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The Monte Vista journal., 1898-03-19

SENATOR ALLEN, of Nebraska,
referred to an article in the Chica-
go Dispatch, a few days ago, which
furnished a list of sixteen trusts
organized since the Dlngley bill
became a law, which are csp,tal-
lied at 1859, 100000 and which
cited nearly fifty labor strikes
which had taken place in the coun-
try during the same period Of time.
And then the senator made the
following comments:
Mr.. President, we are inclined
to treat these matters lightly; at
least, We let them pass by without
doing more -than simply noticing
them in debate. ! have observed
from time to time TINT there il
rarely ever a bill introduced or
considered to control these trusts.
We denounce them upon the one
hand and they are defended upon
the other, ani whenever an amend
ment or measure is introduced
looking to their destruction. look
ing to checking them in their
forays upon the people, the whole
subject is dropped Aud they 90 on.
There is not a trust in the United
States to-day that is controlled by
the Legislation of Congress or af-
fected in the slightest degree by it.
There is not a trust between the
Atlantic and Pacific Ocean that is
not at absolute liberty to engage
in unlimited spoliation of the prop
erty and the rights of the common
citizen without let or hindrance OH
the part OF Congress.
Why, sir, tho time has come
when We must consult these trusts
and organisations in the election
OF Prssideuts sni members at
Congress. They sit upon . ped
estal, ss It were, and dictate to the
people of the United State who
shall fill the halls OF Congress and
who shall occupy the White House,
and who shall occupy tho positions
on the Supreme Bench and the
subordinate Judiciary. 1t is An
alarming condition Of affairs. II
this condition continues many
years, our Government will be de-
stroyed. I sometimes believe that
the spirit Of Hamiltonism never
was as rife As it is today, and that
the purpose to destroy this Gov
ernment OF the people u becoming
more manifest each year.
There are those who are 40 in.
discreet now as to say they believe
. government by the people is q
failure and our Government must
become strong, which means that
the power must pass into the hands
OF the few. While the great masses
Of the people will BE- permitted to
vote, their votes will count for
nothing. The great masses OF the
people are simply to be hewers Of
wood and drawers Of water, 70 earn
that the few may reap the reward
from their toll.
The Monte Vista journal., 1898-03-19

1T is pertinent at this time that
the people should know few facts
which are not generally told in re-
gard to the elements which control
at Washington and the commercial
spirit which animatee the admins
tratlon.
The wealth of the present cab
met officers is a vivid illustration.
Russell Alg-r. secretary of war,
has privnte fortune estimated at
5000, 600; invested it lumber and
timber tracts and various ti,la ncisl
institutions.
John Sherman, secretary Of
state, has a fortune of 81, 500, ,OOO;
invested in real estate aud railroad
shareR
John d. Long, secretary of the
navy. private fortune estimated at
S4OO, 900; invested in real estate
anu stocks.
Cornelius n. Bliss. secretary OF
the interior estimated to he worth
sl.25O,OOO; vice. president 1t .
Wall street bank and interes!sal in
many financial institutions
Lyman J. Gage, secretary OF the
treasury, private fortune estimated
At 81, 500, 600; WAS president Of Que
! OF the greatest banks Of the nation
and has been in the banking busi-
mess 10 years.
James A. Gary, postmaster gen.
eral, has a fortune estimated at
$4,000, 600; cotton merchant and
manufacturer and officer in many
banking institutions.
John W. Griggs, attorney gen-
eral. corporation lawyer, identified
With the financial Interest which
have made New Jerseys name .
BY word in the land.
And over all these presiiss the
monarch OF all, Mark Hanna, with
eight millions.-Chicayo Express.
The Monte Vista journal., 1898-03-19

In the early days of this county
it was thought that any sort Of a
chumr " juld do for a commission
er and the result was men were
elected who were easily hoodwink-
ed by sharpeIs. The result was
the county was nearly bankrupted,
and 1t has not y.t fully recovered
from it A good illustration is a
court h1use which will mulch this
generation in the sum of $50, 900
which it could build today for
about 5000.
The Monte Vista journal., 1898-03-19

A misunderstanding has arisen
between the bret sugar manufac-
tursrs and farmers Of Ncbraska,
which promises trouble. All the
contracts ct the company this year
have . clause inserted to ,he effect
that II the Hawaiian annexation
becomes . law the prodscers at
bcets shall receive only 1850 per
ton, otherwise the price paid last
year. ~ per ton shall prevail. The
farmers refuse 10 sign these con-
tracts, and the Beet lsaisers' asso.
citation has officially declared that
no sugar beets will be raised in the
state this year. Financial Letter.
The Monte Vista journal., 1898-03-19

will nominated by acelanatiou.
The whole programme will b gons
through within q day. Il will b
the most unanimous oonveution
ever assembled in these United
States"
This prediction may be correct
but We think Mr.. Patterson il over
sanguine. 1t will be the policy oe
the money power to make terms
with the democratic party in 1900.
The fight IN the Chicago conven-
ton in 1896 for gold platform
was not made in good faith, as the
progress of that campaign dis
closed. The Hills, the Germans
and the other great leaders of the
democratic party are planning to
capture the n 'xt national c.nven-
ii n and place a new York man In
nomination, and they are backed
by all the money they need to
carry their plans into execution.
The Monte Vista journal., 1898-03-19

THERE Is NO doubt but that the
postal department il . great source
of income for the railroads, in
soms instances paying the actual
running expenses OF tho roads.
The amount paid the railroads by
the government for carrying the
mai. is no. .00O. 900 . year. Such
liherxlity has for years created .
deficiency Of revenue in that de.
partnent The Loud bill sought
70 make up this deficiency At the
expense Of the country press and
leave the railroads alone. The
Fifty.afth Congress is . railroad
congress- but It did not dare. % x
the length OF tho Loud bill in thsi,
behalf aud the bill was defeated
The Monte Vista journal., 1898-03-19
@. M. CORLETT
Il TTORNEY AT LAW. Will
Tprsotice in the state and federal
courts. OAos o. Fint Aveaas
Monte Vista. Colors6o.

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from the cast and leaving at sos
IN tho evening.
The Monte Vista journal., 1898-03-19

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The Monte Vista journal., 1898-03-19

money in the bank disposed of
their books at any price. and they
are the real losers It is possible
the bank will pay these cut-throat
depositbook skinners a hundred
cents on the dollar, but that is no
fault Of Mr.. Adams. His work
was all right, and We take pleasure
in patting him on the back and
commencing him to an apprecia-
tive community.-The New Road.
The Monte Vista journal., 1898-03-19

THE wave Of Mckinley prosper
~ = not sppresiaAed in Maine IL
the spring elections are any critic.
rion to judge by. Dingley's own
city, which has been republican
six years went "fusion" by large
majority. Bath the home OF Sew
all-and his son-for the first time
in fourteen years elected a Bryan
democrat and Portland the home OF
Reed and the center Of wealth, was
barely saved by the grand old par
y. The municipal elections iu
the several cities were Abe most
exciting hsid in recent years. and
were marked by republican losses.
The labor vote In all the cities
was inclined to turn the cold shoul.
der toward the wave of ten pc,
cent cut down.
The Monte Vista journal., 1898-03-19

IT is given ont that John D.
Rockefeller il worth $240, ,OOO, 900.
That is a very good start and Will,
his experience Rockefeller ought
to become wealthy IN q few years.
S240, 100000 at one mans disposal
would make him . dangerous man
in this world Of competition. but
when We consider that Rockefeller
il in . combination with oil Of the
other great millionaires of the
world then his power becomes
donbly dangerous.
The Monte Vista journal., 1898-03-19
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UBsCRirTlON-oi.0O 80 per year.
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The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07
ARTICLE VIII.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
CHAPTER I.
Organization.

SECTION 1. The Police Department shall consist of Board of Police Com missioners a Chief of Police, a Police Force, and of such clerks and em- ployes as shall be necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this Article
 Sec. g. All members of the Police De- partment shall hold office during good behavior, subject to the provisions hereinafter set forth relating to pro motions, suspensions, dismissals and disratements.
 Sec. 3. No person shall become a member of the Department unless he shall be a citizen of the United States. of good character for honesty and so- briety, able to read and write the Eng fish language, and a resident of the City and County for at least five years next preceding his appointment. Every appointee to the Department shall not be less than twenty-one nor more than thirty-five years of age must possess the physical qualifications required for recruits of the United States Army, and before his appoint ment must pass a satisfactory medical examination under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Board of Police Commissioners In making appointments of members of the Department, the Board shall never regard the political or religious preferences or affiliations of any can- dtdate
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07

relative to sewerage or drainage. upon such owners for the purpose of such improvement and for the perpetual use of said real estate for said purpose.
 Sec. 8. The Board may, when au- thorized by ordinance of the Supervis- ors passed by not less than fourteeen affirmative votes, construct such sew CTS, reservoirs and pumping works as may be necessary to carry out the gen. eral system of sewerage for the City and County.
 Sec g. When. upon the recommends tion of the Board of Public Works, the Supervisors shall determine upon any improvement for the purpose of sewer age and drainage which neceSsitates the acquisition or condemnation of pri- vate property, and the Board is unable to agree with the owner thereof, upon the amount of compensation or dam ages to be paid therefor. or when such owner is in any way incapable of mak- ing any agreement in reference thereto, and in all cases in which the Board shall deem it most expedient, it shall, when authorized by the Supervisors ex- pressed by ordinance, have the right to cause said property to be condemned, and to institute proceedings for the condemnation of such property, or for the entertainment of such damages in the manner, so far as may be appl1ca- ble, which is provided in this Article for the condemnation of real estate when necessary for the opening of any new street
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07
ARTICLE VII. PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND LIBRA
 RES.
CHAPTER I.
The Board of Education.


 SECTION l. The School Department shall be under the control and manage ment of a Board of Education com posed of four School Directors, who shall be appointed by the Mayor, and who shall give their entire time to the duties of their office They shall each receive an annual salary of three thou sand dollars. They shall not be less than thirty years of age and must have been residents of the City and County for at least five years prior to their ap- pointment. The Board shall never be so constituted as to consist of more than two members of the same politi- cal party. The term of office of the Di- rectors shall be four years. Those first appointed shall so classify themselves by lot that they shall respectively go out of office at the expiration of one, two, three and four years.
 Sec. 2. The Board shall organize by electing one of it's number President, his successor is elected The Board may elect a Secretary who shall not be a member of the Board, and who shall receive an annual salary of eighteen hundred dollars.
 Sec B. The Board shall meet at least once week and at such other times as 1t may determine. It shall establish rules for its proceedings; but the con- current vote of the majority of its members shall be necessary to transact business. In every instance where a power is exercised under this Article by the Board the vote thereon shall be taken by ayes and noes and entered in the minutes of the Board.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07
CHAPTER IT.
Police Commissioners.

SECTION i. The Police Department shall be under the management of a Board of Police Commissioners consist ing of four members who shall be ap- pointed by the Mayor, and each of whom shall receive an annual salary of twelve hundred dollars. No person shall be appointed such Commissioner who shall not have been an elector of the City and County for at least five years next preceding his appointment.
 Sec 2 The Board shall never be so constituted as to consist of more than two members of the same political party. The term of office of the Com missioners shall be fouv years Those first appointed shall so classify them selves by lot that they shall respec- lively go out of office at the expiration of one, two. three and four years.
 Sec. 3. The Commissioners shall be successors in office of the Police Commissioners holding office in the City and County at the time this Charter shall go into effect by virtue of appointment under any statute or law of this State.
 Sec. 4. The Police Commissioners shall organize by electing one of their number President, who shall hold such office for one year. The Board shall appoint a Secretary, who shall receive an annual salary of fifteen hundred dollars. The sessions of the Board
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07
CHAPTER V.
Harhors and Wharves.

SECTION L All the Wharves. Water Front and Harbor of San Francisco which now belong or may hereafter be- long to the City and County, or over which it may at any time lawfully ex- ercise Jurisdiction and control. shall be under the management and control of the Supervisors. All said wharves shall be built and repaired by the Board of Public Works, after proceedings had as provided in this Article for the i'm provement or repair of public build ingS.
 Sec. 2. The Supervisors shall by ordi- nance fix and regulate the tolls for wharfage and dockage, and shall pro- vide for the collection of the same, ex- cept where the wharves are under the jurisdiction of the Board of State liar bor Commissioners. or may provide that no charges, tolls, dockage or wharfage be imposed or collected. The Supervisors shall not have power to dispose of any wharf, but they may lease any wharf for a term not exceed ing two years
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07
CHAPTER ".
Sewers and Drainage.

SECTION 1. The Board of Public Works shall devise a general system of drainage, which shall embrace all matters relative to the thorough, sys- tematic and effectual drainage of the City and County, and shall from time to time make to the Supervisors such recommendations upon the subject of sewerage and drainage as 1t may deem proper.
 Sec. 2. The Board shall prescribe the location, form and material to be used in the construction, reconstruction and repairing of all public sewers, man. holes, sinks, drains, cesspools, and all other appurtenances belonging to the drainage system, and of every private drain or sewer emptying into a public sewer, and determine the place and manner of the connection.
 Sec. B. The Board shall recommend to the Supervisors rules and regula- tions concerning the public and private sewers and drains in the City and County, and upon recommendation of said Board, the Supervisors are author iZed to pass an ordinance establishing the same and prescribing the penalties for any violation thereof.
 Sec. 4. No person shall connect with or open or penetrate any, public sewer or drain without first obtaining a per mt Tn writing rom said Board, and complying with the rules and regula- tions of the Board in reference thereto
 Sec. 5. The Board may also recom- mend to the Supervisors the construc- tion of such canals, sewers, tunnels ditches, drains, entertainments, reser- voirs, pumping works, machinery and other works necessary. for the proper and effectual drainage of the City and County, together with plans for con- meeting the same with sewers and pri- vate drains already constructed ol thereafter to be constructed.
 Sec. G. The Supervisors may, upor the recommendation of the Board o1 Public Works, by ordinance passed by not less than fourteen affirmative votes authorize the purchase of any persona property or the acquisition by purchase or condemnation of any real estate which may be necessary for the con. struction of any sewer or the making O, any improvement provided for in this Chapter.
 Sec. 2. The Board may, with the like approval of the Supervisors, agree witl the owners of any real estate, upor which 1t is deemed desirable to con. struct any sewer or other improvement
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07
CHAPTER III.
Powers of the Board of Educat

Powers of the Board of Education.
 SECTION l. In addition to the powers conferred by the general laws of the State, the Board of Education shall have power.
 1. To establish and maintain public schools as provided in this Article, and to change, modify, consolidate or dis continue the same as the public wei fare may require.
 2. To employ such teachers and per- sons as may be necessary to carry into effect its powers and duties: to fix, alter and approve their salaries and compensation, and to withhold for good and sufficient cause the whole or any part of the wages, salary or compensa- tion of any person or persons employed as aforesaid; and to promote, transfer and dismiss teachers; but no teacher in the department at the time of the adoption of this Charter, or who shall be hereafter appointed, shall be dis missed from the department, except for insubordination, immoral or unpro- fessional conduct, or evident unfitness for teaching. All promotions of teachers shall be based solely on merit and suc- cessful teaching. Nothing in this sec tion shall be construed to prevent the Board from removing teachers holding only special certificates or serving a
 
 teachers must be formally made by the Superintendent after due investigation and shall be finally passed upon by the Board after giving the accused teacher due hearing.
 8. To grant, to renew and, for the causes mentioned in section one, sub- division two, of this Chapter, to re- yoke, teachers certificates.
 4. To establish and enforce all nec- essary rules and regulations for the government and efficiency of the the school system; to remedy truancy: to compel the attendance at school of children between the ages of six and fourteen years who may be found idle in public places during school hours.
 5. To investigate charges against any person connected with or in the employ of the School Department, and to take testimony in such investiga- tions.
 hold in trust for the City and County any real estate belonging to or claimed by the School Department. To hold in trust all personal property that may have been or may hereafter be ac- quired by the School Department
 '. On or before the first day in April in each year. to appoint School Census MarSnalS, ana notl1y the Superlntend- ent of Common .hoels of such appoint. ments. Any Census Marshal found in. competent may be discharged by the Superintendent of Common Schools Should the Board fail or neglect to fill the vacancy so caused within three days thereafter by the appointment of per. son competent to perform the duties o1 Census Marshal, such vacancy may be filled by the Superintendent of Com Ejon Schools.
 & To sue in the name of the City and
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07
CHAPTER VI.
School Houses and Lots.

SECTION 1. When any locality in the City and County is unprovided with sufficient school accommodations, the Board of Education may, by reso- lution, make a requisition upon the Board of Public Works for plans and specifications and estimates for a new school house, specifying the number of class rooms needed, the location of the proposed school house, the date on which 1t should be completed, the amount of money in the School Fund available for the purpose, and such other information as will enable the Board of Public Works to prepare the necessary plans, specifications and esti- mates of cost for such school house.
 If such plans, specifications and esti- mates are approved by the Board of Education, they shall be endorsed Approved" with the date of such ap- proval, by the President and Secretary thereof and returned to the Board of Public Works, which shall proceed house constructed and completed in ac- cordance herewith.
 When such school house Is complet ed, the Board of Public Works shall notify the Board of Education to ex- anime the same, and if it has been built in accordance with the plans and specifications and within the estimated cost thereof, the Board of Education shall accept and take possession of 1t.
 Sec. 2. When an school house, build ing, fence or other property belonging to, or connected with, or under the control of, the Board of Education, needs repairing, altering or improv- ing, the Board shall notify the Board of Public Works, specifying in general terms the work to be done The Board of Public Works shall cause the same to be done forth with, if the cost thereof shall not eX- ceed two hundred and fifty dollars: otherwise the Board of Public Works shall submit plans, specifications and estimates of cost to the Board of Edu- cation for it's approval, and if approved as provided in section one of this Chap ter, the Board of Public Works shall cause the same to be done. and if done in accordance with the plans and speci- fcations and within such estimate, the same shall be accepted and shall be paid for out of the Common School Fund.
 | Sec 3. When 1t is necessary to pur- chase a lot for the use of the School Department. the price paid for such lot shall not exceed the market value of adjacent property of equal size and similarly situated. Any school build ing hereafter constructed shall have a clear space of at least ten feet around tho same