The record-union., 1894-05-29
MATTERS REFERRED.


to look into the matter of the lot of Chris
topher Green and to determine whether
or not he is entitled to deed therefor:
and, upon his reporting to me, L will ad-
wise you.
The complaint made about telephone
wires by Mr.. Sellinger on Sixth street
has been remedied to his satisfaction.
/ visited Snowflake Park tor the pur-
pose OF determining what damage, if any,
the Industrial Army had done to the
premises. If the army did any damage,
in my opinion, $50 would amply cover it;
but l cannot see how the city is respon-
slble for the acts of the army. No COM
plant was made by the agent OF the
premises to me or to the Chief of Police
SO far as | know, for the removal of the
army. If any such complaint had been
made certainly would have taken steps
to remove them. The army took posses
sion OF the park without direction from
the city authorities. Under the circum-
stances. think the city is not liable, and
so advise you. Respectfully submitted,
b. u. STEINMAN, Mayor.
INFORMATION WANTED.
The following resolution was presented
by DAVIS and adopted:
ReSotUed, That the following communi-
cation be sent to the Mayor:
Hon. B. e. Steinmda, Mayor, Sdcra-
meRt0-DEAR SIR: Kindly give the City
Board of Trustees information in writing
relative to the ''state of the city,; and
recommend such measures as you may
deem beneficial TO its interests, as pro-
vided under Article ILL.,, Section q of the
charter. We will be pleased to receive
your reply Monday evening, June 4, 1894,
If convenient to you."
SACRAMENTO DAY.
J. o. Coleman referred to the fact that
a committee had been appointed to pre-
pare a programme for Sacramento Day
at the Midwinter Fair A programme
has been arranged. and the estimated cost
of carrying it opt is 500. The Board OF
Supervisors had this afternoon agreed to
pay half this amount if the Trustees will
pay the other half Mr. Coleman out
lined the programme adopted and said
that it was proposed to have large num-
ber of badges for participants, as me-
mentoes OF the occasion. 1t was desired
that every mem Der of the Board of Trus-
tees shall be present. The Supervisors
have promised to attend the exercises.
William Beckman said it was necessary
to raise the money and if the board did
not appropriate it they would be ap-
pointed on the committee to collect it.
Tozer spoke in favor of the motion.
Davis said he had stated that he would
not vote for any more appropriations, as
the treasury is nearly empty. Leonard
felt much the same way.
Devine said the board should exercise
economy for the sake of the taxpayers,
but he should have to vote for the ap-
preparation.
Coleman said that such an enterprise
should not be started unless it was to be
carried through. The committee was
appointed by the Trustees, and the city
ought to carry it through.
DeVine said the time was short and he
favored appropriating the amount asked
for tonight and carry out the programme
creditably for the city.
Leonard was willing to contribute from
his own pocket, but felt there was no
money to spare in the treasury.
The motion was carried, Davis and
Leonard voting no.
TRACKS ON I STREET.
A communication was presented from
property-owners on [ street, between
Front and Second, in relation to the re-
quest OF the board to the Southern Pacific
Company to remove their tracks from
that block.
A. Nj. Seymour said that the Sullivan
Kelly Company, Mr.. Cunningham and
John Ochsner had business places on
that block, and hoped that the request
would not be pressed.
ToZer said the request was simply that
the company would not store their cars
there. There was no necessity for any
action. The company will not relinquish
their privileges.
The matter was then dropped.
CITY OFFICIALS REQUESTS.
The City Taper asked that stabling be
provided for his morse.
The board allowed him Sc per month
for stabling and caring for the horse.
On request of the Auditor, money that
he had been ordered to transfer to differ
ent funds was ordered transferred back
again.
request was made by City Attorney
Brown for typewriter, copying press,
case for legal blanks, and necessary fur
niture for his office, and also that the
Health Officer be requested TO inspect the
lounge in the office.
Kent said he had inspected the room
and thought if the door were not lock ed
the lounge would walk away.
The board ordered the articles procured.
ENGINE HORSE.
A communication was received from
Chief Engineer Guthrie, recommending
that the horse of No. 2 engine, which has
been in service for twelve years, be sold
and another bought. He also hoped that
the board would purchase the fifty-fve
alarm poles, asked for by him some time
ago.
Leonard said his attention had been
called to the horse by the Mayor and be
was of the opinion that the horse should
be sold. He is liable to give out at any
time. Leonard also said that the old
poles are in bad condition. The electric
wires are higher than the alarm wires,
and if the electric wires were 10 fall they
would burn out every fire alarm box in
the city, and cost The city $500 for re-
pairs.
The Fire Department Committee was
authorized to advertise for and purchase
horse, and also to advertise for fifty
square cedar poles.
CITY ATTORNEYS OPINION.
The City Attorney stated in COM
munication that ne wished to defer rem
dering his opinion on the clear water
contract and the Sixth-street railroad
tracks until June 9th.
STONE FOR STREETS.
Lawton presented resolutions for dis
continuing repairing streets with the ma
terial used at present. crushing cobble
owned by the city, and using the mac
adam for repairing the streets. He moved
that 500 yards Of the rock be crushed at a
cost not to exceed 81 25 per cubic yard.
Devine moved to defer action for two
weeks, but after some discussion with
drew his motion, and the resolutions
were adopted.
wASH-HoUsE ORDINANCE.
Davis presented another wash-house
ordinance, which he said met with the
approval OF the City Attorney. He moved
that the ordinance be passed, which was
done.
LICENSE RESTORED.
o..J hot osY, ho
the license of the Fountain Saloon, he
had found out that the board had not
acted regularly, as the charter requires a
hearing of both sides. He thought the
action OF the board should be rescinded.
Gassman, the proprietor. stated that the
saloon had been carried on in good order
UP to the time it was turned into con-