The record-union., 1899-04-25

that he appropriated to his own use
so, the property of Arthur Bennett,
who was brought from the railroad de-
pot for safe-keeping Also that the
officer had been on various occasions
intoxicated while on duty.
After some discussion the board de-
cided to meet as a Board of Trustees
on Thursday night and pass upon the
charges.
A resolution creating the office of
Water Inspector was read, and Devine
| opposed it
Trustee Dolan favored it on behalf
of the people of the Ninth Ward, who
always suffered from a lack of water.
They pay their taxes, as do others, and
are entitled to what they need. If there
| is no inspector water will be wasted as
in the past
| Trustee Douglas said the main waste
! OF water is in the saloons and other
places down town. There should be an
inspector. The police do not do their
duty, as they should arrest any persons
they find irrigating out of season or
| wasting water in any way.
Kent opposed having an inspector,
saying that he would do nothing to
amount to anything. There are too
many offices being created all the time.
He had seen three bosses-Mr. Man
ming, Mr.. Burns and Mr. Cunningham
watching four men at work. He want
ed to see the stinking water drained off.
Street Superintendent Touhey said the
statement was not true. Mr.. Cunning
MN is specialist in setting and car
ing Tor machinery. Mr.. Manning runs
the electric machine for pumping and
Mr. Burns works for his 81 day. #
1t had not been for Mr. Kent's vote, the
sewer would not have been located
there. Mr.. Croly wanted to drive piles,
but was not allowed to. The men, ow-
ing to the condition of the work, could
not always all work at once. He had
started the pump tonight and it was
now pumping
The resolution was adopted, Kent and
Devine voting no.
The usual claims and salaries were
allowed.
UNSIGHTLY FLAGS.
Trustee Brown wanted to call atten-
ton to some matters. The citizens of
Sacramento are striving to beautify
their houses and make the city attrac-
tive. Now that the conclave is over,
he noticed that there were a number
of banners crossed on the wires of the
electric company, signs more or less di-
lapidated, advertising some show. The
place for advertising, he thought, was
in the newspapers and on the bill
boards. He did not think the practice
should be tolerated any more.
Mayor Land said that the agent for
the show had made arrangements with
the street railway company and that
the banners had all been put up in one
night and then the agent came to him
and asked him to let them remain. He
told them that it was in direct viola
tion of the ordinance
Trustee Dolan said the railway COM
pany had no right to put up the banners
without consulting the board.
The matter was referred to the Mayor
and Street Committee to have them i'm
mediately removed.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Trustee Brown moved that the Street
Committee and Superintendent of
Streets be instructed to report the num-
ber of palm trees necessary to be placed
around the Fifteenth street plaza, but
the motion was lost and the motion of
Tebbets that the Street Committee's s
Chairman be authorized to expend not
to exceed 500 in purchasing and plant
ing the trees was carried.
The Federated Trades were allowed to
stretch banner advertising their pic
mic across K street.
The board accepted an invitation to
take part in the Native Sons parade on
Dewey Day.
A claim by Chin W. Kay of S40O for
losses sustained BY him from being
flooded by sewage was referred 20
the Sewer Committee and Corporation
Counsel
The application of w. Gardiner for a
saloon license at 1922 Fourth street was
granted.
The application of Egan Bros for a
saloon license at SO K street was
granted.
Lanigan & McGrath We're granted an
all-night license at 1923 Third street.
f. L. Burke presented a complaint
against Night Sergeant Dolan, stating
that he had committed an assault on
the street without cause and asking
the board to set a time for the inves-
tigation of his charges.
The communication was referred to
the Police Committee.
The ordinance providing for relief
fireman was read and Trustee DOlan ex-
planned that it was a measure of safety
and economy under the State law re-
Gently passed, allowing each fireman
two days off each month.
After some discussion, the ordinance
was laid over for week, and the board
adjourned till Thursday night
SERGEANT DOLAN'S STATEMENT.
Sergeant Dolan stated to a Record
Union" reporter after the meeting of
the Trustees had adjourned, in relation
to the charges of Burke. that at the
time mentioned he heard a row near
Fourth and l. streets and went to the
spot with Officer Wilson. He SAYS he
found Burke there with a brickbat in
his hand, and told him to give it up
and that Burke would not do so and he
was obliged to slap his face before he
would surrender it. He then ordered
him off the block
Officer Wilson, who was with Ser
geant Dolan at the time referred to by
Burke, fully corrobOrates the Sergeant S
statement in regard to Burke's conduct
and says Dolan used no unnecessary
violence.
IN THE JUSTICES COURT.