The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-14
ATTACK THE COMMISSION
NaTin and MoArdle on Civil
Service Rules.
ASSERT THEY ARE VIOLATED.
James and Gill Demand Proof or
specific Cherges-spiritcd Debate
Takes Place ON the Matter i'm the
City Councii-A busy session. at
Which Twenty-eIxht Hills Are
fut Upon Their Final Passage.

tut Upon Their Final Passage.
The city council broke records Of many
years standing last night at long and
tedious session by passing twenty eight
bills. including many measures OF routine,
Several little incidents varied the monot-
ony. particularly al attack upon the civil
service commission by Counc.lmen Nayin
and McArdle tPopulistsp, and a live.y de-
bate on the question OF allowing peddleFs
10 sell refreshments at Madison park
The attack on the civn service was mi
tia,ed by McArtlle. who introduced reSo-
luton 10 the effect that whereas It was
currently reported that the rules laid down
by the civil service commission were being
constantly violated, either by members OF
the commission Itself or by collision O. the
ne president appoint committee consist;
flg of Councilmen Crichion. Nayln. Rude
and MeArGle 20 make full investigation
and report. placing the blame where IL
might belong.
James at once took up the gauntlet on
behalf OF the civil service commission. He
thought that II McArdse, or Navin. who
spoke favoring the passage OF the resolu-
ton. had any facts in their possession
upon which TO base the statements OF the
resolutions. they should be willing 70 file
them as charges against the persons men
toned. Councilman Gill spoke 10 the same
effect. NavIn accepted the challenge by
saying that there were plenty OF facts upon
which 10 base the resolution. stating that.
for example. shere were men on the police
force who had not been in the city thirty
days when appointed. Notwithstanding the
charter required a years residence.
GIN demanded that Navn make his
charges specific and name the policemen
70 whom he referred IL the facts were
within his personal knowledge. Navin
named Riddle and Wappenstein as two
men who had been so appointed, but could
not state the names Of others whom be
asserted Were in The same manner illegally
upon the police force. James remarked
that ii might be well for him TO make the
charges in a communication TO the calincil.
II might he that the facts were as stated.
but IL was wei known that Chief of Police
Reed had been obliged 10 ask Mayor
Humes TO appoint detectives men from
the East who were newcomers TO the city
IN order that sure-tFing raen ana tough
characters of all knds who were unknown
in Seattle might be ferTe,ed out. In maxi
ing such appointments the mayor and the
chief had acted for the hes. interests Of the
city, and il WAS not incumbent on any
member of the council to complain OF their
action. II the privilege were beng anus
ed by the mayor or chief, then the case
was different.
McArd,e. who had allowed Navin TO do
tho heavy work in upholding the resolu-
ton up 10 this time, then made an argu-
ment in favcr OF its passage. He said tnat
the reports he had heard did not concern
the police department more than many
Others In fact. that department was net in
his, mind when he drew the resolution.
James reiterated that McArdle should bring
the charges in proper form. McArdle re-
torted that the resolution was a charge.
James entered with him. The civil service
commissioners. McArdle said, were dicta-
tors and had managed the affairs OF their
office with absolute disregard OF individual
rights. James said the resolution smirched
the character OF several persons before
charges were made and moved that il be
tabled.
Navin said he was In favor OF the en-
forcement OF the law. and If the commits
sioners hal nothing to fear they should
court investigation. James said q majority
of the council was afraid OF nothing In the
way OF investigation II any one would
make cha ges. This remark drew out
make charges and hard enough 10 suit
Mr.. James. James dared him 10 do his
worst Councilman Crich;on added his
voice 10 Nayin's. saying that the honor OF
the Republicans would compel an investi-
CATION of tho charges. On n vote the reso-
luton was laid on the table.
The ordinance prohibiting the peddling
OF fruits, candies. etc. In the district adj
jacent to and including Madison park.
when placed on its final passage provoked
a debate between Gill and Navin which
had its humorous side. Nav'n posing as
the friend OF the poor and oppressed lie
said pleasure seekers at the park on Sun
days would be robbed II free competition
were not allowed among the sweatnleat
vendors. GIL ridiculed him and attributed
his opposition to the hill TO personal suite
against the owner Of the ground at Mall
ison park. On a vote the measure carried
\ communication was read from F. r
BItie~worth, recommending that ire city
purchase ambulance. Crichton spoke in
favor OF s}ch q step saying 'ha; an an,bu-
lance coGld be obtained for $500 or 500. ans.
would e ~ infinite va!;;e 70 the cftv'a IN
tuTed citing Instances where the Use OF .f,a
patrol wagon had been an outrage 10 The
senSieilities of injured persons The com
murica'iCn MAS referred
r. ". Castieman, Inc new member from
the Fourth ward who succeeds y
Dodds. deceased was present last night for
the frs. time He was appointed 10 All
vacancies on standing committees caused
ty Mr. Dodds' death.
Petitions. Remon.franee.. uemor,,,.
From he Grant Street Electra Rau-
way omoany-PratestIng against the re-
vok.ng Of the franchise granted nv o~s,
nance No 800. on ne ground Of rcn-ar-
ceptance by the company referred
FROM properiy-owners on East Prospect
stree'-Ask.rg Cor the LAYING OF rwo-irct
water main on East Prospec; street, re-
ferred
From Louie Lomharf5-Asking for a
lease ~ The triangular plat % ground On
Sscoad avenue south and Yeslsr vsv for
the purpose 81 erecting a public layatory:
raferre1