Salt Lake Evening Democrat

THAT RUMORED OUTBREAK.
The City Councils Investigation—
Ex-Mayor Jennings Talks Awhile,
and Then Another Committee Is Appointed.

The invitation extended through last night's Democrat to all who might know anything regarding the rumors that are afloat affecting the peace and safety of the city was not responded to by the citizens. The purpose of this meeting according to the words of the Mayor's invitation, was to give an investigation of said rumors the broadest possible scope.

Judging from the number who accepted the call of the Mayor and honored the Council with their presence, they are few and far between who know anything concerning the rumors. There were not to exceed two dozen at the meeting this morning.

The only one who made any remarks was ex-Mayor Jennings. Mr. Jennings said, in substance, that he had been in Utah for many years, and that at the present time he owned as much property in this city as most any other man. He had as much at stake as any man. His business required him to be around all the time, and among all classes of people. He had heard of various rumors affecting the peace and safety of the inhabitants of the city, but had seen absolutely nothing for a foundation of the rumors. He did not think any existed. There is no danger of an outbreak.

After Mr. Jennings got through with his remarks, a motion was made to appoint a committee to make a report as to the result of the investigations made in this and previous meetings held for the same purpose. The motion was carried without a dissenting vote, and the committee was selected. It is composed as follows: Alderman Dean, chairman; Councilmen Grant, Clark, Weber and Stringfellow, with Mayor Sharp and City Attorney Richards associated. The committee is to report at a meeting this evening, unless one is called by the Mayor before night.