The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-08-06
AS THE MAYOR WOULD HAVE 1T LOOK.

Architect Shea, by means of building a
false base, has managed TO make the diam
eiers about equal. and by means of the
greater height Of the central dome TO give
a greater appearance of massiveness TO the
cupola.
Architect Shea stated that he knew of
no Instance in all the great public build
ings of the world of thTee-stored dome,
and his design Is an innovation in this re-
spect. The stories consist OF coonIade
galleries, each diminishing in size, until
the third one is capped by a bronze dome.
the top of which will be 225 feet from tn Q
ground.
The idea is to construct the dome and
its galleries of the same materials as have
been used in the City Hall itself. 1t is
estimated that the dome will cost 100000,
and the architect said it could be con-
structed within year.
Mayor Ebert was very much pleased
with the design and thought it would suit
all purposes of the call. besides leaving
money enough to be used in com Dleting
the building.
Commits 'ioner Creswell was non-co NJ
INITIAL on the subject, and will study up
the law as regards the legality of erecting
dome instead of a tower. He will be
prepared, it is thought, by the next meet
ing TO deliver himself of decided opinion
On the matter.
Commissioner Broderick, although he
thinks the dome a credit to Architect
Shea's ability, still is strong believer in
the sky-ScrapiDg campanile first presented
and adopted. He instances the new tower
over the New York en-milliOn-do liar
City Hail. that on the Albany City Hall
and the one on the Allegheny Pa.) City
Hall, which was so much talked about in
Architectural circles. An these are OF the
unornamented shaft order. and Commits
prnd nriol in hna inc nf
the most enticing Kind.
The Commissioners did nothing with the
new design OF the architect yesterday, and
will allow time for ample criticism both
from architects and on the part of the peo-
pie before they come to any definite con-
cluSion.
Police Judge Conlan appeared before
officers of his court, and desired to know
when the police courts at the new City
Hall would be ready for occupancy.
Architect Shea answered that he thought
all work on them would be completed by
the middle of next week.
Judge CoDlan complained about delay
on the part of the commission, and said his
present courtroom had become unbear-
able.
Mayor Ebert objected to any reflection
being cast on the commission as regards
delay, and said that il was the Police De-
partment which had always hung back and
made excuses when importuned TO move.
Now a sudden change OF heart had struck
the police officials and they were most
anxious to occupy their new quarters. The
Mayor said the commission had done its
duty and could not be blamed. ALI the
contracts had been let. but the Police De-
partment and police courts would have to
wait. They could not be put in until the
rooms were done.
Oscar Lewis asked the board to pay him
S7312. a balance due on bis contract for
iron work, but it was decided that Con-
tractor Lewis must wait the expiration Of
thirty-fve days after the acceptance Of his
work.
County Clerk Haley asked the board to
make certain alterations in his office. He
said: my office is too magnificent and not
useful enough. There Is in 1t great mass
of fancy filigree work utterly useless.
The Office was made too much for the
eye"
After saying this the County Clerk asked
also for more desks for books and papers.
Action will be taken on the matter at the
next meeting.
Bids were received as follows on the
contract to erect range in the prison
George II. Tay & Co., $685. for one style
and $500 for an other style; Montague &
Co.. S545. The bids were ordered passed
TO print.