The record-union., 1898-03-22
HART AFTER JUSTICE DAVIS.
CLAIMS he IESULTED THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Charges Against Woods Investigat-
ed and He Is Suspended TIL the
First of Next Month.


The City Board of Trustees met last
night in regular weekly session, Trus-
tees Mckay, Tebbets, Douglas, Paine
Dolan, Kent. Brown and Devine be-
ing present.
James Gilman stated that the city
dumps were in good order and the
garbage covered up. They were sun
on fire, however.
Trustees Tebbets said that the hre
should be put out, as it is an annoy
ance to the inhabitants of the city.
Trustee Kent said the water only made
the fire worse.
Chief Engineer Guthrie said that ne
had taken hose out and worked Tor tW"
days. 1t takes 800 feet of hose, and
stream can be played on it with only
little effect. The fire is the result OF
spontaneous combustion, and 1t starts
up again after it is extinguished.
Trustee Tebbets said it had been put
out once and could be again. The citi-
zens are entitled to protection in the
matter. and their health should be
considered.
a discussion as to the best mode of
keeping down the fire ensued and the
matter of putting down pipe to the lot
was referred to the City Taper, to be
reported on.
Contractor Rider asked an addition
al extension of time for the work on
the city wharf of sixty days, which
was granted.
MAYORS MESSAGE.
A message from the Mayor was read
submitting an ordinance amending
the ordinance for consolidating, revis-
ing and codifying the ordinances OF
the CITY fixing the duties of and the
fees collected by the superintendent OF
City Cemeteries.
The ordinance was read and took the
usual course.
J. D. Moynahan addressed the board
in regard to the ordinance prohibiting
the erection of furnaces in certain por-
lions of the city. There is furnace
now being erected between O and p
Front and Second streets, and the cit
liens are protesting against it. He
hoped the board would carry out the
ordinance.
Clerk Desmond said such an ordi-
nance had been proposed, but it had
never been passed.
Mr.. Moynahan said such an ordi-
nance should be passed, then The
furnace is being erected close to the
home of a poor widow, endangering 1t
and the lives of its occupants.
Trustee Douglas did not think it was
good judgment to drive the foundries
TO Stockton and elsewhere.
The matter was referred to the Chief
Engineer of the Fire Department, to be
reported on next week
s r. Hart said he felt that an
insult had been offered to the Prest-
dent of the board and himself by JUS
tice Davis in relation to the Gilman
matter. Justice Davis had no more
right to criticise him in relation to the
remarks made by him before the board
than the most scurvy animal in the
city. He felt it his duty to speak OF
the matter. and to denounce the words
and actions of the boards inferior Of
ficer
Trustee Devine moved that Justice
Davis be allowed TO do as he pleased.
George Murray thought Justice Da-
Wis was to be commended for the stand
he took in standing by the officer who
had done his duty. and the people were
glad he had done so.
Trustee Tebbets made the point Of
order that there was nothing before
the house. and the Chair sustained
him.
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
Trustee Dolan reported in opposition
to Offering the Board of Health rooms
over the Corporation House, and the
report was adopted
The Sunday News" was allowed to
erect a bulletin board in front of its
place of business.
The inhabitants on Sixteenth street,
between T and L. were allowed to
make q private contract for improving
the streets.
The Mayor and Chairman of the
Street Committee were requested to
investigate the matter of low rents of
City Plazas. it being stated that Mr..
Hebron rented the Plaza between
Twenty-seventh and Twenty-ei eighth
streets for &15 a year.
Trustee Paine. for the Street Com
mittee, reported in favor of allowing
J. 3. DeLonge $40 for damages sus-
tanned by his horse being frightened by
the steam roller So ordered.
on motion of Trustee Kent the Su-
perintendent of Streets was instructed
tcpurchase trestles with which to block
streets while being rolled, and thus
prevent accidents.
The ordinances relating to police uni
forms, air guns. bond of the Milk and
Food Inspector were passed. as well
as that providing for sideboards on
wagons hauling crushed rock
The nomination of Nelson Champlin
as Gardener at the Plaza was unani-
mously confirmed
The Chairman Of the Street Com
mittee was authorized to repair the
shed at the hay market. which is in a
dangerous condition.
SALOON LICENSES.
Martin & Di2s We're granted. a sa
loon license at 331 P street.
Kaufman & Schapp We're granted a
license for the Wine Rooms on ]
street, between Sixth and Seventh.