The record-union., 1898-01-04
FROM THE OLD TO THE new.
MAYOR LAND TAKES UP THE
MUNICIPAL REINS.
Exchange of Courtesies-Retire
ment of Outgoing Officials
The New Deal.

The members of the retiring and in
coming Boards of Trustees assembled in
the Trustees room yesterday morning
and smiled and chatted at one another,
but did little else.
1t was intended to hold a conference
between the old and new boards, at
which to talk over such matters as
needed discussion, but the spirit of the
members was against it, and it was
quietly decided to wait until 6:30 o'clock
p. m. before transacting any business.
About 1920 o clock President Leonard
raped for order and informed the MEM
bers that Mayor Land and retiring
Mayor Hubbard were in the Mayors $
office and that the new Mayor was ready
to receive the Trustees in body
Trustee Bentley was named as spokes-
man for the occasion, and without
further preliminaries the board ad-
journed to the Mayors office, where all
We're given a hearty welcome by Mayor
Land
Stepping to the front Trustee Bentley
said he knew of no reason why he should
have been named spokesman for the oc-
casion, but since it had been so arranged
he assured Mayor Land that the mem
bers, both incoming and retiring, ex-
tended him their best wishes for pro-
gressive and successful administration.
In the administration of the city S
government Mr.. Bentley said, many
things occur which are not altogether
pleasant, and in order that a complete
understanding might always be had be-
tween the Mayor and the Board of Trus-
tees, the relations between them could
not be too close and intimate.
For the retiring Mayor, Mr.. Bentley
continued, the Board Of Trustees had
nothing but thanks for his courteous ami
efficient actions while acting as the
city's chief executive, and all concurred
in wishing him q happy New Year. For
the new Mayor it was hoped he might
often find it convenient to attend meet
ings of the board, so that correct un-
derstanding might be had on all impor-
tant measures.
Mr.. Bentley said he felt that every
member of the new board had only the
good of the city at heart, while the re-
firing members could look back at their
labors with the conviction that they had
honestly done their best for the good OF
the whole city.
In response to Mr.. Bentley's address,
Mayor Land said he could only say that
he was going to be Mayor of Sacra-
mento, and that he intended to carry
out his duties to the letter of the law
Il come into Office" he said, un-
trammeled. There are no strings on me,
and there shah be none. l intend 10
so conduct the affairs of my office that
when I shall retire nobody may truth
fully say that Mr. Land had been gov
erned by any clique"
The Mayor collectively thanked the
members of the board for their courtesy
in calling upon him, and the levee was
dissolved.
subsequently President Leonard in
structed the Auditing Committee Of the
old board to present all bills at the
evening meeting.
OTHER CHANGES.
Scarcely any changes viii be made
in the Office forces Of reelected city OF
ficials. Charles n. Thompson will re-
main deputy in Auditor and Recorder
Young's office, and will, incidentally,
be on hand to expert the books OF any
and all city institutions which may have
got rYtc a snarl.
It was pretty generally understood
yesterday morning that William Null
Ieney would be reappointed City Sur
veyor. which meant that c. M. Phin-
ney would retain his place as Chief AS
sistant Surveyor.
That Michael J. Desmond would be
reappointed Clerk of the Board Of Trus-
tees was a recognized fact, and as there
was ncne brave enough to attempt to
do battle with the genial janitor of the
City Hall, DIR. J. S. Curtis. there was
no speculation in either direction.
In Ctty Collector Robertson's office j..
E. Covan will still be Chief Deputy,
and r. J. Finn, w. p. Tanquary and
D. L. Stewart will remain as clerks,
but Walter Lusk has been let out and
his = ace will be filled by John Pender-
gast.
City Treasurer d. W. Carmichael re-
tired from office also, and his successor.
A. L. Frost, took possession Of the
money and records.
IN THE POLICE COURT.
]. Frank Brown stepped down and
out from the office of City Attorney
es.arlay morning, and A A De Ligne,
recently elected to the office. was mas
ter lf ceremonies at the Police Court
When court convened Attorney Brown
arose, and in handing over his office
to his successor said that during the
four years he had held 1t he had re-
ceived courteous treatment from the
court, officers, press and people, and
sincerely hoped that when Mr.. De
IAgne came to retire he would do so
as did he-without regret.
". a. Anderson, addressing the court.
hR R,@sa4 4ftsfsa -
a dilisent, honest. upright public off,
cial, and in retiring carried with him
the best wishes Of all with whom he
had come in contact.
Mr.. Anderson further said he could
vouch for the ability of Mr.. De Ilgne.
who, though modest. was as firm as