Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-01-05
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4 won out over s. P. McCracken and
r.. w. Mcintyre. The vote was
nine, three and two, respectively
! The few dark clouds seen dur
ing last nights session gathered
after it had ben moved that all Of
Chief Moffitt's selections be unan-
imously elected. Mayor HalYorsen
had just started TO put the ques-
tion were voiced by Aldermen
James Jefferson and A. Fl. Moore,
who complained there had been no
opportunity for discussion.
Moore Charges Compulsion.
you had chance at the floor, I"
Mayor Halyorsen told them. The
motion, however, which had been
made by Alderman Hal Patton,
was withdrawn, and the clouus
grew a shade blacker.
What ] want to know" said
Alderman Moore, lis whether
these recommendation were made
by the police committee, or by AL
derman Vandeyort. A member Of
the police committee came into my
store and said he was opposed to
Marion Putnam but that Vande-
yort was forcing him to take him.
Alderman Vandevort Jumped to
his feet.
Who was that mann" be de-
manded.
Mr.. Moore pointed in a norther-
ly direction. Alderman Marcus, I"
he said.
Lie Is Passed.
II was Alderman Marcus op-
to get on his feet. He
got there with remarkable rapid
ity.
4 dislike to call you that here,
Mr., Moore" he shouted, "but
that's what you are"
Applause followed Mr.. Marcus
short speech. subsequently the
council balloted on Mr.. Putnam
and Alderman Moore offered the
only audible mo"
In his address to the council.
I'll members were thanked by
Mayor Halvorsen for their cooper
ltion during the past year. Alder
nen were admonished to exercise
extreme care in the framing Of
lew ordinances since, he declared
numerous useless bills already
lave been passed. A special plea
hat every effort be made to wipe J
'ut the city's indebtedness was {
DICED. c
Urges Economy. 9
Economy was held by Mr.. Hal 7
orsen to be absolutely necessary b
a the administration of the city's t
fairs, but, he pointed out, an at
ampt should be made to give the "
ity fire department at least some b
the equipment which it sorely n
eeds. Referring to the police de- b
the mayor declared that
10 chief of police should be able Of
do much, especially in prohibit Il
on work, with his additional c;
'rce. Harmony in the depart W
ent Is greatly to be desired, he II
i'd. c.
Alderman Vandeyort's ordi- 81
lnce providing that the licenses m
ranted by the city to taxis, jit-
9ys or other vehicles may be re- I'll
,ked II they are found carrying
toxieating liquor was introduced ii
I'd read for the first time. A mo- he
on that the rules be suspended W
Id that the ordinance be read for in
e final time, was lost. tn
Smiths Work Praised.
Councilman Schunke was named II
the mayor as representative tv
ON the city to attend the meet al
6 of those interested in camp 70
ounds and parks which is to be
~ ~ AeCAEpuA = VA IL Gpt lltIIy Gl. Rs
Petitions presented by residents on
the fair grounds road district
d by residents Of the vicinity of ST
lte and Gath streets, who asked tn
at they be given sewers, were of
'eiyed and referred to the COM aft
ttee on sewers. SO,
Following the reelection of Ray tn,
18th as city attorney, the coun- II
extended him rising vote of
inks and several laudatery nm
'eches concerning Mr.. Smiths
rk during the year were made. nos
Smith responded with a short
k in which he thanked the al I v
men for their cooperation. uni
hrs. A. N. Bush, for many years Ian
nember of the city park board to
unanimously reelected for an -
er term last night after she had r.
nominated ly Mayor Halvor- III