The herald., 1897-01-05
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Retiring Chairman Francisco F1onore d
by His Colleagues
Supervisor Woodward Elected Chair
man of the New Board-Speechmak-
ing the Order of the Day.

The board of supervisors rec~ganized
yesterday, and a pleasant little episode
marked the occasion.
Chairman Francisco and Supervisor
j. Hay We're the retiring members of the
board, and their places were taken by
Supervisor r. z. Wirsching of the Sec
ond district, and Supervisor A. E. Davis
of the Fourth district.
| Just before II o'clock Supervisor Field
arose and in neat little speech present.
| ed Chairman Francisco, on behalf of the
| board, with splendid pair of opera
| glasses, as a token of the esteem in
| which he is held by each individual
| member of the board of Supervisors. Tn
making the presentation Mr.. Hay made
| allusions to the faithful and conscien-
tious labors Of Chairman Francisco and
also bore testimony to the geniality and
UNIFORM Kindness Of the retiring chair
| man.
i In making response Mr.. Francisco ap-
! peared to have been much moved bv the
Kind words of his colleagues and smoke
as follows
Gentlemen of the Board: While 1 rise
| to acknowledge the kindness of this CALL
and to reciprocate most earnestly the
good Feeling that prompts it, I must ask
to be excused from any ATTEMPT at
speechmaking on this occasion. for fear
that before should get through it would
partake more of a funeral wall than a
jolly goodbye; and yet cannot let the
opportunity pass without thanking ev-
cry member of the board for their for
pearance over my shortcomings as their
presiding officer for the past two years,
as we'll as for their uniform courtesy
a al ti,,,oe A,,I
In this connection should not forget the
good services of our gentlemanly and
efficient clerk and his assistant or be un-
mindful of the expert work of our at
tentive and painstaking typewriter as
their combined efforts have been essen
tial to the successful work of the board
In conclusion. I should add that it is
source of congratulation that our meet
lngs have always been harmonious. new
er marred by unseemly wrangling, and
L trust that the mutual good will here
engendered will actuate us for all time.
Supervisors W. M. Woodward, Hay
and Field made some remarks appro-
pirate to the occasion, and at the same
time bade welcome to the new members.
Supervisor Hanley added his quota to
the testimony of regret at the severing
OF relations somewhat as follows:
After four years of close association
l look upon you, gentlemen, with feel
ings of more than ordinary friendship.
L believe the administration now closing
will compare favorably with others of
the past. To you, Chairman Francisco
and Mr.. Hay, 1 can. after the close and
intimate knowledge that four years has
given me, point with pride for the integ-
rity and honesty that has always dis
tinguished your actions in caring for the
interests of Los Angeles county. In
whatever line of business you may
choose to cast your lot, ! wish you the
most pronounced success"
Turning to Charley Bell the secretary
of the board Mr.. Hanley apostrophzed
him thus: 'As indispensable as the sun
that rises in the east, so long as you will
consent to be our spiritual adviser will
l feel perfectly safe as member of this
board"
AT noon the chairman declared the
board adjourned sine die, and County
Clerk Newlin, i'm accordance with the
law. took the gavel and presided at the
organization of the new board
Supervisor Field moved the election OF
Supervisor w. l.. Woodward as chair
man. and he was elected unanimously.
In the afternoon the new board settled
down to steady business, the following
miscellaneous work being disposed of.
On motion of Supervisor Hay $1,000 was
ordered transferred from the general to
Supervisor Hanley the following
amounts We're ordered transferred from
the general road fund to the following
improvement and sprinkling funds:
Fourth supervisoral district fund, $2O0O
First supervisoral district fund, $500;
Fifth, $1,000; Third, $500.
The resolution offered by Supervisor
Field that no road poll tax be levied for
the year 1897 was adopted.
The board Will inspect the ditch on the
road near Durfee's in Ell Monte road
district, and also visit the site of the pro-
posed bridge across San Jose creek. on
the Whittier and Puente road on Janu-
ary 9Th.
Three clerks were granted the county
tax collector from the first Monday in
January, 1897 to first Monday in Janu-
airy. 1898. at a salary OF S75 per month
each.
Frank A. Willard justice of the peace
of La Ballona township, rendered his
resignation which was accepted W. j.
Bryant was appointed to the vacant po-
sition.
Claims amounting to $S5.32 principal
ly for the expenses of bringing witnesses
in the McCarty case from San Diego,
were disallowed.