The morning call., 1894-06-28
FOR THE FOURTH.
Appropriations Allowed
the Committees.
r1r. Freeman Explains the Difference
Between Regatta and
Brass Band.

Albert Trueman, who is more generally
known among his ce-woTkers on the
Fourth Of July committee RS ''the kicker, !"
tsndered his resignation as q member Of
the regatta COMMITTEES at q meeting Of the
executive body last evening and desires It
stated that ms voice will no longer be
heard in opposing the plans formulated
by those having the celebration 10 charge.
This announcement was made at the
close of q somewhat stormy session In
which Mr.. Trueman's lungs PLAYED a
prominent part. George W. Elder came in
for his share Of rhetorical Outbursts II re-
peatediY calling Mr. Truemap 10 order Or
foTcibly requesting the gentleman TO "sit
down" 80 persistent was Mr. Irueman
in his determination 10 be heard and SO
opposed 10 his attitude was those who had
come tlgether TO transact business that q
sort Of pandemonIum pl eVRlle0 thronE Ehoul
the session.
The gathering was called with & view OF
prODuTuOning the appropriations demand
ed by the various committees. in eonss-
Qusnce OF the scarcity Of funds the imam ee
committee had decided 10 reduce the
numerous demands 30 the lowest possible
figure N order 10 keep within the limit.
The 1Ret was not reliShed by tue men Ders
Of the committees. all processing that
AhDlf paA blCQtdE utUdIbiASuh NouiO " kAit
feature Of the DAY, thus necsssi lating a
larger expenditure than all the rest CON-
blned.
The demand Of $500 from the regatta
comm lttee was the nTst 10 be acted upOD
and the last 10 be decided. W ben the
statement WAS made By the president that
$500 was all that could possibly be allowed
for that feature the entire committee arose
10 their 1eet Win q unanimous protest
against the proposed reduction.
Irueman gained the floor by q mere
scratch. and after Teciting his little place
gave way 30 & string Of speakers who foi-
lowed in rapid succession. ali demanding z
reconsideration of the decision.
MI. flanagan finally managed 70 gel 3
word IN edgsWIss al the conclusion Of
TruemRn's second staEZA and moved that
I 2 matter resi- as II was.
This gave rise 10 additional nrat0ry, und
finally Eugene Bsrt's substitute 10 the
motion 10 augment the $500 to 500 was
carried by q close vote.
The allowance for the music committee,
amounting te $500. found but one dis
ssntlnE voice. which was that operated by
Nj Irusman. be argued that the re-
gRrta was Of more importance than q
brass DaaG In ln1uslng patriotism into the
souls OF 1ne masses. ana emnnRtIcaliY
stated tnat ne declined being personally
responsible 1nT any aencH IN funds as Z
result Of unNiss prOportioninE.
a brief discussion favorable TO the Ep-
preparation followed. an0 the motion was
carried by unanimous vote. Then True
man sprang 70 his feet and demanded al
itemiZ-d account, which was promptly fuF
nished hin by the secretary.
The fireworks committee was down for
$3.50 but as the chairman, Captain May
protested against such & small allowance
il was finally decided 10 raise Ihe amount
70 $1,000
TruemaD wapted another itsmized &C
count After sOmB confusion ThOmal
BanDerman J0ok the floor and in imateC
what ITuemRn mad TOO much 10 say IN th:
management Of affairs, and reminded hin
that as be had done bui little or nothing II
advancing the DreparatlUns 1OT the cele
bration, his silence would be preferable.
The meeting then proceeded with bu
LITTLE Interruption. the following ltemIZs(
oppro priati0ns being adopted:
Printing. $500; Office. including rent
salaries. etc. S620; parsue, $50; 1lrs
works. $1,000; reEalia, S125; literary. SO
regatta, $500; carriages, $50; mus lc
$500; daE and sign, SO. Total, S4665.
A resolution which was adopted AT q recsU
meeting authorizing the grand marsha
and president OF the day 20 handle tn
funds of the celebratiOD, was substituted
/ by q motion 10 allow Mir. Zimmerman. M
4 new y-appointed chairman Of the dnRnci
committee, this privilege al the sanction o
I DOth the former of1carS.
/ mir. Elder stated that before the adop
+ tion Of the first resolution he had found /
necessary 10 draw on the bank 90 TIA
amount OF S225 Of the funds for salaries
/ the statement OF which. with other finRE
! ciRl transactions entered INTO by the ex
ecutIve committee. he handed over 10 MI
I bRpnermRu.
MT. lrusman again revived mis- reEatti
I grievances with much force, buI before hi
/ mad prOeeeded al any length. ne found tina
I the meeting had been adjourned. His ir
! then reached Its climax. and be handed il
/ MS official resignation, and strange 10 say
/ there was no apparent demonstrations O
prieT