The record-union., 1895-10-10
SACRAMENTO EXHIBIT At ATLANTA.
Mrs. Shields VIII Go There to Look
After 1t.
More Roads That Require Fixing-Tht
Supervisors to Replank the
North Trestle.


DR.. Van Norden, for the South 1uba
and California Central Electric Compa-
MES, secured from the board an oroer lof
advertising for bids for a franchise Tor
placing their poles along the county ROAD
upon the Rancho Del Paso. The Dlos
will be opened on November Sth.
Mrs. L. Shields appeared before the
board In reference to her appointment TO
go to the Atlanta Exposition, and ex-
pIained some bills for the exhibits sent
there, stating that she had received adj
vices to the effect that they had arrived
there in good condition and had excited
much favorable attention and oommenda-
ton.
Chairman Morrison said that this year,
for the first time, the county exhibit had
been put in the hands of the ladies, ana
the county had never had better exhlDlt'
J. Z. Murphy spoke OF the importance
of having some one at Atlanta to repre-
sent the exhibit and keep it from being
merged with the State exhibit and lost.
He said Mrs. Shields would take care
that it received proper attention from the
public.
Mrs. Shields will shortly depart for At
lsnta to disseminate knowledge OF the re-
sources OF our county.
WALNUT GROVE ROAD.
John Miller of Walnut Grove appeared
before the board with a petition from
residents of that vicinity, asking that the
road be raised through the town Of Wal
nut Grove, as the water, when high,
stands from two to four feet deep on 1t.
There are many people from New Hope
and the islands in san Joaquin who come
there 10 trade and is would be great ad-
vantage TO tho county to have the work
done. There is about half mite OF the
road and he estimated the cost at about
$500.
Supervisor Jenkins said the people of
Walnut Grove have been patiently wait
ing for long time to have the work done.
Il was necessary and would be OF great
advantage 10 the county. He advised
that it should be done without delay.
MORE BAD ROADS.
". a. Gett described the condition of
the road at Mr.. Wise's place and up to
Locke d Lavenson's place. as if it was
fixed TO that point it would make the
whole road safe and passable at all times.
On motion OF Todd, the Surveyor was
instructed to make a survey Of the road
from the head Of Tyler Island to Locke IL
Lavenson's south line, and report to the
board as soon as possible.
RECLAMATION DISTRICT ELECTION.
Mr. Gett presented petition for call
for the election Of trustees for Reclama-
ton District 5J6.
The board issued an order for the cleo
ton, 10 take place on November 10th,
with Pleasant Crew as Inspector and J.
N. Gleason aud James ). Foster as
Judges.
THE Y-sTREET CANAL.
City Trustee Devine asked the board to
contribute toward cleaning out the
1-street canal. lie said Mr.. Gallatin had
Withdrawn his former proposition to fur
nish two men to help clean it, as is would
cost more than he had thought. Ii would
cost, the speaker thought, about 81, 800.
Chairman Morrison suggested that the
City Trustees advertise TOR bids for the
work, reserving the privilege OF rejecting
all bids, and see what the work could be
done for.
supervisor Curtis said the grade of the
bottom of the canal would have to be
altered, as there was foot or two Of water
standing n It from TO NJ, when it was
all dry south of NJ street.
MIR. Devine said be would call up the
matter OF advertising before the TruE-
lees.
lie asked for theloan to the city of some
booths and ballot-boxes for the election,
which was granted.
ASSESSORS MAPS.
At the afternoon session c. NJ. Coglan.
Secretary OF the State Board Of EQualiza-
ton, sent communication TO the board
stating that /! the County Assessor had
Teen provided with assessment maps
they should be su bmitted TO the Board of
Equalization. which body has the power
10 prescribe what forms shall be used by
Assessors.
Chairman Morrison stated that under
the present law the County Surveyor pre-
pares the maps for the Assessor in books
provided by the board. 1t was a matter
that should De attended to without delay.
Later IN tue day County Surveyor
Boyd appeared before the board and
stated that he had recently applied to the
District Attorney for his opinion in re-
gard to the preparation OF assessment
books for the use of the Assessor. He
presented letter from Mr.. Ryan in
which the latter held that IL was the Sur
yeyor's duty 10 make such maps, when
directed SO TO do by the Board of Super
visOrs, and thai the cost thereof would bs
charge against the county.
Mr.. Boyd said the county never has
had perfect map book, and he desired
time III which 10 prepare one that would
be absolutely correct. Afrer this is once
done these maps can be copied in after
years II com aratiyely small expense.
The maps heretofore in use have been
very lmperiectiy prepared. The time Is
growing short now, and he wanted to get
at The worn as early as possible.
ON motion Of Supervisor Todd, the
County surveyor WAS instructed TO &c
ahead aud prepare the maps in accord
auce with law.
TO BE REPLANRED.
Supervisor Curtis, who had been out
with tho Surveyor to inspect the trestlt
or long bridge on the road beyond the
line OF Twelfth street, reported that abou
2 100 feeJ Of the bridge needed replank-
ing. The work, he said, should be done
before the rains set IN. None but the
best OF Oregon pine lumber should bt
used
After some discussion it was ordered
on motion of supervisor Jenkins, sec
ouded 10y brennan, that the Commissioner
of that district De authorized TO have the
planking done, the cost of labor not *
exceed s. per day per man.
40 PROTECT BRIDGES.
Chairman Morrison stated that the cos
to the county was something over $40
per year to keep the planklng Of thu
bridge over the American River in re
pair, and he thought it might. on inYesti
CATION, be found economical 10 have
coating Of bItuminous rock laid on th
planking.
ON motion Of Supervisor jenkins. tn,
Chairman was authorized to inquire int
the matter and report to the board wha
the probable expense would be.
Supervisor Jenkins was authorized t
have ninety rods of road near the Six
Mile House, on the Lower Stockton road
graded at cost of not to exceed $50.
OFFICIAL REPORTS.
County Treasurer Lyon submitted hi
report Tor the month of Septem Der, show
ing that the receipts had been sos, $50 -
aud the expenditures SO, 67S 90.