The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-16
w. r. Spray, Newly Elected, Solved
the Riddle by Announcing His
Choice Beforehand.
COMMITTEES MAY BE CHANGED
ALL MAY BE REORGANIZED If THE
RULES ARE REVISED.
IntimatiOn Given that BiI1ingsley
May BE Candidate for Mayor
Routine of Council.

James II. BillIngsley. councilman from
the Second ward, was elected president
of the Council last night TO succeed Harry
VI. Haldeman, who resigned. He received
the solid vote 0hirteen) of the Republican
majority. The minority voted for Council
man Michael c. Kelley, Of the Eleventh
ward who received the eight Democratic
votes
The Republicans met before the Council
was called to order to select the new presi-
dent. Before the caucus il was conceded
that Billingsley would be elected because
Mr.. Spray, the new councilman, who was
elected by the six votes that, it is said,
were cast for Vice President w. A. Rhodes,
said he would cast his vote for Mr.. Billings
ley There was but one ballot. Mr.. Spray
occupied his seat for the first time last
night. having qualified before City Clerk
Elliott yesterday.
After Mr.. Billingsley's election he
thanked he members for the courtesy and
said he would try to preside with i'm
partiality The first time he used the gavel
would insist upon order at all times. Mr..
Expert then gave notice that at the next
regular meeting of Council he would move
u
of the presiding officer. His notice de-
clared that he would move to amend the
rules so that the president shall appoint
all standing and special committees but
that these committees shall be dissolved
at the expiration OF the term of the presi-
dent. The effect of this amendment is to
give President Billingsey power to reor-
ganize all the Council committees. Before
his election II was the general understand
ing that Mr. Billingsleys election meant
this. but the rules themselves were found
10 impair this authority. Mr.. Experts
amendment is to clarity the situation so
that new committees may be appointed.
Some of the councilmen who supported
Billingsley did so because they wanted the
committees reorganiZed. Others say they
want Billingsley advanced. as they believe
he will be a probable candidate for the
nomination for mayor next year. Mr..
Billingsley, however, has not announced
his candidacy.
ORDINANCES PASSED.
The Council passed the ordinance requir-
ing vendors at the East market who use
vehicles TO detach their horses and stable
them Under past conditions the horses
have not only been an obstruction to the
streets and passageways, but have created
much OF the dirt about the market Mr..
Warweg, who is gardener. protested
against this ordinance, and all his Demo-
cratic colleagues except Mr.. Shea voted
against It. The ordinance prohibiting any
but bona fde passengers from boarding
electric cars was passed with only two
negative votes. The ordinance approving
the contract with John r. Christian to es-
tablish hot water service in the block
bounded by st. Clair, Walnut, New Jersey
and Alabama streets was passed. with
Councilman Cooper. Expert. Kelly. Nc
Farland and Rhodes opposed. The ordi-
nance appropriating 1886 10 pay interest
and exchange on the bond issue OF jan l.
1892. refuEding the temporary loans be-
queathed TO this administration by the Tag
CART regime. was also passed.
Ordinances were introduced appropriating
sl3s 10 pay the rebate on the liquor license
of ID. s. Morris, deceased. and granting
james Wadsworth the right TO lay a switch
across Minnesota street.
The judiciary committee reported dis
agreement 10 the pesthouse ordinance
but Mr.. Wynne Immediately introduced an
ordinance amending the pesthouse appro-
Driation ordinance by striking out the