Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-03-01
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.


was obtained. The roll of the old Board was
first called, and Messrs. Larue of Sacra-
mento, Shippee of San Joaquin, Finnegan of
San Francisco, Coleman of Sacramento,
Newton Of Yolo, Rose of Los Angeles, Han
cock Of Sacramento, Flint of Sacramento,
Jones of Santa Clara, and Chase of San
Francisco responded, Messrs. Boggs of Co
lusa and Colby of Butte being absent The
minutes of the last ne ng were read. The
President presented, on behalf of the Board,
q solid silver pitcher, valued at 500, and
suitably inscribed, to Daniel Flint, in &C
acknowledgement of three years services for the
Board as Superintendent of the Park MIR.
Flint responded briefly and appropriately.
The old Board then adjourned sine die and
the new Board was called to order, and there
answered Messrs. Larue, Shippee, Finne-
gan, Coleman, Newton, Rose, Green of Sac.
ramento, Hancock, Shafter of Marin, and
Chase. Absent, Messrs. Boggs of Colusa and
Carr OF Santa Clara. MIR. Carr not having
qualified, Mr.. Jones took his seat, to hold
until his successor qualities. President La
rue addressed the Board reviewing his aG
ministration and returning his thanks to the
old Board for the aid rendered him. He an
nouuced the first business to be the cleo.
ton of a President. Prior to this he
explained at length the action Of the old
Board relative to the reception Of the Presi-
dent of the United States last fall at the
time Of the State Fair. and the special recep-
ton at the Park in the Directors stand, when
admission was refused by the doorkeeper to
some gentlemen under general order of the
Board as to who should be admitted, and the
responsibility for which he disclaimed. He
claimed that a crusade had been inaugurated
against him and the society on account of
L y L
sponsible He made the statement to place
himself fairly on the record. He asked the
Board to declare whether he was to blame or
not, and said the matter had been carried
into the Legislature in an attempt to dictate
to the society. Mr.. Rose said he believed
the President to have simply carried out the
orders of the Board and to have done his duty
on the occasion referred to. The Secretary
read the orders of the Board made in the
premises, which showed who were TO be ad-
mitted to the stand. Mr.. Shafter intro
duced resolutions reciting the facts and de-
claring that the action referred to was the
action of the Board. The resolution was
adopted The Board then adjourned until
o'clock
AT P. NJ. the Board reassembled, and the
nominations for President were made, the
President deciding that majority of those
present could elect.
Mr.. Newton nominated H. NJ. Larue, of
Sacramento; MIR. Finnegan nominated j.
Mem. Shafter, of Marin Mr.. Green nomi-
mated George w. Hancock, of Sacramento.
Messrs. Chase and Newton were appointed
tellers.
The first ballot resulted as follows Larue
), Shafter 3, Hancock 3.
Second ballot-Larue 3, Shafter 3, Han
cock 5.
Mr.. Larue said that he had concluded to
withdraw his name. He had been urged,
against his riginal intention, to run, being
assured by six Directors that they would vote
for him. He was satisfied with the vote, and
thanked the members for the compliment.
He had served two terms in the Office, and
whatever honor there is in it he had enjoyed.
Third ballot-Shafter >, Hancock ., RoPe l.
Mr.. Rose stated that he was not to be con-
sidered as candidate.
Fourth ballot-Shafter ), Hancock 5.
Rose l.
Fifth baIlot-Shafter >, Hancock 4. Rose
Sixth ballot-Hancock ), Shafter 5, New.
ton /.
Jones l.
Eighth ballot-Hancock ), Shafter .,
Chase l.
Mr.. Rose moved that a recess for fifteen
minutes be taken, and, on call Of the roll, it
was lost.
Ninth ballot-Shafter 5. Hancock ;. Cole
man l.
Tenth ballot-Shafter e, Hancock 8.
MIR. Shafter was declared elected, and was
introduced by Mr. Hancock. Mr. Shafter
made few remarks, asking the aid of the
Board in the discharge of his duties and
promising to labor for the advancement of
the Society.
For Secretary Mr.. Newton nominated l.
n. Hoag of Sacramento, and Mr.. Finnegan
nominated Edwin +. Smith ef Sacramento
Mr.. Hoag received 5, Mr.. Smith 5.
Second ballot-Smith 6, Hoag 5, and Mr..
Smith was declared elected.
For Treasurer L. A. Epson was unani-
mously elected, the Secretary casting the bal
lot for the Board.
For Superintendent of the Park George w.
Hancock was unanimously elected, the Secre-
tary casting the ballot.
For Superintendent of the Pavilion William
2. Coleman was unanimously elected.
The Chair appointed as the Finance Com
mittee, II. NJ. Larue, George w. Hancock,
William 2. Coleman and c. NJ. Chase the
President being by rule a member of the
committee.
NIr. Larue declined, Swing that he did not
intend t. serve on the Board, it being well
known that that had been his intention all
along. lie thought he had done his share OF
the work.
The Chair named in place of Mr.. Larue
Christopher Green.
Committee on Library-Messrs. Jones.
Finnegan, Rose, Green and the Secretary.
COMMITTEES on Printing-The present Sec
rotary and Messrs. Hancock, Green and Cole
man.
speed programme: Shippee, Finnegan, Chase,
Rose and Green.
The Board then took up the matter of the
revision of the premium list, first agreeing
that its next meeting shall be held on Mon
day, April llth, at 8 P. NJ.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The
Board of Fire Commissioners held its
monthly meeting last evening, all The men,
beers present. The annual report of the Com
nissiouers was read and adopted, and will be
submitted to the Board of City Trustees at
its next meeting. The annual report of the
Chief Engineer was received and adopted. II G
renorts of the several forsmen of the city fire
companies showed that no fires occurred or
alarms were given during the month of Feb
ruary. The following bills were examined
and allowed The Capital Gas Company,
S3I 45; H. G. Kirk & Co., 70 cents; Roos,
, Nelson & Co, 50 80; NJ. McElany. 81 90;
Il. ID. tus6tIs -15 AAuAAsAhS oH-f -
Co, sl4 70 Whittier, Fuller 4 Co, ST.
HI. Garrett, $40 "a; J. Lang, 81 %; c. Sui
Iiysu, $40 rs; John Farrell, s.; G. W,
Rapp. 81; Il. S. Jones. 81 Go; Pike &
Young. 81 so; C. Nelson, 81 70; Billingsley
& Co, 81 so; II. G. Kirk & CO., 81 .
Nenborrr & Lagos. IS so: g. E. Adams
500 so: r. A. Fisk, $50; C. II. Krebs,
81 so; NJ. R. Rose, 81 so; S. S. Nixon,
81 80. The Board then adjourned.
THE POLICE JUDGEsHIP.-The case of q.
Haines against W. A. Henry, to obtain pos
session of the Office of Police Judge. was
areued before Judge benson yesterday, and
taken under advisement. Mr.. Haines was
represented by S. S. Holl, and the present
incumbent by W. A. Anderson, Henry
Edgerton and l. S. Brown.
ODD Lor of light walking jackets and
cloaks. So 80 to 50. Prices very low. Me-
chanics' Store.
LADIES LINEN COLLARS, scalloped and
corded edge. cents each; embroidered. .
cents. At the Red House.
LADIES will End the cheapest line of ho-
siery at the Red House.
LADIES, see Hale's special ire of black
silks.
CoLoRED CAsHMEREs at Hale's.
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