The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
RECORDERS DECISION REVISED.
Mayor Myers Gives Nh. Cohen Three
Days to Fix Plumbing.

D0yS TO FIX PlumDInSs
Mayor Myers again revised a decision of
Recorder Hartridge yesterday by direct
ing Mr.. Jacob Cohen, owner of the house
at No. 2S2 Bull street, TO have alleged de-
fective plumbing there fixed in the next
three days, otherwise he win be docl6eted
for violating the ordinance. Besides the
notice sent by the Mayor to Mr. Cohen,
one was also sent to Inspector Campos
directing him TO docket Mr.. Cohen Mon
day if the proper repairs are not made ny
that time.
Recorder Hartridge heard what he con
sidered sufficient testimony to base his de-
cision upon, but a different idea as 10 the
testimony taken seems TO be entertained
by Mr.. Elton, occupant of the house who
complained that the Recorders hearing
was a farce. In his complaint Mr.. Elton
tells of the various efforts he has made to
have the plumbing fixed after ii had been
regularly condemned by the inspector He
complains that neither his wife, Inspector
Cumpos, and a number of other witnesses
in the case We're heard after appearing,
and that the decision was based upon the
testimony of Plumber Meyer, Mr.. Coheu's
workman, and that of Acting Health Of
ficer Jarrelh mir. Elton asked that Mayor
Myers investigate, and have further ac-
ton taken. Recorder Hartridge had decid-
ed, on the statement of Mr.. Cohen, that
any needed repairs would be made, that a
committee composed of DR.. farrell,
Plumber Meyer and Inspector Campos
should again view the premises and sec
what was really needed, or come to some
decision about the repairs Campos looked
upon this as a rough deal for himself, as
he considered il tantamount to setting
aside what he had ordered to be done.
Since the naming of this committee, moth
ing had been done, and Mr.. Elton seemed
to think the outlook for relief poor
While Recorder Hartridge saw there was
considerable contention on all Sides he
was probably endeavoring to have the
matter amicably settled by the appoint
ment of three of those mostly concerned
to make the inspection. This was allow
ing an appeal from what the inspector had
ordered, however, and was having work
condemned by a committee whereas the
ordinance provides it shall be done by the
inspector. Whether Mayor Myers views
the matter in this light is not known, but
he is acting on The hypothesis that Inspec-
tor Campos was right by ordering that the
repairs be made on the plumbing he first
condemned.
Inspector Campos looks upon the decis-
ion as a viudication of his judgment.
1nlS matter was SSe'f'S IA =" SOiiAN'SN
state" he said, land ] am glad the Mayor
has taken ii in hand. When the occupants
complained to me that sickness was in the
house. and was believed to be due 10 bad
plumbing, 1 inspected the place, and found
the plumbing needed repairing. ! found
the ordinance had been violated by en-
blowing a non-licensed plumber and also
bv having work done not in accordance
with the regulations"
1t is stated that Mr.. Elton did not com
plain to the Mayor until he believed there
was no immediate prospect of the plumbing
being repaired. Recorder Hartridge nam
ed the three last Friday to again pass
upon the matter, but it was claimed the
committee had made no arrangements TO
get together.