The record-union., 1891-11-07
TEE SUPERVISORS.
They Decide Against Paying the Claim
of Richards & Knox.
But Counsel for the Latter Says the
Court will Compel Them to-An
Alleged Folsom Nuisance.

At yesterday mornings session of the
Board of Supervisors a communication
was received from residents OF Folsom
complaining of the maintenance of a
water ditch by the Natoma Company in
the alley in the rear of the public school,
which is menace 20 the health of the
pupils, and asking that the same be or
dered closed.
The Petition was received and placed
on file.
Supervisor Bates said he had seen the
ditch complained Of 1t runs through
roadway, and is very dangerous place.
1t should be either covered over or closed
up.
w. o. Davis of Folsom, who was pres
sent, said the school had to be closed for
while during the summer, because Of
the diseases bred by standing water and
decaying vegetation. There should be
hume or pipe laid and the ditch filled in.
Chairman Greer said that perhaps the
Natoma Company had certain legal rights,
and it would be well to inquire into the
matter and consult with the company
before taking any action.
Road Overseer Boyd, who was present,
said the ditch had been maintained there
for forty years, and he could not see that
II is any more of q nuisance now than
ever before. 1t was true the ditch should
never have been put there in the first
place.
"Mr. Boyd" said Mr.. Bates, this
country is improving these dayS-this is
an age Of progress
After some further discussion Mr..
Bates moved that the Road Overseer be
instructed to Interview the Natoma Com
pany and ascertain if it will not place a
pipe or tlume through the ditch.
There are great many people in Fol
son." added Mr.. Bates, land such nui-
sance should not be tolerated"
YES" said Chairman Greer. "Folsom
is the coming town Of the Pacific Coast"
Mr.. Bates motion was carried, and
Cverseer Boyds attention called to the
order OF the board.
COURTHOUSE REPAIRS.
Supervisor Miller moved that the
Building and Repairs Committee be in
structed to have the two Superior Court
rooms and the main hall of the Court
house properly renovated and improved.
So ordered.
CHAIN-GANG EXPENSES.
A discussion ensued as to what portion
Of the chain-gang expenses was to be
paid by the county and what portion by
the city. 1t was shown that an agree
ment had been made with the City 1rus-
tees by which they were to pay one-half
the cost OF the gang, but that the city had
paid nothing for two months
Supervisor Bates moved that Mr.. Black
be appointed a committee Of one to look
after the operations Of the chain-gang
and see that the expense of its main
tenance is properly divided. The motion
was carried.
RESULT OF AN ERROR.
Deputy District Attorney Buckley re-
ported 10 the board, in the matter Of the
proposed road in the Pearson District.
petitioned for by Sperry Dye and others,
that the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance
Company, parties in interest, had not
been notified Of the hearing of the view
ers' report, as required by law. There
fore he advised the board 10 reappoint the
viewers and to have all parties notified of
the hearing of their report.
On motion of Mr. Jenkins, the former
action Of the board in the matter was re-
Sclnded and the viewers reappointed,
They are A. G. Winn, Pleasant Crew and
Juan l.. Noreiga.
THOSE TANK BILLS.
At the afternoon session the board again
took up the matter of the claim of Rich
ards q Knox, assiguees of the American
Bridge Company, for 81 $40 due from the
county on the contract for constructing a
tank at the County Hospital.
Deputy DlStrlct Attorney Buckley had
advised the board that the assignees were
the proper parties to whom to pay the
money.
The board, however, voted unani-
nlously to reject the demand, on the
ground that it had already allowed the
demands of separate ub-contractors cov-
ering the amount due on the contract. for
which claims Auditor Johnson had de-
clined to draw warrants.
j b DpViOe attOrDav for R;obov1C G,
Knox, warned the mem bers of the board
that they would be required by the court
to pay the demand of his clients for the
full amount Of the assignment.
A CHECK ON OFFICIALS
Before adjourning, Mr.. Bates offered