The record-union., 1895-05-29


named and retired to consider resolutions
that had been prepared.
In the course of ten minutes the COM
mittee returned. and Mrs. Keet reported
that 1t had considered the subject,
amended submitted resolutions, added TO
them, and was ready to report. The
resolutions were then read and adopted,
as follows:
ResolUed, That the members of the
Anti-Nuisance Association individually
and collectively pledge themselves to
stand by and remain with the organlza-
ton until the nuisance of the lower L.
street quarter" and of Third street. so
far as affected, is abated.
ReSOt0ed, That we appeal to and de-
mand OF the legislative and executive
authorities of our city that they lend all
possible assistance for the abatement OF
the nuisance lower l. street constitutes
and the growing nuisance along Third
street.
ReSOlUed, That we affirm the right to
have said nuisance abated and the bar
ricr that the quarter" constitutes to the
approach TO our homes and to the city's
property wholly removed.
ReS0tUed, That it is the sense of this
association that it is not incumbent upon
it, nor could it with justice so'do, name
some other section of the city where the
but this association is confident that if the
law is enforced and the quarter as it is
is declared public nuisance and abated.
conditions will adjust themselves salts
factorily to the people of the city.
ReSotUed, That we affirm our right and
appeal to the law, to justice and to the
good sense and neighborly kindness of
our felloW-citizens to sustain US in that
right to have the wall of scandalous
oh or hot OF RI
tutes between the south-end residence
section and the lower business section
removed. irrespective of any precedent
declaration on our part as to where the
quarter may be tolerated. We solemnly
affirm our right not TO be afflicted with
the nuisance because OF the objection
that no other place for it is suggested;
that as we did not esta blish the quarter,
and have long endured it, it is now our
right 10 have justice at the hands Of the
city by the abatement asked.
Re5oLued. That in reply to the objec-
ton that if the nuisance is abated with
out relocation, its evils will be scattered
over the city generally; that the ''quar-
ter" complained of is peopled by class
that does not scatter but always masses.
That by massing those people on a street
next to X street and lying between it
and the southend residence section, to
cross which street by day or night is
scandalous and an offense TO our wives.
children and friends, and constant re-
proach to our city in the eyes of all
strangers visiting the Art Gallery, is a
public nuisance.
ReSoIUed, That we hold it to be mons
trous to even suggest that the city of Sac
ramento has not in its chartered capacity
the power TO declare a scandalouS and
disreputable quarter "a publ nuisance"
We are advised by able counsel tnat the
city has such power. Therefore, in the
name of decency, and of our families and
of the city, we demand that such power
be exercised, and that the present laws be
also enforced.
ResotUed, That copy of these resolu-
tions be forwarded to the Mayor and
Board of Trustees with respect and as an
appeal.
AT the conclusion of the reading of the
resolutions there was applause.
President Conklin asked what action
should be had as to presenting the reso-
lutions.
Mr.. Crouch thought the resolutions and
the legislative report did not wholly
agree. His committee had reported the
law sufficient as it is.
Mr.. Woodson called Mr.. Crouch's at
teution to the fact that the Legislative
Committee had reported sufficient If en-
forced" For himself, he had placed no
confidence in Ordinance II, but under the
State law something might be done. He
was advised by lawyers that the city may
declare what is q public nuisance regard
less of the words houses of i'll fame"
etc. He said decision of local courts on
the question had practically nullified the
ordinance in its application to the par
ticular nuisance In question. He gave a
sketch of what l. street was years ago,
and gave instances of the scandal it now
is in the eyes of strangers visiting the
Art Gallery, and how great a reproach it
is TO the city to have such bar rier be-
tween the city's chief building and the
hotel and business section. He thought
the Executive Committee should go with
the resolution before the Trustees. He
believed that body would do the right
thing.
President Conklin said the law could
be enforced, also a broader ordinance
could be passed. He saw no conflict;
both reports were right. The thing to do
is to act. The Executive Committee
ought to now take hold and present the
resolutions as had been suggested.
John hatcher thought the Executive
Com mitttee should present them in a
body 10 the Trustees next Monday night
and lose no time.
DIR. Banks thought numbers carried
weight and that large number of the
association should go with the commit
tee.
The Chair wanted the officers of the
Museum Association to go along, and
Mr.. Woodson said he was sure they
would do so; he would notify and urge
them to DO so, and Director Raymond
felt sure they would lend all assistance.
Mr.. Batcher's motion prevailed with that
unders tanding.
Mr.. Crouch said it would be of no use
to pass ordinances if they are not to be
enforced.
Mr.. Conklin said that was true. The
Mayor is the guardian of the ordinances
and executive officer, and would enforce
the old laws, he believed, and any new
ordinance that might pass. But the peo-
pie must take hold, and stand by him and
prove their earnestness. He knew the
citizens in the Second Ward were deeply
earnest in this matter, but they are slow
| to move. There were scores of them
deeply interested who should be in the
meeting, but had staid at home, trusting
| to others to do the work. That would
| never do.
| 1t was then moved to adjourn to the call
| of the Chair. John hatcher opposed the
motion. After the presentation on Mon.
day night the association would want tc
hear report from the Executive Com
mittee. He moved to adjourn until Tues
day evening next, and the motion pre-
vailed.
President Conklin gave notice to the
| Executive Committee to be present at the
| Board of Trustees meeting next Monday
night. Meanwhile the Secretary would
forward the resolutions to the Mayor
! The Executive Committee to present the
! resolutions consists of a. Conklin. c.. n
Hartwell, John hatcher, II. II. Humne
and a. Schaden. The committee from
the Museum Association TO ACCOMPANY
them will be selected this week.