The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-07
Mayor DaVey Crippled With Rheumatism
and the Party Workers With Disappointment

Sewer-Gleeson, Sebenaler, T. Bryant,
Evans, Duggan.
Streets and alleys-T. Bryant, Gleeson,
Dempsey, Mayo, Kelly, Siebenaler Man.
chester j. Bryant.
Ways and Means-McConnell, Cohen,
Duggan
Plats and additions-Manchester Evans
O'Brien.
Rules and order-Congdon, Kroger,
Day.
The first sensation of the meeting was
caused by the protest of William Paige
against the seating of Alderman Day, as
alderman from the third ward. 1t was re-
cited in the document that Day had once
been convicted Of felony, and that his
right of citizenship had never been re-
stored. Paige asked that the seat be de-
clared vacant pending a decision by the
district COURT. 1t was decided to lay the
communication on the table until court
developments warrant course of action.
The members of the council generally are
opposed to Paige's suit. and even if he
should win at law and secure the seat
himself he will form in their estima ton,
at least. an undesirable addition to an al
ready unhappy family.
Then came the appointments. and the
spectators held their breaths in suspense.
James NJ Reynolds was named first for
chief of police. The vote was 9 to III
favor Of the appointment. the opposing
voters being Th omas Bryant, Joseph Bry-
ant, Day. Duggan, Gleeson and Kroger.
The opposition to a few others was slight
and some appointments were confirmed
unanimously, the list being given in the
foregoing.
The Party Strife.
Today considerable street discussion is
being indulged in as to what will be the
result of the appointments. Mayor Davey
mas shown that he is a man of determined
pollcy, put he has men lined up against
MN who are just as determined, far more
influential, and irate over the alleged
charge that he is not living up to his
promises. Time will show the result of
the domestic strife, and a number of the
"pollies' thing not great deal of time
Will be required.
Chef Reynolds was at the city prison
today in company with eX-Chief Lavell.
who coached his successor in the routine
OF his office. All the keys used by the de-
| partment We're handed over to Reynolds
| Jalier Sol Levy will not begin the dis
! charge of his duties until tomorrow, AS
slstant Jaler Bart l.. Shay was on hand
early this morning and will probably take
| the desk this evening.
Police Judge Thomas Boyle disposed OF
the cases appearing before him this
morning with dispatch. City Clerk Will
! liam IL. Quarles was in his office learn
ing how to handle and file documents
properly. and everything flowed along
smoothly in the office of City Treasurer
Ben Calkins The action of Mayor Dayey
IN re-appointing b. II. Cook first assist
ant city treasurer and G. Fl. Small second
assistant city treasurer showed fore
thought and will not burden the Office
with raw recruits.
Second Assistant City CLERK William F.
Winn, will fill the position of police court
clerk. ExClerk Scheffel was present this
morning and assisted the new official in
mastering the details necessary to the
proper discharge of his duties
All the newly appointed officials took
the oath of office early today. During
the day the bonds of majority We're also
filed.
Miles Finlen ana j. II. Mccarthy are
su"eties on the bond of Sanitary INSPECTOR
Cronin for $1,000.
DR.. Louis Bernheim and Fayette Har-
rington went as sureties on the bond of
Health Officer Legsat for $1,000
j. R.Wharton and s. r. Fair went on the
bond of j. d. Knowlton, inspector of
weights and measures, to the tune of So
000