The St. Johns herald., 1896-08-29

lowed, viz:
 A. D. Romero, deputy sheriff fees. .........&s co
 The board now adjourned to meet to. morrow morning at g o'clock.
 L. J. BROWN, Chairman.
 Attest: N. GONZALES, Clerk.
 TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1896.
 The Board of Supervisors met this morning at 9 o'clock, pursuant to ad- journment:
 Present-L. J. Brown and ". H. Glib. bons.
 Absent-Gustay Becker.
 The minutes of yesterday read and approved.
 The board now proceeded with the business before them, as follows
 It is hereby ordered that the Treas urer transfer from the general fund to the credit of W. H. Burbsge, immigra- ton commissioner, tue sum of $20.
 The following claim against Apache county was now audited and allowed, payable ont of the expense fund, to- wit:
 J. ?. Wilson. fees in the case of Earth vs
 Apache county. .$250 co
 It is hereby ordered that Tax Certi6- cate No. s1, in the name of Joseph Me- Lave. for the year 1894, be cancelled. the tax having been paid on the prop erty described Tn said certificate.
 Now comes the Honorable District Attorney of Apache county before the Board of Supervisors and respectfully tenders his resignation as said District Attorney as follows, to-wit.:
 ST. JoHNs, ARIZONA, Augu st %, 1so6. To the Honorable Board of Supervisors.
 GENTLEhEN:-I herewith most respectfully tender my resignation as District Attorney of this county. to take effect August 31, 1893.
 Iwould respectfully recommend that Walter G. Scott, of St Johns be appointed ss my sue. cessor to complete the unexpired portion of my term. Very respectfully. ". H. BURBAGE,
 District Attorney of Apache County, Ariz.
 It is ordered by the Board of Super visors that Mr. Burbags's resignation be accepted, and the following resolu- ton of the Board of Supervisors be spread upon the minutes of the board in behalf of Apache county, in appre- citation of the valuable services rem dered the county by him. to.wit:
 Resolved, That the Board of Supervisors take the present opportunity to express the thanks of the board Co ". H. Burbage for his earnest and efhcient services during the past twenty AHSa lot a-G the county. During this time VIC have always found him diligent painstaking and faithful officer.
 Now comes ". H. Burbage and sub. mits the following liberal and generous proposition, to.wit.:
 ST. JoHNs. AUGUST p, 1896. To the Honorable Board of Supervisors.
 GKNTLExEN:-In view of my resignation as District Attorney coming 90 close to the time for holding court In this county. herewith respect fully tender my services to assist in the prosecu for trial at the coming term of court such ser vices to be gratlitous and absolutely without charge of any kind whatsoever.
 Respectfully submitted, W. H. BURBAGE
 The Board of Supervisors, appreci- ating the disinterestedness of the above tender of his services. cheerfnlly accept the same with thanks.
 A petition having been presented to the board, signed by the statutory num- Der of citizens and qualified voters of Apache county, and upon the earnest of W. H. Burbage. re- tiring district attorney, it is hereby or dered by the board that Waiter G. Scott be appointed District Attorney. vice ". H. Burbage, resigned. for the unex- pired current term, upon qualifying and giving 6 good and sufficient bond. The following claims against the county were audited and allowed. pay able out of the salary fund, to.wit.: " H. Burbage. salary as District Attor. ney for July and August ............. .SI6s e6 w. E. Buyhage, salary ss Immigration