The Saloon Ordinance and the 'Back Door' Scandal

And Most Dextrous Squirm.

When the Saloon Ordinance Came Up Last Night.

The saloon license question was the principal topic for discussion at the City Council meeting last night. Bill Moss, a member of the Board, moved that all saloons be located in the 'lighted' district, as it is the limit now to be built in, and gutter building would not fit the new district.

All streets strongly opposed the amendment, saying it could be worked "Mark butthors," and evading being put through under the influence of C. W. Way, who desired revenue from the Chinese Interests.

Parker objected to the limit and wants to know if the council was coming to pass its 'back door' system, a motion made to refer the ordinance to a committee of two, and even then Crichton and Hill got it matched.

J. L. Gill is in this town for trying to 'bribe' the members of the Council. President Rhinehart called for order, and the motion to refer the ordinance to a committee of two was passed amid fearful confusion.

The following resolutions were adopted: To repair a sewer on Yesler Way from Maynard to the south; to construct a box sewer at First Street and First Avenue south, on the line of power cars. The cost to be $4,000 in the next year. J. H. Waddell was given permission to assess Benj. Dill's property, but there would be plenty of time for him if he waited until next time. It was decided that no man defer his name then.

Jansen Thompson made a formal protest to the King St. sewer, and said it was impossible to obtain signatures from residents, and that the same the owner of house 813 Madison Ave. was secured only by his men. J. A. Moore.

Evans moved that the resolution be passed by majority vote in the subject. Gill objected to reference in the First ward case, and said there would be no time when the ordinance came up for passage.

The bill passed as follows: Authorizing the board to repair the present sewer at the corner of Main to Day Street, in a diagonal direction; for the construction of a line of sewer from East Marion to Valley Way for the construction of a sewer on Yesler Avenue north, between Denny Way and Denny Street.

The Board of Public Works authorized to repair the bridge on the Grand Ward at Bellevue, at a cost of $100.

A communication was received from Chief Reed, asking permission to purchase two horses for the patrol wagon; referred.

The petition of the Seattle Kennel Club for a new pen was referred to the committee on public buildings and grounds.

The petition of John F. Jones for reduction of sewer tax on the Phillips house was referred.

M. C. Prollick allowed claims of $15 for injuring the street family.

A resolution introduced for the improvement of the City Hall building by an addition, 6 feet wide and 12 feet in length, cost not to exceed $300.

President Rhinehart called for an informal ballot for president. Gill withdrew his name in favor of Rhinehart, and moved that the clerk be instructed to cast thirteen votes for Rhinehart.