The record-union., 1896-06-05

becoming manner, and it was only right
that all of the expense should not fall
on a few
Mr.. McMullen suggested that the ap-
preparation need not be made until
after July 1st, when the immigration
fund will be replenished.
Supervisor Jenkins said if it were
widely known that there was to be no
celebration in the Capital City Of the
State the people would go elsewhere to
give voice to their patriotic sentiments,
and other places would be advertised to
the detriment of Sacramento. That
would surely be a poor way in which
to induce immigration or attract at
tention to our county The people
want celebration here, and those who
live in the country want an opportu
nifty to come to the city and attend
good, old-fashioned Fourth of July jol
| lification.. In concluding his remarks,
Mr.. Jenkins seconded Mr.. Dreman's
motion.
Again Mr.. Stephens addressed the
board in support of the proposition that
the appropriation asked for was right
and proper. There is, he said, plenty
OF patriotism among the people, and
they all want to celebrate, but celebra-
| lions cost something. A few cents
each from the adults of the county
would be sufficient, but everyone can
not be reached, and the result is that
most of the expense falls on a few per-
fscns. The latter cannot always be
putting up from So to $40 each for
these things. The Supervisors should
not allow fear of some cranky Grand
Juryman to prevent them from making
the donation, for the people will uphold
| their action
MT Stephens called attention to the
fact that upward of $1,000 would be
required If the city and county should
give only 81 ,050 it would leave a large
sum to be raised by individual sub
scription. The taxable wealth of the
county is some 100000, and the pro-
posed 500 would be as nothing for the
county to give and those who pay taxes
ON small values would not be affected
even to the extent of few cents
Supervisor Curtis thought the board
might set apart one third of the iinm-
grafton fund, or 1898, for Fourth of
July purposes.
supervisor Todd expressed himself
as opposed to this. He wanted what
| ever money was set apart for the use
| designated to be taken from the gem
eral fund
| Chairman Morrison said he would
bring the matter to a focus by moving
that $500 be set apart from the general
fund to be devoted toward the expense
of proper celebration of the National
holiday.
4 Sl1nGrV1Snr lQ6 hn
tion.
| MIR. Morrison said he appreciated the
fact that the day should be celebra ted
in a manner becoming the most import
ant event in the Nations history He
had participated in collecting tours for
many years, and realized the burden
it was upon few business men to re-
quire them to meet most of the ex-
pense of these celebrations. That is
not the proper way. Wealthy people
say they pay heavy taxes, and ask
why the money is not taken from the
treasury for such purposes as they are
willing to pay their full share. The city
! is continually being canvassed for these
public affairs, and the country people
| will willingly stand a few cents head
| for a Fourth of July celebration, for 1T
| is for the good of the whole county.
The city had given $500, and Mr.. Nor
rison said he did not see why the whole
county, including a double call on the
city, should not give as much
The motion to give $500 for the pur-
pose was put as substitute for other
motions and amendments, and was car
ried without a dissenting vote
The members of the board may rest
assured that their action will be in
| dorsed by the people of the county and
city 1t is the only way in which to
provide for the celebration of the Ma
tional holiday and for certain other oc-
casions. A few citizens should not have
| to bear these burdens. The $500 voted
will not amount to more than ten cents
each on the voters of the county, to say
nothing of the adult population. These
| things should be included in the annual
tax levy, and have it understood that
they will be provided for by public tax.