The record-union., 1894-05-22

XIV ERSIDE ROAD SPklNhL1NUs
Daniel Flint appeared before the boad
on behalf of the citizens on the hlverslde
road to ask that the board make an ap-
preparation to aid in sprinkling 1t. lie
said that the road was known to every
horseman in the United States. Every
city in the country has boulevard Tor
the pleasure of citizens and visitors who
drive.
He thought it would pay the city to
keep that road IN condition for driving.
The Supervisors have appropriated SlO0
per month for that purpose, and lie
hoped that the Trustees would be as lib
eral for the credit of the State Capital.
Tozer moved that $50 per month be
appropriated for five months Tor that
purpose. commencing the 1st of June.
Devine hoped the motion would not
pre- vail. Let the wealthy farmers Keep
the road up; the city is too poor.
Davis also opposed the motion, as the
tax levy had already been made.
The motion was carried, however,
ayes to 3 noes, Davis not voting.
MORE LIGHT WANTED.
George Rider asked about the light
petitioned for at Fourth and / streets.
Devine moved that one be placed at
that point.
Tozer said there was no remonstrance
when the light was moved to Fourth and
j.
Leonard said the board had ordered
several lights put up in different parts of
the city and no attention had been paid
TO it. He opposed ordering any more
lights.
The matter went over for one week.
DeVine moved that the Street Commits
sioner be instructed to clear Third street,
from to the depot, of all Instructions.
The motion was carried.
SNOWFLAKE PARK.
Q. P. Willis appeared before the board
in relation to the condition of Snowflake
Park. The Industrial Army took forci-
BILE possession of the property when they
came here. During the latter part Of
their occupation they tore down the Goors
and burned up the supports TO the fence
and part OF the 1ence.
The matter was referred to the Mayor.
SOLD CARPET.
Bragg stated that when Justice Devine's
Office was removed down town a carpet
was left IN it which had been down ten
years. He had been offered $40 for it,
and would like to know what were the
boards wishes He was instructed to
accept $40 for it.
A large number of bills were read and
allowed.
SEWERAGE SYSTEM.
T. II. Carssou of San Francisco wrote
to ask how he could get information neces-
sary to prepare plans and specifications
for sewerage system.
Pennish said he had at the last meeting
advocated advertising for the plans in a
San Francisco paper, so that more peo-
pie would seei ii and compete. lie thought
it the best way now. He moved that Mr..
New berry be instructed TO return the
tracings of the sewers. which belongs to
the city, back to the clerk.
After some debate it was ordered that
the clerk be instructed to have a dozen
blueprints of the tracings made, to ac-
commodate competitors.
Kent moved that if Mr.. New wbery's sys-
tenn should be adopted, he should not re-
ceive the $500 prize, the city having al
ready paid for the plans. The motion was
carried.
TO LAY TRACKS.
A petition was read, from the Central
Pacific Railroad Company, accompany
ing q proposed ordinance to facilitate the
maintenance, protection and repair of
the new levee, by allowing the company
to lay two tracks upon 1t, SO that in time
of danger to levees, rock and other ma
terial could be quickly brought TO points
of danger.
Kent said that the water front of the
levee ought to be reserved to the city. 1t
only has Sixty I00G OI WaI6r IrOuI anu
ought to hold on TO what it has.
The ordinance was laid over one week.
THE FOUNTAIN SALOON.
A request was received from Chief of
Police Drew, asking that the board re-
woke the license of Martin Gassman,
who keeps the Fountain saloon on K
street.
Devine moved that the license be re-
voked
Kent and Davis said Gassman had only
had trouble and complaint since he had
been conducting a sort OF theatrical place,
and was now willing to dismiss his
troupe aud keep simple saloon.
DeVine wished to withdraw his motion,
but Leonard refused to withdraw his sec
ond.
A motion to lay the matter over for a
week was lost-5 to 4.
The license was then revoked, six ayes,
Kent, Davis and Devine refusing to vote.
SACRAMENTO DAY.
The Executive Committee appointed to
arrange for Sacramento Day at the Mid
winter Fair reported that June 9th had
been fixed on as the day for such celebra-
ton. A suitable programme had been
arranged and the board are invited to
participate in the celebration, and the
committee ask their acceptance. The
invitation was accepted.
SPECIAL POLICEMEN.
A petition from property-owners ask
ing for the appointment of a special
policeman from p to Il, Second to Front
streets, was read. There has been one
there up to the present. who is watchman
OF properly down there.
Kent said it was case of urgency.
A resolution creating the office was
passed.
Devine moved that the rejection of Ed
ward Rhadigan's nomination as special
policeman be considered.
Davis asked if it were proper to recon-
slider a vote that had been given by
secret ballot.
Lawton was in doubt if the motion was
in order under the resolution passed last
week.
Leonard said that after Rhadigan was
refused confirmation he had asked a
number of the Trustees if they would be
willing TO reconsider the vote. and was
told they would not.
Kent said he voted against Rhadighan
on the night that be was refused con-
firmation. He did so simply because a
friend of his had been refused confirma-
ton, and he told a member of the board
so at the time, who was Rhadigans friend.
Pennish said that he had voted for the
resolution last Monday night prohibiting
the employment of those who had been
refused confirmation. He was now sorry
he did so.
After a long discussion the motion to
reconsider was lost.
WIRES TOO Low.
A communication from George Sellin-
ger, stating that he wished to remove his
house from Sixth and P, up Sixth street,
! TO NJ. The telephone wires are in the
way and he thought they should be
raised to allow the house to pass. He
asked the board to determine the matter.
1t was referred to the Mayor
CHIEF ENGINEER's REPORT.
The Chief Enpinaar nraSentad III,