The daily sentinel., 1902-04-15
Council Meeting.


ticipated that it would be otherwise. 1t
was generally presumed that council
would elect all the old members, II they
would serve, except Mr. Dickerson who
was holding paid position under the
council, and did not desire to be re elect
ed.
There was not 80 much as ripple OF
excitement, as in the old days. Nobody
seemed to care who WAS elected to ssrve
until the regular spring election in 1903,
and there were plenCy OF vacant chairs
upoccupied during the sitting OF the
council.
Mayor Sampliner was on hand prompt
ly at 1880 o'clock. Mayor Sampliner is
usually prompt in his te1dance on
council meetings. Punctuality with him
in the conduct OF business affairs Of the
city is held in as much regard, as in the
conduct OF his private business affairs.
And while we are talking about the may
or it can be said at the close of the first
fiscal year that he has endeavored to be
a good mayor The affairs of the ciyy
have had his patient consideration and
he has endeavored to find and do the
very beet for he city upon every possible
occasion. This is due Mayor Sampliner,
whatever his critics may say Of him and
the Seatinel takes opportunity to say it
ing
The minutes of the two meetings, the
regular one OF April Sth. and OF the 1lth
we're read This was most tiresome
ordeal. The minutes we're very lengthy
and all the bills that had accumulated
were enumerated again. The reading
was finally finished to the relief OF every
body, and they were approved with few
corrections.
An amended report OF Chief Rogers Of
the fire department, showing l8 members
in good standing was read, also enumer-
atipg other items, property of the depart-
ment The report WAS placed on file.
Three small bills we're then paid which
had remained over from the last meeting
and then motion was made to adjourn
cine die.
Clerk Ketchum Immediately upon the
reconveninR OF the hold over members of
council called roll, showing that there
we're then remaining as members OF the
city's official board, Hutchinson, Hards,
Waldroup, Mantey and Mayor Samplin-
er.
Mayor Sampliner then stated that they
were ready to proceed with the election
of aldermen to fill the W cancies In the
1st ward the name OF Thomas Williams
was presen ted by Hutchinson and Roger
Brunnick by Alderman Waldroup. One
vote was cast for Williams by Mr.. Hutch
inson, the balance voting for and electing
Mr.. Brunnick to the vacancy.
In the 3rd ward which was called next
the name OF M. Nj Shores alone was pre-
sented The clerk cast the vote Of coun-
Gil for Mr. Shores. and he was declared
elected to succeed himself.
In the 4th ward the name of George
Barton WAS presented by Mr.. Hards and
Mr. Hutchinson presented the name Of
j. Cannel The only vote cast against
Barton WIS that OF Hutchinson. who
voted TOR his nominee.
The 2nd ward was called last. The
aame OF W. Fl. Lee was presented by
Fred Mantey, but Mr.. Lee at once de-
clined the nomination most emphatically
and said that he would not accept under
any circumstances. Mr. Hutchinson
presented the name Of ]. L Montague.
After the withdrawal OF Mr.. Lee, the
name OF G. P. McCary was presented
and the vote favorable to McCary was
the same as cast in the preceding votes.
At this time there seemed, after the
election of the aldermen, q disposition
not to hurry things. A messenger was
sent for the newly elected aldermen, as
it was decided that it would be matter
OF courtesy to have them participate in
the election OF the officers OF the city.
Council took recess, and during this
recess Justice Sweeney administered the
oath OF Office to Aldermen Barton, Shores
and Mr.. Btunnick.
On the reconvening OF council after
the recess Alderman Barton suggested
that they have two or three days before
they should proceed with the election
Of officers. This was opposed by Alder
man Hutchinson, who believed that the
time to elect the city officers according
to the new law. WAS then and there. At
torney Staley gave it as his opinion that
it would not make any difference ii the
matter was delayed for several days.
Some Of the aldermen wanted recess,
and one was again declared to consult
over the matter. All the aldermen gath
cred into a corner to talk available can
didates, and in a few minutes they were
again re sdy for business.
During this recess G. P. McCary came
in and he decisively said he would not
| ,coept the office OF alderman from the
Second ward. No one urged him much
| and he was not sworn in. 1t is more
| than probable that McCary will accept
the office.
When council again reconvened Mr.
Parton suggested that they proceed to
elect clerk. city attorney and police mag
istrate
| For the office Of police magistrate the
names Of Justice Sweeney and John W
| Armstrong were presented. Justice
i l.an>v vocoivad all the vOtee cast save