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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
ALMSHOUSE REPORT 254-263
Introductory Remarks 254-257
Inmates Admitted and Discharged 257
Nativity of Inmates, etc 258-260
Clothing and Shoes Manufactured 261-262
Farm, Estimated Crops, etc 262-263
ASSESSOR'S REPORT 165-178
Office Expenses 165
Amount of Assessment Roll for Fiscal Year 1872-73 165-166
Amount of Poll Taxes Collected— Voters Enrolled 166
Report to Surveyor General 167-178
Statistics, Manufactories 167-178
Population, etc 178
AUDITOR'S REPORT 436-499
Demands Audited— General Fund 436-447
Salaries City and County Officers .436-438
Extra Deputies 438
Police Force 438
Fire Department 438-440
Fire Alarm and Police Telegraph 440
Repairs to and Lighting Public
Buildings 440-441
Erecting Engine Houses, etc 441
Hospital Expenses 441
Burials. Chemical Analysis .... 442
Small-Pox Hospital 442
Almshouse 442-443
Industrial School 443
Repairs, First Road District 443
Improving Public Grounds 444
Judgments 444-445
Union Square 444
Surveys and Establishing Grades 444
Marine Board 445
Health Department 445
Subsistence of Prisoners 445
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MUNICIPAL EEPORTS.
AUDITOE'S REPORT— CONCLUDED.
Demands Audited — General Fund — Election Expenses 446
" " Miscellaneous 446
" " Law Library and Courts 446-447
Urgent Necessity Fund 447-405
Special Fee Fund. Salaries and Stationery
for City and County Officers 450
Street Light Fund 451
Street Department Fund 451
Pound Fee Fund 451
Police Contingent Fund 452
School Fund 452
Corporation Debt JFund 452
Railroad Bonds— Interest Tax Account 452-453
Bonds — Interest Account 453
Bonds— Sinking Fund 454-455
Recapitulation of Demands Audited 455-457
Limited Expenditures and Available Funds, July 1, 1872 458
Demands Audited, unpaid July 1, 1872 459
Treasurer's Account with City and County 460-469
Receipts General, Special Fee Funds, etc 460 -464
Disbursements 464-466
Transfer Entries. 466-467
Loan Accounts, 1871-72 467
Recapitulation City and County Finances 467-468
License Exhibit, State and County 468
Poll Tax Statement 469
Statement of United States Notes 469
Treasurer's Account with State 470
Tax Collector in Account with Auditor 171-472
Apportionment of Taxes 472
Closing Report of Commissioners of Funded Debt 472-474
Report Finance Committee of Board of Supervisors 474-475
Final Report of Commissioners of Funded Debt 476
Funded Debt and Amount of Sinking Fund 477
Bonds Redeemed and Issued 478
Bonds and Coupon Account 478-479
Estimated Revenue and Expenditure for the Fiscal Year 1872-73.479-491
Recapitulation of Estimated Revenue and Expenditure 492
Index to Statutes Referring to Revenue and Expenditure 493-499
BOARD OF HEALTH REPORT 209-210
CHIEF OF POLICE'S REPORT 81-101
Introductory 81-85
Arrests and Classification 86-87
Comparative Statement of Arrests, etc. from 1862-3
Amount of Property Lost, Stolen and Recovered
Witnesses Subpoenaed for Police Judge's Court, etc
Amounts Received from Officers of other Counties for Keeping
Prisoners 89-91
Schedule of Unclaimed Property 91-101
CITY AND COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT 27-80
City Litigation — Condition and Disposition of Cases pending at
date of last Report 27-56
" Condition and Disposition of Cases commenced
from date of last Report 56-78
Street Assessment Suits— Statement... . 79-80
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PAGE.
CITY AND COUNTY SURVEYOR'S REPORT 194-195
Number of Certificates Issued of Surveys and Street Work 194
Street Grades Changed and New Grades Established 195
CITY HALL COMMISSIONERS' REPORT 397-426
Appointment and Organization of Board 397-398
Operations of Board, Sale of Lots and Progress of the Work on
City Hall to December, 1871 398-410
Instructions to Architects in preparing Designs of Building 410-420
Secretary's Report 420-426
Progress of Work on Building from December, 1871 421-422
Expenditures from June 11, 1870, to September 30, 1872 423-426
CORONER'S REPORT 269-274
Introductory Remarks 269-270
Deaths Reported and Number of Inquests Held 270-272
Tabular Statement of Property of Decedents and its Disposition. .273-274
COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT 1-26
Organization of Courts 1-3
Court Proceedings and Character of Suits 4-7
Naturalization of Foreigners, etc 8-9
Transactions of County, Probate and Municipal Criminal Courts . 10-19
Number and Character of Incorporations 10-11
Number and Nativity of Insane Persons Committed to Asylum. . . 11-12
Marriage Licenses Issued 14
Receipts and Expenses 20-21
Court Taxes and Appeal Fees, Law Library Fund Taxes 21
Amounts deposited in and withdrawn from Court 22-23
Tabular Statement of Fees and Expenditures from 1859 23
Registration of Citizens 24
Remarks 24-26
COUNTY RECORDER'S REPORT 190-193
Receipts and Expenditures 190
List of Books of Record 191
Instruments Recorded. Remarks 192-193
FIRE ALARM AND POLICE TELEGRAPH REPORT 162-164
Condition of Telegraph and Remarks 162-163
Officers of Department and Expenditures 164
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT 102-161
Report of Fire Commissioners 102-106
In Memoriam— Jas. H. Reynolds 103
Fire Commissioners and Officers 106
Chief Engineer's Report 107-161
Remarks and Recommendations 107-112
Statistics. Steam Engine Companies, (9) 113-124
Hose Companies (5) 125-130
Hook and Ladder Companies, (2) 130-132
Volunteer Engine Company, South San Francisco 133-134
Corporation Yard. Inventory of Property 134
Condition of Fire Apparatus and Horses 135
Fire Apparatus at Stationary Points 135-136
Pay Roll of the Department 136
Tabular Statement of Service Performed by Companies 137
Amount and Condition of Hose on Hand. . 137
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PAGE.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT— CONCLUDED.
Hydrants, Number and Location 138-157
Fire Alarm Boxes, Number and Location 157-158
Cisterns, Number and Location
Causes of Fires and Alarms 160
Losses by Fire, etc 160-161
HARBOR MASTER'S REPORT 196-208
Introductory Remarks 196-198
Tabular Statement of Vessels from Eastern and Foreign Ports, etc. 199-207
Number and Tonnage of Vessels in Coast Trade 207
" " " for Foreign and Eastern Ports. .. 208
HEALTH OFFICER'S REPORT 211-240
Introductory Remarks 211-223
Statement of Monthly Mortality during last Five Years 212
" Deaths from Zymotic Diseases during last Five Years 214
Construction of Public Urinals, Privy Vaults and Street Sewers. .215-219
Small-Pox Hospital Report 219-222
Premature and Still Births 222-223
Interments, Causes of Death, etc 224-231
Nativities, Ages, etc., of Decedents 232-234
Recapitulation. Tabular Statistics 235-236
Health Inspector's Reports 236-237
Tabular Statement. Nuisances Abated, etc 237
Market Inspector's Report 238-239
Quarantine Officer's Report 240
HOSPITAL REPORT. 241-253
Patients Admitted, etc 241-242
Causes of Death 243-244
Nativity of Patients 245-246
Diseases of Patients 247-253
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL REPORT 264-268
Inmates Received and Discharged 264-265
Ages and Nativity of Inmates, etc 265-266
Statement of Commitments, etc 266-267
Farm, Estimated Crops, etc 268
JUSTICES' COURT CLERK'S REPORT 427-428
LICENSE COLLECTOR'S REPORT 275-277
Annual Licenses Issued 275
Quarterly Licenses Issued 276
Licenses Issued under the Revenue Code, etc 276-277
PARK COMMISSIONERS' REPORT 385-396
Introductory Remarks 385-389
List of Commissioners and Officers 385
Park Improvement Bonds 387-388
Condition of Improvements . 388-389
Exhibits, Receipts and Disbursements from August 1, 1870 to
July 1, 1872 390-392
Inventory of Property, etc 393-394
Ordinance No. 2, providing for the Regulation and Government of
the Avenue and Public Parks 395-396
POUND KEEPER'S REPORT. . 645
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 376-384
Estates Administered upon 376-384
PUBLIC SCHOOL REPORT 278-356
Report of Superintendent 278-297
Summary of School Statistics 278-281
Miscellaneous Statistics 281
Expenditures and Receipts, 1870-71 and 1871-72 280-281
Financial Statement of Condition of School Fund, June 30, 1872.281-283
Report of Committee on Finance 284-285
Estimate of Revenue for 1872-73, etc 285-286
Statement of Yearly Expenditures from 1852 286-287
Statistics, Classification and Attendance of Pupils, etc 288-289
Result of Annual Examination of Pupils in May, 1872 290-294
School Census for Year ending June 30, 1872 295
List of Members, Officers and Committees 296-297
Report of Deputy Superintendent 298-356
Character and Result of Annual Examinations, etc 298-305
Circular to Principals, etc., Relative to Examination of Pupils. . .305-338
Examples given for Examination of Grades, etc 311-338
Arithmetic in Primary Schools. Remarks 338-346
Remarks on State Uniformity of Text Books 346-352
Miscellaneous Remarks 352-356
SHERIFF'S REPORT 179-189
List of Officers 179-180
Processes Served, Issued from District, County, Probate and
Justices' Courts 180-181
Fees Received and Paid into Treasury from December 4, 1871 181
Amount of Sales of Real and Personal Property 182-183
Statistics, Services Performed by Sheriff, etc 183-184
" Prisoners in County Jail 185-189
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC STREETS' REPORT 357-375
Grading Performed and Cost 358-360
Planking Performed and Cost 360-362
Paving, Cobble Stone and Wood 363-364
Macadamizing Performed and Cost 364-365
Sidewalks Constructed and Cost 366-368
Brick and Redwood Sewers Constructed and Cost 368-369
Cement Pipe Sewers Constructed and Cost 370
Crosswalks, Curbs and Corners Constructed and Cost 370- 373
Summary of Cost of Street Work from 1856 374
Comparison of Work done in Years 1869-70, 1870-71 and 1871-72. 375
TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT 431-435
Real Estate and Personal Property Valuation 431
Auditor's Account with Tax Collector 432-433
Cash Paid into Treasury 433-434
Office Expenses and Fees Received and Paid into Treasury 434-435
Street Assessments, Amounts Collected and Paid to Treasurer. . . . 435
TREASURER'S REPORT 429-430
Receipts and Disbursements 429
Balance at Credit of State, and City and County 429-430
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MUNICIPAL REPORTS.
APPENDIX TO MUNICIPAL KEPOKTS.
General Orders of the Board of Supervisors 503-606
Quarantine and Sanitary Act 606-611
Act Confirming Order No. 1004, providing for fencing lots to pre-
vent sand from blowing into streets, etc 612
Address of Hon. Thomas H. Selby, Mayor 613-621
Address of Hon. William Alvord, Mayor 621-624
Members of Board of Supervisors 1871-72 625
Standing Committees of Board of Supervisors 1871-72 625
Report of Special Committee on Water Supplies for the City 626-640
Financial Condition of the City and County on Oct. 1, 1872 640
Industrial School Department 641-642
Election Law and Expenses 643-644
Resolution calling for Municipal Reports 644
Officers of the City and County of Sail Francisco 646-652
Index to Appendix .- 653-663
COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT.
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK
OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco, July 22, 1872
To the Honorable the Board of Supervisors
of the City and County of San Francisco:
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GENTLEMEN — In compliance with a Resolution of your Hon-
orable Body, adopted June 24th, ultimo, I submit herewith my
Annual Report of the transactions of the several Departments
of the County Clerk's Office for the Fiscal Year closing June
30, A. D. 1872.
Very respectfully,
WM. HARNEY,
County Clerk.
ORGANIZATION OF THE STATE COURTS OF EECORD IN ANI>
FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO.
District Attorney DANIEL J. MURPHY.
Assistant District Attorney CHARLES B. DARWIN.
City and County Attorney W. C. BURNETT.
County Clerk and ex officio Clerk of
the several Courts of Record in and
for said City and County WILLIAM HARNEY.
Sheriff. . JAMES ADAMS.
COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT.
THIRD DISTRICT COURT.
Judge Hon. S. B. McKEE.
Deputy County Clerk and Minute
Clerk SPENCER C. BROWNE.
Deputy County Clerk and Register
Clerk COLIN M. BOYD.
Deputy Sheriff and Bailiff WM. C. MEAD.
Court Commissioner J. MHOON.
Official Reporter GEORGE O'DOHERTY.
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT.
Judge Hon. R. F. MORRISON.
Deputy County Clerk and Minute
Clerk JOHN F. BODEN.
Deputy County Clerk and Register
Clerk JAMES E. ASHCOM.
Deputy Sheriff and Bailiff THOMAS MCNAMARA.
Court Commissioner CHARLES HALSEY.
Official Reporter GEORGE O'DOHERTY.
TWELFTH DISTRICT COURT.
Judge Hon. E. W. McKiNSTRY.
Deputy County Clerk and Minute
Clerk LEVI P. PECK.
Deputy County Clerk and Register
Clerk JAMES D. RUGGLES.
Deputy Sheriff and Bailiff HENRY HICKIE.
Court Commissioner WM. H. RHODES.
Official Reporter GEORGE HALL.
FIFTEENTH DISTRICT COURT.
Judge Hon. SAMUEL H. DWINELLE.
Deputy County Clerk and Minute
Clerk ROBT. S. McKEE.
Deputy County Clerk and Register
Clerk. . . .JOHN P. POOLE.
COURTS OF RECORD,
Deputy Sheriff and Bailiff JOHN H. DALY.
Court Commissioner WM. H. CHEVERS.
Official Reporter ANDREW J. MARSH.
NINETEENTH DISTRICT COURT.
Judge Hon. E. D. WHEELER.
Deputy County Clerk and Minute
Clerk FRANK F. STONE.
Deputy County Clerk and Register
Clerk BERT. McNuLTY.
Deputy Sheriff and Bailiff ALBERT WEBB.
Official Reporter JOHN H. RILEY.
COUNTY COURT.
Judge . Hon. JNO. A. STANLEY.
Deputy County Clerk and Minute
Clerk W. B. SMITH.
Deputy County Clerk and Register
Clerk THOMAS PENNIMANN.
Deputy Sheriff and Bailiff R. A. MARDEN.
Official Reporter CHARLES A. SUMNER.
PROBATE COURT.
Judge Hon. M. H. MYRICK.
Deputy County Clerk and Minute
Clerk A. J. JEGHERS.
Deputy County Clerk and Register
Clerk TRISTRAM BURGES.
MUNICIPAL CRIMINAL COURT.
Judge Hon. M. C. BLAKE.
Deputy County Clerk and Minute
Clerk D. BARNEY WOOLF.
Deputy County Clerk and Register
Clerk FRANK J. SKELLY.
Deputy Sheriff and Bailiff H. J. BURNS.
Official Reporter CHAS. A, SUMNEB.
COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT.
THIRD, FOURTH, TWELFTH, FIFTEENTH AND NINETEENTH
DISTRICT COUETS.
CAUSES ON FILE IN SAID COURTS, JUNE 30, 1872.
In the Third District Court 67
In the Fourth District Court (transferred from Courts of
First Instance) 1,472
In the Fourth District Court (transferred from Superior
Court) 6,306
In the Fourth District Court 18,039
In the Twelfth District Court 17,878
In the Fifteenth District Court 7,717
In the Nineteenth District Court . . 177
Total number of causes on file 51,G56
NUMBER OF ACTIONS COMMENCED IN DISTRICT COURTS SINCE JULY 1, 1859.
Actions commenced during the year ending June 30, 1860. .1,688
Actions commenced during the year ending June 30, 1861 . .1,832
Actions commenced during the year ending June 30, 1862 . . 3 ,884
Actions commenced during the year ending June 30, 1853. .1,778
Actions commenced during the year ending June 30, 1864. .1,853
Actions commenced during the year ending June 30, 1865 . . 2,348
Actions commenced during the year ending June 30, 1866. .2,126
Actions commenced during the year ending June 30, 1867. .2,360
Actions commenced during the year ending June 30, 1868. .2,854
Actions commenced during the year ending June 30, 1869. .2,276
Actions commenced during the year ending June 30, 1870. .2,616
Actions commenced during the year ending June 30, 1871 . .2,812
Actions commenced during the year ending June 30, 1872. ,3,237
CHARACTER OF ACTIONS.
KUMBEK OF ACTIONS COMMENCED IN THE DISTRICT COURTS DURING THE
YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1872, AND THE DISPOSITION MADE OF THEM.
How DISPOSED OF.
3d
District
Court.
4th
District
Court.
12th
District
Court.
15th
District
Court.
19th
District
Court.
Totals.
Discontinued
5
428
183
87
15
718
Adjudicated
1
180
84
147
11
429
Transferred
10
4
20
2
36
Still pending
61
514
656
674
149
2054
Totals
67
1.138
927
928
177
3.237
CHARACTER OF ACTIONS COMMENCED IN THE THIRD, FOURTH, TWELFTH,
FIFTEENTH AND NINETEENTH DISTRICT COURTS DURING THE YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 1872.
CHARACTER OF ACTIONS.
3d
District
Court.
4th
District
Court .
12th
District
Court.
li
District
Court.
19th
District
Court.
Totals.
For Money
26
351
138
320
70
905
For Ejectment
3
81
23
27
7
141
For Recovery of Personal Property
2
C,
13
65
7
35
22
31
10
9Q
M
157
3
2
81
£
428
2
i q
14
23
8
66
For Partition of Real Estate
1
3
1
7
4.
16
For Leave to Sell Real Estate
1
2
3
For Leave to Mortgage Real Estate
1
3
80
3
47
1
170
* 19
7
317
For Mandamus
2
1
3
For Habeas Corpus
3
2
1
6
For Leave to Act as Sole Trader .
14
11
1
26
For Submission to Arbitration
1
2
2
5
For Violation of Passenger Act
26
26
For False Imprisonment
3
3
1
3
10
For Libel
5
3
5
13
For Slander
12
1
13
1
27
For Malicious Prosecution
I
1
2
1
5
For Breach of Promise of Marriage
1
5
1
7
For Breach of Contract
For Personal Injuries
3
1
16
16
3
8
14
14
1
5
37
44
For Injuries to Property. ...
1
10
3
7
4.
25
For Street Assessments
14
43
598
52
1
708
To Quiet Title against City
2
2
To Quiet Title against Others
2
1G
9
31
4
62
To Compel Conveyance
1
6
6
11
5
29
To Set Aside Conveyance
7
5
5
17
To Dissolve Partnership
8
2
\'i
1
23
To Declare Trust
1
2
3
On Transfer from other Courts
1
10
2
11
2
26
Miscellaneous
9
7
20
3
39
Totals...
67
1.138
927
928
177
3.237
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COUNTY CLERK S REPORT.
ATTACHMENT SUITS COMMENCED DURING THE FISCAL YEAE ENDING
JUNE 30, 1872.
Third District Court 7
Fourth District Court 158
Twelfth District Court 61
Fifteenth District Court 133
Nineteenth District Court. . 20
Total . . 379
JUDGMENTS ENTERED IN THE THIRD, FOURTH, TWELFTH, FIFTEENTH AND
NINETEENTH DISTRICT COURTS DURING THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1872.
CHARACTER OF JUDGMENTS.
3d
District
Court.
4th
District
Court.
12th
District
Court.
15th
District
Court.
19th
District
Court.
Totals.
For Money
1
133
74
99
c
313
For Possession of Real Property
For Possession of Personal Property
For Foreclosure of Mortgage . . .
28
3
39
10
4
20
10
3
28
1
"2
49
10
89
For Foreclosure of Liens
28
29
4
61
For Partition of Real Estate
5
3
5
1
14
To Confirm Partition of Real Estate
4.
4
To Quiet Title against City
2
1
3
....
6
To Quiet Title against Others
4
5
16
25
To Compel Conveyance
1
5
2
8
For Divorce .
50
33
94
4
181
For Injunction
4
4
1
2
11
45
30
21
96
To Reform Deed
1
1
To Set Aside Conveyance
1
1
Miscellaneous ... .
7
3
5
1
16
Totals
1
349
227
289
19
885
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF MONEY JUDGMENTS RENDERED IN THE DISTRICT
COURTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1872.
Third District Court $466 37
Fourth District Court 911,777 41
Twelfth District Court 304,833 40
Fifteenth District Court 496.151 65
Nineteenth District Court 10,193 72
Total $1,723,422 55
CRIMINAL ACTIONS.
APPEALS TAKEN FROM THE THIRD, FOURTH, TWELFTH, FIFTEENTH AND
NINETEENTH DISTRICT COURTS DURING THE LAST FISCAL YEAR.
Third District Court
Fourth District Court 58
Twelfth District Court 44
Fifteenth District Court 20
Nineteenth District Court
Total number of Appeals v 122
CRIMINAL ACTIONS IN THE DISTRICT COURTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAB
ENDING JUNE 30, 1872.
COURTS.
Indictments
Filed
and Transferred
Murder.
Manslaughter.
Third District Court
Fourth District Court .
5
3
2
Twelfth District Court
5
4
1
Fifteenth District Court
4
4
Nineteenth District Court.
No. suffered
COURTS.
Convictions
Acquittals.
Continued.
Appeals.
the Penalty
of Death.
Third District Court
Fourth District Court.. . .
1
4
2
Twelfth District Court...
1
4
1
Fifteenth District Court.
3
1
2
Nineteenth Dist'ct Court
....
COUNTY CLERKS REPORT.
NATURALIZATION OF FOREIGNERS.
Number of Declarations of Intention made during the
year ending June 30, 1872 1,424
Number of Certificates of Citizenship issued 1,920
DECLARATIONS OF INTENTION.
Great Britain and Ireland 548
Germany 520
France 122
Kussia 18
Austria 18
Holland 3
Belgium 9
Denmark 39
Norway and Sweden 64
Spain 3
Portugal 6
Switzerland 46
Italy 19
Hungary 3
Mexico 4
San Domingo 1
Brazil 1
Total ..1,424
NATURALIZATION.
CERTIFICATES OF NATURALIZATION
ISSUED IN THE SEVERAL DISTRICT COURTS, AND NATIONALITIES OF NAT[JRALIZED~
CITIZENS.
NATIVITY.
3rd
District
Court.
4th
District
Court.
12th
District
Court.
15th
District
Court.
19th
District
Court.
Totals .
England
68
29
43
140
Ireland
253
137
148
2
540
Scotland
13
5
10
28
Canada
7
12
13
32
N. Brunswick.
5
3
4
12
Nova Scotia
Australia
....
7
5
i
6
3
13
9
Pr. Edward's Island
1
1
2
France .
117
46
46
1
210
Russia
11
2
7
20
Austria
23
9
7
39
Bohemia.
2
2
Prussia
154
160
116
1
431
Hanover. .
38
38
76
Bavaria
10
4
10
24
Baden
11
1
5
17
Wurtemberg
15
8
23
Saxony
9
2
3
14
Hesse Cassel
6
4
10
Hesse Darmstadt
Brunswick
12
1
....
3
2
15
3
Nassau
1
1
2
Schleswig
7
7
Holstein
11
6
17
Hamburg. .
8
4
12
Bremen
2
2
4
Meklen. Schwerin
Oldenburg ....
....
2
4
....
2
4
4
Lowenburg
1
1
Holland
3
3
6
Belgium
1
I
2
4
Denmark
18
9
9
1
37
Norway
7
4
2
13
Sweden
13
6
7
26
Spain
3
4
1
8
Portugal
6
1
8
15
Italy
17
8
25
50
Switzerland
13
6
9
28
Turkey
1
1
2
Greece
....
1
» * • •
1
Dalmatia
1
1
Mexico, Rep. . . .
3
1
8
12
Chile, Rep
2
1
1
4
Peru, Rep
1
1
Columbia, Rep
1
1
Totals
892
455
568
5
1.920
10 COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT.
COUNTY COURT.
(CRIMINAL.)
Number of Indictments filed:
During the year ending June 30, 1872 485
The number of Indictments transferred during the
year to the District Court 13
To the Municipal Criminal Court 472
Total.. 485
NUMBER OF APPEALS FROM POLICE COURT.
Number of appeals from Police Court during the year. 21
Of these were :
Judgments reversed 1
Judgments affirmed 19
Undetermined . . 1
— 21
INCORPORATIONS.
Whole number of Incorporations filed in office of County
Clerk 5,198
During the past year the following were filed :
Mining Companies 283
Benevolent 19
Manufacturing 23
Water 12
Canal 6
Carried forward 343
COURT STATISTICS.
Brought forward 343
Tunnel 1_
Insurance 5
Religious 5
Publications 4
Coal 3
Literary 3
Medical 4
Irrigation 2
Commercial 2
Roads 2
Transportation 1
Tobacco 1
Bar Association 1
Homestead 1
Military 1
Ditches 1
Lumber 1
Fishing 1
Wrecking 1
Bridge 1
Fur 1
Hospital 1
Total.. 392
INSANE.
BEFORE COUNTY JUDGE.
Total number of persons committed to the Insane Asylum
from June 30, 1871, to June 30, 1872.
Nativity as follows :
Ireland 71
United States 48
Germany 25
England 11
C arried forward 155
12 COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT.
Brought forward 155
France 9
Italy 4
China 6
Wales 3
Sweden 3
Denmark 3
Prussia 2
Canada 2
Nova Scotia 2
Austria 2
Poland 2
Mexico 2
Scotland 2
Canada West 1
Hungary 1
Australia 1
South America 1
Western Islands 1
Bavaria 1
Unknown 4
Finland 1
208
COUNTY COUKT.
(CIVIL.)
During the last year ten appeals were taken from the County
Court to the Supreme Court in civil cases; two of these appeals
are still pending, and in one the judgment of the County Court
was reversed; in four, judgment was affirmed, and in three the
appeals were dismissed.
Increase of causes during the year ending June 30,
1872 ...................................... 629
Whole number of causes on file ................... 9,418
COURT STATISTICS.
Of these 629 causes were :
On appeal from Justices' Court 359
On appeal from Police Court 21
Original actions and proceedings 249
629
CHARACTER OF ORIGINAL ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS.
Dissolution of Incorporations 4
Habeas Corpus 19
Change of Grade 8
Change of Name 1
Forcible entry and unlawful holding over 217
Total.. . 249
CHARACTER OF JUDGMENTS ENTERED.
For possession of property 99
For money 160
For dismissal of Appeals 21
For dismissal of Actions 68
For change of Name 1
For dissolving Incorporations 4
Total.. . 353
CHANGE OF NAME.
The amount collected in the County Court during the fiscal
year from applicants for change of names, and paid
into the County Treasury on account of the School
Fund, was $ 17 50
14 COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Number of Marriage Licenses issued during the year ending
June 30, 1872.
1871— July 146
August 159
September 162
October 184
November 144
December 160
1872— January 159
February 148
March 122
April 175
May 167
June . . 154
Total 1,880
Number of Marriage Licenses issued:
During the year ending June 30, 1864 1,376
During the year ending June 30, 1865 1,417
During the year ending June 30, 1866 1,348
During the year ending June 30, 1867 1,538
During the year ending June 30, 1868 1,806
During the year ending June 30, 1869 2,156
During the year ending June 30, 1870 2,121
During the year ending June 30, 1871 1,957
During the year ending June 30, 1872 1,880
COURT STATISTICS.
15
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL CRIMINAL COURT
O F THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 1872, SHOWING THE NUMBER OF INDICTMENTS FILED AND DISPOSI- -
TION OF SAME.
['Indictments pi
1871
jindictm's filed
County Couit
|Tot:il number o
Number of pers
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Acquitted
IDismissed
Forfeited Bail.
Not Arrested. .
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1
2
0
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Arson second degree
2
0
4
4
1
1
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15
26
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2
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4
14
3
Assault to Rob
5
5
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4
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1
Assault to do Bodily Injury
7
26
1
33
1
33
1
3
9
4
1
10
3
2
2
5
5
7
6
1
1
1
1
1
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4
55
59
88
53
3
31
1
Buyiii" Stolen Goods, etc..
3
3
3
1
1
1
Destroying Ballots at Election
1
1
1
1
Embezzlement ...
4
4
4
a
0
10
17
27
27
7
i
7
2
10
Grand Larceny ....
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40
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78
23
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9
3
7
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7
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6
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2
24
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18
4
4
2
Perjury
5
G
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11
1
1
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3
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1
3
4
fi
1
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3
Robbery
4
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14
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9
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Sodomy
3
3
4
4
Swindling
1
1
0
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Throwing Corrosive Fluid upon Another.
i
1
1
1
Total ..
77
230
307
376
135
•>8
36
115
12
30
21
MISDEMEANORS.
Assault and Battery
1
6
7
0
1
0
o
2
2
4
2
o
Falsely personat'g another in order to vote
1
1
1
1
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...
44
44
53
17
1
28
1
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Giv. Theatrical Perform, without License
Having in possession Burglarious Tools.
False Imprisonment ...
6
2
4
1
8
4
1
15
5
2
3
...
1
1
9
3
2
"i"
2
Keeping Hog Ranch in City Limits
a
2
3
1
9
Keeping Tallow Factory within City Lim'
Keeping Shipping Office without License
2
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2
9
2
?
2
2
Keeping Slaughter House in City Limits .
1
1
0
2
Libel ....
5
5
10
4
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Nuisance
1
1
1
1
Obtaining Money by False Pretences
6
4
10
11
1
10
Obstructing Public Streets
1
1
4
4
Petit Larceny
10
10
10
5
1
2
2
Receiving Stolen Goods, etc. ...
1
0
s
5
5
Resisting an Officer in discharge of duty.
1
1
1
\
Violation of the Law prohibiting Lotterie
165
165
•7143
1
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Filling Mission Creek
1
1
3
3
Total
29
242
271
386
29
12
323
6
9
7
*159 Dismissed by Special Act of Legislature.
16
COUNTY CLERK S REPORT.
SUMMARY.
NUMBER.
NUMBER.
Total.
Number of Indictments for Felonies pending Julj
1st 1871
77
28
105
Number of Indictments for Misdemeanor pending
July 1st 1871
Total number of Indictments pending July 1st, 1871
Number of Indictments for Felonies filed during the
230
242
472
Number of Indictments for Misdemeanors filed dur-
ing the year ending June 30th, 1872
. Total number of Indictments filed on Transfer from
County Court during year ending June 30th, 1872..
-.
Number of Persons under Indictment for Felonies
376
386
762
Number of Persons under Indictment for Misde
Total number of Persons under Indictment
Number of Convictions for Felonies during the year
endinCT June 30th 1872 .
135
57
762
Number of Convictions for Misdemeanors during
Total number of Convictions
192
47
438
18
39
28
Number of Persons Acquitted during the year end-
in" June 30th 1872
Number of Cases Dismissed during the year ending
June 30th 1872
Forfeited Bail during the year ending June 30th 1872
Not Arrested during the year ending June 30th, 1872.
Trials Pending during the year ending June 30th, 1872
Number of -Commitments issued to State Prison
durin" the vear ending June 30th, 1872
118
35
15
24
192
Number of Commitments issued to County Jail dur-
inCT the year endin°r June 30th, 1872
'
Number of Commitments issued to Industrial School
during the year eudin" June 30th, 1872
Number of Fines imposed and paid during the year
ending June 30th, 1872
FINES IMPOSED AND PAID DURING THE YEAB ENDING
JUNE 30, 1872.
15
3
2
1
1
1
1
$8,650 00
300 00
500 00
50 00
50 00
200 00
1 00
Giving Theatrical Performance without License . . .
\ssault to do Bodily Injury
Assault ....
Keepin" Hog Ranch within City Limits
24
$9,751 00
10 00
Amount of Fines imposed and paid and remitted by
the Court
Total amotint of Fines paid into Count} Treasury
durin" the year ending June 30th, 1872
$9,761 CO
COURT STATISTICS.
17
SUMMARY.
NUMBER.
NUMBER.
TOTAL.
APPEALS TO SUPREME COURT.
Appeals pending July 1st, 1871
4
Appeals taken during the year ending June 30th, '72.
2
Total number of Appeals
g
Judgments affirmed
3
———————
Judgments reversed and new trials ordered
1
Appeals still pending
2
6
CASES UNDISPOSED OP
Number of Persons Forfeited Bail July 1st 1871
30
endin^ June 30th 1872 .. .
18
Number of Persons not Arrested .
39
Number of Trials pendin" June 30th 1872
28
Total number of cases undisposed of
115
This Court was created by an Act of the Legislature to relieve
the County Court of part of its business, approved March 31st,
1870, and was organized on the fourth of July, 1870. The Court
Room is situated on the southwest corner of Jackson and
Montgomery streets.
PKOBATE COURT.
Whole number of estates
Estates upon which proceedings were commenced
during the j^ear ending June 30, 1872
Classified as follows:
Applications for Probate of Will 161
Applications upon Intestate Estates 197
Applications for Guardianship, minors 89
Applications for Guardianship, incompetent. ... 11
Applications to adopt minors 2
4,797
460
460
18 COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT.
Applications granted and Letters issued :
Letters Testamentary 122
Letters of Administration, with will annexed ... 13
Letters of Administration 163
Letters of Guardianship, minors 74
Letters of Guardianship, incompetent 7
379
Applications pending, no Letters issued and no fees
paid:
Letters Testamentary 24
Letters of Administration 35
Letters of Guardianship, minors 14
Letters of Guardianship, incompetent 3
76
Applications for Probate of Will denied 2
Applications dismissed :
Letters of Administration 1
Letters of Guardianship, minors 1
Letters of Guardianship, incompetent 1
— 3
Letters issued, no fees paid:
Public Administrator 20
Others 11
Fees remitted by order of Court 18
VALUE OF ESTATES ADMINISTEEED.
460
Testate $6,746,000
Intestate 1,701,000
$8,447,000
COURT STATISTICS.
19
APPLICATIONS FILED DURING THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1872.
July 12 January 49
August 52 February 47
September 32 March 41
October 35 April 38
November 38 May 51
December 38 June 27
NUMBER OF ESTATES IN WHICH PROCEEDINGS WERE COMMENCED DURING
EACH FISCAL YEAR SINCE JULY 1, 1859.
During the year ending June 30, 1860 87
During the year ending June 30, 1861 107
During the year ending June 30, 1862 148
During the year ending June 30, 1863 172
During the year ending June 30, 1864 234
During the year ending June 30, 1865 214
During the year ending June 30, 1866 255
During the year ending June 30, 1867 328
During the year ending June 30, 1868 358
During the year ending June 30, 1869 454
During the year ending June 30, 1870 428
During the year ending June 30, 1871 483
During the year ending June 30, 1872 460
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COURT STATISTICS. 21
EXPENDITURES DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1872.
Salary of County Clerk $4,000 00
Salaries of Deputy Clerks and Copyists 37,369 60
Stationery, Records for Offices and Courts, Blanks
and Printing, Advertising, etc 5,146 35
Total $46,515 95
RECAPITULATION.
Total expenditures $46,515 95
Total receipts, exclusive of Court and Law Library
Fund, Taxes and Appeal Fees 35,245 25
Expenditures over Receipts $11,270 70
COURT TAXES AND APPEAL TEES,
The following amounts were paid to the District Judges during
the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1872, arising from a tax of $3
collected by the Clerk on the filing of each action and each notice
of appeal:
To the Judge of the Third District Court $198
To the Judge of the Fourth District Court 3,525
To the Judge of the Twelfth District Court 2,904
To the Judge of the Fifteenth District Court 2,724
To the Judge of the Nineteenth District Court 519
Total.. ..$9,870
LAW LIBRARY FUND.
The sum of $9,495 was collected and paid to the Treasurer of
the San Francisco Law Library during the year ending June 30,
1872, resulting from a tax of $3 collected by the Clerk on the
filing of each suit, under the provisions of an Act of the Legisla-
ture approved March 9, 1870.
22 COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT.
DEPOSITS IN COURT.
Gold. Currency.
Amount on deposit in Court July 1, 1871,
(deposited with the City and County
Treasurer by County Clerk) $1,880 81 $569 90
Amount deposited since July 1, 1871, to
June 30, 1872 24,827 68 2,953 67
$26,708 49 $3,523 57
Amount withdrawn during the Fiscal Year
ending June 30, 1872, by order of the
Court 16,366 47
Amount remaining on deposit June 30, J72. $10,342 02 $3,523 57
IN RELATION TO THE WIDENING OF KEARNY STREET.
There was deposited by the various persons mentioned below
with the County Clerk in this proceeding on the 25th of March,
1868, the following amount (the same having been deposited by
the County Clerk with the County Treasurer, subject to the order
of the Court) $116,395 85. Of that sum there was withdrawn
by order of the Court, as shown below, the sum of $53,252 01,
leaving still on deposit the sum of $63,143 84 in currency.
Deposited by County Clerk with County Treasurer March 25,
1868, $116,395 85, as follows:
Adele Lefevre et al $4,000 00
H. Steinegger 428 68
Jean P. Mansuet 3,381 63
John Branger 2,000 00
Abel Guy 10,261 30
Abel Guy 46,666 67
Anton Nolting 133 33
Gustave Dussall. . 272 23
Carried forward $67,143 84
COURT STATISTICS.
23
Brought fomvard $67,143 84
7,904 12
8,482 17
2,000 00
6,551 80
5,885 63
J. E. Jorgensen
Marie Vorget et al . . .
J. Jacoby
Mary Small
Charles J. "Wingesten
Frederick Hess et al 18,428 29
Total ..................................... $116,395 85
PAID OUT BY OKDEE OF COURT.
Paid Adele Lefevre .................... $4,000 00
Paid J. E. Jorgensen .................. 7,904 12
Paid Marie Vorget et al ................ 8,482 17
Paid J. Jacoby ........................ 2,000 00
Paid Mary Small ...................... 6,551 80
Paid diaries J. Wingesten ............. 5,885 63
Paid Frederick Hessetal.. . 18,428 29 $53,252 01
Total
$63,143 84
TABLE OF KECEIPTS OF FEES AND EXPENDITURES IN THE COUNTY CLERK S
OFFICE FROM JULY I, 1859, TO JUNE 30, 1872.
Fees
Received.
Expenditures.
Balance of
Receipts
over Expen-
ditures.
Fiscal
Year ending June 30
1860
$21 684 30
$23 749 92
Fiscal
Year endin^ June 30,
1861
23,073 43
23 185 35
Fiscal
Fiscal
Year ending June 30,
Year ending June 30,
1862
1863
23,291 72
22,786 84
22,020 90
22,542 85
$270 82
243 99
Fiscal
Fiscal
Fiscal
Year ending June 30,
Year ending June 30,
Year ending June 30,
1864
1865
1866
28,815 80
33,201 30
31,829 70
24,353 23
28,813 96
30,842 90
4,462 57
4,387 34
986 80
Fiscal
Fiscal
Year ending June 30,
Year endin^ June 30
1867
1868
36,635 45
41,311 50
31,031 39
33 581 97
5,585 56
7,729 53
Fiscal
Year ending June 30,
1869
44,171 50
37.143 68
7,027 82
Fiscal
Fiscal
Year ending June 30,
Year ending June 30
1870
1871.
44,018 70
37,677 25
35,095 50
41 318 29
8,923 20
Fiscal
Year ending June 30,
1872
35,245 25
46,515 95
24 COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT.
REGISTRATION OF CITIZENS.
Number of Citizens registered to June 30, 1871 42,184
Number of Citizens registered from July 1, 1871, to
June 30, inclusive, 1872 5,914
Total 48,098
Number of Cancellations to June 30, 1871 5,225
Number of Cancellations from July 1, 1871, to June 30,
inclusive, 1872 2,688
Total 7,913
KEMAEKS.
The business of this office has largely increased in all its de-
partments during the past year. Since I assumed the duties of
my office the Legislature* has added to my jurisdiction two new
Courts (the 3d and 19th Districts), which make now eight Courts
of Kecord within this County : namely, the Third, Fourth,
Twelfth, Fifteenth and Nineteenth District Courts; the County,
Probate and Municipal Criminal Courts.
The Third District Court was organized on ihe fifteenth of
April last, Hon. Sam Bell McKee, Judge; the Nineteenth District
Court was organized on the eighth of April last, Hon. E. D.
Wheeler, Judge.
The additional Courts, together with the multiplicity of other
duties imposed by statute on the County Clerk, all go to make
the duties of this department very extensive, and unlike other
departments of the County government, this office is left without
a chief clerk.
The expenses of this office have largely increased during the
past year, growing out of the organization of the new Courts, and
REMARKS. 25
from the Municipal Criminal Court 110 fees whatever are derived.
The great bulk of the expenses for stationery, etc., supplied to the
Courts and Judges, as well as to the lieporter of the Criminal
Court, I find are charged to the County Clerk as expenses of hia
office; this will account for the large item of expenses for
stationery, etc.
The fees of the office have greatly diminished, resulting from
the repeal of the laws providing for certified copies by the Clerk
of all complaints filed, and the prohibition of the collection of
fees for Declarations of Intention and Certificates of Citizenship ;
and further, under a statute passed in 1806, authorizing the filing
and issuing of summons in all actions in the name of the People
for the collection of street assessments and other causes of
action, either by the State, or County, without charge; a large
number of this class of actions was commenced within the past
year (over 800), from which the City and County derived 110 fees.
I have, under a recent law, commenced indexing the names of
all citizens admitted by the Courts within my jurisdiction since
the organization of the same, also an index of all persons who
had declared their intention to become citizens during the same
period; this work will be found to be very valuable and indis-
pensable.
I have completed a general index of all estates in the Probate
Court, showing the register numbers and page of the estate, to-
gether with the name of the executor, administrator, or guardian.
This book has proved itself to be a great convenience to attorneys
and others having business in that Court. I found many of the
wrappers or covers containing the papers in each estate much
mutilated or nearly destroyed. I caused new covers to be pro-
vided for each, which will have a tendency of preserving the
papers on file.
With the assistance of the Judges, I had an Act passed by the
last Legislature taking away the power of the Courts to make
orders on me for the delivery from my custody of records, or
files, and prohibiting any leaving my custody, unless to be used
by the Judges, Commissioners, or Eeferees; this has been found
to be very beneficial towards protecting the records from being
26 COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT.
mislaid or lost, and seems to be concurred in generally by the
members of our Bar; as heretofore my predecessors had found it
very difficult to guard the records from being mislaid or lost,
by reason of the old practice of allowing the same to leave their
custody under orders of the Court, and a large number was
found to be lost or mislaid by reason thereof.
The additional room allotted to me relieves the over crowded
state of my office, so that I can manage to get along until some
better and more secure quarters can be provided.
I agree with my predecessors in their Reports, from time to
time, of the insecure condition of the records in case of fire, and
it is made more so from the fact that the various offices connected
with my department are so cut up and situated in various places
away from the main office; and until more suitable and secure
quarters are provided, I would suggest that a competent watch-
man be employed to watch the various offices where the records
are deposited, after the closing of the offices for the day. This
would be a slight expense, and might be the means of preventing
a serious loss by fire .
There has been a larger number of actions commenced in the
District Courts during the past year than any of the previous
years.
Respectfully submitted,
WM. HARNEY,
County Clerk.
REPORT
CITY AND COUNTY ATTORNEY.
OFFICE OF THE CITY AND COUNTY ATTOKNEY, \
San Francisco, July 1, 1872. , j
To the Honorable the Board of Supervisors
of the City and County of San Francisco:
GENTLEMEN — I herewith present to your Honorable Body, in
compliance with Eesolution Number 3,154 (new series), the con-
dition of the litigation of the City and County of San Francisco
during- the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1872.
FIKST.
Statement of the condition and disposition of all causes pend-
ing at the date of last report :
John Nightengale
4th District Court.
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco.
Felton & Hittell,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
No. 13,805.
Action to quiet title to a portion of Alamo Square. Action
commenced October 27, 18G7. Answer filed January 29, 1868.
October 18, 1870, order cause referred to Court Commissioner.
No report as yet.
28
CITY AND COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT.
John W. Coleman
vs.
Charles B. Stewart et als.
15th District Court.
Wm. M. Pierson,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
} No. 3,626.
Action to quiet title to 50 vara lots Nos. 1 and 6, in the West-
ern Addition, Block No. 119.
Commenced March 11, 1868; answer filed July 7, 1868.
Elizabeth Douglass
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco.
4th District Court.
Samuel H. Henry,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
No. 14,032.
Action to quiet title to City Slip Lot No. 21. Commenced
March 6, 1868.
Answer filed March 12, 1868. December 29, 1869, order judg-
ment for defendants.
Henry Lee Nelson
vs.
"I Circuit Court of the United
States.
George F. Sharp,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
The City and County of San
Francisco.
J No. 689.
Ejectment for Gore at the junction of Battery and Market
streets. The Municipal Eeports of 1868-9, at page 385, state
that these premises have been dedicated as a Plaza.
Action commenced April 17, 1868.
Answer filed July 23, 1868.
CITY LITIGATION.
29
The City and County of San "
Francisco
vs.
12th District Court.
No. 16,646.
Thomas Mooney and 600 others.
Transferred from Fifteenth District Court. Cause fully noticed
on pages 386-387, Municipal Reports of 1868-69. Amended
complaint filed February 24, 1872. Many demurrers and answers
filed.
Jean P. Manciet
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco.
15th District Court.
Campbell, Fox and Campbell,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
No. 4,164.
J
Commenced July 22, 1868. Municipal Reports ot 1869-70,
page 319, state that plaintiff cannot recover. Answer filed
December 24, 1868.
Elizabeth Douglass
vs.
Robert Murdock and the City
15th District Court.
Samuel H. Henry,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
and County of San Francisco, j NO. 2,855.
Action to quiet title to City Slip Lot No. 43, corner of Com-
mercial and Drumm streets. Commenced May 16, 1867. Trans-
ferred to Fourth District Court August 13, 1869. April 30, 1872,
order judgment for defendants. May 10, 1872, notice that plain-
tiff intends to move for a new trial.
30 CITY AND COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT.
Jesse "Wetmore ]
12th District Court.
vs.
The City and County of San
)- B. S. Brooks,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Francisco .
No.
Cause fully noticed on page 227, Municipal Keports 1867-8.
Judgment was made in favor of defendant. Plaintiff moved for a
new trial, which was denied. Plaintiff appealed from the judg-
ment and from the order denying his motion for a new trial, and
the cause has been argued and submitted upon briefs which have
been filed. Still pending in the Supreme Court.
James Lick, ] 12th District Court.
Plaintiff,
vs.
J. Temple,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Alexander Austin,
Defendant, j No. 14,588.
Christian Eeis and Gustave } 12th District Court.
Keis,
Plaintiffs,
J. Temple,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Alexander Austin, NO. 14,589.
Defendant. J
Causes fully noticed on pages 392, 393, Municipal Reports for
1869. The actions being upon appeal in the Supreme Court from
a final judgment in favor of the defendant upon demurrer to com-
plaint, judgments were had May 17, 1872, affirming the judgments
below.
CITY LITIGATION.
31
The City and County of San
Francisco
vs.
15th District Court.
Charles N. Fox,
Attorney for Defendant.
The Spring Valley Water Works J No* 4>660'
Cause noticed on page 323, Municipal Keports of 1869-70.
Answer filed April 20, 1869. March 27, 1871, judgment in
Supreme Court reversing judgment of District Court sustaining
demurrer to complaint. September 13, 187-1, filed amendments
to amended and supplemental complaint. October 17, 1871,
filed engrossed supplemental complaint. January 22, 1872,
demurrer to supplemental complaint filed. February 6, 1872,
demurrer to supplemental complaint withdrawn. February 8,
1872, cause tried and submitted on briefs to be delivered.
Wm. H. Jessup
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco.
4th District Court.
B. S. Brooks,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
No. 15,049.
Fully noticed on page 397 of the Municipal Keports of 1869-70.
At issue.
Isaiah W. Lees
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco.
15th District Court.
E. J. Pringle,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
No. 3;726.
Noticed on page 398, Municipal Reports of 1869-70. At issue.
32 CITY AND COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT.
The City and County of San } 4th District Court
Francisco
vs. Wallace and Temple,
The San Francisco Gas Com- i Attorneys for Defendants.
pany, and the Citizens' Gas
Company. J No' 15>106'
Fully noticed on page 399, Municipal Eeports 1869-70. De-
murrer overruled October 2, 1869. October 17, 1871, answers
filed.
E. V. Sutter
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco.
12th District Court.
E. A. Lawrence,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
No. 14,208.
Noticed in Municipal Reports of 1868-9, page 399. At issue.
Joseph S. Paxson ") In the Supreme Court.
I
| Jackson Temple,
Thos. H. Holt, Auditor of the
City and County of San Fran-
cisco, j
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Noticed in Municipal Reports, 1869-70, page 326.
January Term 1871, judgment for respondent, Thos. H. Holt.
January Term 1871, petition denied.
April 13, 1871, received copy of petition for rehearing.
CITY LITIGATION. 33
Benjamin F. Lee ") 15th District Court.
vs. ! G. F. & W. H. Sharp,
The City and County of San I Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Francisco. j No. 5,045.
Noticed on page 404, Municipal Eeports of 1868-9. At issue.
Richard Brennan
vs.
C. B. Story, Tax Collector of
the City and County of San
Francisco.
U. S. Circuit Court.
W. H. L. Barnes,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
No. 787.
Action to recover $9,439 87 taxes paid under protest.
July 20th, 1871, cause referred to U. S. Commissioner to take
testimony and to report the same August 9th, 1871. .
September 8th, 1871, judgment ordered for defendant.
September 15th, 1871, judgment entered in favor of defend-
ant as per findings filed.
November 15th, 1871, notified defendant of the fact of the
entry of judgment in his favor.
The Ladies' Protection and ] 15th District Court.
Belief Society
W. H. L. Barnes,
vs.
C. E. Story, Tax Collector.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
No. 4,857.
Action to recover money paid under protest claimed by defend-
ant to be due for taxes on church property.
May 3d, 1871, demurrer to complaint argued and submitted
on briefs to be filed.
3
34 CITY AND COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT.
November 7th, 1871, demurrer to complaint sustained.
November 8th, 1871, served notice of entry of order sustain-
ing demurrer.
December 19th, 1871, final judgment for defendant.
December 21st, 1871, notified defendant of the fact of final
judgment in his favor.
First Congregational Society ] 15th District Court,
of San Francisco w H L ^^^
vs- Attorney for Plaintiff.
C. R. Story, Tax Collector. J No. 4,858.
Action to recover moneys paid under protest.
December 19th, 1871, final judgment for defendant on demur-
rer to complaint.
December 21st, 1871, notified defendant of the fact of entiy
of judgment.
] 15th District Court.
Ohobai Shalome Congregation j
| W. H. L. Barnes,
vs.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
C. E. Story, Tax Collector.
J No. 4,859.
Action to recover moneys paid under protest.
December 19th, 1871, final judgment for defendant on demur-
rer to complaint.
December 21st, 1871, notified defendant of fact of such judg-
ment.
CITY LITIGATION. 35
Trustees of San Francisco
Protestant Orphan Asylum
4th District Court.
Haight & Temple,
vs. Attorneys for Plaintiff.
C. E. Story, Tax Collector. J No. 15,122.
Action to recover moneys paid under protest.
January 6th, 1872, final judgment for defendant on demurrer
to complaint, and notice served upon defendant of fact of entry
of such judgment.
The Board of Trustees of Cal- }
vary Presbyterian Church and
Congregation of San Fran- ,TT TT T -^
W. H. L. Barnes,
CISCO
vs.
Attorney for Plaintiff'.
No. 15,123.
C. K. Story, Tax Collector.
Action to recover moneys paid under protest.
January 6th, 1872, judgment final on demurrer to complaint
entered for defendant, and defendant notified of such judgment.
4th District Court.
The Rector, Wardens and Ves- ] 15th District Court,
try of Grace Church j winang & Belknap>
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
vs.
C. R. Story, Tax Collector. J No. 4,865.
Action to recover moneys paid under protest.
February 10th, 1872, final judgment for defendant on demur-
rer to complaint; notice served on defendant of such judgment.
36 CITY AND COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT.
Henry Myers, Administrator "]
of the Estate of Katy Flo-
4th District Court.
rence Myers, deceased Quint &
vs> Attorneys for Plaintiff.
The City and County of San
Francisco.
No. 15,379.
Noticed on page 382, Municipal Keports of 1869-70.
October 31st, 1871, judgment of Supreme Court affirming
judgment below.
•cv j. -D x- A m t, 15th District Court.
First Baptist Church
Grey & Brandon,
vs.
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
C. K. Story, Tax Collector.
j No. 4,860.
Cause noticed on page 333, Municipal Reports of 1869-70.
December 19, 1871, final judgment for defendant on demurrer to
complaint. December 21, 1871, served defendant with notice of
such judgment.
; 12th District Court.
Andrew Himmelmann
, Hale and Edmonds,
vs.
Attorneys for Plain tiff.
W. H. Nelson et als.
No. 15,063.
Action to recover on a street assessment the sum of $843 34.
Judgment for plaintiff and judgment satisfied.
CITY LITIGATION. 37
John Wildner 12th Districfc Courfc>
vs.
Hale & Edmonds,
T , TT i Attorneys for Plaintiff.
John Kisdon and the City and
County of San Francisco. ^o. 15,245.
Action to recover on street assessment the sum of $539 36.
Answer of City filed January 25, 1870. Trial October 11, 1871,
and decree ordered as prayed. The City is liable for 15-205 of
the amount sued for herein.
Solomon A. Sharp et al. 1 15th District Court.
vs. ' S. A. Sharp and J. M. Burnett,
m, ~.. Attorneys f or Plaintiffs.
The City and County of San
Francisco. No. 5,590.
Noticed on page 335, Municipal Reports of 1869-70. At issue.
Milo Hoadley 1 12th District Court.
vs. I Porter & Holladay,
The City and County of San Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Francisco.
No. 15,332.
Action to quiet title to portions of Alta Plaza and Hamilton
Square. Decree for plaintiff, July 3, 1871. New trial denied.
Appealed to Supreme Court and submitted on oral argument and
briefs filed.
38
CITY AND COUNTY ATTORNEY S REPORT.
W. L. Urton
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco.
15th District Court.
Barstow, Stetson & Houghton,
Attorneys for Plaintiff'.
No. 5,700.
Noticed on page 388 of Municipal Reports of 1869-70. At
issue.
Thomas GL Eeady
vs.
David Calderwood and the City
4th District Court.
Hale & Edmonds,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
and County of San Francisco. NO< 15^016.
Action to foreclose a street assessment for $227. July 18, 1871,
order judgment for plaintiff. August 2, 1871, order judgment
set aside and plaintiff allowed twenty days to amend complaint.
February 2, 1872, discontinuance filed.
Masonic Hall Association
vs.
A. Austin, Tax Collector.
1 15th District Court.
\
Jarboe & Harrison,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
No. 5,004.
Action to recover moneys paid under protest. November 7,
1871, order sustaining demurrer to complaint. March 6, 1872,
cause dismissed and notice given to defendant of that fact.
CITY LITIGATION. 39
The Mercantile Library Associ- ] 15th District Court,
ation
W. H. L. Barnes,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
A. Austin, Tax Collector. jfo. 5,006.
Action to recover moneys paid under protest. November 7,
1871. order demurrer to complaint sustained. January 6, 1872,
order for final judgment for defendant on demurrer to complaint,
and judgment entered accordingly, and notified defendant
thereof.
Thomas G. Heady 1 4th District Court.
vs.
. Hale & Edmonds,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
M. McDonald ana the City and
County of San Francisco. j No- 15,015.
Action to foreclose street assessment for $459. Trial and
judgment November 20, 1871, in favor of plaintiff. February
3, 1872, by stipulation, order for judgment and judgment set
aside and cause dismissed, and order entered dismissing cause.
J. M. Wood
vs.
4th District Court.
Wood and Harding,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
The City and County of San
Francisco et al. -$Ot 15J88.
Action to foreclose street, assessment. Answer filed 29th July,
1871. April 15, 1872, discontinuance filed.
40 CITY AND COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT.
Dyer and Sage 4th District Court.
Wood & Harding,
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco et al.
Attorneys for Plaintiff's.
No. 15,782.
Action to foreclose street assessment. Answer filed July 29,
1871. April 15, 1872, discontinuance filed.
W. P. C. Whiting
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco.
15th District Court.
Whiting, Neumann & Naphtaly,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
No. 5,202.
Noticed on page 341, Municipal Reports of 1869-70. At issue.
David Mulrein
vs.
12th District Court:
D. 0. Kelly,
The City and County of San
Francisco.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
No. 15,578.
Cause noticed on page 341, Municipal Reports of 1869-70.
February 5, 1872, cause dismissed on motion of City and County
Attorney.
M. Morganthau
vs.
A. Austin, Tax Collector, and
The City and County of San
Francisco.
j 4th District Court.
[ Quint & Hardy,
Attorney* for Pla intiff.
No. 15,907.
CITY LITIGATION.
41
Noticed on page 342, Municipal Reports of 1869-70. Answer
filed December 31, 1870.
Alexander Forbes
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco, George Turner
et al.
4th District Court.
B. S. Brooks,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
\ No. 15,928.
Noticed on page 342, Municipal Reports of 1869-70. Answer
filed March 30, 1871. April 9, 1872, decree for plaintiff direct-
ing that conveyance be made to plaintiff as prayed for.
Isabella McManus, administra-
trix, etc.
vs.
Thomas H. Selby, Mayor of the
City and County of San
Francisco et al.
4th District Court.
Sol. Heydenfeldt and J. H.
Moore,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
No. 15,939.
Noticed on page 343, Municipal Reports of 1869-70. Answer
filed July 18, 1871.
vs.
E. Roper 1 15th District Court.
Shafter, Seav/ell & Southard,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
No. 5,923.
Noticed on page 343, Municipal Reports of 1869-70. The City
has no direct interest in the event of this cause. August 7, 1871,
answer filed by City and County of San Francisco. January 25,
1872, jury waived.
The City and County of San
Francisco.
42
CITY AND COUNTY ATTORNEY S REPORT.
John Treat et al.
vs.
12th District Court.
I. N. Thorne,
George Turner, the City and
County of San Francisco et
al.
Attorney for Plaintiffs.
No. 15,682.
J
Noticed on page 344, Municipal Reports of 1869-70. Answer
filed July 29, 1871. The City has no direct interest in this cause.
December 4, 1871, decree entered perpetually enjoining the exe-
cution of a deed to certain outside lands to defendant George
Turner.
The North San Francisco Home-
stead and Railroad Associa-
tion
vs.
A. Austin, Tax Collector.
15th District Court.
Sharp & Sharp,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
No. 5,930.
Noticed on page 344, Municipal Reports of 1869-70. January
31, 1871, answer filed. August 17, 1871, jury waived.
] 15th District Court.
G. F. Sharp et al.
[ Sharp & Sharp,
Attorneys for Plaintiff's.
A. Austin, Tax Collector.
No. 5,931.
Noticed on page 344, Municipal Reports of 1869-70. August
3; 1870, answer and demurrer filed.
CITY LITIGATION. 43
Patrick Creighton,
In the Supreme Court,
vs.
1 Win. Irvine,
The Board of Supervisors of Attorney for Petitioner.
the City and County of San
Francisco.
Noticed on page 345, Municipal Eeports of 1869-70. Novem-
ber 2, 1871, ordered that writ of mandate issue, and writ issued
accordingly.
South Beach Land Association
vs.
4th District Court.
Lewis Shearer,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
The City and County of San
Francisco. j No. 15,997.
Noticed on page 346, Municipal Reports of 1869-70. June 11,
1870, order of injunction filed. June 22, 1870, demurrer filed.
David Connell .
15th District Court.
vs.
P. G. Buchan,
Attorney for Plaintiff".
Orlando Lawton, the City and
County of San Francisco etal. ! No 5,975.
September 12, 1871, order demurrer to complaint sustained.
John H. Turney et al. i , „ . . ~
J I 15th District Court.
vs.
Whiting and Naphtaly,
Attorneys for Plaintiff's.
n.
Noticed on page 347, Municipal Reports of 1869-70. This is
The City and County of San ' _
No. 5,977.
Francisco et al.
44 CITY AND COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT.
an action to enjoin the performance of work under a street con-
tract, and the contractor is the defendant especially interested,
and defends the suit. On plaintiffs' appeal -from the order of
October 1, 1870, dissolving the injunction, said order was affirmed
September 12, 1871.
W. O'Shea i 12th District Court.
vs.
Quinc and Hardy,
The City and County of San I Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Francisco.
Noticed on page 347, Municipal Reports of 1869-70.
June 17th, 1870, complaint filed; September 22d, 1870, answer
filed. April 2d, 1872, ordered that said cause be dismissed on
defendant's motion.
} 15th District Court.
Masonic Hall Association
Jarboe, Harrison & Robinson,
vs.
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
A. Austin, Tax Collector.
J No. 5,962.
Action to recover moneys paid under protest.
May 6th, 1871, demurrer to complaint submitted on briefs.
March 6th, 1872, cause dismissed; notice sent to defendant of
fact of dismissal, March 6th, 1872.
4th District Court.
A. Fleishacker
Jarboe, Harrison & Robinson,
vs.
Attorneys for Pla in t iff.
A. Austin, Tax Collector.
No. 16,029.
Noticed on page 348, Municipal Reports of 1869-70. At issue.
CITY LITIGATION.
1 12th District Court.
45
Maria Baker
vs.
A. Austin, Tax Collector.
Porter & Holladay,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
No. 15,709.
Noticed on page 341, Municipal Reports of 18G9-70. At issue.
Edward Roper
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco and W. C. Ralston.
15th District Court.
Shafter, Southard & Seawell,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
No. 6,037.
Noticed at page 349, Municipal Reports of 1869-70.
August 8th, 1871, answer of City and County filed; January
30th, 1872, jury waived.
Henry R. Swift
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco .
] 15th District Court.
E. Cook,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
No. 15,844.
Noticed at page 350, Municipal Reports of 1869-70.
Answer filed October 5th, 1870.
Valentine Kehrlein
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco et al.
15th District Court.
Wm. Hayes,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
No. 6,097.
46
CITY AND COUNTY ATTORNEY S REPORT.
Action to enjoin continuance, etc., of buildings of Mechanics'
Institute, upon Union Square, and to recover damages. Plain-
tiff's motion for injunction denied, January Gth, 1871.
In the matter of opening Market
street, from its intersection
with Valencia street to its in-
tersection with Seventeenth
street, in the City and County
of San Francisco.
County Court..
No. 8,134.
The proceedings are still pending and are being pressed as
rapidly as the statutes will permit.
In the matter of the opening
of Fourteenth street, from
Valencia to Noe ; Fifteenth
street, from Valencia to San-
chez, and Sixteenth street,
from Guerrero to Sanchez
street, in the City and County
of San Francisco.
County Court.
No. 8,133.
The statute under which the proceedings in this matter were
commenced having been repealed by an Act of the Legislature
at the session of 1871-2, the proceedings are thereby ended.
Richard Brown
vs.
15th District Court.
Sharp & Sharp,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
A. Austin, Tax Collector.
No. 6,295.
Action to recover $549 80, collected by defendant as Tax Col-
lector for Outside Land Assessment. Complaint filed Novem-
ber, 1870.
CITY LITIGATION. 47
Answer filed December 17,1870. Jury waived July 1,0, 1871
John S. Luty
vs.
12th District Court.
M. A. Edmonds,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Milo Hoadley and the City and I
Comity of San Francisco. j No- 16,141.
Action to recover $2,797 78 on two street assessments against
property claimed by the City and County as part of Alta Plaza.
At issue.
The People of the State of Cal- ^ Supreme Court.
ifornia ex rel. Alex. W. Mc-
Pherson
vs.
The Board of Supervisors of the
City and County of San Fran-
cisco.
Jo. Hamilton,
Alton ley- Gen eral.
McAllisters and Bergin,
Attorneys for Rdator.
W. C. Burnett, City and County
Att'y, and S. M. Wilson and
Ralph C. Harrison
Of Counsel for Respondent*.
Noticed fully at page 198, of Municipal Keports of 1870-71.
March 13, 1872, judgment denying writ of Mandate.
C. B. Young
] 12th District Court.
vs.
[ J. B. Hart,
The City and County of San
Francisco.
Plaintiff's Attorney.
No. 16,259.
Complaint in assumpsit to recover the sum of $14,913 90, money
had and received by the City of San Francisco, with interest
from the year 1855. Complaint filed December 9, 1870. At
issue, upon the second amended complaint.
48
CITY AND COUNTY ATTORNEY S REPORT.
The People of the Stat- of €al- 1
ifornia ex rel. Jo. Hamilton,
Attorney General,
vs,
A. Austin, Tax Collector.
15th District Court.
No. 6,391.
To enjoin defendant as Tax Collector from selling certain real
estate alleged to belong to the State, for taxes. At issue.
T. J. Oakes and Eliza Oakes
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco.
4th District Court.
Quint and Hardy,
Attorneys for Plaintiffs.
No. 16,518.
To recover the sum of $5,000, damages alleged to have been
sustained by plaintiff Eliza falling into a cess-pool at southeast
corner of Harrison and Sixth streets. At issue.
Robert J. Betge
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco.
4th District Court.
Quint and Hardy,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
\ No. 16,557.
To recover $341, with interest, for goods, wares and merchan-
dize sold and delivered. Trial October 5, 1871, and verdict for
$311 and costs. November 29, 1871, motion for new trial denied.
Henry M. Naglee
vs.
E. F. Palmer and the City and
County of San Francisco.
15th District Court.
•Peachy & Hubert,
'A ttorneys for Pla in f iff.
No. 6,497.
CITY LITIGATION.
49
Action to obtain decree setting aside a deed made by the City
and County to E. F. Palmer. February 25, 1871. answer of City
and County filed. Cause transferred to Fourth District Court
on motion of Palmer, July 20, 1871. July 27, 1871, answer of
Palmer filed.
vs.
John Reynolds ] 4th District Court.
I John Reynolds,
In p. p.
A. Austin, Tax Collector. J No. 16,554.
To enjoin defendant from making tax deed to fifty-vara lot No.
3, block 189, Western Addition, pursuant to tax sale. April 26,
1872, cause tried and submitted on briefs. Briefs delivered.
Jacob H. Blurnenber"1
A. Austin, Tax Collector.
15th District Court.
Alexander Campbell,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
No. 6,174.
To recover the sum of $3,517 25, paid as a tax on mortgage.
At issue.
Benjamin S. Brooks
vs.
"1 15th District Court.
I B. S. Brooks,
Chas. Wilson and the City and .| Iu P- P-
County of San Francisco. j No. 6,534.
To restrain the City from making deed to Wilson of certain
outside lands. August 23, 1871, jury waived.
4
50
CITY AND COUNTY ATTORNEY S REPORT.
Adolph Marquard
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco, the Board of Ed-
ucation thereof, and J. C.
Kelly.
15th District Court.
N. B. MulviUe,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
No. 6,528.
To recover $749 70, on mechanics' liens upon certain school
property, for building material furnished. September 26, 1871,
judgment final upon demurrer to complaint.
Joseph Nichols
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco.
County Court.
George Leviston, Jr.,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
No. 8,834.
To recover $100, damages done by a mob. Judgment in Jus-
tice's Court $100, besides costs. Defendant appealed. Judgment
for plaintiff in County Court, September 27, 1871, for $35 and
costs. Satisfied.
E. D. Sawyer and M. H. My- j 4th District Court,
rick
vs. J Sawyer & Myrick,
Attorneys for Plaintiffs.
Henry M. Naglee and the City
and County of San Francisco, i No. 16,742.
Noticed at page 207, Municipal Keports of 1870-71. May 1,
1872, cause dismissed.
CITY LITIGATION.
51
K. H. Sinton et al.
vs.
Supreme Court.
Monroe Ashbury, Auditor of f W. H. Patterson,
The City and County of San | Attorney for Eelator.
Francisco. J
Noticed at page 208, Municipal Reports of 1870-71. August
1871, writ of mandate issued and proceedings determined.
The City and County of San
Francisco
vs.
Thomas Sullivan et al.
12th District Court.
Porter, Holladay & Weeks,
A tloi'iu.'ysfor Plaintiff.
No. 16,871.
Action to recover possession of part of West Mission street.
Pending on demurrer.
Joseph Dunkerley
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco, Thos. H. Selby,
Mayor, and Moses Ellis.
12th District Court.
Joseph Kinley,
Attorney for Plaintiff-
No. 16,888.
Noticed at page 209, Municipal Reports of 1870-71. Dismissed
as to the City and County of San Francisco, January 12, 1872.
John C. Spencer
vs.
Samuel J. Bookstaver.
I Justice's Court.
James Mee,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
j
52
CITY AND COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT.
To recover $100, damages alleged to have been sustained by
seizure of plaintiff's calves by defendant, as Market Inspector.
Defendant appealed to Comity Court. August 10, 1871, judg-
ment for plaintiff, $35 and costs. November G, 1871, order
new trial granted. February 7, 1872, trial and judgment for
defendant.
The City and County of San 4th District Court.
Francisco
J. C. McCeney,
vs.
P. H. Canavan et al.
AttO'i ') i t>,y for })<>/<>! i da i ; As.
No. 16,813.
Noticed at page 210, Municipal Reports of 1870-71. Judgment
in Supreme Court affirming judgment below. March 30, 1872,
order cause dismissed.
Frederick Veisenborn
VS. •
]
12fll Difltrict
Porter, Holladay & Weeks,
The City and County of San Altonu'.ijx for Plaintiff.
Francisco, Thos. H. Selby,
Mayor, et al.
J No. 16,909.
To restrain the City and County from executing deeds of cer-
tain Outside Lands, and from selling said lands for Outside Land
Assessments. August 21st, 1871 , referred to Court Commissioner
to take all the proofs and rcpDrt the same to the Court. January
30th, 1872, submitted on oral argument and on printed briefs to
be delivered. May 2d, 1872, judgment for defendant. May 4th,
1872, served and iiled notice of rendition of judgment. May
13 tli, 1872, received notice of intention to move for a new trial.
CITY LITIGA'
53
A. J. Marsh
vs.
4th District Court.
Geo. W.
, _,...,-
Attorney for Plaintiff.
NO. 16,834.
The Board of Education of the
City and County of San Fran-
cisco, and the City and
County of San Francisco. J
To recover $1,537 07, for building material furnished in the
course of the erection of three school-houses, and to have the
same declared a lien on said property. September 30th, 1871,
final judgment for defendant on demurrer to complaint entered.
The North San Francisco Home- ]
4th District Court.
stead and Railroad Associa-
tion ' jas> T. Boyd
The City and County of San •
FrancLo. J
Attorneyfor Plaintiff'.
Application for injunction to restrain the City and County from
making any conveyance of certain land lying within the limits of
Point San Jose Military Reservation, as abandoned by the U. S.
Government. At issue.
William T. Coleman
vs.
The Cit}T and County of San
Francisco.
] 4th District Court.
McAllisters & Bergin,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
No. 16,859.
To quiet title to lot corner of Sacramento and Grough streets.
Decree for plaintiff February 2, 1872. Defendant's motion for
new trial argued and denied April 29, 1872. Filed and served
notice of appeal June 28, 1872. July 2, 1872, ordered trans-
cript.
54
CITY AND COUNTY ATTORNEY S EEPORT.
Charles B. Jennings
vs.
A. Austin, Tax Collector et al.
4th District Court.
E. D. Sawyer,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
No. 16,856.
;
Noticed at page 212, Municipal Reports of 1870-71. At issue.
The Board of Trustees of Cal- ] 12th District Court,
vary Presbyterian Congre-
gation of San Francisco
vs.
A. Austin, Tax Collector.
C. H. Sawyer,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
No. 15,605.
To recover $1,476 20, collected by defendant and paid under
protest. At issue.
James Lick
vs.
A. Austin, Tax Collector.
1 12th District Court.
McAllisters & Bergin,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
No. 16,829.
To recover the sum of $21,461 51, paid as taxes under protest,
it being alleged that the tax was unconstitutional. Default and
judgment had May 5th, 1871. No papers received by me until
June 24th, 1871. January 29th, 1872, ordered that default and
judgment be set aside. March 28th, 1872, plaintiff appealed
from order setting aside default, etc. May 17th, 1872, order
setting aside default, etc., affirmed by Supreme Court. June 20th,
1872, remittitur filed.
Wm. Sharon
CITY LITIGATION. 55
12th District Court.
vs.
A. Austin, Tax Collector.
J. M. Nougues,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
To recover $7,074 10, taxes paid under protest. Default taken,
etc., May 5th, 1871. No papers received in my office until June
24th, 1871. January 29th, 1872, ordered that default, etc., be
set aside. March 28th, 1872, received notice of appeal from
order setting aside default, etc.
The Montgomery Street Real
12th District Court.
Estate Association.
J. M. Nougues,
vs. Attorney for Plaintiff.
A. Austin, Tax Collector. NO. 16,831.
To recover $15,829 69, taxes paid under protest. Proceedings
same as in Sharon vs. Austin, last above.
Timothy Ellsworth 12th District Court.
vs. I. Porter, Holladay & Weeks,
The City and County of San Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Francisco et al. j NO. 16,910.
To restrain the Tax Collector from executing deeds to, or sell-
ing, certain Outside Lands, for Outside Land Assessment, and to
quiet title thereto. At issue.
56 CITY AND COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT.
Rudolph Hermann 12th District Court.
vs.
The City and County of San
Porter, Holladay & Weeks,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Francisco et al. j No. 16,908.
Same as the case of Ellsworth, last above.
Lewis Norstrom 12th District Court.
vs. ! Porter, Holladay & Weeks,
mi n-L i n Attorneys for Plaintiff
The City and County of San J J
Francisco et al. j NO. 16,937.
Same as last above.
PART SECOND.
STATEMENT OF CONDITION 'AND DISPOSITION OF ALL CAUSES COMMENCED
SINCE THE DATE OF THE LAST ANNUAL EEPOET.
TI/T • TT 11 A • j. • 15th District Court.
Masonic Hall Association
<Jarboe, Harrison & Robinson,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
vs.
A. Austin, Tax Collector.
J No. 6,751.
To recover moneys paid to defendant as Tax Collector, under
protest.
June 6th, 1871, complaint filed.
The cause being at issue, the same was dismissed on the sixth
day of March, 1872, and notice of that fact delivered to defendant.
CITY LITIGATION.
57
C. L. Dingley
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco et al.
15th District Court.
W. H. Patterson, .
Attorney for Plaintiff.
No. 6,941.
Suit to quiet title to a portion of what is commonly known as
East street, between Market and Folsom streets, and to restrain
the removal of plaintiff's personal property, etc., therefrom.
November 23d, 1871, answer filed. January 18th, 1872, affida-
vits and restraining order served upon the Mayor.
Jules Fricot
vs.
15th District Court.
W. H. Patterson,
The City and County of San
Francisco et al.
Attorn ey for Plain tiff.
I No. 6,943.
Same as Dingley vs. City and County et al., above.
S. L. Mastick et al.
vs.
The City and County of San
15th District Court.
W. H. Patterson,
Attorney for Plaintiffs.
No. 6,947.
Francisco et al.
Same as Dingley vs. City and County et al., above.
58
CITY AND COUNTY ATTORNEY S REPORT.
Paul Rousset
vs.
1 15th District Court.
W. H. Patterson,
The City and County of San
Francisco et al.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
No. 6,948.
Same as Dingley vs. City and County et al., above.
Charles Hanson et al.
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco et al.
15th District Court.
W. H. Patterson,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
No. 6,949.
Same as Dingley vs. The City and County et al., above.
Z. B. Heywood et al.
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco et al.
15th District Court.
W. H. Patterson,
Attorney for Plaintiffs.
No. 6,940.
Same as Dingley vs. City and County et al., above.
Nicholas Bichard
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco et al.
15th District Court.
W. H. Patterson,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
J No. 6,944.
Same as above cause of Dingley vs. City and County et al.
CITY LITIGATION. 59
G. F. Bering ] 15th District Court.
vs. I W. H. Patterson,
» Q Attorney for Plaintiff.
The City and County of San
Francisco et al. J No. 6,946.
Same as above cause of Ding-ley vs. City and County et al.
Timothy Ellsworth
vs.
15th District Court.
W. H. Patterson,
The City and County of San [ Attorney for Plaintiff.
Francisco et al. J No. 6,935.
Same as above cause of Dingley vs. City and County et al.
Henry Dutton, Jr., et al. ] 15th District Court.
vs. I W. H. Patterson,
Attorney for Plaintiffs.
The City and County of San
Francisco et al. No. 6,939.
Same as Dingley vs. City and County et al., above.
Andrew J. Pope et al.
vs.
15th District Court.
W. H. Patterson,
The City and County of San
Francisco et al. J No. 6,937.
Attorney for Plaintiffs.
r
Same as Dingley vs. City and County of San Francisco et al.
60
CITY AND COUNTY ATTORNEY S REPORT.
Otis J. Preston et al.
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco et al.
15th District Court.
W. H. Patterson,
Attorney for Plaintiffs.
No. 6,942.
Same as Dingley vs. City and County et ah, above.
William Renton et al.
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco et al.
1
15th District Court.
W. H. Patterson,
Attorney for Plaintiffs.
No. 6,936.
Same as Dingley vs. City and County et al., above.
Geo. H. Meigs et al.
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco et al.
15th District Court.
W. H. Patterson,
Attorney for Plaintiffs .
No. 6,938.
Same as Ding-ley vs. City and County et al.
William J. Adams et al.
15th District Court.
vs.
! W. H. Patterson,
The City and County of San
Francisco et al. | No. 6,945.
iitorney for Plaintiffs.
Same as Dingley vs. City and County, above.
CITY LITIGATION.
61
Central Pacific Railroad Co.
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco, Alexander Austin,
Tax Collector thereof; County
of Alameda, R. A. McClure,
Tax Collector thereof; City
of Oakland, and Perry John-
son, Tax Collector thereof.
15th District Court.
Robt. Robinson,
Attorney for Plaintiff'.
City and County Attorney for
San Francisco and Alexander
Austin.
District Attorney of Alameda
County for Alameda County
and McClure.
City Attorney of Oakland for
Oakland and Perry Johnson.
No. 6,927.
Action to determine as between the defendants the City and
County of San Francisco, the County of Alameda and the City of
Oakland, the right to levy and collect taxes upon property de-
scribed as " a certain piece of railroad and telegraph line begin-
ning at a point in the Bay of San Francisco about 4,300 feet east
of Yerba Buena Island, and running thence easterly 7,638 feet,
with side tracks, turnouts and switches, with certain buildings
and structures situated at the western terminus of said road and
telegraph line, and upon a proportion of rolling-stock used upon
the Central Pacific Railroad, with materials, machinery, trucks,
furniture, bedding, and five hundred tons of coal.
February 27th and 28th, 1872, cause tried, argued and sub-
mitted, with suggestion that Court would like to receive memo-
randum of authorities. June, 1872, City and County of San
Francisco and A. Austin filed brief.
John Harrison
vs.
H. M. Naglee and The City and
County of San Francisco.
] 4th District Court.
i
! James C. Cary,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
No. 17,476.
62
CITY AND COUNTY ATTORNEY S REPORT.
Action to quiet title to lot on the northeast corner of Larkin
and North Point streets.
Mayor served with summons, October 24th, 1871. November
llth, 1871, answer of City and County filed. November 20th,
1871, answer of Naglee filed.
Frederick Mason and John
Bensley
vs.
A. Austin, Tax Collector.
15th District Court.
J. M. Seawell,
Attorney for Plaintiffs.
No. 6,275.
Action to recover the sum of $1,595 22, paid under protest as
Outside Land Assessment on certain property claimed by the
Golden City Homestead, on Potrero Nuevo. November 4th, 1871,
summons served. November 15th, 1871, answer filed.
J. W. Moyle
vs.
4th District Court.
Nathan Porter, E. D. Sawyer, ! D. Wm. Douthitt,
John Bensley, Fred. Mason,
The City and County of San
Francisco, John Doe and
Richard Roe.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
No. 17,489.
Action to quiet title to Block No. 127, on the Potrero, and
bounded by Solano, Butte, Vermont and Kansas streets, except-
ing therefrom a lot 50x50 feet.
November 28th, 1871, answer of City and County filed. De-
cember 1st, 1871, ordered that the Board of Education of the
City and County of San Francisco, be made a party defendant,
and that plain tiff have leave to aniend his complaint.
CITY LITIGATION. 63
I County Court.
John Julian
I E. W. McGraw,
vs- Attorney for Plaintiff.
John McNamara.
Action of forcible entry against the contractor who had con-
tracted to erect an Engine House upon an Engine Lot reserved
from the Outside Lands on south side of Folsom street, between
Twenty-first and Twenty-second streets.
November 21st, 1871, summons received.
Several demurrers having been filed by the respective parties
and argued and overruled, and the defendant having answered,
the cause was dismissed, January 4th, 1872.
William Barber et al.
I In the Supreme Court.
I
The Board of Supervisors of the I ^o 2,913.
City and County of San Fran- j
cisco. J
Application for Writ to compel the Board to review an order
directing a change in a street assessment.
May 5, 1871, petition filed. September 20, 1871, answer filed.
July 17, 1871, writ issued. November 5, 1871, brief of petitioner
filed. November 15, 1871, brief of respondents filed. November
23, 1871, brief of petitioners in reply filed. January 13, 1872,
judgment that writ be dismissed.
W. H. Nichols ] 4th District Court.
vs- , Quint & Hardy,
The City and County of San | Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Francisco. j NO. 17,641.
64 CITY AND COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REFORT.
Action to recover $450, the value of a mare killed by collision
with Hose Cart, No. 5, on the eighteenth October, 1870, and $50
for moneys paid out in endeavoring to cure the mare.
December 13th, 1871, summons received. December 13th,
1871, demurrer to complaint filed. May 20th, 1872, amended
complaint served, etc. June 25th, 1872, demurrer to amended
complaint filed.
Samuel Hancock and Nathan] 12th District Court.
Atkinson
Porter, Hollaclay & Weeks,
vs.
Attorneys for Plaintiff's.
The City and County of San
Francisco and S. J. Ashley. J No. 17,558.
Ejectment to recover portion of Jefferson square.
January 20th, 1872, summons received. January 29th, 1872,
answer filed.
Andrew Himinelmann ]
15th District Court,
vs.
S. F. & L. Reynolds,
Barnaby Dougherty, The Peo-
ple of the City and County
of San Francisco. The People
of the State of California etal.
Attorn ey$ for Pla intiff.
No. 7,357.
1872. Suit brought on a promissory note for $325, made by
Barnaby Dougherty, and to foreclose a certain mortgage on a lot
at southeasterly corner of Jones and liiley streets, sixty feet front
on Jones street by twenty-two feet nine inches on Biley street.
January 2-ith, 1872, summons served upon the Mayor. Feb-
ruary 5th, 1872, demurrer of the People of the City and County
of San Francisco filed.
CITY LITIGATION.
Jane Phillips
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco.
1 15th District Court.
Dudley & Dudley,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
No. 7,370.
Action to recover $10,000 damages, alleged to have been sus-
tained in consequence of the construction of an embankment by
defendant, upon Guerrero street, causing the waters of a natural
stream to flow upon plaintiff's premises. At issue, March 6th,
1872.
Cherubino Luvisi
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco.
4th District Court.
Tompkins, Craddock & Knox,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
No. 17,731.
Action to recover damages at $5,000, upon same allegation of
facts as in Phillips vs. City and County, above.
At issue, March 6th, 1872.
B. F. Howland
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco et al.
} 4th District Court.
Tompkins, Craddock & Knox,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
No. 17,732.
Action to recover damages at- $5, 000, upon same allegation of
facts as in Phillips vs. City and County, above.
5
66
CITY AND COUNTY ATTORNEYS REPORT.
D. Calderwood
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco.
Justices' Court.
P. B. Ladd,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Action to recover $210, damages for the violation of an injunc-
tion. January 29th, 1872, summons served on Mayor. February
9th, 1872, dismissed without prejudice.
Thomas B. Howard
4th District Court.
vs.
E. J. Pringle,
The City and County of San
Francisco.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
No. 17,725.
1872. Action brought to recover judgment in the sum of $1,400
damages, alleged to have been sustained by reason of the careless
and negligent driving by defendant's agent, whereby collisions
with Engine No. 6, and Hose Cart No. 1, caused the death of
plaintiff's horse, and also of the horse of one Bluxome, who as-
signed his claim to plaintiff. At issue.
The People of the State of
California ex rel. William
Alvord
vs.
Timothy Ellsworth et al.
15th District Court.
J. L. Love,
Attorney-General.
W. C. Burnett,
Of Counsel for Plaintiff.
W. H. Patterson,
Attorney for Defendants.
No. 7,461.
CITY LITIGATION.
67
Action to abate a nuisance consisting of obstructions upon East
street, between Market and Folsom streets.
February 21st, 1872, complaint filed. March 29th, 1872, de-
murrer and answer to complaint filed.
The People of the State of
California ex rel. William
Alvord
vs.
G. F. Bering et al.
15th District Court.
J. L. Love,
Attorney- General.
W. C. Burnett,
Of Counsel for Plaintiff.
W. H. Patterson,
Attorney for Defendants.
No. 7,462.
Action to abate a nuisance, consisting of obstructions upon East
street, between Market and Folsom streets.
February 23d, 1872, complaint filed. March 29th, 1872, de-
murrer and answer to complaint served upon plaintiff's attorney.
The People of the State of
California ex rel. William
Alvord
vs.
Paul Eousset et al.
15th District Court.
J. L. Love,
Attorney- General^
W. C. Burnett,
Of Counsel for Plaintiff.
W. H. Patterson,
Attorney for Defendants..
} No. 7,463.
Action to abate a nuisance, consisting of obstructions upon East
street, between Market and Folsom streets.
February 23d, 1872, complaint filed. March 29th, 1872, re-
ceived copy of demurrer and answer to complaint.
68
CITY AND COUNTY ATTORNEY S REPORT.
The People of the State of
California ex rel. William
Alvord
vs.
Otis J. Preston et al.
15th District Court.
J. L. Love,
Attorney-General.
W. C. Burnett,
Of Counsel for Plaintiff.
W. H. Patterson,
Attorney for Defendants.
No. 7,464.
Action to abate a nuisance, consisting of obstructions upon East
street, between Market and Folsom streets.
February 23d, 1872, complaint filed. March 29th, 1872, re-
ceived copy of demurrer and answer to complaint.
The People of the • State of ] 15th District Court.
J. L. Love,
Attorn ey- Gen eral.
California ex rel. William
Alvord
William Kenton et al.
' W. C. Burnett,
Of Counsel for Plaintiff.
W. H. Patterson,
Attorney for Defendants.
No. 7,465.
Action to abate a nuisance, consisting of obstructions upon East
street, between Market and Folsom streets.
February 23d, 1872, complaint filed. March 29th, 1872, copy
of demurrer and answer to complaint received.
The People of the State of
California ex rel. William
Alvord
vs.
W. J. Adams et al.
15th District Court.
J. L. Love,
Attorney- General.
W. C. Burnett,
Of Counsel for Plaintiff.
W. H. Patterson,
Attorney for Defendants.
No. 7,466.
CITY LITIGATION.
69
Action to abate a nuisance, consisting of obstructions upon East
street, between Market and Folsom streets.
February 23d, 1872, complaint filed. March 29th, 1872, re-
ceived copies of demurrer and answer to complaint.
The People of the State of
California ex rel. William
Alvord
vs.
I
George F. Meigs et al.
15th District Court.
J. L. Love,
Attorney-General.
W. C. Burnett,
Of Counsel for Plaintiff.
W. H. Patterson,
Attorney for Defendants.
No. 7,467.
Action to abate a nuisance, consisting of obstructions upon East
street, between Market and Folsom streets.
February 23d, 1872, complaint filed. March 18th, 1872, re-
ceived copies of demurrer and answer to complaint.
The People of the State of
California ex rel. William
Alvord
vs.
A. J. Pope et al.
] 15th District Court.
J. L. Love,
Attorney-General.
W. C. Burnett,
Of Counsel for Plaintiff.
W. H. Patterson,
Attorney for Defendants.
No. 7,468.
Action to abate a nuisance, consisting of obstructions upon East
street, between Market and Folsom streets.
February 23d, 1872, complaint filed. March 29th, 1872, re-
ceived copies of demurrer and answer to complaint.
70 CITY AND COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT.
15th District Court.
The People of the State of
California ex rel. William
Alvord
vs.
S. L. Mastick et al.
J. L. Love,
Attorney- Gen eral.
W. C. Burnett,
Of Counsel for Plaintiff.
W. H. Patterson,
Attorney for Defendants.
No. 7,469.
Action to abate a nuisance, consisting of obstructions upoai East
street, between Market and Folsorn streets.
February 23d, 1872, complaint filed. March 29th, 1872, re-
ceived copies of demurrer and answer to complaint.
The People of the State of
California ex rel. William
Alvord
vs.
Charles Hanson et al.
15th District Court.
J. L. Love,
Attorney- General.
\ W. C. Burnett,
Of Counsel for Plaintiff.
W. H. Patterson,
Attorney for Defendants.
No. 7,470.
Action to abate a nuisance, consisting of obstructions upon East
street, between Market and Folsom streets. February 23d, 1872,
complaint filed. March 29th, 1872, demurrer and answer to com-
plaint filed.
The People of the State of Cali-
fornia ex rel. Wm. Alvord
vs.
Jules Fricot et al.
15th District Court.
J. L. Love,
Attorney-General.
W. C. Burnett,
Of Counsel for Plaintiff,
W. H. Patterson,
Attonu yfjr Defendants.
No. 7,471.
CITY LITIGATION.
71
Action to abate a nuisance, consisting of obstructions upon
East street, between Market and Folsom streets. February 23d,
1872, complaint filed. March 29th, 1872, received copies of de-
murrer and answer to complaint.
The People of the State of Cali-
fonia, ex rel. Wm. Alvord,
vs.
Zimri B. Hey wood et al.
15th District Court.
J. L. Love,
Attorney- General.
W. C. Burnett,
Of Counsel for Plaintiff.
W. H. Patterson,
Attorney for Defendants.
No. 7, 472.
Action to abate a nuisance, consisting of obstructions upon
East street, between Market and Folsom streets. February 23d,
1872, complaint filed. March 29th, 1872, received copies of de-
murrer and answer to complaint.
The People of the State of Cali-
fornia ex rel. Wm. Alvord
15th District Court.
vs.
J. L. Love,
Attorney- General.
W. C. Burnett,
Of Counsel for Plaintiff.
W. H. Patterson,
Attorney for Defendants.
Henry Dutton, Jr., et al.
No. 7,473.
Action to abate a nuisance, consisting of obstructions upon
East street, between Market and Folsom streets. February 23d,
1872, complaint filed. March 29th, 1872, received copies of de-
murrer and answer to complaint.
72
CITY AND COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT.
The People of the State of Cal-
ifornia ex rel. Wm. Alvord
vs.
16th District Court.
J. L. Love,
Attorney-General.
W. C. Burnett,
Of Counsel for Plaintiff'.
W. H. Patterson,
Attorney for Defendant.
No, 7,474.
Action to abate a nuisance, consisting of obstructions upon
East street, between Market and Folsom streets. February 23d,
1872, complaint filed. March 29th, 1872, received copies of de-
murrer and answer to complaint.
C. L. Dingley.
The People of the State of
California ex rel. William
Alvord
vs.
Nicholas Bichard et al.
15th District Court.
J. L. Love,
Attorney- Genera I.
W. C. Burnett,
Of Counsel for Plaintiff.
1 W. H. Patterson,
Attorney for Defendants.
No. 7,475.
Action to abate a nuisance, consisting of obstructions upon East
street, between Market and Folsom streets. February 23d, 1872,
complaint 'filed. March 29th, 1872, received copies of demurrer
and answer to complaint.
Edward Martin
vs.
The City and County of San
Francisco.
4th District Court.
"Winans & Belknap,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
No. 17,813.
CITY LITIGATION. 73
Suit to quiet title to a lot at northeast corner of O'Farrell and
Scott streets. The premises are part of Hamilton Square. Feb-
ruary 26th, 1872, summons served upon the Mayor. Not fully at
issue.
Daniel Hanlon ] 4th District Court.
vs.
The City and County of San
Tildon & Wilson,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Francisco. J No. 17,871.
Action to quiet title to a lot on the southerly line of Twenty-
sixth street, commencing 25 feet easterly from Bartlett street,
thence 100x233 feet, being part of block 38 of the Treat Tract.
Also, to quiet title to a lot on west side of Bartlett, 135 feet south
of southwest corner of Bartlett and Twenty-sixth streets, 125x54
feet. March 21st, 1872, summons served upon the Mayor. April
llth, 1872, filed answer.
David Calderwood
vs.
County Court.
On Appeal from Justice's Court
The City and County of San Pt K Ladd'
Francisco. J Attorney for Plaintiff.
Action to recover $223 75, gold coin, damages alleged to have
been occasioned by reason of a violation of an injunction by the
defendant. March 22d, 1872, summons served upon the Mayor.
March 25th, 1872, answer filed. April 3d, 1872, trial in Justice's
Court. April 6, 1872, judgment for defendant in Justice's Court.
May 1st, 1872, plaintiff appealed to County Court.
74
CITY AND COUNTY ATTORNEY S REPORT.
19th District Court.
James M. Haven,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
No. 103.
Giles H. Gray, P. J. "White,
and Francis Horan, Execu-
tors of the Estate of John C.
Horan, deceased,
vs.
Sidney J. Ashley and Charles
A. Uhrig.
Action to recover $1,000, damages alleged to have been sus-
tained by reason of a trespass by defendants upon plaintiff's
premises. The defendants, the one Superintendent of Public
Streets, etc., and the other a Deputy in his office, acting in their
official capacity, removed certain obstructions from certain prem-
ises, believed by them to be part of "New Anthony" street, and
in such action on their part the alleged trespass consists. May
27th, 1872, summons served. Not fully at issue.
P. Cosgrove,
Petitioner,
vs.
W. C. Burnett, City and County
Attorney,
Respondent.
In the Supreme Court.
- C. H. Parker,
Attorney for Petitioner.
April 26th, 1872, petition for peremptory writ of mandate, com-
pelling respondent to commence suit in the name of the People
of the City and County of San Francisco, upon a street assess-
ment issued after April 4th, 1870, upon a street contract entered
into before that date; filed. Respondent filed a demurrer to the
petition. Argued orally. May 18th, 1872, demurrer sustained
and writ denied.
CITY LITIGATION.
Hiram D. Haskins,
Petitioner,
vs.
19th District Court.
P. B. Ladd,
Attorney for Petitioner.
The Police Judge's Court of the
City and County of San Fran-
cisco, and the Judge thereof,
Kespondent.
April, 1872, there was issued an alternative writ of mandate,
requiring respondents to make an order directing the clerk of the
Police Judge's Court to pay over to the petitioner fifty dollars,
which had been deposited in lieu of bail, or to show cause why it
had not been done. Answer filed, setting up among other things,
that the clerk had already paid the money into the City and County
Treasury, before respondent surrendered himself and offered to
be imprisoned. April 29, 1872, argued orally, and submitted on
points and authorities to be filed. May, 1872, order discharged.
"William J. Douglass
vs.
John Hunt, Jr., The City and
County of San Francisco and
19th District Court.
S H. Henry,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
No. 113.
Christopher Hutchinson. j
Suit to quiet the title to City Slip lot No. 21, situated at the
southwest corner of Clay and Drumm streets, 25x59 9-12 feet.
June 3, 1872, summons served. June 13, 1872, demurrer to
complaint filed.
Maria Baker et al.
vs.
A. W. Von Schmidt, The City
and County of San Francisco
et al.
1 15th District Court.
Porter, Holladay & "Weeks,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
No. 7,687.
76
CITY AND COUNTY ATTORNEY S REPORT.
Suit to quiet title to part of the Baker claim, and to restrain
the delivery of a deed by the Mayor. June 4, 1872, complaint
filed.
Restraining order made. June 8, 1872, summons, etc., served
upon the Mayor. June 20, 1872, injunction dissolved on motion.
June 24, 1872, demurrer to complaint filed by City and County
and Mayor Alvord.
J. S. McCue et al.
vs.
A. W. Von Schmidt, The City
and County of San Francisco
et al.
19th District Court.
Eastman & Neumann,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
No. 116.
1872. Action to enjoin the Board of Supervisors from mak-
ing an award of Blocks Nos. 88 to 103, inclusive, Blocks 150,
151, 152, 154, 155, 161 of the outside lands, to A. W. Von Schmidt
or his assigns. June 11, 1872, summons served upon the Mayor
and other city officials. Not fully at issue.
Wolf Bloom
vs.
1 19th District Court.
Sawyer & Ball,
The City and County of San |
Francisco. J No. 155.
Action to recover judgment in the sum of $17,500, gold coin,
damages alleged to have been sustained by the flooding of plain-
tiff's tannery, situate on Mission Creek, with the waters and sand
from a sewer in Eighteenth street, which had been so carelessly
and insecurely made by defendant that it gave way. June 21,
1872, summons served. Not at issue.
CITY LITIGATION.
77
3rd District Court.
Campbell, Fox & Campbell,
Attorneys for Plaintiffs.
No. 53.
Hercule Lafleche, Eleazar La-
fleche, J. L. Cogswell, M. B.
Kellogg and E. W. Burke,
Plaintiffs,
who bring this suit for the
benefit of themselves and of
all other persons referred to
in this complaint, who are
jointly interested with plain-
tiffs in the cause of action
stated herein, who are very
numerous, and whom, for
that and for other reasons, it
is impracticable to bring be-
fore this Court,
vs.
Levi Kosener, Assessor of the
City and County of San Fran-
cisco, and Alexander Austin,
Tax Collector of the City and
County of San Francisco,
Defendants.
Action brought to obtain a decree declaring and adjudging that
the debts upon mortgages made to the San Francisco Savings
Union Bank, in consideration of moneys loaned by the Bank upon
said mortgages, are not liable to taxation; the plaintiffs claiming
that the moneys so loaned were received by the Bank for the pur-
pose of being so loaned for the benefit of persons making deposits
of said moneys in the Bank. June 15, 1872, summons, etc., served
upon Levi Rosener and sent to City and County Attorney.
78 CITY AND COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT.
In the Matter of the Opening of } In the County Court.
Montgomery Street South. ) No. 8,064.
The Act authorizing the opening, etc., of Montgomery Street
South, having been repealed by an Act passed at the session of
the Legislature for the years 1871-2, a certified copy of said re-
pealing Act was filed April 3d, 1872. April 4th, 1872, schedule of
expenses filed, and notice of time of hearing thereon given to
City and County Attorney. April 5th, 1872, in accordance with the
requirements of said repealing Act, the petition of the City and
County Attorney that the proceedings to open Montgomery Street
South be dismissed, filed herein. April 6th, 1872, proceedings to
open said street dismissed accordingly, and April 8, 1872, order
of dismissal filed. April 18, 1872, hearing upon schedule of ex-
penses had and submitted. May 16, 1872, decision in the matter
of expenses mentioned in said schedule rendered and amount of
compensation fixed.
In the Matter of the Opening of ) In the County Court.
Montgomery Avenue. ) No. 7,944.
March 5th, 1872, petition of City and County Attorney asking
that the proceedings be dismissed in accordance with statutory
provisions filed, and order made and filed dismissing the pro-
ceedings for the opening of the avenue. March 9, 1872, schedule
of expenses filed, and notice of hearing thereon given to City and
County Attorney. The hearing upon the matter of said schedule
having been had from day to day, the Court rendered its decision
fixing the amount of compensation.
In the Matter of the Extension J In the County Court
of Montgomery and Connec- >-
ticut streets. ' ) No. 7,495.
October 13, 1871, Board of Supervisors passed Order No. 1,015,
repealing all resolutions and orders theretofore passed by them
with respect to the opening of said streets. October 14, 1871,
CITY LITIGATION. 79
filed in the County Court a certified copy of said Order No. 1,015.
Notice having- been theretofore given to all parties concerned that
the City and County Attorney would make an application to said
Court for an order dismissing the proceedings for the opening of
said streets, and a certified copy of the Act of the Legislature
having been filed in said Court, an order and decree dismissing
all proceedings for the opening of said streets in accordance with
said resolution of the Board of Supervisors, and with the pro-
visions of said Repealing Act, was entered April 22d, 1872.
In the Matter of the Opening J In the County Court,
of Streets through the La- >-
guna Survey. ) No. 8,018.
April 9th, 1872. Petition of the City and County Attorney for
order of dismissal in accordance with repealing Act, passed by
the last Legislature, filed and an order entered dismissing all pro-
ceedings for the opening of streets through the Laguna Survey.
April 10th, 1872. Received from tho County Clerk a notice
stating that a hearing would be had upon the schedule of expen-
ses which had been filed.
April 23d and 24th, 1872. Proofs submitted and arguments
had in the matter of said schedule.
May 16th, 1872. Decision rendered fixing the amount of com-
pensation to be paid to the persons named in the Schedule.
PAET THIED.
STATEMENT OF STREET ASSESSMENT SUITS IN HANDS OP CITY AND COUNTY
ATTORNEY SINCE APRIL 15, 1872.
Number of cases transferred by Assistant City and County
Attorney to the City and County Attorney, April 15th,
1872 402
Number of suits commenced by City and County Attor-
ney since April 15th, 1872 131
Carried forward 533
80 CITY AND COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT.
Brought forward 533
Number of suits settled and dismissed 63
Total number of suits now pending 470
Amount of money paid into City and County Treasury
to credit of various Street Assessments since April
15th, 1872 $3,895 95
Amount of money received as costs for Street Assess-
ment suits : From City and County Treasury $480 00
From defendants in Street Assessment suits . . 378 00
Total amount of costs received $858 00
Expended for costs in commencing 131 Street Assess-
ment suits . . 786 00
Money on hand belonging to Street Department Fund,
to be expended in commencing Street Assessment
suits $72 00
The suits to recover Street Assessments under the Act of 1870
were transferred to this office for prosecution on the fifteenth day
of April, 1872, by the late Assistant City and County Attorney,
James M. Taylor, Esq., in accordance with the provisions of the
Act of April 1st, A.D. 1872.
Inasmuch as the late office of Assistant City and County Attor-
ney was wholly distinct from the office of City and County
Attorney, I cannot make any report with respect to the costs ad-
vanced to the respective persons who have held the office of
Assistant City and County Attorney, that being a matter entirely
with them, and upon which they are not answerable to me.
I am, very respectfully,
W. C. BUBNETT,
City and County Attorney.
REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE.
POLICE OFFICE, |
SAN FRANCISCO, August 1, 1872. )
To the Honorable the Board of Supervisors
of the City and County of San Francisco:
GENTLEMEN — In response to Eesolution No. 3,154 of your Hon-
orable Board, I herewith submit my report of the Police Depart-
ment for the year ending June 30, 1872:
Schedule "A." — Showing the number and tabulated state-
ment of arrests made by the Police during the year, and com-
parative schedule of arrests, and number of Police for the past
ten (10) years.
Schedule "B." — Exhibit of value of property reported as lost
or stolen during the year, and amount recovered by the Police.
Schedule " C." — Exhibits the number of witnesses subpoenaed
for the Police Judge's Court, nuisances and street obstructions
abated, and lost children restored to parents and guardians by the
Police during the year.
Schedule " D." — Cash received during the year from Sheriffs of
other counties, masters of vessels, and others, for the keeping of
prisoners in the City Prison.
Schedule "E." — Unclaimed property and money in the posses-
sion of the Chief of Police to June 30, 1872.
6
82 CHIEF OF POLICE'S REPORT.
STRENGTH AND DISCIPLINE OF THE POLICE FOECE,
The number of Officers employed and paid by the City and
County is the same as when I last reported, viz : four Captains and
one hundred Officers.
Power to increase the Police to one hundred and fifty members
has been granted by the Legislature to your Honorable Board. I
think it would be. expedient to increase the force as soon as the
financial condition of the City and County will allow.
The Act authorizing the increase forbids the removal of any
officer for political or partisan causes, reasons or purposes.
This is as it should be; the political opinion of an officer no
more concerns the individual citizen than the politics of his doctor
or his lawyer. The removal of officers for political opinion is an
exaggeration of the political importance of the officer, and it
is prejudicial to the public interest to remove an officer whose
long experience is a valuable qualification, which it must take his
successor a long time to acquire.
No individual has a right to demand the adhesion of an officer,
because if he adhere to one he must disregard or oppose others.
To give more than his individual vote, the officer must necessarily
resort to some improper practice, because, if all others wrere to
vote as freely as the officer himself should, there would be no
place for the political policeman.
PUNISHMENT.
I am glad to be able to record that the Legislature, in adopting
the new " Penal Code," has provided for graduated punishment for
criminals. For many years a great fault in our administration of
justice has been the want of system, evenness and regularity in
the punishment of crime, the frequent offender often getting off
with light punishment, and the offender for the first time being
occasionally severely punished.
I have frequently presented this matter to public attention, and
of late years the Courts have adopted in practice the principles
which I urged. These principles have now received from the
Legislature the fixedness and permanence of law.
REMARKS. 83
TEANQUILITY.
I am glad to be able to report that the City enjoys peace and
tranquility, and the laws are respected and obeyed to a degree not
surpassed in any period in her history. The number of arrests
was 11 per cent, greater two years ago, and 23 per cent, three years
ago, than they have been the* year just closed. This is remark-
able . because the population has steadily increased within the
three years spoken of, and the diminution of arrests against the
increase of population notably exhibits the peace and order en-
joyed by our citizens.
JUVENILE KUFFIANISM.
There exists, however, one evil which I mention with regret — it
is the disposition on the part of many young men and lads to
commit acts of violence and mischief. And as brutality and
cowardice frequently go together, the victims of their violence
have usually been those whose voice was silenced in our Courts,
and whose ignorance of our language and peaceable disposition
were accepted as an invitation to the attack.
The possession and use of deadly weapons by those whose
passions and prejudices are strong, and whose judgments are im-
mature and unripe, has produced much mischief and threatens
much more. The Police are doing what they can to check and
resist this wrong; but unless supported by public opinion and
assisted by the citizens at large, they may labor long and hard
before the evil is suppressed.
If every person who should be a witness to the commission of
an outrage would promptly arrest the perpetrator, or, if not
inclined to such active effort, would note the offender, the
circumstances of the offence, and the witnesses present, and give
the prosecuting officers the benefit of such knowledge, these
wrongs could not continue. The sooner the efforts of our com-
munity rise to the height of this emergency, the better it will be
for our reputation abroad, and the greater will be our security and
happiness at home.
84 CHIEF OF POLICE'S REPORT.
LOTTERIES.
The commencement of this fiscal year found the Police engaged
in a protracted effort to repress the flood of illegal lottery schemes
which rapidly followed the drawing of the lottery given under
sanction of an Act of the Legislature in aid of the " Mercantile
Library Association." The many thousand persons who, having
bought tickets in that enterprise, found themselves disappointed
in their expectations of a prize which would give them a compe-
tence for life, stupefied by their ill success and dazed by the good
fortune of the few whom they deemed no more deserving than
themselves, were willing to take further and more desperate risks
in hopes of retrieving their losses for tickets already purchased,
and gaining the fortune of which they had dreamed by night and
thought by day; and hence tickets in almost any scheme found
ready purchasers. Persons were not wanting to minister to this
demand, and, in doing so, took care to improve their own fortunes.
Gift enterprises were inaugurated in many of the cities and vil-
lages of the State, and the tickets in most of them offered here
for sale. The occasional arrest of a ticket vendor was not poten-
tial to suppress this illegal traffic; the business was lucrative,
and could afford to pay fines, if they were not heavy. The hin-
drances in the way of suppression were numerous, and the in -
fluences in favor of gift enterp rises many and powerful. But a
continuous and unremitting appliance of the legal means finally
resulted in the indictment of two hundred and forty five (245) per-
sons, and the complete suppression of the crime. For a full ac-
count of arrests of persons for getting up lotteries, and for
gambling, reference is made to the report of the County Clerk,
showing the number of indictments found for such offences,
as many persons were arrested by the Police and taken directly
to the Municipal Criminal Court for trial, and their names conse-
quently do not appear on the Police Eegister.
GAMBLING.
Finding that the County Judge and the Police Judge elect were
disposed to give an effective construction to the laws prohibiting
gambling, a series of criminal prosecutions were inaugurated, and
REMARKS. 85
after paying about ten thousand dollars ($10,000) in fines, the
gamblers abandoned the conflict. There were about eighteen
places where games of faro were carried on as a business when
these prosecutions were commenced, and at the present time it
cannot be truly said that prohibited games are carried on as a
business at a single place in this city. The closing of this foun-
tain of vice and crime is an achievement in which every law-
abiding inhabitant of the city has a beneficial interest. We may
know many who have been victims to the existence of this vice;
but happily we do not and will not know who would have become
sufferers by its continuance, because, the cause being removed, the
consequent mischief is prevented; but we know that any person
who depends on the honesty or solvency of any other person
might have suffered, and that the community is benefited by the
eradication of this vice.
THE POLICE TELEGRAPH
Has worked well during the year, the instruments in use in con-
nection with the Police Office being situated at the
Harbor Police Station,
Fourth and Harrison streets,
Sixteenth and Valencia streets,
Hayes and Laguna streets.
All of which is respectfully submitted,
P. CROWLEY,
Chief of Police.
86
CHIEF OF POLICE S REPORT.
TABULATED STATEMENT OF ARRESTS MADE BY THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT OF SAN FRANCISCO, DURING THE YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 1872.
18
11.
18
r2.
H
CRIMES.
3
AUGUST . .
SEPTEM'R.
O
W
M
ft)
NOVEMB'B
DECEMB'B
JANUARY..
FEBRUARY
MARCH . . .
APRIL
S
p»
Kj
SH
C
a
M
1
Abduction .
1
1
Alms House (persons for) .
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
3
8
Arson (attempted) ....
1
. . . .
1
2
2
Q
5
7
q
3
3
8
4
3
10
10
76
Assault (indecent)
1
1
Assault and Battery
Assault with Deadly Weapon.
Assault to com. Bodily Injury
111
16
a
101
12
3
99
7
1
86
10
85
10
76
10
4
85
7
3
104
2
4
120
17
2
112
10
105
5
122
7
2
1,206
113
21
Assault with Caustic ....
i
1
3
1
2
3
1
4
1
15
Bench Warrant
15
m
7
4
17
7
11
6
2
4
4
89
Bigamy
1
1
Blasting (careless)
1
1
Board in™ a Vessel unlawfully
a
2
Burglary . .
8
g
8
10
ia
1")
°9
18
P
5
4
3
124
Burglary (attempted)
1
1
7
i
7
3
1
2
1
24
Burglars' Tools (carrying)...
i
2
0
5
3
1
]
c
1
3
15
Conspiracy to Defraud
1
1
2
Contempt of Court . .
1
1
Counterfeiting ....
i
1
Cruelty to Animals. .
1
1
]
22
25
Disturbing the Peace ....
1
r>
4
1
7
3
25
15
8
o
R
1°
89
Drunk
411
<PO
4S7
419
445
•m
352
410
444
358
•wo
410
4 942
fi
9
2
9
g
12
8
7
4
2
2
72
Drunkard (in a house) .
2
1
3
1
1
Embezzlement
]
1
1
1
2
1
7
13
2
1
1
2
4
23
Escaped Ir County Hospital.
1
1
2
Escaped from Jail
1
1
Escaped fr State In. Asylum
1
1
2
1
1
6
Exhibiting a Deadly Weapon
1
2
3
1
3
3
1
14
Exhibiting Obscene Publica-
1
1
False Imprisonment
2
8
2
2
1
2
o
1
1
3
14
Fightin™
H
92
22
16
22
17
25
07
^4
15
^n
30
264
1
1
6
2
6
1
i
5
23
Forgery
8
1
8
s
4
24
1
1
False Pretences (obtaining
1
2
1
4
2
1
3
7
21
Furious Riding or Driving. .
1
2
1
1
fl
S
1
5
16
1
29
7
24
1
62
Gambling (Dice)..
1
7
8
Gambling (Tan- visiting)
34
4
12
18
68
Gambling House, (keeping
Faro)
q
1
1
fi
1
4
22
Gambling House, (keeping a
game of Tan)
1
4.
fi
8
1
15
4
11
1
2
8
3
c
1
5
46
Ill Fame (keeping house of)
1
1
111 Fame (inmate house of)
1
1
111 Fame (solicit, for house of).
15
19
35
1*6
12
5
4
1
15
14
21
8
16
180
1
Carried forward. . . ,
7.6CO
CLASSIFICATION OF ARRESTS.
TABULATED STATEMENT OF ARKESTS— CONTINUED.
87
CRIMES.
1871.
1872.
^
a
£
C-H
i
AUGUST. . .
SKPTEM'R.
0
1
NOVEMB'R
DECEMB'R
JANUARY .
FEBRUARY
MARCH. . .
APRIL. . . .
K
>
H
CH
7,660
21
101
1
163
16
2
13
IG
17
706
136
5
550
7
2
12
14
61
33
1
179
9
5
60
247
139
16
65
5
6
1
13
3
29
4
6
5
3
47
81
6
7
1
78
216
6
3
42
192
24
2
7
Y
'l2
1
2
7
1
8
3
14
'"9
6
10
3
2
1
10
3
8
Industrial School ^child. for)
Infamous Crime aga't Nature-
7
'is
18
3
10
i
13
11
15
21
1
12
2
2
9
1
9
3
11
2
16
3
Intelligence Office Keepers
Offenclin(r
i
1
12
1
3
4
1
4
50
5
1
57
13
1
67
19
3
77
11
1
73
8
1
55
5
2
1
55
15
'72'
11
1
41
1
Language ( provoking)
38
15
40
9
1
52
18
70
7
1
Larceny (grand; attempted).
35
36
38
1
38
41
1
60
1
63
56
3
59
39
44
License (keep, bar without):.
License, (keeping theatre.
0
12
License, (carrying on busi-
ness without '•
2
1
2
1
5
9
3
6
5
2
License (peddling without) ..
2
3
19
4
i
7
8
2
5
6
6
4
6
Libel
13
'ie'
2
Malicious Mischief
21
o
1
10
1
17
14
1
11
17
15
2
20
16
9
]
2
1
1
Misdemeanor. (Violating
Basket Order)
10
25
8
2
11
3
1
10
28
10
i
2
2
16
18
3
5
4
17
7
"fj"
7
6
9
3
2
1
18
7
4
1
21
18
'ii'
i
5
17
18
1
7
5
24
18
2
2
4
29
14
1
7
2
23
10
2
3
9
•23
2
1
2
1
Misdemeanor
Misdemeanor, (by Violating
City Order)
Murder
Murder (attempted)
Nuisance (leaky night cart)..
Nuisance (urinating public) ..
Pawn Brokers and Second
Hand Dealers (offending)
3
1
1
1
1
1
6
3
1
1
1
Personatin0 an officer
1
1
1
5
1
2
3
2
3
2
4
3
5
1
1
1
Rape
Rape (attempted)
Receiving Stolen Goods
1
0
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Resisting an Officer
Robbery
2
8
5
6
3
2
3
9
2
1
7
14
2
4
5
7
6
G
5
1
5
1
5
1
G
2
1
2
14
Saloon (keep. op. af. mid'ht) .
Side Walk (driving arid rid-
ing on) . ...
1
4
1
1
State Prisoners (en route) . . .
11
1
5
5
(58
1
4
32
8
17
1
9
13
10
6
10
5
1
2
48
4
19
9
8
Surrendered by Bondsmen.. .
Swindling
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
29
1
i
4
3
9
7
3
18
1
7
30
2
6
16
3
'si'
4
14
2
"24"
2
1
7
1
2
10
4
5
7
5
Vagrancy.
Witness Detained
Lodgers .
874
202
898
•251
88(5
85
916
111
922
•226
932
191
954
285
968
394
1001
197
S73 887
153 82
924
63
11,035
2.240
88
CHIEF OF POLICES REPORT.
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF THE NUMBER OF ARRESTS BY, AND STRENGTH
OF THE POLICE FORCE FOR THE TEN YEARS PRECEDING JUNE 30,
1872.
YEAR.
NUMBER OF POLICE.
NUMBER OF ARRESTS.
1862-3
54
5 422
1863-4
54
6 887
1864-5
66
7 619
1865-6
84
9 240
1866-7
84
9 123
1867-8
84
9 588
1868-9 .
104
11 882
1869-70
104
13 644
1870-71
104
12 332
1871-72
104
11 035
SCHEDULE B.
AMOUNT OF PROPERTY REPORTED STOLEN AND LOST, AND AMOUNT RECOVERED
BY THE POLICE FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1872.
MONTHS.
PROPERTY STOLEN
AND LOST.
PROPERTY RECOYERED.
July, 1871
$3,607 00
$1 488 00
August, ' '
4,247 00
1 967 00
September ' '
6 288 00
1 487 00
October, "
3,607 00
2 168 00
November, "
6,306 00
1 922 00
December "
19 120 00
11 392 00
January, 1872
6,251 00
3 348 00
February, "
March, "
21,766 00
9 704 00
17,232 00
7 271 00
April "
5 439 00
2 172 00
May, " ...
9,814 00
5 205 00
T ll
June, ...
3,982 00
1 589 00
$100,131 00
§57,231 00
Stolen in Cuba and recovered in San Francisco $28,000 00
Stolen in Boston and recovered in San Francisco 20,831 00
SCHEDULE D.
89
SCHEDULE C.
NUMBER OF WITNESSES SUBPCENAED FOR THE POLICE JUDGE'S COURT NUIS-
ANCES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY ABATED STREET OBSTRUCTION NOTICES
SERVED, AND LOST CHILDREN RESTORED TO THEIR PARENTS OR GUAR-
DIANS, BY THE POLICE, FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1872.
STKEET
MONTHS.
WITNESSES
OBSTRUCTION
NUISANCES
RESTORED
LOST
SUBPOZNAED.
NOTICES
SERVED .
ABATED.
CHILDREN.
July . 1871
392
60
92
74
August
408
104
87
65
September.
387
73
88
63
October.. . .
387
65
75
59
November..
390
81
73
44
December..
306
71
63
41
January. . .1872
440
58
72
38
February . .
548
53
78
27
March. .
486
64
74
29
April
468
60
87
32
Mav
428
67
84
54
June
496
73
79
66
5,136
829
952
592
SCHEDULE D.
CASH RECEIVED FROM SHERIFFS OF OTHER COUNTIES, MASTERS OF VESSELS
AND OTHERS FOR KEEPING OF PRISONERS, ETC., IN THE CITY PRISON FOR
THE YEAR ENDING 30TH JUNE, 1872.
1871.
July 3. From Sheriff Walker, Napa county $2
5. From Sheriff Spencer, Tulare county 1
22. From Sheriff Miller, Butte county 3
25. From Under Sheriff McMurray, El Dorado
county 1
27. From Sheriff Dunham, Placer 1
29. From Bondsmen of A. Mitchell, Los Angeles
county 5
Aug. 7. From Deputy Sheriff Cameron 1
90 CHIEF OF POLICE'S REPORT.
14. From Sheriff Lathrop, San Mateo county. ... $1
28. From Sheriff George, Inyo county 1
Sept. 21, From Sheriff Edgerton, Siskiyou county 1
22. From Sheriff , Solano county 1
25. From Deputy Sheriff Warner, Santa Cruz
county 2
27. From Deputy Sheriff Leese, Monterey county 2
Oct. 2. From Deputy Sheriff Wall, Humboldt county 2
14. From Deputy Sheriff Bohen, Tulare county. . 2
14. From Deputy Sheriff Morris, San Luis Obispo
county 1
17. From Deputy Sheriff Leese, Monterey county 1
19. From Deputy Sheriff Dunlap, Los Angeles
county 1
25. From Deputy Sheriff Baldwin, San Jose. ... 2
30. From Sheriff Henry, Yolo county 1
Nov. 3. From Sheriff Miller, Butte county 3
29. From Deputy Sheriff Gup tile, Humboldt
county „..„-. 1
Dec. 8. From Sheriff Cartiche, El Dorado county 2
12. From Sheriff Eldan, Inyo county 3
21. From Sheriff Griffith, El Dorado county 2
23. From Sheriff Walker, Napa county 1
1872.
Jan. 5. From Deputy Sheriff Walker, Placer county. 1
24. From Mr. J. B. Waldron, Napa 1
31. From Sheriff Dunham, Placer county 1
Feb. From Sheriff Asa Porter, Santa Barbara
county, amount advanced by Officer Keyser
for the arrest in Marin county of one Fran-
cisco Arallanes, on 29th January 20
13. From Sheriff Miller, Butte county 3
14. From Deputy Sheriff Jewett, Yuba county . . 2
20. From Deputy Sheriff Pomeroy, Sacramento
county 1
21. From Deputy Sheriff Shearer, Sacramento
county 2
21. From Deputy Sheriff Barren, Crescent City. 1
SCHEDULE E. 91
22. From Deputy Sheriff Morris, San Luis Obispo
county $1
March 12. From Sheriff Eeed, Tuolumne county 1
14. From Sheriff Ingram, Sonoma county 1
16. From Sheriff Orden, Santa Cruz county 1
17. From Sheriff Potter, Nevada county 1
28. From Deputy Sheriff Bryte, Sac'rnento county 1
April 1. From Sheriff Wasson, Monterey county 1
12. From Sheriff Dunham, Placer county 1
13. From Sheriff Ivory, Contra Costa county. ... 1
26. From U. S. Marshal Finnegass 3
26. From Deputy Sheriff Seymour, Sacramento
county 1
May 4. From authorities of San Mateo county — ex-
penses incurred by Officers Stone and Key-
ser in the arrest of one Joseph Herling for
the murder of Mr. Klerk $21 65
12. From Sheriff Orton, Santa Cruz county ..... $1
14. From Citizen Kier, Sonoma county 1
15. From Deputy * Sheriff Hodskins, Los Angeles
county 1
June 4. From Deputy Sheriff Iteed, Tuolumne county 1
12. From Sheriff "Wasson, Monterey county 1
20. From Deputy Sheriff Farrell, Santa Rosa. ... 1
23. From Sheriff Dunham, Placer county 1
29. From Sheriff Daniels, Butte county |3
SCHEDULE E.
UNCLAIMED MONEY AND PROPERTY IN THE POSSESSION OF THE CHIEF OF
POLICE TO JUNE 30, 1872.
No. 1. Ah Newny, August 1, 1871, Chinese papers and agate
match box.
2. Ah Wing, September 15, 1871, two dollars.
3. Ah Jim, November 26, 1871, one shoehorn and theatre
check.
92 CHIEF OF POLICE'S REPORT.
4. Kang Kee, December 2, 1871, two 30-100 dollars.
5. Chas. Allen, December 19, 1871, eight 20-100 dollars
coin, fifty cents currency, and ring.
6. Ah How, December 30, 1871, twenty 10-100 dollars
and key. Evidence.
7. Ah Dick, January 13, 1872, porte-monnaie and papers.
8. Ah Young, March 20, 1872, seven 90-100 dollars.
Evidence.
9. Ah Toy, April 3, 1872, eleven 60-100 dollars. Evidence.
10. John Doe Beater, December 25, 1871, sixty cents.
11. Patrick Bristol, Fe'bruary 5, 1872, one 75-100 dollars.
12. John Bonner, February 16, 1872, fifty cents.
13. Win. Brell, February 25, 1872, one 5-100 dollars.
14. Henry Burasky, February 27, 1872, one 25-100 dollars.
15. Burtis Boas, March 28, 1872, thirty cents.
16. Mrs. Brown, March 29, 1872, one gold brooch and
masonic badge.
17. John Brown, April 30, 1872, two 40-100 dollars.
18. John Burns, May 14, 1872, one 5-100 dollars.
19. Harry Brown, June 14, 1872, forty-five cents.
20. Darby Beden, June 19, 1872, one 10-100 dollars.
21. George Carlisle, August 12, 1871, breastpin and bogus
$10 note.
22. Elfance Chambetaise, January 1, 1872, thirty cents.
23. Daniel Grain, February 5, 1872, thirty cents and razor.
24. Thos. Cummings, February 6, 1872, fifty cents.
25. John Carroll, February 18, 1872, silver vest chain, key
and knife.
26. Michael Cornell, February 18, 1872, gold ring, breast-
pin and seventy cents.
27. Mrs. Curtin, February 28, 1872, twenty-five cents.
28. Louis Chavere, March 3, 1872, sixty-five cents, knife
and car tickets.
29. Michael Casey, March 19, 1872, forty cents.
30. Andrew- Callahan, March 22, 1872, seventy-five cents
and keys.
31. Maria California, March 24, 1872, gold ring, silver
earrings and purse.
SCHEDULE E. . 93
32. T. J. Collins, April 2, 1872, thirty-five cents.
33. John Campbell, April 113 1872, ninety-five cents.
34. Andrew Carter, April 25, 1872, forty-five cents.
35. John Carter, May 3, 1872, two 50-100 dollars, knife
and hunting cased silver watch, No. 66,619, and
steel chain.
36. John Cole, May 8, 1872, thirty-five cents.
37. Joseph Cunningham, May 16, 1872, fifty cents.
38. Ben Dore, June 3, 1871, one 40-100 dollars.
39. Kalph Doyle, August 14, 1871, two handkerchiefs.
40. John Donahue, January 6, 1872, one dollar.
41. Nellie Dyer, January 9, 1872, one pair earrings.
42. Benjamin Dore, January 14, 1872, five 50-100 dollars.
43. A. Dobronz, February 2, 1872, twenty cents.
44. William H. Davis, February 19, 1872, fifty cents.
45. James Delaney, March 3, 1872, one dollar.
46. Mason Dryer, April 4, 1872, twenty-five cents.
47. Jack Dunn, April 9, 1872, twenty cents.
48. Niel Dougherty, May 4, 1872, sixty cents.
49. John Davis, June 24, 1872, forty cents.
50. Annie Dillon, June 30, 1872, one 70-100 dollars.
51. James W. Fitzgerald, February 21, 1872, one 30-100
dollars coin, sixty-five cents currency.
52. Mary Ann Fields, May 2, 1872, toy cannon, thimble
and earrings.
53. Dillon Franconi, May 30, 1872, sixty-five cents.
54. Larry Gorman, June 3, 1871, bead necklace.
55. John Gilroy, December 24, 1871, twenty cents.
56. Edward Gallagher, March 23, 1872, twenty cents.
57. John Grant, May 2, 1872, sixty-five cents.
58. James Geary, June 19, 1872, forty cents.
59. William Herbert, December 11, 1871, one dollar.
60. Cornelius Harkins, December 24, 1871, twenty-five
cents.
61. David Hill, February 1, 1872, two 25-100 dollars.
62. John Hilbert, February 25, 1872, one 10-100 dollars.
63. Christian Howalson, March 14, 1872, six 10-100 dollars
64. Michael Hanlon, March 18, 1872, sixty cents.
94 CHIEF OF POLICE'S REPORT.
65. John Harriot, April 21, 1872, sixty-five cents.
66. Timothy Haley, April 27, 1872, fifty cents and purse.
67. John Henry, April 28, 1872, thirty-five cents.
68. John Hayden, May 22, 1872, seven 20-100 dollars.
69. William Henry, May 23, 1872, twenty-five cents.
70. Anthony Henry, June 1, 1872, one 95-100 dollars.
71. Henry Harrewar, June 24, 1872, two 45-100 dollars.
72. Thos. P. Jones, December 9, 1871, six 19-100 dollars.
73. Mrs. Jones, January 11, 1872, one 40-100 dollars.
74. Henry Jones, March 3, 1872, four 55-100 dollars.
75. Francis Johnson, March 27, 1872, fifty cents and
beads.
76. James Jordan, alias Cureton, April 15, 1872, eighty-
five cents.
77. Fred Jacobson, April 17, 1872, fifty cents.
78. Fred Kluberg, January 18, 1872, seventy-five cents.
79. Thomas King, January 26, 1872, seventy-five cents.
80. Thomas Kenny, April 16, 1872, knife and ring.
81. John Kelly, May 13, 1872, fifty cents.
82. Thomas H. Lee, June 16, 1871, one 45-100 dollars.
83. Mary Laure, September 24, 1871, silver watch and
chain. Evidence.
84. James Leigh ton, February 16, 1872, twenty-five cents
and tag.
85. John Leonard, June 20, 1872, two 80-100 dollars.
86. William Murphy, December 23, 1871, one 50-100 dol-
lars.
87. John McCarthy, December 25, 1871, one dollar.
88. James Malone, December 30, 1871, fifty cents.
89. Thomas McGruirk, January 27, 1872, breast-pin.
90. Patrick Morrison, February 4, 1872, twenty-five cents.
91. Michael McCabe, February 5, 1872, knife, three keys,
and memorandum book.
92. William McSurley, February 8, 1872, sixty-five cents.
93. Barney Moran, February 10, 1872, fifty cents.
94. Barney Moran, February 10, 1872, chipping knife,
putty knife and piyers.
95. Wm. Mahaney, March 7, 1872, two 35-100 dollars.
SCHEDULE E. 95
96. Thos. McCarthy, March 13, 1872, thirty-five cents.
97. Martin Moore, March 24, 1872, cigar case.
98. Pat. McGovern, April 6, 1872, thirty cents.
99. Chris. McCormick, May 10, 1872, thirty-five cents.
100. John McGuire, May 11, 1872, two 45-100 dollars.
101. James McLaughlin, May 11, 1872, sixty cents.
102. Dennis McCarthy, June 19, 1872, forty-five cents and
papers.
103. Chris. McGovern, June 23, 1872, two 20-100 dollars.
104. Harry McLaughlin, June 24, 1872, seventy-five cents.
105. Eochiero Nabler, May 22, 1872, pin and ear-rings.
Evidence.
106 Catherine O'Hare, December 25, 1871, pair gold ear-
rings and purse.
107. Manuel Piperose, December 20, 1871, two towels,
handkerchief and two purses.
108. John Pentony, February 1, 1872, fifty cents.
109. Anton Pettigrot, March 8, 1872, one 25-100 dollars.
110. Thomas S. Porter, May 3, 1872, one 80-100 dollars.
111. Neely Ross, December 25, 1871, one dollar.
112. Thomas Rourk, March 16, 1872, three dollars.
113. Chas. Roberts, March 11, 1872, thirty-five cents.
114. James Simpson, December 28, 1871, fifty cents.
115. John Smith, February 8, 1872, gold ring.
116. Samuel Secon, February 23, 1872, five 15-100 dollars
and knife.
117. Charles Story, March 21, 1872, memorandum-book and
knife.
118. Chas. Simmons, April 19, 1872, five dollars and knife.
119. Edward Savage, June 3, 1872, thirty-five-cents.
120. Benj. C. Faber, January 19, 1872, thirty five-cents and
pawn ticket.
121. John Thompson, December 16, 1871, twenty-five cents,
122. George Thompson, June 17, 1872, four 65-100 dollars.
123. Geo. Wheeler, September 4, 1871, four 70-100 dollars.
Evidence.
124. Robt. Wilson, December 26, 1871, two 65-100 dollars.
125. Geo. Williams, January 19, 1872, ten 35-100 dollars.
96 CHIEF OF POLICE'S REPORT.
126. John Wilson, February 16, 1872, pocket mirror.
127. John Wilson, February 24, 1872, twenty cents.
128. G-eo. Williams, February 24, 1872, twenty-five cents.
129. Rebecca Williams, February 26, 1872, porte-monnaie
and pawn tickets.
130. J ohn Williams, April 27, 1872 pocket book and papers.
131. Elizabeth Webster, May 13, 1872, twenty-five cents
and pin.
132. Henry Williams, June 3, 1872, sixty cents.
133. Elizabeth Webster, June 23, 1872, sixty cents.
134. One travelling bag containing one plaid, one woolen
shawl, six white petticoats, one apron, three towels,
three woman's dresses, two pair silver-mounted
spectacles, and one lady's brooch, found at No. 621
Leavenworth street by Officer Brown, May 25, 1872.
135. One coat, one hat, and one pair of men's shoes left in
the Yacht Saloon, Clay street, by burglars, March 2,
1872.
136. One coat, two hats, and one pair of boots, left by burg-
lars, May 17, 1872.
137. Four dressed sheep-skins. Evidence vs. Ah Fung,
January 10, 1872.
138. Four blacking brushes and three scrubbing brushes.
Evidence vs. John Kelly, February 16, 1872.
139. One earthen spittoon. Evidence.
140. One pair of white blankets recovered from a Chinese
thief by Officer Irving.
141. One white blanket, one pair gray blankets, and one
linen sheet, recovered from Ah Suey, by Officers
Woodruff and Schimp, January 24, 1872.
142. One coat from Richard Roe, January 22, 1872, by
Officers Dolan and Langford.
143. One flannel undershirt, and one black silk necktie
from James Dowling, June 19, 1872.
144. One box (50) cigars. Evidence vs. Ah Ming, May 30,
1872.
145. Two papers of Japanese tea. Evidence vs. Ah Sung,
January 20, 1872.
SCHEDULE E. 97
146. One white shirt from John Downie, May 24, 1872.
147. Two pairs woolen socks, from Samuel Secor, February
23, 1872.
148. Coat, vest and cap, from William Smith, January 14,
1872.
149. One trunk, containing articles from No. 134 to 149,
inclusive.
150. One pair gray blankets and one Mexican quilt, re-
covered from J. W. Hudson by Officers Jones,
Coffee and Selenger, March 24, 1871.
151. Two white blankets, recovered from No. 6 Fourth
street, by Officer Jones, March 24, 1871.
152. One pair white blankets, recovered from a Chinaman,
by Officers Jones and Woodruff, March 24, 1871.
153. One lady's striped cotton dress and fur cape, found by
Officer Fitzgerald, June 18, 1872.
154. One drab overcoat. Evidence vs. L. Benswanger,
June 1, 1872.
155. One black frock coat. Evidence vs. Jas. Parker, May
17, 1872.
156. One piece of worsted damask. Evidence vs. Ah Grin
and Ah Gee, October, 1870.
157. Eight pair of socks, two pair of drawers, one flannel
undershirt and two linen collars, found by Officer
Boye, on Dupont street, May 8, 1872.
158. One pair of pants. Evidence vs. Pateni and Hilder-
brant, recovered by Coffey and Jones, February 22,
1872.
159. One frock coat. Evidence vs. Edward White, March
11, 1872.
160. Coat and vest. Evidence vs. Geo. Brown, recovered
by Captain Ellis, 1870.
161. One bottle bitters. Evidence vs. Charles O'Niel, Nov.
10, 5869.
162. One pair of pants, recovered from a Chinese thief,
April 24, 1871.
163. One pair of pants, recovered from Isaac Cohn by
officer Jones, January 19, 1871.
98 CHIEF OF POLICE'S REPORT.
164. One white felt hat. Evidence vs. Ah Quang, April
20, 1872
165. One oil cloth table cover, recovered by officer Dicken-
son, April 27, 1872.
166. One large steel file. Evidence vs. £eter Gallagher,
February 9, 1872.
167. One package containing six files, one chisel, one knife,
one plane iron and a bundle of leaf tobacco. Evi-
dence vs. Ah Jim, arrested by Local Officer Walsh,
October 4, 1871.
168. One fur cape, found by officer J. Coffey, Aug. 31, 1871.
169. One single-barrel pistol, by Officer Clarke, December
8, 1871.
170. One hatchet and two bowie-knives. Evidence vs. Ah
Ghee, February 5, 1871.
171. One trunk, containing articles from No. 150 to 171, in-
clusive.
172. One coat and one pair of pants. Evidence vs. Mc-
Grea and Rossett, March 14, 1871. Officers Coffey,
Jones and Selinger.
173. One traveling bag containing three white shirts, four
white aprons, and one marine alarm clock, found by
Officer Alden, March 31, 1871.
174. Pants, vest, hat, memorandum book and papers,
found by Officer Brandon, on Harrison-street bridge,
February 2, 1872.
175. One coat. Evidence vs. Morris Fitzgerald, August 7,
1871.
176. One coat. Evidence vs. Wm. J. Brooks, December
13, 1871.
177. One feather duster, recovered by Officer Gannon, Au-
gust 9, 1871.
178. One box and one bundle of cigars (about 100). Evi-
dence vs. Hook Fan, January 15, 1872.
179. One vest. Evidence vs. John Chubbie, December 24,
1868.
180. One silver plated water pitcher, broken up, and one
crucible, containing a lot of broken silver plated
SCHEDULE E. 99
spoons and forks. Evidence vs. James Dudley, May
2, 1871.
181. One silver plated water pitcher. Evidence vs. James
Dudley, May 2, 1871.
182. One bracelet, one brooch, and a lot of chewing gum
and candy. Evidence vs. John Thomas Madden,
1871.
183. One brass ring, one pocket knife and note book. Evi-
dence vs. Ernest Deeg, January 15, 1872.
184. One rubber shoe. Evidence vs. Mary Smith, January
4, 1872.
185. Two auger bits, two compasses, one saw file, one bowie
knife, one patent glass cutter, and one iron brace.
Evidence vs. Stubbs and Price, March 5, 1872.
186. One fancy box for paints. Evidence vs. Andrew Mc-
Devitt, November 24, 1871.
187. One bag containing one chair tidy, five towels, one
table cloth, one fancy pincushion, one truss, three
fancy shells, two china saucers, one salt cellar, one
silver plated fruit basket, three books, one portrait
of a child, one japanned tray. Evidence vs. An-
drew McDevitt, November 24, 1871.
188. One glass decanter from Andrew Brown, April 1, 1872.
189. One towel and one plate from Mary Harmon, January
16, 1872.
190. One gas bracket. Evidence vs. Jack Mitchell, April
17, 1872.
191. One iron bolt. Evidence vs. Ah Kow, March 3, 1872.
192. One iron bar. Evidence vs. Ah King, November 11,
1869.
193. One iron bar. Evidence vs. Patrick Kiley, March 18,.
1872.
194. One silver plated faucet. Evidence vs. Fred Josephs,
January 27, 1872.
195. Two table knives. Evidence vs. Ah Chung, Septem-
ber 18, 1871.
196. One iron bar. Evidence vs. Ah Wong, July 27, 1871 ..
197. One rope. Evidence vs. Thos. Lane, Oct. 2, 1871..
100 CHIEF OF POLICE'S REPORT.
198. One knife. Evidence vs. Ed. Kelly, Oct. 16, 1871.
199. One bowie knife from Hall, October 16, 1871.
200. One bowie knife. Evidence vs. Thomas O'Brien, De-
cember 26, 1870.
201. One double-barrelled pistol, taken from a woman by
Captain Douglass, February 7, 1872.
202. One single-barrelled self-cocking pistol, used by David
Rose, suicide; officer W. Burke. June 18, 1870.
203. One box of Japanese tea, 51bs., recovered by Officer
Towle, from a thief, January 9, 1871.
204. One knife. Evidence vs. A. Tye, November 28, 1870.
205. One six shot, self-cocking, breech loading revolver
pistol, found cor. of Powell and Sacramento streets,
by citizen Frank Hamm, December 12, 1871.
206. Knife, pipe and book, Samuel Cox, March 30, 1872.
207. One single shot pocket pistol, powder flask and knife,
'from Albert J. Hoffman, January 10, 1870.
208. One self-cocking, single shot, pocket pistol. Evidence
vs. Wm. Abbott, December 11, 1871.
209. One single shot pocket pistol, taken from a boy, July
4, 1872.
210. One package of cigarittos, from Jas. Simpson, Decem-
ber 6, 1871.
211. One dozen pocket knives, and one farrier's knife.
212. Four valuable bowie knives.
213. One package containing two table knives, two razors,
one pocket rule, three scissors, one spectacles and
case, and one pipe.
214. Four valuable bowie knives.
215. Six purses.
216. Nine razors.
217. Six sheath knives.
218. One dozen pocket knives.
219. One dozen pocket knives.
220. One dozen pocket knives.
221. One dozen pocket knives.
222. One dozen pocket knives.
223. One dozen pocket knives.
SCHEDULE E. 101
224. One dozen pocket knives.
225. One dozen pocket knives.
226. One dozen pocket knives.
227. One dozen pocket knives.
228. One dozen pocket knives.
229. One dozen pocket knives.
230. One dozen pocket knives.
231. One dozen pocket knives.
232. One dozen pocket knives.
233. One dozen pocket knives.
234. One dozen pocket knives.
235. One dozen pocket knives.
236. One dozen pocket knives.
237. One dozen pocket knives.
238. One dozen pocket knives.
239. One dozen pocket knives.
240. One dozen pocket knives.
241. One dozen pocket knives.
242. One box tobacco. Evidence vs. Wm. Bryon and Geo.
Olwell, May 18, 1872.
243. One trunk containing three Chinese coats, one pair
pants, three books, one razor, two combs and one
pipe. Evidence vs. Sam Chung, April 16, 1871.
244. One carriage whip, found by officer Hensley, April 7,
1871.
245. One buggy whip. Evidence vs. O'Niel, May 16, 1871.
246. One musket. Evidence vs. Abraham Johnson, July 4,
1871.
247. One trunk containing articles from 172 to 241, inclusive.
HEPORT
OF THE
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS.
FIKE COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE,
San Francisco, August 1, 1872. )
To the Honorable the Board of Supervisors
Of the City and County of San Francisco :
GENTLEMEN — In conformity with Resolution No. 3,154, adopted
by your Honorable Body June 24, 1872, the Board of Fire Com-
missioners submit this, their Sixth Annual Report of the con-
dition and workings of the Fire Department of the City and
County of San Francisco, during the Fiscal Year ending June
30, 1872.
At an election for city and county officers held on the 5th day
of September, 1871, Erastus N. Torrey, Esq., was elected Fire
Commissioner.
Commissioner Torrey took his seat as a member of the Board
on the 5th day of December, 1871, vice James J. Kenney, Esq.,
whose term expired on that day, it being the day on which the
annual meeting was held.
FIRE COMMISSIONERS' REPORT. 103
IN MEMORIAM.
H.
Since our last annual report the Board has lost, by death, one of its members,
James II. Reynolds, appointed Fire Commissioner by the Board of Supervisors on
the 13th day of January, 1808.
At a regular meeting, held February 6, 1872, Commissioner Rainey announced the
death of Commissioner Reynolds, which occurred about twelve o'clock that day
(Tuesday, February 6, 1872,) at San Jose. Commissioners Rainey and Rosenfeld were
appointed a committee to prepare suitable resolutions, and the Board then ad-
journed out of respect to the memory of the deceased.
At a subsequent meeting of the Board the committee presented the following
preamble and resolutions, which were unanimously adopted :
WHEREAS, It has pleased the Almighty in His infinite wisdom, to remove from our
midst, by death, one of the members of this Board, James H. Reynolds, who for
four years has honorably filled the position of Fire Commissioner, an office for
which, by long service in the Volunteer Fire Department, and a thorough knowl-
edge of the requirements of the Department, he was peculiarly adapted to fill; and
WHEREAS, It is a solemn duty we owe to his memory to place upon record our
appreciation of his services, as a faithful and untiring member of this Board ;
be it therefore
Resolved— That in the death of James H. Reynolds, the Board of Fire Commis-
sioners has lost one of its oldest and most esteemed members ; one who, by his
manly qualities, his steadfast adherence to his sens^ of right, and his unswerving
fidelity to his friends, has endeared himself to his associates; the Fire Department
one of its most faithful judicial officers, and the community at large an upright
and respectable citizen.
Resolved — That we tender our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved
family in this, their dire affliction, trusting that " He who tempers the wind to
the shorn lamb," may endow their hearts with that fortitude and resignation to
the divine will, that characterized the deceased in his illness.
Resolved — At a token of respect to the memory of the deceased (having attended
his funeral in a body) , that we drape the Fire Commissioners' office in mourning,
and the members of this Board wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days,
Resolved — That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the widow of the
deceased, that they be spread upon the minutes of the Board, and published in
the daily papers.
SAMUEL RAINEY,
JOHN ROSENFELD,
Committee.
104 FIRE COMMISSIONERS' REPORT.
At a meeting of the Board of Supervisors held on the 4th day
of March, 1872, Martin Bulger, Esq., was appointed Fire Commis-
sioner to fill the vacancy in the Board, caused by the death of
James H. Reynolds.
At the last session of the Legislature the Board of Fire Under-
writers were authorized and empowered to appoint one Fire Com-
missioner prior to the first day of December, 1872 (the term of
Martin Bulger, Esq., expiring at that date), and every four years
thereafter.
At the same session the Board of Fire Commissioners were
authorized and empowered to fill all positions connected with the
Department, created by legislative enactment, or heretofore filled
by your Honorable Body, and every man connected with the Fire
Department is now amenable to the Board of Fire Commissioners
and subject to their orders.
The Board at present consists of Benjamin H. Freeman, Presi-
dent ; Samuel Bainey, John Rosenfeld, Erastus N. Torrey and
Martin Bulger.
The Department at present consists of nine (9) steam fire en-
gines, fourteen (14) horse hose reels, two (2) hook and ladder car-
riages, and thirty-seven (37) horses, together with the necessary
equipments.
The Department, as now organized, is entitled to one hundred
and ninety-five (195) members, including the Board of Engineers,
Clerk of the Board of Fire Commissioners, and men employed at
the Corporation Yard, divided as follows: one (1) Chief Engineer,
four (4) Assistant Engineers, one (1) Clerk to the Board of Fire
Commissioners, one (1) Superintendent of Steam Fire Engines,
one (1) Assistant Superintendent of Steam Fire Engines, nine (9)
Enginemen, nine (9) Firemen, sixteen (16) Drivers, five (5) Stew-
ards, two (2) Tillermen, one (1) Corporation Yard-keeper, one (1)
Corporation Yard Drayman, and two (2) Hydrant Men, wjio are
permanently employed; these, together with one hundred and
forty-two (142) members who do duty only when alarmed, consti-
tute the entire Department.
We call the attention of your Honorable Body to the several
recommendations contained in the Chief Engineer's Report, in
FIRE COMMISSIONERS' REPORT. 105
regard to the purchase of apparatus and machinery, and the con-
struction of cisterns and erection of houses, and respectfully urge
their adoption.
For a detailed statement of the workings of the Department for
the fiscal year ending June 30, 1872, we refer your Honorable
Body to the Report of the Chief Engineer accompanying this.
In conclusion, we desire to acknowledge our indebtedness to
your Honorable Body for the promptness with which you have
seconded our efforts at all times during the year just closed.
Very respectfully,
B. H. FREEMAN,
E. N. TORREY,
JOHN ROSENFELD,
SAM. RAINEY,
MARTIN BULGER,
Board of Fire Commissioners.
106 FIRE COMMISSIONERS' REPORT.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO.
BENJAMIN H. FREEMAN,
SAMUEL KAINEY,
JOHN ROSENFELD,
ERASTUS N. TORREY,
MARTIN BULGER.
BENJAMIN H. FREEMAN, President.
JOHN P. SHINE, Secretary.
OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT.
DAYID SCANNELL Chief Engineer.
CORNELIUS MOONEY First Assistant Engineer.
MATHKW BEADY Second Assistant Engineer.
DANIEL D. HAYES Superintendent of Steamers.
WILLIAM FREE Assistant Superintendent of Steamers.
CHAKLES IMBOUEG Veterinary Surgeon.
THOMAS SAWYER Corporation Yard-Keeper.
CHAELES LYONS Corporation Yard Drayman.
JOHN MCCARTHY Hydrant Man.
THOMAS CLEARY. . - - Hydrant Man.
REPOET OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER
OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT.
To the Honorable the Board of Fire Commissioners,
of the City and County of San Francisco :
GENTLEMEN' — In conformity with a rule of your Honorable Bodr. I have the
honor to present to you this the Sixth Annual Beport of the San Francisco
Paid Fire Department.
I respectfully present a detailed statement of the condition and working of
the Paid Fire Department for the Fiscal Year ending June 30th, 1872, together
with such recommendations as my experience as Chief Engineer suggests, and
which, if carried out, will, in my opinion, greatly increase its efficiency and
enable it to cope more successfully with fires.
I have endeavored to present to your Honorable Body in this Keport all the
items of interest connected with the working of the Department during the
Fiscal Year just closed. In it will be found a complete roll of the Department,
including number of badge, name, position, age, residence and occupation of
every man attached to the Department proper, a list of men employed at the
Corporation Yard of the Department and their respective positions, together
with a detailed statement of the property in possession of the Department,
including Engines, Hose Reels, Hook and Ladder Carriages and appurtenances
thereto; Hose, Horses, and property at the Corporation Yard. Also, a list of
the number and location of Hydrants and Cisterns, from which a supply of
water can be obtained when required, together with a list of the number and
location of Signal Boxes; a record of the fires and alarms during the Fiscal Year
commencing July 1st, 1871, and ending June 30th, 1872; the origin of all fires,
as far as it could be ascertained; a statement of the losses by fire during the
108 CHIEF ENGINEER'S REPORT.
year: amount of insurance on property damaged or destroyed, and amount of
insurance paid; the number of alarms responded to by each Company, number
of times in service, and time at work on fires, and a statement of all such losses
that exceeded two hundred dollars.
It affords me pleasure to testify to (he fact, that during the past year the
officers and members of the Department have, by their promptness in respond-
ing to the calls of duty and through their skill and daring in battling with the
fiery element, maintained for the Department that reputation for efficiency
and bravery which it has enjoyed since its organization — a reputation second
to that of no other Fire Department in America.
During the year just closed nearly every large city in the Union has been
visited with disastrous conflagrations; nor has our city escaped unscathed. A
number of fires occurred during the last year, which threatened destruction to
a very large amount of property; but the promptness and bravery of the mem-
bers of the Department prevented any very serious conflagration in every
case, with perhaps one exception, that of the Harpending Block fire, where
a very large amount of property was destroyed, the loss by that fire amounting
to within a fraction of the total loss caused by all other fires that occurred dur-
ing the year.
The fire occurred during my absence from the city, I having been prostrated
by a severe illness, and when convalescent, ordered by my physician to a
warmer climate; and with the permission of your Honorable Body, I was
absent from the city, hoping to benefit my health by a short stay in the coun-
try, and return to my duties in a short time.
After carefully weighing all the facts and taking into consideration the peculiar
character of the building, and the opportunity afforded for the spread of the
flames by the peculiar construction of the upper portion of the block where
the fire originated, I am of the opinion that had the Department been supplied
with ladders of sufficient length to reach the upper floors, and had the supply
of water been ample when the Department arrived on the ground, a portion of
the block might have been saved. I will add, that in my opinion the Hayes
Truck, which has been recently put in condition for service, will remove one of
the causes which lead to so disastrous a conflagration, as by the aid of this
truck several streams can be placed in position on the roof of the highest
building in the city in a very few minutes after its arrival at a fire.
Section five of the Act passed at the last session of the Legislature, amend-
ing the Fire Department Law, provided that forty thousand dollars a year shall
be allowed for running expenses, twenty-five thousand for the purchase of
Hose and Apparatus, and twenty-five thousand for the construction of Cisterns
and the purchase of Hydrants. With the present force, these amounts will be
ample to meet the expenses of the Department.
All the apparatus of the Department in actual service is in good working
condition; but in my judgment additional apparatus should be purchased, for
while the number of Steam Fire Engines and other apparatus in possession of
the Department and available for the purpose of extinguishing fires may be
REMARKS. 109
adequate for all ordinary purposes, I desire to say that our city, standing as it
does almost entirely isolated from any point from which assistance could reach
us, if we should be visited with a calamity by fire as great in proportion to the
size of the city, compared with large cities on the other side of the Rocky Moun-
tains, as some of our sister cities on that side of the mountains have been visited
with during the past year, we would have to rely wholly upon the fire apparatus
in our possession for the preservation of the city, or a large portion of it, from
total destruction; for, unlike Eastern cities, where in a short time by the aid of
the telegraph and steam, detachments from the Fire Departments of neighbor-
ing cities could be transferred to the city threatened with destruction, we would
call in vain for assistance, if visited by a conflagration so great that our Fire
Department could not successfully cope with. I, therefore, respectfully recom-
mend, for the efficiency of the Department and the better protection of our
city, the purchase of the following apparatus and machinery :
STEAM FIRE ENGINES.
I recommend the purchase of two add;tional Steam Fire Engines (Amoskeag
make), to be placed in the Corporation Yard as Reserve Engines, to be used in
case of a large conflagration, with which our city, composed as it is to a great
extent of houses built of very inflammable material, may be visited during the
dry season, when as has been the case this year, we have strong winds blowing
every day for several nyonths. The cost of the engines would be but a trifle
compared with the los's' the city may suffer at one fire, if the present force of
the Department should prove insufficient, or one or more of the engines should
become disabled while in service at a fire; then again, the additional security
afforded the citizens would more than repay the city for the expense incurred
by the purchase of the engines.
EXTRA. MACHINERY.
I also respectfully recommend the purchase of the following extra parts of
machinery for the apparatus of the Department, as it is absolutely necessary
to have the means at hand for promptly repairing breakages in case of acci-
dents occurring to the apparatus of the Department, viz :
One set of Composition Tubes, for Boilers;
Two Extra Wheels for each Engine ;
Six Extra Wheels for Hose Reels;
Two sets of half-Elliptic Springs, for Engines;
One small Suction for Engine.
WORK SHOP.
An A.ct of the Legislature, passed at the last session, authorizes and em-
powers the Board of Supervisors to establish and maintain a work shop at the
Corporation Yard for making the necessary repairs to Department apparatus,
and I trust your Honorable Body will urge the necessity of immediately estab-
110 CHIEF ENGINEER'S REPORT.
lisliing said shop, and employing a Machinist, Blacksmith and "Wheelwright;
these together with the Superintendent of Engines, who will have charge of
the shop, could make all the necessary repairs to the Department apparatus,
and in this way it would be well and quickly done, at less cost than under the
present system of making repairs. In fact, I believe a very great saving could
be effected for the city by the establishment of the shop and employment of
competent persons to make the repairs; the men should be employed perma-
nently. A horse-shoer and harness-maker should also be employed to do all
work in their department, and I am confident that with a work shop, supplied
with the necessary tools and other appliances required for doing the repairing,
all the work of the Department could be well and expeditiously done at less
cost than under the present system, and the saving so effected would in a short
time reimburse the city for the outlay required to establish the shop.
TOOLS FOR WORK SHOP.
I therefore recommend the purchase of the following tools for use in the
work shop, viz :
One medium size Lathe ;
One Drilling Machine and Plane, with Portable Engine and Boiler;
One Blacksmith's Forge and Tools, complete;
Together with an assortment of Taps, Dies, etc.
HOUSES.
The house of Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, situated on O'Farrell street,
is in a very bad condition, the upper story being insecure and dangerous to
such an extent that the lives of the members of the Company, residing in the
house, are imperilled by reason of the unsafe condition of the walls. The
upper portion of the house should in my opinion be removed; this change with
a few slight repairs to other portions of the building would place the house in
a fair condition.
The house occupied by Engine Company No. 8, situated on Pacific street
near Jones, is in a wretched condition; in fact, uninhabitable, and no amount of
repairing will make it habitable. A new house should be erected for this Com-
pany without delay.
With these two exceptions, the buildings used by the Department are in a
very fair condition.
HOSE.
The Board of Supervisors, at the request of your Honorable Body, have
purchased, or are about to purchase, seven thousand feet of Carbolized Hose
for the use of the Department. With this additional supply, the Department
will be in possession of enough first-class hose for all ordinary purposes
(about twelve thousand feet of Carbolized Hose) ; but we should have a large
quantity on hand at the Corporation Yard, from which the Department could
REMARKS. Ill
draw in case of need, so that if an extensive fire should occur, at which a large
quantity of hose might be destroyed, the Department could be supplied with-
out delay with enough to replace that destroyed.
CISTERNS.
In my last Annual Report I called the attention of your Honorable Body to
the leaky condition of a number of Cisterns, and recommended that they be
repaired. The work of repairing has been commenced and is progressing
rapidly, so that in a short time all the Cisterns will be in good serviceable con-
dition.
I again recommend the construction of two Cisterns of large size in the
localities named below : One at the crossing of Beale and Howard streets,
and one at the crossing of Beale and Mission streets. It is absolutely neces-
sary that these cisterns should be built, as the water mains in that portion of
the city will not afford an abundant supply of water in case of a large fire.
DEPARTMENT RELIEF FUND.
It affords me pleasure to be able to state that the "Department Relief Fund"
is in a flourishing condition, the more so as in my report of last year I felt
it to be my duty to refer to the fact that the Fund was exhausted, and to
appeal to your Honorable Body to devise some way of creating a fund to be
used for relief purposes, as the Fund at that time had an existence only in
name, every dollar having been drawn from it and the amount paid monthly
by members being insufficient to meet the demands upon it. Since then the
idea was conceived of having a benefit at one of the theatres; the idea assumed
shape, and the officers and members of the Department, encouraged and
assisted by your Honorable Body, believing that an appeal made to the public-
spirited citizens of San Francisco would not pass unheeded, perfected arrange-
ments for having a Department Relief Fund Benefit. Tickets were printed
and issued to the different Companies of the Department, and the work of dis-
posing of them was entered into by the officers and members of the Depart-
ment with spirit, and nobly did the generous and liberal citizens respond to
the firemen's appeal; the movement hastily conceived and as hastily carried
out netted in the neighborhood of three thousand dollars, surpassing the most
sanguine expectations at the time the good work was commenced. This,
together with the appearance of the theatre on the benefit night, proved con-
clusively that the generous open-handed liberality which characterized Cali-
fornians in the palmiest days of our city and State still lived in San Francisco;
that San Franciscans were proud of their Fire Department, and recognized its
worth and efficiency, and stood ever ready to reward its brave members by
providing the means to alleviate their sufferings when disabled from injuries,
received while endeavoring to save life and property. I desire to say to my
fellow citizens, that the officers and members of the Department will not soon
forget the liberal response made to their appeal, and that we will endeavor to
112 CHIEF ENGINEER'S REPORT.
prove by our efforts in the future, that we hold it in grateful remembrance,
and are not unworthy of the trust reposed in us.
Before concluding my report, I wish to tender for myself and the Depart-
ment our heartfelt thanks for valuable aid received during the year, which has
been of great assistance to the officers and members of the Department, and
has contributed materially towards the success which the Department has met
with in battling with the fiery element. First, to
THE EXEMPT FIREMEN,
Representatives of the gallant old Volunteer Department, who on numerous
occasions during the year have rendered the Department valuable aid, whsn it
was hard pressed by its enemy, and stout hearts and willing hands were worth
untold sums. In one case they deserve special praise and mention. At the
Harpending Block fire, where the Department struggled against fearful odds,
many of the Exempt Firemen were foremost in the fray, vying with members
of the Department in their efforts to subdue the flames, displaying that dash
and abandon which characterized the Volunteer Department in its palmy days
and gave it a world-wide reputation for efficiency and daring.
To the Honorable the Mayor, the Board of Supervisors, and the Fire and
Water Committee of the Board of Supervisors, for their prompt attention to
all requests made to them to provide for the wants of the Department; for
their assistance in matters relating to the Fire Department, and for the cordial
and prompt manner in which they have co-operated with me in my efforts to
maintain the efficiency of the Department.
To Chief of Police Crowley and his department, for their valuable assist-
ance at fires and for the promptness with which they have responded when
called upon to aid the Department.
To Fire Detective McCormick, for the prompt and cheerful manner in which
he has always responded when called upon for assistance, and for valuable
services rendered by him at fires.
Also, to Mr. Greenwood, Superintendent of the Fire Alarm and Police Tele-
graph, and his assistants, for the promptness and efficiency displayed by them
in their Department.
In conclusion, allow me to tender your Honorable Body my sincere and
heartfelt thanks for the earnest support extended to me at all times during the
year, without which my efforts would have been vain indeed. My every effort
has been heartily seconded by you, and I shall ever cherish with feelings of
gratitude the many acts of kindness and expressions of friendship on your
part, assuring you that as long as you repose confidence in me by retaining
me in the position of Chief Engineer of the Fire Department, I shall spare no
effort to prove to you that I am not unworthy of the trust reposed in me.
All of which is most respectfully submitted.
DAVID SCANNELL, Chief Engineer.
San Francisco, July 1st, 1872.
'ANY STATISTICS.
113
SAN FRANCISCO STEAM FIRE ENGINE No. 1.
LOCATION PACIFIC STREET, BETWEEN MONTGOMERY AND SANSOME.
This Engine was built by the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, Man-
chester, New Hampshire, April, 1866. It is a first-class double Engine with
vertical reciprocating steam cylinders 7% inches in diameter, and two double-
acting vertical pumps 4% inches in diameter and 12-inch stroke. At a fair
working speed she can discharge 600 gallons of water per minute.
The weight of the Engine with three men is about 8,500 pounds.
The Hose-Reel is two-wheeled, of the Amoskeag build, and when in service
carries 600 feet of Hose.
COMPANY ROLL.
E.§
w
NAME.
POSITION.
AGE
RESIDENCE.
OCCUPATION.
1
Jam^s Riley
Foreman. .
33
025 Washington st .
. Weigher
2
John Riilly
Euginemai-
31
Engine House
Engineer
3
4
5
E. D. Easign
John D iy
O F Bak°r
Driver
Fireman..
Hoseman
47
30
32
Engine House
Engine House
En°'iiie House
Teamster.
Teamster.
G
7
8
<J
10
William II. Lodga...
Michael Bird
diaries Kimbill
Bernard Martha
Hoseman.
Hoseman.
Hoseman.
Hosaman.
Hoseman.
•
37
31
37
30
23
Engine House. . ..
If! Natoma street.
925 Washington st
510 Market street .
8 Auburn Place. . .
Bartender.
Weigher.
Weigher.
Confectioner.
Butcher
11
Hoseman.
27
Engine House
Porter
12
J. D. Butler
Hosaman.
4")
Engine House
. Armorer.
This Company was organized December 3d, 1866.
The Engineman, Fireman and Driver are permanently employed. These,
together with the Foreman and eight Hosemen, who do duty only when
alarmed, constitute the entire Company.
The returns of the Clerk of the Company show that the Engine rolled to
two hundred and seventeen (217) alarms and was in service at forty (40) fires,
sixty-three hours and ten (63.10) minutes during the year.
The House of this Company is in very good condition.
THE COMPANY HAS CHARGE OF THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY;
3 Horses.
1 Steam Fire Engine.
1-Hose Reel.
600 feet Carbolized Hose.
2 Blunderbusses.
1 small Suction. ,
1 Suction Rope.
1 Suction Spanner.
6 Hydrant Spanners.
2 Iron Spittoons.
1 Hand Basin. .
1 Table.
G Chairs.
1 set Double Harness.
3 Blankets.
2 Horse Brushes.
1 Curry Comb.
1 Stable Fork.
114
CHIEF ENGINEERS REPORT.
4 Hose Spanners.
1 Reducing Coupling.
1 patent Hose Washer.
2 Cranks for Hose Keel.
100 feet of small Rubber Hose and Pipe.
1 Axe.
1 Engine Poker.
4 Lanterns.
3 Oil Cans.
1 Monkey Wrench.
1 Engine Hammer.
1 Stuffing Box Wrench.
2 Jackscrews.
1 Coal Shovel.
2 Brooms.
1 Shovel.
1 Ladder.
2 Buckets.
1 Feed Box.
1 Scale Beam.
1 Fall and Tackle.
45 feet of Rope.
2 Blocks, and 100 feet of Roof Rope; all in
good order.
1 Hatchet.
3 sets Hose Ropes, and 1 set of Single Har-
ness; in bad order.
SAN FRANCISCO STEAM FIRE ENGINE No. 2.
LOCATION NORTH SIDE OF BUSH STREET, BETWEEN KEARNY AND DUPONT.
This Engine was built by the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, Man-
chester, New Hampshire, June, 1868. It is a second-class double Engine, and
has two steam cylinders 6% inches in diameter, and two double-acting vertical
pumps 4 inches in diameter, 10-inch stroke. At a fair working speed she can
discharge 400 gallons per minute. The weight of the Engine with three men
is about 6,400 pounds.
The Hose-Reel is two-wheeled, built in this city, and when in service carries
600 feet of Hose.
COMPANY ROLL.
&
t?J
NAME.
POSITION.
AGK
BESIDENCE.
OCCUPATION.
13
J J Kellev
34
323 }<; Dupont street
Clerk
14
15
16
17
18
I. H. Chapman
Benjamin Voorhces.. . .
Jas. P. Wyckoff
Samuel Davis
Thomas Sands
Engineman..
Driver
Fireman
Hoseman. . . .
Hoseman. . . .
40
27
40
40
*>R
Engine House
Engine House. .
Engine House. .
Engine House. .
23 % Minna street
Engineer.
Teamster.
Teamster.
Bricklayer.
Painter
19
20
91
Ferd. Roberts
George W. Post
John Wills
Hoseman. . . .
Hoseman. .. .
Hoseman
22
33
24
Engine House . .
Engine House. .
Copyist.
Butcher.
Caulker
22
27
Weigher
23
John Gallagher
Hoseman .
07
541 Washington st
Caiilkor.
24
William Morgan
Hoseman. ...
28
32 Minna street
Sailmaker.
COMPANY STATISTICS.
115
This Company was organized December 3d, 1866.
The Engineman, Fireman and Driver are permanently employed. These,
together with the Foreman and eight Hosemen, who do duty only when
alarmed, constitute the entire Company.
Tbe returns of the Clerk of the Company show that the Engine rolled to
two hundred and twenty-seven (227) alarms, and was in service at sixty- five
(65) fires one hundred and nineteen (119) hours, during the year.
The House of this Company is in good condition.
THE COMPANY HAS CHARGE OF THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY:
3 Horses.
1 Steam Fire Engine.
1 Hose Heel.
635 feet Carbolized Hose.
23 feet of Suction Hose.
2 Blunderbusses.
3 Hydrant Spanners.
1 Jackscrew.
1 set of Engine Tools.
4 patent Hooks for Hose.
1 fifty-foot Life Line.
2 Oil Cans.
75 feet small rubber Hose and Pipe.
1 set Double Harness.
1 set Single Harness.
4 Globe Lanterns.
1 Horse Blanket.
6 Chairs.
1 Cylinder Stove and Pipe.
1 Shovel.
1 Engine Shovel.
1 Pitchfork.
1 Feed Box.
2 Buckets.
1 Block and Tackle.
1 Scale Beam and 12 Badges; all in good
condition.
6 feet of Hydrant Suction.
2 Horse Blankets.
2 Whips.
1 Sponge.
1 Curry Comb.
2 Dandy Brushes.
1 Stable Broom.
1 Axe.
3 Sheets and 4 Life Lines; in bad condition.
SAN FRANCISCO STEAM FIRE ENGINE No. 3.
LOCATION— SOUTH SIDE OF SUTTER STREET, NEAR JONES.
This Engine was built by the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, at Man-
chester, New Hampshire, April, 1866. It is a second-class Engine, with one
steam cylinder 8% inches in diameter, and one double-acting vertical plunger
pump 4% inches in diameter and 12-inch stroke. At a fair working speed she
can discharge 400 gallons of water per minute. The weight of the Engine, with
three men, is about 6,500 pounds.
The Hose Reel is two- wheeled (Amoskeag pattern), built in this city, and
when in service carries 600 feet of hose.
116
CHIEF ENGINEERS REPORT.
COMPANY EOLL.
NO.
1 B'DGK
NAME.
POSITION.
AGE
KESIDENCE.
OCCUPATION.
?•>
P. A. O'Brien
Foreman
-n
2 Taylor Place
Gasfitter
26
27
(>8
Jas. Stoddard
Edward O'Neal
Thos R Harris
Engineman..
Driver
36
28
33
Engine House
Engine House
Engineer.
Teamster.
29
so
Alex. Hertz . . .
Thos J. Shields
Hoseman . . .
29
32
Engine House
612 Post street
Butcher.
Lather
31
32
J. B. Taylor, Jr
Geo. E. Luther
Hoseman . . .
Hoseman
29
31
Engine House
Engine House
Porter.
Drayman
33
Wm . Crimmins
Hoseman
07
35 Everett street
34
Edward Cain
32
110 Shipley street
35
36
Jas. H. Lynch
Thos. Douglas
Hoseman . . .
Hoseman . . .
23
S3
Engine House
118 Welsh street
Horseshoer.
Caulker.
This Company was organized December 3d, 1866.
The Engineman, Fireman and Driver are permanently employed. These,
together with the Foreman and eight Hcsernen. who do duty only when
alarmed, constitute the entire Company.
The returns of the Clerk of the Company show that the Engine rolled to
two hundred and nineteen (219) alarms, and was in service at thirty-five (35)
fires sixty-eight hours and forty-five (68.45) minutes during the year. The
House of this Company is in good condition.
THE COMPANY HAS CHARGE OF THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY :
3 Horses.
1 Hose Reel.
600 feet Carbolized Hose.
23 feet Suction Hose.
1 small Hydrant Suction.
6 Hydrant Spanners.
6 Hose Spanners.
2 Blunderbusses.
1 set Lead Ropes.
1 set Lead Bars.
1 Suction Rope.
3 Hose Ropes.
9 Hose Straps.
1 Ladder Strap.
1 set of Tools for Engine.
50 feet small Rubber Hose.
6 Oil Cans.
5 Lanterns.
1 Jackscrew.
1 Hose Washer.
1 set Double Harness.
1 set Single Harness.
3 Hose Blankets.
2 Whips.
1 Feed Box.
2 Buckets.
1 Scale Beam.
1 Shovel.
1 Axe.
1 Stable Broom.
2 Corn Brooms.
1 Pitchfork.
2 Brushes.
1 Curry Comb.
1 Table.
3 Iron Spittoons.
1 emerald Cooking Stove and fixtures.
C Chairs.
2 Sponges.
2 extra Singletrees, and 1 extra Engine
Wheel; all in good condition.
1 Steam Fire Engine; and 3 Chairs, m bad
condition.
COMPANY STATISTICS.
117
SAN FKANCISCO STEAM FIKE ENGINE No. 4.
LOCATION— WEST SIDE OF SECOND STREET, BETWEEN NATOMA AND HOWABD.
This Engine was built by the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, at Man-
chester, New Hampshire, April, 1866. It is a second-class double Engine with
two steam cylinders 6% inches in diameter, and two double-acting vertical
pumps 4 inches in diameter and 10-inch stroke. At a fair working speed she
can discharge 400 gallons of water per minute. The weight of the Engine,
with three men, is about 6.400 pounds.
The Hose Reel is two-wheeled, of the Amoskeag pattern, built in this city,
and when in service carries 600 feet of hose.
COMPANY EOLL.
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NAME.
POSITION.
AGE
BESIDENCE.
OCCUPATION.
37
38
Samuel McDowell
James Corbett
Foreman
Engiueman
28
89
153 Second street . .
Engine House
Upholsterer.
Engineer.
39
29
40
I Mordecai
Fireman
?8
Engine House
Engineer.
41
Wm. Keller
Hoseman. . .
•5R
50(5 Market street
Butcher.
4^
Geo Stunton. . .
Hoseman.
40
68 Tehama street
43
John Ticknor
Hoseman.
35
52 Minna street
Painter
44
45
46
47
Richard Pusquelle
E. Keating
Hugh McGreevy
F Hensley
Hoseman.. ..
Hoseman —
Hoseman
Hoseman . . .
34
26
31
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Howard and First sts.
110 Natoma street...
lONatoma street...
244 Minna, street . .
Cabinet Maker.
Engineer.
Boiler Maker.
Teamster.
48
Wm. H. Miller
Hoseman
25
Engine House
Ship Caulker.
This Company was organized December 3d, 1866, and took charge of Steam
Fire Engine No. 4, which engine was in charge of the Company until April,
1872, when it was found necessary to put the engine out of service and put in
new tubes and otherwise repair it. The Company is now, and has been since
April, 1872, doing duty with San Francisco Steam Fire Engine No. 10. This
engine is one of the new pattern second-class Amoskeag Engines, with a crane-
neck frame, so that the engine can be turned round within its length.
The Engineman, Fireman and Driver are permanently employed. These,
together with the Foreman and eight Hosemen, who do duty only when
alarmed, constitute the entire Company.
The returns of the Clerk of the Company show that the engine rolled to two
hundred and thirty-five (235) alarms, and was in service at fifty-six (56) fires
one hundred and twenty-seven hours and forty-five (127.45) minutes during
the year. The House of this Company is in good condition.
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CHIEF ENGINEER S REPORT.
THE COMPANY HAS CHARGE OF THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY :
1 Steam Fire Engine.
600 feet Carbolized Hose.
100 feet Leather Hose.
2 Blunderbusses.
6 Hose Spanners.
2 Hydrant Spanners.
1 Hose Washer.
1 Axe.
1 Reducer.
50 feet small Rubber Hose.
4 Horse Ropes.
1 Oil Can.
4 Lanterns.
2 Shovels.
2 Tables.
2 Stoves.
3 Buckets.
4 Brooms.
2 one-gallon Cans.
1 Scale Beam.
1 Pitchfork.
1 Corn Brush.
1 Coal Scuttle.
1 Hatchet.
1 Spittoon.
3 Horse Blankets, and 12 Badges; all in
good condition.
1 Hose Reel, 6 Chairs, 50 feet small Rub-
ber Hose, and 3 sets of Harness; all in
bad condition.
SAN FRANCISCO STEAM FIRE ENGINE No. 5.
LOCATION-WEST SIDE OF STOCKTON STREET, BETWEEN PACIFIC AND
BROADWAY .
This Engine was built by the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, Manches-
ter, Now Hampshire, January, 1867. It is a second-class Engine with one
steam cylinder 8% inches in diameter, and one double-acting vertical plunger
pump 4% inches in diameter and 12-inch stroke. At a fair working speed
she can discharge 400 gallons of water per minute. The weight of the Engine,
with three men, is about 6, 500 pounds. The Hose Reel is two-wheeled (Amos-
keag pattern), built in this city, and when in service carries 600 feet of hose.
COMPANY ROLL.
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NAME.
POSITION.
AGE
RESIDENCE.
OCCUPATION.
49
50
51
George W. Kennard
Hugh Colvin
W. S. Downs
Foreman
Enginenian..
Driver
42
37
35
Virginia Block
Engine House
Engine House
Clerk.
Engineer.
Teamster
52
53
54
George E. Miller..
John J. Mahoney
James Grady
Fireman
Hoseman . .
Hoseman
29
33
Oq
Engine House
Kearuy & Vallejo sts.
1208 Stockton street
Teamster.
Lamplighter.
Salesman
55
John J. F.riody
Hoseman
95
828 California street
Gasfitter.
56
57
58
59
60
William Davis
James H. Rochford.. . .
George D. Josselyn . . .
William B. Fleming. ..
James W. Brady
Hoseman . .
Hoseman . .
Hoseman . .
Hoseman . .
Hoseman . .
23
32
31
28
25
Engine House
Stockton street
Engine House
59 Tehama street . . .
Vincent street
Saloonkeeper.
Special Policeman.
Sawyer .
Whit-encr.
Metal Roofer.
COMPANY STATISTICS.
119
This Company was organized December 3, 1866.
The Engineman, Fireman and Driver are permanently employed. These,
together with the Foreman and eight Hosemen, who do duty only when
alarmed, constitute the entire Company.
The returns of the Clerk of the Company show that the Engine rolled to two
hundred and twenty-seven (227) alarms and was in service at (59) fires sixty-
three hours and thirty (63.30) minutes during the year. The House of this
Company is in good condition.
THE COMPANY HAS CHARGE OF THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY:
3 Horses.
1 Steam Fire Engine.
1 Hose Reel.
600 feet Carbolized Hose.
2 Blunderbusses.
1 Hose Washer.
4 Hydrant Spanners.
4 Hose Spanners.
1 Crowbar.
100 feet Hose Rope.
40 feet Suction Rope.
3 patent Hose Straps.
2 Oil Cans.
1 set of Tools for Engine.
1 short Rubber Suction.
1 Reducer.
1 set Lead Bars.
2 extra Wheels for Engine
1 Axe.
1 pair Rope Traces.
1 Hutchet.
1 Jackscrew.
4 Lanterns.
I extra Wheel for Hose Reel.
50 feet of small Rubber Hose.
1 set Double Harness.
1 set Single Harness.
2 Horse Blankets.
2 Whips.
1 Curry Comb.
1 Brush.
1 Mane Brush.
2 Sponges.
1 Water trough.
2 Buckets.
2 Stable Forks.
1 Shovel.
1 Feed Box.
1 Stable Broom.
2 Corn Brooms.
! Wire Seive.
Four-Quart Measure.
Scale Beam.
Block and Tackle.
Hatchet.
Chamois Skin,
extra Bridle.
6 Chairs.
1 Stove and Pipe and 1 Kettle; all in good
condition.
1 Horse Blanket, 1 Wash Bowl, 50 feet small
Rubber Hose and Pipe, 1 Table and 1
Spittoon; in bad condition.
SAN FRANCISCO STEAM FIEE ENGINE No. 6.
LOCATION EAST. SIDE OF SIXTH STREET, SOUTH OF FOLSOM.
This Engine was built by the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, Manches-
ter, New Hampshire, March, 1867. It is a second-class double Engine with two
steam cylinders 6% inches in diameter, and two double-acting vertical pumps
4 inches in diameter and 10-inch stroke. At a fair working speed she can dis
120
CHIEF ENGINEERS REPORT.
charge about 400 gallons of water per minute. The weight of the Engine, with
three men, is about 6,400 pounds. The Hose Reel is two-wheeled, built in this
city, and when in service carries 600 feet of Hose.}
COMPANY ROLL.
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NAME.
POSITION.
AGE
RESIDENCE.
OCCUPATION .
61
W. O. T. Smith
Foreman . .
31
322 Sixth street
Capitalist.
K>,
William Simpson ....
Engineman..
35
Engine House
Engineer.
63
F. Atkinson
38
64-
T.Swift
Driver
80
Engine House
Teamster.
65
J. Con way
<>fi
Cor Sixth & Shipley
66
67
T. Donnicliff
T. Sawyer
Hostman . . .
36
46
Harrison & Fourth sts
Special Policeman.
68
S. Sefton
Hoseman
'if>
Engine House . ...
Stevedore.
60
T Burke
30
70
J. Donnovan.
Hosemun
36
Sixth & Shipley sts
Loborer.
71
72
D. Kearney
J. Colbert
Hoseman . .
Hoseman . . .
38
27
133 Shipley street....
Fourth & Bryant sts.
Drayman.
Diamond Setter.
This Company was organized December 3, 1866.
The Engineman, Fireman and Driver are permanently employed. These,
together with the Foreman and eight Hosemen, who do duty only when
alarmed, constitute the entire Company.
The returns of the Clerk of the Company show that the Engine rolled to two
hundred and sixteen (216) alarms, and was in service at fifty-one (51) fires
eighty-three hours and fifty-one (83.51) minutes during the year.
The House of this Company is in good condition.
THE COMPANY HAS CHARGE OF THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY:
3 Horses.
1 Steam Fire Engine.
1 Hose Reel.
600 feet Carbolized Hose.
100 feet Leather Hose.
1 small Suction.
2 Hydrant Spanners.
3 Hose Spanners.
1 Hose Washer.
2 Hydrant Reducers.
2 Oil Cans.
2 One-gallon Cans.
1 set Engine Tools.
1 Jackscrew.
1 Crowbar.
2 Blunderbusses.
4 Lanterns.
1 Axe.
1 Block and Tackle.
70 feet of small Rubber Hose and Pipe.
6 Iron Spittoons.
1 Stove and Kettle.
Coal Scuttle.
Table.
Ladder.
1 extra Wheel for Engine.
1 Scale Beam.
1 set Double Harness.
1 set Single Harness.
1 Curry Comb.
1 Brush.
2 Corn Brooms.
3 Stable Buckets.
1 Shovel.
1 Pitchfork: and 3 Horse Blankets, all in
good condition.
25 feet small Rubber Hose and 6 Chairs; in
bad condition.
COMPANY STATISTICS.
121
SAN FRANCISCO STEAM FIRE ENGINE No. 7.
LOCATION EAST SIDE OF SIXTEENTH STREET, BETWEEN VALENCIA AND
GUERRERO.
This Engine was built by the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, Manches-
ter, New Hampshire, March, 1867. It is a second-class double Engine with
two steam cylinders 6% inches in diameter, and two double-acting vertical
pumps 4 inches in diameter and 10-inch stroke. At a fair working speed she
can discharge about 400 gallons of waier per minute. The weight of the En-
gine, with three men, is about G,400 pounds.
The Hose Reel is two-wheeled, Amoskeag pattern, built in this city, and when
in service carries 600 feet of hose.
COMPANY ROLL.
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NAME.
POSITION.
AGE.
RESIDENCE.
OCCUPATION.
79
Foreman.
n
16th street.
74
P H Fleming
35
] i;ta street
7^
Driver
29
2d avenue
I'.utcher
7fi
John Cook
Fireman ....
89
Engine House
Clerk
77
P. Fitzsimmons
Hoseman . . .
39
2d avenue
Stone mason.
8^
Wm. H Parcell s
Hosoman.. .
35
Engine House
81
Hosenian .
y9
Camp street
83
Theodore Schulte
Hosemnn . . .
43
Valencia
78
Brvaii Burns
Hoseman.. .
37
Engine House
Laborer.
8*
Jus E Cusick
Hoseman . . .
30
Kith street. . .
79
80
Peter Handibode
Alonzo Brandt
Hoseman . . .
Hosenian . . .
88
30
Mission and 14th sts.
Engine House
Laborer.
Boilermaker.
This Company was organized April 15, 1868. The Engineman, Fireman and
Driver are permanently employed, These, together with the Foreman and eight
Hosemen, who do duty only when alarmed, constitute the entire Company.
The returns of the Clerk of the Company show that the Engine has rolled to
two hundred and twenty-two (222) alarms, and was in service at twenty-seven
(27) fires fifty -four hours and forty-five (54.45) minutes during the year.
The House of this Company is in good condition.
THE COMPANY HAS CHARGE OF THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY
3 Horses.
1 Steam Fire Engine.
1 Hose Reel.
1 Small Suction.
3 Blunderbusses.
6 Hose Spanners.
6 Hydrant Spanners.
1 Jackscrew.
2 Axes.
1 Set Single Harness.
3 Horse Blankets.
2 Surcingles.
1 Halter.
2 Stable Buckets.
1 Pair Blocks and Tackle.
1 Lead Bar.
1 Scale Beam.
1 set of Engine Tools.
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CHIEF ENGINEER'S REPORT.
4. Lanterns.
2 Oil Cans.
1 Hydrant Reducer.
1 Hose Washer.
1 Extra Wheel for Engine.
2 Extra Wheels for Hose Reel.
1 Stove and Kettle.
8 Chairs.
1 Table.
1 Coal Seattle.
1 Set Double Harness.
2 Whips.
1 Pitchfork.
1 Curry Comb.
2 Brushes.
2 Brooms.
1 Mane Comb.
1 Feed Box and
1 Shove'.; all in good order.
70 feet small Rubber Hose.
3 Chairs; in bad condition.
SAN FRANCISCO STEAM FIRE ENGINE No. 8.
LOCATION NORTH SIDE OF PACIFIC STREET, BETWEEN LEAVENWORTH
AND JONES.
This Engine was built by the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, Manches-
ter, New Hampshire, March, 1869. It is a third-class Engine, " Harp Tank,"
with one steam cylinder 7% inches in diameter, and one double-acting plun-
ger pump 4% inches in diameter and 10-inch stroke. At a fair working speed
she can discharge 300 gallons of water per minute. The weight of the Engine,
with three men, is about 4,903 pounds.
The Hose Keel is two-wheeled (Amoskeag pattern), built in this city, and
when in service carries 600 feet of hose.
COMPANY KOLL.
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NAME.
POSITION.
AGE
EESIDENCE .
OCCUPATION.
85
HI;
Jamep Dyer
J. P Hawkins
Foreman
Engineman .
27
41
1216 Pacific street . . .
1215 Pacific street
Painter.
Engineer
87
88
Charles Edmonds
M. Sullivan
Driver
Fireman . . .
26
98
Engine House
Eijf/ine House
Teamster.
Teamster
89
90
91
92
93
94
J. W. Hentzel
William F. Porter
Daniel Phelps
M. Shattuck
Henry St. Glair
R. J. Courtier
Hoseman
Hoseman . .
Hosemau . .
Hoseman . .
Hoseman . .
Hoseman .
28
25
33
31
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1228 Pacific street. .
1208 Pacific street. .
Jones st. near Pacific
Bernard an-1 Jones .
Bernard ami Jones .
Engine House
Gasfitter.
Machinist.
Ship smith.
Porter.
Musician.
Gasfitter.
95
M. Bvron
37
96
P. Quirk
Hoseman . .
38
74 Bernard street . . .
Carpenter.
This Company was organized June 1, 1869. The Engineman, Fireman and
Driver are permanently employed. These, together with the Foreman and
eight Hosemen, who do duty only when alarmed, constitute the entire Com-
pany.
COMPANY STATISTICS.
123
The returns of the Clerk of the Company show that the Engine rolled to
two hundred and twenty-two (222) alarms, and was in service at eighteen (18)
fires forty-three hours and twenty (43.20) minutes during the year.
The House of this Company is in very bad condition.
THE COMPANY HAS CHAEGE OF THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY :
3 Horses.
1 Steam Fire Engine.
1 Hose Reel.
20 feet Suction Hose.
1 small Suction.
1 ten-foot length of Hose.
2 Blunderbusses.
1 Ladder Ropes.
2 Hydrant Spanners.
4 Hose Spanners.
2 Axes.
2 Oil Cans.
1 Hose Washer.
2 Lanterns.
2 Jackscrews.
1 pair Blocks and Tackle.
1 set of Engine Tools.
1 Scale Beam.
1 Stove and Pipe.
2 Spittoons.
150 feet small Rubber Hose and Pipe.
1 Table.
1 Feed Box.
1 Coal Scuttle.
1 Pitchfork.
1 Stable Broom.
2 Corn Brooms.
1 Curry Comb.
1 Chamois Skin.
1 Measure.
1 Seive.
2 Wash Bo\vls.
12 Badges: all in good condition.
3 sets Harness.
2 Bridles.
4 Chairs.
3 Blankets.
1 Shovel.
2 Stable Buckets.
1 Brush; in bad condition.
SAN FRANCISCO STEAM FIRE ENGINE No. 9.
LOCATION WEST SIDE OF MAIN STREET, NEAR FOLSOM.
This Engine was built by the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, at Man-
chester, New Hampshire, February, 1872. It is a second-class double Engine
with two steam cylinders <i% inches in diameter, and two double-acting verti-
cal pumps 4 inches in diameter and 10-inch stroke. At a fair working speed
she can discharge about 400 gallons of water per minute. The weight of this
Engine, with three men, is about 6,400 pounds. The Engine is one of the
new pattern, with a crane-neck frame, so that the Engine can be turned round
within its length.
The Hose Reel is two-wheeled, built in this city, and when in service carries
600 feet of hose.
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CHIEF ENGINEERS REPORT.
COMPANY KOLL.
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NAME.
POSITION.
AGE
RESIDENCE.
OCCUPATION.
97
W. H. Spencer
Foreman. . .
?7
Engine House
U S Mint
98
99
Samuel Bridgewood. ..
Joseph Jourdun
Engineer
Driver . . ..
41
97
Engine House
Engine House
Engineer.
Teamster
100
Thomas F Casey
Fireman . .
26
Fngine House
101
102
loa
W. C. Ashton
W. G. Connor
S. J. Nash
Hoseman. . .
Hoseman . .
Hosenian
34
37
?4
How. and First sts...
Folsom and Beale sts
Engine House
Stevedore.
Carpenter.
Carpenter
104
105
ion
James Conneff
Peter McQuillan
A. S. Williams
Hoseman . .
Hosemau . .
Hoseman
24
28
%
Natoma and Sec d sts
526 Folsom street. . .
520 Howard street
Lamplighter.
Boiler Maker.
107
J. E. Connolly
Hoseman .
30
C9 Stevenson street.
CaulktT
108
J. T. Bonnifield
Hosemau . . .
25
528 Main street
Stevedore.
This Company was organized October 30, 1871.
The Engiiieman, Fireman and Driver are permanently employed. These,
together with the Foreman and eight Hosemen, who do duty only when
alarmed, constitute the entire Company.
The returns of the Clerk of the Company show that the Engine rolled to
one hundred and forty-two (142) alarms, and was in service at twenty-four
(24) fires twenty-two (22) hours since November 1, the date on which the
Company went into service. The House of this Company is in very good
condition.
THE COMPANY HAS CHARGE OF THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY!
3 Horses.
1 Steam Fire Engine.
1 set of Engine Tools.
1 Hose Reel.
600 feet Carbolized Hose.
1 Hose Washer.
2 Blunderbusses.
2 Hydrant Spanners.
4 Hose Spanners.
1 Jackscrew.
1 Crowbar.
1 Suction Rope.
1 long Ladder Rope.
2 Feed Cans.
4 Lanterns.
2 one-gallon Oil Cans.
1 half-gallon Oil Can.
1 Axe.
3 Iron Spittoons.
60 feet Garden Hose.
1 pair Blocks and Tackle.
1 Coal Scuttle.
1 JTire Shovel.
1 Iron Rake.
1 Curry Comb.
1 Brush.
2 Corn Brushes.
3 Horse Blankets.
1 set Double Harness.
1 set Single Harness.
1 Pitchfork.
1 Shovel.
2 Feed Buckets.
1 Halter.
2 Sponges.
1 Chamois Skin.
2 extra Collars.
3 Brooms, and
1 Clock; all in good condition,
50 feet small Rubber Hose.
2 Tables.
6 Chairs, and
2 Stools; in bad condition.
COMPANY STATISTICS. 125
SAN FKANCISCO HOSE No. 1.
LOCATION — NORTH SIDE OF JACKSON STREET, BETWEEN FRONT AND DAVIS.
The Hose Keel is two-wheeled (Anaoskeag pattern), built in this city. It is
drawn by one horse, and when in service carries GOO feet of hose.
COMPANY BOLL.
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NAME.
POSITION.
AGE
RESIDENCE.
OCCUPATION.
109
110
Thomas Chandler
John Riley
Foreman
Driver
29
30
Cor. Davis & Jack. sts.
Engine House
Hotel Keeper.
Teamster.
111
John Warner . . .
Steward
09
Engine House
Teamster. »
m
John Cos<:rrove
Hoseman . .
;ir>
Engine House
Stevedore.
113
John Shay
Of)
4 Bartol street ....
Drayman.
1H
George Burr
Hoseman . . .
34
Mont. st.. near B'dwv
Porter.
115
24
Engine House
Gasfitter.
11(5
117
Hamilton Mead
John Hanley
Hosernan . . .
Hoseman . . .
25
24
Engine House
14 Merchant street . .
Clerk.
Miller.
This Company was organized December 3, 1866.
The Driver and Steward are permanently employed. These, together with
the Foreman and six Hosemen, who do duty only when alarmed, constitute the
entire Company.
The returns of the Clerk of the Company show that the Company responded
to two hundred and nineteen (219) alarms, and was in service at thirty-two
(32) fires ninety-four hours and twenty (94.20) minutes.
The House of this Company is in very good condition.
THE COMPANY HAS CHARGE OF THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY :
1 Horse.
1 Hose Reel.
300 feet of Carbolized Hose.
300 feet of Leather Hose.
2 Blunderbusses.
50 feet small Rubber Hose.
1 Monkey Wrench.
1 small Oil Can.
2 one-gallon Cans.
1 Hose Washer.
1 Table.
2 Spittoons.
2 Buckets.
1 small Ladder.
1 Chamois Skill.
1 Axe.
1 set Harness.
1 Shovel.
1 Jack screw.
1 Curry Comb.
1 Pitchfork.
1 Block and Tackle.
1 Feed Box.
1 Manure Box.
1 Stove and Pipe.
1 Stove Kettle; all in good condition.]
2 Lanterns.
3 Chairs.
2 Brooms.
2 Sponges.
1 Whip,
2 Brushes; all in bad condition.
126
CHIEF ENGINEER S REPORT.
SAN FRANCISCO HOSE NO. 2.
LOCATION POST STREET, NEAR FILLMORE.
The Hose Reel is four- wheeled, built in New York. It is drawn by two
horses, and when in service carries G50 feet of hose.
COMPANY KOLL.
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NAME.
POSITION.
AGE
KESIDENCE.
OCCUPATION.
IIS
John Miller.
Foreman
SO
Fill more st nr Turk
Carpetbeater
119
1'20
Thomaa Brady
John Rhody .
Driver . . .
Steward
27
S8
Hose House
Post st nr Webster
Teamster.
121
122
Henry Roskamp
James H. CaMll
Hoseman
Hoseman
29
Steiner st., nr. Ellis.
V NessAv nr Hayes
Carpenter.
123
I'M
John Provost
T P. Jones
Hoseman
Hoseman
24
W
Hose House
O'Far st nr Steiner
Clerk.
Caulker
125
1'2(5
R. Tennent
A. Truman
Hoseman . .
Hoseman . .
27
23
25 Polk street
Hose House
Teamster.
Printer.
This Company was organized December 3, I860, and took charge of a two-
wheeled Hose Keel of the Amoskeag pattern, built in this city. The Com-
pany was located on Folsom street east of Beale, until November, 1868, when
the Company took possession of the new Engine House erected on the west
side of Main street.near Folsom. In October, 1871, an Engine used by the
Department as a Relief Engine, was placed in the house and a Company com-
posed in part of the officers and members of Hose Company No. 2, organized
as San Francisco Engine Company No. 9, which company took possession of
the house and was located there. On the 30th day of October, 1871, Hose
Company No. 2 was transferred to the new Hose House on Post street, near
Fillmore, and took charge of a four-wheeled Hose Reel which was in charge of
Hose Company No. 4 at a former period.
The Driver and Steward are permanently employed. These, together with
the Foreman and six Hosemen, who do duty only when alarmed, constitute the
entire Company.
The returns of the Clerk of the Company show that the Company responded
to two hundred and eighteen (218) alarms, and was in service at twenty (20)
fires eighty hours and thirty (80.30) minutes.
The House of this Company is in very good condition.
THE COMPANY HAS CHARGE OF THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY!
1 Pitchfork.
1 Shovel.
1 Feed Box.
1 pair Blocks and Tackle.
1 Table.
1 Coal Scuttle.
1 Gaslighter.
2 Horses.
1 four-wheeled Hose Reel.
650 feet Leather Hose.
2 Blunderbusses.
1 Monkey Wrench.
1 Hose Washer.
3 Hydrant Spanners.
COMPANY STATISTICS.
127
2 Hose Spanners.
1 Axe.
2 sets of Harness.
2 Blankets.
1 Whip.
1 Jackscrew.
2 Brushes.
1 Curry Comb.
1 Scale Beam.
6 Chairs.
3 Spittoons.
3 Brooms.
2 Buckets.
100 feet small Rubber Hose.
1 Sponge, and 1 Chamois Skin; all in good
condition.
SAN FRANCISCO HOSE No. 3.
LOCATION TWENTY-SECOND STREET, NEAR FOLSOM.
The Hose Reel is two-wheeled, of the Amoskeag pattern, built in this city;
is drawn by one horse, and when in service carries 600 feet of hose.
COMPANY ROLL.
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NAME.
POSITION.
AGE
RESIDENCE.
OCCUPATION.
175
185
181
176
177
178
179
180
182
J. V. Denniston
John McGreevy. ..
John J. Crowley
Samuel O. Peterson.. ..
James E. West
Amos H. Mower
Robert T. Brown
Charles McKenna
William Grant
Foreman . . .
Driver
Steward ... .
Hoseman.. .
Hoseman. . .
Hoseman. . .
Hoseman. . .
Hoseman. ...
Hoseman. .. .
43
30
30
32
42
43
39
27
26
17th st., nr. Dolores.
Hose House
Real Estate.
Teamster.
Clerk.
Carpenter.
Sailmaker.
Plumber.
Plasterer.
Hack Driver.
Plumber.
Hose House
Grove, bet. 16th&17th
16th, bet. Val.fc Gur.
Mis. bet. 15th & 10th.
Alabama and 24th sts
Hose House
This Company was organized December 3, 1866, and continued in service
until June 1st, 1869, when Engine No. 8 was placed in the house, the Company
being then located 011 the north side of Pacific street west of Jones, and a
Company (composed in part of the officers and members of Hose Company
No. 3) organized as San Francisco Engine Company No. 8, which Company
superseded Hose Company No. 3.
The rapid growth of the western portion of the City rendered it necessary to
place additional apparatus, for extinguishing fires, in that section of the city,
and the Board of Supervisors, upon the recommendation of the Board of Fire
Commissioners, erected a commodious and substantial building on Twenty-
second street, nearFolsorn; the house was finished in January, 1872, and on
the 9th day of February. 1872, Hose Company No. 3 was reorganized and took
charge of a two-wheeled Hose Reel, which the Board of Fire Commissioners
placed in the new house on Twenty-second street, where the Company has
been located.
128
CHIEF ENGINEER S REPORT.
The Driver and Steward are permanently employed. These, together with
the Foreman and six Hosemen, who do duty only when alarmed, constitute
the entire Company.
The returns of the Clerk of the Company show that the Company responded
to eighty-seven (87) alarms, and was in service at four (4) fires twenty hours
since the date of reorganization. The House of this Company is in very good
condition.
•
THE COMPANY HAS CHARGE OF THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY :
1 Horse.
1 two-wheeled Hose Reel.
700 feet Leather Hose.
2 Binder bosses.
1 Monkey Wrench.
2 Hydrant Spanners.
4: Hose Spanners.
1 Axe.
2 Lanterns.
1 Hose Washer.
1 Jackscrew.
100 feet small Rubber Hose.
1 pair Blocks and Tackle.
1 Oil Can.
2 one-gallon Cans.
1 Hammer.
1 Whip.
1 Horse Blanket.
1 set Harness.
1 Pitchfork.
1 Shovel.
1 Table.
1 Stable Broom.
2 Corn Brooms.
1 Curry Comb.
1 Brush.
2 Chamois Skins.
1 Corn Brush.
3 Sponges.
9 Chairs.
2 Buckets.
3 Spittoons and 1 Coal Scuttle; all in good
condition.
SAN FKANCISCO HOSE No. 4.
LOCATION EAST SIDE OF STOCKTON STREET, NORTH OF GREENWICH.
The Hose Reel is two-wheeled (Amoskeag pattern), built in this city. It is
drawn by one horse, and when in service carries 600 feet of hose.
COMPANY ROLL.
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NAME.
POSITION.
AGE
RESIDENCE.
OCCUPATION.
197
James Derham
Foreman
27
Clerk
128
129
William Madison ....
Benj . Whitehead
Driver
Steward
36
04
Hose House
Molder.
Painter
130
William Finley. . . .
3°
735 Vallejo street
Gasfitter
131
132
William Blood
James T. Rodgers.. ..
Hoseman .
Hoseman
29
?0
17 Virginia street. . .
Hose House
Sailmaker.
Clerk.
133
Thomas Ryan
23
15 Hinckley street
134
135
John McCarthy
David A. Finn
Hoseman .
Ho^eman . .
29
29
245 Sacramento street
Stockton street
Hydrant Inspector.
Printer.
COMPANY STATISTICS.
129
This Company was organized December 3, 1863.
The Driver and Steward are permanently employed. These, together with
the Foreman and six Hosemen, who do duty only when alarmed, constitute
the entire Company.
The returns of the Clerk of this Company show that the Company has
responded to two hundred and seventeen (217) alarms, and was in service at
twenty-five (25) fires forty-two hours and thirty (42.30) minutes.
The House of this Company is in good condition.
THE COMPANY HAS CHARGE OF THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY:
1 Horse.
1 Hose Keel.
750 feet of Leather Hose.
2 Blunderbusses.
2 Nozzles.
3 Hydrant Spanners.
6 Hose Spanners.
6 Hose Ropes.
1 Monkey Wrench.
2 Lanterns.
1 Axe.
Jackscrew.
Hose Box.
Chamois Skin.
Curry Comb.
Brushes.
Comb Brush.
Sponge.
3 Oil Cans.
1 Hay Fork.
3 Brooms.
2 Shovels.
1 Fall and Tackle.
1 Scale Beam.
1 Ladder.
3 Spittoons.
1 Stove.
2 lengths of Stovepipe.
1 Bucket.
1 Feed Chest.
1 Seive.
1 Peek Measure.
1 set Harness.
1 Halter Strap; all in good condition.
1 Horse Blanket.
40 feet small Rubber Hose.
5 Chairs.
1 Stove.
1 Saddle.
1 Collar; all in bad condition.
SAN FRANCISCO HOSE No. 5.
LOCATION — SOUTH SIDE OF MARKET STREET, BET. TENTH AND ELEVENTH.
The Hose Reel is two-wheeled (Amoskeag pattern), built in this city. It is
drawn by one horse, and when in service carries 600 feet of hose.
COMPANY ROLL.
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NAME.
POSITION.
AGE
RESIDENCE .
OCCUPATION.
ISfi
C. G. Ncttwald
Foreman
39
12 Eleventh street . .
Upholsterer.
138
nq
Thomas McGiynn
M. McLan^hlin
Driver „
Steward
25
35
Hose House
Hose Hora.se
Teamster.
Teamster.
140
141
T. It. Carew
John Nealon
Hoseman ...
Hoseman
25
3fi
Hose Hoxise..... ...
Hose House
Clerk.
Painter.
142
143
Patrick Barry
Hoseman . . ,
29
23
Hose House
Boiler Maker.
144
William Carew
Hoseman
OS
Hose Honse
Painter.
137
P. R. O'Brien
Hoseman . . .
30
12 Eleventh street. .
Blacksmith.
130
CHIEF ENGINEERS REPORT.
This Company was organized December 3, 1866. The Driver and Steward
are permanently emyloyed. These, together with the Foreman and six Hose-
men, who do duty only when alarmed, constitute the entire Company.
The returns of the Clerk of the Company show that the Company has
responded to two hundred and nineteen (219) alarms, and was in service at
thirty-one (31) fires forty-four hours and forty (4.4.40) minutes during the
year.
The House of this Company is in good condition.
THE COMPANY HAS CHARGE OF THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY :
1 Horse.
1 two-wheeled Hose Reel.
700 feet of Leather Hose.
2 Blunderbusses.
2 Lanterns.
4 Hose Spanners and Belts.
2 Hydrant Spanners.
1 Oil Can.
2 one-gallon Cans.
1 Monkey Wrench.
1 set Blocks and Tackle.
1 Bucket.
50 feet small Rubber Hose.
6 Armchairs.
6 Stools.
1 Lamplighter.
1 set Single Harness.
1 Blanket.
1 Whip.
2 Cloth Rubbers.
2 Sponges.
1 Curry Comb.
1 Brush.
1 Chamois Skin.
1 Corn Brush.
2 Brooms.
1 Shovel.
1 Axe.
1 Pitchfork.
1 Table.
3 Spittoons.
Scale Beam.
Jackscrew.
small Ladder.
Hose Washer.
Alarm Bell and Ropes.
1 extra Back Saddle; all in good
condition.
SAN FEANCISCO HOOK AND LADDEK No. 1.
LOCATION NORTH SIDE OF o'FARRELL STREET, WEST OF DUPONT.
This Truck was built by J. L. Berry of this city. The number of ladders
carried is eight, five crotch-poles, five hooks, two forks, one ram, one crowbar,
four axes, two shovels, one jackscrew, five buckets and four lanterns. The
apparatus is drawn by two horses, and weighs, in running order, 4,300 pounds.
COMPANY STATISTICS.
COMPANY ROLL.
131
So
K '
NAME.
POSITION.
AGE
RESIDENCE.
OCCUPATION.
145
146
A.C.Imbri
J. H. Watson
Foreman
Driver
40
45
115 Geary street
Truck House
Tailor.
Teamster.
147
A Rissland
Tillerman.
31
Truck House
Renovator.
148
149
Jno. J. Magee
J.T.Dilke
H. & L'man.
H. & L'man.
26
33
115 Geary street
13 Minna street
Finisher.
Butcher.
150
P Pinkham
H & L'man
27
151
F. Warner
H. & L'man.
97
Truck House
Telegraph Operat'r
15°
W. Anderson . . .
H. & L'man.
Ofi
7 Bagley Place
Porter.
153
11 T Graham . .
H. & L'man.
of,
Truck House
Lather
154
J J . Harron
H. & L'man.
SJ
Truck House. .
Engineer.
155
P O'Hagan
H & L'man
24
Truck House
15G
J Nolan
H. & L'man.
S4
10 Bagley Place
Bartender
157
H B Rollins
28
Clerk
158
J H Riley
31
32 Natoma street
Porter
159
H Thomas
29
Weigher
This Company was organized December 3, 1866.
The Driver and Tillerman are permanently employed. These, together with
the Foreman and twelve Hook and Laddermen, who do duty only when
alarmed, constitute the entire Company.
The returns of the Clerk of the Company show that the carriage i oiled to
two hundred and seventeen (217) alarms, and was in service at one hundred
and seven (107) fires one hundred and seventy-one hours and ten (171.10)
minutes during the year.
The House of this Company is in very bad condition.
THE COMPANY HAS CHARGE OF THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY I
2 Horses.
1 Carriage with complete equipments, as be-
fore mentioned.
2 Oil Cans.
1 Monkey Wrench.
2 Brooms.
1 Table.
12 Chairs.
1 Stove.
1 Coal Scuttle.
2 Sets of Harness.
1 Pair of Blankets.
1 Whip.
1 Stable Bucket.
1 Stable Broom.
1 Brush.
I Curry Comb.
1 Dandybrush.
1 Hay Fork;
all in good condition.
SAN FKANCISCO HOOK AND LADDER No. 2.
LOCATION NORTH SIDE OF BROADWAY, BET. DUPONT AND STOCKTON.
This Truck was built by J. L. Berry of this city. The number of ladders
carried is eight, four hooks, two hay racks, two chimney hooks with chains
and ropes, six axes with picks, two common axes, six props, three pitchforks,
132
CHIEF ENGINEER S REPORT.
one crowbar, two lanterns, six buckets, one jackscrew, one shovel and two hun'
dred and twenty feet of rope. The weight of the carriage is 4,300 pounds.
The apparatus is drawn by two horses.
COMPANY KOLL.
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NAME.
POSITION.
AGE
EESTDENCE.
OCCUPATION.
160
A Bourgeois
Foreman ....
43
630 Broadway
Carriage maker
161
Driver
37
Truck House
Teamster
162
30
Truck House
Pilot
163
H & L'man..
44
614 Broachvay
Fish dealer
164
John O'Brien
H. & L'man..
29
Montgomery cor. Pac . .
Baker.
165
166
Paul Gibon
Jas Murphv
H. & L'man..
H. & L'man..
34
94
814 Sacramento
Truck House
Barber.
Carpenter.
167
William Willocks
H & L'man..
<>4
Truck House
Bag maker.
168
169
Pierre Seguin
H. & L'man..
H <S: L'man..
34
44
Truck House
1317 Dupont
Laborer.
Laborer
170
Paul Clevis
H & L'man
37
536 Vallejo
171
II. & L'man..
95
Truck House
Laborer.
172
J M Chevalier
H. & L'man..
43
Truck House
Laborer.
173
H & L'man..
?3
Truck House
Bartender.
174
Beni Haskoll
H & L'man
30
712 Dupont
This Company was organized December 3, 1866.
The Driver and Tillerman are permanently employed. These, together with
the Foreman and twelve Hook and Laddermen, who do duty only when
alarmed, constitute the entire Company.
The returns of the Clerk of the Company show that the carriage rolled to
two hundred and seventeen (217) alarms, and was in service at sixty (60)
fires ninety-four hours and twenty (94.20) minutes during the year.
The House of this Company is in very good condition.
THE COMPANY HAS CHARGE OF THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY I
2 Horses.
1 Carriage with complete equipments, as be-
fore mentioned.
2 Corn Brooms.
1 Curry Comb.
1 Mane Comb.
1 Root Brush.
1 Brush.
1 Stove.
1 Table.
6 Chairs.
3 Spittoons.
2 Buckets.
50 feet of small Rubber Hose and Pipe.
1 Monkey Wrench.
2 Oil Cans.
1 Measure.
1 Seive.
1 Feed Box;
all in good condition.
2 Horse Blankets.
1 Set Double Harness.
1 Stable Fork.
1 Coal Scuttle.
1 Shovel.
1 Bucket;
all in bad condition.
COMPANY STATISTICS. 133
SOUTH SAN FEANCISCO ENGINE NO. 1.
LOCATION-FOURTEENTH STREET, BETWEEN RAILROAD AVENUE AND N STREET.
This Engine was built by Smith, of New York. It is a hand Engine, and
was built for Broderick Engine Company No. 1, of the old Volunteer Depart-
ment.
The Hose Reel is two-wheeled, built in this city, and carries 500 feet of hose.
COMPANY ROLL.
NAME.
POSITION.
AGE
RESIDENCE.
OCCUPATION.
Charles Gillan
Foreman
Rjilroad avenue
Butcher
Henry Lankeman
Thomas Carran
1st Asst. Forem'n
2d Asst. Forem'u
35
44
Cor. R. R. and llth ave.
Eighteenth avenue
Grocer.
Boilermaker
John Ford
3d Asst. Forem'n
Sixth avenue
Butcher.
E. C. Hare
\V H Slater
Secretary
86
32
Railroad and llth ave.
Twelfth avenue
Trader.
John W Hodgkin . .
Treasurer
50
Railroad avenue
Lumberdealer
John Puckhaber
Hoseman
40
Fifteenth avenue
Grocer.
£ Fitzsimmons
Hoseman
26
Painter
A McGuire
Hoseman
Sixteenth avenue
Stairbuilder.
G . A Grant
Hospmau
W
C. E. Dunshee
Hosemau
3fi
Fifteenth avenue
Carpenter.
B F Ellis
Hoseman
J A Bradt
44
W. H Hynes . .
Hoseman ... .
John Olquist
Hoseman
44
Fifteenth avenue
Blacksmith.
C Balser
Hoseman
C. Streigel
Hoseman
41
Fourteenth avenue
Plasterer.
C Gillea
Hoseman
G. Starkey ...
Hoseman
Sixth avenue
Batcher ,
Ge orge Welch
Hoseman
South San Francisco .
Butcher.
M. Ford
Hoseman
Butcher
James Crummey
H. Spreigel
Hoseroaii
Hoseman
Eleventh avenue
Butcher.
Butcher
A. J. Hare
Hoseman
34
Tenth avenue . .
Coal dealer.
L. Sliinmoii
Hoseman
°l
Butcher
J. S. Hare
D C M Goodsell
Hoseman
31
Tenth avenue
429 First st Riucon Hill
Laborer.
J. G. Hubbard
Hoseman ....
T. McDermitt
James O. Sullivan
Hoseman
Hoseman
34
Fourteenth avenue
Butcher.
Barber
George Smith
Hoseman
Twelfth avenue
Milkman.
C. Jacquot
Hoseman
Restaurant keeper.
This Company was organized October 18, 1870; and on the 27th of May,
1871, took possession of a new house erected by the city, which they occupy at
present, and commenced performing active service June 1, 1871. Since which
time they have done duty with the Broderick Engine.
The returns of the Clerk of the Company show that the Engine rolled to
eleven (11) alarms, and was in service at seven (7) fires ten hours ard five
(10.05) minutes during the year.
The House of the Company is in good condition.
134
CHIEF ENGINEERS REPORT.
THE COMPANY HAS CHARGE OF THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY
1 Hand Engine.
1 Hose Reel.
1 Blunderbuss.
500 feet of Hose.
1 Axe.
1 Hose Spanner.
1 Alarm Bell and Bell Tower.
The Steward of the Company is permanently employed.
CORPORATION YARD.
LOCATION SACRAMENTO STREET, BETWEEN DRUMM AND EAST.
The Building is of brick, one-story in height, with Stable of frame attached,
arranged to accommodate four (4) horses.
PROPERTY IN POSSESSION OF CORPORATION YARD KEEPER.
1 set Hose Tools.
2 Lathes.
3 Work Benches.
2 Anvils.
1 Forge.
1 Stove.
1 Surge Block.
27 Stocks and Dies.
1 lot Axle Grease.
1 lot Collars.
4t lengths small Hose.
6 small Pipes.
1 lot Oil Cans.
1 lot Buckles and Snaps.
1 can Fish Oil.
1 can Tar Oil.
1 lot Emery Cloth.
1 lot Lampwicks.
1 lot Shovels.
1 lot Pitchforks.
2 dozen Axes.
3 Jackscrews.
Castile Soap.
Lanterns.
Flax Seed.
Salt.
Hammers.
Curry Combs.
Brushes.
Dandy Brushes.
Wrenches.
Corn Brooms.
Chamois.
Waste.
Squirt Cans.
Tripoli.
Turpentine.
Lampblack.
2 Scales.
2 Hose Reels.
2 Relief Steamers.
1 condemned Steamer.
5 Blankets.
1 Brush.
1 Curry Comb.
Harness.
2 Brooms.
3 Horse Rugs.
2 Poultice Boots.
1 Bitting Harness;
all in good condition.
1 sot Doxible Harness.
1 lot Saddles.
1 lot Collars; in bad condition.
CONDITION OF MATERIAL. 135
CONDITION OF STEAM FIEE ENGINES.
All the Steain Fire Engines in use in the Department are in good serviceable
condition.
CONDITION OF HOSE KEELS.
All the Hose Reels in use in the Department are in good condition, includ-
ing the three (3) Belief Reels at the Corporation Yard.
CONDITION OF HOOK AND LADDER CARRIAGES.
The two Hook and Ladder Carriages in service in the Department are in
good running order and well supplied with the necessary equipments. The
Hayes Patent Hook and Ladder Carriage, which is soon to be added to this
division of the Department, will supply a want long felt by officers and men,
to wit: the means of reaching the upper floor of large buildings without delay.
CONDITION OF HORSES.
The total number of Horses belonging to the Department is forty-five (45),
distributed as follows : Thirty-seven (37) in active service, five (5) at Corpo-
rationYard, one (1) in Chief's buggy, two (2) on the ranch of Wm. Patterson,
Brooklyn, Alameda County, unfit for service.
FIRE APPARATUS STATIONED AT POINTS DESIGNATED BELOW AND USED FOB
THE PROTECTION OF PROPERTY IN ITS IMMEDIATE VICINITY.
Ore Hand Engine and Hose Reel, with GOO feet of Hose at Butchertown
This Engine is Columbian No. 11 of the old Volunteer Department.
One Hand Engine and Hose Reel, with 800 feet of Hose, at the Alms House.
This Engine is Knickerbocker No. 5 of the old Volunteer Department.
136 CHIEF ENGINEER'S REPORT.
One Hand Hose Reel, with 700 feet of Hose, at Central Railroad Com-
pany's stables on Brannan street, between Eighth and Ninth streets.
One Hand Hose Reel, with 450 feet of Hose, at San Francisco and Pacific
Sugar Refinery.
One Hand Hose Reel, with 300 feet of hose, in charge of P. Finnegan, on
Ellis street, between Powell and Mason.
One Hand Hose Reel, with 500 feet of Hose, at the Mission Woolen Mills.
One Hand Hose Reel, with 500 feet of Hose, at Gas Works on King street.
One Hand Hose Reel, with 500 feet of Hose, at Richard's, on the Potrero.
One Hose Keel, with 300 feet of Hose, at Metropolitan Gas Company's works.
One Hose Reel, with 400 feet of Hose, at L. Emanuel's Mills, Berry street.
At County Jail, 150 feet of Hose.
At Robert Cushing's Distillery, 250 feet of Hose.
At R. Morton's stables, corner of Ellis and Larkin, 150 feet of Hose.
One Hose Reel, with 500 feet of Hose, at Sugar House, Hayes Valley.
At Kennedy Brothers', cor. of Ellis and Larkin streets, 150 feet of Hose.
At Gough's Wood Yard, cor. Russ and Howard streets, 150 feet of Hose.
At Mechanics', cor. of Mission and Fremont streets, 200 feet of Hose.
All of the above mentioned apparatus is supplied with blunderbusses, span-
ners and hydrant wrenches.
PAY-ROLL OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT,
AS ESTABLISHED BY AN ACT OF THE LEGISLATURE, APPROVED MARCH 2, 1868.
1 Chief Engineer, per annum $3,000 00
2 Assistant Engineers, each $1,680 per annum 3,3GO 00
1 Clerk, per annum 1,560 00
1 Superintendent of Steam Fire Engines 1,800 00
1 Assistant Superintendent of Steam Fire Engines 1,800 00
1 Veterinary Surgeon, per annum 720 00
1 Corporation Yard Drayman 900 00
1 Corporation Yard Keeper 900 00
2 Hydrant Men, each $900 per annum 1,800 00
9 Enginemen, each $1,680 per annum 15,120 00
16 Drivers, each $900 per annum 14,400 00
9 Firemen, each $900 per annum 8, 100 00
2 Tillennen, each $900 per annum 1,800 00
5 Stewards, each $780 per annum 3,900 00
16 Foremen, each $540 per annum 8,640 00
102 Hosemen, each $420 per annum 42,840 00
24 Hook and Laddermen, each $420 per annum 10,080 00
16 Company Clerks, each $60 (extra) per annum 960 00
$121,680 00
HOSE.
137
TABLE No. 1,
SHOWING THE DUTY PERFORMED BY EACH COMPANY DURING THE YEAR.
NUMBER OF COMPANY.
NO. ALABMS
.RESPONDED TO.
NO .TIMES IN
SERVICE.
TIME
AT WOEK.
H.
M.
Engine Company No 1
217
227
219
235
227
216
222
222
142
219
218
87
217
219
215
217
40
65
35
56
59
51
27
18
24
32
20
4
25
31
107
60
63
119
68
127
63
83
54
43
22
94
80
20
42
44
171
94
10
00
45
45
30
51
45
20
00
20
30
00
30
40
10
20
Engine Company No 2 . . . .
Engine Company No 3
Engine Company No 4
Engine Company No 5
Engine Company No 6
Engine Company No. 7
Engine Company No 8
Engine Company No 9
Hose Company No. 1 . .
Hose Company No. 2
Hose Company No. 3
Hose Company No. 4
Hose Company No. 5
Hook and Ladder Company No. 1
Hook and Ladder Company No 2
HOSE.
DETAILED STATEMENT OF THE QUANTITY, LOCATION AND CONDITION OF
HOSE IN POSSESSION OF THE DEPARTMENT.
CARBOLIZED.
LEATHER,
GOOD.
LEATHER,
INFERIOR .
CONDEMNED.
Engine Company No
Engine Company No
Engine Company No
Engine Company No
Engine Company No.
Engine Company No.
Engine Company No
Engine Company No.
Engine Company No.
Hose Company No. 1
Hose Company No. 2
Hose Company No. 3
Hose Company No. 4
Hose Company No. 5
Corporation Yard...
1
600 feet.
635 feet.
600 feet.
2
3
4 . .
60o feet.
600 feet.
COO feet.
200 feet.
200 feet.
600 feet.
100 feet.
5
6 .
100 feet.
400 feet.
650 feet.
7
250 feet.
8
9
300 feet.
300 feet.
650 feet.
700 feet.
750 feet
750 feet.
9,000 feet.
13,400
2,300 feet.
2.550
2,000 feet.
Totals
4,935
2,000
RECAPITULATION.
Carbolized Hose
Leather Hose, good
Leather Hose, inferior
Leather Hose, condemned.
4,935 feet.
13,400 feet.
2,550 feet.
2,000 feet.
Grand Total 22,885 feet.
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NUMBER AND LOCATION OF HYDEANTS.
1. Southeast corner of Buchanan and Jackson streets.
2. Northwest corner of Brannan and Second streets.
3. Northeast corner of Brannan and Third streets.
4. Northeast corner of Brannan and Fourth streets.
5. Northeast corner of Brannan and Fifth streets.
6. Northeast corner of Brannan and Sixth streets.
7. Northeast corner of Brannan and Seventh streets.
8. North side Brannan, between Seventh and Eighth streets.
9. Northeast corner Brannan and Ninth streets.
10. North side Brannan, between Sixth and Seventh streets.
11. Northwest corner of Brannan and Eighth streets.
12. Northeast corner of Brannan and Central Place.
13. Northeast corner of Brannan and Zoe streets.
14. Northwest corner of Brannan and First streets.
15. Southwest corner of Brannan and Second streets.
16. Brannan, between Third and Fourth.
17. Southwest corner of Brannan and Gilbert streets.
18. Northeast corner of Bryant street and Eincon Place.
19. Northwest corner of Bryant and Second streets.
20. North side Bryant, between Second and Third streets.
21. Southeast corner of Bryant and Third streets.
22. North side of Bryant, between Third and Fourth streets.
23. Northeast corner of Bryant and Fourth streets.
24. Northeast corner of Bryant and Park avenue.
25. Northwest corner of Bryant and Garden streets.
26. Northeast corner of Bryant and Fifth streets.
27. Northeast corner of Bryant and Seventh streets.
28. North side Bryant, between Seventh and Eighth streets.
29. Southeast corner of Bryant and Eighth streets.
30. Southwest corner of Bryant and Sixth streets.
31. Northwest corner of Bryant and Eiucoii place.
32. Southwest corner of Bryant and Eitter streets.
33. Southwest corner of Bryant and Twenty-third streets.
34. Southwest corner of Broadway and Front streets.
35. Southeast corner of Broadway and Battery streets.
36. Southwest corner of Broadway and Sansoine streets.
37. Southeast corner of Broadway and Montgomery streets.
38. Northwest corner of Broadway and Kearny streets.
39. Northwest corner of Broadway and Dupont streets.
40. Southwest corner of Broadway and Stockton streets.
41. Southwest corner of Broadway and Powell streets.
42. Northeast corner of Broadway and Mason streets.
43. Northeast corner of Broadway and Mason streets.
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North side Broadway, between Front and Davis, at Corporation Yard.
45. Southeast corner of Broadway and Polk streets.
46. Southwest corner of Broadway and Hyde streets.
47. Northeast corner of Broadway and Larkin streets.
48. South side Broadway, between Stockton and Powell.
49. Southeast corner of Broadway and Leavenworth streets.
50. Southwest corner of Broadwcy and Octavia streets.
51. Southwest corner of Broadway and Gough streets.
52. Southeast corner of Broadway and Laguna streets.
53. North side Broadway, between Front and Davis streets.
54. Northwest corner of Berry and Fourth streets.
55. Berry, between Fourth and Fifth streets.
56. Northwest corner of Bluxome and Fourth streets.
57. Northwest corner of Bush and Battery streets.
58. Southwest corner of Bush and Sansome streets.
59. Southwest corner of Bush and Montgomery streets.
60. Northeast corner of Bush and Montgomery streets.
61. Southwest corner of Bush and Kearny streets.
62. Northwest corner of Bush and Dupont streets.
63. Northeast corner of Bush and Dupont streets.
64. Northwest corner of Bush and Stockton streets.
65. Northeast corner of Bush and Powell streets.
66. Northwest corner of Bush and Powell streets.
67. Northwest corner of Bush and Mason streets.
68. Northwest corner of Bush and Taylor streets.
69. Southeast corner of Bush and Taylor streets.
70. Northwest corner of Bush and Jones streets.
7 1 . Northeast corner of Bush and Jones streets.
72. Southeast corner of Bush and Leavenworth streets.
73. Northwest corner of Bush and Leavenworth streets.
74. North side of Bush street, at No. 2 Engine House.
75. Northwest corner of Bush and Larkin streets.
76. Northwest corner of Bush and Franklin streets.
77. Northwest corner of Bush and Laguna streets.
78. Northwest corner of Bush and Hyde streets.
79. Northwest corner of Bush and Polk streets.
80. Northwest corner of Bush and Van Ness avenue.
81. Northwest corner of Bush and Buchanan streets.
82. Northeast corner of Bush and Webster streets.
83. Northeast corner of Bush and Fill more streets.
84. Northeast corner of Bush and Steiner streets.
85. Northeast corner of Bush and Pierce streets.
86. Northeast corner of Bush and Scott streets.
87. Northeast corner of Broderick and Post streets.
88. At Corporation Yard.
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89. Northeast corner of Clay and Polk streets.
90. Northeast corner of Clay and Van Ness avenue.
91. Northeast corner of Clay and Franklin streets.
92. Northwest corner of Clay and East streets.
93. Northwest corner of Clay and Davis streets.
94. Northeast corner of Clay and Front streets.
95. Northeast corner of Clay and Battery streets.
96. Clay, east of Montgomery street.
97. Southwest corner of Clay and Drumm streets.
98. Southwest corner of Clay and Sansome streets.
99. Southeast corner of Clay and Stockton streets.
100. Southeast corner of Clay and Powell streets.
101. Southeast corner of Clay and Powell streets.
102. Southeast corner of Clay and Mason streets.
103. Southwest corner of Clay and Mason streets.
104. Southwest corner of Clay and Taylor streets.
105. Southeast corner of Clay and Taylor streets.
106. Northwest corner of Clay and Hyde streets.
107. Northeast corner of Clay and Polk streets.
108. Northwest corner of Clay and Fillmore streets.
109. Southwest corner Commercial and Montgomery streets.
110. Southeast corner of Commercial and Kearuy streets.
111. Southeast corner of Commercial and Sansome streets.
112. Southeast corner of Commercial and Battery streets.
113. Southwest corner of Commercial and Battery streets.
114. Southwest corner of Commercial and Front streets.
115. Southwest corner of Commercial and East streets.
116. Southwest corner of California and Drumm streets.
117. Northeast corner of California and Front streets.
118. Southeast corner of California and Sansome streets.
119. Southwest corner of California and Montgomery streets.
120. Southeast corner of California and Battery streets.
121. Northwest corner of California and Dupont streets.
122. Northeast corner of California and Stockton streets.
123. Northeast corner of California and Powell streets.
124. Southwest corner of California and Powell streets.
125. Southwest corner of California and Taylor streets.
126. Southeast corner of California and Leavenworth streets.
127. Southwest corner of California and Larkin streets.
128. Southeast corner of California and Gough streets.
129. Southeast corner of California and Hyde streets.
130. Northwest corner of California and Van Ness avenue.
131. Northeast corner of California and Fillmore streets.
132. Northwest corner of California and Franklin streets.
133. Northeast corner of California and Jones streets.
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134. Northwest corner of California and Polk streets.
135. Southeast corner of Chestnut and Mason streets.
136. Southeast corner of Chestnut and Stockton streets.
137. North side of Chestnut, between Powell and Mason streets.
138. Northwest corner of Chestnut and Leavenworth streets.
139. Northwest corner of Chestnut and Taylor streets.
140. Northeast corner of Clary and Fourth streets.
141. North side of Clary, between Fifth and Sixth streets.
142. North side of Clary, between Fourth and Fifth streets.
143. East side of Eitch, opposite Clary streets.
144. Northeast corner of Clary and Fifth streets.
145. Southwest corner of Clementina and First streets.
146. Clementina, between First and Second streets.
147. Clementina, between First and Second streets.
148. Northeast corner of Clementina and Third streets.
149. North side of Clementina, between Third and Fourth streets.
150. Northwest corner of Clementina and Fifth streets.
151. North side of Clementina, between Fifth and Sixth.
152. Northeast corner of Clementina and Sixth streets.
153. Northwest corner of Capp and Nineteenth streets.
154. Northwest corner of Capp and Twenty-first streets.
155. Northwest corner of Capp and Twenty-third streets.
156. Northwest corner of Capp arid Twenty-fifth streets.
157. Clinton, between Bryant and Brannan streets.
158. Northeast corner of Church and Seventeenth streets.
159. Northeast corner of Columbia and Twenty-third streets.
160. South side of Dupont, between Pacific and Jackson streets.
161. Corner of Dupont and Commercial streets.
162. Northwest corner of Dupont and Lombard streets.
163. Southwest corner of Dupont and Clay streets.
164. Northwest corner of Dupont and Chestnut streets.
165. Southeast corner of Devisadero and Geary streets.
166. Southeast corner of Devisadero and O'Farrell streets.
167. Southeast corner of Devisadero and Ellis streets.
168. Southeast corner of Devisadero and Eddy streets.
169. Northeast corner of Ellis and Stockton streets.
170. Northeast corner of Ellis and Powell streets.
171. Northwest corner of Ellis and Mason streets.
172. Northeast corner of Ellis and Taylor streets.
173. Northeast corner of Ellis and Hyde streets.
174. Northeast corner of Ellis and Larkin streets.
175. North side of Ellis, between Powell and Mason streets.
176. Northeast corner of Ellis and Jones streets.
177. Northeast corner of Ellis and Franklin streets.
178. Northeast corner of Ellis and Van Ness avenue.
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179. Southeast corner of Ellis and Buchanan streets.
180. Northeast corner of Ellis and Fillmore streets.
181. Northeast corner of Ellis and Webster streets.
182. Northeast corner of Ellis and Steiner streets.
183. Northeast corner of Ellis and Scott streets.
184. Ellis, west of Broderick street.
185. Southwest corner of Eddy and Powell streets.
186. Southwest corner of Eddy and Mason streets.
187. Northeast corner of Eddy and Hyde streets.
188. Southwest corner of Eddy and Leavenworth streets.
189. Southwest corner of Eddy and Jones streets.
190. Southwest corner of Eddy and Taylor streets.
191. Southwest corner of Everett and Third streets.
192. Northeast corner of Everett and Fourth streets.
193. Eighth, between Harrison and Folsom streets.
194. Southeast corner of Eighth and Harrison streets.
195. Eighth, between Clementina and Tehama streets.
196. Northeast corner of Eighth and Howard streets.
197. Eighth, between Harrison and Bryant streets.
198. Northeast corner of Fell and Gough streets.
199. Northeast corner of Fell and Franklin streets.
200. Northeast corner of Fell and Octavia streets.
201. Northeast corner of Fell and Laguna streets.
202. Northwest corner of Fell and Van Ness avenue.
203. Northeast corner of Fell and Fillmore streets.
204. Northeast corner of Fell and Steiner streets.
205. Northeast corner of Fell and Pierce streets.
206. Southwest corner of Francisco and Dupont streets.
207. Southwest corner of Francisco and Stockton streets.
208. Northwest corner of Francisco and Mason streets.
209. Southeast corner of Francisco and Mason streets.
210. Northeast corner of Fulton and Octavia streets.
211. Northeast corner of Fulton and Laguna streets.
212. Southeast corner of Fulton and Franklin streets.
213. Southeast corner of Fulton and Webster streets.
214. Northeast corner of Fulton and Fillmore streets.
215. Northeast corner of Fulton and Buchanan streets.
216. Northwest corner of Fulton and Larkin streets.
217. Northeast corner of Fulton and Polk streets.
218. Northeast corner of Fulton and Van Ness avenue.
219. Southeast corner of Franklin and Gough streets.
220. Northwest corner of Fourteenth and Shotwell streets.
221. Southwest corner of Filbert and Battery streets.
222". Southwest corner of Filbert and Dupont streets.
223. Northeast corner of Filbert and Stockton streets.
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224. Northeast corner of Filbert and Dupout streets.
225. Southwest corner of Filbert and Mason streets.
22(5. Northeast corner of Filbert and Mason streets.
227. Southwest corner of Filbert and Hyde streets.
223. Southwest corner of Filbert and Jones streets.
229. East side of Fremont, between Folsorn and Howard streets.
230. East side of Fremont, between Mission and Howard streets.
231. East side of Fremont, between Mission and Market streets.
232. Northeast corner of Fifth and Clementina streets.
233. Northeast corner of Folsom and Steuart streets.
234. Southeast corner of Folsom and Main streets.
235. Southeast corner of Folsom and Beale streets.
236. Northwest corner of Folsom and First streets.
237. Northeast corner cf Folsom and First streets.
238. Northwest corner of Folsom and Second streets.
239. North side of Folsom, between Second and Third streets.
240. Northeast corner of Folsom and Third streets.
241. North side of Folsom, between Third and Fourth streets.
242. Southwest corner of Folsom and Fourth streets.
243. Northwest corner of Folsom and Fourth streets.
244. North side of Folsom, between Fourth and Fifth streets.
245. Northeast corner of Folsom and Fifth streets.
246. Northwest corner of Folsom and Sixth streets.
247. North side of Folsom, between Fifth and Sixth streets.
248. Northwest corner of Folsom and Eighth streets.
249. Northeast corner of Folsom and Ninth streets.
250. Northwest corner of Folsom and Eleventh streets.
251. East side of Folsom, at Mission Woolen Mills.
252. Mission Woolen Mills Yard.
253. Mission Woolen Mills Yard.
254. Northeast corner of Folsom and Fremont streets.
255. Southeast corner of Folsom and Sixth streets.
256. North side of Folsom, opposite Essex street.
257. Northe ist corner of Folsom and Second streets.
258. Northeast corner of Folsom and Kuss streets.
259. Northeast corner of Folsom and Twelfth streets.
260. Southwest corner of Folsom and Thirteenth streets.
261. Folsom, between Twenty-fifth and Twenty-sixth streets.
262. Southeast corner of Folsom and Twenty-first streets.
263. Southwest corner of Folsom and Twenty-second streets.
264. Southwest corner of Folsorn and Nineteenth streets.
265. Northeast corner of Folsom and Dora streets.
266. Southwest corner of Folsom street and Folsom avenue.
267. Southwest corner of Fourth and Silver streets.
268. Southwest corner of Fourth and Welch streets.
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269. Southwest corner of Fourth and Freelon streets.
270. Corner of Georgia and Shasta streets.
271. Southwest corner of Greenwich and Dupont streets.
272. Southwest corner of Greenwich and Stockton streets.
273. Northeast corner of Greenwich and Powell streets.
274. Southeast corner of Greenwich and Mason streets.
275. Northeast corner of Greenwich and Jansen streets.
276. Northeast corner of Greenwich and Jones streets.
277. Northeast corner of Greenwich and Stockton streets.
278. Southeast corner of Green and Montgomery streets.
279. Northwest corner of Green and Kearny streets.
280. Southeast corner of Green and Dupont streets.
281. Southeast corner of Green and Stockton streets.
282. Southwest corner of Green and Powell streets.
283. Northwest corner of Green and Mason streets.
284. Northwest corner of Green and Calhoun streets.
285. Northwest corner of Green and Hyde streets.
286. Southwest corner of Green and Battery streets.
287. Northeast corner of Green and Larkin streets.
288. Northwest corner of Geary and Dupont streets.
289. Northeast corner of Geary and Stockton streets.
290. Southwest corner of Geary and Powell streets.
291. Northwest corner of Geary and Mason streets.
292. South side Geary, between Powell and Mason streets.
293. Northwest corner of Geary and Taylor streets.
294. Northeast corner of Geary and Jones streets.
295. Southeast corner of Geary and Hyde streets.
296. Northeast corner of Geary and Lavkin streets.
297. Northeast corner of Geary and Polk streets.
298. Northeast corner of Geary and Franklin streets.
299. Northeast corner Geary street and Van Ness avenue.
300. North side Geary Place, near First street.
301. Northeast corner of Geary and Buchanan streets.
302. Northeast corner of Geary and Laguna streets.
303. Northwest corner of Geary and Octavia streets.
304. Northeast corner of Geary and Polk.
305. Northeast corner of Geary and Leavenworth streets.
306. Noitheast corner of Geary and Devisadero streets.
307. Northeast corner of Grove and Laguna streets.
308. Northwest corner of Grove and Van Ness avenue.
309. Northeast corner of Grove and Fillmore streets.
310. Northeast corner of Grove and Steiner streets.
311. Northwest corner of Grove and Polk streets.
312. Southwest corner of Grove and Octavia streets.
313. Northwest corner of Grove and Larkin streets.
LOCATION OF HYDRANTS. 145
314. Northeast corner of Gough and Fulton streets.
315. Northeast corner of Gough and Geary streets.
316. Northeas': corner of Gough and Grove streets.
317. Northeast corner of Guerrero and Eighteenth streets.
318. Northeast corner of Howard and Spear streets.
319. Northeast corner of Howard and Main streets.
320. Northwest corner of Howard and Steuart streets.
321. Northeast corner of Howard and Seventeenth streets.
322. Southeast corner of Howard and Moss streets.
323. Southeast corner of Howard and Harriet streets.
321. Southwest corner of Howard and Twenty-third streets.
325. Southwest corner of Howard and Twenty-fourth streets.
326. Northwest corner of Howard and Twenty-fifth streets.
327. Southwest corner of Howard and Eighteenth streets.
328. Northwest corner of Howard and Nineteenth streets.
329. Southwest corner of Howard and Twentieth streets.
330. Southwest corner of Howard and Twenty-first streets.
331. Northwest corner of Howard and Twenty-second streets.
332. Howard, between Fifth and Sixth streets.
333. Howard, between Fourth and Fifth streets.
334. Northeast corner of Howard and Fremont streets.
335. Southwest corner of Howard and First streets.
336. North side of Howard, between First and Second streets.
337. Southwest corner of Howard and Second streets.
338. South side of Howard, between Second and Third streets.
339. Northwest corner of Howard and Third streets.
340. North side of Howard, between Third and Fourth streets.
341. South side of Howard, at Union Hall (P.)
342. Northwest corner of Howard and Fourth streets.
313. Howard, in Gas Company's Yard, near Fifth (P.)
344. Southeast corner of Howard and Sixth streets.
345. Southeast corner of Howard and Seventh streets.
346. Southeast corner of Howard and Eighth streets.
347. Southeast corner of Howard and Langton streets.
348. Southeast corner of Howard and Russ streets.
349. Southeast corner of Howard and Rauseh streets.
350. Southwest corner of Howard and Twelfth streets.
351. Northwest corner of Howard and Thirteenth streets.
352. Northeast corner of Howard and Sixteenth streets.
353. Northwest corner of Howard and Fifth streets.
354. Southeast corner of Howard and Ninth streets.
355. Southwest corner of Howard and Fourteenth streets.
356. Southeast corner of Howard and Fifteenth streets.
357. Southwest corner of Howard and Beale streets.
358. Northeast corner of Howard and Eleventh streets.
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146 CHIEF ENGINEER'S REPORT.
359. Northwest corner of Howard and Tenth streets.
360. Southwest corner of Hinckley and Piuckney streets.
361. Northeast corner of Hayes and Laguna streets.
362. Northwest corner of Hayes and Octavia streets.
363. Northwest corner of Hayes and Gough streets.
364. Northeast corner of Hayes and Franklin streets.
365. Northeast corner of Hayes and Van Ness avenue.
366. Northwest corner of Hayes and Polk streets.
367. Northeast corner of Hayes and Buchanan streets.
368. Northeast corner of Hayes and Filhnore streets.
369. Northwest corner of Hayes and Webster streets.
370. Northeast corner of Hayes and College Place.
371. Northeast corner of Hyde and McAllister streets.
372. Southeast corner of Hyde and Leavenworth streets.
373. Northeast corner of Haight and Fillmore streets.
374. Northeast corner of Haight and Octavia streets.
375. Northeast corner of Haight and Laguna streets.
376. Northeast corner of Haight and Buchanan streets.
377. Northwest corner Hampshire and Twenty-second streets.
378. Northeast corner of Jackson and Front streets.
379. Northwest corner of Jackson and Drumm streets.
380. Northwest corner of Jackson and Front streets.
381. Northwest corner of Jackson and Battery streets.
382. Northeast corner of Jackson and Sansome streets.
383. Northeast corner of Jackson and Montgomery streets.
384. Southwest corner of Jackson and Montgomery streets
385. South side of Jackson, at No. 1 Engine House.
386. Southwest corner of Jackson and Kearny streets.
387. North side of Jackson, above Kearny street.
388. Southeast corner of Jackson and Dupont streets.
389. Northwest corner of Jackson and Dupont streets.
390. Northwest corner of Jackson and Stockton streets.
391. Southwest corner of Jackson and Powell streets.
392. Northwest corner of Jackson and Powell streets.
393. Northwest corner of Jackson and Virginia streets.
394. Northeast corner of Jackson and Mason streets.
395. Northwest corner of Jackson and Mason streets.
396. Southeast corner of Jackson and Mason streets.
397. Northeast corner of Jackson and Taylor streets
398. Southwest corner of Jackson and Taylor streets.
399. Northwest corner of Jackson and Davis streets.
400. Northeast corner of Jackson and Larkin streets.
401. Northeast corner of Jackson and Hyde streets.
402. Northeast corner of Jackson and Polk streets.
403. Northeast corner of Jackson and Davis streets.
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404. Northeast corner of Jackson and Webster streets.
405. Northwest corner of Jackson and Jones streets.
406. Southwest corner of Jessie and First streets.
407. Northwest corner of Jessie and Ecker streets.
403. Northeast corner of Jessie and Annie streets.
409. Northwest corner of Jessie and Fourth streets.
410. North side Jessio, between Third and Fourth streets.
411. North side Jessie, between Fourth and Fifth streets.
412. North side of Jessie, between Fifth and Sixth streets.
413. Northwest corner of Jessie and Second streets.
414. Northwest corner of Jessie and Fifth streets.
415. Northwest corner of Kentucky and Gilmore streets.
416. Northwest corner of Kentucky and Shasta streets.
417. Kentucky, near Nevada street.
418. Kentuckj1-, near Humboldt street.
419. South side King, near Second street.
420. North side King, near Third street (P.)
421. Northwest corner of King and Fourth streets.
422. Southeast corner of King and Third streets.
423. King, between Third and Fourth streets.
424. North side Kearny, between Pine and California streets.
425. North side Kearny, between Sacramento and California streets.
426. Southwest corner of Kearny and Clay streets.
427. Northwest corner of Kearny and Geary streets.
428. Southwest corner of Kearny and Jackson streets.
429. Southwest corner of Kearny and Chestnut streets.
430. Northwest corner of Kearny and Post streets.
431. Southwest corner of Lombard and Stockton streets.
432. Southwest corner of Lombard and Powell streets.
433. Southwest corner of Lombard and Mason streets.
434. Northeast corner of Lombard and Taylor streets.
435. Northeast corner of Lombard and Jones streets.
436. Northwest corner of Lombard and Kearny streets.
437. Southeast corner of Louisa and Fourth streets.
438. Northwest corner of Louisa and Fourth streets.
439. Northwest corner of Laundry Place and Kitch street.
440. Northeast corner of Leavenworth and Jackson streets.
441. Southeast corner of Montgomery and Market streets.
442. Southeast corner of Montgomery and Jessie streets
443. Southeast corner of Montgomery and Mission streets.
444. Corner of Minnesota and Solano stre-ets.
445. Northwest corner of Minna and First streets.
446. Southeast corner of Minna and Second streets.
447. North side Minna, between First and Second streets.
448. North side Minna, between First and Second streets.
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449. South side of Mirma, between Second and Third streets.
450. Northwest corner of Minna and Third streets.
451. Southwest corner of Minna and Fourth streets.
452. South side Minna, between Fourth and Fifth streets.
453. Southwest corner of Minna and Seventh streets.
454. Northeast corner of Minna and Sixth streets.
455. Southwest corner of Minna and Fifth streets.
456. Northeast corner of Minna and Eighth streets.
458. Southeast corner of Market and Beale streets.
459. Southeast corner of Market and Fremont streets.
4(50. Southwest corner of Market and First streets.
461. North side Market, between Battery and Sansome streets.
462. South side Market, between First and Second streets.
463. South side Market, between Second and Third streets.
464. Northwest corner of Market and Third streets.
465. North side Market, between Third and Fourth streets.
466. Northwest corner of Market and Fourth streets.
467. Northeast corner of Market and Fifth streets.
468. Northeast corner of Market and Eleventh streets.
469. Northwest corner of Market and Taylor streets.
470. Northeast corner of Market and Brooks streets.
471. Southwest corner of Market and Main streets.
472. Northwest corner of Market and Ninth streets.
473. Northwest corner of Market and Van Ness avenue.
474. Southwest corner of Market and Brady streets.
475. Southeast corner of Market and Seventh street?.
476. North side Market, between Fourth and Fifth streets.
477. Northeast corner of Market and Davis streets.
478. Northwest corner of Market and Jones streets.
479. Market, between Taylor and Mason streets.
480. Corner of Market and Eighth streets.
481. Southeast corner of Market and Spear streets.
482. Southeast corner of Market and Beale streets.
483. Northwest corner of Mission and Seventeenth streets,
484. Northwest corner of Mission and Nineteenth streets.
485. Southwest corner of Mission and Fifteenth streets.
486. Southwest corner of Mission and Fourteenth streets.
487. Southwest corner of Mission and Eighteenth streets.
488. Mission, between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets.
489. Northeast corner of Mission and Twenty-second streets.
490. Mission, between Third and Fourth streets.
491. Northeast corner of Mission and Larkin streets.
492. Mission, between Sixth and Seventh streets.
493. Southeast corner of Mission and Steuart streets.
494. Northeast corner of Mission and B-eale streets.
LOCATION OF HYDRANTS.
495. Southwest corner of Mission and Fremont streets.
4!J6. Northeast corner of Mission and Fremont streets.
497. Southwest corner of Mission and First streets.
498. Northwest corner of Mission and First streets.
499. North side Mission, between First and Second streets.
500. Southwest corner of Mission and Second streets.
501. North side Mission, between Second and Third streets.
502. Northeast corner of Mission and Fourth streets.
503. North side Mission, between Fourth and Fifth streets.
504. Southeast corner of Mission and Fifth streets.
505. North side Mission, between Fifth and Sixth streets.
506. Southeast corner of Mission and Sixth streets.
507. Northwest corner of Mission and Ninth streets.
508. Northeast corner of Mission and Eleventh streets.
509. Southeast corner Mission and Twelfth streets.
510. Northwest coi'ucr of Mi-sion and Sixteenth streets.
511. Northwest corner of Mission and Ridley streets.
512. Northwest corner of Mission and Seventh streets.
513. Northeast corner of Mission and Main streets.
514. Northeast corner of Mission and Spear streets.
515. Northwest corner of Mission and Third streets.
516. North side Mission, between Third and Fourth slreets.
517. Northwest corner of Mission and Eighth streets.
518. Northwest corner of McAllister and Fillmore streets.
519. Northwest corner of McAllister and Buchanan streets.
520. Northeast corner of McAllister and G-ough streets.
421. Northwest corner of McAllister and Lnguua streets.
522. Northeast corner of McAllister and Larkin streets.
523. Northeast corner of McAllister and Polk streets.
524. Northeast corner of McAllister street and Van Ness avenue.
525. Southeast corner of McAllister and Webster streets.
52G. Northwest corner of McAllister and Grove streets.
527. Northeast corner of McAllister and Leavenworth streets.
528. Northwest corner of McAllister and Franklin streets.
529. Northeast corner of McAllister and Octavia streets.
530. Northeast corner of McAllister and Steiner streets.
531. Southwest corner of Natoma and First streets.
532. Northeast corner of Natoma and Jane streets.
533. North side Natoma, between First and Second streets.
534. Northwest corner of Natoma and Fifth streets.
535. Northeast corner of Natoma and Ninth streets.
536. Northeast corner of Natoma and Sixth streets.
537. Northeast corner of Natoma and New Montgomery streets.
538. Southwest corner of Natoma and Tenth streets.
539. Northwest corner of O'Farrell and Dupont streets.
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150 CHIEF ENGINEER'S REPORT.
540. Northwest corner of O'Farrell and Stockton streets.
541. Northeast corner of O'Farrell and Mason streets.
542. Northeast corner of O'Farrell and Jones streets.
543. Northeast corner of O'Farrell and Hyde streets.
544. Northeast corner of O'Farrell and Larkin streets.
545. Northeast corner of O'Farrell and Leavenworth streets.
546. Northeast corner of O'Farrell and Taylor streets.
547. Northeast corner of O'Farrell and Powell streets.
548. Northeast corner of O'Farrell and Fillmore streets.
549. Northeast corner of O'Farrell and Polk streets.
550. Northeast corner of O'Farrell street and Van Ness avenue.
551. Southeast corner of Octavia and Vallejo streets.
552. Northwest corner of Oak and Buchanan streets.
553. Northeast corner of Oak and Franklin streets.
554. Northwest corner of Oak street and Van Ness avenue.
555. Northeast corner of Oak and Gough streets.
556. Northeast corner of Oak and Octavia streets.
557. Northeast corner of Oak and Laguua streets.
558. Northeast corner of Oak and Webster streets.
559. Northwest corner of Pacific and Battery streets.
560. Northwest corner of Pacific and Battery streets.
561. » Southeast corner of Pacific and Sansome streets.
562. Northeast corner of Pacific and Montgomery streets.
563. Southwest corner of Pacific and Montgomery streets.
564. North side Pacific, east of Kearny.
565. Northwest corner of Pacific and Dupont streets.
566. North side of Pacific, between Stockton and Dupont.
567. North side Pacific, opposite Virginia street.
568. Southwest corner of Pacific and Powell streets.
569. Northeast corner of Pacific and Mason streets.
570. Northeast corner of Pacific and Taylor streets.
571. Southwest corner of Pacific and Taylor streets.
572. Northeast corner of Pacific and Jones streets.
573. Southwest corner of Pacific and Jones streets.
574. Northwest corner of Pacific and Leavenworth streets.
575. Northeast corner of Pacific and Hyde streets.
576. Northeast corner of Pacific and Larkin streets.
577. Southwest corner of Pacific and Davis streets.
578. Southwest corner of Pacific and Front streets.
579. Northeast corner of Pacific and Polk streets.
580. Northeast corner of Pacific and Van Ness avenue.
581. Northeast corner of Pacific and Franklin streets.
582. Northeast corner of Pacific and Salmon streets.
583. Northeast corner of Pacific and Kearny streets.
584. Northwest corner of Pacific and Gough streets.
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585. Northeast corner of Pacific and Fillraore.
586. Northwest corner of Pacific and Laguna streets.
587 . Northwest corner of Pacific and Octavia streets,
588. Northwest corner of Pacific and Buchanan streets.
589. Southeast corner of Perry and Fourth streets.
590. Southwest side of Perry, between Third and Fourth.
591. South side Perry, between Fourth and Fifth streets.
592. Southeast corner Perry and Fifth streets.
593. Southeast corner of Perry and Third streets.
594. South side of Perry, between Third and Fourth.
595. West side Potrero av., south of Brannan street bridge.
596. Potrero avenue, at Glass Works.
597. Southwest corner Pennsylvania av. and Mariposa street.
598. Southwest corner Pennsylvania av. and Solano street.
599. Northwest corner Pennsylvania av. and Butte street.
600. Northeast corner of Polk and Suttcr streets.
601. Northeast corner of Page and Octavia streets.
602. Northeast corner of Page and Gough streets.
603. Northwest corner of Page and Franklin streets.
604. Southeast corner of Pierce and Eddy streets.
605. Southeast corner of Pierce and Ellis streets.
606. Southwest corner of Pine and Fremont streets.
607. Southeast corner of Pine and Battery streets.
608. Southwest corner of Pine and Sansorne streets.
609. Southeast corner of Pine and Montgomery streets.
610. Southwest comer of Pine and Kearny streets.
611. Southeast corner of Pine and Dupont streets.
612. Southeast corner of Pine and Dupont streets.
613. Northwest corner of Pine and Powell streets.
614. Northwest corner of Pine and Jones streets.
615. North side Pine, east of Montgomery street.
616. Southwest corner of Pine and Mason streets.
617. Northeast corner of Pine and Stockton streets.
618. Southeast corner of Pine and Larkin streets.
619. Northeast corner of Pine and Polk streets.
620. Northeast corner of Pine and Fillmore streets.
621. Northeast corner of Pine and Steiner streets.
622. Northwest corner of Pine and Webster streets.
623. Northwest corner of Post and Montgomery streets.
624. Southwest corner of Post and Montgomery streets.
625. Northwest corner of Post and Kearny streets.
626. Northwest corner of Post and Mason streets.
627. Southwest corner of Post and Taylor streets.
628. Southeast corner of Post and William streets.
629. Southeast corner of Post and Jones streets.
152 CHIEF ENGINEER'S REPORT.
630. Southeast corner of Post and Leaven worth streets.
631. Northeast corner of Post and Hyde streets.
632. Southeast corner of Post and Powell streets.
633. Northeast corner of Post and Larkiii streets.
634. Southeast corner of Post street and Van Ness avenue.
635. Northwest corner of Post and Stockton streets.
(536. Southeast corner of Post and Fillmore streets.
637. Southeast corner of Post and Octavia streets.
638. Southeast corner of Post and Gough streets.
639. Southeast corner of Post and Franklin streets.
6-40. Southwest corner of Post and Webster streets.
641. Northeast corner of Post and Buchanan streets.
642. Northeast corner of Post and Laguna streets.
643. Southeast corner of Post and Baker streets.
644. Southeast corner of Post and Cemetery avenue.
645. Southeast corner of Eichmond and Battery streets.
646. Northwest corner of Sutter and Sansome streets.
647. Southwest corner of Sutter and Montgomery streets.
648. Northwest corner of Sutter and Montgomery streets.
649. Southwest corner of Sutter and Kearny streets.
650. South side Sutter, between Dupont and Kearny streets.
651. Northwest corner of Sutter and Dupont streets.
652. Northwest corner of Sutter and Stockton streets.
653. Southwest corner of Sutter and Stockton streets.
654. Northwest corner of Sutter and Mason streets.
655. Northwest corner of Sutter and Taylor streets.
656. Northeast corner of Sutter and Taylor streets.
657. South side Sutter, No. 3 Engine House.
658. Southeast corner Sutter and Larkin streets.
659. Northeast corner of Sutter and Hyde streets.
660. Southwest corner of Sutter and Laguna streets.
661. Southwest corner of Sutter and Buchanan streets.
661%Southwest corner of Sutter and Gough streets.
662. Southwest corner of Sutter and Powell streets.
663. Southeast corner of Sutter and Leavenworth streets.
664. Southeast corner of Sutter and Fillmore streets.
665. Southwest corner of Sutter and Octavia streets.
666. Northwest corner of Sutter and Twenty-first streets.
667. Northeast corner of Sutter and Sixteenth streets.
668. Northeast corner of Sutter and Twenty-first streets.
669. Southwest corner of Sutter and Nineteenth streets.
670. Sutter, between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets.
671. Northwest corner of Second and Folsom streets.
672. Southwest'corner of Second and Tehaina streets.
673. Southwest corner of Stevenson and First streets.
LOCATION OF HYDRANTS. 153
674. Northeast corner of Stevenson and Second streets.
675. Northwest corner of Stevenson and Third streets.
67G. Northeast corner of Stevenson and Seventh streets.
677. Southeast corner of Stevenson and Sixth streets.
678. Northeast corner of Stevenson and Fourth streets.
679. Northea-t corner of Stevenson and Seventh streets.
680. Southeast corner of Seventh and Natoma streets.
681. Seventh, between Howard and Folsom streets.
682. Southeast corner of Seventh and Cleveland streets.
683. Southeast corner of Shipley and Fifth streets.
684. Southeast corner of Shipley and Sixth streets.
685. South side Shipley, between Fourth and Fifth streets.
686. Southwest corner of Silver and Second streets.
687. Southwest corner of Silver and Third streets.
688. North side Silver, between Third and Fourth streets.
689. Northeast corner of Sixteenth and Dolores streets.
690. Northwest corner of Sixteenth and Guerrero streets.
691. Northwest corner of Sixteenth and Valencia streets.
692. North side Sixteenth, between Dolores and Guerrero streets.
693. South side Sixteenth, between Valencia and Guerrero streets.
694. Northwest corner of Sixteenth and First avenue.
695. Northwest corner of Sixteenth and Potrero avenue.
696. Southwest corner of Sansome and Pacific streets.
697. Northeast corner of Seventeenth and Valencia streets.
698. Northeast corner of Seventeenth and Dolores streets.
699. Northwest corner of Seventeenth street and Second avenue.
700. Northwest corner of Seventeenth street and Second avenue.
701. Northwest corner of Seventeenth and Guerrero streets.
702. West side Stockton, at No. 5 Engine House.
703. Northeast corner of Scott and Tyler streets.
704. Northeast corner of Scott and Pine streets.
705. Northeast corner of Steiner and Eddy streets.
706. Southeast corner of Steiner and Clay streets.
707. Northeast corner of Steiner and California streets.
708. Second Long Bridge, corner of Kichard and Fifth (2% in outlet),
709. Southeast corner of South Park and Third streets.
710. Northeast corner of Turk and Mason streets.
711. Southeast corner of Turk and Taylor streets.
712. Southeast corner of Turk and Jones streets.
713. Southeast corner of Turk and Leavenworth streets.
714. Northeast corner of Turk and Hyde streets.
715. Southeast corner of Turk and Larkin streets.
716. Southeast corner of Turk and Polk streets.
717. Southeast corner of Turk street and Van Ness avenue.
718. Southeast corner of Turk and Franklin streets.
154 CHIEF ENGINEER'S REPORT.
719. Southeast corner of Turk and Fillmore streets.
720. Southeast corner of Turk and Webster streets.
721. Southwest corner of Turk and Buchanan streets.
722. Southeast corner of Turk and Devisadero streets.
723. Northeast comer of Twenty-third and Guerrero streets.
724. Northeast corner of Twenty-third and Fair Oaks streets
725. Northeast corner of Twenty-third and Valencia streets.
726. Northwest corner of Twenty-third street and Old San Jose Road.
727. Southeast corner of Townsend and Third streets.
728. Northeast corner of Townsend street and Crook's Alley.
729. Northwest corner of Townseud and Fourth streets.
730. Northeast corner of Twenty-fourth street and Potrero avenue.
731. Southwest corner of Twenty-fourth and York streets.
732. Northeast corner of Twenty-fourth and Valencia streets.
733. Northeast corner of Twenty-fourth and Bartlett streets.
734. Northeast corner of Twenty-fourth and Mission streets.
735. Northwest corner of Twenty-fourth and Folsom street?.
736. Northwest corner of Twenty-fourth and Shotwell streets.
737. Northwest corner of Twenty-fourth and Treat avenue.
738. Northeast corner of Twenty-fourth and Alabama streets.
739. Northeast corner of Twenty-fourth and Columbia streets.
740. Northeast corner of Twenty-fourth and Bryant streets.
741. Northeast corner of Twenty-fourth and Old San Jose Eoad.
742. Southwest corner of Taylor and Union streets.
743. Southwest corner of Taylor and Filbert streets.
744. Soiithwest corner of Taylor and Valencia streets.
745. Southwest corner of Taylor and Greenwich streets.
746. Northwest corner of Taylor and Green streets.
747. Southwest corner of Taylor and Broadway streets.
748. Northeast corner of Tyler and Larkin streets.
749. Northwest corner of Tyler and Sacramento streets.
750. Northwest corner of Tyler and Pierce streets.
751. Southwest corner of Tyler and Pierce streets.
752. Southwest corner of Tyler and Steiuer streets.
753. Northwest corner of Tyler and Fillmore streets.
754. Northeast corner of Tyler and Hyde streets.
755. Northeast corner of T^ler and Polk streets.
756. Northeast corner of Tyler and Jones streets.
757. Northwest corner of Twenty-sixth and Valencia streets.
758. Northwest corner of Treat avenue arid Harrison street.
759. Third, between Brannan and Townsend streets.
760. Southeast corner of Third and Harrison streets.
761. Southwest corner of Union and Kearny streets.
762. Southwest corner of Union and Montgomery streets.
763. Southwest corner of Union and Dupont streets.
LOCATION OF HYDRANTS 155
764. Northeast corner of Union .and Dupont streets
765. Southwest corner of Union and Stockton streets.
766. Southeast corner of Union and Stockton streets.
767. Southeast corner of Union and Powell streets.
768. Southwest corner of Union and Mason streets.
769. Southeast corner of Union and Jones streets.
770. Northwest corner of Union and Hyde streets.
771. Southeast corner of Union and Larkin streets.
772. Northwest corner-of Union and Battery streets.
773. Northwest corner of Valencia and Twentieth streets.
774. Northeast corner of Valencia and Nineteenth streets.
775. Northeast corner of Valencia and Fourteenth.
776. Northeast corner of Valencia and Fifteenth streets.
777. Northeast corner of Valencia and Eighteenth streets.
778. Northeast'corner of Valencia and Twenty-first streets.
779. Northeast corner of Valencia and Twenty-second streets.
780. Northeast corner of Valencia and Ridley streets.
781. Southeast corner of Verona and Third streets.
782. Southwest corner of Vallejo and Front streets.
783. Southwest corner of Vallejo and Battery streets.
784. Northwest corner of Vallejo and Kearny streets.
785. Southwest corner of Vallejo and Dupont streets.
786. Southwest corner ot Vallejo and Stockton streets.
787 Southwest corner of Vallejo and Powell streets.
788. Southeast corner of Vallejo and Mason streets.
789. Northwest corner of Vallejo and Hyde streets.
790. Southeast corner of Vallejo and Montgomery streets.
791. Northeast corner of Vallejo and Larkin streets.
792. Northwest corner of Washington and Drumm streets.
793. Northwest corner of Washington and Davis streets.
794. Northwest corner of Washington and Front streets.
795. Southeast corner of Washington and Battery streets.
796. Southeast corner of Washington and Sansome streets.
797. Northwest corner of Washington and Sansome streets.
798. Southeast corner of Washington and Montgomery streets.
799. Southwest corner of Washington and Kearny streets.
800. Southwest corner of Washington street and Brenham Place.
801. Northwest corner of Washington and Dupont streets.
802. Southwest corner of Washington and Stockton streets.
803. Southwest corner of Washington and Powell streets.
804. Southeast corner of Washington and Mason streets.
805. Southeast corner of Washington and Mason streets.
806. Northwest corner of Washington and Taylor streets.
807. Northeast corner of Washington and Leavenworth streets.
808. Southeast corner of Washington and Larkin streets.
156 CHIEF ENGhNfKER's REPORT.
809. Northeast corner of Washington and Polk streets.
810. Southwest corner of Washington and Hyde streets.
811. Northwest corner of Washington street and Stout's Alley.
812. Northeast corner of Washington street and Van Ness avenuo.
813. Northeast corner of Washington and Buchanan streets.
814. Northeast corner of Washington and Fillmore streets.
815. Northeast corner of Washington and Webster streets.
816. Northeast corner of Steiner and California streets.
817. Northwest corner of Clay and Fillmore streets.
818. Northeast corner of Broderick and Post streets.
819. Southeast corner of Post and Baker streets.
820. Southeast corner of Post and Lyon streets.
821. Southeast corner of Post and Cemetery avenue.
822. North side of Broadway, between Front and Davis.
823. Northwest corner of Hampshire and Twenty-second.
824. Southwest corner of Hampshire and Twenty-third.
825. Northwest corner of Potrero av. and Twenty-second.
826. Northeast corner Dolores and Twentieth streets.
827. Southwest corner of Folsom and Tenth streets.
828. Northeast corner of Guerrero and Twenty-first.
829. Northeast corner of Guerrero and Twentieth streets.
830. Southwest corner of Eddy and Larkiii streets.
831. Southwest corner of Eddy and Polk streets.
832. Southwest corner of Eddy and Van Ness avenue.
833. Northwest corner of Folsom and Sixteenth streets.
834. Southeast corner of Van Ness av. and Tyler streets.
835. Southeast corner of Franklin and Tyler streets.
836. Northwest corner of Fell and Polk streets.
837. Northwest corner of Capp and Twenty-sixth.
838. Northeast corner of Eleventh and Harrison streets.
839. Northeast corner of Jackson and Van Ness avenue.
840. Northeast corner of Sonoma and Utah streets.
841. Northeast corner of Sonoma and Kansas streets.
842. Northeast corner of Sacramento and Pierce streets.
843. Southeast corner of Octavia, and Jackson streets.
844. Southwest corner of Twenty-third street and Treat avenue.
845. Southwest corner of Harrison and Twenty-third.
846. Southwest corner of Bartlett and Twenty-third.
847. Northwest corner of Washington and East streets.
848. Northeast corner of Pierce and Van Ness avenue.
849. Northwest corner of Eleventh and Bryant.
850. Southeast corner of Francisco and Taylor.
851. Corner of Shasta and Delaware.
852. Northwest corner of Mission and Twenty-third.
853. Southwest corner of Railroad avenue and Fifteenth.
LOCATION OF HYDRANTS. 157
8154. Southwest corner of Railroad avenue and Twelfth.
855. Southwest corner of Railroad and First avenues.
856. Northwest corner of Mission and Twenty-first streeta.
857. Northeast corner of Bush and Devisadero streets.
858. Southwest corner of Sansome and Greenwich.
859. Northeast corner of Ellis and Laguna streets.
8GO. Northwest corner of Ellis and Octavia streets.
8(51. Northeast corner of Page and Laguna streets.
862. Quincy place, between Pine and California streets.
863. Northeast corner of twenty-second and Guerrero.
864. Northwest corner ol Sacramento and Mason.
865. Northwest corner of Bartlett and Twenty-second.
866. Southeast corner of Post and Kearny streets.
867. Northeast corner of Jackson and Franklin streets.
868. North side of Folsom, between Twenty-first and Twenty-second streets.
8C9. Stevenson street, between Sixth and Seventh.
870. Corner of Shasta and Illinois streets.
871. Northwest corner of Twenty-second and Dolores streets.
872. Northwest corner of Twenty-second and Chattanooga streets.
873. Guerrero street, between Twenty-fifth and Twenty-sixth.
874. Northwest corner of Mission and Twentieth streets.
875. Northwest corner of Sixteenth and Harrison streets.
876. Northwest corner of Pine and Buchanan streets.
377. Northwest corner of Folsom and Twenty-third streets.
378. Northeast corner of Devisadero and Post streets.
879. Northeast corner of Devisadero and Slitter streets.
880.. Southeast corner of Broadway and Van Ness avenue.
881. Corner of Fourth and Towuseud streets.
Total number of Hydrants set prior to July 1, 1871 815
Total number of Hydrants set from July 1, 1871, to July 1, 1872 66
Total number of Hydrants set to July 1, 1872 881
LOCATION OF FIRE ALA3M BOXES.
1 — N. W. corner Stockton and Francisco.
2 — N. E. corner Mason and Lombard.
3 — S. W. corner Stockton and Greenwich.
4— N. W. corner Sansomo and Greenwich.
i5 — N. E. corner Battery and Union.
6— S. E. corner Montgomery and Green.
7 — S. E. corner Kearny and Union.
8 — S. W. corner Powell and Union.
9 — N. E. corner Dupont and Vallojo.
12— N. W. corner California and Ki-arny.
13— S. W. corner Front and Broadway.
14— S. W. corner Stockton and Broadway.
15— S. W. corner Clay and East.
10— N. W. corner Pacific and Mason.
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CHIEF ENGINEER S REPORT.
LOCATION OF FIRE ALARM BOXES— CONTINUED.
17— N. E. corner Pacific and Kearny.
18 — S. W corner Sansome and Jackson.
19 — N. W. corner Washington and Davis.
21— City Hall.
23 — S. W. corner Clay and Taylor.
24— N. E. corner Clay and Powell.
25 — N. W. corner Washington and Dupont.
26— N. E. corner Clay and Battery.
27 — S. W. corner Montgomery and Com'l.
28— N. E. corner Pine and Dupont.
23 — S. E. corner Stockton and California.
31— S. side California, below Sansome.
32— s. W. corner California and Drumm.
34— S. W. corner Mission and Steuart.
35— S. E. corner Montgomery and Pine.
36_N. W. corner Folsom and Steuart.
37_N. W. corner Battery and Bush.
38— S. E. corner Market and Second.
39 — N. W. corner Howard and Spear.
41— Engine No. 3, Slitter, near Jones.
42— S. W. corner Geary and Mason.
43— O'Farrell, near Dupont.
45— S. W. corner O'Farrell and Jones.
46— S. W. corner Kearny and Sutter.
47_S. W. corner Market and Powell.
48— N. E. corner Market and Kearny.
49— N. W. corner Stockton and Sutter.
51— S. W. corner Folsom and^eale.
52— N. W. corner Mission and Fremont.
53— N. W. corner Townsend and Third.
54 — Engine No. 4, Second near Howard.
5G — N. side Bryant, west of First.
57 — g. w. corner Brannan and Second.
58— N. W. corner Folsom and First.
59— P. M. S. S. Go's wharf, foot of Second.
Gl— S. W. corner Howard and Third.
62 — S. E. corner Mission and Fourth.
63 — N. E. corner Harrison and Fourth.
64 — S. W. corner Howard and Fifth.
65 — S. E. corner Mission and Sixth.
67 — N. W. corner Harrison and Hawthorne.
68 — N. E. corner Brannan and Fourth .
C9— S. W. corner Bryant and Third.
71 — N. E. corner Mission and Eleventh.
72— S. E. corner Mission and Thirteenth.
73— S. E. corner Howard and Eighth.
74 — Engine No. 7, Sixteenth street.
75 — Market, opposite Seventh .
76 — S. W. corner Market and Hayes.
78— S. W. corner Folsom and Ninth.
79— N. E. corner Folsom and Twelfth.
81— S. E. corner Franklin and Hayes.
82— N. E. corner Fulton and Gough.
83— N. E. corner Octavia and Oak.
84— Valencia and Market.
85— N. W. corner Laguna and Hayes.
91 — N. E. corner Hyde and Turk.
92-N. E. corner Franklin and Turk.
93— N. E. corner Jones and Turk.
94-S. E. corner Polk and Ellis.
123— S. E. corcer Hyde and Union.
124— Pioneer Woolen Mills, Black Point.
125— N. W. corner Filbert and Jones.
126 — S. E. corner Hyde and Washington.
127— S. E. corner Broadway and Polk.
128 — S. E. corner Sacramento and Leaven'th.
129— S. E. corner Pacific and Leavenworth .
132— S. W. corner Pine and Mason.
134 — N. E. corner Bush and Hyde.
135— S. W. corner Bush and Polk.
136— N. E. corner Post and Van Ness avenue
137— N. W. corner Post and Larkin.
138— N. W. corner California and Larkin.
139— S. w. corner O'Farrell and Hyde.
142— N. E. corner Valencia and Twentieth.
143 — N. E. corner Mission and Twenty-sec'd
145— N. W. corner Folsom and Twenty-sec-d
146— S. W. corner Folsom and Sixteenth.
147—N. E. corner Howard and Twentieth.
148— N. W. corner Mission and Sixteenth.
149 — S. W. corner Folsom and Eighteenth.
152 — S. W. corner Brannan and Eighth.
153— N. W. corner Harrison and Seventh.
154— N. w. corner Bryant and Sixth.
156 — N. E. corner Fouith and Berry.
157— S. side Folsom, east of Fourth.
158— S. side Folsom, east of Fifth.
159— Engine No. 6, Sixth, near Folsom.
162— S. E. corner Pacific and Franklin.
163— S. E. corner Sacramento and Franklin.
164- S. E. corner Clay and Polk.
172— N. E. corner McAllister and Buchanan .
173- -N. W. corner Ellis and Buchanan.
174— N. E. corner Turk and Fillmore.
213 — N. E. corner Bush and Buchanan.
214 — N. E. corner Bush and Steiner.
231 — N. E. cor. Howard and Twenty-fourth.
234— N. W. cor. Harrison and Twenty-fourth
215 — Corner Washington and Webster sts.
216 — Corner Sacramento and Fillmore sts.
CISTERNS.
DUMBER AND LOCATION OF CISTERNS.
159
NO.
LOCATION.
CAPACITY.
EEMARKS.
1
Powell, corner Filbert
20,000 gallons...
Built of Brick and Arched.
2..
3
Powdl, corner Green
Powell corner Broad way
l(j,:!15 gallons...
14,738 gallons...
Built of Brick and Arched.
Built of Brick.
4
Powell, corner Pacific
30,000 gallons...
Built of Brick.
5..
<>..
7..
8
Powell, corner Jackson
Powell, corner Washington
Stockton, corner Union
Stockton corner Green
30,000 gallons. . .
30,000 gallons. .
30,000 gillons...
21,000 gallons...
Built of Brick.
Built of Brick.
Built of Brick and Arched.
Built of Cement and Arc'd.
9..
10
Stockton, corner Vallejo
Stockton corr-cr Broadway
20,000 gallons. . .
20,00;) gallons.. .
Built of Brick and Arched.
Built of Brick and Arched.
11..
12..
13
Stockton, c-i-ner Pacific
Stockton, corner Washington
Stockton, corner Clay
25,000 gallons...
20,000 gallons. . .
20.000 gallons-.
Built of Brick and Arched.
Built of Brick and Arched .
Built of Brick and Arched.
14
Dupont, corner Union
20,000 gallons.. .
Built of Brick and Arched.
15
Dupont corner Green
32,000 gallons-. .
Built of Brick and Arched
16..
17..
Dupout, corner Vallejo
Dupont, corner Broadway
30,000 gallons-. .
35,000 gallons-.
Built of Brick and Arched.
Built of Brick and Arched.
18..
Dupont, corner Pacific.
28,275 gallons-.
Huilt of Brick and Arched.
19
Dupont corner Washington
25,000 gallons- . .
Built of Brick and Arched
20..
21
Dupout, corner Clay
Dupont corner California
15,000 gallons...
30,000 gallons- . .
Built of Brick and Arched.
Built of Brick and Arched
22 .
Uupnut, corner Bush
29,000 gallons.. .
Built of Brick and Arched
23..
24
Kearny, corner Pacific
Kearny, corner Merchant
30,000 gallons. . .
30,000 gallons
Built of Brick and Arched.
Built of Brick and Arched.
25..
28..
27
Kearny, corner S icramento
Kearny, corner California
Kearny corner Bush
18,096 gallons...
20,000 gallons..
27,000 gallons.
Built of Brick and Arched.
Built of Brick and Arched.
Built of Brick and Arched
28
Kearny, corner Post
30,000 gallons.
Built of Brick and Arched
29
Montgomery corner Pacific
30,000 gallons.
Built of Brick and Arched
30..
31..
32..
33
Montgomery, corner Washington
Montgomery, corner Commercial
Montgomery, corner California
Montgomery corner Bush
30,000 gallons...
32,000 gallons...
32,000 gallons...
21 538 gallons.
Built of Brick, wood, cover
Built of Brick and Arched ,
Built of Brick and Arched.
Built of Brick
34
Sansorne, corner Pacific
25,000 gallons.
Built of Brick.
35
30 000 gallons.
Built of Brick.
36
Battery, corner Bush .... ....
30,000 gallons.
Built of Brick.
37
First corner Folsom
29,00!) gallons.
Built of Brick and Arched
38
Third corner Mission
32,2(52 gallons...
Built of Brick.
39
51,000 gallons.
Built of Brick and Arched
40
Stevenson, corner Ecker
27,000 gallons.
Built of Brick
41
Broadway corner Ohio
40 000 gallons.
Built of Brick and Arched
42
Taylor, corner Clay
45,000 gallons.
Built of Brick pnd Arched.
43
Powell corner Ellis
25 000 gallons
Built of Brick and Arched
44.
45.
40.
47
Sixteenth, corner Mission
Sixteenth, corner Dolores
Davis, corner California . .
27,000 gallons..
4'J,000 gallons..
40,000 gallons. .
40 000 "a lions
(Filled by a Spring.)
Built of Brick and Arched.
Built of Brick and Arched.
Built of Brick and Arched.
Built of Brick and Arched
48.
49.
Dupont, corner Greenwich
Sixteenth, corner Folsom.
100,000 gallons..
100,000 gallons..
Built of Brick and Arched.
Buill of Brick and Arched.
50.
51
Twentieth, corner Howard
Twenty-second, corner Shotwell
100,000 gallons. .
100 000 gallons.
Built of Brick and Arched.
Built of Brick and Arched.
52
Columbia corner Guerrero
100 000 gallons
Built of Brick and Arched
53
100 000 gallons
Built of Brick and Arched
54.
Folsoru, corner Nineteenth
100,000 gallons..
Built of Brick and Arched.
65
Union, corner Leavenworth
100,000 gallons. .
Built of Brick and Arched.
56
Mason corner California
100 000 gallons
Built of ^rick end Arched.
57
100 000 gallons
Built of Brick and Arched
58
Fifteenth and Railroad avenue.
i5 000 gallons
Built or Brick and Arched.
59.
Eleventh street and Railroad avenue.. .
50,000 gallons. .
Built of Brick and Arched.
1
Total number of Cisterns, June 30th, 1872.
Total number of Gallons
59
2,420,224
160
CHIEF ENGINEERS REPORT.
FIEES AND ALARMS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1872.
Hall Bell Alarms 219
Still Alarms 65
Total number of Alarms . . . 284
ORIGIN OF FIRES AND ALARMS.
Attempts at arson 19
Bonfires 13
Carelessness with fire 30
Carelessness with candles 8
Carelessness with matches 7
Carelessness with coal oil 5
Children with matches 16
Chimneys 20
Defective stoves 2
Defective grates 2
Defective pipes 11
Defective chimneys .... 11
Defective boilers 1
Defective flues 1
Explosion of coal oil lamps 7
Fireworks 2
False alarms 22
Gaslights 3
Gasoline lamps 1
Vapor from gasoline 1
Incendiary 31
Supposed careless'ss with matches 2
Supposed careless'ss with candles 1
Spontaneous combustion 2
Second alarms 2
Sparks from chimneys 3
Unknown 48
Total... . 284
STATEMENT OF LOSSES,
IN SUMS FROM $200 TO $709,330.92, FROM JULY 1, 1371, TO JULY 1, 1872.
Number of Fires, loss under $200 162
Number of Fires, loss from $200 to $500 10
Number of Fires, loss from $500 to $1,000 11
Number of Fires, loss from $1,00;) to $2,000 10
Number of Fires, loss from $2,000 to $3,000 5
Number of Fires, loss from $3,000 to $4,000 4
Number of Fires, loss from $*,000 to $5,000 4
LOSSES BY FIRE.
161
STATEMENT OF LOSSES— COKTINUED.
Number of Fires, loss from $5,000 to $10,000 6
Number of Fires, loss from $10,000 to $15,000 2
Number of Fires, loss from $15,000 to $20,000 ^ 3
Number of Fires, loss from $20,000 to $25,000 1
Number of Fires, loss from $50,000 to $60,000 1
Number of Fires, loss from $200,000 to $225,000 1
Number of Fires, loss over $700,000 (709,330.92) 1
TOTAL ALLEGED LOSS, INSURANCE AND AMOUNTS PAID.
NUMBER OF FIRES.
INSURANCE.
INSURANCE PAID.
221.
$1,211,392.03.
$2,014,403.
$723,980 25
DAVID SCANNELL,
Chief Engineer.
II
FIRE ALARM AND POLICE TELEGRAPH REPORT.
OFFICE OF FIKE ALAKM AND POLICE TELEGBAPH, f
San Francisco, June 30, 1872. >
To the Honorable the Board of Supervisors
Of the City and County of San Francisco.
GENTLEMEN — In accordance with Resolution No. 3,154 of your Honorable
Body, the following report of the condition and operations of the Fire Alarm
and Police Telegraph, for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1872, is respectfully
submitted.
CONDITION OF THE TELEGRAPH.
All the instruments, machinery and wires have been in good working order
during the year, and have given invaluable aid to the Fire Department.
NUMBER OF ALARMS FOR THE YEAR.
The total number of alarms given during the year was two hundred and
nineteen (219). The causes were as follows :
Actual fires, one hundred and seventy-eight (178); Second Alarms, two (2);
Chimneys, twenty-two (22); Bonfires, one (1); Asphaltum Kettles, four (4);
Falling of Building, one (1); False Alarms, eleven (11).
An accurate record is- kept of the time of each alarm, as well as the station
from which it originates.
MERIDIAN BELLS.
Three blows are struck on all the Bells and Gongs at 12 o'clock, M. (Ten-
nent's time).
EXTRA HELP. 163
GENERAL ALARMS.
A second alarm from the same station will be considered a General Alarm.
Complaints concerning the workings of the Fire Alarm Telegraph, irregular
striking of the bells and gongs, broken wires, etc., should in all cases be
promptly reported at the Fire Alarm Office, Brenharn Place.
KEYS TO THE SIGNAL BOXES.
Keys to the signal boxes are in the hands of the police, and are also left in
grocery stores and dwellings most convenient to the boxes.
APPARATUS IN USE.
The apparatus in use consists of one hundred and twelve (112) signal boxes,
six (6) bells, twenty-six (26) gongs, eleven (11) police instruments, and about
fifty (50) miles of wire.
EXTENSIONS.
The alarm wires have been extended to the house of Hose Company No. 2,
on Post street, also to Hose Company No. 3, on Fplsom street. Ten (10) neir
gongs of the Game well £ Co. pattern have been ordered to replace those now
in use. A new five (5) pen register, with the necessary relays, etc., has been
ordered, for the purpose of shortening the signal circuits.
POLICE TELEGRAPH.
The Police Telegraph is in daily use and has been of great service to the
Police Department as well as to the Health and Industrial School Departments.
An instrument has been placed in the office of the Captains of Police, and re-
ports from all the stations are sent direct to that office.
EXTRA HELP.
The constant extension of our lines, with the additional machinery, boxes,,
etc., to keep in repair, makes it necessary to employ considerable extra help.
I think the efficiency of this Department would be increased by the permanent
employment of an additional man.
My thanks arc 'due the employees of the Fire Alarm for the very satisfactory
manner in which they have discharged their respective duties.
164 FIRE ALARM AND POLICE TELEGRAPH.
OFFICERS OF THE TELEGRAPH.
M. GKEENWOOD Superintendent.
C. F. SIMMONS Operator.
THOS. M. McLEOD Operator.
J. G. BLOOMEE Operator.
F. G. WOOD Repairer.
APPROPRIATION.
An annual appropriation of seven thousand five hundred (7,500) dollars, for
repairs and extensions to the Fire Alarm and Police Telegraph, was authorized
by the last Legislature.
EXPENDITURES.
The expenditures of this Department for the past year have been as follows:
New Machinery for Bell Tower $65 00
Horse Keeping 240 00
Boxes, Wire, Poles, Pipe, and Keys 295 97
Use of Chronometer 55 00
Repairs and Extensions 1,467 12
Royalty on Striker 300 00
Batteries 563 32
Horse and Saddle 115 00
Stationery 16 75
Incidental Expenses 271 50
Total $3, 389 66
All the above is respectfully submitted.
M. GREENWOOD,
Superintendent Fire Alarm and Police Telegraph.
ASSESSOR'S REPORT.
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE, )
San Francisco, August, 1872. j
To the Honorable the Board of Supervisors
of the City and County of San Francisco:
GENTLEMEN — In accordance with Resolution Number 3,154, of
your Honorable Body, passed June 24th, 1872, I herewith sub-
mit to you my Annual Report of matters connected with the office
of City and County Assessor for the Fiscal Year 1871-72.
EXPENSES OF THE OFFICE.
Salary of the Assessor $4,000 00
Salary of Deputies from July 1, 1871, to July 1, 1872 39,860 00
Stationery, Books, Maps and Blanks 2,606 49
Advertising 806 65
$47,273 14
The system, and with it the time of fixing the rate of Taxes
for State and County purposes, having been changed by the new
Revenue Law and consequently the respective rates not having
been yet determined, it is impossible to state at present what
portion of those expenditures will have to be refunded by the
State to the City and County.
The Assessment Roll of Real Estate and Personal Property of
this City and County was handed over to your Honorable Body
on the first Monday in July, 1872.
166 ASSESSOR'S REPORT.
Amount of Keal Estate and Improvements $187,289,301
Amount of Personal Property 110,595,941
$297,885,242
Your Honorable Body will please notice increased cost of
Clerical force in my office, rendered necessary by the adoption of
the Political Code, after my Assessment under the old Law had
been nearly completed, compelling me to re-assess the Real Es-
tate and Personal Property of this City and County at a full cash
value, in the short space of two months and twenty days, which
your Honorable Body will recognize to be a gigantic task to have
been accurately performed in the limited time above specified.
Since April 10th, 1872, to July 29th, 1872, about thirty-five
thousand (35,000) dollars has been collected for Poll Taxes.
Nine thousand nine hundred and ninety (9,990) voters have
been registered during my term of office up to July 29th, 1872.
Annexed I also hand to you for your approval my Annual
Report to the Surveyor-General of the State of California, to-
gether with the Statistics of the Manufacturing and Mechanical
Industries of this City and County, which is submitted as an
appendix to this report.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
LEVI ROSENER,
Assessor City and County of San Francisco.
REPORT TO THE SURVEYOR-GENERAL
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE, )
San Francisco, August 7, 1872. )
Hon. Robert Gardner, Surveyor-General
of the State of California :
SIR — Annexed please find my Annual Keport of Statistics of
the Manufacturing and Mechanical Industries of the City and
County of San Francisco for the year 1872.
In compiling this Report, I have experienced great difficulty,
owing to the reluctance of manufacturers to give data concerning
the result and prospect of their business, thus rendering this
Report necessarily incomplete.
AXLE GREASE MANUFACTORIES — 3.
Men employed 15
Rosin consumed yearly, barrels 1,200
Butter consumed yearly, pounds 15,000
Tallow Oil made, gallons 19,000
Aggregate value of manufactures $55,000
BED SPRING MANUFACTORIES 2.
Men employed 4
Aggregate value of manufactures $8,600
BEDSTEAD MANUFACTORY — 1.
Men employed , 38
Lumber consumed, feet 150,000
Aggregate value of manufactures $40,000
168 ASSESSOR'S REPORT.
BELLOWS MANUFACTORY 1.
Men employed 5
Aggregate value of manufactures $12,000
BEDDING MANUFACTORIES 10.
Persons employed 75
Aggregate value of manufactures $75,000
BILLIARD MANUFACTORIES — 2.
Men employed 35
Billiard Tables made yearly 177
Bagatelle Tables made yearly 63
Aggregate value of manufactures $135,000
BOOT, SHOE AND SLIPPER MANUFACTORIES — 31.
Men and Women employed 1,841
Aggregate value of manufactures $2,536,700
BOX MANUFACTORIES 7.
Men employed 225
Aggregate value of manufactures $685,000
Steam Engine (horse-power) 180
BRASS FOUNDRIES 4.
Men employed 101
Aggregate value of manufactures $255,000
Steam Engine (horse-power) 38
BREWERIES — 35.
Men employed 250
Beer made, barrels 160,000
Aggregate value of manufactures. $1,280,000
BROOM MANUFACTORIES 5.
Men employed 35
Brooms made annually, dozen 33,900
Brushes and Whips made annually, dozen 4,000
Broom Corn used, tons 310
Aggregate value of manufactures $104,000
REPORT TO SURVEYOR-GENERAL. 169
BRUSH MANUFACTORIES — 2.
Men employed and Boys , . 10
Aggregate value of manufactures $15,000
CARRIAGE AND WAGON MANUFACTORIES 14.
Men employed 325
Carriages, Wagons and other vehicles made per year. 990
Railroad Cars 50
Street Railroad Cars 75
Horse-power of steam-engines 105
Aggregate value of manufactures $489,250
BARREL MANUFACTORIES — -2.
Men employed 150
Barrels, Half-barrels and Kegs made yearly 235,000
Horse-power of engines , 30
Barrels made by Sugar Refineries 90,000
Syrup Kegs made by Sugar Refineries 74,500
Syrup Kegs made by Tub and Pail Factories 40,000
CANDLE MANUFACTORIES 2.
Men employed 56
Manufacturers of Candles, boxes 55,000
Aggregate value of manufactures $168,000
CLOTHING MANUFACTORIES 10.
Men and Women employed 156
Aggregate value of manufactures $300,000
CIGAR MANUFACTORIES — 63.
Cigars made annually 50,085,000
Cigarritos 140,000
Aggregate value of Cigars, per M $40 00
CHEMICAL WORKS 4.
Men employed 26
Nitrate of Soda used, tons 260
Sulphur consumed, tons 475
Sulphur and Nitric Acid, tons 680
170 ASSESSOR'S REPORT.
Capacity of works per day, Sulphuric Acid, tons 12
Capacity of works per day, Nitric Acid, tons 3
Sulphate of Copper, made 260
COFFEE AND SPICE MILLS 7.
Men employed 60
Coffee ground and roasted yearly, pounds 1,425,000
Chocolate, pounds made 90,000
Spices ground, pounds 170,000
Horse-power of steam-engines 77
Aggregate value of manufactures $410,000
COEDAGE AND ROPE MANUFACTORY 1.
Men employed 75
Hemp Ropes manufactures, tons 1,500
Steam Engine (horse-power) 150
Aggregate value of manufactures $450,000
DISTILLERIES — 3.
Men employed (by two) 45
Proof-gallons of Liquor made yearly 700,500
Average horse-power of steam-engines. 150
DRY DOCKS FLOATING 2.
Men employed 15
Capacity of Docks, tons 2,600
STONE DRY DOCKS — 1.
Length of excavation in solid rock, feet 450
Width at top, feet 120
Depth, feet 1 . 30
Width, at entrance, feet 90
Capacity of length, feet 425
Capacity of drawing, feet 22
Capacity of Pumps for cleaning — per hour, cubic feet 325,368
Tubular Boilers of 4-inch tubes
Dimensions of each Boiler — diameter, inches 25
Dimensions of each Boiler — length, feet 16
REPORT 'SO SURVEYOR- GENERAL. 171
Fire surface of Boilers, square feet 3,800
Meii employed 25
Total cost of work $675,000
FLOURING MILLS 8.
Men employed 127
Flour made, barrels 479,000
Hominy, tons 510
Buckwheat and Eye Flour, tons 140
Feed Barley, tons 5,600
Oat Meal and Groats, tons 460
Pearl Barley, tons 60
Corn Meal and Farina, tons 70
Run of Stones 48
Horse-power of engines 730
FURNITURE MANUFACTORIES 12.
Men employed 250
Lumber used, feet 5,400,000
Aggregate value of manufactures $317,000
FOUNDRIES AND IRON WORKS. 20.
Men employed 990
Pig Iron used, tons 7,000
Bar Iron used, tons 520
Sheet and Boiler Iron, tons 800
Rivets, tons . 70
Horse-power of engines 460
FUR MANUFACTORIES 4.
Persons employed 45
Aggregate value of manufactures $275,000
GLASS WORKS — 2.
Men employed 85
Furnaces 2
Pots 13
Aggregate value of manufactures $175,000
172 ASSESSOR'S REPORT.
GOLD AND SILVER REFINERIES.
[No statement.]
GLUE MANUFACTORY — 1.
Men employed 10
Glue made, tons 500
Neatsfoot Oil made, gallons 5,000
Curled Hair made, pounds 20,000
Capacity of glue, daily, tons 30
Capacity of oil, gallons 200
GLASS CUTTING AND STAINING WORKS — 2.
Men employed 13
Aggregate value of manufactures $26,000
GAS METER MANUFACTORY 1.
Men employed 5
Aggregate value of manufactures $4,000
GLOVE MANUFACTORIES — 2.
Persons employed , 40
Aggregate value of manufactures $42,000
HATS AND CAPS MANUFACTORIES 10.
Men and women employed 35
Aggregate value of manufactures $75,000
HORSE COLLAR MANUFACTORIES 3.
Men employed 145
Horse collars made, dozens 7,420
Leather used, feet 690,000
Rye stocks and flocks, tons 225
Aggregate value of manufactures $102,000
HOSE AND BELTING MANUFACTORIES — 2.
Men employed 15
Hose made, feet 15,000
Belting made, feet 160,000
Sides of leather and hides used 47,000
Aggregate value of manufactures $47,000
REPORT TO SURVEYOR-GENERAL. 173
JEWELRY MANUFACTORY 1.
Men employed 40
Aggregate value of manufactures $125,000
INK MANUFACTORY 1.
Men employed 6
Ink made, gallons 6,000
Value of manufactures $10,000
LEAD AND SHOT WORKS 2.
Men employed 74
Lead manufactured, tons 9,000
Shot manufactured, tons 300
Aggregate value of manufactures $1,515,000
Horse-power of engines
LAST MANUFACTORIES 2.
Men employed 15
Aggregate value of manufactures $25,000
Horse-power of engines 10
MACCARONI MANUFACTORIES 3.
Men employed 22
Maccaroni and pastry put up in boxes 38,000
Maccaroni wheat used, sacks 8,000
Horse-power of engines 27
Capacity of work, boxes 65,000
Aggregate value of manufactures $77,000
MATCH MANUFACTORIES 5.
Men employed 40
Matches made, gross 100,000
MALT HOUSES 7.
Men employed 28
Grain malted, pounds 9,071,000
Malt made , 7,256,450
Horse-power of engines 23
174 ASSESSOR'S REPORT.
MIRROR SILVERING WORKS — 1.
Men employed 7
Silvering tables 5
Value of manufactures $22,000
OAKUM MANUFACTORY 1.
Men employed 6
Bales manufactured annually 3,000
Value of manufactures $15,000
Engine horse-power 10
ORGAN BUILDER — 1.
[No Report.]
rPICKLE AND FRUIT PRESERVING WORKS — 3.
Men employed by two works 310
Pickles put up, kegs 25,000
Fruits and meats, dozens 169,000
PLANING MILLS AND SASH MANUFACTORIES — 8.
Men employed 388
Lumber consumed per year, feet 7,950,000
Horse-power of engines 391
Amount of sales yearly $320,000
PLASTER OF PARIS MANUFACTORY 1.
Men employed 5
Aggregate value of manufactures $12,000
Engine horse-power 10
PYROTECHNIC WORKS — 1.
Men employed 5
Value of manufactures $12,000
POWDER WORKS 1.
Men employed 12
Giant powder made yearly, pounds 120,000
Value of manufactures $120,000
REPORT TO SURVEYOR- GENERAL. 175
ROLLING MILL 1.
Men employed 115
Railroad iron produced, tons 750
Coal used, tons 3,000
Capacity of production, tons 9,000
Horse-power of engine 300
SAW AND SAW-TEETH MANUFACTORIES 2.
Men employed 40
Steel used annually, tons 50
Capacity of works, value $110,000
Actual value of manufactures 75,000
Horse-power of engines 25
SALT MILLS 4.
Men employed 54
Domestic salt ground, tons 11,200
Foreign salt ground, tons t . 6,100
SILK MANUFACTORY 1.
Men employed 4
Women employed 74
Value of manufactures $75,000
Capacity of manufactures $150,000
Engine horse-power 15
SILVERWARE MANUFACTORIES 3.
Men employed 49
Value of manufactures $155,000
SUGAR REFINERIES 3.
Men employed 325
Raw sugar used, pounds 40,970,500
Refined sugar made 31,750,900
Molasses refined, gallons ^ . . . 34,416
Syrup made, gallons 3,290,600
Average value of manufactures $4,500,000
Horse-power of engines 530
176 ASSESSOR'S REPORT.
SOAP MANUFACTORIES 17.
Men employed 70
Soap made, pounds 5,750,500
"Washing powders made, pounds 1,000,000
Value of manufactures $120,000
SHIRT MANUFACTORIES 3.
Persons employed 60
Value of manufactures $18,000
STEAM MARBLE WORKS 3.
Men employed 72
Horse-power of engines 80
Run of saws 5
TUB, PAIL AND WOODENWARE MANUFACTORIES 2.
Men employed 70
Lumber used: sugar pine, cedar, maple, cords 4,600
Pails made, doz 8,800
Tubs (nests of three) made 5,000
Tubs (nests of eight) made 700
Tubs, single 18,000
Washboards (zinc and wood), doz 5,000
Broom handles made 500,000
Hand hayracks, doz 400
Curtain rollers 30,000
Sieves, plated and wire, doz 14,000
Barrel and half barrel covers, doz 420
Fish kettles 3,200
Butter firkins 1,000
Salt boxes, doz 500
Butter moulds, doz 300
Cheese safes, doz 200
Peach baskets, doz 400
Churns and cylinders, single 175
Horse-power of engines 150
TRUNK AND VALISE MANUFACTORIES — 8.
Men employed 105
Value of manufactures $150,000
REPORT TO SURVEYOR- GENERAL.
177
TOOL AND FILE MANUFACTORIES 7
Men employed 51
Value of manufactures $47,600
TANNERIES 26.
Hydes tanned of all kinds 75,000
Bark used, cords 3,000
Horse-power of engines 76
Value of bark $455000
Aggregate value of manufactures $575,000
TELEGRAPH INSTRUMENT MANUFACTORY. 1.
Men employed 5
Value of manufactures $15,000
TYPE FOUNDRIES 3.
Persons employed 60
Value of manufactures $80,000
VINEGAR WORKS 7.
Men employed 40
Vinegar made, gallons 450,000
Value of manufactures $80,000
WIRE WORKS MANUFACTORIES — 3.
Men employed . % 26
Value of manufactures $27,000
WHALE OIL WORKS — 2.
Men employed 8
Oil refined, gallons 24,800
Presses for Spermaceti 4
Bleaches and Strainers 4
WOOLEN MILLS — 2.
Men and women employed 840
Card sets 45
Power looms 100
Frames for knitting underwear 20
12
178 ASSESSOR'S REPORT.
Frames for knitting- hosiery 50
Spindles 20,000
Blankets made 150 000
Cloth made, and tweeds, yds 165,000
Knit flannel shirts, drawers, doz 400
Hosiery, doz . . 750
Flannel made, yards 900,000
Wool used, pounds 3,700,000
YEAST POWDER WORKS 1.
Men employed 15
Yeast powders made, gross 260
Cream of Tartar, pounds . 11,000
Soda, pounds 7,000
Aggregate value of manufactures $8,000
The quantity of agricultural products of this county being
purely nominal, they are not, as you perceive, embraced in this
report.
Assessed value of Keal Estate and Improvements. . .$187,289,301
Assessed value of Personal Property, including
Mortgages $110,595,941
Estimated total population, about 175,000
Voters registered during past fiscal year 3,806
Poll Tax collected from April 10, 1872, to July 29,
1872, about $35,000
I hereby certify that the above statement is true and correct.
LEVI BOSENEB,
Assessor of City and County of San Francisco.
SHERIFFS REPORT.
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF. ^
City and County of San Francisco. } '
To the Honorable the Board of Supervisors
Of the City and County of San Francisco:
GENTLEMEN — In accordance with Resolution No. 3,154 (new
series) of your Honorable Body, I herewith respectfully submit
the following report :
Haying assumed the office of the Shrievalty on the 4th day of
December, 1871, I can only present a statement of the operations
of that Department for the past six months, except as relates to
Jail Statistics, which I am able to lay before you for the Fiscal
Year.
LIST OF OFFICEES.
James Adams Sheriff.
H. D. Lammot ... Under Sheriff.
G. M. Berry Bookkeeper.
Joseph Ellis Assistant Bookkeeper.
William Martin General Deputy.
F. C. Siebe General Deputy.
D. Marcucci General Deputy.
H. Classen General Deputy.
William Miller General Deputy.
Robert Cameron General Deputy.
N. L. Jehu General Deputy.
180 SHERIFF'S REPORT.
Wm. C. Mead Deputy 3d District Court.
Thos. McNamara Deputy 4th District Court.
Henry Hickie Deputy 12th District Court.
John Daley Deputy 15th District Court.
Albert Webb Deputy 19th District Court.
R. A. Harden Deputy County Court.
H. J. Burns Deputy Municipal Criminal Court.
Wm. H. Kelly
F. Seidenstrecker T ., ^
. Jail Keepers.
John Kmney
George Beard
Mrs. M. Little Matron of Jail.
J. B. Coffee..
Jno. H. Kelly
Isaac Harris.. Porters-
Daniel Higgins
P. Lafferty Driver of Prison Vehicle.
NUMBER AND CLASS OF PROCESSES SERVED, ISSUED OUT OF DISTRICT,
COUNTY AND PROBATE COURTS.
Summons 1,155
Attachments 404
Notices 67
Executions 223
Orders of arrest 8
Injunctions 58
Writs of possession 52
Orders of examination 10
Citations . .• 30
Habeas Corpus 13
Subpoenas 80
Orders 41
Decrees 48
Affidavits.. 37
Total number of processes served , 2,226
FEES RECEIVED. 181
JUSTICES' COURTS.
Summons 1,680
Attachments 836
Executions 375
Orders of examination 156
Affidavit and orders of arrest 11
Subpoenas 9
Replevin 18
Total number of processes served 3,085
The amount of fees received and paid into the Treasury from
December 4, 1871, to June 30, 1872, inclusive, as per monthly
statements made to the Auditor, are as follows:
DISTRICT, COUNTY AND PROBATE COURTS.
For December, 1871 $646 04
For January, 1872 621 25
For February 2,229 70
For March 1,175 94
For April 591 66
For May 1,935 01
For June 1,291 83
$8,491 43
JUSTICES' COURTS.
For December, 1871 $837 47
For January, 1872 964 62
For February 940 59
For March 763 42
For April .' 643 31
For May 704 38
For June 642 58
37
Total am't of fees received and paid into the Treasury, $13,987 80
182 SHERIFF'S REPORT.
SALES MADE BY SHERIFF UNDER DECREES.
lEeal Estate.]
For December, 1871 No sales.
For January, 1872 3 sales. $10,346 00
For February 10 sales. 103,978 04
For March *4 sales. 18,267 34
For April 5 sales. 33,209 13
For May 12 sales. 50,017 93
For June 4 sales. 79,507 91
Total number of sales 38 for $295,326 35
SALES OF REAL ESTATE UNDER EXECUTIONS.
For December, 1871 No sales.
For January, 1872 No sales.
For February 6 sales. ' $17,155 22
For March 5 sales. 2,000 34
For April •. 4 sales. 523 90
For May 8 sales. 2,683 17
For June 1 sale. 1,321 27
Total number of sales 24 for $23,683 90
SALES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY UNDER EXECUTIONS.
For December, 1871 6 sales. $4,515 37
For January, 1872 4 sales. 4,234 00
For February 10 sales. 6,270 09
For March 6 sales. 1,011 48
For April 3 sales. 6,075 48
For May 2 sales. 57500
For June. . . no sales.
Total number of sales 31 for $22,681 42
COURT STATISTICS. 183
JUSTICES' COUBTS.
Sales of Personal Property under executions :
For December, 1871 17 sales. $3,170 14
For January, 1872 9 sales. 1,332 00
For February 14 sales. 2,323 57
For March ; 11 sales. 812 10
For April 14 sales. 1,368 40
For May 12 sales. 1,535 57
For June . ... 12 sales. 1,438 81
Total number of sales 89 for $11,980 59
Number of Insane persons conveyed to the Insane
Asylum from December 4, 1871, to June 30,
1872.. 110
Services performed by the Sheriff for the People and Ci'y
and County of San Francisco, for which no fees are
collected:
Processes served 293
Jurors served for 4th District Court 171
Jurors served for 12th District Court 300
Jurors served for 15th District Court 449
Jurors served for County Court ." 173
Jurors served for Municipal Criminal Court 301
Total number of Jurors served 1,394
Witnesses summoned before the Grand Jury 900
Witnesses summoned for the People in Municipal Crimi-
nal Court 1,600
Witnesses summoned for the defense in Municipal Crimi-
nal Court.. 600
Total ...ta 3,100
Attachments for defaulting witnesses 300
184 SHERIFF'S REPORT.
Number of Juries empanneled :
Municipal Criminal Court 97
Fourth District Court 5
Twelfth District Court 4
Fifteenth District Court 4
Total number of Juries empanneled. 110
Which, if charged for in the same manner as other counties
are allowed, would amount to the sum of $3,019 50.
It may, therefore, be justly considered that the services per-
formed by the Sheriff for the City and County and People occu-
pies more time and a larger force than is indicated by the amount
of fees received and paid into the Treasury. In fact, the services
so rendered are generally of a more arduous nature, and consume
more time than in civil cases.
Of the fourteen deputies allowed the Sheriff, there are seven in
constant attendance on the several Courts, and one on the Grand
Jury, leaving only six deputies to perform the duties of the office.
Annexed is the report of Wm. H. Kelly, Head Jailer, for the
year ending June 30, 1872.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES ADAMS, Sheriff.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 31, 1872.
PRISONERS RECEIVED.
185
Total
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MaliciOUS MiSChief .77. .... | : :rH<^rH •Cq^r-.^rH ; | CT -g *
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(Jrand Larceny .TT7 T ~l~^~""°'~«> '^~co cococo«>iooo«o jg
Bm-glary | : "* ^ ^t-^o^w^iorH | tj
Assa't with Deadly Weapon I05 :COCN • -<MrH . • • ;|o
indecent Assault. . .777 j : : : : : ^ : . T-* : -1 : | ~« -3
gambling | ::::::: ^ : : ^ : |
Arson | ; i : ^ *-* : j : f""-* ! [
Attempt to Commit Rape . . | ::::::::::::[ _ ^
Rape i:::^:::0*:::1-*!^
Disturbing the Peace | : : : : '. '. ^ ' : '. '. '. \ ^
SaftTKeeping |^co :t~^^c-. >oo :^rn [o
Manslaughter | : : : : : i1-1 : "-1 : : : | ^
Detained "Witness | rH QJ c-) gs CN rn rH . . • . . | rH
ASSaUlt | '-' j I I ; rH rH rH -*. rH T~^ j— £
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Murder | ;rHCO :CNrH -rHi-lrH -rH | rH
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186
SHERIFFS REPORT.
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asssssss^sss
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Petit Larceny
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Assault and Bittery
C5S3St-°rH'~SrH'OC;
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Felony
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PRISONERS DISPOSED OF.
187
Total
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Pardoned by the Governor.
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Returned to City Prison (as
Trusties)
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Magdalen Asylum
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: : : ^ ^ : ^ : : :
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piration of Sentence.. .
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Transported to State Prison
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: : : :
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Pardoned by Supervisors. .
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Total
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1
Attempt to Commit Petit
Larceny
: : : : : : : : : ^ :
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Vulgar Language
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Fraud ..
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males
Females. ..
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188 SHERIFF'S REPORT.
COUNTY JAIL.
STATISTICS FOE SAID FISCAL YEAR— PRISONERS IN JAIL, JULY 1, 1872.
RECEIVED FOR —
Indecent Exposure 5
Murder 7
Attempt to commit Murder 3
Assault 5
Assault to steal 2
Attempt to commit felony 1
Carrying burglar's tools 1
Receiving stolen goods 1
Rape 1
Assault with deadly weapon 2
Burglary 7
Grand larceny 15
Forgery 2
Felony 4
Conspiracy 2
Robbery 9
Assault and battery 25
Petit larceny 80
Misdemeanor and vagrancy , 26
Total 198
Males 183
Females 15
198
DISPOSED OF AS FOLLOWS —
Pardoned by Supervisors 2
Conveyed to Insane Asylum 7
Transported to State Prison 109
Legally discharged at expiration of sentence 1,087
Escaped from jail 2
Carried forward 1,207
DISPOSAL OF PRISONERS.
189
Brought forward 1,207
Magdalen Asylum 23
Industrial School 23
County Hospital 23
Returned to City Prison (as trusties) 19
In jail, July 1, 1872 198
Pardoned by the Governor ... 4
Released on bail 50
Bills ignored 38
Escaped from chain-gang 5
Paid fines 40
Died in jail , 1
Escaped from Court 1
To Home of the Inebriate 1
Total ... 1,633
RECORDER'S REPORT.
HALL or RECORDS, )
San Francisco, June 30, 1872. )
To the Honorable the Board of Supervisors
Of the City and County of San Francisco :
GENTLEMEN — In compliance with Resolution No. 3,154 (new
series) of your Honorable Body, adopted June 24, I herewith
transmit the Annual Report of transactions in my office during
the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1872.
RECEIPTS.
Fees collected and paid into County Treasury $41,076 75
EXPENDITURES.
Salary of Recorder $4,000 00
Salary of Chief Deputy 3,000 00
Salary of Second Deputy 1,800 00
Salary of Third Deputy 1,800 00
Salary of Porter 900 00
Amount paid Clerks for copying 198,941
folios, at 12c. per folio 23,872 92
$35,372 92
Surplus $5,703 83
PRINCIPAL BOOKS OF RECORD. 191
LIST OF PEINCIPAL BOOKS OF RECORD.
No. of Vols.
Deeds, A to N, and 1 to 676 689
Mortgages, A to F, and 1 to 364 370
Homesteads 24
Marriage Licenses 16
Marriage Records 4
Powers of Attorney 31
Releases of Mortgages • 58
Covenants 12
Lis Pendens 14
Sheriff's Certificates ' 11
Attachments, A, B, C, D, and 1 to 13 17
Liens 15
Leases 44
Separate Property of "Wife 5
Miscellaneous, 1 to 2, " B B," A to Z, and 1 to 6 37
Transcripts of Judgments 3
Chattel Mortgages 12
Tax Deeds 16
Sole Traders 2
Bonds 3
Deeds of Trust 4
Certified Grants 5
Deaths, Births and Divorces 6
Original Grants and Spanish Records 24
Marriage Contracts 1
Limited Partnerships 1
General Indexes 77
Indexes of Deeds 56
Indexes of Mortgages 20
Indexes (miscellaneous) 58
Description Books of Tax Sales 15
Outside Land Books 6
Street Contract Books 2
Total 1,658
192
RECORDERS REPORT.
LIST OF INSTRUMENTS RECORDED DURING THE
FISCAL YEAR.
18V
71.
18'
72.
H
I
INSTRUMENTS.
1
AUGUST —
w
a
o
1
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER.
JANUARY . .
FEBRUARY.
MARCH
APRIL
g
H
|
a
s
Deeds . .
9,79
315
398
49f
433
385
358
359
364
348
978
34q
4222
907
007
995
<>56
990
900
iq9
17-1
179
901
181
151
2413
Homesteads and Abandonments.
Powers of Attorney, Substitu- )
tious and Revocations j
Releases of Mortgages and)
Marginal Satisfactions. . . . ) "
40
24
166
10
26
13
174
9
24
1C
152
19
2c
18
177
q
19
13
148
7
23
8
126
7
30
11
149
5
18
13
123
6
24
22
172
15
17
136
4
22
36
141
•^
11
19
113
4
277
220
1787
74
Lis Pendens
15
74
40
195
84
80
30
48
69
9q
56
87
730
Sheriff's Certificates
q
4
1°
T>
8
14
3
13
1°
8
20
8
123
IB
11
8
14
30
94
13
10
91
15
16
11
188
15
10
7
1
9
17
6
11
6
4
7
19
112
Leases, Assignt's and Surrenders
Tax Certificates
20
191
17
7
18
9
26
14
17
q
15
11
25
9
22
11
28
iq
18
11
20
q
13
13
239
144
Separate Property of Wife
Assignment of Mortgages
4
8
18
12
99
2
11
93
3
9
90
3
15
93
1
11
54
1
13
18
16
43
3
7
16
2
9
95
3
12
97
1
7
22
24
130
311
Transcripts of Judgments
Chattel Mort ffages
3
10
5
1
2
D
5
6
1
4
4
4
4
6
4
2
7
7
5
3
5
4
47
57
17
q
00
10
IS
11
29
2
2
4
3
143
1
3
1
1
4
4
1
17
Bonds
1
1
9
9
6
Marriage Licenses
131
109
86
164
159
106
115
145
q?
149
145
133
1592
1
1
1
1
4
Limited Partnerships ....
1
1
1
1
4
Street Contracts
11
19
23
Although I assumed the duties of the office of County Recorder
on the 4th day of December, 1871, still I am able to present to
your Honorable Board a statement of the operations of this office
for the whole Fiscal Year, so far as the same would subserve the
interest of the public.
A large amount of official business has been done in this office
during the past year for the City and County, consisting of deeds
REMARKS.
193
to the City for outside lands, and lis pendens for street work, in
which the City and County is plaintiff, and for which no fees were
collected.
I have also been compelled to have many indexes and books of
record re-copied, the same being badly worn and defaced.
Respectfully submitted,
A. R. HYNES,
County Recorder.
REPORT
CITY AND COUNTY SURVEYOR
CITY AND COUNTY SURVEYOR'S OFFICE, |
San Francisco, July 27, 1872. )
To the Honorable the Board of Supervisors
Of the City and County of San Francisco :
GENTLEMEN — In compliance with the Resolution of your Hon-
orable Board, I herewith submit the following Report for the
Fiscal Year ending June 30, A.D. 1872.
CERTIFICATES OF SURVEYS AND STREET WORK ISSUED.
MONTHS.
Surveys
made.
Certificates of
Street Work issued.
July 1H71
31
6
August
43
32
September
44
23
October
34
29
November
33
68
December
11
28
January 1872
31
34
February
27
24
Marcli
63
20
April
50
36
May
47
14
June
22
15
Totals
436
329
For Fiscal Year 1871-72
423
34<>
ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW GRADES.
195
CHANGES OF STEEET GRADES.
Crossing of Dolores and Columbia
streets, lowered from
Crossing of Nineteenth and Church
streets, raised from
Bryant street, midway between 7th
and 8th streets, raised from. . .
Crossing of Bryant and Seventh
streets, raised from
Crossing of Folsom and Twenty-
third streets, lowered from ....
Crossing of Shotwell and Twenty-
third streets, lowered from
Crossing of Sutter and Buchanan
streets, raised from
Crossing of Harrison and Nine-
teenth streets, lowered from . .
Crossing of Harrison and Twentieth
streets, lowered from
I 79 to 74
feet above base.
) 110 to 120 feet above base.
I
) 7 to 11 feet above base.
j 5 to 9 feet above base.
) 46 to 42 feet above base.
) 49 to 45 feet above base.
) 140 to 152 feet above base.
17 to 12 feet above base.
23 to 18 feet above base.
ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW GRADES.
Grades have been established in that portion of the city
bounded by Channel street, Twenty-first street, Harrison street
and Potrero avenue.
Surveys have been made for the establishment of grades on
the New County Eoad from Twenty-sixth street to the southern
boundary of the county, and also on that portion of South San
Francisco lying between Islais Creek, Railroad avenue and 20th
avenue.
Very respectfully yours,
RICHARD H. STRETCH,
City and County Surveyor.
HARBOR MASTER'S REPORT.
HARBOR MASTER'S OFFICE, i
San Francisco, June 30, 1872. )
To (he1 Honorable the Board of Supervisors
Of the City and County of San Francisco:
GENTLEMEN — In compliance with Resolution No. 3,154 of your
Honorable Body, I herewith submit my Report for the period
during which I have occupied this office, viz : from December 3,
1871, to June 30, 1872. As I received no official record for the
previous five months from my predecessor, I can make no state-
ment for that part of the fiscal year. Nearly all my books and
documents containing a record of marine disasters, number of
vessels moved, property picked up adrift, and the disposition
made thereof, together with other statistics relating to the ship-
ping interest, were destroyed by fire the Fourth of July inst.
My report, therefore, is not as complete as I could desire, nor as
it would have been under more favorable or rather less unfavor-
able circumstances.
I have no statistics at hand for a corresponding period of any
previous year wherewith to compare my report; but there is no
doubt but the commerce of this port is rapidly increasing. Our
trade with China and Japan, under Government patronage, has
assumed gratifying proportions, and should Government con-
tinue to sustain this route until it can sustain itself against foreign
competition, we may reasonably expect to see the great bulk of
REMARKS. 197
the products of those countries enter our harbor, and the mer-
chants of this young city, if they are quick to grasp the advan-
tages .that are within their reach, may become in a large degree,
within a limited period, the bankers and distributors of the wealth
of those countries.
The Australian route of late has hardly been up to the public
estimate of first-class. It has not, apparently, met the require-
ments of the traveling public, nor satisfied the people of the
colonies. The failure of our Government to render necessary
and well-merited aid, the snow blockade of last winter, together
with the (comparatively) slow and miserable steamers run on this
end of the route, are serious drawbacks; and until they are
permanently removed, I see but little prospect of this line ful-
filling the sanguine expectations it raised when it was first in-
augurated.
Great Britain, by judiciously subsidizing her mail lines, has
built up a vast merchant marine and obtained almost a monopoly
of the carrying trade of the Atlantic ; and our Government, by
pursuing an opposite policy, has permitted our rivals to crowd us
off from nearly every enterprise of this kind, until the China and
Australian lines are, I believe, the only ones of any note that are
carried on by Americans in American-built vessels. It is to be
hoped that Congress, at its next session, wrill grant this Australian
line the necessary assistance to warrant the projectors to continue
in their undertaking.
Our geographical position is such that, with only ordinary man-
agement, our city is undoubtedly destined to become one of the
chief sea-ports of the world. I see no reason why, within a lim-
ited period of time, it should not stand first in importance as a
commercial emporium.
In order, however, to attain this high position, it is absolutely
necessary that we should protect our harbor from even a possible
injury, such as the construction of a bridge, or any such con-
trivance across the bay would cause. With this object in view, I
would recommend that your Honorable Body pass a resolution
to prohibit the further dumping of mud east of a line drawn
from the outer end of North Point Dock to the north point of
198 HARBOR MASTER'S REPORT.
Goat Island, and not less than three thousand (3,000) feet out-
side of a line drawn from the outer end of the wharves, say from
Valle jo-street "Wharf to Meiggs' Wharf. The result of dumping
mud between Goat Island and Folsom-street Wharf is, that the
tide sweeps it along the city front, and a considerable quantity is
deposited close to the end of the wharves. Besides, if persisted
in, I believe it will greatly injure the anchorage.
There has been considerable dredging done this year, but I
presume the Harbor Commissioners will furnish all necessary in-
formation in regard to that matter.
The total number of arrivals for the seven (7) months ending
June 30, 1872 — as appears by the tabular statements herewith —
from foreign and eastern domestic ports: 274 vessels, 267,141
tons; and of coasters, 1,417 vessels, 302,108 tons; making a total
of 1,691 vessels and 569,249 tons.
The number of departures for foreign and eastern domestic
ports: 231 vessels, 231,643 tons. For further details, see tabu-
lar statements herewith.
Respectfully submitted,
L. B. EDWAKDS,
Harbor Master.
HARBOR STATISTICS.
199
TABULAE STATEMENT
SHOWING THE ARRIVALS FROM DOMESTIC ATLANTIC, FOREIGN, AND PACI-
FIC PORTS DURING THE SEVEN MONTHS ENDING JUNE 30, 1872.
TONNAGE.
DATE.
NAME.
WHERE FROM. DAYS.
SHIPS. BARKS
i
BRIGS.
SCHRS.
Dec. 9, 1871
23, 1871
28, 1871
Jan. 7, 1872
10, 1872
26, 1872
26, 1872
26, 1872
26, 1872
26, 1872
27, 1872
Feb. 3, 1872
4, 1872
11, 1872
12; 1872
17, 1872
17 1872
17, 1872
21, 1872
March 5, 1872
26, 1872
26, 1872
April 10, 1872
14, 1872
14, 1872
17, 1872
30, 1872
May 1,1872
1. 1872
2, 1872
30, 1872
June 1, 1872
6, 1872
7, 1872
13, 1872
14, 1872
30, 1872
Total Tonn'ge
Total Vessels .
New York
New York
123
159
161
202
131
270
100
115
183
120
209
186
192
120
147
125
103
185
177
108
148
395
130
1155
1303
Twilight
Levi Stevens
Titan
New York
526
1229
1439
722
905
1157
1186
1576
1104
IKJG
1385
1528
1020
1528
1547
1279
1043
975
1219
Young America
New York
Archer
New York
New York
New York
New York
Fleet ford
New York
St Charles
New York
New York
New York
New York . . .
Queen of the East
Witch of the Wave....
New York
David Crockett
Dexter
New York
New York
New York .. .
Sea Serpent
New York
New York
New York
Sunrise
Una.
792
Laura M Manjen
United States .
73
New York
141
139
153
1246
910
1173
Samuel G. Glover
Edith
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
Boston
140
125
145
119
163
165
1580
1583
796
1584
General McClellan
James B. Bell .
Eliza McNeil
Atlantic
Energy
Lizzie Williams
Timour . .
1071
'"99"
New York
Boston
146
157
156
182
159
'963
1004
1636'
827
Sontag
New York
New York
Noantum
998
New York
172
2
36,935
30
3688
4
".;;*•
HARBOR MASTER'S REPORT.
AEKIVALS.
AUSTRALIA AND NEW SOUTH WALES.
TONNAGE.
DATE.
NAME.
WHERE FROM.
DATS.
SHIPS.
BARKS
SCHKS.
Dec. 28, 1871
Jan. 17, 187-2
26, 1872
30, 1872
Feb. 7, 1872
18, 1872
23, 1872
26, 1872
27, 187-2
March 4, 1H7-J
5, 1872
12, 1872
13, 1872
25, 1872
31, 1872
April 4.1872
14, 1872
15, 1872
K", 1872
20, 1872
25, 1872
30, 1872
May 9, 1872
10, 1S72
17, 1872
20, 1872
June 29,1872
30, 1872
Total Tonn'ge
Total Vessels.
Hermon ....
Newcastle
77
76
1316
Columbia
Newcastle. ...
991
Grace Darling
Newcastle
Newcastle
Newcastle
Newcastle
Newcastle
Newcastle
Newcastle
69
76
70
64
69
61
72
69
95
1042
1169
1200
1368
'iobi
995
M. Nottibohm
Patterdale
Frolic
Nereid
703
Flying Eagle
Dauntless
'l063
'"iss"
Sonoma
Isabel
Newcastle
Melbourne
Swallow
58
84
73
1289
1157
Osceola
Newcastle
Yallejo
651
Duufillan
Newcastle
67
74
67
70
96
94
92
86
82
82
852
1885
1337
1<>32
St John
Charmer
Newcastle
Favorita
St. Joseph
Newcastle
Sydney
Newcastle
1259
1778
"900'
1337
St Nicholas
John Eitson
513
Springwood
Corsica
Newcastle
Newcastle
Elwood Cooper
Nic Thayer .".. .
658
585
583
."'.;"!;
Newcastle
Newcastle
Sydney
Newcastle
88
108
102
68
88
72
87
72
96
'isss'
1155
ST:;
1439
Isaac Rich
Aurora ...
Thatcher Magoun
Alcatraz. ....
Newcastle
Horatio Harris
Newcastle
1076
1316
1267
British Consul
Sydney
J0084
24
5747
8
185
1
BRAZIL.
DATE.
NAME.
WHERE FROM.
DAYS.
BARKS .
May 30, 1872
Moon Beam .
Montevideo
127
692
hfcs*
HARBOR STATISTICS.
ABB I VALS — CONTINUED.
201
CENTRAL AMERICA.
TONNAGE.
DATE.
NAME.
WHERE FROM.
DAYS.
STMES.
BABKS
BRIGS.
SCHKS.
Dec. 5, 1871
14, 1871
29, 1871
30, 1871
Jan. 16, 1872
22, 1872
30, 1872
Feb. 2, 1872
14, 1872
March G, 1872
20, 1872
April 4, 1872
16, 1872
25, 1872
29, 1872
May 4, 1872
5, 1872
17, 1872
19, 1872
27, 1872
31, 1872
June 18, 1872
23, 1872
SO, 1872
Total Tonn'ge
Total Vessels.
C. R. Agusta . . .
Punta Arenas. .
Panama
Acquita
51
16
37
169
Constitution
3575
Zephyros
228
Montana
Sacramento
Veuicia
Notre Dame cle la Prov.
Acquita
Acquita
Guayaquil
Comito
15
16
15'J
40
2677
2683
275*
95
21
14
22
21
21
50
3575
2677
4012
;S7'J8
3575
Al aska
Panama
Panama
Panama
Constitution
Clara Belle
China
197
Panama
25
37
3836
183
Lucia
Corint
93
20
39
137
4012
C R. Packet
Punta Arenas..
531
Arizona
M. Badger
Panama
Panama
19
73
2793
248
Panama
Panama
19
19
72
3575
2677
Montana
Ada May
84
Margaret Knight
Panama
46
345
43,395
13
1,713
6
610
4
CHILE.
DATE.
NAME.
WHKRE FROM.
DAYS.
SHIPS.
BARKS
SCHRS.
Dec. 20, 1871
April 13, 1872
June 13, 1872
19, 1872
28, 1872
28, 1872
Total Tonn'ge
Total Vessels.
Vancouver
Lota
48
03
75
1052
1147
El Dorado
Lota
Gem of the Ocean..
Lota
630
Alex. McNeil
Coronel
Valparaiso
Sandy Point
79
65
101
707
236
"ioi"'
Clara Louise
S H Merrill
2199
2
1573
3
101
1
202 HARBOR MASTER'S REPORT.
ARRIVALS-- CONTINUED
CHINA.
TONNAGE.
DATE.
NAME.
WHEEE FROM.
DAYS. SHIPS.
BARKS.
Dec. 16, 1871
22, 1871
Feb. 7, 1872
14, 1872
14, 1872
15, 1872
15, 1872
25, 1872
March 5, 1872
27, 1872
April 19, 1872
May 29, 1872
June 4, 1872
20, 1872
Total Tonn'ge
Total Vessels.
Jos Clark
Hong Ron**
84
67
1308
"369"'
436
Mary E. Roberts
Hong Kong
Record
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
145
52
60
99
75
60
51
61
69
59
61
'1673'
Sumatra
Quickstep
826
Shirley
Hong Kong
1049
838
1154
1074
854
1098
1249
Florella
Hong Kon"
Yoseinite
Dashing Wave
Camilla
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kon° . ...
Intrepid .... ...
Sardis
Mara Villa
Hong Kong ....
924
India
Hong Kong
61
1259
10,956
10
2555
4
EAST INDIES.
DATK.
NAME.
WHERE FROM.
DAYS.
SHIPS.
BARKS
BRIGS.
8CHRS.
Jan. 18, 1872
26, 1872
31, 1872
Feb. 7, 1872
13, 1872
16, 1872
17, 1872
18, 1872
March 11, 1872
12, 1872
April 1, 1872
4, 1872
10, 1872
28, 1872
May 27, 1872
Total Tonn'ge
Total Vessels.
Mary Eddy
Swatow ....
GO
336
Haclda
Manila
69
90
360
"266'
Piercy Edwards
Batavia
John Lidgett
Twee Cornellissen
Pasaraeang
Pasaraeang
Manila
80
117
58
158
150
67
52
113
68
771
607
844
268
Mogul
Manila
Manila
893
712
1093
Derby
H. O. Irendorf
Chattam
Sourabaya
386
496
762
Gesiena
Batavia
Probaluyo
133
225
423
180
164
3183
4
4077
7
891
3
164
1
HARBOR STATISTICS.
203
AEK I VALS — CONTINUED
FEANCE.
TON'E
DATE.
NAME.
WHERE FROM.
DATS.
BABKS
Dec 9 1871
Triton
Marseilles
147
398
9 1871
130
490
2 1 1871
154
4:13
April 20, 1872
India Empire ....
Marseilles
149
520
June 28 1872
161
608
29, 1872
Aveuix ....
Bordeaux
165
388
Total Tonn'ge
2817
Total Vessels
6
GEE AT BEIT AIN.
DATE.
NAME.
WHERE FROM.
DAYS.
SHIPS
BARKS
Dec. 8, 1871
9, 1871
9, 1871
11, 1871
12, 1871
16, 1871
17, 1871
Jan. 8, 1872
18, 1872
2(5, 1872
31, 1872
Feb. 4, 1872
6, 1872
8, 1872
9, 1872
11, 1872
21, 187-2
22, 1872
March 6, 1872
13, 1872
24, 1872
April 30, 1872
May 10, 1872
18, 1872
19, 1872
June 28, 1872
Total Tonn'ge
Total Vessels
Van Dieman
Liverpool
178
1050
"598"
"572'
"656'
"706'
'230*
Pharos
Matchless
Newport
Shields
171
151
135
186
120
166
131
226
139
107
127
158
133
1328
1198
'l208'
2102
871
946
'i205'
1243
3388
1496
Don Guillermo
J. F. Foster
Liverpool
Liverpool
Glory of the Seas
Cardiff . .
Montgomery Castle
Liverpool
Liverpool ....
La Escosesa
Ferda ....
Newcastle
Pactolus
Valparaiso
Adriatic
Newport
Liverpool . . .
Annie Fish. ...
Maravilla Livfronol .
Niagra
Belle Morse
Cardiff...,
Np.wnnrt
133
142
232
148
114
141
101
1359
1307
13G1
765
898
852
Republic . (Newport
Candidate 'Liverpool
Golden Gate T/ivp-mnnl
Cape Clear
Glasgow
Archibald Fuller
Liverpool
Kirkwood
Ferdinande .
Liverpool
Glasgow
Cardiff
125
120
135
1297
990
Montrose
Kritish India
renby Castle
Evelyn
Rhuddlan Castle
Liverpool
Liverpool
Liverpool
Newcastle
128
147
148
174
1199
'il97'
"598'
"599*
5003
8
2G210
20
204
HARBOR MASTER s REPORT.
A KBIYALS — CONTINUED
GEKMANY.
TONNAGE.
DATE.
NAME.
WHERE FKOM.
DAYS.
BARKS
BRIGS.
Dec. 9, 1871
Jan. 9, 1872
March 27, 1872
Total Tonn'ge
Total Vessels.
Emily
Hamburg
175
150
296
200
Pearl ...
Hamburg
103
536
832
2
200
1
JAPAN.
DATE.
NAME.
WHERE FROM.
DAYS.
STMRS
SCHRS.
Dec. 17, 1871
Jan. 15. 1872
Feb. 15, 1872
March 6, 1872
23, 1872
April 18, 1872
May 15, 1872
June 17, J872
Total Tonn'ge
Total Vessels.
Great Republic
America
Yokohama
Yokohama
36
23
22
30
3882
4454
4352
'"iocs'
Sarah
Yokohama
Great Republic
Yokohama
Yokohama
25
23
22
24
8882
4454
4352
3882
Great Republic
Yokohama
2925S
7
106
1
P E K U .
DATE.
NAME.
WHERE FROM.
DATS.
BARKS
280
199
280
472
454
1C85
5
SCHRS.
Feb. 12, 1872
26, 1872
April 14, 1872
11), 1S72
May 24, 1872
June 3, 1872
Total Tonn'ge
Total Vessels.
Arthur Paidaw
Leopolclina
Ancon
AllCOll
Corro Azul
48
43
51
44
59
69
Light of the Age
VV'l
Iquique
205
205
1
HARBOR STATISTICS.
AE El VALS — CONTINUED.
205
MEXICO.
TONNAGE.
DATE.
NAME .
WHERE FROM.
DAYS.
STMRS
BARKS.
BRIGS.
SCHRS.
Dec. 10, 1871
16, 1871
22, 1871
29, 1871
Jan. 23, 1872
Feb. 3, 1872
11, 1872
19, 1872
21, 1872
26, 1872
March 4, 1872
30, 1872
April 1, 1872
15, 1872
15, 1872
17, 1872
20, 1872
May 1, 1872
2, 1872
2, 1872
7, 1872
26, 1872
June 15, 1872
15. 1872
Total Tonn'ge
Total Vessels.
Ellen and Catharine. . .
Scotland . .
Magdalena Bay..
San Bias
30
32
17
"44i"
36
Good Templar
San Ramon
126
Bohemian . ...
Navidad
21
13
32
'1677'
248
Idaho
Minnie Bell
San Bias
120
'"22"
Manzanillo
Mulige
San Bias
Guaymas
33
22
30
13
29
430
Fly Eagle :
Zaragoza
Montana
135
1004
San Bias
93
Bohemia
Manzanillo. . . .
28
248
Montana
Francis Palmer.
Guaymas
Scammon Lake . .
Mazatlan
Scammon Lake .
15
52
29
22
1004
226 1
200 j
'"ige"
Ocean Pearl
Olympia, ....
Guaymas
Mulek
7
50
24
28
15
28
18
20
492
Geo Louis
41
75
126
San Bias
.. ..
Good Templar
Montana
San Bias
Guaymas
San Bias
Guaymas
Scammon Lake . .
1004
Midaras
98
Montana ....
1004
Phil Sherirlan
146
1079
11
5585
6
1793
6
SANDWICH ISLANDS.
TONNAGE.
DATE.
NAME.
WHERE FROM.
DAYS.
STMBS
1354
'ISM'
'1354'
BARKS BRIGS.
SCHRS .
Dec. 3, 1871
16, 1871
Jan. 4. 1872
17, 1872
26, 1872
Feb. 3, 1872
18, 1872
19, 1872
21, 1872
29, 1872
March 6, 1872
26, 1872
28, 1872
April 24, 1872
24, 1872
May 10, 1872
10, 1872
21, 1872
22, 1872
June 7, 1872
17, 1872
17, 1872
Total Tonn'ge
Total Vessels
Moses Taylor
Honolulu
11
19
10
19
23
10
22
Comet
Honolulu
Honolulu
Honolulu
361
Moses Taylor
Queen Emma
D. C. Murray
432
454
Honolulu
Moses Taylor
A. P. Jordan
Honolulu
Honolulu . .
181
R. W. Wood
Comet. .... ....
Honoluh:
Honolulu.
21
16
387
3(31
.
Moses Taylor
Queen Emma
Honolulu
Honolulu
Honolulu
10
13
10
22
1354
'1664'
432
Montana
....
D. C. Murray
Honolulu
454
Nebraska
Honolulu
9
22
17
18
19
13
2°
2144
Comet
Queen Emma
Honolulu
Honolulu
Honolulu
Honolulu
Honolulu. .
361
133i
432
"454"
"24l'
ill::::
D C Murray ....
Mohongo
A P. Jordan. ....
181
Mohongo
Comet
Honolulu
Honolulu
12
28
1331
301
1122C
8
448!)
11
241
1
362
2
206
HARBOR MASTERS REPORT.
AKRIVALS — CONTINUED.
SOCIETY ISLANDS.
TONNAGE.
DATE.
NAME.
WHERE FROM.
DAYS.
BABKS
BKIGS.
SCHBS.
Dec. 30, 1871
Jan. 30, 1872
Feb. 3, 1872
4, 1872
15, 1872
26, 1872
March 4, 1872
April 11, 1872
16, 1872
17, 1872
19, 1872
22, 1872
May 10, 1872
18, 1872
21, 1872
22, 1872
26, 1872
June 2, 1872
6, 1872
Total Tonn'ge
Total Vessels
Staghound
Tahiti
26
137
'"135"
Marama. ....
Tahiti
36
27
210
Maggie Johnson
Tahiti
Gazelle
Tahiti
35
40
39
387
Wanderer
Tahiti
Tahiti
200
173
Nautilus.
Greyhound
Tahiti
27
149
137
Staghound .... ....
Tahiti
37
44
Fire Fly
Tahiti
199
Northwester
Tahiti
Tahiti
44
36
39
39
89
46
139
149
"l35"
87
91
Vivid
Alaska
Tahiti
Pacific
Tahiti
Tahiti
37
42
37
32
30
45
22
210
Maggie Johnson
Tahiti. ...
Solma
Huahina..
Tahiti
Newton Booth
Nautilus
Sovereign
Tahiti
Tahiti
173
99
149
Greyhound
Tahiti
807
3
745
4
1542
13
VANCOUVER ISLAND AND BRITISH COLUMBIA.
TONNAGE.
DATE.
NAME.
WHERE FROM.
DAYS
STMRS .
SHIPS.
BARKS
BRIGS.
Dec. 15, 1871
24, 1871
26, 1871
Jan. 15, 1872
25, 1872
28, 1872
Feb. 13, 1872
27, 1872
March 12, 1872
1872
1872
1872
28, 1872
29, 1872
30, 1872
April 6, 1872
15, 1872
20, 1872
23, 1872
May 2, 1872
6, 1872
7, 1872
11, 1872
20, 1872
21, 1872
22, 1872
31, 18T2
June 1, 1872
Total Tonn'ge
Total Vessels. 1
Prince Alfred
Commodore
Pacific
Prince Alfred
Victoria
892
1130
Victoria
Victoria
Nanaimo
""e"
11
5
4
G
5
21
9
19
16
16
4
9
4
8
10
4
12
7
876
892
" 892"
876
892
892
Shooting Star
Prince Alfred
673
Victoria
Victoria
Victoria
Victoria
Nanaimo
Nanaimo
Pacific
Prince Alfred
Prince Alfred
Commodore
Shootin" Star
1130
"673
"356'
"sia"
Orient
Germania
New Castle Isl'cl.
Naiiaimo
Nanaimo
Victoria
'"892"
"892"
'"892
1216
Amethyst
Prince Alfred
Aureola
Prince Alfred
Shooting Star
Notre Dame de la Prov.
Prince Alfred
David Hoadley
Aureola
Naiiaimo
822
Victoria
Nanaimo
Victoria
673
275
.....
Victoria
Naiiaimo
Nanaimo
1068
822
Commodore
Prince Alfred
Kitty Coburn
Germania . .
Nauaimo
Victoria
Nanaimo
Nanaimo
Nanaimo
Victoria
6
4
11
6
9
4
"892"
1130
'429"
1216
Shooting Star
"892"
10C72
12
673
Prince Alfred
6890
6
741
2
4967
8
HARBOR STATISTICS.
207
A RKIVALS — CONCLUDED.
WHALERS.
ITON'C
DATE.
NAME .
WHERE FROM.
DAYS.
BARKS
March 14 187°
Live Oak
Bay of
138
463
June 2"> ]S7°
Bay of
Islands
94
303
Total Tonn'ge
766
Total Vessels
2
KECAPITULATION.
WHERE FROJI.
NO. OF VESSELS.
TONNAGE .
36
40 795
Australia and New South Wales ...
33
36 016
Brazil ....
1
69^
Central America
23
45 718
Chili
6
3 873
China
14
13 511
15
8 315
(5
2 817
Germany .
3
1 032
28
31 '213
Japan
8
29 364
Peru
6
1 890
Mexico . . .
23
8 457
2'2
16 318
Soc-icty Islands
20
3 094
28
23 270
Whalers
2
766
Totals...
274
267.141
ARRIVAL OF COASTING VESSELS FOR THE SEVEN MONTHS
ENDING JULY 1, 1872.
CLASS .
NO . OF ARRIVALS .
TONNAGE.
230
133 °35
Ships
34
30 604
Barks ....
175
46 882
68
6 637
910
84 750
Totals
1 417
302,108
208
HARBOR MASTERS REPORT.
DEPAETUEES.
DEPARTURE OF VESSELS FOR FOREIGN AND EASTERN DOMESTIC
PORTS FOR SEVEN MONTHS ENDING JULY 1, 1872.
DESTINATION.
NO. OF VESSELS.
Australia and New South Wales 30
Great Britain 23
Eastern States 3
East Indies 15
Central America 15
Sandwich Islands 21
Society Ifelands 14
Mexico 28
Peru 16
Chili 6
Ecuador 2
Japan 9
China 6
British Columbia and Vancouver Island 30
Islands in the Pacific Ocean 5
Amoor Eiver (Russian Possessions) 4
Whalers 4
Totals. 231
32,573
26,479
4,335
16,652
41,401
16,952
1,782
10.972
9,015
3,746
276
33,311
5,285
22,226
4,664
664
710
231,643
REPORT
BOARD OF HEALTH.
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH,
San Francisco, July 16, 1872.
lo the Honor able* the Board of Supervisors
Of the City and County of San Francisco :
GENTLEMEN — The Board cf Health, in compliance with the
request of your Honorable Body expressed in Resolution No.
3,154, submit the following statement for the Fiscal Year ending
June 30, 1872.
The authority of this Board extends over the Health Office,
City and County Hospital and Almshouse, Harbor Quarantine
and Small-pox Hospital, whose officers and attaches, of all
grades, are appointed and their salaries (excepting those specified
in the Act ) regulated by the Board of Health, consisting of five
members, who serve without compensation. They have also the
general supervision of the sanitary condition of the city, in-
cluding, beside the above named institutions, the Jail, Prison
and Industrial School.
The total amount of demands on the treasury, audited by the
Board of Health during the fiscal year, was $52,330 40, which
includes all salaries and miscellaneous expenses of the Health
Department. The contracts for supplying food, clothing, liquors,
hospital furniture, medicines, etc. , having been let by, and being
H
210
BOARD OF HEALTH,
exclusively under the control of, your Honorable Body, no
special reference to such expenditures could appropriately be
made by the Board of Health; while the annual reports of the
Health Officer, Superintendent of the Alnishouse and Resident
Physician of the Hospital, prepared agreeably to your request,
render needless any repetition at this time of the detailed facts
therein embodied. Those statements, embracing statistical tables
and data relative to the condition and management of the respect-*
ive charitable institutions, are respectfully submitted, as contain-
ing valuable information of a sanitary nature and attesting to the
zeal and economy maintained in the several branches of the De-
partment.
WILLIAM ALVORD,
Mayor and Ex-Officio President.
H. H. HUBBARD, M. D.,
J. M. McNULTY, M. D,,
J. C. SHORB, M.D.,
H, H. TOLAND, M. D.,
Board of Health.
WILLIAM V. WELLS, Clerk.
HEALTH OFFICER'S REPORT.
HEALTH OFFICE, |
San Francisco, August, 1872. )
arable the Board of Supervisors
Of the City and County of San Francisco :
GENTLEMEN — I herewith submit to your Honorable Body my
third Mortuary and Sanitary report, being for the Fiscal Year
ending June 30, 1872.
The total number of deaths during the year is two thousand
nine hundred and ninety-eight (2,998). The preceding year we
had three thousand two hundred and fourteen (3,214); for the year
ending June 30, 1870, the number was three thousand two hun-
dred and forty- three (3,243), and for the year ending June 30,
1869, the deaths numbered four thousand and ninety-three (4, 093).
Thus, it will be seen, a constant improvement in the mortality of
our city has been going on during the last four years, notwith-
standing the steady and considerable increase of population, our
last year showing a less number of deaths than either of the pre-
ceding three years, and that, too, with full returns of all deaths,
as well in public institutions as in the city at large. Without
an undue spirit of boasting, I believe this to be the best showing
that can be truthfully made for any city of the United States, if
not of the entire world.
The indefatigable publisher of our City Directory, Mr. Lang-
ley, whose estimates have been very generally acknowledged as
approximately correct, estimates our population (on 1st of Jan.
uary last) at 178,276, and many believe this to be rather under than
over stated. Our mortality is already so small, proportionate to
that large population, that I can readily believe that if we had
even a moderately-well sewered city, we could boast, without the
fear of contradiction from any source, of having the healthiest
city in th« known world.
212
HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT.
St. Louis is the only city of which we have any knowledge,
that reports a less percentage of mortality than San Francisco,
and I entertain great doubts as to their returns being as full and
complete as ours. There is certainly no natural reason why their
mortality should be of a less percentage than ours; and if it is
in reality less, I can only account for it by the fact that their sys-
tem of sewerage is greatly superior to ours; and in fact St. Louis
is said to be the best sewered city in the United States. The lo-
cation of that city has, by no means, the advantages possessed
by San Francisco. Our climate is far superior, in a sanitary
point of view; we have no extreme of heat or cold, as there oc-
curs at St. Louis with the changes of seasons, whilst we have
here the pure, invigorating ocean winds that serve so effectually
to purify any miasmatic or unhealthy atmosphere that may arise
from an over-crowded or improperly sewered city. The sanitary
report of the city of St. Louis I regard as the strongest evidence
of the sanitary benefit to be derived from proper sewerage, with-
out which it is impossible to protect the health of a large city;
and with extensive and well-kept sewers an apparently unhealthy
city may be made to exhibit a smaller death record than one
more favorably situated.
For the annual and monthly mortality for the last five years
reference is made to Table- No. I, as follows:
MONTHLY MORTALITY DURING LAST FIVE YEARS.
MONTHS.
1871-72.
1870-71.
1869-70.
1868-69.
1867-68.
July
230
298
296
346
302
247
281
268
317
193
248
264
^66
350
187
October
300
309
270
334
217
238
347
270
411
197
245
266
287
501
217
January
226
243
298
245
263
254
380
267
228
209
March
256
227
255
209
195
April
255
232
261
286
193
May .::".:.: .::....
263
226
271
309
218
247
221
282
293
275
Totals
2 998
3 214
3 243
4 093
2 631
ZYMOTIC DISEASES.
ZYMOTIC DISEASES.
It will be seen by Table No. II, that we have had a decided de-
crease in deaths from this class of diseases. The whole number
during the year was 441, which is 118 less than of the preceding
year, 245 less than 1870, 1,043 less than 1869, and 59 less than
1868. This class of diseases unmistakably indicates the sanitary
condition of a city, as it embraces nearly all diseases superinduced
by local and epidemic causes. It will be seen that we have had a
diminution in all diseases of this class except Croup, Dysentery,
Cholera Infantum, Remittent and Intermittent Fevers. In the
latter I have no doubt some mistakes have occurred in filling out
the death certificates for this office by physicians who did not see
the cases until after death, for it will be seen in Table No. IV
that of 22 deaths from Intermittent Fever 20 were Chinese, in
which cases the physician certifying to the cause of death did not
see the subject while living, and it is next to impossible to get a
correct description of the symptoms from the Chinese friends of
deceased, the physicians not understanding their language. -
It is possible some deaths occur here amongst the Chinese
from pernicious or congestive fevers who have been at work in
the interior of the State reclaiming tule lands, but it is simply
ridiculous to say that we have deaths' from intermittent fever of
persons who have had no opportunity to contract the disease out-
side of this city. Again, it is quite a rare occurrence to have a
death from that cause amongst our Caucasian population, who are
making their homes in the most malarious districts: and the worst
cases will be relieved in a short time by removing to this city,
with but little, and in many instances, no medicines Avhatever.
We had a decided increase of Cholera Infantum, which is to
be attributed, in a great measure, to improper food and care of
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HEALTH OFFICER'S REPORT.
infants while teething, but more particularly to the poisoned at-
mosphere which is the consequence of lack of proper sewerage.
This is proven in Table No. Ill, which shows that of the 91 deaths
the Second, Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Wards furnish more
than one-half, and from the fact that those Wards have very little
sewerage that is of any account.
The number of deaths from typhoid fever is still larger than it
should be, but we cannot hope for much diminution until a better
and more general system of sewerage is carried out. The general
improvement in the mortality of our city during the past few
years is almost entirely attributable to the increase of our private
and public sewers and the connections of private drains, cess-
pools and privy vaults with the main street sewers.
T -A. 13 !_. IE II.
ZYMOTIC DISEASES.
DISEASE.
1871-72.
1870-71.
1869-70.
1868-69.
1867-68.
Small-pox
6
2
705
22
Varioloid
3
Measles .
1
11
42
32
16
15
62
157
194
13
Diphtheria....
19
33
80
92
76
32
29
58
66
66
Whooping Cough
19
50
45
65
22
Typhus Fever
3
25
29
28
39
Typhoid Fever. ....
104
107
69
65
62
Congestive Fever
4
3
7
6
6
Erysipelas
18
16
6
15
19
Puerperal Fever . ... ...
2
29
15
7
14
1
1
2
Dysentery ....
41
30
40
55
39
29
38
20
31
24
Cholera Morbus
3
5
4
5
5
79
57
70
81
52
22
13
5
3
2
18
15
6
11
3
6
10
14
7
1
17
19
14
10
18
3
6
2
1
Totals
441
559
686
1,484
500
NATIVITY OF DECEDENTS.
It will be observed by Table No. IV, that there were 1,486
deaths of persons born in the United States, of which 1,027 were
born in California. New York ranks second, there being 120 of its
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natives; and next is Massachusetts with 83. The number of
deaths of foreign born is 1,512, being 26 more than of American
born. This is an even division indeed for a cosmopolitan city
like ours. The greater number of foreigners from any one place
are from Ireland, which is 457, next to which comes China with
342 and then Germany with 212, whilst the remainder is made up
of nearly every nationality in the world. According to the United
States census of 1870, there were 2,033 more foreigners than
natives in our city, and in all probability they have increased in
a- similar relative proportion with the general increase of our
population.
AGES OF DECEDENTS.
By reference to the footings of Table No. Ill, it will be observed
that there were 655 deaths of infants under one year of age.
Though this is greater than, in reason, it should be, yet it is an
improvement on the preceding year (1871), when there were 738;
during the year 1870 there were 707, and during 1869 the num-
ber was 821. This exhibits a steady and decided improvement
during the four years, though not as great as I hope and confi-
dently expect when we get our defective drainage properly regu-
lated. The next greatest mortality is shown to be between the
ages of 30 and 40, numbering 511, then between 40 and 50, which
numbers 490. There were two deaths between 90 and 100 years
of age, and one over 100 years.
PUBLIC URINALS.
I have called the attention of your Honorable Body, through
the Secretary of the Board of Health, to the great, and I might
say, urgent necessity for the construction of Public Urinals in dif-
ferent localities of the thickly populated portions of the city. The
propriety and necessity of this are easily understood and appre-
ciated by any one whose olfactories are in healthy condition, who
will pass along very many, if not all, our public streets, off which
there leads any alley, court or by-way, where an ammoniacal odor
will greet him, that "smells (in the language of one of our daily
journals) to high heaven." We have frequent complaint at this
216 HEALTH OFFICER'S REPORT.
office of such nuisances, with urgent requests to abate them; but
it is simply impossible for us to comply, except by keeping a man
constantly stationed at each of such places, and it would be even
almost necessary he should go armed to protect his own life. I
sincerely hope your Honorable Body will adopt speedily some
effective remedy for this vile nuisance.
PRIVY VAULTS.
There are thousands of privy vaults in the city, which it is im-
possible (for various reasons) to connect with street sewers. First,
in many streets there are no sewers. Second, in many cases the
street sewers are higher than the privy vaults, which can only be
emptied by means of carts. In many instances, even with due
care and all possible cleanliness, it is next to impossible to empty
these vaults without producing an intolerable nuisance; but when
this business is pursued by men who have no regard for the public
or themselves (which is true in many instances), it can be easily
imagined what troubles and annoyances they can cause to our citi-
zens. Of all the troubles thrown upon this Office, none have
been half so great and annoying as those occasioned by these
night scavengers. It seems almost impossible to put a stop to
their practice of depositing the contents of their carts in the
streets, vacant lots, piles of mortar, cesspools, sidewalks and. al-
most all places other than those prescribed by City Ordinance.
With strenuous efforts we have been able partially to stop this ne-
farious practice, from time to time; but some new hand gets into
the business, or a driver attempts to haul more loads in one night
than possible, and in fear of being overtaken by 5 o'clock in the
morning (the limit of time allowed), he finds a convenient place to
discharge his offensive load and does so regardless of whom it
may offend or what injury to health it may effect. Those who
follow this business are allowed to work at it only between 12
o'clock, midnight, and 5 o'clock, A. M.
I am confident this whole difficulty can be avoided in a manner
which will be — 1st, more conducive to health; 2nd, less expensive,
and 3rd, avoid being constantly imposed upon by unscrupulous
scavengers. These three objects can be attained by the introduc-
REMARKS. 217
bion of the earth closets, instead of the vault as required by Sec-
tion 27 of Orders and Regulations, adopted by the Board of
Health and Board of Supervisors, which reads as follows :
"No person shall construct, without consent in writing of the
Health Officer, any privy vault on premises belonging to him, or
under his control, unless the walls and bottom of such vault be
of stone or brick, laid in cement, and at least eight inches in thick-
ness. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this
section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon con-
viction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one
hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not more
than fifty days."
This is intended to apply only to those who cannot connect
their vaults with street sewers. All who can make such connec-
tions are required to do so. Now instead of requiring (as in the
order just quoted) the construction of a privy vault, substitute the
dry earth closet in all places where the vault cannot be connected
with a street sewer, but in every instance where the connection
can be made it should be done, for I prefer the free use of water,
where practicable, to effectually drain premises, to any other
means that can be used. My first reason for preferring the dry
earth closet — more conducive to health — is on these grounds : that
dry earth or alumina, or common dry clay, is one of the best
known deodorizers and disinfectant, of which we have any knowl-
edge at the present day. It is not only deodorizer and disinfect-
ant, but it chemically decomposes or destroys faeces or manure so
that it is entirely relieved of its disagreeable and offensive odor.
To substantiate this we havo an abundance of scientific experi-
ments both in Europe and America, not only as to the chemical
effects of dry earth upon animal matter (or manure), but numer-
ous testimonials can be produced as to its effective working and
satisfying results from those who have used the earth closets, not
only in Europe and our Atlantic States, but as well in our own
State, in this city, in Sacramento, Stockton and other places.
The fact is well established that, the cause of many diseases that
carry off hundreds of our population annually has been traced,
with almost perfect certainty, to what may be called defective sewer-
218 HEALTH OFFICER'S REPORT.
aye, or sewerage contamination. We mean by this that they origi-
nate indirectly, if not directly, from human excrements being kept
in undue proximity to dwellings, undergoing putrid fermenta-
tion or decomposition, which allows its gases to penetrate the
houses, or finds its way into springs and wells from which drink-
ing water is obtained. The diseases most commonly arising from
this cause are Typhoid fever, Sporadic Cholera, Cholera Infantum,
Diarrhoea and Dysentery — in fact, all the zymotic class contained
in Table No. II.
My second reason for preferring the earth closet is, that it is
less expensive. An ordinary one can be placed in any room
about a dwelling, where it will not be in the slightest degree
offensive in odor or appearance, at a cost of from twenty to forty
dollars. A frame can be placed in a building where a vault
exists, for from ten to fifteen dollars, with all the necessary ap-
paratus for the proper working of an earth closet. When it is
necessary to have a closet cleaned it can be done at an expense
not more than it costs to have the ashes that accumulate about
a dwelling carried off. And I have no doubt arrangements could
be made with, gardeners and farmers to take away the night soil
and supply all the dry earth needed without cost. To keep a privy
vault cleaned out as required by the ordinance quoted above, it
will cost as much per annum as an earth closet would cost, with
no expense for keeping clean for years.
My third reason is, the intolerable nuisance may be avoided of
having night workmen poisoning the atmosphere with the filth
taken from vaults and dumping it in public streets and vacant lots
and in front of churches and school houses, as has frequently been
the case. The contents of the earth closets, being rendered en-
tirely inodorous, may be removed at any time to the yard or gar-
den if desired, without becoming in the least offensive to the most
fastidious. The foregoing are some of the many advantages of
the earth closet over the ordinary privy vault, and many testimo-
nials to its superiority might be added. I feel that no apology
is necessary for giving this subject the space I have, as it certainly
is one of incalculable interest and importance in a sanitary point
of view. When the matter of privy vaults and sewerage shall be
SMALL-POX.
THE SMALL-POX HOSPITAL. 219
>roperly regulated, we will see a diminution here of the mortal-
ity from zymotic diseases, such as would astonish one who has
not given the subject careful thought, — one great cause of the
heavy infant mortality will be removed.
Table No. II exhibits six deaths from this disease. For a full
detail and very interesting statement of the cases treated in the
Small-pox Hospital from July, 1871, to August 20, 1872, 1 beg to
refer to the report of the worthy and efficient Resident Physician
of the Almshouse and Small-pox Hospital, L. C. Churchill, M.D.
which I insert, as follows :
SMALL-POX HOSPITAL EEPORT
FOR YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1871.
To C. M. Bates, M. D., Health Officer
Of the City and County of San Francisco:
DEAR SIR — I beg leave to submit the following Report, concerning this Hos-
pital, since the commencement of the Fiscal Year, July 1, 1871.
The first case of small-pox admitted to this Hospital for treatment since the
period above specified occurred July 12, 1871, and was of the type variola con-
iluens. The second was a case of varioloid, and was brought in July 22, 1871.
No other case came into the Hospital during the remainder of the year 1871.
The first case of small-pox admitted in 1872 occurred on February 3, and
was of the type varioloid. The subject was a German, who, with his son, came
direct from Turin. From New York they came by Pacific Mail Steamer.
On the Atlantic side the son died of the variola and was buried at sea. The
father, on the Pacific side, came by the steamer "Constitution," and after his
arrival at this port on February 3, was admitted to the Hospital, and discharged
March 1G, having been detained one month and thirteen days.
February 13, the second case, one of variola discreta, and one that had also
been a passenger by the ship "Constitution," was received. On the IGth.
another case of variola discreta came in from St. Mary's Hospital; and on
February 17, a fourth case, one of variola discreta, was received, and this one
too came from the steamer " Constitution."
These four cases all recovered and were discharged, respectively March 14,
16, 21, and April 13. The last one was detained two or three weeks over
220 HEALTH OFFICER'S REPORT.
necessary time, as, being a mere boy, there were no clothes at the Hospital
that would fit him, but so soon as suitable ones were procured he was promptly
discharged.
No case of small-pox again occurred till May 17, when a virulent case of
variola confluens from the Central Pacific Eailroad was sent in. On the 21st
May three other cases were received, and these also came from the Central
Pacific Eailroad, two being variola connuens and one being varioloid. None
again occurred till June 24, when five cases were brought in to the Hospital,
four of which were variola connuens, and one of very severe varioloid.
On June 25, one case of variola connuens was received, and on the 26th four
cases came in, one being variola connuens, one variola discreta, and two
varioloid.
On June 27, five cases were presented, two of which were variola nigra, two
variola connuens, and one of variola discreta. On the 28th three cases arrived,
one variola confluens, one of variola discreta, and one of very severe varioloid.
Three cases came in on the 29th, arriving as usual by ambulance, two being
light cases of varioloid, and one remarkably severe one. On the 30th there
were two cases, one of variola discreta and one of varioloid.
July 1, there arrived but one case, and that of varioloid; but on July 2, three
cases came to hand, two of which were variola connuens, and one of severe
varioloid.
There was but one case of varioloid on July 3 ; one case of variola discreta
on the 5th; one case variola nigra on the 6th; two cases varioloid on the 7th;
one case variola confluens on the 10th ; and last, one case light varioloid on the
21st July, though one in which the pocks were very large and remarkably
developed.
This list comprises all the cases of small-pox received at this Hospital since
July 1, 1871, and numbers forty-six persons.
To recapitulate : Of the forty-six cases treated at the Small-pox Hospital,
thirty-seven reported themselves vaccinated ; six not vaccinated, and three
there were concerning whom it could not be ascertained whether they had
been vaccinated or not.
Of the thirty-seven vaccinated ones twenty had varioJoid, five variola dis-
creta, and thirteen variola connuens.
The five reported not vaccinated all had variola confluens, and the three of
whom it was not known whether they had been vaccinated or not, all had
variola nigra.
Nine deaths occurred, three among those vaccinated that had variola con-
fluens; three among those not vaccinated that had variola confluens; and the
three cases of variola nigra all died. The table stands thus:
Number cases varioloid 20
Number cases variola discreta 5
Number cases variola confluens 18
Number cases variola nigra 3
Total number cases . . 46
DR. CHURCHILL'S REPORT. 221
DEATHS.
Of those vaccinated that had variola confluens 3
Of those not vaccinated that had variola confluens 13
Of those that had variola nigra 3
Total number of deaths . . 9
It will be seen that this number constitutes a mortality of 19Jjj per cent.
There were thirty-eight males and eight females, the proportion of the latter
to the former being 21 ^ per cent.
Twenty-three were native born and twenty-three were persons of foreign
birth, constituting 50 per cent of each class.
There was one case between the ages of one and two years; one between five
and ten; nine between ten and twenty; fifteen between twenty and thirty; eleven
between thirty and forty; four between forty and fifty; three between fifty and
sixty ; one between sixty and seventy, and one woman whose age was not
learned, but it was probably between twenty and thirty.
The largest number of cases, it will be seen, were between the ages of twenty
and thirty; next in frequency were those between thirty and forty; the third
class in frequency comprised those between ten and twenty; the fourth class
those between forty and fifty; the fifth, those between fifty and sixty; whilst
between one and two, five and ten, and sixty and seventy, there is an equaj
ratio, there being but one in each class.
All these patients were white, except one. This was a negro woman twenty-
one years of age, who was brought to the Hospital May 21, 1872, she having
been exposed to, and contracted variola confluens on the Central Pacific Rail-
road. In her case the disease proved fatal from its mere virulence, there hav-
ing been discovered no particular lesion, or very evident complication.
The nine deaths comprised five foreigners and four that were native born
The foreigners were two Canadians, two Germans and one Englishman.
The native born that died were one from Virginia, one from Missouri, one
from Maryland, and one from Massachusetts.
The six that died from variola confluens were respectively 19, 21, 22, 34, 41,
and 43 years of age. •
The three that died of variola nigra were 21, 24, and 50 years of age.
Respectfully yours, etc.,
L. C. CHURCHILL,
Resident Physician to Almshouse, and Physician to Small-pox Hospital.
Aside from the cases above reported, thirty (30) cases occurred
in the city that were treated at their own houses by their own
physicians. These cases appeared between May 17 and August
24, 1872. The public were protected from exposure by our
222 HEALTH OFFICER'S REPORT.
placing upon each house, where there was a patient with this dis-
ease, a warning placard so conspicuous as to attract the attention
of all passers by. Of these 30 cases (all of whom I visited), six
were of the confluent form, four of the distinct variety, and the
other twenty were of various grades of varioloid, mostly of light
form. All, except two, of the thirty had been vaccinated at some
period of their life, and some of them had been re vaccinated.
Two little girls had been vaccinated within three years, and one
of them revaccinated within one month from the time she was
taken down, and apparently ran the usual course of vaccine.
A man 35 years of age bore unmistakable marks of a former
attack of varioloid in childhood. Of the 30, 19 were males and
11 females, 28 were Caucasians, and 2 Mongolians. Eight deaths
occurred, six of which were Caucasian, and two Mongolians.
The ages and nativities I was unable to obtain from the different
physicians. »
The disease was introduced here by passengers from the East
via the Central Pacific Railroad, to whom it had been communi-
cated by others on the train with the disease already broken out.
Six persons so landed in this city were stricken with the disease
in from five to seven days after their arrival. These cases were of
the distinct and varioloid type, and they traveled about the city
until the eruption was fully developed upon them before they
were discovered and sent to the Hospital, thus exposing (in all
probability) hundreds of persons to the loathsome disease.
The disease appeared in nearly all the public hospitals, in a
number of large boarding-houses, and in scattering localities,
from North Beach to Twenty-fourth street, and from the city
front to Octavia street and the Presidio.
PREMATURE AND STILL BIRTHS.
It would not be proper to close this Report without some ex-
planation of Table No. IX, which, it will be observed, exhibits
for the entire year only seven hundred and ninety (790) births
reported for the whole city, whilst it appears there were two
PREMATURE ANt) STILL
hundred and sixty-eight (2G8) Still Births. If this were a full
and correct return, it would present our city in a very unfavorable
light ; but the fact is, not more than one birth out of five is re-
ported at this office. The law upon that subject, as it now stands
upon our statute, is almost a dead letter. It requires (but with-
out a penalty attached) ''Physicians and Midwives to make a
return to the Health Office of all births, etc., occurring in their
practice." Undertakers cannot inter a body without first obtain-
ing a permit from this office, and consequently we get full returns
of the Premature and Still Births.
Parents and children are the only persons to be benefitted by
the registration of births, and therefore the parents are alone the
parties that should be required to make proper report for the
registry of births, and the law should hold them responsible. I
endeavored at the last session of our State Legislature to have the
law amended to this effect, but without success. It is simply
impossible to enforce the present law to any advantage what-
ever.
Respectfully submitted,
C. M. BATES, M. D.,
Health Officer.
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2
9
i
Oregon . . .
^
1
1
Pennsy 1 van ia
2°
1
,
2
0
1
1
f,
3
4
Khode Island
1
1
1
1
South Carolina
3
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
Vermont
7
1
1
1
1
9
1
Virginia
18
0
1
1
fi
1
1
a
1
1
Washington Territory
1
i
Wisconsin
0
1
1
Wyoming Territory
1
I
1
United States
2
1
1
Totals
1486
i 126
121
136
1164
102
1]5
103
TOO
iT>3
11°
134
I
NATIVITIES OF DECEDENTS.
233
iv— concluded..
NATIVITIES OF DECEDENTS.
H
18r
n.
18
72.
FOKEIGN COUNTKIES.
e-i
£
vT
>
I
September
October . .
November
December.
January. . .
February .
March. . . .
t>
I
1
tj
i
:
:
8
1
9
3
1
1
12
1
•>
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
7
1
2
1
1
1
1
o
1
1
6
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
British Columbia
9
1
1
04
8
4
2
9
3
1
1
9
0
4
3
1
1
1
1
1
Chili
5
9
1
9
China
3<P
21
34
29
00
29
'24
39
*>8
38
37
31
23
Costa Rica ...
1
1
Dalmatia
1
1
R
1
1
1
1
1
East Indies
1
1
Ecuador . . .
1
1
England . . . . . . c
87
5
7
fi
11
5
q
3
fi
9
8
13
5
6
9
1
1
9
9S
5
7
1
10
9
10
8
s
5
18
11
11
1
1
Germany ....
9,19
18
90
Ifi
14
18
93
17
17
18
15
18
18
3
1
1
1
Holland
1
1
1
Hungary
1
1
457
9q
SI
Sfi
45
*iO
Sfi
40
34
37
39
44
36
1
1
Italy
*>1
0
0
1
3
4
1
1
4
1
0
Mexico. . .......
34
3
1
9
3
5
9
3
3
4
fi
?,
fi
1
1
0
9
Norway
11
1
9,
1
1
1
9
9
1
fi
1
1
1
0
1
Panama
1
1
Peru
9
1
1
()
1
1
2
1
2
2
5
1
S
1
1
1
Russia .....
5
1
]
1
1
1
33
4
4
3
6
5
1
2
1
2
3
2
1
1
Spain
*,
1
1
1
9
St Vincent's Island
I
1
19
3
0
1
2
1
1
3
1
2
2
<>0
3
4
0
1
2
o
1
9
0
1
Wales
7
3
1
1
1
1
Western Islands
0
1
1
7
1
1
1
0
2
20
1
3
9
H
4
1
4
1
1
Totals
1519
104
1%
112
1%
ISft
ISO
T>T
191
198
139
151
113
234
HEALTH OFFICER S REPORT.
T A. 15 3L, IE V .
AGES OF DECEDENTS IN THE DIFFERENT MONTHS.
S"
18
tt.
18'
o^
AGE8.
a:
KH
%
August
September.
October. . . .
November .
December .
1
«5
February. .
g
p
3
p
f
g
-•
^
|
Under 1 year of a^e
655
68
54
59
104
39
45
28
48
61
43
47
59
From 1 to '2 years of age
From 2 to 5 years of a^e
170
11S
16
7
12
IS
19
10
23
4
9
{)
15
9
11
10
17
11
18
7
13
g
4
9
13
15
From 5 to 10 years of age
From 10 to 15 years of age
From 15 to 20 years of age
From 20 to 30 years of age
75
49
65
•i70
2
3
3
05
4
3
3
SO
':'
3
SO
9
3
4
21
8
3
f,
SO
7
7
7
S7
6
6
7
31
7
4
4
26
i
37
4
5
8
33
7
7
8
43
4
2
6
29
From 30 to 40 years of age
From 40 to 50 years of age
From 50 to 60 years of a<re
511
490
o~9
43
27
1C
48
37
07
43
36
23
41
42
05
50
36
23
35
46
20
44
45
16
45
35
24
31
49
25
49
48
29
44
46
27
38
43
24
From 60 to 70 years of age
From 70 to 80 years of age
From 80 to 90 years of age
From 90 to 100 vears of age
112
76
21
0
10
9
1
6
8
1
8
2
1
12
7
3
13
8
•2
1
8
7
3
10
5
14
4
3
1
7
6
7
6
1
n
8
1
0
6
1
Over 100 yeirs of age
1
1
Unknown
7
1
2
1
2
1
Totals
2998
230
247
0.18
300
238
245
226
243
256
255
263
247
Still-births
ofis
25
00
o->
07
g
23
22
33
31
17
16
24
1
T A. 15 JL. E VI.
SEX, RACE AND NATIONALITY OF DECEASED PERSONS.
g
S"
18
71.
18
n.
BEX, RACE AND NATIVITY.
r
CH
£
«<T
1
Septembt
October .
November
December
January .
February
^
C31
>
^
1
Sac.
Males . .
2007
149
16S
in-i
180
158
161
16S
158
175
178
177
172
Females
991
81
84
84
111
80
84
fffi
85
81
77
86
75
Totals
oqqs
">30
9,47
948
|3f)0
938
945
OOfi
943
958
05r>
%S
°17
Race.
Caucasian
0501
''OS
*>03
010
073
010
018
101
910
*>1 <S
007
00 fi
oift
35')
2°
40
32
24
23
25
28
SI
40
41
31
22
African
48
5
4
4
8
3
0
4
•?
1
7
fi
7
Totals
2098
230
247
248
300
238
045
2°6
243
°56
055
263
047
Nativities.
United States
1496
1%
T>1
ISfi
164
lO1*
115
ios
100
T>«
10<}
11°
1S1
Foreigners
14H7
103
T>3
110
198
139
ion
T>3
117
T>8
131
150
in
23
1
S
o
8
4
1
4
1
1
Totals
°998
230
247
248
300
238
245
2° 6
243
256
255
063
247
'
DISTRIBUTION OF MORTALITY.
235
T A. 13 I!* IE VII.
MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION OF MORTALITY.
g
18'
n.
18r
2.
WARDS, HOSPITALS, CASUALTIES
AND BUICIDES.
g:|
vf <g
: . 8-
September
October . .
November.
December.
|
February.
March....
S
H
C-l
City Wards . .
2273
176 191
197
941
174
185
165
187
•>09
196
177
IfW
223
15 13
15
16
31
19
19
1*5
12
93
26
19
City and County Almshouse
51
2 2
8
4
3
4
7
?
5
10
1
U. S Marine Hospital
21
2 4
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
3
1
1
S F Female Hospital . ..
(
0
0
9
1
2
j
1
Home for Inebriates
1
1
2
1
1
Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum
2
St. Mary's Hospital
94
5 7
4
15
10
10
9
4
6
6
11
7
Mt. St. Joseph's Infirmary. .. .
65
6 11
5
7
11
4
3
8
1
French Hospital
49
3 4
i
i>
2
4
5
4
6
5
2
45
3 4
.
1
o
5
5
3
1
7
8
Small-pox Hospital
1 1
1
j
1
1
1
1
13
,
1
j
4
9,
1
St Luke's Hospital
1
Casualties
101
12 6
6
6
(j
(
5
6
7
5
15
IS
37
4 4
a
'
4
|
5
3
3
4
1
Totals
OOHR
2301 247
*>4fl
300
93K
94f
996
943
•Xif,
955
9163
247
1
TA.I5IL.E VIII.
LOCALITIES OF DEATH FOR EACH MONTH.
1
18
1.
18
72.
LOCALITIES.
7.
«n
£
*<
Augxist . . .
Septembe]
October . .
November
»
1
§
February.
March....
t
3
«-i
•
•
First Wa rd
105
5
8
8
9
7
6
10
8
18
7
12
7
Second Ward
Third Ward *.
193
89
15
3
22
3
12
5
25
9,
16
9
12
4
12
3
18
9
18
6
13
3
11
4
19
I
Fourth Ward
35^
99
33
34
99
98
29
97
95
34
38
94
95
Fifth Ward
3*>
8
6
1
4
4
2
3
1
4
4
1
Sixth Ward
161
10
13
10
19
9
18
15
10
99
19
17
13
Seventh Ward
138
13
8
13
14
10
16
11
11
12
10
7
13
Eighth Ward
186
16
11
2]
9,9
9
14
13
90
91
16
10
13
Ninth "Wi-rd
134
6
17
19
17
11
9
15
14
8
11
6
8
Tenth Ward
393
98
37
30
44
98
27
97
36
28
33
38
37
Eleventh Ward
335
31
90
43
37
39
98
19
99
22
25
27
29
Twelfth Ward
9f|0
17
14
9
Of)
18
18
11
17
19
9,4
17
16
Public Institutions
588
38
46
49
50
55
47
53
46
44
51
67
49
100
T>
6
6
6
9
9
5
5
7
5
15
15
Suicides
37
4
4
3
3
4
3
5
3
3
4
1
Totals
2998
030
!247
248
300
*>38
245
OOfi
943
256
9,55
9,63
947
236
HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT.
T A. ~* T, E IX.
PREMATUR f 0 STILL-BIRTHS.
1867-68.
i 69.
1869-70.
1870-71.
1871-72.
K
5?
3
trj
g
*4
2
N
I
i
P^
5*
g
5"
§
5*
1
5*
i
5*
1
0
9
§
p
s1
1
Premature Births
Still-births
11 13
120 114
24
034
19
150
11
135
30
985
21
129
15
138
86
W7
2(5 20
170 110
46
080
16
154
10
114
26
?fi8
Births Reported
131 127
258
690
672
1362
431
335
766
573
51 (i 1089
400
390
790
1
REPORTS OF HEALTH INSPECTORS.
HEALTH OFFICE,
San Francisco, July, 1872.
C. M. Sales, M. D., Health Officer:
SIE — I respectfully submit this, my Report for the Fiscal Year ending June
30, 1872.
Number of nuisances examined 848
Number of nuisances abated . . ... 803
Number of nuisances remaining unabated. .
45
Number of lineal feet of private sewers I have caused to be constructed
for the abatement of nuisances 7,229
Number of feet of drains to connect with street sewers 7,000
Number of lineal feet in all 14,229
Number of nuisances examined . .
Number of nuisances abated. .
Number of nuisances remaining unabated.
848
803
45
I caused one arrest for failure to abate nuisance, which was followed by
conviction and fine.
I caused three hundred (300) privy vaults to be connected with street sewers
by proper drains.
Very respectfully,
D. C. BRYAN,
Health Inspector.
TABULAR STATEMENT OF NUISANCES.
237
SAN FKANCISCO, July, 1872.
C. M. Bates, M. D., Health Officer :
I respectftilly submit my Report as Health Inspector, for the Fiscal Year
ending June 30, 1872.
Number of nuisances examined 975
Number of nuisances abated 780
Number of nuisances reported without cause 56
Number of nuisances unabated . . 139
Total.
975
Number of feet of sewerage required in abating the 780 cases 6,835
As follows:
Wooden sewers 4,125
Cement pipes 2,560
Brick.. 150
Number of privy vaults connected with street sewers
Respectfully submitted,
T. C. OWENS,
Health Inspector.
,835
437
TABULAE STATEMENT OF NUISANCES.
MONTHS.
Complaints.
Abatements.
No Cause.
Unabated.
Julv
154
145
6
3
August
188
121
12
55
September
179
155
7
17
October
210
187
19
4
November
168
157
9
2
December
90
79
8
3
January
154
144
10
o
February
116
109
6
1
March
145
121
17
7
April
128
117
8
3
May
150
107
10
33
June
188
117
15
56
Totals
1,870
1,559
127
184
238 HEALTH OFFICER'S REPORT.
Of the 184 unabated nuisances, 113 are awaiting the construction of sewers.
The whole number of feet of sewers constructed in the abatement of 1,559
nuisances was 21,054. There were 737 privy vaults connected with street
sewers by proper drains. The whole number of permits for emptying privy
vaults and cesspools for the year was two thousand and twenty-three (2,023).
MARKET INSPECTOR'S REPORT.
To C. M. Bates, M. D., Health Officer:
DEAR SIB — I respectfully present the following Report of my official duties,
including a fall statement of articles condemned, released, etc., during the
Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1872.
CONFISCATED.
CATTLE.
Diseased 2
Bruised 4%
Meager and bad 6%
Total 12
SHEEP AND LAMBS.
Diseased 4
Meager 17
Putrid
Total 37%
HOGS.
Diseased 4
Putrid 6%
Total 10%
CALVES.
Destroyed 371%
Released and transshipped 352
Total 723%
MARKET INSPECTOR.
239
POULTRY AND GAME.
Chickens 343
Turkeys 164
Geese 120
Ducks 147
Hare and Rabbit 232
Birds 140
Deer 4%
Bear X
FISH.
Salmon 257
Lake Trout 186
Crawfish 112
Crabs 169
.
PUTRID.
Meats, tons 20%
Fish, tons 6%
Corned Beef, bbls 5
Mussels, bushels 4
DECAYED.
Fruit, tons 3%
Vegetables, tons 6%
Cranberries, bbl %
Pickles, bbl 1
NUISANCES ABATED ON SERVICE OF NOTICE.
For keeping swine 11
Nuisance in Markets 5
Rendering tallow 3
Glandered horse - - 1
Total . 20
NOT ABATED.
Glue factory 1
Rendering tallow 1
Groundless complaints 22
Prosecutions 8
Fines imposed . . . .t $85
Respectfully submitted,
SAMUEL J. BOOKSTAVER,
Market Inspector.
San Francisco, July 1, 1872.
240 HEALTH OFFICER'S REPORT.
QUARANTINE REPORT.
To Dr. C. M. Sates, M. D., Health Officer
Of the City and County of San Francisco :
KIR— I have the honor to report that during the year there were 676 arrivals
of vessels subject to quarantine fees; 513 American, 120 English, 17 French,
13 German, and 13 of various other nationalities. From them was collected
$1,785 25, against $1,312 25 last year, all of which was paid over to the City
and County Treasurer, as per vouchers on file in this office.
But one vessel has been placed in quarantine during the year, the steamer
" Constitution," from Panama, on account of the existence of small-pox.
This Department might be made self- sustaining without being oppressive.
Under the existing ''law" the smallest vessel pays the same fee ($2 50) as the
largest ship that enters the harbor. It would seem that these fees, at least as
far as foreign sailing vessels are concerned, should be regulated with reference
to their tonnage, and in this way the income of the Department might be so
increased as to defray its expenses.
Very respectfully,
J. L. MEARES, M. D.,
Deputy Health Officer.
EXPENSES OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
Salary of Health Officer $2,400 00
Salary of Deputy Health Officer 1,800 00
Salary of Secretary 2,100 00
Salary of Clerk to Board of Health 900 00
Salary of two Health Inspectors 2,400 00
Salary of Market Inspector 1,200 00
Salary of Messenger 900 00
Salary of four Boatmen 2,940 00
Stationery 75 98
Printing 174 50
Horse, keeping, shoeing and repairing harness 819 25
Rent of boat-house, and repairing boats 126 24
Dues paid Merchants' Exchange 24 00
Paid J. A. Coolidge for services as expert 100 00
Chemicals for fumigating 32 00
Stove and pipe for Health Office 28 25
Vaccine crusts 42 75
Hack hire 33 00
Sundries 164 58
Total $16,260 55
Amount of Quarantine Fees collected 1,785 25
Nett expenses over receipts $14,475 30
HOSPITAL REPORT.
CITY AND COUNTY HOSPITAL, )
San Francisco, July 1, 1872. j
To the Honorable the Board of Supervisors
Of the City and County of San Francisco:
GENTLEMEN — I have the honor to present herewith the Annual
Report of this Hospital from July 1, 1871, to June 30, 1872, in-
clusive :
Patients remaining in Hospital, July 1, 1871 296
Patients admitted 2,388
Total to be accounted for 2,684
Patients discharged cured 1,343
Patients discharged by their own request 792
Patients died 240
Patients sent to Insane Asylum 10
Patients sent to Almshouse 55
Total 2,440
Patients remaining in Hospital July 1, 1872 244
2,684
Average number of patients in Hospital 288^|
Outside treatments 15,931
Children born — Girls 12
Boys 10
Total 22
16 —
242 HOSPITAL REPORT.
According to sex and color those admitted during the year
divide themselves as follows :
Male— White 2,123
" Black 36
Copper 10
- 2,169
Female— White 208
Black 10
Copper 1
219
Total 2,388
Those who died:
Male— White 198
" Black 15
Copper 2
215
Female— White 21
" Black 3
11 Copper 1
25
Total . 240
CAUSES OF DEATH.
243
CAUSES OF DEATH.
187
1.
187
2.
|
CAUSES OF DEATH.
*-i
£
<<T
Augiist
1
October
November..
December . .
January. . . .
February . . .
&
t
1
d1
i
Abscess of brain
1
1
i
1
i
1
1
1
1
1
2
i
1
1
9
9
1
1
9
11
1
1
1
1
i
1
1
1
3
7
1
1
Atrophy of brain from occlusion
1
1
2
1
4
1
2
1
1
1
13
1
1
9
1
1
1
5
9
1
3
Cirrhosis of liver
2
9
1
1
6
1
1
Delirium tremens
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
3
Emphysema and bronchitis,
1
1
1
1
Encephaloid cancer of mesentery,
etc
1
1
Epilepsy
1
1
Epithelial cancer of tongue anc
1
1
1
1
2
Fatty degeneration of heart
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
7
Fever typhus
1
1
1
1
1
3
Fracture of ribs, tibia and fibula
1
1
Fracture of tibia, comp. com
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Gunshot wound of left breast.
1
1
Gunshot wound of neck and scalp
1
1
Hemorrhage, cerebral, from punc
1
1
1
1
Hepatitis
1
1
1
1
Hypertrophy of heart and aortic
1
1
1
3
Hypertrophy of heart and aortic
1
1
2
Hypertrophy of heart and dilata
1
9
9,
5
Carried forward., .
12
6
5
6
14
10
9
9
8
6
12
9
106
244
HOSPITAL REPORT.
TA.JB3L.E ]Vo.I— (CONCLUDED.)
18
n.
18
72.
i^
o
g
CAUSES OF DEATH.
SH
vT
>
3-
September. .
October
November . .
December . .
CH
I
February. ..
March
I
V-
=H
O
Brought forward
Hypertrophy of heart and mitral
valvular disease
12
6
5
6
14
1
10
1
9
9
8
6
1
12
9
106
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
Laceration of liver and spleen
1
1
Meningitis acute
1
1
9
1
1
Nephritis
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Pericarditis with effusion
1
1
91
1
1
0
Peritonitis puerperal . ...
1
1
a
Phthisis, pulmonalis
P,
4
7
5
fi
4
4
7
5
10
8
7
70
Pleuritis acute
1
1
1
2
2
2
7
Pneumonia acute
1
fl
1
1
1
6
1
1
0,
Pyaemia
0
1
4
o
n
1
Softening of brain
1
1
91
1
1
1
1
0
Suicide by opium
1
1
1
1
Syphilis tertiary
1
1
1
1
1
5
1
1
Tumor of brain, involving 5th
1
1
Tumor of mesentery.
1
1
Wound incised of abdomen and
intestines
1
1
0
Wound incised of thigh, dividing
femoral vein. .... ....
1
1
Totals
19
13
14
18
27
20
19
20
18
25
28
19
240
NATIVITY OF PATIENTS.
245
NATIVITY OF PATIENTS ADMITTED.
NATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES.
34
Georgia . .
2
10
Alabama
4
Vermont . • •
8
Florida . .
1
Massachusetts . . .
103
Louisiana
17
Rhode Island . . . •
20
Missouri
7
Connecticut
16
Mississippi
3
New York . ....
. 209
Tennessee
3
New Jersey
13
Kentucky ... .
12
Pennsylvania
43
Ohio
... 32
Delaware . . .
2
Illinois . . . .
11
Maryland,
16
Indiana
8
District of Columbia ....
1
Michigan
5
Virginia
17
\Visconsin
4
North Carolina
3
California ....
33
South Carolina . .
3
TH-n,h
1
Total
641
Africa
.
5
FOKEIGNEKS.
Australia
5
Iceland
1
Austria
13
Ireland
812
Azores
12
Italy
20
Bavaria
1
Jamaica
6
4.
Madeira
1
3
Malta
2
1
21
British North America
1
New Brunswick
2
34
Newfoundland
1
Chili
8
Norway
31
China
11
Nova Scotia
18
1
3
Cuba. .
1
Peru..
1
246
HOSPITAL REPORT.
FOREIGNERS— ( CONCLUDED. )
Dalmatia 1
Denmark 31
East Indies 2
Ecuador, S. A 2
England 147
Finland 14
France 101
Germany 218
Greece 3
Guatemala, C. A 1
Holland.. 8
Poland
Portugal ,
Prussia
Russia
Scotland
Sandwich Islands ,
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Wales
West Indies..
7
3
26
6
61
1
3
65
18
5
4
Total 1,747
Admitted Natives of the United States 641
Admitted Foreigners 1,747
Grand Total 2,388
DISEASES OF PATIENTS.
247
II.
ADMISSIONS.
18
n.
18r
r2.
1
DISEASES Or PATIENTS.
C-|
£
v*1
>
September. .
October
November . .
December . .
I
1
February . . .
March
>
u
g
0
«<(
=-i
1
1
Abscess of arm
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
4.
Abscess of back
1
1
1
1
Abscess of face
9
0
9
1
1
8
Abscess of groin
1
1
Abscess of hand
1
1
1
1
1
5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
I
1
1
2
1
1
1
Abscess of testicle.
1
1
I
1
1
2
Amputation of fingers by circul.
1
1
Anasarca ..:
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
2
1
1
]
1
1
g
1
1
Aneurism of descending aorta ,
1
1
1
1
Aneurism of popliteal Artery
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
1
1
o
7
1
1
1
• 3
•^
1
Atrophy of muscles of leg from
fall
1
Eright's disease of kidneys
E
1
2
5
3
5
|
2
3
•"o
1
25
42
Bubo . ....
]
5
8
7
7
10
(
1?
q
j
86
1
Bubo and hernia
1
..
1
Bubo and phymosis
1
1
1
j
3
1
j
1
Burn of face
1
1
1
..
I
Cancer, epithelial of tongue anc
1
1
Cancer scirrhus of uterus.
1
j
1
i
3
Carried forward . .
If
14
HI
2S
3
2
1
3'
il"ii
» 2
15
Ts
240
248 HOSPITAL REPORT.
T J^ 13 31. IE 3VO. II— (CONTINUED.)
18
71.
18'
n,
1
DISEASES OF PATIENTS.
IH
p!
%
August
September. .
October
November. .
!
January ....
February. ..
March
>
•d
!
!
Brought forward
16
16
19
22
30
20
19
32
19
20
12
15
°40
Caries of maxilla inferior
1
1
Caries of metacarpus. . .
.,
1
2
Caries of metatarsus
1
1
Caries of sphenoid bone . .
]
1
Caries of sternum
1
1
Caries of tibia.. .
1
1
Cataract
3
1
1
2
7
Chancroids and bubo
0
0
4
Chorea
1
1
2
Cirrhosis of liver
1
1
1
1
6
Colic
1
I
Concussion of brain
1
1
1
3
Congestion of brain
1
1
1
3
Conjunctivitis acute
1
]
1
..
1
1
g
Conjunctivitis, purulent gonorrh
1
1
2
Contusion of back
1
3
1
1
,,
1
1
14
Contusion of chest and arms. . . .
1
A
5
Contusion of chest and concussion
of brain
1
1
2
Contusion of eve
1
1
Contusion of face
1
1
4
Contusion of fingers.
1
1
1
3
Contusion of foot
1
1
2
1
1
g
Contusion of head and submer-
sion
1
j
Contusion of shoulders
1
1
2
Contiision of side
1
,
1
Curvature of spine (antero-poster)
1
Cystitis chronic
1
1
2
Dacrvocystitis
1
1
2
9
o
1
c.
,-)
r,
.,
1
21
Delirium tremens
s
3
j
7
Detachment of retina.
1
j
Diarrhoea, acute
1
3
1
1
2
3
Diarrhoea, chronic
1
1
1
]
1
1
6
()
1
1
1
j
|
2
1
12
Dysentery, chronic ....
1
1
1
1
4.
1
1
2
1
3
3
1
1
13
Eczema, chronic of arm.
1
1
2
1
1
Eczema of scrotum
1
1
1
1
2
Eczema, varicosum of leg
1
1
Effects of caustic alkalis
1
1
Effects of intemperance
2
6
5
4
S
7
9
B
5
3
5
9
63
Effects of masturbation
1
0
1
4
Effects of rhus toxicodendron
1
1
1
1
1
5
Elephantiasis of abdominal walls
1
I
Elephantiasis of penis and scro-
tum
1
1
Emphysema and asthma
1
1
1
1
1
1
6
Emphysema and rheumatism
1
1
Endocervicitis
1
1
Endometritis
1
1
Enteritis acute
1
1
Enteritis, chronic
1
1
Epilepsy
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
11
Carried forward...
37
41
...
47
41 i
51
46
49
51
40
38!
25
37
483
DISEASES OF PATIENTS.
IS~0. II— (CONTINUED.)
249
18r
1.
18r
2.
o
|
DISEASES OF PATIENTS.
£
|
£
September. .
October
November .
December . .
January
February . .
March
!
1
C!
o>
Brought foinvard
Epithelioma of eye
37
41
47
41
51
46
49
51
40
1
38
25
37
483
1
1
Epithelioma of lip
1
1
j
1
Erysipelas
2
1
2
1
1
2
5
2
1
r>
5
4
31
1
1
Fever, bilious-remittent
2
1
5
1
3
2
1
15
1
2
1
1
5
Fever, intermittent
11
1C
18
18
11
8
7
4
5
2
7
105
1
2
2
1
9
Fever typhoid
4
1
2
1
8
2
18
1
1
Fissura ani
1
1
Fistula in ano
0
1
1
0
3
2
1
14
Fistula lachrymalis
1
1
1
1
1
3
Fistula vesico-va.(rinalis
1
1
1
1
2
Fracture of ankle-joint
1
1
2
,
1
2
Fracture of carpus ....
1
1
1
1
2
Fracture of femur
1
1
1
1
6
i
1
Fracture of both femur and max-
ill inf
1
1
Fracture of neck of femur
1
1
Fracture of fibula
1
1
w-
2
Fracture of fibula and dislocation
1
1
Fracture of humerus (intracap-
1
1
Fracture of index and third finger
1
1
Fracture of knee-joint
i
1
Fracture of malleoli intern, and
extern
i
1
4
1
1
2
Fracture of r:idius
1
1
2
Fracture of radius and concussion
of brain
1
1
1
1
2
Fracture of ribs
1
1
2
4
1
1
1
I
2
1
1
Fracture of tibia
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
3
Fracture of tibia and fibula comp.
i
3
6
i
2
2
2
Furunculus . ...
1
1
i
o
3
Gastro-enteritis chronic
1
1
j
3
i
1
2
Gleet..
1
1
67
68
76
66
74
60
74
83
53
. 57
41
57
78
250
HOSPITAL REPORT.
T ABLE IV O. I I — (CONTINUED.)
18
ft.
18r
2.
&
DISEASES OF PATIENTS.
S
f
September
October . . .
November .
December .
January . . .
February. .
f
I
P
g
Brought forward
67
68
71'
66
7-1
66
74
1 RS
53
57
41
57
782
Gonorrhosa
1
1
2
Gunshot wound of abdomen
1
1
2
Gunshot wound of chest
1
1
1
' ' °o
rj
Gunshot wound and fracture of
clavicle
1
Gunshot wound of foot
1
1
1
3
Gunshot wound of forearm.
1
1
1
2
1
g
Gunshot wound, forehead. . .
1
1
Gunshot wound, glutaeal region. .
1
Gunshot wound of neck
1
..
Gunshot wound of side
1
f
Haematuria
1
|
Haemoptysis
1
" *"
2
Haemorrhoids. . . . ,
9
,
2
*
Hemicrania
1
1
2
Hemiparaplegia
1
1
,
Hemiplegia
4
n
3
3
3
„
' " *^
Hemiplegia and epilepsy
1
Hepatitis, acute
0
2
Hepatitis, chronic syphil
1
1
Hernia iuguinalis
2
1
3
Herpes zoster
1
Hydrocele
2
1
1
1
1
g
Hypertrophy of heart
Hypertrophy of heart and aortic
valvular disease
1
9
3
4
1
1
1
2
1
13
4
Hypertrophy of heart and aortic
and mitral valvular disease
2
2
1
1
Hypertrophy of heart and dila-
tation
1
1
2
Hypertrophy of heart and dila-
tation of arch
1
1
Hypertrophy of heart and mitral
o
1
1
1
1
3
Hypochondriasis
1
1
Hysteria
1
,
2
Icterus
1
1
1
1
1
5
Incontinence of urine ....
1
3
Insanity, temporary
1
1
1
1
4
Insanity and phthisis
1
Iritis
1
9
3
Iritis, syphilitic
1
1
e
2
2
f.
n
12
Keloid, tumor of neck
1
1
Keratitis
1
1
1
3
Keratitis and ulceration of cornea
1
1
Keratoconus
1
1
Laceration of perinaeum
1
1
Laryngitis, chronic and tricuspid
valvular disease
1
1
Leucoma
1
1
Leucorrhosa.
..
3
4
Locomotor ataxia
1
1
2
Lumbago
1
1
i
1
2
6
Malingering
1
1
1
Meningitis spinal traumatic.
1
1
Metritis, acute
1
1
Metroperitouitis
1
1
77
88
91
78
921
801
8P>
TOO
69
71
48
73
953
DISEASES OF PATIENTS.
251
IV O . I I — (CONTINUED.)
DISEASES OF PATIENTS.
1871.
1872.
^
C_|
a
<<T
>
September. .
October
November. .
December . .
January.. . .
1
3
March . .
t
^
=H
Brnur/M forward
77
88
91
78
92
8C
86
100
69
71
48
73
953
2
3
1
3
1
1
8
3
4
2
35
1
7
1
1
2
1
1
2
3
2
6
4
1
1
2
3
2
1
165
18
27
1
1
7
8
4
1
1
1
1
3
1
38
1
3
2
1
7
1
34
2
67
1453
Morbus coxarius
Necrosis of humerus....
j
1
1
Necrosis ot nasal bones
"o
1
Necrosis of tibia
j
Nephritis, acute
1
Neuralgia, abdominal.
....
1
1
Neuralgia, facial
Feuralgi*, intercostal
1
2
i
Neuralgia, rheumatic
1
2
-.
Neuralgia, syphilitic
' ' j
Ophthalmia sympathetic
,
"3
{
Orchitis, gonorrhoea!
Orchitis and stricture of ureth.
Orchitis, syphilitica
Osteophytes syphilitica second
vertebra
•1
1
1
2
4
4
7
4
n
1
1
1
1
Ostec sarcoma of arm
1
Otitis interna
1
"l
....
Pannus
Paralysis, facial.
j
Paralysis, glosso-labial
1
1
'"i
i
"*a
i
'"i
'"i
Paralysis, progressive cerebral
Paraphvrnosis
Paraplegia
2
1
2
1
Paronvchia
-.
o
Parotitidis
Parulis
j
Periostitis, syphilitica
1
i
Peritonitis, acute
1
1
1
Pharyngitis follicular syph
1
i
Phleginoue, difl'usa
1
Phthisis, pulinoualis
Phvinosis
16
11
21
12
2
1
9
3
2
6
4
5
15
8
2
1(
19
13
2
3
17
'"a
9
Pleuritis acute
1
4
Pleuritis, chronic . .
1
1
Pleurodynia .
i
2
1
a
'"i
3
2 ....
1 ....
!
Pneumonia acute
1
2
Pneumonia, chronic
1
1
1
1
...
....
Pneumonia, chronic and alco-
holism
Poisi 'iiin" by arsenic.
i
Poisoning by lead
1
Poisojiino- by muriatic acid
|
1
Poisoning by opium
1
1
i
Poisoning by strychnia
1
Pregnancy
5
4
1
1
1
2
8
3
4
i
4
g
2
Pruri<j'o-piulendi
Psoriasis
1
1
1
llectocele
1
i
Result of amputation of fingers..
Retinitis . .
1
1
0
2
1
1
Retroversion of uterus
i
4
2
2
2
1
3
4
4
2
3
"*7
97
7
1
6
115,
Rheumatism, acute and endocar-
ditis
1
Rheumatism, chronic
3
135
6
lael
6
137
(i '2
112J 120!
(i
T^l
7
m
3
145
7
118
8
Tui
Carried forward. . .
252
HOSPITAL REPORT.
13 JL, E TV O . II- (CONTINUED.)
DISEASES OP PATIENTS.
1871.
1872.
1
e-i
£
«<
1
1
September .
November . .
October
December. .
|
^
February . .
&
I
*
=H
Brought forward
125
126
137
1
3
4
3
112
1
4
4
4
120
3
6
6
4
116
1
4
6
6
128
145
118
114
97
115
1
7
7
1453
7
51
63
62
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
2
3
18
6
1
1
1
7
3
1
1
1
28
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
13
1
178
154
81
1
7
1
3
3
1
1
1
3
4
58
47
1
2
1
Rheumatism, muscular
Rheumatism, siibacute
2
2
4
5
6
6
5
7
3
6
6
10
4
4
7
3
5
5
4
(i
3
1
Rheumatism syphilitic
Rupture of bladder
Sarcina ventriculi
1
Scald of arm and chest
1
Scald of b.ick.
1
Scald of feet
1
1
Sciatica .
1
2
Scirrhus of mamma
1
Scorbutus . . . . .
1
Softening of brain
1
1
1
Spermatorrhoea
1
1
Sprain of ancle
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
0
1
3
3
2
]
Sprain of back '....
1
Sprain of clavicle
Sprain of hip
1
1
i
i
i
Sprain of knee
Sprain of shoulder
1
1
1
1
1
....
1
1
....
1
1
Sprain of wrist
Staphvloma
Strabismus and cataract
Stricture of os internumateri..
1
Stricture of urethra
1
1
4
2
4
2
1
3
4
1
2
3
1
i
Submersion (drownin")
Suicide, attempted, cut throat
o
Suicide, attempted, cut throat
and arm
1
Suicide, attempted, cut throat
and delirium tremens
1
Suicide, attempted, stab in abdo-
men
1
Suicide, attempted, stab in breast
Synovitis of ankle-joint
1
1
Synovitis of knee-joint
1
]
4
4
3
1
Syphilis and phagedena
1
Syphilis primary
15
20
11
17
20
6
26
?
22
9
16
12
5
15
11
8
11
8
2
1
1
7
8
11
13
8
13
11
12
13
14
12
10
5
Syphilis, secondary
Syphilis, tertiary
Taenia soliurn
Tonsillitis acute . ...
0
1
1
1
1
Tonsillitis, subacute
1
Trachoma and opacities of cornea
Trachoma and panuus
1
1
1
1
1
1
Tumors, adipose of neck
1
Ulcer of arm, from burn
1
Ulcer of arm syphilitic.
1
Ulcer of cornea .
1
1
1
2
]
1
'"5
3
Ulcer of leg syphilitic
3
1
3
4
6
1
10
7
4
2
4
5
9
4
n
4
6
4
C
Ulcer of le^ varicose ....
1
Ulcer of neck strumous
Ulcer of rectum, syphilitic ,
Ulcer of scrotum, phagedenic
....
1
1
i
Carried forward. . .
191
208
216
19?
9,00
178
189
1T>
180
181 16-1
1822293
DISEASES OF PATIENTS.
253
T A. 13 II, E IVO. II— (CONCLUDED.)
187
1.
18r
2.
|
DISEASES OF PATIENTS.
«_, i
£
•5*
1
% '
f
1
October
Noveml
Deceml
1
1
1
March.
I
!
o>
K
8
i
•3
vj
:
Brought forward
191
208
216
192
200
178
189
112
180
181
164
189
2293
Ulcer, syphilitic, different
1
1
Ulcer of toe
1
1
Ulcer of wrist
1
1
Varicocele
1
1
Varioloid
3
2
5
Veins, varicose
1
1
1
]
4
Wound, contused, of face
0
1
1
1
1
6
Wound, contused, of hand
1
1
1
1
4
Wound, contused, of head
0
1
4
0
2
11
Wound, contused, of leg
1
1
2
Wound, contused, of scalp and
fracture of nose
1
1
Wound, contused, of side
1
1
Wound, contused, of toes.. . .
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
7
Wound, incised, of abdomen....
1
1
2
Wound, incised, of arm
1
1
1
1
6
Wound, incised, of back
1
1
2
Wound, incised, efface
2
1
1
1
1
6
Wound, incised, of foot
1
1
Wound, incised, of glutaeus
1
1
Wound, incised, of knee and ery-
sipelas
1
1
Wound, incised, of leg, cutting
femoral vein
1
1
Wound, incised, of neck
Wound, incised, of scalp
Wound, incised, of sternum
....
....
'"i
1
2
'"l
1
6
1
Wound, lacerated eyelid
1
1
Wouud, lacerated face
1
-<
1
3
Wound, lacerated, of face, loss of
both eyts from gunpowder blast
1
1
Wound, lacerated, of hand
0
2
Wound, lacerated, of leg
1
1
0
4
Wound, lacerated, of lip
1
1
Wound, lacerated, of neck and
scalp, from gunshot
1
1
Wound, Ir.ctrated, of scalp
1
' '2
'2
-^
6
Wound, lacerated, of thumb.
1
1
Wound, punctured head
1
1
Wound, punctured leg
j
1
Totals
199
217
111?
202
204
183
19?
! 221
189
188
17C
IIS
2388
WM. M. LAWLOR, M. D.,
Resident Physician City and County Hospital.
ALMSHOUSE REPORT.
CITY AND COUNTY ALMSHOUSE,
San Francisco, July I, 1872. )
To the Honorable the Board of Supervisors
Of the City and County of San Francisco:
GENTLEMEN — In compliance with Resolution No. 3,154 of your
Honorable Body, I respectfully submit the following Report of
the condition of the City and County Almshouse for the Fiscal
Year ending June 30, 1872.
This institution is situated about six miles from the City Hall,
upon what is known as the San Miguel Rancho, in sight of Lake
Honda.
It was opened on the 12th day of September, A.D. 1867. The
entire frontage of the building is one hundred and eighty-seven
feet, the main centre is forty by forty-six feet, the wings, north
and south, each forty-four by seventy-three and one half feet,
one rear wing forty-four by sixty-four feet. The height of the
building, sixty-six feet, divided into four stories with bath-rooms
(hot and cold water), and water closets on each floor, and accom-
modations (in sleeping rooms) for five hundred inmates.
This past year there has been two hundred and fifty feet of two-
inch pipe laid from the tanks to the roof, and three hundred feet
of perforated pipe laid over the roof, so that in thirty minutes ten
thousand gallons of water can be thrown upon it. With the pipes
aforesaid, and the hose on each floor of the building, in case of
fire the roof and floors may be flooded in a few minutes. In ten
minutes steam can be obtained, so that the pump can be started,
and by attaching hose to the hydrant water can be thrown over
REMARKS. 255
any part of the structure, and ten feet above the roof of the main
building, so that there is little, if any, risk from fire. The work
required in laying the pipes above referred to was done entirely
by the inmates of the place.
The cost of food for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1872, for
an average of three hundred and fourteen inmates per day, was
the sum of twenty-seven thousand six hundred and fifty ^ dollars.
From this total sum deduct the sum of sixteen hundred and
seventy-seven ,9020 dollars, being the amount realized from potatoes
and hogs raised on the farm and sold during the said fiscal year
(which last amount was paid into the City and County Treasury),
leaving the actual disbursements the sum total of twenty-five
thousand nine hundred and seventy-two ^ dollars.
The cost per diem for each inmate for food being twenty-two
and two-thirds cents. The total cost for said fiscal year for food,
fuel, light and salaries, was the sum of forty-six thousand and
fifty-three ^ dollars, from which total sum deduct the sum of
sixteen hundred and seventy-seven ^ dollars, the amount realized
from the sale of potatoes and hogs as above mentioned, leaves
the sum total of forty-four thousand three hundred and seventy-
five ,00 dollars expended.
With the above named average (314) of inmates, the cost per
diem for each was thirty-eight and two-thirds cents upon the above
aggregate.
The cost for food for the fiscal year 1869-70, ending June 30,
1870, for an average of two hundred and twenty-nine inmates per
day, was the sum of twenty-nine thousand seven hundred and
twenty-one ^ dollars; cost per diem for each inmate for food,
thirty-five and one-half cents.
The total cost for food, fuel, light and salaries, was the sum of
forty-six thousand one hundred and sixty- two *£ dollars; with the
above average (229) inmates, the cost per diem for each person
was fifty-five and two-ninths cents. The fiscal year last named
was the year before the Honorable Board of Health took charge
of the institution.
Notwithstanding there have been eighty-five more inmates per
day to feed, the disbursement has been three thousand seven
hundred and forty-eight ^ dollars less for food, in the total ex-
256 ALMSHOUSE REPORT.
penditure, than the disbursement for the said fiscal year 1869-70,
above named, and thirteen cents less per capita. The total dis-
bursement for food, fuel, light and salaries for the past fiscal year
was one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven ^ dollars less
than that for the said year 1869-70, and seventeen cents less per
capita.
The slush of the kitchen has been turned to account in making
soap for the use of the institution for the past two years, thereby
saving the city and county several hundred dollars annually.
Previous to that time the slush was sold, and the city had to pur-
chase soap at the rate of about two hundred pounds per week.
On the farm thirteen acres of ground have been cleared of
brush and thick undergrowth, and sown with alfalfa for pasturage.
Twelve acres of land have been planted with a second crop of
potatoes, and three acres have been sown with barley. This
is the second year the farm has produced hay and vegetables
sufficient to supply the institution the entire year, and allow-
ing the sale of $1,471.84 worth of potatoes not required by the
institution.
The north winds prevailing during the early part of the past
season occasioned great damage to the early vines, or the crop
would have been much heavier.
Sufficient hogs have been raised upon the farm to supply the
institution with pork for the whole year, besides allowing the sale
of $206.08 worth not required for consumption. It is the first
time such has been done since the opening of the Almshouse.
Two fountains have been erected during the past year. These,
with the gravel walks, flower beds and lawns, together with the
food, clothing and general cleanliness of the place, make the in-
stitution equal, if not superior, to any of the same nature either
in the United States or Europe.
Such is the opinion of those from the Atlantic States and else-
where, who have visited the institution during the past year. The
work required to make the place so complete as above mentioned
has been done by the inmates.
During the past year an oven has been built, so that the bread
required can be baked here, doing away with the custom of pur-
chasing the supply as heretofore,
STATISTICS. 257
Since the opening of the Almshouse to the present date fifteen
hundred and fifty-four persons have been admitted therein, and
have been provided with a comfortable home through the noble
charity of the citizens of San Francisco.
In conclusion, I would most respectfully suggest to your Hon-
orable Body the purchase of five hundred acres of land (more or
Jess), to be added to the farm, so that by the proper culture of the
same the institution would be enabled to nearly maintain itself,
thereby relieving the tax-payers of the city and county of some
of their burdens and add much to the efficient conduct of the
establishment under charge.
Respectfully submitted,
M. J. KEATING,
Superintendent.
NUMBER OF INMATES ADMITTED.
Males 246
Females 80
Remaining in the House, July 1, 1871 302
Total . . 628
NUMBER OF INMATES DISCHARGED.
Number of inmates discharged at own request 247
Number of inmates transferred to the Insane Asylum 7
Number of inmates transferred to the Small-pox Hospital. . . 8
Number of inmates died 51
Number of inmates run away 36
Number of inmates remaining in the House July 1, 1872. . . . 279
258
ALMSHOUSE REPORT.
NATIVITY OF INMATES.
UNITED STATES.
Maine 3 Louisiana 1
New Hampshire 1 California 33
Massachusetts 10 Maryland 5
New York 15 Washington, D. C 2
Pennsylvania 1 Vermont 2
Ohio 3 Kentucky 3
Missouri 3 Mississippi 1
Virginia 2 Alabama 1
New Jersey 2 Rhode Island 1
South Carolina 1 Florida 1
Indiana 1
Total 92
FOKEIGNEKS.
Australia 2 Italy 1
Ireland 134 Prussia 6
England 20 Canada , 4
Scotland 6 Nova Scotia 1
France 24 Mexico 4
Germany 7 Hanover 4
Norway 1 Hungary 3
Sweden 4 Holstein 1
Portugal 3 Jamaica 1
Denmark 1 Spain 1
Switzerland . . 2 East Indies 1
Holland 2 Bavaria 1
Total 234
.-
COLOR.
White 316 I Copper 2
Black 81
Total.. 326
STATISTICS.
OCCUPATION OF INMATES.
259
60
11
12
2
2
Gardeners
5
Carpenters
Druggists
2
Cooks
Nurse . .
1
Miners
20
Miller
1
3
Stevedores
2
1
Tanner
1
14
School teacher
1
6
19
Steward
1
Bookbinder
1
14
Wood sawyers
3
T'lilors
2
Clock maker
1
4
Porters
2
2
Distiller
1
Clerks
5
Contractor
1
Blacksmith.
1
Cutters
2
Butchers
2
Fisherman
1
Plasterers
2
Lawjrer
1
Builder . ...
1
Boot fitter . . .
Copper smelter
1
Teamster . ...
Domestics
5
1
1
Merchants
i
Pattern maker
Longshoreman
Washerwoman
Lumberman
Newspaper carrier
1
Chemist
Seamstresses
9
Stone cutter
Hat trimmer
1
2
3
Marble cutters
2
Coachmen
Musician
1
Soldiers
Civil engineer
I
Machinist
1
Printer
1
Pedlers . . . .
4
Seaman
I
Ship carpenters
2
Bookkeeper
1
Shoemakers
4
5
2
Painter
. . 1
Waiters
Hope maker
... 1
Stone masons
No occuDation . .
57
Total..
326
260 ALMSHOUSE REPORT.
AGES OF INMATES.
From 3 to 11 months 9
From 1 (o 9 years 26
From 10 to 19 years 7
From 20 to 29 years 29
From 30 to 39 years 57
From 40 to 49 years 71
From 50 to 59 years 65
From 60 to G9 years 39
From 70 to 79 years 21
From 80 to 89 years 2
Total 326
Average age, years 42 /a
AMOUNT OF GOLD AND SILVER COIN TAKEN FROM INMATES ON BEING
ADMITTED.
Gold and Silver $216 85
Gold Note. . 5 00
Total $221 85
Of the 326 inmates admitted, only 35 were in possession
of coin or valuables.
Average for the 35 $6 33°
Average for the 326 68/9
Smallest sum taken from any inmate 20
Largest sum taken from any inmate 66 00
All money taken from inmates is returned to them on leaving
the Almshouse.
BY WHOSE ORDER ADMITTED.
His Honor, Thomas H. Selby, Mayor ' 137
M. J. Bolan, M. D., City and County Hospital 4
E. Kelly, M. D., City and County Almshouse 2
His Hon. William Alvord, Mayor 133
W. M. Lawlor, M. D., City and County Hospital 47
E. D. Sawyer, Judge Police Court, committed . . . . , 1
Born in the institution. . 2
Total. . 326
STATISTICS.
261
NUMBER OF INMATES RE-ADMITTED AFTER BEING DISCHARGED OR RUN AWAY.
First time 300
Second time 20
Third time 4
Fourth time . . 2
Total
326
The following is a resume of the work done in the different
departments of the institution during the past year:
TAILORING DEPARTMENT.
The following articles have been made of California materials
and given to the inmates:
Men's coats, number 69
Men's pants, number 105 pairs.
Boys' jackets, number , 37
Boys' pants, number 36 pairs.
Men's overshirts (flannel), number 370
Boy's overshirts (flannel), number 60
Men's drawers (flannel), number 390 pairs.
Men's undershirts, number 324
Men's socks, number 941 pairs.
Boys' socks, number 120 pairs.
The repairing of the clothing required by inmates would
amount to about the sum of three hundred dollars, if the same
had to be done outside of the institution. This is saved by the
workers in this department.
SHOE DEPARTMENT.
The following named articles have been made and given to the
inmates :
Men's shoes 168 pairs.
Women's shoes 247 pairs.
Children's shoes 80 pairs.
262 ALMSHOUSE REPORT.
About the like sum has been saved in this department, as in
the tailoring department, by having the repairing done inside the
institution.
WOMEN'S DEPARTMENT.
The women make all their own dresses and other clothing re-
quired by them, and have made and delivered this past year one
hundred and forty-three dresses, and about the same number of
under garments.
FARM.
House lot and grounds 5 acres.
Pasturage 15 acres.
Potatoes 27 acres and 31 rods.
Vegetables 8 acres.
Oats 20 acres.
Hospital grounds and roads 4 acres and 129 rods.
Total . , . . 80 acres.
ESTIMATED CROPS.
Potatoes 170 tons, or pounds 340,000
Vegetables 60 tons, or pounds 120,000
Hay 70 tons, or pounds 140,000
Total pounds 600,000
ACCOUNT OF SALES OF POTATOES.
Sold from the farm during the Fiscal Year (1871-72), being
the second produce sold from the institution since its establish-
ment, namely: 85,378 pounds or 42J tons; amount paid to Treas-
urer, less expenses, $1,471.84.
ACCOUNT OF SALES OF HOGS.
Sold from the farm during the Fiscal Year (1871-72), being
the first stock sold from the institution since its establishment,
namely: 24 hogs; amount paid to the Treasurer, $206.08, besides
supplying the institution with the pork during the year.
STATISTICS. 263
LIVE STOCK.
HORSES.
Belonging to the Almshouse 9
Belonging to the Small-pox Hospital 2
Total — 11
BULLS.
Grown 1
Three years old 1
Two years old 1
Total _ 3
cows.
Grown 10
Heifers, three years old 3
Heifers, two years old 5
Total - 18
CALVES.
Over three months old 5
Total — 5
HOGS.
Grown 15
Under one year old 46
Total — 61
"Whole number 98
INCREASE OF STOCK.
Since last Report, Fiscal Year 1870-71, there has been born on
the farm:
Calves 10
Pigs 40
Total 50
All of which is respectfully submitted,
M. J. KEATING,
Superintendent.
»
REPORT
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL DEPARTMENT.
CITY AND COUNTY INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL, }
San Francisco, July 1, 1872.
To the Honorable the Board of Supervisors
Of the City and County of San Francisco :
GENTLEMEN — In accordance •with Resolution No. 3,154 (new
series), I have the honor to submit to your Honorable Board
the following Report of the City and County Industrial School
for the Fiscal Tear ending June 30, 1872.
Inmates remaining in the Institution, July 1, 1871 — •
Boys 211
Girls , 36
247
Inmates received during the year ending June 30, 1872 —
Boys 125
Girls 48
173
To be accounted for 420
Carriedfonoard 420
SECRETARY S REPORT.
Brought forward
Granted leave of absence —
Boys
Girls
265
420
50
11
— 61
Discharged —
Boys ....
Girls . .
61
15
— 76
Escaped and not recaptured —
Boys
24
— 24
Died during the year ending June 30, 1872 —
Boy
Inmates remaining in the Institution, July 1, 1872 —
Boys 200
Girls.. 58
Total
258
420
AGES OF INMATES COMMITTED DURING THE PAST YEAR.
6 years old 2
7 years old 2
8 years old 8
9 years old 10
10 years old 7
11 years old 15
12 years old 12
13 years old 18
14 years old 31
15 years old 25
1G years old 20
17 years old 19
18 years old 3
20 years old 1
Total.. . 173
266
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL REPORT.
NATIVITY.
UNITED
California 92
New York 20
Massachusetts 13
Illinois 3
Louisiana 2
Pennsylvania t 2
Maine 2
Vermont i
Ohio 1
Virginia 2
STATES.
New Jersey 2
Wisconsin 2
Michigan l
New Hampshire 3
Minnesota l
Iowa l
Oregon l
Washington Territory 1
Total .150
FOREIGNERS.
England 6
Ireland 1
Australia 1
Canada ' 1
China 7
Sandwich Islands . . 1
Italy 1
Mexico 1
Germany 1
Chili 1
Unknown . . . . 2
23
Total.. 173
COLOR.
White 160 I Black 1
Copper 12 I
Total 173
CAUSES OF COMMITMENT.
Surrendered as unmanageable by parents and guardians . . 55
Committed for leading an idle and dissolute life 94
Committed for burglary 10
Committed for petit larceny 8
Committed for grand larceny 2
Committed for misdemeanor by drunkenness 1
Committed for arson in first degree 1
Committed for assault and battery 1
Committed for robbery 1
Total . . .173
SECRETARY'S REPORT. 267
BY WHOM COMMITTED.
Surrendered by parents and guardians 55
Committed by Police Court Judge 103
Committed by Municipal Criminal Court Judge 13
Committed by Justice of Peace (Santa Clara County) 2
Total.. .. 173
Committed to the School for the second time —
Boys '. ... 12
Girls 2
Total second commitments 14
Committed to the School for the third time —
Boy
Inmates released on leave of absence and returned to the
School by parents as uncontrollable —
Boys 12
— 12
Total number of escapes during the year —
Boys 59
— 59
Escapes captured and returned —
. Boys 35
Boys still at large 24
— 59
268 INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL REPORT.
FAEM AND GROUNDS.
[130 ACRES.]
House lot and grounds 3 acres
Pasturage 43 "
Potatoes , 27 "
Hay , 45 "
Vegetables 10 "
Outhouses and yard 2 ie
Total.. . 130 acres.
ESTIMATED CROPS.
Potatoes (tons) 40
Vegetables (bushels) 100
Hay (tons) 94
LIVE STOCK.
Horses 6
Cows 7
Calf I
Hogs, small and large 80
Kespectfully submitted,
GEO. F. HAKEIS,
Superintendent City and County Industrial School.
CORONER'S REPORT.
CORONER'S OFFICE, }
San Francisco, July, 1872. )
To the Honorable the Board of Supervisors
Of the City and County of San Francisco:
GENTLEMEN — In compliance with Resolution No. 3.,154 of your
Honorable Body, and as is my duty under the law regulating the
office, I submit herewith rny Annual Report, although it dates
only from the period of my entering upon the term of my office,
December 4, 1871.
The only property coming into my possession at that time was
a journal containing only memoranda of inquests held for several
years past. The information left in them is too imperfect to be
embodied in the plan I have adopted.
The new law, approved March 16, 1872, requiring complete
copies of all testimony to be kept in the Coroner's office, was
adopted by me at the beginning of my term in anticipation of the
law, and a complete record of the business of the office since
December 4, 1871, will be found there.
The new law requires the jury to determine whether the death
was from accident, suicide, murder, manslaughter or justifiable or
excusable homicide. I have tabulated the cases on which inquests
have been called, so as to set before the eye at a glance the num-
ber of cases under each head, as well as the physical causes of
death.
270
CORONER S REPORT.
In view of the importance of Coroner's Inquests in cases of
violent deaths, the law enjoins upon the Coroner in person the
selection of his juries. I have endeavored to secure the services
of the best class of citizens to investigate the circumstances of
death where suspicion of crime existed. In the highest classes
of crime against human life, the foundation of all subsequent
proceedings should be laid in the inquest. To this end an ex-
haustive investigation should be made while the events are recent
and the witnesses are all easily found, and the testimony should
be put in such form as to be available before the Grand Jury, and
on the trial of the partv charged with the offense on the inquest.
It is, therefore, of the first importance that the jury should be
composed of men thoroughly qualified, as well morally as intel-
lectually, to sift the testimony and render a just verdict. To ren-
der this duty the least onerous to this class of citizens, I have
refrained from summoning the same persons more than once, so
that during the last six months I have summoned nearly six
hundred different men upon inquests as jurors.
I submit also a report of all property coming into my posses-
sion by law, and the disposition made of it. When no claim has
been presented by legal representative, I have passed the prop-
erty over to the County Treasurer, as required by law, without
any discount for trouble as authorized to do by law. These have
been in small amounts, not large enough to justify the expense
of administration upon the estates, and the expenses of burial of
the dead, who have had no friends to relieve me of that duty, has
been first deducted and vouchers kept.
THE WHOLE NUMBER OF DEATHS REPORTED TO THIS OFFICE WERE.
MONTHS.
NO.
DEATHS.
NO. INQUESTS.
December, 1871 ... . . ....
21
Inquest held in 11
January, 1872
17
Inquest held in 14
February 1872
16
Inquest held in 9
March, 1872
20
Inquest held in 12
April 1872 .
23
Inquest held in 15
May 1872
31
Inquest held in 20
June, 1872
25
Inquest held in 14
Total
153
Total 95
REMARKS.
271
REPORTED DEATHS— (CONTINUED. )
Suicide ....
Accident . . .
Murder ....
Manslau'ter
Unknown
or Doubtful
p
5 £
I I
P_
3
E
05
Poison by arsenic
3
3
Poison by opium
7
2
9
Poison by strychnine
I
1
2
Drowning
9
18
H
2
1
1
1^
Cutting throat
2
9,
By falls
I
10
11
Strangling .. .
2
1
3
Knife wound in abdomen . .
i
2
3
Smothered
0
?,
Neglect and starvation
1
1
Premature explosion of blast
Blow on the head . .
1
1
3
1
4
Run over on the street . . .
g
6
Abortion
" " " "
1
1
Alcoholism
3
3
Natural causes
3
3
Burned
5
5
From machinery
2
2
Unknown
1
1
Totals . .
31
30
5
14
3
95
Whenever a post mortem examination was made, or the cause of
death was too apparent to require it, and the cause of death was
determined to be from natural causes, a physician's certificate was
given by a physician competent to give it, and no jury was sum-
moned, such cases being reported to the Health Office in the same
manner as other deaths from natural causes, and no special notice
is taken of them. here.
The deaths on which inquests were held, as gathered from the
minutes of my predecessor, from June 30 to December 43 1871,
were as follows :
July, from Accident ... 5
Suicide 2
Homicide . . .2
Carried forward ,
272
Brought forward 9
August, from Accident . . 5
Suicide 4
Homicide 1
10
September, from Accident 1
Suicide 5
Homicide 3
9
October, from Accident 6
Suicide 4
10
November, from Accident 5
Homicide 2
7
December, from Accident 1
1
Total.. 46
The record from which this is gathered is evidently so imper-
fect that it would be improper to embody it in my table, or to
make any estimates based upon it.
In conclusion, I will take this opportunity to tender my thanks
to Dr. Edwin Bentley, for the great service he has rendered this
office and the public, by the zeal he has manifested in patho-
logical investigations, by which means he contributed much im-
portant information to the vital statistics of the Health Depart-
ment of the city, and avoided the necessity of many inquests that
would otherwise have been necessary.
These post mortems are attended with great danger, and one of
my assistants nearly lost his life during an examination by a
wound received in giving his aid. As an act of justice, the
law grants compensation in such cases as are necessary, or when
there is presumption of criminal .means of death.
STATISTICS.
273
PROPERTY OF PERSONS DECEASED TAKEN IN CHARGE BY THE
CORONER, AND ITS DISPOSITION, DEC. 1, 1871, TO JUNE 30, 1872.
DATE.
PERSONS DECEASED.
DESCRIPTION AND DISPOSITION.
Dec. 6, 1871
7, 1871
Unknown Woman
James Downey
Trunks and bag of clothing, gold buckle and ring.
Delivered to, and sold by order of City Treasurer.
$2 Delivered to Widow
15 1871
17 1871
John Pencell
Widow.
20, 1871
Jan. 8, 1872
12, 1872
James McGilvey
Michael Hagau
Archy Matheson. . . .
lie Administrator.
Gold watch and chain, and $2.17. Delivered to
Widow.
$1.05. Delivered to Treasurer.
16, 1872
22, 1872
29, 1872
Franz Lorenz
A. R. Howe
Patrick Carberry
Hauison.
Silver watch, pistol and $40. GO. Delivered coin to
Public Administrator; balance. to, and sold by or-
der of, Treasurer.
Two trunks and contents, keys and $2.50. Delivered
to Chas. Otto for family.
Silver watch and chain strin" of beads Delivered to
Feb. 1, 1872
1, 1872
Lorenzo A. Phelps
C. F. Paulsen
John Carberry.
Clothing and pistol. Delivered clothing to Mother,
pistol to Treasurer.
1, 1872
2, 1872
Christian Lein
Heu^o Legerin
ered to Widow.
Silver watch, pistol, ring, cane and thirty-five cents.
Delivered to Henry Lein.
8. 1872
Menco Gusina
21, 1872
John Johnston
vich.
Mar. t, 1872
Edward O'Neil
8, 1872
27 1872
Samuel Spiller
sold by order of Treasurer.
Trunk, valise and pistol. $70 currency, $.52.90 in coin.
Paid funeral expenses; balance to and sold by order
of Treasurer.
31, 1872
April 7, 1872
13, 1872
15, 1872
Thomas H. Allen
John Speckman
William Hewer
H. E. Burkhardt
Trunk and contents, books, $17(5.50 currency, $7.64 in
coin. Paid funeral expenses; balance to and sold
by order of Treasurer.
Trunk and valise. Sold by order of Treasurer.
Jewelry, contents of room and pockets. Delivered to
Public Administrator.
17, 1872
22 1872
F. J. McDevitt
Mrs. Messmer.
Watch, chain, clothing and desk. Delivered to
Father.
24, 1872
29, 1872
Joseph Wolter
Aug. Friedhofer
Public Administrator.
Valise and big of clothing and $2.85. Delivered to
Caroline Wolters.
29, 1872
D. J. Cannon
brother, Paul Friedhofer.
Clothing and letters. Delivered to Mrs. Hunter.
18
274
CORONERS REPORT.
PROPERTY OF PERSONS DECEASED— CONCLUDED.
DATE.
PEKSONS DECEASED.
DESCRIPTION AND DISPOSITION.
Apr. 29, 1872
May 3, 1872
6, 1872
13, 1872
13 1872
J. G. Von Aspem
Thomas McDonald
Abel G. Woodward ....
William C. Spencer
Bag of clothing and $2.60. Sold by order of, and coin
to Treasurer.
Valise and contents. Sold by order of Treasurer.
Bundle of clothing. Sold by order of Treasurer.
Watch, pin, pistol, memo, and $8.15. Delivered to
brother, J. N. Spencer.
20 1872
L. W. Johanning
Treasurer; will to Public Administrator.
Watch, chain, ring studs and pin Delivered to
25, 1872
28 1872
Caroline Prenel
Thomas Hicks
Widow.
Furniture, clothing, jewelry, and bank-books for $550.
Delivered to Public Administrator.
Pistol, slung-shot and flask of whiskey Sold by order
30 1872
Tung Yuk .
of Treasurer.
Key and $1.80. Delivered to cousin, Ah Hing.
June 2, 1872
4 1872
John H. Daley
Thomas Martin
Gold ring. Delivered to Capt. Pippy.
Clothing and $7.87. Sold by order of and coin to
4, 1872
11 1872
Samuel W. McCune
H B Wheelock
Treasurer.
Papers, check and $244.70. Paid funeral expenses;
balance to Treasurer.
Baggage and $435.10. Delivered to the Heirs.
15 1872
Bag of clothing. Sold bv order of Treasurer.
15 1872
Cobbler's shop and $5.35. Sold by order of the Treas-
17 1872
Fred Chapman
urer to pay burial.
Clothing, books and papers. Delivered to E. New-
28 1872
Archy McLean. .
man.
Bag of clothing. Sold by order of Treasurer.
28 1872
Contents of room and $21.75. Delivered to Spanish
Consul.
Total amounts from above paid to J. A. Bauer, City
and County Treasurer $2,006 63
Fees paid Treasurer, received in suits against the
Sheriff 51 00
All of which is respectfully submitted,
J. D. B. STILLMAN, M.D.,
Coroner of City and County of San Francisco.
LICENSE COLLECTOR'S REPORT.
OFFICE OF THE COLLECTOR OF LICENSES, )
San Francisco, July 31, 1872. j
To the Honorable tine Board of Supervisors
Of the City and County of San Francisco:
GENTLEMEN — In compliance with Resolution No. 3,154, passed
by your Honorable Body June 4, 1872, I respectfully submit the
following report of the Quarterly and Annual City and County
Licenses sold during the Fiscal Year ending June 29, 1872.
Very respectfully submitted,
E. P. BUCKLEY,
Collector of Licenses.
STREET DEPARTMENT FUND.
Annual Licenses —
131 Licensed Drivers , $131 00
78 Laundry Wagons, Sprinklers and Hand-carts 127 00
169 Coaches, Omnibuses, Hacks and Coupees. . . 933 75
411 Double Wagons and Trucks 1,224 00
1302 Grocery, Milk, Baker and Market Wagons. . 1,709 50
2294 Single Wagons, Trucks, Drays and Carts. . . 4,057 95
420 Street Kailroad Cars (paid quarterly) 5,250 00
4805 Licenses. $13,433 20
276 LICENSE COLLECTOR'S REPORT.
MUNICIPAL LICENSES— GENEEAL FUND.
Quarterly Licenses —
4 Bill Posters $40 00
12 Street Musicians 100 00
8 Expresses 110 00
4 Races 120 00
5 Skating Kinks 135 00
20 Laundries 196 00
12 Assayers 124 00
44 Powder and Pyrotechnics 537 50
71 Runners and Soliciting Agents 660 00
255 Keal Estate and House Brokers 737 50
41 Merchandise Pedlers 900 00
103 Slaughterers of large and small stock 1,712 10
761 Market Stalls 1 ,902 50
164 Dances 2,160 00
983 Meat Shops and Bakeries 2,194 00
81 Pawn Brokers 2,835 00
1295 Hotels, Restaurants and Lodging Houses. . . 3,022 50
2374 Dog Tags 5,935 00
719 Fish and Produce Pedlers 8,320 00
31 Insurance Companies 1,125 00
4772 Merchandise, 10th class 9,548 00
38 Gratuitous
11797 No. Licenses. Amount $42,414 10
GENERAL FUND.
CITY AND COUNTY LICENSES ISSUED FROM APRIL 5TH TO DATE UNDER
THE NEW REVENUE CODE.
2 Jugglers, one day $10 00
2 Bowling Alleys, quarterly 15 00
14 Intelligence Offices, quarterly 210 00
32 Circuses, one day 320 00
Carried forward $555 00
GENERAL FUND. 277
Brought forward $555 00
29 Merchandise Pedlers, quarterly 465 00
25 Pawn Brokers, quarterly 750 00
22 Auctioneers, quarterly 1,252 50
131 Billiards, quarterly 1,285 00
202 Theatres, 1 day, 1 month, 3 months, 1 year. 3,455 00
136 Bankers and Brokers, quarterly 4,565 00
1158 Merchandise Dealers, quarterly 15,557 50
2057 Eetail Liquor Dealers, quarterly 30,855 00
3810 Licenses sold. $58,740 00
One dollar fee on each License 3,810 00
Total $62,550 00
RECAPITULATION.
3810 City and County Licenses, General Fund. . $62,550 00
11797 Municipal Licenses, General Fund 42,414 10
4805 Vehicle Licenses, Street Department 13,433 20
20412 Total No. Licenses. Grand total $118,397 30
REPORT
OF THE
SUPERINTENDENT OF COMMON SCHOOLS
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF COMMON SCHOOLS, }
San Francisco, July 1, 1872. )
To the Honorable the Board of Supervisors
Of the City and County of San Francisco :
GENTLEMEN — In accordance with law, I submit to you the fol-
lowing report of the finances and educational condition of the
School Department for the School and Fiscal Year ending June
30, 1872.
SUMMAKY OF SCHOOL STATISTICS.
I. POPULATION AND SCHOOL CENSUS.
Population of the City (IT. S. Census, 1870) 150,005
Children under 15 years of age (School Census, 1872) 52,320
Children between 5 and 15 years of age entitled to State
Apportionment of School Fund 31,936
Children between 6 and 15 years of age (legal school
age) 29,376
Average number attending Public Schools 20,202
Number attending Private and Church Schools, as re-
ported by Census Marshals 5,005
Whole number attending School 25,540
Approximate number not attending School 5,532
GENERAL STATISTICS.
279
II. SCHOOLS.
SCHOOLS.
1870-71.
1871-72.
High .
2
2
Grammar
13
12
Primary . . .
32
35
Totals
47
49
III. BUILDINGS.
BUILDINGS.
1870-71.
1871-72.
Owned by the Department ....
44
46
Rented rooms
43
51
IV. TEACHERS.
SCHOOLS.
1870-71.
1871-72.
Hi^h . .*
14
16
Grammar
111
128
Primary
2G4
295
Eveniii°f . ...
?1
35
Special Teachers of Music and Drawing
6
6
Totals.
416
480
V. CLASSES.
SCHOOLS.
1870-71.
1871-72.
Hi oh
12
14
Grammar Grades
93
100
Primary Grades
252
280
Totals
357
394
280
COMMON SCHOOL REPORT.
VI. PUPILS.
AVERAGE MONTHLY ENROLLMENT.
1870-71.
1871-72.
High Schools 341 338
Grammar Schools 4,572 4, 008
Primary Schools 13,894 15,306
Totals 18,807 20,202
AVERAGE NUMBER BELONGING TO 1870-71. 1871-72.
High Schools 329 320
Grammar Schools 4,342 4,276
Primary Schools 12,749 14,060
Totals 17,420 18,656
AVERAGE DAILY ATTENDANCE. 1870-71. 1871-72.
High Schools 319 309
Grammar Schools 4.145 4,089
Primary Schools 11,918 • 13,190
Totals 16,382 17,588
EVENING SCHOOLS. 1870-71. 1871-72.
Average monthly enrollment 873 1,116
Average number belonging 690 870
Average attendance 596 684
VII. EXPENDITURES.
SALARIES, RENTS, ETC. 1870-71. 1871-72.
Salaries of Teachers $345,718 91 $415,012 40
Rents of Buildings 13,617 60 11,498 20
Building Fund 174,975 02 37,911 21
Incidentals 170,805 04 203,840 32
Totals , $705, 116 57 $668,262 13
GENERAL STATISTICS.
281
VIII. EECEIPTS.
FEOM WHAT SOUECE EECEIVED.
1870-71.
1871-72.
State Apportionment $94, 196 05 $95,245 02
City Taxes. 437,21418 440,49776
Other Sources 141,272 25 125,098 44
Totals $672,682 48 $660,841 22
IX. MISCELLANEOUS.
Percentage of attendance on the average number belonging to —
High Schools 97
Grammar Schools 95 .6
Primary Schools 94
Annual cost per Pupil, not including Building Fund $31 39
Annual cost for Tuition exclusively 21 26
Average number cf Pupils to a regular Teacher, for the last month of
the year —
High Schools , 22
Grammar Schools 40
Primary Schools 52
Taxes collected on $97,000,000 00
Total amount of City Taxes 2,881,471 07
Amount of Current School Expenses 612,799 70
DETAILED STATEMENT OF THE FINANCES OF THE COMMON
SCHOOL DEPAKTMENT FOE THE FISCAL YEAK ENDING
JUNE 30, 1872.
SCHOOL FUND, 1871-72. EECEIPTS.
FKOM WHAT SOURCE RECEIVED.
From Taxes
From Poll Taxes
From Dos Tax
From State Apportionment
From Miscellaneous sources, such as Eents, School Exhibitions, etc
From sale of lOO'Boucls. authorized by Act of Legislature, approved April 1, 1872
Cash on hand July 1, 1871
Demands cancelled
Total...
$440,497 76
19,495 46
572 00
95,245 C2
1,265 55
102,185 00
3,829 93
1,580 43
$664,671 15
282
COMMON SCHOOL REPORT.
DISBURSEMENTS.
FIRST HALF
YEAB.
SECOND HALF
YEAR.
TOTALS.
S°03 868 90
$°11 143 50
^415 01° 40
Janitors' Salaries
12 520 74
18 °12 24
30 73° 93
Census Marshals
2,059 00
2 059 00
Insurance
1 678 10
425 08
2 103 18
Fuel and Lights
2 773 65
6,202 88
8 976 53
Water . ...
192 95
116 00
308 95
18 610 32
13 119 07
31 729 39
Furniture ....
13 468 13
4 733 53
18 ^01 66
Books, Stationery, Supplies, Printing, etc
17,4(52 67
7,812 96
25 275 63
Rents . .
4 676 70
6 821 50
11 498 20
Incidental .Expenses
3,161 78
3 161 78
Amount paid to Teachers and Janitors, due for
$280,472 94
$268,586 76
$549,059 70
17 551 22
Total
£566 610 92
Total demands audited 1871-72
Transfers to Sinking and Interest Funds ,
.$566,610 92
63,740 00
Total Expenditures ,
,$630,350 92
Total Receipts, 1871-72 .
Total Disbursements. .
.$664,671 15
. 630,350 92
Cash on hand July 1, 1872 .....$ 34,320 23
SCHOOL FUND, SPECIAL, OR SCHOOL BUILDING FUND.
Cash on hand July 1, 1871 (balance remaining from sale of Bonds) .$52,327 80
DISBURSEMENTS.
For rebuilding Lincoln Grammar School, final payments and extra
work $13,502 50
For erection of Girls' High School building, final payments and
extra work 9,621 93
For erection of a two-class building near the Ocean House, includ-
ing extra work 3,308 50
For erection of a two-class building near Laguna Honda, including
extra work 3,685 60
Carried forward $30,118 53
SCHOOL BUILDING FUND. 283
Brought forward $,30,118 53
For painting three eighteen-class buildings 3,992 80
For repairs at Tehama Primary School 991 00
For balance due for alterations at Potrero School building 1 00
For constructing sidewalk in front of Demmui School 87 30
For lumber 107 75
For watching School-buildings during progress of erection 223 50
For salary of Architect 2,383 33
Total $37,911 21
Cash on hand July 1, 1871 $52,327 80
Disbursements, 1871-72 37,911 21
Cash on hand July 1, 1872 $14,416 59
The estimated expenditures for the fiscal year 1870-71, as made
by the Committee on Finance, in July, 1871, amounted to $606,270,
and the estimated receipts to $529,329 93. A deficit of $76,940
was therefore anticipated, exclusive of the amount due teachers
and janitors for one-half of the month of June, 1871, and would
have occurred had not the Legislature, at its last session, come
to the relief of the Department by ordering the issuance and sale
of 100 bonds of $1,000 each.
These bonds are redeemable in 10 years, with interest at 7 per
cent, per annum, and were sold as follows :
To I. S. Wormser, 50 bonds at 102 2-100 .$51,010 00
To I. S. Wormser, 50 bonds at 102 35-100 51,175 00
$102,185 00
The moneys obtained from the sale of the bonds enabled the
Board of Education to carry on the Department until the close of
the year, and pay the teachers and janitors the salaries due them
for one-half of the month of June, 1871.
By section 4 of an Act of the Legislature, approved April 1,
1872, it becomes the duty of the Board of Education to report to
the Board of Supervisors, annually, an estimate of the amount of
money which will be required during the year, for the purpose of
meeting the current expenses of public instruction, specifying the
amount required for supplies furnished to pupils, for purchasing
284
COMMON SCHOOL REPORT.
and procuring sites, for leasing rooms or buildings, for erecting
buildings, and for furnishing, fitting up, altering, enlarging and
repairing the buildings and premises under their charge ; for sal-
aries of teachers, janitors, clerks, and other employees of the
Board, and for such other sum or sums as may be necessary for
any of the purposes authorized by the said Act; but the aggregate
amount so reported shall not exceed the sum of thirty-five dollars
for each pupil who shall have actually attended, and been taught
in the preceding year in the Schools entitled to participate in the
apportionment.
In accordance with said section, the Committee on Finance
prepared and presented the following report to the Board of
Education, which was adopted and referred for approval to the
Board of Supervisors.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, JULY 22, 1872.
To the Honorable Board of Education :
GENTLEMEN — Your Committee on Finance beg leave to submit for your ap-
proval the following estimates of expenditures of the Common School Depart-
ment for the fiscal year 1872-73; they also present a list of new school-buildings
required in the various districts, the providing of which is imperatively neces-
sary tp accommodate the children now seeking admission to our Schools, and
those receiving instruction in 53 rented class-rooms, for which the Department
pays a monthly rent of $1,200.
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES, 1872-73.
FIEST HALF
YEAR.
SECOND HALF
YEAK.
TOTALS.
For Teachers1 Salaries
$224,000
$23(5,000
$460,000
For Evening School Teachers' Salaries
For Janitors ....
4,.:00
15,000
5,600
10,000
10,000
25,000
For Census Marshals
1 500
1,500
For School Te\t Books
7 000
8 000
15 000
For Stationery and School Incidentals
For Furniture
0,000
30 000
4,000
20 000
10,000
30 000
For Eepairs to School Houses aucl Carpenter
work
18 000
22 000
40 000
For Fuel and Lights
5,000
4 500
9,500
For Water
250
250
500
For Insurance . . . ....
250
250
500
For Rents
6 500
8 500
15 000
For Incidental? ...
3,000
3,000
6,000
Totals
$301 000
$3-i° 000
$623 000
SCHOOL ACCOMMODATIONS. 285
The taxes of $35 eacli for 18,271 pupils average daily attend-
ance will amount to $639,485 00.
SCHOOL ACCOMMODATIONS REQUIRED AND ESTIMATED COST
OF SAME.
First District — One 8 class building and lot $25,000
Second District - One 12 class buildiiig 22,500
Third District — One 8 class building and lot ^ 30,000
Eighth District — Two 18 class buildings and lots 120,000
Ninth District — One 18 class building 35,000
Ninth District - One 12 class building 22,500
Tenth District— One 12 class building 22, 500
Eleventh District— Three 8 class buildings 45,000
Eleventh District — One 2 class building 3.000
Eleventh District — One 4 class building. 6,000
Twelfth District — One 4 class building 6,000
Twelfth District — One 8 class biTilding 15 QOO
Twelfth District— Raising of Hayes Valley Primary Building, and con-
structing 4 additional rooms , 5,000
$357,000
All of which is respectfully submitted,
JOHN P. SHINE,
WM. A. PLUNKETT,
A. L. WANGENHEIM,
Committee on Finance.
SAN FEANCISCO, July 22, 1872.
If the Board of Supervisors approve the foregoing report, the
total revenue of the fiscal year will be as follows :
Cash on hand in School Fund, June 30, 1872 $34,320 23
Cash on hand in School Fund (Special), June 30, 1872 14,416 59
From taxes, $35 each for 18,271 pupils (average daily attendance
for the past year) 639,485 00
From State apportionment, estimated 95,000 00
From Poll Taxes, estimated 18,000 00
From other sources, estimated 2,500 00
Total $803,721 82
286 COMMON SCHOOL REPORT.
Amount required to defray the current expenses as per estimate of
Committee on Finance $623,000 00
Leaving $180,721 82
For building purposes for the present year.
The estimated cost of the buildings necessary to be erected
during the year, as per report of the Committee on Finance, is
$357,000. The Board of Education have, therefore, at their dis-
posal only about one half of the funds required for the erection
of new school buildings, and consequently will not be able to
supply all the demands for increased school accommodations.
But if for a few years in continuance they can have a like amount
annually for a building fund, I think a sufficient number of school
houses can be erected to at least save the Department from paying
rent for hired rooms and buildings, and provide all children at-
tending our schools with capacious, well ventilated, and well
lighted class-rooms. The Legislature has also relieved the School
Fund of the amount annually transferred to the Sinking and In-
terest Fund of School Bonds, now amounting to about $80,000,
by providing that such transfers shall be made from the General
Fund of the City and County, instead of from the School Fund.
It has been owing almost entirely to this heavy draft upon said
fund that the deficits at the end of school years have occurred,
and the Legislature has performed a wise and very essential act
in changing the manner of setting aside the Interest and Sinking
Fund of School Bonds.
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES SINCE 1852, INCLUDING CURRENT EXPENSES
AND ALL MONEYS EXPENDED FOR PURCHASE OF SITES AND ERECTION
OF BUILDINGS.
1852 $23,125 00
1853 , 35,040 00
1854 159,249 00
1855 136,580 00
1856.. . 125,064 00
Carried forward $479,058 00
EXPENDITURES.
28*7
Brought forward . . , $479,058 00
1857 92,055 00
1858 104,80800
1859 134,731 00
I860 156,407 00
1861 158,855 00
1862 134,567 00
1863 178,929 00
1864 228,411 00
1865 346,862 00
1866 361,668 00
1867 507,822 00
L868 416,654 00
1869 397,842 00
1870 526,625 00
1871 705,116 00
1872 ; 668,262 00
Total $5,599,572 00
288
COMMON SCHOOL REPORT.
SUMMARY OF THE ANNUAL REPORTS OF PRINCIPALS, FILED IN
MAY, 1872.
SCHOOLS.
Enrolled
during year.
Average No.
belonging.
Average daily
attendance.
Boys' Hi^h .
138
98
96.3
Girls' Hi"li '
269
99O
°1° 5
887
647 4
620.2
1,393
1032 . 5
987.2
COT
496
409
517
392
373
543
431.2
408.3
612
485
457
855
543.1
518.9
1 037
816
774
740
559
535.9
682
531 2
507 1
997
768 8
724
856
557
519
352
262
238
Potrero . ...
216
141.8
134.6
Bush Street Cosmopolitan Primary
656
539.3
505.6
1,0''!)
779
734
Taylor Street Cosmopolitan Primary ....
576
392.4
375
753
5^8 6
493
Geary Street Cosmopolitan Primary. . .
315
219 2
207.5
1,105
712
674.6
727
541
514
746
486
461
1,045
673.4
637.9
620
432
406 3
Pine' and Larkin Street Primary
963
609.3
569
Eighth Street Primary
1,172
CCS 9
024 4
1,133
C15
569 1
379
254 6
236.9
1 091
645
607 4
706
454 . 5
422 8
313
295
268
Model
382
238
220
284
193
181
401
363
345
408
*>31
207
149
89 8
83 7
West End
89
54 5
50.2
130
108
88
Pine Street . ....
136
86
78 1
67
51
48
30
21
19
63
31 7
26
600
384.5
362.3
65
49
43
54
28
25
Vallejo Street (Colored) ....
88
67
CO
Fifth Street ( Colored;
17
10 3
10
GENERAL STATISTICS. 289
NUMBER OF PUPILS STUDYING GERMAN.
NAME OF SCHOOL.
1st Grade. .
K
Q
1
CD
S
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1
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Q
1
CD
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1
I
Boys' High
4
7
4
14
09
Girls' Hi"h
0
1
3
50
140
14(1
157
493
North Cosmopolitan Grammar
23
43
87
39
108
63
313
10
40
65
76
98
55
123
15
482
Valencia Street Grammar
13
7n
no
2'20
109
39
615
100
110
96
242
2">7
775
Bush Street Cosmopolitan Primary
60
]50
53
133
219
615
Greenwich Street Cosmopolitan Primary
103
230
333
Gearv Street Cosmopolitan Primary . . .
48
48
149
245
Mission Street Cosmopolitan Primary
76
224
300
Tyler Street Primary
10
39
99
148
Mission Primary
36
44
80
89
244
327
605
734
470
799
1,163
4,431
NUMBER OF PUPILS STUDYING FRENCH.
NAME OF SCHOOL.
1st Grade..
2d Grade..
3d Grade..
£
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1
5
i
?
Q
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5
Q
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Q
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^
Boys' Hi™h
5
13
5
14
37
Girls' High
07
63
88
178
riO
140
146
T>7
493
North Cosmopolitan Grammar
22
42
39
55
82
58
298
Hayes Valley Grammar ,
18
49
6">
30
106
51
55
78
449
Valencia Street Grammar
35
3fi
65
136
Spring Valley Grammar
q
*>8
M
70
154
South Cosmopolitan Primary
100
100
Bush Street Cosmopolitan Primary
60
60
Greenwich Street Cosmopolitan Primary
68
171
239
Mission Priii'ary
33
48
76
Model
29
28
58
6^
' ' ' ' 70
249
Taylor Street Cosmopolitan Primary
82
76
134
157
449
16(5
371
387
515
298
341
362
478
2,918
NUMBER OF PUPILS STUDYING BOTH FRENCH AND GERMAN.
NAME OF SCHOOL.
SB"
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Boys' High
4
7
o
13
og
Girls' High
11
16
27
South Cosmopolitan Grammar
50
140
146
Ti7
493
North Cosmopolitan Grammar
01
42
37
17
117
Hayes Vallev Grammar
5
18
39
10
53
15
142
South Cosmopolitan Primary
100
100
Bush Street Cosmopolitan Primary
60
60
91
223
224
359
53
16
966
290
COMMON SCHOOL REPORT.
REPORT OF THE RESULT OF THE: ANNUAL EXAMINATION OF
THE SCHOOLS— MAY, 1872.
SCHOOLS.
FIEST GEADE.
SECOND GEADE.
THIRD GEADE.
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Denman Grammar
82
52
31
11
9
11
9
20
35
16
26
20
66
37
26
10
3
10
7
18
28
8
21
13
16
15
5
1
6
1
2
2
7
8
5
7
129
154
59
41
23
35
20
72
127
40
44
12
5
9
106
94
48
33
17
34
19
46
39
17
25
5
5
8
23
60
11
8
6
1
1
26
88
23
19
7
0
1
132
145
134
40
38
58
45
92
141
3(5
75
11
7
12
86
116
53
30
28
57
31
CO
47
26
58
8
7
10
46
29
81
10
10
1
14
32
94
10
17
3
0
2
Lincoln Grammar. . . .
Rincon Grammar
Union Grammar.... . .
Spring Valley Grammar .
Hayes Valley Grammar
South Cosmopolitan Grammar.
North Cosmopolitan Grammar. .
Valencia Street Grammar
Eighth Street Grammar
South San Francisco
Potrero
Bush St. Cosmopolitan Primary.
South Cosmopolitan Primary. . . .
Taylor St. Cosmopolitan Primary
Greeinvich St Cosmopolitan...
;
Geary Street Cosmopolitan
Tehama
Fourth Street
Powell Street
Union Primary
Eighth Street Primary
Hayes Valley Primary.
Silver Street
Shotwell Street
Model .
Tyler Street
Broadwiiv Primary
San Bruno
West End
1
Pine Street
' 3"
0
"Y
1
1
1
0
3
1
Point Lobos
Twenty- first Street
Vallejo Street (Colored)
3
3
0
Fifth Street (Colored)
Totals
350
322
247
75
771
497
274
973
623
ANNUAL EXAMINATION.
KESULT OF ANNUAL EXAMINATION— CONTINUED.
SCHOOLS.
FOURTH GRADE.
FIFTH GRADE.
SIXTH GRADE.
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No. Examined. ...
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Denmau Grammar
149
314
128
80
80
81
68
94
151
74
125
96
17
11
55
107
168
44
36
40
79
47
65
63
39
72
43
8
10
29
42
146
84
44
40
2
21
29
88
35
53
53
9
1
26
62
116
35
84
40
99
106
163
48
57
15
38
36
79
85
58
14
59
20
46
4
20
21
105
36
18
18
Lincoln Grammar
Washington Grammar
76
60
61
69
109
42
42
57
30
73
34
18
4
39
36
Union Grammar
Broadway Grammar . .
Spring Valley Grammar
Hayes Valley Grammar
South Cosmopolitan Grammar..
North Cosmopolitan Grammar..
Valencia Street Grammar.....
Eighth Street Grammar
173
234
118
18
13
149
108
81
106
151
65
12
8
62
37
55
67
83
48
6
5
87
71
26
105
147
167
35
22
50
96
74
22
48
89
7
17
44
27
42
83
99
78
28
5
6
69
32
South San Francisco
Potrero
Bush St. Cosmopolitan Primary.
South Cosmopolitan Primary
Taylor St. Cosmopolitan Primary
Greenwich St. Cosmopolitan
Geary Street Cosmopolitan ....
48
71
38
32
49
32
16
22
6
46
61
39
28
42
37
18
19
2
Tehama ....
Fourth Street
Powell Street
Lincoln Primary
104
64
40
107
36
110
67
24
54
40
12
56
Union Primary
Pine and Larkin
53
47
6
Eighth Street Primary
Market Street Primary. ..
19
10
9
91
58
33
ll'iyes Valley Primary
Silver Street. . .
51
48
3
100
48
52
Mission Street Cosmopolitan
Model
29
6
23
28
13
15
60
18
14
10
14
9
17
16
6
2
7
67
50
12
9
7
4
7
14
12
4
2
4
55
10
6
5
3
10
2
3
4
2
"'3'
12
Tyler Street
Broadway Primary
18
30
12
7
8
17
26
7
7
6
1
4
5
2
Sprin" Valley Primary
West End
5
5
Pine Street
1
2
1
2
8
4
4
Oeenii HI >;ise
Point Lobos
'3
3
4 1
3
Mission Primary
Twenty-first Street
VMl-j > Street (Colored)
Fifth Street (Colo'vd)
3
3
12 9
3
5
4
1
Totals
1,284
1,566
865
701
2,105
821
1,942
1,100
842
292
COMMON SCHOOL REPORT.
RESULT OF ANNUAL EXAMINATION— CONTINUED.
SCHOOLS.
SEVENTH GRADE.
EIGHTH GRADE.
Totals.
No. Examined
No. Promoted
No. not Promoted.
No. Examined
No. Promoted
No. not Promoted.
No. Examined
No. Promoted
No. not Promoted.
Denman Grammar
20
13
7
11
g
f
621
781
387
381
402
422
470
813
454
444
704
528
239
107
449
6(55
341
375
194
456
405
387
533
275
637
302
505
254
511
395
179
246
169
255
231
63
46
66
63
CO
14
27
380
46
43
10
453
472
186
236
287
340
524
177
218
415
309
133
91
288
359
225
174
139
382
329
359
341
200
409
224
299
85
309
218
176
185
138
227
166
47
36
58
51
45
11
15
326
"36
9
168
309
201
146
115
46
130
289
277
226
289
219
106
16
161
306
116
201
55
74
76
28
192
75
228
78
206
169
202
177
3
61
31
28
65
16
10
8
12
15
3
12
54
46
7
1
Rincon Grammar. ....
49
121
77
68
180
46
95
60
54
154
26
17
14
26
Union Grammar
31
26
5
Spring Valley Grammar
85
83
67
50
Ih
33
Hayes Valley Grammar.
South Cosmopolitan Grammar..
North Cosmopolitan Grammar
Valencia Street Grammar. ...
53
109
59
14
125
239
132
176
40
86
39
12
91
153
86
86
13
23
20
2
34
86
46
90
Eighth Street Grammar
South San Francisco ....
'"98
26
70
222
54
199
100
180
187
272
127
159
254
216
168
215
204
253
100
68
74
169
130
20
16
16
' 24
24
5
5
217
46
19
5
'"55
26
62
142
42
88
79
164
155
252
78
121
94
150
96
62
117
108
98
59
65
154
89
19
8
15
21
15
5
5
177
"ie"
5
'"43
'"s"
80
12
111
21
16
32
20
49
38
160
66
72
153
87
145
2
9
9
15
41
1
8
1
3
9
40
46
3
Bush St. Cosmopolitan Primary.
South Cosmopolitan Primary
Taylor St. Cosmopolitan Primary
Greenwich St. Cosmopolitan . . .
144
lil
115
195
80
220
86
227
39
156
142
.79
61
77
54
61
17
9
25
23
17
4
127
105
167
132
55
214
74
135
23
96
110
78
57
61
47
44
17
9
2?
18
17
4
17
36
8
63
25
6
12
92
16
60
32
1
4
16
7
17
"'2'
5
Fourth Street
Powell Street
Pine and Larkiu
Eighth Street Primary
Market Street Primarv
Hayes Valley Primary
Silver Street
Shotwell Street
Mission Street Cosmopolitan
Model
Tyler Street
Sprin"1 Valley Primary
West End
Pine Street
8
96
5
94
3
2
Vallejo Street (Colored)
Fifth Street (Colored)
Totals
6
5
1
3,504
2,672
832
,152
,794
,868
10.082
.253
CLASSIFICATION AND ATTENDANCE.
293
REPORT OF THE CLASSIFICATION AND ATTENDANCE.
SCHOOL.
NUMBER OF PUPILS.
1st Grade....
2d Grade
3d Grade
1
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2
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Denman Grammar
89
75
32
11
9
11
9
24
50
25
28
20
129
1G1
64
41
23
35
28
74
150
41
46
10
5
9
136
149
137
41
38
59
47
91
146
39
79
12
9
12
154
335
142
81
81
83
70
95
157
77
133
86
16
11
60
99
65
127
35
88
41
104
111
161
39
22
18
652
847
410
393
407
433
554
818
503
494
745
509
280
157
591
751
449
572
243
711
515
503
734
450
635
745
647
299
668
454
307
268
207
389
232
105
65
130
101
60
17
36
446
48
54
65
11
Lincoln Grammar
Rincon Grammar ....
"'76'
60
66
69
113
"'55'
122
75
70
182
Washington Grammar
Union Grammar ....
33
Broadway Grammar
Spring Valley Grammar
Hayes Valley Grammar
150
78
South Cosmopolitan Grammar..
North Cosmopolitan Grammar .
Valencia Street Grammar
Eighth Street Grammar
South San Francisco
Potrero
192
247
112
19
16
147
106
82
120
156
162
33
22
56
97
78
"'56'
107
60
26
189
224
134
171
"i<33'
141
117
241
80
152
161
226
41
160
152
81
70
68
t'9
61
20
10
50
19
17
5
10
102
"ias'
61
189
225
155
401
148
409
294
386
2 67
332
259
584
307
258
350
302
226
74
121
280
132
54
34
55
. 62
24
6
11
267
48
'"SQ
5
Bush St. Cosmopolitan Primary.
Taylor St. Cosmopolitan Primary
Greenwich St. Cosmo. Primary..
Geary St. Cosmopolitan Primary
48
78
41
47
61
39
Fourth Street Primary
Powell Street Primary
Lincoln Primary
110
116
38
174
Pine and Larkin St Primary
50
Eighth Street Primary
Market Street Primary
19
95
Silver Street Primary
52
106
Shotwell Street Primary
Mission St. Cosmopol'n Primary
Model
29
30
65
18
21
11
18
9
17
20
6
3
7
77
Tyler Street Primary
19
28
13
7
8
Spring Valley Primary
West End . .
5
Pine Street
Laguna Honda
1
3
1
1
2
4
8
4
Point Lobes
Mission Primary ....
Twenty-first Street
Washington Street— ungraded. . .
Vallejo Street (Colored)
3
4
6
3
6
14
14
'"G
25
8
3,692
Fifth Street (Colored) .
Total
383
817
1,006
1,730
2,188
2,115
6,779
18,710
73
201
511
Boys' HiCTh ....
Girls' Hi«h
Evening
Total
785
19,495
Grand Total
294
COMMON SCHOOL REPORT.
OF ALL THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MAY 1, 1872.
SCHOOLS.
NUMBER OP TEACHERS.
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CLASSES.
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2
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H
H
1
3
3
E
Denman
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
3
4
4
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
3
8
4
2
2
2
o
2
3
2
2
3
1
1
1
2
2
3
1
i
i
i
i
i
i
i
i
i
i
i
i
15
22
13
10
11
11
13
19
13
14
19
12
6
4
14
18
11
12
5
IG
11
8
13
9
13
14
13
5
18
9
5
5
4
9
4
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
9
1
2
2
1
421
6
8
12
i
Rincon Grammar . .
Washington Grammar
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
3
1
Union Grammar.
Broadway Grammar
i
Spring Valley Grammar . .
2
1
1
2
1
4
2
1 1
2 ....
Valencia Street Grammar
1
1
1
2
3
3
1
1
5
2
3
3
1
1
1
2
1
Eighth Street Grammar
1
1
2
1
Potijero
Bush Street Cosmopolitan Primary. . .
South Cosmopolitan Primary
2
2
3
2
o
1
2
2
3
5
3
3
3
4
3
7
3
.... i
2 '....
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i
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Taylor Street Cosmopolitan Primary.
Greenwich Street Cosmop'n Primary.
1
1
Tehama Primary
2
1
1
1
4
3
2
4
2
4
3
4
8
5
6
1
10
5
i
i
Powell Street Primary
2
2
1
2
i
i
i
i
i
"i"
i
Union Primary *..
2
Eighth Street Primary
Market Street Primary
1
2
Hayes Valley Primary
1
4
Silver Street Primary
1
2
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
5
5
3
1
2
5
2
1
Shotwell Street Primary
Mission Street Cosmop'n Primary
Model
1
1
1
1
i
....
Tyler Street Primary
Spring Valley Primary
West End
1
1
1
1
1
Pine Street
1
'"!.::
Ocean House
Point Lobos . .
2
2
4
1
i
Twenty-first street
Washington Street — ungraded.
1
1
Vallejo Street (Colored)
1
1
Fifth Street (Colored)
1
Total
14
22
24
43
52
45
G9
112
8
4
28
Boys' High ....
Girls' High
Evening
Total
26
447
Grand Total
SCHOOL CENSUS RETURNS.
295
Number of Mongolian Children un-
^ :::::::::::
1-1
Number of White Children between
5 and (> years of age.
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Cl O Ci t- CC O CJ CO »O -^
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Mongolian Children between 5 and 6
Attending.
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Girls
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of age.
Boys
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Indian
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Number of Children between 6 and
Negro
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15 years of age who have attended no
school during the school year.
White
C^IO CO r-tO*iOCOClGiCO
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id
.::::: : : : : :
Number of Children between 5 and
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••
15 Years of age who have attended
.....
private school at any time during the
school year.
White
T-T
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Negro
Ci
15 years of age who have attended
public school at any time during the
school year.
White
0)
Negro
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to
Children under 5 years of age.
White
r-Tr-T i-T r-Ti-rT-Tco -^TCM"
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Total .
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Total
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DISTRICTS.
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BOAED OF EDUCATION— 1872,
PRESIDENT JOS. CLEMENT.
M E M B E K S .
FIRST WARD W. A. PLUNKETT
528 California street. Dwl. 335 Union street.
SECOND WAED JOS. CLEMENT
710 Washington street. Dwl. 526 Green street.
THIRD WARD EOBEET LEWELLYN
14 Clay street.
FOURTH WARD N. HOLLAND
S. W. Cor. Clay and Montgomery streets. Dwl. 1414 Taylor street.
FIFTH WARD JOHN P. SHINE
23 Kearny street. Dwl. 535 California street.
SIXTH WARD JOS. W. MATHER
305 Sansome street. Dwl. 1227 Washington street.
SEVENTH WARD JOHN F. MEAGHER
Hall of Records. Dwl. 25 Minna street.
EIGHTH WARD A. L. WANGENHEIM
127 and 129 Sansome street. Dwl. 328 Eddy street.
NINTH WARD W. T. GAEEATT
138 Fremont street. Dwl. 405 Sixth street.
TENTH WARD S. MOSGEOVE
222 Third street. Dwl. 18 Hawthorne street.
ELEVENTH WARD , M. J. DONOVAN
211 Sixth street. Dwl. 231 Eighth street.
TWELFTH WARD H. EOSEKEANS
638 Market street. Dwl. Haight street, bet. Laguna and Buchanan streets.
STANDING COMMITTEES. 297
Superintendent of Common Schools J. H. WIDBER, 22 City Hall
Deputy Superintendent JOHN SWETT, 15 City Hall
Secretary of Board of Education GEO. BEANSTON, 22 City Hall
Clerk of Board of Education RICHARD OTT, 22 City Hall
Messenger of Board of Education JAS. DUFFY, 22 City Hall
STANDING COMMITTEES— 1872.
Rules and Regulations Directors Holland, Meagher and Rosekrans
Classification. ... .Directors Meagher, Plunkett, Holland, President and Sup't
High and Normal Schools Directors Mather, Shine and Holland
School Houses and Sites Directors Donovan, Wangenheim and Lewellyn
Judiciary and Salaries Directors Plunkett, Mosgrove and Donovan
Finance Directors Shine, Wangenheim and Garratt
Cosmopolitan Schools Directors Wangenheim, Plunkett and Garratt
Furniture and Supplies Directors Rosekrans, Shine and Mosgrove
Printing Directors Mosgrove, Donovan and Lewellyn
Evening Schools Directors Garratt, Meagher and Wangenheizn
Janitors Directors Lewellyn, Mather, Rosekrans and Superintendent
The report of the Deputy Superintendent is herewith submitted.
It contains the results of the recent examinations held in all the
schools, and a detailed statement of the educational condition of
the Department.
J. H. WIDBER,
Superintendent of Common Schools.
REPORT
OF
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT SWETT.
J. H. Widber, Superintendent of Common Schools :
The educational condition of the schools will best be shown by the results of
the thorough and critical examination held in May, at the end of the school
year.
The expectation that the cutting down of the course of study to something
like sensible limits would be productive of good results, has been fully realized.
Nearly all of the first grade pupils sent up for examination, to test their fit-
ness for entering the High Schools, passed the most searching examination
ever given in this city, in a manner that reflected great credit on the training
they had received during the year. The result was a pleasant contrast to the
lame and impotent conclusion of last year.
In all the lower grades of most schools at least four-fifths of the pupils were
regularly promoted.
The new course of study, judged by results, is evidently an improvement on
the old course, but it has some serious defects. In fact, so long as teachers
depend mainly on text books, and so long as some of the inferior school
books, forced on the city by the State Board, are continued in use, it is utterly
impossible to adopt a practical and rational course of instruction.
It is to be hoped, now that the State Uniformity Law is repealed, that during
the next two years some gradual changes may be effected, and that the course
of study may be revised and improved.
THE ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS.
The number of girls sent up to be examined for graduation from the Gram-
mar Schools and admission to the High School was 219, of whom 158 passed.
Eight were admitted to the High School on trial.
The number of boys examined wTas 123, of whom 96 passed.
THE ANNUAL EXIMANATIONS. 299
ARITHMETIC.
The examination in arithmetic was the mo*t searching ever given in the city.
And while the percentages did not range vciy high, the average result showed
that the pupils had been well trained during the year. The pupils from three
schools — the Valencia, Hayes Valley and Washington schools — took the lead in
the examination in this study. Mental arithiiieiic showed a great improvement
over last year. Miss Ella H. Do Wolf, from the Valencia Street School, ob-
tained the highest per cent, in arithmetic among the girls— 85 per cent. She
also ranked highest in the entire examination, obtaining 99 per cent, on the
whole range of studies.
Taking into consideration the stringency of the examination, this standing is
remarkable.
Among the boys, in arithmetic, W. J. Weir, of the Hayes Valley School, and
James McGauley, of the Lincoln, stood highest, each obtaining 89 per cent.
Only 20 boys and 10 girls gained 70 per cent, or over.
GRAMMAR.
The result of the examination in this important branch of school study was
exceedingly satisfactory. Relatively, the questions were not so difficult as in
Arithmetic; still, the examination was thorough.
There has been a great improvement during the year in the method of teach-
ing a practical knowledge of language.
The text book is now made only the basis of instruction, and practical exer-
cises from the reading lessons complement the memorizing of deiinitions.
Thirty-four girls and four boys obtained SO per cent, or over.
GEOGRAPHY.
The questions on Geography were general in their character, relating strictly
to that part of the text book prescribed in the course — Physical Geography.
Either the book is too difficult, or too little attention is given to the subject.
Only eight girls, and no boys, obtained 90 per cent, or over.
UNITED STATES HISTORY.
The questions in this study were more difficult than usual, from the fact that
Swintoii's Condensed History is something more than a mere catechism. The
result was satisfactory, though the percentages did not range very high.
Seventeen girls and eleven boys obtained 90 per cent, or over. Three boys
gained 98 per cent.
300 COMMON SCHOOL REPORT.
SPELLING.
The credits in spelling did not run very high. This was owing partly to the
fact that many words were misunderstood in dictation, and partly from the
fact that the words included the whole range of McGuffey's Sixth Reader.
The spelling of the pupils in the composition papers was excellent; those
from some schools being absolutely perfect.
Twenty-seven girls and eight boys made 90 per cent, or over.
WORD ANALYSIS.
The examination in this branch was quite variable, some schools ranging
very high and others very low.
Eighty girls and thirty boys obtained 90 per cent, or over.
Five girls from the Valencia School and two from the Eighth-street gained
100 per cent.
Four boys from the Eighth-street School, and one from the Valencia, gained
100 per cent.
The Valencia-street School and the Eighth-street School carried off the palm
in word analypis.
COMPOSITION.
The examination in this important branch was based directly on the practical
exercises specified in the course of study.
The papers from some schools were excellent, showing that the pupils had
been well trained; from other schools the exercises were so wretchedly written
that other evidence was not needed to show that they had been under no train-
ing whatever during the year.
The course of study provides that pupils shall be drilled in letter-writing in
each grade in the Grammar School — the whole making a period of four years;
yet many first grade pupils in the examination wrote letters that would be dis-
creditable to the scholars of a Primary School. It seems probable that the
letter written during the exa'mination by some scholars was their first attempt
at letter-writing.
The class that presented the best specimens of letter- writing was that of Mrs.
Baumgardner, Denman School; and the second, that of Miss Thompson, Em-
con School.
The Composition exercises were very critically examined, and percentages
ranged all the way from 10 to 100.
Sixty-one girls and seventeen boys obtained 90 per cent, or over. Eight
girls obtained 9G per cent.
DRAWING.
The specimens of Architectural Drawing were very critically examined and
credited. Many boys ranged very low; but on the whole, the result was quite
THE ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS. 301
satisfactory, considering the difficulties under which Mr. Garin, the teacher of
this branch of drawing, has labored.
Eighteen boys gained 100 per cent., and forty received 80 per cent.
The specimens of Perspective Drawing by the girls were very creditable.
The girls of the Denmau School led in this branch.
Twenty-four girls were credited 100 per cent., and fifty girls ranked 80 per
cent.
PENMANSHIP.
The specimens of Writing of the First Grade scholars were generally exceed-
ingly good— good enough for all practical purposes. The handwriting was
plain and legible, and in many cases neat and artistic.
Forty-three boys and sixty-four girls were credited 100 per cent.; forty-one
boys and seventy-five girls were credited 80 per cent.
VOCAL MUSIC.
The credits ranged high in Vocal Music; but, as in most cases, the pupils
had a month's training in advance on the questions on which they were to be
examined, the result cannot be considered as any test of ability. The credits
served as extras to help out the percentage of weak pupils.
FRENCH AND GERMAN.
The questions for examination in these two languages were prepared by
Professor Levy, of the Boys' High School.
The results were quite satisfactory, showing good progress.
Eleven girls out of thirty-one examined in German obtained 80 per cent, or
over; and four ga'ned 100 per cent. Seven boys out of twenty-three examined
in German gained 80 per cent, or over; and three gained 100 per cent. Out
of thirty girls examined in French, seven gained 80 per cent, or over, and two
gained 100 per cent. Out of twenty boys examined in French, one gained 100
per cent., and no others over 80 per cent.
There were only three scholars that stood very high in both French and Ger-
man, and those were nearly perfect in both. Generally, a pupil standing high
in German was low in French, and vice versa.
It is evidently too heavy a burden for a pupil to learn two languages and
carry the English course at the same time.
SUMMARY.
The class of two hundred and fifty-four graduates from the Grammar Schools
in June is the largest and, without doubt, the best-fitted class ever sent up to
the High Schools. It is to be hoped the classes in both schools will maintain
the reputation carried with them into the High Schools.
302 COMMON SCHOOL REPORT.
OTHER GRAMMAR GRADES.
The Second Grade classes in most schools passed a satisfactory examination
in Arithmetic, and some ranged very high, in Grammar, the questions were
more difficult; but, though the percentages were lower, most of the classes
showed good progress. The papei-s on Grammar from all the Schools were
examined and credited by a teacher employed by the Board during the vaca-
tion.
The Grammar papers of the Third Grade classes were also credited by one
person, employed by the Board. Many classes ranked high, but a few stood
low.
The Arithmetic papers of the Fourth Grade classes were all examined by the
same teacher. The questions for this grade were not easy; yet, while some
classes stood well, others were exceedingly low.
The pupils of several classes hardly ever ranged above 25 per cent.
Quite a number of Fourth Grades were very weak throughout, and in one
class not a single pupil was promoted.
SPELLING.
The credits for Spelling in all the grades ranged low; but it does not follow
that the pupils are poor spellers. On the contrary, the compositions showed
very accurate spelling. The "tabulated words" in the " Readers " swept
through a wide range, and included wrords of difficult orthography.
DRAWING.
The specimens of Drawing from the Second Grades were good; and some
of the Third Grade specimens, particularly from the Denman School, were
excellent.
The Third and Fourth Grades, having no special teacher in Drawing, had to
depend on themselves or on their regular class teacher.
• VOCAL MUSIC.
The examination in Music was very faithfully carried out by the several
teachers assigned to this duty by the Principals of the various schools.
The reports were returned to this office in good form.
The result shows that the introduction of Mason's System of Music has been
followed by unexampled progress and interest in singing. In the whole city,
only about five per cent, of pupils were found unable to sing the scale.
DRAWING IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS.
303
TABULAE STATEMENT OF EXAMINATIONS.
The following table is a summary of the results of the examination in the
Grammar Grades:
No. Examined.
No. Promoted,
No. Failed.
First Grades
322
247
75
771
4()7
274
Third Grades
973
623
350
1 5C6
8G5
701
Total . .
3 C32
2 232
1 400
PRIMARY GRADES.
The fifth and sixth grades passed a very creditable examination on the ques-
tions submitted from this office.
The seventh and eighth grades were examined according to the judgment of
each Primary Principal. The following table is a summary of results:
No. Examined.
No. Promoted.
No. Failed.
Fifth Grade
2 105
1 284
821
Sixth Grade .
1,942
1,100
842
3 504
2 672
832
Eighth Grade
4 152
2 794
1 358
Total
11,703
7 850
3 853
DRAWING IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS.
For a number of years, in the primary classes, there has been a little draw-
ing on slates and boards for amusement, but there has been no systematic
training.
Last year, in some classes, Bartholomew's small sets of primary drawing
cards were used, with excellent results.
Mrs. Benton has now been assigned to direct the drawing in Primary Schools.
All grades below the fifth are to use Bartholomew's cards. The teacher of each
class, under the general direction of Mrs. Benton, is to be held responsible for
drawing as well as for vocal music.
Mrs. Benton is a skilful and enthusiastic teacher, and the best results may
confidently be expected. Drawing is now recognized by all educators as one
of the essential and practical branches of school education.
It is highly creditable to the Board of Education that the impoitance of in-
dustvial drawing is so fully appreciated.
304 COMMON SCHOOL REPORT.
AMENDMENTS TO THE PEIMARY COURSE OF STUDY.
It was found necessary to make some changes in the primary course of study
laid down for Arithmetic.
At a meeting of twelve Principals of the larger Primary Schools, it was
unanimously agreed to recommend the addition to the course, of French's First
Lessons in Numbers, as a text book in mental arithmetic.
In accordance with this recommendation, the Board of Education unani-
mously adopted the book. It displaced no book of the State series.
The Principals also endorsed the recommendation of the Deputy Superin-
tendent to teach decimals in connection with whole numbers, in the lowest
grades. These are the amendments :
EIGHTH GRADE.
Amend sec. 11, p. 36, by adding the following:
" Table of addition and subtraction through 5's, multiplication and division
by the use of numbers, so that no product and no dividend shall exceed ten."
SEVENTH GEADE.
Amend sec. 12— Addition— to read as follows:
4 ' Slate and blackboard addition and subtraction of numbers not exceeding
thousands. Multiplication table through 5's. Reading, writing, adding and
subtracting decimals not to exceed hundredths. French's First Lessons in
Numbers. Written multiplication of numbers not exceeding thousands, and of
decimals not exceeding hundredths, by unit numbers not exceeding five."
SIXTH GRADE.
Amend sec. 13 — Arithmetic — to read as follows:
"Arithmetic — Multiplication and division — multiplier and divisor not to ex-
ceed ten. Multiplying and dividing decimals not exceeding thousandths by
numbers not to exceed ten. French's First Lessons in Numbers. Robinson's
First Lessons in Written Arithmetic, to lesson ninety."
FIFTH GRADE.
Amend sec. 14 — Arithmetic — to read as follows:
"Multiplication and division from the text book, omitting all verbiage such
as definitions and complicated analysis, composite numbers, factors, compound
numbers and fractions. Multiplication and division of decimals not exceeding
ten thousandths, by whole numbers. Multiplying and dividing by decimals
not exceeding hundredths. Multiplying whole numbers by one-half, two-thirds,
three-fourths and five-eighths. Multiplying and dividing these fractions by
EXAMINATION DETAILS. 305
whole numbers not exceeding ten. Adding and subtracting any two of these
fractions. French's First Lessons in Numbers, including tables of compound
numbers." Kobinson's First Lessons in Mental and Written Arithmetic.
FURTHEB CHANGES.
In accordance with the State Adoption, Swiuton's Word Analysis took the
place of Town's, in the first and second grades of the Grammar Schools, and
the Word-Book (Part I of the Analysis) superseded the old edition of the
Analysis in the third and fourth grades.
At the urgent request of the Primary Principals, the Word-Book was put
into the fifth grade.
Bartholomew's Drawing Books, numbers one, two and three, were placed in
the fifth, fourth and third grades.
DETAILS OF THE ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS.
Appended will be found the circulars, and the questions relating to the
Annual Examinations, May and June, 1872.
CIRCULAR TO PRINCIPALS, VICE-PRINCIPALS AND ASSISTANTS.
EXAMINATIONS.
During the month of May next, Principals of Grammar Schools are requested
to examine all their respective grades, except the first, in reading, writing and
mental arithmetic. In large schools, Principals can begin the examination by
the middle of April.
The examination in mental arithmetic must be conducted orally, and in the
second grade, from Colburu's Intellectual Arithmetic. Credits will be given as
follows :
Reading — Second, third and fourth grades, twenty-five credits.
Writing — Second, third and fourth grades, twenty-five credits.
Mental Arithmetic — Second grade, fifteen credits.
Mental Arithmetic— Third and fourth grades, ten credits.
Primary Principals will examine their classes as follows:
The fifth grade in reading, writing, drawing and oral instruction.
The sixth grade in everything except arithmetic and spelling. The examin-
ation in oral instruction must not be in writing.
No comparison of classes by means of average percentage must be made by
any Principal, and no report of the average percentage of any class will be al-
lowed by Principals or Assistants.
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306 COMMON SCHOOL REPORT.
The examination in music, except in the first and second grades, will be con-
ducted by such Assistants as are competent, designated by the Principals.
The examination must be oral, and the exercises selected from the music
readers and charts, as designated in the several grades by the manual.
In conducting the Annual Examination, teachers will observe the following
rules:
1. Principals will assign teachers so that no one shall have charge of his or
her own class.
2. Teachers will require the name and age of each pupil to be written at the
head of each paper; also, the name of the school, the grade, and the name of
the teacher of each class, and the name of the examiner placed in charge of
*he class.
3. Assistants to whom papers are assigned by the Principal to be examined
and credited, will examine according to their own judgment, in accordance
with the printed instructions.
The name of the teacher by whom each set of papers is examined must be
attached to the papers, and the examiners will be held directly responsible to
the Committee on Classification.
4. Principals and examiners will take all possible precautions to prevent
pupils from communicating, or aiding one another in any way, and the papers
of any scholars detected in communicating or copying, must be thrown out of
the examination.
5. Teachers in charge of classes will give no assistance to pupils, but may
give any explanation necessaiy to a fair understanding of the meaning of any
question.
6. As the object of the examination is to determine what pupils are fitted
for promotion, not how many may be promoted, teachers are instructed to ex-
amine and credit strictly and impartially.
7. Principals will preserve all sets of papers, subject to the call of the Com-
mittee on Classification.
8. Neither Principals nor Assistants will in any manner make any report
of the average percentage of any class. The only report made will be the
number examined and the number promoted.
9. The maximum number of credits to be allowed in each study will be
found on each set of questions, and also in the schedule attached. The head-
ing in the blank sheets for Examination Records, must be changed to conform
^o the credits in the several grades.
10. The examination questions will be delivered on the order of Principals,
on the morning of each day of examination.
11. All the schools will close on Friday, May 31, 1872.
12. Principals are authorized to hold such closing exercises as they may
desire, under the general rules of the Department.
EXAMINATION DETAILS. 307
13. The first grade classes will be examined for graduation from the Gram-
mar Schools, and for admission to the High Schools, on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday, June 3, 4, and 5. The boys will meet for examination in the
South Cosmopolitan Grammar School building, corner of Bush and Stockton
streets, on Monday, June 3, at 9 o'clock A. M. The girls will assemble at the
Girls' High School building, corner of Bush and Hyde streets, at the same time.
14. Principals are instructed to send up for examination only those pupils
who, judging from the two trial examinations held during the year, and from
the monthly reports, will have a fair chance of passing examination success-
fully. Last year more than two hundred pupils were examined who were in
no wise fitted to be even presented for trial. The Committee does not desire a
repetition of this unnecessary labor this year.
15. During the vacation the report of the examination will be made up, and
the certificates of graduation will be given out at the commencement of the
school term in July.
16. No certificates will be issued, and no promotions decided upon in the
second, third, and fourth grades, until the commencement of the school term
in July.
17. On Saturday, June 1, Principals will sei\d to the Superintendent's office
diiplicates of the examination records of each class, and the reports of the ex-
aminers in Music.
18. The blank books used by the boys of the first grade classes in Book-
keeping will be seat to the office of the Superintendent for examination, on or
before Friday, May 23.
19. Principals will so assign papers for examination, that the papers in any
one study in classes of the same grade, shall be examined by the same teachers,
in order to secure uniformity of marking.
20. Sheets of drawing paper will be supplied by the Department for the
examination on Friday, April 2G.
21. On or before June 8, Principals of High, Grammar and Primary
Schools, will make an annual report of the following statistics, as required in
the circular issued by the Superintendent, August 21, 1871 :
1st. Whole number of pupils enrolled during the year.
2d. Number received by transfer from other schools, after the first day of
the school year.
3d. Annual average number belonging.
4th. Annual average daily attendance.
5th. Whole number of pupils promoted from lower to higher grades at the
beginning of each school month, not including the first month of the year.
308
COMMON SCHOOL REPORT.
SCHEDULE OF MAXIMUM CREDITS.
'
Arithmetic
| Mental Arithmetic. | S S 3 2 2
1
1
100
100
50
50
36
Geography . . .
a
S-
1 Reading
1 Writing
| Spelling
Word Analysis-
Composition.
Drawing
£
1.
o'
1 German
Oral Instruct!
*
:
?;
100
100
100
100
100
50
50
50
50
50
50
5(i
25
25
25
25
•25
25
50
20
25
25
25
25
•25
25
25
10
50
50
50
5(1
50
55
20
10
25
25
'25
'25
25
25
25
25
20
10
25
25
10
10
10
10
5
10
10
10
10
10
10
1C
10
.. 25
.. 25
.. 25
.. 25
1025
1010
1010
1010
Sixth Grade
100
60
LO
25
25
Eighth Grade
10
ORDER OF EXAMINATION.
Friday, April 26 — Drawing, 9 A. M. to 3 p. M. ; first, second, third, and fourth
grades. (This examination is postponed until Thursday, May 9th, on account
of the Odd Fellows' Picnic.)
Friday, May 10 — Arithmetic, 9% A. M. to 12% P. M., three hours; second,
third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade classes.
Friday, May 17th— Geography, 9% to 12% p. M.; second, third, fourth, fifth,
and sixth grade classes. History, second grade, 1 to 3 P. M.
Thursday, May 23 —German, 9 to 12.
Friday, May 24 — Grammar, 9 to 12; second, third, and fourth grade classes.
Monday, May 27— French, 9 to 12.
Tuesday, May 28 — Spelling, 9% to 10% A.M.; first, second, third, fourth,
fifth, and sixth grade classes. Word- Analysis, 1 to 2% P.M.; first, second,
third, and fourth grade classes.
NOTK. — The full time named in the schedule will be allowed for each study,
and, if there should be any delay in delivering questions, the time will be ex-
tended so as to include full schedule time.
CIRCULAR- TO PRINCIPALS.
The Committee on Classification has determined the standard of promotion
as follows:
Music and Drawing to be counted as extras.
First grade, 70 per cent., or 325 credits. Cosmopolitan classes, 70 per cent.
or 360 credits.
EXAMINATIONS.
309
Cosmopolitan classes, 70 per
Cosmopolitan classes, 70 per
Cosmopolitan classes, 70 per
Cosmopolitan classes, 70 per
Second Grade, 70 per cent., or 325 credits,
cent., or 360 credits.
Third grade, 70 per cent., or 287 credits. Cosmopolitan classes, 70 per cent.,
or 322 credits.
Fourth grade, 70 per cent., or 252 credits,
cent., or 287 credits,
* Fifth grade, 70 per cent., or 220 credits,
cent., or 238 credits.
t Sixth grade, 70 per cent., or 196 credits,
cent., or 203 credits.
Seventh and eighth grades— Standard to be determined by the Principals
that conducted the examination.
Principals are instructed to make promotions strictly in accordance with
these instructions.
In case there should be any exceptional pupils, Principals are requested to
report the same with recommendations, to the Committee on Classification, at
the end of the week.
It is especially desirable to consider the case of pupils that have remained
two years in any one grade.
A Special Circular in connection with the certificates of promotion will shov
the use of text books in the several grades, in accordance with the recent
amendments to the Kules and Regulations.
Principals will instruct Assistants to keep in the State Registers a record of
each half-day's attendance and absence, and to make the averages accordingly.
Attention is called to the following change in session hours, made by au
amendment to the Rules and Regulations:
" SEC. 80. Each school day shall consist of two sessions. The morning
session shall begin at 9 o'clock A. M., and end at 12 M. There shall be a recess
of 15 minutes at 10:30 A.M. The afternoon session shall begin at 12 M., and
end at 3 p. M., with an intermission of one hour from 12 M. to 1 p. M., and a
recess of 15 minutes at 2 P. M.
" SEC. 81. In Primary Schools not in the same building with the Grammar
Schools, the morning recess at 10:30 A. M. shall be of 20 minutes duration, and
the afternoon recess at 2 P. M. of 20 minutes duration."
It is expected, under the new rule of allowing a noon intermission of one
hour, that Principals will permit all pupils, whose parents request it, to go
home to lunch; and that they will revoke the permission only when pupils be-
come habitually tardy.
* In classes in which the standard of Composition was taken at 20, as directed in the
Schedule of Examination, the perfect standard will be 315; when Composition was taken at
25, the standard will be 320. Cosmopolitan classes, 25 added to the above.
t The standard for this grade varies in different classes. When the schedule instructions
were followed, making 10 credits the standard for Composition, the total will be 280; when
Composition is taken at 20 credits, the standard will be 290. Cosmopolitan classes, 10 added.
310 COMMON SCHOOL REPORT.
CEKTIFICATES OF PROMOTION.
The blank Certifiepvtes of Promotion, or Record of Examination, will be sent
to each school on Monday morning, July 8, 1872, together with the records of
the several classes.
The most expeditious way of summing up the records will be to give to the
teachers of the several classes their own records, and to instruct the teacher to
keep the pupils busy by requiring them to add the records.
Teachers are instructed to make out a report of pupils that fail to be pro-
moted, as well as of those who gain promotion.
Reports of the whole number examined, the number promoted, and the
number not promoted, must be returned to the Superintendent on or before
Friday, the 12th inst.
EXAMINATION OF FIRST GRADE CLASSES.
RULES AND REGULATIONS.
1. No communication.
2. No use of books during examination.
3. Write your name on one of the cards given to you, for the examiner, and
keep the other to enable you to remember your number in examination. Be
careful to make no mistake in your number.
4. "Write on only one side of each sheet of paper, number your pages, leave
a margin, divide into paragraphs, and do not crowd your words.
Paper is cheap; write in a large, legible hand, and thereby save the exami-
ners much vexation of spirit, and yourselves some extra credits.
5. If you find a question that puzzles you, do not waste time in worrying
over it, but pass over to the next, and return to it after you have answered the
others.
6. Do not hurry; do not worry; do not get excited and nervous, but quietly
write all you know about the subject.
7. Do not fold your paper.
8. In Arithmetic, separate every operation by ruled lines across the page,
or by a blank space. Make large figures, and do not mix up operations.
9. In Grammar, use the briefest forms of parsing and analysis; and do not
waste words on details. Any School Grammar will be recognized as authority.
10. Don't attempt to " cram " for the examination, for it will only confuse
you.
11. If any scholar is detected in communicating, the examiners will mark
on the paper then under examination " twenty-five credits deducted."
EXAMINATIONS. 311
AEITHMETIC. -FIRST GRADE.
Oue Hundred Credits. Four Hours.
FIRST SET.
1. The area of a square lot of land is 555,025 square feet, how far is it from
one corner to the corner diagonally opposite ?
2. The entire area of all the faces of a cubic block of wood is 3,456 square
inches; what is the length and breadth of one face of the block ?
3. If the carpet for a room 15 feet long, 16 feet wide, and 10 feet high, cost
$10, how much will a carpet of the same kind cost for a room 14 feet long, 18
feet wide, and 12 feet high? (Compound proportion.)
4. What is the commercial discount on a bill of goods invoiced at $1,500,
sold on five months time, at 2% per cent, off for cash?
5. What is the present worth of a note of $1,000, due in 1 year, 8 months,
20 days, when money is worth 10 per cent, a year?
6. A merchant wishes to borrow of the Bank of California $5,000 for ninety
days, for what amount must he make his note, if he gets it discounted at the
rate of 1% per cent, a month?
7. How shall I mark cloth that cost $1.60 a yard, to gain 25 per cent.; and
what per cent, shall I lose, if I sell it at $1.55 a yard?
8. A speculator bought 1,000 shares of Crown Point Mining Stock at $75 a
share; what per cent, will he make on his investment, if he sells it at $1,500 a
share ?
9. A broker bought 75 shares of C. P. R. R. stock at 20 per cent, discount;
he sold 40 shares at 25 per cent, discount, and the remainder at 10 per cent,
discounl. Did he lose or gain, and how much?
10. A commission merchant receives $5,000 to buy wheat at 1% cents per
pound. His commission rates are 2% per cent. What is his commission, and
how many centals of wheat will he buy?
11. 1^+1% is what per cent, of 5-15 of %+60? 24 is % per cent, of what
number? % is what per cent, of %? 20 books are what per cent, of 2 books?
12. What is the interest on a note of $4,000, from May 29, 1871, to Apri
19, 1872, at 10 per cent, a year?
13. On the 8th of January, 1870, you hired $2,000 of John Doe, agreeing to
pay him 12 per cent, interest. On the 15th of May, 1871, you paid him $1,500;
how much will you owe him on the 4th of July, 1872?
14. What will $100 amount to in 6 months, interest at 2 per cent, a month,
compounded monthly ?
15. Find the sum, difference, product and quotient of % and %.
16. Find the sum, difference and product of the decimals four thousands
and eight millionths, and the quotient of the first decimal divided by the last.
17. Divide three-fifths by seven-eighths and give a brief analytical solution.
(No credits will be allowed for the answer unless the analysis is given.)
312 COMMON SCHOOL REPORT.
18. I desire to carpet a room 25 feet long by 20 feet wide and 18 feet high,
having two doors and a bay window, with carpeting % of a yard wide, worth
$1.50 a yard. How much will it cost me?
19. How many times will the wheel of a railroad car, ten feet in circumfer-
ence, revolve in rolling from San Francisco to New York, 3,600 miles?
20. I own a lot of land 137% feet square. It is covered by a deposit of sand
three feet thick, which it is necessary to remove to reduce it to the city grade.
At 25 cents a cubic yard, how much will it cost to grade my lot?
ARITHMETIC. — SECOND GRADE.
One Hundred Credits. Twenty Questions, five Credits each. Three Hours.
No credits allowed unless the answers are exactly right, except in questions
where analysis is required. No credits for answers without the operation in
figures.
1. Find 1-5 of 7 mi., 108 rd., 3 yd., 1 ft.
2. Reduce 25 sq. rd., 3 sq. yd., 8 sq. ft. to square inches.
3. How many cords in a pile of wood 1GO feet long, 4 feet wide, and 8 feet
high?
4. .0015 mi. is what decimal of a rod?
5. How many seconds in the month of January?
6. The length of gas pipe in use in a certain city last year was 23 mi., 194
rd., 2 yd., and now it is 25 mi., 46 rd., 1 yd. How much pipe has been laid
during the year?
7. The war of Secession commenced April 12, 1861, and closed May 26,
1865. How long did it last?
8. How many acres in a tract of land 10 miles square?
9. What is the difference between 12 square rods and 12 rods square?
10. If the Nile river has deposited % of an inch of sediment yearly at its
mouth, how many feet and inches has its bed been raised during the last 5,000
years?
11. Find the sum, difference and product of five-sevenths and four-ninths,
and the quotient of five-sevenths divided by four-ninths.
12. Find the sum, difference and product of 4.5 and two thousandths, and
the quotient of the last decimal divided by the first.
13. Multiply two-thirds by five-sevenths, and give an analytical solution.
(No credits for the answer without the reason.)
14. Divide 16 by % and give an analytical solution. (No credits for the
answer without the explanation.)
15. At one-fifth of a cent apiece, how many apples can you buy for $100?
16. How many cubic feet in a room 20.5 feet long, 18.25 feet wide,
feet high?
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17. At % of a cent a pound, how many sacks of potatoes, 100 Ibs. in a sack,
can you buy for $1,000?
18. How many pounds of beefsteak, at 6% cents a pound, can be bought
for $7.25?
19. Divide four by eight millionths and multiply the quotient by four mil-
lionths.
20. How many oranges can you buy for $20 if you pay for each orange %
of % of 5 cents?
NOTE TO PUPILS. — Carefully examine your work to correct errors and blun-
ders. Mark your answers on the printed set of questions and cany it home
to your parents, so that they can judge of the correctness of your work.
ARITHMETIC. — THIKD GRADE.
One Hundred Credits. Three Hours.
1. Reduce 2 years, 5 months, 7 days, 3 hours, 11 minutes, 3 seconds, to
seconds.
2. Reduce 5 miles, 20 rods, 10 feet, 3 inches, to inches.
3. How many cubic feet in a box 5 feet square on the ends and 12 feet long ?
4. A surface 12 feet square is how many times as great as one having 6
square feet?
5. From 4 T., 1 cwt., 2 Ibs., 3 oz., subtract 1 T., 11 cwt., 99 Ibs., 15 oz.
6. Multiply 10 cubic yards, 20 cubic feet, 500 cubic inches, by 10.
7. Find one-half of 9 Ibs., 7 oz., 5 pwt., 9 grains of silver.
8. What will 16% pounds of beefsteak cost, at 12% cents a pound?
9. How many oranges, at % of a cent apiece, can you buy for $40?
10. If three knives cost $1.87%, how much will 12 dozen cost?
11. From 100 subtract half a millionth and multiply the remainder by the
decimal two thousandths.
12. Add an eagle, a half-eagle, a quarter-eagle, a dollar, a half-dollar, a
quarter-dollar, a dime, a half-dime, a three-cent piece, and a cent.
13. Find the sum, difference and product of % and %, and divide % by %.
14. Find the sum, difference and product of 2.5 and .25, and divide the
last fraction by the first.
15. From 100 subtract .001, and divide the remainder by the decimal one
millionth.
10. Divide 20 by 4-5, and give an analytical solution. (No credits for the
answer without an explanation.)
17. Multiply 16 by %, and explain the process. (No credits without the
explanation.)
18. Add ±-/3, 12X, 5 2-5, and from the sum subtract 20 4-5.
19. Least common denominator of 5-16, 7-12, 11-18.
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20. Divide 975 by 2 and explain each step. (No credits without the expla-
nation.)
NOTE TO PUPILS. — Examine your work carefully to correct errors or blun-
ders. Carry home to your parents this set of questions. Mark your answers
on the questions so that your parents can tell whether you were right or wrong
in working them.
ARITHMETIC. — FOURTH GRADE.
One Hundred Credits. Three Hours.
1. Find the sum, difference and product of four-fifths and two-thirds.
2. Find the sum, difference and product of .5 and .05.
3. From 1,000 subtract .009, and multiply the remainder by .01.
4. Add one-eighth, one-twelfth and one-sixteenth, and multiply the sum by
one-half.
5. Multiply 4% by 4%.
6. Add % and .05 .
7. What will 10% pounds of sugar cost at 10% cents a pound?
8. What will 150 eggs cost at 37% cents a dozen?
9. From $100 subtract half a cent, and multiply the remainder by 2.5.
10. Change %, % and % to decimals and add.
11. Multiply ten by three-fifths, and explain the operation. (No credits
for the answer without analysis.)
12. Multiply % by y3, subtract 1-16, and multiply the remainder by %.
13. Multiply 25 by 37, and explain each step in the multiplication. (No
credits for the operation without the explanation.)
11. Divide 375 by 2, and explain each step. (No credits for the operation
without the explanation.)
15. 475+072+897+543+289+999+777 = ?
16. Multiply 245 by 164, and divide the product by 19. (No credits unless
the final answer is exact. )
17. Find the sum, difference and product of 10,025 and 39, and the quotient
of the first number divided by the last. (One credit for each different point
required.)
18. Reduce %, %, £ to a common denominator, and add.
19. Reduce ^**g to its lowest terms.
20. How many pounds of tea, at 75 cents a pound, can I buy for $100?
21. If 1 ton of iron cost $40, what will J of a ton cost? (Write out the
solution.)
22. 20 is * of what number? (Write out the solution.)
23. % of 8 is how many times J of 12? (Write out the solution.)
24. Mow many apples, at % a cent apiece, can you buy for $10?
25. If 20 oranges cost 75 cents, how much will 10 dozen cost.
EXAMINATIONS. 315
NOTE TO PUPILS.— After you have worked the last question, go carefully over
the operation of each question, to make certain that you have made no blun-
ders.
You will be allowed to carry home to your parents your set of printed ques-
tions, on which you can mark your arisvrc* s. This will enable you to determine
very nearly what per cent, of credits y<5u will obtain.
ARITHMETIC. — FIFTH GRADE.
One Hundred Credits. Three Hours.
1. Find the sum, difference and product of 450 and 29, and the quotient of
the first number by the last.
2. Divide 139,108 by 1,000.
3 . Divide 414 by 3, and explain each step. (No credits unless the explana-
tion is given.)
4. Multiply 524 by 7 and explain each step. (No credits unless the expla-
nation is given.)
5. Divide 141,054 by 27.
6. Multiply 100,120 by 2,005.
7. From 104,021 subtract 9,034.
8. From 100,000 subtract 1,001.
9. 684+275+987+673+428+588-1-375+224+187 = ?
10. f 75+34+99+87+32+73+68+21+37+89 = ?
11. How many times must 12 be added to make 144?
12. How many times can 144 be subtracted from 1,728?
13. Divide 247,684 by 12,146.
14. Find the prime factors of 96, 120, 85 and 128.
15. By cancellation find the quotients in the following exercises: --- ^
16. Write and add the following: One hundred seventy-five thousand three
hundred eleven, three hundred seven thousand five hundred four, five hundred
eleven thousand and fifteen, three million five hundred seventy-four thousand
one hundred twenty-seven.
17. Multiply 100,008 by 2,020 and divide the product by 4.
18. Add 32,507, 10,325, 46,028. 53,106, 61,007, 20,706.
19. 10 is one-half of what number?
20. If 4 oranges cost 40 cents what will 10 oranges cost?
NOTE TO PUPILS. — Look your work over carefully to correct any blunders
or errors. You will be allowed to carry home to your parents this printed set
of questions. Mark on it the answers which you have obtained, and you will
be able to tell what per cent, you obtain.
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ARITHMET I C. — SIXTH GRADE.
Three Hours.
1. Divide 594 by 2 and explain what you do with the remainder after divid-
ing each figure. (No credits for operation unless the reason is given.)
2. Multiply 476 by 7 and explain why you carry the left hand figures after
each multiplication. (No credits for the operation without the reason.)
3. From 73 subtract 54, and explain how you take i- from 3. (No credits
without the reason.)
4. Multiply 302,102 by 9.
5. Divide 5,984,678 by 7.
6. From 100,000 subtract 1,020.
7. Add 75, 44, 26, 38, 47, 64, and tell why, after adding the units column,
you write the right hand figure and carry the lett.
8. Add 152, 237, 123, 132, 173, 254, 135, 156.
9. Write and add the following: One thousand seventy, ten thousand one
hundred four, one hundred fifty thousand one hundred eleven, one million and
one, forty, four, four hundred. (No credits unless the amount is exactly right.)
10. Find the sum, difference and product of 408 and 15.
NOTE TO PUPILS. — Look your work over very carefully to correct mistakes
and errors. You can carry home this printed set of questions to your parents.
Mark on it your answers.
GRAMMAR.— FIRST GRADE.
One Hundred Credits. Four Hours.
1. Conjugate the verb "write" in the future perfect (second future tense),
indicative mood.
2. Synopsis of the verb "fly," with the noun "kite," in the indicative
and potential moods.
3. Principal parts, participles and infinitives of the verb " ride."
4. Decline "I" and "you," "thou" and "thee."
5. How does a relative pronoun differ from a personal pronoun ?
6. "He brought me what he found." Parse "what,"
7. What is the common way in which the plural of nouns is formed ?
Name two other ways, and illustrate by examples.
8. Principal parts of the following verbs: catch, dive, freeze, heat, slide, sleep,
throw, light.
9. Principal parts of the following verbs: (No credits unless both forms are
given when the verb has two) begin, drink, eat, side, shrink, sing, spring,
swim.
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10. Principal parts cf the following verbs: beware, can, may, must, ought,
will, shall, wit.
11. Write a sentence which shall contain the two principal elements or
parts of a sentence, and the three kinds of adjuncts, modifiers or subordinate
elements which a sentence may have.
12. Write a complex sentence containing the words history, study, county.
13. Write a compound sentence which shall contain an adjective clause, and
an adverbial clause, using the words Europe, America.
14. What is the rule about pronouns having two or more antecedents ?
15. What is the rule about verbs connected by a conjunction ?
16. What else except a noun may be the subject of a sentence ?
17. What besides a noun may be the object ?
18. Unite all the following propositions into a complex sentence: Hood was
bred in the profession of an engraver. (Principal.) (a) In time he forsook
his profession, (b) He found something, (c) He could command the atten-
tion (d) of tne public by his whimsical verses, (a, b, c, subordinate clauses.)
19. Unite all the following propositions into a compound sentence, having
two principal propositions, with two subjects and two predicates: (Principal
propositions.) (a) He returned, (b) He called ior a glass of water. (Sub-
ordinate elements.) The distance was about a mile. He was on horseback.
He returned to the camp. He was faint with the loss of blood. He was parched
with thirst owing to the summer heat.
EXAMPLE.
" Let us, then, be up and doing,
With a heart for any fate,
Still achieving, still pursuing,
Learn to labor and to wait."
20. What kind of sentence ? Why?
21. Parse be and learn.
22. Parse achieving. What is the second line, and what does it modify ?
EXAMPLE.
The mother who conceals her grief,
"While to her breast her son she presses,
Then breathes a few brave words and brief,
Kissing the patriot brow she blesses,
With no one but her loving God
To know the pain that weighs upon her,
Sheds holy blood as e'er the sod
Received on Freedom's field of honor.
23. What kind of a sentence ? Why ?
24. Parse sheds, kissing and God.
25. Name the adjective clauses, the adverbial clauses, the participle phrases.
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GBAM MAE-SECOND G E A D E .
One Hundred Credits. Four Hours.
NOTE TO PUPILS. — Directions :
1. Write on only one side of the sheet.
2. Number each answer to correspond with the question, and divide into
paragraphs with spaces between.
3. Paper is cheap. Write in a good-sized hand, and do not crowd your
words.
4. You will not be allowed to write out your answers either on your slate
or on extra paper, but must write your final answers directly on the first sheets
of paper given to you. Each teacher will strictly enforce this direction; other-
wise the papers can not be finished in the required time.
5. Carry home your questions to your parents.
6. The questions will be given to you in separate sheets, but you must put
all the answers together in one paper.
7. In parsing, make use of the shortest possible models, giving neither rules
nor reasons; as in the sentence, "Fire burns." Fire is a noun, subject of
burns; "burns" is an intransitive verb, its subject is fire.
QUESTIONS.
1. Synopsis of the verb to be, indicative and potential moods, third person,
singular.
2. Synopsis of the verb stop, indicative mood, passive voice, third person,
singular.
3. Write a complex sentence using in it the words — crime, punishment, death.
4. "I am telling an old tale ; but it is one which must be told when we speak
of those men." What kind of a sentence is this ? Why ?
5. In the preceding example, parse one and which.
6. EXAMPLE.
Let your brown hair just lighted with gold,
Fall on your shoulders again, as of old ;
Let it fall over iny forehead to-night.
Shielding my faint eyes away from the light.
What kind of a sentence is the preceding V Why ?
7. What are the first two lines taken together ? What is "Just lighted with
gold?"
8. Name the phrases in the last two lines. Tell what the last line is, and
what it modifies.
9. Parse fall in the second line, and shielding in the fourth line.
10. What is "As of old ?" What is "On your «ho alders again ?"
11. Change the whole stanza into a plain prose sentence.
12. How many elements, or parts, may there be in a sentence?
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13. Write a sentence containing all these parts, using the words, valley of
the Mississippi ; produces.
14. What are the two rules about verbs having two or more nominatives ?
15. Correct the following examples in false syntax :
" He meant her, she that was married last week."
"Every pupil ought to be careful in correcting their examples in false syntax."
" The Board of Education were unanimous in passing the resolution."
" Who did John Smith marry, — her with the red hair?"
16. Correct the following:
" Thee being absent, he would not tell which he knew."
" Let her take heed lest her fails."
17. Correct the following:
" Keep it a secret between you and I."
"Thy took she to be I."
" Whom is it ? It am me."
" Can truth or honor change their character ?"
18. " It is an old saying that ' Truth lies in a well.' " Give a brief analysis.
19. " Having said this, he closed his eyes in death " What kind of a sen-
tence ? What is ' having said this ?'
20. " Tell me not in mournful numbers,
Life is but an empty dream."
Brief analysis, omitting all reasons.
21. Parse ML What is the object of tell ?
22. Parse but and dream.
23. How is the possessive case of nouns formed in both numbers ?
24. " So let it by with Ccesar." What kind of a sentence ? Why?
25. Parse it and be.
GEAMMAK — THIED GEADE.
One Hundred Credits. Four Hours.
1. Conjugate the verb write, in the indicative mood, future perfect (a second
future) tense.
2. Synopsis of the verb run in the indicative mood, third person, singular.
3. Write a compound sentence, using in it the following words: feelings,
sections, union, constitution.
4. Define a simple sentence, and illustrate by a sentence containing language,
Americans, English.
5. Write a complex sentence containing the words "examination" and
" when."
6. Analyze the sentence, " Eoine was an ocean of flame."
320 COMMON SCHOOL REPORT.
7. Parse each word in the preceding sentence, "Home," etc., using the
shortest form of parsing, without rules, as " Rome is a noun, and the subject
was."
EXAMPLE.—" The king had just returned from hunting, and the glare of the
sun had so affected his eyesight that he found it difficult to make out a single
word of the manuscript."
What kind of a sentence is the preceding one, and why ? (No credits what-
ever unless the answer states definitely what kind of a sentence.)
9. Parse "had returned. "
10. Name each simple subject in the preceding example, and the simple
predicate with which it is joined.
11. Name, in three perpendicular columns, all the nouns, adjectives and
pronouns found in the " Example" above.
12. Parse " to make" and " that."
13. EXAMPLE.
" Beneath her torn hat glowed the wealth
Of simple beauty and rustic health."
Put the example into the natural prose order of an English sentence, and
tell what kind of a sentence.
14. Parse "wealth " and " beneath."
15. Decline " her" and compare " simple."
16. Define a verb and a noun.
17. Compare best, ill, less, most, farther, last.
18. What is a relative pronoun ?
19. Decline who and it.
20. Write a sentence containing the verb eat, in the first person, first future
tense, indicative mood; in the second future (future perfect) tense.
21. Principal parts and the participles of the verb see.
22. How many kinds of adjuncts, or modifiers, may there be in a sentence?
23. What is a phrase? A clause?
24. What is a participle?
25. Write a cornpoundjsentence, using the words California, Maine.
GKAMM A K — FOURTH GRADE.
Fifty Credits. Three Hours.
No credits for the three following questions, unless the declension is correct
in every particular.
1. Decline the pronoun /.
2. Decline the pronoun it.
3. Decline the pronoun she.
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4. How is the plural number of nouns formed ?
5. Compare tlie adjectives wise, hot, busy, excellent.
6. Conjugate the verb be in the indicative mood, present tense.
7. Conjugate the verb be in the indicative mood, future tense.
7. Conjugate the verb be in the indicative mood, past (or imperfect) tense.
EXAMPLE.
" What an excellent thing is knowledge," said a sharp-looking, bustling little
man, to one who was much older than himself. " Knowledge is an excellent
thing," repeated he. "My boys know more at six and seven years old than I
did at twelve. They can read all sorts of books, and talk on all sorts of sub-
jects. The world is a great deal wiser than it used to be. Everybody knows
something of everything now. Do you not think, sir. that knowledge is an
excellent thing ?"
9. Name all the nouns in the preceding example. (One credit off for each
omission or error.)
10. Name all the verbs. (Same credit.)
11. Name all the adjectives. (Same credit.)
12. Name all the personal pronouns. (Same credit.)
13. (Two credits.) Write a simple sentence, using the words good and my.
LANG IT AGE. -FIFTH GRADE.
Twenty-five Credits. Three Hours.
EXAMPLE.
"In a menagerie at Brussels, there was a cell where a large lion, called
Danco, used to be kept. The cell happened to be in need of repair, and the
keeper, whose name was William, desired a carpenter to come and mend it
The carpenter came, but was so afraid of the lion, that he would not go near
the cell alone."
1. Name the nouns in the preceding sentence. (One credit off for each
error or omission.)
2. Name all the adjectives. (Same credit.)
3. Name all the articles. (Same credit.)
4. Correct the following sentences:
5. Her writes well. Henries book have been lost. It was him. He done
the work good.
G. Correct the following : — She sings sweet and dresses neat. Thee are a
gooder boy than him are. Apples and peaches is good. I is going to home.
7. Correct the following in spelling and capital letters:
he said go into egypt. George washingtons Father one Day prepared a Bed
of Earth in the garden near georges favorite walk, it is rather wonderful sayed
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rar. Washington. (One credit off for each wrong use of a capital, or the omis-
sion of one.)
8. (Correct spelling and capitals.) He started from San francisco on wens-
day Morning, stoped a Week at salt lake city in utar and arrived in new York
on tuesday, the 15th of march a. d. 1872. (One credit off for each omission or
wrong use of a capital letter. )
9. (One credit.) Punctuate and correct the following sentence : — "when
will henry go to filadelphy."
LANGUAGE. -SIXTH GRADE.
Twenty-five Credits. Three Hours.
In addition to other corrections, count one credit off for every four mis-
spelled words.
EXAMPLE.
Late in the morning of her cousin Ellen's birthday, Susan finished her
work-basket. The carriage was at the door. Her father's voice was heard
calling her.
So she was obliged to go down, with her basket but half wrapped up in a
piece of paper.
As the carriage went on, Susan pulled the paper by each of the four corners,
first one side, and then the other, to hide the basket.
1. Write in two columns all the nouns in the preceding example.
2. Write all the adjectives.
3. Write all the articles.
4. Correct the following sentences:
[1] i haint got none.
[2] him and me done it.
[3] she hadn't ought to get promoted.
5. [ 1 ] mary and susie goes to School and dont never get kept for not hav-
ing no lessons.
[2] i got up and got my breakfast and got my lesson and got to school
in time not to get checked for getting late.
[3] the city of sanfrancisco is the largest sitty in California, and the
third seaport city in the united states of america. the public
schools of this city are good, and all the scholars of the sixth
•grade no how to use cappital leters corectly, and never mispel
no words.
EXAMINATIONS. 323
6. Correct this letter. (25 credits.)
sanfrancisco, may 24, 1872.
mary brown.
deer friend, mother has told me that i may invit you and mariar
smith to come to my house on wensday next to a little tee party your cuzzins
fred tompson and georg right will come, i shell have some nutts and razins
and plumbcake and candy. Bring your butiful wax doll, the one that has got
a blew silk dress and redd cheaks and black eyes.
Yours truely, (Sign your own name.)
NOTE. — Divide the whole number of credits by 2, counting % as a unit.
SWINTON'S WORD-ANALYSIS.— FIKST GKADE.
Eleven Questions — Two Credits Each.
1. Define the Anglo-Saxon prefix be and form with it five words.
2. Define the suffixes hood and kin and form five words with each.
3. Define the suffixes ly and ible and form five words with each.
4. Rule for final e followed by a vowel.
5. Name five suffixes which form nouns and give a word to illustrate each.
6. Derivation of Sunday, Monday and Thursday.
7. What is the distinction between invent and discover?
8. Write five words, each having a different suffix, meaning "one who."
9. What is the distinction between teach and learn ?
10. Write a synonym of teachable, acute.
11. Define school, and write and define four of its derivatives.
12. Define the suffixes ment and ship, and form three words with each.
13. (One credit.) Name five suffixes, meaning " one who, " and form two
words with each.
SWINTON'S WOKD-ANALYSIS— SECOND GEADE.
Twelve Questions — Two Credits Each.
1. What is the distinction between artist and artisan?
2. What is the distinction between negligence and neglect? courage and
fortitude?
3. Write three synonyms of abandon; three of belief; three of gallant; two
of comic.
4. Derivation of wife, and three derivations from the same root.
5. Derivation of heathen.
324 COMMON SCHOOL REPORT.
6. Derivation of spell, and two derivatives.
7. "Write four words, each having a different suffix meaning "having the
quality of."
8. Add five different suffixes to express, and define each.
9. Form a verb, a noun, and an adverb out of hard, and use each in a se p-
arate sentence.
10. Write and define six words, each having a different prefix.
11. Write and define six words, each having a different suffix.
12. Rule for doubling a final consonant.
13. (One credit.) Name six suffixes which form nouns, and give a word to
illustrate each.
WORD-ANALYSIS.— THIRD GRADE.
Twenty-five Credits. Twelve Questions — Two Credits Each.
1. Define home, and write and define three of its derivatives.
2. Define educate, and write and define- three of its derivatives.
3. Write five diminutives.
4. Give the derivation of heaven and heavy.
5. Give the derivation of Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
6. Give the derivation of if and gift.
7. What is the distinction between pride and vanity?
8. What is the distinction between "invent " and "discover ?" Illustrate
by sentences.
9. What is the distinction between education and instruction?
10. Write five words, each having a different suffix meaning " One who."
11. Write five words, each having a different suffix meaning "Being or State
of Being."
12. Write and define five prefixes.
13. (One Credit.) Of what use is the study of Word- Analysis?
WORD-ANALYSIS.— FOURTH GRADE.
Twenty-five Credits. Ten Questions— Two Credits Each.
1. Define the prefix be, and form five words with it.
2. Define disease, and form five words with the prefix.
3. Define the prefix en, and form with it five words.
4. Define the prefix re, and form with it five words.
5. Name and define five more prefixes.
6. What is the rule for final e followed by a vowel? Illustrate by giving five
words.
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7. Define the suffix able, or ible, and form with it five words.
8. Define the suffix er in nouns, and form with it ten words.
9. Define the suffix ly, and 'give five words to illustrate.
10. Name and define five more suffixes.
One at Five Credits.
(a) Write a synonym of teachable.
(b) What is the distinction between teach and learn?
(c) Write five derivatives of health.
(cZ) Define school, and write four of its derivatives.
(e) Write five derivatives of "judge."
C OMP 0 SITION. — FIKST GKADE.
Twenty-five Credits.
1. (Twenty-five Credits.) Write out in prose the first, third, fourth and
eighth stanzas of "The Village Blacksmith," page 86, McGuffey's Sixth
Header.
2. (Twenty-five Credits.) Address a short note to J. H. Widber, Superin-
tendent of Common Schools, stating what studies you like best, and in what
you think yourself deficient.
[NOTE. — In crediting, count the form of opening and closing, punctuation
and capitals.]
3. (Twenty-five Credits.) The teacher conducting the examination will
read from Swinton's U. S. History, pages 298, 299, paragraphs 17, 18, 21, 22,
25, and require the pupils to write an abstract of them, without referring .to the
open book.
[NOTE. —In crediting, count style of sentences, spelling and matter. One
credit off for each misspelled word.]
[NOTE.— Add the credits of the three topics, and divide by 3 to find the
average.]
PENMANSHIP AND COMPOSITION.
Pupils will write at the head of their papers their name, age, grade, school
and name of teacher. The specimens and compositions of the first and second
grades will be sent to the office of the Superintendent before they are credited.
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PENMANSHIP.— FIEST GRADE.
Copy the first stanza of. Lesson 58, page 167, McGuffey's Sixth Reader.
Write a set of Capital Letters and a Promissory Note. Penmanship, 25 credits.
Principals will arrange a change of teachers, so that no teachers will have
chai-ge of their own classes. Principals will not allow any teacher to examine
and credit the papers of his or her class. Assistants will examine papers
assigned to them strictly in accordance with their own judgment and the in-
structions on the printed questions, without reference to any special instruc-
tions of principals. The name of the teacher who examines must be attached
to each set of papers, and the examiners are held responsible directly to the
Committee on Classification.
COMPOSITION.— SECOND GRADE.
Twenty-five Credits.
(One credit off for each misspelled word in each exercise.)
1. (Twenty-five Credits.) Write out in prose the first, second and fourth
stanzas of "The Grandfather," page 51, McGuffey's Fifth Reader.
2. (Twenty-five Credits.) Address a short letter of thanks to your father,
mother, or guardian, for an imaginary birthday present.
[NOTE. — In crediting, count the form of beginning and ending the letter,
punctuation and neatness.]
3. (Twenty-five Credits.) The teacher will read to the class from Swinton's
U. S. History, page 110, from paragraph 11 to paragraph 18, and will require
the pupils to write an abstract about "American Views of Taxation," without
referring to the open book.
[NOTE. — In crediting, count style of sentences and capitals.]
[NOTE. — Add the credits of the three separate topics, and divide by 3 to find
he average, counting % as a unit, and % as nothing.]
COMPOSITION.— THIRD GRADE.
Twenty-five Credits.
(One credit off for each misspelled word in each exercise.)
1. (Twenty-five Credits.) The teacher will read to the class from McGuf-
fey's Fifth Reader, Lesson 1, page 37, "The Forest Trees"— A Fable— and
then require the pupils to write it out in their own language.
2. (Twenty -five Credits.) The teacher will read to the class from Mon-
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eith's Manual of Geography, page 132, the 33d, 34th, 36th and 40th paragraphs,
and require the pupils to write as much of it as they can without referring to
the book.
3. (Twenty-five Credits.) Address a letter to the principal of your school,
requesting to be promoted to the second grade, and giving your reasons for
the request.
[ NOTE. —Add the credits of the three sections, and divide by 3 to find the
average, counting % as a unit, and rejecting Vs.]
Principals will arrange a change of teachers so that no teacher will have
charge of their own classes. Principals will not allow any teacher to examine
and credit the papers of his or her class. Assistants will examine papers
assigned to them strictly in accordance with their own judgment and the in-
structions on the printed questions, without reference to any special instruc-
tions of principals. The name of the teacher who examines must be attached
to each set of, papers, and the examiners are held responsible directly to the
Committee on Classification.
COMPOSITION.— FOURTH GRADE.
Twenty-five Credits.
(One credit off for each misspelled word in each exercise.)
1. (Twenty-five Credits.) Write out in prose the story of "The Hare and
the Tortoise," 66th page of McGuffey's Fourth Reader.
2. (Twenty-five Credits.) The teacher will read from McGuffey's Fourth
Reader, page 201, the first and second paragraphs, from the Lesson on the
Elephant, and require the class to write them out from memory.
3. (Twenty-five Credits.) Address a note to your teacher, requesting to
be excused from school at 2 o'clock, on account of any reason which you
choose to give.
[NoiE. — Add the credits of the three sections, and divide by 3 to find the
average number of credits, disregarding fractions. ]
COMPOSITION.— FIFTH GRADE.
Twenty -five Credits.
1. (Twenty Credits.) Write out in prose the first, second and third stanzas
from page 95 of McGuffey's Fourth Reader.
2. (Twenty Credits.) Write a letter of at least ten lines to anybody, about
anything you choose.
3. (Twenty Credits.) The teacher will read to the class the first, second
328 COMMON SCHOOL REPORT.
and ninth paragraphs from McGuffey's Fourth Eeader, page 83, Lesson 25,
" The Lion," and require the pupils to write out from memory.
[NOTE. — Add the credits of the three sections, and divide by 3 to find the
average, disregarding fractions. ]
HI ST 0 E Y . — FIKST GKADE.
Fifty Credits.
1. What was the population of the United States in 1776? in 1870? What
caused this great growth?
2. Who invented the cotton gin? in what year, and what was its effect on
the United States?
3. Who invented the electro-magnetic telegraph? Where and when was
the first line constructed, and what is now the extent of telegraph wires in the
United States?
4. Name the zones of the United States in regard to production, and de-
scribe each section.
5. Name three American historians; four poets; five orators; four great
generals.
6. What was the design of the 15th Amendment to the Constitution, and
when was it adopted?
7. What, in round numbers, was the number of troops called out by the
United States in the War of Secession, and how many were killed in battle, or
died from disease, and what was the national debt at the end of the war?
8. Name five battles of the wai* in which General Grant commanded in
person; five in which General Lee commanded the Confederate armies in
person.
9. Describe the battle of Gettysburg.
10. In what battles was General Sherman engaged? General Sheridan?
General Thomas? General McClellan?
11. Describe the event which, in 1861, came near involving the United
States in a war with England.
12. Name five of the steps or measures which led to the War of Secession.
13. In what way did Utah and Nevada become a part of the United States?
How was Utah settled?
14. What was the "Louisiana Purchase? " When was it made, and wrhat
territory did it embrace?
15. How did the region between the Alleghanies and the Mississippi come
into the possession of the United States?
16. What caused the Mexican War, and what did the United States gain
by it?
17. Name some marked event in each of the following Administrations:
Monroe's; Jackson's; Polk's; Pierce's.
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18. With what events in the war of 1812 were the following men connected:
Commodore Perry; General Jackson; General Scott; Commodore Decatur?
19. In what battles of the American Revolution did General Washington
command in person? General Gates? General Greene?
20. What two kinds of British oppression did the colonies experience?
21. State what you can about the religion established in the different
colonies?
22. In what colony was the first printing press set up, and the first news-
paper published? In about what year?
23. What did England and the colonies gain by the French and Indian
War?
24. What explorations were made by Sir Francis Drake?
25. Name six French explorers and discoverers.
U. S. HISTORY.— SECOND GRADE.
Fifty Credits. 25 Questions— 4 Credits Each.
Divide the total of credits by 2, counting any fraction as a unit. One credit
off for every four misspelled words.
NOTE TO PUPILS. —Divide your work into paragraphs, and be careful to
number every answer.
1. When and where was the first action of the Revolutionary War? When
and where the last?
2. Name four leading events of the campaign of 1776.
3. Name four battles of the campaign of 1780, and 1781.
4. What was the name of the party that favored the adoption of the Con-
stitution? Of the party that opposed its adoption?
5. What was the condition of the Americans at the close of the year 1770?
What was the condition of the currency, and why?
6. In what year did Congress adopt the " Articles of Confederation? " In
what year the " Stars and Stripes? "
7. Name five battles in the Revolutionary War, in which the British were
successful.
8. What connection with American History had the following men: Samuel
Adams? William Pitt? John Hancock? Lafayette?
9. Who were the " Sons of Liberty? "
10. Name one event in each of the Colonial Wars with the French.
11. In the year 1763, by the "Treaty of Paris," what territory did France
cede to England? to Spain, and why?
12. Whore and when was Washington's first battle?
13. What was the object of (he "French and Indian War? " What part of
America did the French claim, and what was their object?
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14. When was slavery introduced into the United States? Why were both
North and South interested in it and responsible for it?
15. What was a Colonial Proprietary Government? What colonies had
such Government?
16. What colony was settled by persecuted Catholics? by persecuted English
Quakers? by persecuted New Englanders? by persecuted Puritans?
17. What was the origin of "Mason and Dixon's Line? "
18. What was the government of the Pilgrims who settled at Plymouth?
19. What was the "Navigation Act " of 1G60?
20. At the end of the year 1660 what part of North America did the
Spaniards claim?
21. What part the French ?
22. What part the English?
23. What were the habits and character of the North American Indians at
the time of the settlement of the country by Europeans?
24. Who were the Aztecs?
25. Who made the second circumnavigation of the globe?
NOTE. — Carry this set of questions home to your parents. Find the correct
answers in your history, and estimate the credits which you think you have
gained.
ANNUAL EXAMINATION IN DKAWING.
1. Principals will distribute a sheet of drawing paper to each pupil.
2. Pupils will draw the specified exercises in the school room without aid,
and will sign their name, age, grade, name of school, and name of teacher.
3. The specimens of the first and second grades will be sent to the office of
the Superintendent; and, when drawing books have been used in those grades,
the books will also be sent to the office on or before Friday, April 26th, or on
Saturday, April 27th.
4. The third grade classes will be credited by the Special Drawing Teachers,
Mr. Burgess and Mr. Garin — one-half on books, and one-half on the exami-
nation specimens.
5. The fourth grade classes will be examined by some teacher designated
by Principals — one-half on drawing books, and one-half on the examination
specimens.
6. The Special Drawing Teachers are instructed to report to the Committee
on Classification on or before June 1st, the general standing of each third
grade class, whether high, average, or low, and to make the same report on the
first and second grade classes; also, to make a written report to the Committee
on Classification of their work during the year, the general progress of their
classes, with any suggestions for improving the course in Drawing.
EXAMINATIONS. 331
7. The examiners of the fourth grade classes will also make a special report
directly to the Committee on Classification, designating the classes as high,
average, or low, and suggesting any improvements in the manner of teaching
Drawing. All of these special reports will be held for the exclusive use of the
Committee on Classification.
8. Principals are invited to report to the Committee any suggestions for
improving the course in Drawing.
EXERCISES.
FOURTH GRADE. — Lesson 4, Ex. 4. — Combination of lines and angles. Les-
son 12, Ex. 1. — A Rose Leaf. [To be copied from the open book.]
THIRD GRADE. — Lesson 9, Ex. 2. — A book. Lesson 4, Ex. 2. — A cross.
[To be copied from the open book.]
FIRST AND SECOXD GRADES : —
For classes taught by Mr. Garin, the exercises which accompany the ques-
tions, drawn from the chart. General Drawing — A barn, fence and trees.
Architectural Drawing — Copy from the chart.
For classes taught by Mr. Burgess, drawing from memory, or from the ob-
ject, if found in the school room, any one of the following: a table, a chair, a
pile of books, a house in parallel perspective, a bureau; boxes in different
positions.
TEIAL EXAMINATION OF FIEST GEADE CLASSES.
December 7, 1871.
ARITHMETIC.
Ten Questions —Five Credits Each.
1. In addition, after adding a column, why do you carry the left hand figure
and write the right hand figure ?
2. Divide 375 by 2, and explain why you suppose the remainder of each
separate figure, after division, to be placed before the next succeeding figure.
3. How many times can 144 be subtracted from 1728 ?
4. What will 5% miles of telegraph wire cost at 7 cents a foot ?
5. How many cubic feet is a room 14.5 feet long, 12.05 feet wide, and 10.1
feet high ? How many yards of carpet will cover the floor ?
6. Divide 10 by 2.5 and explain why you perform it as you do. (No cred-
its allowed unless an analytical reason be given. The solution by rule only
will be allowed nothing. )
7. Multiply the decimal twelve ten-thousandths by the decimal twelve-
thousandths, and divide the product by the decimal six-hundredths.
332 COMMON SCHOOL REPORT.
8. Divide the decimal .024 by the common fraction %.
9. Divide 7 months, 1 week, 3 days, 5 minutes, 9 seconds by 2.
10. Divide $4.00 by % of a cent.
Five Questions at Ten Credits Each.
11. You sell to Mrs. Kichard Roe, 12% yards of calico at 12% cents a yard,
3% yards of silk at $4.50 a yard, 11% yards of ribbon at 25 cents a yard, and
25% yards of cotton cloth at 20 cents a yard. Make out your bill.
12. 3 is what per cent, of 9 ?
13. YTou hire of John Smith $100 in gold, for six months, at the rate of 10
per cent, a year. Write a note for it.
14. What is 12% per cent, of lS,7761bs. of wheat, and what will it cost at
1% cents a Ib?
15. Interest of $75 from January 12, 1871, to December 11, 1871, at 1% per
cent, a month ?
QUARTERLY TRIAL EXAMINATION OF SECOND GRADE CLASSES.
March 15, 1872.
AEITHMETIC.
Ten Questions at Five Credits Each.
1. Add .5-J-.07-j-.08, and explain why you place the point where you do in
the amount.
2. Multiply .3 by .3 and explain why you place the point in the product
where you do (not the rule but the analytical reason) .
3. From 25 subtract .04 and explain the subtraction.
4. Divide 4 by .002 and explain.
5. Multiply 64 by % and give an analytical demonstration of the operation.
6. Divide 20 by * and demonstrate.
7. Multiply | by g and demonstrate.
8. From 5 miles 10 feet subtract 3 yards.
9. Interest of $5, GOO for 15 months, 20 days, at 10 per cent, a year.
10. Divide $10 by 1 of a mill.
Five Questions at Ten Credits Each.
11. £ of 20 is what per cent, of ~/3 of 24 ?
12. % is what per cent, of % ?
13. How many yards of carpeting, one yard wide, will it take to carpet a
room 20 by 18 feet, provided the carpet is red and % of an inch thick.
14. How many cubic inches in a block of sandstone 1C by 3 and 2% feet
thick ?
15.
EXAMINATIONS. 333
QUAETEELY EXAMINATION OF FIEST GRADES.
March, 1872.
GRAMMAR. ONE HUNDRED CREDITS.
Twelve Questions — Five Credits Each.
1. Write a complex question and give a general analysis of it.
2. How are nouns varied to indicate number and gender ?
3. What classes of words are used as connectives ?
4. Write sentences to show the correct use of the verbs lie, lay, sit and set
in the future perfect (second future) tense, indicative mood.
5. Write the plurals of wife, wharf, lily, money, handful, pailful, motto,
turkey.
G. Compare the following adjectives: best, worst, holy, next, first, last, less,
evil, blue, supreme.
7. Principal parts of the following verbs: burst, throw, dive, heat, drink,
eat, build, strive, lay, lie.
8. Synopsis of the verb cat in the third person singular, indicative mood,
passive voice.
9. Correct the following sentences :
I have less books than you.
She was more active but not so studious as Mary.
Who had I ought to have given this to ?
I intended to have gone, but between you and I, I am glad I did'nt.
She looks sweetly and seems nicely.
10. Analyze the sentence, "Teach me what is right," and parse each word.
11. Decline whom, which, it, her, and ye.
12. When is the relative " that," used in preference to "who" or "which?"
What is the difference in the use of " shall " and " will," to express future time?
Two Questions— Twenty Credits Each.
Let not ambition mock their useful toil,
Their homely joys, and destiny obscure ;
Nor grandeur hear with a disdainful smile
The short and simple annals of the poor.
GRAY'S ELEGY.
(4 c.) («) What kind of a sentence is the preceding stanza ?
(•1 c.) (b) Parse "mock."
(4 c.) (c) In what case is " grandeur ?"
(4 c.) (d) Parse "obscure."
(4c.) (<?) Parse "hear."
334 COMMON SCHOOL REPORT.
14. Correct the spelling, punctuation and errors of the following extract
from Dickens (McGuffey's Sixth Reader, p. 384) :
"None knew this better than the idlest boys who growing bolder with im-
punyty waxed louder and daringer playing odd or even under the masters' eye
eating apples openly and without rebuke pinching each other in sport or malise
without the least rezerve and cutting their inishials in the very legs of the desk."
(Ten credits for correct writing, and ten for the following questions) :
(a) What kind of a sentence is this extract ?
(&) In what case is "boys ?"
(c) Parse "waxed."
(d) Parse "initials."
(e) Parse "better."
QUARTERLY EXAMINATION.
December, 1871.
GRAMMAR — FIRST GRADE.
Eight Questions — Five Credits Each.
1. Write a sentence of four words only, containing an adjective, a noun, a
verb, and an adverb.
2. Analyze the sentence written and parse each word.
3. Name three ways of forming the plurals of nouns, and give an example
of each.
4. Synopsis of the verb go in the indicative mood, third person, singular
number, interrogative form ?
5. Write a compound sentence.
6. Write a sentence containing a verb in the passive voice.
7. Principal parts of the following verbs: break, burst, work, drink ?
8. Correct the following sentence: [No credits unless the reasons for cor-
recting are given.] "There was no men killed." "They said it was her."
Twelve Credits.
9. " The evil that men do lives after them."
(a) What kind of a sentence is the preceding ?
(6) Of what is evil the subject ?
(c) What part of speech is "that," and in what case is it ?
(d) Is " do " a transitive, or an intransitive verb ?
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Twelve Credits.
'• So let it be with Caesar."
What kind of a sentence ?
Parse " let."
Parse "it."
Parse "be."
Sixteen Credits. One Credit off for each Error not Corrected.
11. Correct the capitals, spelling, punctuation, and violations of grammati-
cal rules of the following sentence from the 272d page of McGuffey's Sixth
Reader:
"the productions of the american soil and climate has poured out their
abundance of luxury s for the tables of the rich and of necessarys for the sus-
tainance of the poor birds and animals of beauty and value has been added to
the european stocks and transplantations from the unequalled reches of our
forests has mingled itself with the elms aiid ashes and druidical oaks of
england."
Twenty Credits.
12. So live, that when thy summons comes to join
The innumerable caravan which moves
To that mysterious realm where each shall take
His chamber in the silent halls of death,
Thou go not, like the quarry slave at night
Scourged to his dungeon, but, sustained and soothed
By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave
Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch
About him and lies down to pleasant dreams.
THANATOPSIS.
2. (a} What kind of a sentence is the preceding stanza, and why?
2. (&) What kind of poetry is it called, and why?
2. (c) In what mood is live, and what is its subject?
2. (d) Parse go.
2. (e) Conjugate go in the mood and tense in which it is found here.
2. (/) Parse approach.
2. (g) Parse sustained.
2. (h) Parse one.
2. (i) What kind of a clause is "Who wraps," etc.?
2. (j) What kind of a clause is "When thy summons," etc., and what
does it modify?
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COMMON SCHOOL REPORT.
QUESTIONS FOR THE QUARTERLY EXAMINATION.
March, 1872.
SPELLING FOR ALL GEADES.
Fifty Credits— One Hundred Words, One-Half Credit Each.
Examiners will pronounce these words to the applicants under examination
so that there may be no mistake about the words intended.
remims sense,
numat'icks.
super ciryus.
tas'siturn.
sin'onim.
re treeve".
ex aust'yun.
ex hon'erate.
ex irerrate.
caw'lyfiour.
ker'rocene.
nap'tha.
diphthong,
benefited,
priv'elige.
sper ma cit'y.
dis shev'ellect.
com plec'tion.
rec com mend,
cro shay'.
bru net7,
rate'efy.
im'puue'.
os'silate.
vin yet',
in cor'regebie.
ir re sis ta ble.
spon ta nious.
fos for es'sense.
fariana'cious.
pre tense'sions.
ma lish'us.
in fal'lable.
maii'agible.
mar'rige ible.
co-operative.
mod'dyfyed.
embar'rasment.
par'alell.
men'tain ance.
explis'itly.
exces'ively.
responsi'eble.
alle'geance.
compare'ative.
dellega'sion.
pos es'ion.
cor up'sion.
sus sep'table.
lat'ti tude.
fj-si'shun.
res'i pee.
pres'teej.
et'ket.
fi ness'.
biv'wack.
bu'ro.
Shakespear.
prit'ti ness.
dayn'ty ness.
blame'able.
charge'able.
move'able.
ter'rable.
phani'fiet.
at tasha'.
shin'yon.
ap ro po .
al'cho hoi.
change'able.
fullfill.
beaf 'stake.
dip the'ria.
bron chee'tis.
diarre'a.
skillfull,
halle lu'ya.
shar'lataii.
gro tesk'.
sas'si frass.
shap par rnl'.
gas con iiade'.
live'lyhood.
rnoc'cazin.
opake'.
sponta'nious.
advanta'gious.
bouii'ty ous.
bu'ty ous.
du'tey ous.
loqua'shious.
crit'i cize.
ad'vertize.
lyr'ramiize.
en'terprize.
su'pervize.
tipog'rafy.
fo tog'rafer.
hem'mor rage,
e fem'erral.
EXAMINATIONS. 337
QUARTERLY TRIAL EXAMINATION OP THE SECOND GRADE
CLASSES.
GEOGRAPHY .
March 14th, 1872.
1. Largest five cities in the United States?
2. Largest five rivers?
3. Largest three rivers in New England?
4. Extent and area of the United States?
5. Three great physical regions of the United States?
6. Where are the desert regions of the United States?
7. Products of Texas ?
8. Climate of Great Britain ? Why?
9. What countries are enclosed in the warm zone of Europe?
10. What are the products of this part of Europe?
11. For what is Asia noted?
12. Population of China?
13. What is the length in miles of a degree on the Equator?
14. What is the horizon?
15. Highest mountain peak in California?
16. Largest four cities?
17. Largest four rivers?
18. Largest four bays?
19. Name the " Bay Counties."
20. Population of San Francisco, and of California.
QUARTERLY TRIAL EXAMINATION OF THE SECOND GRADE
CLASSES.
UNITED STATES HISTORY.
March 5th, 1872.
1. For what events in the history of our country is Boston distinguished?
2. Name any important events that happened at the following places: Pitts-
burg, Fort Ticonderoga, Philadelphia, West Point.
3. Name events in which the folio wing men took an active part: Benjamin
Franklin, General Greene, General Wolfe, John Adams.
4. Name settlements in which the following men were concerned: Roger
Williams, Sir Walter Raleigh, William Penn, General Oglethorpe.
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338 COMMON SCHOOL REPORT.
5. Name the first five States in which permanent settlements were made?
6. Name two leading events in the French and Indian War.
7. What were the Navigation Acts?
8. What colonial settlements allowed religious liberty ?
9. What connections with American History had the following men: Gen-
eral Gage, Lord Howe, Lord Cornwallis, General Burgoyne.
10. What cities did the British hold at any time during the War of the
Revolution ?
ARITHMETIC IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS.
Arithmetic in our lower grades has been mainly learned by memorizing tables
and combinations. There is great need of better methods; and in the hope of
calling the attention of thinking teachers to a more rational system, I quote
from the able report of Louis Soldan, Assistant Superintendent of Public
Schools, St. Louis, the following abstract of " Grube's System :"
" The long established method in arithmetic was to teach the first four pro-
cesses of Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, in their regular order.
An improvement on this method consisted in dividing the numbers on which
the first four processes were taught, into classes, or so-called circles, and to
teach the child, first, addition, etc., with the numbers of the first circle, i. e.
from 1 to 10, then of the second circle, from 1 to 100, then of the third, from
1 to 1,000 — and so forth. Grube went beyond this principle of dividing into
classes. Within the limits of the small numbers he took up each of them, com-
mencing with 1, and taught the child all there is to know about it before he
passed over to another number. Treating, for instance, the number 2, be
made the children perform all the operations that are possible within the
limits of this number, no matter whether, in the usual classification, they are
called Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication or Division. The child had to see
and to keep in mind that 1+1=2, 2x 1=2, 2—1=1, 2 -f 1=2, etc. The whole
circle of operations up to 2 was exhausted before the child progressed to the
consideration of the number 3, which was to be treated in the same way. Why
adhere to the more scientific categories of addition, etc., in the primary grade,
where they do not help to make the subject any clearer to the child ? The first
four processes are naturally connected, and will appear so in the child's mind.
If you take away 1 from 2, and 1 remains, the child from knowing this, also
understands implicitly the opposite process of adding 1 to 1 and its result.
Multiplication and Division are, in the same way, nothing but another way of
adding and subtracting, so that we might say one operation contains, and may
be shown to contain, all the others. ' You must teach the child to know the
numbers in some way or other, ' says Grube, ' but to know a number really,
means to know also its most simple relations to the numbers contained therein."
EXAMINATIONS. 339
Any child, however, who knows a number and its relation, must be also able
to perform the operations of adding, subtracting, etc., with it, as they are the
direct result of comparing, or "measuring," as he calls it, two numbers with
each other. Only when the child can perform all these operations, for instance
within the limits of 2, can it be supposed really to have a perfect knowledge of
this number. So Grube takes up one number after the other, and compares it
with the preceding ones, in all imaginable ways, in regard to addition, subtrac-
tion, multiplication and division. This comparing or "measuring" takes
place always on external, visible objects, so that the pupil can see the objects,
the numbers of which he has to compare with each other. The adherents of
this method claim for it that it is based on a sound philosophical theory, and
that it has proved superior in practice to the methods in use before its invention.
" Some of the most important principles of this method of instruction are
given by Grube in the following :
' 1. We cannot impress too much upon the teacher's mind that each lesson
in arithmetic must be a lesson in language at the same time. This require-
ment is indispensable with our method. As the pupil in the primary grade
should be generally held to answer in complete sentences, loud, distinctly, and
with clear articulation, so, especially in arithmetic, the teacher has to insist on
fluency, smoothness and neatness of expression, and to lay special stress upon
the process of the solution of each example. As long as the language for the
number is not perfect, the idea of the number is also defective. An example
is not done when the result has been found, but when it has been solved in a
proper way. Language is the only test by which the teacher can ascertain
whether the pupils have nearly mastered any step or not.
'2. Teachers should avoid asking too many questions. Such questions,
moreover, as, by containing half the answer, prompt the scholar, should be
omitted. The scholar must speak himself as much as possible.
' 3. In order to animate the lesson, answers should be given alternately by
the scholars individually, and by the class in concert. The regular schedules
of figures (which, in the following, will continually re-appear), are especially
fit to be recited by the whole class.
' 4. Every process ought to be illustrated by means of an application to ob-
jects. Fingers, lines, or any other objects will answer the purpose, but ob-
jects of some kind must always be presented to the class.
' 5. The operation at each new stage consists in comparing or measuring
each new number with the preceding ones. Since this measuring can take
place either in relation to difference (arithmetical ratio), or in relation to quo-
tient (geometrical ratio), it will be found to comprise the first four rules, which
will spontaneously result (in an objective way) from an application of the sev-
eral numbers to objects. This application to objects is invariably followed by
exercises in the rapid solving of problems and a review of the numerical rela-
tions of the number just treated, in more difficult combinations. The latter is
a test whether the results of the examination of the arithmetical relations of
the number treated, have been converted into ideas by a process of mental
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assimilation. In connection with this, a sufficient number of examples in ap-
plied numbers are given to show that applied numbers hold the same relation
to each other that pure numbers do.
' 6. On neatness in writing the figures, the requisite time must be spent.
Since an invariable schedule for each number will re-appear in all stages of
this course of instruction, the pupils will soon become able to prepare them-
selves for each coming number by writing its schedule on their slates.'
"It will appear from this that Mr. Grube subjects each number to the fol-
lowing processes:
I. Exercises on the pure number, always using objects for illustration.
a. Measuring (comparing) the number with each of the preceding ones, com-
mencing with 1, in regard to addition, multiplication, subtraction and
division, each number being compared by all these processes before the
next number is taken up for comparison.
b. Practice in solving the foregoing examples rapidly.
c. Finding and solving combinations of the foregoing examples.
II. Exercises on examples with applied numbers.
' In the following Mr. Grube gives but the outline, the skeleton as it were, of
his method, trusting that the teacher will supply the rest.
FIRST STAGE.
Treatment of the number One.
"As arithmetic consists in reciprocal 'measuring' (comparing), it cannot
commence with the number 1, as there is nothing to measure it with, except
itself as the absolute measure."
I. The abstract (pure) number.
One, finger, one line; one is once one.
The scholars learn to write:
I i
I 1x1=1
II. The applied cumber.
What is to be found once in the room, at home, on the human body.
SECOND STAGE.
Treatment of the number Two.
I. The pure number.
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a. Measuring (comparing).
I 1
I 1
2.
2X1=2.
2 — 1=1.
2-^-1=2.
2 is one more than 1.
1 is 1 less than 2.
2 is the double of 1, or twice 1.
1 is one-half of 2.
b. Practice in solving examples rapidly.
c. Combinations.
What number is contained twice in 2?
2 is the double of what number?
Of what number is 1 one-half ?
Which number must I double to get 2?
I know a number that has one more than one. Which is it?
What number have I to add to 1 in order to get 2?
Applied numbers.
Fred had two dimes, and bought cherries for one dime. How many dimes
had he left?
A slate-pencil costs 1 cent. How much will 2 slate-pencils cost?
Charles had a marble, and his sister had twice as many. How many di<*\
she have?
How many one-cent stamps can you buy for 2 cents?
THIRD STAGE.
Treatment of the number Three.
I. The pure number.
a. Measuring.
(1) By 1.
I I I
1 + 1+1=3.
3X1=3.
3-
for, 3—1=2, 2-1=1.
This ought to be read : I can take away one from 3, 3 times, or 1 is contained
in 3 three times. The idea of "to be contained" must always precede the
higher and more difficult conception of dividing.
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(2) Measuring by 2.
| | f 2+1—3, 1+2=3.
1X2+1=3.
3— 2=1, 3—1=2.
3 -r 2=1 (1 remainder.)
(I can take away 2 from 3 once and 1 will remain; or, 2 is contained in 3
once and one over.)
3 is 1 more than 2, 3 is 2 more than 1.
2 is 1 less than 3, 2 is 1 \nore than 1.
1 is 2 less than 3, 1 is 1 less than 2.
3 is three times 1.
1 is the third part 3.
1 and 1 are equal numbers, 1 and 2, as well as 2 and 3 are unequal.
Of what equal or what unequal numbers does 3 consist, therefore?
b. Practice in solving examples rapidly.
How much are 3- 1—1+2 divided by 1?
1+1+1—2+1+1—2+1+1 ?
The answers must be given immediately.
c. Combinations.
From what number can you take twice 1 and still keep 1?
What number is three times 1?
I put down a number once, and again, and again once, and get 3; what
number did I put down 3 times?
II. Applied numbers.
How many cents must you have to buy a three-cent stamp?
Annie had to get a pound of tea for 2 dollars. Her mother gave her 3 dol-
lars. How much money must Annie bring back?
Charles learned one line in his primer; his sister learned 2 lines more than
he did. How many lines did she learn?
If one slate-pencil cost one cent, how much will 3 slate-pencils cost?
Bertha found in her garden 3 violets, and took them to her parents. How
can she divide them between father and mother?
FOURTH STAGE.
Treatment of the number Four.
I. The pure number,
a. Measuring.
(1) By 1.
I 1 I I 4.
1 1 f 1 + 1+1+1=4 (1+1=2, 2+1=3).
I 1 4Xl=4.
4 — 1—1—1=1.
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(2) Measuring by 2.
f
! 2 I 2X2=4.
— 2=2.
I I 2 4^.a==a
(3) Measuring by 3.
f 3 + 1=4, 1+3=4.
| | | 3 | 1X3+1=4.
l -j 4-3=1, 4-1=3.
i 4-J-3=l (1 remainder).
(3 in 4 is contained once and 1 over).
Name animals with 4 legs and with 2 legs.
Wagons and vehicles with 1 wheel, 2, and 4 wheels. Compare them.
4 is 1 more than 3, 2 more than 2, 3 more than 1.
3 is 1 less than 4, 1 more than 2, 2 more than one.
2 is 2 less than 4, 1 less than 3, 1 more than 1.
1 is 3 less than 4, 2 less than 3, 1 less than 2.
4 is 4 times 1, twice 2.
1 is the fourth part of 4, 2 one half of 4.
Of what equal and unequal numbers can we form the number four?
b. Problems for rapid solution.
2X2-3+2X1+1—2X2?
4 — 1 — 1+1+1 — 3, how many less than four ?
c. Combinations.
What number must I double to get 4 ?
Of what number is 4 the double ?
Of what number is 2 one half ?
Of what number is 1 the fourth part ?
What number can be taken twice from 4 ?
What number is 3 more than 1 ?
How much have I to add to the half of 4 to get 4 ?
How many times one is the half of 4 less than 3 ?
II. Applied numbers.
Caroline had 4 pinks in her flower-pot, which she neglected very much. For
this reason, one day one of the flowers had withered, the second day another,
and the following clay one more. How many flowers did Caroline keep ?
How many dollars are 2+2 dollars ?
Three apples and cne apple ?
4 quarts=l gallon.
Annie bought a gallon of strawberries, how many quarts did she have ?
She paid 1 dime for the quart, how many dimes did she pay for the gallon ?
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dime,
dime,
dime,
dime.
What part of 1 gallon is 1 quart ?
If 1 quart cost 2 dimes, can you then get a gallon for 4 dimes ?
A poor woman used a gallon of milk in four days. How much did she use
each day ?
FIFTH STAGE.
I. The pure number.
a. Measuring.
(1) Byl.
MM
5.
1
1
1 + 1+1+1+1=5.
1
1
5X1=5.
j
1
1
1
5 — 1—1-1—1=1.
1
1
5-4-1=5.
(2)
with 2.
i 1
2
f 2 + 2+1=5.
i i
0
2X2+1=5.
i i
m
| 5-2—2=1.
1
1
[ 5-f-2=2 (1 remainder.)
(3)
with 3.
1 I
1 3
' 3 + 2=5, 2+3=5.
i i
1
1X3+2=5
1 i
2
5—3=2, 5—2=3.
, 5H-3=1 (2 remainder.)
(4)
with 4.
1 1
1 1 4
r 4+1=5,
1+4=5.
1 I
1 1
1X4+1=5.
1
1
5-4=1,
5—1=4.
I 5-7-4=1 (1 remainder.)
5 is 1 more than 4, 5 is 2 more than 3, 5 is 3 more than 2, 5 is 4 more than 1.
4 is 1 less than 5, 4 is 1 more than 3, etc.
3 is 2 less than 5, etc.
5=5X1.
1=5 X 5 (1 is the fifth part of 5.)
5 consists of two unequal numbers, 3+2. 5 consists of two equal num-
bers and one unequal number, 2+2+1.
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b. Practice of rapid solution of examples.
5 — 2—3+2X2, one half of it less 1, taken 5 times?
2X2+1—3X1X1—2—3+4? etc.
c. Combinations.
"What number is one fifth of 5 ? How many must I add to 3 to get 5 ?
How many must be taken away from 5 to get 3 ? How many times 2 have I
added to 1 in order to get 5? I have taken away twice 2 from a certain num-
ber, and 1 remained. What number was it? etc.
II. Applied numbers.
How many gallons are 5 quarts ? Charles had 5 dimes ; he bought 2 copy-
books, each of which cost 2 dimes. What money did he keep? (This the
teacher must make plain by means of lines or dots.) Henry read a lesson three
times, Emma read it as many times as he did, and two times more. How often
did she read it? Father had 5 peaches, and gave them to his 3 children. The
youngest one received one peach; how many did each of the other children
receive? etc.
" Grube thinks that one year ought to be spent in this way on the numbers
from 1 to 10. He says: 'In the way in which I want it treated, one year is not
too long. In regard to extent the scholar has not, apparently, gained very
much— he knows only the numbers from 1 to 10. But he does know them, and
does know how to use them.' In reference to the main principles to be ob-
served, he demands, first, ' that no new number shall be commenced before
the previous one is perfectly mastered;' secondly, ' that reviews must frequent-
ly and regularly take place;' and lastly, ' that the propositions written down in
numbers must be thoroughly committed to memory.' ' In the process of meas-
uring, pupils must acquire the utmost mechanical skill. ' It is essential to this
method that in the measuring which forms the basis for all subsequent opera-
tions, the pupils have a picture illustrating the process before their ejres. It
matters not with what objects the pupils see the operation, whether fingers,
lines or dots, but they certainly must see it. It is a feature of this method,
that it teaches by the eye as well as by the ear, while in most other methods
arithmetic is taught by the ear alone. If, for instance, the child is to measure
7 by the number 3, the illustration to be used is:
" If lines or dots are arranged in this way, and impressed upon the child's
memory as depicting the relation between the number 3 and 7, it is, in fact, all
there is to know about it. Instead of teaching all the variety of possible com-
binations between 3 and 7, it is sufficient to make the child keep in mind the
above picture. The first four rules, as far as 3 and 7 are concerned, are con-
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tained in it, and will result from expressing the same thing in different words,
or describing the picture in different ways. Looking at the picture, the child
can describe it as :
3+3+1=, or 2X3+1=7, or 7—3—3=1, 743=2 (1). The latter process to
be read: I can take away 3 from 7 twice, and 1 remains.
"Let the number to be measured be 10, and the number by which it is to be
measured be 4; then the way to arrange the lines or dots used for illustration is:
"The child will be able to see at once, by reading as it were, that 4+4+2=10
2X^+2=10, 10—4—4=2, 1044=2 (2), and to perceive at a glance a variety
of other combinations. The children will, in the course of time, learn how to
draw these pictures on their slates in the proper way. Nor will it take long to
make them understand that every picture of this kind is to be ' read ' in four
ways, first using the word and, then times, then less, then can be taken away —
times. As soon as the pupils can do this, they have mastered the method and
can work independently all the problems, within the given number, which are
required in measuring. It would be a mistake to suppose that, in teaching
according to this method, memory is not required on the part of the child.
Memory is as important a factor here, as it is in all instruction. I say this
boldly, though I know with some teachers it has become almost a crime to say
that memory holds its place in education. To have a good memory is, in their
eyes, a sign of stupidity. Grube was too experienced a teacher to fall into this
error. While by his method the results are gained in an easier and more
natural way, whatever result is arrived at must be firmly retained by dint of
memory assisted by frequent reviews."
STATE UNIFORMITY OF TEXT BOOKS.
The repeal of the law compelling cities to adopt the State Series of Text
Books has called forth some discussion, pro and con, and as I favored the re-
peal, I feel called upon to present reasons for the opinion. "Waiving my own
arguments in the case, I quote the highest educational authority that I know
of in the United States, the report of the Hon. Newton Bateman, Superinten-
dent of Public Instruction of the State of Illinois. In his report for 1870, he
fully exhausts the subject, and I quote as much of it as space will allow :
'• In the school law, passed February 15, 1855, there was a provision looking
to uniformity of text books, in all the public schools of the State. It was
therein made the imperative duty of the State Superintendent of Public Instruc-
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tion to ' recommend the most approved text books, maps, charts and apparatus,
and uniformity in" the use of the same,' arid subsequently the question came
before the General Assembly, whether there should be such legislation as would
make it obligatory upon all boards of directors to adopt and use the books and
articles so recommended, and no others, as a condition of receiving the public
funds.
" I, at that time, earnestly dissented from that provision of the law, for the
following reasons, among others :
NOT PRACTICABLE.
" It did not seem to me that it would be practicable to carry out and enforce
such a requirement. Innumerable cases would occur where parties could not
or wTould not recognize and conform to the prescribed list, and then it would
be necessary either to ignore such evasions of the law, or to withhold the pub-
lic funds from districts and teachers, upon grounds which could not be sus-
tained either in sound argument or at the bar of public opinion. Hence
would arise vexatious controversies, and the temper of the people would be
soured towards the school system; for it would be vain to try to convince men
that it is right to cut off an otherwise legal, prosperous and efficient school
from its share of the public fund, for no better reason than that the text-books
used were chosen by the local boards of directors, or by their teachers, instead
of by the State Superintendent, or other State authority.
NOT DESIRABLE.
" Compulsory uniformity throughout the State did not seem desirable, even
if practicable. In the first place, the tendency to routine, to unbroken same-
ness, is already very great in our public schools. This is, in fact, though to a
great degree inevitable, one of the greatest evils incident to any general system
of public education. We are obliged to deal with pupils in masses; to pre-
scribe rules and regulations, courses of study, text-books, discipline, checks
and spurs, restraints, incentives, etc., for groups, classes, averages, aggregates
of scholars, rather than for individuals. We cannot consult or regard the
special aptitudes, idiosyncrasies, needs, talents, tastes or temperaments of
particular pupils, to any very great extent, in the instruction and management
of common schools. In these respects all State systems of free schools are
necessarily more or less rigid, inflexible, stereotyped; they do not admit of
that facile adaptation of particular means to particular ends; of that special
application of forces, restrictive, incentive, or admonitory, according as the
mental, moral, spiritual or physical wants or biases of each separate pupil may
require, which is always desirable, but which is fully practicable only in private
instruction, or in very small schools. The governing unit in public education,
as has been said, is the mass, the aggregate, the school; it cannot be the in-
dividual, to but a limited extent. Hence, as already remarked, the tendency
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is to a sameness of development, that is not so favorable to the evolution of
the most and the best of which each individual pupil is capable. And this, as
has also been remarked, is to some extent inevitable in any general system of
common schools, or even in any school.
"Now, the effect of a compulsory uniformity of text-books throughout the
State would be to enhance this evil, whereas it is desirable to lessen it as much
as possible. Under the present independence of the local districts in respect
to a choice of books, while there is, or should be, strict uniformity in the
schools of each separate district, there is the greatest diversity in different dis-
tricts, towns and counties; so that pupils passing from one district, town or
county, to another, may escape from the ruts of routine in books and methods,
of which they had become weary, to fresh books and methods, which, even
though intrinsically no better, serve to inspire the pupils with fresh life and
spirit. Under the plan of State uniformity, on the other hand, there would
be no escape from the routine and stagnation of old books and book-methods,
•without leaving the public schools altogether; the same unvarying monotony
would be found, in this respect, in every school of the State, till it should
please the State authorities to make a change.
"An occasional and judicious change of text-books in a public school is not,
in itself, to be deprecated. On the contrary, it is often beneficial, not only
when the change is from poor books to good ones, or from good ones to better
ones, but for the mere sake of the change itself. There often comes a time in
the history of a school when it is quite evident that the substitution of a fresh
new book, for a long-used old one, would greatly promote the interest of the
scholars and the good of the school. In such cases, no higher power should
stand in the way; the directors should be free to do what the welfare of their
own particular school requires. The only important question to be considered
in such instances is that of expense. If the parents are generally able and
willing to procure the new book, there should be no official obstacle to their
doing so.
"But the point is, that when the time does arrive when it is manifest to
those qualified to judge, that a particular book should be displaced by another,
the power to make the substitution should not be contingent upon the will of
the State Superintendent, or of any other officer or person, or of any board,
outside of the community or school whose interests are immediately concerned.
And in like manner, it should not be within the power of any outside official
or board to require a book to be changed, which those most interested and
best qualified to judge desire still to retain. The welfare 'of the Individual
schools, as estimated by their appointed guardians, in the exercise of their best
judgment aided by the wisest available counsels -this, and this only, should
be permitted to govern the question of changing or retaining a particular text-
book. The action of the local school boards in the matter should be free alike
from the interference of State functionaries, from the clashing interests of
publishers, and from the importunities of their agents.
"New text-books, when changes are found to be desirable, should be intro-
duced gradually ; not a simultaneous change of the whole list, but one at a
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time— now of an arithmetic, then of a grammar, and the next year of a
geography, and so on, as new classes are formed, so that the expense may fall
as lightly and as evenly as possible upon the parents, and the general course
of instruction in the school may not be suddenly changed. If these rules are
observed, every school will be kept substantially abreast of all real improve-
ments in text-books, while, the great evil of frequent and violent changes, and
consequent irritation and burdensome expense to the people, will be avoided.
It is only when unnecessary and arbitrary changes are made — changes not re-
quired for the welfare and efficiency of the school, but made under the pres-
sure of outside and it may be mercenary influences, that, as a general rule,
the people are dissatisfied, and complain of the expense to which they are
needlessly subjected. Against all such changes of text-booJis it is impossible
to remonstrate too vehemently.
INJURIOUS IN ITS GENERAL EFFECT.
"In all kinds of labor, the ways and means, the instrumentalities and
methods employed are manifold and various, almost as much so as the charac-
teristics of the laborers themselves. Hardly any two farmers, mechanics,
merchants, manufacturers, artists, or workers in any other pursuit, do the
same thing in precisely the same way. Numberless familiar illustrations of
this will readily occur to every one; I need not give them. Each may do the
thing quite as rapidly and as well as the other, though each does it after his
own manner; and to require either to adopt the method of the other wculd be
absurd in itself, and insure loss both in the quality of work done, and in the
time required for its performance. As well oblige every lady to use the same
kind of a sewing machine, or every farmer the same kind of a plow or reaper.
The end being the same, let each attain it in the way that is best for himself—
this is the common sense of it, and the practice which obtains in all the in-
dustrial pursuits of life.
"The same principles apply in the use of text-books, and in the means and
methods of teaching, explaining and illustrating different sciences and branches
of study in common schools. Reading, spelling, arithmetic, geography, his-
tory, penmanship, grammar, algebra, the classics, the natural sciences, and
whatever else is taught in the public schools — how differently are they pre-
sented, taught, and illustrated by different teachers. What diversity in the
chosen sequence of subjects, and topics, and rules; in the order and methods
of development; in the aids and instrumentalities employed; in the relative
prominence of this or that principle; in the manner of study, investigation,
instruction and recitation. As teachers are generally consulted, and should
ahvays be, in selecting text-books for the schools of which they are to have the
charge, when such selections have not already been made, they can suggest
authors whose methods are most in harmony with their own habits of think-
ing and teaching, and which they can use most effectively. And, when changes
are made, the same end can be kept in view. In this way, by a rational
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eclecticism, by allowing teachers to use, so far as practicable, those books
which they know by experience to be the best adapted to their own methods
of investigation and instruction, and with which they can do the best work, it
conies to pass that, as a general rule, each teacher is in a condition to achieve
the utmost of which he is capable — he is equipped with implements which he
knows best how to use.
"Under a system of compulsory State uniformity (such uniformity could
not be, unless compulsory), these advantages would be sacrificed. Instead of
the benefits accruing from the gathered excellencies of all the best school-books
of the country, reinforced by the power derived from allowing each teacher to
use those best adapted to his own methods, there would be one stereotyped
series in all the schools of like grade in the State, with no election of authors
and methods to suit the varying powers, preferences and modes of instruction
among teachers. Even though the prescribed list were, upon the whole, the
best that could be selected, it would not and could not be the best for all teach-
ers, and the aggregate teaching power in the school-rooms of the State would
be inevitably diminished.
TOO GREAT A RESPONSIBILITY.
"The law of 1855 in relation to text-books seemed objectionable, also, for
the reason that it placed in the hands of one man, or of a single board, the
enormous responsibility of deciding what school-books should be used in all
the public schools of a great State. It seemed to me a responsibility which
could not safely be devolved upon any one man, however honest, intelligent
and capable, while the consequences of entrusting it to an unintelligent or un-
trustworthy person would be deplorable, indeed.
" In the case of an incompetent or dishonest superintendent, or board, the
list, if made up by such officer or board, would be little better than guesswork,
and might be even worse than that, and if committed to others, a door would
be open for the most dangerous influences. The fact is, experienced profes-
sional teachers, and intelligent boards of education, are quite equal to the duty
of selecting text-books for their own schools, without even the advice of any
State authorities; and as to dictation from such a quarter, they would be likely
to regard it as an indignity.
" Not that the opinions of a man who is fit to be at the head of the school
system of a State are without value on the subject of text-books. Ability to
estimate the worth of a book, both as a book, and as a school book, and to form
and express a judgment thereon which teachers and scholars will respect and
value, is implied in fitness for the office of State Superintendent of Public In-
struction. And it is eminently proper and becoming for that officer to express
his opinion of the merits and deservings of text-books, upon all suitable occa-
sions, for the information of teachers and school officers in the State. But the
real value of the opinion is grounded not upon his official position, but upon
the knowledge, culture and experience as an educator, which make him fit for
the official position, if indeed he is fit. And further, a judgment of a book
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given by that officer thus voluntarily, is likely to be much more valued than if
rendered in obedience to the requirements of a statute. It is only the power to
dictate that is objected to.
TOO EXPENSIVE.
" It also seemed evident that the proposed law requiring uniformity of books
throughout the State, would fail to accomplish one of the main objects pro-
fessedly in view, a diminution of expense. On the contrary, I thought it was
apparently demonstrable that in addition to all the other weighty objections, it
would, in the long run, inevitably increase, not lessen, the aggregate cost of
school-books to the people of the State.
"If it be said that the law itself might provide that the prescribed list of
books should not be changed for a definite term of years, the answer is, that
while this would only partially avert the evil in question, since it would leave
the monopoly untouched and even strengthened and established, a still greater
evil might thereby be entailed upon the school system. It would perpetuate the
mischief of any poor or bad books in the State list, by depriving even the State
authorities of the power to remove them. And it would increase the depress-
ing influence of the whole scheme upon authors, since it would peremptorily
adjourn, for the prescribed term of years, their chance of obtaining recognition
of their labors. The inevitable diminution of effort, lessening of incentive, and
palsying of enterprise and inspiration among school-book authors and compil-
ers, are not among the least of the evils incident to gigantic text-book monopo-
lies, intrenched in State law, and clinched and perpetuated by statutory pro-
visions against revision or change for a term of years. If we have, as I think
is the fact, the best school-books in the world, the result has been secured, in
large degree, by our general exemption from such monopolies, and the conse-
quent freedom of competition among publishers, and the powerful incentives
to strive for the greatest possible excellence, which are thus brought to bear
and left free to operate upon all those engaged in the writing and preparing of
books for public schools.
" It is, therefore, hoped that the present plan, whereby boards of education
and of school directors are left free to determine, each for itself, what text-
books shall be used in the respective schools under their charge, will not be
disturbed. True, there are many evils and disadvantages connected with it,
but none so great as those that would grow out of the creation of gigantic
school-book monopolies, based upon the exercise of arbitrary and almost irre-
sponsible official prerogatives and powers. It is best and safest to leave such
matters as close to the people as possible. A wholesome sense of responsibility
is thus kept alive — errors and abuses are more quickly and surely detected and
corrected.
MUST BE LOCAL UNIFORMITY.
"There must, of course, be uniformity in the schools of particular districts,
towns and cities. This is indispensably essential. Boards of education in
cities and towns, and of directors in common school districts under the general
352 COMMON SCHOOL REPORT.
law, have full power, and it is their imperative duty, to prescribe and enforce
systematic and uniform courses of study, and the uniform use of such text
books as they may select and designate. This is done in all the cities, and
specially incorporated school districts of the State, and to a great extent, also,
in the common school districts established under the provisions of the general
law."
NORMAL CLASS OF THE GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL.
In the new course of study, provision was made for a fourth year's course
for graduates of the High School that wished to fit themselves to become
teachers.
Ten young ladies availed themselves of this course, and were graduated with
honor on the 18th of July, 1872. Two of these graduates received city educa-
tional diplomas on an average of 95 per cent, on the State Series of examination
questions. The others received first grade city certificates. It is to be hoped
that each succeeding year this class may.becorne larger. Though it is the pop-
ular idea that any unskilled and untrained girl may do to "keep school" pro-
vided she can get a certificate, those directly interested in the control of educa-
tional matters know it is this notion that lowers the usefulness of our schools.
Unskilled labor may keep school, but only trained teachers can develop
mind and teach our children. If something is not done to raise the standard
of qualification for teaching, there is little hope for the future of our schools.
CITY TRAINING SCHOOL.
This school, under the able management of Mrs. Du Bois, has turned out well
trained scholars, and has been exceedingly useful in affording young teachers
actual practice in school work. A suitable building ought to be erected without
delay.
TEACHERS' CERTIFICATES.
By Act of the last Legislature the Superintendent and the Auditor were ea,ch
made liable to a penalty for auditing the salaries of teachers not holding "legal
certificates."
The State Law of 1866 prohibited the payment of salaries to persons not
holding "legal certificates," but affixed no penalty. The State Law of 1866
defined a legal certificate to be one that had endorsed on it the record of exam-
ination.
SCHOOL CENSUS RETURNS. 353
A custom had grown up in both State and City Boards of issuing high grade
certificates on lower grade certificates, without actual examination, and, also,
of issuing, contrary to law, certificates to High School Graduates, without
examination.
An examination into the matter showed a bad condition of things generally.
So loosely had examinations been conducted that the State Board of Examina-
tion unanimously refused to "renew" any State certificates whatever. Out of
the 450 teachers in San Francisco, 100 were found to be without " legal certi-
ficates." An examination was ordered. Some passed well, and others the re-
verse; but the examination was so easy and the standard so low, that all except
half a dozen secured at least third grade certificates.
The standard for third grade certificates for several years past has been con-
siderably lower than that for admission into the High Schools.
EVENING SCHOOLS.
Most of the classes in these schools were continued ten months in the year.
The classes in architectural and mechanical drawing, in the large hall of the
Lincoln building, have afforded many young mechanics an opportunity of be-
coming skillful draughtsmen.
Technical education ought to be extended by opening a class for instruction
in natural science. We have abundant apparatus in the High School, and a
class ought to be opened without delay. We cannot afford to be very far be-
hind the old countries of Europe.
The following programme will show what one city has done in the depart-
ment of drawing in evening schools :
CITY OF BOSTON.
DEPARTMENT OF DRAWING.
Free evening classes for the study of Industrial Drawing, held in the Normal
Art School, Appleton street, and in the Institute of Technology, Boylstou street.
DAYS AND HOURS OF STUDY.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 7 p. M. to 9 p. M. Students allowed
to attend either on Monday and Thursday, or Tuesday and Friday evenings,
but not oftener.
23
COMMON SCHOOL REPORT.
ELEMENTARY
COURSE.
From Copies.
ADVANCED
COURSE.
From the real Ob-
ject or Design.
STAGES AND SUBJECTS OF STUDY.
Stage I. INSTRUMENTAL DRAWING.
SECTIONS: a, Linear Geometry; b, Mechanical and
Machine Drawing; c, Linear Perspective; d, Details
of Architectural Drawing and Building Construction;
e, Ship-Drafting.
ELEMENTARY
COURSE.
ADVANCED
COURSK.
[Stage I, consisting of Instrumental Drawing, is at present
carried on at the Institute of Technology.]
Stage II. FREE-HAND OUTLINE DRAWING of
Rigid Forms, from Flat Examples, or
Copies.
SECTIONS: a, Objects; b, Ornament; c, Flowers,
Foliage, and Objects of Natural History; d, the Hu-
man and Animal Figure.
Mediums used: 1, pencil; 2, chalk; 4, ink.
Stage III. FREE-HAND OUTLINE DRAWING, from
the " Round" or Solid Forms.
SECTIONS: a, Geometric Solids, Vases, etc.; b, Or-
nament from the cast; c, Flowers and Foliage from
Nature; d, Details of the Human Figure, and Ani-
mal Forms from the cast.
Mediums used: 1, pencil; 2, chalk; 4, ink or sepia.
Stage IV. SHADING, from Flat Examples, or
Copies.
SECTIONS : a, Models and Objects ; b, Ornament;
c, Flowers and Foliage; d, Details of Human and
Animal Figures; e, Landscape Details.
Mediums used: 1, pencil; 2, chalk; 3, charcoal; 4,
ink or sepia.
Stage V. SHADING, from the " Round" or Solid
Forms.
SECTIONS: a, Geometrical Solids and Vases; b, Or-
nament from the cast; c, Flowers and Foliage from
Nature; d, Details of Human and Animal Figures
from the cast.
Mediums used: 1, pencil; 2, chalk; 3, charcoal; 4,
ink or sepia.
CONCLUSION.
355
ELEMENTARY
COUBSE.
ADVANCED
COUBSE.
Stage VI. ORIGINAL DESIGN.
SECTIONS: a, Elementary Design of Geometric
"Forms to fill given spaces; b, Ornamental Arrange-
ments of Natural Forms, conventionalized in one
color or monochrome, to cover given spaces; c, ditto
in color, harmonized; d, Applied Design for Surface
Decorations; e, Applied Design for the " Round" in
wood, stone, metal or clay.
Mediums used: 1, pencil; 2, chalk; 3, charcoal; 4,
monochrome; 5, color.
This provisional course is arranged, both as to stages and sections, in pro-
gressive order. Students who are not beginners should show the teacher some
work already done by them, that they may be placed in their right position in
the course. Beginners are to commence at Stage II, and they will be promoted
by the masters according to progress made.
No drawing will be considered finished until stamped by the master of the
class in which it is done; and anew drawing must not be commenced until the
old one is so stamped. All finished drawings are to be left in the schools, and
the Drawing Committee reserve the right of retaining selected works; others will
be returned to their authors after each annual exhibition.
Voluntary examinations will be had at the end of each term, in April, for
those who wish to obtain certificates of proficiency.
WM. T. BRIGHAM, Chairman.
WALTER SMITH,
Director of the Classes.
CONCLUSION.
In conclusion, I cannot forbear calling the attention of the Board of Educa-
tion, and of al) citizens interested in the permanent interests of our schools, to
the low rates of salaries paid to Principals and to Vice-Principals of Grammar
Schools.
If this matter lies outside of the exact line of my official Report, it is within
my professional duty. The salaries of the Grammar Principals, of all the
larger schools at least, ought to be raised to $2,400 per year. San Francisco
356 COMMON SCHOOL REPORT.
can well afford to pay her Principals what the city of Boston pays to Vice-Prin-
cipals, $2,400. Boston now pays to the Principals of Grammar Schools $3,200
a year. The pay of Vice-Principals ought to be raised to $1,800.
The salaries of experienced and capable women, teaching the various gram-
mar grades, ought also to be increased. Good schools cannot be kept up with-
out good teachers, and the best teachers cannot be retained unless they are
paid a fair compensation for their labor.
JOHN SWETT,
Deputy Sup't of Common Schools.
REPORT
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC STREETS,
HIGHWAYS AND SUUAEES.
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC STREETS, "ETC., )
San Francisco, July, 1872.
To the Honorable the Board of Supervisors
Of the City and County of San Francisco:
GENTLEMEN — Complying with your Resolution No. 3,154 (new
series), I beg to send you herewith my Annual Report for the
Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1872.
Respectfully,
SIDNEY J. ASHLEY,
Superintendent of Public Streets, etc.
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Total length of Sewers constructed from July, 1871,
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Total lineal feet 314,785 feet 6 inches
Equal to 59% miles 59% miles
COMPARISON OF WORK BETWEEN THE YEARS
1869- 70, 1870-71 AND 1871-72.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT.
OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR {
No. 430 California street, San Francisco, July 1, 1872. )
To the Honorable the Board of Supervisors
Of the City and County of San Francisco :
GENTLEMEN — In accordance with law, I have the honor to sub
mit herewith a report of the estates administered on by me, as
Public Administrator, and their condition up to June 30, 1872.
Very respectfully,
JACOB BENJAMIN,
Public Administrator.
Estate of Thomas Pell, deceased April 11, 1871.
Letters of Administration issued July 3, 1871.
Total value of Estate $145 30
Expenditures by Administrator 145 30
Estate of T. B. Martin, deceased October 24, 1871.
Letters of Administration issued August 31, 1871.
Total value of Estate $826 05
Expenditures l)j Administrator 56 25
Commissions.
ESTATES ADMINISTERED UPON.
377
Estate of Thomas Caiiow, deceased December 8, 1868.
Letters of Administration issued October 14, 1871.
Total value of Estate $90 54
Expenditures by Administrator 475
Commissions.
Estate of Eobert Fingland, deceased July 25, 1871.
Letters of Administration issued August 25, 1871.
Total value of Estate $5,449 75
Expenditures by Administrator 205 50
Commissions.
Estate of James McFeely, deceased July 12, 1871.
Letters of Administration issued October 26, 1871.
Expenditures by Administrator $29 00
No property recovered.
Estate of Moses Kelly, deceased.
Letters of Administration issued September 4, 1871.
No property recovered as yet.
Estate of Peter Berwick, deceased.
Letters of Administration issued September 4, 1871.
No property recovered as yet.
Estate of Martin Crane, deceased.
Letters of Administration issued September 4, 1871.
Total value of Estate $246 25
Expenditures by Administrator 193 65
Commissions.
378 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT.
Estate of John P. Dyer, deceased, — — 1869.
Letters of Administration issued September 14, 1871.
No property has come to the hands of the Administrator.
Estate of Semmy Rosenthal, deceased September 13, 1871.
Letters of Administration issued September 26, 1871.
Total value of Estate $1,500 00
Expenditures by Administrator
Co.nmissions.
Estate of Frederick Talberg, deceased August 11, 1871.
Letters of Administration issued October 12, 1871.
Total value of Estate $587 08
Expenditures by Administrator 77 26
Commissions.
Estate of Eug. Alb. A. Simonet, deceased September 31, 1871.
Letters of Administration issued October 23, 1871.
Total value of Estate $718 50
Expenditures 141 25
Commissions.
Estate of J. E. Coleman, deceased April 17, 1868.
Letters of Administration issued October 28, 1871.
No property has come into the hands of the Administrator
as yet.
Estate of William O'Donnell, deceased October 14, 1871.
Letters of Administration issued October 28, 1871.
Total value of Estate $780 34
Expenditures by Administrator 305 00
Commissions.
ESTATES ADMINISTERED UPON. 379
Estate of James Vantine, deceased.
Letters of Administration issued November 1, 1871.
Estate of Thomas Carey, deceased July 20, 1871.
Letters of Administration issued November 4, 1871.
Total value of Estate $1,990 36
Expenditures by Administrator 251 00
Commissions.
Estate of William Branagan, deceased November 7, 1871.
Letters of Administration issued December 7, 1871.
Total value of Estate $4,133 33
Expenditures by Administrator 710 75
Commissions.
Estate of Elleiior Vondy, deceased November 15, 1871.
Letters of Administration issued November 27, 1871.
Total value of Estate $161 60
Expenditures by Administrator 90 25
Commissions.
Estate of Philip Losse, deceased November 14, 1871.
Letters of Administration issued December 4, 1871.
Total value of Estate $8,818 00
Expenditures by Administrator . 220 75
Commissions.
Estate of Barthelemy Clavell, deceased September 22, 1871.
Letters of Administration issued December 4, 1871.
Total value of Estate $1,260 00
Expenditures by Administrator 217 25
Commissions. •
380 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT.
Estate of Edward Bryson, deceased February, 1871.
Letters of Administration issued December 5, 1871.
Total value of Estate $800 00
Expenditures by Administrator 83 25
Commissions.
Estate of .John Beausang, alias Boozene, deceased Nov. 24, 1871.
Letters of Administration issued December 11, 1871.
Total value of Estate $1,738 70
Expenditures by Administrator 320 25
Commissions.
Estate of John Leahy, deceased December 6, 1871.
Letters of Administration issued December 18, 1871.
Total value of Estate $725 95
Expenditures by Administrator 95 75
Commissions.
Estate of Thomas Graham, deceased January 14, 1870.
Letters of Administration issued January 4, 1872.
Total value of Estate $875 25
Expenditures by Administrator 50 50
Commissions.
Estate of John G. Korhumel, deceased December 10, 1871.
Letters of Administration issued January 4, 1872.
Total value of Estate $298 10
Expenditures by Administrator 216 75
Commissions.
Estate of Leon Gosset, deceased December 6, 1871.
Letters of Administration issued January 10, 1872.
Total value of Estate $104 15
Expenditures by Administrator 41 75
Commissions.
ESTATES ADMINISTERED UPON. 381
Estate of Amie P. C. Radiquet, deceased.
Letters of Administration issued January 10, 1872.
Total value of Estate $73 75
Expenditures by Administrator 1600
Commissions.
Estate of William Conley, deceased January 29, 1869.
Letters of Administration issued December 15, 1871.
Total value of Estate
Expenditures by Administrator
Commissions.
Estate of Marie V. Montrenel, alias Marie Y. Montreul,
deceased.
Letters of Administration issued December 28, 1871.
No property recovered.
Estate of Mary Ann Ball Hallsworth, alias Mary Hall,
deceased.
Letters of Administration issued January 26, 1872.
Total value of Estate $4,351 54
Expenditures by Administrator 300 00
Commissions.
Estate of Timothy O'Keefe, deceased January 6, 1872.
Letters of Administration issued January 24, 1872.
Total value of Estate $300 00
Expenditures by Administrator 241 40
Commissions.
Estate of Antonio Castello, deceased.
Letters of Administration issued January 26, 1872.
No property recovered.
382 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT.
Estate of Franz Lorenz, deceased January 6, 1872.
Letters of Administration issued February 3, 1872.
Total value of Estate $270 05
Expenditures by Administrator , . 151 50
Commissions.
Estate of John McGlone, deceased January 17, 1872.
Letters of Administration issued February 3, 1872.
Total value of Estate $429 12
Expenditures by Administrator 142 00
Commissions.
Estate of A. J. Cranstoun, deceased January 15, 1872.
Letters of Administration issued January 26, 1872.
Total value of Estate $1,853 35
Expenditures by Administrator 787 00
Commissions.
Estate of John Knorr, deceased February 14, 1872.
Letters of Administration issued February 28, 1872.
Total value of Estate $1,281 25
Expenditures by Administrator 146 00
Commissions.
Estate of Mary Shields, deceased November 15, 1872.
Letters of Administration issued February 28, 1872.
Total value of Estate $115 60
Expenditures by Administrator 95 25
Commissions:
ESTATES ADMINISTERED UPON. 383
state of E. Byrne, deceased , 1867.
Letters of Administration issued March 12, 1872.
No property recovered.
Estate of Bridget Moore, deceased , 1869.
Letters of Administration issued March. 15, 1872.
Total value of Estate $117 45
Expenditures by Administrator 12 00
Commissions.
Estate of William Scorgie, deceased July 10, 1871.
Letters of Administration issued March 15, 1872.
Total value of Estate $73 85
Expenditures by Administrator 12 00
Commissions.
Estate of Albert Leumann, deceased January 24, 1872.
Letters of Administration issued April 1, 1872.
Total value of Estate $50 00
Expenditures by Administrator 16 00
Estate of Thomas Labourdetti, deceased March 20, 1872.
Letters of Administration issued April 1, 1872.
Total value of Estate $305 00
Expenditures by Administrator 288 00
Commissions.
384 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT.
Estate of "William Hewer, deceased April — , 1872.
Letters of Administration issued April 15, 1872.
No property recovered.
Estate of Thomas Jenkins, deceased April 23, 1872.
Letters of Administration issued May 10, 1872.
Total value of Estate $12,700 31
Expenditures by Administrator 5,595 25
Commissions.
Estate of Louis Nicolay, deceased , 1872.
Letters of Administration issued May 14, 1872.
No property recovered.
Estate of Frank Ferguson, deceased January 23, 1871.
Letters of Administration issued May 20, 1872.
Total value of Estate $200 00
Expenditures by Administrator 62 50
Commissions.
Estate of "William Kennedy, deceased April 16, 1872.
Letters of Administration issued May 28, 1872.
Total value of Estate ,
Expenditures by Administrator
Commissions.
JACOB BENJAMIN,
Public Administrator.
REPORT OF PARK COMMISSIONERS.
OFFICE OF THE PARK COMMISSIONERS, )
San Francisco, August 1, 1872. J
To the Honorable the Board of Supervisors
Of the City and County of San Francisco:
GENTLEMEN — The undersigned " Park Commissioners" have the
honor to submit herewith, in compliance with your request, dated
June 29, 1872, a report of their proceedings during the six months
ending June 30, 1872. a statement of their receipts and disburse-
ments since the date of the organization of the Board, and an
account of the present state of the Park Improvement.
The Board, as now organized, stands as follows: President,
E. L. Sullivan; Commissioners — E. L. Sullivan, C. F. MacDer-
mot and C. J. Brenham; Engineer and Superintendent, William
Hammond Hall; Secretary, J. T. Fleming.
The vacancy caused by the resignation of S. F. Butterworth
was filled by the election of E. L. Sullivan.
Another vacancy was caused by the lamented death of D. W.
Comiely, one of the earliest advocates of the Park Improvement,
and a steady and consistent guardian of the interests of this city.
B. S. Alexander, first elected to succeed him, was unable on ac-
count of his other occupations to give us the benefits of his well
known scientific attainments. C. J. Brenham was then chosen
to fill the vacant place.
J. T. Fleming was elected Secretary of the Board, as of June 1,
1872, the date of the resignation of A. J. Moulder.
25
386 PARK COMMISSIONERS' REPORT.
The present year began inauspiciously for our charge. Our
treasury was depleted, legislation tardy and uncertain. One
more propitious season was lost, and with it the opportunity of
developing our plans, arid of proving to the public how much
can be accomplished at a reasonable cost.
Nevertheless, and although the appropriation finally placed at
our disposal was small in comparison with the bountiful endow-
ments allowed for parks in other cities, we have the satisfaction
of announcing the completion of the main drives throughout the
eastern portion of the Golden Gate Park, and of the Avenue
leading to it.
From the numerous visitors who continually resort to those
grounds, we have received the most gratifying marks of appro-
val and interest.
Although no full and accurate record has been made of the
number of visitors, it is yet certain, from actual count, that at
times within the past two months upwards of one hundred and
fifty vehicles per day, driven for pleasure, have entered the Golden
Gate Park by the main drive; that on four of these occasions the
number has exceeded two hundred and fifty. Upon one day
more than three hundred and forty carriages and buggies, besides
equestrians and pedestrians in considerable number, passed park-
ward by the main entrance alone. On any moderately pleasant
day the occupants of no less than fifty, sixty or seventy vehicles
seem to find enjoyment in driving there.
When it is remembered that no announcement has been made
of the opening of the Park to the public, that the approaches
thereto are yet in a most unfinished and rough state, that the
Park drives themselves are new, that the location of the reserva-
tion has been so little known, and that the season of the year is
by no means the most favorable for driving for pleasure, it seems
significant of a growing popular feeling in favor of the project.
It is the intention of this Board formally to announce the open-
ing of the drives in the Golden Gate Park and Avenue to the
Public, at some date during September or October next, at which
time these roads will all have been thoroughly rolled and watered,
and the approaches thereto be in a passable condition.
BIDS RECEIVED FOR PARK BONDS. 387
Under and by virtue of the authority of an Act of the Legisla-
ture of the State of California, entitled "An Act to provide for
the improvement of Public Parks in the City of San Francisco,"
approved April 4, 1870, this Board had issued, prior to the date
of their last report, January 8, 1872, 75 bonds of $1,000 each,
bearing six per cent, per annum interest, and received therefor
the sum of $75,000, gold coin, which, together with $338 93, in-
terest on deposits allowed by their Treasurer, constituted the total
cash receipts, $75,338 93, at that date. Of this amount
$43,083 36 had been expended, and there remained a cash bal-
ance of $33,255 57. Upon which amount a further interest of
$57 07 having accrued, the balance of cash from this fund avail-
able for the present year has been $33,312 64.
In compliance with the provisions of an Act entitled "An Act
amendatory and supplemental to an Act to provide for the im-
provement of Public Parks in the City of San Francisco, approved
April 4, 1870," approved March 30, 1872, this Board, on the first
day of July, 1872, after due advertisement, made a new issue of
bonds, to the number of one hundred and fifty (150), of $1,000
each, of which 75 were given in exchange, at the same rate, for
those previously disposed of (which latter were then ' ' cancelled
by the Auditor in the presence of the Mayor,") and 75 to the
highest bidder therefor, as by the amended law provided.
These bonds bear six per cent, per annum interest, and are
redeemable at the expiration of twenty-five years from the date
of their issue.
BIDS RECEIVED FOR PARK BONDS, JULY 1, 1872.
Thomas Brown bid for 75 bonds 93 per cent.
J. Seligman & Co. bid for 75 bonds 91f per cent.
Henry L. Frank bid for 25 bonds 92 per cent.
Henry L. Frank bid for 25 bonds i 92,^ per cent.
Henry L. Frank bid for 25 bonds 92 <J per cent.
The whole full number, seventy-five bonds, were awarded to
Thomas Brown at the rate bid (93 percent.), and the commis-
sioners received therefor sixty-nine thousand seven hundred and
fifty (^69,750 00) dollars, in gold coin, which amount was deposited
388 PARK COMMISSIONERS' REPORT.
with the City and County Treasurer to the credit of the "Park
Improvement Fund," as the supplemental Act directs.
This money together with the cash balance, as per balance sheet
of January 8, 1872, and the interest thereon, heretofore mentioned,
constitutes the receipts of the Park Commissioners to the present
date. For an account of these funds we respectfully refer you to
Exhibit B, and others herewith transmitted.
After it became certain, by the action of the last Legislature,
hereinbefore mentioned, that there would soon be funds available
for the use of this Commission, the operations in the field were
pushed rapidly forward. Thus the balance of cash on hand from
1871 was, by the end of March, exhausted, and the necessary
delays of advertisement prevented the issuing of any bonds until
the first of the ensuing July. Thus, but for the liberality of our
former worthy Treasurer, Abraham Seligman, the work of im-
provement must have been stopped, pending realization from the
sale of bonds. This gentleman advanced sufficient money (nearly
$17,000) without interest to pay the greater portion of the de-
mands against the Park Improvement Fund for the month of
April. During the months of May and June the work was prose-
cuted, and demands drawn upon the Park Improvement Fund,
which would be payable upon the sale of bonds, July 1, 1872.
Thus, although the amount actually expended to the advantage
of the public prior to that date, as per Exhibit B, was considerable,
no interest was paid, nor was any accruing upon the same up to
that date.
The force upon the Park has been reduced as much as possible,
there being less than thirty-five employees at the present date.
During the approaching winter it will again be increased.
PRESENT CONDITION OF PARK IMPROVEMENT.
. The Avenue, 3,834 feet in length, and 275 feet in width, is
graded. Through this is a roadway, averaging 70 feet in width,
and four crossings, one at each alternate street, i'ully macadam-
ized, and now being rolled. The fencing of this Avenue is com-
plete, and the side gates in place; the gateways at the main en-
trance are yet to be constructed.
REMARKS. 389
Two hundred and eighty acres of the Golden Gate Park are
enclosed within a substantial fence.
Sixteen thousand three hundred and fifty feet in length of road-
way, averaging nearly fifty feet in width, are graded, macadam-
ized, and in use, and the grounds adjacent are shaped. This,
with the Avenue, makes over four miles of road.
Eight thousand trees were planted out in the months of January
and • February, of which, notwithstanding the lateness of the
season, and the failure of the late rains, fully seven thousand are
in good condition and Avill succeed.
An abundant supply of water for present purposes has been
obtained from a well nine feet in diameter and fifty feet deep.
A steam pumping apparatus, of a capacity of five thousand gal-
lons per hour, has been erected to raise this water into a thirty
thousand gallon tank, located on a suitable heavy frame and
foundation, upon a hill- one hundred feet above the general
level of the main valley at the entrance to the Park.
Upwards of seven thousand' feet of 2, 2ij, and 3-inch galvanized
and black iron distributing pipe has been laid, with forty hose
hydrants, and six wagon hydrants located and in use.
A stable has been built, nine draught horses purchased, with
wagons, etc., as per account of stock in Exhibits E, and F.
Two single-horse water carts, two two-horse road sprinklers,
one tAVO-horse roller, one four-horse roller, one two-horse manure
wagon, and a lumber wagon are in almost constant use.
Upon the formal opening of the Park drives the Commissioners
will adopt, and rigidly enforce, the ordinance for the government
of the parks and avenues, hereunto appended. In the meanwhile
the Superintendent and his subordinates are instructed to main-
tain order and discipline in the use of the grounds, and enforce
such rules as may be necessary therefor.
All of which is respectfully submitted..
E. L. SULLIVAN, President.
C. F. M \cDERMOT,
C. J. BBENHAM.
J. T. FLEMING, Secretary.
390
PARK COMMISSIONERS' REPORT.
EXHIBIT "A."
PARK COMMISSIONERS RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FROM AUGUST 1, 1870, TO
JANUARY 8, 1872.
RECEIPTS.
From Park Bonds, product of sale
of 75 bonds of $1,000 each, at
par $75,000 00
From Interest at the rate of 1 per
cent, per annum on the daily
balances in the bank, from Aug-
ust 1, 1870, to January 1, 1872. . . 338 93
$75,338 93
Balance on hand January 8, 1872. .$33,255 57
DISBURSEMENTS.
For Park Improvements $28,638 62
Surveying, Engineering, and Su-
perintendence 7,06800
Salaries 2,920 50
Nursery 2,319 19
Office Rent
Stationery and Printing
Advertising
General Expenses
Office Expenses
Balance cash on hand January 8,
1872...
500 00
348 25
180 75
55 75
46 30
33,255 57
$75,338 93
EXHIBIT "B."
PARK COMMISSIONERS RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FROM JANUARY 8, TO
JULY 1, 1872.
RECEIPTS.
From balance cash, January 8,
1872 $ 33,255 57
Interest and discount
57 07
Product of sale of 75 bonds of
$1,000 each, at 93 cents 69,750 00
$103,062 64
Balance cash on hand July 1,
1872. . . $ 23,265 55
DISBURSEMENTS.
For Park Improvements $ 75,533 89
Surveying, Engineering, and Su-
perintendence 1,500 CO
Salaries 1,741 50
Nursery 95 00
Office Rent 150 GO
Stationery and Printing 341 50
Advertising 202 70
General Expenses 196 75
Office Expenses 35 75
Balance cash on hand July 1, 1872. 23,265 55
$103,062 64
EXHIBITS.
391
EXHIBIT
C.'
PARK COMMISSIONERS RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FROM ORGANIZATION
OF BOARD, TO JULY 1, 1872.
RECEIPTS.
Product of sale of 75 bonds of
$1,000 each, at par $75,00000
Interest and discount .
396 00
Product of sale of 75 bonds of
$1,000 each, at 93 cents 69,750 00
$145,146 00
Balance cash on hand July 1,
1872 $ 23,265 55
DISBURSEMENTS.
Park Improvements $104,172 51
Surveying, Engineering, and Su-
perintendence 8,568 00
Salaries... 4,66200
Nursery
Office Rent ,
Stationery and Printing
Advertising
General Expenses
Office Expenses ,
2,414 19
650 00
689 75
389 45
252 50
82 05
Balance cash on hand July 1,1872. 23,265 55
$145,146 00
EXHIBIT "D.!
PARK IMPROVEMENTS ACCOUNT TO JULY 1, 1872.
Cash $104,172 51
$104,172 51
Labor and overseering $ 53,922 63
Earthwork by contract (grading
Avenue) 11,423 30
Macadamizing by contract 11,289 75
Waterworks 6,882 86
Stock 5,131 54
Fencing and Sewering by contract 3,901 96
Lumber 3,945 50
Trees purchased 2,401 25
Carpenter Work 1,870 45
Maintenance 1,167 00
Hardware 493 07
Blrcksmithing 373 10
Miscellaneous 1,370 10
$104,172 51
392
PARK COMMISSIONERS REPORT.
EXHIBIT
E.'
STOCK ACCOUNT TO JULY 1, 1872.
Cash $5,131 54
$5,131 54
Live Stock (horses) ... $1,710 00
Rolling Stock (wagons, rollers, etc) 1,270 00
Tools and Implements 1,185 09
Nursery appurtenances 438 35
Harness and Fixtures 349 86
Office Furniture, etc 123 88
Miscellaneous 54 36
$5,131 54
J. T. FLEMING, Secretary.
EXHIBITS.
393
EXHIBIT "F."
ABSTRACT OF STOCK JULY 1, 1872.
I PURCHASED
ON HAND.
TOTAL
ON HAND
EXPENDED .
IN GOOD
ORDER.
IN BAD
OIIDKR.
OFFICE FURNITURE.
Office cirpet
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
21 Ibs
5
9
2
2
2
4
1
3
100 ft.
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
14 Ibs.
5
9
2
2
2
4
1
3
100 feet.
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
'.'.'.'.'.'.'.
Onc-fiith ex demy lie cord Book
;E
Office <1< -sic .
ROLLING STOCK.
1
1
2
1
1
14 Ibs.
5
9
2
2
2
7 Ibs.
Mitchell farm waTin
Wide, track running gear for sprinkler.
HARNESS AND FIXTURES.
Sets df harness
Halters
Nose b.vs . . . .
4
1
3
100 feet,
1
1
1
2
1
1 ,
1
9
1,500
KM
1,809
8,112
1,754
Double block
Single blocks :
Stable broom
' 191
1,228
306
Four-horse whip
Dray collar
1
9
1,500
500
2,000
4,340
2,060
1
1
1
9
1,500
500
1,809
3,112
1,754.
Dander brrshes . . .
LIVE STOCK.
Drau"ht horses
NURSERY APPURTENANCES.
Flower pots, seven inch
Flower p<.ts five inch
:;;;;;:
Flower pots, four and four and one-naif inch
394
PARK COMMISSIONERS REPORT.
EXHIBIT "F." — CONTINUED.
PURCHASED
ON HAND.
TOTAL
ON HAND
EXPENDED. .
IN GOOD IN BAD
ORDER. OKDEK.
TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTS.
Garden barrow
1
241
1
13
6
78
32
G
7
9
8
7
G
4
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
8
2
3
2
4
1
125
t
10
9
6
GO
31
8 •
8
7
8
6
9
4
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
8
2
3
2
4
1
196
1
10
9
G
C9
31
8
8
8
8
G
9
4
116
71
Rake . .
3
12
9"
Wheelbarrows
18
1
""a"
Picks ...
Prills, long
Drills short
S'edges .. .
1
Spoons ... .
i
Steel "ads
Crowbars
One and three-quartor-inch pump auger ,
Sh ank for pump auger
1
1
1
1
1
2
]
8
2
3
2
4
400 feet.
8 feet.
Sand pump ... .
Handcarts ...
-••••
Galvanized iron buckets ... .
Buckets
Garden hoes ...
Hose pipes and sprinklers
400 ft.
8ft.
16 ft.
4
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
2
3
400 feet.
8 feet.
1G feet.
f\
2
2
1
2
2
Hose two inch
16 feet.
4
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Manure forks .
"'i'
i
"'2'
3
Three-eighth inch figures (set).
Saw files
" 'l
Hatchets
Sieves
Oilfillers
Wood rasp
Jimmy windlass. . .
1
1
Tubs
Candlesticks
Empty casks
2
451bs.
Icoil
260 ft.
2
45 Ibs.
1 coil.
260 feet.
2
45 Ibs.
One-half Manila rope ...
1 coil.
260 feet.
One inch Manila rope
REGULATION ORDINANCE. 395
PAKE COMMISSIONERS.
ORDINANCE NO. 2.
An Ordinance to provide for the Regulation and Government of the Avenue and Public
Parks in the City and County of San Francisco, in charge of the Park Commissioners.
SECTION 1. The objects of this Ordinance are those grounds which are known as Golden
Gate and Buena Vista Parks, and the Avenue leading to said Golden Gate Park, all particu-
1 arly described in the first section of an Act of the Legislature of the State of California,
entitled "An Act to provide for the Improvement of Public Parks in the City of San
Francisco, "approved April 4th, 1870.
SEC. 2. Within the said grounds all persons are hereby forbidden:
1st — To turn in, or let loose any cuttle, horses, goats, sheep or swine.
2d — To carry, and especially discharge, fire arms.
3d — To cut, break, or in anyway injure or deface any trees, shrubs, plants, buildings,
fences or structures of any kind.
4th — To bathe in, or otherwise pollute the waters of any pond, lake or pool.
5th — To chase, set snares for, catch or destroy any rabbits, quails or other wild quadrupeds
or birds.
Cth — To make or kindle a fire of any kind.
7th — To camp, lodge or tarry over night.
8th— To ride or drive any horse or other animal, with vehicle or without, elsewhere than
upon the roads or drives for such purposes provided.
9th — To indulge in any riotous, boisterous or indecent conduct or language.
10th — To drive or ride at a furious speed.
SEC. 3. No dray, truck, wagon, cart or other vehicle carrying, or if not carrying, em-
ployed regularly in carrying goods, merchandise, manure, soil or other articles, shall be
allowed to travel upon the drives of said Avenue for any other purpose than to cross im
mediately at the regular street intersection, nor upon the drives of the said Parks. For the
present the road now and heretofore commonly traveled to and from "The Central Macadam-
ized Toll-Road " is excepted from this rule. But all such vehicles shall be driven over the
least worked portion of such excepted road, as directed by the Superintendent or any of the
Park Police Officers hereinafter mentioned, unlei-s compelled to turn-out in obedience to the
" rule of the road " as hereinafter laid down. The provisions of this subdivision shall also
apply to light vehicles regularly driven for business purposes between the country beyond
the Parks and the city.
SEC. 4. The rule of the road for equestrians or vehicles meeting upon the Avenue or
Park drives shall be— pass to the right.
SEC. 5. There is hereby established a Pound to be located within the Park limits for the
impounding of the animals mentioned in the first subdivision of section two of this Ordi-
nance, and of all strays found trespassing upon said grounds. All such animals shall be
driven or carried to the Pound and there kept enclosed at a. charge to their owners at the rate
of one dollar per day or fraction of day, for each animal so impounded. No animal thus in
custody shall be released excapt on proof of property and on production of a receipt signed
by the Secretary of the Board of Park Commissioners, countersigned by the Park Superin-
tendent. If unclaimed for three days, all such animals shall be impounded in the City
Pound.
SEC. 6. All moneys accruing from the pound charges aforesaid, bnd also from fines col-
lected from offenders against any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be placed in the
Park Improvement Fund, and duly accounted for.
SEC. 7. 1st— When the number of participants in any picnic, or other organized party
about to enter these grounds will exceed ten persons, they, or one ot them, shall coniniuni-
396 PARK COMMISSIONERS' REPORT.
cate their intention to the keeper of the gateway at which they enter, or to the keeper of the
Stanyan street entrance, pending the appointment of keepers for the other gates.
2d— Any company, society, or organization of any kind, being desirous of resorting to
these grounds in a body, the number of individuals in which will exceed twenty-five, for the
purpose of picnicing; any military or other organized company desirous of parading within
the same ; any base ball, cricket, or sporting club, desirous of using the grounds set aside
for their peculiar purposes, shall, at least one day prior to the proposed date of the excur-
sion, report, or cause to be reported, such intention to the Secretary of the Park Commis-
sioners or to the Superintendent of the Parks and Avenue.
3d — All waste material, scraps, litter, or rubbish of any kind brought upon these grounds
by such picnic or other parties shall be promptly collected and removed by them or their
employes. In the event of the non-observance of this regulation, the actual cost of thor-
oughly performing the necessary duty by the Park, force shall be charged, and a bill for the
same be presented to the representatives of the organization so offending.
4th — The representatives of any such organized party, which shall have resorted to these
grounds, will be held responsible for the damage done through any transgression of those
ordinances by any member of the same, -when the offending individual in person cannot be
identified.
SKC. 8. The Superintendent of the Parks and Avenue is hereby instructed to enforce and
cause to be enforced the provisions of this Ordinance.
SEC. 9. Power and authority are hereby given to the Park Keeper, the Head Gardener,
Foreman and the Foreman Teamster, to arrest and detain, and deliver to the proper author-
ities, or, in their discretion, eject from the grounds all persons wilfully or knowingly oftVnd-
ing against the provisions of this Ordinance, or any other ordinance hereafter to be passed
by said Board for the regulation, use, and government of said Parks and Avenue.
SEC. 10. The Superintendent is hereby clothed with the powers enumerated in Sec. 9 of
this Ordinance.
SEC. 11. Whenever it may be necessary to appoint assistant keepers, there shall be deliv-
ered to each of them a certificate of appointment, signed by a majority of said Board, sealed
and attested by the Secretary. Said assistant keepers shall possess all the powers enumerated
in Sec. 9 of this Ordinance, but shall exercise the same under the direction of the Superinten-
dent, and report to him forthwith any action they muy take under the same.
SEC. 12. The Park keeper, the Head Gardener, the Foreman. Foreman Teamster, and such
assistant keepers as may be appointed as aforesaid, shall constitute the park police, and shall
provide themselves with a badge of office, consisting of a metallic star inscribed with the
words " Park Police," and the initials of the words indicating their particular ofiice. A roll
number shall be added to the initials on the badges of the assistant keepers.
SEC. 13. The Secretary of said Bosrd shall, within five days aft<r the passage of this
Ordinance, make and certify an accurate copy of the same, and cause the same to be pub.
lished as required by law for ten days, Sundays exceptcd, and this Ordinance shall take eflbct
fifteen days after its passage.
E. L. SULLIVAN, President, j
C. F. MAcDERMOT, - commissioners
G. J. BKENHAM. )
OFFICE OF THE PARK COMMISSIONERS,)
San Francisco, September 30, 1872. J
I certify that the foregoing is a tnie and faithful copy of an Ordinance passed
by the Board of Park Commissioners, on the 2<tth day of September, 1872, and
duly entered in the books of said Board.
J. T. FLEMING, Secretary.
OF THE
BOARD OF CITY HALL COMMISSIONERS
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF CITY HALL COMMISSIONERS,
San Francisco, December 18, 1871.
To the Honorable the Board of Supervisors
Of the City and County of San Francisco :
GENTLEMEN — The Act providing1 ' ' for the erection of a City
Hall in the City and County of San Francisco," was approved
April 4th, 1870.
The Governor appointed Messrs. P. H. Canavan, Joseph G.
Eastland and Charles E. McLane, the three Commissioners, to
carry out the provisions of the Act, on the twenty-seventh day of
April following.
The Commissioners met informally on the seventh day of May,
and visited the Yerba Buena Cemetery grounds.
On the eleventh day of May the Commission was formally or-
ganized, each Commissioner having filed the bond and taken the
oath of office, as required by the Act. Mr. Canavan was elected
Chairman. Subsequently, Robert George was elected Secretary.
At this meeting also the first work prescribed by the Act, viz: the
grading of the site, was considered and a preliminary resolution
398 CITY HALL COMMISSIONERS' REPORT.
passed to advertise for proposals for the same, without unneces-
sary delay. The Chairman was authorized to receive possession
of the ground and place a man in charge.
TAKING POSSESSION.
In pursuance of the resolution of the Board of May llth,
authorizing the Chairman to take possession of the land on be-
half of the Board, application was made to His Honor, the Mayor,
for the formal transfer of the same, as contemplated in the Act.
The following is a copy of the writing of surrender and delivery,
on file in the office and spread on the minutes, as ordered, viz:
" MAYOR'S OFFICE, May 11, 1870.
To the Honorable P. 11. Canaran, J. G. Eastland and C. E. McLane, Commission-
ers of the City Hall.
GENTLEMEN — I herewith surrender and deliver to 3-011 the possession of all
hat tract or parcel of land known and designated as Yerba Buena Park.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
[SEAL] THOMAS H. SELBY,
Mayor."
GKADING OF THE PARK.
After several meetings, in which the matter was fully discussed,
on the twenty-first day of May the grading of that portion of the
Park south of the northerly line of Park avenue was decided on,
to be graded to the official grade of the surrounding streets, and
the advertisement for proposals was made on the twenty-fifth day
of May. After further examination of the locality covered by the
lines proposed, it was found that a very large pile of sand would
be left at the eastern extremity of the site, if only so much as was
contemplated in the first advertisement should be graded, and to
facilitate the work, and with a view to economy, it was decided
on the first day of June to extend the lines to cover this portion of
the embankment, and the advertisement was altered accordingly.
The proposals were opened July 7th, publicly, and ranged from
19J to 32J cents per cubic yard. The lowest bidder, after some
difficulty, forfeited and paid the amount of his bond, $1000, and
the contract was awarded to the next lowest bidder at 23J cents
DESIGNS AND PLANS. 399
per cubic yard. The contract for the same was duly entered into,
and the contractor, D. Hewes, commenced work on the 26th day
of July, and continued without any material interruption until
February, 1871. This grading levelled the whole of the portion
of the ground, directed to be laid out in lots to be sold, a strip
200 feet wide of the Market street front, and including the space
200 feet through the same, designated in the Act as "City Hall
Avenue," the whole of the space of " Park Avenue," running
from Lai-kin to McAllister street, parallel with and 200 feet
distant from Market street, and a space some 15 feet wide inside
of this, and also an angle of the eastern extremity of the City
Hall Reservation. The whole amount of sand excavated and
embankment was 141,042 ^ cubic yards, according to the survey
and estimate of the City and County Surveyor.
DESIGNS AND PLANS.
The early attention of the Board was given to this portion of
their work. The Act prescribed in general terms the offices the
building was to accommodate, viz: "the different Courts and
Boards of City and County officers, Hall of Records, and also
offices for the various officers of the said city and county/' Un-
der the special attention of the Chairman, who was authorized
thereto on May 23d, and with the assistance of two well-known
architects of high standing, Messrs. Williams and Wright, the
heads of the various municipal offices, the judges of the Courts,
and all other officers intended to be accommodated in the build-
ing, were conferred with, and their offices in the present City
Hall and elsewhere personally visited, in order to ascertain the
extent of accommodation required by each. From most, replies
in writing and rough drafts of plans were received. In other
instances the information was taken verbally and plans drafted
on the spot. From a committee representing the bar many valu-
able suggestions were obtained as to requirements for Court-
rooms and Law Library.
From the information gained through these arid other sourc es
was compiled a pamphlet of " Instructions and Suggestions to
Architects," giving, in unusually full detail, the size of the
various principal rooms and the accessory offices, their uses and
400 CITY HALL COMMISSIONERS' REPORT.
general location; suggestions as to light, ventilation, etc., and
accompanied by a map of the site, giving frontage distances,
streets, grades, etc. A printed copy of the pamphlet is hereto an-
nexed. At the same time it was decided to advertise for Designs
and Plans in the California and Eastern papers, and offer pre-
miums for the five best plans, to range from $500 to $2,500. The
pamphlets were generally distributed and put in reach of all
competitors. The advertisement Avas first inserted June 23d, and
November 1st ensuing was set as the day until which the Designs
and Plans would be received. This time was extended to Novem-
ber 15th, on representation of several of the competitors, that
the work was so extensive they could not fairly complete their
drawings in the time allowed.
Sixteen sets of Designs and Plans were received, each set com-
prising ground plan, floor plans, elevations, perspective views,
etc., and requiring a large space for their proper display for com-
parison and examination. By the courtesy of the Directors of the
Mechanics' Institute, the Art Gallery of the Pavilion was placed
at the disposal of the Commissioners. They deckled to avail
themselves of it, and had all the Designs and Plans carried thither
before opening them. On the nineteenth day of November the
Commissioners met at the Art Gallery and opened all the packages
and affixed a designative letter to each piece. Subsequently they
Avere placed in proper position for inspection and examination on
the walls. The Gallery was visited by many of our prominent
citizens, and Avas also thrown open to the public for a time. The
first work with the plans was the comparing them with the require-
ments of the pamphlet of Instructions, to see that in details they
were according to the same. The examination proved that the
instructions had been fully understood and quite closely followed
by Eastern competitors as well as resident architects. Daily
observation and comparison of the plans enabled 'the Commis-
sioners to reduce the number of the realty meritorious, requiring
further examination, to nine. The other seven were altogether
inferior in architectural design. The difficulty of deciding on
the best five out of the nine, and afterwards on the best one of the
five, was one which the Commissioners appreciated fully, but at the
same time with a determination to meet it fairly and intelligently,
DESIGNS AND PLANS. 401
and to do justice both to the architects and the public. Apart
from the considerations of architectural merit, adaptability to the
peculiar angular-shape of the site, excellence of interior arrange-
ment, light, ventilation, etc., was the very necessary matter of
cost. For this, the Commissioners were not satisfied with the
author-architects' estimates, which were very generally inside the
one and a half millions, designated in the Act, as the cost of their
buildings. They deemed it proper to have estimates made by
well known and reliable experts, Messrs. Thomas J. Johnston and
Henry L. King, based on the cost of other public buildings in the
city. These estimates proved that the cost of either of the accept-
able designs would exceed the limit. The Commissioners next
proceeded to ascertain which of the best designs could be reduced
in extent, without impairing their integrity, architecturally or
otherwise, so as to bring them within the limit, and finally to
decide on the one which should be adopted. In this final can-
vassing of their merits, the square buildings were decided against
on the ground of their non-adaptability to the site, and the choice
narrowed down to three, which were not open to this objection.
Two of these it was found could not be reduced in extent with-
out materially altering and impairing the plan. The other one,
bearing the motto " Ne vile fano," could be .thus modified and
was the plan finally selected. The authors proved to be Messrs.
Fuller & Laver of Albany.
The Commissioners had taken along time, nearly three months,
in canvassing the merits of the different plans; had studied them
carefully themselves and sought and obtained the advice of ex-
perts, as well as the opinions of gentlemen of taste and intel-
ligence in such matters. They were unanimous in the first choice
and nearly so in rating the others, and their decision was gene-
rally regarded as correct and just.
In reducing the extent of the building, no accommodation re-
quired by the Act is omitted. The rooms left out were designed
for a public Assembly Hall, and two extra Law Courts with their
accessory offices, all of which can be eventually added when re-
quired, completing the original design, while their omission does
not impair the beauty or the architectural symmetry of the building
as now decided on.
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402 CITY HALL COMMISSIONERS' REPORT.
A very delicate task was still left the Commissioners, in the
award of premiums to the next best plan. In this they were
united in their final action, except on one plan. The premiums
were awarded in the order named below, viz :
2d Prem. — Butler & Hochkofler, Architects, San Francisco; Motto, "Eureka."
3d Prem. — S. H. Williams & Son, Architects, San Francisco; Motto, "Sun-
light."
4th Prem.— Wright & Sanders, Architects, San Francisco; Motto, "Dextra
fideque."
5th Prem. — P. J. O'Connor, Architect, San Francisco; Motto, "Omega."
The Commissioners also decided that three other sets of designs
and plans were of such merit, as to be entitled to honorable men-
tion, and $500 was awarded to the authors of each, as compensa-
tion, and for the information and advantage derived by the Com-
missioners from the examination and inspection of them. These
were :
Motto, "Quidnunc;" T. 0. Langerfeldt and Chas. B. Attwood, Architects,
Boston.
Motto, "Flag and Globe;" Patton and Jordan, Architects, San Francisco.
Motto, "Giotto;" Samuel Sloan, Architect, Philadelphia.
ELECTION OF AKCHITECT.
Augustus Laver, cf Fuller & Laver, the authors of the adopted
plan, was elected as Architect to the Board at the same meeting
at which the decision on the plans was made, and he was instructed
at once to make such modifications in the adopted plan as would
bring the cost of the building within the limit allowed by the Act.
ELECTION OF ATTORNEY.
The Commissioners did not see fit to use the privilege given
them by the Act, of electing an Attorney to the Board, until the
increased work made it necessary to have legal advice constantly
at command. For such, previously, they had been indebted to
the City and County Attorney. Julius C. McCeney was elected
to this office on the 31st January, 1871.
EXCAVATING. 403
EXCAVATING FOE FOUNDATIONS.
It was decided to advertise for proposals to excavate for
foundations, on February 14. This work was also to include the
levelling of that portion of the lot to "be covered by the building,
and to be used as service ground for depositing material, etc. A
large quantity of sand still remained on this portion of the tract,
and what to do with it was a difficult problem to solve. The ex-
cavation and the levelling had to be done, but the same sand
thus removed would be again required after the foundation walls
were up, for filling in and terracing, as the plan of building pro-
vided that the water level or base line of the building proper
should be carried level with the grade of Larldn street, giving a
height of about ten feet at the eastern extremity. To carry the
sand away would be very costly, and, in view of its subsequent
requirement, seemed unnecessary. To keep it on the lot, deposit-
ing it where it would be least in the way, appeared the wisest
course, although attended with difficulty, as to taking care of it
during the prevalence of the summer winds, and its being more
or less in the way when building should be commenced. It was
decided to keep it on the lot, getting permission from the city to
use as much of McAllister and Larkin streets, temporarily, as the
authorities could grant, depositing it there and on the side of the
lot bounded by those streets. The Commissioners were permitted
to use one-half of McAllister street, and the portion of Larkin
street inside the railroad track for this purpose.
Proposals were asked for doing this work on February 15, and
the time for receiving the same set for March 22. On the 24th
the bids from twelve different bidders were opened. The prices
named ranged from 17^ to 22 J cents per cubic yard. The con-
tract was awarded to J. K. Myers, on the 28th, at the lowest price
named, who at once proceeded with the work, using carts and
shovels. This work continued uninterruptedly until about May
10, when it was decided to excavate no more sand until we were
nearer ready to commence the foundations, as it was found im-
possible to prevent, except at a disproportionate cost, the drifting
of the sand back into the places excavated. The quantity of sand
excavated under this contract was 62,505 cubic yards.
404 CITY HALL COMMISSIONERS' REPORT.
ERECTION OF THE BUILDING.
The provisions of the Act left it to the discretion of the Com-
missioners either to let out the whole work in one contract, or
"some particular portion of the work." The letting out of so
very large a work in one contract was objectionable for very many
plain and easily understood reasons, in the opinion of the Com-
missioners, among which may be mentioned these, among others:
it would be very difficult to so word and guard such a very large
contract for building, as to avoid omissions, mistakes, and causes
of dispute and misunderstanding, leading to delay and the conse-
quent detriment of the work; no work of this character and mag-
nitude is usually attempted to be done in this manner; the proper
attention to details could not be given; it would be difficult to find
a competent contractor with the means and ability to complete it,
etc., etc. In deciding on letting out the work in portions, the
Commissioners chose the most difficult course, but the one by
which, in their judgment, they would be able to fulfil the trust
confided to them most satisfactorily, and for the best interests of
the City and County of San Francisco.
The first work was the foundations, and the first of this the
concrete bed. The material for these it was decided should be
procured and furnished by the Commissioners to the contractors
for laying and building the same. In order to bring out all avail-
able material, proposals were asked, in general terms, for suitable
stone, cement, etc. The advertisement wras inserted April llth,
and the time for receiving bids fixed for the 20th May, which was
extended to the 8th of June. The advertisement called for pro-
posals for furnishing brick, cement, clean hard stone suitable for
concrete, and undressed stone suitable for foundations. Appli-
cation had been made to the Government at Washington for the
privilege of quarrying and taking away stone from the Govern-
ment quarry at Angel Island, which was granted under certain
restrictions, and intending bidders were notified that they could
use this privilege as far as it went. The various quarries, from
which stone could be expected, were visited, and their capacity
and the quality and character of the stone examined, means and
cost of transportation ascertained, etc. Samples of all material
proposed to be furnished were required to be deposited in the
office.
ERECTION OF THE BUILDING. 405
There were twenty-five bids received and opened publicly, most
of the bidders being present. The prices ranged as follows :
For Brick $12.40 to $16.75 per thousand.
For Foundation Stone, Angel Island 6.65 to 10.45 per cubic yard.
For Granite 11.10 to 40.50 per cubic yard, j
For kind unnamed 3.15 to 16.00 per cubic yard.
For Concrete Stone 95 to 7.00 per cubic yard.
For Cement. 3.24 to 3.35 per barrel.
The quarries from which the lowest priced stone was to be
taken were inspected and the stone found to be unfit for the pur-
poses required. The next lowest bidder for concrete stone pro-
posed to furnish the well-known red stone, a sort of flint. This
was also examined and tested and submitted to experts, and on
their judgment and the tests and examination of the Architect, it
was finally condemned as unfit for concrete, its fault being the
want of sufficient adhesive and absorptive qualities. The stone
finally decided on was the rough sand-stone of Telegraph Hill,
and the contract was awarded to M. Miles for the same, at $3.15
per cubic yard. At the same time the contract for the cement
was awarded to P. Caduc, of the Benicia Cement Co., at $3.24
per barrel. Experts and others who had used this cement pro-
nounced it of excellent quality, and it could be had fresh and not
subject to deterioration by a long voyage.
In selecting the foundation stone the consideration of cost was
altogether in favor of the Angel Island stone, of which the Gov-
ernment made a free gift to the city and the Commissioners. Its
quality had been very thoroughly tested at the Government works
at Mare Island and elsewhere, as well as in several buildings in
this city, and it was considered by all who had used it as very
nearly equal to granite. The lowest bidder for this was Henry
W. Seale, to whom the contract was awarded at $6 .-65 per cubic
yard. Since the award of this contract, negotiations for the use
of the whole of the quarry at Angel Island had been prosecuted,
resulting in a concession of the same. It would have been very
difficult to have obtained the large quantity and the proper sized
stones, nor could adequate loading and quarrying facilities have
been had if only a portion of this quarry had been worked. The
Commissioners are largely indebted to the United States authori-
406 CITY HALL COMMISSIONERS' REPORT.
ties for this concession. The amount by this means saved to the
city and county is very considerable.
No award was made for the bricks, the time for using them be-
ing still remote and the lowest bid being considered too high.
Proposals were next asked for " putting in concrete bed/' wTith
the accessory work connected therewith, advertised on the 15th
July, and the time for receiving them fixed for the 19th August.
It was required that the parties proposing to do the work should
be known as thoroughly skilled in that business, and should hand
in with their bids testimonials to that effect satisfactory to the
Commissioners. The concrete foundation was justly considered
by the Commissioners the most important part of the whole work,
which should in no event be slighted or negligently performed,
from any consideration of false economy; and upon the suggestion
and advice of the most eminent engineers of the United States
Government, now on this coast, as well as other prominent
experts and builders, the Commissioners, duly appreciating its
importance, determined to have this work done in the very best
manner only and by a thoroughly skilled and competent work-
man.
The work included necessary excavation and fencing in the site.
Seven bids were received and opened in public August 19th. The
bids were considered in the aggregate. The prices ranged from
$1.90 per cubic yard of concrete laid in the bed, including exca-
vation, to $4.50 for the same work, and from $500 to $2,700 for fenc-
ing in the site. The two lowest bidders did not produce satisfac-
tory testimonials of skill. The contract was awarded to D. Jordan,
the next lowest bidder, who produced numerous testimonials of
high authority as to skill, capacity and ability to carry out the
work without delay, and which were satisfactory to the Board.
The price was $2.97 per cubic yard of concrete laid in the bed,
including all necessary excavation, and $1,200 for fencing in the
site. The work commenced on the 13th day of September, has
been since and is now being steadily prosecuted, and is nearly
completed.
Proposals for building the foundation walls, and also for cement
and brick to be used in the same, were advertised for October
CONCRETE FOUNDATION. 407
, and the time for receiving them fixed for November 18, which
was extended to December 1. Seventeen bids were received and
opened on the last named day in presence of most of the bidders.
The prices included the - accessory work named in the specifica-
tions, and ranged as follows:
For Stone Masonry $3.74 to $6.47 per cubic yard.
For Brick Masonry $4.75 to $17.00 per thousand.
For Drain Pipes, 4-inch, .35 to .80; 6-inch, .45 to $1.00; 8-inch, .60 to $1.21;
10-inch, .70 to $1.50 per lineal foot.
For Brick $12.00 to $14.90 per thousand.
For Cement $3.95 to $3.98 per barrel.
The contract was awarded to John Cochran and George
Middlemiss as the lowest bidders, who at once commenced ope-
rations and are prosecuting the work with all diligence.
The work of erecting the building has been retarded by the in-
junctions sued out in the name of the City and County and of A.
P. Hotaling, which were respectively decided adversely to the
applicants on hearing.
BUILDING FOE OFFICES.
The Act allowed the Board to rent an office in the city at not
exceeding $50 per month, which was taken and served the pur-
poses of the Board for a time. As the work progressed more
room was required for the Architect's use, Draughtsmen's rooms,
etc., and the necessity of a direct and constant supervision of
the work by the Commissioners and their employees on the
ground was seriously felt. The Commissioners determined on
erecting a plain house, suitable for office purposes, on the ground,
as a matter of both business convenience and necessity, and of
economy. Proposals were duly advertised for, five bids received,
ranging from $1,696 to $3,985, and the contract awarded to M. C.
Smith as the lowest bidder. With other necessary work, plumb-
ing, gas fitting, fences, etc., the house complete has cost $2,146.21,
a sum which would have been soon absorbed in payment of rents
for similar accommodations. The house is substantially built,
and can be disposed of for a fair sum when no longer needed.
408 CITY HALL COMMISSIONERS' REPORT.
SALE OF LOTS.
A map of the tract of land was caused to be prepared by the
City and Count}7" Surveyor, as directed by the Act. On it were
laid out the portion of the land designed for sale, divided into
lots fronting tin Market street and Park avenue, 25 feet front by
100 feet depth, and the four angular lots at either extremity of
the strip; City Hall avenue, 200 feet wide, running through the
strip, its centre opposite Eighth street, and Park avenue, 80 feet
wide, running from Market to McAllister streets, parallel with
and 200 feet distant from Market street, as provided in the Act.
It was decided to reduce the size of the two easterly angular lots,
as first laid out, and two lots of 25 feet width were taken off the
westerly side of each. The angular point of the northerly one
was also thrown into the first rectangular lot, giving it a front on
McAllister street as well as on Market street. As thus altered,
the map was approved formally by the Commissioners and dupli-
cates of the same deposited in the office of the City and County
Surveyor, and in the Recorder's office. The whole number of
lots was ninety-nine (99), divided as follows :
Fronting on Market street, east of City Hall avenue, 25x100 35 lots.
Fronting on Market street, west of City Hall avenue, 25x100 15 lots
Fronting on Park avenue, east of City Hall avenue, 25x100 30 lots
Fronting on Park avenue, west of City Hall avenue, 25x100 12 lots
Angular lots at either end 4 lots
Kuuning through from Market to McAllister street 2 lots
Fronting on corner Park avenue and McAllister street 1 lot
99 lots
The subject of the sale of the lots was thoroughly considered
and discussed by the Commissioners during February and March.
The details of the sale were finally arranged in the latter part of
March; Messrs. John Middletoii & Son were appointed auctioneers,
and the sale advertised on April 7, to take place on the 15th May
following. The sale was extensively advertised, as its great im-
portance demanded, and attracted the attention of eastern capi-
talists, as well as those of our city, and of this and the neighboring
States. The time wras propitious for such a sale. Money was
very plenty, and much capital lying idle seeking investment.
SALE OF LOTS. 409
Two days before the time set for the sale, suits were commenced
in the 4th District Court against the Commissioners, by the City
and County of San Francisco and A. P. Hotaling et al., respect-
ively, praying for an injunction restraining the sale of the lots.
A preliminary injunction or restraining order was granted by the
Court. In consequence the sale was formally postponed for 30
days, or to June 14, and again at that date postponed to July 14,
as the case was still pending. The cause was heard before Judge
Morrison on July 6 and 7, and, as the Court said, " ably argued
by eminent counsel on both sides," and taken under advisement
by the Court with the promise of an early decision. On the 14th
day of July it was ordered in each of said cases, that the restrain-
ing orders be set aside and vacated, and that the motions for an
injunction to issue are hereby denied, to which the plaintiffs
excepted. As this decision was given on the day set for the sale
the Commissioners deemed it proper to again postpone it for 30
days, or until August 14. As no legal impediment now existed,
the Commissioners proceeded to again give full publicity to the
sale, advertising it freely. On the morning of the appointed day,
however, an order to show cause before the Supreme Court why
the Commissioners should not postpone the sale until the deter-
mination of the appeal, was served on them and set for hearing
on the 21st August. The sale had to be again postponed, but it
was deemed unnecessary to postpone longer than two weeks, or
to August 28. On the day set for the hearing of the case, it was
heard, and the Supreme Court decided against the applicants.
Another application was made on August 26, before Judge Mor-
rison. Without hearing the Commissioners' counsel, Judge Mor-
rison immediately refused the injunction, and said that he enter-
tained no doubt whatever of the constitutionality of the Act of the
Legislature, and of the power of the Commissioners to sell the lots.
The sale was consummated on the 28th day of August. Ex-
perts, at the solicitation of the Commissioners, had carefully
estimated the value of the lots, and set the aggregate at
$1,000,000. The total amount realized was $953,900.
410 CITY HALL COMMISSIONERS' REPORT.
CONCLUSION.
The foundation walls are to be completed within 120 working
days. The plans and specifications for the superstructure are
being prepared, and it is hoped that no further interruption of
the building will occur.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
P. H. CANAVAN,
JOS. G. EASTLAND,
CHAS. E. McLANE,
Board of City Hall Commissioners.
INSTRUCTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS
FOE THE USE OF ARCHITECTS IN PREPARING THE DESIGNS.
The Commissioners, appointed by the last Legislature for the erection of a
new City Hall for the City and County of San Francisco, herewith issue the
following Instructions and Suggestions for the use of Architects proposing to
submit plans, etc., for the building to be erected.
COST OF BUILDING.
The law having established the limit of cost at the sum of fifteen hundred
thousand dollars ($1,500,000), the plans, etc., must be such as will afford a
complete building for that sum. The principal front is to face Park avenue,
and the main entrance is to be located opposite the centre of City Hall avenue.
DIMENSIONS OF ROOMS AND OFFICES.
The Commissioners have decided upon the following dimensions, as a guide
in preparing the plans for the several floors: subject, however, to such minor
deviations as may be necessary to economize space and perfect the general
arrangements.
INSTRUCTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS. 411
GROUND OR FIRST FLOOR.
POLICE COURT.
One Court Room, 40x50 feet 2,000 feet area
One Clerk's Office, 18x22 feet 396
Two Offices for Prosecuting Attorney, each 18x22 feet 792 "
One Male Witness Room, 14x20 feet 280
One Female Witness Room, 14x20 feet 280
Two Water Closets and Wash Rooms 200 "
One Judge's Chamber, 18x22 feet 39G
Closets, etc 80
N. B. — There should be ready access from the Prisoners' Dock to the Prison
on the floor below, with stairway, etc.
OFFICES FOK CHIEF OF POLICE.
One office for Property Clerk, 20x36 feet 720 feet area
One office for Chief Clerk, 20x36 feet 720
One office for Chief, 20x20 feet 400
One office for Chief, consultations, 20x16 feet 320 "
One office for Detectives, 20x16 feet 320
One office for Detectives, consultations, 12x16 feet. . .' 192 "
Water Closets and Wash Rooms 200
Fire and Burglar-proof Vault 50 "
N. B. — The Police Officers' room, Captain's room, Store-rooms, Cells, etc.,
to be located on the floor below, as hereinafter provided.
SHERIFF S OFFICE.
One Principal Office, 30x30 feet 900 feet area
Two Private Offices, 16x16 feet 512
One Fire and Burglar-proof Safe, 10x12 feet 120
Closets 100
N.B. — There should be a Property Store-room beneath, with stairs from the
principal office.
SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS.
One Principal Office, 36x50 feet 1.800 feet area
Two Small Offices, 18x20 feet 720
Closets.. 200 " •
412 CITY HALL COMMISSIONERS' REPORT.
ASSESSOR.
One large Koom, 36x115 feet 4,140 feet area
About 22 feet of this room partitioned off at rear end for a
Draughtsman's Office, Private Office, and Fire-proof Vault,
12x12 feet.
Wash Boom and Water Closets 200 "
N. B. — This office should adjoin the Tax Collector's office.
TAX COLLECTOR.
One large Eoom, similar to the above, 36x115 feet 4,140 feet area
About 15 feet of the rear partitioned off in about three equal
parts, one for Private Office, one for Cashier, and one for
Fire-proof Vault.
Closets. 200
N. B. — There should be a door for exit at the rear end of this office.
MAYOR.
One Reception Room, 25x36 feet 900 feet area
One Private Office, 25x18 feet 450
One Clerk's Office, 16x18 feet 288 '"
Closets 140 «
AUDITOR.
One Principal Office, 36x24 feet 864 feet area
One Private Office, 12x18 feet 216
One Fire-proof Vault (2 stories high) 12x10 feet 120 ' "
Closets 100 "
TREASURER.
One Principal Office, 36x40 feet , 1,440 feet area
One Private Office, 12x18 feet 216
Specie Vault, with Book Vault above, 12x14 feet 168 "
Closets 100 "
COLLECTOR OF LICENSES.
One Principal Office, 20x30 feet 600 feet area
One Private Office, 14x18 feet 252
Fire-proof Vault, 4x6 feet 24
Closets 60 "
N. B. — Should be placed next Auditor's Office.
INSTRUCTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS. 413
JUSTICES COURTS.
There will be needed five separate Court Rooms, each about
22x35 feet 3,850 feet area
One Office for Clerk, 22x35 feet 770
Five Private Offices, each 12x16 feet 960
Closets for each : . . . . 250
N. B. — The Presiding Justice's Court and the Clerk's Office should commu-
nicate with each other. The remaining Courts to be entirely separate, and
these Courts to be as remote as possible from the Police Court.
HALL OF RECORDS.
It is suggested that this building should be entirely isolated and sufficiently
remote from the main pile, as to ensure its perfect security from fire or other
accidents, and to be thoroughly fire-proof, both externally and internally, with
iron sashes and double iron shutters, and if joined to the general mass, to be
separated therefrom with heavy double dead walls.
The ground or first floor to consist of
One large Hall, 60x120 feet 7,200 feet area
At one end of the Hall should be
Recorder and Deputies' Office, 20x40 feet.
Recorder's Private Office, 20x12 feet.
Fire-proof Vault, 6x8 feet.
Closets, 10x12 feet.
Over this Hall a similar room for Copying Clerks 7,200 feet area
N. B.— It is suggested that this second floor might be built sufficiently 16fty
to admit wide balconies all around for future desk room. The roof to be void
of sky-lights.
COUNTY CLERK.
One Principal Office, 45x80 feet 3,600 feet area
With large Fire-proof Vault, 12x14 feet.
Three Offices for County, Municipal, and Probate Courts, each
25x40 feet 3,000 feet area
Two Small Offices, each 16x20 feet. . . . 640
Closets .' 200
PROBATE COURT.
One Court Room, 28x36 feet 1,008 feet area
One Judge's Chamber, 16x20 feet 320
One Clerk's Office, 25x30 feet 750
One Ladies' Room, 12x16 feet 192 "
Closets . 100 "
414 . CITY HALL COMMISSIONERS' REPORT.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR.
Two Offices, 16x20 feet 640 feet area
One Fire-proof Vault, 6x8 feet 48
Closets 60
N. B.— To be located near Probate Court.
OFFICES ON SECOND OE PKINCIPAL FLOOE.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
One Council Chamber, 36x50 feet 1,800 feet area
Two Offices for Clerks, each 18x27 feet 972
One Fire-proof Vault 50 "
One Committee Koom, 18x27 feet 486 "
Closets and Cloak Boom 300 "
N. B.— Gallery suggested at one end.
ASSISTANT BOARD ROOM.
One Council Chamber, 36x50 feet 1,800 feet area
Two Offices for Clerks, 18x27 feet 972
One Fire-proof Vault 50
Closets and Cloak Koom 300
N. B. —Gallery suggested at one end.
COUET BOOMS.
COUNTY COURT.
One Court Boom, 36x50 feet - 1,800 feet area
One Judge's Chamber, 18x22 feet 396
One Clerk's Office, 18x22 feet 396
One Witness Boom, 12x18 feet 216
Closets, male and female 192 ' '
Total 3,000 feet area
N. B. — Jury Booms on floor above.
MUNICIPAL COURT.
Same number of rooms and same size 3,000 feet area
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT.
Same number of rooms and same size 3,000 feet area
^RUCTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS.
TWELFTH DISTRICT COURT.
Same number of rooms and same size 3,000 feet area
FIFTEENTH DISTRICT COURT.
Same number of rooms and same size '. . . . 3,000 feet area
SUPREME COURT.
Same number of rooms and same size 3,000 feet area
EXTRA COURT.
One Court Room, 36x50 feet 1,800 feet area
One Judge's Chamber. 18x22 feet 396
One ' " (private), 18x12 feet 216
One Witness Room, 18x12 feet 216
Three Offices for Clerks, 14, 18 and 20x22 feet 1,144
Closets... 200 "
Total 3,972 feet area
EXTRA COURT, NO. 2.
Same number of rooms and same size 3,972 feet area
EXTRA OFFICES ADJOINING EXTRA COURTS.
Three Offices, 16, 18 and 20x22 feet 1,188 feet area
Closets 60
Two Offices, 12 and 18x22 feet 660
One Office, 12x16 feet 192
One Fire-proof Vault, 6x8 feet 48 "
Closets 60
N. B.— Grand and Petty Jury Rooms on floor above.
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY HALL.
One large Hall, GOxlOO feet, with galleries 6,000 feet area
OFFICES ON THIRD FLOOR.
GRAND JURY ROOM FOR EXTRA COURTS.
One Room, 20x36 feet 720 feet area
Two Witness Rooms, each 20x16 feet 640 "
Closets, male and female 250 "
416 CITY HALL COMMISSIONERS' REPORT.
GRAND JURY ROOM FOR STATE, CITY AND COUNTY COURTS.
One Eoom, 20x36 feet 720 feet area
Two Witness Rooms, each 20x16 feet 640 "
Closets, male and female 250 "
DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
One Principal Office, 18x25 feet 450 feet area
One Private Office, 18x15 feet 270 "
Closets 60 "
N. B.— Located next to Grand Jury Rooms.
PETTY JURY ROOMS.
Five separate Rooms, each 18x25 feet 2,250 feet area
Five separate Closets 300 ' '
LAW LIBRARY.
One Principal Room for Library, 36x75 feet 2,700 feet area
One Trustees' Room, 25x30 feet 750
One Librarian's Room, 12x16 feet 192 "
Closets 300
CITY AND COUNTY SURVEYOR.
One Principal Office, 30x40 feet 1,200 feet area
One Computing Room, 16x18 feet 288 "
One Grade Office, 16x18 feet 288
Closets 160
N. B. — A.11 to have good light.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
One Commissioner's Office, 20x25 feet 500 feet area
One Chief Engineer's Office. 12x16 feet 192
One Board of Foremen's Office, 20x25 feet 500
Closets 120 "
FIRE MARSHALS.
Two Offices, one 15x12 and one 15x20 feet 480 feet area
Closets 60
CORONER.
Two Offices, each 14x16 feet 448 feet area
Closets... 60
INSTRUCTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS. 417
BOAED OF EDUCATION.
ie Board Koom, 30x40 feet 1,200 feet area
One Library and Committee Room, 18x24 feet 432 "
One Secretary's Room, 18x16 feet 288 "
One Storeroom, 12x16 feet 192 "
One Superintendent's Room, 18x16 288
Closets 200 "
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL.
One Principal Office, 25x30 feet 750 feet area
One Clerk's Office, 16x20 feet 320
Closets 60 "
CITY AND COUNTY ATTORNEY.
Two Offices, each 18x20 720 feet area
One Office, 14x20 feet 280
Closets 60 "
JUDGES' STUDIES.
Ten Rooms for Studies, each 12x16 feet 1 ,920 feet area
N. B. — To be located near the Law Library.
JANITOR AND WATCHMAN.
Six ordinary rooms for the above.
The foregoing distribution of apartments has been suggested with a view to
having all the principal Court Rooms and large rooms on one floor, and the
offices most frequented near the ground.
FOURTH FLOOR.
FIRE ALARM AND POLICE TELEGRAPH.
One Operating Room, located on a corner, with small lobby
attached, 15x25 feet 375 feet area
One Battery Room, to connect with operating room, 12x16 feet 192 "
One Superintendent's Office, to connect with operating room,
12x16 feet 192
One Storeroom, 12x14 feet 168 "
Three Chambers, each 12x14 feet 504 "
Water Closets and Wash Rooms 100 "
N. B.— A large sink provided in operating room. All these rooms should be
elevated above the surrounding roofs, and on one level, and finished with a
look-out above.
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418 CITY HALL COMMISSIONERS' REPORT.
BASEMENT FLOOE.
POLICE DEPARTMENT AND CITY PRISON.
One Storeroom, under Property Clerk's Koom, perfectly dry
and fire-proof, 36x40 feet 1,440 feet area
One large Hall for Police officers, with ward-robes for 200 men,
40x50 feet 2,000 "
One Office for Captain, 16x20 feet..., 320 "
N. B.— Water Closets, etc., in Court-yard.
PRISON DEPARTMENT.
Eighteen Common Cells, enclosed with 1-inch round iron bars,
10x16 feet 2,880 feet area
Six dark Double Cells, with thick walls to deaden sound, 5x7 ft. 210 "
Six outer Cells, 5x5 feet 150
Two Storerooms, 20x16 and 20x25 feet 820 "
Twenty Sheet Iron Cells, 6x8 feet , 960 "
(To be placed in the centre of a large room; plain, substan-
tial water closets set in each cell.)
Twelve Cells, 6x10 feet, to be provided for Lunatics, and located
so as to receive sunlight 720 "
One Kitchen, 20x36 feet 720 "
Two Bathrooms, each 7x8 feet 112 "
N. B. — The entire Police Department and the City Prison to be so arranged
that all the business connected therewith may be accomplished without inter-
ference with the other departments, as nearly^isolated as possible.
SHERIFF'S STOREROOM.
One large Storeroom provided under the Sheriff's offices, with stairway to
floor above; the room to be perfectly dry and fire-proof, with 1600 feet floor
area, 1600 feet area.
Miscellaneous Storerooms under the balance of the building, all well lighted
and ventilated.
All the foregoing dimensions indicate the superficial feet or area of floor
surface required, to which must be added the entrance- vestibules, lobbies, stair-
ways, corridors and passages, as also the walls and partitions.
CLOCK AND BELL TOWER.
A suitable Tower for the above purpose is suggested.
HOIST-WAYS OK LIFTS
Should be provided near stairways, extending from cellar to roof.
INSTRUCTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS.
PUBLIC WATER CLOSETS
Are to be provided on each floor throughout.
LIGHT AND VENTILATION.
There must be ample light for all the various rooms, etc., with no cross lights
for the Court rooms. The ventilation to be as thorough as pqssible.
HEATiNa.
It is suggested that the various rooms be heated with hot water, with a suffi-
cient number of furnaces set in the cellar or basement.
LIGHTING.
The building to be thoroughly lit with gas in all the various rooms, halls and
corridors.
MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION.
It is proposed that the foundations be laid with concrete, and all the walls
of the cellar or basement story be built of stone — the balance of brick and
faced with granite up to the second or Court floor, and the upper portion faced
with cast iron or stone.
All the walls throughout, both the exterior and interior, to be thoroughly
bonded with wrought iron, and every possible precaution used to prevent
injury by earthquakes, and (he quality of all the work throughout to be first
class.
SCALE OF DRAWINGS, ETC.
Each Design to consist of ground plans for each floor drawn to a scale of
sixteen feet to one inch.
The elevations, not less than two, drawn to a scale of eight feet to one inch.
A block plan, showing the grounds and location of the buildings, drawn to
a scale of thirty-two feet to one inch.
One or more perspective views. No colors to be used, except India ink or
sepia.
Two or more sections to be drawn, to a scale of eight feet to one inch, and
colored to represent the materials used.
Each plan to bear a motto, by which it will be designated, and, after the
selection is made, the author to come forward with his name.
CONCLUSION.
The Board of Commissioners have issued the foregoing instructions and
suggestions, for the purpose of informing architects of the number of Offices,
Courts, etc., etc., with the accommodations required for each of the several de-
partments, but they do n ~>t seek to restrict Oi fetter the designer in any manner,
leaving the adoption of style, outline or plan, and location of buildings on the*
ground, to his taste and judgment, keeping in view the limits of cost before*
mentioned..
420 OTY HALL COMMISSIONERS' REPORT.
PEEMIUMS.
The Commissioners offer the following premiums for the best designs, viz :
For the best design, two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500). For the
second best design, the sum of two thousand dollars ($2,000). For the third
best, the sum of fifteen hundred dollars ($1,500). For the fourth best, the
sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000). For the fifth best, the sum of five
hundred dollars ($500). Premiums and Architect's salary payable in City
Hall Warrants. The Commissioners will be entitled to make such use of all
the designs receiving premiums as they deem proper, but will eventually re-
turn them to the authors.
Each design to be accompanied by a general description a ad approximate
estimate of cost.
The Board of Commissioners reserve the right to reject all plans proposed
and submitted.
All the designs to be sent in on or before the 1st day of November next en-
suing.
N. B. — The Chairman of the Board will afford to Architects any assistance
in his power, and confer at all times with those requiring further information.
P. H. CAN A VAN.
Chairman.
JOSEPH G. EASTLAND,
CHAS. E. McLANE,
City Hall Commissioners.
SECRETARY'S REPORT.
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF CITY HALL COMMISSIONERS, )
October 16, 1872. j
To the Honorable the Board of Supervise™
Of the City and County of San Francisco:
GENTLEMEN — I have the honor to transmit the accompanying Report of work
done in the erection of the City Hall building, since the date of the last report,
and also a statement of expenditure from June 11, 1870, to September 30, 1872,
in accordance with request embodied in Resolution of your Honorable Board.
Respectfully yours, etc.,
EGBERT GEORGE, Secretary.
SECRETARY'S REPORT. 421
At the date of the last report the work in progress was the putting in the
concrete bed and building the foundation walls.
THE CONCRETE BED.
This work commenced in September, 1871, was completed in February, 1872,
except the portion on the McAllister street portico, which was put in in May.
The concrete bed covers the whole surface of the building site, except the
Central <Jourt, in which it is omitted for a space of sixty-five feet square. It
extends beyond the line of the footings of the foundation walls. It is six feet
in thickness under the Hall of Kecords and Main Tower, four feet under the
main walls, and three feet over the balance of the surface.
QUANTITIES.
Cubic yards of Concrete laid 21,822.6
Barrels of Cement used 21,785
Cubic yards of Broken Stone 20,539
Cubic yards nf Sand, about 13,000
The total cost of the concrete bed is $201,726.56, being an average of $9.25
per yard. This rate includes all the accessory work, curbing, excavating and
fencing in the site. The number of cubic yards of sand excavated is about
75,000.
Apart from the structural advantages secured by this monolithic concrete
bed, in keeping the heavy walls of the foundation and superstructure tied im-
movably in their places; in forming a solid bed for them — in equalizing the
distribution of the weight, etc., were these other; an economy in the use of
material, the comparatively cheap concrete taking the place of stone masonry;
in providing effectually against damp; in facilitating the work on the founda-
tions, by giving access to all parts of the building site over a solid, level bed,
for the carriage of materials, etc.
FOUNDATION WALLS.
The building of the foundation walls has been the principal work done dur-
ing the year. It was comprised in the following contracts : for Angel Island
stone; for Benicia cement; for brick; for lime; for laying the stone and brick,
with the accessory work.
The period set for finishing this work expired some months since. The
Commissioners, their officers, and the contractors, have worked earnestly
together, in pushing it as rapidly as possible. It will, however, take six
weeks yet to complete it. The main difficulty has been found in getting in
the stone as fast as it could have been used. The deliveries from the Angel
Island quarry have been supplemented by granite from the Penryn quarry,
and by the free use of brick. The work itself has not suffered by the delay, as
it has been done more deliberately, settling and solidifying as it progressed.
422 CITY HALL COMMISSIONERS' REPORT.
The following quantities of material have been used in the foundation walls,
yiz:
Stone— Angel Island and Granite 17,000 cubic yards.
Bricks— California 1,500,000
Cement— Benicia 8,500 bbls.
Lime— Santa Cruz 3,000 bbls.
The accessory work included the iron bond of the walls, the system of drain-
age, and the filling in with sand and forming a terrace around the building
thirty feet in width.
LAYING THE COBNEB STONE.
The corner stone was laid on the 22d of February last, by the Grand Lodge
of Masons, in presence of a large concourse of citizens, the military, etc.
THE PLINTH COITESE.
Thirteen bids for furnishing and setting the Plinth Course were received and
opened in open Board, May 3. They were for granite, blue stone, free stone,
and manufactured stone. The aggregates summed up from $22,000 for the
"Frear " (manufactured) stone, to $65,617 98 for granite. After careful can-
vassing of all the bids, and the quality of the several stones, the contract was
awarded to G-. Griffith & Co., for the Penryn granite, as the lowest bidder for
such quality of stone.
In the opinion of practical builders it was deemed unsafe to use the manu-
factured stone in the Plinth Course. The Penryn granite they considered the
best stone for the purpose obtainable on this Coast.
The stones are being delivered on the site, and a portion of them are already
set.
SUPEESTBUCTUEE.
The Commissioners are having the plans and specifications and detail draw-
ings for the superstructure prepared, and will shortly advertise for bids for the
material and work.
EGBERT GEOEGE, Secretary.
SECRETARY S REPORT.
423
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE OF THE BOARD OF CITY HALL
COMMISSIONERS, JUNE 11, 1870, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1872.
PROPERTY— OFFICE FURNITURE.
$347 76
Desks, chairs railing etc . . . . ....
567 00
Two fire-proof safes . . . .
515 00
Letter press law books glassware etc. . . ....
83 00
474 75
Counter and. drawers in architect's department .... ...
236 00
Two stoves and fittings
55 50
HORSE AND WAGON.
$2,279 01
915 75
HOUSE FOR OFFICES.
Work and material, including advertising ....
$2,246 21
298 02
Fitting extra room and windows. ....
227 09
STEAM DERRICK.
Donkey engine and tools ....
$941 77
2,771 32
Work and material
750 00
Blocks, chains etc .... .. ....
226 44
435 08
New tubes and head to boiler
237 00
450 50
MISCELLANEOUS PROPERTY.
Lewisses, chisels, drills, etc
$104 14
Crab, large scale tools barrow etc ' . ...
303 95
Blocks and chains, mattress, etc ...
170 92
Water pipes and connections on grounds
218 92
797 93
GRADING— GENERAL EXPENSE.
Maps surveys etc and for estimates
$1 210 95
$9,804 80
Advertising for proposals for grading
630 25
Advertising for proposals for excavating
512 50
Exhuming and re-interring remains
1 660 25
Bulkhead around sand pile
1 298 83
W ork and material of roadway .... ....
2 900 00
8 212 78
GRADING.
Hewe's contract, 141 042 55 yards
33 245 00
Myer's contract 62 505 yards
10 938 37
44,183 3f
Carried forward. . .
$62,200 95
424
CITY HALL COMMISSIONERS REPORT.
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITUKE OF THE BOAED OF CITY HALL
COMMISSIONERS— CONTINUED.
Brought forward
BUILDING— GENERAL EXPENSE. DESIGNS AND PLANS.
Compiling pamphlet of instructions
Advertising ,
Hanging for examination, and charges. . ,
Fees, experts estimating cost ,
Premiums. ...
BUILDING— WORKS.
Boring to test foundations
Surveys for lines and grades
Work and material, gates, shed office, etc
Advertising for proposals and printing
Work about concrete, measuring, etc
Work about laying corner stone
Moving material, sorting bricks, etc
Expenses of derrick from November 25th, 1871 )
Engineer ; coal ; repairs ; moving I
Work and material, roadway on site
Salary of Superintendent 81,516 67 }
Salary of Assistant Superintendent 86633}
Receiving Clerks and Gatekeeper 2,416 66 )
CONCRETE BED AND ACCESSORY WORK.
Advertising for proposals
Contract for stone, 20,004 yards
Contract for cement, 21,348 barrels
Contract for laying, including accessory work, 21,322.6 yards
Concrete under McAllister street Portico
FOUNDATION WALLS.
Account, contract for stone
Account, contract for cement, 8,000 barrels. .
Account, contract for brick
Account, contract for masonry
Account, contract for lime
For 970 barrels of lime
For 135 % M of brick
CORNER STONE.
Stone and dressing
Copper casket and deposits. .
Silver-plate and trowel
Carried forward . .
$789 00
l.r.ui; oo
2.784 72
'500 00
9,000 00
$503 59
135 00
375 27
2,205 25
757 30
338 SO
8H>) 75
2,645 91
232 00
4,799 66
S2.->3 ro
62,658 76
69.015 08
64,275 12
5,524 60
78,214 26
30,877 60
9,072 00
49, -91 25
2,009 25
1,940 00
2,032 50
$736 42
152 40
200 00
¥62,200 95
14,579 72
12,882 23
201,726 56
173,526 86
1,088 82
?466,005 14
SECRETARY'S REPORT.
425
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE OF THE BOARD OF CITY HALL
COMMISSIONERS— CONTINUED.
$166,005 14
EXPENSE— SALARIES.
21,750 00
Secretary '20 months
4,350 00
4,000 00
Architect 19 months . .
5,700 00
GENERAL EXPENSES.
Warrants book and register . ... ....
$349 00
35,800 00
9(>7 <i8
Repairs house and shod office fence and gateway
5«1 27
1 432 42
Bulkhead against sand drift ....
984 16
278 50
Printinfy and bind in fr receipts lithography ....
510 00
379 65
190 80
972 ;i2
1,097 50
Horse keep and wnrron repairs. ...
949 48
387 00
39 00
201 40
0 300 IS
OFFICE EXPENSES.
$870 33
Signs, blanks locks movin" safe .... ;
157 50
Rent of office 10 months
81'!) 00
Clerk, copying in office
125 00
Petty expenses, cleaning, papers, porter, etc
Porter and Messenger 8 ' « months
1,205 11
500 00
Coal and Gas
137 81
3 815 75
ARCHITECT'S DEPARTMENT— EXPENSE ACCOUNT.
.
Kent of rooms
$335 00
Stationery drawing paper etc
45(i 88
14'.) 11
Salaries of Clerk and Draughtsmen .... ....
4,772 70
LEGAL EXPENSE.
Counsel fees. .... ...
£15 ('00 00
5,713 09
Printing documents . .
85 50
15 085 50
Carned forward. . .
$535,720 2G
426
CITY HALL COMMISSIONERS REPORT.
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE OF THE BOARD OF CITY HALL
COMMISSIONERS— CONCLUI. ED.
Brought forward
$535 720 26
SALE OF LOTS— EXPENSE.
Large map, rent of hall
$1(50 00
Printing posters and blanks
397 50
Advertising .
2 952 09
Auctioneer's commission ....
4: 769 50
Clerk hire
20 00
Advertising and printing notices second payment
61 75
WARRANTS — INTEREST ACCOUNT.
Interest on warrants to September 1st 1871
5 561 08
Interest on warrants to August 31st 1872
11 153 52
Total
$560 795 70
ROBERT GEORGE,
Secretary.
!R E P O K T
or THE
CLERK OE THE JUSTICES' COURT.
CLERK'S OFFICE OF JUSTICES' COURT
City and County of San Francisco, August
'lO, 1872. I
To the Honorable the Board of Supervisors
Of the City and County of San Francisco :
GENTLEMEN — I herewith present my report of the business of
this Court for the Fiscal Year ending the 30th of June last, m
compliance with your Resolution No. 3,154 (new series).
Number of suits instituted during the year 2,829
Number of suits " in forma pauperis" 107
Number of appeals to County Court 323
Number of executions issued 548
Number of orders of examination and discovery 211
Amount of fees received by me and paid over to the
City and County Treasurer $9,051 50
Amount of fees received in appeal cases and paid over
to County Clerk 640 00
Total.. . $9,697 50
428 REPORT OF CLERK JUSTICES' COURT.
This office makes no cc expenditures" out of the moneys
received, nor have I any means of knowing the cost of sus-
taining the Court. These will be shown by the report of the
City and County Auditor.
Respectfully submitted.
GEO. L. WEDEKIND,
Clerk of the Justices' Court.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
TREASURER'S OFFICE,
San Francisco, July
To the Honorable the Board of Supervisors
Of the City and County of San Francisco:
r 5, 1872. )
GENTLEMEN — I herewith submit my Annual Report for the Fiscal
Year 1871-72, ending June 29, 1872, as follows, viz:
Balance at credit of City and County
of San Francisco, June 30, 1871. .$ 244,467 30
Receipts during the year 3,063,346 85
- $3,307,814 15
Disbursements during the year 3,004,968 32
Balance to credit of City and County,
June 29, 1872 $ 302,845 83
Balance at credit of State of Califor-
nia, June 30, 1871 $49,252 35
Receipts during the year 947,399 83
$996,652 18
Disbursements during the year in
settlement with Controller of State 961,025 89
Balance to credit of State $35,626 29
430 TREASURER'S REPORT.
Balance at credit of Special Redemp-
tion of State and County taxes (on
special deposit) June 30, 1871 $8,182 14
Receipts during the year 22,369 08
$30,551 22
Disbursements during the year 17,049 69
Balance of special deposits, June 29,
1872 $13,501 53
RECAPITULATION.
Balance at credit of City and County, June 29, 1872. . . $302,845 83
Balance at credit of State of California, June 29, 1872 . 35,626 29
Balance at credit of Special Redemption, June 29, 1872 13,501 53
$351,973 65
Respectfully,
J. A. BAUER,
City and County Treasurer.
TAX COLLECTOR'S EEPOET.
TAX COLLECTOR'S OFFICE,
San Francisco, August 15, 1872
To the Honorable the Board of Supervisors
Of the City and County of San Francisco:
.i-
GENTLEMEN — In response to Resolution No. 3,154 (new series)
of your Honorable Body, I herewith submit an Annual Report
for the Fiscal Year 1871-72, ending June 30, 1872.
Upon the Assessment Rolls for said Fiscal Year, the assessed
valuation of Real Estate and Personal Property appear as are
hereinafter shown, to wit:
REAL ESTATE.
Amount of Roll $76,090,371 00
Add duplicate and overpayments .. 34,180 00
Total Real Estate $76,124,551 00
PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Amount of Roll $28,900,988 00
Total Real Estate and Personal Property $105,025,539 00
432 TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT.
MONROE ASHBURY, AUDITOR, IN ACCOUNT WITH TAX COL-
LECTOR.
REAL ESTATE ACCOUNTT FOR —
Cash paid Treasurer, on ................... $73,416,603 00
Duplicate and erroneous Assessments ........ 161,650 00
Balances due ............................ 50,990 00
Exemptions from Taxation by
Law on Property of United
States ...................... $986,520 00
State of California ............. 18,150 00
City and County of San Francisco 1,002,290 00
Total exemptions of Real Estate 2,006,960 00
Assessments collected and held
under protest 488,348 00
Total amount charged by Auditor
to Tax Collector on Real Estate
Account, as shown above $76,124,551 00
PERSONAL PROPERTY ACCOUNT FOR —
Cash paid Treasurer, on $23,602,625 00
Duplicate and erroneous* Assess-
ments 1,004,363 00
Exemptions from] Taxation by
Law on Property of Foreign
Consuls and of National Gold
Banks 162,105 00
Property which was found to be
Assessed, and Taxes paid in
other Counties and States 511,950 00
Shipping and Water Craft not to
be found 173,104 00
Carried forward $25,454,147 00
CASH PAID INTO THE TREASURY.
433
Brought forward $25,454,147 00
Sundry Personal Property As-
sessed to parties who (as well
as the property assessed) have
disappeared, or the parties are
now in destitute circumstances 612,274 00
Consigned Goods, payment of
which is declared illegal by U.
S. Supreme Court 646,000 00
Delinquent, and presumed to be
collectable, 1,175,607 00
Estates in Probate Court 1,012,960 00
Total amount charged by Auditor
to Tax Collector, on Personal
Property Account, as above
shown $28,900,988 00
Valuation. Taxes.
Collections on Keal Estate. . .$73,416,603 00 $2,180,473 11
Collections on Personal Prop-
erty 23,602,625 00 700,997 96
Totals $97,019,228 00 $2,881,471 07
CASH PAID INTO TREASURY BY THE TAX COLLECTOR DURING
THE FISCAL YEAR 1871-72.
Taxes 1871-72— Keal Estate $2,180,473 11
Taxes 1871-72— Personal Property 700,997 96
— $2,881,471 07
27? per cent, on Personal — Delin-
quent $263 48
5 per cent, on Personal — Delin-
quent 4,083 11
Carried forward...'. $4,346 59 $2,881,471 07
28
434 TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT.
Brought forward $4,34659 $2,881,47107
5 per cent, on Real Estate — Delin-
quent 9,857 09
14,203 68
Total Taxes and percentages for
1871-72 $2,895,674 75
TAXES OF PRIOR FISCAL YEARS.
Taxes of 1856-7 $92 00
Taxes of 1861-2 5 01
Taxes of 1862-3 68
Taxes of 1863-4 65
Taxes of 1864-5 1 05
Taxes of 1865-6 1 10
Taxes of 1866-7 24 34
Taxes of 1867-8 8 25
Taxes of 1868-9 3,211 95
Taxes of 1869-70 3,388 09
6,733 12
5 per cent, for prior years 167 21
Sundry taxes and percentages col-
lected during 1871-2 $2,902 575 08
State Poll Taxes of 1871-2 $19,189 80
COMMISSIONS COLLECTED FROM THE STATE AND PAID INTO THE TREASURY.
Tax Collector's Commissions from the
State $10,088 93
Received for 1,458 Tax Sale Certifi-
cates, at $2 2,916 00
Received for 81 Tax Deeds, at 4 324 00
Received for advertising Delinquent
List.. 4,738 50
Total $18,067 43
OFFICE EXPENSES. 435
EXPENSES OF THE OFFICE.
Tax Collector's Salary $4,000 00
Deputies' Salaries 12,000 00
Clerks' Salaries , 3,875 00
Auctioneer's Salary 200 00
Advertising, general 1,155 00
Advertising, Delinquent Lists 4,050 35
Books and Stationery 2,270 00
$27,550 35
Deduct Commissions and Fees paid
Treasurer, . 18,067 43
Excess of Expenses over Commissions
and Fees paid into the Treasury. . . $9,482 92
Amount collected on account of Street
Assessments and paid to Treasurer. $196,285 43
Eespectfully,
ALEXANDER AUSTIN,
Tax Collector.
AUDITOR'S REPORT.
CITY AND. COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE, |
San Francisco, September 24, 1872. )
To the Honorable the Board of Supervisors
Of the City and County of San Francisco:
GENTLEMEN — In accordance with Resolution of your Honorable
Body I herewith submit to you my Annual Report for the Fiscal
Year 1871-2.
Your obedient servant,
M. ASHBUBY,
Auditor;
DEMANDS AUDITED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 1871-2,
ENDING JUNE 30, 1872.
ON THE GENERAL FUND.
CITY AND COUNTY OFFICERS' SALARIES —
Mayor $3,000 00
Mayor's Clerk 1,800 00
Judge of Municipal Court 5,000 00
Judge of County Court 5,000 00
Judge of Probate Court 5,000 00
$19,800 00
Carried forward $19,800 00
DEMANDS AUDITED.
437
Brought forward
Judge of Police Court
Chief of Police
District Attorney
District Attorney's Assistant
City and County Attorney
Prosecuting Attorney Police Court
Superintendent of Public Schools
Assistant Superintendent
Secretary of Board of Education.
Clerks to City & County Attorney
Clerk to District Attorney
Assessor
Assessor's Deputies
Superintendent of Streets
Deputies of do
Treasurer's Deputies
Sheriff's Deputies
Tax Collectors' Deputies
County Clerk's Deputies.. . ....
Clerks of Board of Supervisors. .
Sergeant-at-Arms of do
Supervisors
Harbor Master
Auditor's Clerks
Surveyor
Coroner
Court Interpreters
Gardeners of Public Squares
Porters of City Hall
Watchmen of City Hall
License Collector
License Deputies
Health Officer
Health Officer's Deputy
Carried forward
$19,800 00
$4,000
4,000
5,000
3,600
5,000
3,000
4,000
3,000
2,200
1,696
1,500
4,000
39,860
4,000
20,400
7,980
27,641
13,600
40,280
4,125
225
14,400
3,000
3,425
500
2,937
4,500
2,925
1,980
270
2,159
4,058
2,400
1,800
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
76
00
00
00
00
00
00
50
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
47
00
00
00
00
25
44
00
00
$243,463 42
$263,263 42
438 AUDITOR'S REPORT.
Brought forward $263,263 42
Health Officer's Clerk 2,100 00
Health Officer's Messenger 900 00
Health Inspectors 3,600 00
Commissioners of Marine Board . 1,600 00
Secretary of Marine Board 1,500 00
Commissioners of Funded Debt,
1855 3,600 00
^Recorder's Deputies 30,427 46
Law Librarian 2,400 00
Matron of County Jail 900 00
Superintendent of City Cemetery. 150 00
Porters of 3d and 19th District
Courts 150 00
47,327 46
$310,590 88
EXTKA DEPUTIES' SALARIES —
Clerks to Board of Supervisors. . . $250 00
Clerks to Board of Equalization. . 725 00
Clerks to Tax Collector 1,875 00
Clerks to License Collector 125 00
2,975 00
POLICE FORCE SALARIES —
4 Captains, 1 Clerk, 99 Officers. . 157,336 40
FIRE DEPARTMENT SALARIES —
Chief Engineer $3,000 00
Assistant Engineers (2) 3,360 00
Clerk 1,560 00
Corporation Yard Keeper 900 00
Superintendents of Steam Engines 300 00
Assist. Superintendents of Steam
Engines 15000
Corporation Yard Drayman 75 00
Hydrant Men 150 00
Carried forward $9,495 00 $470,902 28
DEMANDS AUDITED. 439
Brought forward $9,495 90 $470,902 28
Steward South San Francisco En-
gine Company 440 00
Engine Companies 64,480 00
Hook and Ladder Companies 14,880 00
Hose Companies 21,033 81
Veterinary Surgeon 60 00
110,388 81
FIRE DEPARTMENT MATERIAL —
New Engines (2) $7,987 50
Hose Carts and Keel 843 50
Truck. 740 00
Fire Escape 1,098 00
Ladders 437 50
Hose and Couplings 9,795 20
Tubes, etc., for Engines 877 20
Freight on Engines 705 31
RUNNING EXPENSES OF FIRE DEPARTMENT —
Horse Feed, Shoeing, etc. . . $9,562 06
Fuel, Oil, etc 2,405 43
Harness, Repairs of Harness, etc. 2,003 07
Repairs of Engines, etc 9,756 80
Repairs Fire Department Houses. 8,167 47
Horses purchased (12) 3,575 00
Furniture, etc., for Engine Houses 220 00
Articles for Repairs 703 20
Cleaning Vaults 526 98
Buggy 250 00
Hydrant Spanners 211 00
Salaries . of Superintendent and
Assist. Supt. Engines 2,700 00
Salaries of Oilers 1,800 00
Salaries of Drayman Corporation
Yard.. 900 00
22,484 21
Carried forward $42,781 01 $603,775 30
440 AUDITOR'S REPORT.
Brought forward $42,781 01 $603,775 30
Sundries, Tools, Soap, Rag, Wicks,
etc 908 58
43,689 59
OFFICE RENT, ETC., FOR FIRE COMMISSIONERS —
Rent, Gas and Water $840 00
Furniture, etc 19 50
Stationery 201 55
1,061 05
CISTERNS AND HYDRANTS —
Setting and re-setting Hydrants. , $5,152 50
90 Hydrants 2,466 00
7,618 50
SALARIES OF FIRE ALARM AND POLICE TELEGRAPH —
Superintendent $1,800 00
Operatives (3) 4,500 00
Repairs 1,200 00
7,500 00
EXTENSION AND REPAIRS OF FIRE ALARM AND
POLICE TELEGRAPH.
Striking Machine for Bell Tower. $65 00
Flag Staff, etc 271 50
Horse Keeping, etc 240 00
Boxes, Wire, Poles, Pipe and Keys 295 97
Use of Chronometer, etc 55 00
Repairs and Material 1,467 12
Royalty on Electric Machine 300 00
Sundries, Chemicals, etc 563 32
* Horse and Saddle 115 00 .
Stationery 16 75
3,389 66
REPAIRS TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS 12,474 07
Carried forward $679,508 17
DEMANDS AUDITED. 441
Brought forward $679,508 17
LIGHTING PUBLIC BUILDINGS —
City Hall and other Offices $6,037 75
Fire Department Houses 4,653 02
10,690 77
PURCHASE OF ENGINE LOTS AND EREC-
TION OF ENGINE HOUSES —
Erection of Engine House on Fol-
som street $5,025 00
Sewer for Engine House on Fol-
som street 50 00
Architect's Services, Plans, etc. . . 297 50
Bell for Engine House, South San
Francisco. 310 00
Erection of Engine House on Post
street 4,695 00
Architect's Services, Plans, etc. . . 247 25
Erection of Stable for Engine
House No. 7 485 50
11,110 25
HOSPITAL EXPENSES —
Salaries of Employees $18,553 02
Provisions 39,857 17
Fuel and Light 3,152 90
Liquors, Medicines and Surgical
Instruments 13,765 55
Clothing, Dry Goods and Shoes 5,542 86
Bedding 451 27
Furniture 594 00
Crockery, Kitchen and Table Ware 678 13 •
Hardware, etc 440 44
Stationery and Newspapers 328 06
Sundries 298 47
83,661 87
HOSPITAL VISITING PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 2,400 00
Carried forward $787,371 06
442 AUDITOR'S REPORT.
Brought forward $787,371 06
BURIALS AND CHEMICAL ANALYSIS —
Burials $1,894 27
Chemical Analysis 600 00
2,494 27
BOAED OF HORSES OF PRISON VEHICLE. . . 600 00
AUCTIONEER'S SERVICES TAX SALES 400 00
NEW CITY CEMETERY —
Salary of Superintendent $750 00
Pump 43 00
Digging Well 198 00
Labor and Material Ill 58
1,102 58
SMALL-POX HOSPITAL EXPENSES —
Provisions $2,805 32
Liquors and Medicines 317 14
Dry Goods and Clothing 240 94
Repairs and Material 382 60
Insurance on Building 187 75
Salaries of Employees 1,132 65
Stove, Kitchen Utensils, etc 159 31
5,225 71
ALMSHOUSE EXPENSES —
Salaries of Employees $13,789 06
Provisions 27,650 69
Liquors, Medicines, etc 3,395 53
Dry Goods and Clothing 4,208 61
Bedding 37 80
Fuel and Light 4,613 37
Crockery, Kitchen Utensils and
Table Ware 347 99
Horse Feed, Tolls, Shoeing, etc. 2,003 73
Carried forward $56,046 78 $797,193 62
DEMANDS AUDITED. 443
Brought forward $56,046 78 $797,193 62
Horses for use of Kesident Phy-
sician 500 .00
Insurance on Building 624 25
Farming Utensils, Seed, etc 490 17
Organ for use of Buildings 180 00
Cleaning Vaults 100 00
Stationery 57 35
Furniture 177 46
Harness and Repairs of same .... Ill 75
Repairs of Vehicles 417 10
Buggy for use of Physician 255 00
Hardware, etc 571 16
Material and Repairs 110 30
Sundries 449 12
60,090 44
APPROPRIATION FOR HOME or INEBRIATE —
Annual Allowance 3,000 00
EXAMINATION or INSANE 2,075 00
SENDING INSANE TO STOCKTON 4,673 00
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL APPROPRIATION —
Allowance of $3,000 per month,
from 1st July, 1871, to April
1, 1872 $27,000 00
Salaries of Employees and Inci-
dental Expenses, old and new
accounts 55,371 95
82,371 95
MEDICAL SERVICES, INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL . . 225 00
PURSUIT OF RUNAWAYS, INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL 163 75
ROAD REPAIRS, IST ROAD DISTRICT 5,960 59
Carried forward. $955,753 35
444 AUDITOR'S REPORT.
Brought forward $955,753 35
ENCLOSING AND IMPROVING PUBLIC GROUNDS —
Repairs, Posts, Tools, Chains, etc. $562 94
Seed and Plants 34 00
Mower and Sprinkler 94 00
Flag-staff, etc 100 00
Labor 911 60
Sundries 217 05
1,919 59
JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF P. CREIGHTON. . . 25,237 84
JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF P. DONAHUE .... 4,285 67
JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF JAS. BRENNAN. . . 7,097 44
JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF H. MYERS 5,917 50
HARBOR DUES REFUNDED 1,395 99
UNION SQUARE —
Gardner $150 00
Loam, Rock and Manure 4,645 13
Repairing and Leveling 237 50
Flag-staff 329 91
Labor and Material 1,073 10
Tool House and Fence 542 00
Sundries 5 50
6,983 14
FIRE DEPARTMENT CHARITABLE FUND. . . . 155 00
RESURVEYING FAIRMOUNT ACAD. TRACT... 5,800 00
MAKING SURVEYS, ETC., CITY CEMETERY
TRACT 4,800 00
ESTABLISHING GRADES, OUTSIDE LANDS. . 5,900 00
Carried forward $1,025,245 52
DEMANDS AUDITED. 445
Brought forward $1,025, 245 52
JUDGMENT IN CASE OF MONTGOMERY ST.
EXTENSION 29,212 34
MARINE BOARD EXPENSES —
Rent of Office, Gas, etc $653 50
Repairing Office 48 00
Fuel 23 50
Services of James M. Kane, al-
lowed by Legislature 1,625 00
Stationery, etc 88 72
2,438 72
HEALTH DEPARTMENT EXPENSES —
Services of Boatmen and Rent of
Boat-house $3,048 00
Repairs of Quarantine Boat, etc/: 97 49
Stationery and Advertising 449 48
Board, etc., of Inspectors' Horses 827 62
Salary of Visiting Physicians to
Jail and Prison 900 00
Salary of Clerk to Board of Health 975 00
Sundries 97 00
6,394 59
SPECIAL COUNSEL FEES 2,275 00
DISTPICT COURT REPORTERS, ETC 3,529 10
SUBSISTENCE OF PRISONERS —
Rations for County Jail $21,269 68
Rations for City Prison. 7,481 00
28,750 68
WITNESS EXPENSES 979 00
COPYING ASSESSMENT ROLL 5,975 00
Carried forward $1,104,799 95
446 AUDITOR'S REPORT.
Brought forward $1,104,799 95
ADVERTISING AND ELECTION PRINTING —
Printing for City and County Offi-
cers, and Elections 14,225 67
EEGISTRATION AND ELECTION EXPENSES —
Enrolling Names, etc $1,507 50
Officers of Election, and Police,
and Kents 27,852 00
Poll List, and Supplement to
Great Eegister 8,417 78
Supervisors of Election, Expenses,
etc 4,771 00
Stationery, Books, etc ... 1,025 80
43,574 08
RECORDER'S NEWSPAPERS 49 15
MAYOR'S CONTINGENT EXPENSES 1,800 00
BOAT HIRE AND OFFICE BENT FOR HAR-
BOR MASTER 900 00
BENT OF, AND FURNISHING JUSTICES'
COURT BOOMS —
Bent of Building, N. E. corner
Montgomery and Jackson. . . 4,104 88
BENT, ETC., OF FIFTEENTH DISTRICT
COURT BOOMS 2,600 00
FOURTH OF JULY EXPENSES —
Celebration of Fourth of July.. . . 3,500 00
SAN FRANCISCO BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION —
Allowed from Police Court Fines 5,000 00
PRINTING AND PUBLISHING MUNICIPAL BE-
PORTS 4,415 54
Carried forward $1,184,969 27
DEMANDS AUDITED. 447
Brought forward $1,184,969 27
v LIBRARY EXPENSES —
Rent of Rooms and repairs of same $3,102 50
Porter's Services 975 00
Furniture, etc 160 27
Stationery 100 50
4,338 27
MUNICIPAL COURT EXPENSES —
Rent of Rooms $4,680 00
Repairs 71 20
Furniture , 5 00
4,756 20
ENCLOSING LAND OF CITY AND COUNTY. . . 53 70
JURY EXPENSES, CRIMINAL CASES 1,601 00
THIRD DISTRICT COURT EXPENSES —
Rent of Rooms $250 00
Repairs 558 50
Furnishing 820 84
1,629 34
NINETEENTH DISTRICT COURT EXPENSES —
Rent of Rooms $300 00
Repairs 690 93
Furnishing 967 87
1,958 80
URGENT NECESSITY —
Miscellaneous Expenses not other-
wise provided for by law :
Advertising, Stationery, etc., for
Public Offices $449 40
Furniture for Public Offices 5,069 40
Carried forward $5,518 80 $1,199,306 58
448 AUDITOR'S REPORT.
Brought forward $5,518 80 $1,199,306 58
Salaries of Janitor, Watchmen,
Sergeant-at-Arms, and extra
Clerk of Board of Supervisors 1,998 75
Costs in prosecution City Suits. . . 300 00
Dog Tags, Impounding Dogs and
Eent of Pound 4,994 40
Medical Services in Prison and
Jail 70 00
Board of Horses for Police and
License Departments, and
use of horse for Assessor.. 889 00
Extra pay of Gardener of Public
Grounds 464 00
Salary of extra License Deputy . . 862 50
Eent of Kooms for Public Offices . 2,707 76
Services of extra Clerks and No-
tice Servers 16,509 60
Fuel furnished Public Offices 2,250 27
Appraising Property over assessed 350 00
Planking Kentucky street between
Bridges 7,597 88
Planking Second street between
Folsom and Harrison 650 77
Planking Second street between
B. andT ; 950 00
Iron Safe furnished Police Court. 185 00
Iron Safe furnished District Att'y 160 00
Use of Vehicles for Grand Jury,
Meals for Jury, etc 390 50
Meats furnished steamer America,
in quarantine 388 47
Sundries furnished Jail and
Prison 499 56
Services Collecting Delinquent
Taxes. . 554 87
Carried forward $48,292 13 $1,199,306 58
DEMANDS AUDITED. 449
Brought forward $48,292 13 $1,199,306 58
Rent of Lot, corner Battery and
Green 540 00
Taxes refunded on Lot on Bal-
lance street 292 43
Repairs of Sewers at Washwoman's
Bay 193 75
Cleaning Vaults 107 98
Record Book of City and County
Property 350 00
Sundries 2,471 71
Repairing Rooms rented for Pub-
lic Offices 471 89
Survey to establish City and
County Boundary. . . 500 00
Expenses of Committee of Board
of Supervisors to Sacramento 886 49
Music at laying Corner Stone of
City Hall 450 00
Extra Services to Committee on
Assessments 500 00
Work on Cisterns, First street and
Crossing of Third 260 00
Work on First Road District 495 75
Expenses commencing Suits on
Delinquent Street Assessm'ts 480 00
Flags furnished Public Squares . . 140 00
Taxes of 1869 and 1870 refunded . 170 00
Charges of sending Resolution of
Board of Supervisors to Wash-
ington „ 307 84
Experts' Services examining Sher-
iff's Books 801 00
57,710 97
FUEL FOR PUBLIC OFFICES 370 70
Carried forward $1,257,388 25
29
450 AUDITOR'S REPORT.
Brought forward $1 ,257,388 25
PLANKING KENTUCKY STREET 2,983 07
RENT or HARBOR POLICE OFFICE 100 00
MAP OF OUTSIDE LAND 450 00
CORONER'S EXPENSES 300 00
JEFFERSON SQUARE 2,250 00
ON THE SPECIAL FEE FUND.
SALARIES OF CITY AND COUNTY OFFICERS,
ETC. —
Recorder $4,000 00
County Clerk 4,000 00
Auditor 4,000 00
Treasurer 4,000 00
Tax Collector 4,000 00
Sheriff, $8,000, Counsel Fees,
$1,200.. 9,200 00
Clerk of Police Court 2,400 00
Clerks of Justices' Court 2,650 00
Justices (4) ; Presiding Justice,
and Porter 13,300 00
Sheriff's Deputies 7,500 00
Recorder's Deputies 1,800 00
County Clerk's Deputies 1,089 60
Porters of City Hall 1,800 00
Deputy Coroner 495 00
Coroner's Messenger 172 50
Publishing Delinquent Tax List.. 3,390 50
Stationery for City and County
Officers 22,436 97
86,234 57
Carried forward $1,349,705 89
DEMANDS AUDITED.
451
Brought forward $1,349,705 89
ON THE STREET LIGHT FUND.
June ....1871
July »
August . . "
September "
October.. "
November "
December "
January.. 1872
February. "
March... "
April.... "
May "
LIGHTING STEEETS
$16,931 04
17,243 63
17,304 00
16,773 58
17,611 83
17,110 63
17,770 55
17,827 78
16,625 52
17,990 88
17,563 00
18,253 90
KF.PAIKS TO
LAMPS, ETC.
$581 66
680 63
589 17
591 67
610 33
605 33
606 50
606 17
610 17
613 50
622 50
868 80
$17,515 70
17,924 26
17,893 17
17,365 25
18,222 16
17,715 96
18,377 05
18,434 95
17,235 69
18,604 38
18,185 50
19,122 70
ON THE STREET DEPARTMENT FUND.
216,596 77
Repairs of Streets front of United
States Property $502 18
Repairs of Streets front of City
and County Property 12,828 83
Repairs of Streets Accepted 77,700 86
Repairs of Streets Urgent 13,020 72
Cleaning Streets and Sewers 47,007 61
Prosecution of Suits against De-
linquent Street Assessments . 960 00
Work on Harrison street, between
Second and Third 691 90
152,712 10
ON THE POUND FEE FUND.
Salary of Pound Keeper 900 00
ON THE POUND FEE FUND SPECIAL.
Amount refunded for Horse sold 115 63
Carried forward $1,720,030 39
452 AUDITOR'S REPORT.
Brought forward $1,720,030 39
ON THE POLICE CONTINGENT FUND.
Conveyance of Prisoners, Tele-
graphing, etc 3,513 63
ON THE SCHOOL FUND.
Salaries of Teachers $431,520 37
Salaries of Janitors 31,776 23
Repairs of School-houses 31,729 39
Furniture 18,201 66
Fuel and Light 8,976 53
Water 308 95
Books, Stationery, Advertising,
etc 25,275 63
Eents 11,498 20
Insurance 2,103 18
Census Marshals 2,059 00
Incidental Expenses 3,161 78
566,610 92
ON THE SCHOOL FUND — SPECIAL.
Purchase of Lots, Erection of
School-houses, etc 37,911 21
ON THE CORPORATION DEBT FUND.
Coupons No. 33, due in New York
January 1, 1872 5,364 95
Coupons No. 34, due in New York
July 1, 1872 5,170 75
10,535 70
ON INTEREST TAX ACCOUNT, S. F. AND
S. J. R. R. BONDS.
Coupons of S. F. & S. J. Railroad
Bonds 12,967 50
Carried forward $2,351,569 35
DEMANDS AUDITED. 453
Brought forward $2,351,569 35
ON THE PACIFIC E.K. INTEREST TAX ACCOUNT.
Coupons of Central Pacific Rail-
road Bonds 26,985 00
ON PACIFIC B.R. INTEREST TAX ACCOUNT.
Coupons of Western Pacific Kail-
road Bonds 17,395 00
ON INTEREST ACCOUNT SCHOOL BONDS,
1866-67.
Coupons of School Bonds,1866-67 13,685 00
ON INTEREST ACCOUNT SCHOOL BONDS, 1870.
Coupons of School Bonds, 1870. . 22,995 00
ON INTEREST ACCOUNT BONDS, 1858.
Coupons of Bonds, 1858 48,555 00
ON INTEREST ACCOUNT BONDS, 1863-4.
Coupons of Bonds, 1863-64 43,645 00
ON INTEREST ACCOUNT BONDS, 1867.
Coupons of Bonds, 1867 22,925 00
ON INTEREST ACCOUNT PARK IMPROVE-
MENT BONDS.
Coupons of Park Improvement
Bonds 2,700 00
ON HOSPITAL BUILDING FUND BONDS.
Coupons of Hospital Building
Fund 1,074 10
ON HOSPITAL BUILDING FUND.
Erection of New Hospital Build-
ing 88,398 60
Carried forward $2,639,927 05
454 AUDITOR'S REPORT.
Brought forward $2,639,927 05
ON SINKING FUND SCHOOL BONDS, 1866-7.
Loans on security of City and
County Bonds 30,500 00
ON SINKING FUND SCHOOL BONDS, 1870.
Loans on security of City and
County Bonds 30,000 00
ON SINKING FUND BONDS, 1855.
REDEMPTION OF BONDS OF 1855 —
12 Bonds, each $500, at par, with
1 month and 8 days' interest. 6,038 00
Loans on security of City and
County Bonds 63,000 00
69,038 00
ON LOAN FUND ACCOUNT S. F. AND S. J. K.E.
BONDS.
REDEMPTION OF BONDS, LOAN FUND AC-
COUNT, S. F. & S. J. E. E. BONDS —
1 Bond of $1,000 at 98 per cent. . 980 00
Loans on security of City and
County Bonds 45,500 00
46,480 00
ON SINKING FUND BONDS, 1858.
REDEMPTION OF BONDS OF isss —
7 Bonds, each $1,000, at par 7,000 00
2 Bonds, each 500, at par 1,000 00
3 Bonds, each $500, and 2 Bonds,
each $1,000, at 99 per cent. . 3,465 00
12 Bonds, each $1,000, and 6
Bonds, each $500, at 99,90 per
cent 14,985 00
Carried forward $26,450 00 $2,815,945 05
DEMANDS AUDITED.
455
Brought forward $26,450 00 $2,815,945 05
15 Bonds, each $1,000, and 9
Bonds, each $500, with int.
to date, at 99£ per cent 19,500 85
2 Bonds, each $1,000, at 98J per
cent., with int. 1m 8d 1,990 16
1 Bond of $500, at 99J per cent.,
with int. to date 502 55
Loans on security of City and
County Bonds 43,500 00
91,943 56
ON SINKING FUND BONDS, 1863-64.
Loans on security of City and
County Bonds 95,000 00
ON SINKING FUND BONDS, 1867.
Loans on security of City and
County Bonds 29,000 00
ON PAEK IMPROVEMENT FUND.
DEMANDS 30,815 03
Total Demands Audited, Fiscal
Year 1871-2 $3,062,703 64
Judgment paid, not audited 62 75
$3,062,766 39
BECAPITULATION OF DEMANDS AUDITED.
City and County Officers $373,972 98
Police Department 157,336 40
Fire Department and Fire Alarm and Police Tel. 196,131 82
School Department (except Interest and Sinking
Fund) 604,522 13
Carried forward $1,331,963 33
456 AUDITOR'S REPORT.
Brought forward $1,331,963 33
Repairs of Public Buildings 12,474 07
Lighting Public Buildings 10,690 77
Hospital Expenses (including Small-pox Hospital) 91,287 58
Burials and Chemical Analysis 2,494 27
Almshouse Expenses 60,090 44
Streets and Eoads 158,672 69
Establishing Outside Land Grades 5,900 00
Improvement of Public Grounds 1,919 59
Health Department 6,394 59
Marine Department ... 2,438 72
Counsel Fees 2,275 00
Court Reporters 3,529 10
Subsistence of Prisoners 28,750 68
Witness Expenses 979 00
Board, etc., of Prison Vehicle Horses 600 00
Assessment and Military Roll 5,975 00
Advertising and Election Printing 14,225 67
Registration and Election Expenses 43,574 08
Judgments against the City 71,750 79
Mayor's Contingent Expenses , 1,800 00
Rent, etc., of Harbor Master's Office 900 00
Industrial School Expenses 82,760 70
Hospital Building 88,398 60
Examining Insane and sending Insane to Stockton 6,748 00
Stationery for City and County Officers 22,436 97
Publishing Delinquent Tax List 3,390 50
Lighting Streets 216,596 77
Home of Inebriate 3,000 00
Police Contingent 3,513 63
Municipal Court, Rent, etc 4,756 20
Fifteenth District Court, Rent, etc 2,600 00
Nineteenth District Court, Rent, etc 1,958 80
Third District Court, Rent, etc 1,629 34
Law Library Expenses 4,338 27
Printing and Publishing Municipal Reports 4,415 54
Carried forward $2,305,228 69
DEMANDS AUDITED.
457
Brought forward $2,305,228 69
fustices' Court, Bent, etc 4,104 88
Celebration of Fourth of July 3,500 00
Jury Expenses in Criminal Cases 1,601 00
San Francisco Benevolent Association 5,000 00
Fire Department Charitable Fund 155 00
Urgent Necessity 57,710 97
Harbor Dues Befunded 1,395 99
Survey of City Cemetery 4,800 00
Besurveying Fairmount Acad. and P. Valley Tract 5,800 00
Auctioneer's Services — Tax Collector's Sales .... 400 00
Purchase of Engine Lots and Erection of Houses 11,110 25
New City Cemetery 1,102 58
Union Square 6,983 14
Becorder's Papers 49 15
Enclosing City and County Property 53 70
Fuel for Public Offices 370 70
Kentucky Street Improvement 2,983 07
Bent of Harbor Police Office. 100 00
Map of Outside Lands 450 00
Coroner's Expenses 300 00
Jefterson Square 2,250 00
Pound Fee Fund 1,015 63
Park Improvement — Demands-. .. 30,815 03
Bedemption of Bonds 55,461 56
Interest 223,462 30
Grand Total Expenditure $2,726,203 64
Loans from Sinking Funds 336,500 00
Total Demands Audited $3,062,703 64
Judgment Paid, not A'udited 62 75
$3,062,766 39
458
AUDITOR S REPORT.
CONDITION OF CERTAIN ACCOUNTS (NOT ANNUAL)
LIMITED BY THE LEGISLATURE.
TITLE OF ACCOUNT.
Available
July 1, 1871.
Audited
1371-72.
Available
July 1, 1872.
Purchase of Engine Lots and Erection of Houses
Enclosing New City Cemetery
$29,319 21
7,114 62
$11,110 25
1,102 58
$18,208 99
6,012 04
Enclosing City and County Property
15,000 00
53 70
14,946 20
Improvement Jefferson Square ....
7,164 50
Harbor Dues
2 178 18
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J. A. BAUER, TREASURER, IN CASH ACCOUNT WITH THE AUDITOR
OF CITY AND COUNTY MONEYS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR END-
ING JUNE 30, 1872.
J>r.
To Receipts at Credit of the following Funds and Accounts :
GENEKAL FUND.
Taxes $904,933 77
Poll Taxes 7,207 32
State and County Licenses 145,170 03
Municipal Licenses 42,414 05
Marine Licenses 1,100 00
Quarantine Fees 1,785 00
Fines in Police Court 25,749 25
Fines in Municipal and County
Courts 10,265 00
Sale of Property— Fire Dep't. . 1,057 15
Kent of City Property 323 00
Sale of Almshouse Produce 1,577 75
Sale of Unclaimed Property —
Police Department 650 05
Harbor Dues 3,574 17
Surplus Contingent Fund from
Mayor Selby 680 00
Refunded by Hospital Physic'n 9 75
Refunded by Small-pox Hospitl
Physician 10 "00
Refunded by Treasurer of In-
dustrial School Board 1,776 97
Refunded by State on S. & Co.
Licenses 875 15
Sale of Industrial School Mer-
chandise 1,594 00
Charity Donation to Hospital . . 14 45
From Mechanics' Institute, grad-
ing Union Square 400 00
Carried forward $1,151,166 86
DEMANDS AUDITED.
461
Brought forward $1,151,166 86
Assessm't Expenses from State 11,092 34
Car£ of Child at Industrial
School 15 00
1,162,274 20
SPECIAL FEE FUND.
Recorder 41,076 75
County Clerk 35,245 25
Sheriff: 20,876 69
Auditor 2,409 00
Treasurer 11,945 06
Tax Collector 18,067 43
Clerk Board of Supervisors 386 15
Clerk Police Court 528 00
Clerk Justices' Court. . . * 8,938 00
Coroner 35 25
License Collector 3,810 00
143,317 58
STREET LIGHT FUND.
Taxes 215,367 60
STREET DEPARTMENT FUND.
Taxes 127,111 80
Licenses on Vehicles 13,433 20
Sale of Old Material 138 58
Costs of Suits in Street Cases . . 282 00
140,965 58
POUND FEE FUND.
Pound Fees 747 QQ
SPECIAL POUND FEE FUND.
Proceeds from sale of Animals. 129 93
Carried forward $1,662,801 94
462 AUDITOR'S REPORT.
Brought forward $1,662,801 94
HOSPITAL FUND.
Taxes $9,798 79
Bonds sold 166,308 75
176,107 54
SCHOOL FUND.
Taxes $440,497 76
Poll Taxes 19,495 46
Dog Tax 572 00
Amount of State Apportionment 95,245 02
Fees from County Clerk 17 50
Sale of old Building 112 00
Exhibitions 966 05
Kents + 170 00
Sale of Bonds 102,185 00
659,260 79
SCHOOL BUILDING FUND.
Taxes ... 412 19
COEPOKATION DEBT FUND.
Taxes 60,115 77
INTEREST ACCOUNT — BONDS 1863-4.
Taxes 49,114 91
INTEREST TAX ACCOUNT S. F. & S. J. R. R. BONDS.
Taxes 14,727 12
PACIFIC R. R. INTEREST TAX ACCOUNT.
Taxes 44,143 89
INTEREST ACCOUNT BONDS 1867.
Taxes 19,745 99
Carried forward $2,686,430 14
DEMANDS AUDITED. 463
Brought forward $2,686,430 14
SINKING FUND — BONDS 1855.
Taxes $39,121 86
Loans Returned 29,000 00
Interest .. 2,748 23
70,870 09
SINKING FUND BONDS 1858.
Taxes $48,994 17
Loans Returned 43,500 00
Interest 951 00
93,445 17
SINKING FUND BONDS 1863-4.
Taxes , $48,994 80
Loans Returned 45,600 00
Interest 1,108 12
95,702 92
SINKING FUND BONDS 1867.
Taxes $14,591 06
Loans Returned 13,500 00
Interest 1,446 27
29,537 33
LOAN FUND ACCOUNT — S. F. & S. J. K. E. BONDS.
Taxes $24,533 00
Loans Returned 22,000 00
Interest 493 52
47,026 52
SINKING FUND SCHOOL BONDS 1870.
Loans Returned $15,000 00
Interest ... 309 16
15,309 16
Carried forward $3,038,321 33
464 AUDITOR'S REPORT.
Brought forward $3,038,321 33
SINKING FUND SCHOOL BONDS 1866-7.
Loans Eeturned $15,000 00
Interest 309 16
15,309 16
PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND.
Taxes 9,716 36
Total Keceipts into Treasury,
(City and County, cash only) $3,063,346 85
To Cash on hand July 1, 1871.. 244,467 30
$3,307,814 15
Cr.
By Payments at Debit of the following Funds and Accounts for De-
mands Redeemed, etc.
General Fund (including judgment
of $62 75) $1,253,429 04
School Fund 546,588 88
School Fund Special 41,358 31
StreetFund 152,82036
Street Light Fund 216,596 77
Special Fee Fund 85,770 74
Police Contingent Fund 3,513 63
Pound Fee Fund 900 00
Pound Fee Fund Special 115 63
Hospital Building Fund 88,398 60
Coupon Account— Bonds of 1858 . . 48,555 00
Coupon Account— Bonds of 1867.. 21,035 00
Coupon Account— Bonds of 1863-4 43,645 00
Coupon Account — School Bonds of
1866-7 13,685 00
Coupon Account — School Bonds of
1870 22,995 00
Carried forward $2,539,406 96
DEMANDS AUDITED. 465
Brought forward .$2,539,406 96
Coupon Account — Hospital Bonds
of 1871-2 1,074 10
Coupon Account — -Bonds of Park
Improvement 2,700 00
Interest Tax Account— S. F. & S. J.
K. B. Bonds 14,910 00
Pacific R. R. Interest Tax Account. 44,380 00
Sinking Fund— Bonds of 1863-4. . . 95,000 00
Sinking Fund— Bonds of 1867 29,000 00
Sinking Fund— Bonds of 1855 69,038 00
Sinking Fund— Bonds of 1858 91,943 56
Sinking Fund — School Bonds of
1866-7 30,500 00
Sinking Fund — School Bonds of
1870 30,000 00
Loan Fund Account— S. F. & S. J.
K. E. Bonds 46,480 00
Corporation Debt Fund 10,535 70
$3,004,968 32
BY CASH ON HAND, JUNE 30, 1872, AT CREDIT OF THE
FOLLOWING FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS.
General Fund $26,281 60
School Fund 74,675 97
School Fund Special 14,416 59
Special Fee Fund 5,399 28
Corporation Debt Fund 17,823 32
Street Department Fund 7,396 73
SinkiDg Fund— Bonds 1858. 2,191 20
Sinking Fund— Bonds 1855 2,919 98
Sinking Fund— Bonds 1863-4 1,976 48
Sinking Fund— Bonds 1867 1,170 05
Sinking Fund— School Bonds 1870 489 16
Sinking Fund— School Bonds 1866-7 486 87
Carried forward $155,227 23 $3,004,968 32
30
466 AUDITOR'S REPORT.
Brought forward $155,227 23 $3,004,968 32
Interest Tax Account— S. F. & S. J.
R. R. Bonds 1,443 36
Loan Fund Account — S. F. & S. J.
R. R. BoDds 1,312 75
Pacific R. R. Interest Tax Account. 17,150 93
Interest Acc't— School Bonds 1870. 1,610 00
Coupons— School Bonds 1866-7. . . 105 00
Coupons— Bonds 1858 21,735 00
Coupons— Bonds 1863-4 8,773 39
Coupons— Bonds 1867 890 34
Coupons — Park Improvement Fund
Bonds 7,466 36
School Building Fund 445 28
Hospital Fund 8,724 69
Hospital Building 'Fund 77,910 15
Special Pound Fee Fund 51 35
302,845 83
$3,307,814 15
TRANSFER ENTRIES— 1871-2.
FROM GENERAL FUND —
To Police Contingent Fund $3,463 75
To Pound Fee Fund 78 00
To School Fund (poll taxes) 882 64
To Street Light Fund 1,229 17
$5,653 56
To GENERAL FUND—
From Street Department Fund. . . . $40,600 17
From Park Improvement Fund 8,882 45
From Hospital Fund 9,713 59
From Special Fee Fund 57,136 01
From Police Contingent Fund 86 37
$116,418 59
DEMANDS AUDITED.
467
FROM CORPORATION DEBT FUND —
To Corporation Bonds 1858. (Cou-
pons)
FROM SCHOOL FUND —
To Interest Account — School Bonds
1866-7 $13,790 00
To Interest Account — School Bonds
1870.. 19,950 00
To Sinking Fund — School Bonds
1866-7 $15,000 00
To Sinking Fund — School Bonds
1870 . . 15,000 00
$40,935 00
$33,740 00
30,000 00
LOAN ACCOUNT— FISCAL YEAE 1871-72.
[Loans are made on security of United States, State and City and County Bo»ds.]
Sinking Fund
Bonds 1867
Sinking Fund
Bonds 1855.
Sinking Fund
Bonds 1863-4
Sinking Fund
Bonds 1858.
Sinking Fund
School Bonds
1866-67
Sinking Fund
School Bonds
1870.
f| Loan Fund
S. F. &S. J.
Railroad
Bonds.
$15 000
$23 500
$1 600
Loans effected 1871-72. ....
29.000
63.000
95.000
$43.500
$30.500
$30 000
$45 500
Loans paid 1871 72 . .
44.000
13.500
86.500
29.000
96.600
45 600
43.500
43.500
30.500
15 000
30.000
15 000
45.500
22 000
|30 500
$57.500
$51.000
$15.500
$15 000
$23 500
CITY AND COUNTY FINANCE EECAPITULATION, 1871-2.
Demands unpaid, July 1, 1871 $81,137 88
Demands audited, 1871-72 3,062,703 64
Judgment not audited, 1871-72 62 75
$3,143,904 27
468
AUDITORS REPORT.
Demands paid, 1871-2 $3,004,905 57
Judgment paid, 1871-2 62 75
Demands unpaid, July 1, 1872 138,935 95
Cash on hand, July 1, 1871 $244,467 30
Keceipts, 1871-72 3,063,346 85
Payment of Demands, 1871-72 $3,004,968-32
Cash on hand, July 1, 1872 302,845 83
!,143,904 27
$3,307,814 15
$3,307,814 15
STATEMENT OF STATE AND COUNTY LICENSES ISSUED DURING
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1872.
At Credit of State
At Credit of City
and County.
TOTAL.
9 233 Merchandise
Quarterly.
$6.727 50
$40 597 00
$47 324 50
5 548 Liquors
83 2°0 00
83 °20 00
375 Bankers and Brokers
238 Billiards
•'
3.005 50
495 00
7.570 50
1 780 00
10.576 00
79 Auctioneers
•u
2.252 47
2 380 03
4 632 50
6 Bowling Alleys.
((
17 50
32 50
138 Insurance...
it
3 187 50
262 50
3 450 00
41 Intelligence Office. .
"
675 00
885 00
750 00
.1.560 00
750 00
29 Peddlers
M
465 00
465 00
47 Circus
2 Jugglers, etc.
1 Day
1 Day
75 00
395 00
10 00
470 00
10 00
1 044 Theatres..
3.367 50
6 8°2 50
10 190 CO *
Amount refunded by State
Credit of City and Co.
$19.802 97
875 15
1145,170 03
875 15
$164.973 00
$18.927 82
$146.045 18
STATE POLL TAXES AND U. S. NOTES.
STATEMENT OF STATE POLL TAXES, 1871-72.
469
State.
General Fund.
School Fund.
6 760 Receipts of 1871 at $2 00
$13 520 00
2.277 Receipts of 1872, at $2 00
4.554 00
Tax Collector's Commissions, 15 per cent..
$18.074 00
2.711 10
State 60 per ct. ; General Fund, 40 per ct . .
$15.362 90
$9.217 74
$6.145 16
1.562 Receipts of 1871, at $3. 00
Tax Collector's Commissions, 55 cts. each.
4.686 00
859 10
$3.826 90
$1.593 24
$1.062 16
$1.171 50
10.000 Receipts of 1872, at $2 00
$20 000 00
Collector's Commissions 15 per cent
3 000 00
17 030
Amount Refunded by State, Credit School
Fund
1.323 9G
$10.810 98
$7.207 32
$19.495 46
$3 Receipts are apportioned thus: $2 of each Receipt the same as $2 Receipts ; and the
additional dollar, 25 cents to Tax Collector, and 75 cents to School Fund.
STATEMENT OF UNITED STATES NOTES, JUNE 30, 1872.
Amount on hand, June 30, 1871 $40 40
Received from Justices' Court, 1871-2 5 00
PAYMENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR
1871-2—
Demand on City and County 39 30
Stamps for Auditor's and Treas-
urer's office. . . 6 10
$45 40
$45 40
470 AUDITOR'S REPORT.
J. A. BAUER, TREASURER., IN CASH ACCOUNT WITH THE AUDI-
TOR, FOR STATE MONEYS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1871-72.
IDr.
To Receipts for State of California from —
Taxes $853,731 11
Poll Taxes 10,810 98
State and County Licenses 19,802 97
Stamps 37,634 01
Tax on Premiums of Insurance 25,342 76
Payment on State Swamp Land 78 00
Total Receipts $947,399 83
To Cash on hand June 30, 1871 .... 49,252 35
$996,652 18
Cr.
By Payments to State Treasurer . . . $927,420 15
Commissions for Collecting. . . . 20,080 29
Assessment Expenses — State's
proportion 11,092 34
Treasurer's Mileage 234 00
Poll Tax Receipts, March 16th
to 31st— Refunded 1,323 96
License Receipts, March 16th
to 31st— Refunded.. 875 15
Total Payments 961,025 89
To Cash on hand June 30, 1872 35,626 29
$996,652 18
STATEMENT OF TAXES.
471
STATEMENT OF TAXES, 1871-72.
ALEXANDER AUSTIN, TAX COLLECTOR, IN ACCOUNT WITH THE AUDITOR FOR
TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1871-72.
ASSESSED VALUE
OF
PROPERTY.
TOTAL TAX
$2.97 per $100
I>r.
$28 900 988 00
$858 359 34
$76 OQO 371 00
To Duplicate and Over-Payments
34 180 00
76 124.551 00
2 260 899 17
$105.025.539 00
$3.119.258 51
Cr.
PERSONAL PROPERTY.
$1 004 363 00
16° 105 00
4 814 52
By Assessments paid in other Counties and
States .
511 950 00
15 204 92
By Assessments collected and paid into the
23 G02 625 00
700 997 96
By Delinquent Personal carried to new Ac-
count
3 619 945 00
107 512 36
$28.900.988 00
$858.359 34
REAL ESTATE.
By Duplicate and Erroneous Assessments. . .
$161 650 00
$4 801 01
By Exemption authorized by law, viz:
Property of the United S%t sites
$986 "520 00
18 150 00
Property of the City and County
By Assessments colketed and paid under
protest
1.002.290 00
2.006.960 00
488.348 00
59. COG 71
14.503 94
By Assessments collected and paid into the
Treasury
73.416.603 00
2.180.473 11
Ey Delinquent Real Estate carried to new
Account
50.990 00
1.514 40
$76.124.551 00
$2.260.899 17
ALEX. AUSTIN, TAX COLLECTOR, IN NEW ACCOUNT FOR TAXES, 1871-72.
To Delinquent Taxes, 1871-72—
To Personal Property
$3 619 945 00
$107 512 36
To Real Estate ....
539 338 00
16 018 34
$4.159.283 00
$123.530 70
472 AUDITOR'S REPORT.
APPORTIONMENT OF TAXES COLLECTED DURING THE FISCAL
YEAE 1871-72.
General Fund $904,933 77
School Fund 440,497 70
Corporation Debt Fund 60,115 77
Street Light Fund 215,367 60
Street Department Fund 127,111 80
School Building Fund 412 19
Hospital Fund 9,798 79
Sinking Fund— Bonds of 1855 39,121 86
Sinking Fund— Bonds of 1858 48,994 17
Sinking Fund— Bonds of 1863-4 48,994 80
Sinking Fund— Bonds of 1867 14,591 06
Loan Fund Account— S. F. & S. J. B. E. Bonds. . 24,533 00
Interest Tax Account— S. F. & S. J. K. B. Bonds.. 14,727 12
Pacific Bailroad— Interest Tax Account 44,143 89
Interest Account— Bonds 1863-1 49,114 91
Interest Account— Bonds 1867 19,745 99
Interest Account — Bonds Park Improvement 9,716 36
State of California 853,731 11
Total Tax Eeceipts, 1871-2 $2,925,651 95
CLOSING EEPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE FUNDED
DEBT OF THE CITY OF SAN FKANCISCO.
To the Honorable the Mayor and Board of Supervisors
Of the City and County of San Francisco:
The undersigned Commissioners of the Funded Debt of 1851, of the City of
San Francisco, have the honor to submit their final report, closing their trust.
The operations of the Board for the twenty years of its existence are shown
in their monthly and annual reports, which have been regularly rendered to
your Honorable Body.
FUNDED DEBT. 473
They now beg to turn over to you the Redeemed Bonds and Coupons, can-
celled, contained in eight volumes; also, the original book in which the same
are registered, showing which Bonds and Coupons have been redeemed, and
which remain outstanding and due this 25th day of August, 1871.
Also, all other Books of Eecord, together with the office furniture, etc.
Also, all Bonds and other property remaining in their hands and arising
from the careful operations of the Board from its formation to the present
time.
Reference to the book in which the Bonds were originally registered, show the
amount issued to have been $1,635,600 00
Redeemed to this date 1,598,700 00
Remaining outstanding $36,900 00
It is reasonable to suppose that some of these Bonds and Coupons have
been lost, but the exact amount can only be determined hereafter.
The Sinking Fund remaining in their hands at this date is invested as
follows :
$219,500 San Francisco six per cent. Bonds $219,500 00
$92.000 San Francisco seven per cent. Bonds 92,000 00
Interest accrued on the seven per cent 3,220 00
Interest accrued on the six per cent 2,195 00
Cash in Bank of California 43,022 25
1359,937 25
Bonds out and due $36,900 00
Coupons 6,085 00
$42,985 00
$316,952 25
It will be seen on reference to a resolution of this Board, dated April 29th,
1871, a copy of which was forwarded to your Honorable Body, that the Board
released the city from the payment that year of the interest, amounting to
$118,100, which sum, together with former concessions made by the Board,
amounting in the aggregate to $336,613 43, exclusive of any interest which
those stims would have produced, had the same been paid and loaned, with
other money of the Board, and which is shown in the following statement :
Interest unpaid on the Requisition of 1856-57 $68,513 46
Add 14 years' interest at 10 per cent 95,918 73
Sinking Fund of 18C8-69 50,00000
Add 3 years' interest of same 15,000 00
Sinking Fnn-1 of 18C9-70 50,000 00
Add 2 years' interest 10,000 00
Carried forward $289,432 19
474 AUDITOR'S REPORT.
Brought forward $289,432 19
Sinking Fund of 1870-71 50,000 00
Add 1 year's interest 5,000 00
Amount for paying Coupons remitted 118,100 00
Interest of same for 1 year 11,810 00
$174,342 19
To the above if we add the present surplus 316,952 25
The amount would have been $791,294 44
All of which is respectfully submitted,
JOHN MIDDLETON,
President.
WM. M. LENT,
C. L. LOW,
C. M. HITCHCOCK,
TYLER CUETIS, Secretary.
SAN FEANCISCO, August 25, 1871.
BEPORT OF THE FINANCE AND AUDITING COMMITTEE.
To the Honorable the Board of Supervisors
Of the City and County of San Francisco:
GENTLEMKN— Your Finance Committee, appointed in conjunction with the
Mayor and City and County Attorney, to fulfil the instructions contained in
Resolution No. 2,066, wouJd respectfully report that a final settlement has
been had with the Commissioners of the Funded Debt of 1851, and that all
Bonds and other property, excepting a sufficient sum of money to meet out-
standing Bonds and Coupons, are now in possession of the city.
Your Committee, in the performance of the duties assigned them, examined
the Books, Bonds, Vouchers and other papers in connection with the accounts,
and found the same to be correct, corresponding in every particular, and the
result of said examination was as follows :
On August 29th, the amount of Bonds and Coupons outstanding was —
Bonds, $36,900; Coupons, $6,085, making a total of $42,985. To meet that
amount there was, at that date, on deposit by said Commissioners, in the Bank
of California, for the redemption of said Bonds and Coupons, the sum of
$43,022 25, and since said date Bonds and Coupons have been presented and
paid amounting to $
FINANCE AND AUDITING COMMITTEE'S REPORT. 475
In order that the Commissioners may be fully relieved of this trust, which
they have voluntarily surrendered, it will be necessary at the next session of
the Legislature to procure the passage of an Act providing for the payment of
whatever balance of the above amount may remain on hand into the City and
County Treasury (as no doubt exists that a great many Coupons outstanding
will never be presented, and authorizing the Treasurer to pay any outstanding
Bonds or Coupons on presentation.)
The Commissioners have also delivered over to the Funded Debt Commis-
sioners, consisting of the Mayor, Auditor and Treasurer, $92,000, of seven per
cent, and $219,000 of six per cent. Bonds, a total of $311,500, which in ad-
dition to the interest saved the City by its redemption, is in excess of the
amount required to liquidate the Funded Debt of 1851, and reduces the present
City Debt that amount.
Your Committee also examined the Bonds given and accepted by the Com-
missioners, which were approved by their legal adviser, for Bonds and Coupons
lost, which have been redeemed and paid.
The Bonds, Papers, Books, Safes and Office Furniture delivered by the
Commissioners, and now in possession of the City; also, the outstanding
Bonds and Coupons on August 24th, are shown by the Exhibits hereunto an-
nexed, and made a part of this Report, and are as follows :
No. 1. Statement of Bonds and Coupons outstanding.
No. 2. Number and amount of six and seven per cent. Bonds delivered to
the City.
No. 3. Bonds accepted to indemnify the Commissioners for Bonds and
Coupons lost, redeemed by them.
No. 4. Cffice Furniture, Safes, Books, etc.
In closing this Report of the settlement with said Commissioners, your
Committee cannot refrain from expressing their appreciation of the manner in
which said debt of 1851 has been liqiiidated, the excellent investments made,
the economy exercised, and the faithful, efficient and vigilant care manifested
by the gentlemen acting on this Commission, influenced with but one pur-
pose— to best subserve the public good; and the recollection of their services
must ever be to them a proud record, as it will ever be an enduring record of
fidelity to a great and honorable public trust.
Respectfully submitted,
A. B. FORBES,
A. BADLAM.
True copies: [Attest.]
JNO. A. RUSSELL, Clerk.
476 AUDITOR'S REPORT.
SAN FEANCISCO, July 29, 1872.
To the Honorable the Mayor and Board of Supervisors
Of the City and County of San Francisco:
GENTLEMEN — In closing the trust of the "Commissioners of the Funded
Debt of 1851, of the City of San Francisco," which was done in August, 1871,
there remained due and outstanding Bonds to the amount of $36,900, and
Coupons to the amount of $6,085. The Commissioners of said " Funded
Debt " offered a resolution at their last meeting appointing and requesting the
undersigned a Committee to receive the balance of cash, $43,022 25 (then in
the Bank of California), and meet such Bonds and Coupons as remained due
and outstanding at the date of the dissolution of the Commission, and to hold
said sum in trust until a reasonable time should elapse, when it might be con-
cluded that ary Bonds and Coupons not presented were probably lost. As
such time has now expired, we deem it expedient to close our trust and hand
over to your Honorable Body the remainder of cash on hand. The cancelled
Bonds and Coupons having already been receipted for by his Honor the Mayor,
as they were from time to time presented.
The following statement from Eeport of August, 1871,
shows a balance of cash in "the Bank of Cali-
fornia " $43,022 25
Bonds paid since $32,500 00
Coupons paid since 800 00 33,300 00
Balance cash on hand $9,722 25
Bonds outstanding $4,400 00
Coupons outstanding 5,285 00
$9,685 00
We now beg respectfully to hand over to your Honorable Body the above
sum, with the request and understanding, that should any of the Bonds or
Coupons (now supposed to be lost) be presented for payment, your Honorable
Body will duly pay and cancel them.
All of which is respectfully submitted, by yours,
JOHN MIDDLETON,
President.
TYLER CURTIS,
Secretary.
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AUDITORS REPORT.
BONDS REDEEMED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 1871-72.
ISSUE OF
PER CENT. PAID.
AMOUNT OF BONDS.
1851
100
$206,200 00
1855 .
100
6,000 00*
1858
98 % to 100
268,000 00
1863 Judgment
100
69,000 00
1864— Central Pacific Railroad.. . .
1862-3— San Jose Railroad
100
98
23,000 00
1,000 00
$573,200 00
BONDS ISSUED DURING FISCAL YEAR 1871-72.
NEW ISSUE —
School Bonds $100,000 00
Park Improvement Bonds 150,000 00
Hospital Building Bonds 175,000 00
BONDS AND COUPON ACCOUNTS.
DATE.
J851..
1855 . .
1858
BONDS OUT-
STANDING
June 30, 1871.
BONDS ISSUED
1871-72 .
BONDS
REDEEMED
1871 and 1872.
BONDS OUT-
STANDING
June 30, 1872.
$206.200 00
177.500 00
926.000 00
182.000 00
658.500 00
23.000 00
400.000 00
250.000 00
197.000 00
301.000 00
285.000 00
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Park
Improvement
Bonds
of 1870,
called in and
cancelled.
$150.000 00
100.000 00
175.000 00
$206.200 00
6.000 00
268.000 00
1.000 00
69.000 00
23.000 00
$171.500 00
658.000 00
181.000 00
589.500 00
23.000 00
377.000 00
250.000 00
197.000 00
304.000 00
285.000 00
150.000 00
100.000 00
175.000 00
1862-3
1863..
1864..
1864 . .
1865..
1866-7
1867..
1870 .
1872..
1872 . .
1871 . .
S. F. &S. J. R. R.
Judgment
Judgment
Central Pac. R. R.
Western Pac. R.R.
School .
Judgment
School
Park Improveme't
School
Hospital
$3.609.200 00
$425.000 00
$573.200 00
$3.461.000 00
EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE.
BONDS AND COUPON ACCOUNTS— CONCLUDED.
479
Bonds redeemed include Bonds of 1858, of 1863, and Central Pacific Railroad, surrendered
by Commissioners of Funded Debt 1851.
DATE .
COUPONS UN-
PAID
June 30,1871.
COUPONS DUE
1871-72.
COUPONS PAID
1871-72.
COUPONS UN-
PAID
June 30,1872
1858 . .
1858..
1863-4
1863-4
1864-5
1864-5
1862-3
1867..
1870..
1866-7
$1.575 00
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$55.560 00
J
$48 555 00
} 6.585 00
43.045 00
J 4.83000
44.380 00
805 00
12.967 50
22.925 00
22.995 00
13.685 00
2.700 00
1.074 10
1 $1.995 00
J 385 00
J 14.770 00
2.135 00
1.890 00
1.610 00
105 00
2.250 00
677 15
(Surrendered with Bonds
(from Commiss. F. I). 1851.
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(Surrendered with Bonds
(from Commiss. F.D. 1S51.
Pacific Railroad
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455 00
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59.500 00
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( Surrendered with Bonds
(from Commiss. F.D. 1851.
S. F. &S. J. Railroad
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2.362 50
1.645 00
4.655 00
J "
12.740 00
23.170 00
19.950 00
13.790 00
4.500 00
1.751 25
School
School
Park Improvement
450 00
Hospital
$12.297 50
$238.666 25
$225.146 60
$25.817 15
ESTIMATES OF EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 1872-3.
EXPENDITURES FROM GENERAL FUND AND FUNDS WHICH ARE SUBDIVISIONS
OF GENERAL FUND, VIZ., SPECIAL FEE, POUND FEE, AND POLICE CON-
TINGENT FUNDS.
SALARY OF —
Mayor $3,000 00
Mayor's Clerk
Judge of Municipal Court.
Judge of County Court. . .
Judge of Probate Court . . .
Judge of Police Court. . . .
Carried forward
1,800 00
5,000 00
5,000 00
5,000 00
4,000 00
$23,800 00
480 AUDITOR'S REPORT.
Brought forward $23,800 00
Chief of Police. . . . . 4,000 00
District Attorney 5,000 00
District Attorney's Assistant 3,600 00
City and County Attorney 5,000 00
Prosecuting Attorney, Police Court 3,000 00
Superintendent of Public Schools 4,000 00
Assistant Superintendent of Public Schools. . . . 3,000 00
Clerks to City and County Attorney 2,700 00
Clerk to District Attorney 1 ,500 00
Assessor 4,000 00
Assessor's Deputies 30,600 00
Superintendent of Streets 4,000 00
Deputies of Superintendent of Streets 20,400 00
Treasurer's Deputies 5,100 00
Sheriff's Deputies 37,800 00
Tax Collector's Deputies 18,000 00
County Clerk's Deputies 54,300 00
Clerks of Board of Supervisors 4,800 00
Sergeant-at-Arms, Board of Supervisors 900 00
Supervisors 14,400 00
Harbor Master 3,000 00
Auditor's Clerks 4,800 00
Surveyor , 500 00
Coroner 4,000 00
Coroner's Deputy : 1,800 00
Court Interpreters 4,500 00
Gardeners of Public Squares (5) 4,500 00
Porters of Offices and Courts (4) 3,780 00
Watchmen of City Hall 1,080 00
License Collector 2,400 00
License Collector's Deputies 6,300 00
Health Officer 2,400 00
Health Officer's Deputy 1,800 00
Coroner's Messenger 900 00
Clerk of Health Office 2,100 00
Carried for ward $293,760 00
EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE. 481
Brought forward $293,760 00
Messenger to Health Office 900 00
Health Inspectors 3,600 00
Commissioners of Marine Board 1,600 00
Recorder 4,000 00
Recorder's Deputies 33,000 00
Law Librarian 2,400 00
Matron of County Jail 900 00
County Clerk 4,000 00
Auditor 4,000 00
Treasurer 4,000 00
Tax Collector. 4,000 00
Sheriff (including Counsel Fee) , 9,200 00
Clerk of Police Court 2,400 00
Clerks of Justices' Court 3,600 00
Justices (4).. at $200 per month each 9,600 00
Porter of Justices' Court 900 00
Presiding Justice 3,000 00
Stationery for City and County Officers 25,000 00
Police Force Salaries 157,400 00
Fire Department Salaries 110,600 00
Fire Department Material 25,000 00
Fire Department Running Expenses 40,000 00
Office Rent and Stationery for Fire Com'sioners. 1,200 00
Cisterns and Hydrants 25,000 00
Fire Alarm and Police Telegraph Salaries 7,500 00
Fire Alarm and Police Telegraph Extension and
Repairs 7,500 00
Repairs of Public Buildings 12,000 00
Lighting Public Buildings 10,000 00
Hospital and Almshouse , 144,000 00
Visiting Physician and Surgeon to Hospital 2,400 00
Burials and Chemical Analysis 2,500 00
Hire of Driver and Board of Horses of Prison
Vehicle 600 00
Extra Deputies 3,000 OQ
Carried forward $958,560 00
482 AUDITOR'S KEPORT.
Brought forward $958,560 00
Small-pox Hospital 6,000 00
Home of the Inebriate 3,000 00
Examination of Insane 2,200 00
Sending Insane to Stockton 4,800 00
Industrial School 54,000 00
Commissioners of Funded Debt 1855 3,600 00
Secretary of Marine Board 1,500 00
Urgent Necessity 24,000 00
Salary of Store Keeper of Corporation Yard. . 1,800 00
Fourth of July Expenses 3,000 00
Auctioneer's Services, Tax Sales 200 00
Enclosing and Improving Public Grounds 2,000 00
Marine Board Expenses 2,500 00
Health and Quarantine Expenses 6,500 00
Special Counsel 5,000 00
District Court Reporters 4,000 00
Subsistence of Prisoners 30,000 00
Witness Expenses 1,000 00
Copying Assessment and Military Rolls 6,000 00
Advertising and Election Expenses 8,000 00
Publishing Laws, Ordinances and Municipal
Eeports 4,500 00
Recorder's Newspapers 75 00
Contingent Expenses of Mayor's Office 1,800 00
Boat Hire and Office Kent for Harbor Master . . 900 00
Kent of Kooms for Justices' Court 3,900 00
Kent, etc., for Third District Court. 3,500 00
Rent of Rooms for Fifteenth District Court. . . 2,400 00
Kent, etc., for Nineteenth District Court 4,000 00
Rent, etc., for Municipal Court 4,800 00
Kent, etc., for Law Library 4,000 00
Salary of Pound Keeper '. 900 00
Contingent Expenses of Police Department. . . . 3,000 00
Salary of Superintendent City Cemetery 900 00
Publishing Delinquent Tax List 3,500 00
Carried forward $ ,165,835 00
EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE. 483
Brought forward $1,165,835 00
Enclosing Land of City and County 14,500 00
Purchase of Engine Lots and Erection of En-
gine Houses 18,200 00
City Cemetery Improvement 8,150 00
Harbor Dues to be refunded 2,178 18
Jury Expenses in Criminal Cases 2,000 00
Registration and Election Expenses 45,000 00
Fuel for Public Offices 2,000 00
Rent of Office for Harbor Police 600 00
Coroner's Expenses, Rent, etc 2,000 00
Improvement of Jefferson Square 7,164 50
Commissions and Expenses of
Laguna Survey $28,133 70
Interest on same to Dec. 1, 1872 4,798 40
32,932 1
Commissions and Expenses of
Montgomery Avenue $89,557 72
Interest on same to Dec. 1, 1872 18,385 39
107,943 11
Commissions and Expenses oil
Montgomery St. South, from
Howard to Townsend $28,905 96
Interest on same to Dec. 1, 1872 4,701 25
33,607 21
Commissions and Expenses on
Montgomery St. South, from
Market to Howard $11,784 68
Interest on same to Dec. 1, 1872 2,001 04
13,785 72:
Estimated deficiency, including
Temporary Revenue Bonds .. 900,000 00'
$2,355,895 82
ESTIMATED GENERAL FUND REVENUE.
From Taxes of 1872-3, needed.$l,936,295 82
State and County Licenses 200,000 00
Carried forward $2,136,295 82
484 AUDITOR'S REPORT.
Brought forward $2,136,295 82
Municipal Licenses 40,000 00
Marine Licenses 1,200 00
Fines in Police Court 20,000 00
Fines in County and Municipal
Courts 1,000 00
State's Proportion of Assess-
ment Expenses 12,000 00
Quarantine Fees 2,000 00
Sale of unclaimed Police Pro-
perty 600 00
Kent of Public Property 300 00
Almshouse Farm Produce 1,500 00
Industrial School Manufactured
Articles 1,000 00
Fees from City and County
Officers 140,000 00
$2,355,895 82
STEEET LIGHT FUND.
Lighting Streets and Repairs of
Lamps $220,000 00
ESTIMATED REVENUE —
From Taxes 1872-3, needed. . . $220,000 00
STREET DEPARTMENT FUND.
Repairing and Cleaning Streets
and Sewers $160,000 00
ESTIMATED REVENUE —
From Taxes 1872-3, needed.. . . $138,851 22
Licenses on vehicles 14,000 00
Cash on hand June 30, 1872,
$7,396 73, less demands out-
standing, $247 95 7,148 78
$160,000 00
EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE.
485
SCHOOL FUND.
Teachers' Salaries
Janitors' Salaries
Evening Teachers' Salaries . .
School Text Books
Stationery and School Inci-
dentals
Fuel and Light
Water
Kepairs and Carpenter's work
Insurance on School Houses .
Bents
Census Marshals
Furniture
Incidentals, Clerk, Messenger,
etc., for Board of Educat'n
18,271 PUPILS
AT $35 00 EACH.
$639,485 00
ESTIMATED EEVENUE —
From Taxes 1872-3, needed. . . $473,164 77
Poll Taxes 40,000 00
State Apportionment. , 90,000 00
Other Sources 2,000 00
Cash on hand June 30, 1872,
$74,675 97, less demands out-
standing, $40,355 74 34,320 23
$639,485 00
INTEREST ACCOUNT.
CORPORATION DEBT FUND —
Coupons, Bonds 1855 , due in New
York, Jan. and July 1, 1873,
$10,290; Exchange, $102 .... $10,392 00
Coupons, Bonds 1858, due Jan.
and July 1, 1873 39,480 00
$49,872 00
486 AUDITOR'S REPORT.
ESTIMATED REVENUE —
Taxes 1872-3, needed $32,048 68
Cash on hand June 30, 1872. . . 17,823 32
$49,872 00
INTEEEST ACCOUNT BONDS 1863-4.
Interest Coupons due and un-
paid June 30, 1872 $5,215 00
Interest Coupons coming due
fiscal year 1872-3 42,875 00
$48,090 00
INTEREST TAX ACCOUNT PACIFIC R. R.
BONDS.
ESTIMATED REVENUE —
Taxes 1872-3, needed $39,316 61
Cash on hand June 30, 1872. . . 8,773 39
$48,090 00
INTEREST TAX ACCOUNT S. F. & S. J. R. R.
BONDS.
Interest Coupons due and un-
paid June 30, 1872 $2,135 00
Interest Coupons coming due
fiscal year 1872-3 12,670 00
$14,805 00
ESTIMATED REVENUE —
Taxes 1872-3, needed $13,361 64
Cash on hand June 30, 1872. . . 1,443 36
$14,805 00
Interest Coupons due and un-
paid June 30, 1872 $15,575 00
Interest Coupons coming due
fiscal year 1872-3 43,890 00
$59,465 00
EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE. 487
ESTIMATED KEVENUE —
Taxes 1872-3, needed $42,314 07
Cash on hand June 30, 1872. . . 17,150 93
$59,465 00
INTEREST ACCOUNT — JUDGMENT BONDS 1367.
Interest Coupons due and un-
paid June 30, 1872 $1,890 00
Interest Coupons coming due
fiscal year 1872-3 21 ,280 00
$23,170 00
ESTIMATED REVENUE —
Taxes 1872-3, needed $22,279 66
Cash on hand June 30, 1872. . . 890 34
$23,170 00
INTEREST ACCOUNT PARK IMPROVEMENT
BONDS.
Coupons Park Improvement
Bonds, coming due fiscal
year 1872-3 $9,000 00
Coupons due and unpaid June
30, 1872 2,250 00
$11,250 00
ESTIMATED REVENUE —
Taxes 1872-3 needed $3,783 64
Cash on hand June 30, 1872. . . 7,466 36
$11,250 00
INTEREST ACCOUNT HOSPITAL BONDS.
Coupons Hospital Bonds, com-
ing due fiscal year 1872-3. . . $10,500 00
Coupons Hospital Bonds due
and unpaid June 30, 1872 ... 677 15
$11,177 15
488 AUDITOR'S REPORT.
ESTIMATED REVENUE —
Taxes 1872-3, needed $2,452 46
Cash on hand June 30, 1872. . . 8,724 69
$11,177 15
INTEREST ACCOUNT SCHOOL BONDS 1866-7.
Coupons School Bonds 1866-7,
coming due fiscal year 1872-3 $13,790 00
INTEREST ACCOUNT SCHOOL BONDS 1870.
INTEREST ACCOUNT SCHOOL BONDS 1872.
ESTIMATED REVENUE —
Taxes 1872-3, needed. . $13,790 00
Coupons School Bonds 1870,
coming due fiscal year 1872-3 $19,950 00
ESTIMATED REVENUE —
Taxes 1872-3, needed $19,950 00
Coupons School Bonds 1872,
coming due fiscal year 1872-3 $7,000 00
ESTIMATED REVENUE —
Taxes 1872-3, needed $7,000 00
SINKING FUND BONDS 1855.
Bonds due Jan. 1, 1875 (3 Sinking
Funds required.)
Bonds outstanding June 30, 1872. . $171,500 00
Less Loans out and Cash on hand
June 30, 1872 , 58,42000
One-third at par $113,080 00
$37,693 00
EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE. 489
ESTIMATED KEVENTIE —
Taxes 1872-3, needed $37,693 00
SINKING FUND — BONDS 1858.
Bonds due Jan. 1, 1888 (16 Sinking
Funds required.)
Bonds outstanding June 30, 1872. . $658,000 00
Less Cash on hand June 30, 1872. . 2,191 20
One-sixteenth at par $655,808 80
$40,988 00
ESTIMATED EEVENUE —
Taxes 1872-3, needed. . $40,988 00
SINKING FUND LOAN ACCOUNT S. F.
& S. J. B. K. BONDS.
Bonds due 1877-8 (6 Sinking Funds
required.)
Bonds outstanding June 30, 1872. . $181,000 00
Less Loans out and Cash on hand
June 30, 1872. 24,812 75
One-sixth at par $156,187 25
$26,031 00
ESTIMATED KEVENUE —
Taxes 1872-3, needed $26,031 00
SINKING FUND — BONDS 1863-4.
Bonds due 1883-4 (12 Sinking
Funds required.)
Bonds outstanding June 30, 1872. . $612,500 00
Carried forward $612,500 00
490
AUDITOR'S REPORT.
Brought forward $612,500 00
Less Loans out and Cash on hand
June 30, 1872 52,976 48
One-twelfth at par $559,523 52
- $46,626 00
ESTIMATED REVENUE —
Taxes 1872-3, needed $46,626 00
SINKING FUND — BONDS 1867.
Bonds due Oct. 1, 1887 (16 Sinking
Funds required.)
Bonds outstanding June 30, 1872. . $304,000 00
Less Loans out and Cash on hand
June 30, 1872 31,670 05
One-sixteenth at par $272,329 95
$17,020 00
ESTIMATED REVENUE —
Taxes 1872-3, needed $17,020 00
SINKING FUND — SCHOOL BONDS 1866-7.
Bonds due April 1, 1881 :(9 Sinking
Funds required.)
Bonds outstanding June 30, 1872. . $197,000 00
Less Loans out and Cash on hand
June 30, 1872. 16,000 00
One-ninth at par $181,000 00
• $20,111 00
ESTIMATED REVENUE —
Taxes 1872-3, needed $20,111 00
EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE. 491
SINKING FUND SCHOOL BONDS 1870.
Bonds due June 1, 1890 (18 Sinking
Funds required.)
Bonds outstanding June 30, 1872. . $285,000 00
Less Loans out and Cash 011 hand
June 30, 1872 ' 15,500 00
One-eighteenth at par $269,500 00
$14,973 00
ESTIMATED KEVENUE —
Taxes 1872-3, needed $14,973 00
SINKING FUND SCHOOL BONDS 1872.
Bonds due June 1, 1882 (10 Sinking
Funds required.)
Bonds outstanding June '.30, 1872—
One-tenth at par .". $100,000 00
$10,000 00
ESTIMATED KEVENUE —
Taxes 1872-3, needed. . $10,000 00
SINKING FUND HOSPITAL BONDS.
Bonds due Nov. 1, 1891 (39 Sinking
Funds required.)
Bonds outstanding June 30, 1872 —
One-nineteenth at par $175,000 00
$9,210 00
ESTIMATED REVENUE —
Taxes 1872-3, needed. . . $9,210 00
492
AUDITORS REPORT.
RECAPITULATION OF ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES AND REVENUE
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1872-73.
EstimatedjjExpendi-
tures .
Estimated Eevenue.
General Fund $2,355,895 82
Street Light Fund 220,000 00
Street Department Fund 160,000 00
School Department Fund 639,485 00
Corporation Debt Fund 49,872 00
Interest Account— Bonds 1863-64 48,090 00
Interest Account— Bonds S. F. & S. J. Railroad.. . . 14,805 00
Interest Account— Bonds Pacific Railroad 59,465 00
Interest Account— Bonds 1867 23,170 00
Interest Account — Bonds Park Improvement 11,250 00
Interest Account— Bonds Hospital Building 11,177 15
Interest Account— School Bonds 1866-67 13,790 00
Interest Account— School Bonds 1870 19,950 00
Interest Account— School Bonds 1872 7,000 00
Sinking Fund— Bonds 1855 37,693 00
Sinking Fund— Bonds 1858 40,988 00
Sinking Fund— Bonds S. F. & S. J. Railroad 26,031 00
Sinking Fund— Bonds 1863-64 46,626 00
Sinking Fund— Bonds 1867 17.020 00
Sinking Fund— School Bonds 1866-67 20,111 00
Sinking Fund— School Bonds 1870 14,973 00
Sinking Fund— School Bonds 1872 10,000 00
Sinking Fund— Bonds Hospital Building 9,210 00
$2,355,895 82
220,000 00
160,000 00
639,485 00
49,872 00
48,090 00
14,8C5 00
59,465 00
23,170 00
11,250 00
11,177 15
13,790 00
19,950 00
7,000 00
37,693 00
40,988 00
26,031 00
46,626 00
17,020 00
20,111 00
14,973 00
10,000 00
9,210 00
$3,856,601 97
$3,856,601 97
INDEX TO STATUTES.
493
INDEX TO STATUTES REGARDING EXPENDITURES, REVENUE,
ETC., OBSERVED IN BUSINESS OF THE AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
STATUTES.
PAGE.
A.
Advertising and Election Printing
1867 8
161
Almsliouse and Hospital Building . . \
1863
1863 4
170
503
Almshouse and Hospital Supplies. ...
1865-6
1805 6
214
214
1865 6
Almsliouse Salaries
1807 8
427
Alta California Files
1867 8
161
Annual Tax Settlement Codes sec 97 to 3 797
Assessor's Salary
1861
556
Assessor's Deputies' Salaries |
1867-8
39
Assessment Roll— Copying same. Codes, sec. 3,732
Assessment Expenses from State ...
1869-70
1854
C23
115
Attorney City and County Salary
186'>
Attorney, City and County — Clerks' Salaries
1871 2
• 232
Attorney District — Salary
1863
Attorney, Prosecuting — Salary
1862
467
Auditor's Salary
1861
556
Auditor's Clerk's Salary .... . \
1865-6
663
B.
Board of Health Salaries of Employees
18G9-70
1869 70
122
Boat Hire and Office Rent for Harbor Master
1865 6
Bonds — Issue of 1855 j
1855
286
Bonds — Issue of 1858
Ordinance 846
1858
Bonds— Issue of 1860 School
1860
Bonds — Issue of 18(51 School
1861
Bonds — Issue of 1862-3, San Francisco and San Jose R. R. .
Bonds — Issue of 1863-4, Judgment <
1861
1862
198
265
Bonds — Issue of 1864-5, Pacific Railroad <
Orders 517 and 680
1863
1863 4
386
Bonds — Issue of 1 866-7 School .... 1
Orders 582 and 540
1866-7
302
Bonds — Issue of 1870, School
Orders 695 and 768
1869 70
Bonds — Issue of 1871, Hospital
1867 8
Bonds — Issue of 1872, School
1871-2
Books and Stationery for City and County Officers
Books and Stationery, Advertising, etc., for School Depart
rnent
1861
1863-4
559
Burial of Indigents
18GO
Burials by Coroner and Chemical Analyses »
1863-4
C
Celebration of the Fourth of July
1863
Census Marshals (School)
1863 4
Cisterns and Hydrants.
1867 8
City Hall Porters' Salaries
1861
1863 4
556
|
Cleaning Streets, Sewers, etc
1867-8
1865 6
220
Clerks Board of Supervisors <
1863
169
1867-8
160
494
AUDITOR K REPORT.
I]$DEX TO STATUTES- CONTINUED.
County Clerk's Deputies
County Jail — Improvement
Clerk of City and County Attorney
Clerk of District Attorney
Clerk, County— Salary
Clerk of Police Court— Salary
Clerk of Auditor
Clerk of Fire Commissioners
City and County Attorney's Salary . .
Chief of Police— Salary
Compiling and Publishing Laws and Ordinances
Copying Assessment Roll
Consolidation Act
Contingent Expenses of Mayor ,
County Judge's Salary
Coucty Clerk's Deputies
County Clerk's Copyists
Coroner's Salary, etc
Collector of Licenses and Deputies' Salaries
Commissioners' services and incidental expenses— change
of grades
Commissioners of Funded Debt of 1851 — Requisition
County Clerk's Deputies, Relief of
Columbia Square, Improvements of
Compensation for Property destroyed by Rioters
Commissions of Treasurer — Payments to State
Commissions of Tax Collector -Payments to State
Clerk of Justices' Court |
D.
Deficiency in Pound Fee Fund
Deficiency in Street Light Fund
Delinquent Tax List, Pubication of, Code, sec. 3,764
District Attorney's Salary
District Attorney's Clerk's Salary
District Court Reporters
Deficiency Tax— School Fund
District Attorney to appoint Assistant
E.
Engine Houses— Erection and Sale of
Erection of School Houses ,
Estates of Deceased Persons— Payments to State
Examination of Insane »
Exempt Fire Company — Appropriation
Extension and Repairs of Fire Alarm and Police Telegraph
Election Printing and Advertising
Enclosing City and County Property, etc
1869-70
1871-72
1869-70
18(13
1863
1861
1861
1865-6
18G5-6
1862
1861
1861
1862
1863-4
1856
1857
1859
1861
1862
1863
1865-6
1867-8
1861
1863-4
1867-8
1867-8
1871-2
1858
1863
1862
1867-8
1867-8
1867-8
1867-8
1855
1855
1865-6
1871-2
1863-4
1862
1863
1863
1867-8
1867-8
1869-70
1863
1864
1865-6
1863-4
1855
1863-4
1867-8
1867-8
1869-70
511
76
221
170
170
555
555
663
139
99
557
478
510
189
145
209,253,311
141
544
391
525
436, 549
358
273
702'
555
135
68
68
403
236
724
411
146
8
161
418
121
121
428
759
502
469
170
169
455
424
530
171
502
141
162
221
326
161
558
161
240
INDEX TO STATUTES.
INDEX TO STATUTES— CONTINUED.
495
Extra Deputies— (See Code, 3,895)
Election and Registration— (See Code, 1,094 to 1,117)
F.
Fire Alarm and Police Telegraph Salaries
Financial Reports of Counties
Fire Department Salaries
Fire Department Horses (3) , 1 Hose Reel and Harness
Fire Alarm and Police Telegraph — Extending and Repair-
ing
Fire Department, Rents
Fire Department Expenses and Material
Firemen Disabled
Furniture for Hospital
G.
Grading and Improving Squares ,
Grading and Improving School Lots
Grades— Change of, Services of Commissioners and Inci
dental Expenses
Grades of Pueblo Lands ,
H.
Health Officer's Salary
Hamilton Square
Harbor Master's Salary
Harbor Police Regulations
Harbor Master's Boat Hire and Office Rent
Home of Inebriate
Hospital Dues from State. .
Hospital and Almshouse -|
Hospital Supplies
Hospital, Small-pox
Hospital Building
House of Correction— To Provide Funds
I.
Industrial School Appropriation
Insane — Examination of
Insane— Sending to Stockton
Insurance of School Houses
Insurance— Tax on Premiums of
Indigents — Burials of from Hospital
Indigents— Burials of and Chemical Analyses by Coroner
Intelligence Office Licenses
Interest Bonds 1851
Interest Bonds 18(30— School
Interest Bonds 1861— School
Interest Bonds 1 8(56-7— School
Interest Bonds 1 855
Interest Bonds 1858
Interest Bonds 1802 and 18(53— San Francisco and San Jos
Railroad
Interest Bonds 1863 and 1864— Judgment
Interest Bonds 1864 and 1865— Pacific Railroad
Interpreters, Police Court
Industrial School — Current Expenses
1871-72
1863-4
1867-8
3869-70
1867-8
1871-2
1867-8
1871-2
1865-6
1871-2
1871-2
1871-2
1861
1863-4
1862
1867-8
1865-6
1863-4
1861
1863-4
1865-6
1863
1855
1865-6
1869 -70
1863
1863
1867-8
1871-2
1871-2
1863-4
1860
1863-4
1862
1860
1863-4
1861
1867-8
18(50
1861
1865-6
1856
1858
1861
1862
1863
1863
1871-2
736
504
160
240
65
857
116
735
82
855
703
64
551
163
411
434
505
557
447
663
574
67
214
210
169
169
458
878
747
326
273
162
244-5
273
161
412
146
101
242
303
173
187
201
265-6
383
764
545
496
AUDITOR S REPORT.
INDEX TO STATUTES— CONTINUED.
STATUTES.
PAGE.
jr.
Janitors' Salaries (School)
1863-4
16
Judge County — Salary .
1863
70
Judge, Police — Salary.
1861
55
Judge Probate — Salary . . .
1863
70
1867-8
67
Justices' Salaries <
1865-6
42
Justices' Clerk — Salary ....
1809 - 70
1865-6
r
42
L,.
Law and Ordinances — Compiling and Publishing
1861
47
Licenses, Municipal .... <
1863
72
Order 697, Chapter 8
1863-4
16
Lighting Public Buildings
1858
4
Lighting Streets, Repairs to Lamps, etc. <
1858
1862
4
41
Lots for Fire Department and Erection of Houses j
Lots for School Department
1865-6
1863
1863-4
1865-6
1863-4
43
It
50
14
l(j
License Notice Servers' Salaries
1867-8
ie
Licenses — (See Code, sec 3 356 to 3 364)
License Collector
1871-2
73
M.
Municipal Court — Salaries etc. ... ...
1869-70
528, 53
Matron',} Salary — County Jail ....
1863-4
47
Marshal's Services (Census) School.
1863-4
16
1861
55
Mayor's Clerk's Salary
1863-4
50
1863-4
50
Municipal I icenscs ..... |
1863
72
Military Appropriations on Account of State
Military Koll
Order 697, Chapter 8
1865-6
1863
73
44
Montgomery Avenue. . .
1871-2
18
1871 2
40
N.
Newspapers for Recorder's Office
1862
14
Newspapers — Files of Alta California
1867-8
16
O.
Office Rent and Stationery for Fire Commissioners
1865-6
13
Office Rent and Boat Hire for Harbor Master
1865 6
66
P.
Presentation Convent — Relief of
1869 70
89
Physician, Industrial School — Services
1863 4
5o
Police Force Salaries )
1857
1863
65
17
Police Contingent Fund — Appropriation
1863-4
1859
50
5
Police Judge
1861
55
Police, Chief....
1801
55
INDEX TO STATUTES.
497
INDEX TO STATUTES— CONTINUED.
STATUTES.
PAGE.
1858
18C.3-4
237
5U2
Printing Pilot Regulations
Order 697, Chapter 9
1833-4
447
Publishing Delinquent Tax Lists— (See Codes, Chap. 15,761)
Probate JudgB Salary
1865-6
1863
5-21
702
Prosecutin" Attorney S'll'iry
1 S •<•!
4(i/
Purchase of Lots, Erection and Removal of Engine (
Houses .... . . . .... )
1863
J864
177
502
Pueblo Suit Ways and "Vle-ins
1856
167
Pueblo Lauds Surveyin<r
] Si 17 -S
101
Pueblo Lands M'tp of
18G7-8
161
Porters City Hall <
18;>:5-4
1861
503
556
Pueblo Lands— Confirming Supervisors' Orders
Pueblo Lands —Establishing Grades
Public Park
18(57-8
1867-8
1887-8
1871-2
220
379, 410
434
706
Police Force Increase and Regulation ....
1871-2
512
Q,.
Quarantine Expenses
18G5-6
742
R.
Redemption of Bonds— See Sinking Fund.
18fi3-4
163
11 '(1 cmptim, ot City and County Property sold for Taxes..
Recorder's Salary . .
1861
1861
478
556
Recorder's Deputies . . •{
1801
IS '.'I
1863
556-7
467
170
I
18(57-8
1869-70
1863
343
G96
141
Registration and Election Expenses — Codes, 1,031 to 1,117.
Rents of School Houses • i
18(15-6
1S71
288, 509
847
Repairs to Public TUiiltliivs • !
1872
is ;->
467
Repairs to Str-ets WnitT Front . . . .
1807-8
1871 2
181
811
1871 '">
819
1871-2
847
18 17 8
08
ISCil
497
Roads ami Highways — Repairs . . .
1871-2
901
s.
Salaries— See items under appropriate Letters.
I860
273
School Fund— Items under appropriate Letters.
18fil
rv5T
Sheriff 's Deputies \
18(>1
1863-4
656
503
Special Fee Fund— Statements, Transfers, etc
18 i .")-«;
18(57-8
1861
18">5
624
220
557-8
986
Sinkin" Fund Bonds 1S58
1868
187
Sinkin" Fund Hoiul^ 1S'',0 School
I860
102
Sinkin" Fund— Bonds 1861, School.. .
1861
242-3
4-98
AUDITOR b REPORT.
INDEX TO STATUTES— CONTINUED.
STATUTES
PAGE.
Sinking Fund— Bonds 1862 and 1863, San Francisco and
1801
201
Sinking Fund — Bonds 1863—1, Judgment
1863
Sinking Fund— Bonds 18.'>4-5, Pacific Railroad
Orders o47 and 580
18G3
265-G
383
Sinking Fund— Bonds 1800-7 School
18«5-6
303
Stamps •]
1862
172
Poll Tax- Codes, S"C. 3,839 to 3,857
State School Apportionment
1865-6
534
Stata Tax Levy— Codes, Sec. 3,696 to 3,714
Sailors' Boarding Houses and (
241
Slapping Offices (
Stftte Moneys — Forwarding same by Express
1869-70
1863
245
468
Superintendent Streets to appoint Deputies
State and County Licenses — See different Classes Codes, (
Sec 3 356 to 8 387 (
1871-2
819
Street Department Fund
1865-G
437
Street Li^ht Fund <
1858
1862
46
468
Street Superintendent's Salary . .
1865-6
1861
437
557
Superintendent of Schools— Salary
S'UH'rintendent of Fire Alarm and Police Telegraph
Sut veyor's Salary
1861
1863-4
1861
557
504
555
18-56
173
Smal'-pox Hospital Expenses
18G3
169
S"~jmireH, Gradin^ and Improving i annual)
1861
5-.1
1861
479
Stationery, etc., for City and County Officers
Stutionerv etc fur School Department ....
rail
1*63-4
559
162
St'itionf-ry, ete for Fire Commissioners
18C.5-6
139
Sheriff's Bookkeeper .... .... .. . .
1869-70
696
1809-70
,r)i><)
Supervisors, A^ts conferring further powers— (Statutes
1871 72 Pages 43 and 735) ....
1857
1858
1860
1861
1862
1863 j
271,347
75, 221, 235
143, 144, 272
59, 170, 412
478
67, 265, 459
466
168, 540, 560
574, 7'24. 763
Street Ass^sments against IT. S. Property— Payment of. . .
Surveying Pueblo Luiids ' .
1863-4 j
1865-8
1867-8 J
1869-70
1867-8
1867-8
42, 347, 388
437, 446, 502
82, 520, 663
160, 168, 575
716
240
148
161
Sh'-riJt 's Counsel Fees
1867-8
220
Special Counsel — We tin ore Case
1857 8
662
1867-8
702
Shite School T"x
1863-4
209
1871-2
846
Si "\ !• T" x. Levy Code Sec 3713
Sher fi's Deputies
1871-2
904
1871-2
776
Strt e'> Department
1871-2
804
RupiTinteudantof Streets— Deputies' Salaries
Slit-riff Additional Deputies
1871-2
819
904
Sheriff 's Fees. . .
776
INDEX TO STATUTES.
INDEX TO STATUTES — CONCLUDED.
499
T.
Treasurer's Salary
Treasurer's Deputies' Salaries j
Tax Collector's Salary
Tax Collector's Deputies and Auctioneer -j
Tax Levy and Apportionment
Tax Settlement (annual) — (Codes, Sees. 3,797 and 3,798) . . .
Tax on Premiums of Insurance
Teachers' Salaries
Transfers— Special Fee to General Fund
Transfers— School Fund to Sinking Fund -|
Transfers -General Fund to Kearny Street Fund
V.
Van Winkle-Claim allowed.
W.
Washington Plaza Appropriation
Y.
Yerba Buenst Park
1861
1861
1863
1862
1862
1867-8
1865-6
1862
1863-4
1861
1860
1861
1865-6
1867-8
1869-70
1869-70
556
556
436-8
244-5
162
558
102
242
303
31
762
130
MONROE ASHBURY, Auditor.
ra
OF THE
GENERAL ORDERS.
OEDEK No. 697.
TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE
CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, AND REVISING FOR-
MER ORDERS.*
[Approved May 4, I860.]
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
CHAPTER I.
RELATING TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
[Permanent Police Force.]
SECTION 1. The permanent police force shall consist of four Captains of
Police, and one hundred Police Officers, whose compensation shall be: For
Captains of Police, one hundred and iifty dollars per month; and for Police
Officers, one hundred and twenty-live dollars per month, payable out of the
General Fund. [As amended November 10, 18G8, Order 8i2; and Jan. 5, 18GQ,
Order 851.]
[Police Station.]
SEC. 2. There shall be one police station at the City Hall, provided with
cells for the detention and safe keeping of prisoners.
[Office Chief of Police.]
SEC. 3. The Chief of Police shall keep his office in the City Hall.
[Register of Arrosts and. Entries, how made.]
SEC. 4. The Chief of Police sha1! provide, and cause to be kept, nt the po-
lice station in the City Hall, by the officer in charge, a Register of Arrests.
Upon such register there shall be entered, as soon as an arrest shall be re-
* As amended prior to tlie eighteenth day of November, 1872.
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ported, a statement, showing in a clear and distinct manner, the date and hour
of such arrest, the name of the person arrested, the name of the officer making
the arrest, the name of the complaining witness and his place of residence,
the offence charged, and a description of any property found upon or in pos-
session of the person arrested.
[Transcript of Entries.]
SEC. 5. The Chief of Police shall cause to be made out in duplicate and
delivered, one copy to the Mayor and one copy to the Police Judge, at or be-
fore ten o'clock in the forenoon of every day, Sundays included, nn exact
trar. script of all the entries made in the Register of Arrests since the last pre-
ceding report. Such transcript shall be headed " Office Chief of Police — Daily
Report," and shall be truly dated, and certified by the Chief of Police, or
Captain in charge, to be correct.
[Register in Police Office.]
SEC. 6. The Chief of Police shall keep in his office, open to public inspec-
tion, and on a desk accessible to every citizen, a register, in which shall be
transcribed every entry made in the Register of Arrests, within twelve hours'
after such entry shall have been made.
[Book for Entry of Nuisances and Violation of Orders.]
SEC. 7. The Chief of Police shall provide and keep in his office, a book
open and accessible to every citizen, wherein notice may be given ot the exist-
ence of any nuisance, or the violation of any law or any order of the Board
of Supervisors.
[Book for Entering Information of Offences committed, and to whom accessible.]
SEC. 8. The Chief of Police shall provide and keep in his office, a book
wherein shall be entered daily all information he may receive respecting of-
fences committed, of suspicious persons or places, of property stolen, the name
of the officer, if any, on duty where any offence shall have been committed,
and every other fact and circumstance that may lead to the arrest of criminals
or the recovery of stolen property. Such book shall be accessible only to the
Police Judge, District Attorney, Assistant District Attorney, and Mayor.
[Duty of Police in Case of Fire.]
SEC. 9. In case of fire, the Chief of Police shall proceed with all the force
off duty, and be vigilant in preserving order, and preventing crime in the im-
mediate vicinity of the fire.
[Police not to Visit Saloons, etc., while on duty.]
SKC. 10. No Police Officer shall, while on duty, visit any drinking saloon,
house of ill-fame, theatre, circus, or other place of business, except he be in
the discharge of his duty.
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[Police Uniforms and Badges.]
SEC. 11. The Chief of Police and all officers of the permanent police force,
shall provide themselves with uniforms and badges of office, which shall be
worn by them upon all occasions with such exceptions, on the part of officers
performing detective duty, as may be permitted by the Chief of Police.
[Police Uniforms and Badges described.]
SEC. 12. The uniform worn shall consist of a single-breasted coat of dark
gray cloth, to button close up to the neck, with nine black buttons on the
breast, a turn-down black velvet collar, the skirt of the same extending to the
bend of the knee, with pants and vest of the same material and color. The
Captains and Officers of Police shall wear the badges and stars now respec-
tively worn by them, which badges and stars shall be provided with eyes, and
permanently stitched to the left breast of the coat, at a point opposite to the
fourth button from the top, and distant two and one-half inches therefrom.
The coat shall be provided with water-proof capes of dark gray cloth, of a
form and style to be prescribed by the Police Commissioners. The Captains
and Officers of the Police shall each wear a gray cloth cap, similar in shape
and style to the sample cap made for and now in possession of the Board of
Police Commissioners.
[False Representation of being a Police Officer, and penalty.]
SEC. 13. No person shall falsely represent himself to be a police captain, or
police officer, or shall wear any police badge, with intent to deceive, or .shall
use any signs, badges or devices used by the Police Department, with the in-
tent aforesaid. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this
section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction thereof,
shall be punished by a line of not less than twenty dollars nor more than five
hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not less than ten days
nor more than three months.
[Prohibition against Police Discharging Persons from Custody.]
SEC. 14. Neither the Chief of Police, nor any Captain of Police, or Police
Officer, shall discharge any person from custody, except by order of the Police
Judge, or other competent authority.
[Duties of Police Captains.]
SEC. 15. It shall be the duty of each Police Captain to enter in a book the
name of each police officer under his. charge; to note with exactitude any and
every absence from duty of any policeman; to make a return monthly to the
Chief of Police of the days and nights which each man has been on duty,
and the days and hours he may have been absent; and to report to the Chief
of Police any neglect of duty, and any violation of the rules of the depart-
ment, on the part of any Police officer.
[Suspension of Police Officers by Chief.]
SEC. 16. The Chief of Police shall have power to suspend from duty any
Police Captain or Police Officer who may be charged by a Police Captain, in
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his report, or by a citizen, in a verified complaint, with neglect of duty, dis-
obedience of orders, inefficiency, or official misconduct.
[Suspension : Charges to be furnished and copy served on Accused.]
SEC. 17. In case of the suspension of a Police Captain or Police Officer,
the Chief of Police shall, within twenty-foui hours after such suspension, fur-
nish to the Police Judge and tho Mayor written charges against the Captain
or Officer suspended, specifying the grounds of the suspension; and within the
same time shall cause to be served upon the accused a copy of such charges.
[Trial of Charges by Police Commissioners.]
SEC. 18. Within two days after the Police Judge and the Mayor shall be
furnished by the Chief of Police with written charges against any Police Cap-
tain or Police Officer, the Police Commissioners shall fix a time for the trial
of such charges, and notify the accused thereof— which time shall not be less
than two days, nor more than eight days thereafter. At the time appointed,
the Police Commissioners shall meet, and proceed to hear, consider and decide
upon such charges, the Police Judge acting as Chairman. The accused shall
have the right to defend in person and by counsel. The Chairman of the
Board of Police Commissioners shall have power to issue subpoenas, to com-
pel the attendance of witnesses, to administer oaths, and, by and with the con-
sent of the other Police Commissioners, to punish for contempt.
[Rendition of Decision upon Charges.]
SEC. 19. Within three days after the conclusion of the hearing provided
for in section 18, the Police Commissioners shall render their decision upon
the charges made. If the accused be found not guilty of any offence or mis-
conduct, or any inefficiency, specified in the charges, he shall be reinstated; if
not, he may be suspended or removed from office, in the discretion of the said
Commissioners. If he be reinstated by the Commissioners, he shall be entitled
to his pay the same as if he had not been suspended; if he be suspended, he
shall not be entitled to pay during the time his suspension shall continue: and
if he be removed from office, his pay shall cease from the time of his suspen-
sion, and he shall forever thereafter be ineligible to re-appointment.
CHAPTER II.
RELATING TO THE CAKE OF PUBLIC PBOPEKTY.
[Charge of Public Property— Duty of Superintendent of Streets.]
SECTION 1. The Superintendent of Public Streets and Highways shall have
the charge and supervision, under the direction of the M;i}*or, of all public
buildings, bridges, parks, squares, lots and grounds; and it shall be his duty
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to protect the same against all intrusion, trespass and injury, and to make all
necessary repairs and improvements thereof, not otherwise provided by law or
by order of the Board of Supervisors.
[Employment of Prison -Laborers and how obtained.]
SEC. 2. Whenever, in the performance of any of the duties mentioned in
section 1 of this chapter, th« said Superintendent shall be able to employ
prison laborers in a manner profitable to the city and county, be shall make
requisition upon the Chief of Police for, and the Chief of Police shall furnish,
as many such laborers as in the judgment of the Superintendent may be so
employed, or as many as may be at the command of said Chief.
[Walking upon or injuring grass, trees, etc., in Public Park or Plaza, and penalty.]
SEC. 3. No person shall walk or step upon any grass plat, or injure, re-
move or destroy any grass, trees or shrubbery, m any improved public park or
plaza. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and on conviction thereof, shall be punished
by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the
county jail not more than three months.
[Permitting Dog to enter Park, and penalty.]
SEC. 4. No person owning or having the care or control of any dog, shall
suffer or permit such dog to enter any improved public park or plaza. Any
person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by
a fine of not more than twenty dollars. And any policeman may kill a dog
found within the in closure of any such public park or plaza.
[Portsmouth Square, when open.]
SEC. 5. Portsmouth Square shall be opened at seven o'clock in the morning
and closed at sunset every day.
[Placing Fence on Public Property, and penalty.]
SEC. 6. No person shall build, put or keep any fence of any description
upon or around, in whole or in part, any public square, park, place, ground,
or any other public property, or put, place, erect, have or keep on any such
public square, park, place, ground, or othef' public property, any building,
erection or obstruction, article or thing whatsoever, without the previous con-
sent of the Board of Supervisors. Any person who phall violate any of the
provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon
conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars
nor more than five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not
less than twenty days nor more than three months.
[Injuring Public Lamp Post, Extinguishing Light, and penalty.!
SEC. 7. No person shall break or injure any public lamp or lamp post, and
no person, except he be duly authorized so to do, shall, at any time during the
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night, extinguish any public light, or any light maintained at any place for
public convenience or safety, or in compliance with any of the provisions of
this order. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction thereof, shall
be punished by a fine of not less than five dollars nor more than twenty dollars,
or by imprisonment in the county jail not less than two days nor more than
ten days.
CHAPTEE III.
OFFENSIVE TRADES AND OCCUPATIONS, AND NUISANCES.
[Slaughter Houses, Slaughtering of Animals, etc.]
SECTION 1. No person shall establish or maintain any slaughter house,
slaughter cattle, hogs, calves, sheep or any other kind of animals, pursue,
maintain or carry on any other business or occupation offensive to the senses,
or prejudicial to the public health or comfort, within the limits of the City and
County of San Francisco, except within that tract of land lying and being
within the boundary of the City and County of San Francisco, and described
as follows :
Commencing at the intersection of the easterly line of Kentucky street with
the southwesterly line of First avenue, thence southeasterly along the south-
westerly line of First avenue to the northwesterly line of I street; thence south-
westerly along the northwesterly line of I street to the southwesterly line of
Seventh avenue; thence northwesterly along the soutwesterly line of Seventh
avenue to the southeasterly line of Railroad avenue; thence northeasterly along
the southeasterly line of Railroad avenue to Kentucky street; thence northerly
along the easterly line of Kentucky street to the southwesterly line of First
avenue and place of commencement. Any person who shall violate any of the
provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on con-
viction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty dollars nor
more than five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not less
than twenty-five days nor more than six months for each and every offence, or
by both such fine and imprisonment. [As amended Dec. 11, 1867, Order 795.
March 15, 1870, Order 913. March 28, 1870, Order 917, and August 1, 1870,
Order 938. J
[Maintenance of certain Nuisances, Keeping Swine, Curing Hides, etc.]
SEC. 2. No person shall establish, maintain or keep more than five swine,
render tallow, cure or keep hides, skins or peltry, within the limits of the City
and County of San Francisco, except within the tract of land bounded and de-
scribed as follows:
Commencing at the intersection of the easterly line of Kentucky street and
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the southwesterly line of First avenue; thence southeasterly along the line of
First avenue to I street; thence southwesterly along the northwesterly line of I
street to the Bay shore; thence westerly along the line of the Bay shore to the
southeasterly line of Railroad avenue; thence northeasterly along the south-
easterly line of Eailroad avenue to Kentucky street; thence northerly along the
easterly line of Kentucky street to First avenue, and place of commencement.
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction thereof, shall be pun-
ished by a fine of not less than ten dollars nor more than five hundred dollars,
or by imprisonment in the county jail not less than twenty-five days nor more
than six months for each and every offence, or by both such fine and imprison-
ment. [As amended August 1, 1870, Order 938.]
[Keeping of Hogs, etc., etc., a Nuisance within certain limits.]
SEC. 3. No person shall, within the limits prescribed in the first section of
this chapter, keep any number of hogs or other animals in such a manner as
to be offensive to the senses or prejudicial to the public health or comfort.
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and on conviction thereof, shall be punished
by a fine of not less than five dollars nor more than fifty dollars, or by impris-
onment in the county jail not more than twenty days.
[Privies, Drains, etc., to be connected with Street Sewer, and Traps constructed.]
SEC. 4.* No person shall construct or maintain, upon his premises, or prem-
ises under his control, any privy or privy-vault, cesspool, sink or drain, with-
out connecting the same with the street sewer in such a manner that it shall
be effectually drained and purified, if there be a sewer in the street on which
said premises may be situated with which the same can be connected; and
every drain which shall communicate with a dwelling-house shall be con-
structed with a trap or apparatus which will effectually prevent the escape of
gases from the sewer into such dwelling-house. Any person who shall violate
any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of [a] misde-
meanor; and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not
more than one hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not
more than fifty days. [As amended January 7, 1867, Order 746.]
[Privy- Vaults, construction of.]
SEC. 5. No person shall construct, without consent in writing of the Health
Officer, any privy-vault on premises belonging to him or under his control,
unless the walls and bottom of such vault be of stone or brick, laid in cement,
and at least eight inches in thickness. Any person who shall violate any of
the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and,
upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one
hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not more than fifty
days.
[Privies, etc., when foul or offensive, a Nuisance.]
SEC. 6. No person shall suffer or permit any premises belonging to or occtr
* See in connection with this section Order 855, post.
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pied by him, or any cellar, vault, privy, pool, sewer, or private drain thereon
or therein, to become nauseous, foul or offensive, and prejudicial to public
health or public comfort. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions
of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and on conviction
thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than ten nor more than fifty
dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not less than five nor more than
twenty days.
[Night Carts, etc.— Time of nse in certain limits.]
SEC. 7. No person shall use or drive any of the vehicles, commonly known
as " night carts, " in any portion of the city and county lying east of Van
Ness avenue, south of Market street, and north of Corbett street, except be-
tween the hours of twelve o'clock midnight and five o'clock in the morning;
and no person shall use any such vehicle or swill cart, at any time, unless the
same be perfectly staunch, tight, and closely covered, so as wholly to prevent
leakage or smell. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this
section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof,
shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty dollars nor more than fifty
dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not less than ten days nor more
than twenty-five days. [As amended December 16, 1868, Order 847.]
[Permit to use Night Cart.]
SEC. 8. No person shall use a "night cart" without first having obtained
from the Superintendent of Public Streets and Highways a general permit,
authorizing the use of the same, and designating a place where the substances
carried therein may be deposited. Any person who shall violate any of the
provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon
conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than two hundred
dollars nor more than five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county
jail not less than one hundred days nor more than six months.
[Continuance of Permit.]
SEC. 9. No permit shall be granted by the Superintendent of Public Streets
and Highways, or continue in force without renewal, for a longer period than
three months.
[Night Carts under control of Superintendent.]
SEC. 10. All " night carts " shall be under the control of the Superintendent
of Public Streets and Highways; and the said Superintendent may, for cause
shown, revoke any permit granted by him.
[Washing Animals and Vehicles in Streets prohibited within certain limits.]
SEC. 11. No person shall wash, or cause to be washed, any horse, mule or
other animal, or any carriage or other vehicle in any public street in this city
and county, east of the line of Stockton street to Market street; thence along
the southwesterly line of Market street to Fourth street; thence along the
northeasterly line of Fourth street to Harrison street ; thence along the north-
rely line of Harrison street to the Bay, between the hours of eight o'clock in
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the forenoon and ten o'clock in the afternoon. Any person who shall violate
any of the provisions of this section shall t e deemed guilty of a misdemeanor;
and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a line of not less than ten
nor more than fifty dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not less than
two nor more than twenty days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
[Repairing Vehicles in Streets prohibited within certain limits.]
SEC. 12. No person shall construct or repair any wheeled vehicle, or the
wheels or tires of any vehicle, upon a public street within the limits mentioned
in section eleven of this chapter. Any person who s-hall violate any of the
provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon
conviction thereof, shall be piinished by a fine of not less than ten nor more
than fifty dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not less than two
days nor more than twenty days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
[Standing of Vehicles on Public Streets, Lanes, etc.]
SEC. 13. No person owning, driving, or having the control of any wheeled
vehicle, excepting hand-carts, shall allow the same to stand or remain, while
tin harnessed, for more than one hour, at any time between the hours of day-
light in the morning and sunset, on any sidewalk or public ground, or in any
public street, lane, alley, place or court, within the limits mentioned in section
eleven of this chapter. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of
this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction
thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than ten nor more than fifty
dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not less than two nor more than
twenty days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
[Horses afflicted with Glanders.]
SEC. 14. Any person who shall keep or have in his possession, within this
city and county, any horse afflicted with the disease known as the glanders,
shall, within twenty -four hours after having knowledge or being notified thereof
by any person, kill and bury the same, or remove it without the limits of this
city and county. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this
section, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction there-
of, shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than five hundred
dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not less than twenty-five clays
nor more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
[Fastening Animals and Locking Wheels of Vehicles.]
Si:r:. 15. No person having or using any animal, except it be attached to a
dray, truck, cart or water-cart, shall leave such animal without securely fasten-
ing the same; and no person having or using any animal attached to a dray,
truck, cart or water-cart, shall leave such animal without fii^t securely locking
the wheels of the vehicle to which it shall be attached.
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[Chain for Locking Wheels.]
SEC. 16. No person shall drive or use any truck, dray, cart or water-cart,
without having attached to the body thereof a suitable chain for locking the
wheels thereof.
[Hitching to Lamp-posts, Hydrants, Trees, etc., prohibited.]
SEC. 17. No person shall hitch or fasten any animal to, or p iste any placard
or notice upon, or otherwise destroy or injure any lamp post or hydrant, or any
growing or living tree, or any box or case around such tree.
[Penalty for Violation of Sections 15, 16 and 17.]
SEC. 18. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of section 15,
16 or 17 of this chapter, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon
conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less '..hail five dollars nor
more than fifty dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not less than one
day nor more than twenty-five days.
[Brick Kilns: Burning Brick prohibited within certain limits.]
SEC. 19. No person shall build or cause to be built, any brick kiln, or burn,
or cause to be burned, any brick, within that portion of the city and county
bounded by Steiner street, Sanchez street, Thirtieth street, present County road,
Serpentine avenue, York street, Twenty-fifth street, Yolo street and the waters
of the Bay. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction thereof, shall
be punished by a fiae of not more than five hundred dollars, or by imprison-
ment in the county jail not more than six months. [As amended July 2, 1872,
Order 1,051.*
[Indecent Expostire, etc., and penalty.]
SEC. 20. No person shall appear in a public place naked, or in a dress not
belonging to his or her sex, or in an indecent or lewd dress, or shall make any
indecent exposure of his or her person, or be guilty of any lewd or indecent
act or behavior, or shall exhibit or perform any indecent, immoral or lewd
play, or other representation. Any person who shall violate any of the pro-
visions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon con-
viction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dol-
lars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not more than six months.
[Bathing in the Waters of the Bay.]
SEC. 21. No person shall bathe in the waters of the Bay of San Francisco,
within the limits of the city and county, between the hours of seven and one-
half o'clock A. M. and sunset, without wearing a suitable bathing dress; and no
person shall bathe on Sunday within three hundred yards of the shore, or off
* Order No. 1,051. Sec. 2. This order [Section] shall not interfere with. t;ny brick ki:n
which may have been established and in operation on or befoie the thiiteenth day of Jan-
uary, 1872.
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y pier or wharf, between the hours of seven and one-half o'clock A. M. and
sunset. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction thereof, shall
be punished by a fine of not less than five dollars nor more than thirty dollars,
or by imprisonment in the county jail not less than two days nor more than
fifteen days.
[Discharge of Cannon; Permit to be given by Mayor, and filed in office of Chief of Police.
Discharge of Fire Arms prohibited within certain limits.]
SEC. 22. No person shall discharge any cannon within that portion of this
city and county lying between Larkin and Ninth streets and the outer line of
the streets forming the water front, except by special permission, in writing,
from the Mayor, which permit shall designate the time and particular locality
of the firing, and the number of discharges which are authorized. A copy of
such permit shall be filed by the person obtaining the same, in the office of the
Chief of Police, at least two hours before the time of such firing, and the per-
son or persons engaged in the discharge of such cannon, shall, on the demand
of any citizen or peace officer, exhibit the permit by which such firing is au-
thorized; and no person shall discharge any fire-arm of any other description
in that portion of the city and county bounded by Devisadero, Ridley, Market
and Ninth streets, and the outer line of the streets forming the water front, or
within three hundred yards of any public highway, or upon any ground set
apart as a cemetery, or public square, or park, or within three hundred yards
of any dwelling house. But this section shall not be construed so as to pro-
hibit any person from shooting destructive animals within or upon his own in-
closure. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction thereof, shall
be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars, or by imprison-
ment in the county jail not more than thirty days. [As amended Sept. 30,'
1870, Order 958.]
[Exploding Blasts.]
SEC. 23. No person shall explode a blast without first covering the same in
such a manner as to prevent the fragments of rock or earth from being thrown
against or upon adjacent buildings or lots, or upon a public highway. Any
person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall be punished
by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the
county jail not more than six months.
[Scaffolds, how to construct.]
SEC. 24. No person shall erect, maintain or use, or cause to be erected,
maintained or used, any scaffold, unless it be of sufficient strength to support
the weight that may be placed thereon, and of sufficient width to prevent the
persons working thereon, or the materials placed thereon, from falling. Any
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guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a
fhie of not more than three hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county
jail not more than five months.
[Immoderate Riding or Driving.]
SEO. 25. No person shall immoderately ride or drive any horse upon any
public highway within this city and county. Any person who shall violate any
of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and
on conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hun-
dred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not more than fifty days.
[Kite Flying prohibited within certain limits.]
SEC. 26. No person shall raise or fly a kite east of Larkin street, or north-
east of Eighth street. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of
this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction
thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than ten dollars, or by imprison-
ment in the county jail not more than five days.
[Frightening Horses. Annoyance to passers-by on street or sidewalk.]
SEC. 27. No person shall engage upon a public highway in any sport or
exercise having a tendency to frighten horses; and no person shall, in any place,
indulge in conduct having a tendency to annoy persons passing or being upon
the public highway, or upcn adjacent premises. And whenever the free pass-
age of a street or sidewalk shall be obstructed by a crowd (except on occasions
of public meeting), the persons composing such crowd shall disperse or move
on when directed so to do by a police officer. Any person who shall violate
any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor;
and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than
twenty dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not more than ten days.
[As amended August 21, 1866, Order 723.]
[Disturbances of the Public Peace, Obscene and Profane Language, etc.]
SEC. 28. No person shall make in any place, or suffer to be made upon his
premises, or premises within his control, any noise, disorder or tumult, to the
disturbance of the public peace; and no person shall utter, in the hearing of
two or more persons, any bawdy, lewd or obscene, or profane language, words
or epithets, or shall address to another, or shall utter in the presence of anc-
jher, any words, language or expression having a tendency to create a breach
of the peace. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this sec-
tion shall be deemed giiilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction thereof,
shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars, or by im-
prisonment in the county jail not more than fifty days. [As amended May 22,
18G6, Order 703.]
{Drunkenness or Intoxication on public street or private premises.]1.
SEC. 29. No person shall be upon any public highway, or in any public
place, in a state of drunkenness or intoxication; and no person shall be on
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:y private premises, or in any private house, in a state of drunkenness or
intoxication, to the annoyance of any other person. Any person who shall
violate any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misde-
meanor; and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more
than twenty dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail not more than five
days.
[Driving Cattle through streets.]
SEC. 30. No person shall drive, or cause to be driven, any cattle, except
milch cows, through any public street east of Mason and Sixth steeets, between
the hours of six in the morning and twelve at night from the first day of April
to the first dav of October; or between the hours of seven in the morning and
twelve at night from the first day of October to the first day of April. Any
person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a
fine of not less than twenty dollars nor more than five hundred dollars, or by
imprisonment in the county jail not less than ten days nor more than three
months.
[Dogs running at large.]
SEC. 31.* No person shall permit or suffer to run at large, without being
securely muzzled, any dog belonging to, or under the control of him or her.
Every dog not being led by string, rope or chain, shall be deemed at large.
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction thereof, shall be pun-
ished by a fine of not more than twenty dollars, or by imprisonment in the
county jail not more than ten days. [As amended March 26, 1867, Order 767.]
[Keeping open Dance-houses, Ball-rooms, Saloons, etc.]
SEC. 32. No person shall keep open or be in any common dance-house, or
ball room, or saloon, or place of entertainment where liquors are sold or used,
and where women or girls are employed to wait or attend in any manner, be-
tween twelve o'clock at night and daylight in the morning; provided, that the
Mayor may, by permit in writing, countersigned by the Chief of Police,
authorize any such place to be kept open after twelve o'clock; but no such
permit shall be granted for more than one night at a time. Any person who
shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not
less than five dollars nor more than fifty dollars, or by imprisonment in the
county jail not less than two days nor more than twenty-five days. [As
amended January 7, 1867, Order 746; and March 19, 1867, Order 765.]
[Houses of Ill-fame, Gambling Houses.]
SEC. 33. No person shall keep, or maintain, or become an inmate of, or
visitor to, or shall in any way contribute to the support of any disorderly
* See ia connection with this section Order 816, post.
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house, or house of ill-fame, or place, for the practice of gambling, in that por-
tion of the city and couaty bounded by Larkin, Market, Church, Falcon,
Eighteenth and Channel streets, and the water front; and no person shall
knowingly let or underlet, or transfer the possession of any premises for use
by any person for any of said purposes. Any person who shall violate any of
the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and
on conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty dol-
lars, nor more than one hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county
jail not less than ten days nor more than three months; and every day of the
continuance of any offence after the first conviction thereof, shall be deemed
a new offence.
CHAPTEK IV.
STKEETS AND SIDEWALKS.
[Sidewalks, width east of Sansome and north of Market street, and proviso. Sidewalks,
width, other parts of city, and proviso.]
SECTION 1. Every sidewalk in that portion of the city lying east of San-
some street and north of Market street, shall be one-sixth of the width of the
street of which it shall form a part, except where sidewalks of greater width
have heretofore been ordered by the Board of Supervisors, and wholly or
partially constructed; and, provided further, that upon petition of the owners
of one-half in frontage of the lots and lands fronting on any one block in said
portion of the city, the Superintendent of Public Streets and Highways may
allow the sidewalks in said block to be constructed of the width and in the
manner prescribed for that portion of the city west of Sansome street and
north of Market street; also, provided, that all sidewalks constructed hereafter
on the westerly line of East street, between the northerly line of Market street,
and the southerly line of Vallejo street, shall be fifteen feet in width. In all
other parts of the city the width of every sidewalk shall be as follows: In any
street less than forty feet wide, one-fifth the width of the street, except when
otherwise ordered by the Board of Supervisors; in all streets not less than
forty feet and less than fifty feet wide, ten feet; in all streets not less than fifty
feet and less than sixty feet wide, thirteen feet; in all streets not less than
sixty feet and less than seventy feet wide, fifteen [feet]; in all streets not less
than seventy feet and less than eighty feet wide, eighteen feet; and in all streets
not less than eighty feet and less than one hundred feet wide, nineteen feet;
and in all streets one hundred or more feet wide, twenty-two feet; provided,
that the sidewalks in Valencia street, between Market and Twenty-second or
John streets, and in Mission, Howard, Folsom and Harrison streets, southwest
of Ninth street, and in Sixteenth street, shall be fifteen feet wide. [As amended
July 17, 1866, Order 715; and November 4, 1871, Order 1,019.
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[Sidewalks, how Constructed.]
SEC. 2. Every sidewalk shall be constructed to the satisfaction of the Super-
intendent of Public Streets and Highways, so as to have an even surface, and
shall rise from the curb at the rate of one-fifth of an inch to every foot of width.
All plank sidewalks shall be constructed of plank at least two inches in thick-
ness, well spiked down to each sill; and the sills of the plank sidewalks shall be
of redwood at least three inches thick and six inches wide, and shidl be placed
not more than three feet apart. [As amended July 17, 1866, Order 715.]
[Sidewalks in certain Streets to be of Brick, Stone or Asphaltum . ]
SEC. 3. All sidewalks which may hereafter be laid down in Kearny, Mont-
gomery or Sansome street, between Broadway and Market streets; or in Jack-
son, Washington, Merchant, Clay, Commercial, Sacramento, California, Pine,
Bush, Satter or Post street, between Kearny and Sansome streets ; or in Second
street, between Market and Folsom streets ; or in Third street, between Market
and Folsom streets ; or in Market street, between Second and Third and San-
some and Kearny street, shall be constructed of the best quality of hard,
pressed bricks, or stone nagging or asphaltum.
[Curbs of Sidewalks, how constructed.]
SEC. 4. The curb of every sidewalk shall correspond to the official grade of
^he street of which such sidewalk shall form a par! , except when otherwise
ordered by the Board of Supervisors. In paved or macadamized streets within
the fire limits, the curbs of the sidewalks shall be of cut or hammered stone,
every stone, if laid on a brick or stone wall, being at least eight inches square;
and if not laid on such a wall, at least six inches in thickness, sixteen inches in
depth, and four feet in length. All wooden curbs of sidewalks shall be con-
structed of redwood planks not less than four inches in thickness, sixteen
inches in width, and six feet in length. [As amended December 4, 1866, Order
744.]
[Buildings not to extend over line of street. Proviso, Porches, Doorways, Windows.]
SEC. 5. No person shall maintain, or construct, or place, or cause to be con-
structed or placed, on premises belonging to him, or in his possession, or under
his control, any building which shall extend over the line of the street ; provi-
ded, that porches, doorsteps, and windows of the first story may extend over
the line of the street not more than one foot, and the bay windows of the second
story may extend over the line of the street not more than three feet.
[Areas and Vaults under Sidewalks, Sidewalks over Vaults, etc., how constructed.]
SEC. 6. No person shall construct, or cause or suffer to be constructed,
under the sidewalk adjoining any premises belonging to him, or in his posses-
sion, or under his control, any area or vault, except in conformity with the
following specifications : 1. Areas shall be constructed and used only for the
purpose of affording light to basements or cellars, and they shall be securely
518 GENERAL ORDERS OF THE
enclosed, and covered with, substantial gratings or thick dead-light glass, per-
manently fixed flush with the surface of the sidewalk. 2. Vaults under the
sidewalk shall be constructed or used only for the purpose of storing fuel. No
vault shall extend beyond the official line of the sidewalk. The outer walls of
all such vaults shall be constructed under or within the official line of the
sidewalk, and shall be of brick or stone, or brick and stone together, not less
than twelve inches in thickness in any case ; and if the same be more than six
feet in height, then not less than sixteen inches in thickness for the lower half
thereof, and not less than twelve inches in thickness for the upper half; and
all such walls shall have footing courses projecting at least six inches each side
thereof. All such vaults shall be securely covered, and the sidewalks over
them so constructed and supported as to be capable of sustaining at least six
hundred pounds to every superficial foot thereof. No aperture through the
sidewalk into a vault shall exceed a superficial area of three square feet.
Everj' such aperture shall be covered with an iron cover, and shall be securely
closed when not in actual use. Every such cover shall have a bearing of at
least one inch, and shall be so placed as to be flush with the surface of the
sidewalk.
[Entrance to Building; Descent and Ascent, how constructed, etc.l
SEC. 7. No person owning, or having the control of any building, shall
construct or cause to be constructed, or maintain any approach or entrance
thereto, except in accordance with the following provisions:
1. No entrance which shall be a descent from the sidewalk shall occupy
more than three-tenths of the width of the sidewalk, nor more than five feet
thereof. Every such entrance in general use shall be enclosed with a perma-
nent railing at least three feet high. Every such entrance not in general use
shall be securely covered at all times during the night, and at all times during
the day when not in actual use.
2. No approach to a building which shall be an ascent from the sidewalk
shall occupy more than three-tenths of the width of the sidewalk, nor more-
than five feet thereof, nor [be] more than five feet in height; and shall be pro-
tected by balusters and railing, and to be built under the supervision and to
the satisfaction of the Superintendent of Public Streets and Highways. [As
amended June 5, 1866, Order 707; and September 3, 1866, Order 722.]
[Awnings, Shades and Balconies, how constructed.]
SEC. 8. No person owning or occupying any building fronting upon any
public street, shall construct, or cause to be constructed or maintained, any
awning, shade or balcony before such building and extending over the side-
walk, except in accordance with the following provisions: Such awning, bal-
cony or shade, shall be securely placed and supported without posts, the lowest
part thereof shall be at least ten feet above the level of the curb; every awning,
shade or balcony, not extending to the line of the curb, shall have a gutter,
and a spout to conduct the water to the building and thence to the outer line
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of the sidewalk. No awning, shade or balcony, shall extend beyond the outer
line of the sidewalk. Should any awning, shade or balcony, now constructed
or which may be hereafter constructed, become detached from its place and
fall to the street or sidewalk, thereby endangering life, the owner thereof shall
be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and subject to the penalty provided for
in Section 18 of this Order. [As amended June 16, 1868, Order 818.]
[Signs, Advertisements and Flags, on or over Streets and Sidewalks.]
SEC. 9. No person owning or occupying any building or premises fronting
upon a public street, shall place or cause to be placed, or maintain, or suffer,
upon the street or sidewalk in front of such building or premises, any sign or
advertisement, except such as occupy no space; or shall place or cause to be
placed, maintain or suffer upon the front of such building or premises, any
sign or advertisement which shall project over or upon the sidewalk more than
one foot; or shall suspend, or cause to be suspended, maintain or suffer over
the street or sidewalk in front of such building or premises, any sign, adver-
tisement, or flag, except upon holidays, election days, and days of public
parade or display.
[Vehicles on Sidewalks. Beasts of Burden on Sidewalks or Crossings.]
SEC. 10. No person shall drive, wheel, or draw, upon any public sidewalk,
any vehicle except hand carriages for children. And no person having the
charge or control of any beast of burden shall intentionally cause or permit
the same to stand or go upon any public sidewalk, or to stand upon any street
crossing, or so near to a street crossing as to obstruct the same.
[Obstructions upon Streets and Sidewalks. Ornamental Trees and Barriers. Watering
Trough?. Materials used in Construction of Buildings.]
SEC. 11. No person shall place, or cause to be placed, anywhere upon any
public way, street or sidewalk, and no person owning, occupying or having the
control of any premises, shall suffer to remain in front thereof, upon- the side-
walk or the half of the street or way next to such premises, anything which
shall obstruct the passage of such street or sidewalk for more than one hour
at a time. But this section shall not apply to goods or merchandise in actual
course of receipt, delivery or removal; nor to lamp-posts or hydrants erected
by permission of the Board of Supervisors; nor to ornamental trees planted
along the outer line of the sidewalk, within the curbs; nor to barriers for the
protection of ornamental trees, erected by permission of the Board of Super-
visors; nor to watering troughs, placed by permission of the Board of Super-
visors upon the sidewalks, for the accommodation of the public; nor to mate-
rials being used in the construction or repair of any building, if such materials
shall not occupy more than one-third of the width of the street in front of
such building, and if notice in writing of the intention of the person by or for
whom such construction or repair may be made, to deposit materials upon the
street, shall have been previously filed in the office of the Superintendent of
Public Streets and Highways. [As amended September 27, 1870, Order 957;
and April 11, 1871, Order 987.
520 GENERAL ORDERS OF THE
[Deposit of Kubbish and Filth on Streets, etc. Emptying of Drains. Rubbish and Filth
carried upon Sidewalks.]
SEC. 12. No person shall throw into, or deposit upon any public street or high-
way, or grounds, or upon any private premises, or anywhere except in such places
as maybe designated for that purpose by the Superintendent of Public Streets
and Highways, anj7 glass, broken ware, dirt, rubbish, garbage or filth; and no
person owning or having the control of any premises shall permit any drain
therefrom to empty into or upon any vacant lot or public square, street or high-
way, except by permission of the Committee of the Board of Supervisors on
Health and Police; and no person upon any sidewalk, shall carry a basket or
baskets, bag or bags, suspended from or attached to poles across or upon the
shoulders; and no person upon any sidewalk shall carry, so as to be offensive
to pedestrians, any rubbish, garbage or filth. Any person who shall violate
any of the provisions of this Order shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor,
and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than five
dollars nor more than two hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county
jail for a term of not less than two days nor more than three months. [As
amended January 26, 1869, Order 858. December 19, 1870, Order 976. Febru-
ary 3, 1871, Order 980,]
[Occupants of Premises within certain ' limits to cleanup Dirt, etc., on street. Markets,
cleaning up of Dirt, Rubbish, etc. Health Officer to designate place of Deposit.]
SEC. 13. The occupants of all premises fronting on any street, lane, alley,
place or court \vithin the following limits of the City of San Francisco, to wit:
Commencing at a point where the easterly line of Davis street intersects the
northwesterly line of Market street, and running thence along said easterly
line of Davis street to the northerly line of Pacific street; thence along the
northerly line of Pacific street to the easterly line of Kearny street; thence
along the easterly line of Kearny street to the northerly line of Broadway;
thence along the northerly line of Broadway to the easterly line of Dupont
street; thence along the easterly line of Dupont street to the northerly line of
Union street; thence along the northerly line of Union street to the easterly
line of Stockton street; thence along the easterly line of Stockton street to the
northerly line of Filbert street; thence along the northerly line of Filbert street
to the westerly line of Powell street, and its continuation to the southeasterly
line of Market street; thence along the southeasterly line of Market street to
the southwesterly line of Fifth street; thence along the southwesterly line of
Fifth street to the southeasterly line of Harrison street; thence along the south-
easterly line of Harrison street to the northeasterly line of Third street; thence
along the northeasterly line of Third street to the southeasterly line of Folsom
street; thence along the southeasterly line of Folsom street to the northeasterly
line of Fremont street; thence along the northeasterly line of Fremont street
and its continuation to the northwesterly line of Market street to the point of
beginning; also Third street from Brannan to Harrison street, and Bush street
from Powell to Leavenworth street; also all blocks not included within said limits
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which have been or may be accepted by the City and County of San Francisco,
shall as often as once in each week, and also within twenty-four [24 J hours
after notice from the Chief of Police, requiring him, her or them so to do,
without expense to the city and county, clean up into piles all the dirt, rubbish,
garbage and filth that may have accumulated upon the street in front of such
premises, between the line thereof and the middle of the street; and any person
owning or having the control of any premises used as a market as often as
twice in every week, and oftener if deemed necessary by the Committee of the
Board of Supervisors on Health and Police, shall remove without expense to
the city and county, all dirt, rubbish, garbage or filth that may have accumu-
lated in or upon such premises, or upon the street in front of such premises,
between the line thereof and the middle of the street; provided, that the Health
Officer shall from time to time designate a suitable place where the dirt shall
be deposited.* fAs amended June 19, 1866, Order 710.]
[Barriers in front of Premises below Grade.]
SEC. 14. Any person owning, or having the control of any premises fronting
on a public street, and below the grade thereof, shall, within five days after
notice from the Superintendent of Public Streets and Highways, requiring him
so to do, and without expense to the city and county, erect suitable barricades
upon the inner line of the sidewalk in front of such premises.
[Barriers around Dangerous Portions of Street; Lighted Lanterns to be maintained at Night.]
SEC. 15. Any person by whom, or under whose immediate direction, or by
whose immediate authority as principal, or as contractor or employer, any por-
tion of a public street may be made dangerous, shall erect, and so long as the
danger may continue, maintain around the portion of the street or highway
so made dangerous, a good and substantial barrier ; and shall cause to be
maintained during every night, from sunset till daylight, a lighted lantern at
the ends of a portion of a street so made dangerous, and every side of a street-
crossing so made dangerous.
[Breaking up of Surface of Streets— Streets broken up to be put in good Condition.]
SEC. 16. No person shall, in any manner, or for any purpose, break up, dig
up, disturb, undermine or dig under, or cause to be dug up, broken up, dis-
turbed, undermined or dug under, any public street, highway or place, or fill
in, put, place thereon, or deposit in or upon any public street, highway or
place, any earth, sand, dirt, clay, manure or rock without the permission of
the Superintendent of Public Streets and Highways; and except the duly au-
thorized agents of corporations, duly organized for the purpose of supplying
this city and its inhabitants with water or gas, whenever the right of way shall
have vested in such corporations, and when they shall find it necessary to dig
up, break, disturb, dig under or undermine a public street, highway or place,
* See in connection with this section Order No. 716, and 830, post.
522 GENERAL ORDERS OP THE
for the purpose of laying or gaining access to their pipes and mains, any per-
son who, being permitted or authorized so to do, as aforesaid, shall have broken
up, dug up, disturbed, undermined or dug under, any public street, highway
or place, shall as soon as possible complete the work for which said street,
highway or place shall have been so broken up, dug up, disturbed, dug under
or undermined, and shall without delay, put the street, highway or place in
as good condition as it was before it was so broken up, dug up, disturbed, dug
under or undermined, and remove all surplus sand, clay, earth, dirt, manure
or rubbish; and it shall be the duty of the Superintendent of Public Streets
and Highways and of the Chief of Police to enforce the provisions of this sec-
tion. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall, on conviction,
be punished by a fine of not less than five dollars, nor more than one hundred
dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than two days nor
more than twenty days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. [As amended
January 22, 1867, Order 749; and December 24, 1867, Order 797.]
[Construction of Branch Sewers and Drains ; Permits Eequired.]
SEC. 17. No person or persons shall connect a branch sewer or drain with
the main sewer, without first obtaining a written permit from the Superinten-
dent of Public Streets, Highways and Squares, which permit shall designate
the kind of material to be used in the construction of said branch or drain.
The party or parties applying for such permit, before receiving the same,
shall deposit with the Superintendent of Public Streets, etc., the sum of twenty
dollars in gold coin, as security to the City and County of San Francisco, that
said party or parties so depositing, will construct said branch sewer or drain
according to the directions and to the satisfaction of said Superintendent of
Streets, etc., aud within the time specified in said permit, and leave the street
in as good condition as it was at the commencement of the work.
And in the event that the party or parties so depositing, or their agent or
employees shall refuse or neglect to comply with any or all of the above named
conditions, then it shall be and is hereby made the duty of said Superintendent
of Streets to use so much of the above named deposit as he may find necessary
to complete the connection of the branch sewer or drain with the main sewer,
and place the street in as good condition as it was before the commencement of
the work, refunding to the party so depositing any unexpended portion of any
such money deposited, or all thereof, in event of the work being satisfactorily
performed without expenditure from such deposit. [As amended August 17,
1871, Order 1,007.]
[Penalty.]
SEC. 18. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of any of the
preceding sections of this chapter, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor;
and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than five
dollars nor more than two hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county
jail for a term of not less than two days nor more than three months.
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[Streets -within certain limits not to be laid with Plank, and Penalty for Violation.]
SEC. 19. No person shall lay or cause to be laid anew, with plank, the road-
way of any portion of a public street or highway, within that portion of this
city and county bounded by a line commencing at a point where the easterly
line of Front street intersects the northwesterly line of Market street, and run-
ning thence along said easterly line of Front street to the northerly line of
Vallejo street; thence along the northerly line of Vallejo street to the westerly
line of Battery street; thence along the westerly line of Battery street to the
northerly line of Pacific street; thence along the northerly line of Pacific street
to the easterly line of Dupont street; thence along the easterly line of Dupont
street to the northerly line of Filbert street; thence along the northerly line of
Filbert street to the westerly line of Powell street; thence along the westerly
line of Powell street to the southerly line of Clay street; thence along the
southerly line of Clay street to the westerly line of Stockton street; thence
along the westerly line of Stockton street and its continuation to the south-
easterly line of Market street; thence along the southeasterly line of Market
street to the southwesterly line of Fourth street; thence along the southwesterly
line of Fourth street to the southeasterly line of Harrison street; thence along
the southeasterly line of Harrison street to the northeasterly line of Third
street; thence along the northeasterly line of Third street to the southeasterly
line of Folsom street; thence along the southeasterly line of Folsom street to
the northeasterly line of Fremont street; thence along the northeasterly line of
Fremont street and its continuation to the northwesterly line of Market street;
and thence along the northwesterly line of Market street to the point of begin-
ning. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall
be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction thereof, shall be
punished by a fine of not less than five dollars nor more than twenty dollars, or
by impxisonment in the county jail not less than two days nor more than ten
days; and every day the planking so laid anew shall remain in the street, shall
be deemed a separate offence.
[Cobble Stone Pavement, how constructed. Inspection of Stones by Superintendent of
Streets. Streets not to be accepted unless paved in accordance herewith.]
SEC. 20. All public streets and highways, when ordered to be paved with
cobble stones, shall be paved in accordance with the provisions of this section.
None but well-selected cobble stones, not more than nine inches nor less
than six inches in length, shall be used. The stones shall be set upright,
closely and compactly, with the smaller end downward, in a bed of good,
clean sand not less than twelve inches in depth. After being set, the stones
shall be well rammed down not less than three times, and shall be well watered
immediately before the last ramming; and after being so rammed the paving
shall be swept clean, and again well watered, and then covered to the depth of
two inches with beach gravel or finely broken blue gneiss rock.
Where repaving is ordered, the old cobble stones shall be used where practi-
cable.
524 GENERAL ORDERS OF THE
The Superintendent of Public Streets and Highways shall, before any cobble
stones are laid down, carefully inspect such stones, and throw out and exclude
all round and imperfect stones, and such as do not conform to the dimensions
above specified.
No street, highway, or portion of a street or highway, ordered to be paved
with cobble stones, shall be accepted by the Superintendent of Public Streets
and Highways nor the Board of Supervisors, unless it be paved in accordance
with the provisions of this section.
[Crown of Roadway.]
SEC. 21. All public streets and highways when finished, whether paved,
planked or macadamized, shall have a crown from the bottom of the gutters to
the middle of the roadway of at least seven inches. [As amended December
4, 1866, Order 744."]
[Acceptance of Streets and Street Crossings; requisites to.]
SEC. 22. No street, or portion of a street, shall hereafter be accepted by the
Board of Supervisors except upon a certificate of the Superintendent of Pub-
lic Streets, Highways and Squares, and upon a like certificate, signed by at
least a majority of the Committee on Streets, Wharves, Grades and Public
Squares, of the said Board, to the effect that such street or portion of a street,
at the time of such proposed acceptance, is properly sewered, having suitable
manholes and covers, and is properly curbed and paved with stone, or by what
is known as the Stow Foundation Pavement.*
* No street crossing shall be
so accepted except upon like certificates, to the effect that such street crossing,
at the time of such proposed acceptance, is properly sewered with brick, having
suitable manhole and cover, is properly curbed and paved with stone or by
what is known as the Stow Foundation Pavement,
and has suitable sidewalks at the angular corners thereof, and has
suitable crosswalks, cesspools and culverts. The acceptance of all streets,
portions of streets and street crossings shall be by resolution. [As amended
August 21, 1866, Order 724; July 7, 1869, Order 882; January 21, 1870, Order
910; and May 31, 1871, Order 996.]
[Open Public Streets and Highways.]
SEC. 23. All the original streets now laid down upon the official map of this
city and county, west of Larkin and southwest of Ninth streets, in accordance
with the condition of the Ordinance of the Common Council of said city, ap-
proved June 20, 1855, entitled " An Ordinance for the settlement and quieting
of l:o d titles," are hereby declared to be open public streets and highways.
* Omitted portion as to accepting Imperishable Stone Block Pavement obsolete, being
superseded by provisions of Order 1060, post.
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[Destruction or removal of Street Momiments ; Monuments to be removed by Surveyor.]
SEC. 24. No person shall destroy or remove any monument erected or placed
by the Board of City Engineers or the City and County Surveyor.
If it shall become necessary for any person in the pursuit of any lawful pur-
pose, to have any such monument removed, notice of such necessity shall be
given to the City and County Surveyor. Said Surveyor shall proceed forthwith
at the cost of the person requiring such removal, to remove such monument,
and place the same in its original position as soon as the object shall be at-
tained for which the removal shall have been made . Any person who shall
violate any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a mis-
demeanor ; and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less
than one hundred dollars, nor more than five hundred dollars, or by impris-
onment in the county jail not less than one month, nor more than six months,
or by both such fine and imprisonment. [As amended July 27, 1869, Order
888.]
[Service of Notice by Superintendent of Streets requiring improvement of Street Work.]
SEC. 25. Whenever the Superintendent of Public Streets and Highways
shall, by notice in writing duly served, require to be improved any street work
which by law the Board of Supervisors are authorized to order to be performed,
the person liable to be assessed for such improvements shall, within three days
after receiving such notice, commence such improvement, and prosecute the
same diligently until completed. Any person who shall violate any of the
provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon
conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than five dollars nor
more than one hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not less
than two days nor more than fifty days.
[Hitching Posts to be erected when ordered by Superintendent of Streets.]
SEC. 26. The owner or lessee, tenant or occupant of any building fronting
on any of the main streets of this city and county, when ordered by the Super-
intendent ot Public Streets and Highways, shall erect and maintain in good
order, in front of such building, by securely fastening in the outer line of the
sidewalk along the said street, a good, substantial hitching post, with a ring.
No such post shall be less than three feet in height, or shall exceed eight inches
in diameter. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this sec-
tion shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction thereof
shall be punished by a fine of not less than five dollars nor more than twenty
dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not less than two nor more than
ten days; and every day's neglect to erect such post, after receiving from said
Superintendent notice so to do, shall be deemed a new offence.
[Injury or Removal of Hitching Posts.]
SEC. 27. No person shall break, injure, remove or displace, without lawful
authority, any hitching post erected or maintained in said city and county, for
the purpose of hitching horses or other animals thereto. Any person who
shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a
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misdemeanor; and on conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not
less than five dollars nor more than fifty dollars, or by imprisonment in the
county jail not less than two days nor more than twenty days, or by both such
fine and imprisonment.
[Removal of Vehicles by Chief of Police, etc. Disposition of Vehicles and proceeds of
Sale, etc.]
SEC. 28. At the request of any resident of this city and county, the Chief
of Police shall take into his custody or possession, and at his discretion remove
or cause to be removed, to some suitable place, any vehicle, or other article or
thing, found in any public highway, square or place, in violation of any of the
provisions of this order; and immediately advertise such vehicle, or other arti-
cle or thing, for sale, in such manner and at such designated time and place in
said city and county as he shall deem proper; and shall, at the designated time
(which shall not be less than five days after the commencement of such adver-
tisement) and place, sell the same, or cause the same to be sold, at public
auction, for cash, to the highest bidder. The Chief of Police shall not be
required to remove unwieldy vehicles or other incumbrances, but may sell the
same upon the premises where found, in the manner and after the advertise-
ment hereinbefore provided. Such sale may take place at such place in the
city of San Francisco as said Chief of Police may deem proper, at any time
between the hours of nine in the morning and four in the afternoon, Sundays
and holidays excepted; arid one of the conditions of said sale shall be, that the
purchaser shall immediately remove the same, The proceeds arising from
such sale, after deducting all expenses and charges incurred therein, shall be
retained by said Chief of Police, and paid, on demand, to the owner of the arti-
cle sold, upon proof of ownership to the satisfaction of the said Chief of Police;
provided, however, that the owner of any vehicle seized under the provisions of
this section, may reclaim the same at any time before sale, upon paying all
expenses incurred thereon up to the time of said reclamation : and provided also,
that any article sold under the provisions of this section, may be redeemed by
the owner thereof at any time within two calendar months after such sale, upon
his paying to the purchaser thereof the amount paid by such purchaser therefor,
together with fifty (.50) per cent, of such sum in addition thereto; and provided
also, that the provisions of this section shall not be construed to prevent the
imposition of any fine or penalty imposed for the violation of any of the pro-
visions of this order. At the expiration of six months after any money is
received by said Chief of Police from the proceeds of such sales, in case the
same is not called for by the owner, the Chief of Police shall pay the same
over to the City and County Treasurer, to the credit of the General Fund; and
upon vacating his office, he shall pay over to his successor any sum in his
hands arising from such sales. It shall be the duty of the Chief of Police to
enforce the provisions of Sections 10, 12 and 13 of this Chapter; and it shall
be the duty of the Superintendent of Public Streets and Highways to enforce
the provisions of Sections 9 and 11 of this Chapter. [As amended April 11,
1871, Order 987.]
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CHAPTER V.
NUMBEKING OF BUILDINGS.
[Entrance to Building, place of Number and size of figure.]
SECTION 1. All entrances from the public streets to buildings, or separate
apartments in buildings, shall be numbered as hereinafter provided. The
number of any entrance shall be placed upon or immediately above the door
or gate closing the same, and each figure shall be at least one inch and three-
quarters in height and of corresponding width.
[Time within which Number shall be affixed.]
SEC. 2. The appropriate number of any entrance shall be placed thereon,
within two weeks after the building to which it belongs shall have been com-
pleted or occupied.
[Starting points for Numbers.]
SEC. 3. Market street shall be the starting point for the numbers on all
buildings fronting on the streets running therefrom in n, northerly direc-
tion, and also for those running therefrom in a southwesterly direction.
The streets laid down on the official map of the city as forming the water front
thereof, shall be the starting point for numbers on all streets running west-
wardly and southwestwardly therefrom, except upon such streets running
westwardly commencing from Market street, and upon all such streets Market
street shall be the starting point for numbers.
[Even and odd numbers.]
SEC. 4. On all streets, the numbers on the northerly or northeasterly sides
thereof shall be even numbers, and on the southerly or southwesterly sides
thereof shall be odd numbers .
[Allotment to each Block and frontage for each Number — Starting points for Numbers on
cross or intermediate Streets.]
SEC. 5. One hundred numbers, or as many thereof as may be necessary,
shall be allotted to each block bounded by principal streets, numbers 100, 200
and 300 being respectively the numbers for commencing the blocks distant
one, two or three streets from the starting point on the side designated for
even numbers; and numbers 101, 2<)1 and 301 in similar manner for the oppo-
site side of the street, throughout its extent, so that the initial figure of the
number placed on a building at any street-crossing shall indicate the number of
main streets each street-crossing is from the starting point. Not less than twenty
feet in frontage of all vacant lots of ground shall be allowed for each number.
On all cross or intermediate streets the numbering shall commence where the
streets begin, and shall conform to the above plan.
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[Penalty.]
SEC. 6. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction thereof, shall
be punished by a fine not less than five dollars nor more than twenty dollars,
or by imprisonment in the county jail not less than two days nor more than
ten days.
[Duty of Chief of Police.]
SEC. 7. It is hereby made the duty of the Chief of Police, upon receiving
notice of any violation of this chapter, to immediately notify the owner; and
if the owner cannot be easily found, the occupant of the house where the vio-
lation occurs; and if, after three days, the cause of complaint is not removed,
then the Chief of Police shall have enforced the penalty provided for in section
six of this chapter. fAs amended April 7, 1868, Order 809.]
CHAPTEK VI.
[Amended August 21, 1866, Order 725.]
PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE.
[Fire Limits.]
SECTION. 1. The fire limits shall be bounded by a line commencing at the
intersection of Market and Davis streets, and running thence along the westerly
line of Davis street to Clark street; thence along the southerly line of Clark
street to Front street; thence along the westerly line of Front street to Vallejo
street; thence along the southerly line of Vallejo street to Battery street; thence
along the easterly line of Battery street to Broadway; thence along the south-
erly line of Broadway to Stockton street ; thence along the easterly line of
Stockton street to Clay street; thence along the southerly line of Clay street to
Dupont street; thence along the easterly line of Dupont street to Bush street;
thence along the southerly line of Bush street to Stockton street; thence along
the easterly line of Stockton street to Market street; thence along the southeast-
erly line of Market street to Fourth street; thence along the northeasterly line
of Fourth street to Folsom street; thence northeasterly along the northwesterly
line of Folsom street one hundred feet; thence northwesterly and parallel with
Fourth street, to a point within one hundred feet of Market street; thence
northeasterly and parallel with Market street, to a point within one hundred
feet of Third street; thence southeasterly and parallel with Third street to the
northwesterly line of Folsom street; thence northeasterly along said line of
Folsom street to a point one hundred feet northeasterly from Third street;
thence northwesterly and parallel with Third street, to a point within one hun-
dred feet of Market street; thence northeasterly and parallel with Market street,
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to a point within one hundred feet of Second street; thence southeasterly and
parallel with Second street, to the northwesterly line of Howard street; thence
northeasterly along the said line of Howard street, to a point one hundred feet
northeasterly from Second street; thence northwesterly and parallel with Second
street, to a point within, one hundred feet of Market street; thence northeast-
erly parallel with Market street, to a point within one hundred feet of First
street; thence southeasterly parallel with First street, to the northwesterly line
of Howard street; thence northeasterly along the said line of Howard street, to
a point one hundred feet northeasterly from First street; thence northwesterly
and parallel with First street, to a point within one hundred feet of Market
street; thence northeasterly and parallel with Market street, to the northwest-
erly line of Beale street; and thence to the point of beginning. [As amended
January 21, 18G8, Order 798.]
[Register of Fire Limit Blocks.]
SEC. 2. It shall be the duty of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to
register every block declared to be a fire limit block, and to notify the Chief
Engineer and Fire Marshal thereof.
[Construction of Biiilclings within Fire Limits.]
SEC. 3. All buildings hereafter erected within the fire limits, shall be made
and constructed of brick or stone; and every building of brick or stone that
shall be newly roofed or covered, or of both, shall be constructed with side
walls, or party walls, of brick or of stone, or of both, and such side walls or
party walls shall extend from the foundation to the top of and through the roof
of the said building, and be covered with such material as will afford protection
against fire, and shall be so constructed as to separate all wood work, thoroughly
and completely, of the interior and exterior of such building from all and every
part of the interior and exterior of any adjoining building; and every such side
wall or party wall shall pass through the roof of the building to w?hich it may
appertain, in such manner as to break entirely any communication of wood
whatever between such roof and any other building. The term building, as
used in this section, shall not include privies.
[Foundation Walls.]
SEC. 4. All foundation walls shall be built of stone or brick, and shall be
laid not less than four feet belowr the surface of the earth, on a good solid bot-
tom; and in case the nature of the earth should require it, a bottom of driven
piles or laid timbers of sufficient size and thickness, shall be laid to prevent
the walls from settling, the top of such pile or timber to be driven or laid below
the water line, and all piers, columns, posts 'or pillars, resting on the earth,
shall have a footing course, and shall be set upon a bottom in the same manner
as the foundation walls.
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[Footing, or base course, under Foundations, etc. — Foundation Walls, Thickness and
Definition.]
SEC. 5. The footing, or base course, under all foundation walls shall be of
stone or brick, and shall be at least twice the width of the bottom course of
the foundation walls, said footing course to be laid with five courses of brick
or equal in height of stone; and if the walls be built of isolated piers, then
there must be inverted arches, at least twelve inches thick, turned under and
between the piers, or two footing courses of large stone, at least ten inches
thick in each course. All foundation walls, other than those of dwellings,
shall be at least four inches thicker than the wall next above them, to a depth
sixteen feet below the curb level, and shall be increased four inches in thick-
ness for every additional five feet in depth below the said sixteen feet. Foun-
dation walls in dwelling houses shall be, below the basement floor beams, four
inches thicker than the walls next above them.
All foundation walls shall be understood to mean that portion of the wall
below the level of the street curb; and depth shall be computed from the
curb-level downward.
[Thickness of Outer Walls.]
SEC. 6. The outer walls of all buildings of either brick or stone, or of both,
to be used as dwelling houses, sheds, stables or other out-houses, hereafter to
be erected within the fire limits, shall, for a two story building or less, be at
least twelve inches in thickness for the first story, and at least eight inches in
thickness for the second story; and if more than two stories, the walls of each
story shall be at least twelve inches in thickness, except the upper story, and
that shall be at least eight inches in thickness.
[Thickness of Walls— Stores, Warehouses, etc., and Party Walls.]
SEC. 7. The outer walls for all buildings of two stories or less, to be used
as stores, warehouses, hotels and shops, shall be at least sixteen inches in the
basement or foundation, and twelve inches for first and second stories; the
outer walls for all buildings three stories or less, the basement twenty inches,
first story seventeen inches, second and third stories twelve inches; and for
four stories, the basement or foundation must be twenty inches, first and
second story seventeen inches, and third and fourth stories twelve inches; the
walls must be of uniform thickness through the entire length of each wall; all
party walls must be twenty inches for basement or foundation, and sixteen
inches for each story to the height of three stories above the basement or
foundation, and at least twelve inches to the top, so as to have four inches at
least of solid masonry between timbers.
[Stone Walls— Headers— Brick Walls, how constructed— Walls faced with Ashlar— Heading
Courses.]
SEC. 8. All stone walls less than twenty-four inches thick shall have at
least one header, extending through the walls, in every six square feet; and if
over twenty- four inches in thickness, shall have one header for every six super-
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ficial feet on both sides of the wall, and running into the wall at least two feet.
In every brick wall every fifth course of bricks shall be a heading course, ex-
cept where walls are faced with brick, in which case every fifth course shall be
bonded into the backing by cutting the courses of the faced brick, and putting
in diagonal headers behind the same, or by splitting face brick in half, and
backing the same by a continuous row of headers. In all walls which are
faced with thin ashlar, anchored to the backing, or in which the ashlar has not
either alternate headers and stretchers in each course, or alternate heading and
stretching courses, the backing of brick shall not be less than eight inches
thick, and all eight-inch backing shall be laid up in cement mortar, and shall
not be built to greater height than prescribed for eight-inch walls. All heading
courses shall be good, hard, perfect brick.
[Anchoring Walls. Stone Facing. Beams to be strapped. Construction of Anchors.]
SEC. 9. All walls shall be securely anchored with iron anchors to each tier
of beams. The front, rear, side, end and party walls shall, if not carried up
together, be anchored to each other, every six feet in their height, by tie-anch-
ors, made of one and three-quarter inch by three-eighths of an inch wrought
iron. The said anchors shall be built into the front and rear walls, at least
one-half the thickness of the front and rear walls, so as to secure the front and
rear wall to the side, end or party walls ; and all stone used for the facing of
any building, except where built with alternate headers and stretchers, as here-
inbefore set forth, shall be strongly anchored with iron anchors; and all such
anchors shall be let into the stone at least one inch. The side, end or party
walls shall be anchored to each tier of beams, at intervals of not more than
eight feet apart, with good, strong wrought iron anchors, three-eighths of an
inch by one and a half inch, well built into the side walls and well fastened to
the sides of the beams ; and where the beams are supported by girders, the
ends of the beams resting on the girder shall be strapped by wrought iron
straps of the same size, and at the same distance apart, and in the same beam
as the wall anchors ; all wall anchors used in any building shall be three-eighths
by one and a half inch, wrought iron, and shall hook over a three-quarter
round bolt of wrought iron.
[Walls to extend above roof— Partition walls carried up — Mansard or French Eoof over block
—Division walls, how coped.]
SEC. 10. All side or party, and front or rear walls, not corniced, and where
no gutter is required, on any building over fifteen feet high, shall be built up
and extended at least two feet above the roof; provided, that where partition
walls are carried up, or where Mansard or French roofs are built over a hotel
or block of houses, the partition and division walls may be carried up above
the roofing and coped with some fire-proof material, or shall be carried up to
the under side of the roof planking; and the roof planking must, in all such
cases, have a space of at least four inches left, extending the entire length of
the wall between the ends or sides of said planking, filled up to the top of the
planking with good mortar, and the slating or other roof material may then be
carried over the same.
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[Timbers near Flues, how placed— Beams in Party Walls, how separated, etc.— Wall Strips,
Bond Timbers and Lintels — Bond Timbers, size, and how laid.J
SEC. 11. In no building, whether the same be a frame building or otherwise,
shall any wooden beams or timbers be placed within six inches of any flue,
whether the same be a smoke, air, or any other flue. All wooden beams and
other timbers in the party wall of every building hereafter to be- erected or
built of stone, brick, or iron, shall be separated from the beam or timber enter-
ing in the opposite side of the wall by at least four inches of solid mason work;
every beam shall rest at each end not less than four inches in the wall, or upon
a girder, as authorized by this order. No timber shall be used in any wall of
aiiy building where stone, brick or iron is commonly used, except wall strips,
bond timbers and lintels, as herein provided for, and no wall strips or bond
timbers in any wall, shall, in width and thickness, exceed that of a course of
brick. No bond timber shall be more than three feet in length, and such bond
timbers shall be laid eighteen inches apart, parallel to each other, and there
shall be eighteen inches of brick or mason work between the ends of the same.
In all buildings where the floor beams are of wood, the ends of all beams rest-
ing on the wall shall be cut to the bevel of three inches.
[Openings for Doors and Windows to have arch of stone or brick. Height and breadth of
Lintels, and of what constructed.]
SKC. 12. All openings for doors and windows in all buildings, except as
otherwise provided, shall have a good and sufficient arch of stone or brick, well
built and keyed, and with good and sufficient abutments, or a lintel of stone,
or iron, as follows : For an opening riot more than four feet, the lintel shall not
be less than eight inches in height; and for an opening not more than five feet
in breadth, the lintel shall be twelve inches in height; and of an opening ex-
ceeding five feet in breadth, the lintel shall increase in height over and above
the twelve inches before provided, one inch for every additional foot in breadth
for the opening; and every such opening less than five feet in breadth, in all
walls over eight inches in thickness, shall have a lintel of stone or iron not less
than seven inches in breadth, and one-third the thickness of the wall on which
it rests; and in all openings, as aforesaid, in any eight-inch wall, the lintel
shall be one-half the thickness of the wall; and on the inside of all openings in
which the lintels shall be less than the width of the wall, there shall be a good
timber lintel on the inside of the other lintels, which shall rest, at each end,
not more than four inches on any wall, column, post or pillar, and shall be
chamfered at each end, and shall have a double rolock arch over the said lin-
tel; or the said arch may be turned on a centre, which may be struck after the
arch is turned, provided the piers or abutments are of sufficient strength to
bear the thrust of the arch ; and all arches over openings or fire-places shall be
built of good hard brick, and well keyed; all lintels over openings returned on
a corner building shall be of iron or stone, of the height before provided for,
and of the full thickness of the wall to be supported; and where the second
story window sills rest upon the said lintel course, the lintel shall be of
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iron or stone, and shall be'the full size of the wall to be supported. Where
hollow cast iron-lintels are placed over openings, they shall have a brick arch
of sufficient thickness, with skew backs and tie rods of sufficient strength to
support the superincumbent weight, independent of the cast-iron lintel.
[Building of additional Story.]
SEC. 13. It shall be unlawful for any person to build upon any building an
additional story, unless the part already built conforms to sections seven, eight
and nine of this chapter.
[Permission to build Bay Window over Street.]
SEC. 14. No person shall be allowed to build a bay window, or swell front,
projecting over the line of the street, except by special permit granted by the
Board of Supervisors.
[Swell Fronts, how built.]
SEC. 15. No person shall build, within the fire limits, any swell fronts for
windows, unless built of stone, brick or iron, except the window frame and
sash, which may be built of wood, and no brick or stone wall shall be supported
upon stringers of wood.
[Smoke Pipes and Furnaces, how guarded, etc. — Hot-air Registers, etc., how set and made.]
SEC. 1G. No smoke pipe in any building with wooden or combustible floors
and ceilings shall enter any flue, unless the said pipe shall be at least eighteen
inches from either floors or ceilings; and in all cases where smoke pipes pas's
through wooden partitions of any kind, whether the same be plastered or not,
they shall be guarded by either a double collar of metal, with at least four
inches air space, and holes for ventilation, or by a soapstone ring, not less than
three inches in thickness, and extending through the partition, or by a solid
coating of plaster of Paris, three inches thick, or by an earthenware ring, three
inches from the pipe. In all cases where hot water, steam, hot air or other
furnaces are used, the furnace smoke pipe must be kept at least two feet below
the beams or ceiling above the same, unless said beams or ceiling shall bb
properly protected by a shield of tin plate suspended above said smoke pipe,
with sufficient space for the free circulation of air above and below said shield,
and (he smoke pipe shall, in all cases, be kept at least eight inches from the
beams or ceilings, as aforesaid; and the' top of all furnaces set in brick must
be covered with brick, slate, or tin plate, supported by iron bars, and so con-
structed as to be perfectly tight; said covering to be in addition to, and not
less than six inches from the ordinary covering to the hot air chamber. If,
however, there is not height enough to build the furnace top at' k ast four inches
below the floor beams or ceiling, then the floor beams must be trimmed around
the furnace; and said covering and trimmers and headers must be at least four
inches from the same. The top of portable furnace or furnaces, not set in
brick, shall be kept at least one foot below the beams or ceiling, with a shield
of tin plate, made tight and suspended below the said beams or ceiling, and
extend one foot beyond the top of the furnace on all sides. All hot air regis-
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ters hereafter placed in the floor of any building shall be set in soapstone bor-
ders, not less than two inches in width. All soapstone borders shall be firmly
Bet in plaster of Paris, or gauged mortar, all floor register boxes shall be made
of tin plate, with a flange on the top, to fit the groove in soapstone, the register
to rest upon the same. There shall also be an open space of two inches on all
sides of the register box, extending from the under side of the ceiling below
the register, to the soapstone in the floor; the outside of said space to be covered
with a casing of tin plate, made tight on all sides, and shall extend from the
under side of the aforesaid ceiling up to, and turn under, the said soapstone.
Registers twelve by nineteen inches, or less than fifteen by twenty-five inches,
shall have a space of three inches between the register box and casing; regis-
ters of fifteen by twenty-five, and more, shall have a space of three and a half
inches.
[Permission to alter Wooden Buildings in Fire Limits.]
SEC. 17. No wooden buildings within the fire limit blocks of said city and
county, shall be altered, changed or added to without permission of the Mayor,
approved by a majority of the Committee on Fire and Water, which permit
shall express fully the alteration, change or addition required; and no permit
shall be given before the building or buildings shall first be examined by one
or more of the Fire Wardens, and reported on in writing; and no such permit
shall be given if any increase is made in the size of wooden buildings in a fire
limit block; and no brick, stone or iron building shall be raised, enlarged or
built upon within the above described limits, except under the provisions above
set forth; a copy of each of said permits to be kept on file in the Mayor's office.
[Removal of Buildings in Fire Limits.]
SEC. 18. No buildings within the fire limit blocks shall be removed without
the written permission of the Superintendent of Public Streets and Highways,
and the Chairman of the Committee on Fire and Water, and such permission
shall not be given, except to remove a building or buildings to any portion of
the same lot on which it or they may stand to make room for more permanent
improvements, or for the removal of wooden buildings from within the fire limits
to any part of the city outside of said limits ; in which latter case the party or par-
ties making application for such privilege shall give security to the satisfaction
of the Superintendent of Public Streets and Highways that they will leave the
street or streets over which such building or buildings shall be moved in as good
order as they were before such removal, and that they will make such removal
continuous, day by day, until completed, with the least possible obstruction to
the thoroughfares thus occupied; and that they will keep a watchman in or
around such building from sun-down to sun-up continuously during the time
of such removal; and the said removal shall be subject to the control and di-
rection of the Superintendent of Public Streets and Highways, who may pre-
scribe the mode and route of said removal, and notice of the said removal
shall be left at the office of said Superintendent. [As amended February
16, 1869, Order No. 862. J
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[Chimneys, construction of. Flues in Brick Walls.]
SEC. 19. All buildings now erected, or which may be hereafter erected, or
altered, or changed within the following limits, commencing at the east line of
Larkin street, at the bay, thence south along the east line of Larkin street
and Ninth street to Mission Creek, where fire is to be, or may be, used, shall
have chimneys of either brick or stone attached to them; or in lieu of either
brick or stone all said buildings now erected or hereafter to be erected, or
altered, or changed within the limits herein designated, shall have chimneys
known as Mann's Patent Earthquake Chimneys attached to them; provided,
that whenever chimneys of either brick or stone are used or attached to build-
ings the same shall commence on the ground and be carried up at least four
feet above the extreme height of the building to which they are attached; and
should such chimney be deemed unsafe to the building or buildings adjoining,
by a majority of the Fire Wardens, they shall be carried up at least four feet
above the extreme height of said building or buildings adjoining. All chim-
neys in frame buildings shall be built so as not to increase in size from the
foundation. When flues are built in brick walls the same shall be carried up
at least two feet above the top of the firewall, and subject to the same rule as
chimneys, and no flue or chimney shall have any joist or timber resting on or
entering in the same further than will leave at least six inches between the end
thereof and the inside of the chimney or flue.
Every chimney or flue shall be pargeted on the inside with good parging
mortar, or the joists shall be struck smooth on the inside. [As amended June
7,1870, Order 933; July 29, 1870, Order 940; and November 5, 1870, Order 969.]
[Stove Pipes and Chimneys — Duty of Fire Wardens.]
SEC. 20. It shall be the duty of the Chief Engineer of the Fire Department,
and of the Assistant Engineers, the Secretary of the Fire Department and the
Fire Marshal, in their official capacities as Fire Wardens, to cause every stove
pipe and chimney to be carried up at least four feet above the extreme height
of the building to which such pipe or chimney is attached; and should they
deem them unsafe to the buildings adjoining, they shall order the same to be
carried four feet above the extreme top of said building or adjoining buildings;
and if, in the opinion of a majority of the Board of Fire Wardens, a sheet
iron pipe is not sufficient for the safety of the building or buildings, they shall
inform the owner or occupant thereof, and order a brick chimney, which order
shall be complied with, within ten days; provided, that hotels and restaurants
shall, in all cases, provide brick chimneys to be used instead of stove pipes.
[Stove Pipes, construction of.]
SEC. 21. All stove pipes now in use, or that may be placed in use within
the City and County of San Francisco, shall be constructed as follows : The
openings where the pipe goes through the roof or side of a building shall, in
all cases, be at least four inches in diameter larger than the size of the pipe,
and have a double tin or earthen receiving pipe or register, and tin or sheet
536 GENERAL ORDERS OF THE
iron on the in and outside of such openings; no stove pipe shall be placed
nearer than six inches to the side of the building to which it is attached, or to
the adjoining building; and all owners or occupants of all buildings in which
there is a stove pipe, within said city and county, shall, when notified by any
of the Fire Wardens, comply with the above provisions, and also replace a bad
or defective stove pipe with a new one when so ordered.
[Permission to erect Tent, or Steam Engine or Boilers.]
SEC. 22. No cloth covered or tent building, or cloth lined building, shall be
constructed, or put up, or maintained within the following limits: Commenc-
ing at the east line of Market street at the bay, thence south along the east
line of Larkin street and Ninth street to Mission Creek, except under a special
license from the Mayor, for a time limited in such license; and no person or
persons shall erect, or cause to be erected or moved within the above described
limits, for u*e, any steam engine and boilers, without having first obtained
permission from the Board of Supervisors.
[Hoistway, or Well-Holes.]
SEC. 23. Every person occupying or using a building in which there is a
hoistway, or well-hole through the floor, shall keep such hoistway or well-hole,
when not in actual use, surrounded by a substantial railing, and shall cause
the same to be securely closed at night by a trap-door.
[Scuttles in Roofs.]
SEC 24. All buildings in the City of San Francisco, whether already erected
or hereafter to be built, shall have scuttle frames and doors, or bulkheads
leading to the roof, made of or covered with some fire-proof material, and shall
have ladders or stairways leading to the same; and all such scuttles and stair-
ways, or ladders leading to the roof, shall be kept so as to be ready for use at
all times; and all scuttles shall not be less in size than two by three feet.
[Ashes, deposit of.]
SEC. 25. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to deposit any
ashes, or cause the same to be deposited or placed, or to permit or suffer the
same to be or remain in any wooden vessel, or upon the floor of any building
or in any place on premises belonging to or occupied by him or her, or others,
or in any metallic vessel, within two inches of any wood work or structure.
[As amended March 31, 1871, Order 986.]
[Notice to remove dangerous Buildings.]
SEC. 26. Whenever any building shall be. by any means, so much injured
as to be, in the judgment of the Fire Wardens a dangerous nuisance, or when
any wooden building within the fire limits shall, in the judgment of the said
Board, be damaged by fire to the extent of one-half or more of its actual value,
the Board of Fire Wardens shall immediately cause to be served upon the
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owner or person having control thereof, a notice requiring such person to re-
move the same forthwith; and the person receiving such notice shall, within
forty-eight hours after receiving the same, comply with the requirements
thereof.
[Permission to kindlo fire on street. Fire used in laying Roofs, or Pavements, and Engines
on "Wharves, etc.]
SEC. 27. No person shall kindle or use, or cause to be kindled or used, any
fire upon a public street or highway, or anywhere in the open air, in that por-
tion of the city and county tying east of Larkin street and northeast of Ninth
street, without first having obtained a written permit so to do, signed by the
Mayor, and approved by the majority of the Committee of the Board of Super-
visors on Fire and Water. But this section shall not include fire in furnaces
necessarily used in laying roofs or pavements, nor the fire used in the furnaces
of engines necessarily used upon the wharves, in the discharging of vessels,
nor to fire in the open air upon private property, necessarily used in setting
tires upon the wheels of vehicles, or in heating tar or pitch in the construction
or repair of boats or vessels.
[Portable Lights: Protection of combustible material.]
SEC. 28. No person shall use any portable light in any building or place
where combustible materials are kept, unless such light be securely enclosed
in a lantern; and no person shall use a light in any place where combustible
materials shall be suspended above it, without so protecting it as to prevent
such materials from falling upon or coming in contact with it.
[Shavings.]
SEC. 29. Every person making or using shavings shall, at the close of each
day, cause the same to be securely stowed or disposed of so as to be safe from
fire.
[Permit to kindle bonfire. Burning of Buildings.]
SEC. 30. No person shall so kindle or light, or cause to be kindled or lighted,
any bonfires, without having first obtained a written permit from the Mayor,
approved by a majority of the Committee of the Board cf Supervisors on Fire
and Water; and 110 person shall set fire, or cause fire to be set to any building
or structure.
[Arson: Reward for arrest and conviction of Offender.]
SEC. 31. Whenever a fire shall appear to have been caused by incendiarism,
or when any bonfire shall have been kindled, or fire shall have been set to a
building or structure, in violation of the preceding section, the Mayor may,
at his discretion, offer a reward of not more tban two hundred and fifty dol-
lars for the arrest and conviction, of the offender;, and any reward which may
become payable under the offer of the Mayor, shall be paid out of the treasury
of the city and county.
538 GENERAL ORDERS OF THE
[Storing Gunpowder.]
SEC. 32. No person shall receive, keep, or store, or cause to be received,
kept, or stored, or aid or assist any person in receiving, keeping, or storing
gunpowder in a larger quantity than ten pounds, into or in any building, or
upon any premises, except duly licensed powder magazines, unless the person
receiving, keeping, or storing the same, shall be authorized and entitled to sell
gunpowder, as provided in Chapter VIII, or shall be in the daily use thereof,
in excavating rock.
SEC. 33. No person shall receive, keep, or store, or have at any one time, in
any one place, except duly licensed powder magazines, more than fifty pounds
of gunpowder.
[Gunpowder, how kept.]
SEC. 34. Any person keeping, storing, or having more than ten pounds of
gunpowder in any one place, except duly licensed powder magazines, shall
keep the same in an air-tight metallic vessel -which vessel shall be marked
with the word "gunpowder," in plain Roman letters, not less than three
inches in height and of proportionate width, and shall be kept at all times
conspicuously in view, near the entrance of the premises where kept, and con-
venient for removal therefrom.
[Gunpowder, conveyance of.]
SEC. 35. No person shall convey, or cause to be conveyed, or assist in con-
veying in any vehicle any gunpowder, unless the same shall be securely packed
in close packages, nor unless such packages shall be securely covered while in
the vehicle.
[Gunpowder : Shipping, Discharging and having it on Board. When landed to be imme-
diately forwarded.]
SEC. 36. No person shall discharge gunpowder from any vessel, except from
ship's side or tackles, and before the vessel shall have been hauled up to the
wharf. No vessel shall be permitted to remain at the wharf more than twenty-
four hours after receiving gunpowder on board; and if a vessel shall lie at the
wharf over night, a watchman shall be kept on duty on board all night. All
gunpowder deposited on the wharf for shipment, shall be immediately passed
on board the vessel which is to receive the same. All gunpowder landed or
placed on any sidewalk, street, or public way for forwarding or shipment shall
be forwarded or shipped immediately after it shall have been so landed or placed.
[Vessels having Powder on board to be afloat at Low Tide.]
SEC. 37. It shall be unlawful for any vessel to lie at any wharf, pier, or
bulkhead, with powder on board, unless such vessel will be afloat at low tide.
[Explosive Substances other than Gunpowder.]
SEC. 38. No person shall receive, keep, or store, or suffer to remain in any
place within five hundred yards of any dweliing-house or place of business, or
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within two hundred yards of any public highway, any explosive substance
except gunpowder, having an explosive power equal to that of ordinary gun-
powder.
[Powder: When to be taken by Chief of Police.]
SEC. 39. The Chief of Police shall take possession of, and safely store all
powder that may be stored, placed, or deposited in violation of any of the pro-
visions of the preceding sections, and shall keep such gunpowder until all
expenses incurred by him in removing and storing the same shall have been
refunded or repaid to him. But the acts of the Chief of Police in relation
thereto shall not relieve any person from any penalty theretofore incurred.
[Injury to Fire Alarm and Police Telegraph.]
SEC. 40. No person shall break, remove, or injure any of the parts or ap-
purtenances of the Fire Alarm and Police Telegraph without authority or per-
mission from the Superintendent thereof.
[Fitting Key to Lock of Signal Box— False Alarm, etc.]
SEC. 41. No person shall make or fit any key to the lock of any signal box
of the Fire Alarm and Police Telegraph, or pick or force the lock of any such
signal box without the authority or consent of the Superintendent of said tele-
graph; and no person shall wilfully make, or cause to be made, any false alarm
of fire, by means of said telegraph, or otherwise.
[Notice of removal of any portion of Telegraph.]
SEC. 42. Whenever it shall be necessary for any person, in the pursuit of a
lawful object, to remove, interfere with, or disturb any portion of thd Fire
Alarm and Police Telegraph, he shall give, or cause to be given, to the Super-
intendent of said telegraph, or to the operator on duty at the office thereof, a
notice, which shall be given between the hours of six o'clock A.. M. and twelve
o'clock, meridian, stating the locality at which, and the manner in which it
shall be necessary to remove, interfere with, or disturb the same. If the Su-
perintendent shall not, within six hours after such notice, take charge of, and
attend to such removal, disturbance or interference, the person giving, or caus-
ing to be given, the notice aforesaid, may proceed, and without the authority
or consent cf said Superintendent, and take down or remove any portion of said
telegraph.*
[Board of Fire Wardens.]
SEC. 43. The Board of Fire Wardens shall consist of the Chief Engineer, the
Assistant Engineers, the Secretary of the Fire Department, and the Fire Mar-
shal; and any act done by a majority of said Board shall be deemed to be the
act of the whole Board.
* See in connection with this section Order No. 865, post.
540 GENERAL ORDERS OF THE
[Penalty for Violation of Provisions of Chapter.]
SEC. 44. Any person or persons violating any of the provisions of this chap-
ter, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and on conviction, shall be pun-
ished by a fine of not less than ten dollars nor more than five hundred dollars,
or by imprisonment in the county jail not less than five days nor more than
three months, or by both such fine and imprisonment; and each day a main-
taining or continuation of such violation, the same shall be deemed a new of-
fence, and punished accordingly.
[Enforcement of Provisions of Chapter.]
SEC. 45. The Chief Engineer of the Fire Department, the Assistant Engi-
neers, the Secretary of the Fire Department, and the Fire Marshal, are directed
to see that the provisions of this chapter are enforced, and to make complaints
in the Police Judge's Court for the violation oi the provisions thereof.
[Repeal.]
SEC. 46. All orders and ordinances in conflict with any of the provisions of
this order [chapter] are hereby repealed. [Whole chapter as amended August
21, 1866, Order 725; vide Sections 1, 18, 19 and 25, subsequently amended.]
CHAPTER VII.
REGULATING THE USE OF VEHICLES ON THE PUBLIC STREETS, AND BOATS IN THE
WATEKS OF THE BAY.
f Title Amended July 25, 1866. Order No. 718.]
[Hackney Carriage Defined.]
SECTION 1. Every vehicle, except railroad cars, which shall be used in this
city and county for the conveyance of persons by land from place to place, for
hire, shall be deemed a hackney carriage, within the meaning of this Order.
. [Hackney Carriages, Chief of Police may Regulate, Standing of, Route, etc.]
SEC. 2. Whenever several hackney carriages attend at any place for or with
passengers, the Chief of Police, or any person or persons by him authorized,
may give directions respecting the standing of such carriages, while waiting
for, taking up, or putting down their passengers, and the route they shall go
when leaving any place of entertainment; and if any owner, driver, or other
person, having the care of such carriage, shall refuse to obey any such order or
direction of the Chief of Police, or any person or persons by him authorized,
the person so refusing shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon con-
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viction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than ten dollars, nor
more than fifty dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not less than two
days nor more than twenty-five days.
[Stands, Hackney Garbages. Proviso: Portsmouth Square.]
SEC. 3. Hackney carriages may stand waiting for employment at all times
at the stands designated, and authorized in and by virtue of Section 4 of this
Chapter; provided, that "between nine o'clock A. M. and 5 o'clock P. M. on
week days, not more than eight hacks shall stand on the east side of Ports-
mouth Square, or Kearny street — two of which shall stand near the crossing
of Washington street, and six near the crossing of Clay street. Any person
who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty
of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of
not less than five doll irs nor more than twenty dollars, or by imprisonment in
the county jail not less than two nor more than ten days. [As amended May 22,
1866, Order 704; and May 15, 1871, Order 91)5."]
[Hack Stands specified.]
SEC. 4. The following may be the lawful stands for Hackney Carriages, to
wit:
Around Portsmouth Square.
Around Union Square.
Around Washington Square.
At the Ferries, Steamboat Landings, and Railway Depots.
At Hotels;
Provided, that not more than two hackney carriages shall be permitted to stand
at the main entrance frontage of any hotel at the same time; the carriages to
be designated by the parties having charge and management of such hotel;
but it may be lawful for the passenger coach in the service of a hotel to stand
at the hotel at any and all times. And provided, further, the piovisions of this
section, permitting hackney carriages to stand at hotels shall be applicable
also when the person or persons having the charge and management of hotels,
have in the service of the hotel of which they may have the management a
passenger coach of sufficient capacity for six or more persons inside, with the
name of the hotel placed conspicuously thereon; and provided, further, noth-
ing in this order shall prevent any duly licensed owner or driver of any licensed
hackney carriage from stopping at any place for the purpose of taking up or
putting down a passenger or passengers (and baggage), in whose service such
hackney carriage may at the time be actually employed; and provided, further,
nothing contained in this order shall prevent the Mayor from designating such
additional stands for hackney carriages, as, from time to time, he may deem
right and proper.
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be pun-
ished by a fine of not less than five dollars, nor more than twenty dollars, or
542 GENERAL ORDERS OF THE
by imprisonment in the county jail not less than two days nor more than ten
days. [As amended May 15, 1871, Order 995.]
[Hacks how to stand.]
SEC. 5. No person having charge of a hackney carriage shall allow the
same to stand within ten (10) feet of any street crossing, nor at a greater dis-.
tance than two (2) feet from the outer edge of any sidewalk. Any person who
shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor; and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not
less than five dollars, nor more than ten dollars, or by imprisonment in the
county jail not less than two days nor more than five days.
[Driver thrice convicted of a violation of Provisions.]
SEC. 6. Any driver of a hackney carriage who shall be thrice convicted of
a breach of any of the provisions of this chapter or Chapter VIII of this
Order, shall be deprived of his license, and may be debarred from obtaining
another.
[Rates of Fare.]
SEC. 7. No person shall collect or receive a higher rate of fare than is spe-
cified in the following schedule, to wit : For a railroad car, the rates designated
by law; for a hackney carriage, drawn by more than one horse, for one person,
.not exceeding one mile, $1.50; and for more than one person, not exceeding
one mile, $2.50; for each additional mile, for each passenger, $0.50; for four
or less persons, when engaged by the hour, to be computed for the time occu-
pied in going and returning, including detention, $3 for the first hour, and $2
for each subsequent hour. For a hackney carriage drawn by one horse, for
one person, not exceeding one mile, $1; for more than one person, not exceed-
ing one mile, $1.50; for each passenger, for each additional mile, $0.25; for
two persons, when engaged by the hour, to be computed for the time occupied
in going and returning, including detention, $1.50 for the first hour, and $1
for each subsequent hour; and no extra charge to any passenger shall be made
for the ordinary amount of baggage. Any person who shall violate any of the
provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon
conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than five dollars nor
more than twenty dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not less than
two days nor more than ten days.
[Distance from Steamboat Landings.]
SEC. 8. From any landing of any steamboat to any point east of the west
line of Larkin street and north of the south line of Brannan street and east
of Third street, shall, in all cases, be estimated not to exceed one mile.
[Number of Carriage and Rates of Fare to be posted in Carriage.]
SEC. 9 . Every driver of a hackney carriage shall at all times keep conspic-
uously posted within the carriage of which he may have charge, in such posi-
tion as to be easily read, the number of such carriage, and also a notice showing
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the rates of fare which may be lawfully charged for the use thereof. Any
person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section, shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by
a fine of not less than five dollars nor more than twenty dollars, or by imprison-
ment in the county jail not less than two days nor more than ten days.
[Lighted Lanterns on Carriages.]
SEC. 10. No person shall use, or drive, or have upon a public street or
stand a hackney carriage at night, without having a lighted lantern affixed to
each side thereof, near the driver's seat. Any person who shall violate any of
the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and
upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than twenty-
five dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not more than twelve days.
[" Job Wagons" Defined.]
SEC. 11. Every vehicle which shall be used for the conveyance of goods,
packages, or freight from place to place in this city and county for hire (ex-
cept hand-carts, and except, also, the vehicles used by merchants, dealers
and manufacturers exclusively for the delivery of their wares to customers),
shall be deemed a job wagon, within the meaning of this order.
[Stands : Job Wagons.]
SEC. 12. No person having the charge or control of any hackney carriage or
job wagon, shall occupy, as a stand for the same, any portion of any street in
front of any building or vacant lot, when the owner of such building or va-
cant lot, or occupant of the street-floor of such building shall object. Any
person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a
fine of not more than ten dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail not
more than five days. [As amended April 11, 1871, Order 988.]
[Vehicles or Animals obstructing Crossings.]
SEC. 13. It shall be unlawful for the owner or driver, or any person having
control of any omnibus or railroad car, or of any hack, cart, or any vehicle
whatsoever, or of any horse or animal whatever, to allow, permit, or suffer
the said omnibus or rail car, hack or vehicle, or said horse or animal, to be or
remain in such a manner as to obstruct the crossing of any public street from
one sidewalk to another, in the City and County of San Francisco, for any
period of time whatever. Any person violating the provisions of this section,
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and on conviction thereof, shall be
punished by a fine of not less than five dollars nor more than twenty dollars,
or by imprisonment not less than two nor more than ten days. [As amended
June 19, 1866, Order 709.]
544 GENERAL ORDERS OF THE
["Boat" Defined.]
SEC. 14. Every water craft, whether propelled by manual power or by the
wind, which shall be kept and used in the city and county for the conveyance
of persons from place to place, shall be deemed a boat, within the meaning of
this order [Chapter]. [As amended July 25, 1866, Order 718.]
[False representations concerning Ownership of Vehicle or Boat.]
SEC. 15. No person having charge of, or soliciting patronage for any vehicle
or boat shall, for the purpose of securing such patronage, make any false
representations concerning the ownership or employment of such vehicle or
boat. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section,
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction thereof, shall
be punished by a fine of not more than twenty dollars, or by imprisonment in
the county jail riot more than ten days. [As amended July 25, 1866, Order 718.]
[Vehicles and Boats to be Numbered— Collector of Licenses to designate and furnish
Numbers.]
SEC. 16. Every vehicle, or boat, which, by the provisions of this order is
required to be licensed, and every vehicle used in the transaction of any busi-
ness, shall have a number. Such number shall be designated by the Collector
of Licenses, and shall be permanent, without regard to the ownership of the
vehicle or boat. No two vehicles of the same class shall have the s-ame num-
ber. The Collector of Licenses, upon designating the number of a vehicle or
boat, shall furnish the owner thereof with two tins with such numbers printed
[or painted] thereon, in plain Arabic figures, not less than one inch and a half
in height and of proportionate width. [As amended July 25, 1866, Order 718.]
[Number of Vehicles and Boats, where placed.]
SEC. 17. The number designated for any vehicle or boat shall be placed
thereon in two places, either by tacking thereupon the tins furnished by the
Collector of Licenses, or by painting such number upon the vehicle or boat, in
plain Arabic figures, not less than one inch and a half in height and of pro-
portionate width, and of such color as to be readily seen and distinguished.
The numbers of vehicles shall be placed as follows:
On both sides of each hack— on the sill, six or more inches forward from
the step.
On both sides of each coupee — below the driver's seat.
On both sides of each stage coach — on the box below the driver's foot-board.
On both sides of each omnibus — on the end of the driver's seat.
On both sides of each truck — midway between the forward and hind wheels.
On both sides of each dray — on the side-rail forward of the wheel, or on the
shaft, between one and four inches forward of the platform.
On both sides of each wagon with a body — over the forward wheel, and not
on the seat or rack.
On both sides of each wagon without a body—on each end of the rear side
of the bolster of the hind axle, as near the wheel as practicable.
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On both sides of each water or sprinkling vehicle — on the centre of the cask
or tank, between six and ten inches above the wheel.
On both sides of each cart — near the forward end, and not on the sideboard.
Every vehicle, which, by this order is required to carry lamps, shall have its
number, in plain figures, at least two inches in length, painted with black
paint upon each of said lamps, in such in inner that the same can be distinctly
seen and known when such vehicle may be standing or in motion.
The number of each boat shall be placed on both sides thereof, near the
stern, upon the side of, or immediately below the gunwale. [As amended July
25, 18GG, Order 718.]
[Vehicle or Boat not to be used without being Numbered.]
SEC. 18. No person shall use or drive, or permit to be used or driven, any
vehicle or boat belonging to him, or under his control, which, by any of the
provisions of this order is required to be numbered, without having the appro-
priate number thereof, and 110 other, placed thereupon in the manner and
place provided in section seventeen of this chapter, nor with such number
inverted, covered, mutilated, obliterated, or obscurely painted, or illegible.
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section, shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and on conviction thereof, shall be punished
by a fine of not less than five dollars nor more than one hundred dollars, or
by imprisonment in the county jail not less than two days nor more than one
hundred days. [As amended July 25, 1866, Order 718.]
[Number to be given on Demand.]
SKC. 19. No person driving or having the control of any vehicle on which
a number is required to be placed, shall, on the inquiry of any citizen, refuse
to give the number of liis vehicle, or give a wrong number in answer to such
inquiry. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section,
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction thereof, shall
be punished by a fine of not less than ten dollars nor more than fifty dollars,
or by imprisonment in the county jail, not less than five days nor more than
twenty-five days.
CHAPTER VIII.*
MUNICIPAL LICENSES.
[Occupations required to be Licensed.]
SECTION 1. No person not being licensed as provided in this Chapter, shall
engage in, or transact the business of banker, broker, expressman, express
*See in connection with this Chapter, Orders 1,030, 1,037, 1,048 and 1,054, post.
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546 GENERAL ORDERS OF THE
agent, life insurer, life insurance agent, peddler, dealer in provisions or pro-
duce, owner of any -vehicle, not hereinafter in this Chapter specially excepted,
driver of a hackney carriage, owner or keeper of a boat, runner, soliciting
agent, butcher (either as employer or as employed), keeper of a laundry,
keeper of a hotel, boarding house, lodging house, restaurant, saloon, or place
of refreshment, keeper of a public dance-house or common ball-room, keeper
of a shooting gallery, proprietor or keeper of a skating rink, vender of gun-
powder, or pyrotechnics, or owner or keeper of a gunpowder magazine. Any
person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished, in all
cases not otherwise specially provided for, by a tine of not less than five dollars
nor moi'e than five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not
less than two days nor more than six months. [As amended July 25, 1866,
Order 718, and Sept. 25, 1871, Order 1013.]
[Transfer of License to be Kecorded.j
SEC. 2. No license granted or issued under any of the provisions of this
Chapter shall be in any manner assignable or transferable, or authorize any
person other than is therein mentioned or named to do business, or authorize
any other business than is therein mentioned or named to be done or trans-
acted, or the business therein mentioned or named to be done or transacted at
any place other than is therein mentioned or named, without permission from
either the Auditor or Collector of Licenses indorsed thereupon. The Auditor
or Collector of Licenses, as the case may be, shall, at the time of granting
such permission, immediately record such change or transfer upon the
proper registry.
[Trial of Criminal Action. Production of License.]
SEC. 3, Upon the trial of any criminal action, brought under or arising
from any provision or provisions of this Chapter, the defendant shall be deemed
not to have procured the municipal license required for the current time,
unless he or she either produces the same or proves having paid for the same
to the proper officer.
[Evidence of Liability of Party to pay License.]
SEC. 4. In any action brought under or arising out of any of the provisions
of this Chapter, the fact that a party thereto represented himself or herself as
engaged in any business or calling, for the transaction of which a license is by
this Chapter required, or that such party exhibited a sign indicating suchjbusi-
ness or calling, shall be conclusive evidence of the liability of such party to pay
for a license.
[Licenses, when payable. Proviso.]
SEC. 5. Licenses for drivers of hackney carriages, and licenses for all vehi-
cles except railroad cars, shall be paid annually in advance; and all other
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licenses, including licenses for railroad cars, shall be paid quarterly in advance
provided, however, that whenever any business hereinafter specified shall be
commenced after the expiration of the first half of any quarter, the license
therefor, if not a vehicle license, may be issued for the remaining portion of
such quarter, upon the payment therefor of one-half of the sum required for
a license to conduct such business during the whole quarter.
[Date of Licenses.]
SEC. G. All licenses, except for owners and drivers of vehicles, and owners
and keepers of boats, shall date from the first day of January, April, July and
October of each year. All licenses for owners and drivers of hackney carriages,
and owners and keepers of boats, shall date from the first day of January or
July of each year. All licenses for vehicles, other than hackney carriages,
shall date from the first day of January or July of each year. [As amended
July 25, 1866, Order 718.]
[Licenses payable in Coin.]
SEC. 7. All licenses shall be paid for in the gold and silver coin of the
United States.
[License to be Exhibited.]
SEC. 8. Every person having a license under the provisions of this Chapter,,
Bhall exhibit the same at all times while in force, in some conspicuous part of
his or her place of business, and shall produce the same when applying for a
renewal, or when requested to do so by any Supervisor or any officer of the
License or Police Department.
[Rates of License.]
SEC. 9. The rates of license shall be according to the following schedule.
[Bankers, Brokers, Expressmen.]
1. For bankers, brokers, expressmen, and express agents, whose commissions
or gross profits are not less than $10,000 per quarter, twenty-five dollars per
quarter; for those whose commissions or gross profits are less than $10,000
and not less than $6,000 per quarter, fifteen dollars; for those whose commis-
sions or gross profits are less than $6,000 and not less than $3,00i) per quarter,
seven and a half dollars; for those whose commissions or gross profits are less
than $3,000 and not less than $1,500 per quarter, four dollars; and for those
whose commissions or gross profits are less than $1,500 per quarter, two and a
half dollars.
[Life Insurers.]
2. For life insurers and life insurance agents, ten dollars per quarter.
[Hotels, Boarding-houses, etc.]
3. For keepers of hotels, boarding-houses, lodging-houses, restaurants,
saloons, and places of refreshment, whose average gross receipts are not less
than $4,000 per month, fifteen dollars per quarter; for those whose gross re-
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ceipts are less than $4,000 and not less than $2,000 per month, seven and a
half dollars; [for] those whose gross receipts are less than $2,000 and not less
than $1,000 per mouth, two and a half dollars; for those whose gross receipts
are less than $1,000 per month, one dollar and twenty-five cents.
[Dance-houses, Ball-rooms, etc.]
4. For keepers of public dance-houses, common ball-rooms, and places of
entertainment, where females are employed to wait or attend in any manner,
or furnish refreshments or liquors to the audience or spectators, seventy-live
dollars per quarter or ten dollars per night, in addition to the liquor license
required by law to be paid.
[Venders of Gunpowder.]
5. For venders of gunpowder or pyrotechnics not having a State or county
license, five dollars per quarter; and for those having a State or county license,
two and a half dollars.
[Keepers of Gunpowder Magazines.]
6. For keepers of gunpowder magazines thirty dollars per quarter.
[Keepers of Shooting Galleries.]
7. For keepers of shooting galleries, seven dollars and fifty cents per quar-
ter, exclusive of powder license.
[Peddlers of Merchandise.]
8.* For peddlers of merchandise, except patent medicines, illuminating
oils, soaps, charcoal, wood, blacking and polishing powder, twenty-five dollars
•per quarter. For peddling of said excepted articles, from vehicles drawn by
animal power, fifteen dollars per quarter; and from hand vehicles or baskets,
Beveii dollars and a half per quarter. [As amended May 25, 1870, Order 92C.]
[Peddlers of Meats, Vegetables, etc.]
9.* For peddlers of meats, fish, vegetables, fruit, game, poultry, eggs,
cheese, butter and produce from hand vehicles or baskets, ten dollars per quar-
ter; provided, that any person peddling from a basket shall have a number
in such place and of such dimensions as the Collector of Licenses may desig-
nate, attached to said basket. [As amended May 25, 1870, Order 92G.]
[Produce Venders in Markets.]
10. For venders of provisions and produce in public markets, where stalls
or stands are rented, and where provisions and produce are exposed for sale,
four dollars per quarter for each stand rented or used; provided, houcevir, that
the keeper of any public market having not less than five stalls, may take out
license foi the whole market at the rate of two dollars and a half for each stall.
*See in connection with these subdivisions Order $3~,post.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
[Bakers, Venders of Confectionery, etc.]
11. For bakers, and venders of provisions, produce, confectionery and pas-
try, in any other place than a stall upon a public street or in a public market,
whose gross sales are not less than $10,000 per quarter, seven and a half dol-
lars per quarter; for those whose gross sales are less than $10,000 and not less
than $7,000 per quarter, five dollars; for those whose gross sales are less than
$7.0;)() and not less than $5,000 per quarter, three dollars; for those whose gross
sales are less than $5,000 per quarter, two dollars.
[Fruit Venders on Street.]
12. For venders of fruit and confectionery from stands upon the public
Btreets, outside the curb of the sidewalk, one dollar per quarter.
[Butchers and Slaughter-House Keepers.]
13. For butchers and keepers of slaughter houses, if payment be made
before the fifteenth day of the last month in any quarter, one dollar per
quarter for every hundred or fraction of a hundred head of large stock, and
fifty cents for each hundred or fraction of a hundred small stock slaughtered
per quarter, and if not paid before the fifteenth day of the last mouth of a
quarter, double those rates; provided, that any party voluntarily paying during
the first month in any quarter, twenty dollars, may obtain a license for such
quarter for any one slaughter house, without reference to the number or kind
of animals slaughtered. Within the meaning of this subdivision, the term
" large stock" shall include all horned cattle over eighteen months of age, and
the term "small stock" shall include all horned cattle under eighteen months
of age, and all calves, sheep, lambs, and hogs; and parties slaughtering both
kinds of stock shall pay license for both.
[Shipping Office Keepers,]
14. For keepers of shipping offices, ten dollars,
[Passenger Cars.]
15. For owners of railroad passenger cars, for each car moved by steam, one
hundred dollars per annum; for each car drawn by animal power, fifty dollars
per annum.
[Freight Cars.]
1G. For owners of railroad freight or dirt cars, for each car, twenty dollars
per annum.
[Hackney Carriages.]
17 . For owners of hackney carriages, for each vehicle drawn by more than
one horse, and having seats for more than four passengers, ten dollars per
annum; for each vehicle drawn by more than one animal, and not having seats
for more than four persons, five dollars; for each vehicle drawn by one horse,
three dollars.
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[Drivers Hackney Carriages.]
18. For drivers of hackney carriages, one dollar per annum.
[Sprinkling Carts.]
19. For owners and drivers of vehicles used for sprinkling, for each vehicle
drawn by more than one animal, two dollars per annum; for each vehicle drawn
by one animal, one dollar.
[Night Carts. ]
20. For owners and drivers of night carts, or wagons,, for each vehicle, two
dollars per annum.
[Hand Carts.]
21. For owners of hand carts, fifty cents per annum.
[Vehicles used for supplying Customers, etc.]
22. For duly licensed venders of milk, provisions, meat, produce, and gro-
ceries, for each vehicle used only for the delivery of their goods, wares and
merchandise to consumers, one dollar per annum; for duly licensed peddlers,
keepers of laundries and keepers of slaughter houses, for each vehicle used only
to carry on their business, one dollar per annum. For owners of all other
kinds of vehicles, except private carriages, for each vehicle drawn by more than
one horse, two and a half dollars per annum; for each vehicle drawn by one
horse, one dollar and a half.
[Assayers, Melters and Refiners.]
23. For assayers of ores and precious metals, and melters and refiners of
precious metals, whose gross commissions and percentage are more than $2,000
per month, fifteen dollars per quarter; for those whose gross commissions and
percentage are less than $2,000, eight dollars.
[Race Courses and Exhibitions.]
24. For keepers of race courses and for persons engaged in public exhibitions
of any kind therein, for each exhibition not continuing more than one day, and
for each day of any exhibition, five dollars; provided, that the keeper of any
race course, lay payment of thirty dollars, may procure therefor a license for a
whole quarter, or any portion of a quarter, which license shall exempt from
further license all persons engaged in any exhibition at or upon such race
course; but no such license shall be granted unless applied for and paid at
least six hours previous to the exhibition intended to be included within the
license.
[Laundries.]
25. For keepers of laundries and laundry offices, who employ therefor one
vehicle drawn by animal power, two dollars per quarter; for those who employ
two such vehicles, four dollars; and for those employing more than two such
vehicles, fifteen dollars.
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[Street Musicians.]
26. For street musicians ten dollars per quarter for each instrument used.
[Owners of Boats.]
27. For owners of boats, twenty dollars per annum for each boat.
[Gratuitous License.]
28. If any person shall furnish such evidence as shall satisfy the Mayor,
Auditor, Police Judge, and Collector of Licenses, that he or she, by reason of
misfortune or physical infirmities, merits exemption from tho provisions of
any section or clause of this Chapter, a free or gratuitous license may be issued
to such party— said license to bear the signatures of the Mayor, Auditor,
Police Judge, and Collector of Licenses. [Whole section, as amended July
25, I860, Order 719. Fide subdivisions 8 and 9, subsequently amended."]
[Skating Rinks.]
29. Licenses for proprietors and keepers of skating rinks shall be paid in
the gold and silver coin of the United States, quarterly, in advance, on the first
day of January, April, July and October, in each year, and at the rate of thirty
dollars per quarter; and in like manner as other licenses, provided for by [this]
Chapter 8, of Order No. 697, are collected. [As amended September 25, 1871,
Order 1,013.]
["Bankers" and "Brokers" Defined.]
SEC. 10. The terms "bankers" and "brokers" shall include all persons,
firms and corporations engaged in buying or selling bills of exchange, drafts,
gold dust, gold bars, bullion, evidences of indebtedness or stocks; and all
brokers of bills, bullion, exchange, real estate, houses or rents, stocks, scrips or
merchandise; and all persons, firms and corporations, except pawnbrokers, en-
gaged either as principals or agents, in discounting negotiable paper, or for pay
or reward procuring such paper to be discounted, or lending money on securi-
ties, or for pay or reward procure for others the loan of money on securities.
[" Expressman" and " Express Agent" Defined.]
The terms "expressman" and "express agent' ' shall include all persons, firms
and corporations engaged as common carriers in expressing, transmitting or
conveying gold dust, bars, bullion, coin or general merchandise from or to any
place without the city and county.
[" Peddlers" Defined.]
The term " p'eddlers" shall include all persons who shall carry from place to
place and sell, or offer to sell, any goods or wares except religious publications,
newspapers, periodicals, water, flowers, confectionery, nuts or matches; pro-
vided, that persons furnishing to licensed retail dealers, articles manufactured
in this city and county from hand or licensed vehicles, belonging to the manu-
facturers of such articles, shall not be deemed peddlers within the meaning of
this section.
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["Keepers of Shipping Offices" Defined.]
The term " keepers of shipping offices" shall include all persons engaged in
the ordinary business of shipping offices, and all persons providing, procuring
or furnishing seamen for any boat or vessel, or for any person.
* [" Runners" and " Soliciting Agents" Defined. Runners to wear Badges.]
The terms "runners" or "soliciting agents" shall include all persons en-
gaged in soliciting or endeavoring to influence or secure passengers or freight
for any vehicle, boat, vessel or steamboat, except the owner or advertising
agent of such vehicle, boat, vessel or steamboat; and aU persons engaged in
soliciting others to attend any opera, concert, melodeon, theatre, theatrical
show, or circus (except such shows and performances as are given for charita-
ble, religious or school purposes), and all persons soliciting or endeavoring to
influence or secure boarders, lodgers, or custom for any hoteJ, tavern or
boarding-house, lodging-house, or restaurant, except the owner or manager of
such hotel, tavern, boarding-house, lodging-house, or restaurant, and except
duly licensed drivers of hackney carriages owned by such owner or manager,
and used only for the purpose of conveying persons to rind from such hotel,
tavern, boarding-house, lodging-house, or restaurant; and every runner and
soliciting agent for a hotel, tavern, lodging-house or restaurant, and every d iver
of a hackney carriage, mentioned in this section as not included by the terms
runners and soliciting agents, shall, while engaged in his calling, wear con-
spicuously exposed upon his hat or the lapel of his coat a badge1, showing by
the proper designation, in plain Eoman letters, of such size, form and color as
to be readily seen and read, the particular establishment for which he shall be
employed. No person soliciting patronage or employment for himself, or
other person, at, or in the vicinity of any landing, wharf or depot, or place of
amusement, shall do so in a loud voice or boisterous manner. Any person
who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty
of a misdemeanor; and on conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of
not less than ten dollars, nor more than twenty dollars, or by imprisonment in
the county jail of not less than two nor more than thirty days. [As amended
July 25, 1866, Order 718, and May 15, 1871, Order, 994.]
[License, Individual, Firm or Corporation.]
SEC. 11. A. license for any business conducted at a particular or fixed
locality, except those branches of business mentioned in sections twelve and
thirteen of this Chapter, shall authorize the transaction of such business by an
individual, a firm or a corporation; but every such license shall specify, by
name, the person, firm or corporation to whom or which it shall be issued, and
shall designate the particular place at which the business shall be carried on.
[Butchers— Separate Licenses. Proviso : Commutation.]
SEC. 12. Every person engaged in the business of a butcher, either for him-
self or as employee, and every person or firm engaged in keeping or carrying
* See in connection with this subdivision Order 1,039, post.
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on a slaughter-house, shall have a separate license; provided, that if the em-
ployee of any butcher shall procure a commutation license, as provided in
subdivision thirteen, [of] section nine, such license shall exempt all the em-
ployees of such employer from further license during the time such commuta-
tion license shall remain in force.
[Butchers- -Sworn Statement.]
SEC. 13. Every person or firm keeping a slaughter-house or carrying on
the business of a butcher (not having procured a commutation license), and
every person employed in a slaughter-house or by a person or firm engaged in
the business of a butcher, and liable to procure a license under the preceding
provisions of this chapter, shall, during the first ten days of the last month of
every quarter, render, at the office of the Collector of Licenses, a sworn state-
ment of the number of each class of animals killed by the person or firm
making the statement, during the first two months of said quarter; and for
the purpose of ascertaining the rate of license, the monthly average for the
first two months of the quarter shall constitute the monthly average for the
whole quarter.
[Charge for furnishing Number for Vehicle.]
SEC. 14. At the time of designating and furnishing the number of a vehicle,
the Collector of Licenses shall collect from the owner thereof, in addition to
the license, the sum of one dollar for such number. [As amended July 25>
18GG: Order 718.]
[Commutation.]
SEC. 15. Any person may procure a license to use a vehicle for three months
or less, upon payment of one-half the prescribed annual rate.
[Date and Term of Licenses.]
SEC. 16. All licenses for hackney carnages, or boats, shall date from the
first day of January or July of each year, and shall be issued for the term of
one year. All licenses for railroad cars shall date from the first day of Jan-
uary, April, July and October of each year, and shall be issued for the term of
three months. All other licenses for vehicles, except those provided for in
section fifteen, shall date from the first day of January or July of each year,
and shall be issued for the term of one year. [As amended July 25, 1866,
Order 718.]
[Delinquent Licenses.]
SEC. 17. All licenses on vehicles which shall become due on the first day of
January or July, shall be considered delinquent if not paid within one month
after such date; and for every month or fraction of a month, a license shall
remain delinquent after the one month allowed from the first day of January
or July, as aforesaid, there shall be added to the whole amount of such license,
554 GENERAL ORDERS OF THE
one-quarter thereof, which shall be collected in the same manner as the license.
But the addition of any amount to a license shall not exempt the person from
whom the same may be collected, from any penalty to which he might other-
wise be liable.
[Driver's License.!
SEC. 18. A license, as owner of a hackney carriage, shall not entitle the
holder thereof to act as driver; but such holder may take out in his own name
a license to act as driver, which shall be unassignable. The holder of each
owner's license may also have one driver's license issued to any one at his
request and upon his recommendation, and no more. Any driver's license
may be revoked and annulled at the request of the owner, or assignee of the
owner at whose request it shall have been issued; and upon the revocation or
annulling of a driver's licer.se, a new license may be issued at the request and
upon the recommendation of the person procuring such revocation and aunull.
ing. [As amended August 5, 1867, Order 785.]
[Only Licensed Drivers to drive Hackney Carriages.]
SEC. 19. No owner of a hackney carriage shall permit or suffer any such
carriage belonging to, or used by him to be driven by any but a licensed driver.
And no person shall drive any hackney carriage without being at the time
licensed to drive that particular carriage. No driver of a hackney carriage
shall solicit passengers or patronage except for the vehicle of which he is
owner: and no driver of such carriage shall solicit passengers or patronage
for any vehicle except that for which he is specially licensed as driver. And
no person except the regularly licensed owner or driver shall solicit passengers
or patronage for any hackney carriage. Any person who shall violate any of
the provisions of this section, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and
on conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than five nor
more than two hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not less
than two days nor more than one hundred days. [As amended August 5,
1867, Order 785.]
[License to state Number of Vehicle or Boat. Sale or Assignment of License.]
SEC. 20. Every license for a vehicle or boat shall state the number of the
vehicle or boat for which it shall be issued. No such license shall be sold,
assigned, or transferred without the consent of the Mayor indorsed thereon;
and the person in whose name the license is taken out for a vehicle or boat,
shall, for all the purposes of this order, be considered as the owner of said
vehicle or boat, and liable to all forfeitures and penalties herein contained,
until such license shall be duly transferred, as provided by section two of this
Chapter. [As amended July 25, 1866, Order 718.]
[Applicant may be examined and required to subscribe Sworn Statement.]
SEC. 21. In all cases where the rate of license depends upon the receipts or
profits of the business, or upon the amount of business done, or upon the
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number of vehicles used, or upon any other matter peculiarly within the
knowledge of the applicant for license, such applicant may be examined in
regard to such matters, and may be required to subscribe to a sworn statement
or affidavit that he has, to the best of 1m knowledge and belief, truly answered
all qiiestions touching the amount of license for which he applies or is liable.
And if any person applying for license shall make "any false statement in re-
gard to his business, with intent thereby to procure a license at less rates than
those provided in this chapter, he shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor;
and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in section one of
this Chapter, and shall be adjudged to forfeit his license.
[Certain persons having Stale or County Licenses.]
SEC. 22. No banker, broker, expressman, express agent, life insurer or life
insurance agent, having a State or county license, shall be required to procure
a license under the provisions of this Chapter.
[Conviction not to Exempt from Payment of Licenses.]
SKC. 23. The conviction and punishment of any person for transacting any
business without a license, shall not excuse or exempt such person from the
payment of any license due or unpaid at the time of such conviction.
[Collector of Licenses— Office.]
SEC. 24. The Collector of Licenses shall keep a public office in the City Hall,
in as close proximity to the offices of the Auditor and Treasurer as may be con-
venient, which said office, together with the necessary furniture, books and
stationery therefor, shall be furnished by authority of the Board of Supervisors.
[Bonds, etc., of License Collector and Deputies.]
SEC. 25. Before entering upon his official duties, the Collector of Licenses
shall give a good and sufficient bond, in the penal sum of five thousand dollars;
and each Deputy Collector of Licenses shall give a good and sufficient bond,
in the penal sum of two thousand dollars ; each bond to be given wi h two or
more sufficient sureties, conditioned for the faithful discharge, by the officer
giving the bond, of his official duties under this Chapter, or any subsequent
order of the Board of Supervisors; provided, that the bonds of the Collector of
Licenses and Deputy Collectors of Licenses existing, and in force at the time of
the passage of this order, shall not be rendered void and inoperative by reason
of the passage of this order.
[Duty of Collector and Deputies.]
SEC. 26. It shall be the duty of the Collector of Licenses, and Deputy Col-
lectors of Licenses, under the supervision and direction of the Board of Super-
visors, to attend to the collection of licenses, to examine places of business
and persons liable to pay licenses, and to see that such licenses are taken out,
and that no other business than that described in the license is carried on or
transacted.
556 GENERAL ORDERS OF THE
[Auditor to sign Blank Licenses and deliver lo Collector of Licenses. Settlement with, and
Sworn Statement by Collector.]
SEC. 27. The Auditor shall be furnished with all municipal license blanks
by authority of the Board of Supervisors, and shall sign the same, and from
time to time, as they may be required, shall deliver the same to the Collector
of Licenses, charging him therewith, and taking from him a receipt therefor
(at each time of delivery), specifying, both in such charge and receipt, the
total number and value of blanks so delivered, also the classes and number
and value of each class; and at the close of the months of March,- June, Sep-
tember and December, in each year, shall demand and receive from the Col-
lector of Licenses all such blanks not issued and paid for, and immediately
credit him therewith, specifying classes and values, in manner hereinbefore
provided. He shall, at the same time, credit the Collector of Licenses with
all the Licenses issued and paid for during the quarter just expired, specifying
classes and values as hereinbefore provided, and cancel the account in such a
manner as to show a final quarterly settlement with the said Collector. He
shall, on the first Monday in January, April, July and October, in each year,
require from the Collector a sworn quarterly report or statement, in duplicate,
for the quarter next preceding, one certified copy of which, if found correct,
he shall immediately furnish to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
[Duties of Collector of Licenses.]
SEC. 28. The Collector of Licenses shall number, countersign, issue, and
keep a record of all municipal licenses. He shall also keep a record of the
names, occupations, and places of business of all persons to whom he shall
issue licenses, in which record the names shall be arranged in alphabetical
order. He shall receive all moneys paid therefor, and shall, as often as once
in each week, and whenever the amount thereof accumulated in his possession
at any one time shall exceed the sum of twenty-five hundred dollars, and on
the last day of March. June, September and December, in each year, pay over
to the Treasurer all moneys in his possession, so received, rendering with each
such payment a statement specifying the classes of licenses issued for which
said moneys were paid, and the amount of money so received for each class.
At the close of each quarter, to wit: on the last day of March, June, September
and December, in each year, he shall return to the Auditor all license blanks
in his possession not paid for; and on the first Monday in January, April, July
and October, in each year, he shall render to the Auditor a quarterly statement,
in duplicate, specifying therein the classes of license blanks received from "and
returned to the Auditor; also, the number of each class, and the total value
thereof; likewise, the classes of licenses issued, and the number of licenses of
each class issued, and the total value thereof, together with the amount of
moneys paid over to the Treasurer during the quarter next preceding, which
statement shall show a final quarterly settlement with the Auditor, and he
shall make oath to the Auditor that such quarterly statement is, to the best of
his knowledge and belief, correct in ever particular, and that he has paid over
to the Treasurer all moneys so received for licenses during such preceding
quarter .
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[Duties of Deputy Collector of Licenses.]
SEC. 29. The Deputy Collector of Licenses shall, under the direction and
instructions of the Collector of Licenses, observing the forms, rules and regu-
lations prescribed by the said Collector, make to said Collector daily reports of
duty performed, and daily payment of moneys collected for licenses; and at
the close of each quarter he shall make oath to the Auditor that he has so paid
over to the Collector of Licenses all such moneys.
[Police Officer to enforce Orders in Relation to Hackney Carriages, etc.]
SKC. 30. The policeman detailed by the Chief of Police to visit the public
stands, and all places where hackney carriages are permitted to stand, and to
enforce all ordinances for the government of hackney carriages, their owners
and drivers, shall order away from the stands, and from all other places, any
hackney carriage not provided with a number as required by law, or with
lamps fixed up, lighted and numbered as required by law, or if the same, in
his opinion, shall be improperly obstructing the way or streets, or if the horses
attached thereto are unruly, or if the driver or person having charge of any
such hackney carriage is intoxicated, or shall solicit patronage or employment
for the same or any other hackney carriage, in a loud voice or boisterous man-
ner, or shall in any way, for the purpose of seeking or securing employment
for the same, or any other hackney carriage, molest any person. Any person
refusing or neglecting to comply with any order such policeman may lawfully
make under this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and on con-
viction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than ten dollars nor
more than twenty dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not less
than two nor more than thirty days. [As amended May 15, 1871, Order 994.]
CHAPTER IX.
THE PUBLIC POU ND.
[Pound.]
SECTION 1. A Public Pound is hereby authorized, and the same shall be
established at a place near to and west of Larkin street.
[Pound Keeper and Duties.]
SEC. 2. The Board of Supervisors shall appoint some suitable person
whose duty it shall be to take up and receive into said Pound all estrays and
animals, except dogs licensed or muzzled, found running at large upon any
public street, square, or grounds within that portion of the city and county
bounded by Fill more, Ridley, Castro, Seventeenth, Church, Twentieth, Va-
lencia, Twenty-sixth, Harrison, Twenty-first, Potrero avenue and Twentieth
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streets, or within the limits of any cemetery; and all animals left standing
upon a public highway in violation of any of the standing provisions of Sec-
tion 15 or 17 of Chapter 3 of this Order (No. 697), and to keep all such animals
until duly discharged. [As amended August 21, 1866, Order 723; March 26,
1867, Order 766; June 15, 1869, Order 879; August 22, 1870, Order 949; Octo-
ber 7, 1870, Order 961; February 14, 1871, Order 981; May 31, 1871, Order 996;
and November 26, 1872, Order 1,075.
[Animals Trespassing may be taken and delivered to Pound Keeper.]
SEC. 3. Any animal found trespassing upon any private enclosure in this
city and county may be taken up by any person and committed to the custody
of the Pound Keeper, who shall hold the same subject to reasonable demands
for damages, in addition to the fees prescribed in section ten of this chapter;
and any person may take up and deliver to the Pound Keeper any anima^
which the Pound Keeper is, by section two of this Chapter, required to take
up; and may demand and receive out of the moneys collected upon the release
or sale of such animal, the same fees that the Pound Keeper would be entitled
to receive for like services, with reasonable compensation for feeding such
animal, not more than twelve hours.
[Notice of taking up any Animal to be given to Pound Keeper.]
SEC. 4. Every person taking up any animal under the provision's of section
three, within the limits prescribed by section two of this Chapter, shall, within
twelve hours after taking up such animal, or within four hours if the same be
attached to a vehicle, give notice thereof to the Pound Keeper; and the Pound
Keeper shall thereupon take such animal into his custody. Any person who
shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor; and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not
less than five dollars nor more than twenty dollars, or by imprisonment in the
county jail not less than two days nor more than ten days.
[Record by Pound Keeper -Subsistence for Animals j
SEC. 5. The Pound Keeper shall keep a true and faithful record of the
number and description of all animals taken into his custody, with the date of
their receipt and the date and manner of their disposal, and shall keep con-
spicuously posted at the entrance of the Pound a list of all animals therein
detained. He shall also provide necessary subsistence for all animals while in
his custody.
[Advertisement of Animals Impounded.]
SEC. 6. All animals, except dogs, taken into custody of the Pound Keeper,
if not reclaimed within two days thereafter, shall be advertised in the official
paper of the Board, as follows: horses, cows, bulls, oxen, mules, or asses, for
seven days; all other animals for five days; provided, that swine, sheep, lambs
and goats may be advertised by written notice conspicuously posted on the
Pound gate.
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[Sale of Animals — Fees and Charges.]
SEC. 7. Immediately upon the expiration of the time for advertisement,
and after due advertisement as provided in section six of this Chapter, the
Pound Keeper shall sell all animals so advertised, and out of the proceeds of
the sale thereof, pay his proper fees and charges, and all reasonable and proper
demands made under the provisions of section three of this Chapter. Any
balance of the proceeds of a sale of any animal remaining after the payment
of such fees, charges and demands, shall be paid into the city treasury, for
the use of the owner of such animal, if claimed within six months thereafter;
if not, the same shall be applied to the use of the hospitals, after paying the
expenses of said Pound.
[Charges for Impounding, etc.]
SEC. 8. The charges upon every animal impounded shall be as follows:
For every horse, mare, mule, ass, bull, ox or cow, two dollars, and one dollar
per day for keeping; two dollars additional if advertised, five per cent. com.
mission if sold, and one dollar for arresting and driving; for every colt, year-
ling or calf, sheep, goat or hog, one dollar and fifty cents per day for keeping
two dollars if advertised, five per cent, commission if sold, and fifty cents for
arresting and driving; provided, that the Mayor may, in his discretion, upon
the recommendation of the Pound Keeper, remit any of the above fees or
charges.
[Redemption of Animals by Owner.]
SEC. 9. The owner or person entitled to the control of any animal im-
pounded, may at any time before the sale or other disposition thereof, redeem
the same by paying to the Pound Keeper all proper fees and charges thereon,
made by virtue of any of the provisions of this Chapter.
[Dogs unmuzzled running at large.]
SEC. 10. The Pound Keeper and his deputies shall seize and take or carry
to the Public Pound, every dog not securely muzzled, or not being led by a
string, rope or chain, found running or being at large in any of the streets or
places aforesaid, and to keep the same for the space of forty-eight hours, unless
sooner redeemed by the owner or person having control thereof, as provided in
the next section. Every dog so taken up and not redeemed within forty-eight
hours, shall be destroyed by the Pound Keeper.* [As amended March 26, 1867,
Order 767.]
[Redemption of Dogs.]
SEC. 11. The owner, or person having the control of any dog taken to the
Public Pound may redeem the same within forty-eight hours, by paying the
Pound Keeper five dollars.
* See in connection with this section Order No. 81G,post.
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[Report of Dogs Impounded.]
SEC. 12. The Pound Keeper shall make a true and correct report to the
Board of Supervisors, under oath, every Monday, of the number of dogs taken
by him to the Public Pound, and also of the number redeemed, and by whom
redeemed.
[Fee, Impounding Dog.]
SEC. 13. The Pound Keeper shall be entitled to receive, for every dog taken
by him to the Public Pound, fifty cents, to be audited by the Board ot Super-
visors, upon the sworn statement of the Pound Keeper, and paid out of the
Urgent Necessity Fund, if the money received for the redemption of dogs be
not sufficient.
[Deputies of Pound Keeper.]
SEC. 14. The Pound Keeper may, at any time, appoint deputies or pound
drivers, at his own proper expense, for driving any animals to the Pound.
[Badges, Poiind Keeper.]
SEC. 15. The Pound Keeper and deputies, while engaged in the execution
of their duties, shall each wear a plain circular metallic badge on the left
breast of the outer garment, with, for the Pound Keeper, the words "Pound
Keeper," plainly engraved thereon, and for the deputy and pound drivers, the
words " Deputy Pound Keeper." Any person who shall violate any of the
provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and on
conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of five dollars, or by imprison-
ment in the county jail two days.
[Bond, Pound Keeper.]
SEC. 16. The Pound Keeper, within five days after his appointment, and
before entering on his duties, shall execute an undertaking in the sum of one
thousand dollars, conditioned for the faithful performance of his duty as Pound
Keeper, with two or more sureties, to the satisfaction of the Mayor, which un-
dertaking, when approved, shall be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Super-
visors.
[Account and Payment of Fines.]
SEC. 17. The Pound Keeper shall keep a correct and true account of, and
pay into the treasury once in each month, all moneys received by him for fines
or forfeiture, from which the salary of said Pound Keeper shall be paid by the
Treasurer on his demand.
[Salary, etc., of Pound Keeper.]
SEC. 18. The Pound Keeper shall receive for his services (in addition to
the fees allowed by section 13), seventy-five dollars per month, besides which,
he may collect from persons redeeming animals, and retain the driving fees
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and fees for keeping; and also, from the proceeds of sales of animals sold, he
may retain the driving fee, fees for keeping and advertising, and the commis-
sion on the sales.
[Resisting Pound Keeper in performance of Duties.]
SEC. 19. No person shall resist, obstruct, or prevent the Pound Keeper, or
any of his deputies or assistants, in the exercise of his duties as such. Any
person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section, shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor; and on conviction thereof, shall be punished by a
fine of not less than five dollars nor more than fifty dollars, or by imprisonment
in the county jail not less than two days nor more than twenty-five days.
CHAPTER X.
OF THE DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY.
[Custodian of Property lost or stolen.]
SECTION 1. The Chief of Police shall be the custodian of all lost, stolen and
unclaimed property which may now be in his possession, or under his control*
or which may hereafter come into the possession of any police officer.
[Delivery of Money, etc., to Property Clerk, and his Duties.]
SEC. 2. Every police officer, upon taking or receiving into his custody, in
the discharge of his duty, any money or property, shall forthwith deliver such
money or property to the Property Clerk of the Police Department; and the
Property Clerk, under the direction and control of the Chief of Police, shall
particularly register all such property delivered to or received by him, in a
book to be kept for that purpose; stating the name of the person from whom,
and by whom each article or parcel shall have been taken, the names of all
claimants of each article or parcel, the time of seizure, and the final disposition
thereof.
[Return of Property to persons erroneously suspected of obtaining it Feloniously.]
SEC. 3. Whenever money or property shall have been taken from a person
on suspicion that such person feloniously obtained the same, if upon examina-
tion of the person suspected, the examining magistrate shall be satisfied from
the evidence that he is innocent, and that the money or property rightfully be-
longs to him, such Magistrate shall, in writing, order the Property Clerk, or
officer having charge of such money or property, to return the same, and to
deli ver the same to the person accused, and not to any agent, attorney or clerk.
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[Report of Chief of Police of Property lost or stolen. Delivery of, to Treasurer.]
SEC. 4. The Chief of Police shall, at the expiration of each fiscal year, and
every six months thereafter, make a report to the Board of Supervisors of all
lost, stolen, and unclaimed property which may be in his possession or under
his control ; and within thirty days after the date of each report, he shall turn
over to the Treasurer of the City and County, all property and money men-
tioned in such report, and take his receipt therefor.
[Notice of Sale by Treasurer.]
SEC. 5. The City and County Treasurer shall, in the mouth of January in
each year, cause to be published for thirty days, in a daily newspaper having
the largest circulation, an advertisement, setting forth that on a certain day,
and at a specified time and place, he will proceed to sell, at public auction, all
property in his possession, by virtue of the provisions of this Chapter, giving a
fair and just description of the same.
[Sale and Proceeds.]
SEC. 6. After having duly published the advertisement provided for by the
last section, the Treasurer shall, at the time and place designated in the adver-
tisement, proceed to sell at auction, to the highest bidder, for gold or silver
coin, the property described in said advertisement; and after having paid the
just and reasonable expenses of storage, advertising and sale, shall keep the
proceeds for one year, subject to any lawful claim which may be made by the
owners of any of the property sold.
[Disposition thereof.]
SEC. 7. The Treasurer shall, at the expiration of one year after every sale
made under this Chapter, pay into the General Fund all moneys remaining in
his hands on account of such sale.
[Hearing of Complaint by Police Judge.]
SEC. 8. The Police Judge may hear and determine at chambers any com-
plaint made by a person interested in the disposition of any money or property
mentioned in this section; and may, upon hearing, direct the delivery of any
money or property, or the payment of the proceeds of the sale of any property
to the person entitled thereto.
[Expenses to be deducted from Payment to Owner.]
SEC. 9. Upon the payment of the proceeds of the sale of any property to
the person entitled thereto, the Treasurer shall deduct from the amount of
such proceeds, the just proportional share of the expenses of storage, adver-
tisement and sale.
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CHAPTER XI.
CONCERNING THE PUBLIC HEALTH.
[As amended November 12, 1872, Order 1,074.]
[Report of Small-pox Cases.]
SECTION 1. The Health Officer shall visit and examine all cases of Asiatic
cholera and small-pox that may be brought to his notice.
[Gratuitous Vaccination.]
SEC. 2. The Health Officer shall keep an office in some convenient location,
and shall keep the same open for gratuitous vaccination during r certain hours
of each day, of which he shall give public notice, by advertisement, from time
to time, in two daily newspapers. He shall give his personal attention and
services to the work of gratuitous vaccination, selecting and preserving the
vaccine virus with his utmost care and skill, and shall so perform his duties
as to promote the physical well-being of all who shall apply at his office. .
[Prosecution for Violation of Orders.]
SEC. 3. It shall be the duty of the Health Officer in every practical way to
impress upon the citizens of the City and County of San Francisco, the im-
portance and duty of revaccination in the case of all persons who have passed
a period of more than seven years since the time of their first vaccination.
The Health Officer, in addition to the duties specifically mentioned in this
order, shall be prompt and active in seeing that all orders concerning the pub-
lic health are properly executed, and shall be vigilant and active in detecting
and removing all causes of disease, and shall see that all persons violating said
orders, in relation to the preservation of the public health, are duly prosecuted.
[Police Officers ex-officio Health Inspectors.]
SEC. 4. Every regular and special police officer having a regular beat shall
be ex-officio Health Inspector, and in case said regular or special police officer
Bhall observe at any time that any building, street, alley, court or lane in said
city and county is in a condition offensive to the public health, he shall im-
mediately make a report thereof to the Health Officer. Said ex-officio Health
Inspector shall serve without pay. It shall be the duty of the Health Officer
to report to the Police Commissioners any neglect of the duties required in
this order of ex-officio Health Inspectors.
[Reports of Physicians.]
SEC. 5. It shall be the duty of each physician in this city and county to
report to the Health Officer, in writing, every patient he shall have laborir g
under Asiatic cholera or small-pox, immediately after he shall be satisfied of
the nature of the disease, and to report to the same officer every case of death
om such disease, immediately after it shall have occurred.
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[Report of Householders.]
SEO. 6. It shall be the duty of every householder in this city and county
to report, in writing, to the Health Officer, immediately, the name of every
person boarding at his or her house, whom he or she shall have reason to be-
lieve to be sick of cholera or small-pox, and any deaths occurring at his or her
house from such diseases.
[Vehicles Used for Removal of Small-pox Cases.]
SEO. 7. No person shall drive or use any vehicle, or suffer or permit any
vehicle belonging to him or her, or under his or her charge or control, to be
driven or used for the conveyance, transportation or removal of any person
infected with the small-pox, or the body of any person who may die of the
small-pox, without the written consent of the Health Officer, nor drive or suf-
fer or permit the vehicle to be used or driven for the purpose aforesaid.
BKO. 8. No person shall use or drive or suffer or permit any vehicle author-
ized by the written consent of the Health Officer, to convey, transport or
remove persons infected with the small-pox, or the bodies of persons who may
die of the small-pox, to be used or driven for the conveyance, transportation
Or removal of persons uninfected with small-pox, without the written con-
tent of the Health Officer.
[Persons Infected \vith Small-pox.]
BEC. 9. No person attending upon or otherwise coming in contact with any
person affected with small-pox, in such a manner or to such an extent as to
render him liable to communicate the disease, shall go upon any public street
Or in any way mingle with people not affected with the disease.
[Health Officer to place Person in Charge.]
SKC. 10. Whenever a case of small-pox shall exist in any house or tene-
ment, and for any reason the person affected shall not be removed to the
Binall-pox Hospital, it shall be the duty of the Health Officer, when directed,
to place some competent person in charge of such premises, whose duty it
shall be to see that the provisions of Section 9 are strictly observed, so long
as may be deemed necessary for the public safety, and until no danger from
contact can reasonably be apprehended.
[Power to Fumigate.]
.
BED. 11. The Health Officer shall have power, during the prevalence of an
epidemic, to fumigate and disinfect any premises which in his judgment
require disinfecting.
BKO. 12. Nothing contained in Sections 9 and 10 shall be so construed as to
apply to physicians.
[Removal to Hospital.
BEG. 13. Whenever a case of small-pox is reported to the Health Officer, it
db ill be his duty to immediately visit the premises where the person so affected
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resides or may be stopping, and the said Health Officer, upon the personal
inspection of himself, shall immediately cause to be erected a yellow or Quar-
antine Flag, in a conspicuous place, on said premises, or to post upon the
doorway of houses infected with the small-pox a placard setting forth the fact,
the same to remain during the continuance of the disease on said premises.
[No Removals without Consent.]
SEC. 14. No person shall remove a small-pox patient from any house or
place within the limits of the city and county to any other house or place
without the permission of the Committee on Health and Police of this Board.
[Prohibiting Removals, except to Hospital .]
SEC. 15. The Health Officer is hereby prohibited from removing or author-
izing the removal of any small-pox patient from any place in the city and
county of San Francisco, to any place therein except the Small-pox Hospital.
SEC. 16. No person shall, without a permit from the Health Officer, carry
or remove from one building to the other, or from any railroad depot to any
house, or through the public streets, or from any boat to the shore, any per-
son sick of any contagious disease.
[Butchers' Offal or Garbage.]
SEC. 17. No butchers' offal or garbage, nor any dead animals, nor any
putrid or stinking animal, or vegetable matter, shall be allowed to remain on
the premises of any person, or be thrown into any street or alley, place or
receiving basin, or into any standing water or excavation, or upon the grounds
or premises of any other person in the city.
[Dangerous or Detrimental Pursuits.]
SEC. 18. No person shall be permitted to pursue any business or occupation
in the city, that is dangerous or detrimental to life or health, and every such
business or pursuit shall be promptly discontinued.
[Generating of Unwholesome Odors.]
SEC. 19. The rendering, heating or steaming of any animal or vegetable
product or substance generating noisome or unwholesome odors, or gaseous
vapors, shall be conducted in steam-tight kettles, tanks or boilers, and such
method adopted as shall entirely condense, decompose, deodorize or destroy
the odors, vapors and gaseous products. And no person shall be permitted to
burn upon his premises, street, alley or other place, any animal or vegetable
substance which will create noisome or unwholesome odors.
[Removal of Manure.]
SEC. 20. Every owner, lessee, tenant and occupant of any stable, stall o
apartment, in which any horse, cattle or swine, or any other animal, shall be
kept, or of any place in which manure or any liquid discharge of such animals
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shall collect or accumulate, shall cause such liquid or manure to be removed
to some proper place, and shall at all times keep or cause to be kept such
stalls, stables and apartments, and the drainage, yards and appurtenances
thereof in a cleanly and wholesome condition.
[Adulterated Milk.]
SEC. 21. No persons shall offer or have for sale, in the city, any unwhole-
some, watered, or adulterated milk, or milk known as swill milk, or milk from
cows (or other animals) that are fed on swill, garbage or other like substance,
nor any butter or cheese made from such milk.
[Penalty for Violation.]
SEC. 22. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Chap-
ter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction thereof,
shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or by im-
prisonment in the county jail not more than six months, or by both such fine
and imprisonment, except wherein it is otherwise provided.
CHAPTER XII.
RELATING TO THE CAEE OF THE INDIGENT SICK.
[Hospital Committee and Duties.]
SECTION 1. The Board of Supervisors shall appoint a committee of three of
its members, to be known as the Hospital Committee. Such committee shall,
at least once in every week, at such hours and upon such days as they may
select, visit the City and County Hospital, without previous notice to the per-
son having charge of said hospital; and at every visit make a thorough inspec-
tion of all the different wards, as regards their cleanliness and order, and the
condition of the patients therein, and of the diet, as regards the quality and
sufficiency thereof. Said committee shall also carefully observe and watch the
conduct of the officers and employees of said Hospital.
[Appointment and Removal of Hospital Employees.]
SEC. 2. The Hospital Committee, with the consent of the Mayor, shall have
full power to appoint or remove any of the officers or employees of the City
and County Hospital, except the Attending Physician and Surgeon and the
Resident Physician; provided, that neither the number of the officers or em-
ployees, nor the amount of their compensation, nor the character of their
duties, as fixed by the Board of Supervisors, shall be changed, except by order
of said Board.
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[Orders for Admission of Sick Persons.]
SEC. 3. The Mayor, the Resident Physician, the Attending Physician or
Surgeon ; and any member of the Hospital Committee, may issue orders for the
admission of sick persons into the hospital; and every order issued by either
shall be complied with, and the person therein designated shall be admitted,
unless the Mayor or Resident Physician, for good and sufficient reasons, shall
otherwise direct.
[Discharge of Patients from Hospital.]
SEC. 4. The Resident Physician shall discharge patients from the Hospital
when, in his judgment, such patient no longer requires the charity of the City,
unless objected to by the medical or surgical attendant; and in case of such
difference of opinion, it shall be referred to the Mayor, whose decision shall be
final.
[Duties of Resident Physician.]
SEC. 5. The Resident Physician of the City and County Hospital shall be
charged with the care of all patients in the Hospital, subject to the direction of
the Attending Physicians and Surgeons, in all matters relating to the medical
and surgical treatment of said patients. He shall see that all the patients have
the proper quality and quantity of nourishment, and that the nurses and other
employees perform their duty faithfully. He shall guard the property, and
keep an inventory of the same. He shall take charge and keep account of all
moneys and valuables of every patient upon admittance, and restore the same
upon dismissal; and once in every three months he shall deliver to the Mayor
(taking his receipt therefor) all moneys and valuables in his hands belonging
to deceased patients. He shall keep an accurate register of all patients ad-
mitted into the hospital, which shall state the name cf every patient, the date
of his admission, his place of nativity, and the date of discharge or death; and
on the first of every month he shall make a report to the Mayor, in writing,
under his hand, showing the whole number of patients admitted, the number
that have been discharged, and the number that have died during the month,
and the number remaining in the hospital at the date of the report. The-
Resident Physician shall have exclusive charge of the patients in the small-
pox departments and the pest-house, and shall bestow upon them all necessary
medical a ad sanitary attention. He shall, also, when required by the Mayor
or the Chief of Police, attend upon all patients in the county jail and station-
house.
[Advertisement for Proposals. Schedule of Supplies. Letting of Contracts.]
SEC. 6. The Hospital Committee shall, in the month of May, in each year,
prepare a schedule of the proper diet and necessary supplies required for use
of the City and County Hospital for the ensuing fiscal year; and shall cause
the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to advertise, in the usual form and man-
ner, for proposals to furnish such diet and supplies as by said schedule. All
bids for furnishing such diet and supplies bhall be opened in open session of
the Board of Supervisors, and all contracts therefor shall be let to the lowest
responsible bidder, to be ascertained by the Board of Supervisors.
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CHAPTER XIII.
EELATING TO THE EFFECT OF THIS OBDEB.
[Construction of Order.]
SECTION 1. Nothing in this Order contained shall be construed as rendering
racant any office, or discharging any employee of this City and County, or as
in any manner altering the relation or responsibility of any such officer or em-
ployee, or as discharging from custody any person heretofore convicted of any
offence. But this Order shall take the place of the former Orders of the Board
of Supervisors, and operate, so far as it concerns officers, employees, and mu-
nicipal establishments of all kinds, in the same manner as if such officers and
employees had been appointed, and such establishment organized under the
provisions of this Order.
[Orders Repealed.]
SEC. 2. Orders numbers 553, 562, 5G5, 568, 570, 571, 575, 566, 577, 584, 585,
687, 592, 597, 599, 600, 601, 602, 603, 607, 608, 616, 618, 619, 625, 626, 628, 633,
635, 641, 644, 647, 648, 651, 652, 656, 657, 658, 662%, 664, 668, 671, 673, 675,
676, 677, 678; 687, 691, 693 and 694, and all other Orders and Ordinances in
conflict with any of the provisions of this Order, are hereby repealed.
[Takes Effect.]
SEC. 3. This Order shall take effect and be in force from and after its
OBDEB No. 699.
PEOHIBITING THE LANDING OF ANY LIVE STOCK AT THE POET OF SAN FEANCISCO.
[Approved May 8, 1866.]
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Preamble.]
WHEEEAS, There is good reason for believing that the stock plague, known as
" Binderpest," has extended to the Atlantic Coast of America, and it is highly
important to prevent its introduction into this State.
[Horses, Cattle, etc., not to be landed.]
SECTION 1. It is ordered, that from and after the passage of this Order, no
horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, or other live stock, coming from any foreign port
or place, shall be landed or brought within the City and County of San
Francisco.
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[Penalty.]
SEC. 2. Any person or persons violating the provisions of this Order shall,
on conviction thereof, for every animal so landed or brought in, be fined in a
sum not less than fifty [dollars] ($50), nor more than five hundred dollars
($500), or imprisoned in the county jail for not less than thirty (30) days, nor
more than ninety (90) days, or at the discretion of the Court, shall suffer both
such fine and imprisonment.
ORDER No. 708.
BEGULATING THE POSTING OF BILLS.
[Approved June 19, 1866.]
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Posting Bills, Advertisements, etc.]
SECTION 1. From and after the passage of this Order, it shall be unlawful
for any person or persons to post, stick, stamp, paint, or otherwise affix, or
cause to be posted, stuck, stamped, painted or otherwise affixed, any bill-poster
notice or advertisement to or upon any house or part thereof, wall, fence, gate-
post, sidewalk, trees, or boxes around trees, in any part of the City and County
of San Francisco, without first obtaining permission in writing of the owner,
agent or occupant of the premises so to do.
[Removal of Posters, Advertisements, etc., on Request of Owner, etc.]
SEC. 2. Any person or firm whose posters, notices or advertisements are
now, or may be at the time of the passage of this Order, stamped, painted or
affixed to or upon any house, wall, fence, gate, sidewalk, trees, or boxes around
trees, in this city and county, shall, upon the request of the owner, agent or
occupant of the premises where such poster, notice, or advertisement may be
stamped, painted or affixed, remove, or cause to be removed, the same within
five days from such notice; and failing so to do, shall be deemed guilty of a mis-
demeanor; and upon conviction, shall be fined in a sum not less than ten dol-
lars nor more than fifty dollars for each offence.
[Penalty : Section One.]
SEC. 3. Any person or persons violating the provisions of section one of
this Order, shall be punished by a fine of not less than five dollars nor more
than two hundred dollars, or by imprisonment not less than ten days nor more
than sixty days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
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ORDER No. 716.
IN RELATION TO CLEANING THE STKEETS WITHIN CEETAIN LIMITS.
[Approved July 17, 1866.]
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Street Cleaning Districts Established.]
SECTION 1. That there be and hereby is established, in the City and County
of San Francisco, six divisions or districts, for the purpose of facilitating the
cleaning of the streets once in each week, as provided in Order No. 710* — the
boundaries of said districts to be as follows :
[Boundaries— First Division.]
First Division. East by Davis street, south by Market street, west by Front
street, north by Vallejo street — inclusive of said streets.
[Second Division.]
Second Division. Sansome street on the west, Market street on the south,
Broadway on the north, the west line of Front street on the east — including
the streets named, except Front street.
[Third Division.]
Third Division. Kearny street on the west, Market street on the south,
Broadway on the north, the west line of Sansome street on the east — including
the streets named, except Sansome street.
[Fourth Division.]
Fourth Division. Powell street on the west, Market street on the south,
Union street on the north to intersection of Stockton, then including the
block bounded by Stockton, Filbert, Powell and Union streets, on the east by
the west line of Kearny street — including all the streets except Kearny street.
[Fifth Division.]
Fifth Division. On the west by Third street, on the south by Folsom, on the
east by Fremont street, and on the north by the south line of Market street —
all streets included except Market street.
[Sixth Division.]
Sixth Division. Fifth street on the west, Harrison street on the south,
Third street on the east, the south line of Market street on the north, and
Third street from Harrison to Brannan streets— all streets included except
Market street, and Third street from Market to Harrison street.
* Sec. 13, Chap. 4, Order 697, ante, and 830, post.
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[Days for Sweeping and Removal of Dirt.]
SEC. 2. The days for sweeping the streets in the divisions established by
section one shall be respectively: Division No. 1, on Mondays; Division No. 2,
Tuesdays; Division No. 3, Wednesdays; Division No. 4, Thursdays; Division
No. 5, Fridays; Division No. 6, Saturdays of each week — on which days the
dirt swept up will be removed at the expense of the city.
OKDEK No. 729.
TO PBOHIBIT THE HAULING OP LOADS EXCEEDING TEN THOUSAND POUNDS IN
WEIGHT, AND TO REGULATE THE WIDTH OF THE TIRES OP CERTAIN VEHICLES.
[Approved September 18, 1866.]
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Hauling of Loads— Limits to Weight.]
SECTION 1. No person shall cause or permit to be carried, hauled, or drawn
on any truck, dray, or other vehicle belonging to him, or in his charge, or
under his control, any load exceeding ten thousand pounds in weight; provided,
the hauling or moving of a single article weighing moro than ten thousand
pounds, which cannot be divided or reduced in weight, shall not be prohibited
by this Order.
[Truck, etc.— Width of Tires.]
SEC. 2. No person shall cause or permit to be carried, hauled, or drawn on
any truck, dray, or other vehicle belonging to him, or in his charge, or under
his control, any load exceeding eight thousand pounds in weight, unless the
tires to the wheels of such truck, dray, or other vehicle, shall be at least four
inches in width.
[Penalty.]
SEC. 3. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Order
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction thereof, shall be
punished by a fine of not less than ten dollars nor more than one hundred
dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not less than five days nor more
than twenty days.
SEC. 4. This Order shall take effect from and after its passage.
572 GENERAL ORDERS OF THE
ORDER No. 730.
TO PROHIBIT THE FEEDING OP MILCH COWS ON STILL SLOPS, AND THE SALE OF MILK
FROM COWS FED ON STILL SLOPS, AND FROM SICK OR DISEASED COWS.
[Approved September 18, 1866.]
The People of the City and County of Kan Francisco do ordain as follows :
[Feeding Still Slops.]
SECTION 1. No person shall feed, or cause to be fed to any milch cow any
still slops or other food calculated to render [the milk of such cow unwhole-
some, or unsuitable for human food.
[Selling Swill Milk, etc.]
SEC. 2. No person shall sell, deliver, supply or furnish to any person any
milk from any cow fed in whole or in part upon still slops, or other food cal-
culated to render the milk of such cow unwholesome or unsuitable for human
food. And no person shall sell, deliver, or supply to any person any milk
from any sick or diseased cow.
[Penalty.]
SEC. 3. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Order
shall be deemed guilty of [a] misdemeanor; and on conviction thereof, shall be
punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than five hun-
dred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not less than ten nor more
than one hundred days.
ORDER No. 733%.
EEGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION OF MACADAMIZED PAVEMENTS IN THE CITY AND
COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO.
[Approved OetoVr 16, 1866.]
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Streets: Certain Limits, how Macadamized.]
SECTION 1. From and after the passage of this Order, whenever any public
street or highway in that portion of said city and county lying east of Jones
and Seventh streets, shall be ordered to be macadamized, the work shall be
done with blue gneiss or trap rock, and shall be fourteen [14] inches in thick-
ness in the centre of the street, with a crown of not less than ten [10] inches,
and shall be ten [10] inches in thickness at the sides, to be well watered, and
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then to be well rolled down with a roller of at least two thousand pounds in
weight. And whenever any public street or highway in that portion of said
city and county lying west of Jones and Seventh streets shall be ordered to be
macadamized, the work shall be done in the manner aforesaid, except that in
addition to said blue gneiss and trap rock, the best quality of red rock may be
used.
[Not to be accepted unless in accordance herewith.]
SEC. 2. No street or highway ordered to be macadamized, shall be accepted
by the city and county, unless the work shall be performed in accordance with
the provisions of the preceding section.
SEC. 3. All orders and resolutions and parts of orders and resolutions in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
ORDER No. 737.
PROVIDING FOB THE USE OF LAMPS BY RAILROAD COMPANIES.
[Approved October 23, 1866.]
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Reflecting Lamps to be used by Steam Cars.]
SECTION 1. From and after the passage of this Order, it shall be unlawful
for any locomotive engine, tender, car, or train of cars, driven or propelled by
steam, to move in any direction within the limits of the City and County of
San Francisco, after the setting of the sun, without having one or more reflect-
ing lamps, such as are generally used by steam cars, conspicuously placed in
front of such engine^ tender, car, or train of cars, facing the direction in which
it may be moving, or when backing in, on the first car, or of a train of cars,
facing the direction to which backing, so that the light will be fully reflected
upon the track.
[Penalty.]
SEC. 2. Any engineer, brakeman, driver, conductor, or other person in
charge, running or driving any engine, tender, car, or train of cars, without
the light provided for in the last section, shall, upon conviction thereof, be
fined in a sum not less than fifty nor more than two hundred dollars, or shall
be imprisoned in the county jail not less than ten nor more than thirty days.
And upon such conviction, the company or companies whose servant or agent
shall be so convicted, shall be fined in a sum not less than one hundred dol-
lars, and not exceeding five hundred dollars.
[Repeal.]
SEC. 3. All orders and resolutions, and part of orders and resolutions in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
574 GENERAL ORDERS OF THE
ORDER No. 739.
BELATING TO THE PAID FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN
FRANCISCO.
[Approved November 20 1866.]
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Blockade of Street during Fire — Requisition for Policemen for the purpose.]
SECTION 1. Whenever a fire shall break out in the City and County of San
Francisco, it shall be lawful for the Chief Engineer or acting Chief Engineer
of the Fire Department, to blockade any street, lane, alley, court, or place, or
part thereof, as, in his judgment, may be necessary to ensure the efficient work-
ing of the men and engines under his command, and to protect the hose of
the department from injury by passing vehicles; and for that purpose,
said Chief Engineer, or whoever may be acting in that capacity, is hereby
authorized to require of the Chief of Police a detail of policemen sufficient
therefor, who shall act under the instructions of said Chief Engineer, or acting
Chief Engineer.
[Penalty for breaking Blockade.]
SEC. 2. Any person or persons breaking through, or attempting to break
through such blockade, or running over, with any vehicle, the line of hose in
use at a fire, thereby injuring the same, shall be deemed guilty of a misde-
meanor; and upon a conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not less than
five dollars nor more than fifty dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail
of not less than two nor more than thirty days.
[Steam-Engines to have Right of Way.]
SEC. 3. All steam-engines, and other moving apparatus of the Fire Depart-
ment, shall have the paramount right of way through all streets, lanes, alleys,
places and courts of the City and County of San Francisco, when running to
a fire, and such apparatus, together with all other vehicles contiguous thereto,
excepting street cars, shall take and keep the right side of the street, unless
the same be obstructed. And all street cars in the vicinity of any of such
apparatus going to a fire, shall retard or accelerate their speed, as occasion
may require, in order to give the apparatus of the department the unobstructed
use of the street for the time being.
[Penalty for Obstructing Apparatus of Department.]
SEC. 4. Any person or persons having the control of any vehicle, willfully or
carelessly permitting the same to obstruct the progress of the apparatus of the
Fire Department going to a fire, shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine
of not less than five dollars nor more than fifty dollars, or by imprisonmen
not less than two nor more than thirty days.
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[Penalty for injuring Apparatus.]
SEC. 5. Any person or persons wilfully injuring any engine houses, hose,
engine, carriage or other apparatus of the Fire Department of this City and
County, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction, shall
pay a fine of not less than fifty nor more than three hundred dollars; or be im-
prisoned in the county jail not less than twenty days nor more than three
months, or shall suffer both such fine and imprisonment.
[Reward for Arrest of Offender.]
SEC. 6. The Mayor of this City and County is hereby authorized to offer a
reward not exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars, for the arrest and convic-
tion of any person or persons committing the misdemeanor described in the
last section.
[Repeal.]
SEC. 7. All orders and resolutions, and parts of orders and resolutions,
conflicting with this Order, are hereby repealed.
[Takes Effect.]
SEC. 8. This Order shall take effect from and after its passage.
:
OEDER No. 742.
DEFINING CERTAIN MISDEMEANOBS.
[Approved November 27, 1866.]
The People of the City and County of San Frandsco do ordain as follows:
[Obstructing of Open Public Street.]
SECTION 1. From and after the passage of this Order, it shall be unlawful
for any person or persons, without permission from the Board of Supervisors
of said City and County, to pile, cap, or otherwise obstruct any street or por-
tion of any street, lane, alley* place, or court, laid down and designated upon
the official map of the City and County of San Francisco, or declared an open
public street by any resolution or order of the Board of Supervisors of said
City and County, whether such street be graded or otherwise ; and every day
during which any pile or piles, cap or caps, or other obstructions, unlawfully
placed in any portion of any of the streets aforesaid, shall be allowed to remain
576 GENERAL ORDERS OF THE
there by the person or persons so unlawfully placing them there, after notice
from the Superintendent of Public Streets aod Highways to remove the same,
shall constitute a new offence.
[Penalty.]
SEC. 2. Any person or persons violating the provisions of this Order, shall
be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor ; and upon conviction, shall be punished
by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than two hundred dollars, or by im-
prisonment in the county jail for not less than twenty days nor more than
three months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
[Repeal.]
SEC. 3. All orders and resolutions, and parts of orders and resolutions,
conflicting herewith, are hereby repealed.
[Takes Effect.]
SEC. 4. This Order shall take effect from and after its passage .
ORDER No. 719.
TO PROTECT THE CITY HYDRANTS FROM INJURY, AND TO PREVENT THE WASTE OP
WATER.
[Approved January 22, 1867.]
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Prohibiting Water being drawn from Hydrants : Proviso.]
SECTION 1. No person shall open, or in any manner cause the water to
flow, or draw water from any of the hydrants erected or hereafter to be erected
by the authorities of this city, or, at their request, by any corporation duly
organized to supply said city and its inhabitants with water, except in case of
fire, the Chief Engineer and the Assistant Engineers of the Fire Department,
or, in case of their absence, a foreman or engine-man belonging to said
department, and except the foreman or acting foreman of any independent
hose or fire company which exists by authority of the Paid Fire Department.
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section, shall
be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor ; and upon conviction thereof, shall
be punished by a fine of not less than ten nor more than one hundred dollars,
or by imprisonment in the county jail not less than five days, nor more than
twenty days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. It shall be the duty of
the Chief of Police to enforce the provisions of this Order.
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OEDEE No. 752.
IN RELATION TO CITY HYDEANTS.
[Approved February 7, 1867.]
People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Order 749, how Construed.]
The provisions of Order No. 749, entitled " To protect the City Hydrants
from injury and to prevent the waste of water," approved January 22, 1867,
shall not be so construed as to prevent the Spring Valley Water Works from
opening the hydrants therein described, or drawing their water therefrom at
any lime when the same are not actually used for fire purposes, provided the
same shall not be used for the purpose of selling water. [As approved Febru-
ary 7, 1867, Order 752.]
OEDEE No. 751.
CONCEENING EEPAIES OF STEEETS.
[Approved January 22, 1867.]
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Street and Street-Crossing, how Improved.]
SECTION 1. In all cases where a street or porticm of a street, or street-cross-
ing is or shall be ordered to be paved, planked or macadamized, the same shall
be so paved, planked or macadamized throughout the whole extent of said cross*
ing and between the main crossings of any portion of said street. •
[Portions of Streets Paved, etc., excepted from Order to conform to portion not excepted:
Proviso.]
SEC. 2. In all cases where any street or portion of a street, or sreet-cross-
ing has been ordered to be paved, planked or macadamized, and any portion
thereof has been excepted from the provisions of the Order, such excepted por-
tion shall forthwith be made to conform to the portion not excepted ; provided,
that in cases where the portion of a street or street-crossing which is by law
required to be kept in repair by any railroad company, has been paved with
Nicholson pavement, and has been and shall be kept in good repair, and the
adjoining portions of such street or street-crossings shall not be so paved, the
said portion so paved with Nicholson pavement need not be made to conform
to the portion not so paved.
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[Provisions, by whom Enforced.]
SEC. 3. The Superintendent of Public Streets and Highways shall enforce
the provisions of this Order.
[Takes Effect.]
BEC. 4. This Order shall take effect immediately.
OEDEK No. 762
REGULATING PAWNBEOKEES' LICENSES.
(Approved March 12, 1867. J
The People oftht lity and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Pawnbrokers' License: Books, etc., to be open for Inspection.]
SECTION 1. Every person or firm engaged in the business of pawnbroker,
shall pay to the Collector of Licenses, in United States gold coin, for a license
to carry on the same, the sum of thirty-five dollars per quarter, and keep their
original book of entry of all articles received in pawn in the English language,
and this, as well as all other books relating to his or their business as pawn-
brokers, shall be, at any arfcl all times, open to inspection of the Collector of
Licenses, and of the Chief of Police, and of such officers as they may authorize
in writing for that purpose; all articles of whatever kind and nature which are
received in pawn, shall also be produced for inspection at any and all times
upon the demand of the Collector of Licenses and the Chief of Police, and
such officers as they may authorize in writing for that purpose; and each pawn
ticket shall plainly set forth the whole percentage upon the amount loaned, and
all charges of whatever nature or kind, besides the interest, which is required
to redeem the effects so put in pawn.
f [Penalty.]
SEC. 2 Every pawnbroker, as weft as the Clerk, agent or employee of any
pawnbroker, who shall violate any of the provisions of this Order, or engage
in said business in any way without said license, shall be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor; and shall be fined in a sum not less than ten nor more than five
hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six
months.
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ORDER No. 783.
TO PROHIBIT STKEET BEGGING, AND TO RESTRAIN CERTAIN PERSONS FROM APPEAR-
ING IN STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES.
[Approved July 9, 1867.]
People 9/ the Clly and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Street Begging Prohibited.]
SECTION 1. No person shall, either directly or indirectly, whether by look,
word, sign or deed, practice begging or mendicancy in, or 011 any of the streets,
highways or thoroughfares of the City and County of San Francisco, nor in
any public place. Any person who shall violate the provisions of this section,
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and on conviction thereof, shall be
punished by a fine not exceeding twenty-live dollars, or by imprisonment in
the county jail not exceeding twenty-five days, or by both such fine and im-
prisonment.
[Infirm persons Begging, on Conviction, to be sent to Almshouse.]
SEC. 2. On the conviction of any person for practicing mendicancy or beg-
ging, if it shall appear that such person is without means of support, and
infirm and physically unable to earn a support or livelihood, or is, for any
cause, a proper person to be maintained at the Almshouse, the fine and
imprisonment provided for in the preceding section may be omitted, and such
person may be committed to the Almshouse.
[Persons Maimed, Deformed, etc., how disposed of.]
SEC. 3 Any person who is diseased, maimed, mutilated, or in any way de-
formed so as to be an unsightly or disgusting object, or an improper person to
be allowed in or on the streets, highways, thoroughfares or public places in the
City and County of San Francisco, shall not therein or thereon expose himself
or herself to public view. Any person who shall violate the provisions of this
section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and on conviction thereof,
shall be punished by a fine not exceeding twenty-five dollars, or by imprison-
ment in the county jail not exceeding twenty-five days, or by both such fine
and imprisonment;.
[Penalty.]
SEC. 4. On the conviction of any person for a violation of any of the provi-
sions of the next preceding section (3) of this Order, if the same shall seem
proper and just, the fine and imprisonment provided for may be omitted, and
such person be committed to the Almshouse.
[Police Officers to Arrest.]
SEC. 5. It is hereby made the duty of the police officers to arrest any person
who shall violate any of the provisions of this Order.
580 GENERAL ORDERS OF THE
OEDEE No. 786.
KELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE ALMSHOUSE.
[Approved July 30, 1867.]
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Superintendent to keep Register of Inmates and Report Monthly.]
SECTION 1. It shall be the duty of the Superintendent of the Almshouse to
keep an accurate register of all inmates admitted into the Almshouse; which
register shall state the day of admission, and the name, age, sex, color and oc-
cupation of the party admitted, the place of nativity, and how admitted, and the
date of the inmate's discharge or death. From which an accurate report shall
be made on the first day of every month, to the President of the Board of Su-
pervisors, showing each of these facts, and showing, also, the whole number
admitted, discharged [and] died during the month, and the whole number of
inmates then remaining in the Almshouse. Said report shall be signed by the
Superintendent, and delivered to the President of the Board of Supervisors, a
correct copy of which shall also*be kept on file in the Almshouse.
[Daily Record to be kept, and Report to be made Weekly.]
SEC. 2. The Superintendent shall keep a daily record, wherein sholl be en-
tered all transactions and business of and concerning the Almshouse, and all
events therein occurring necessary and proper to be made public ; and he shall
accurately report to the Mayor in regard to such transactions, business and
events as shown by said daily record on Saturday of each week. Said report
shall be in writing, and signed by the Superintendent.
[Diet, Farm, and Daily Ration Books.]
SEC. 3. The Superintendent shall keep a diet-book, farm-book, and daily
ration-book, and shall accurately report in regard to said diet-book, farm-book,
and daily ration-book, on the first day of every month to the President of the
Board of Supervisors. Such report shall be in writing, and signed by the
Superintendent.
[Duplicate Vouchers to be kept.]
SEC. 4. The Superintendent shall take duplicate vouchers for every demand
upon the Treasury arising from or out of all the current expenditures, and
accurately report the same to the Board of Supervisors on the first day of every
month.
[Officers and employees, how appointed.]
SEC. 5. The Hospital Committee of the Board of Supervisors, with the
consent of the Mayor, shall have full power to appoint and remove any and all
of the officers and employees of the Almshouse, excepting always the Superin-
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tendent; provided, that neither the number of the officers or employees, nor
the amount of their compensation, nor the character of their duties as fixed by
the Board of Supervisors, shall be changed, except by order of said Board.
[Admission, how Obtained.]
SEC. 6. The Mayor, the Resident Physician, and any member of the Hos-
pital Committee, may issue orders for the admission of persons into the Alms-
house, and every order issued by either shall be complied with, and the person
therein designated shall be admitted, unless the Mayor, for good and sufficient
reasons, shall otherwise direct.
[Superintendent to Execute Bond.]
SEC. 7. Before entering upon the duties of his office the Superintendent of
the Almshouse shall make and execute to the City and County of San Fran-
cisco a bond, with at least two good and sufficient sureties, in the sum of five
thousand dollars; the same to be approved by the Hospital Committee of the
Board of Supervisors.
ORDER No. 803.
REGULATING THE FEES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY SURVEYOR.
[Approved February 4. 1868.]
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Fees for Surveying.]
SECTION 1. It shall be the duty of the City and County Surveyor to give
the corners, lines of surveys of lots, and the proper grade of streets in front of
all buildings or other lots, with certificates of same, when applied to for that
purpose, in contracts for street work ; and it shall be unlawful for said Surveyor
to make any greater charge for such services than is provided in this Order,
under penalty of forfeiting his claim for such services, to wit:
For giving grades, lines and measurements of streets, including sewers in front of
blocks from 550 to 825 feet in length, stakes 68 feet 9 inches apart $27 00
Of blocks from 275 to 550 feet frontage 20 00
Of blocks from 137 % to 275 feet frontage 1600
Giving grade and lines from 50 to 137)£ feet frontage 8 00
Giving grade and lines for 50 feet or less 7 00
For giving grades for four angular corners 8 00
For giving the lines for four angular corners 11 00
For examination of streets in front of blocks (including certificates) from 550 to 825
feet in length 1600
From 137 ><? to 550 feet (including certificate) 13 00
Less than 137 ,M feet 8 00
For giving grades, lines, cross-sectioning and measurement (including calculation and
certificate; for blocks from 550 to 825 feet in length 33 00
582 GENERAL ORDERS OF THE
For blocks from 137^ to 550 feet in length $27 00
For blocks less than 137)£ feet in length 20 00
For crossings 20 00
For giving lines of streets in front of building lots 11 00
For re-setting a street monument, the same to be re-set when the street work whereby
said monument has been disturbed is progressing 20 00
[How Payable.]
SEC. 2. The above fees shall be payable in United States Treasury Notes.
[Repeal.]
SEC. 3. All orders or parts of orders, so far as they conflict with the pro-
yisions of this Order, are hereby repealed.
OKDEE No. 812.
PROHIBITING ENTRAPPING, KILLING OR DESTROYING BIRDS.
(Approved April 28, 18C6.)
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Entrapping of Birds Prohibited.]
SECTION 1. It shall not be lawful for any person or persons hereafter to en-
trap, kill or destroy any bird or birds in this city or county.
[Penalty.]
SEC. 2. Each and every person or persons offending against the provisions
of this Order, shall be guilt}r of a misdemeanor, and shall be punished by a
fine of not less than five dollars nor more than twenty dollars, or by imprison-
ment not less than one day nor more than four days.
OEDER No. 816.
PROVIDING FOR THE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF DOGS.
[June 6, 1868.]
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Dogs to be Registered.]
SECTION 1. No dog or dogs shall be permitted to run at large in any public
street of the City of San Francisco, unless the same shall be duly registered as
hereinafter specified, and the tax thereon, fixed by this Order, duly paid.
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[Amount of Tax per Annum.]
SEC. 2. The tax on every dog in said city shall be two dollars and fifty cents
per annum, such tax being payable to the Collector of Licenses, and by him
paid into the City and County Treasury.
[Collector of Licenses to furnish Tags and keep Register.]
SEC. 3. The Collector of Licenses is hereby required to procure, at the
expense of the city, metallic plates, having tnereon the number of said license
and figures indicating the year for which the tax has been paid, and shall
enter in a book, to be kept for that purpose, the name of the owner and a
description of the dog so registered under the provisions of this Order.
[Collars: Registered Dogs to wear. Other Dogs at large, how disposed of.]
SEC. 4. Every registered dog shall be provided with a collar at least three-
fourths of an inch in width, and have attached thereto the said metallic plate
provided for in section 3; and every dog not registered, found running or being
at large in any public street of said city, shall be seized by the Pound Keeper
or his deputies, and taken to the Public Pound, where they may be redeemed
by the owner within forty-eight hours thereafter, on the payment to said Pound
Keeper of five dollars; but if not so redeemed, to be then killed by said Pound
Keeper.
[Unregistered Dogs at large biting persons — Penalty of owner.]
SEC. 5. If any unregistered dog, while running or being at large in any
street, lane or alley of said city, bite any person, the owner of such dog shall
forfeit and pay to said city not less than twenty nor more than fifty dollars,
and it shall be the duty of the Chief of Police to have such dog immediately
killed.
[Repeal.]
SEC. 6. All orders and resolutions and parts of orders and resolutions con-
flicting with this Order, are hereby repealed.
[Takes Effect.]
This Order shall be in force from and after its approval.
ORDER No. 830.
PBOVIDING FOR THE CLEANING OF STEEETS.
[Approved August 4, 18G8.]
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Streets to be cleaned within three days when reqiiired by the Superintendent of Streets.]
SECTION 1. The owner or owners, tenant or tenants, occupant or occupants,
or lessee of any building, land or premises, if required by the Superintendent
of Public Streets and Highways, shall, within three days after notice, at his,
584 GENERAL ORDERS OF THE
her or their own expense, remove all earth, sand, rock, stones, dust, filth, rub-
bish, garbage, and matter that may have accumulated in front of his, her or
their said building, land or premises, from the line of said property to the cen-
tre of the street. Any person violating the provisions of this Order shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and on conviction, shall be punished by a
fine of not less than five dollars nor more than filty dollars, or by imprison-
ment not less than two days nor more than twenty-five days, or by both such
fine and imprisonment.
[Provisions, how Construed.]
SEC. 2. This Order shall not be construed to repeal or modify the provis-
ions of any other Order of the Board of Supervisors of this city and county.
ORDER No. 836.
IN RELATION TO THE REMOVAL OF QUARANTINE FLAGS.
[Approved September 22, 1868.]
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Prohibiting the Removal of Quarantine Flags.]
SECTION 1. Any person who shall remove a yellow or quarantine flag or pla-
card from any building where the said flag or placard shall have been placed
by the Health Officer or his deputies, without the permission of the said Health
Officer or his deputies, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and on con-
viction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars
nor more than one hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not
less than ten nor more than fifty days, at the discretion of the Judge of the
Police Court.
[Health Officer and Police Officers to enforce Provisions.]
SEC. 2. It shall be the duty of the Health Officer or any of his deputies, or
of any police officer, to arrest any person guilty of the misdemeanor as pre-
scribed in section 1 of this Order.
[Takes Effect.]
SEC. 3. This Order shall take effect and be in force from and after its
passage.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. 585
OKDER No. 855.
PROVIDING FOE CONNECTING PRIVY- VAULTS, CESSPOOLS, ETC., WITH STREET SEWERS,
AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF TRAPS TO PREVENT THE ESCAPE OF GASES.
I Approved January 12, 1869.]
The People of the Cily and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Privy Vaults, Drains, etc., to be connected with Street Sewer, and Traps constructed.]
SECTION 1. No person shall construct or maintain, or suffer to be or remain
upon his or her premises, or premises under his or her control, any privy or
privy-vault, cesspool, sink or drain, without connecting the same with the
street sewer in such a manner that it shall be effectually drained and purified, if
there be a sewer in the street on which said premises may be situated with which
the same can be connected; and every drain which shall connect with a dwell-
ing house or building, or with any privy, privy-vault or cesspool, shall be con-
structed with a trap or apparatus which will effectually prevent the escape of
gases from the sewer into such dwelling house, building, privy, privy-vault,
or cesspool. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Order
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction, shall be pun-
ished by a fine of not less than five dollars nor more than one hundred dollars,
or by imprisonment in the county jail not more than fifty days, or by both
such fine and imprisonment.
[Orders Repealed.]
SEC. 2. All orders and parts of orders so far as they conflict with the pro-
visions of this Order, are hereby repealed.
[Takes Effect.]
SEC. 3. This Order shall take effect and be in force from and after its
passage.
OKDEK, No. 856.
TO PROHIBIT THE THROWING OF DICE AND GAMES OF CHANCE FOR MONEY IN PLACES
OPEN TO PUBLIC VIEW.
[Approved January 12, 1869.]
'eople of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Games of Chance.]
SECTION 1. No person shall draw numbers, figures, letters or cards, in the
nature of a game of chance, or throw or count dice, or engage or take part in
any way therein, or in any game of chance of any kind whatever, for money,
things in action, property or valuables of any kind whatever, in a public place,
586 GENERAL ORDERS OF THE
or any place open to public view, or where the same may be seen by persons
being or passing upon the street, or in the presence or view of two or more
persons, including those engaged therein; and no person shall permit or suffer
the same upon his or her premises or place, or upon any premises or place
under his or her control. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions
of this Order, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction
thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than five dollars nor more than
one hundred dollars, or by imprisonment not less than two days nor more than
fifty days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
[Takes Effect.]
SEC. 2. This Order shall take effect and be in force from and after its
passage.
OEDEE No. 865.
CONCERNING THE FIRE ALARM AND POLICE TELEGRAPH.
(Approved April 20, 1869.)
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Approach to Signal Boxes not to be Obstructed.]
SECTION 1. No person shall put or place, maintain or suffer to be or remain,
any article, thing or matter on or upon the sidewalk so as to obstruct or inter-
fere with the free access or approach to any signal box of the Fire Alarm and
Police Telegraph of the City and County of San Francisco.
[Owners, prior to moving Houses, to notify Superintendent.]
SEC. 2. Any person moving or intending to move any house or building in,
on and through any street or streets of the City and County of San Francisco,
shall give to the Superintendent of the Fire Alarm and Police Telegraph, be-
fore commencing to move said house or building, a written notice of the street
or streets, route and blocks through, in and on which the building or house is
to be moved.
[Permit not to be given unless a Deposit of Money is made with Superintendent to cover
expense of fixing and repairing Telegraph.]
SEC. 3. The Superintendent of Public Streets and Highways, or the Chair-
man of the Committee on Fire and Water, shall not give permission for the
moving or removal of any house or building, unless security in coin, not ex-
ceeding tweuty-five dollars, is first given to the Superintendent of the Fire
Alarm and Police Telegraph of said city and county, to defray all the expenses
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>f sold Superintendent of the Fire Alarm and Police Telegraph, in taking charge
of, talcing down, removing and fixing and repairing said Telegraph, or any por-
tion thereof, or any damage thereto in consequence of the moving or removal
of the house or building.
[Penalty.]
SEC 4. Any person violating any of the provisions of sections one or two
of this Order, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and on conviction,
shall be punished by a fine of not less than five dollars nor more than two
hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not less than two days
>r more than one hundred days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
ORDEE No. 869.
RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF PAWNBROKERS AND DEALERS IN SECOND HAND
CLOTHING. *
[Approved May <t, 18C9.1
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Record to be kept in tlie English Language of Articles purchased, etc.]
SECTION 1. Every person engaged in the business of a pawnbroker, or the
purchase or sale of second hand clothing, wares, or merchandise, shall keep a
book, in which they shall enter, at the time of purchase, in the English lan-
guage, a true and accurate description of every article purchased by them;
also, the name and residence of the vendor, the amount paid, and the date
and hour of purchase; and such book shall be exhibited upon request of any
police officer of the permanent police force.
[Penalty.]
SEC. 2. Any person violating any of the provisions of this Order, slip. 11 be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and be punished, on conviction, by a fine
not less than fifty dollars nor more than five hundred dollars, or by imprison-
ment not less than ten days nor more than ninety days, or by both such fine
and imprisonment.
* See in connection with this Order No. 7G2, ante.
588 GENERAL ORDERS- OF THE
OKDEK No. 880.
PROHIBITING THE MANUFACTURING OF MATCHES WITHIN CERTAIN LIMITS.
[Approved June 23, 1869.]
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Erection of Apparatus, etc., prohibited within certain Limits.]
SECTION 1. No person shall erect, or cause to be erected, any apparatus,
machinery or building for the manufacturing of matches within that portion
of the City and County of San Francisco lying east of Johnstone and Larkin
streets.
[Penalty.]
SEC. 2. Any person or persons violating any of the provisions of this
Order, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and on conviction, shall be
punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five
hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not less than fifty nor
more than ninety days, or by both such fine and imprisonment; and each day
maintaining or continuing such violation, shall be deemed a new offence, and
punished accordingly.
OEDEE No. 884.
RELATING TO THEATRES AND PLACES OF PUBLIC AMUSEMENT.
[Approved July 29, 1869.]
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Beating upon a Gong or Gongs, etc., to Disturb the Peace, Prohibited.]
SECTION 1. No person participating in any exhibition or performance, in
or about any theatre or place of entertainment or amusement in the City and
County of San Francisco shall, at any time during such exhibition or perform-
ance, disturb the peace or quiet of any neighborhood, by beating or playing
upon a gong or gongs, or by making an unusual noise of any kind, nor shall
any person aid or abet in making such disturbance.
[Penalty.]
SEC. 2. Every person convicted of a violation of any provision of section
one of this Order shall be fined in a sum not exceeding two hundred dollars,
or by imprisonment not exceeding two months.
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ORDER No. 894.
TO PKOHIBIT THE MAINTENANCE OF HOSPITALS WITHIN CERTAIN LIMITS.
[Approved September 21, 1869.]
People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[No Hospital to be maintained within certain limits.]
SECTION 1. No person or association shall keep, erect or maintain any hos-
pital within that portion of the city and county bounded by a line commencing
at the intersection of Lewis and Laguua streets; thence along the easterly line
of Laguna street to Market street; thence along the line of Market street to
Guerrero street; thence along the easterly line of Guerrero street to Twenty-
sixth street; thence along the northerly line of Twenty-sixth street to Potrero
avenue; thence along the westerly line of Potrero avenue to Channel street;
thence along the line of Channel street to the water front; thence along the
water front to Laguna street, the point of beginning; but this Order shall not
prohibit the maintenance of Hospitals established on or before the first day of
May, 1869, or physicians from maintaining rooms for the accommodation and
treatment of their private patients.
[Eepeal.]
SEC. 2. All orders and parts of orders, so far as they conflict with the
provisions of this Order, are hereby repealed.
ORDER No. 911.
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE STATE MAP OF SALT MARSH AND TIDE
LANDS, LYING WITHIN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO.
[Approved March 4, 1870.]
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Streets, etc., on Tide Land Map open Public Streets.]
SECTION 1. All the streets and avenues delineated upon a certain map
entitled a "Map of the Salt Marsh and Tide Lands, lying under water, south
of Second street, and situate in the City and County of San Francisco," and
dated March 19, 1869, which has been prepared and adopted by the Board of
Tide Land Commissioners and the State Board under and by virtue of an Act
entitled "An Act to survey and dispose of certain Salt Marsh and Tide Lands
belonging to the State of California," approved March 30, 1868, and is now on
file in said Commissioners' office, in San Francisco aforesaid, are hereby de-
clared to bo, and adopted as, open public streets and avenues and highways of
and in this city and county.
590 GENERAL ORDERS OF THE
[Surveyor to Delineate upon Map.]
SEC. 2. The City and County Surveyor of San Francisco aforesaid, is here-
by authorized and requested to draw and compile, delineate and place upon
the map of this city and county, now being prepared by him, the streets and
avenues aforesaid, exhibiting thereupon the width of such streets and avenues,
the numbers and dimensions of the resulting blocks, the water front lines,
together with the reservations made by the Commissioners aforesaid, for basins,
canals, market places, produce exchange and other public uses.
[Tnkes Eff.ct.]
SEC. 3. This Order shall take effect from after its passage.
OEDEE No. 914.
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO MAKE REQUISITIONS ON THE SHERIFF FOR
PRISONERS UNDER SENTENCE, TO LABOR IN CITY PRISON.
[Approved March 15, 1870.]
The People of the, Ciiy and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Sheriff to furnish prisoners to work in City Prison.]
SECTION 1. The Chief of Police of the City and County of San Francisco
is hereby authorized, whenever, and as often as he may deem it necessary, to
make requisition on the Sheriff of said city and county for, and said Sheriff
shall furnish as many, and such persons who may be in the county jail under
sentence of imprisonment as may be designated by said Chief for labor in the
city prison, and such labor as may from time to time be. found to be necessary
in said prison, including the cooking of the food for prisoners therein con-
fined, and the daily cleaning of said prison is hereby designated as Public
Works of said city and county.
OEDEE No. 934.
PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF BILL PASTERS AND PROHIBITING THE DEFAC-
ING OF NOTICES PASTED BY A LICENSED BILL PASTER.
lApproved June 17, 1870.]
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Amount of License.]
SECTION 1. Every firm or person engaged in the business of pasting bills
shall pay the License Collector the sum of ten dollars per quarter.
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[Date of Licenses.]
SEC. 2. All licenses shall date from the first day of January, April, July,
and October of each year, and shall be paid in the gold and silver coin of the
United States.
[Prohibiting, Obscuring or Destroying Notices Pasted.]
SEC. 3. No person shall obscure, deface, or destroy a notice, advertisement
or bill lawfully pasted by a licensed bill paster within a period of ten days
after the same shall have been pasted; provided, that the date of said pasting
shall be intelligently written, stamped or painted on said notice, bill or adver-
tisement.
[Penalty.]
SEC. 4. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Order
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof shall be
punished by a fine of not less than ten dollars nor more than fifty, or by im-
prisonment in the county jail not less than two nor more than twenty-five
days.
i
OEDEK No. 935.
KEQUIEING PEDDLERS TO CAREY LICENSES AND EXHIBIT THE SAME WHEN REQUIRED.
[Approved June 17, 1870.]
The People, of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Peddlers to carry and exhibit Licenses.]
SECTION 1. Each person required by subdivisions eight (8) and nine (9) of
Section 9 of Chapter 8 of Order No. 697, to take out a License, shall carry
the same upon his or her person while occupied in such business, and exhibit
such license when requested by any municipal officer.
[Refusing to produce License — Liability.]
SEC. 2. Any person so engaged, as specified in said subdivisions 8 and 9 of
Section 9 of Chapter 8 of Order No. G97, failing or refusing to produce a license
for inspection when requested, shall be deemed not to have the municipal
license required for the then current term.
[Orders Repealed.]
SEC. 3. All orders, or parts of orders, in conflict with the provisions of
this Order, are hereby repealed.
592 GENERAL ORDERS OF THE
OKDEB, No. 939.
REGULATING LODGING HOUSES.
[Approved July 29, 1870.]
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Amount of cubic feet required in Sleeping Rooms.]
SECTION 1. Every house, room, or apartment within the limits of the City
and County of San Francisco, except such public prisons and hospitals as may
have been already erected, which shall be used or occupied as a lodging house,
room, or apartment, and every building, house, room or apartment in which
persons live or sleep, shall contain within the walls of such house, room or
apartment, at least five hundred cubic feet for each adult person dwelling or
sleeping therein; and every owner or tenant of any house, room or apartment,
who shall lodge, or permit to be lodged, in such house, room or apartment
more than one person to each five hundred cubic feet of air in such room,
house or apartment, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and for every
offense shall be fined not less than ten nor more than five hundred dollars, or
imprisoned in the city prison not less than five days nor more than three
months, or both such fine and imprisonment.
[Penalty for Violation.]
SEC. 2. No person or persons shall lodge, dwell or sleep, or have their place
of abode in any room, house, building or apartment which shall not contain
at least five hundred cubic feet of air to each and every person lodging, dwell-
ir.g, sleeping, or having their place of abode therein; and any person or per-
sons who shall violate any provision of this section shall be deemed guilty of
a misdemeanor and punished as provided in the first section of this Order.
[Chief of Police to enforce.]
SEC. 3. It shall be the duty of the Chief of Police to detail a competent
and qualified officer of the regular police force to examine into and arrest for
all violations of any of the provisions of this Order all persons who may be
guilty thereof.
[Takes Effect.]
SEC. 4. This Order shall take effect from and after its passage.
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ORDER No. 966.
ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING AN OFFICIAL MAP AND PLAN OF THE CITY AND
COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO.
(Approved October 25, 18TO.)
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Official Map.]
SECTION 1. The Map made by the City and County Surveyor of the City
and County of San Francisco, under and by virtue of the contract authorized
by resolution of the Board of Supervisors, number nine thousand nine hun-
dred and thirty-one, excepting Nevada street, in Mission Block No. 9, until its
location is determined by the Supreme Court, is hereby approved, adopted,
and declared to be the valid, legal and official map of the City and County of
San Francisco.
ORDER No. 968.
PROVIDING FOB THE REPAIRING OF ACCEPTED STREETS WITH PRESERVED WOOD OR
BLACK HEART REDWOOD.
(Approved October 25, 1870.)
TJie People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Accepted Streets to be Repaired with Preserved or Black Heart Redwood.]
SECTION. 1. That the Superintendent of Public Streets and Highways be and
he is hereby directed to use, or cause to be used, only the preserved wood, or
Black Heart Redwood in the repairing of accepted streets, where wood is the
material to be used, either in whole or in part, in such repairs, and where
the repairing is rendered necessary by the rotting of the wood of such streets.
[Wood Preservation process defined.]
SEC. 2. That the wood preservation process required to be, used to comply
with this ordinance, shall be the one which has been recommended as the best
by the Special Committee of the Board of Supervisors on the condition of our
streets in their published report of the 30th July of this year.
38
594 GENERAL ORDERS OF THE
ORDER No. 970.
[TO PREVENT TJ3E SALE OF BAD MEATS AND PROVISIONS.
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Sale of Unwholesome Food prohibited.]
SECTION 1. No person shall sell or offer to expose for sale, for human food,
in any public market or elsewhere in the City and County of San Francisco,
any blown, meager, diseased or bad meat, poultry or game. Nor shall any un-
sound, diseased or unwholesome fish, fruit, vegetables, or other market
produce, be exposed or sold or offered for sale as such food anywhere in the
City and County of San Francisco.
[Unwholesome Meat denned: Sale prohibited.]
SEC. 2. No sick or diseased animal, or the flesh of any animal which when
killed was sick or diseased, or that died a natural or accidental death, shall
knowingly be brought, sold, exposed or offered for sale in the city. No calf
shall be slaughtered or sold, or be brought for sale in the city for human food,
unless it is in good healthy condition and four (4) weeks of age.
[Articles or Animals exhibited in Market, etc., to be deemed offered for sale.]
SEC. 3. Any article or animal that shall be offered or exhibited for sale in
any market or elsewhere as though it was intended for sale, will be deemed
offered and exposed for sale, within the intent and meaning of this order.
[Forfeiture and Duty of Market Inspector.]
SEC. 4. Any person who, in violation of the preceding sections of this
Order, shall bring within the city, slaughter or sell or expose for sale, any
article or animal (therein prohibited from sale), or which is unfit or unsafe for
human food, shall forfeit the same to the city; and the Market Inspector shall
seize and forthwith remove the same at the expense of the owner; in such
manner, under the direction of the Health Department, as will insure safety
and protection to the public health.
[Penalty for resisting Market Inspector.]
SEC. 5. Any person who shall resist or obstruct the Market Inspector in
the legal exercise of his duty, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and
on conviction thereof shall be punished according to the nature of the offence .
[Market Stalls to be kept clean.]
SEC. 6. Every owner or occupant of a market stall shall use due care and
attention to maintain cleanliness thereat, by the prompt removal of all rub-
bish or other matter tending to create a stench or generate disease.
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[Penalty.]
SEC. 7. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Order
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and on conviction thereof, shall be
punished by a fine not exceedig none hundred ($100) dollars, or by imprison-
ment in the county jail not exceeding fifty days, or by both such fine and im-
prisonment.
[Orders Repealed.]
SEC. 8. All orders or parts of orders that conflict with the provisions of
this Order, are hereby repealed.
OEDEK No. 973.
TO PEOTECT AND PRESEEVE THE STEEET PAVEMENTS AND PLANKING OF THE PUBLIC
STEEETS IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FEANCISCO.
[Approved November 28, 1870.]
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Conditions to be complied with by parties laying down Gas or Water Pipes in Streets Paved
or Planked.]
SECTION 1. Whenever permission is granted to, or request may be made of
any person or persons, corporation or corporations, association or associations,
to lay down pipes or mains (through which gas or water flows) in streets in
the City and County of San Francisco, which have been or which shall hereafter
be paved with wooden street pavements, known as Stow or Nicholson Pave-
ment, or any other pavement or planking, the company, corporation or indi-
vidual owning or constructing said wooden street pavements, aforesaid, shall
be notified and requested to take up so much of said street pavement as may
be necessary to permit the laying down of pipes used for water or gas; and when
said work of laying the gas or water pipes is completed, the said corporation or
individuals owning or constructing said patent wooden pavements, as aforesaid,
shall be immediately notified by said person or persons, corporation or corpo-
rations, to lay the same down, and place the said pavement in good order, and
if any other pavement or planking is used, the Superintendent of Public Streets
shall be notified, and the work done to his satisfaction.
The cost of the work of taking up and laying down said pavements or plank-
ing, shall be paid by the corporation or corporations, person or persons, who
may desire or be requested to lay down pipes used for the flowpf gas or water.
596 GENERAL ORDERS OF THE
[Superintendent of Streets to inspect Streets when Repaved or Replanted by parties laying
down Gas or Water Pipes.]
SEC. 2. In case the person or persons, corporation or corporations, associ-
ation or associations, desiring to lay down in the streets of the City and County
of San Francisco, pipes used for the flow of gas or water, shall take up and lay
down any part or parcel of wooden street pavement, or any other pavement or
planking, without having first notified, in writing, the person or company own-
ing or constructing said wooden pavements, or notifying the Superintendent of
Public Streets, when any other pavement or planking is to be taken up, and
laid down, then, and in that case it shall be and is hereby made the duty of the
Superintendent of Streets and Highways to personally inspect the work done,
and if, in his judgment, the same shall be imperfect, or the contour of the
pavement shall be broken, then, and in that event, the Superintendent of Pub-
lic Streets shall cause the said portion of said wooden street pavement to be
relaid and constructed, and the expense therefor shall be charged against the
person or persons, corporation or corporations, who may desire or be requested
to lay down pipes used for the flow of gas or water.
[Prohibition against Privilege being granted in certain cases.]
SEC. 3. Permission shall not be given hereafter to any person or persons,
corporation or corporations, to lay down in the streets of the City and County
of San Francisco, pipes used for the flow of gas or water, if any sum or sums of
money remain unpaid for the proper repair of the street pavements injured
and defaced by the laying of gas or water pipes.
[Penalty for Violation.]
SEC. 4. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Order,
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction thereof, shall be
punished by a fine of not less than five nor more than five hundred dollars, or
by imprisonment in the county jail not more than six months, or by both such
fine and imprisonment.
ORDER No. 1010.
PEOVIDING FOE THE EEMOVAL OF EUBBISH, ETC., FEOM STEEETS AND SIDEWALKS.
[Approved S -ptember 25, 1871.]
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Persons having Control of Premises to clean to the centre line of Street.]
SECTION 1. No person shall put, place or suffer to remain anywhere upon a
public way, street or highway, and no person owning, occupying or having
control of any premises, shall suffer to be or remain in front thereof, upon the
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sidewalk, or the half of the street or way next to such premises, any broken
ware, glass, filth, rubbish, refuse papers, garbage or dirt, at any time. Any
person violating any of the provisions of this Order shall be deemed guilty of
a misdemeanor; and shall be punished by a fine of not less than five dollars
nor more than one hundred dollars, or by imprisonment not less than one day
nor more than twenty days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
ORDER No. 1018.
STJPPLEMENTAEY TO OEDEE NO. 697, PEOHLBITING OBSTEUCTIONS UPON STEEETS,
SIDEWALKS, ETC.
[Approved October 26, 1871.]
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Obstructions upon Streets; Duties of Superintendent of Public Streets and Chief of Police.]
SECTION 1. No person shall place, maintain, or continue, or cause to be
placed, maintained, or continued, anywhere upon any public street, alley, high-
way or public ground, in this city and county, any nuisance, or anything which
shall obstruct such public street, alley, highway or public ground, or any part
thereof, or the free use and enjoyment thereof, or the free passage over and
upon the same, or any part thereof, for more than one hour at a time.
It is hereby made the duty of the Superintendent of Public Streets, Highways
and Squares of this city and county, and he is hereby authorized, required and
directed, to summarily abate all such nuisances, and remove all such obstruc-
tions, employing such force as may be necessary thereto.
The Chief of Police of this city and county is hereby authorized and directed
to provide such police force as may be necessary to protect said Superintendent
in the performance of the duties hereby imposed upon him.
In the event of any such obstructions, consisting of lumber or other thing of
value, said Superintendent shall immediately remove the same to such place as
may be designated by the Mayor of said city and county.
The provisions of this section shall not be deemed to repeal, or to change
the effect of any order or resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the City and
Comity of San Francisco heretofore passed, or to repeal or alter the effect of
any part of said Order No. 697, heretofore adopted.
598 GENERAL ORDERS OF THE
OEDEE No. 1023.
INCREASING THE NUMBEE OF STEAM FIRE ENGINE COMPANIES, HOSE AND HOOK AND
LADDER COMPANIES, OF THE FIKE DEPARTMENT.
(Approved November 4, 1871.)
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Number of Companies.]
SECTION 1. Under and by virtue of the authority vested in this Board by
Section 4 of an Act of the Legislature of the State of California entitled ' ' An
Act to amend an Act to establish a Paid Fire Department for the City and
County of San Francisco,'' approved March 9, 1868, the number of Engine
Companies of the Fire Department is hereby increased to eleven, the Hose
Companies to six, the Hook and Ladder Companies to three, and one Hook
and Ladder Fire Escape Company, the public safety of the city and county
requiring the same in the estimation of this Board.
[Fire Commissioners to Organize.]
SEC. 2. The Board of Fire Commissioners is hereby authorized to organize
said Companies as soon as the Department is supplied with the additional
engines and apparatus.
OEDEE No. 1031.
^ PROHIBITING THE CARRYING OF BUSINESS SIGNS, ETC.
*
[Approved January 30, 1872.]
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Persons upon Sidewalks prohibited to carry Signs.]
SECTION 1. No person shall, upon any sidewalk, carry, bear or support any
banner, sign, transparency, framework, device or emblem intended, or tending,
or purporting to be used as an advertisement or publication of any trade, pro-
fession or business, place of business, office, store or occupation.
[Penalty for Violation.]
SEC. 2. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Order,
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction thereof, shall
be punished by a fine of not less than five dollars, nor more than two hundred
dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term of not less than two
days, nor more than three months, or by both.
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OKDEE No. 1036.
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF, AXD FIXING THE AMOUNT TO BE COLLECTED
FOB TENTH CLASS COUNTY MERCHANDISE LICENSES.
[Approved April 16, 1872.]
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Licenses Designated.]
SECTION 1. The Licenses to be issued under the provisions of this Order
shall be designated and known as Tenth Class County Merchandise Licenses.
[Amount of License.]
SKC. 2. Every person or firm who shall sell at a fixed place of business in
this city and county, any goods, wares or merchandise, wines or distilled
liquors, in quantities not less than one quart, drugs, medicines, jewelry, or
wares of precious metals, or shall keep horses or carriages for rent or hire, ex-
cept mules, horses or animals used in transportation of goods, whose average
monthly sales or receipts are under one thousand dollars, shall pay a license
of two dollars per quarter, for each branch of business so engaged in, as here-
inbefore enumerated.
[Duties of Auditor and Collector of Licenses.]
SEC. 3. It shall be the duty of the Auditor to procure and issue to the
License Collector the aforesaid licenses, and it is hereby made the duty of the
Collector of Licenses and Deputy Collectors of Licenses to attend to the col-
lection of said licenses, to see that such licenses are taken out and that no
other business than that described in the license is carried on or transacted;
and the further duties of said Auditor and License Collector are hereby de-
clared to be such as are required by the provisions of Sections 27, 28 and 29,
of Chapter 8 of Order No. 697.
[Penalty for Violation.]
SEC. 4. Any person who shall carry on any, branch of business, as desig-
nated, without the license provided for by this Order, shall be deemed guilty
of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine
of not less than five dollars nor more than five hundred dollars, or by imprison-
ment in the county jail not less than two days nor more than six months.
[Orders Repealed.]
SEC. 5. All orders or parts of orders conflicting with any of the provision
of this Order, are hereby repealed.
600 GENERAL ORDERS OF THE
OEDEE No. 1037.
REDUCING THE AMOUNT TO BE COLLECTED FOE NINTH CLASS STATE AND COUNTY
MEBCHANDISE LICENSES.
[Approved April 16, 1872.1
The People oftht ^ity and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Amount of License.]
SECTION 1. In conformity with Section 1 of an Act of the Legislature of
the State of California entitled " An Act to confer further powers upon the
Board of Supervisors of th« City and County of -San Francisco," approved
April 25, 1863, the amount to be collected on each State and County Merchan-
dise License of the Ninth Class on average monthly sales under five thousand
dollars, clue from and after the passage of this Order, shall be and is hereby
fixed at five dollars per quarter.
[Duty of Auditor.]
SEC. 2. The Auditor is hereby authorized to prepare and issue all Ninth
Class State and County Merchandise Licenses in conformity with the pro-
visions of Section 1 of this Order.
OEDEE. No. 1039.
SUPPLEMENTARY TO CHAPTER 8 OF ORDER NO 297, TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOB
THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, AND
REVISING FORMER ORDERS.
[Approved April 30, 1872.]
The People of the Ciiy and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Kunners and Soliciting Agents defined: To be Licensed.]
SECTION. 1. The terms "runners" and "soliciting agents" shall include al»
persons engaged in soliciting or endeavoring to influence or secure passengers
freight or baggage, for conveyance, or for any vehicle, boat, vessel or steam-
boat, except the owner, or duly authorized advertising agent, of such vehicle,
boat, vessel, or steamboat; and all persons engaged in soliciting others to
attend any opera, concert, melodeon, theatre, theatrical show, or circus— except
such show and performances as are given for charitable, religious or school pur-
poses', and all persons soliciting or endeavoring to influence or secure board-
ers, lodgers, or custom for any hotel, tavern, boarding-house, lodging-house or
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restaurant, except the owner or manager of such hotel, tavern, boarding-house,
lodging-house or restaurant; and, except duly licensed drivers of hackney
carriages, owned by such owner or manager, and used only for conveying per-
sons to and from such hotel, tavern, boarding-house, lodging-house, or res-
taurant. And every such runner and soliciting agent, and every driver of a
hackney carriage, mentioned in this section, as not included by the terms
"runners" and "soliciting agents," shall, while engaged in such calling, wear
conspicuously exposed upon his hat or lapel of his coat, a badge, showing by
the proper designation, in plain Roman letters, of such size, form and color as
to be readily seen and read, and as may be designated by the Collector of
Licenses, the particular establishment for which he shall be employed, or the
character of business in which he may be engaged, as aforesaid. No person
not licensed, as provided in this section, shall engage in or transact the busi-
ness of "runners" or "soliciting agents." Licenses for "runners" and "solic-
iting agents" shall be issued by the Collector of Licenses quarterly, in advance,
on the first day of January, April, July and October, in each year, and all such
licenses shall be paid for to the Collector of Licenses, in advance, at the rate
of ten dollars in gold and silver coin of the United States per quarter.
Any person engaged in or transacting the business of "runner" or "solicit-
ing agent," without being licensed, as aforesaid, or who shall violate any of
the provisions of this section, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and
upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-
five dollars nor more than five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the
county jail not less than five days, nor more than six months.
ORDER No. 1048.
PROVIDING FOE THE ISSUANCE OF INSURANCE LICENSES.
[Approved June 18, 1872.]
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Persons or Firms engaged in Insurance Business to be Licensed.]
SECTION 1. Each person or firm who shall be engaged in the business of
insurance, in this city and county, as agent or agents of or for any insurance
company, whether fire, marine, life, or accidental^ are hereby divided into four
classes, and shall pay for each and every such company so represented by him
or them as agent or agents, a license, as follows :
[First Class.]
First. Those doing business to the amount of fifty thousand ($50,000) dol-
lars and over per quarter, constitute the first class, and must pay a license of
one hundred ($100) dollars per quarter.
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[Second Class.]
Second. Those doing business to the amount of twenty-five thousand
($25,000) dollars and less than fifty thousand ($50,000) dollars per quarter,
constitute the second class, and must pay a license of seventy-five ($75) dol-
lars per quarter.
[Third Class.]
Third. Those doing business to the amount of ten thousand ($10,000) dol-
lars and less than twenty-five thousand ($25,000) dollars per quarter, consti-
tute the third class, and must pay a license of fifty ($50) dollars per quarter.
[Fourth Class.]
Fourth. Those doing business in any amount less than ten thousand
($10,000) dollars per quarter, constitute the fourth class, and must pay a
license of twenty-five ($25) dollars per quarter.
[Statements to be made to Collector of Licenses.]
SEC. 2. Each person or firm liable to procure a license under the preceding
section, shall, during the last ten days in the month of June, 1872, and during
the first ten days of the last month of each quarter thereafter, render at the
office of the Collector of Licenses a sworn statement of the amount of business
done during the prior two months, and for the purpose of ascertaining the
rate of license, the monthly average for the prior two months, and thereafter
for the preceding first two months of each quarter, shall constitute the monthly
average for the whole quarter.
[Order not applicable to certain Sub-Agents.]
SEC. 3. This Order shall not apply to sub-agents of companies or firms,
•whose principal agent shall have complied with these provisions.
[Duties of Auditor and Collector of Licenses.]
SEC. 4. It shall be the duty of the Auditor to procure and issue to the Li-
cense Collector the aforesaid licenses, and it is hereby made the duty of the
Collector of Licenses and Deputy Collectors of Licenses to attend to the col-
lection of said license; and the further duties of said Auditor and License Col-
lector are hereby declared to be such as are required by the provisions of Sec-
tions 27, 28 and 29 of Chapter 8, of Order No. 697.
[Penalty for Violation.]
SEC. 5. Any person who shall carry on any branch of business, as designated,
without the license provided for in this Order, shall be deemed guilty of a mis-
demeanor; and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less
than five dollars nor more than five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in
the county jail not less than two days nor more than six months.
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[Designation of Licenses.]
SEC. 6. All licenses issued under the provisions of this Order shall be de-
signated and known as Insurance Licenses, and all orders or parts of orders
conflicting with any of the provisions of this Order, are hereby repealed.
[Takes Effect.]
SEC. 7. This Order shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1,
1872.
ORDER No. 1049.
PROHIBITING THE ERECTION OE MAINTENANCE OF POWDER MAGAZINES WITHIN CER-
TAIN PORTIONS OF THE CITY AND COUNTY.
[Approved June 18, 1872.]
[Preamble.]
WHEREAS, This Board, by Resolution No. 1,793 (New Series), adopted Janu-
ary 16, 1871, declared its intention to provide by ordinance for the removal of
the Powder Magazines at or near the junction of Louisiana and Nevada streets;
now, therefore,
[Ordaining Clause.]
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Keeping or Storing of more than fiftj pounds of Powder prohibited. Proviso.]
SECTION 1. No person shall receive, keep or store, or have in any one place
more than fifty pounds of gunpowder, or shall erect and maintain any build-
ing for the storage or keeping of gunpowder, except within that portion of
the city and county bounded by Railroad avenue on the west, Islais street on
the north, county line on the south, and the water of the Bay on the east.
[Penalty for Violation.]
SEC. 2. Any person violating any of the provisions of this Order shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction thereof, shall be pun-
ished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars, nor more than one thousand dol-
lars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not less than ten days nor more
than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
[Orders Repealed.]
SEC. 3. All orders and parts of orders conflicting with the provisions of
this Order, are hereby repealed.
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OEDEE No. 1054.
PEOVIDING FOE THE ISSUANCE OF MERCHANDISE BKOKEKS' LICENSES.
[Approved July 9, 1872.]
The People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Persons or Firms engaged in buying or selling goods, wares, merchandise, etc., to be
Licensed.]
SECTION 1. Each person or firm who shall be engaged in the business of
buying or selling any goods, wares or merchandise, wines or distilled liquors,
drugs or medicines, jewelry or wares of precious metals, whether on com-
mission or otherwise (except the agricultural or vini cultural productions of
this State, when sold by the producer thereof, and except such as are sold by
auctioneers at public sale under license), shall pay a license in the amount of
business done as follows:
[First Class.]
First. Those doing business in the aggregate to the amount of two hundred
and fifty thousand dollars and over per quarter constitute the First Class, and
must pay a License of one hundred dollars per quarter.
[Second Class.]
Second. Those doing business to the amount of two hundred thousand dol-
lars, and less than two hundred and fifty thousand dollars per quarter, con-
stitute the Second Class, and must pay a license of eighty dollars per quarter.
[Third Class.]
Third. Those doing business to the amount of one hundred thousand dol-
lars, and less than two hundred thousand dollars per quarter, constitute the
Third Class, and must pay a license of forty dollars per quarter.
[Fourth Class.]
Fourth. Those doing business to the amount of fifty thousand dollars, and
less than one hundred thousand dollars per quarter, constitute the Fourth
Class, and must pay a license of twenty-five dollars per quarter.
[Fifth Class.]
Fifth. Those doing business in any amount under fifty thousand dollars,
and over five thousand dollars per quarter, constitute the Fifth Class, and
must pay a license of fifteen dollars per quarter.
[Sixth Class.]
Sixth. Those doing business in any amount under five thousand dollars per
quarter, constitute the Sixth Class, and must pay a license of three dollars per
quarter.
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[Quarterly Statements to be made.]
SEC. 2. Each person or firm liable to procure a license under the preceding
section, shall, during the last five days in the month of June, 1872, and during
the first ten days of the last month of each quarter thereafter, render at the
office of the Collector of Licenses a sworn statement of the amount of busi-
ness done during the prior two months, and for the purpose of ascertaining
the rate of licenses, the monthly average for the prior two months, and there-
after for the preceding first two months of each quarter, shall constitute the
monthly average for the whole quarter.
[Duties of Auditor and License Collector.]
SEC. 3. It shall be the duty of the Auditor to procure and issue to the
License Collector the aforesaid licenses, and it is hereby made the duty of the
Collector of Licenses and Deputy Collectors of Licenses to attend to the col-
lection of said license, and the further duties of said Auditor and License
Collector are hereby declared to be such as are required by the provisions of
Sections 27, 28 and 29 of Chapter 8, of Order No. 697.
[Penalty for Violation.]
SEC. 4. Any person who shall carry on any branch of business, as desig-
nated, without the license provided for in this Order, shall be deemed guilty of
a misdemeanor; and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of
not less than five dollars nor more than five hundred dollars, or by impris-
onment in the county jail not less than two days nor more than six months.
[Designation of Licenses issued.]
SEC. 5. All licenses issued under the provisions of this Order shall be desig-
nated and known as "Merchandise Brokers' Licenses," and all orders or parts
of orders conflicting with any of the provisions of this Order, are hereby re-
pealed.
[Takes Effect.]
SEC. 6. This Order shall take effect and be in force from and after July 10,
1872.
ORDER No. 1060.
TO ADOPT MATEEIAL FOR PAVEMENTS IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN
FRANCISCO.
[Approved September 10, 1872.]
The, People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
[Stow Foundation and Cobble Pavement adopted.]
SECTION 1. In accordance with the provisions of an Act entitled " An Act
repealing Article 4 of an Act entitled ' An Act to repeal the several Charters of
the City and County of San Francisco, to establish the boundaries of the City
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and County of San Francisco, and to consolidate the government thereof,'"
approved the 19th day of April, 1856, and all Acts and parts of Acts amenda-
tory thereof and supplementary thereto, and substituting this Act for said
Article 4, approved April 1st, 1872, Stow Foundation Pavement, constructed
exclusively of black heart redwood and cobble stones, are hereby adopted as
portions of the material of which the pavements provided for in said Act of the
Legislature, shall be constructed. Cobble stones, when used, shall be of such
size and shape as heretofore provided. All materials used for pavement of
streets to be accepted by this city and county, must be of qualities approved
by the Mayor, the Superintendent of Streets, etc., and the Committee on
Streets, Wharves, Grades and Public Squares.
A. IV ACT
TO ESTABLISH A QUARANTINE FOR THE BAY AND HARBOR OF SAN FRAN-
CISCO, AND SANITARY LAWS FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN
FRANCISCO^
(Approved April 4, 1870.)
The People of the State of California, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact
as follows:
SECTION 1. The quarantine grounds of the Bay and Harbor of San Fran-
cisco shall be at the anchorage of Saucelito.
SEC. 2. There shall be a Board of Health in and for the City and County
of San Francisco, which Board shall consist of the Mayor of the City and
County and four physicians in good standing residing in the City and County
of San Francisco, who shall be appointed by the Governor, and they shall
determine by lot. One shall hold for one year, one for two years, one for
three years, one for four years, and their successors shall be appointed as
herein provided, for the term of five years each.
SEC. 3. The Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco shall be
ex officio President of the Board of Health. They shall meet monthly, and at
such other times as the President may call them together for the transaction
of business. In the absence of the President, the Board shall elect a Chair-
man, •fliho shall be clothed with the same powers as the President.
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SEC. 4. There shall be a Health Officer for the City and County and Port
of San Francisco. He shall be elected by the Board of Health; and shall con-
tinue in office during its pleasure. He shall be a graduate of some medical
college in good standing, and shall reside within the city limits of San
Francisco.
SEC. 5. The Health Officer shall have power to perform all acts which
quarantine officers are usually authorized to perform, and shall be the execu-
tive officer of the Board of Health.
SEC. 6. The Board of Health shall appoint a Deputy Health Officer, who
shall be a physician in good standing; a Secretary, two Health Inspectors, one
Market Inspector, and one Messenger, whose duties shall be denned by the
Health Officer.
SEC. 7. The following rates of compensation shall be allowed to the officers
of the Health Department : Health Officer, twenty-four hundred dollars per
year; Deputy Health Officer, eighteen hundred dollars per annum; Secretary,
two thousand one hundred dollars per annum : two Health Inspectors, one
thousand two hundred dollars per annum each ; one Market Inspector, one
thousand two hundred dollars per annum, arid one Messenger, nine hundred
dollars per annum. All the salaries provided to be paid under the provisions
of this Act shall be paid monthly, in equal instalments, out of the General
Fund of said city and county, in the same manner as the salaries of the other
officers of said city and county are paid, and it shall be the duty of the Auditor
of said city and county to allow, and of the Treasurer to pay, said salaries, in
the mannei herein provided.
SEC. 8. The Health Officer, in addition to his salary, shall receive such sums
for the necessary expenses of his office as the Board of Health may direct, and
the Auditor is hereby directed to audit, and the Treasurer to pay such sums out
of the General Fund, and the Board of Supervisors shall provide proper offices
for the Health Department.
SEC. 9. The Board of Health shall have general supervision of all matters
appertaining to the sanitary condition of said city and county, including the
City and County Hospital, the County Jail, Almshouse, Industrial School, and
all public health institutions provided by the City and County of San Francisco;
and full powers are hereby given to said Board to adopt such orders and regu-
lations, and appoint or discharge such medical attendants and employees, as to
them seems best to promote the public welfare, and not in contravention of any
law; and they may appoint as many Health Inspectors as they may deem neces-
sary, in time of epidemic.
SEC. 10. It shall be the duty of shipmasters bringing vessels into the harbor
of San Francisco, and of masters, owners or consignees, having vessels in said
harbor which have on board any cases of small-pox, yellow fever or Asiatic
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cholera, typhus or ship fever, to immediately report the same, in writing, to
the Health Officer, before landing any passengers, casting anchor, or coming to
any wharf, or as soon thereafter as they or either of them shall become aware
of the existence of either of these diseases on board of said vessel.
SEC. 11. No captain or other officer in command of any vessel sailing under
a register, arriving at this port, nor any owner, consignee, agent, or other per-
son having charge of such vessel or vessels, shall, under a penalty of not less
than one hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars, land or permit
to be landed, any freight, passengers or other persons from said vessel or ves-
sels, till he shall have reported to the Health Officer, presented his bill of health,
and received a permit from that officer to land said freight, passengers or other
persons.
SEC. 12. It shall be the duty of every pilot who shall conduct into the port
of San Francisco, any vessel subject to quarantine, or to examination by the
Health Officer—
First. To bring no vessel nearer the town than is allowed by section fourteen
of this Act.
Second, To prevent any person from leaving, and any communication being
made with the vessel under his charge, till the Health Officer shall have boarded
her, and shall have given the necessary orders and directions.
Third. To be vigilant in preventing any violation of the quarantine laws,
and to report, without delay, all such violations that come to his knowledge,
to the Health Officer.
Fourth. To present the master of the vessel with a printed copy of the
quarantine laws, unless he have one already. And in the event of being sub-
ject to quarantine by reason of infection, to place at the masthead a small
yellow flag.
SEC. 13. Every master of a vessel subject to quarantine or visitation by
the Health Officer, arriving in the port of San Francisco, who shall refuse or
neglect either—
First. To proceed with and anchor his vessel at the place assigned for
quarantine, when legally directed so to do; or,
Second. To submit his vessel, cargo and passengers, to the Health Officer,
and to furnish all necessary information to enable that officer to determine to
what length of quarantine and other regulations they ought, respectively, to
be subject, or neglect to report all cases of disease mentioned in this Act, and
all cases of death occurring on his vessel, and to comply with all the sanitary
regulations of said bay and harbor, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and on
conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided for in section eleven of this
Act.
SEC. 14. All vessels arriving off the port of San Francisco from ports
which have been legally declared infected ports, and all vessels arriving from
ports where there shall be prevailing at the time of their departure, any con-
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taglous, infectious or pestilential diseases (especially small-pox, Asiatic
cholera, typhus or ship fever), or vessels with decaying cargoes, or which have
unusually foul or offensive holds, shall be subject to quarantine; and it shall
be the duty of the master, owner, pilot or consignee, to report any and all
such vessel or vessels to the Health Officer without delay. No such vessel
shall cross a right line drawn from Meiggs' Wharf to Alcatraces Island, till the
Health Officer shall have boarded her and given the order required by law.
SEC. 15. It shall be the duty of the Health Officer to board every vessel
subject to quarantine or visitation by him, immediately on her arrival (or as
soon as he shall be notified thereof), between sunrise and sunset; to make
such examination and inspection of vessel, books, papers or cargo, or of
persons on board, under oath, as he may judge expedient; to determine
whether said vessel should be ordered to quarantine, and if so the period of
quarantine.
SEC. 16. No captain or other officer in command of any passenger-carrying
vessel of more than one hundred and fifty tons burden, nor of any vessel of
more than one hundred and fifty tons burden having passengers on board, nor
any owner, consignee, agent or other person having charge of such vessel or
vessels shall, under a penalty of not less than one hundred dollars nor more
than one thousand dollars, land or permit to be landed any passenger or pas-
sengers from said vessel or vessels, until he shall have presented his bill of
health to the Health Officer, and received a permit from that officer to land
said passenger or passengers, except in such caseu as the Health Officer shall
deem it safe to give the permit before seeing the bill of health.
SEC. 17. The following fees shall be collected by the Health Officer: For
giving a permit to land freight or passengers, or both, from any vessel of less
than one thousand tons burden, from any port out of this State, two and a
half dollars; from any port in this State, one dollar and a quarter; from any
passenger-carrying vessel of more than one thousand tons burden, three dollars
and seventy-five cents; from vessels of more than one thousand tons burden
carrying no passengers, two dollars and fifty cents; provided, that vessels car-
rying less than twenty pisseugers shall in no case pay more than two dollars
and a half; but this shall not apply to sailing vessels sailing to and from any
port of the Pacific States of the United States or Territories, or to whaling ves-
sels entering the harbor of San Francisco, excepting that they shall report to
the Health Officer, as provided for in section ten of this Act.
SEC. 18. The Health Officer, or his deputy, shall board any vessel bringing
passengers from Asiatic ports, and coming into the harbor of San Francisco,
and then and there, in his discretion, vaccinate each and every one of said
passengers before they shall be permitted to land in the City and County of
San Francisco.
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SEC. 19. In case there shall be any persons 011 board the vessels mentioned
in section ten, who shall actually be sick with the small-pox, the Health Officer
is hereby authorized to require each and every person on board said vessel to
be revaccinated. if he or she has been previously vaccinated, or to be then and
there vaccinated for the first time,
SEC. 20. It shall be the duty of each and every master, or other officer hav-
ing command of such vessel, to aid the Health Officer in performing the duties
herein required, by anchoring his vessel in the bay, and by all other suitable
and reasonable means, until said vaccination shall have been completed; and
any master or other officer in command of such vessel, who shall neglect or
refuse to render such assistance in carrying out the provisions of this section,
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof shall be
punished by a fine net less than one hundred dollars nor more than five hun-
dred dollars.
SEC. 21. The fees of the Health Officer for vaccinating such persons shall
be one dollar for each and every person so vaccinated; and all persons refusing
to be vaccinated, or to pay the fee therefor, shall be detained at quarantine on
board said vessel until they are vaccinated and pay the fee therefor, and he is
hereby authorized to collect the said fee from the person or persons vaccinated.
SEC. 22. The Board of Health shall have power, under the provisions of
this Act, to provide suitable hospitals, to be situated at or near Saucelito, and
furnish and supply the same with suitable nurses and attaches, as in their
judgment the public health may require, and to remove thereto all persons
afflicted with cholera, yellow fever, typhus or ship fever.
SEC. 23. It shall be the duty of the Health Officer to keep a record of all
births, deaths and interments occurring in the City and County of San Fran-
cisco, in books duly prepared for that purpose. Said records, when filled, shall
be deposited in the office of the County Kecorder, and produced when required
for public inspection.
SEC. 24. Every sexton, undertaker, superintendent of .a cemetery, or other
person, who shall inter, or cause to be interred, any human body without hav-
ing first obtained and filed with the Health Officer a physician's certificate, or
the Coroner's certificate, setting forth, as nearly as possible, the name, age,
color, sex and date and place of birth, date and locality of death, and cause of
death, of the deceased, shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor, and on con-
viction shall be punished as provided in section twenty-nine of this Act.
SEC. 25. It shall be the duty of the physicians, when deaths occur in their
practice, to give a certificate to that effect, with the name, age, color, nativity,
date of death, place of death and occupation of deceased. For this purpose
blank certificates shall be kept at the Health Office.
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SEC. 26. Physicians and midwifes shall, on or before the fourth day of each
month, make a return to the Health Officer of all births, deaths and the num-
ber of still-born children occurring in their practice during the preceding month.
In the absence of such attendants it shall be the duty of the parent to make
such report within thirty days afier the birth of said child.
SEC. 27. Superintendents of cemeteries within the boundaries of the City
and County of San Francisco shall make returns to the Health Officer, on each
Monday, of all permits for interment received by them during the preceding
week.
SEC. 28 No Superintendent of a cemetery shall remove or cause to be re-
moved, disinter or cause to be disinterred, any corpse that shall have been
deposited in said cemetery, without a permit from the Health Officer or by
order of the Coroner.
SEC. 29. Any person who shall neglect or refuse to comply with any of the
provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on convic-
tion thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars,
nor more than one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not
exceeding twelve months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
SEC. 30. Whenever a nuisance shall exist on property of any non-resident
of the city and county, the Board of Supervisors may, on the recommendation
of the Board of Health, cause such nuisance to be abated, and may allow and
order paid, out of the General Fund, all proper charges and expenses incurred
in abating such nuisance; and all sums so allowed and paid shall become a
charge upon the property on which the nuisance existed, and may be recovered
by an action against such property, and by a sale of the property on execution
for such judgment, the same as in other cases.
SEC. 31. The Police Judge's Court of the City and County of San Francisco
shall have full and complete jurisdiction of all actions and proceedings for the
violation of the provisions of this Act.
SEC. 32. It shall be the duty of the Health Officer to have kept in his office
a book, in which shall be entered all fees collected by him; and he shall cause
the same to be paid over to the City and County Treasurer weekly, under oath,
to the credit of the General Fund.
SEC. 33. The Health Officer, before entering on his duties, shall give bonds
with good and sufficient sureties, to be approved by the Board of Health, in
the sum of ten thousand dollars, for the faithful performance of his duties.
SEC. 34. Any member of the Board of Health, Deputy Health Officer or
Secretary of the Health Department, shall be empowered to administer oaths
on business connected with that department.
SEC. 35. All Acts or parts of Acts in conflict with this Act, or any of its
provisions, are hereby repealed.
SEC. 36. This Act shall take effect immediately after its passage.
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A. IS" .A.CT
TO CONFIEM OEDEE NUMBEE ONE THOUSAND [AND] FOUE, PASSED BY
THE BOAED OF SUPEEVISOES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN
FEANCISCO.
[Approved March 23, 1872.]
The People of the State of California, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact
as follows:
SECTION 1. Whereas, the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of
San Francisco passed an order, numbered one thousand and four, which said
order was approved by the Mayor and President of the Board of Supervisors,
on August seventh, eighteen hundred and seventy-one, and which is as follows:
"Order number one thousand and four, amendatory of Order number one
thousand and two, requiring property owners to fence lots, to prevent the sand
from drifting or being blown into or upon streets that are planked, paved or
macadamized.
"TTie People of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows:
" SECTION 1. Sections 1 and 2 of Order No. 1002 are hereby amended so as to
read as follows:
" SECTION 1. All persons shall prevent sand or dirt from drifting or being
blown, or otherwise moved from all lots owned by them, into or deposited upon
any paved, planked or macadamized street of the City and County of San
Francisco.
'•' SEC. 2. All persons owning or having the control of uny premises fronting
on streets that are paved, planked or macadamized, situated in said city and
county, shall, within five days after notice from the Superintendent of Public
Streets and Highways, requiring him or them so to do, and without expense to
the city and county, so construct fences or bulkheads around the premises or
lots owned by them, as to prevent sand or dirt from drifting or being blown or
falling from such lots or premises into or upon any planked, paved or macad-
amized street, or upon the sidewalks thereof.
" SEC. 3. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Order,
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction thereof, shall be
punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars, or by imprisonment
in the county jail not more than fifty days.
" SEC. 4. All orders or parts of orders conflicting with the provisions of this
Order, are hereby repealed."
ADDRESSES.
BOAED OF SUPEBVISOES.
ON December 4, 1871, the present Board organized, the retiring members,
after making appropriate remarks, introduced their successors. The retiring
Mayor, the Hon. Thos. H. Selby, addressed the Board as follows :
Gentlemen of the Board of Supervisors :
The time prescribed by law has arrived which relieves a portion of our Municipal Gov-
ernment from duty, and inaugurates those in whose hands the people have chosen to repose
the trust . Although the retiring Mayor is not required to furnish a review of public affairs,
and the very complete statements contained in the published annual reports by the heads of
the several departments, render needless any detailed allusion to the subjects therein con-
tained, I may be permitted to detain you with some remarks which are suggested at the close
of my official term.
BEVISION OF THE CHARTER — LOCAL ELECTIONS.
At the approaching session of the Legislature, a number of important modifications in our
form of local government will be considered The Charter, framed when the city contained
about one-half of its present population, is no longer suited to the public requirements. It
is desirable that whatever remodeling is attempted should embrace a restoration of Municipal
self-government and a relief from injurious meddling in our local affairs by the Legislature,
which, while exercising its rightful sovereign authority in creating the Municipal body,
parted with rights of a purely local character, which are necessarily vested in the city. In-
fringements upon these have wrought grievous damage to our citizens. Recent jttdicial
opinions have decided that this interference, in some instances, is unconstitutional, and
encouragement is thus given for a revision, under which some guarantee may be had against
further ruinous enactments.
All interests, and the best elements of society, have long been united as to the necessity of
a change in the manner of our local elections, not only as to the relationship of the several
Wards to each other, so that every Supervisor may be voted for by the people at large, but
also in the election of the Legislative delegation, which, under the late census will be largely
increased. As regards the former, it seems reasonable that a Supervisor who may vote
upon measures affecting the property of all the taxpayers, should be subject to their suffrages
and become responsible to every voter in the city. The disgraceful colonizing from Ward to
Ward would thus be prevented and a higher political standard be enforced.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS — WATER SUPPLY.
A kindred subject is that relating to the establishment of a Board of Works, which, under
the guidance of practical scientific ability, should originate and recommend the changing of
established grades and other important street improvements, and especially have control of the
subject of sewerage, upon which, more than all else, the public health depends. Street work
should be passed upon by this advisory body, before going to the Board of Supervisors, the
former to recommend to the latter whatever piiblic improvements they may deem necessary,
and the Board of Supervisors to enact them if they think proper, by a Resolution of Intention
requiring the Mayor's approval. The Mayor could stop any measure which might inadvert-
ently have passed both Boards, or prove, upon closer examination, to be injurious to a major-
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ity of interests. Three distinct checks would thus be placed upon -all public work, and
afford property owners a sufficient protection against hasty and unwise legislation. The
whole subject of an increased water supply ought to be submitted to the Board of Works, with
the view of making it a public enterprise to be owned by the city, so that the people may have
an unrestricted use of water withoiit price, other than the tax required to build the works
and keep them in order; and I am gratified to state that a further examination of the resources
of San Mateo County has fully established the fact that enough water can be obtained on
this peninsula to supply the city, for all purposes, for many years. A Board of Works vested
with such powers would incur heavy responsibilities. It should also absorb several of the
Commissions created by the last Legislature, and work a repeal of the onerous law passed at
the same session for the prosecution of delinquent street assessments, which has not only
verified in practice all the evils predicted of it, but has not subserved the interests even of
those in whose special behalf it was supposed to have bsen enacted. Great cities in Europe
and America have been benefitted by their Boards of Public Works, and we have had ample
time to avail of their experience to establish one for ourselves. Its usefulness would be
measured by the character of its material. In unscrupulous hands it might defeat the very
objects for whicji it is intended, and if converted into a political machine would prove a curse
instead of a blessing. Municipal government in whatever department— School, Fire or
Police— is not intended for the benefit of any particular party, but to be administered solely
with reference to economy and the welfare of the people; and the soundness of the principle
of separating local from national issues in our elections has been illustrated in the reforms
effected under such a policy in this city, setting an example which has been imitated in a
number of Eastern cities, with the best results.
STREET PAVEMENTS.
One of the heaviest items of expense, both present and prospective, is the pavement of
streets. I would recommend an entire discontinuance of wooden pavements, until an intel-
ligent report can be prepared by disinterested parties on the pavements already laid, as
regards economy and durability, and a comparison be made with other inventions as to merit,
The Street Department appropriation for the present fiscal year amounts to $160,000. This
relates to public work only, and does not include the enormous gums paid by individual
property-holders, before the streets are in a condition to be accepted. So large an expen-
diture, and which soon must be doubled, as repairs are required on newly accepted streets,
suggests that probably the city is not receiving the best work for the money. Wooden pave-
ments of all kinds, once so popular, are growing into disfavor the more they are tested. The
inducements for fraud in furnishing the material are so great that it is doubtful if they can
ever be overcome by the utmost watchfulness. Even the best wooden pavements are liable
to swell and contract in wet or dry weather, and the law requiring the use of black-heart
redwood is constantly violated by contractors. I am disposed to think that the substitution
of cobble-stones in some localities may be found advisable. I would certainly recommend
the artificial stone in preference to wooden pavements of any kind, it being proof against
decay and not liable to swell or shrink. Much of the prejudice against cobble-stone pave-
ment can be removed if the stones are selected with care and properly laid, owing to its
durability and the cheapness with which it can be repaired— the cost of relaying it being only
one-eighth of that of restoring wooden pavement. There has been a gratifying decrease in
the street work awarded. During the fiscal year ending in 1871, the actual falling off was
$1,000,000 from the average amount of the three preceding years. The city has now two hun-
dred and thirty two blocks of accepted streets to keep in order, about equally divided between
wooden and cobble-stone pavements, excepting a few blocks of artificial stone. I do not
think we are fully alive to the danger which menaces the city in this matter of pavements.
The alarming expenditures which have been and are still being made in that department
demand the most careful consideration before we proceed any further, or the credit of the
city may be swamped under the heavy burthen.
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ASSESSMENTS — BEGISTRATION EXPENSES .
The present plan of assessing property is anything but satisfactory to the tax-payers, as it
is liable to favoritism and fraud. I am satisfied that the safeguard placed by law around
this important tru-t are not adequate to its responsibilities. The duties might be more
acceptably discharged, as is the case in some well-governed Eastern cities, by a Board of
-•>rri, to be chosen at the annual elections. An unnecessary amount of money is also
expended in registration services. The whole of the present complicated system held in the
different Wards, and which has cost, this year, about $50,0i)0, might ba transacted at the
office of the County Clerk for about $10,000, to be iu charge of a Deputy especially employed
for the purpose. The books would thus be open to the public all the year, instead of at
brief periods just prior to elections, as at present. Every person would know where to go to
be registered, enrolled and transferred, confusion would be avoided, aiid the moral effect of
the change would be generally experienced. These and other much needed reforms will
meet the earnest wishes of our citizens, and, it may ba supposed, will, if introduced, not be
rejected by the Legislature.
SANITAEY PBECAUTIONS.
At this time the sanitary condition of the city demands more than ordinary care. Public
opinion will sanction any reasonable expenditure to provide for the cleanliness of the streets
and sewers, and to preserve the purity of the air we breathe. Neither quarantine, nor other
prevention, however rigidly enforced, can be expected to entirely shield us from the approach
of cholera, to which we are exposed by railroad communication as well as by sea. We must
therefore use every means in our power to make its probable visit here next year as light aa
possible. Two years ago, I suggested that the sewers might be flushed from reservoirs con-
structed on the hills, to be filled from the bay by pumping; and in a subsequent correspond-
ence with General Alexander on the subject, that distinguished engineer favored the idea as
practicable and advisable, in the lack of a sufficient supply of fresh water for suah purpose.
This, or some other expedient, should be adopted for cleansing the sewers, which are a pro-
lific source of disease, and in the lower streets, along the water-front, are often choked up by
the tides, and their contents forced back upon the city. The ce-s-pools at the street corners
should be kept filled with water to prevent the escape of effluvia, and the strictest sur-
veillance exercised over all the private sewers and drains connected with the main sewers to
see that they are properly trapped and kept in good order. The winds, the winter rains and
other natural purifying agencies, have been principally relied on for protection; but these
should not lead us to neglect the precautions placed within our reach by science and
experience.
FIRE LIMITS — THE PUBLIC RECOKDS.
Without a more rigid observance of the law prohibiting the erection of wooden buildings
within the fire limits, the warning furnished by the calamity at Chicago will have been lost
upon us. I have repeatedly urged that the ordinance might be impartially enforced as a
measure of public safety, made especially necessary by the high winds and prolonged dry
season of our climate. The destruction of the public records of real estate at Chicago also
suggests the necessity of greater security for our own records, which are deposited in a build-
ing forming part of a block by no means fire-proof. A suitable Hall of Records ought to be>
or; vied forthwith, to be located near the site of the proposed new City Hall, but to be suf
ficiently isolated, and built exclusively of stone, brick and iron. It is needless to picture th«
confusion which would ensue were these records to be destroyed. Titles to real estate might
rciii uu in litigation for years after such a disaster, and permanent injury be inflicted on the
public prosperity.
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OUTSIDE LANDS AND DEEDS.
B/ Act of the last Legislature, the Mayor is authorized to execute deeds of conveyance of
the city's title to outside lands relinquished by Act of Congress to the city, in trust, to be
conveyed to parties who were then in possession ; as also to lands ceded to the city from the
Black Point Military Keservation, in trust for those who occupied them when the Reservation
was extended. In pursuance of this duty, I have made nine hundred and sixty deeds to
parties proving their claims before the Outside Land Committee. In many cases the Mayor
has been enjoined, and great care has been necessary to justly discriminate between con-
flicting claimants. The above number of deeds does not represent the full number of blocks
and subdivisions deeded. While in some instances only fractions of a single block are
named, in others, twenty, fifty, and even a hundred are conveyed to a single person. There
are now remaining in this office only ten deeds, against the signing of which protests have
been filed. The aggregate value of the outside lands has already been very largely increased
by this settlement of title. Greater stability has been given to property values, taxation has
been equalized, and additional inducements are offered to make permanent improvements.
I have had a carefully-prepared collection of maps and diagrams of the public property
bound and placed on file in the Mayor's office for reference. Of these public lands, one
thousand three hundred and seventy-six acres were relinquished to the city as above, and are
divided into parks, cemeteries, and school, engine and hospital lots, some of which are now
being improved for those purposes. These reservations should be fenced as soon as practica-
ble, to protect them against squatters and to avoid litigation.
THE PUBLIC CHARITIES.
Our municipal charities are subjected to abuses which call for legislative remedy. In a city
remarkably healthy, there are usually at the Almshouse and Hospital upward of six hun-
dred inmates, a large proportion of whom have no claim here for relief. The climate of San
Francisco, and its location as the terminus of railroad and steamship lines, cause it to be
selected as a general asylum; and paupers and indigent sick are continually arriving from other
counties, and are thrown upon the city for support. Among the plans for the relief of our
tax-payers in this respect, it has been suggested that a State Hospital and Almshouse be
established in some healthful locality, to be open to patients from every county. An appro-
priation from the State to be applied to the Hospital Fund of San Francisco might at least be
made, in order to equalize this heavy tax. Unfortunates brought here cannot be left to
perish ; but while charity prompts us to relieve suffering humanity, justice protests against
this city being compelled to carry, unaided, a burthen which should be borne by the State at
large.
MANUFACTURES AND COMMERCE.
The dullness in trade, which has been felt in every seaport in the country, may, in our
case, be traceable as much to local as to national causes. "Within a few years great changes
have taken place in our business relations. Eastern communities have come into competition
with us by the completion of railroads. Mining is no longer a Californian specialty, with
this city as its only point of supplies. The whole State is becoming more impressed with the
necessity of fostering manufactures and commerce. In the former we are successfully rival-
ing older communities in many articles of hcme manufacture, and competing with them to
supply the wants of the vast populations bordering on the Pacific. The fact that the found-
ries, factories and workshops of San Francisco are at present filling orders from all the States
of the Pacific slope, and from South America, Mexico, British Columbia and Asia, indicates
the importance into which our manufactures have grown. These demands for the products
of our skilled labor from so many directions, point to those regions as inexhaustible markets
in the future. The geographical position and great harbor of San Francisco tend to bring
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wharfage and all port charges and harbor dues. Costly wharves and docks will avail us
little, if we do not by every means in our power tempt shipping to make use of them. The
employments connected with ships and wharves have for some time past formed the notable
exception to our industrial activity. By removing the exactions which hamper commerce,
and which have made this one of the most expensive ports in the world, we would attract
vessels to our harbor, thus cheapening freights and enabling the farmer to realize larger
profits on his produce. The present seems to be a propitious moment. The business of the
American seacoast on the Pacific, from Panama to British Columbia, is setting more strongly
in this direction. The decided tendency of commerce to this harbor has been observed
throughout the mercantile world. Additional steamships are now being built for the China
line, and the departures are soon to be semi-monthly. Shipments of Australian wool, which
have hitherto reached the American consumer via England, are seeking the more direct way
of Sail Francisco. A line of first-class steamers, it is believed, would secure a portion of the
mcrre of Australia and New Zealand, as well as their mail service and passenger travel.
The safety of the voyage and the healthy climate through the whole route would add greatly
its attractiveness and popularity. The tea trade, with its collateral industries, is adopting
is in preference to other routes. Large consignments of teas and silks have been landed in
urope via San Francisco in less time than is possible by the Suez Boute, and our Atlantic
cities are supplied two or three months earlier than by the old way. Sailing vessels are begin-
ning to be used in the transportation of tea cargoes to this port. The bulk of the commerce
of Eastern Asia belongs legitimately to Sail Francisco, which, as the nearest American seaport,
is its natural highway and port of entry; and every form of industry in California and on this
coast is directly interested in enabling usto make use of these natural advantages, and in pro-
curing favorable legislation by Congress for that purpose. We must have telegraph cables to
connect California with the Asiatic nations; and additional lines of American steamships, with
Government subsidies, plying between San Francisco and the great marts of trade. The
United States could well afford to pay $5,000,000 annually to first-class steamers to build up
the commerce of the Pacific, thus enriching the whole nation. By adopting this policy,
England has secured the carrying trade of the Atlantic, and so deeply impressed are the
colonies of New Zealand and Australia with the importance of our commerce, that the former
has subsidized an American line of steamships, and the latter has voted a subsidy contingent
upon similar action by our Government. These measures are not sectional, nor limited to
any particular interest ; they would give an impulse to trade throughout the United States.
They are national in their bearing and deserve general support, as a large stride toward the
restoration of our decayed American shipping.
ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC RAILROAD.
A grand continental enterprise, in which St. Louis and San Francisco are especially in-
terested, is enlisting the combined efforts of their capitalists. The completion of the Pacific
Railroad on the thirty-fifth parallel is one of the necessities of the times. "The Trade of the
East, " which nations have contended for, and the acquisition or loss of which has for ages
marked their rise or decline, is concentrating at San Francisco to supply America and West-
ern Europe. Even now it forms an important part of the business of the railroad; and when
the whole trade of the Pacific shall have adopted this as its port of entry, as must infallibly be
the case, additional carrying facilities will be required. The latest Congressional Eeport on
Commerce and Navigation shows that the merchandise annually imported into the United
States from countries which will ultimately become tributary to the commerce of San Fran-
cisco, amounts in value to $100,000,000. That trade is steadily growing, and it seems clear that
as the increasing transportation of California produce is added to the above, the Central Pacific
Eoad will have more business than it can accommodate. The shipments of Australian wool
amount in weight to 200,000,000 pounds per annum. A portion of this must eventually pass
through San Francisco on its way to the American and English markets. It is, then, the
duty and interest of our citizens to move towards building another railroad, by a shorter
route, direct to St. Louis. There is every inducement for the immediate prosecution of the
enterprise. Several hundred miles are already built from St. Louis westward.
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BUSINESS PEOSPECTS OF RAILEOADS.
An idea of the probable business that will soon be done eastward over the Pacific Eailroads
may be formed from what is already known. For the two months of September and October
last, the amount of tea forwarded by the Central Pacific was 7,537,530 pounds, against 473,585
pounds for the corresponding months in 1870. In the same two months the road also carried
hence 1,225,815 pounds of coffee. In the month of October, which is the last for which full
returns of railroad exports have been prepared, 10,495,227 pounds of goods of all kinds were
forwarded by rail from California, the leading articles of which were tea, coffee, hides, leather,
hops, fish, fruits, silks, wine and wool. At that rate, the present railroad freights eastward,
of Asiatic and American produce, would amount to 125,942,724 pounds, equal to 62,971 tons
per annum. What they would be under the increased commercial facilities which we have
every reason to expect, it would be impossible to calculate. The relationship of the several
Atlantic seaports to the railroad business and commerce of the Eastern States, corresponds
with that of San Francisco to the entire region lying west of the Rocky Mountains, for which
this must ever remain the depot and shipping point. The merchants and the press of the At-
lantic cities now concede that the commerce that once flowed to them by the way of the Cape,
has reversed its course, and that the trade of the Orient must henceforth pass through the
Golden Gate. Fully appreciating the great work that the Central Pacific Railroad is engaged
in, and not sympathizing with prejudices against railroads, which enterprises have built up our
Western States, I am confident that when additional lines of steamships shall be established on
this ocean, with liberal subsidies, a single railroad will be unable to accommodate the business
that will be thrown upon our coast, without taking into account lines of British steamships
which will probably be running between San Francisco and Asiatic countries. As is the case
with all healthy competition, the traffic of the present road would be rather increased than
lessened. One steamer has recently landed a cargo of 3,300 tons of tea from China and Japan
at this port, weighing 2,640,000 pounds net, or one-sixteenth of the entire annual consumption
of tea in the United States; and tea trains overland are becoming so frequent as no longer
to attract attention. The movement of other merchandise is in proportion. These facts,
so plainly indicative of the future, are full of encouragement. St. Louis and San Francisco,
whose interests in this respect are identical, should bend their energies to the building of a
railroad between the two cities. St. Louis, connected by her river navigation with the great
Northwest and the Gulf, is also the business centre and natural depot for the distribution of
East India and China goods through the valley of the Mississippi. The results which will
follow the completion of a railroad running south of the snow line, between the chief city of
the West and the seaport of the Pacific, are too obvious to require illustration. Passing through
some of the best agricultural and mineral regions on the continent, it would shorten the
distance and time from San Francisco to New York, opening to us neAy markets for our pro-
duce, manufactures and importations, and thereby building up an ever-increasing local busi-
ness along the line of the road. Capital and energy in St. Louis, San Francisco and other
centres of wealth, are alive to the accomplishment of the enterprise, which may be consid
ered as among the events of the near future.
THE NEW CITY HALL — INJURIOUS LEGISLATION.
While wealth and population have increased in the city, there has not been a proportionate
lessening of the municipal taxation, which is now levied at the rate of nearly three dollars on
the one hundred dollars of assessed property . By bringing to the management of public
affairs the same rules of economy that we observe in our own, a reduction in this respect can
be made. To effect this, however, every source of needless expenditure should be shut off.
In retiring from office, I cannot neglect this opportunity to refer to the new City Hall on
Terba Euena Park. While I am always in favor of a liberal expenditure of money for enter-
prises of real public utility, I am opposed to taxing the people for the erection of these costly
edifices, which are more for glory than for use. In my opinion, a hall on the proposed scale.
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exceeding, as it will, that of any other American city, is unwarrantably extravagant. How-
ever conscientiously managed, it will have cost, when completed and furnished, several mil-
lions of dollars. The total bills of the Merchants' Exchange, on California street, amounted
to $187,000; and, although a hall of that size would not answer all purposes, one which would
meet the. public necessities could be erected for §500,000 and would answer until, in a future
generation, the city should have reached the position to require and warrant such a building
as is now being constructed. At all events, a much less costly one than that proposed would
be more in keeping with the existing heavy taxation. As regards this and other sources of
needless taxation, it is clearly for the benefit of all California that San Francisco should be
protected from injuries inflicted by illy-udvistxl legislation ; for these burthens bung a clog
upon business, they react in the enhanced prices necessarily charged to the buyer and the
consumer, whose factors and business agents we are. The interests of the seacoast and the
inland counties are inseparable, and only their common enemies would seek to create jealousy
between them for selfish purposes. Hand in hand, they will continue to advance — the pros-
perity of either directly benefittiug and enriching the other. It is tho misfortime of this
city that many legislative measures of which we complain have originated with our own
delegations, upon whom the responsibility should rest, rather than upon m mbers from dis-
tant counties, who are not supposed to understand our wants as well as those especially
selected to advocate them. We must look at home for the remedy. A delegation guarded
against unworthy and selfish influences, and soon to be largely increased under the new
apportionment, will constitute a protective power which no combination can afford to
disregard.
PRESENT CONDITION OF THE CITY.
Experience, though dearly purchased, has taught us much. A brief summary of the
it, while it illustrates what has been accomplished, must be accepted as indicating con-
tinued progress. The population, numbering at least one hundred and sixty-five thousand,
embracing all nationalities and creeds Imve gathered in a little more than twenty years'
while thousands from here have contributed to the growth of thriving cities and towns in
neighboring counties. The corporate limits embraced an area of thirty-six square miles,
having ten miles of available wharf frontage on the harbor. The buildings number over
twenty thousand, exclusive of the Federal structures erected, or being built, and to which
the Government will, it is believed, add others; for San Francisco, i-. though only the tenth
city in the Union in population, ranks fourth in maritime importance, having paid last year
§8,000,000 into the Custom House. In the value of its commerce this port is exceeded only
by New Yurk and New Orleans— the total amount of our foreign and domestic exports, in
gold and produce, the last fiscal year, having been $01,000,000, of which $32,000,000 was for-
eign. The number of vessels arrived during the year from foreign and Atlantic ports and
• coastwise, was :',('-0. Six lines of ocean steamers connect us with the principal sea ports,
north and south, and with China, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and the islands of the
Pacific. During the last year we paid $13,000,000 in Federal taxes and duties, and our Inter-
nal Revenue tax is larger in proportion to the number of inhabitants than that of any other
city in the United States. The total operations of the Branch Mint in San Francisco (where,
since its establishment, $321,000,000 in gold and silver have been coined) amount to more
than one-half of the entire coinage at the Philadelphia Mint since the organization of the
United States Government. Occupying such a position, therefore, relatively to the national
trade, finance and revenue, San Francisco may reasonably expect increased outlays by the
Government. The Branch Mint now being built will be on a scale in keeping with the
above figures. V>*c also require larger and more commodious buildings for the United States
Customs, Courts, Internal Revenue and other Federal purposes.
MUNICIPAL INSTITUTIONS AND DEBT.
Our Common Schools, eighty-seven in number, are liberally supported; the expenditures of
that Department, last yea^r, having been upward of $700,000. There are forty-four large and
substantial school houses belonging to the city, the remaining schools being held in rented
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premises. All are free from sectarian teachings, and are attended by 20,000 children. We
have also sixty-three private and denominational schools, seminaries and colleges, attended
by about 7,000 pupils. There are sixty-eight churches in the city, and eighty newspapers
and periodicals (daily, weekly and monthly) are published here. A city which, not many
years ago, was a by-word for violence and crime, is now noted for its progress in culture and
refinement; the beauty and comfort of its homes; the variety and richness of its wares ; the
number of its literary and educational institutions, and its varied and thriving industries.
The provident character of its people is seen by the great number who possess homesteads
of their own, and in the substantial fact that the aggregate deposits in our savings banks
amount to $35,000,000 in gold. The streets, roads and avenues improved by wood and cobble-
stone pavements, macadamizing and planking, measure one hundred and twelve miles, and
are lighted at night by 3,600 gas lamps, at a cost of about $200,000 per annum. Under the
thoroughfares, the pipes of the Water Company extend a distance of one hundred and twenty-
five miles, and there are forty miles of street railroads. Of cai'riages, omnibusses, cars and
other licensed vehicles, there are 4,800, and probably as many private conveyances. Since
the close of the fiscal year 1870-71, the Funded Debt, which was then $3,624,200, has been
reduced by cancellation of Bonds to $3,106,500. Deduct $228,000, now in the Treasury to the
credit of the Sinking Fund, and there remains an actual debt of $2,878,500. At no time
during the last fifteen years has the indebtedness of our city been so small, nor its credit
stood so high as now. Municipal taxes are collected on an assessment roll of $100,000,000,
of real and personal property, realizing about $3,000,000, of which nearly one-third is for
State purposes — San Francisco contributing a little less than one-half of the revenue of Cal-
ifornia. For the several public charities, including Almshouse and Hospital, upward of
$1,000:000 have been paid out of the City Treasury in the last five years. Of private relief
and benevolent societies, some of them maintaining their own hospitals and asylums, we
have about seventy, not counting subdivisions of orders.
THE FUTUKE OF SAN FRANCISCO.
There never was a time so full of promise to the young, the prudent and the energetic, as
the present. Business is receiving a renewed impulse. Increasing lines of railroads are
opening new fields for the further extension of trade. The remarkable success which is
attending cotton-growing, in some of our southern counties, foretells a new industry,
destined to become one of the first in the State, both in the cultivation of that staple and in
its manufacture in this city for home and foreign markets. San Francisco capital is being
freely invested in railroad enterprises, the reclaiming of lands, the opening of mines, ex-
tensive projects of irrigation, ship building, and whatever tends to fraternize the different
sections of the State, and make them beneficial to each other. A favorable climate, subject
to no extremes, invites and sustains the most diversified industry. The coming year, as re-
gards agriculture and mining, which have already been quickened by the abundant and early
rainfall, bids fair to be the most prosperous in the history of California. Seated at the gate-
way of the continent, and facing countries containing a third of the population of the globe,
the commercial capital is assured of her position as one of the world's emporiums, if her
people are only true to themselves. While practical intelligence is everywhere directed to-
ward promoting the general interests of the State, it is for our citizens to contribute still
more liberally to the same end, by stimulating manufacturing and other enterprises, and ex-
tending commercial intercourse, not only coastwise and abroad, but by an artificial highway
to connect this peninsula with the main land, thereby establishing a direct and unbroken
line of railroad to the farming counties and interior States, bringing ship and car together,
and making San Francisco in fact, as well as in theory, the focus and western terminus of
the continental railroad system. The amount of money we are lavishing on a City Hall
would go far toward building such a bridge, which, resting on piers, at long intervals, could
present no serious obstruction to the free ebb and flow of the tides. It depends on ourselves,
whether or not the natural advantages which we enjoy, shall be made available in our time
in achieving the great destiny to which the city must eventually attain.
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In conclusion, gentlemen, permit me to say, that in severing my connection with the
Board, it is with a deep sense of the cordial relations existing between the members and
their presiding officer. In instances where Orders and Resolutions have been returned un-
approyed, it has been upon mature reflection and the belief that the public good would be
thereby promoted. I have aimed to use the veto power impartially, and am gratified that
your honorable body, upon a more careful revision, have sustained th^ Mayor in every such,
instance. My best wishes will always continue to be for the welfare of the community to
whom we owe so much as citizens, and who have entrusted us with high responsibilities and
duties.
I have now the pleasure of presenting to you my successor — a gentleman well-known to
us all as having been associated, for many years, with the progress and business enterprises
of San Francisco and California, and for whom I need hardly bespeak a continuance of that
friendly co-operation which has been so uniformly shown to myself.
MAYOR ALVOKD'S ADDKESS.
The Hon. William Alvord, on being introduced, addressed the Board as
follows :
Members of the Board of Supervisors — Gentlemen:
On entering upon the duties of the office to which I have been elected by the suffrages of
our fellow-citizens, I accept its responsibilities with some degree of distrust as to my ability;
but hope that my earnest and constant endeavors to ba and do right in every matter pertain-
ing to the interests of the city, will prove successful ; and I feel quite sure that this will be
the case if you will aid me by your good counsel. If I can in any way assist you in the dis-
charge of your official duties, I hope you will freely confer with me, for it will give me pleas-
ure to aid you.
Let our mutual aim be to administer the affairs of the city so as to merit the commendation
of all good citizens, and then, when our terms of office shall have expired, we can look back
with pride and pleasure on a successful administration.
I do not deem it necessary at this time to make a detailed statement relative to the affairs
of the city, for you will have laid before you the official reports of the public officers of the
city and county, in printed form ; and to them I beg you will give special attention. When I
become better acquainted with the necessities of the city government, I will call your atten-
tion to its various needs, with such recommendations as may seem advisable at the time.
The stagnation of business in the city, noted during the past two years, has happily given
way to a healthy trade, and as a rule, our merchants are now prosperous. Our manufacturing
interests were much depressed at the opening of the year, but are now, and have been during
the past six months, doing well, and the prospects for continued prosperity are very en-
couraging. This branch of our local industries should be encouraged, for we cannot expect
to build up a large and nourishing city without manufactories, and you can do much toward
inviting capital to invest in manufacturing enterprises, by an economical administration of
the city government, which will at least prevent an increase, if it does not reduce the rate of
taxation.
622 APPENDIX.
FINANCES.
The subject of first importance and interest to our fellow-citizens is the financial condition
of the city, which may be briefly stated as follows :
The funded debt of the city and county at the end of the fiscal year was S3, 024,200, for the
extinction of which about $200,000 is raised annually. The amount of sinking fund on hand
was $394,361 43.
Since this statement was made up, the funded debt has been reduced about half a million
of dollars. The amount of bonds redeemed during ,thu year was $1,147,300.
The Auditor reports that the total amount of demands audited for the year amounted to
'$2,819,617 15.
There was, at the beginning of the fiscal year, a balance at cradit to the city and county of
$277,473 12 ; and the receipts during the year amounted to §3,080,548 Gl, making in all the
Bum of $3,358,021 73; from which was disbursed during the year, $3,105,372 29, leaving a bal-
ance to credit of city and county of $252,649 44. The Assessor's valuation of personal prop-
erty for the curiv-ut QvMl y.iiir a:a rants to 327,595,433 85; and his valuation of real estate
and improvements to $75.000,000. The amount collected for taxes on real estate during the
year was $2,032,759 73, and on personal property, $729,010 43. Adding the percentages col-
lected on delinquent taxes, $17,895 10, the total taxes and percentages for 1870-71 amount to
$2, 7 79, (565 26.
The Commissioners of the Funded Debt of 1851 have finished their labors, and for the able
and satisfactory manner in which they have performed the duties entrusted to them, they
deserve and should receive, not only our sincere thanks, but those of every tax-paying citizen.
STREETS, HIGHWAYS AND SQUARES.
The necessity of improving the condition of our streets and highways is admitted by all;
and nothing that you can do will afford greater satisfaction to the people than to give them
well-paved streets, good sidewalks, and real, macadamized roads. The so-called macadam
roads of our city and county are a disgrace to us. I beg to call yoiir special attention to the
old San Jose road, and to the County road leading to San Bruno. Both of these highways are
in very bad condition, and should be, at an early day, put in good order to the San Mateo
County line.
On accepted streets, special attention should be given to promptly repairing them when
they require it, instead of waiting iintil they are almost impassable, and then commence the
work, thereby incommoding the traveling public, beside increasing the cost of the repairs.
On Kearny street there are blocks of the wood pavement missing in many places, which can
be renewed at once at a very small expense-; but, if repairs are neglected much longer, almost
the whole street will require repaying. Many other streets arcs in a similar condition. The
total expense of our streets during the past fifteen years has been $10,599,256 75, and we have
as a result ten and a quarter miles of streets paved with wood, twenty-two and throe quarter
miles paved with cobble-stones, and thirty-five miles planked. The total length of streets
accepted is eighteen and one-third miles.
The question of sprinkling the streets dui'ing the Summer season, which so many of our
citizens desire, should be acted upon favorably by you : for it is our duty in this, as well as
in all other things pertaining to the comfort of the people, to make our city a desirable place
of residence.
The manner in which our street-sweeping has been performed has not been at all satis-
factory, and the public look to you for reform in this matter for the future. .
Washington, Columbia and Portsmouth Squares are in good order, and require but a small
expenditure of money to keep them so. Union Square should be improved at once, a good
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fence built, walks laid out, lawns started, and trees and plants set out, so that they may
receive the full benefit of this Winter's rain. I would also suggest that an ornamental, but
not expensive, drinking fountain be erected therein.
THE PARK.
The Park Commissioners are earnestly at work, making all the improvements the limited
means at their command will admit of. The most rigid economy is observed in all their
work. They have negotiated $75,000 of Park bonds at par, and it is expected that $25,000
more will be taken very soon on the same terms. The avenue has been graded from Baker
street to the Golden Gate Park, arid is now being macadamized. A serpentine road, several
miles in length, is being constructed in the latter park, which no doubt will be open to the
public in a few months. No work has been commenced on Buena Vista Park. The conser-
vatory and seed house are small, but have produced abundantly.
Among the species of trees started from seed are two thousand Eucalyptus, comprising
twelve varieties; five hundred pepper trees; seven thousand pines; two thousand Monterey
cypress; five hundred acacias, comprising eight varieties: besides hundreds of redwood and
Port Ort'ord cedars, and a few Waslringtonia gigantea, raised from the seed of the big trees
of the Calaveras Grove.
The men employed at present are one engineer, one park-keeper, one gardener and forty
laborers. A larger force might be advantageously employed, if the Commissioners had
larger appropriations; and I think it would be wise policy to secure this to them, otherwise
it will be many years before we can say we have a Park. The improvements made thus far
have cost .$29,755 57, and the Commissioners have $15,326 92 in cash on hand.
SEWERS.
Our worthy retiring Mayor called the attention of your predecessors to the importance of
having the sewers flushed out once or twice a wuek during the dry season; but the suggestion
was not acted upon, and I deem it my duty to call your attention to this important matter,
and to recommend that some action be taken to secure this object before the return of
another dry season.
Pumping water from the bay into reservoirs on the hills seems at present the most feasi-
ble way to accomplish the object; but I would alvis;-, b -fore any action bo taken in the mat-
ter, that our most eminent engineers be consultad, and requested to furnish reports on the
cheapest and best plan of flushing out the principal or main sewers; for it cannot be expected
that the city should go to the very great expense it would necessarily cost to flush out all the
eewera.
Some changes in the size, form aui mnnnor of constructing sewers, for the elevated por.
tions of the city, may be advisable, and I think this should bo inquired into. There is a
necessity for a new plan of draining the level districts by which the sewers can be kept free
from deposits and deleterious gases; and I do not know of any device superior to the " tidal
system," to which I may refer at another time in detail.
The building of wood sewers should be checked as much as possible, and only brick used,
except for side-sewers to tenements, and then cement pipe is better and healthier than wood.
There have been constructed since " The Consolidation Act " became a law, over 300,000
lineal feet of sowers, or equal to fifty-seven miljs. During the year, 11,147 lineal feet of
brick sewers have been built at a cost of $02,215 08; and 1,320 feet of redwood sewers, at an
expense of $5,467 68.
624 APPENDIX.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The Fire Department consisted, during the year, of eight steam fire-engines, twelve hose
reels, two hook and ladder trucks, and thirty-two horses, with the necessary equipments. All
are in good working condition. Two more steam fire-engines have been ordered, and will
soon be added to the Department. Prudence and safety would seem to demand that we
should order two or three more steam fire-engines, and keep them in reserve, only to be
taken out in case of the disability of those now in use, or when a great fire seems imminent.
The pay-roll of the Department shows that there are one hundred and eighty-one (181) men
under pay, receiving in the aggregate $102,420 per annum.
The total expense of the Department for the fiscal year was $193,460 11.
The number of hydrants in use in the city is eight hundred and fifteen, and there are
sixty-two cisterns, having the capacity of $2,503,697 gallons. The fire-alarm telegraph has
been an invaluable aid to this Department. The number of boxes located throughout the
city are one hundred and twelve, and all are in good working order, and the same may be
said in regard to the lines, machinery and instruments. The total cost of the telegraph for
the year was $11,236 22.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
The Chief of Police reports the force employed and paid by the city as numbering one
hundred and four, of which four are Captains, and says that " this number is not sufficient
for the wants of the city," in which opinion I agree; for our Police force is considerably
below the strength required in other cities; and either our people are better than those of
other large cities, or we neglect to give them equal protection.
If the first proposition be true, we should feel proud of our fellow-citizens, and would
have no occasion to increase the police force; but if we are no better nor worse than other
communities, then we are justly censured for neglecting to render the protection asked for.
This Department has cost the city and county $157,218 12 during the past year.
We should do all that lies in our power to encourage the opening of avenues in every
direction that will tend to bring travelers, business, or trade to our city.
It is clearly our duty to endeavor to make San Francisco the great railway terminus on the
Pacific coast; and to maintain our position as the chief receiving port of foreign commerce.
As a question of policy I think it would be wise to abolish all toll and dockage dues. We
can better afford to submit to a special tax to pay all the expenses our harbor costs, than to
drive away shipping by exorbitant charges .
I trust that in all our meetings we will act harmoniously. A diversity of opinion on
qiiestions of great moment is of course to be expected; but permit me, gentlemen, to say
that, when you assemble in this chamber, or meet together in your Committee rooms to
attend to your official duties, you should lay aside all personal considerations and friend-
ships, and each one strive to guard the honor, as well as protect the true interests of the
whole city.
If any of my suggestions are found to be advisable, adopt them, and reject the remainder.
We are here, not to carry out our own plans and ideas, but to execute the wishes of a confid-
ing people who have chosen us to represent them. Be assured, gentlemen, that no effort on
my part, to render your meetings agreeable, and to facilitate legislation, shall be wanting.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
625
The Board as then constituted was composed of the following gentlemen:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, 1871-72.
MAYOR AND EX-OFFICIO PRESIDENT, WILLIAM ALVORD.
1st Ward— STEWART MENZIES.
2d Ward— H. F. SWAIN.
3d Ward— JAMES J. KENNEY.
4th Ward— TIMOTHY MCCARTHY.
5th Ward— ROBERT GOODWIN.
6th Ward— H. L. KING.
MEMBERS.
7th Ward— A. B. FORBES.
8th Ward— CHARLES R. STORY.
9th Ward— A. J. SHRADER.
10th Ward— JAMES BARRETT.
llth Ward— EDWARD COMMINS.
12th Ward— S. P. TAYLOR.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
Judiciary STORY, KING, TAYLOR.
Finance and Auditing FORBES, TAYLOR, MENZIES.
Fire and Water BARRETT, STORY, FORBES.
Streets, Wharves, etc MENZIES, GOODWIN, TAYLOR.
Public Buildings GOODWIN, TAYLOR, MENZIES.
Health and Police KING, SWAIN, MENZIES.
License and Orders SHRADER, COMMINS, MCCARTHY.
Hospital SWAIN, GOODWIN, FORBES.
Printing and Salaries TAYLOR. SWAIN, BARRETT.
Industrial School FORBES, STORY, GOODWIN.
Fire Alarm KING, STORY. COMMINS.
Street Lights BARRETT, KING, SWAIN.
OutsideLands TAYLOR, SWAIN, KING, BARRETT,
MCCARTHY.
At the last session of the Legislature an Act was passed which was approved
on March 30th, 1872, whereby the Municipal Officers whose terms of office
expired on the first Monday of December, A. D. 1872, were continued in
office for one year, thus providing for electing at the General Election to be
held in September, 1873, all City and County Officers, with the exception of
the City and County Assessor, whose term of office has been extended until
the first Monday in December, 1875, by the provisions of Section 4,109 of the
Political Code.
A change also in the manner of electing Supervisors is enacted, the law pro-
viding that hereafter the Supervisors and School Directors shall be elected by
a plurality of all the votes cast at that election, and thereafter at the elections
held every two years, a Supervisor from each Ward, to be a resident and quali-
fied elector thereof, and to be designated as the Supervisor of that Ward,
while the School Directors may be elected without reference to the location of
their residence in the county.
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626 APPENDIX.
WATER SUPPLIES.
The subject of providing an abundant and cheap supply of water for use of
the inhabitants of this City and County has from time to time during the last
few years occupied the attention of the Board, various propositions have been
presented by private parties to bring from distant points adequate supplies for
future wants, provided that bonds of the City were issued to the amount of
several millions of dollars to aid in the construction of the necessary works,
or to be issued when water was brought to the City. After due consideration
of these projects none of them have been accepted by the City, and although
opinions all concur in regard to the advisability of securing such a supply of
water, as yet no definite steps have been taken leading to that end. The last
report in regard to this matter, presented on December llth, 1871, by a Special
Committee of the Board, consisting of Supervisors Forbes, Menzies and Bad-
lam, with communications of Gen. B. S. Alexander, U. S. A., and Prof. Geo.
Davidson, U. S. C. S., on Water Supplies, containing much valuable informa-
tion on a subject so important is herewith reproduced for future reference.
KEPOPiT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON WATEE SUPPLIES
FOB THE CITY.
[Filed December 11, 1871.]
To the Honorable the Board of Supervisors
Of the City and County of San Francisco:
The Special Committee on Water Supply appointed April 10th, last, to whom were referred
the propositions of various parties to furnish this city a supply of fresh water, have the
honor to submit their report.
In prosecuting their investigations your Committee have considered particularly the two
important objects as equal, viz:
First, to secure an abundant, unfailing, available supply of pure fresh water— ample to
provide for the wants of our rapidly increasing population — say for the next fifty years; and
Second, to be able to utilize and introduce into this city the supply required at the lowest
possible cost, that it may come within the reach of all classes to enjoy the blessing of plenty
of good, pure water, at a nominal price.
CLEAR LAKE.
Your Committee, in beginning their labors, first visited Clear Lake in the month of June
last. It is a grand body of water with an area of eighty square miles, and at that time
afforded a vast amount of supply at an elevation of 1,500 feet above the tide level. This large
flow, we have been informed, varies but little at any time except in the rainy season, when it
}S largely increased. According to the reports of their engineer, the Company consider it
practicable to introduce an abundant supply into this city at a reasonable cost.
EEPORT ON
'PLIES.
627
CAUSE OF DELAY IN REPORTING.
In order to view the waterflow of the streams of this peninsvila at their lowest stage, your
Committee deferred their examinations to the latest days of the dry season; which will
excuse their delay in presenting this report.
The two successive years of severe drought — with a previous year of less than average
rainfall— which our State has passed through, had reduced the waterflow of all springs and
running streams to an uncommonly low stage, consequently we have had opportunity for
making our examinations at a minimum flow, unprecedentedly favorable for basing an estimate
of minimum supply of living water.
LAKE SCHEMES.
The various projects submitted to yoiir honorable body for introducing water into this
city from the lakes of the Sierras, possess the one prominent feature of an unlimited source
of supply, and it is also urged that these lakes, fed by the drainage of the snow belt, afford
water of a purer quality than ordinary. While admitting the first proposition (but perhaps
not the second) , your Committee believe that the great distance of these water sources from
this city would so increase the cost of a proper and permanent system of works of required
capacity to introduce the adequate supply, as to defeat the grand object of securing such
supply at a reasonable cost. The tax upon the enormous cost of an extended line of works
necessary to carry out some of the stupendous schemes proposed, would be excessive and
burdensome upon our population.
LAKE TAHOE.
The Lake Tahoe project in particular, embraces a scheme of tunnelling at the outstart, to
tap the proposed supply of water, nearly equal in magnitude to the famous Mont Cenis
Tunnel under the Alps, which has cost about $15,000,000, and required fourteen years of
active work, backed by the cheap labor and mechanical resources of two great nations, to
complete. Such a scheme as this for our water supply has been well referred to as " chimeri-
cal;" and when we further consider that this costly mountain labor — for which this city has
been modestly requested to pay £6,000,000 as a starter, with the prospect of having the privi-
lege of paying unlimited millions more in future to keep the ball in motion — is to bring i;s
forth a veritable mouse of twenty millions gallons of water for our people as the projectors.
may see fit to supply, it may deserve a harsher epithet.
DISADVANTAGES OF SEEKING A WATEK SUPPLY FROM VERY DISTANT SOURCES.
Another important question for consideration, is the risk of frequent interruptions of the
water supply from sources so distant, requiring so long a line of works, crossing in their
route, as projected, broad plains, large rivers, and our still larger bay.
In this connection we think it may not be improper for us to quote from the report of the
Royal Commissioners, on the water supply of London, page 12C, which says :
"As to the plans for obtaining water from the mountainous districts of England and Wales,
we are of opinion that Mr. Bateman's scheme is, in an engineering point of view, feasible and
practicable, and that by it a large supply of water might be obtained for the metropolis, but
that experience warrants great caution in judging of the sufficiency of a gravitation scheme
of such magnitude.
" That the quality of the water would be satisfactory as regards its purity.
" That the outlay for the scheme would be very large amounting, according to the evidence
laid before us, to about £11,000,000; but in the absence of detailed surveys, and in a project
involving works of such great magnitude and novelty, and subject to such large contingencies
and elements of uncertainty, we do not consider that it is possible to arrive at any trustworthy
estimate of the cost.
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" That even assuming that the work could be carried out for the estimated amount, the cost
to the metropolis of obtaining water by this scheme, would be much greater than is incurred
by the present plan, and would continue to be so up to any quantity likely to be required
within a reasonable lapse of time.
" That grave doitbts may be entertained whether it is desirable that the metropolis should
be dependent on one source of supply so far removed, and which might be liable to acci-
dental interruption."
The same reasoning, perhaps slightly modified, will apply to obtaining a water supply from
the lakes on the western slope of the Sierras, or the headwaters of the American, the Moke-
lumne and other rivers heading in the Sierra Nevada mountains. If London with its vast
population of nearly four millions of people, and its almost fabulous ivealth, hesitates to go one
hundred and eighty miles for a water supply, how can San Francisco seriously entertain a similar
project ?
WATER SUPPLY OF THE PENINSULA.
Arguing from these premises, which we believe will be confirmed by the opinions of the
best practical engineers, your Committee have felt themselves justified in confining their
investigations almost exclusively to this peninsula for the future water supply of this city,
and from information obtained from respectable and reliable sources, as well as from such
personal examinations as they have been able to make upon their several trips to the various
streams as far south as the Pescadero, we are of opinion that the water sources of the penin-
sula within a reasonable distance, are amply sufficient to furnish an abundant supply of
good, pure, fresh water to provide for the wants of San Francisco for at least fifty years.
And we believe that thereafter, if it may be found necessary, an extension of the line of then
existing works will be practicable to take up the waters of the streams south of the Pesca-
dero, and thereby increase the amount of supply to an almost unlimited extent.
It has been ascertained by levelings made upon the streams, that the supply from the
Pescadero and streams north of it can be availed of at a height sufficient to place in storage
reservoirs and introduce it thence into the city by natural flow (gravity) at an elevation of at
least two hundred and fifty feet.
STORAGE RESERVOIRS .
The peculiarity of our climate — with an ordinary dry season of at least six months, some-
tim s more — and occasionally two or more successive seasons of drought such as we have
just experienced, makes apparent the vital necessity of having reservoirs of very large
capacity for the storage of the surplus water of our wet seasons.
This peninsula possesses great natural advantages for making such storage reservoirs as
will be ample for all the purposes required.
DISTRIBUTING RESERVOIRS.
San Francisco has within its corporate (limits natural elevated localities admirably suited
for large distributing reservoirs.
RAIN-FALL.
From the register or rain-gaugo kept at Pillarcitos, we find that the rain-fall there is far in
excess of (sometimes more than double) the amount which our rain-gauges register as falling
in this city, and it is reasonable to suppose that the heavily timbered water-shed of the Pes-
cadero and San Gregorio, being of a greater elevation, are blessed with certainly as large, if
not a greater rain- fall than the Pillarcitos.
We submit, herewith, a tabular statement of the rain-fall as marked by gauge in this city
from 1849 to 1871 inclusive, which may be interesting in this connection:
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REPORT ON WATER SUPPLIES.
681
ACCURATE SURVEY REQUIRED TO GIVE ACCURATE ESTIMATES OF THE
COST OF WORKS.
In regard to the cost of a proper system of works necessary to supply this city for the
future from the water sources of this peninsula, your Committee feel themselves unable tb
give an accurate estimate. In order to arrive at any intelligent conclusion on these points,
a detailed examination and survey of the route made by competent engineers for this especial
purpose, will be necessary, who can then estimate in full and give all required information
on the subject with certainty.
In arriving at our conclusions, we did not feel willing to depend entirely upon our own
judgment in deciding on this important question of such great public interest, and therefore,
without authority from your honorable body, have called upon Gen. B. S. Alexander, U. S. A.,
of the Corps of Engineers of the Pacific Coast, as also on Prof. George Davidson, of the
United States Coast Survey, who accompanied us upon our several trips of investigation on
the peninsula, and we submit herewith their communications on the subject in reply to let-
ters addressed to them by us (Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4,) to form a part of this report.
DATA OF WATER SUPPLY TO VARIOUS CITIES APPROXIMATE.
Your Committee have endeavored to procure all the reliable information possible in regard
to the water supply of the largest cities in the United States and England, and we give here-
with a tabiilar statement (approximate) of some of the most important points of interest,
especially as connected with capacity of daily supply and average number of gallons deliv-
ered daily, per capita.
KM
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Name of City.
Source of Supply.
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New York
42%
160
Gravity
85 000 000
942 541
85
Boston
136
Gravity
15 000 000
250 526
60
Philadelphia
Schuylkill River. .
1
150
Pumping.. .
40,000,000
674,022
60
Washington*
Potomac River...
18%
147
Pumping. . .
12,000,000
109,204
110
Chicago
Lake Michigan .
2
150
Pumping.
15,000,000
298 983
50
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River Thames
Pumping.
100,000,000
3,100,000
3?
Loch Katrine
26
Gravity
25,000,000
500,000
50
8
45
Dublin
40
San Francisco
Pillarcitos
7,500,000
149,482
50
London, when she had a population of nearly 3,100,000, received about 100,000,000 gallons
daily, or, for each inhabitant, thirty-two gallons; Glasgow, fifty gallons; Edinburgh, forty-five
gallons; Dublin, forty gallons; Philadelphia, sixty gallons; Boston, sixty gallons; Xew York,
eighty-five gallons (supposed); Washington, one hundred and ten gallons (a very large amount
being consumed by the government buildings, workshops and fountains).
* A very large amount consumed by government buildings, workshops and fountains,
t Population nearly 4,000,000 at present.
Jin 1868.
632 APPENDIX.
WHAT AMOUNT SAN FRANCISCO WILL EEQUIRE.
San Francisco now receives about fifty gallons per head, daily.
On the most liberal scale, allowing that during our dry season — say six months — one hun-
dred gallons per diem per head are used, and during the wet season fifty gallons, an average
will be seventy-five gallons. Allow as average seventy-five gallons for each inhabitant—
which, of course, would include all water required for our parks, sprinkling streets, flushing
sewers, etc. and wastage — works to supply on this scale a population of 1.000,000 inhabitants
should be of capacity to introduce from 60,000,000 to 100,000,000 gallons of water daily.
But it will be many years before San Francisco will have so large a population, or require
so large a water supply, and in building waterworks now, it does not seem fair to tax the
present generation with an outlay to completely provide for the next. This will; however,
be regulated by the further extension of the line of works to streams south of the Pescadero,
as a large increase of population may demand an increased supply of water in future.
WASTAGE.
The wastage of water in large cities is very great.
The report of Edward H. Tracy, Esq., Chief Engineer of the Croton Board, to the Commis-
sioner of Public Works, New York, dated April 14th, 1871, on page 108, says :
" We are now delivering 85,000,000 gallons of water into the city every twenty-four hours,
which is about eighty-five gallons to each inhabitant. This is a much larger quantity per
inhabitant than is furnished by any other large city, and although the numerous manufac-
tories which add to the prosperity of the city absolutely require an enormous amount of
water for their necessary operations, still a great and wanton waste is going on, which has
been increasing at a greater ratio within the past few years than during any previous time ;
and if this waste continues to increase as it has done, the wastage will amount to more water
than that necessarily used."
Many expedients have been resorted to in various places which have largely decreased
waste.
In the city of London great success has attended these efforts. In any city with a large
population — no matter how generously the supply of water is provided — great pains should
be taken to prevent waste ; and in our State, with its peculiarity of long, dry seasons, the
necessity for preventing wastage is more apparent.
This opens the question as to the supply — whether the inhabitants shall be allowed to use
it at discretion, or through the use of water-meters, which latter method is being adopted
with economy in many of our large cities, and is already in use here by large consumers.
The report of the Engineer of the Philadelphia Water Department, for 1869, on page 15, says:
"It is very desirable that the iise of ( water j meters should be commenced in this city —
now the only one of any pretensions where they are not employed. *****
Wherever meters have been introduced they have given satisfaction, not only to the supplier,
but to the consumer."
CONTROL OF THE WATER SUPPLY.
That the City should own and have absolute control of the waterworks is a fact self -evi-
dent and requires no favorable argument from us. The ,-uccess and admirable manage :nent
of the great waterworks of New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Washington, and other
large cities of our own land, afford satisfactory experience, ample to vindicate its necessity
and expediency in our case.
The same question has received the particular consideration of the Royal Commissioners
of Water Supply of London, and we think, after the thorough investigation devot d to the
subject in London, where the supply is governed by companies, it will not be improper for us
to quote from their report. On pp. 120, 122, and 127, they say:
REPORT ON WATER SUPPLIES. 633
" In a matter of such vital importance to the health of a large population, we consider
that it becomes a serious question in what hands the control of the water supply should be
placed. The duty of supplying the inhabitants of a city with water has from a very early
period been regarded as a peculiarly municipal function, and the supercession of the muni-
cipality by joint stock companies is a comparatively modern innovation. * * *
****** But of late years many towns in England have come to the
conclusion that the new practice was a fundamental error, and have resumed the ancient
principal by taking the control of the water supply again into their own hands.
' ' In the first place, such a measure affords, we consider, the only effectual means of car-
rying out in the metropolis the system of constant supply. We have stated under the last
head that we conceive the difficulties of introducing this system would be too great to be
effectually overcome by private companies, inasmuch as the great powers necessary for the
purpose could only be confided to some public body, who would be responsible for their
proper application.
" Secondly, this measure would offer the best mode of insuring a proper supply of water
to the poor, which, as already stated, has been found impracticable under the present system.
* * This measure would much facilitate the provision of water for all
public and municipal purposes, and in particular for the important object of extinguishing
fires.
"But independent of these advantages, we believe the public management to be far more
correct on general principle, than the supply by joint stock organizations. * * *
***** But a sufficiency of water supply is too important a matter to
all classes of the community, to be made dependent on the profits of an association. *
* * We are hence led to the conclusion that future legislation should restore the
ancient practice.
" We are of opinion that it is of vital importance that an abundant supply of water should
be provided for all classes of the population, as well as for general public purposes, street
watering and cleansing, public fountains, and extinguishing fires. That the future control
of the water supply should be entrusted to a responsible public body, with powers conferred
on them for the purchase and extension of existing works, and for levying the rates referred
to."
The above is unmistakable language, and coming from so high a source, where the investi-
'gations have been so fully earned on, and based upon the voluminous testimony of the most
expert scientific engineers, and the opinions of able practical men, it is deserving of the
greatest consideration.
SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
In conclusion, your Committee are of opinion: That there is an abundant supply of good
fresh water on this peninsula, available at sufficient elevation and within a reasonable dis-
tance from this city, to meet all the wants of any population San Francisco will probably have
within the next fifty years; and, therefore, it is unnecessary to look for a supply to distant
sources, entailing a large outlay, with serious difficulties to overcome, and liable to frequent
accidental interruptions.
That the cost of works to introduce the water supply from this peninsula will not be exces-
sive, but in the absence of any special survey for this purpose, only an approximate estimate
of such cost can now be reached; a detailed survey of route should be made, including the
necessary examination of sites for reservoirs; the flow of water from the various streams
gauged ; plans and specifications of the works prepared, and cost of the right of way and
lands required for reservoirs, ascertained.
That as an increase of population in future years may demand, the line of works can then
be extended to utilize the supply from more distant streams on the peninsula, so that the
present generation will not be taxed to provide water supply for the next.
634 APPENDIX.
That the city should own the waterworks, and have control of the whole water supply.
That no time should be lost by the city in taking favorable action on this important ques-
tion of public interest.
That we recommend the city make application to the State Legislature, now in session, to
secure the proper legislation, giving authority (to the city) to provide funds to carry out
these measures, which we believe are of vital importance to the health and comfort of the
people, and necessary to the actual existence of the city itself.
Respectfully submitted,
A. B. FOEBES, ^
STEWART MENZIES, ( Committee.
A. BADLAM.
(No. 1.)
ROOMS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, ^
SAN FRANCISCO, November 22, 1871. J
GEN. B. S. ALEXANDER, U.S.A., Corps of Engineers, Pacific Coast:
DEAR SIR: — As you have accompanied us upon two occasions in our trips of examination of
the water supply of the peninsula of San Francisco, as far south as the Pescadero, we take
occasion to ask your opinion in writing (in so far as you may have formed one from observa-
tions) on the following points :
First. As to the question of there being an abundant, unfailing and available supply of
good fresh water on this peninsula, for the present requirements of this city.
Second. As to the future sufficiency of the supply from the same source, taking into con-
sideration the probable increase of population of this city to one and one-half millions of
people.
Third. If such sufficient supply of water exists, please give your views as to the most
desirable and economical mode of introducing it into the city, having in view at the same
time a system of works that will be of permanent character in all respects for the future.
Fourth. Although aware that the limited examinations we have made of the ground and
line, are insufficient to form any accurate detailed estimate of the cost of the whole work, yet
your long experience as an engineer will enable you to take a comprehensive view of the
matter and form an approximate estimate, and we would therefore be pleased to have your
views on this siibject also.
Fifth. We should be also pleased to have your views and suggestions upon any other
points connected with the whole question of the water supply of this city, that you may
deem important and pertinent.
Yours, very respectfully,
A. B. FORBES,
[Signed] S. MENZIES,
A. BADLAM,
Committee appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
(No. 2.)
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., December 1, 1871.
Messrs. A. B. FORBES, S. MENZIES, A. BADLAM, Committee of Board of Supervisors.
GENTLEMEN : — I have duly considered your letter of the 22d ultimo, in which you ask me
sundry questions in relation to the water supply of this city, and I now proceed to answer
them.
I take them up in the order in which they were propounded.
REPORT ON WATER SUPPLIES. 635
" FIRST.— As to the question of there being an abundant, unfailing and available supply of
good fresh water on this peninsula for the present requirements of this city."
To a proper answer to this and your other questions, it is necessary to state what the avail-
able water supply of this peninsula is.
I do not propose to go into any theoretical discussion as to the amount of rain-fall and
evaporation on the different portions of the peninsula, or of the precise proportion of the
rain-fall which may be made available. These subjects have been discussed before, and you
are already fully informed in relation to them. I prefer to treat this question more practi-
cally, and draw my results, whatever they may be, from experience. And fortunately we are
not entirely without experience on the subject.
The water that the city has obtained from the Pillarcitos reservoir for several years fur-
nishcs us with precisely the data we want.
This is a reservoir of the capacity of 1,050,000,000 gallons, obtained from a water-shed of
3,200 acres, or of five square miles.
This reservoir supplied the city during the year 1869 with 1,346,000,000 gallons; during the
year 1870 with 1,547,000,000 gallons; total, 2,893,000,000 gallons; the average for the two years
is 1,440,000,000 gallons.
This amount of water spread out over the entire area of five square miles would cover it to
a depth of about seventeen inches. That is to say, let the rain-fall be whatever it may have
been, about seventeen inches of it over the entire water-shed supplying the reservoir, was
made available and actually delivered in the city.
It is true that some of the waters from the Pillarcitos reservoir, in very wet seasons, have
occasionally run to waste, and the Spring Valley Water Company are now making the neces-
sary works to store these and other waters in the large San Andreas reservoir, thereby greatly
increasing the available supply for the city.
My object, however, in making this investigation, was to show how much of the rain-fall
over the Pillarcitos water-shed had been made available and delivered into this city; for on
these data we can base safe conclusions as to what amount of water may be relied upon on
the streams south of the Pillarcitos, emptying into the Pacific Ocean.
These streams, as we proceed South, are the Purissima, Tunitas, San Gregorio and branches
and the Pescadero, with, perhaps, others still further south.
It is believed from the configuration of the country, thouph no rain-gauges have been kept
there, that the downfall of rain on the water-sheds of these creeks is as great as at Pillarcitos,
and that the available catchment would also be as great if proper w >rks were constructed to
store and carry away their waters, and I shall proceed on this supposition.
Now, as you know, a preliminary survey has been made by the San Francisco Water Com-
pany, starting at the headwaters of the Pescadero, for a line of conduit picking up the heads
or available waters of the other streams, with the view of bringing all their waters to this
city at some future day.
We are enabled, therefore, from the maps, to estimate approximately, the available area of
catchment of each of these streams, above the line of the proposed conduit. They are as
follows : Pescadero, thirty square miles ; San Gregorio and branches, twenty-four square
miles; Tunitas, six square miles; in all, sixty square miles. I have omitted the Purissima,
because it is said that its waters are impure.
Here we see that we have an available water-shed on the streams flowing into the Pacific
Ocean, north of the Pescadero, twelve times as large as that of the present Pillarcitos
reservoir.
If, therefore, the Pillarcitos reservoir can furnish the city with 1,446,000,000 gallons of
water yearly, these creeks could furnish twelve times as nrtich, or 17,352,000,000 gallons; add
Pillarcitos, 1.446,000,000 gallons ; and San Andreas reservoir, say equal to Pillarcitos, 1,446,'
000,000 gallons, and we have 20,244,000,000 gallons.
But this is not all. If the proposed conduit crosses the dividing ridge and enters the
Canada de Raymundo, its water-shed of about eighteen square miles will at once become
available. The downfall of rain is much less here, and the available catchment would also
be less. For safety, we may assume it to be one-third of what it is on the western slope.
636 APPENDIX.
This would then add 1,735,000,000 gallons more; making in all 21,979,000,000 gallons yearly,
or a daily supply of 60,216,438 gallons.
Enough, certainly, for the present wants of the city, for it is a quantity from six to eight
times the supply now furnished from all sources, including that obtained from Lobos Creek.
" SECOND.— As to the future sufficiency of the supply from the same soxirce, taking into
consideration the probable increase of population of this city to 1,000,000 or 1,500,000 people."
The figures given in answer to your first question, give the data for answering your second.
60,000,000 gallons daily would give 1,000,000 of people a daily supply of sixty gallons each.
If the population of the city should increase to 1,500,000 persons, they would only get forty
gallons of water each daily, from the sources I have enumerated.
WHAT THE FUTURE WATER WORKS SHOULD BE.
" THIRD. — If such sufficient supply of water exists, please give your views as to the most
desirable and economical mode of introducing it into the city, having in view at the same
time a system of works that will be of permanent character in all respects for the future."
It is impossible to answer in detail such a question as this, without an elaborate and care-
ful survey made for the special purpose of furnishing the necessary information upon which
to form opinions and base plans.
Omitting specifications for the present, there are, nevertheless, certain general considera-
tions that should always be kept in view, however the details of the plans may be varied.
One of these is that we must have large storage reservoirs to store a very large quantity of
water, if possible a year's supply, to guard against a succession of dry seasons.
• 2. We must have reservoirs at the Tunitas, at the San Gregorio and at the Pescadero, in
order to be enabled to hold the waters of these streams in check in times of flood, until our
conduit shall have time to carry their waters to the proper storage reservoir. You will want
the flood waters of these creeks just as much as the Spring Valley Water Company wants the
flood waters of the Pillarcitos.
3. If such a water supply is undertaken, the works connected with it should be made per-
manent. In my judgment a masonry conduit will be preferable to iron pipes.
4. I think the Canada de Raymundo probably affords the best location for the large stor-
age reservoirs, although there are other places that might be selected for this purpose. In
fact, it is possible that detailed surveys may discover even better locations than this Canada.
5. Let us suppose this Caiiada is selected for the sites of the storage reservoirs; then I
am of the opinion that the diameter of the conduit entering it should not be less than ten
feet. This size should continue until it takes up the waters of the Tunitas. Between the
Tunitas and the first branch of the San Gregorio it might be slightly decreased, and go on
decreasing as the several streams are taken in, leaving the San Gregorio Valley with a diameter
of perhaps eight feet, and continued this size until the waters of the Pescadero are taken up.
Although the Pescadero, in times of heavy rains, will flow much more than sufficient
water for a conduit of this size, yet with an inexpensive reservoir there, we can hold back
the waters of even a week's flood until such a conduit could discharge them into the storage
reservoirs.
Besides, by having the conduit of this size it would be sufficiently large to be extended,
when the increased population of the City may demand it, to the head waters of the San
Lorenzo, and possibly to other streams in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
The preliminary survey I have mentioned fixes the level of the water surface in the reser-
voir at Pescadero at three hundred and ninety-four feet above tide, and the distance thence
to the Canada de Raymundo at twenty-five miles.
With a slope to the conduit, therefore, of two feet per mile, the water may be delivered
into reservoirs at this Canada (and provide for draining all the small reservoirs on the route)
at a height of fully three hundred feet above tide, and into the distributing reservoirs in the
City limits at a height of about two hundred and fifty feet above tide.
REPORT ON WATER SUPPLIES. 637
THE APPKOXIMATE COST. •
" FOURTH. — Although aware that the limited examinations we have made of the ground
and Hue arc insufficient to form any accurate detailed estimate of the cost of the whole work,
yet your long experience as an engineer will enable you to take a comprehensive view of the
matter, and to form an approximate estimate, and we would therefore be pleased to have
your views on this subject also."
Here again we are met with the want of exact information to form a correct estimate of the
cost of such works.
We do not know exactly the location of the conduit, nor its length ; we do not know how
much tunnelling, or how much filling ; nor do we know the number, or even the location of
our storage and distributing reservoirs.
Without details it is always well, in undertaking to form an estimate, to be governed by
experience.
We have much experience in the construction of waterworks in this State ; consisting of
flumes, ditches, pipes and tunnels, but there are no works on this coast of the kind here con-
templated. If we go East for information, the prices will not be the same there.
However, we find that New York City, Boston and Washington, all have brick conduits
bringing water into them.
The Croton Aqueduct, in New York, is forty-five miles long ; cost, when first biiilt,
$12,000,000; capacity. 30,000,000 gallons daily. Therefore, each dollar of capital expended will
bring two and a half gallons of water per day for centuries.
The Cochituate Waterworks of Boston ; conduit, twenty miles long ; cost, when first com-
pleted, $5,000,000 ; capacity, 10,000,000 gallons daily. Each dollar of capital expended deliv-
ered, therefore, two gallons of water daily.
Potomac Aqueduct, Washington ; conduit, thirteen miles long ; cost, $4,000,000 ; capacity,
96,000,000 gallons daily. Each dollar of capital expended, therefore, delivered twenty-four
gallons of water daily.
We see by this that the larger the conduit the greater is the quantity of water which each
dollar of capital expended will deliver.
Any other inference drawn from these statements as applied to the cost of the new water-
works for this city might be open to criticism.
Nevertheless, from my intimate acquaintance with these works, and with those of many
others in this country, I am of the opinion — with a full knowledge of the changed circum-
stances o\it here, the increased cost of money and of labor, and the different nature of the
proposed works — that the cost of bringing the waters of the Pescadero and the intermediate
streams into distributing reservoirs within the city limits, in a conduit of the most sub-
stantial construction, can be effected for a sum not exceeding $15,000,000.
When I first looked at the ground over which the proposed conduit must pass, and learned
the probable amount of tunnelling— some 90,000 feet— I was startled. I feared that the
question of cost would prove insurmountable. But when I learned that this was divided
among twenty-seven different tunnels, affording, therefore, no less than fifty-four places
where this work can be carried on at the same time, the difficulties of this portion of the
work partially disappeared: and when I came to examine the character of the rock through
which the tunnels will pierce the spurs of the hills— a soft sandstone easily cut with a
knife or worked with a pick— they were entirely removed.
I believe that tunnels, in most cases, may be cut to the exact shape required for the con-
duit, without the use of powder, and if so, a lining of a single brick will be all that will bo
required to afford complete security to the water way.
The tunnelling difficulty being disposed of, all the rest of the work will be of the simplest
character. There will be no costly masonry constructions such as the Beacon Hill reser-
voir in Boston, the Harlem Bridge in New York, or the Cabin John's Bridge in Washington,
the^longest masonry arch in the world .
638 APPENDIX.
THE NECESSITY FOR WORKS OF AMPLE SIZE.
" FIFTH— We would also be pleased to have your views and suggestions upon any other
points connected with the whole question of the water supply of this City that you may
deem important and pertinent."
I do not know that I can suggest anything new under this head. But, in justification of
the large-sized conduit which I have proposed, and the very large storage reservoirs— larger
than any others with which I am acquainted— I will remark that nearly all the waterworks
that have been constructed for supplying American cities with water have been designed on
an inadequate scale.
New York, Boston and Philadelphia fear a drought, of even a few months, although their
waterworks are comparatively new.
The growth of our cities has outstripped all experience derived from Europe, upon which
hydraulic engineers had based their calculations.
The quantity of water used by each person has also gone far beyond all former calcula-
tions. People in our American cities look upon water as a necessity, not merely a luxury,
and the consequence is they use it lavishly.
Hence it is that the works designed by engineers, and opposed in their inception as being
extravagant, have almost invariably failed, within a few years after their completion, to
supply the wants of the cities for which they were built.
Let San Francisco learn a lesson from this experience. If she goes after water on this
peninsula, let her construct a conduit and build reservoirs that will enable her to bring
enough of it to her doors.
If it be determined by the City authorities to obtain an additional supply of water from
this peninsula, the proper course to be pursued appears to me to be—
1. To procure the proper Legislative enactments on the subject.
2. To have the necessary surveys made, contouring the ground for some distance to the
right and left of the proposed route of the conduit, and contouring the ground within and
around all reservoirs.
3. To gauge all the streams, and ascertain the amount of water which they would deliver,
at the point where they would discharge into the conduit, for each day of one entire year .
4. Then to have the plans and specifications of the entire works prepared and approved
by the proper authorities.
5. In the meantime, the right of way, and all lands necessary to be held by the City in
connection with the works should be obtained, either by purchase or condemnation.
6. The work proper might then be commenced as soon as the financial condition of the
City would justify it.
I think the first work to be done should be to construct the conduit from the Pescadero to
the great storage reservoirs, and the reservoirs themselves.
If the water was once there in store, the City could draw upon it, as fast as she wanted it ,
without incurring any great expense to complete all the works in the first instance leading
from the reservoirs to the City.
Thus the water could be brought from the storage reservoirs to the City in iron pipes.
Perhaps it will, on the whole, be better to bring it in pipes. Now, it would require as many
as four pipes of four feet in diameter to bring into the city all the water that might be wanted
at any one time in the distant future, when the population has increased to a million. But,
one of these pipes would be all that would be required for some years. The cost of the other
three would therefore be saved for the time being.
I beg leave to remark, in conclusion, that the cities of California want more water, on ac-
count of -the long dry seasons, than cities of equal size on the Atlantic Coast or the Missis-
sippi basin .
San Francisco in particular ought to have an abundant supply, in order to keep down the
sands with which the streets below and the air above are infested in the summer season.
She wants enough to flush the street gutters and sewers, and remove all offensive offal
from the limits of the city, washing into the Bay these offensive and fruitful sources of dis-
REPORT ON WATER SUPPLIES. 639
ease and death; and then when her streets are cleansed she wants enough water to sprinkle
them daily, and hourly where necessary.
Besides, she wants water for the irrigation of Public Parks and private grounds.
The comforts of a city residence depend, to a great extent, on the cleanliness of the streets
and the beauty of Public Parks and private lawns.
The growth of a city, and the value of its property, also depend on these things to an ex-
tent that can scarcely be over-estimated.
New York City felt its influence the day the Croton Waterworks were completed.
Let San Francisco obtain for herself an abundant supply of good, wholesome, fresh water-
one hundred gallons for each inhabitant daily — and the diminished rates of insurance, the
increased comfort of living, the new demand for houses and lots, and the increased value of
property, will be such, that none of her citizens will be found willing to forego its advan-
tages for the relief it might afford from taxation.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
B. S. ALEXANDER,
Lieut.-Col. of Engineers, Brev't Brig.-Gen. U. S. A.
(No. 3.)
ROOMS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, \
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 22, 1871. )
PROFESSOR GEORGE DAVIDSON, Superintendent U. S. Coast Survey, Present:
DEAR SIR: — The undersigned Committee of Supervisors, appointed to examine and report
on the subject of water supply for the City, are informed that you made an examination of
the sources of water supply on this peninsula in 1869. As the question of future water sup-
ply of San Francisco is one of great import, we desire to procure all the reliable information
we can on the subject, and therefore respectfully ask you to give us the result of your ex-
amination above referred to; — and as you have accompanied us on two occasions in our recent
examinations of the water sources of the Pescadero, San Gregorio and other streams on the
peninsula, will you also please state whether your conclusions arrived at in 1869 have been
in any way changed or modified by the examinations of 1871.
We will also be pleased to have your views and suggestions upon any other points con-
nected with the whole question of the water supply of this city, which you may deem im-
portant and pertinent.
Yours, very respectfully,
[Signed.] A. B. FORBES, }
S. MENZIES, L Committee.
A. BADLAM, )
(No. 4.)
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., December 4, 1871.
MESSES. FORBES, MENZIES AND BADLAM, Committee.
GENTLEMEN:-! have your letter of the 22d ult., in relation to the water supply of San
Francisco, asking the conclusions I have arrived at in my recent examinations on the San
Andreas, Pillarcitos, Pescadero, San Gregorio, Canada de Raymundo, etc.; and whether the
opinions I expressed after my examinations of the peninsula of San Francisco in the Spring
of 1869 have been changed. (Report to the San Francisco Water Company, April, 1869.) In
reply thereto, I state that the recent examination has not changed my views, but has con-
firmed them.
I believe there is an adequate supply of good water on this peninsula for a city of one
million inhabitants; that it is within reasonable distance; that there are no grave engineering
difficulties to its introduction; that the cost will not be excessive; that a gre.it storage res-
ervoir will be necessary, and that such reservoir can be had with the necessary elevation to
deliver water in the City at about two hundred and fifty feet above the level of the Bay.
640 APPENDIX.
No close estimate can be made of the cost of the aqueduct to the great reservoir; nor of the
cost of making that reservoir available, until minute and detailed surveys are made.
An important point for consideration is an extended and extensive supply on this penin-
sula is the fact that it may be used in conjunction with the existing supply and works.
An argument that should not be overlooked in this question of supply may be based upon
this proposition: If the present supply of water to the City from an area of catchment of
about seven square miles is adequate for a population of 200,000 people, the supply from an
area of catchment of seventy-eight square miles (sixty square miles of which has a greater
rainfall than over the present area of catchment) will be adequate for a population of about
2,000,000.
YOU^SJ respectfully,
GEORGE DAVIDSON.
FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN
FEANCISCO, ON THE IST DAY OF OCTOBEE, 1872.
In conformity to the requirements of an Act of the Legislature, the following statement
was transmitted, by direction of the Board of Supervisors, to the State Controller :
FUNDED DEBT.
Funded Debt $3,461,000 00
Bate of Interest 6 and 7 per cent. >
DESCRIPTION AND VALUE OF PROPERTY OWNED BY THE COUNTY.
Park Reservations $1,000,000 00
Public Squares 2,000,000 00
Fire Department Lots and Improvements 200,000 00
City Hall, County Jail, Hospitals, Almshouse, Lots and Improvements 1,000,000 00
Cemetery Reservations 130,000 00
Sundry other lots reserved for public purposes 100,000 00
School Lots and Improvements 1,800,000 00
$6,230,000 00
October 1, 1872, Cash in hands of County Treasurer, City and County money.. . $316,776 22
Value of Real Estate, 1872-73 $180,571,640 00
Value of Personal Property, 1872-73 108,011,616 90
Total Value of Property $288,583,256 90
RATE OF TAXATION PER $100, VALUATION 1872-73.
State $0 50
City and County 1 00
Total . . $1 50
Amount of Taxes, 1872-73 $4,328,748 b5
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL DEPARTMENT. 641
INDUSTEIAL SCHOOL DEPAETMENT.
THIS department of the City Government, designed ft the detention, management,
reformation, education and maintenance of idle and dissolute children, as also those convicted
of crime, was established by an Act of the Legislature, passed April 15, 1858. It provided
that whenever the sum of $10,000 had been subscribed by members of the Department for
the purposes thereof, the Board of Supervisors was authorized to appropriate the sum of
$20,000 towards the purchase of the necessary land and the erection of suitable buildings for
an Industrial School, and such further sum not exceeding $1 ,000 per month thereafter for
the care and maintenance of the children, and the salaries of the officers connected therewith .
So impressed were our citizens with the urgent necessity of such an institution, that sixty
life members and four hundred and thirty-three annual aDd contributing members enrolled
themselves at once, and the sum of $ 10,850 having been raised in that way, the appropria-
tion by the City was made, thus placing $30,850 at the disposal of the Board of Managers.
The Act fixed the number of Managers at seventeen; fourteen of them to be elected by the
members of the Department, and the other three to be appointed by the Board of Supervisors
from their own body; and although tnis Department was under the management of a Board
of Managers so constituted for a period of thirteen years, the additional subscriptions and
contributions, outside of State and County aid, only amounted to the- sum of $7,374 29.
The Officers of the Department and the chief Officers of the School were made amenable
to the general laws of the State relating to misdemeanor in office. The Institution was thus
invested with many of the useful features of a private charity, while, as a branch of the
Municipal Government, its affairs were subjected to public scrutiny.
Upon the election of the Board, steps were at once taken to select a proper site for the In-
stitution. In this some difficulty was experienced, but finally the Board determined to accept
the lot, owned and set apart by the City for a House of Refuge, on the Noe or San Miguel
Rancho. The tract contained one hundred acres, and lies on the line of the Southern Pacific
Railroad, near the southern boundary of the City and County. The building was erected
near the middle of the tract on a gentle slops facing the east. The Institution was inaugu-
rated on the 17th of May, 1859, with appropriate ceremonies.
The first Superintendent of the School was Frederick Hennell, who was succeeded by
Joseph B. Leonard, George L. Lyude, Rufus K. Marriner, Joseph Wood, Joseph C. Morrill,
John C. Pelton and George F. Harris, in the order here given.
Since the opening of the Institution there have been received: — Boys, 1014; Girls, 239.
Total, 1253.
After nearly thirteen years' experience in the conduct of the School, the Board of Managers
of the Department, in view of an indebtedness of upwards of $44,000 which they had no means
to liquidate, deemed it expedient for its welfare that it shoiild be placed under the control
of the Board of Supervisors. Accordingly, an act was passed by the Legislature, and approved
March 23, 1872, providing for the transfer of the School and the management of its affairs
to the Board of Supervisors, the payment of its indebtedness by the City, and authorizing
an expenditure not to exceed $4,500 per month, for its support and maintenance. In ac
cordance with its provisions, such transfer was formally effected on the 9th clay of April
1872, the City assuming the debt of the Department, which amounted to $44,608 06.
The number of inmates remaining in the School at that date was 228 boys and 56 girls.
41
642 APPENDIX.
EECEIPTS FROM JUNE 7, 1858, TO APRIL 9, 1872.
Eeceived from City and County Treasury for Building purposes. $13,000 00
" " " " Maintenance 282,01076
" State Treasury, Appropriations 31,263 66
" " " Maintenance of Boys from State Reform School.. 9,516 75
" Subscriptions of Members 17,788 50
" for Maintenance of Inmates surrendered 313 00
" for Labor of Inmates 1,01485
" from Sales, Shoe shop 3,82639
" " Tailor shop 93725
" " Trunk shop 945 24
Whiplashes 32937
Milk, Butter and Eggs 1,91440
Potatoes and other vegetables 2,26173
Hay 1,98646
Swine 1,151 74
" " Calves, Poultry and old Horses 225 69
Old Metals, Rags, Cans, etc 35352
" " Brick and Asphaltum 40394
Galvanized Pipe 200 94
" " 23-100 acres to S. F. & S. J. R. R. Co 1,50000
" for Pasturage 419 85
" for use of Horses, etc., etc 176 00
" from Insurance Companies for loss by fire 699 00
" Donations 43o 79
" from Spring Valley Water Company for right of way 150 00
" for Services of School Band 32750
" Sundries 56439
$403,752 72
EXPENDITURES FROM JUNE 7, 1858, TO APRIL 9, 1872.
Groceries and Provisions 79,615 86
Furniture 18,270 43
Building, Improvements and Repairs 78,693 06
Farm 24,04758
Clothing 24,412 08
Printing and Advertising 2,804 25
Books and Stationery 2,095 86
Fuel and Lights 14,05612
Shoe Shop 7,91024
Trunk Shop 988 55
Salari-.-s 122,395 59
Miscellaneous 26,68513
$401,975 75
Cash transferred by Department to City Treasury 1,776 97
$403,752 72
Amount owed by Department for Supplies, at date of transfer, April 9, 1872 44,G08 06
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ELECTION LAW AND EXPENSES. 643
ELECTION LAW AND EXPENSES.
THE total number of votes polled at the General Election held on Tuesday,
November 5, 1872, for Electors of President and Vice President, also for a
Member of Congress, was 23,029. This election was the first had under the
provisions of the Political Code; and while it is conceded that the safeguard
and protection it affords to electors are to be commended, yet in San Fran-
isco, where over 40,000 persons are registered voters, that portion requiring
the Great Eegister to be printed, distributed and used by the officers of elec-
tion in ascertaining the persons entitled to, and checking the names of per-
sons who vote, is not calculated to subserve in this city any of the purposes
for which it was enacted. Without noticing the expense, among the most
important objections are the time necessarily taken by Officers of Election to
find and check the names of electors voting, and the opportunity afforded for
illegal voting. So far as San Francisco is concerned, the law in that res-
pect requires to be amended ; and in lieu of printing and using the Great
Eegister, as at present, experience shows that every purpose would be sub-
served by providing that the County Clerk should, from the Great Regis-
ter (which, being a record on file and open for inspection in his office, does
not require to be printed), make up and cause to be printed from said Register,
thirty days prior to an election, Poll Lists for each precinct established, con-
taining the names of all persons entitled to vote in said precinct arranged
alphabetically, with their occupation and residence, and up to the evening of the
day prior to an election, to correct all errors and insert the name of every person
entitled to be enrolled thereon, delivering to each of the Inspectors of Election
ten or more copies of the Poll Lists of his precinct so printed and corrected,
and by him duly certified. It would be also necessary to provide that electors,
on removing from one place of residence to another, at any time during the
year or at least thirty days prior to an election, should apply to and notify the
County Clerk of said change of residence. This would make the Great Register
reliable. The residences of the persons registered, as they now appear, are the
places where they lived when they were registered, and it is safe to assert that
at least one-half do not live at the places designated. In addition, the Poll List
would facilitate the reception of votes containing only the names of the electors
of the precinct and would check illegal voting.
It is to be hoped that at the next session of the Legislature the law may be
so amended as far as regards San Francisco ; for, when the operations of the
law referred to become understood, with the difficulty of identifying persons
afterwards who can illegally vote, it may possibly lead to the result of an elec"
tion being other than that desired by a majority of the legal voters.
644 APPENDIX.
The annexed tabular statement shows the expenses of the last Election.
ELECTION EXPENSES.
Advertising $ 1,841 50
Stationery 122 50
Allowance ($75 to each Precinct) 3,150 00
Officers of Election 4,430 00
Special Police 935 00
Printing and Binding Great Register 11,143 00
Allowance for Preparing Great Register for Publication 2,000 25
Printing Blanks. 501 50
Miscellaneous 504 50
Estimate of Expenses incurred, demands not passed upon 2,500 00
$27,128 25
RESOLUTION No. 3154 (NEW SEEIES).
RESOLVED, That the heads of the following Departments be and are hereby
requested to report to this Board on or before the first day of August ensuing,
the condition of their respective Departments during the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1872, embracing all their operations and expenditures:
Auditor, Treasurer, Pound Keeper,
Assessor, Sheriff, City and County Attorney,
Tax Collector, County Recorder, Industrial School,
County Clerk, City and County Surveyor, Police,
Streets, License Collector, Coroner,
Fire Department, Public Schools, Public Administrator,
Hospital, Harbor Master, Health Officer,
Almshouse, Fire Alarm and Police Teleg., Justices' Court,
City Hall Commissioners, Board of Health, Park Commissioners.
And that said reports be published in a volume in accordance with the re-
quirements of Section 79 of the Consolidation Act. The Clerk of this Board
is hereby instructed to send a copy of this Resolution to the head of each of
the enumerated departments.
In Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, June 24, 1872.
Adopted by the following vote :
AYES — Supervisors Menzies, Swain, Kenny, McCarthy, Goodwin, King,
Forbes, Story, Shrader, Barrett, Commins, Taylor.
JNO. A. RUSSELL, Clerk.
PUBLIC POUND.
645
POUND MASTEE'S EEPOET.
To the Honorable the Board of Supervisors
Of tJie City and County of San Francisco :
GENTLEMEN — In compliance with Resolution No. 3,154, 1 herewith submit to
you the following statement of the Public Pound, for the year ending June
30, 1872.
1871— July $39 00
August, 36 00
September 23 00
October 42 00
November 31 00
December 28 00
1872— January 27 00
February 25 00
March 2600
April 22 00
May 35 00
June 27 00
Total receipts for the year ending June 30, 1872 $361 00
EEPOET OF THE DOG POUND.
I herewith submit the following report of the Dog Pound for the year ending
June 30, 1872.
MONTHS
RELEASED
RECEIPT.
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338
10
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15
282
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258
7
37
5
209
35 00
September
309
5
33
14
257
25 00
October
271
7
31
10
223
35 00
November
434
7
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34
343
35 00
December
259
4
22
25
208
20 00
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49
223
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46
164
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149
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10
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74
414
348
2748
$370 00
DAVID M. SHOET,
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INDEX TO GENERAL ORDERS.
COMPILED BY JNO. A. KUSSELL.
Almshouse, Superintendent's du-
ties 580
to give bond 581
register of inmates 580
officers and employees, how ap-
pointed 580-581
orders for admission of persons
to, how obtained 581
infirm persons begging, to be
committed to 579
maimed or deformed persons
exposing themselves to be
committed to 579
Amusement, relating to places of
public 588
immoral or lewd play, etc.,
prohibited 512
Animals, washing, limits, pen-
alty 510-511
leaving unfastened 511
fastening to lamp-posts, etc.,
penalty 512
on sidewalks or crossings 519
penalty , 522
obstructing crossings, pen-
alty 519, 522, 543
landing of, from foreign ports,
prohibited 568
slaughtering of, prohibited
within certain limits 508
sick or diseased not to be sold
or offered for sale, etc 549
Areas, under sidewalks 517
to be constructed only to afford
light to basement or cellars . . 517
Areas —
to be securely enclosed and
covered 518
violation of provisions, penalty 522
Arson, reward for arrest and con-
viction of persons committing 537
Ashes, deposit of in wooden ves-
sels, etc., prohibited 536
violation of provisions, pen-
alty 540
Awnings, how constructed 518
not to extend beyond the outer
line of sidewalk 519
violation of provisions, penalty 522
Balconies, how constructed 518
Ball Eoorns, where liquors are
sold and women employed,
keeping open, hours, penalty 515
Bankers' License 547
Barriers, in front of premises be-
low grade 521
to be erected around dangerous
portions of streets 521
violation of provisions, penalty 522
Baskets, etc., persons on side-
walks prohibited from carry-
ing suspended from, or at-
tached poles across or upon
the shoulders 520
Bathing, regulated, penalty. . . 512 513
Begging, street, prohibited, pen-
"alty 783
Bills, etc., regulating posting of,
penalty 569, 591
654
APPENDIX.
Bill Pasters, to be licensed . . . 590-591
Birds, entrapping, killing or de-
stroying prohibited , penalty. 582
Births, record of, to be kept by
Health Officer 610
physicians, midwives, etc., to
report 611
Blasts, method of exploding, pen-
alty 513
Boat, defined 544
false representations concern-
ing, penalty 544
numbering of, to be permanent 544
number, where placed 544-545
owner or keeper to be li-
censed 545-546
Boiler, steam, where to erect. . . . 536
permission required within cer-
tain limits 536
violation, penalty 540
Bonfires, permit required to kin-
dle, from whom 537
penalty for violation 540
Bonds, Collector of Licenses and
Deputies 555
Poundkeeper 560
Almshouse Superintendent. . . . 581
Boundaries, fire limits 528-529
street cleaning districts 570
Bricks, burning within certain
limits prohibited, penalty,
proviso 512
Brokers' License 547, 604
Buildings, not to extend over line
of street 517
porches, doorsteps and windows
of first story not to extend
more than one foot 517
bay windows, second story, not
to extend more than three
feet 517
violation, penalty 522
bay windows or swell fronts,
in fire limits not to project
over line of street 533
entrance to, descent or ascent,
how constructed 518
awnings, shades, balconies, be-
fore 518-519
signs, flags, etc., in front of. . . 519
numbering of 527-528
place of number to, size of fig-
ures 527
starting points, even and odd
numbers where placed on ... 527
violation of provisions, Chief
of Police to notify occupant of 528
Buildings —
construction in fire limits. .529-531
foundation walls, how built. . . 529
thickness of outer walls, and
party walls of ... 530
stone and brick walls of, head-
ing courses, etc 530-531
anchoring walls, etc., of 531
walls to extend above roof of. . 531
Mansard or French roofs over. 531
timbers, beams, etc., how
placed and separated in. ... 532
openings for doors and win-
dows of 532
additional stories of 533
bay window or swell front over
line of street, permit 533
swell fronts, how to construct. 533
smoke pipes, etc., how con-
structed; how guarded 533
altering wooden, in fire limits. 534
removal of, in fire limits, per-
mit required 534
persons prior to moving, to no-
tify Sup't of Fire Alarm and
Police Telegraph of route,
penalty 586
permit to move not to be gran-
ted unless a deposit is made
to cover expense of taking
down, or repairing telegraph,
etc 586-587
construction of chimneys and
flues of; stove pipes .... 535-536
hoistway or well-hole in floor
of, how secured 536
cloth covered or cloth lined
scuttles in roof of 536
ashes, deposit prohibited on
floor of 536
removal of dangerous 536-537
prohibiting the burning of, pen-
alty 537, 540
keeping or storing more than
ten pounds of gunpowder in,
prohibited 538
materials used in constructing
may occupy one-third of the
street, proviso 519
Butchers' License 549, 552
offal or garbage not to remain
on premises, etc 565
Cannon, discharge of, limits, per-
mit, penalty 513
INDEX.
655
Carts, night, permit to use, etc . . 510
license for 550
Cattle, slaughter of, limits, pen-
alty 508
driving, limits, penalty 515
lauding from foreign ports pro-
hibited 568
Cemeteries, duties of Superinten-
dents 610-611
Chimneys, construction of 535
penalty 540
Clothing, second hand, dealers in,
duties 587
to keep books in English lan-
guage 587
books to be open for inspection
of police officers 587
Cobble stone paving, how laid. 523-524
Combustible materials, protect'n of 537
penalty 540
Contracts for supplies, County
Hospital, how awarded 567
Contractors to erect barriers
around dangerous portions of
streets 521
to maintain lighted lanterns at
night at the ends of streets;
when 521
penalty 522
County Recorder to receive from
Health Officer records of
births, deaths and interm'ts. 610
County Surveyor to remove mon-
uments; when 525
fees for street work 581-582
County Treasurer, sale of stolen
and unclaimed property by . . 562
proceeds, disposition. Expen-
ses of sale 562
Cows, milch, prohibiting feeding
with still slops 572
Crowds, dispersion of, penalty. . . 514
Crown of roadway on paved,
planked, or macadamized
streets 524
in certain limits; on macadam-
ized streets 572
D
Dance houses, etc., keeping open,
hours, penalty 515
permits required to keep open
after twelve o'clock at night. 515
license for keepers of 548
Dice, throwing in public places
prohibited 585
Districts, street cleaning 570
Dogs, penalty permitting to enter
parks or plazas 507
police may kill; when 507
at large unmuzzled, unregis-
tered, penalty 515
at large, definition 515
Pound Keeper to seize within
certain limits 557-558
registration and licensing of .582-583
amount of tax on 583
registered to wear collars with
tags 583
redemption from pound 559
Drains, to be connected with
street sewers 509, 585
from dwelling-house, etc., to
be constructed with a trap 509, 585
penalty for violation 509, 585
Drivers (see "Licenses," "Ve-
hicles.")
of hackney carriages to be li-
censed 545, 546
•when deprived of license 554
certain, to wear badges 552, 601
to keep rates of fares posted up
in carriage 542-543
Driving immoderately, penalty.. 514
cattle, limits, penalty 515
Drunkenness in public places or
private premises, penalty. 514-515
E
Engines, steam, to have right of
way when going to fire 574
locomotive to have reflecting
lamps at night when moving. 573
Explosive substances, prohibiting
storage in certain places 539
penalty 540
Expressmen1 s Licenses 547
Fares, rates of for vehicles,penalty 542
to be kept posted up in car-
riage 542-543
Fire, protection against, chap. 528, 540
false alarm of, penalty 539-540
limits 528-529
construct'n of buildings in . 529, 531
alteration of wooden buildings 534
limits, blocks to be registered. . 529
removal of buildings in 534
permission to kindle, on street. 537
shavings to be secured from . . . 537
656
APPENDIX.
Pre-
setting, to building prohibition 537
violation, penalty 540
incendiarism, reward 537
police to attend 504
apparatus, incr'sing number of 598
blockade of street during, pen-
alty for breaking same 574
Fire Alarm and Police Telegraph,
injury to , 539
fitting key to lock of Signal
Box, false alarm 539
persons prior to moving or in-
terfering with, to notify Sup-
erintendent 539
approach to Signal Boxes not
to be obstructed 586
Superintendent of, to be notified
and deposit made by persons
prior to moving houses . . 586-587
Fire Arms, discharge of; limits,
penalty 513
Fire Department, Chief Engineer
and Assistants, duties under
Order relating to protection
against fire 574
apparatus of, to have right of
way during fire 574
penalty for injuring, etc 575
Fire Marshal, duties under Order
relating to protection against
fire 540
Fire Wardens, wooden buildings
to be examined by them before
being altered 534
duties of, concerning chimneys
and stove pipes 535
members of Board of 539
to compel the removal of frame
buildings damaged by fire;
when 536-537
Fish, prohibiting sale of diseased
or unwholesome 594
Flags, suspended over streets or
sidewalks, prohibited 519
Fruit, prohibiting sale of unsound 594
Games of chance in places open
to public view, prohibited. . . 585
Gambling Houses, etc., maintain-
ing or visiting, prohibited
within certain limits 515-516
letting or transfer of premises
for, penalty 516
Gas Companies, laying pipes in
streets that are paved or plank'd
to comply with certain condi-
tions 595
Gunpowder, storage, etc., of. . .538, 603
vessels to discharge before com-
ing to wharf 538
vessels receiving, not to remain
more than twenty-four hours
at wharf 538
landed on wharf to be imme-
diately removed 538
vessels with, to be afloat at low
tide 538
Chief of Police to take posses-
sion of; when 539
violation of provisions, penalty 540
magazines, prohibiting the erec-
tion or maintenance of within
certain limits 603
H
Hackney carriages, defined 540
attending at any place, police
may regulate the standing
of.. : 540,557
stands 541
rates of fare and distances from
steamboat landings computed 542
number and rates of fare to be
posted in 542
lighted lanterns to be main-
tained at night on 543
number of, where placed out-
side 544
(See Vehicles.)
Health, Public, chapter concern-
ing the 563-566
generating of unwholesome
odors prohibited 565
prohibiting occupations offen-
sive, dangerous or detrimen-
tal to 508-509, 565
persons attending upon small-
pox patients not to go upon
public streets, etc 564
private hospitals not to be
maintained within certain
limits 589
sale of bad meats and provi-
sions prohibited 594
Health, Board of, act constitut-
ing 606, 611
President of 606
powers, expenses of execut-
ing 607-611
INDEX.
657
Health, Board of—-
to appoint Health Officers, etc. 607
meetings of 605
Health Officer, qualifications of. . . 607
how appointed; duties. 563, 565, 607
to give gratuit's vaccination, etc 563
to keep Mortuary Record 610
interments prohibited without
permit from 610
physicians, etc., to report cases
of cholera or small-pox to. . . 563
vehicles not to be used to trans-
port small-pox patients, etc.,
without written consent of. . 564
persons sick of contagious dis-
ease not to be moved from
one building to another with-
out permit from 565
to appoint a competent person
in charge of premises infect-
ed with small-pox 564
to place a yellow flag on infect-
ed premises, prohibiting re-
moval of 564, 584
to fumigate premises when ne-
cessary 564
to keep a record of births 610
physicians and rnidwives to re-
port births to 611
consent of, eonstruct'n of privy
vaults 509
to designate place for deposit
of dirt, filth, etc 521
Health Inspectors, appointment of 607
salary of 607
duties 607
Police Officers, ex qfficio Health
Inspectors 563
Hitching posts, to be erected in
front of building 525
injuring, removing or displac-
ing, penalty 525-526
Hcgs, keeping of, a nuisance
within certain limits 508-509
Horses with glanders, keeping,
penalty 511
frightening, penalty 514
persons immoderately riding or
driving, penalty 514
obstructing crossings, pen-
alty 519, 522, 543
impounded, fees and charges . . 559
Hospitals, prohibiting the main-
tenance within certain limits 589
Hospital City and County, officers
and employees, how ap-
pointed 566, 607
Hospital City and County —
admission of sick persons, etc. ;
how obtained 566
duties of Resident Physician 567
supplies, how furnished 567
Hospital Committee, powers and
duties 566
to prepare schedule of diet and
supplies for hospital ........ 567
Householders to report cases of
cholera or small-pox to
Health Officer 564
Hydrants, prohibiting water being
drawn from ; proviso .... 576-577
penalty, fastening animals to
or injuring 512
Ill-fame, houses of, maintaining
or visiting, prohibited within
certain limits 515-516
letting or transfer of premises
for, penalty 516
Incendiarism, reward for arrest
and conviction of persons . . . 537
Indecent exposure, penalty 512
Indigent sick, care of 566-567
order for admission of, to hos-
pital 567
discharge of, from hospital. . . . 567
Insurance Licenses 601
Interments, permit, report, penalty 610
" Job wagon" defined 543
not to stand in front of build-
ing if owner, etc., objects.. 543
license 550
(See "Vehicles.")
K
Kite-flying, prohibited within cer-
tain limits, penalty 514
Lamps and lamp-posts, public,
penalty for injuring 507-508
fastening animals to post, or
injuring 512
reflecting to be used by steam
cars 573
Lands Salt Marsh and Tide, de-
claring streets, etc, on State
Map to be open public streets 589
42
658
APPENDIX.
Lands —
to be delineated upon official
map 590
Licenses, Municipal 545, 557
occupations required to be li-
censed, penalty. 545-546, 578,
590, 599, 600-605
transfer of 546
deemed not to have been pro-
cured unless produced 546
evidence of liability of party to
pay 546
payable in advance, in coin. 546-547
date and term of 547
to be exhibited 547
Licenses, rates of 547, 551
gratuitous 551
definition of occupation, etc 551-552
to authorize transaction of bus-
iness, by whom, to specify,
name, etc 552
butchers, to have separate;
proviso 552-553
sworn statement by 553
commutation 553
delinquent 553-554
drivers provisions respecting,
penalty 554
when deprived of 554
to state number of vehicle or
boat 554
applicant for, examination
under oath as to receipts or
profits of business 554-555
false statement of, penalty 555
certain persons exempt from . . 555
conviction, not to exempt from
payment of . 555
Auditor's duty concerning 556
Licenses, 10th class, merchandise,
amount, etc . .... , . . 599
Licenses, 9th class, merchandise,
amount, etc 600
Licenses, Insurance 601-603
Licenses, merchandise brokers' 604-605
License Collector, bonds of, and of
deputies 555
office furniture, books, etc 555
duties of, and of deputies . . 555, 557
Lights, public penalty for extin-
guishing 507-508
to be kept at ends of street
made dangerous 521
penalty for neglect 522
use of, where combustible
materials are used prohib-
ited, penalty 537
Limits, fire 528, 529
plank not to be used for road-
way 523
sidewalks not to be constructed
of plank 517
Lodging Houses, regulating 592
Chief of Police to enforce reg-
ulations 592
Loads, limiting weight to be
hauled 571
M
Macadamized Pavements, how con-
structed, etc 572
Map, official adopted 593
Matches, prohibiting the making
of, within certain limits 588
Markets, owners to clean up
streets in front of, etc 521
Market Inspector, how appointed,
salary 607
duties of, persons resisting, etc. 594
Market Produce, prohibiting sale
of unwholesome 595
stalls to be kept clean 594
Merchandise, Licenses . . 599, 600, 604
Milk, prohibiting sale of from
sick or diseased cows 572
prohibiting sale of watered or
adulterated 566
Monument, destruction or removal
of 525
removal of by surveyor. ...... 525
Mortuary Record 610
N
Night Carts, hours, penalty 510
permit to use 510
under whose control 510
license for 550
Nuisances, concerning 503-520
deposit of rubbish or filth 520
drains emptying into lot, street,
etc 509
penalty 509
dangerous buildings, removal
of - . 536
book for entry of 504
Numbering of Buildings, chapter
concerning 527-528
place of number, size of figures 527
starting points, even and odd
numbers 527
violation of provisions, penalty 528
INDEX.
659
o
Obscene language, penalty , 514
Obstructions placed on public
squares, places, etc., penalty 507
upon streets or sidewalks, 519,
526, 575, 597
Occupations, dangerous, etc., pro-
hibited 565
Offensive trades, occupations, and
nuisances 508-516, 565
Pavements adopted 605
cobble stone 523-524
wooden, accepted to be repaired
with preserved wood or black-
heart redwood 593
for the protection and preser-
vation of 595
Pawnbrokers, licenses regulating 578
to keep books in English lan-
guage 578, 587
books to be for inspection, by
whom 578, 587
Peddlers' License 548
to carry license and -exhibit
same when required 591
Physicians to report cases of
cholera or small-pox 563
to make monthly returns of
births, etc 611
to give certificates -of death 610
Physician, Resident of City and
County Hospital, duties 567
Police Department 503, 506
Police, station at City Hall. 503
register of arrests to be kept at
City Hall 503
officer, penalty for false repre-
sentation of being a 505
Police, Captains and officers, ap-
pointment, number and sal-
aries of 503
not to visit saloons, houses of
ill-fame, etc., while on duty 504
uniform and badge of 505
not to discharge persons from
custody without order 505
officer in charge of station in
City Hall, duties 503
duties of Captains 505
suspension of 505
charges against and trial of 506
may kill dogs; when 507
Police-
to deliver money and property
to Property Clerk 561
ex officio Health Inspectors 563
Police, Chief of, Office 503
to keep register of arrests and
furnish transcript 504r
to provide book for entry of
nuisances and violation of
orders 504
for entry of offences, property
stolen, etc 504
to attend fire with force 504
suspension of Captains and Of-
ficers by 505
to furnish prisoners on requisi-
tion for public uses 507
sale of vehicles, etc., by. . v 526
to compel removal of animals
standing on sidewalks and
street crossings. 519, 526
to enforce provisions prohibit-
ing deposits of rubbish and
filth in streets, etc 520, 526
to notify occupants of premises
within certain limits to clean
streets 520-521, 526
to protect Sup't of Streets with
Police Force when removing
obstructions from streets .... 597
duties in relation to numbering
of houses 528
when to take possession of gun-
powder. . . 539
may regulate standing of hacks,
penalty 540, 557
property stolen, lost, etc., com-
ing into possession of 561
report concerning, by 562
to make requisition on Sheriff
for prisoners to labor in the
city prison. 590
to enforce provisions of order
regulating lodging houses . . . 592
Police Commissioners, trial of
charges against police offi-
cers by 506
chairman of, powers 506
Police Department
property clerk of 561
Police Judge, may determine com-
plaints respecting property
coming into possession of
Chief of Police 562
Portsmouth Square, when open. . . 507
Posting of bills, regulating.. . .569, 591
Pound, public 557
660
APPENDIX.
Pound-
notice of animals impounded. . 558
charges for impounding 559
Pound Keeper, appointment and
duties 557
impounding of animals by,
penalty 558
taking up and delivery of ani-
mals to, by private persons. . 558
record to be kept by 558
advertisement and sale of ani-
mals 558-559
fees and charges. . . - 559
seizure and destruction of dogs
not muzzled or licensed 559
redemption of dogs 559
report by, concerning dogs .... 560
fee of, for impounding dog .... 560
appointment of deputies by. . . 560
badge of, and of deputies 560
bond of 560
fines, accounts and payment by 560
salary and fees of 560-561
resistance of, penalty 561
Privies, construction, penalty 509, 585
permit required from Health
Officer; when 509
foul or offensive, a nuisance . . . 509
penalty. 510
Profane Language, penalty 514
Property Clerk, lost, stolen, or un-
claimed property recovered
by police officers to be de-
livered to 561
duties of 561
Prisoners, laboring on public
grounds, etc 507
Prostitution, houses of, etc 515
maintaining or visiting 515
transfer or letting of premises
for, penalty 516
Provisions, to prevent the sale of
bad 594
Public Buildings and Grounds,
Supt. of Public Streets to
have charge of 506-507
penalty placing fence on pub-
lic grounds, etc 507
Public Peace, disturbance of, pen-
alty 514
Public Property, care of 506-508
Q
Quarantine, Act concerning. . .606-611
powers of Board of Health 607
vessels subject to 607-608
Quarantine Officer, duties and
powers of ............... 607-610
to board vessels ............. 609
landing of passengers prohibit-
ed without permit from ..... 608
shipmasters to present bill of
health to ..... , ............ 607
shipmasters to report cases of
small-pox, ship fever, etc.,
to, and assist ............ 608, 610
fees for permits to land freight
or passengers .............. 609
to vaccinate persons on board
of vessels; when, etc ........ 610
violation of provisions, penalty, 611
Police Court to have juris-
diction ................... 611
B
Railroad Companies, penal order
requiring them to use lamps
on steam cars ...... ....... 573
cars obstructing crossings, pen-
alty ....................... 543
Revenue. (See Licenses.) ......
Biding, immoderate, penalty. . . 514
Rinderpest. penal order concern-
ing ........................ 568
Runners denned, to wear badges.
552, 600
S
Saloons, keeping open, hours,
penalty .................... 515
£cq$'oZds,howerected,penalty.513-514
Sanitary laws, Act ........... 606-611
Sanitary condition of city and
county, Board of Health to have
general supervision ......... 607
Sewers, nuisance, penalty ---- 509-510
construction of branch sewers
or drains, permit required. . . 522
Sextons, duties of ............... 610
Shavings, how disposed of, pen-
alty ...................... 537
Sheriff, upon requisition of Chief
of Police to furnish prisoners
to labor in city prison ....... 590
Shipping Offices, keepers' license.. 549
Ship Masters to report to Quaran-
tine Officer ................ 607
duties of concerning quaran-
tine .................... 607-610
Sidewalks, width of ............. 516
petition to Superintendent of
Streets to widen. . . .... 516
INDEX.
661
Sidewalks —
how constructed 517
curbs of 517
areas and vaults under 517
vehicles and animals on 519
obstructions on 519
rubbish, filth, carried upon 520
penalty 522
Signs, on or over street or side-
walk 519
persons on sidewalks prohibited
from carrying 598
Slaughter Houses, nuisance, pen-
alty 508
Soliciting agents defined, to wear a
badge 552,600
Squares and Grounds, public im-
provrnent of , 506-507
penalty, injuring grass, trees . . 507
dogs entering 507
Portsmouth Square, when open 507
penalty placing obstructions on 507
Steam Engines, limits, permission
to erect, penalty 536
Stolen Property, etc., recovered by
police, how disposed of 156
Chief of Police custodian of. ... 561
Stove Pipes, construction of 535
Streets, Highways, etc., cleaning
of 520, 570, 583, 596
on State Map of salt marsh and
tide lands declared open .... 589
macadamized pavement on, re-
gulating construction of.. 524, 572
cobble-stone pavement 523-524
chapter concerning 516-526
crossings, obstructions of, by
beasts of burden, penalty. 519-522
same by vehicles 511
obstructions on 519, 575, 597
barriers in front of premises be-
low grade 521
same around dangerous portion
of 521
lantern to be maintained at
same, on 521
breaking up of surface of, pen-
alty 521-522
plank not to be used on road-
way of certain 523
penalty 523
planked, for protection and pre-
servation of 595
acceptance of, and of crossings
paved with cobble 523-524
acceptance of streets paved
with stow or cobble, etc 524
Streets, Highways, etc.—
accepted, paved with wood, to
be repaired with preserved
wood or black-heart redwood 593
pavements adopted 605
pavement, for protection and
preservation of 595
planked or paved, parties laying
down gas or water pipes to
comply with certain condi-
tions . 595
blockade of, during fire 574
right of way along, to appara-
tus of Fire Department 574
crown of roadway 524, 572
open public streets, lanes, etc.,
524, 589
neglect of property owners, etc.
to improve in front of prem-
ises, penalty 525
paved, planked or macadamized
to conform 577
monuments, destruction or re-
moval prohibited 525
persons owning, etc., lots pro-
hibited from allowing sand or
dirt to drift or to be blown
from upon 612
Superintendent of Public Streets and
Highways, to have charge of
public buildings, squares,
etc , 506-507
requisition by, for prisoners to
work 507
night carts, permit to use by. . 510
same under control of 510
permit to move buildings in fire
limits to be signed by 534
to control removal of buildings 534
hitching posts to be erected
when ordered by 525
to compel removal of signs,
flags, etc., projected or sus-
pended over street more than
one foot 519, 526
to compel the removal of ob-
structions upon streets or
sidewalks 519, 575
to inspect streets when repaved
or replanked by parties lay-
ing down gas or water pipe. . 596
to remove all obstructions from
streets 597
to compel owners, etc. of lots
fronting upon improved
streets to construct fences,
etc 612
APPENDIX,
Surveyor, City and County, fees
for street' work 581-582
to remove monuments ; when . . 525
Swill Carts, staucnh and tight, pen-
alty 510
Suntt Milk, penalty for selling. ... 572
Swine, keeping of, nuisance pro-
hibited.. .. 508
Tanning, nuisance, penalty . . . 508-509
Telegraphs, fire alarm and police
telegraph injury to 539
fitting key to box, forcing lock,
false alarm, penalty 539
removal or disturbance of 539
persons prior to removing or
interfering with, to notify
Superintendent 539
approach to signal boxes not to
be obstructed 586
Superintendent of, to be noti-
fied and deposit made by per-
sons prior to moving houses . 586
Tent, limits, permission to erect,
penalty 536
Theatres, relating to 588
Trees, penalty fastening animals
to or injuring 512
Track, regulations, the hauling of
loads on 571
Undertakers, duties of 610
Unclaimed Property, disposition
of 561-562
Chief of Police custodian of,
report by 561
delivery of to Property Clerk. 561
return of property in certain
cases 561
sale by Treasurer 562
expenses of 562
hearing by Police Judge on
complaint of person interest-
ed in. .. 562
Vaccination, gratuitous 563
fees of Quarantine Officer for. . 610
Vaults, under sidewalks, concern-
ing 517-518
Vegetables, prohibiting sale of un-
wholesome 594
Vehicles, washing, limits, penalty 510
repairing on street, penalty 511
standing of 511
penalty not locking wheels of.. 512
not having chain for 512
on sidewalks, etc., penalty. . . . 519
removal and sale of, by Chief
of Police 526
regulating 540, 545
Chief of Police may regulate
standing of hacks, etc., pen-
alty 540
hack stands, penalty 541
hacks, how to stand 542
driver of, when deprived of li-
cense 542
rates of fare by, penalty 542
distances in computing fares . . 542
lighted lanterns on hacks, pen-
alty •••• 543
" job wagon" defined, not to
stand in front of building if
owner objects 543
obstructing crossings, penalty. 543
false representations concern-
ing 544
numbering of 544
charges for number of 553
number of, to be given on de-
mand, penalty 545
hauling of loads, limit to
weight 571
width of tires, penalty 571
for transportation of small-pox
patients, regulating 564
W
Washing, animals and vehicles,
penalty 510-511
Water Companies laying pipes in
streets that are paved or planked
to comply with certain condi-
tions 595
Watering Troughs, permission re-
quired to maintain 519
Windows, Bay, over line of street,
permit required 533
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