Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-28
CITY COUNCIL.
Considerable Talk About
Grain Gambling.
A POUND KEEPER ELECTED.
A Busy Day With the City Legis-
lators-Improvements
Under Way.
CITY COUNCIL.
a POUND KEEPER ELECTED

8bOlS-lu vAOVOAuOASS
Under Way.
The Council met in regular session at the
City Hall yesterday, President Humphreys
IN the chair-present, Messrs. Mathews,
Hanley, Teed, Barrett, Cohn, Basbyshell.
uoriarity, Hinsabaugh, Lowell, Gibbs, Hitler
and Chandler.
Nr. Noriarity, Mr.. Cuddy's successor as
member from the Second Ward was pres
cnt, and after being introduced to the mem
bsrs present, took his seat at Mr.. Cuddy's
desk.
M. Cohn moved that the Chief OF the
Police be instructed to place four police
men At the Opera House during the present
week for the purpose Of keeping open the
isles and preventing the placing therein Of
stools, chairs, etc. Motion carried.
Nj. Teed presented his resignation as
chairman Of the zanja Committee.
On motion Of Mr.. Cohn the resignation
vas accepted and Mr.. Collins substituted.
Mr.. Collins offered his resignation as chair
man of the Sewer Committee.
Mr.. Barrett objected on the ground that it
was dangerous precedent, and II the work
Was once opened every man in the Council
would soon desire change. Tho resigna-
tion was accepted and Mr.. Cohen appointed
Nj. Horiarity was informed that he would
be expected to I'LL the places on various
committees assigned to Mr. Guddy.
Mr. Macy, City Treasurer. asked for leave
o rss sSssDSs cs i0s n Ssy
sented . Communication asking for the ap-
pUtntment OF the following deputies: NJ. L
Piowner, J. J. Watson, W. R. Haizlip, 3. J.
Ccn5oy; R; Do%ingues, sl,. !; PARCELS, c z. L.
Matter referred to the Finance Com mittee.
The ZanJero's report was read and re-
ferred to the Zanja Committee.
The Auditors report of the different city
fands was read and referred to the FL
A Communication from the City Attorney
relative to the Kn0ch printing contract
was received and ordered filed.
An ordinance to abandon a certain water
ditch on Brooklyn street was read and laid
over for one week.
A draft Of contract between the city Of
Los Angeles and the Rich mond Fire Alarm
Con pany. BY which the old system is
which to establish closed circuit system,
was read.
Mr.. Briggs, the contractor; asked to be
heard and stated that they were not aban-
doning the system, but proposed to close it
tempting to and were tampering with 1t,
causing apparent imperfections.
Mr.. ainsabaugh and other members ex-
pressed themselves as being Of the opinion
IDENTIFY ts@perfng With it, s causing false
alarms, and they therefore favored giving
the company ample time in which to close
the system. The contract was given to Mr..
Briggs with time to consult with his at
An ordinance fixing the water rates of the
city for domestic and other purposes was
read. On motion Of Mr.. Cohn the ordinance
was made special order of business at 3
r. n. Mr.. Barrett favored holding the COM
pany to the lowest rates and to compel
them to comply with the terms of the char
ter as other Corporations were doing.
The draft of an ordinance authorizing the
purchase Of certain lands from Casper
street was read and passed,
At the suggestion of the City Attorney
the City Surveyor was instructed to pre-
pare the grade, survey, etc, of said street.
ing Inspector was offered. Mr.. Lowell
moved The matter be laid oyer. Mr. sinsa-
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mediate action in the matter, Mr.. Barrett
stated that he found that several parties
were carrying on blackmaillng scheme.
They were buying lots adjacent to fine resi-
denoes. and were then proposing to. erect
feed-yards, thus compelling people to buy
them out in order to protect themselves.
ihe creation of an Office of Building In
epector would Obviate all this trouble, and
Lovells motion waa voted down and the
ordinance made q special order of business
ct 3 p. II. on motion of Mr.. COhn.
Specifications for street paving were Of
fered, adopted and ordered printed
A report from the Zanjs Co mmittee was
read and adODted.
The Land Committee reported recon-
mending the donation of certain lands to
the Ladies' Benevolent Society for the es-
tablishment of home for the old and fee
Mr.. Cohn thought the proposed move q
laudsble one, but that the city could not af-
ford to give lands to all the Institutions of
the kind, which would be the result II the
Mr.. Barrett called attention to the fact
that resolution to select q piece of prop
erty for the purpose desired by the society
had been passed in the Council some
of the most worthy and commendable in
stitutions in the city. In quiet way they
were doing vast amount of good.
Mr.. Cohn stated that he did not oppose
the city should not act rashly, but confer
with the Board Of Supervisors and solicit
its aid. The county should assist in such
work, and doubtless would.
Mrs CnduQler 32ulu not see why tnere
should be an OBJ ltion raised to granting
such 9 small piece of land. A few years
ago the city owned five square miles of
land, all of which had been given away.
These noble women were doing everything
In their power to relieve suffering human
ity, and every citizen should do his utmost
to assist In the noble work.
Mr.. Lowell thought the Board of Super
visors should be consulted. Report adopted.
Afternoon Session.
The ordinance for fixing the rates of wa
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