The record-union., 1894-03-13

ular session last nlgnt, all the members
being present. Most of the Mayors ap-
pointments having been confirmed, the
audience was not as large as heretofore.
The following communication from
Professor Rising was read, and Trustee
Davis moved that he be invited to come
up and inspect the clear water wells sunk
east of the city:
OFFICE OF STATE ANALYST,
BERKELEY, March g. 1894.
James q. D0UiS. 4II-4I3 x street, S0c-
TGDtent0-DEAR, SIR: Yesterday L re-
ceived a call from a. Abbott OF your city,
and during this interview became much
better acquainted with the problem whlch
you are trying to solve. You will pardon
me if | make a few suggestions IN regard
to the water question Mr.. Abbott in
formed me that you are Chairman OF a
committee on water supply for the city.
You are I suppose anxious 10 get from
me an opinion which may guide you In
your efforts to do what will be best for
the city of Sacramento, both now and for
the future. can give you this opinion
when l have had an opportunity TO be-
come acquainted with all the factors IN
the case. The importance of your deci-
sion, and the responsibility which goes
with it, are such that a most thorough in
vestigation seems to be called for.
There are many considerations which
must taken into account in forming
an opinion of the suitableness of any
given water for city use. In many cases
il will be choice of bad waters; in others
it will be a choice of good waters. First
and foremost the water must satisfy the
sanitary requirements; any failure in this
respect is fatal. In addition. consldera-
tions of economy, adaptability to irriga-
ton, manufacturing purposes and gen.
ar hQ onnSi6arn6
In judging of the purely sanitary part
of the question there are considerations
other than the strictly chemical and bac-
THEOLOGICAL evidences which are worthy
OF consideration. / could speak with
good deal of positiveness II had seen
some of the general topography and geo
logical features OF the district from which
the water is collected. se@xg
If l could have the opportunity of per-
sonally inspecting the district and hear
ing the views of the different members of
your Board, would feel that was surer
of giving an opinion which would meet
your needs.
l regret that I am unable to send you a
report of the examination you requested
at this time to-day, Saturday, severe
illness in my family has taken two days
completely, and in addition, my assistant,
who is helping me, has been called away.
so that we have not made any progress
yesterday and to-day. Ii | were TO visit
Sacramento l should undoubtedly take
number Of samples Of water and soil tor
examination. l would strongly advise a
meteorological examination of the water.
/ think it would be best to go to Sacra-
mento prepared to take the necessary
samples ETC., etc.
As soon as | have completed the analy-
sis have begun l will send ycu the re-
turns. am very truly yours,
w. b. RISING.
Considerable opposition developed to
Trustee Davis proposition, Trustees De-
vine and Leonard speaking against it.
The President spoke strongly in favor OF
the motion of MIR. Davis, agreeing with
Professor Rising that the matter was d
very important enc.
Trustee Bragg favored the motion of
Trustee Davis, provided limit OF eX-
pense be fixed. He moved TO amend to
the effect that Mr.. Davis find out from
Professor Rising what the expense would
be.
The motion as amended was carried.
SIDEWALKS AND PARKS.
Trustee Devine OF the Street Committee
said that he had examined the sidewalks
reported with recommendation by the
City Surveyor last week that they be
condemned. He thought such action
would be wise. He also offered resolu-
Fifteenth-street Plaza.
1t provided that it should be taken up
at the next meeting. a gentleman had
prepared for him plan Tor setting out
the park.
Trustee Leonard moved that water
pipes be laid in the plaza at an expense OF
not over 500. He thought that is the first
thing to do.
The City Gardener, being called on for
his opinion, thought it rather late for
planting grass.
The matter was discussed in all its
bearings, the opinion being expressed
that the cost would exceed 500.
Trustee Bragg said the park would be a
nice one and the work should not be
stinted. A map should be made and
what was needed should be found out.
He moved to lay the matter over for three
months, which was done.
SEWER MATTERS.
Trustee Pennish said that sewer mat
ters were not progressing, and ne thought
there had better be meeting of the board
to consider them.
The President said that he had sup
posed the board understood why there
had been delay. The Mayor and himself
had been negotiating for a lot on which
to prepare pits for the sewage and pump
ing plant. He had letter from repre-
sentative of the railroad company stating
that the company did not wish to part
with any of its property here, but wished
to accommodate the city.
They would exchange the lot in ques-
ton for the one on which the City Prison
stands, reserving place for the side
track which is part of the Y. This he
thought the city could not very well do al
present.
He had also been examining into the
bonded debt. The city has at present
SS0a nO0 oIltstapdino in bonds The
bondholders, he understood, were will
ing to surrender these and take forty
year bonds bearing per cent. interest III
place of them, which the Mayor thought
would reduce the city's tax for - 70 tc
81 10. The Mayor wished to hold con-
ference with the board on the subject.
The bondholders may be invited tC
come up during the week and hold con-
sultation, so that the matter can come be-
fore the board next Monday night.
he DIsAPPRovES.
VIII. Devlin, clerk to the Mayor, pre-
sented the following communication:
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR,
SACRAMENTO, March II, 1894. !
To the Board OF Trustees AS the char
ter makes the Mayor the chief executive
officer of the city and declares 1t his duty
to ''vigilantly observe the oIhelaI con.
duct of all public officers and take notlct
of the fidelity and exactitude. or want
thereof. with which they execute theil
duties and obligations" desire TO cal
your attention to two sections of the
charter which / think your body has un-
Intentionally overlooked.
In Section 81 the following provision /:
found: mo member of the Board o
Trustees shall ever suggest, request tht
appointment of, appoint or nominate any
officer, clerk or employe to any place II
the city government. except to I'LL a va
cancy in the office of the Mayor, elect til,
President of the Board OF Trustees, City