The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-17

to attend to the affairs of their con- stituents and no matters of importance were pushed.
 The retiring Council took the posi- ton of allowing the new members to transact the little business before the old Council and sat quietly in their seats. In the lobby, however, things were going at fast and furious pace. Candidates for city offices to be chosen by the Council and their friends were button -holing aldermen on every side. The chatter of subdued voices was so loud that no one could hear the routine ordinances read. Aldermen took just refusing support, to vote aye"
 Even those persons who are seeking positions which are filled by appoint ment of the Mayor hung around the doors of the Council Chamber hoping to get some tip on their probable fate. But Mayor Teague was as silent as the proverbial bivalve. He announcet that he had determined on his appointments and that he would present them whn- ever the Council so desired, probably at the meeting tonight.
 The old Council was called to order at 8 o'clock, Vice-President A. G. Forbes presiding. The following mem- bers were present.: Aldermen Coins, Gunter, Strauss, Ruth, Forbes. Lob | iiduB 4nCihtSIcs LApiHStp xttdo- dox, Sullivan, Ryan. Holloway. Jack son and Teague.
 Reports and Petitions. The Finance Committee reported fa- vorably on several petitions for reduc- tion of licenses and the reports were adopted.
 The Committee on Streets reported adversely on the petition of B. F. Hardeman to close an alley. The re- port was adopted.
 The petition of R. l.. Todd to have the recently repaired section of North Perry Street cleaned, was reported fa- vorably and the report was adopted.
 An unfavorable report by the Com mittee on Water Works on the petition of Mrs. l.. Pelligrini to have her ex- cess water bill reduced, was adopted.
 A petition was received from the Ladies' Memorial Association asking for the use of Bibb Street between Lee and Coosa Streets, for the purpose of holding a fall festival to raise funds for a monument on the battlefield of Chickamauga. It was laid on the ta- ble to be taken up by the new Council.
 An ordinance to isue $75.000 bonds to erect new school buildings, authorized by a special election was passed with out dissent.
 Ordinances authorizing the paving of both sides of Mildred Street to Holt Street, the east side of Holt Street from Clayton Street to Mildred Street. and North Lawrence Street from Jefferson Street to Randolph Street were adopt ed.
 The committee on Police reported fa- vorably on forty aplications for retail liquor licenses and Chairman Ryan of the committee said that there were number of other applications which would have to be passed over to the new Council. The report was adopted. He also reported adversely on the ap- plication of Mrs. Ward. who runs an alleged disreputable place on Randolph Street The report was adopted.
 The Judiciary Committee reported fa- vorably on the petition of the Standard oil Company to strik9 from the list of city assessments a certain amount illegally assessed against this compa- ny. The report was adopted.
 All other matters pending before the Council were on motion of Alderman Gunter formally laid on the table to be taken up by the new Council.
 Alderman Forbes COmpIimented.
 Just previous to adjournment. Alder man Leopold Strauss asked for the privileges of the floor and addressed the chair a follows:
 MT President:
 Before you sound the gavel declar- ing the term of office of this City Coun- cil forever adjourned, I ask your kind indulgence for few moments.
 Tt is but proper that some special cognizance should be taken in the out going of this body, and in particular with the members who retire with 1t.
 This has been a very active City Council, and while we may not have done everything to have pleased every one, yet a great deal has been accom- pIished. and without takingup too much time I will only briefly refer to some of the work, namely:
 The erection of three magnificent school buildings and providing for an- other.
 An unusual large amount of side walk pavirg.
 The erection of a much needed emer- gency hospital.
 Putting into commission Greater Montgomery.
 Encouraging the street railway com panies in the extension of their lines. In addition to these we have added many good and valuable laws to our City Code.
 The retiring members of this body, each and every one of them have con tributed their valuable services, and the names of Aldermen Teague. Jackson, Kohn. Forbes. Maddox and Thompson, should be recorded in the history of our city. and our citizens are due them a debt of gratitude for their services so well performed.
 And to you. MT. President, we feel personally indebted. as not only have you faithfully served the city in a great many ways, but have also presided over our deliberations for nearly one year,