The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-06

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The above is copy of a docu-
ment that was filed with the city
clerk and read to the city council
last night when that body convened
in regular session. Just what the pro-
test, which was signed by about 200
persons, two-thirds Of whom were
women, meant to convey was not made
clear, but the council unanimously
voted that the prayer of the Pc
titioners be granted" This action
caused a ripple of suppressed laughter
to pervade the council chamber for
a moment and a look of surprise to
pass over the countenances of the
large number of spectators who
completely filled the room.
To Raise Saloon Licenses.
A big surprise was sprung when
under the head of ordinances City
Clerk Reynolds began reading a
document which provides for the Ii
censing and regulation of saloons,
barrooms, beer shops, cafes, restau-
wants, hotel and restaurants where
Intoxicating liquors are sold, and re-
pealing all other ordinances now on
the city statute books relative to the
subject. The ordinance was passed
to its second reading by title and then
referred to the judiciary committee.
The ordinance in many respects is
the same as the old one, but several
changes are proposed. One is that
the fee for licenses after January 1,
1906, shall be $1,000 per year. 1t al
so provides that when a person shall
desire license. he shall apply to the
city clerk for the same. This appli-
cation, which must be in writing and
accompanied by a bond in the sum
of $1,000, is placed on file and at
the next council meeting it shall be
considered by. the council. If the
council decides that the application
shall be granted the clerk will then
be directed to issue a license. 1t gives
to the city council authority to re-
woke any license at it's pleasure
without giving the holder thereof a
hearing on any alleged violation of
the state laws or city ordinances. 1t
also makes it the duty of the proprie-
tor of place whose license is re-
to the city clerk.
GIasford's Resolution.
A brief discussion was brought out
by the introduction of the following
resolution by Glasford:
Resolved, That the city marshal
be instructed not to permit any
saloon to be opened for business un-
til the license has been approved by
the mayor and his action approved
by the council"
In explanation Councilman Glas-
ford said that there had been cases
where persons had applied for Ii
censes and before the license had
been approved by the mayor the
applicants had opened their places
of business. Other councilmen took
issue with the venerable councilman
on this point and maintained that
such was not the case After all
had expressed their views on the
subject of the resolution it was
passed by a unanimous vote.
Liquor Dealers Surprised.
A communication was received
from Wilmerding & Loewe, wnc---ale
liquor dealers in Portland, expressing
surprise that the council had revok-
ed the license Of DAWN & Michellod,
proprietors of the Louvre. They stat
ed that they did considerable bust
ness with DAWN & Michellod and had
found them straightforward ar nor
orable in all their dealings with them
The firm asked the council to in
vestigate the case and if there is any
chance to renew the license. The COM
munication was placed on file.
Meckelson's Orchestra Is now open