The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-05-21

! 1nStdIeQ nrenlSn was IOrclOly presented
to the members by the service of the
writ of mandate issued out of Judge
Merritt's court commanding the board
to appear and show cause why it
should not be punished for contempt
in refusing to put the men to work and
pay them back salary for the time
they have remained idle.
Attorneys Lippmann and Straup ap-
peared before the board in behalf Of
the men and Judge Hoge for the
city.
Judge Hoge glanced at the papers
In the case and remarked: This is
the case of Gilbert?'
Yes, sir; Gilbert, Clark, Mowers and
McMullins,' said Mr.. Straup.
''Oh."
Then the doors were closed and the
board held communion with itself in
! executive session At the expiration of
half an hour the veil of the inner tenn
pie was lifted and the announcement
made that the trial of Gilbert ct al. on
charges of physical incompetency, etc,
would be postponed until Monday
evening next
1--WE propose to obey the mandate of
| the court" said Mr. Stephens to a re-
| PO1 DIS SOOn dS we can ascertain
what that mandate is
Mr.. Sears Protests.
Jack Sears appeared to protest
against the action of Officer Talbot in
shooting his horse at Liberty Park on
Sunday afternoon and to ask that he
be discharged.
Mr.. Sears said he had his horse prac-
tfcally stopped when Talbot fired. The
horse was wheeling and nearly tired
out. That he had his horse nearly
pulled down was evidenced by the
fact that the policeman was able to
run with him some distance before
firing. Mr.. Sears declared that he
begged the officer not to shoot; that
he could stop his horse WITHIN the mex
hundred yards.
Continuing, Mr.. Sears said that the
bit was on wrong and for that reason
he could not hold him. The animal
was a blooded, high-Spirited one, ana
as soon as he found that he was at
liberty he ran away pacing. But he
answered every time on the reinS and
kept clear of everything or the first
round On the second the track was
clear. Sears thought he could stop
him then. but the animal had more
endurance than he gave him credit
for.
"Well" said Mr.. Empey, at think the
officers action was rather Tar
fetched"
Chief Pratt made a statement IN be-
half of the officer, graphically pictur-
ing the peaceful scene at the park; the
men and women, the bicycles, buggies
and baby carriages. ambling gently
around ere Sears and his prancing
Pegasus hit the track. when general
confusion at once assumed command.
The chief said that Talbot acted only
after mature elaboration and careful
consideration of the situation from
typographical standpoint.
Ex-Marshal Ireland had come to
him after the affair and rendered to the
officer his hearty cooperation and
support If there was anything to be
done in the way of charges. The chief
said that Ireland told him that Talbot
did exactly what he would have done
under similar circumstances.
Noble and Empey agreed that the
officer ought to have shot the animals
if at all, on the first round, and not
delayed until he was nearly held
down. That was all there was to the
matter. The case was referred to the
chief and Sears and his witnesses were
invited to come tonight and meet the
witnesses for tie officer in pro-
tracted argument
The board passed bills amounting to
$16S.S0 for the police department and
then at the request of Chief Devine of
the fire department, went into eXecu-
tive session. Not until after Chairman
Jennings had asked The Herald man if
he had any charges to prefer against
the chief.
Nothing" was the reply, "all my
paper has said is true. If you see it
in The Herald it's So"
T fba aXa0I1tiUa session Tha matter Of
the control of the men was laid before
the board by the chief. The meeting
which was held at the fire department
a few days ago was called up and
motion made by one of the men at the
time was referred to. One member of
the board suggested that charges be
preferred against the mover of the
motion, but better judgment prevail
ed and it was decided that the board
had charges enough in stock right
now.
At the next meeting of the board the
men will have an innings. And they
will be permitted to come BEFORE Jns /
commission and make statements with
out the chief being present. Enough I
of the board have said that it is as
fair for the men to have a chance to /
make statements as ii is for the chief |
At the next meeting of the board (
the following statements will be made /.
by certain members acting on behlaM
of nearly all the members. Four fire (
men told Herald reporter last night [
the plans. 1t will be asserted that on
or about the time Devine was APP !
pointed he met certain party in con-
ference and conspired to remove all /
the members of the department not in /
accord with the views he the chief /
That in the presence OF more than one (
member he has boosted that the beard |
would act in accordance with all his 1
and those who protested
had better resign. That he threatened
one man with exposure nf certain con-
dltions of health if he did not resign |
and get out. That he has at various |
times attempted to bring certain mem /
bers into disrepute by investigating !
their family affairs and prylng into I
their accounts at stores That he 4
urged the discharge of Bobby Connors |
from Walker Bros. & F'yler for private 1
reasons but failed, the firm telling him /
TO attend to his business and it would 4
mind its own affairs. That he has j
and compelled men to do +
certain work for him personally, such /
as laying carpets, building dog pens,
etc. That he violates the fixed rules
Of the department in allowing certain
members. particularly McCarty. to be
absent for days on a visit in the
country. without putting on a subSti
tute. That he is arrogant. dmperious
and overbearing and totally unfit to
That he has persisatently
refused to obey rule 81 which provides
for the return of all saluttes.
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