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Show : STILL HUL5S Appchtment of Paul's ' Successor Hot Yet Re-; Re-; ceived by the CouzcIL Those spectators who attended last night's session of the City Council with the expectation of hearing the opening of what may result in a bitter fight between be-tween Mayor Thompson and the Council Coun-cil over the appointment of a Chief of Police, were disappointed. For some reason unknown to the Councllmenl the official communication fating that a new Chief of Police had been appointed, was not received by the Council. The Councllmen themselves were surprised as- every member had confidently looked forward to last night's meeting as one that promised to be particularly interesting. Some members of the Council now feel that Mayor Thompson will not make the appointment until be is certain cer-tain of the stand the Council will take. It. Is believed that he will present -the name of Detective Sheets, regardless of the Council's attitude. If the Council confirms the appointment, all well and good. If it rejects it. Mayor Thompson will not name any one else for the place, tout leave It In the hands of Acting Chief Burbidge, who is a Democrat. |