limits of
Butte. and giving city officers jurisdic-
tion, and was referred to the judiciary
committee.
Certain permanent sidewalks were or
dered laid.
resolution declaring the intention
of the city to grade Iowa avenue from
Main to Front streets, was referred
to the judiciary committee.
Council resolution 263, fixing the city
tax levy for the year at 10 mills for
general purposes, l mill for sinking
fund and l mill for public library, was
d
resolution was passed transferring the
sum of $5,522.69 from the general fund
to the special alley fund, being the
city's share of the work of grading the
alleys. 1t was referred to the judiciary
committee.
An ordinance changing street grades
at iowa avenue and First street was
passed.
Council resolution 269. declaring the
city's intention to grade Silver street,
from Main to Colorado street, was read
and action deferred for one week.
Alderman Britt's resolution in regard
to the sidewalks and providing for the
building of permanent sidewalks, was
passed under suspension of the rules.
A claim was presented by Lawrence
Doyle for damages of $500 for in
juries received by falling into an eX-
cavation on East Broadway, between
Ohio avenue and Covert street. The
claim was referred to the street and
alley committee.
A communication from A. H. Wethey
in regard to the property purchased by
w. A. Clark. was referred to the judi
ciary committee.
A communication from City Attorney
Lamb in regard to condemnation pro-
ceedings for the opening of Granite
alley, was referred to the judiciary
committee.
An offer from P. c. Gillis for the
renting of the Auditorium was referred
to the building committee.
A petition for the grading of Colo
RADIO alley, from Galena to Mercury
streets, was referred to the street and
alley committee.
A claim from ]. r. Reed of S155 for
damages to his hack and horses in the
alley back of the city hall, was referred
to the judiciary committee,
A petition for an arc lamp at the