Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-10-22
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
THURSDAY, October 2lst.

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Council met tonight in regular ses-
sion, Mr.. Robinson in the Chair.
Professionalism Mullally, Mas
carel, Huber, Workman, Carmona,
Lichtenberger, Sotelo, Leahy, Teed
and Campbell.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved.
The Mayor reported collections for
fines, $5G so.
The report of the committee ap-
pointed to investigate the petition of
the Southern Pacific Railroad Com
pany on their contract asking that
they be allowed to remain in their
present quarters, was read. The Com
mittee recommended that no extern
sion of time be given.
On motion, Mr. Hewitt was allowed
to address the Council. He said that
he spoke at the request of the mer-
chants of the city, who wanted the
company to remain at tie present de-
pot.
Mr.. Huber spoke in discursory
manner.
The names on the petition for the
extension of time were read.
Mr.. Lichtenberger said it was to the
interest of the people that the Rail-
road Company keep its present depot
location. He was in favor of extend
ing the time if the City Attorney can
say positively that it will not vitiate
the contract with the city.
The City Attorney said that any
change made with the consent of both
parties to the agreement would not
invalidate the agreement. The changes
should be made in writing and should
be agreed to by both parties.
The ordinance transferring the San
Pedro Railroad stock to the Southern
Pacific Railroad Company was read.
Mr.. SOtelo wanted to know why the
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
had not petitioned by their proper of
ficers.
Mr.. Huber said 100000 depended on
this, and he would like to see the pro-
per officers make the agreement on the
extension.
The report was filed, and it was
moved that its suggestions be adopted.
Mr.. Mascarel moved that the COM
pany have an extension until the COM
pletion of the road to San Francisco,
provided the proper officers of the
company accept the agreement in
writing.
This amendment was carried. Ayes,
7. Noes - Huber, Sotelo, Carmona,
Mullally-4.
The extension was granted in accord
ance with the terms of the motion.
The Police Committee recommended
that $40 be refunded to Hartley for
fine paid twice; that the officers get
ting double fees be requested to return
them; that hereafter no policeman be
allowed to take an offender before any
Justice of the Peace, and if they do so
they be discharged; that on the charge
of Wolfenstein and others against of
| ficer Twomey found him guilty
and recommend his discharge, and
nominate officer Charles for the place.
Mr.. Mutually moved its adoption.
Mr.. Workman moved to have it re-
ferred back, and wanted to know why
| the charges against other policemen
have not been Investigated.
Mr.. Huber said the Clerk had not
given them the papers in any case but
| this.
Mr.. Leahy said Mr.. Twomey did his
duty and that was the reason he was
complained against.
Mr.. Mascarel spoke in Spanish.
Mr.. Mullally said it could be proved
that Twomey was drunk the night he
arrested Summers.
Mr.. Workman thought it was better
to investigate it fairly. There were
always plenty Of men to complain Of
Twomey because he did his duty
whether he arrested rich man or a
poor man.
Mr.. Huber thought 1t dirty slur en-
| the Committee to ask further investi-
CATION, and said he did not care who
took it up.
[Mr. Teed called him to order.1
On motion, the Marshal was heard.
He said that the officers had no pro-
lection in the Mayors Court or any
other place. He heard Wolfenstein
call Twomey liar, and he thought
Twomey should be protected from in
| suit.
Mr.. Twomey, receiving permission,