The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-21

That the members of common coun-
Gil are in earnest in their intention
of taking steps tending toward the
removal of II. E. Paine, of the Ninth
ward, was manifested last night when
the following resolution was adopted
unanimously:
whereas, 1t is currently reported that H. T..
Paine, member OF common council from the
Ninth ward, made utteTances at a meeting OF
the board Of trade held in their rooms on Mon.
day, Sept II, rejecting upon the honesty and
integrity OF the members of the common council
of the city of Scranton, now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That special committee Of FIVE
members be appointed by the chairman Of com
mon council to investigate the truth or falsity
of said utterances and report their findings to
this body with such recommendations they
may deem meet and proper.
The resolution was introduced by
Mr.. Grier. who moved it's adoption,
the motion being vigorously seconded
by Mr.. Paine himself. Just as the
chair was putting it, Mr.. Grier couldn't
resist the opportunity to stir things up
and arising to his feet he said in his
most bloodthirsty manner ever and
anon throwing a glance of defiance at
Mr.. Paine:
"As member of this council l think
it only right, proper and just that this
man Pa-that is Mr. Paine-should
make an explanation of this thing.
He'd ought to have the manhood TO
get up and deny that he made these
remarks If he didn't. and if he can't
deny them he'd ought to resign"
PAINE WAS CALM.
During Mr.. Grier's Grafton Mr.. Paine
sat perfectly still, and at first glance
perfectly calm, but a close observer
could see that he was making a SUI
preme effort TO control himself.
Everybody expected a reply from him,
but he said not word.
The resolution adopted, Chairman
Grifiiths appointed the following in
Vestigating committee: James j. Grier,
NJ. V. Morris, John Nageli, T. f. CAL
pin and +. j. Coleman. Everybody
smiled when this committee was an
nounced as those acquainted with mu-
nicipal matters know that it's report
will not be altogether favorable to
Mr.. Paine.
During the course Of the meeting.
sitting next him, and said: II have
the constitutional right to say any
thing / choose outside of this council
chamber, and I'm going to fight for
my rights" A member of the COM
mittee, upon hearing that Mr.. Paine
had said this, smiled broad smile
and remarked: Let him wait, he'll
get all that's a comm to him.
The viaduct ordinance didn't pass
either second or third reading, though
there was a great deal of talk about
it and though big delegation of West
Siders were on hand to lend their NOR
al support to its passage.
EAGELTS AMENDMENT.
When the measure was called I'D on
second reading Mr.. Nageli introduced
an amendment. This amendment pro-
vided for the killing Of section 8, which
provides for the appointment of view
ers to assess the damages to be caused
by the erection of the viaduct imme-
diately after the work of construction
has actually begun, and the substitu-
tion of an entirely new section, direct
ing the mayor, city solicitor and city
engineer to effect an agreement, il
possible, with the interested property
owners as to the amount OF damages
before the work of construction be-
gins, and arranging for a means of
ingress and access for any property
owner whose present means may be
cut Off.
The amendment further provided cor
the appointment of viewers to assess
all damages which could not be thus
agreed uponi Mr.. Keller explained
that he favored the adoption of the
resolution because it was the only way
to prevent the property owners from
going to law. He said that If such an
amendment We're not adopted the
property owners would undoubtedly
apply to court for an injunction re-
straining the city from proceeding
with the work of construction.
Mr. Calpin called attention to the
fact that a resolution had been adopted
a week ago directing the mayor, city
solicitor and city engineer to interview
the property owners and form an esti-
mate of the damages and until this
committee reported, he said, the
amendment should not be adopted.
He moved to postpone action until the
next meeting, which is to be held next
Thursday night, and after a deal of
discussion this motion finally pre-
vailed.
NEW RESOLUTIONS.
The following new resolutions were
adopted:
BY Mr., Roche-Directing the street
commissioner to have a dangerous
pole at the corner of Penn avenue and
Spruce street removed.
BY Mr.. COleman-Granting Dermis-
sion to the Young Mems Christian
! association to change the line of the