The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-04
TWO-ThirdS of the PeO-
pie of Sacramento
Favor 1t.
An Enthusiastic Meeting of
Citizens at Florin Approve
the Project.
Clearing the Deck for an Earnest
Fight at the Polls
To-Day.
Special Dispatch TO THE CALI.

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 3.-There cannot
be rational doubt over the outcome of
to-morrow's vote on the Folsom boulevard
project. The returns already in from the
various canvassers show the tread of the
tide and if the bonds are not voted for 1t
will bs because the friends of the m easure.
being too sanguine, remained away from
the polls. This will be the only possible
solution of the defeat If ii comes. That
two-thirds OF the people of Sacrament
County favor the issuance of these bonds
there csn be no doubt. Whether these
two-thlrds Will take the trouble 10 vote
tomorrow or not remains to be seen.
There is little probability, however, of
such Icing the case, as the very thorough
campaign just closing has rendered the
question an absorbing one, and the bitter
ness of the few opposed has aroused the
determination of the many who are fight
ing for good roads in California.
The last meeting in the country took
place at Florin last night, and in most
fitting manner did the people Of Fiorln
contribute 10 its success. Many ladies
were present. and if Their feelings on this
question vii! in anv way be reflected by
their ''iege lords" tomorrow, there will
be- few votes cast in FIorin on the wrong
side.
T. E. Davies was selected as the chair
man of the meeting, and after acknowl-
edging the compliment paid him, intro
duced State Senator ellis Doty, VIII urged
upon his neigh bors in fervent tones to
preserve The good name OF the colnty-
Senator Doty naturally reels That he
should be sustained in the immediate
neigh borhoo OF his home. and his ak 10
nc YNannia las q ht a
and 1t came from the heart of a sincere
man.
J. r. Prica, the Safe Commissioner, fol-
lowed the Senator by pre>enting in detail
the financial ADVANTAGES which must flow
from such an investment as the county is
asked 10 make. Marsden Manson. asso-
ciated with Mr.. Price on the State Board,
was then introduced, and presented in
rroof of his contentious various stereop-
Jicon views of model highways IN the
countries of Eurore.
Comm ssioner Manson's remarks took
the hape OF most Interesting lecture
rather than the form OF an argumen alive
discourse. All the addresses were apprrc =
ated however, and al the conclusion of he
meeting many EXPIRE ssed themselves hav-
ing been convinced where before they were
in doubt.
At the same hour there was a m Getting at
the Union House, where COMMISSIONS r
ASDe anu 1uaI4CS l. II u2utS dDDGdIGu De-
fore the voters OF that section and, present
ed the question to them. In the city every
thing IS hustle and preparation for to-
morrow fight.
The Chamber OF Commerce passed reso-
lutions urging he merchants of the city
! to close their places of business at 4 o'clock
! Saturday that the employees OF the various
! concerns might have an opportunity Of
| voting.
! The campaign committee of the wheel.
! men have arranged for an ''all night ses-
sion, in Greer TO make a complete canvass
of the returns. Said President Enni, o.
| the whee, men Tonight; The result o.
| our canvass SO far is simply Astounding.
/ Il IS only occasionally that we hear of op
| post on, and that is generally an in0iv:d'
| ual expression of some siiurian. There
| will be an overwhelming vote in the city
iavoTing the proposition if our people viii
/ only go to the polls"
While the meeting tonight was not a:
| largely attended as was expec ed, those
| who were there were enthusiastic, and mo-
an opponent 10 the measure could bs
| found. The meeting was called to ordel
! by Com Issloner Luhrs. who spoke
| briefly. William Ingram was than intro
duced as the chairman, and said that n,
| appreciated the distinction of presiding
| at meeting which meant SO much II
Sacramento County.
Senator Doty was introduced and fol-
| nearly an hour the Senator spoke on the
| subject of good roads. He aid that in hi!
own home he had met with iscuura ge
ment, but he expected v1ndicatIon from
the city vote. This reference to what the
city SHOULD do was met with great a p
plause and cries, 1--WE Will"
Following Senator Doty came the ad
dress OF J. r. Price. who devoted bimsel
10 the financial features of the measure
and paid his incidental respects to Super
| visor Jenkins.
Joseph squire followed Mr.. Price. Dur
ing his address he spoke OF the good worl
done by The CALL
The acknowledgment was met with tn,
most hearty applause Of the evening.
| Tomorrow the fight will be on, anC
there is every prospect in the world of al
Overw helming vote favoring the issue O
| bonds