The record-union., 1892-01-05


made probably the best Chairman the
board ever had, and his friends, both in
and out of the board. regretted to see the
time approach when he should have to
retire.
But it also happened that Mr.. Bates
himself became convinced also that Mr.
Greer was the right man in the right
place.
When nominations were declared in
ORDER yesterday, Mr.. Bates, to the sur
prise OF many, arose and nominated Mr..
Ifeer Tor reelection. He said he be-
lieVed IN the doctrine of letting well
enough alone. Mr.. Greer's administra-
uon as Chairman could not be improved
upon, and he was DESTROYS that so able a
man should be kept where he could do
tAe most good. Mr.. Bates said he felt
confident that Mr.. Greer's reelection
would be to the best interests of the
county.
Supervisor Jenkins seconded the nomi-
nation, also adding a few complimentary
remarks.
Supervisor Miller said that he was one
o. those who had declared his intention
o. voting for Mr. Bates this year, and did
not quite understand that gentleman's
present action.
That's all right, Miller" said Bates.
1sceuously, L have changed my mind.
can ENJOY myself better here in my seat
Liam / could in the presiding chair
1nere's more fun here"
Inc election was unanimous.
MR.. GREER GRATEFUL.
Mr. Greer, upon assuming the chair for
1892, thanked the Supervisors sincerely.
lie considered his reelection the highest
compliment and honor that could have
been bestowed upon him. 1t was an evil
dence of the esteem and confidence re-
posed IN him. During the past YEAR,
he said, - have tried to do NV duty as
the Chairman OF this board. | have en-
oeavored to be impartial to each and all
OF you and to keep in mind constantly
the welfare Of the county. In taking the
char again, | can only promise to con-
unue IN the same PATH can only prom
lse 10 continue to do my duty. If make
any mistakes, they may be attributed to
the head and not to the heart Gentle
men, l thank you again, sincerely. for
the honor you have bestowed uDon me. -
Mr.. Bates admOnished the Chairman to
he careful In selecting the standing COM
mlttees for the ensuing year Some of
The Supervisors were better fitted for Ger
tain committee work than others, and the
right men should be put in the right
places.
DOWN TO BUSINESS.
The craftsmanship matter being dis
posed OF, the board proceeded wit6e the
regular routine business.
a communication was received from
Marsden Manson, Secretary Of the Cali
1ornIa River Improvement Convention.
asking that the board appoint ten
delegates to a convention to be held in
Sacramento shortly.
The communication was filed, and il
was agreed to appoint the delegates to-
morrow.
Mr.. Bates remarked, somewhat drolly,
that, Inasmuch as the miners We're going
to have convention. too, and had asked
also that the board send delegates to il
II would be well to appoint them on the
same day. But the Chair ruled this sup-
gestlOn out Of order
A written protest, signed by about $50
persons, was received from property
owners and others residing near the line
OF the proposed new county road extend
ing north from Sixteenth street, and
joining the Twelfth street road. The
protestantS declare that the road is not
needed, and will prove an unnecessary
expense.
The report of the viewers of this same
road was also read. This report was
TO the effect that the road would not be
expensive and would be of great benefit
TO those residing near it.
The whole matter was laid over until
the first day Of next months session,
when both the petitioners and non-con-
senters will be heard.
THE AUBURN FAIR.
4 communication was received from
Mayor Comstock calling the attention of
the board TO the meeting of Sacramento
frult-growers with reference to the COM
ing citrus fair TO be held at Auburn.
Chairman Greer said that it was i'm
portant that Sacramento should be prop
erly represented at the fair. The commu-
nication was filed and laid aside tenn
porarily to be taken up later in the ses-
sion.
The report of the viewers appointed to
investigate the proposed new county
road in Road District IL was read This
road is intended 10 depart from the road
which runs from Sutterville to the Free
port road, and run south to the ranch of
Goodrich and others, thus giving an out
let to many of the farmers in that locality.
The view ers report that there is no oppo-
sition TO the new road, and that it will
not cost the county more than $50
Mr.. Bates wanted to order the road
opened without further ado, but the
Chairman explained that the law de-
manded different course, so the matter
went over until the next session.
The supervisors then took a recess, but
reconyened Immediately as d Board of
Swamp Land Commissioners, and APP
proved some bills against several reclaim
alton districts. The action of the board
at Il recent special meeting appointing
trustees and adopting plan of reclana-
ton for District No. 3, was rescinded
There was some question as TO the legal
lty OF this action III special session. The
board being in regular session. then
formally Endorsed their former action.
SHOULD BE REPRESENTED.
Mr.. Greer was not present when the
Supervisors reconVened for the afternoon
session, so Mir. Bates was placed in the
Chair.
Mr Black presented a resolution to the
effect, that as the commercial interests Of
the Pacific Coast demanded that the coast
should have a representative on the
Interstate Commerce Commission, the
President of the United States be re-
cuested TO appoint q citizen Of the coast
on the commission; and that he be re-
Quested to select as snch representative
Leonard W Kennedy of Oakland.
The resolution was adopted, and Mr..
Kennedy, who was present, thanked the
board.
John Mclaughlin, who lives near
Florin, appeared before the board and
complained that his neighbor, Il. Rend-
wick, had damned up the road near their
places, SO that the drainage was stopped
and his ,McLaughlin's place was Hooded.
On motion of Mr.. Jenkins the Road
Overseer of that district was instructed to
remove the obstruction.
A petition was received from residents
Of Gait asking that Webster Lang be APP
pointed Health Officer at that place. The
petition was granted.
Richard Dale, President Of the How
ards, appeared before the board and COM
planned that the county appropriation had
been cut down, andlwas causing hard
chip. The county had always allowed