The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-11-08
TIE SUPPLY OF TOBACCO CUT OFF.
A Hard Blow to the County Jail Hobo
Element.
The Supervisors Order Some Road
Work Done Near McConnell's
Two New Trestlea.

Henry Altucler OF McConnelps Ste
ton, near the Costumes River, appeared
before the Supervisors yesterday and
called attention to the condition of about
mile and halt OF the road between
McConnelps ard the Wilson place, which
needs rounding up.
Mr.. Altucker offered to DO the work fol-
IS, aud was authorized to go ahead with
it. He was also authorized to improve
about eighty rods Of roadway that h 40
been ploWed but nos graded, at an ex-
pense OF SO.
Mr.. Atkinson of Live Oak appeared
before the board and asked that .wo Gull
verts be constructed on the road leading
to Forest Home and Plym outh at place
where the road is nearly impossible in
winter. The water COM es down from the
mines in the foothills and causes troub l e.
He also called attention to the necessity
of improving there between the Bridge
House and Michigan Bar. where gravel
is needed. Mr. Atkinson thought that
about $3.50 would cover the expense.
Mr.. Atkinson was authorized TO nave
the work done.
\ communication was read from Sur
veyor }. G. Boyd, stating that he had eX-
amined the trestie on the Willow Creek
road, near Folsom, aud found it 10 be in
a dangerous condition and not worth I'M
proving. A new trestle seventy seven
feet long ID required there, ana another
niuety-hve feet long ct Blanchard's place.
Mr.. Boyd also reported that there is no
bridge over Dry Greek near the Cardwell
place. between Folsom and Rockliu. At
the road crossing the water rises as high
as the bed Of wagons. He recommends
that a ninety -nve-toot trestie be con-
structed there.
After considering the matter the board
directed the Clerk to advertise for bids
for the construction OF the Dry Creek
and Willow Creek treStles. and that the
notices be published iii the Record Mon
and Folsom Telegraph.
Supervisor Todd moved that the sup
plying of tobacco to prisoners III the
County Jail be discontinued.
In making his motion Mr.. Todd said it
cost the county enough to feed and clothe
an average OF 100 prisoners without sup
plying them with tobacco. He had no.
desire TO make any further argument in
support OF his motion, but
Question !" came from Supervisor
Jenkins.
You're out of order, Mr.. Jenkins"
said Chairman Morrison; MIR. Todd has
the floor"
But no said he didn't want to make a
speech" replied the gentleman from the
Fifth District. CHANGING at the clock. the
hands of which had already passed the
witching hour oflunch-time.
THAT'S right" said Mr.. Todd, 81 don't
want 10 make any extended remarks on
the subject. was merely going 10 say
that
Question ~ called out Jenkins once
wi 10 ~.
smile playing about his mouth.
II quit, Mr. Chairman" said the Fifth
street orator, as he sat down.
The motion 10 cut OIL the tobacco sup
ply was carried unanimously. and hence
forth there may not be such a demand on
the part OF hoDos 10 get into the County
Jail.
In the afternoon Chairman Morrison
and Supervisor Jenkins went down TO
Willow Slough to inspect the grading OF
stretch of road between there and Free
port just completed by Robert Parker,