The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-14
ATTACK THE COMMISSION
Navin and McArdle on Civil
Service Rules.
ASSERT THEY ARE VIOLATED.
James aud Gill Demand Proof or
Takes Place ON the Matter I'm the
city Coumcti-& Busy Session. at
Which Twenty-eight Hills Are
Put Upon Their Final Passage.

Put Upon Their Final Passage.
The city eourcl broke records Of many
years standing last night at a long and
tedious session by passing tweaty-efght
bis, including n1aay measures Of routine.
Several little incidents varied the ynosot-
ony. particularly an attack upon the civil
service commission by .saunc:imen Sav.n
and Mc-ardle' tPopul'stsl. and Lively de-
bate on the question OF allowing peddlers
10 sci. refreshments at Madison park
The attack en- the civil service was mi
tiated by McArdie, who introduced reso-
luton to the effect that whereas /, was
currently reported that the rules laid down
by ne civil service commission were being
constantly violated either by members of
the commission itself or by collision OF the
heads OF departments. it be resolved that
The president appoint committee consist
ilg Of Coanciimen Crichton. Navln, Rude
and McArdle TO make a fui iBvestigai on
and report, placing the blame where il
might belong.
James at once took up the gauntlet on
thought that II McArdle, CT Navin VINO
spoke favoring the passage OF the resolu-
ton. had any facts in ;heir possession
upon which TO base the statements OF the
resolutions. they should be Wiling 10 file
them as charges against the persons men,
toned. Councilman GIL spoke TO the same
effect Navin accepted the challenge by
saying that there were plenty of facts upon
which 20 base the resolution. stating that.
force who had not been In the city thirty
days when appointed. Notwithstanding the
charter required a years residence.
Gill demanded that Navin make his
charges specific and name the policemen
10 whom he referred If the facts were
within his personal knowledge. Navin
named Riddle and Wappens,ein as two
men WHO had been so appointed, but could
not state the names of others whom he
asserted were in the same manner illegally
upon the police force. James remarked
that IL might be well for h m to make the
CHARGES in communication to the council.
Il might be that the facts were as stated
but Il was wei; known that Chief OF Police
Reed had been obliged 10 ask Mayor
Humes 10 appoint as detectives men from
the East VINO were newcomers to the city
in order that sure-thing men and tough
characters OF all kinds who We're unknown
in Seattle might be ferreted out In MAX
ing such appointments the mayor and ths
chief had acted for the best interests Of the
city, and IL was not Incumbent on any
member OF the council to complain or their
action. IL the privilege were being abus-
cd by the mayor or chief, then the case
was different.
McArd,e. who had allowed Navin TO do
the heavy work in upholding the resolu-
ton up 10 this time. then made an argu-
ment in favor of its passage. He said that
the reports he had heard dii not concern
the police deparW1ent more than many
others: in fact. that department was not in
his mind when he drew the resolution.
James reiterated that McArdle should bring
the charges in proper form. McArdie re-
torted that the resolution was IA charge.
James offered with him. The civil service
commissioners. McArdls said. were dicta-
tors and had managed the affairs Of their
office with absolute disregard OF individual
rights, James said the resolution smirehed
the character of several persona before
charges were made and moved that IL he
tabled.
Navin said he was in favor of the en-
forcenen; Of the law and II the commits
sioners had nothing 30 fear they should
court Investigation. James said a tority
OF the council was afraid of nothing in the
way Of Investigation If any one would
make charges This remark drew on:
W
make charges and hard enough to suit
Mr.. James. James dared him to do his
worst. Councilman Crichton added his
voice 10 Navin's. saying that the hcnor OF
the Republicans would compel an invesii-
cation Of the charges. On vote the resp
luton was laid on the table.
The ordinance prohibiting the peedllng
Cf fruits candies etc. In The District AT
iacent 10 ana Including Madison park.
when placed on It's final pa Stage provoked
debate between GIN and Nayin which
had Its humorous side Navin posing As
the friend Of she poor and oppressed. He
said pleasure seekers at the park on Sun
days would be roehed II free competition
were not allowed among ihs Syeetrueat
vendors. GIL ridicued him and attributed
his opposition 10 The hin 10 Personal spite
against the owner OF the ground at Mad
iscn park. On vote the measure carried
! communication was read from f. y
Epttnrwor,h, recommending that tic cl.v
purchase an ambulance. Criehton spoke In
favor OF such step. saying that an arnbi;-
lance could he obtained for sis5 or s-.a and
wci,a be Of Infinite value 10 the cftv's IN
jared. citing Instances where the use Of The
patrol wagon mad seen an outrage, 10 ~
se1sioiitiss Of injured persons. The com
rnuuication was referred
II. ". Pnsiieman. tFe new rl.sslber from
the Fourth ward, who succeeds z
itoids. deceased. was present last night fo-
the frat time. He was appointed TO All
vacancies on standing committees ca1s.-9
~ Mr.. DctdS' dea;h.
PETITIONS Rens"nsfraBees. Hemoriais
From no Grant Street Electric Rail-
way tompary-Protestla aga.nz. tho r..
fokng Of the franchise granted by o-.ii
nance Ne. 80. on the ground ~ MONACO
ceotaf0e ~ tAc company referred
From propeYty-c1rnc-s on East pr0sufses
s'reet-Aski1g for tba laying az a rvya.in..s,
water main on East Prospect street. r.
ferrsd
Prom Louie Lon1hsrso-A sklng for a
lease of he triangular pla: o. ground an
Ssc>ra avenue sosfb end Yester Nay FOR
the PURPOSE - eTecsiag a public lavatory:
referred.