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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-04-06
Fire i'm the Gas House.

About three o'clock Saturday,
fire broke out in the gas factory
and in an instant of time the
Hames spread to nearly every part
of the building and issued from
every crack and crevice of the front
part Of the building. An alarm
was sounded and soon the Fire
Department Was on hand. The
danger from an explosion. was
great and for a minute the boys
hesitated, but only for IA minute,
for in short space OF time they
had several streams of water play
ing upon the flames. 1t was an
obstinate blaze, which disputed
every inch of ground surrendered,
as it receded before the efforts of
the company, and not until every
part Of the building was drenched
with water, was it finally gotten
under control. Mr.. A. A. Smith S
property located in close proximi-
ty to the gas works, and other sur
rounding property stood In great
danger; but Mr.. Smith worked
like a trojan, and knowing as he
did just where the explosive fluids
were located, gave such directions
to tile fremen as made it possible
to put the water In the right
places to prevent an explosion.
To quench the fire was most
dangerous undertaking. as several
tanks of oil and nal htha had just
been placed in the building, much
Of W hich was as explosive as gaso-
line; besides about two feet of gas
in the holder. But regardless OF
danger, the firemen worked with
a will until every spark was out.
The machinery was not much
damaged, but the building and
roof were pretty badly scorched.
The fire gave the people living IN
the imm ediate vicinity quite a
fright, as they felt that their pro-
perty was not only IN danger OF
being burned up but blown up as
we'll, and they no doubt are indie bt-
ed to. the effective working OF the
city water works in connection
with the heroic efforts *Cf the fire
men for the safety of their proper
ty and perhaps their lives. The
plant was not insured, but the
damage is thought to be over one
hundred dollars. Mr.. Thayer, who
holds lease on the plant went to
work yesterday and put the fac
tory in running order SO that his
customers were again supplied
with lighting. material scarcely
without an lntermission.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-04-06

A positive guarantee to cure or
money refunded will be found with
each 81 90 box or bottle of DR..
Savers Family Cure or Pastilles
manufactured after this date. Sold
by Taggart.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-04-06
City Property.
Pastor.

For sALR.-Lots and residences
in this city ranging from $3.50
upwards. Those desiring city
property should call on
j. A. REED.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-04-06
To the Farmers Of Pierce and st. CrOix
Counties.

VI. G. Johnson is buying cattle.
sheep and hogs and will pay the
highest market price for same.
Call on or leave orders at John
son & EllertSon hardware store.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-04-06

LosT.-Between River Falls
and Roberts, one steel wheel for
gang pillow. Please return to A..
w. Lund and receive reward.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-04-06

The Alden and Black Brook Fire
Insurance Co. had~a" small loss by
fire in the town of Alden last
week, which originated in "a pecu-
liar way. Two children took a
lighted lantern to bed with them
and placed it at the foot of the bed.
Sometime during the night the
family were aroused by the screams
of the children and found the bed
on fire. The children explained
by saying that if lantern was
good to keep people warm in a
cutter they thought it all right to
take it to bed with them.-Clear
Lake Courier.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-04-06

ia man is careful in selecting
his friends it is Of little m"ment
what kind tf enemies he possess. =
Elk.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-04-06

Rasmussen sells wallpaper cheal
er than the cheapest.
The times., 1897-11-07
SOC Baltimore and Return

Via B. e. o., Sunday, November :. Tick
cts good going and returning on all trains,
including famous 45-lninute flyers.
no4,5, ,6-em-7-m
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Barrister Checks Are Good as
gold In that respect, same as the cigar.
nos St
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Piano tuning. $50. 3O5 Twelfth street
southeast. Item
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Book by Hugh Morton. Music by Gustave
Kerker. Staged under the personal direc-
tion of George W. Lederer.
The trio who produced the great Casino
successes. The Lady SIavey,' In Gay
New York, An American Beauty" "The
Whirl of the Town." etc,
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ance with the law and was, therefore.
Illegal and void, and moving that the
board now proceed to fill the vacancy
existing In the office of Coroner by the
death of John Miller.
On motion of brennan the resolution
was referred to the District Attorney
for his opinion.
District Attorney Ryan said that Sec
tion 1905 OF the Political Code pro-
vides that in filling vacancy a petit
ton must be filed, signed in case of a
county office by thirty electors of the
county, and he asked If such a petition
had been filed by Mr.. Clark.
Clerk Hamilton examined the records
and showed that ON May 10th the board
on motion of Todd, proceeded to fill the
vacancy made by Miller's death, but
there was no record showing that any
petition had been filed, and several on
the board said they had never heard
of the law requiring it. The District
Attorney also said he had never before
examined the law concerning it.
brennan asked if this would inyali-
date the acts of Clark as Coroner, and
the District Attorney said he was not
pl Cpdl CA " 6LFe Opl1IlOn on Indt
at present.
Morrison said that he thought there
was no need of motion, as under the
opinion of the District Attorney Clark
had never been legally elected and
there was no vacancy to be declared
Jenkins said that he had understood
that the vacancy was to be filled till the
next general election, and he had not
understood that petition was required.
After some discussion of the aspect of
the case G. C. McMullen filed with the
Clerk his petition for appointment to
the vacancy.
Jenkins said he did not wish to act
without a written opinion of the Dis
trfot Attorney, and the latter said he
would look the matter up and give one.
Morrison said it was proper that the
board should visit and inspect the
County Hospital at least once a year,
and he moved thatwhen the board ad-
journed it adjourn to meet at 10 a. m.
on Saturday morning to visit the Hos
pital. Carried.
The board then took a recess till 10 a.
M to-day
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more VIII oil e ON c
more beautiful, more completely pleasing
than a womanly woman? Such woman
is even tempered, intelligent, strong and
healthy. Health really tells the whole
story. Health means strong nerves and
strong body, and they go far toward
bringing good looks and amiability.
a woman worn and wearied by the
dragging weaknesses peculiar to her sex,
cannot be expected to find zest in any
duty or amusement. Life is all one dead
monotonous gloom to her. On her face
is written the story of weakness and pain.
The wholesomeness of health is lacking.
The cheeks lack fullness, the eyes lack
sparkle. the hair lacks luster.
Doctors have learned to locate nine
tenths of wonanly sickness in the organs
that ought above all others to be strong
and healthy.
Sensitive women shudder at the
thought of consulting a physician on
such matters. A natural feeling of mod
esty makes them dread the examination,
and subsequent stereotyped treatment by
''local applications on which most
doctors insist.
Much more often than not, this is un-
necessary. 1t should not be submitted
to except as last resort.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription has
cured thousands of severe cases OF "te-
male weakness" It works in natural,
sensible way. It begins by subduing the
Inflammation that is always present.
Then it strengthens and invigorates the
whole body, particularly the organs dis
tinctly feminine. 1t promotes regularity;
cures inflammation and liberation, and
stops the debilitating drain caused by
them. OF all dealers.
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HEALTH OF THE STATE.
Diphtheria in San Francisco and the
SOuth-Some Advice.

In his report for the month of Decem-
Der DR.. J. r. Lame, Secretary of the
State Board of Health, says: Reports
from fortynine cities, towns villages
| and sanitary districts, aggregating a
population of 737 ,1SO show mortality
of S99-a death rate Of 20 per 1000 for
| November, or LAO per 1000 per an
mum.
Measles was reported epidemic at
Watsonville, Forest Hill and Cambria.
ported at Ontario and four cases of
| mumps at MADEIRA.
Diphtheria has prevailed quite extern
sively in San Francisco and some parts
| of Southern California. There has,
| iE consequence, been am increased de-
| mand for anti-toxine; but from infor-
| nation obtained it has been admins
tered as a curative but not as am i'm
| munizing agent and preventive 1t is
really more important to prevent in
| fection than to cure any given case
| Epidemics i'm cities can be readily
stamped out by the appointment of a
| few capable medical officers whose duty
| it shall be to administer anti-toxine
free for other physicians, and to see
that all who have been exposed shall
have an immunizing dose. Many ply
sicians are not provided with an anti
tcxine syringe and foolishly attempt to
inject the remedy with an ordinary hy-
podermic syringe. Then, again, too lit
tie attention is paid to local quarantine.
Children from rooms infected with
diphtheria are permitted to mingle with
the we'll. Rooms that have been occ1l-
pied by diphtheria patients, with all the
| articles of any kind used by them,
should be disinfected by formaldehyde
gas. This is very easily and quickly
done at slight expense with no injury
to room or clothing and with no OBJ
jectionable odor.
If some such efficient and energetic
course is not adopted by municipal au-
thorities, diphtheria may be expected
to nnger indefinitely. The prompt re-
port of all cases, with the locality and
rooms where found, should be rigidly
enforced
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DIED.
A Schilling & Compar
San Francisco

BALIEL-In this city, January Sth, Belle
A, wife of Joseph A. Baliel daughter of
Mrs. Mary and the late Antoine Joseph,
sister of Antoine, Mary. Rosie, John and
Josie Joseph, native of Clarksburg
Yolo County, Cal, aged % years, (
months and IA days.
Friends and acquaintances are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral to-
morrow Sunday, at p. m, from the
funeral parlors of w. J. Kavanagh 511
street, between Fifth and Sixth, thence
to the Cathedral Eleventh and K streets,
where services will be held.
MEADE-In this city, January Sth, Bertha
Meade wife of E. c. Meade daughter of
Mrs. Struve), native of Dresden, Ger
many, aged 80 years, / month and 10
days. Oakland papers please copy)
Friends and acquaintances are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral Sun
day, at 2:30 p. M, from the residence
of Mrs James Stafford, 1916 Seventh
street
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HO! FOR TRUCKEE! !
The Ice King is Now Holding Court
Up There.

Now is the time for people to visit
Truckee and indulge in the old-time
sports Of sleigh riding, tobogganing
(coasting), skating, making snow men,
rolling huge globes of "the beautiful -
etc.
The weather up there is clear and
cold, and every thing propitious for the
full enjoyment of midwinter pastimes
Tonight and Tomorrow night the
Southern Pacific overland trains will
carry a large number Of valley people
to the mountain town at greatly re-
duced rates for the round trip.
The entire trip costs only 81 so, and
this entities the pleasure-seekers to
perths In the Pullman cars, use of
skates ON the ice ponds, sleds. etc. Ex-
curslonists can return on Sunday or
Monday mornings, which will allow an
entire day for those who go by either
fortnight s or tomorrow nights train
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Important
Sale of
Dress Goods.

We have completed an
nual stocktaking and will
hold the First Special Dress
Goods Sale Of Our 1897 busi-
ness Year on Monday, Janu-
ary 18th.
This sale will consist Of
Black and Mixed Dress
Goods, and at more than in
teresting prices. Full par
ticulars in later papers.
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SUPERIOR COURT.
Law Calendars Heard in Departments
One and Two YESTERDAY.

In Department One of the Superior
Court Judge Hughes yesterday denied
the motion for allowance of a jury in
the case of H. Wittenbrock against J.
F. Hill and Others
The motion to strike out the COM
plaint in the case of j. H. Devine
against City Auditor Young was taken
under advisement, also the demurrer.
In the matter of Robert Thomas
against his creditors the petition for
sale of personal property was granted.
Sheriff Johnson was appointed as
signee for the creditors of Max Eich-
rodt
In the matter of w A Borchers
against his creditors, the petition to
set apart personal property as exempt
was granted, and Borchers was dis
charged.
In the case of Annie NJ. Waldron
against Louis Waldron, the demurrer
was overTuled with fifteen days to
answer.
All other cases were continued
DEPARTMENT TWO.
In Department Two Judge Johnson
granted letters of administration to
Hannah Peters ON the estate of F. P.
Nevis, deceased; appraisers, Manuel
King, Dennis Leary and Joseph Albert.
The estate of John Prior, deceased,
was ordered distributed.
The will of Charles Sparks, deceased,
vas admitted to probate and Silva
Sparks appointed executrix; appraisers,
NJ. ]. Curtis and D. w. Carmichael.
Edward J. Regan was appointed ad-
ministrator of the estate of Kate Re-
gan, deceased
The final accounting of the ad-
ministrator of the estate of Emanuel
Pratte, deceased, was settled and an
order of distribution made; also in the
matter of the estate of Elizabeth Van
Zandt deceased.
Permission was granted to sell the
property Of the estate of M. Pickett, de-
ceased.
In the matter of the estate of Har-
riet M. Figg, deceased, letters of ad-
ministration were granted Edward J.
Ffgg; appraisers, S. B. Smith, Howard
Kimbrough and W. H. Sherburn.
In the estate of John Schmidt Will
helmina Schmidt was appointed admin
istratrix; bond $500; appraisers, George
Meinardi, H. S. Meinardi and w. J. N
McCurdy.
The final account in the matter of the
estate of r. NJ. Meller, deceased, was
settled; also of the estate of Joseph
PetrZlska, deceased.
The personal property of the estate
Of c. Tyler, deceased, was ordered sold
at public auction.
All other cases on the probate calen-
dar We're continued
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G2l3ls{SlIIS 5llals KsS9lD
CONCERT
TONIGHT.

This Saturday evening, be-
ginning at 7:3o o clock, concert
will be given in our stores by the
Forester Band, George c. Hol-
brook, Director.
PART I.
March, 'Sitka" :. :. :. :. Bach
Overture, Tuxedo" :. :. Keller
Waltz, Festival Darcy Jaxone
Medley, "A Good Thing. =.
-. -. =. .Laurendeau
Grand Bolero, Souvenir De Ca
ulz .BoSlSlo
PART II.
Overture, 'Nabucco" :. :. Verdi
Waltz, Oriental, The Harem" :.
.buC3AOSSt
Pctpourri, "A Burnt Cork Caprice
:. :. :. .Iaurendeau
Polonaise, "Cracovie" BIGGER
Bourree, 'L'Auvergnate" Gaune
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A BEAN CONTRACT.
Joseph Green of Courtland Sued for
Upward of 81 600.

Bray's Sons &, Co. of San Francisco
have sued Joseph Green of this county
for S4,3oO, in which sum they allege
they have been damaged in conse-
quence of the defendants failure to
keep a contract
The complaint states that in October
last Green agreed in writing to ship to
the firm 1000 sacks of white beans at
81 70 per 100 pounds, but that he failed
to do so. They We're obliged to pur-
chase beans of like quality in the open
market at a higher price and that in
various ways they We're damaged to the
extent named, S4,350. r. T. and w. H.
Devlin are plaintiffs attorneys.
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More Fine Beef.

The Mohr G. Yoerk Packing Com
pany are still killing some of the same
brand Of cattle, especially stall fed for
their trade Some of which We're on
exhibition at their market ON Christ
mas. Without doubt this is the finest
lot Of cattle ever came into this city.
Try roast or steak and be convinced. r
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Reserved Seats,

Seats for the Turner-Lewis contest,
December 18th, may be had at the Met
ropolitan box office. Balcony, 81; or
chestra and dress circle, 81 90.
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Seats for the Stockton Charley Tur-
ner and Billy Lewis contest at the Met
ropolitan Theater January 18th. can
be secured at box office Orchestra and
circle, 81 so; balcony, 81. All seats are
reserved at the above prices.
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Drive out the impurities from your
blood and build up your system by Gre
ating an appetite and toning the stom-
ach with Hoods Sarsaparilla, if you
would keep yourself we'll
Hoods Pills are the best after dinner
pill; assist digestion, cure headache.
% cents.
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Ladies-Attend the closing out sale Of
millinery at Mrs. Ida Stafford's, 515 J
street, commencing Friday, January
Sth, and continuing each day until the
stock is disposed of.
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w. Colfax Jones, optician. Eyes ex-
pertly tested; lenses ground; repairing
prescriptions filled. Prices below COM
petition. Room 10, Joseph building,
cor. Sixth and K streets.
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Children'S Vests.

Children White Merino Vests,
made good and heavy for cold
weather wear. Elastic neck band
and silk braid finish in front.
Sizes 22, "a and 26-inch. Price,
I6c. Larger sizes, 22c<
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Fancy chairs, clocks, albums, rugs
pictures, mirrors, sewing machines on
instal1ments. A. J. Pommer, 1927 ]
street.
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Before wiring your house get my
prices; also inspect my electric fixtures.
Tom. Scott. plumber, 303 j.
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Steinway, Emerson, Gabler and Lud-
wig pianos for sale at Pommer's Music
Store, No. S17 street.
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Buy your heating stoves and ranges
from Miller Bros. 1116 street.
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Holiday cakes and extra mince pies.
Pacific Grove Bakery, 1923 j.
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Seen it! What? C. c. C. bargain tree.
Il will save you lots of money. You
ought to take it in. Corner Tenth and
Z
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Kindergarten Training Sch
The Big Four.

MldWlnter term opens January 18th
See announcement on fifth page
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Choice lot ham, bacon, lard, poultry.
Capitol Ave. Market, Sth and NJ.
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aluminium toilet articles, handsomely
ornamented, very reasonable. J. A
Green's Pharmacy, Seventh and K
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Dollar
Working Shoes.

One dollar will buy here pair
of Mems Strong Leather Buckle
Working Shoes.
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Started down town to see the sights.
Got as far as the c. c. C. Got very
;ruch interested in their bargain tree.
ard when l left it was time to go
kame.
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~ pounds best granulated sugar, 81
California ranch eggs, 2Jc dozen: fin
butter, 2Oc pound. Beesley & Son. 81
].
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DR.. Baker, dentist. Best work, lowest
prices. 5 & K, Stoll bld Rooms 6 & -
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To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money If it
fails to cure. 2oc.
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The best possible terms
for anything new to you are:
Get of your grocer a pack
age of Scht22iMg's Best tea.
lie pays you your money
back if you don't like it.
A Schilling & Company
San Frsncisco 27o
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DR.. Weldon, SO6 ] street, extracts
teeth without pain; local anaesthetic. =
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When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
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Embroidery
Lessons, 17C.

The lessons in embroidery work,
under the instruction of Mrs. Hum
mel, are being continued. The les
sens are given afternoons in pleas
ant room in the store and at 11c
per lesson or three lessons for soc.
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FUNERAL RATES.

AT A MEETING OF THE HACKMEN'S
Association held December 31st, it was
resolved that from this date the price for
hacks furnished for funerals in Sacra-
mento City and Washington, Yolo County.
will be 81, except in case of destitute cir
cumstances, where hacks will be fur
nished free. Single seats will be 81 each.
Coupes will be 81 so.
Signed by ]. K. Gilman, w. ]. Irvine.
Schad Bros, Leon F. Verssine, Kent
Bros. T. D.. SERVER, NJ. Miller, William
H. Bradley Gurney Cab Co., J. A. Laf-
ferty &c Son, Wilson & Mitchell F. j.
Murphy, Steve Currie, James Cousins.
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Gray Felt
Walking Hats.

Women's Gray Felt Walking
} Hats, Fedora style, with black
} ribbon band trimming. Price,
! 75c.
Black, Brown or Navy Blue
Dude Hats, with ribbon bands,
75c and ooc.
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Cutpirth in the lead in photos, cray.
ons and water colors. Studio 18th & X. I
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We began yesterday the
sale of Mems Wooden Chev-
lot Trousers, medium and
dark patterns. we'll cut and
made, at special price Of
81 80.
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James PierSon, who lives on the river
near the mouth of the American River,
appeared before the board and said
that the building of the new levee north
of the city had left the residents up
there without a road to get out. They
would like to have the county put up
trestle bridge so that they could get out
and in. Mr.. Robinson, the resident en-
gineer of the railroad company, had
stated that dhe would drive the piles at
cost if the county would build the
bridge.
The matter was referred to Curtis,
with power to act.
County Surveyor Boyd reported that
he had made survey of the road on
Andrus Island in front of the lands of
Mrs. Hensley and found it was about
3,400 feet long and y wide. A portion
of 1T is about three feet lower than the
rest. and it would take 5000 yards of
earth to fill 1T in. The property owners
were willing TO bear half the expense.
which would be approximately $3.50 if
the county will bear the other half. Mr.
Knott has offered to carpet the road
with bean straw to keep down the dust
if the work is done as requested.
Morrison moved that the work be
done on the terms offered under the SUI
pervision of the Commissioner of the
district, Jenkins. Carried.
A NEW CORONER.
A resolution was introduced by Curtis
reciting that John Miller was elected
Coroner and died on May Z, 1895. Great
ing a vacancy in the office of Coroner,
and that the Board of Supervisors in the
same month endeavored to fill the va
cancy by the appointment of George
Clark as Coroner; that Clark had not
complied with the provisions of Section
40G6 of the Political Code, and that his
appointment was not made In accord