Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-15
NEW CITY OFFICERS
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missioners, were spending the money
of other people. He advised giving a
salary of $50 per month if four police
men were elected or $50 for three.
He declared that if it were a private
matter the members of the board
would ali strive to economic.
sGame of Politics. Says Mayor.
Mayor Brooks said that he would
admit that out added that when a
man conducted his private business
he conducted it according to his own
wishes and pleasures. He declared
that a policeman had a hard job, thai
his duties were varied and continued
and that the public expected more of
policemen than it would expect of men
in a private business. He advised the
members not to expect too much Of
the policemen, especially more than
was expected of them in other cities.
He said that policemen couldn't be
everywhere at once and that if they
happened to be at home when some
thing occurred on the street recurring
their presence the public criticised
them ~unjustly. "We realize that it is
a game of politics throughout" de-
clared the mayor. He said that he.
understood that the republicans want
ed a manager for $4,000 and only for.
part time. Mr.. Morris broke in with
a denial and Mr.. Jackson said that
the petition in favor of Mr.. Patton for
manager was signed by democrats
only. Eyes, but it was backed by re-
publicans and / want the citizens to
know where 1 stand" replied the
mayor. R. c. Clarke said he wanted it
more democrats who were against
high salaries and numerous officers.
Extravaganza Charged.
M. M. Shepherd moved that the may
or appoint four policemen; MI. Jack
son insisted upon election. Mr.. Nor
ris inquired again about the salaries,
saying. I'VE hear a great hue and cry
about high taxes and this will reduce
them; we have already thrown way
$3.50 per month" Mayor Brooks said
that he favored a low tax but the city
must have sufficient officers to take
care of it's interests and that the posi-
ton of police was a hard one to fill.
Mr.. Morris replied that there was no
need of paying $50 when $50 would
do. The democrats Outvoted the re-
publicans and the chief was voted a
salary of $50 per month. Mr.. Shop
herd moved that the salary of the
other three policemen be fixed at $55,
why increase the present salary?'
asked Mr.. Clarke. Nh. Shepherd con-
sented to make it $50 and there was
no opposition.
Mr.. Bailey nominated Otis Powers
for chief of police and there was no
opposition.
Mr.. Jackson nominated q. B. Ar
ledge for police No. l and T. C. Will
ms was nominated by Mr.. Shep-
herd. The mayor united the vote in
favor of Mr.. Williams.
Walter Reece was nominated by
Mr.. Shepherd for police No. 2 and he
was elected without opposition.
John S. Forest nominated Joe BrY-
son for police No. 3 and Mr.. Jackson
nominated L. E. Garren, the mayo
breaking the tie by voting for Nj.
Bryson.
Street Superintendent.
Mr.. Shepherd nominated Ernest
Thompson for street superintendent
and Mr.. Morris asked about the price.
Mr.. Forest responded in favor of $50.
Mr.. Clarke wanted to know why pay
him more than the police, saying he
was worth no more. The democrats
again outvoted the republicans after
Mr.. Jackson had nominated T. NJ.
! Israel at a salary of $50.
Mr.. Morris insisted that the salaries
be written in the minutes.
Mr.. Forest nominated Abner A. Nc
Can for city plumber at $50 and Mr..
jackson nominated M. A. eagle for
$40. The democrats again put it over
the republicans.
"Now let's quit our politics and go
to work for the city," challenged Mr..
Jackson.
Mr.. Bailey said that Mr.. Thompson
ought to have police power, to which
the mayor assented, asking if the re-
%publicans wanted to vote on it.
There's no use, you get VIII It you
want" said Mr.. Morris. Thought
perhaps you wanted to vote a little
more" TESTED the mayor, to which Mr..
Morris retorted, "The people will do
| the voting about two years from now"
and the people rose and went out
without the formal adjournment.