The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-21

O'Neill and Burnett or the charges of graft. were made by Aldermen Estes and Cooper, the respective chairmen. They were both similar to this, which was read by MT Estes
 Birmingham, Ala, November 20, 1907. To the Hon. John L.. Parker, President
 City Council of Birmingham, Ala:
 Your committee begs leave to report that after Investigating fully the charges heretofore brought against Alderman John w. ONeill in connection with the matter of the Southern Bitulithic company, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
 We find that the charges against AL derman John W. O'Neill, contained in the affidavit of J. E. Doneldson, are not sustained by the evidence, and we find nothing whatsoever derogatory to his character as a man or alderman.
 Committee-G. H. Estes, c. c. Heidt, Dan A. Hogan, James Bowron, J. L.. Yancey J. D. Kirkpatrick, G. H. Estes, chairman.
 Want Murray To Remain.
 The resignation of J. c. Murray as city clerk was read by Alderman Harry Jones. MT. Jones moved that 1t be &C., cepted with g. great deal of sorrow. If ever there was an efficient clerk MT. Murry is that man.. Alderman Moore seconded every word MT. Jones had said Alderman Forney moved that commit tee of three be appointed to draft let ter of appreciation of the work of the retiring officer The motions were car red and Aldermen Forney Jones and Gregg were appointed by the chairman
 Alderman Heidt said "I think we had better keep him, as we need him more now than ever. No city in the south has so good clerk and we will never be able to secure his equal. l think 8 committee should be appointed to see MT Murray and induce him to remain.
 MT. Parker appointed Aldermen Heidt Moore and Klotz on this committee.
 The Gaston shows were granted a license to show their geological exhibits for one month in Birmingham. The company will go into winter quarters here.
 Attention was called to the fact that the resignation of w. M. Drennen on the Board of Education had not been made official.
 Meeting By Proxy Indorsed.
 Aldermen Heidt secured the passage of a resolution indorsing the actions of the Mayor which were authorized by the aldermen who signed a paper instead of going to the council meeting. On his re- quest, also, the committee appointed by President Parker on the Bitulithic com pany was discharged. and the duties as signed to the committee now acting, which will meet again tonight.
 Dr. Dozier appeared to object to the paving of Avenue H. He was assured by Alderman Heidt that as the ma jor- ity of the voters in the Seventh ward do not want 1t done, the majority would rule. Alderman Eggleston in troduced a resolution forcing the rail roads at Ninth avenue and Thirteenth street, North; to place f1agman at the crossing, which was referred to the railway committee. Alderman Hogan's resolution preventing restaurants from blocking the sidewalks was referred to the miscellaneous committee.
 The letter of J. M. Dewberry fin ref erence to the Tidewater Development company was referred to the judiciary committee. Committee reports were made by Alderman O'Neill of the finance committee, Alderman Fulghum of the judiciary and street committees, Alderman Burnett of the miscellaneous committee, Alderman Hogan of the rail- way committee and Alderman Estes of the cemetery committee. Here is MT. Estes report:
 still dead!"
 Alderman Hogan's adopted report forces the Central of Georgia to main- tain two fiagmen both night and day