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The record-union., 1898-12-07
DEATH OF FREE SILVER.

Ukiah Republican Press: An analy-
sis of the result of the Congressional
elections by the Toledo BLADE" shows
the interesting fact that wherever the
money question entered into the cam
paign, Republican success followed: !:
and where the Democrats ignored the
Chicago platform and made their cam
paign on State issues, they made gains.
The New York Democratic State con-
vention said nothing on the silver ques-
tion, but made It's fight on local issues
entirely. The Democrats did not over
come the Republican majority in the
State at large nor in the Legislature;
The herald., 1898-10-21
ARTICLE xXvI.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT.

Sec go. There Is hereby created a
rn,lding Department in the City of Los
Angeles which shall be furnished by the
1.o,1ncil with office rooms and necessary
supplies for the transaction of business.
Sec 20. The Mayor shall appoint all
the officers and employees of the depart
ment subject to the provisions of Article
XVII Of this charter, except where
otherwise provided by this article.
Sec. 29t. There shall be appointed by
the Mayor Superintendent of Buildings.
He shall be competent architect or prac-
tlcal master builder of approved charac-
ter and experience, who shall be an cleo
tor Of the City Of Los Angeles at the
time OF his appointment, and shall have
been resident thereof for at least nve
years next preceding such time. The first
appointment of the Superintendent shall
be for one year and thereafter all ap-
pcintmcnts shall be for four years or un-
vi his successor shall be appointed and
qualified. He may be removed by the
Mayor for malfeasance, incapacity or
neglect of duty.
Sec. 2S2 The Superintendent of Build
lngs shall have management and control
OF Building Superintendence and InSpec-
lion. He shall have charge of the en-
forcemcnt OF all ordinances pertaining TO
party walls and to the erection, construc-
ton. alteration. repairs or removals of
buildings. and the nature and arrange
ment OF boilers. plumbing, heating and
ventilating appliances In and about
buildings. and he shall see that the gen
The herald., 1898-10-21
ARTICLE XIV.
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS.

Sec. 257. All lands and real property To-
Gated in or belonging to the City of Los
Angeles which have been heretofore or
which may be hereafter set apart or dedi-
parks. pleasure grounds, or any boule-
ward that may hereafter be dedicated or
constructed for the purpose of connecting
any Of said parks. shall be under the ex-
Board of Commissioners who shall be
known and designated as Park Commits
sioners.
Sec. 25S. The Commissioners shall be
Ave In number. They shall be appointed
by the Mayor for term Of four years
and shall receive no compensation for
their services. They shall so CLASSIFY
themselves by lot that one OF them shall
60 out OF ONCE at the end OF one year,
one at the end of two years. one at the
end of three years. and two at the end Of
four years.
Sec. 259. The Commissioners shall or
ganize by electing one of their number
President, and they may elect Secretary,
Board shall establish rules and regula-
tions for Its government and for the per-
formance Of Its duties, and for the con-
duct OF It's officers and employees and
them. except laborers. for the faithful
performance Of their duties in such sums
a. may be fixed by 1t. The person elected
President shall hold his ONCE for one
year. or until his successor Is elected. The
Board must liold regular meetings at least
once month, and as many special meet
inGs as II may deem proper.
Three Of the Commissioners shall con-
stitute a quorum for the transaction Of
business. The Board shall have the cx-
elusive authority to purchase all articles
and materials. and to procure all work
and labor In this department and to make
contracts therefor. No contract shall be
entered into authorizing the expenditure
OF money without the approval of the
Board. Every contract exceeding two
hundred dollars In amount shall be
open to public competition. unless the
Board shall determine In any given case
to have the work done by days labor. All
the provisions in this charter relating to
contracts. notfnconsistent herewith, shall
be applicable to all contract work or
dered by the Commissioners.
Sec 260. The Board shall have the COM
plete and exclusive control, management
and direction OF the aforesaid parks.
grounds and boulevards, and to that end
may. In accordance with the provisions Of
Article XVII Of this Charter employ,
appoint. remove. discharge or suspend ~.
perintendents. laborers, surveyors. engi-
The herald., 1898-10-21
THE PROPOSED CITY CHARTER
Firemen's Relief Fund, and make tne
necessary rules and regulations lot ''S
maintenance and application.

riremen's Relief Fund. and make the ne
necessary rules and regulations lot "s
maintenance and application.
Sec. 245. The board shall be authorised
to receive all donations for the benent OF
tne department and to apply the same
ror the purpose donated.
Sec. 246 The board, on the written rec
ommendation of the Board OF Directors
OF the corporation known as the Under
writer's Fire Patrol of Los Angeles. may
mended by said Board of Directors, as
Fire Marshal and Assistant Fire Marshal.
vacancies occurring In the ofhce OF tlre
Marshal or Assistant Fire Marshal snaii
ries Of said Fire Marshal and Of his as,
slstant and deputies shall be hxed ana
paid by said Board OF Directors OF SAID
Underwriters Fire Patrol Of Los Angeles,
therefor, or for any part thereof: The
Fire Marshal shall report to and be SUD
1ect to the orders OF the Fire Commis-
sioners, and may be discharged by them
for cause in the same manner as herein
provided for other employees.
Sec. 27. The Fire Marshal OF In case
Of his disability. the Assistant Fire Mar
shall, shall attend all fires which may oc-
cur In the city. and he shall take charge
VI "Hu pIotcCt all pIopctty WhASh AAoS w
mperiled thereby.
Sec. NS. The Fire Marshal may call
upon policemen during the time OF any
fire for the purpose of protecting prop
crty until the arrival of the owner or
claimant thereof. and in case the owner
or claimant of such property does not
take charge of the same within twenty
four hours. the Fire Marshal may have
such property stored at the owners or
claimants expense and risk.
Sec 2i9. The Fire Marshal shall be
charged with the enforcement Of all laws
and ordinances relating to the storage.
sale and use OF oils. combustible materi-
ais and explosives, together with the In
vestigation OF the cause OF all fres. In
all cases where there is reason to believe
that fires are the result Of crime, or that
crime has been committed in connection
Herewith, the Fire Marshal must report
the same in writing to the District At
torney. The Fire Marshal shall also
have the care of, and may sell. subject to
the orders of the board, all property
saved from fire, for which no owner can
be found. and at once pay the amount
realized from any such sale into the city
treasury.
The herald., 1898-10-21
THE PROPOSED CITY CHARTER


tcct appo,ntcd shnll not exceed that wnicn
is usual In private practice IN pu''o''sS
or works of like character.
Sec. 311 The architect and departmens
in charge of any such building or wornS tss
shall, when ready to receive estimates.
furnish to the contractors who desire -
submit estimates for the erection OF sa.s
buildings, copies Of the plans, sections
and elevations, together with the speci-
fications Of said building, upon the pay, y,
ment of two dollars and fifty cents Tor all
buildings whose estimated cost IS ten
thousand dollars. OF under, ana nve COL
lars for all buildings whose estimated
cost is over ten thousand dollars. 4 re-
ceipt shall be given for the same, ana me
money paid into the city treasury by the
architect or department in charge. and
there shall. at all times during the peIloo
or estimating or bidding on said building
be publicly exhibited in the office desig-
mated by the department, during pusi-
ness hours, a full set of plans. sections.
elevations and specifications for the use.
information and convenience OF the con.
DONE
The herald., 1898-10-21
THE PROPOSED CITY CHARTER

at least one box or alarm station for cv-
cry two patrolmen upon the police force.
The Board Of Police Commissioner Is
h -reby vested with power and authority
to construct and maintain such system,
and 1t ls hereby made the duty OF the
Council to provide sufficient funds there
for.
Sec. 229. The Board Of Police Commits
sioners, the Chief Of Police and the sever
al officers and employees of the police DE-
partment shall exercise such other powers
and be subject to such other duties not In
be prescribed by ordinance Of the Council
or by general law.
The herald., 1898-10-21
THE PROPOSED CITY CHARTER :

neers and other officers and assistants.
and prescribe and fix their duties and au-
thority. They shall have the exclusive
ma nagement and disbursement OF all
funds legally appropriated or received
from any source for the support of said
parks or grounds.
Sec. 2e1. The Chief of Police shall, on
the request OF the Board. detail such
members of the Police Force of the City
boulevards. as may be necessary for the
enforcement of the law and for the proper
observance of the rules and regula tons
OF the Board, and the Board may provide
a place Of detention within either of said
PUBLIC places. In which the persons ar
rested for violating any of the ordinances
Of the City may be detained temporarily.
Sec. 262. The Board shall have authority
to direct and regulate the planting, pres
ervation, trimming and pruning of shade
and ornamental trees and shrubbery In
any or all of the streets, alleys and pub
lie grounds Of the city; also the trim
ming and pruning of trees and shrubbery
already planted and the removal of suit
able trees and shrubbery from such
streets, alleys. public places or grounds
Sec. 2eS For the purpose OF carrying
out the provisions Of the foregoing Sec
tion, the Board shall, In accordance with
the provisions of Article XVII Of this
charter. appoint City Forester and
prescribe his duties.
Sec. 2A. The Board may receive dona-
tions from persons and corpora tions, and
legacies and bequests for the improve
ment Of said parks, grounds and boule-
Yards. All moneys that may be derived
from such donations, legacies and be-
quests shall, unless otherwise provided
by the terms Of such gifts. legacy or be-
quest, be deposited in the trea sury of the
City to the credit Of the Park fund. The
same may be withdrawn therefrom and
paid out in the same manner as is pro-
vided for the payment of moneys legally
appropriated for the support and improve
ment OF such parks, grounds and boule-
wards. If the moneys derived from such
gifts bequests or legacies shall at any
time exceed in amount the sum necessary
for immediate expenditure on said parks,
invest all or a part of the same in interest
bearing bonds of the United States, or of
the State Of California or Of any munich
palitY thereof.
Sec. 1885, The Board shall establish rules
and regulations for the use and govern
ment of the aforesaid parks, grounds and
boulevards and for carrying out the pro-
visions Of this Article relating to trees
and shrubbery in the streets, alleys and
public grounds Of the City.
Sec. 266. The Council shall provide all
necessary money for the maintenance,
preservation and Improvement of said
parks and grounds and to that end shall
annually levy a tax on ali property in
the City not exempt from taxation, which
shall not be more than nine cents upon
each one hundred dollars assessed valua-
tion Of said property.
The herald., 1898-10-21
ARTICLE XIII.

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICITY.
sNc. $50. There Is hereby created a
Department Of Electricity which shall
have charge Of the construction and
maintenance Of the fire alarm and police
telegraph and telephone systems, city
lighting and power systems and all other
electrical appliances belonging to the
cty and shall r,hs be under the sOntrol OF
Sec. 251. There shall be appointed by
tho said board a practical and skilled
electrician who shall be called the City
Electrician and who shall have general
tricity, including electric lighting and
power. fire alarm and police telegraph
and telephone systems.
Sec. 49, The said board shall appoint:
So Of this S Charter, art the City Electrician and
such assistants and employees as may be
necessary to maintain and keep the cleo
trio and telephone systems in working
order.
Sec. 253. The Board OF Fire Commits
sioners and the Board OF Police Commits
eioners shall each have supervision and
management Of the electric systems and
wires OF their respective departments.
oSSs @Oss <AAy SAsAsehs AL Va CoiPOEdLiOLl
may, for the purpose OF police or fire pro-
lection, be connected with the police or
fire signal systems or telephone or tele-
graph systems, with the consent Of the
fire or police boards, as the case may be,
tion and use thereof. Such rates of pay
ment shall be nxed by ordinance Of the
Council. but no connection shall be made
so as to interfere with the use Of the sys-
TENS by the police and fire departments.
Sec. 255. The City Electrician is also
rules. regulations, orders and require
ments made by ordinance of the Councii
in regard to the inspection and supervi-
sion Of electrical wires and appliances
and the currents for furnishing light, heat
and power in or upon the streets and
buildings in the city.
Sec. 256.. The Board OF Fire Commits
sioners, when authorized by ordinance.
shall appoint an electrician from the de-
partment Of Electricity as Inspector of
Electric Wiring and Appliances, who shall
serve as a deputy in the office OF the Su-
perintendent of Buildings. He shall per-
form all the duties of Electric Inspector
and shall issue all permits and make all
inspections pertaining thereto as provid-
ed by ordinance. and keep a record of the
same and report all permits issued 10 the
Superintendent OF Buildings. He shall
collect the charges for permits and
Inspections and deposit the funds received
with the Treasurer. All permits issued
by him shall be countersigned by the Au-
ditor.
The herald., 1898-10-21
ARTICLE XXI.
POLICE COURTS.

Sec. $50. The judicial power Of the city
shall be vested In such police courts, ana
in such Justices courts fthe latter TO pc
vested with both civil and criminal juris-
diction) and In the Judges Of all such infe-
rior courts, as are now or may hereafter
be. provided by the Legislature.
The herald., 1898-10-21


deposited by him for safe keeping with
the City Treasurer in such manner, and
subject to such rules and regulations as
may be prescribed by the board. and ap-
proved by the Council.
Sec. 226. Upon request, In writing. found
ed upon resolution Of the Board of Trus-
tees Of any society incorporated and ex..
isting under the provisions Of the Act OF
the Legislature Of the State of California
entitled; An act for the more effectual
prevention OF cruelty to animals" ap-
proved March goth. 1874. or under the pro-
visions of an Act OF said Legislature en-
Titled, An act for the Incorporation of So
cieties for, prevention OF cruelty to chill
oren, approved April 3rd, 1876. the Chief
OF Police shall detail police officer of the
Omcer; to perform all of the duties of
q special officer of either or both of the
ssld societies within the limits of the City
OF Los Angeles; provided. that there shall
ncer SO detailed.
Sec. 226 The said ofiicer shall, under
such rules and regula tions as The Chief
~ the premises. report to and act under
the direction. Of the officers OF the said
society. OF OF either OF them, which shall
nave nave ps!lt,oned sat,; for his appointment as
seeepted s%a Mncs S 'as .ne have Dy
efncer after such detail and appointment
made by the Chief of Police, as aforesaid;
provided that the ultimate authority over
The said officer shall be vested in the
Ghief Of Police. and in case Of
the officers Of such society or societies AZ
TO- the duties to be performed by such
officer or the manner Of their perform-
ance the decision Of the Chief OF Police
IN such matters shall be final.
Sec. 27. The Chief Of Police shall hsv.
from time to time. sole power OF revoks
Ing. the detail of such officer and substi-
tutins another police of1icer In his place.
Sec. "a. There shall be maintained n
said city, Police Alarm System, haylnx
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For other focal ners see pages I, . and s.
Probate court will convene in Ellsworth
next Tuesday.
Miss Caro- Brooks is visiting her sister
Mrs. Ella Cole, in Boston.
The graded schools, y os 3. 6, Is, IS and
10, viii begin next Monday, Jan. ..
Officers of Nokomis Rebekah lodge will
be installed next Tuesday evening.
Miss Anna Crippen has returned home
after three months visit in Boston.
The week OF prayer will be observed in
the evangelical churches of Ellsworth
next week.
David Friend came down from Caribou
to spend Christmas with his family in
Ellsworth.
James Clark, OF No S, was thrown from
a sled one day last week, and his shoulder
was disocated.
E. b. Bowen and wife, OF Newton Cen
ter, spent Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs. s.
X. Whiting in this city.
Rev. X. II. Cantwell, of Boston, will
preach at the Free Baptist church next
Sunday afternoon at O'Clock.
The annual meeting of the Epworth
! league OF the Methodist church will be
held Friday evening Mt $ O'Clock.
Mrs. II. NJ Hall, jr., and two children
left last night for Florence, Ala Mr.
Hall accompanied them as far as Boston,
David McR-e and wife, of Everett,
Mass, spent Christmas with Mrs. McRea's
parents, {. IL. Grindal and wife, in this
city.
The county commissioners are in Els
worth this week, closing up the years
business, and preparing their annual
report
George Il. Grant returned from visit
10 Boston yesterday. Mrs. Grant an.
week longer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles P. Dorr announce
the engagement OF their daughter lnez
Lillian, to Willard Crocker Lowell, OF
Mansfield, Mass.
Deputy Sheriff F.. l.. Haskell, OF Deer
Isle, brought William Robbins, of that
place, to the county jail Monday, to serve
thirty day fer assault.
p. II. Stratton left this morning for a
trip east on the Washing on county rail
road. Mr.. Stratlon is now building the
depot at Washington junction.
f. w. Lord who is home from Boston
university for the holidays, will deliver
an address at the Methodist church next
Sunday evening on "Christian Work"
The annual meeting and election of
officers Of Dirigo lodge, \. +. O. P, will
be held this evening at Grand Army hail,
at { 30 O'Clock. y full attendance is de-
sired.
Thomas Coughlin, who had been EN-
ployed on the Washington county rail-
road, was fined g and costs in the Els
worth municipal court Saturday for in
toxication.
Isaac l.. Avery, of West Ellsworth, was
hauling wood across Branch pond Mon
day, when he stepped in rift in he ice.
His ankle WAS badly sprained, and it is
believed one Of the bones is fractured.
Mrs. Maurice p. Emery received on
Christmas from Mrs. Prudence Young,
of Eden, who is about ninety-one years
old, a patchwork quit made by her the
present season. The work was perfect.
Officers OF Wivurns encampment, |. O.
O. F., were elected Monday evening as
follows: Ii. f. Wescott, c. P. Frank $.
Call, II. p. Forest Whitaker, 5. w;
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-18
SNAP SHOTS HOME NEWS

Tomorrow will be Ascension day.
The Douthitt tract is again ready to re-
ceive circus.
r. E. Jones is building a barn at III
East Norris street.
A German play was presented last
evening Arion hall.
NJ ". Hardt is making a $500 addition
to the residence on lot No. 40 Topeka ave-
nue..
amauga.
Morris Lang, aged IA years, is still miss
ing from his home at Paramore and JEFF
General Manager J. J. Frey of the
Santa Fe is the first man in Topeka to
wear a straw hat.
the members of the Dodge City company
with bouquets yesterday.
CAPTAIN VIII Eberle of the signal corps
is sorry that his company could not be
taken to the front for service
Several Topeka pigeon fanciers are now
raising honing pigeons which will be
trained for long distance flying.
a horse lawn mower has been bought
by State Treasurer Hehebower to be used
in keeping the grass cut around the state
house.
Several Topeka druggists will attend the
annual meeting of the State Druggists
association, to be held next week at Atch-
ison-
The new cinder walks and drives in
Garfield park are nearly completed. New
seats have been made and the park thor
Oughly cleaned.
The high water has necessitated the
driving of a few extra piles to the east
of the new Melan bridge on the south
bank of the river.
Mrs. Thorpe has received a request from
two little boys who want coats so they
can attend the closing exercises of their
school on Friday.
A cablegram received in this city an
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-18

terday- for Seattle. Wash. where he will
make his home in the future.
r. w. Blair of the legal departing of
the Union Pacific left yesterday for Hill
City on business for the road.
meeting services at the Second Presby-
terrain church tomorrow evening.
The Ladies' guild of the Church of the
noon at half past two with Mrs 7. B.
Reynolds of 1905 Quincy street
Mrs. G.. B. Camp and son Berthe of
1910 Jackson street returned last evening
from Kansas City, where they have been
the guests of Mrs. Camps mother, Mrs.
circuit.
The funeral of the late Mrs. George NJ.
Bromm will be held Thursday at CLOCK
from the residence of her son, Mr.. G.
Bromm of Van Buren, street The re-
mains will be taken to Michigan for in
tefFnent.
William Green, who has been in Hot
Springs, Ark, for the past six weeks for
the benefit of his health. arrived home
Friday very much improved. He has
been suffering with sciatica, but is now
able, with the aid of clutches, to walk
down town.
At the fair grounds last evening during
the storm. while Sergeant Bert Carson
and Private Lyle Thomas were closing one
of the large windows of the agricultural
building, It was blown in, striking both
in the forehead and also had two teeth
knocked out. Thomas. VINO is member
of company T. Twenty-second regiment,
had his left shoulder dislocated. and left
today for his home in Hays City on two
weeks furlough.