The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-04-07
1 LIVELY TILT
At MEETING Of
CITY COUNCIL
Alderman Calm Calls" AL
dernan Andrews on
Recent Remarks.
THE LATTER MAKES REPLY. AND
TOLD ALDERMAN CAIN IF HE
WANTED TO MAKE 1T PERSON.
AL MATTER HE COULD DO so
AFTER THE MEETING.

The special. session of the City
Council held last night for the pur
pose of considering matters relating
to the new city jail and the railroad
franchises, was enlivened for a few
moments by Aldermen Calm and An
drews. The latter made, a short
statement relative to the Bond Trus-
tees, and later asked Alderman Calm
If the latter would agree to certain
things regarding the railroad fran
chises, when Mr.. Calm arose and
proceeded to call" Alderman An
drews on some language he is said
to have used recently. The criticism
was sharp, and when the opportunity
presented Alderman Andrews replied,
and in concluding his statement said
that Alderman Calm could make the
matter a personal one if he desired,
after the meeting.
When the council convened there
were present President Yonge, pre-
siding, and Aldermen Andrews. Brown.
Calm, DITnham Ingraham, McHugh,
Meyer, Reilly, Williams and Wright
The City Jail.
A communication from Mayor
Goodman relative to the dressing of
the city jail floors Crumbling was
read after roll call. This communica-
tion was accompanied by number
of letters from the architects, build
ers. city marshal. board of works.
bond trustees and others. The board
of works took the position that mas
much as the bond trustees had super
intended the construction of the
| building that the said board should
| have charge of the repair or rebuild
ing, but offered nevertheless, it SER
vices in the premises. The bond
trustees stated that they had nothing
! further to do with the building, it
having been accepted by the city.
It was at this juncture that Alder
man Andrews criticized the bond
trustees. saying something to the eff
| feet that they were sliding out of
the trouble"
To Board of Works.
Chairman Daniel of the Board of
! Works, being present, stated that if
| the council desired, his board would
| see that the floors are placed in
the entire matter was referred to
this board.
Franchise Ordinances.
Persuant to. his notice of Saturday
Alderman Calm arose to read for the
first time the proposed ordinances
granting TO the Pensacolar Alabama
& Western and Pensacoia 6 North
eastern Railroads certain rights and
privileges.
There was some discussion on
these franchises. and it was then
that Alderman Andrews asked of Al
derman Calm if he would agree as
chairman of the franchise committee.
not to report upon the ordinances I'M
til the $4,000 forfeit had been col
lected.
81 will agree to nothing" hotly re
torted Alderman Calm. u am tired
of agreeing. If the council wants
these ordinances, all righG and if it
does not, it is nothing to me. 7 have
heard it insinuated on the streets that
] stand init has been told me by
! Alderman Rocheblave-
Alderman Andrews comes here
| knocking everybody" continued Al
derman Calm. HE never has a good
word for anyone, and even tonight
spoke Of the bond trustees. men who
are above reproach. With him every
body is a rascal and it's time some
! body was stopping him"
Ordinances Read.
When Alderman Calm took his
seat, Alderman Reilly moved that
the ordinances be read. Alderman
Andrews failed to get recognition.
! and both the ordinances were read
: for the first time and referred to the
: franchise committee for action.
! Alderman Andrews Replies.
4 Alderman Andrews then arose and
stated that what he had said in the
council he considered as his drty,
and he intended to continue to do so.
and if Alderman Calm wanted to he
could make a personal matter of il
) outside the council chamber.
The meeting then adjourned.