Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05


 thought discussions at this time were out of order, but held that the matter could be discussed after the second reading of the lumber eompany's ordi- nance. Alderman Fox gained his point. A vote was taken and resulted Tn the Council unanimously voting for second reading of the ordinance. The Clerk read same and there being no motion the ordinance was left over until the next regular meting.
 The Galbraith resolution, introduc- ing an ordinance authorizing the con Struction, operation and maintenance of an electric street railway and an elctrlc light system, was received and read. Alderman Veil moved that the rules be suspended and ordinance be placed on it's second reading. Aldcr- man Fox arose before discussion be gan and move dthat June i be inserted in the blank place on the Lumber ComBany's ordinance making that date the day for beginning substantial work on the line. Attorney Young was soon on the floor aud said, eff it would please the Council he would go Mr. Fox one better by beginning ac- tual work on May 1, one month earlier
 MT. Young had hardly seated him self before Attorney Austin was up and announced that MT. Galbraith and his friends were willing to meet the lumber company's proposition and also begin actual work on May l.
 Each of these announcements brought forth a storm of applause that revived interest in the proceedings and caused the principals to realize that each had a strong competitor.
 Alderman Fox then amended his mo- tion to read May instead of June 1.
 Alderman Veil again contended that both ordinances should be laid over until the next meeting. He said the city may be benefited by the tempo rary postponement One of the bene- fits mentioned by MT. Well was to the effect that one or the other applicants for the franchise would probably ac- cept ten-year instead of fifteen year light contract and the franchise may be reduced during the bidding from 50 to 30 years, the former being designated in each franchise
 Alderman Boyoe announced himself as being willing to lay the franchises over to the next meeting. MT. w. H. Langford, who is largely interested in the Galbraith franchise, asked permis- sion for and was given a hearing. He said he thought it fair request to ask that both the franchises be read sec ond time, while Attorney Austin inter- rupted him by saving, then no par tialty could be shown.
 Alderman Fox did not appreciate the remark, as could be seen by his ae tions, and was soon on his feet. He said it was his intention to show PC preference. "The ordinances are the same.' he continued and We have heard like ordinances read several times "Yes, twelve or fifteen times, = interrupted Alderman Boycc. Mir. Fox was pretty well moved and he contin- ued by saying that the Bluff City Lum- Der Company's ordinance should be read a third time and the Galbraith ordinance second time at this meet ing. He insisted that the lumber com pany be given first consideration as it was the first to apply for the fran chise
 The May amendment to the lum- Der companyts franchise was then adopted by unanimous vote
 Alderman Well renewed his motion that the rules be suspended and the Galbraith ordinance be placed on it's second reading By unanimous vote the rules were suspended and the ordi- nance read d second time. When the Clerk finished reading the ordinance Alderman Boyce asked for recess Of five minutes and motioned that the Council go into exocutive session. t carried The Council then repaire3 to the private room ovar= engine house No. l, and remained tn session about fifteen minutes.
 After reeonvenfng. Alderman BoYee said the Council had just carefully considered the matter and wished to do only that which is fir square and right He said they hoped that in two weeks time tho CounniI comb act uti4 h.