The morning call., 1894-06-15

freight charges be made and some other
innovations instituted. But the request
will be presented with a Dr0Viso attached
which will make it assume the nature of
an ultimetum.
In fact, the residents of Solano County
have come to the conclusion that they have
the capital to build railroad. that they
can secure this capital and that after it is
completed the road will be assured a suffi-
cient amount of business to make 1t a
paying investment. Believing this TO be
true. they propose to plainly make known
their intention to build the road in case
the railroad officials refuse their requests.
Lewis Williams of Dixon was at the
Russ yesterday. and it was from him that
an outline of the proposed plan was
gained. Mr.. Williams is an extensive
dealer in stock, and is thoroughly ac-
quainted with SOlano County. its people
and the essential improvements upon
present methods governing transporta-
ton of products to insure betterment of
their condition.
Although the plan has not as yet de-
veloped to that degree which would permit
Of publication Of its full details, It is
probable that if the road is constructed it
will start at or near Winters, running
through Dixon, and on down to Maine
Prairie at the head of Cache Slough.
Cache Slough is about fifteen miles long,
and enters the Sacramento River at or near
Rio Vista. 1t is navigable to schooners
and towboats and would require no dredg-
ing or other preparation for the reception
Of traffic; in fact, The waterway is at
present used extensively in the transpor-
tation of grain. etc.. to tidewater.
AS stated before the farmers TO the north
and west of Dixon in particular claim that
an injustice is done them in the matter of
rate charges by the railroad, and that those
farmers living to the south and east of
Dixon are able 10 secure a dollar and over
per ton for their products more than those
who own land In the other localities simply
by hauling it from seven to ten miles to
Maine Prairie.
The road as proposed would be about
twenty miles in length. and ii is estimated
that it could be constructed al a cost of
$4,000 per mile, or $4,000 for the entire
distance. The plan which has been under
discussion for the construction of the line
involves the raising of sufficient AMOUNT
among the parties interested to give the
work good start and then to issue bonds
for enough to complete the project, pre-
caution being taken, however. TO prevent
the road from falling into the hands of the
power with which it is designed TO CON-
pete-the Southern Pacific.
If, as at present contemplated. the road
sould be started from the south side of
Cache Greek, at Winters, the entire line
would be in Solano County, and 1t is
urged by those who favor the plan that
this would insure the procurance of the
right of way with but little difficulty.
The Southern Pacific now owns a road
running from Elmira 10 Ramsay. and pass
ing through Winters, which it bought
about year ago. The service rendered,
however, is said to be unsatisfactory, poor
connections being made with through
trains.
This road taps the great fruit country in
the hills west of Winters, and in the rich
alluvial district between Winters and
Woodland.
The country to the south and east OF
Dixon is given over almost entirely to the
production OF barley. wheat and hay.
while to the north and west fruit and
grain are both raised. but very little hay.
If the proposed scheme for the reclama-
ton of lands should be carried out by the
State there are thousands of acres in
S0lano County and in territory contigu-
Gus to The projected line of railway, which
would be benefited thereby. and thus
would find the new line by far the most
convenient for all their shipments.
That the scheme Is in the hands OF men
who are amply able to push 1t to success
full conclusion is manifest from the names
of some of those who are said to be behind
it. Among them are r. j. Curry, ex-
Assemblyman; Stephen Little, president
of the Bank of Dixon. and also of the
Bank of Martinez; John Rice, cashier of
the irst-named bank; John Mayer, one of
the wealthest farmers in the county, and
I'm any others of equal standing.
Manager Leeds of the Traffic Associa-
ton was naturally pleased TO hear Of any
plans on foot wfsich promised any meas