Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-06-09

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city fathers are snugly nested under
the white wings Of Peace. The spear
is idle now and the crimson tide of
battle no longer ebbs and flows in the
city hall, when the council is in ses-
sion. Councilmen Downing and Bayne
have beaten their swords into the pro.
verbal plow shares and for the pres
ent, at least, Peace, Orestes.like, has
settled down in the camp.
1t was expected that a hot time
would break out in council meeting
last night, when the matter of the inn
provement of South Commercial street
came up; but it didn't happen. Couu-
ell meeting was about as exciting as
a dish washing bee. 1t was evident
to the most casual observer that AL,
derman Bayne had found no gray hairs
from his loss of sleep over the matter.
In fact he was so benign and peace
| full that one could almost see halo
around his head. Councilman Down.
ing was as smiling as a basket of
chips.
The report of Mr.. Downing showing
the difference in the grades between
the grade ordinance and the road was
read and filed. Like the spook Of the
late Mr.. Banquo. it may rise up at the
next meeting. The Warren Construcr
tion company asked for $4,000 on ac-
count, and the committee on streets
was asked to make a report on the
amount of work done in order that
they may get this money.
Council did other things; paid bills
for last month; passed an ordinance
taxing dogs; made arrangements TO
open a street in North Salem, and took
steps to catch up with the eity's fiat
boat, which is supposed 20 be floating
down the river towards Oregon City.
When Mayor Waters called the body
to order the South Commercial street
problem came up first. Chairman
Downing of the committee on streets
read a report showing the difference
between the street as it now is and
the grade ordinance. This difference
varies from an inch to 10 feet. Mr..
Downing expressed deep regret that
| the trouble occurred, and said he hoped
the citizens would give and take, and
!. settle their differences.
Mr.. Bayne said Mr.. Downing ought
to submit a written report. The clerk
then read that part Of the report that
, was written.
A this iuncture Charles McNary, at
. torney for the Warren Construction
Co.. submitted written request. This
WAS read and was found to be state
ment that the company would like to
receive $4,000, inasmuch as 10000 yards
of the work, or IS per cent Of it, had
been completed. Chairman Downing
said that the city engineer and two
or three couneilmen had inspected the
= WORK ana Iouhu II ""'"9N N"'NP'NN'
some places the rock was too coarse
but Manager Stone was willing to put
/. on some screenings. Ms. Downing SAID
!. he was willing to allow them $1,000
e Then the mayor arose and Coun'
}. Gilman Bayne arose, The action oil
the two gentlemen was simultaneous
"I suppose you want me 10 state
= the motion" remarked the mayor.
"Undoubtedly," quoth Mr.. Bayne'
After the motion was stated, Mr.
Bayne explained;
"In the haste in which the char
sometimes puts a motion, am some,
} times caught mapping, and l dida'
|. want this to occur tonight" He 'he'
, explained that somebody ought TO Me
written report on how much WORK
} was done. "If it has been properly
! done, we would not have this wrangle'
! he said. He went on 10 say there
was no record to show that work to
the extent of every dollar done.
Mr.. Downing advocated giving The
Warrens the $1,000 as a matter OF eonr
tesy. He said enough work had been
done to repay the city even If the con
tractors should skip.
Mr.. Jacob said this was not a bust
nesslike method, and be wanted II
done in a specific manner. He said
the city should have some kind OF
record Of what was done.
Mr.. Aeheson favored giving the
money as a matter Of courtesy.
On motion Of Mr.. steusloh. the mat
ter was referred. and the incident was
closed.