Evening journal., 1906-07-13
COUNCIL. DEADLOCK
GOES TO SMASH
Lewis the New Council
Clerk and Lednum Treas
urer'S Clerk
COUNCILMAN POSTLES
VOTES WITH REPUBLICANS

A years deadlock in City Council, which
has caused Democratic city officials 10
be retained in public office has frustrated
the expressed will of the majority Of TIE
voters Of this city since July 1886. and his
been disastrous to municipal affairs and
legislation. came TO an end last night
when the seven Republican members Of
Council agreed on all matters. The result
was q distinct shock to the Democratic
members who felt sure that Councilman
Postles was with them even up to the
casting of the first ballot
Rumors of a break in the deadlock have
been rife ever since Monday last and
Council chamber was filled with inter-
ested spectators when President Leitch
dropped the gavel at SIS.
Republicans Worked Rapidly.
a short conference had been held by
the Republicans prior to the opening at
which all were assured that an undv.d
front would be presented to the enemy
and it did not take them long to get down
TO business.
Councilman Taylor, after the reading Of
the minutes, moved that Council proceed
20 ballot for Clerk of Council The mo-
ton was seconded and the result eager,y
awaited by everyone in the Council Cham
Der. 1t meant Republican victory. a con-
tinued deadlock or Democratic victory
When the motion was put President
Leitch declared it carried.
Mr.. Taylor nominated Thomas S. Lewis
for the Republicans and Mr.. Lynch nomi-
mated John J. Monaghan. Messrs. White
and McMullen were named as tellers.
Lewis and Lednum Elected.
The vote resulted. Lewea Z votes; Mon
Afghan votes, and Republicans breathed
a sigh Of relief. Thomas S. Lewis was de-
clared Clerk Of Council for the unexpired
term.
Councilman Simmons then moved that
Council go into an election for City
rreasurer's Clerk to succeed Joseph E.
Postles Mr.. Simmons nominated William
5 Lednum. Mr.. McNIullen nominated John
Boughman.
Mr.. Lednum was elected by a vote of
to Boughman's and will take his place
Ia City Treasurer Blaineis ofnce az once.
Neat Inspector Deadlock.
Council then went into an election for
meat inspector Air. Simmons nominated
Isaac Miller: Mr.. Cannon nominated d
Michael Devine and Mr.. Postles caused a
surprise In the program by nominating
Pierce Gould. The vote resulted: Miller 6;
Could 1; Devine, G.
Further balloting for meat inspector
was deferred on motion of Mr.. White uu-
til next Thursday evening. Republicans
hid not worry much or seem surprised at
the result Of this ballot.
Council took a recess Of fifteen minutes
to consider garbage bids as a committee
Of the whole.
During the recess w. L. strahorn. a
notary public, administered the cath of
office to Clerk Lewis.
=ilibusterns by Democrats.
When Council reconvened it was evident
that matters had not gone in a manner
entirely pleasing to the Democratic men,
bers and there began ilibustering cam
paign on their part as soon as Council got
down to business again.
Mr.. Taylor moved that the contract foI
the disposal Of garbage be awarded TO tie
Wilmington Sanitary Company for nine
years at its bid Of sss.S50 The motion was
carried after various attempts 10 amend
and calls for the aye and nay vote. This
motion settled the question Of disposal as
provided under the terms Of the new or
dinance and the awarding of the con-
tracts for collection was proceeded with
Collection Contracts Awarded.
Councilman Postles moved that the con-
tract for collection Of garbage for three
years IN the First District be awarded to
John W. Thompson. The motion was Sec
onded by Mr.. Simmons.
The flibustering at this point was brisk
Mr.. Cannon moved to amend by substitut.
Ing Frank j. Quinn's name for Thomp-
son, declaring that Quinns bid was Sfs.
lower than Thompson's. The amendment
was lost and in the parry which preceded
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