Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-23

upd stand Plays. But No Applause
he theatres had rival on Thursday
he councilmanic farce at the City
Something like 100 spectators
on hand and those who had no
to grind appeared to enjoy the
n immensely. Judging from the
ression ON the faces of some o. the
nbers they also regarded the matter
sort of joke. The audience was
posed largely of fremen, who were
Ededly interested in knowing how
their appropriations are to BIO
1 mp, and when they realized that
oil which had been promised for
troubled waters had not arrived,
thing but joy could be pictured in
r faces. There were also outside of
ling number of city officials and ii
citizens who realized that "a
IL nonsense now and then is enjoyed
The hest of men, and others who
eared to take very little stock IN
hing nonsense with serious bust
affair which concerns 10000
lie.
matter of fact, the councilinen
Pared to think for themselves and
no attention to the frowns, marble
is, CLASSY stares, &C., which were
around them. 1t was the same old
va waste of time and nothing
d. One man outside the railing
overheard to ask whether they got
for .chewing the rag Several
BID stand plays were made, but there
no applause.
course, as usual, the trouble was
the matter of filling the First
Il vacancy, caused by the death of
rye O'Neill. The fathers ar
ID on time, and about 7.30 O'Clock
into conference in the mayors
e. They were closeted until 8. 10
bck, when the Democratic MEM
filed into Council chamber. Five
utes later the Republicans fol-
3D. and President Leitch called the
to orCer.
soon as the members entered the
b il was apparent that no agree
had been reached. Various plans
discussed, but with the same
II that has characterized the meet
in public. 1t is understood that
propositions were made and re-
bd, but what they were the men,
declined to say.
esident Leitch had scarcely an
need that Council was ready for
ness when Mr.. Smith moved that
her ballot be taken. Mr.. Fisher
ed for the yeas and nays and the
ion was lnst-6 to 6.
b, Fisher then moved that the
hing adjourn in order that the bust
of the regular stated meeting OF
fsday night might be taken up. Mr..
th called for the yeas and nays and
notion suffered the fate of its pre-
ssor. -...,..
, this iuncture Mr.. Oberly took
sion to remark that he did not see
reason why the Republican mem
should object to ballot being
IN. "This side of the house," he
ained, wants to proceed with the
mess which is before Council, ant
business is the election Of a sue
br to our deceased fellow member,
late George O'Neill. :"
think" Mr.. Robertson replied
bit we should proceed with thu
ness of tonight's meeting and tina
bit the business which should cont
pre- MS now. !"
r. Leary asked President Leitch t.
dc the point whether it is neces
to make q motion to take ballot
the first ballot has been taken
ther it is not proper to continu
citing, without preceding each bal
by a motion, until Council shoult
burn or there should be some result
said he had been of the opinion
btofore that it was necessary T.
70 each time that ballot be taken
had changed his mind, and as tn
Bident had agreed with him on tina
bit wanted the presidents ruling
first President Leitch declined I
decision, saying he had bee
owing the custom, but upon bein
Esed he decided that it was neces
TO make q motion each time
/. lot was taken, as has been the cas-
4 etofore. Mr.. Robertson spoke !
port of the ruling of the chail
i ing even If there was no law for i
( the absence of law custom made Law
orc the president gave his decisio
Robertson intimated that tn
d nocrats might appeal. They di
opposite, however, Mr.. Lear
wing that Council sustain the d.
4 on of the chair and he and IL
d er Democrats voting solidly again
d motion, thereby declining to accel
chairs decision. After the d,
Il on of the chair had been rejecte
ii b tie vote to sustain, Mr.. Robertsc
NJ pinded the president that he WI
b a false prophet.
N Glowing this Mr.. Robertson move
N u ballot be taken anil asked Il
d publican members to vote it dow
III ich they did. Mr.. Robertson thu
VI ved that Council proceed to take !
&c regular business of the stated NEE
Nd The motion was lost and M
alley called for another ballot whi'
NJ also lost. Mr.. Robertson NOV,
I'D y tho bills relating to the FL
0 partment be taken up and act,
X 'n. He eulogized the Fire Depar
nt and said the men had earn,
If money and should have it, M
d |erly said the Democratic membe
,us ought as much of the Fire Depai
ht as the Republicans. The Dem
Oh Is, he said wanted to proceed wi
business before the house.
lr. Robertson spoke of one of t
companies being held up
~ ndanus proceedings and emphasize
N Tact that none of the Republic
|, mbers had sigend the writ
4 hdamus. Mr.. Oberly said he b
,ur signed the writ either.
N y Oherly moved that Council pl
M . with the business before it ball,
;cV to ill vacancy, and said he COT
All no reason why the members on t
M OF side of the house objected
IA a course.
lr' Robertson said there was VI
mi ~ reason. One night they had b
Nd W until nearly midnight, withc
III result, the ballot standing 6 to
Nj the time, and there was no in,
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