Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-07
EVINE IS MEAT INSPECTOR
10 Was Elected by the Votes of
Republican Councilmen.
DINE SURPRISES FOR MR.. KANE
rick Turned Upon Him by
Councilman Willis.
|s. Adams, Jr., Resigns the once OF AS
|sIstant City solicitor, to which He Was
Elected by City Council-Philip L. Gar
5iett Named as His Successor.

|s. Adams, Jr., Resigns the once OF AS
|sIstant City solicitor, to which He Was
1Eiected by City Council-Philip L. GAR
Ilett Named as His Successor.
1.-Two weeks ago George A. Willis, who
Npresents the First ward in City Coun 4
N, made the prediction that, notwith-
binding apparent defeat, Michael
sNine would be elected meat in
3ector for the city within three weeks.
jh the following day James Kane, who
Xpresents the Fourth ward in Council,
&timated that no did not take much
Jock in Mr.. Willis prediction. Two
|eeks ago Thursday the second attempt
has made at the meeting of Council to
pect Mr.. Devine to succeed George
lbele of the Fourth ward, whose term
Nd expired. Incidentally, Mr.. Devine
Ames from the First ward and Council
$in Willis has been untiring in his
Iorts to land him in the place. The
Itempt TO elect Mr.. Devine at the
betting two weeks ago Thursday was
failure, although one Republican
8ember voted for him. Two of the
#emoorats did not vote with their
q the plan to elect at that time.
VBut Mr.. Willis WAS not dis,nayed and
Intinued his efforts to land Mr.. De-
*ne, and at the meeting Of Council
Thursday he turned the trick on Mr..
ane, incidentally, completely sur
ising him. Mr.. McCatferty, another
pmocrat, also manifested surprise.
a result OF political mannuyring,
bur Republicans voted for Mr.. Devine.
Z ID he was elected by the vote of 10 to
and after the meat inspector matter
Id been disposed OF three Democrats
tied for Philip l.. Garrett, a Repub-
han, for assistant city solicitor, and
was elected by the vote of 8 to 4.
; ,fore any of this happened Samuel s.
Hams, Jr., who was elected assistant
10y solicitor by Council some time
u 10, rendered his resignation, which
Is accepted. This created vacancy
Md left the way clear for the election
M Mr.. Garrett, an understanding
&iying been reached by some of the
|$emocratic and Republican members.
B$DuIing the meeting Mr.. Cannon, the
Member from the Second ward, sprung
ESAurprise upon Mr.. Kane and probably
4#e or two other members, by offering
&ge written resignation Of Mr.. Adams
Sspich was accepted without comment,
&Hid after the routine business bad beer
possd Of Mr.. Willis made a motion
e Nlht Council go into a nomination ans
y &Wction fora meat inspector. He nomi
gWIted Michael Devine and Mr.. Stewart
le member from the Seventh ward
Eliminated George Reed, Republican
&Mhiie the members were preparing
8feir ballots Mr.. Kane went over t,
Csnnon's g desk and conferred will
Am. After the vote had been can
it was found that Mr.. Deyin'
received 10 votes, President Blain
HAD received one and George A belle one
resident Blaine declared Mr.. Deyin
Elected for the ensuing term. 1t j
Thought Mr.. Kane voted for Mr.. Adele
Nput who voted for President Blaine ]
n lot known.
III Immediately Mr.. Stewart moved tina
&,ouncil go into a nomination an
|lkection for an assistant city solicitor
zr. McCafferty, who was evidentl
rprised, said he would like to SO
&& matter go over for the present, a
& Twas something new to him, nc
|1f!ging heard that this action was
IA kStaken, and he thought member
aalIld have little insight into th
sitter. He said he was not opposed I
lRiylncil's electing an assistant cit
k&flioitor, but was opposed to hast
\ tion. Mr.. Stewart's motion to Z
election was carried by th
III lowing vote
yes Z Messrs. Willis, Simmons
rbstles, Stewart, Morris, Mousle,
8thsbley and President Biaine-S.
A LtfNays -Messrs. Cannon, Monaghan
Rhlane and McCaiferty-4.
HS Mr.. Stewart nominated Philip
Jarrett and Mr. Kane nominate
dildwin Springer. Mr.. Garrett receive
Might votes and Mr.. Springer fou
nereupn President Blaine declare
tlr. Garrett elected. Messrs. W.lli
%Alousley and Zebley evidently vote
1th the Republicans. Judging fro
lie talk which followed the meetin
rle surprised members will not recov
M BIN their surprise for some time. III
Aidtcome Of the scheme, which was ey
suhtly engineered by Democrats, was
ILL ,brce Of much amusement for the X
nplicans.
#srs ROCKFORD OBSERVATORY.
4 piasome time ago Council took up d
|R litter Of entering into All agreeme
fWa;h the Il. /. du Pont de Nemou
81 whereby the observatory on +
|N &ckford water tower could be thro,
lK m to the public. The matter W
|IH Herred to Council as committee
Il A whole, and as a result of a co
|S# bience with City Solicitor Reinhar
WI the subject, that official gave Cou
absH the following opinion, which "
anE Id at the meeting:
he have been requested by your honora
Ny TO prepare proper agreement where
~, city should indemr ify the II. |. du ~
u Nemours Co. against loss of life or da
ces& which may occur on or about the n
lusy or tower In the park, by reason of
3lr Aoeion al the powder works. have. C,
ier, Ned with MIR. Hiies, attorney for the
b, BIT Co., in regard 10 this matter and
pd &both Of the opinion that the city has
3 hority to enter into such an agreen
leny yindelnnity with the du Pont Go.
led Aner way for this matter TO be settled
re4tbe city TO obtain the necessary author
btof fr.ake the contract from the Legisiat
pro 3he State OF Delaware.
Y G'he opinion was accepted and Ill
%s H. matter was not discussed and ii
flo@ely that nothing further will
& me in regard to it until the n
ke& &sion Of the General Assembly, WI
I'M, Mi may be offered giving Coun
IN liver to enter into the necessary agr
FYE4ent
CHARTER COMMITTEE ENLARGED.
%NOn motion of Mr.. Kane, it was
1N n Eded to enlarge the committee on G
IN Narter appointed at the last meet
MI M seven to 13, to include all of
81 Mmbers, and after the meeting
Nj &mbers held conference in
G Myor's office. When asked what
mmittee was going TO confer ab
& Kane replied "charter. " Th
4 n 70 no public msntion. at the meet