The herald., 1897-03-24
Chinese May Explode Them
at Weddings
THE POLICE COMMISSIONERS
TRANSACT AN AMOUNT OF
ROUTINE BUSINESS
Commissioner Forman Jealous of tho
Rights of the Chamber of Com
merce--A Convenient Depot

The police commissioners met in regu-
lar session yesterday morning, with the
mayor presiding and all of the members
present except Mr.. Wyman.
In the matter of the exploding of fire
crackers and bombs at the Chinese we'd
dings Chief Glass stated that he had
stopped the firing of explosives but had
since been presented with petition
signed by the police commissioners per-
mitting the firing He wanted to know
what he should do. He stated that the
Chinese bridal ceremony consisted in
part of the setting off of fireworks, and 1t
might be harsh to absolutely prevent
the use of explosives at all times. The
commissioners all stated that they had
signed the petition because they under
stood that the chief was not opposed 10
1t If the commissioners saw no objection.
Councilman Hutchison appeared be-
fore the commission and objected to the
exploding of firecrackers in his ward a.
times when 1t would disturb school
children or church-goers.
1t was finally decided to allow the chief
to grant permission for pyrotechnics un-
der extraordinary circumstances, Or
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A. b. Bates handed in communica'.
ton denying that he was in debt to C. j.
Nimmer as claimed at the last meeting
of the commission. Referred to the
chief
The application of John H. Anderson
for saloon license at 54i South Spring
street. formerly the Elite saloon, was
laid over for one week on account of the
absence of Commissioner Wyman.
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ers for a transfer of their saloon Ii
cense from 600 South Broadway was
granted.
The application for a transfer of sa-
loon license to ]. S. Lister from Joseph
Belohlaveh at 1876 East First street and
1903 and los South Los Angeles street.
was referred to the chief.
The application for transfer of James
Wilson's saloon license at All South
Spring street to II. c. Stevenson and J.
w. Stevenson. was granted.
Commissioner Forman moved that the
chief secure stars for the detectives, SER
geants and market inspector at the eX
pense of the city They are to be the
city's property, subject to call at any
time. Adopted
II. Richmond was granted permission
to stand his express wagon in front of
107 South Main street In this connec-
ton Commissioner Forman brought up
the matter of the Pasadena and Pacific
Railway company, which used the
Fourth street entrance of the chamber
of commerce for depot purposes, and
then declined to permit the chamber to
stand its horse and wagon in front of
the building. Commissioner Forman de-
nounced the action of the railway people
as high handed outrage, and intimat-
ed in pretty vigorous language that if
some sort of an agreement was not
reached soon the police would be called
on to adjust the matter.
The following applications for ap-
pointment on the force were read and
acted upon as noted: For appointment
as regular officers, G. w. Covarrubias.
z. C. Lyon, F. w. Plishke and James
Montgomery. filed; for appointment as
specials, A. L. Wilson, elected; Charles
Foster, referred to the chief