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another. but was informed that his query was irrelevant. At this the Sec ond Ward alderman suosided. Skir.n- ishing then having been abandoned the forces entered into the general &C., #tion.
 Alderman Strauss came out boldly for brick paving for South Hull Street. He declared that, while he was always inclined to pay attention tc petitions of property owners. he felt more disposed to consider the preferences of owners whc cane to him to discuss the matter, than to those of persons who had been solicited t. sigh petitions. Another who strongly declared for brick for South Hull Street accord ing to the committees report. was Al- derman Lobman.
 Roemcr Wore CarBa Alderman Roemer. the lapel of his coat adorned with two white carna- tions. then arose to flight of elo- quence. He spoke of his warm feel ing for Alderman Cox. who, he knew, was in favor of asphalt. He liked Mir. Cox. he'd known him long time and had warm spot in his heart for the Alderman at Large. His voice shook with feelings as he spoke of the close relations between him and All dermsn Cox. The friendship of Orcstes and Pylates faded into insignifioance as he spoke, and the story of Damon and Pythias was forgotten Not a person in the chamber was unaffected, as the carnation-bedecked alderman continued speaking. But he did not agree with Alderman Cox. and he did not think the petitioners for asphalt on South Hull street could be taken as an evidence of the real feel Ing of the residents on that thorough fare. Now, he, himself. hadn't been campaigning for any particular kind of paving.
 Mir President" broke in Alderman Cox. may I interrupt" and he waved his hands gracefully in the air.
 Cox Poises Lancet Alderman Roemer continued to talk on the petition signers. Two minutes later Alderman Cox jumped to his feet again
 Did you not speak of Colonel San ford in the interest of brick?' asked Alderman Cox.
 ,,,:n Jp.t t, walt ...s.a and I'll get tOthat" re- A minute later he was again inter- rupted. when Alderman Sullivan re- marked in an undertone, that the l speaker still had two minutes and a | half.
 Unheeding the interruption, Alder | man Roemer continued to talk until his time had expired, citing numerous | | for asphalt, had told him they did not much care what kind of paving they ] had.
 Following him Alderann Cox claimed the floor, He was a property holder | and had interests at stake, he said, If Alderman Roemer, or any other al- derman had to help pay for a paving, he said, he would give ear and pay | attention unto what he said. A prop erty owner, he said, whom he had seen. had told him Alderman Roemer had approached him in the interest of brick.
 You can't name no names. returned Alderman Roemer. with dignity and emphasis 'If you don't name no one, l won't make no answer to your re- | marks"
 Alderman Cox didn't mention names. but proceeded with his appeal for as- phalt and his protest against brick 1 The floor was then turned over to Alderman Sullivan, who took his turn on the firing line. He had always striven since entering the Council, he vouchsafed as informa ton, to vote | right and vote for the best. He thanked God he had never been caught going from door to door to secure names of people for a petition in which | he was personally interested. Alderman Cox rose to his feet. May ask a question:" he queried Declines to He Interrupted. '1 decline to be interrupted" de- clared the Sixth ward solon. who then went on giving his reasons for favor ing brick, and mentioning the names of prominent property holders on Hull street who had approached him and spoken in favor of brick | Alderman J. c. Tyson favored giv- ing the property holders what they wanted The pavement selected should have ten year guarantee attached to it.
 A statement was then made by AL derman Cox.
 T just want to say" he said, that
 the alderman from Four (Alderman Rcemer,) said to me- if I had have
 asked him in advance to give me
 what wanted. he would have given
 me what I wanted. but since didn't he wouldn't give me anything"
 Damon Roemer made no rejoindef
 to the remarks of Pythias Cox. and Alderman Jones took advantage of the Hull to ask which of the numerous petitions recorded, represented a ma Jority of the property owners on Hull street
 Alderman Roemer then announced he wanted to talk some more, and the council indicated its willingness to accommodate him. He thereupon com menced his talk at the point where
 
 vious address. When he had finish ed AldermanA. L. Tyson spoke, leav- Ing Alderman T. Gardner Foster to close the debate
 Chairman Defends Report.
 The Chairman of the Street Commit tee said the question meant more than the paving of two streets; 1t was n matter of vital importance to the city. He had investigated asphalt and was of the opinion 1t was not as dur able as other pavements Ten years was the usual limit of it's duration.
 Alderman Coins yawned at this point and President Ruth stopped the speaker on the time limit. Alderman Foster wished for five minutes longer, | and the council relaDsed into somno- lence until he had concluded.
 Alderman Cox moved that all bids be rejected. on the ground that the bid | for brick carried with 1t a guarantee | of only two years, thus being lower | than the ten years guarantee requir- | ed by the specifications of the city | engineer.
 motion was immediately made by | Alderman Sullivan that the motion of | Alderman Cox be tabled, and called for | a yea and nay vote. The vote was | taken. with the following result:
 Yeas-Foster, Coins. Griffith. Lob | man, Roemer. Ryan. Strauss. Sulli- |
 Navs-Cox. Holloway, Hudson. | Jones. Ruth Tait. Tyson. A. L., Tyson |
 The vote being tied. the motion to table was lost, and the contest began | on Alderman Cox's motion was brought | under discussion.