The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-21

Three ordinances were passed and
one was defeated in the regular meet I
ing of the city council by seven to
four vote. The proposal to appropri-
ate $4,000 for the city street depart
ment and fire departments. and two
special appropriations of $4,000 and
$1,000 each were passed.
The special appropriation of $1,000
TO cover fees for prosecution of the
Dillon case and investigation OF the
light plant records was passed with
out q dissenting vote. Later in re-
spouse to a question from Walter
Bass, one of the citizens present, City
Attorney explained why it was neces-
sary TO make the appropriation.
THE city attorneys office has no
power to make prosecutions except for
violations of city ordinances" he ex-
planned. THE $1,000 appropriated by
the ordinance will cover the cost of
special counsel to represent the city,
in cooperation with the prosecuting
attorney in this case. The money is
TO come from the light plant fund"
First Opposition
me first rift in the lutte since the
new administration took office appear
ed Monday evening when opposition
developed in council to two measures,
one OF which was passed. The appro-
prlatlon OF $21 900 for a new street
cleaner, fire chiefs car and pumping
engine was passed despite the dissent
ing votes of Councilmen Fahlsing,
Benn, Stegman and Steinkamp.
me same quartet threw its votes
with those of Brown, White and Will
liams to defeat the city planning meas
ure Those voting for the ordinance
We're Salzarulo, Stillinger, Strate and
Waidele. Joseph Waterman, presid-
Ing, did not vote.
Waterman had been elected presf-
dent pro tenn in the absence of Mayor
Handley, who was in Connersville at.
tending meeting of the Sons of Vet
Grams.
Merchants Refuse.
The report of the superintendent Of
police on the alley light situation oc-
casioned considerable comment. The
superintendent had written letter to
each OF the merchants in the down.
town section asking whether they
would contribute to fund to provide
light bulbs for the alleys in the rear
of the stores. The response was al
most unanimous refusal.
The original ordinance which pro-
vided that the city furnish current
free for alley lights if the merchants
would provide the lamps was read TO
council. The ordinance provided g.
penalty for failure to comply with its
provisions.
On motion of Councilman Williams,
the measure was referred to the city
attorney to see if it could be enforced
by the city.
Automobile Parking
Oscar Williams called the attention
of council to the fact that automobiles
were allowed to stand on Fort Wayne
avenue in defiance of the city ordin.
ance and stated that they were in
terfering with the fire department. He
also called attention to the fact that
people are commencing to crowd the
theatres despite the efforts of officials
to have the aisles kept clear.
THE fire chief has been making
some complaint about this" said VIII
Jams, and l would like to hear from
him on the matter"
There is only one way to STOP
crowding in theatres" said Fire CHIEF
Ed Miller "That is to close the doors
as soon as the seating capacity of the
theatre has been filled. l do not fee
like standing the responsibility O
allowing these conditions to continue
I have tried to get an ordinance to con
troll this before and it was knocked
out by the theatre men,"
On motion of Councilman Williams
the matter was referred to the ordin
ance committee.
Mrs. Winder Speaks
Mrs. Maude Winder, as represent
alive of the w. c. T. o., questione
the consistency of the council in
short talk made when Joseph Walter
mann requested expressions of Opinion
from the citizens. Her statemen
came after a communication had bee