Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-11-11

The Board of City Trustees met in regu-
lar session yesterday-all the members
present.
The question of passing new ordinance
regulating slaughter-houses, which had
been discussed at previous sessions OF the
Board, was taken up for consideration,
The Hebron Bros. and their attorney
Clinton L. White, appeared and made ar
guments in favor of its passage. Henry
Edgerton, counsel for the protestants, pre-
scented three petitions against Its passage,
and asked the Board not to interfere with
the present ordinance. Two of the petit
tons were signed by large number OF
resident taxpayers and the third
bv majority of the physicians of
the city, Including number OF the
the members of the Board of Health. Coun-
sci on both sides made long arguments,
which were patiently listened TO by
the members OF the Board. ltwaS charged
by the Heilbrons that the opposition to
them was unwarranted in fact, was per-
sonal persecution and was brought about
by man, Mr. LeMay, who was not citi-
zen of the United States. This accusation
was resented by Mr.. LeMay, who claimed
to be a citizen, and referred the Board
for proof of his denial to the Great Reg
lister. Reference to the Great Reglster re
veals the fact that he is q native of Canada
and was naturaized in this county August
5, 1871.
The Board, by unanimous vote, refused
the passage of tie ordinance, which leaves
in force the one which says, No slaughter
houses shall be erected or maintained
within the city limits
Mark Foster, Chief Engineer of the
Water works, reported that the machinery
and premises had all been overhauled, re-
painted and in "apple-pie" order; also,
that during the week ending Saturday, No
vember Sth, the pumps had been in oper
alton 147 hours and Ii, 1913, 900 gallons of
water forced into the mains.
O. c. Jackson, Chief of Police, reported
that during the month of October 225 ar
rests had been made, ,294 meals served, %
en- routes kept over night, and rs indigents
given nights lodging.
The residents of the northeastern portion
of the city want more light" and petit
toned the Board to locate lamp at the
southeast corner of Eighteenth and f
streets. The matter was referred to the
First Trustee.
The City Auditor was directed to proceed
against the bondsmen of VIM. Laufkotter
disappointment of the City Cemetery
for $l6S, and any other amount due from
that ex. official to the city.
City Attorney Anderson filed lengthy
written opinion, saying that as on the old
tax roll the word paid has been written
a new assessment or extension thereon, as
asked for by the bondholders, since the
levy of 100 cents on the 500 ordered by the
Supreme Court, would be of doubtful va
lidity. He advised the Board and parties
concerned to wait until the new roll be
completed, and have the extension made
thereon. The Board thought it best to have
the extension made on the old roll as asked
for, and then leave it to the people to pay
or not to pay as they might decide. There
fore the Auditor was directed to make the
extension. 1t is his opinion, as well as that
of the City Assessor and Attorney, that
such assessment is not collectable.
After auditing and ordering paid a large
number of claims against the city, the
Board adjourned.