The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-18

derman, and / want to know where
the Police Commission matter stands
Alderman Foster explained that the
ordinance was held up awaiting the
return to the city of Alderman Lob
man.
This seemed to satisfy Alderman
Roemer but he then asked bluntly to
know what had become of the anti
bucket shop ordinance
Alderman Holloway explained that
the antf-bucket shop ordinance was not
completed but the Committee had an
agreement to complete 1t during this
week.
And now. Mr. President" pursued
Alderman Roemer, i want to know, as
the author and introducer OF IL, what
has become of my ordinance to amend
the gambling lawsT
/ Il think I'll have to admit to the
gentlemen" said Alderman Holloway
chairman of the committee in charge
of the ordinance. that his ordinance
has been chloroformed."
Then Mr.. President" asked Alder
man Roemer, I'D like to know what's
| become of an ordinance to improve
| the car tracks on Jefferson Davis Ave-
nue."
Alderman Roemer did not get his in
| formation, being interrupted by Alder
man Sullivan.
who Supplied ChIoroforms
"why don't you bunch all of your
kicks" asked the sixth ward alder
man. land then we'll fir.d out who fur
nished the dope that chloroformed
| your ordinance"
Alderman Roemer was about to say
something when Alderman Holloway
turned the tables on him.
Since it seems in order. Mr.. Pres
| ident," said the seventh ward alder
man, ito ask questions. I'D like to
know what has become OF my ordi-
nance to put fire escapes on buildings.
VIII the chairman of the committee
please tell me?"
''Why. yes" drawled Alderman Sui
livan, chairman of the committee ris-
ing. IT have tried to get a report on
that ordinance, but It has been held
overwhelmingly my friend. the
alderman from the fourth ward, (Mr.
Roemer).s who has begged me not to
report 1t. He owns three story
building and he doesn't want fire es-
capes. Not later than today he came
to me and said: Jim. please hold up
that ordnance and James did 1t"
The Aldermen laughed and Mr.. Roe
mer flushed.
I'm willing to sign a report on that
ordinance tonight" Alderman Roemer
gasped, and the incident was closed;
A number of petitions were read and
ed applications from the Alabama Ag-
ricultural Association for ten police
men at the Fall Fair and from the Sal
walton Army for an appropriation of
SIS monthly for its charitable work In
Montgomery.
An ordinance to pave the sidewalks
of Forest Avenue was read and passed
Regulation of Automobiles.
The ordinance regulating automobiles
was read. 1t requires auto drivers to
stop whenever approaching a fright
ened horse.
An amendment by Alderman Hollo-
way increasing the maximum penalty
from $25 to 800 was adopted.
Alderman Jones suggested that no
reference was made by the measure to
mules, but he did not urge the inser-
| ton of mules.
Alderman Strauss announced his OPP
| position to the ordinance. He said the
machines were usually owned by rich
| people who were men and women Of
| politeness and judgment.
Then Alderman Roemer arose to dis
cuss the ordinance. He had not recov-
cred from his previous debate.
| Mr.. President" he said with some
| confusion, but intense earnestnes, eff
an automobile is afraid of a horse"
He didn't get any further. The AL
| dermen broke into a laugh and the
|
| Alderman Sullivan warmly supported
the ordinance. He said the AUTOMOBILE
lists of Montgomery were a reckless
class and they ought to be checked.
| Alderman Roemer sent up an amend
ment striking out the word horses"
and inserting the word animals
| Autos Must Stop for Dogs.
why. that includes dogs, Mr.. Pres
| ident." cried Alderman Strauss.
| Let 1t go at that" reported Alder
man Sullivan, and the amendment was
passed. Automobiles must hereafter
stop in the presence of heightened dogs
because the ordinance as amended was
| passed. Aldermen Strauss and A. l..
Tyson recording the only votes against
it,
To Extend South Street.
| The ordinance appropriating $1,000 to
purchase lot on Holcomb street from
Mrs. Mary r. Wilson. was passed. The
lot is to be purchased for the purpose
of extending South street
| On recommendation of Mayor league
the Council adopted a resolution by
Alderman Holloway calling a special
meeting for September 20. at noon.
when citizens may appear and object
| to tax assessments for the next qscal
year.
was adopted calling a meeting of the
Council for October s, at p. M, for
the purpose of hearing objections to
| paving assessments.
| The report of Recorder Baber as to
| convictions of r. r. Pettus for twice
violating the Sunday closing law was
| read again and was referred to the
| committee on Police
An adverse report from the Commit
too on Streets on petition of GeorE4
PRESS for electric signs at his place
| on Monroe street. was read
Alderman Sullivan ehampioned the
petition of Mr.. Preiss. He said that
similar signs had been allowed on Com
merce street. He moved that the mat
ter be sent back to the committee
A Temporary CIeFkship
President Gunter. Alderman Roem-
EN- presiding. said. personally, he was
opposed to signs across the sidewalk
but the Council had ruled otherwise and
he therefore moved the adoption of the
committee report, adopted
An ordinance reported favorably bv
the Finance Committee authorizing the
Mayor to appoint clerk, whose saIa-
ry shall not exceed $75 a month to as
sist the City Clerk and Treasurer. was
read. The clerk Is to hold the place
at the discretion of the Mayor.
Alderman Foster explained the ord
nance. He showed the stress of work
in the city offices, and said that the
measure did not create a permanent
office.
Alderman A. l.. Tyson opposed the
ordinance. He said the city was GO
ing ahead all of the time increasing
its expenses. The License Inspector.
he said, had been given an increased