Los Angeles herald., 1892-09-13


spirited discussion owe. the matter. Mr..
Nickel thoughtfit was proper Tor the
council to visit the premises drained py
the proposed sewer before the sewer is
built. The protest was then denied, Dy
q vote of to 8.
CITY ENGINEERS REPORT.
The final ordinance on Twenty-second
street, from Main street to Grand
avenue, was then read, and passed un-
der suspension of the rules by unan-
| imous vote. Also to establish the
grades on Providence street, between
Seventh to Ninth streets.
In the matter of the grade of Boston
street, the engineer reported that the
lines were correct and all trouble
avoided.
The engineer stated that, as yet, no
rule has been laid down for proper test
of the cement used in public works. At
| present contracts were let one day and
the work begun on the following day,
without knowing whether the cement
was good or bad. He asked that test
be had of all cement to be used, at least
ten days before work was commenced.
| A final ordinance for the opening OF
Eighth street, from Moore street to Lin
coin, was passed, and N. E. Davisson,
j. H. Book and Frank Thomas were ap-
pointed commissioners to supervise the
same.
GRAVEL ON ALAMEDA STREET.
On motion of Mr.. McGarry, the
superintendent of streets was ordered to
gravel the intersection of Alameda and
Third streets, where it has been washed
out by sprinkling.
THE ELECTRIC RAILWAYS NEGLECT.
On motion of Mr.. Nickel, the condi-
ton OF Truman and Hawkins streets and
Pasadena avenue, came under discus
sion, by his calling up his motion to put
those streets in as good order as they
were before being torn up for track lay
ing by the Consolidated Electric COM
pany. A wordy debate on the question
sprung up, which led to Mr.. Nicke II
lecturing the chairman of the council.
That gentleman vacated the chair in
favor of Mr.. Summerland, and defended
himself against these attacks. The ecity
attorney was sent for and consulted in
reference to the matter. 1t was pretty
we'll established that the company had
been notified several months ago and
had neglected to make the desired
change.
Mr.. Bonsall said that if the superin-
tendent of streets did the work, the city
would have to pay the bills and then look
to the railroad for reimbursement. If
the company were notified by the attor-
ney they would do the work themselves.
The city attorney said that was super
fuous. The company had been notified
to put the streets in repair and the
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He should 60 ahead, repair the streets
pany. If they refused to pay it, their
franchise was forfeited, according to the
terms of their charter.
The question recurring on Mr.. Nick
ell's mUtion, the motion was put and
the superintendent ordered to repair
the streets, without dissent.
THE MAYORS STRAIGHT TALK.
The clerk read the following message
from the mayor, which was ordered
filed:
The member of your honorable body
from the Second ward complains that at
a public meeting I charged the council
with reducing the telephone license
from 500 to $25, and with refusing to
establish free labor bureau, but did
not intend to charge the present coun-
Gil Herewith; this happened before
the lifetime of the present council, and
had no reference to it. I state this as
a matter of fairness to correct any mis-
apprehension that may have grown
therefrom.
In regard to the controversy between
the member of the Ninth ward and
myself, permit me to say: If were
content to pass unnoticed the fact that
certain officials had excused the circus
people from the payment of their license
lin the case of circus licenses by run
ming back several years, it is found that
$3.50 has been lost to the city,, I would
not be called on to answer his criticisms.
1t is to be regretted that one in the dis
charge of his duty incurs, by reason Of
his doing 80, the ill will of those who
should assist him instead, is and their
cooperation, their friendship and
good will to be purchased by
silence on matters that demand
the searching light Of investi-
CATION? If my acts in connection with
the Office which l. hold are the subject
matter of criticism, let it be done at
some other time and place. for | court
the fullest investigation regarding my
OulCl6l dCt6, duu uOb Ill COhuCCtlOA WILL
the investigation of this loss Of license
money. In my message to your honor
able body in regard to this matter there
is not one line that reflects on your hon
orable body, or any member thereof, and
there was no provocation whatever for
the charge which he made against me
on that occasion. The officials whose
neglect have caused this loss to the city
received no censure at his hands; only
myself for having reported it. When we
arrive at that period when an official
dare not discharge the duties of his Office
for fear of personal reproach and abuse,
we have introduced an element into the
administration of public affairs which is
not conducive of clean government. 1t
was sense Of duty that actuated me,
and not desire to enter into any per-
sonal controversy with any one; and no
fear Of anything he may say will in any
respect affect my actions in regard to
what l consider my duty in this behalf.
ASSISTANT BUILDING DEPARTMENT.
An ordinance was introduced to create
the Office OF assistant building inspector,
whose duties should be especially to ex-
anime into the plumbing of every build
ing in this city. Mr.. Rhodes advocated
the passage of the ordinance. Theques-
tion of the salary being left blank, Mr..
Summerland moved to insert 500. A