The San Francisco call., 1899-12-23

viii IN a short time become d necessity. The
detective force represents important fac
tor by reason OF the capable individuals
composing 1t and the noble work performed
by them.
Two reports were filed on the so called
social evil The majority report, signed
by Jurors Wright, Ruddick and Jacobs,
states that the evil has been scattered all
than others, and they recommend that II
be collected In one locality and shut in
from view of the public. This committee
also nnds that the dives ana dance halls
are conducted in an orderly manner.
The minority report is signed by Jurors
Gray and Drydemi. who state that they
are opposed TO any attempt at the resu-
lation OF the social eVil whereby there is
any attempt 10 legalize the same Re
garding dives and dance halls, they hold
that no particular good results from them.
The conduct Of the Mayors office was
found 10 be methodical and in the interest
OF the public welfare.
The other reports are, in part, as fol-
lows:
The Treasurers office is in a most cred
liable condition, every branch being con-
Quoted In business like manner. The va
rious funds and special deposits have been
consolidated and where IL took the Com
missioners several hours 10 count the coin
the work can now be accomplished IN a few
minutes. We are convinced that no de-
partment in the city government is being
better conducted than the Treasurers de-
partment
Chief sullivan OF the Fire. Department is
especially commended for the high class
OF excellence and efficiency TO. which he
has brought the Fire Department.
The appropriation OF N,2Oo.9oo for the sup
port OF the public schools for the present
nscal year is inadequate 70 pay salaries.
furnish necessary supplies and make re-
pairs lmperatively demanded. The present
board has conducted it's affairs in quite
satisfactory manner.
The books and records Of The coroners
office are kept in order. as are also the
books Of the police court clerks and prop
erty clerk.
Clerks Office either In respect 10 the man
agement OF the Office the ability OF the
attaches Under the administration OF Mr..
Deane Jury stuffing" has become a thing
OF the past. An important innovation is
the Justihcation OF sureties on different
bonds.
In reference TO the water and gas coma
panies We know that the rates OF both are
considerable higher % Gsn 9&theT & eires ra inSi ana
Issued for the general Improvement OF the
city that some be issued for these utilities.
The Tax Collectors and License Col
lector's Offices were found TO be conducted
properly. detailed examination OF the
books however we found TO be imprac-
ticable. as IL would be necessary TO obtain
the services OF experts. which is not Within
our province.
only speak in commendation. In the mat
ter Of the collection OF poll taxes the same
customs OF past years have been followed.
that all commissions and fees Of salaried
officers shall be turned into the treasury
daily all local disputes as 20 whom they
shall be paid will be definitely settled.
The Sherifrs books and records appear
20 be in every way satisfactory. The con-
dition OF the jail buildings require i'm
mediate and careful overhauiing. on ac-
count OF the abominable janitor service in
this Office and throughout the City Hall
We are constrained TO ask why Is the city
paying for janitors and receiving no work
IN return. We would suggest that here
after each elective officer be allowed GER
tain sum to keep his ofiee in a tidy con-
ditlon
we recommend the placing OF incandes-
cent lights In the Recorders office; that
books be numbered and rebound and that
necessary book racks be provided.
A great deal OF praise is due 10 Registrar
Steppacher for the prompt discharge OF his
splendid condition Of the records in his
ofhce.
Everything in and about the Almhouse
was running in systematic order when the
committee visited IL.
In regard 90 the Supervisors we find that
the reprehensible habit OF selecting the
street light fund 90 come 20 the aid OF the
depleted treasury is worthy OF severe cen
sure. The city is plunged in total dark
ness for a period. exposing its citizens 20
the ravages Of the criminal element that
account The system OF political janitors
is foisted upon the people that party work
ers may be rewarded and IL is impossible
10 get these gentry 20 even make an effort
20 earn their salaries.
We would also recommend that the Board
OF Supervisors pay more attention 10 the
recommendations OF the Auditor relative 10