The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-10


 the presiding official. who fiatly re- fused to have such conundrums pro- pounded to him.
 After some more talk 1t was decided that yesterday was not the proper time to observe Montgomery Day. Alder man Hudson pointed out the fact that MT. Langsdorf of Washington. who was present at the session, was not representative of an airship concern, but rather of the Seaboard Air Line 5 Railway, on whose road, or any road, as for that, transportation to Norfolk could hardly be guaranteed in less time than twenty-four hours He finally won his point, and having shown that the celebration could not be on Sep tember g, as was hoped, was success ful in getting it changed to read Sat- urday, SeptemberA14.
 Then Sullivan cot In.
 Alderman Sullivan came in for his speech on the last half of this round. The resolution was introduced by MT. Cox called for the designation of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad as the off fcial route. In four years time, he said, he had never heard such meas ure put before the Aidermanic body. Besides being absurd 1t was--every- thing else. Why, the idea? And at this stage Alderman Cox withdrew the offending section and amicable rela- tions were once more restored.
 Besides this weighty matter. incl dentally, there were other doings at the Council session. Alderman Rocmer, with a number of baby bonds under his arm, insisted that they disturbed the peace more than gang of grown-ups. He further announced that he had re- tained them in his affections as long as possible, more than which no man h wit nal lfG His report In behalf of the Commit tee eulogized the following sidewalks: | Cramer Avenue from McDonough Street 1 to Decatur Street, with recommenda- ton that the bid be awarded to Byron Souders and Company, and both sides 1 of McDonough Street from the south 1 side of Winnie Street to the north side of Fielder Avenue. The report as sub mitted was adopted.
 | Alderman Foster reported that the | Street Committee was In favor of | awarding to c. W. Pruett and Conn pany the contract for the grading of South Lawrence Street, from Finley | Avenue to Clanton Street. The report ! of the Committee was given a most fattering reception, the good humor of l the Aldermen failing only when they l had delved even deeper into the mat ter and voted to instruct the Mayor to | execute a note for the payment of the expenses to be incurred in the improve ment, and to be paid in January of next year, at a time when many would be relieved of their official togas.
 Under a suspension of the rules it was decided that a communication from ! Recorder E. F. Baber would be given a hearing, particularly in view of the fact that the gentleman happened to l be present. In order to keep up with the smoothness of the occasion, Clerk Farley in his most debonair manner read that a probation officer must be appointed to look after that creation of the Legislature. the Juvenile Court, the information being furnished that it was up to the city to appoint committee | to meet with the Recorder for the pur- pose of deciding upon the compensa- ton thereof. The communication was referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees.
 Holloway Comes Down.
 At this stage Alderman Holloway said he was tired of ruling, and that he wanted to do some talking. He called Alderman Tait to the chair.
 This is very important" he warned the Alderman as he started out, 'and l would very much like to see 1t given cognizance" Wherefore he read a resolution authorizing the Mayor to acquire. either by purchase or con- demnation proceedings, strip of land from the Montgomery Traction Com pany located between Finley Avenue and Clanton Street. with the end in view of extending and developing the street. It was unanimously passed.
 "This Is still more important" he said. continuing. land especially want to see it passed. They did in Mobile" 1" The resolution authorized that the Mayor be empowered to appoint from two to four special police officers to attend, upon the request of the man. ager of any theatre. all theatrical per- formances given in the city, for the purpose of assuring gentlemanly con- duct. The theatrical manager. he said, was to pay for such services.
 The resolution further authorized that a fireman should be employed by Chief Browder to fall in love with the fire plug in every theatre in the city, and be required to bestow his atten- tions upon the fire extinguishing ap- paratus at every performance, and un- til the buildings should prove desert ed by the pleasure seekers. The ex- pense of this, also, he added, was to be borne by the theatrical manager.
 The resolution was given a most hearty reception. every Alderman vot- ing in favor of its adoption. Alder man Sullivan, indeed. thought that "unladyiike conduct" should also be added to the first clause but in view of the fact that Alderman Holloway explained that "ungentlemanly" i'm piled both, the objection was with drawn.
 Would Give Free show. A petition signed by Col. r. A. Dillingham; of Birmingham, fin which iu he requested that he be allowed to