The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-07
sidewalk paving around the Capitol

sidewalk paving around the Capitol Hill school house
 ing the following sums 10 members Of the police force for lost time on &C., count of sickness: P. A. Copley, $sS P J. sweeny, sS0.7s; fS. R. I, Loe; watson szSon' SIS; w. s. Sizemore, SIS.
 The street car company was brought under discussion by the reading of an ordinance making 1t unlawful for any corporation to operate cars in the streets which have not been previously inspected within two weeks by the City Electrician and found to be in good condition. Commenting upon the measure, Alderman Lobman referred to the street car service in Montgomery as the "rottenest in the country" Tho ordinance was passed by a unanimous vote.
 Not content with this measure. ap- pare1tly. the Council immediately pass ed another ordinance making it unlaw- ful for ears to be operated with nat or
 'If we pass that ordinance" said Alderman sullivan. there will not be a car running in the streets of Mont gomery tomorrow. l shall vote against an industry of that kind out of bus
 The Alderman from the Sixth Ward voted No" There were fifteen Ayes against him.
 An ordinance was passed providing for a fine of from $1 to S100 for any one convicted of removing floral dec- orstions from graves in the city cem- etery.
 More Street Paving.
 Several street paving ordinances were next passed They provided for the paving of Jackson Street from Adams Street to Columbus Street, with asphalt vitrified brick, bitulithic pavement. ere kI ar Nffflpnfn macadam, and for the paving Of Mon roe Avenue from North McDonough Street to North Jackson Street with material from the same classification
 An ordinance aimed to relieve the City Treasury by negotiating tenn rorary loan of $l5,000, was the occasion of some debate. The measure provided for the loan for period not to exceed five months.
 It was illegal according to the city code. he said.
 Alderman Lobman differed from had to have the money if 1t was to con stinue to pay its debts, he said.
 President Gunter, speaking rom the floor, also thought 1t right and neces- sary The ordinance was passed py ordinances were passed appropriating sums from the sanitary sewer exten- siSh soo ss iIOp 10 pay Mitchell Brothers on account on construction Of sewers: S3. 400 to Mitchell Brothers on accoun! of work on sewers: $2,4OO to Mitcneii Brothers on account for sewer con- struction; S7,2O0 to the Black ana TaIrd Company, Limited, on account for sewer construction; $2,lOO to Black and Laird Company. Limited, TOT aSo a to Black and Laird Company. Limited, for account for sewer construction s3,OoO to Black and Laird company, Limited on sesoqnt Rack F3a Ie"sr and Laird Company, Limited, on account TUT sewer construction.
 Advertising fin Cars.
 Another ordinance was passed, max ing it unlawful for any street rall- way company to allow any par par rties " ~ ing secured license therefor. penal tv of from $1 to $100 was set for thls conviction of any violation or the VI More street paving ordinances fol; lowed the street car measure In rapid succession. The Council voted favor- ably on ordinances to pave the 1ollow- treasurer to advertise for bids for the same: Madison Avenue, from Baln- bridge Street to the city limits; South McDonough Street from WasnlhgNu1ph l N1nh Donough Street from the Central or Georgia Railway to Dexter Avenue
 An ordinance to pave North Decatur Street from Dexter Avenue to the Central of Georgia Railway createo considerable discussion.
 Alderman Roemer, wearing beau- tiful tube rose in the lapel of his coat said he had acted as member of the ably on the ordinance. But at the last minute. he said. protest nad been sent in to the Council asking that the street be left unpaved.
 "For that reason" he said, T ask that the vote on the ordinance be in- definitely postponed"
 Alderman Gunter thought the street needed paving. and Alderman Sullivan objected to killing time by postponing the vote. But Alderman Roerher per sisted.
 dinances should not be introduced by Aldermen unless they had previously ascertained that property holders wanted them
 Alderman Sullivan took issue with him. and six Aldermen endeavored to
 Alderman Cox, who had originally introduced the ordinance, claimed per sonal privilege. minds" he said. Tools never do.' He had changed his mind since hearing Of the protest.
 to postpone action on the ordinance, resulting in a tally of 15 to l, Alder man Sullivan voting in opposition to delay.
 other protest from Alderman Roemer It provided for the paving of South Decatur Street from Washington Av- enue to High Street. Property own posed the ordinance.
 Alderman Foster said he would like to hear from Alderman Cox, who bod introduced the measure. Alderman Cox called for the question.
 Alderman 4. l.. Tyson said Alder man Foster ought not to poke fun at Alderman Cox, and Alderman Foster said he wasn't.
 Then Acting President Strauss call- ed for the question, and Alderman Roemer appealed from the decision of the chair. No second being heard to the appeal Alderman Rosmer with drew 1t. and the roll was proceeded