Evening journal., 1899-06-30
OLD COUNCIL RETIRES.
The Final Meeting of That
Body Held Last Evening.
SPEECHES MADE BY MEMBERS

AMI WOhDo. OL IhAloL > T. EOhbN
BY THE RETIRING MEMBERS.
MAYOR M'LEAR MADE A SHORT
ADDREss-DEMoCRATIc MEM
BEERS OF THE NEW COUNCIL
WILL HOLD A CAUCUS TONIGHT.
The final meeting Of the present City
Council was held last evening, at which
the retiring members made short ad-
dresses and said farewell to their fell
low councilmen.
After the regular business had been
transacted Mr. Oberly introduced the
following resolution, which was unani-
mously adopted by rising vote:
Whereas, It has been the pleasure of
the Council to have had connected with
il, for the term of two years, c. M.
Leitch as presiding officer, and Henry
C. McLear, as head of the city govern
ment, both of which offices have been
filed with credit to themselves and
honor to the city; and
Whereas, The terms of the said Off
cials being about to expire, therefore
be it
Resolved, That this Council, appre-
ciating their services. do hereby ex-
tend a vote of thanks to the aforesaid
officials for their uniform courtesy and
Impartial treatment. and hoping that
their services may be equally appreci-
ated in their future walks Of life.
Mayor McLear, who was present,
made a short address in response to
the resolution, and spoke Of the pleas
ant associations he had had with Coun-
ell since his connection with that body.
He thanked Council for its kind con-
sideration shown him, and wished the
new body success in all its efforts.
The mayor was followed by Presi-
dent c. NJ. Leitch. who spoke with
much feeling and stated that he was
totally unprepared to make any re-
sponse to the resolution offered.
"In view Of the peculiar circum-
stances surrounding this position" he
said, 1T was but natural that a man
should make mistakes. feel that I
have made some, but assure you that
any mistake was of the head and not
of the heart. I have been treated with
uniform courtesy and kindness by you
lall, and l have tried to do my duty as
l understood it under the law and the
rules of your body. Ny term here has
been pleasant"
President Leitch referred feelingly to
the death of Mr.. O'Neill. of the First
ward, who died during his term.
On motion of Mr.. Leary vote of
thanks was extended to the newspaper
Representatives for their courtesy and
fair treatment.
Mr.. Robertson spoke Of the kindness
and courtesy Of the clerk, bailiff and
other city officers, as well as the pleas
ant intercourse with the members of
Council. On motion a vote of thanks
was extended the various officers.
Mr.. Morris made a neat speech and
Expressed his regret at leaving his fell
low members of Council.
Mr.. Leary spoke a few words ex-
pressing his appreciation of the kind
treatment he had received by Council
since he had been a member
OF the present members of Council
Dennis f. Leary, James w. Robertson,
Henry W. zebley, James H. Morris and
Caleb S. Watson retired after last
nights meeting, and the term of Presi-
dent Leitch expired at the same time.
Mr.. Leary is the only Democrat who
retires.
Mr.. Oberly presented a oommunica-
tion from the heirs of Edward Pusey,
asking the return of s16.75 overpaid
taxes, which was referred to the FL
nance Committee.
An order for S12,3O4S4 was drawn to
pay the monthly appropriation Of the
Board Of Education.
Mr.. Watson called for third read
ing Of his famous bee ordinance, and
was much disappointed when inform
ed by the chair that the committee had
Z. not acted upon it.
Mr.. Healy, the chairman Of the
Crematory Committee, invited the old
= and new members of Council to visit
}, the orematory tomorrow afternoon
:. at 4 o'clock. The invitation was ac-
o cepted.
: The miscellaneous payroll of 3d.
I. 07471; the police payroll Of s5,629.7O
f and the Council payroll of $25417
were ordered paid
The interest list for July, amount
ing to 1850, and s6,OOO due on bond.
+ lon July 1, were ordered paid.
5, City Treasurer Curry reported tn,
T, balance to current expenses to be s7,-
S l677S7; park fund, Sl7,53455; received
t of Edmund Mitchell s375; Eugene NJ