Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1893-12-22

representing not less than S20. 600 as
sessed valuation, the Clerk shall call Il
special meeting of the board, stating
the business to come before the meet
ing.
THAT al any time when by pcti-
I ton signed 10y ten or more frccholders
representing not less than $40, 900, the
Clerk shall call special election by
posting notice III ten conspicuous
places through the district, at least
ten days prior to such special meeting
and stating the business to come be-
fore the meeting.
THAT any person who would 1ual-
lily for any OF these offices must be a
freebooter in the district in which he
is elected, and he must execute a bond
in the sum of 81 800 for the faithful
discharge of the duties pertaining to
his office.
"That at the annual meeting, or at
any special meeting. If properly called,
a special tax may be levied by major
ity vote, such levy not to exceed two
cents on the dollar. But larger tax,
not TO exceed five cents on the dollar,
may be levied by two-thirds major
ity; provided, said tax may be paid in
labor or money, as the taxpayer may
choose; and provided further, that the
work may be performed between his
residence and his place OF market until
such road is complete.
"That the Supervisors shall draw no
salary or compensation except when
on the road by order OF the board or at
special meetings called by petition.
"That the Clerk shall keep a record
OF all moneys due to the district or
expended by the board. He shall also
keep record of all business trans
acted by the board.
THAT the Clerk shall be entitled to
" per day for each election or meet
ing OF the board; also for posting no
tice of election.
THAT all the money raised by spe-
cial levy be paid at the same time
and in the same manner as any other
tax.
That a receipt signed by the board,
not exceeding the amount that may
be paid in labor, shall be accepted by
the Treasurer when given in connec.
ton with sufficient money to pay all
tax then charged to him.
That OF this fund the County
Treasurer will receive no commission
on anything more than the money &C.
tual received by him.
THAT were rivers or large streams
are to be bridged, it will be at the ex.
pense OF the entire county and the
County Commissioners may make a
levy not to exceed II mills on the dol
lar for the same.
"That any city wherein the streets
are kept in good order by plank, ma
cadam, gravel or other material equally
good, the same shall be governed by
the same law as common road dis
tricts. =
"That The Road Supervisors shall at
the expiration of their term of Office
report TO. the. County Commissioners
all moneys expended or on hand.
GAS compensation for road labor,
each man shall receive 50 per day OF
eight hours and. each team will be
allowed - per day."
All the above resolutions were re-
ferred to the committee.
Convention then adjourned for the
day.
Immediately after adjournment the
committee met and organized by elect
ing J. G. Megler Chairman and f. S.
Mussetter Secretary.
The Convention the second day be-
gan its labors Mt 3 80 A. W., with an
accession of three members to its
number, q. II. Collins of Spokane,
Peter Leque of Snohomish and Sam.
uel Benn Of Chehalis.
The report was taken up by Sec
tons amended and adopted. 1t is as
follows:
owe, your committee to whom has
been referred numerous suggestions
and resolutions on matters pertaining
to the question which has called this
convention into life-the bettermen,
OF our roads-have had the same under
consideration and beg to submit the
following as partial result OF our
deliberations:
"Resolred, That this convention
recommend to the legislature the
passage OF road law containing the
following general features:
"That there should be general law
providing for the establishment aud
maintenance Of state and county roads
That such roads should be estab.
lished so as to secure the shortest
possible distance between the termini
and on the most level routes and as
far as practicable on uniform grade.
"That we respectfully request the
legislature to memorable congress to
enact law giving to the State oil
Washington % per cent. of all moneys
realized from the sale OF public lands
in the state to be used for the purpose
of building and maintaining roads in
this state.
THAT we recommend to the legis.
lature that law be passed that ali
moneys realized from the sale of tide
lands, which are not otherwise now
appropriated, be appropriated and used
for the purpose of building and
maintaining state and county roads.
THAT we recommend to the legis
lature a law regulating the width o.
wagon tires and encouraging the
width OF wide tires by a rebate Of taxes
"That this convention petition the
regents of the agricultural college te
establish chair of road engineering.
"That this convention memorable
the legislature to enact law requir
ing that after January /, 1900, al
county surveyors or roadmasters OF
candidates for county surveyors OF
roadmaster to pass before the state
professor OF road engineering a satisfac
tory examination as to their know
ledge of road engineering.
THAT we recommend to the Legis
lature the passage OF laws making il
compulsory for all prison officials tc
work the state and county roads by all
persons convicted of felonies or INSIDE
meanors and confined in prison
wherever practicable, said work to be
done under the supervision of the
proper authorities; provided, that the
employment of such convicted persons
on the roads shall not interfere with
or affect the employment Of convicts in
sack, brick or other profitable employ.
ment for the benefit of the State.
"Resolred, That this convention is in
favor of the repeal or modification oil
the present road law, and and the pas-
sage of law placing the construction
and maintenance of all roads under
the direction, control and management
OF competent and skillful persons in
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